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Photo Contributed Photo online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 5-11, 2012 Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 ❖ 1 YOGA CLASSES IN POTOMAC Wellbeing For Daytime For Weekend & Classes Evening Classes Kula Yoga Hamsa Yoga Support ‘Walkabout Abilities’ St. James Episcopal St. Andrews Church Episcopal School schools, coaches and activity sponsors. We feel for- 11815 Seven Locks Road 8804 Postoak Road Annual event benefits tunate because Bells Mill Elementary has been just Monday - Friday Mon & Wed 6:30 & 8:00pm phenomenal. The staff has been exceptionally car- 9:30am Thurs 6:30pm the Abilities Network. Sat 9:00am ing and concerned about him.” Coleman is encouraging the Potomac area com- By Susan Belford munity to come out to the WalkAbout Abilities on For more information please contact: The Almanac Sept. 30. The 1.5 mile Family Fun walk will take Nancy Steinberg Shanthi Subramanian place on the grounds of Baltimore’s Goucher Col- 240-994-5092 301-320-9334 here do you turn when, out of the blue, lege. The event will feature breakfast and other re- [email protected] [email protected] your child or family member has an epi freshments — including Baskin Robbins ice cream www.Kulayogaclass.com www.hamsa-yoga.com W leptic seizure? Is there someone to ask if donated by Coleman who owns a Baskin Robbins a loved one with disabilities needs to become self- store, a DJ, entertainment and activities for children supporting? Where can someone with an autistic of all ages. Registration is from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., child find support? The Abilities Network offers so- the event runs from 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and ac- lutions to all these problems and more. The 6th an- tivities will take place from 12 – 1 p.m. General reg- nual “Walkabout Abilities” will be held on Sunday, istration is $15 for adults and children 12 and over, Sept. 30 to raise funds for the contributions that the $10 for children 11 and under. Children 3 and un- Abilities Network makes to families in the area and der are free. Sponsorships are available and dona- across the United States. tions are welcome. Information, registration and di- Sam and Lisa Coleman discovered the Abilities Net- rections are available at work several years ago when their son Riley who www.walkaboutabilities.com. Participants will re- was 7 years old ceive a T- shirt, had the first of goodie bag and many seizures sponsor gift and then was bags. consequently di- “My goal is to agnosed with create aware- epilepsy — a ness about the disorder that no Abilities Net- one in his family work and to had ever had. raise funds to Sam Coleman support the describes how unique services devastating the that they pro- diagnosis was to vide,” Coleman their family: said. “They are a “We felt as if we magnificent or- Potomac Village Deli Catering were in a dark ganization, and hole — and did I’m afraid that not know where too few people Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering to turn or what have ever heard to do. We knew of them. Last nothing about year, over 300 301•299•5770 epilepsy. We people attended. needed informa- In five years, we www.potomacvillagedeli.com tion, support have raised and education. more than We were afraid $325,000. This to let him out of year, the Balti- our sight.” more Raven Riley, who at- Mascot Poe, and tends Bells Mill Raven players Home of Your Elementary Terrance Cody School in and Laquan Wil- Potomac is vi- liams will be at- brant, athletic tending. These Sam Coleman and his son Riley. Corporate & Residential and has a drive two football for success. He players, along loves to play all sports but basketball is his favorite. with the Ravens organization have supported the He also plays flag football, soccer and takes karate walk throughout the years. We will also have a si- Catering Headquarters and he wants to play football when he gets old lent auction with outstanding auction items.” enough. In other words, Riley is a normal boy who The Abilities Network is a non-profit 501-c3 orga- is constantly on the go. nization that provides customized services to chil- “The Abilities Network gave us all kinds of practi- dren, adults and seniors to promote more inclusive Serving the cal information,” said Coleman. They provided us communities. The members of this organization “see with a library of information, doctors that we could abilities, not disabilities.” Its six main programs are: Community talk to and other parents who could give us support Autism Services, Community and Employment Part- and advice on how to best help our son. We wanted ners, Epilepsy Services (in partnership with the Epi- for over to keep his life as normal as possible. The Abilities lepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region – EFCR), Network helped us to realize that Riley can do ev- Healthy Families Baltimore County, Project ACT - All 35 Years erything and anything. Children Together, and Senior Services. Find out They taught us how to advise and work with the more about its work at www.abilitiesnetwork.org.

2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com ‘Potomac Days at the Crossroads’ To Be Auctioned

Washington” series. Artist Carol Dyer Dyer said, “The creates historical capital’s famous build- ings are displayed as vision of Offutt’s they appeared at the turn of the century Crossroads. with imaginative illus- trations and stories of the people who lived By Susan Belford in the city during those The Almanac times. The series now numbers some three arol Dyer has created numer- dozen scenes at differ- ous paintings of life at the turn ent times of the year Cof the century in Annapolis, Carol Dyer and celebrating most Washington D.C., Bethany national holidays. Beach, Rehobeth and across the nation — dor of the Potomac Hunt Club, These paintings are and now she has produced “Potomac Days the C&O Canal Museum, the distributed as prints at the Crossroads” — painting her vision of Canal Barge, the Glen Mill, the and greeting cards what the River and Falls Roads intersection original Avenel Equestrian Cen- that are sent by most was like in a simpler time when it was ter, Offutt’s Beer Parlor (now Washingtonians with “Potomac Days at the Crossroads” by Carol Dyer. named Offutt’s Crossroads and folks trav- Mitch and Bill’s), The Perry Christmas and special eled by horse and buggy and bicycles built Store, the Happy Pickle (now the occasion greetings.” for two, three or even four. This folk-art office of WC & AN Miller/Long and Foster the Art Gallery of Potomac in October.” Dyer also continues to create a new original is being auctioned from Sept. 5 Real Estate), Saint Gabriel’s Church (burned Terri Cunningham, one of the gallery’s Delmarva scene each year. through Oct. 20 by silent bids placed at the down), Potomac Methodist Church, Old resident artists explains the value of the For the past few years, she was commis- Art Gallery of Potomac. The winner will be Angler’s Inn and her version of Potomac’s painting: “Carol’s painting is the only one sioned by the Mystic Seaport Museum to announced during Potomac Days and the one-room school house. The painting con- of Potomac that I can remember being done create a “Port Cities Collection” — paint- painting will be awarded the evening of Oct. tains the village blacksmith and the wheel from a historical perspective. The Surrey ings of famous seaports at the turn of the 20 at the Potomac Arts Night. maker. The trolley is coming through, the sold prints of the old map of Potomac with 20th century. Some of her latest paintings “A year ago, I decided to create a paint- Comet Band is playing, horses are frolick- pen and ink drawings of Potomac landmarks are Tidewater Days, Historic Annapolis Days ing about Potomac Days,” said Dyer. “I con- ing in the pasture and children and parents around the border. I believe that was 30 or Passed, The Steamship Savannah, and the tacted Elie Pissara-Cain who discussed the are celebrating Potomac Days with balloons 40 years ago. This is a unique opportunity Parade of Lights in Charleston. history with me and showed me all of and by watching the parade — much as to have this original painting by Carol, who Her collection can be viewed in the book Potomac’s historic landmarks. I took pho- done today. is considered one of the most important “Album of American Traditions,” published tos and created this ‘Potomac Days’ paint- “Welcome to the heart of old Potomac historical folk artists in the country.” by Mystic Seaport. In the book, Dyer de- ing.” Potomac Days is a 30-year-old com- Village where River Road and Falls Road Dyer is one of 10 resident artists in the tails her technique for creating her appeal- munity tradition that celebrates and hon- cross. Please enjoy this painting and read it Art Gallery of Potomac, recently re- located ing folk art. This book, her note cards and ors Potomac and its organizations, busi- like a book,” said Dyer. Indeed, the paint- along the Glenolden Road side of the paintings can all be purchased at the Art nesses and citizens. The parade, carnival ing is a reflection of the history of Potomac Potomac Village Shopping Center at 9945 Gallery of Potomac. and business fair will take place this year — and gives one the opportunity to reflect Falls Road in Potomac. Dyer, originally from Dyer is currently creating a painting of on Oct. 20 and will begin at 10 a.m. on the changes that have taken place in and Boston, took only one art lesson at the Bos- “Family Days at Glen Echo Park.” Visit Dyer focuses her painting on life in around Potomac Village. “I think one of ton Museum of Fine Art when she was a www.caroldyerartwork.com, e-mail Potomac around 1880, when it was named Potomac’s businesses, banks or restaurants child. In 1970, she began her career as a [email protected] or call 240-669- Offutt’s Crossroads. She displays a scene of may want the original,” said the artist. professional painter. She focused on scenes 7555. To place a bid for “Potomac Days at a parade marching through the crossroads “Other Potomac residents and businesses from the Delmarva Peninsula, creating nos- the Crossroads,” go by the Art Gallery of with historic Potomac landmarks surround- may want to purchase the giclée on canvas talgic paintings of family beach vacations. Potomac. They are open Wednesday ing the activities. She includes the splen- and paper. These prints will be available in Her next endeavor was the “Splendor of through Sunday from noon-4 p.m. New Exhibitors on Display at Art Gallery of Potomac

7 from 6 – 9 p.m. An artist’s talk will be featured at 2 Spotlight on photography, p.m. on Sept. 30. metal sculpture and Potomac’s Jacob first became interested in photography while in graduate school at the University of mixed media. Pennsylvania. Fifteen years ago, she committed herself to serious photography and devoted herself to creating photographs from nature. “Where can we By Susan Belford encounter mystery, visual interest and emotional The Almanac riches in the natural world? An answer, I found, can be in very ordinary places, which when explored in very month, the Art Gallery of Potomac wel- depth can lead to unexpected pleasures and rewards,” Ecomes guest artists to display their talents in she said. their new space in the Potomac Village Shop- Therefore, her photographs help the viewer to see ping Center. From Sept. 4 – 30, Evelyn Jacob’s pho- the wonders of nature in a unique manner. As the tography and Nancy Frankel’s metal sculptures will artist explained, “I have come to think of such ordi- be in the limelight along with mixed media art by nary places as hidden worlds. We do not see their resident artist Felisa Federman. Art Gallery of Potomac’s featured artists are Felisa An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. See Three Artists, Page 5 Federman, Nancy Frankel and Evelyn Jacob. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 ❖ 3 People POTOMAC ALMANAC www.PotomacAlmanac.com Entrepreneur Brian Rubin Inspires Newspaper of Potomac A Connection Newspaper Despite Asperger’s syndrome, An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Rubin creates award-winning business. 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Ac- [email protected] @MaryKimm and a lifetime of struggling in the classroom countants, lawyers and bankers need to be and in the social world, he has become a suc- sensitive to the unique aspects of Asperger’s EDITORIAL PHONE: 703-821-5050 cessful entrepreneur. syndrome. I’ve still been in contact with Dusty E-MAIL: Rubin is the owner of Maryland Hydropon- over the last 10 years.” [email protected] ics, an award-winning business which supplies Rubin launched Maryland Hydroponics in EDITOR a wide range of products needed for hydro- 2003. Within six months, he had outgrown the Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 ponic gardening — growing vegetables and space. “Business has grown each year and we [email protected] plants with water and nutrients instead of soil. have expanded to three stores — one in Lau- Rubin attended Lake Normandy Elementary, rel, one in Falls Church, Va. and one in Negril, SPORTS EDITOR Brian Rubin Jon Roetman, Hoover Middle and Churchill High School, Jamaica. 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Camp Fantastic is a week-long camp for Contributing a number of other learning disabilities yet his can be purchased in the store or on the internet children with cancer. He is also an avid gar- Photographers IQ placed him in the gifted range. For Rubin, at www.dchydro.com. dener. His azalea gardens are featured on a Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens it was a relief when he was finally diagnosed For the first 24 months while opening his local garden tour every year. Art/Design: with high-functioning autism — or Asperger’s business, Rubin worked 100-hour work weeks. Rubin’s mother now has a new motto: “If you Laurence Foong, John Heinly syndrome in 2002. The business grew from a 700-square-foot busi- have a problem, find a solution.” Rubin’s solu- Production Manager Rubin became interested in plants at the age ness space to 4,900. He has twice been hon- Jean Card tion was to discover a passion — and start a Geovani Flores of 10 when his family visited Disney’s Epcot ored by the State of Maryland as “Maryland company doing what he loved. After working Center. He observed plants growing without Small Business Owner with a Disability” for hard, Maryland Hydroponics has become both Special Assistant to the Publisher soil and was fascinated. When they returned 2006 and 2007. The Progressive Gardening a successful business and an ongoing hobby. Jeanne Theismann home, he learned as much as he could about Trade Association gave Maryland Hydropon- Maryland Hydroponics Falls Church is lo- 703-778-9436 hydroponic gardening and created his own ics an award for best TV commercial in 2004, cated at 1061 B West Broad Street in Falls [email protected] @TheismannMedia home nursery. He moved to the Netherlands 2005 and 2007. Church, Va. Phone: 866-DC-HYDRO. The Mary- for 10 years where he honed his gardening In his spare time, Rubin enjoys his family, land location is 10051 North 2nd Street in Lau- skills and ran a small coffee shop called the friends, cooking and travel. He is also giving rel. Phone: 1-301-490-9236. The Jamaican lo- ADVERTISING For advertising information Twilight Zone in Amsterdam. When he re- back as a member of the board of directors of cation is Maryland Hydroponics Express, e-mail: turned to the U.S., he was finally identified as the Itineris Foundation. Itineris is a non-profit Negril, West End Westmoreland, Jamaica. [email protected] having Asperger’s syndrome. With the help of organization which serves adults with autism Phone: 876-485-0713. This store carries a ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES the Department of Rehabilitation Services in the Baltimore region by providing commu- smaller selection as well as smaller sized bottles Display Advertising: (DORS), he enrolled in RISE (Reach Indepen- nity-based services to adults with autism spec- of plant food. Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 [email protected] This Week in Potomac Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 — Compiled by Ken Moore work sessions before going to the County Coun- of Fire Fighters raised $28 million for the Mus- Classified Advertising [email protected] cil for review … is expected to reduce the num- cular Dystrophy Association, according to the ber of zones, clarify what uses are permitted fire service. MDA is a volunteer health agency Debbie Funk Zoning Rewrite Project in each zone, and rethink 1950s-era commer- working to defeat more than 40 forms of Mus- National Sales & real Estate Montgomery County planners have been 703-778-9444 cial strips and office parks,” according to Plan- cular Dystrophy through programs of world- [email protected] revising sections of the Montgomery County ning Board officials. wide research, comprehensive services and Zoning Ordinance since 2010. Planners seek Download the draft at professional and public health education. Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President to rewrite the Zoning Code — last rewritten www.zoningmontgomery.org. Proceeds help local services and research [email protected] in 1977 and 1,200 pages long — to modern- programs, including a week-long summer camp ize antiquated, redundant zoning regulations Fill the Boot for children, support groups and local clinics. Potomac Almanac is published and create new tools to help achieve goals in Stop by any fire station, including Cabin John by Local Media Connection LLC community plans, according to the Montgom- Montgomery County firefighters raised Park Volunteer Fire Department on 8001 River ery County Planning Department. money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Road, with donations. Five Time First Place Next Tuesday, Sept. 11, the County Council as part of the national “Fill the Boot” Cam- Award-Winner will hold public hearings at 1:30 on Transit paign. Public Service Proximity Definitions in Commercial and Resi- Money raised from the three-day fundraising Potomac’s Got Talent MDDC Press Association dential zones; Established Building Line Clari- event, which began last Wednesday Aug. 29, The Potomac Community Center will kickoff Four Time fication, Density Transfer from C-2 to CBD stays local and helps support 400 families in its new season with a new talent show to be Newspaper of the Year An Award-winning Newspaper Zones and Accessory Apartments Amend- Montgomery County, according to Montgom- held in conjunction with the Potomac Family in Writing, Photography, Editing, ments. ery County Fire and Rescue Service. Fun Fest on Friday, Sept. 28 from 4-9 p.m. at Graphics and Design To testify, call the County Council at 240- Before this year’s event, Montgomery County the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls 777-7803. Firefighters had raised $1.8 million since the Road. “The revised code — which will be consid- county began participating in the cause in “Does your family, or your child, have a tal- ered by the Planning Board in a number of 1984. In 2012, the International Association See This Week in Potomac, Page 9 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News No Power? No Problem. Gas Logs on Sale for Immediate Installation Three Artists Featured Call for Free In-Home Professional Estimate! From Page 3 works by the other nine resident artists. All the art on display is for promise until we slow down and sale. The new gallery is located look carefully, but once we do im- behind the Verizon store, next to merse ourselves in them, they Big Wheel Bikes in the back of the seem to open up worlds of possi- Potomac Village Shopping Center bilities.” — just down from Tally Ho. The Frankel has four metal sculp- gallery’s regular hours are tures on display. Frankel learned Wednesday through Sunday noon- to weld in a local bicycle shop in 4 p.m., or by appointment. Call •Beautiful efficient Heat Germany and realized that her 301-299-6042 #2. Visit passion was working in metals. www.theartgalleryofpotomac.com. She explained that welding tools have changed radically since she started: “I am still in love with metals and the creation of pieces.” She grew up in New Jersey, gradu- LET’S TALK ated from Temple University and 10%* completed her graduate work at Columbia University and then Real Estate studied with Hans Hoffman, a fa- 9/8/12. PA mous painter from Greenwich Vil- lage. She now has studios in both Laurel and Kensington. For this show, she has provided four of her art works. “Waterfalls,” “Impromptu,” “Whimsy” and “Growth.” These metal sculptures are contemporary pieces which by Michael Matese reflect the balance of nature and yet some of the more whimsical The Appraiser moments in life. “I created ‘Growth’ after partici- and What pating in a plein air tour in Europe with many Russian artists,” said He Does Home appraisals might be more accurately described Frankel. “They were celebrating as “home evaluations”. Appraisals are an essential the 30th year of freedom from the part of the home sale process, from both the buyer and the seller’s end, and are invaluable tools to have Turks. This piece represents the firmly in hand before an offer ever hits the table. growth of their country after their Many sellers have an appraisal completed before the THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE freedom.” home is listed, in order to get a working grasp of cur- rent home value trends in the market and establish a in partnership with Resident artist Federman’s new- baseline for the asking price. It is important to keep a few key pieces of information in mind when having an est creations are also on display appraisal performed on your house. First, both this month. Born in Argentina, appraisers and their appraisals vary—so make sure to find a reputable, experienced, reliable appraiser in Normandie Farm Restaurant Federman has resided in Potomac your area to perform your home’s appraisal. Three for 21 years. She also teaches art different appraisals by three different appraisers might give you three different ideas about your and Spanish throughout the area. home’s value—and while you definitely don’t want an invite you to a Federman combines oils, acryl- appraiser who lowballs your home’s value and causes you to ask for a price lower than your home is worth, ics and fiber materials to create likewise you don’t want an appraiser who overinflates striking contemporary pieces of your home’s value, making your asking price higher NETWORKING EVENT! than what the market will bear and keeps your home art. Her colors are bright and lively languishing without a potential buyer in sight. The — and her art contains much of most accurate appraisal is one that is neither too Wednesday, September 19, 2012 high, nor too low—a realistic evaluation of what the her culture. Her background is in home is worth, versus what the market will bear that 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM weaving and she brings these skills results in a home being sold with a reasonable profit to the seller in an expedient amount of time. An 10710 Falls Road into her “Vagon” 1 and 2 which appraiser’s document is only as valuable as their “looks a little like a train,” said expertise and reliability, and in a profession that’s not Potomac, MD 20854 strictly regulated, you want to ensure that you’ve not Federman. paid a fee to a flight-by-night appraiser whose evalua- Come by the new location of the tion of your home’s value isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. Ask your Realtor® to point you in the Cost: Potomac Chamber Members: $10.00 Art Gallery of Potomac to see these direction of a reputable home appraiser, and screen Non-Members: $15.00 three artists as well as the art the appraiser thoroughly before contracting their services. With just a little extra effort on your part, Cash Bar available your home’s most accurate asking price could be just a phone call away! Things to ask an appraiser before NORMANDIE FARM IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDING contracting their services include: HORS D’OUERVES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! • What is their professional background regarding home appraisal? • Are they trained and/or certified? To reserve your place and/or for additional information, • Do they have a portfolio they’d be willing to share, or will they put you in touch with satisfied clients? Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce: • Are they knowledgeable in your area? • Do they know the history of your neighborhood 301-299-2170 and its constructions? • What comparables will they be using? Or reserve your spot online at www.potomacchamber.org For professional advice on all aspects R.S.V.P. by September17th, 2012 of buying and selling real estate, call: MICHAEL MATESE Bring your business cards and plenty of conversation! Long & Foster Realtors 301-806-6829 If you would like to donate a door prize, please call Jennifer at the Chamber office. “Growth” — a metal sculp- [email protected] ture by Nancy Frankel. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 ❖ 5 Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

In June 2012, 56 Potomac homes sold Potomac REAL ESTATE between $2,910,000-$475,000. June 2012 Sales in $800,000s

1 9333 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac — $880,000

2 11505 Karen Drive, Potomac — $862,000

3 10 Over Ridge Court, Potomac — $855,000

4 9616 Accord Drive, Potomac — $855,000

6 3 5 11921 Ledgerock Court, 1 5 Potomac — $849,000 6 13 Cold Spring Court, Potomac — $844,000

Address ...... BR FB HB ...... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 2 1 9333 FALLS CHAPEL WAY ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $880,000 .... Detached .... 0.28 ...... 20854 ...... FALLSREACH ...... 06/08/12

2 11505 KAREN DR ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $862,000 .... Detached .... 0.37 ...... 20854 ... LAKE NORMANDY ESTS ... 06/01/12

3 10 OVER RIDGE CT ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $855,000 .... Detached .... 0.27 ...... 20854 ...... COPENHAVER ...... 06/07/12

4 9616 ACCORD DR ...... 4 .. 2 .. 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $855,000 .... Detached .... 0.49 ...... 20854 ...... CONCORD ...... 06/25/12

5 11921 LEDGEROCK CT ...... 4 .. 2 .. 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $849,000 .... Detached .... 0.40 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN OAKS ...... 06/22/12

6 13 COLD SPRING CT ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $844,000 .... Detached .... 0.33 ...... 20854 ...... COPENHAVER ...... 06/27/12 4 Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 13, 2012. © Google Map data

6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In July 2012, 47 Potomac homes sold between $3,275,000-$410,000.

Address ...... BR FB . HB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC ...... PostalCode 9206 BELMART RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $3,275,000 ...... Detached ...... 3.30 ...... 20854 8805 TWIN CREEK CT ...... 6 ... 6 ... 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,500,000 ...... Detached ...... 2.00 ...... 20854 10839 PLEASANT HILL DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,350,000 ...... Detached ...... 2.09 ...... 20854 9900 RIVER VIEW CT ...... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,050,000 ...... Detached ...... 1.94 ...... 20854 12500 PARK POTOMAC AVE #702 S ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,725,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20854 8605 WHITE POST CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,700,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... 20854 12500 PARK POTOMAC AVE #707 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,699,900 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20854 11209 GREENBRIAR PRESERVE LN ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,675,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.79 ...... 20854 4 BEMAN WOODS CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,600,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 20854 12705 TRAVILAH RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,350,000 ...... Detached ...... 2.03 ...... 20854 21 MASTERS CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,305,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.59 ...... 20854 10101 COUNSELMAN RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,298,000 ...... Detached ...... 1.24 ...... 20854 10101 GARDEN WAY ...... 6 ... 4 ... 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,280,000 ...... Detached ...... 2.02 ...... 20854 8305 RIVER FALLS DR ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,275,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 20854 10034 CARMELITA DR ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,165,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.59 ...... 20854 9411 TURNBERRY DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,140,000 ...... 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Egoume led Churchill with five tackles and two sacks. Churchill Field Blake Dove and Will Sickels each had four tackles. Hockey Wins Opener Joseph Dennis, Aaron Wiggins and Sickels each had one sack and Jack Norman had an interception. One season removed from reaching the 4A West Churchill’s home opener is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Region championship game, the Churchill field hockey Sept. 7 against Whitman. team opened the 2012 campaign with a 7-0 home vic- tory against Wheaton on Aug. 31. Jenn Shim led the Bulldogs with three goals and Wootton Football added an assist. Annie Moshyedi scored a pair of goals and Mary Lee Lawrence and Clare Nolan Beats Whitman Sports each had one. Catherine Roberts, Chris- The Wootton football team traveled to Whitman tina Michaels and Catherine Nardi each and defeated the Vikings, 15-3, on Aug. 31. It was Briefs had an assist. the Patriots’ first win in a season opener since “The Wheaton girls played tough the Wootton defeated Walter Johnson in the 2006 opener. entire game,” Churchill head coach Cay Miller wrote For Whitman, it was the Vikings first season-open- in an email. “They’ve got heart. [Head coach] Alex ing loss since falling to Northwest in 2008. Quarter- Helberg is making good things happen over there. back Kevin McGowan completed 10 of 26 passes for Photo by Wheaton is only getting better.” 121 yards and was intercepted three times. Nicholas Churchill will travel to face Einstein at 7 p.m. on Newsham caught five passes for 90 yards. Zac Morton

Wednesday, Sept. 5, and the Bulldogs will face carried 15 times for 48 yards. Harvey Levine Bethesda-Chevy Chase on Sept. 12 at B-CC in a A 40-yard field goal by Zachary Snyder accounted rematch of last year’s region final. for Whitman’s offense. Wootton will host Kennedy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7. Whitman will travel to face Churchill at 6:30

Churchill Football p.m. on Friday. /The Almanac Shuts Out Kennedy The Churchill football team defeated Kennedy, 34- Whitman Boys’, 0, on Aug. 31 to open its 2012 season. The Bulldogs, last year’s 4A West Region runner- Girls’ Soccer Win up, amassed 285 yards and four touchdowns on the The Whitman boys’ and girls’ soccer teams opened Jenn Shim, seen during a preseason practice, scored ground. Quarterback Jonathan Lee carried 10 times their 2012 seasons with victories on Sept. 1. The boys three goals for the Churchill field hockey team during its for 117 yards and two scores. Jake Longenecker defeated Mt. St. Joe’s, 3-1, at Churchill High School. season-opening win against Wheaton on Aug. 31. rushed six times for 71 yards and a score, Blake Dove The girls traveled to Rockville and beat the Rams, 9- carried seven times for 46 yards and Juwan Hamelin 0. scored a rushing touchdown. The boys will travel to Rockville at 7 p.m. on Lee completed 6 of 11 passes for 78 yards and was Wednesday, Sept. 5. The girls traveled to face intercepted once. Dominique Williams caught four Clarksburg on Sept. 4, after the Almanac’s deadline. passes for 75 yards. Defensively, Adrien Bossogo- They will host Poolesville at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13.

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Email announcements to Potomac is studying history and middle nomics. Zolet is a graduate of Thomas [email protected]. eastern studies and Islamic civilizations. S. Wootton High School. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are Murphy is a graduate of Winston A member of the Colgate class of welcome. Churchill High School. 2014, Madeline Aikins Tennis of A member of the Colgate class of Potomac is studying peace and conflict The following students from Colgate 2014, Christopher Daniel studies. Tennis is a graduate of The University were recipients of the Dean’s Neumann of Potomac is studying in- Holton-Arms School. Award for academic excellence during ternational relations. Neumann is a A member of the Colgate class of the 2012 spring term at Colgate Univer- graduate of Landon School. 2015, Juliane Viktoria Wiese of sity. A member of the Colgate class of Potomac is studying philosophy. Wiese A member of the Colgate class of 2014, Caitlin Elizabeth Zolet of is a graduate of The Academy of the 2014, Rebecca Faith Murphy of Potomac is studying mathematical eco- Holy Cross.

Photo by Lisa Barber Cooking on Labor Day /The Almanac Jeremy Rosenthal grills hotdogs and hamburgers for golfers at the Falls Road Golf Course. Summer Training Meredith-Wynn Barber of Potomac, 10th grade stu- Deborah Stevens Deborah dent at Walt Whitman High School and member of the Whitman Crew Team, trained this summer with the Sarasota Crew team, which is the Florida State

Photo by/ Photo Champion rowing team.

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From Page 4 After Hours meets the first Friday of ev- ern and the surrounding areas. ongoing work, service and contributions ent that you’d like to show off? Our com- ery month from 9:15 to 11 p.m., and also For more information or to sign up, con- have positively impacted human and civil munity talent show is the perfect place to runs through March 1, 2013. tact Becky Curtis at 301-745-8889, or email rights in the county. try!” according to the Potomac Community The program is available for sixth through her at [email protected]. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Center. “We’re looking for individuals and eighth grade students. High school students can receive Student Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. at the groups to show off their talents (singers, Call the Potomac Community Center at Service Learning hours. BlackRock Center for the Arts in bands, musicians, anything) and compete 240-777-6960. Germantown. for prizes at our talent show.” Nominations are available online or by See www.potomacsgottalent.com to sign Live and Learn calling the Office of Human Rights at 240- up and describe your act. MLK Auditions The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Ser- 777-8456. See Call the Potomac Community Center at Montgomery County seeks performers for vices Center, which also serves the Potomac www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ 240-777-6960 for more information about the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebra- area, will partner with Live and Learn humanrights. the Potomac’s Got Talent competition. tion scheduled Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at the Bethesda to offer classes and programs to The deadline for submissions is Sept. 10, Family Fun Fest is open to the entire com- Music Center at Strathmore. the community. Some of the fall programs 2012. munity — members, non-members and The MLK Commemorative Committee include legal and financial planning for el- families with youth or adults of all ages. will hold three-minute auditions on Friday, ders, ballroom dancing for beginners, a dis- The event will include carnival rides, an Sept. 14 at Montgomery College in cussion of “The Secrets of Washington D.C.” Honoring obstacle course and wrecking ball, the Rockville, Room 124 of the Musical Build- with author Ronald Kessler, a discussion of WWII Veterans Squeals on Wheels Petting Zoo, music from ing, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The committee is “Famous KGB Spies: Where Are They Now?” Electric Entertainment and the Potomac’s interested in musicians, dancers and per- with former KGB General Oleg Kaulgin, and World War II veterans will be honored Got Talent event. formers for spoken word and skits. a lecture series on aging in the community. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Silver Spring E-mail [email protected] to The BCC-Regional Services Center also Civic Building at One Veterans Plaza. reserve an audition time. partners with Suburban Hospital, Washing- County Executive Isiah Leggett, Council Club Friday For more information, e-mail Susan Peevy ton Oasis and the Conflict Resolution Cen- President Roger Berliner and the County The Potomac Community Center’s pro- at [email protected] or Yvonne ter of Montgomery and the Bethesda Ur- Council will lead ceremonies starting at gram begins its 22nd year at the Commu- Stephens of Montgomery College’s Office ban Partnership and other organizations to 10:30 a.m. nity Center on Oct. 5, 2012, the week after of Equity and Diversity at present programs and classes to the com- Speakers will include veterans who served Family Fun Fest (see above). [email protected] munity. Visit in various aspects of World War II. Activities for students in third through or 240-567-4203. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bcc and The county’s public cable television chan- sixth grades include basketball, bingo, www.liveandlearnbethesda.org or call Live nel will simulcast the event life. In addi- dances, ping pong, gym hockey, soccer, and Learn Bethesda at 301-740-6150. tion, the PEG Network will be recording the crafts, movies and special theme nights. Great Falls Stewards stories of many of the veterans for a docu- The weekly evening event takes place The Park Service and Canal Trust seek mentary that will first be shown on Veter- from 7-9 p.m., and the Center will open the volunteers to come to Historic Great Falls Hall of Fame ans Day. snack bar at 6:30 p.m. Tavern on Sept. 22 and Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. Montgomery County’s Office of Human Montgomery Honors WW II Vets event Online registration is underway at https:/ to noon. Volunteers, 12 and older, will paint, Rights seeks nominations for its Seventh organizers seek contact with more veterans. /www.recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov rake, clean and clear debris from the Tav- Hall of Fame, to celebrate individuals whose Call 240-777-7929.

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Email events to almanac@ www.parkshalfmarathon.com. John Regional Park in Potomac, Ongoing connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Yellow Barn. The selected works of Westlake Drive. Free for runners 18 Thursday at noon. Photos encouraged. Julia Latein-Kimmig and Maya and under. One mile run, half-mile THIRD TUESDAY Ormsby in “The Way We See It” will run and quarter mile young run Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). 10 a.m. to noon. At Rockville Town be featured at the Yellow Barn Art offered. Registration is race-day only. Square. Meet for a morning out with active learning and creative play at SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 Gallery in Glen Echo Park. The Visit www.mcrrc.org all your favorite stores — lunch specials, story time, arts & crafts, sing-a- Book Sale. 10 a.m-1 p.m. Potomac exhibit is open from noon-5 p.m. A Free Gym Classes. 2-5 p.m. Families longs, prizes and more. Visit http://rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ Library. 10101 Glenolden Dr. reception for the artists will be held and children are welcome to learn mommy-and-me. Sept. 18 and Oct. 16: located on The Plaza; Nov. 20 and Sponsored by the Friends of the from 3-5 p.m. Contact the Yellow more about My Gym classes, parties, Dec. 18: located in The Library, First Floor. Barn Gallery, at 301-371-5593. camps and more. Deals and specials Library, Potomac Chapter. Most FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 & 21 hardbacks $1 and paperbacks $.50. are available for those who sign up during the Open Houses. Enrolled Event for Children. Free entertainment and crafts for children in the Look for the large collection of MONDAY/SEPT. 10 children’s books and tapes. members welcome at Open Houses Atrium of Cabin John Mall. Intersection of Tuckerman Lane and Seven English Language Conversation Be Social. While most children learn with a non-member friend. Socks are Locks Road. Visit www.shopcabinjohn.com, email Club. 3 p.m. Join in practicing and the skills of social thinking required for the grown-ups. [email protected] or call 240-779-8000. improving your spoken English with intuitively, many children have great difficulties with this process. Attend SEPT. 1-29 the help of volunteers leading SUNDAY/SEPT. 16 discussions. 2 hours. Drop-in. No this workshop to learn about a Art Exhibition. The Trawick Prize, downtown Bethesda’s annual juried arts registration required. Meets every dynamic approach focusing on social Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. Join for competition awards: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards. The exhibition Saturday unless otherwise learning. Call Early Intervention Waltz Dancing lessons and featuring The Trawick Prize finalists will be held from at Gallery B, 7700 announced. Therapy at 301-468-9343. workshops, and social dancing from Wisconsin Ave., Suite E. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. 3:30-6 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom Yellow Barn. The selected works of THROUGH SEPT. 16 Julia Latein-Kimmig and Maya at Glen Echo Park, featuring the ensemble Blue Bamboo playing a Wings of Fancy - Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 Ormsby in “The Way We See It” will WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 12 be featured at the Yellow Barn Art lively mix of folk waltzes with a few p.m. daily. See hundreds of African, Asian, Costa Rican, and North Gallery in Glen Echo Park. The Jeff Antoniuk. 7:30 p.m.known as a other couple dances, including American butterflies flying freely inside a Conservatory. $6 adults; $4 ages exhibit is open from noon-5 p.m. co-founder of Unified Jazz Ensemble- Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, 3-12; or purchase a “Frequent Visitor Pass” and enjoy unlimited return Contact the Yellow Barn Gallery, at now sax man Jeff Antoniuk brings his and Polka. $10. Call 202-238-0230 or visits this season. Groups of 15 or more by appointment only, call 301-962- 301-371-5593. forward-thinking band The Jazz visit www.WaltzTimeDances.org. 1467 for reservations or visit www.brooksidegardens.org. Brookside Update to the Mansion. $15. At the Washington Family Dance. 3-5 p.m. Gardens South Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Ave. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 The Bumper Car Pavillion at Glen SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 Rockville Pike. Call 301-581-5100 or Echo Park. $5 for ages 4 and older. THURSDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Voices of the River. Noon-2 p.m. visit www.strathmore.org. No dancing experience is necessary Potomac Farmers Market. 2-6:30 p.m. Organized by Montgomery County Come to an art exhibit featuring the — the dances are taught for ages 4 at Potomac United Methodist Church, 9908 South Glen Rd., at the corner and up. Visit www.fsgw.org or of Falls Road and Democracy Boulevard. Call 301-792-6054. work of local artists. Join Judy FRIDAY/SEPT. 14 Welles, author of Cabin John, as she contact Penelope Weinberger at explains the history of the Potomac Gallery Reception. 6-9 p.m. The [email protected] or 301-315-9461. River and C&O canal community and Trawick Prize, downtown Bethesda’s Adult Book Club. “Back When We the mystery behind Cabin John. At annual juried arts competition Were Grownups” by Anne Tyler. Ask THURSDAY/SEPT. 20 awards: Bethesda Contemporary Art River Center at Lock 8, 7906 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 19 for the book at the Circulation Desk. Book Talk. 11 a.m. Photographer Ann Riverside Dr. Contact Anne Awards. The exhibition features the No registration required. New Stevens and writer Giles Kelly, will Sundermann at Trawick Prize finalists runs through Potomac Chamber of Commerce members welcome. speak on their new book “Diplomatic [email protected]. Sept. 29, at Gallery B, 7700 Networking at Normandie Farm, 4– Eric Scott. 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Gardens of Washington” to Rock Half Marathon. 7 a.m. Run from Wisconsin Ave., Suite E. Call 301- 6 p.m., 10710 Falls Rd. $10 for Eric Scott and his band combine the Spring Garden Club. Admission free Rockville to Bethesda. Showcases 215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. chamber members; non-members storyteller’s art and the rock-and- with an optional $5 lunch. At Little Montgomery County’s park system. $15. Cash bar. Normandie Farm roller’s drive. $15. At the Mansion at Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little providing hors d’ouerves. Call 301- Sponsored by Montgomery County SATURDAY/SEPT. 15 Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Falls Rd. RSVP by Sept. 13. Email Road Runners Club. Visit 299-2170 Call 301-581-5100 or visit [email protected] or call 703- www.mcrrc.org. or Cabin John Kids Run at the Cabin Book Club. 1 p.m. Potomac Library www.strathmore.org. 533-2942. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ September 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com