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This Isn’t The C&O Canal has long been plagued by the smell of raw sewage. Many incorrectly associate the smell with the Canal itself, but the real culprit is the Potomac Interceptor, a sewer line that originates in Virginia, runs through Maryland and into Washington, D.C. What Plans to build odor-reducing facilities along the Canal were drawn up in 2000 but have yet to be implemented. The current estimate Stinks is for construction to begin in 2010. News, page 3

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high schools. Back-To-School Fair For more information, call the Division of Family Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will and Community Partnerships at 301-279-3100. kick off the school year with a Back-to-School Fair at the school system’s central office location in Rockville. The event for Montgomery County Public Burglary Suspect Arrested Schools families will take place on Saturday, Aug. A man suspected of breaking into Potomac Pizza 16, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., on the grounds of Carver and Fortune Garden restaurant in Potomac Village Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, in late July was arrested last week. Frank Stephen Rockville. Zadory Jr. was arrested by Montgomery County Po- Coordinated by the Department of Communica- lice detectives from the 1st and 3rd districts and tions’ Division of Family and Community Partnerships charged him with several commercial burglaries that (DFCP), the fair will feature information and re- occurred in Burtonsville and Potomac. sources for parents and activities and entertainment Detectives developed Zadory as a suspect through for children. video surveillance obtained from some of the stores Some of the highlights include student and com- involved. munity performance groups, local celebrities, inter- On July 22 at approximately 3:21 a.m., officers national food, and health screenings provided by from the 1st District were dispatched to the Potomac Kaiser Permanente. MCPS staff members will be Pizza and Sub Shop located at 9812 Falls Road in available to answer questions and provide informa- Potomac, for an alarm call. When officers arrived they tion. Among the offices represented will be curricu- found the front door glass had been smashed out. lum, special education, food and nutrition, early Officers also discovered the front door glass smashed childhood, consortia and application programs, and out of the Fortune Garden restaurant. Fortune Gar- transportation. A number of county organizations den is located adjacent to the sub shop, and shares also will be present, including health and human the same address. services, public libraries, Montgomery College, Col- On July 23 at approximately 2:18 a.m., officers lege Savings Plans of Maryland, Montgomery County from the 3rd District were dispatched to a burglary Council of PTAs, NAACP, and the City of Rockville. call at the Cuba de Ayer restaurant located at 15446 Items available for attendees to take home include Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Officers found books, school supplies, and school system resources. the front door glass had been smashed out. 8/30/08 More than 50 donated prizes will be raffled, includ- On August 7 at approximately 5:30 p.m., detec- ing an iPod, bicycles, and fitness classes. tives from the Montgomery County Police Repeat Parking will be available on the Montgomery Col- Offenders Section located Zadory in Langley Park lege campus, across Mannakee Street from the fair operating a stolen car. It was determined that the site. Shuttle buses will run to the fair site through- out the day from Northwest and Montgomery Blair See This Week, Page 4

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2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] A Summer Celebration 20th Annual Scotland Community Day celebrates the bonds of community and family.

By Daniel Lin

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gainst a clear blue afternoon sky

a little boy tossed a basketball Daniel Lin Atowards a hoop. The hoop con- nected not to a pole stuck in con- crete, but to a massive multi-colored moon bounce. Across the street, parents and /The Almanac grandparents lounged in the shade, watch- ing him and other children play. On Saturday, Aug. 9, young and old, people from the Scotland community and beyond gathered to celebrate the 20th an- nual Scotland Community Day. The annual New Scotland Community Director Kimberly Bryant standing in front of the refreshment table at the 20th celebration featured food and music, clowns annual Scotland Community Day. and even a horse. “It’s a family event,” said Odelia Cooper, place, a series of stands hawked vital wares vide various health services and Sanfuentes options and many different areas for people longtime Scotland resident. like education and career opportunities for has attended Community Days in the past, to get involved.” Family can stretch beyond the nuclear or residents. but this year marked the first that the hos- As they spoke, soldiers in full military extended. Suburban Hospital has a longstanding pital has its own recruitment booth at the garb, camouflaged suits, boots and all, sat “You get the people who live here, their relationship with the Scotland Community, festivities. nearby prepared to answer questions about children, their grandchildren. People who’ve said Monique Sanfuentes, the hospital’s di- “We’re here to welcome high school kids, volunteering for the Army. moved come back and bring their kids,” said rector for community outreach. In 1993, the speak to them about healthy living, intro- Beside them, Winston Churchill High Alan Heard, who grew up in Scotland and two established the Scotland Partnership, duce them to potential careers down the School had a booth to provide educational still lives there. “People from other commu- in which the hospital works together with road,” she said. Suburban Hospital recruit- information. Standing behind the booth nities come as well.” community leaders to provide better medi- ment director Charmaine Williams added, adjacent, Montgomery College coordinator Lining the entrance to the cul-de-sac cal services. Throughout the year “Health care is the largest growing indus- where most of the day’s attractions will take Sanfuentes and others visit Scotland to pro- try at the moment. There are a variety of See Celebration, Page 12 Fourth Presbyterian Missing Man Prepares to Break Ground Robert Paul Murphy of Stable expand from a K-5 facility to include grades Lane was reported missing by Renovation of private 6-8. According to an online search of the school on South Glen Montgomery County Department of Permit- his family on Monday, Aug. 11. ting Services, the only permits still being Road could start processed are those pertaining to demoli- tion of existing buildings. obert Paul Murphy, a resident of Murphy works at Robert Paul early September. Plans for the expansion have been in the Rthe 10700 block of Stable Lane the Congressional Murphy works for several years but most neighbors was reported missing Monday Budget Office on E. were not aware of them until this spring, night, Aug. 11. Street SW in Washington DC. He also he Fourth Presbyterian School on and many in the surrounding neighbor- Detectives from the Montgomery teaches at George Washington University TSouth Glen Road has obtained the hoods said were dismayed by the lack of County Police 1st District Investigative in Washington. He drives a green Toyota permits necessary to begin con- outreach by the school. Section are asking the public’s help in Sienna van with Maryland tags. struction on their new 66,000 square-foot School officials said then that they had locating him. Murphy was last seen at There is no evidence to suspect foul facility and could break ground as early as sent out a notice to the neighbors a year 10 a.m. Monday at his home. play but his family is concerned for his the first week of September. ago but when they heard no feedback from He is described as a 62-year-old white welfare, according to police. “We do have all our permits and the only the community they proceeded without male. He is 6’1" tall, weighs 180 pounds, Anyone who has information regard- thing we’re waiting for right now is our making any further overtures or attempts and is balding with gray hair. He was ing the whereabouts of Robert Paul bond financing,” said Tim Horst, the presi- to garner community feedback. School of- wearing a dark suit with an unknown Murphy is asked to call the Montgomery dent of the school’s board of directors. The ficials have since apologized for not involv color shirt and tie when he left home County Police non-emergency number at new facility would roughly quadruple the Monday morning for work. 301-279-8000. current facility and will allow the school to See Fourth Presbyterian, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 3 News This Week in Potomac

From Page 2 car, a 2002 Saturn L200, had been stolen dur- This capped vent ing a residential burglary in the 3rd District. De- behind the River tectives stopped the car and arrested Zadory with- Center at out incident. Lockhouse 8 along Zadory was charged with three counts of bur- the C&O Canal is glary in the second degree, burglary in the fourth one of dozens of degree, theft over $500, and three counts of ma- vents along the licious destruction of property over $500. Zadory Potomac Intercep- is currently being held in the Montgomery County tor that emits the Detention Center on a $150,000 bond. smell of raw sew- Zadory may be responsible for several other age. Six charcoal commercial and residential burglaries throughout filter facilities are Montgomery County, according to police, and fur- slated to be built in ther charges are anticipated. Anyone with infor- 2010 along the 50- mation about these crimes is asked to call the mile line that are rd Montgomery County Police 3 District Investiga- /The Almanac intended to elimi- tive Section at 301-565-5835. Callers may remain nate the stench anonymous. that often plagues the C&O Canal and surrounding com- Strathmore Film Festival Stern Aaron munities such as The 11th Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festi- Cabin John and the val benefiting NIH Children’s Charities, kicks off Palisades.

Friday, Aug. 15. The festival runs from Aug. 15- by Photo 24. Restaurants and grounds open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Admission is free though donations are requested. For more information go to: http://www.strathmore.org/ eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=1943 Stopping the Stench

tired of, and in the late 1990s several local civic associations Tiger’s Benefit After years of inaction, a banded together to urge officials from the Washington, D.C. Montgomery County announced last week that solution to the stench of sewage Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) to do something about the 2008 AT&T National Golf Tournament – the it. The Potomac Conservancy, the American Canoe Associa- signature event of Tiger Woods – held last month along the C&O Canal may tion, and the Canoe Cruisers Association filed suit against at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, gen- WASA in federal court in 2003. The lawsuit was ultimately erated an estimated $16.8 million in total direct finally be on the horizon. unsuccessful, but in its aftermath WASA officials devised a and indirect, positive economic impact to Mary- plan to permanently solve the stench problem. land, including $5.5 million in employee income “We lost the battle but won the war, we think,” said and nearly 200 jobs. The bulk of that impact was By Aaron Stern Thornton. concentrated in Montgomery County. The Almanac The tournament is a huge spectator draw and WASA OFFICIALS agreed to build six permanent charcoal- one of the region’s anticipated professional sport- hen Mac Thornton first moved to Cabin John filter stations along roughly 30 miles of the Interceptor – ing events, according to a newsletter from County in 1996, he traveled for business a lot and three in Montgomery County, one in Washington, D.C. and Executive Ike Leggett’s office, but what this eco- Wspent many a late night driving back from two in Virginia – to treat the smell and to cap most of the nomic impact analysis also demonstrates is that it Dulles Airport in the dark. He would take the other 50 or so air vents that emit the odor. The three sites in is an economic boon for the local economy. GW Parkway to I-495, then quickly get off the American Le- Montgomery County are near Old Angler’s Inn, the I-495 “We are very proud to have this impressive event gion Bridge onto the Clara Barton Parkway, and it was there, overpass, and an old pumping station along the Canal. The hosted by the world’s greatest golfer, Tiger Woods, in the middle of the night, that the smell would hit him. stations would also reduce the pressure of the line allowing take place in Montgomery County and we will do “I’d say ‘Oh, I must be home,’” Thornton recalled. “It was the other uncapped vents to serve as air intakes rather than all we can to ensure that it stays here for many, a mixed blessing to come home.” discharge points, according to WASA officials. many years to come,” the letter read. That smell is one that Cabin John residents and C&O Ca- Five years on, and three years after the original target date, In an interview with The Almanac last month nal frequenters know well. It is hydrogen sulfide and to most however, those structures are still waiting to be built. Part of Leggett said he hoped the Congressional Country it conjures up images better left in a restroom or a gross-out the reason for the delay is the fact that WASA has to obtain Club membership would approve a recommenda- movie. It is also a smell that many people identify – incor- 46 permits from 17 different county, state and federal agen- tion by the club’s board of directors to hold it there rectly – with the Canal itself. That was what people first told cies to build the structures, but turnover within the staffs of from 2012 through 2017. The tournament is Thornton when he asked about it – that the foul stench that WASA, the National Park Service, and the Maryland-National scheduled to be held there in 2009 then find a frequently plagues the Canal was the water in the Canal, Capital Park and Planning Commission hasn’t helped any- new home in 2010 as the course is renovated for but Thornton wasn’t convinced and it didn’t take him long thing either, said Dave Lake, a Montgomery County repre- the U.S. Open, which comes to Congressional in to find the real culprit. sentative to the WASA board of directors. Those changes in 2011. Leggett said that he would work with the The real culprit is a 50-mile sewer line that runs from the personnel mean design reviews have gone through different PGA and TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm – formerly Dulles Airport area in Virginia, under the Potomac River and staffs, essentially restarting the process several times, Lake TPC Avenel – to bring a high-caliber tournament into Maryland, and through the C&O Canal National His- said. when that course completes a $25 million reno- torical Park and into the Blue Plains water treatment facility A lack of coordination between the various agencies and vation this fall. in Washington, D.C. On its Maryland sojourn the line, known some good old-fashioned foot-dragging on behalf of WASA Some 107,120 spectators attended the AT&T Na- as the Potomac Interceptor, runs along the Canal, and air hasn’t helped anything either, said Thornton. tional over six days in July, with an average daily vents along its path emit the foul stench into the air above. “I think the will at WASA has been lacking. That is the attendance of more than 25,800. An estimated The scent is exactly what it smells like – raw sewage – and it major cause of the situation in my opinion,” Thornton said. 10,712 of these spectators stayed overnight in the is particularly bad during the humid summer months. Meanwhile the smell hasn’t gotten any better, and a con- County. Additionally, the tournament brought “At some times the system smells as bad as it ever has and sistent pattern of action and inaction has emerged. sponsors, suppliers, players, caddies, families and at other times it doesn’t,” said Thornton. “I think if you talk “They make progress and then they get a little bogged media from outside the region who accounted for to people who are out on the Canal a lot there is still an down, we put their feet to the fire, they make some more an additional 3,000 overnight visits. unacceptable level of stink a lot of the time.” It is a situation that residents of Cabin John long ago grew

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Your Dog’s Friend, a non-profit orga- nization that educates and supports dog owners, has set its schedule for this fall. Free workshops will be held at Potomac and Wheaton community centers from Sept. 7 through Nov. 16. Dog training classes, using positive, rewards-based methods, will be run, for a fee, at the National Lutheran Home in Rockville. These include Puppy Kinder- garten, Basic Manners, and Dog Training for Kids. The fee for these classes helps support Your Dog’s Friend’s other free services. Dog owners Photos by can find more information and register for the workshops and dog training classes by going to www.yourdogsfriend.info or calling

Susan Shalowitz 301-983-5913. This fall’s workshops will include: ❖ Three Lessons That Every Dog Should Know, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2-4 p.m., at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. ❖ Could My Dog Be a Therapy Dog?

/MCHS Stella Sparkle Sunday, Sept. 21, 3-5 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. Stella is a female, 2-year-old, Sparkle is a female, 2-year-old, ❖ The Emotional Life of Dogs, Satur- 50 lbs., spayed Siberian Husky. 30 lb., spayed Lab-mix. Sparkle has day, Oct. 4; 2-4 p.m. at the Potomac Stella is an intelligent, ice blue- had a tough life prior to PAW Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. Annie Zachary eyed young beauty, typical of her rescue but her wonderful personal- ❖ What if My Dog Bites Santa?, Sat- active breed. She has great house ity, hence her name, shines urday, Nov. 15; 2-4 p.m. at the Annie and Zachary are 6 month-old Black Lab mix puppies. They are manners and is friendly with other through. She’s a sweet dog, a nice Potomac Community Center, 11315 very energetic and active puppies who love to play and run. They would dogs. Stella needs an active family size and a lovely mix. Sparkle will Falls Road. do best in a home with another dog and adults or older children. They are with a well-fenced yard since her do best with a nice family in a cat- ❖ Bring on the Doggy Police (when both altered, current on shots, and microchipped. Annie and Zachary are breed was born to run and free home. neighbors just can’t seem to get along), currently up for adoption through the Montgomery County Humane exercise. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. at the Society. If interested in meeting them, contact their foster mom Meg at Wheaton Community Center, 11711 [email protected] or call 240-483-2846. Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit Georgia Ave. group. To adopt an animal, volunteer or make a tax-deductible donation, How Dogs Can Help Individuals with Both of these pets are currently residing at the Montgomery County visit www.paw-rescue.org, call 301-572-4PAW or Autism and other Developmental Dis- Humane Society county shelter at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville. write to PAW, P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768. abilities, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. at Call 301-279-9677 or e-mail [email protected]. the Wheaton Community Center, 11711 Georgia Ave.

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“Tucked away in the back corner of Cabin John Shopping Center like a secret you want to keep to yourself” 7745 Tuckerman Lane Cabin John Shopping Center 11230 Grandview Ave. Potomac, MD Wheaton, MD 20902 301.983.5566 301.962.8888 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 5 Opinion POTOMAC ALMANAC Get Involved in Council Decision-making 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 By Roger Berliner Most importantly, I felt that it was essential erty tax rate, which limited the increases on EDITOR & Councilmember, District 1 that our employees, generally slated to earn 8 commercial properties and many District 1 resi- PUBLISHER percent more this year than last year, and dences. While directionally better, I take no Mary Kimm rguably the Council’s most impor- whose compensation represents approximately pleasure in sharing this result. 703-917-6416 tant responsibility is to fund County 80 percent of the County’s budget, should be [email protected] programs and services while main- part of the solution. I felt that it was not right INFILL DEVELOPMENT REFORM A EDITORIAL taining a balanced budget. In good to ask our taxpayers to pay this much over the As you may know, I have been working for PHONE: 703-917-6476 years, when revenues are ample, as they were Charter Limit without a sense of “shared sacri- more than a year to find a better balance be- FAX: 703-917-0991 in 2006-2007, that is not a particularly diffi- fice.” I was not seeking to “balance the budget tween individual property rights and neighbor- E-MAIL: cult task. In a rising tide, floated by revenues on the backs of our workers,” but I was hoping hood compatibility when it comes to infill de- [email protected] Web Site: www.potomacalmanac.com from a strong economy, we could fund that there would be a meaningful rec- velopment issues. The goal is to achieve a more the programs and services our commu- Council ognition that in an economy in which graceful transformation of our older commu- EDITOR nity has come to expect in Montgomery our taxpayers are really struggling, some nities, one that still allows for a natural eco- Steven Mauren County and keep our commitment to Update modest voluntary concession on their nomic evolution, but an evolution that honors 703-917-6451 you not to exceed the “Charter Limit” part, particularly given the size of the the character of the community. [email protected] on property taxes (for those of you who do increase they were otherwise entitled to, would I am cautiously optimistic that we will COMMUNITY REPORTER not follow the County’s budget process closely, demonstrate that we must all be in this to- achieve this goal by the fall of this year. Aaron Stern the Charter Limit was passed by the citizens to gether. I am continuing to work to improve the leg- 703-917-6476 essentially limit increases in property taxes to A number of our county employee unions — islation based on the public comments that [email protected] the rate of inflation, unless a supermajority of the police, firefighters, and government em- were provided. For example, the current ver- SPORTS EDITOR the Council, seven members, votes to override ployees — indicated their willingness to en- sion of the legislation requires homes to be Aaron Stern it). gage in a constructive dialogue to explore such smaller even if they sit on lots that are a half 703-917-6476 In bad economic years, like this one, when a result, and I was gratified by that response. acre or larger. In my view, homes on half an [email protected] the national economy is tottering on the edge However, the Board of Education President acre do not raise the concerns common to EDITORIAL ASSISTANT and revenues from development and real es- testified publicly that the school system would “McMansions” on small lots, and therefore Matthew Razak tate transactions have fallen off the chart, it is fully fund their contracts regardless of what should not be included within the scope of the 703-917-6476 a horse of a different color. We entered the last the County Council did and claimed the legal legislation. [email protected] stage of the budget process staring at a $300 right to do so. This same message was con- If you have views on this legislation, either STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS million projected deficit, the largest projected veyed privately in no uncertain terms. In the pro or con, you should feel free to share them Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft deficit in the County’s history. The options at absence of a comprehensive understanding with the full Council by sending an e-mail to that stage are not good ones. with all County employees, there could not be [email protected], CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The County Executive proposed to the Coun- a deal at all. which will then be distributed to all members Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Dell, Kenny Lourie cil that we achieve a balance by increasing Given that we needed seven votes to pass on the Council. property taxes by $138 million over the Char- this budget (since it would exceed the charter Art/Design: ter Limit, increasing the property tax rate, and limit), it became clear that this was as good “THE GREENING OF MONTGOMERY Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, reducing the rate of growth in government an outcome as I was going to be able to ac- COUNTY” John Smith, Stu Moll, spending. I, for one, found that particular com- complish. It did not please me, and I stated I am very pleased to report that the Council Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp bination to be unacceptable. I felt that it put publicly that this was “not a budget to cel- met the goal I set in my last newsletter by pass- Production Manager: too much of the burden on our taxpayers, and ebrate.” ing all seven of my global warming bills on Jean Card did not achieve enough savings. For that rea- The bottom line is that we passed a budget April 22 – Earth Day. It was a very nice Earth son, I initially voted against the budget, a vote that had greater savings than the County Ex- Day celebration indeed! Thank you to all the ADVERTISING that forced the Council to consider other op- ecutive proposed, lower property taxes than PHONE: 703-821-5050 See get Involved, Page 15 FAX: 703-917-0997 tions. he proposed, and held the line on the prop- E-MAIL: [email protected]

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To submit an item for the Civic Calendar, Schools will kick off the school year e-mail almanac@connectionnewspapers with a Back-to-School Fair at the WEDNESDAY/AUG. 20 .com or fax the submission to 703-917- school system’s central office location S.O.S. Sounds of Souljahs will be a 0991. Deadline is Thursday at noon two in Rockville. The event for benefit concert for United Nations weeks prior to the event. For questions, call Montgomery County Public Schools Refugee Agency at the Cabin John 703-917-6451. families will run from 10 a.m.–3 Picnic Area, 7701 Tuckerman Lane, p.m., on the grounds of Carver Potomac. The event will raise money Educational Services Center, 850 for UNHCR and to give local bands a SATURDAY/AUG. 16 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Call venue. The Healing Power Of Grief 301-279-3100. workshop led by Montgomery Hospice staff. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. THURSDAY/AUG. 21 Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, TUESDAY/AUG. 19 Montgomery County Green inc., 300 W. Montgomery Ave, Book-A-Librarian. Drop into the Democrats will meet from 7:30-9 Rockville. Free. To register for this Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington p.m. at Azteca Restaurant, 15855 workshop call Pumphrey Funeral Road, Bethesda, any Tuesday Redland Road, Rockville. The speaker Homes at 301-652-2200. morning between 10 and 11 a.m. for will be Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher, Back-to-School Fair. For the first time individualized help with aspects of Dist. 18, Maryland Assembly. Contact ever, Montgomery County Public the library. Call 240-777-0970. [email protected].

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To have community events listed free begin at the visitor’s desk in the partner is necessary. The newcomers’ Arcade Building. Visit www.nps.gov/ presents afternoon concerts at Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed in The Potomac Almanac, send mail to A Real 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va. glec. Bethesda Gateway Building, 7201 Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234. by called dances from 7:30 to 10:30 Fine Arts Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 12-2 p.m. Carousel Tours. Carousel tours p.m. Orrin Star calls to the Love 22102, e-mail to almanac@ French Bistro Creek Children’s Museum Forest Tales Free. Call 301-352-5387. start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, Mongrels. Admission: $12 connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to in the Heart exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Concert. Meritxell Project (Jazz) will 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, nonmembers/$9 FSGW members. of McLean 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday at MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend perform at Bethesda Lane from 6-8 and give visitors a closer look at the Family Fun Day Carnival. 11 a.m. - 1 Last Chance noon for the following week’s paper. time with the entire family while p.m. Located where Bethesda Avenue, 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how p.m. at Congregation B’nai Tzedek, tion will be from 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Since 1981 Photos and artwork encouraged. Unless The Popcorn Gallery at Glen Sept. 7. Museum hours are 10 a.m. participating in engaging science and Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street it was made, how it works, and about 10621 South Glen Road, Potomac. Echo Park presents an exhibition of otherwise noted, all events are in nature activities. In the former Glen meet in Bethesda. Visit the rest of the amusement park Family, friends and prospective – 4:30 p.m., Sundays and 12-4 p.m. artwork by students of all ages, cre- “Best of McLean!” Potomac. If you have any questions, call Echo Park stable building, near the www.bethesdarow.com. attractions that were built around it. members are invited to help kick off Mondays – Thursdays. Call 301-897- -The Washingtonian 703-917-6451. park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit www.nps.gov/glec. their 20th anniversary. Lots of adult ated in classes at Glen Echo Park, 1518. Admission is free for members and Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 and child friendly activities, through Sept. 1. Includes painting, children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. FRIDAY/AUG. 22 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours inflatables, games and great food. drawing, photography, ceramics, The exhibit “Good Advice” will Call for reservations WEDNESDAY/AUG. 13 Call 202-337-5111 to make Contra Dance. Contra dance is a type begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors Admission free; charge for food only. glass, sculpture, jewelry and more. survey almost 200 years of American 703-790-5164 Focus Music. Big Wide Grin will arrangements or visit of folk dance for all ages. All dances through a walking tour of the Park to Call 301-299-0225. Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6 advice books, aimed at helping Cocktails perform at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 East www.discoverycreek.org. feature top quality live music. Contra learn about its history and the current Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at p.m. people to improve their lives from top Major Credit Cards Gude Drive Rockville, 8 p.m. Tickets Waltz Dance. Waltz Time presents a dances are held every Friday night at programs in arts, dance and children’s 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 to bottom. The exhibit will be on dis- 6627 Old Dominion Drive • McLean, VA are $15/general and $12/members. beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur activities. Admission is free. Tours MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give play through Sept. 21, at the McLean Square Mall Visit www.focusmusic.org. p.m., followed by an afternoon of Blvd., Glen Echo, with a lesson at begin at the visitor’s desk in the visitors a closer look at the 1921 Ongoing Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. Mont- See us at www.cafetatti.com Potluck Supper. Join The Wellness waltzes and other couples dances in 7:30 p.m. and the dance from 8:30 - Arcade Building. Visit www.nps.gov/ Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was The Metropolitan Center for the Vi- gomery Ave., Rockville.ºMuseum Community - Greater Washington, the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always glec. made, how it works, and about the sual Arts (VisArts at Rockville), 155 hours are 12-4 p.m., Tuesday to Sun- D.C. for a celebration of summer for Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen welcome. Admission: $9. Contact Nature Program. Come visit Discovery rest of the amusement park Gibbs St., Rockville, presents “From day. Included with museum people with cancer and their loved Echo. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to Email: [email protected]. Creek Children’s Museum Forest Tales attractions that were built around it. ones, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Enjoy a potluck the music of Cabaret Sauvignon. As Cajun/Zydeco Dance. Dancing by the exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Visit www.nps.gov/glec. Farm to Market”, through Aug. admission ($3 adults/$2 seniors & 17. This exhibit explores the impact students). LET’S TALK supper, music and companionship. always, no partner is required for this Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 Attendees are encouraged to bring dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and with live music in the Bumper Car time with the entire family while MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours food has on people’s lives, revealing salad, side dish or dessert. Location: Big Wide Grin will perform for Focus Music, Aug. 13. the cost is $8, including lesson. Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 participating in engaging science and begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors ways in which it influences relation- The exhibit “Breakfast” is a vi- The Wellness Community- Greater Contact Email: MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. nature activities. In the former Glen through a walking tour of the Park to ships in how it is produced and how gnette-style exhibit, on display Real Estate Washington, DC, 5430 Grosvenor [email protected]. Admission includes an introductory Echo Park stable building, near the learn about its history and the current it is portrayed through a variety of art throughout the Beall-Dawson Lane, Suite 100, Bethesda. For Blues Dance. The Glen Echo Park dance lesson with Michael and Sharon park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. programs in arts, dance and children’s mediums. This summertime exhibi- House, 103 W. Montgomery Ave., reservations call 301-493-5002 or Glen Echo. This night offers dancers a made, how it works, and about the Partnership presents a Blues Dance at 8 p.m. followed by dancing until Admission is free for members and activities. Admission is free. Tours tion features work by local area Rockville, in conjunction with the [email protected]. choice of two different lessons: West rest of the amusement park with ACME Blues Company in the midnight to music by the Pine Leaf children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. begin at the visitor’s desk in the artists who look to food as their exhibit “Good Advice.”ºThe vi- Fiction Book Group. Discuss fiction Coast Swing or a Slow Blues lesson, attractions that were built around it. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Boys. Admission: $18. Contact Call 202-337-5111 to make Arcade Building. Visit www.nps.gov/ sources and inspirations for their gnettes include a family breakfast, books with other readers at Barnes with Mike and Donna from 8 - 9 p.m. Visit www.nps.gov/glec. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. For Website: arrangements or visit glec. work. Visit www.VisArtsCenter.org. formal breakfast, breakfast in bed, and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., The lesson is followed by music from Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 dancers who want to learn more www.dancingbythebayou.com. www.discoverycreek.org. Nature Program. Come visit Discovery breakfast preparation, and even Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Call 301-986- BG & the Mojo Hands. Lesson from 8 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours about slow blues dancing, Mike 2008 Solar Car Derby. For children Creek Children’s Museum Forest Tales Osuna Art, 7200 Wisconsin Ave., George Washington’s breakfast and 1761. to 9 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a ages eight through 14, from 10 a.m. exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 SATURDAY/AUG. 23 Artery Plaza Lobby, Bethesda, will will be on display through Sept. Shadow Puppets. Puppeteer David midnight. The $13 admission includes through a walking tour of the Park to blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. No to noon at the Eastern Montgomery MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend present “James Hilleary, Painting 21. Included with museum admis- Barash brings international folk tales the lesson. No partner required. learn about its history and the current partner required. Doors open for English Conversation Club. Join in Regional Services Center located at time with the entire family while from the ‘60s” and pieces from the sion ($3 adults/$2 seniors & to life as he demonstrates the ancient Contact Email: programs in arts, dance and children’s “dance only” at 8:15 p.m. Admission: practicing and improving spoken 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver participating in engaging science and Washington Color School through students). Call 301-762-1492 or art of shadow puppetry at the [email protected]. activities. Admission is free. Tours $12 dance only/$17 lesson & dance. English with the help of volunteers Spring. At the derby, children will nature activities. In the former Glen Aug. 20. Gallery hours are Wednes- www.montgomeryhistory.org. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Moths. Come discover why moths begin at the visitor’s desk in the Contact Email: leading discussions at 3 p.m. at 10101 assemble and keep a working, solar- Echo Park stable building, near the by Drive, Potomac, 7 p.m. Call 240-777- constitute about 90 percent of all the Arcade Building. Visit www.nps.gov/ [email protected]. Glenolden Drive, Potomac. 2 hours. powered model car and race their park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. day to Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Call Michael Matese 0690. Lepidoptera on the planet from 7:30- glec. Contra and Square Dance. The Call 240-777-0690. cars, weather permitting. Students Admission is free for members and 301-654-4500 or visit The Photoworks gallery is open Concert. Taylor Carson (Alternative/ 11 p.m. Join Dr. David Adamski in Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Folklore Society of Greater Storytime. Kat Tales featuring Kat will also learn about clean energy. To children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. www.osunaart.com. every Sunday and Wednesday, 1-8 Pop) will perform at Bethesda Lane reviewing the most common moth Creek Children’s Museum Forest Tales Washington presents traditional Call 202-337-5111 to make p.m., and during all scheduled classes STORAGE from 6-8 p.m. Located where families found in the Capitol Region. exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 American dancing with a focus on arrangements or visit An exhibition by members of the and workshops at, Glen Echo Park, Bethesda Avenue, Woodmont Avenue After sunset, he’ll help participants MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend New England style contra dances, www.discoverycreek.org. Advanced Master Printing class 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. STRATEGY and Elm Street meet in Bethesda. Visit identify the moths that are attracted time with the entire family while including square dances, country Theater taught by Frank “Tico” Herrera will Call 301-229-7930 or visit www.bethesdarow.com. to his blacklight set-up on the participating in engaging science and mixers, waltzes and other couple be at Glen Echo Park, 7300 www.glenechophotoworks.org. Most buyers put storage space Woodend grounds. Audubon nature activities. In the former Glen dances at Glen Echo Park, 7300 “Little Red Riding Hood & strongly recommended. Call 301- MONDAY/AUG. 25 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, high on their list of priorities members: $19; Nonmembers Echo Park stable building, near the MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo in the The Three Little Pigs” will be 320-6668 or visit Storytime. Monday morning storytime through Aug. 29. Look for images Glassworks is the DC area’s THURSDAY/AUG. 14 for a new home. No matter how $26.50. Visit park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bumper Car Pavillion. All dances are presented by The Puppet Co., Glen www.thepuppetco.org. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, covering a variety of approaches to first glass school located in Glen Echo Park, Playhouse, 7300 much storage space a home Summer Reading Club Grand www.audubonnaturalist.org. Admission is free for members and taught, and no partner is necessary. 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 photography. In the Photoworks Stu- Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., offers, most people want more. Finale at the Bethesda Library, 7400 children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. The newcomers’ welcome lesson is at MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo Elementary school students in a.m. Call 301-986-1761. dio. Wednesdays and Sundays, 1-8 Glen Echo. When classes are not in Arlington Road, Bethesda, 1 p.m. Call 202-337-5111 to make 7 p.m., followed by called dances with through Aug. 31. Show times are grades 4, 5 and 6 can now enjoy an p.m., and at all times during day and session, the studio is open for visi- Sellers often face the minor Daniel Barash Shadow Puppets will SATURDAY/AUG. 16 arrangements or visit caller David Millstone calls to Anna Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. and educational and entertaining 45- TUESDAY/AUG. 26 evening classes. Admission is free. tors to observe glassblowing and indignity of having prospective share an Insect-themed show and the Back to School Fair. Montgomery www.discoverycreek.org. Patton & Friends from 7:30 to 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, minute play called “Clara Call 301-229-7930 or visit view the work of resident artist Rick buyers open all of their closets Friends of the Library will provide ice County Public Schools (MCPS) will Swing Dance. Gottaswing.com presents p.m. Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 3-15. Barton, the Courage Within” Open House. FAES Graduate School www.glenechophotoworks.org. Sherbert. Call 301-229-4184 or visit cream for an ice cream social. Call kick off the 2008–2009 school year a swing dance with SingCo Rhythm FSGW members. Web site: open house for fall 2008, FAES, 9101 to determine the capacity of Cost is $8. Call 301-320-6668. at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo www.ricksherbertglass.com. 240-777-0970. with a Back-to-School Fair from 10 Orchestra in the Spanish Ballroom at www.fsgw.org. Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, 4-7 each one. Even an enormous a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grounds of the Glen Eco Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., p.m. Free. Call 301-496-7976. “Sumi-E Society of America”, closet looks small if it is clut- The Puppet Co. presents “Tiny Echo. After the play, students visit East Asian brush paintings and callig- The Art Glass Center at Glen Carver Educational Services Center, Glen Echo. Beginner swing lesson Tot Tuesdays,” a program nearby Clara Barton National Book-A-Librarian. Drop into the tered. Straightening and organ- FRIDAY/AUG. 15 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. with Tom & Debra, 8 to 9 p.m.; MONDAY/AUG. 18 Bethesda Library any Tuesday raphy will be on display from Echo exhibits continually in the Art designed for our youngest theater Historic Site where Miss Barton through Aug. 23 at the Mansion at Glass Center Gallery. These exhibits izing your closets will help sell Six String Sing-a-Long. A musical The fair will feature information and dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Storytime. Monday morning storytime patrons (ages 0 - 4).ºThe shows are lived and conducted the American morning between 10 and 11 a.m. for performance and sing-a-long of resources for parents to activities and Admission: $15. Contact Web site: at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, individualized help at the Bethesda Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. feature the work of resident artists your home. Also, if you get rid shorter, the lights stay on, the doors Red Cross for 15 years. Tuesdays at children’s favorites with Ellis entertainment for children. Families www.gottaswing.com. 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 10 Diane Cab, Christine Hekimian, Bev of your excess belongings ahead Woodward at the Cabin John Mall are invited to enjoy food from English Conversation Club. Join in a.m. Call 301-986-1761. stay open and the show is set up on 10 a.m. during the school year for Bethesda. Call 240-777-0970. a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. – and Zayde Sleph, and Bobbi Vischi. the floor. Performances on two school groups and other large of time, your move will be less Atrium, 11325 Seven Locks Road, different countries, live music, practicing and improving your spoken 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, stressful when the time comes! Potomac, 9:30 a.m. storytelling, a moon bounce, and English with the help of volunteers Tuesdays each month (except groups of age-appropriate children. Free. Call 301-581-5200. and jewelry are also for sale. All ex- Contra Dance. Contra dance is a type more. Contact DFCP at 301-279-3100. leading discussions at the Potomac TUESDAY/AUG. 19 December and January, which have Tickets are $8. Minimum 50-person WEDNESDAY/AUG. 27 hibited work is made at the Art Have a yard sale or rent a of folk dance for all ages. All dances Storytime. Kat Tales featuring Kat Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, NIH Tour. The Wellness Community - just one) at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. audience. No charge for visiting the Focus Music. Enjoy music at O’Brien’s 38th Annual Labor Day Art Glass Center Studio. The Art Glass storage unit temporarily or feature top quality live music. Contra Aerobics will be at Barnes and Noble Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-0690. Greater Washington, DC will sponsor $5 for children (including babies) historic home. Contact Adventure BBQ, 387 East Gude Drive, Rockville, Show. The 38th Annual Labor Day Center also produces other exhibits donate extra stuff to a charita- dances are held every Friday night at Book sellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Canoe and Camping Trip. Come a free guided tour of the National and adults. Reservations are Theatre at 301-320-5331. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 general, $12 Art Show at Glen Echo Park, 7300 featuring resident artists, faculty, ble thrift organization. Uncle Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Bethesda at 11 a.m. Call 301-986- enjoy the great outdoors with a canoe Library of Medicine at NIH for people members. Visit www.focusmusic.org. MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, is held in students and invited artists. The Blvd., Glen Echo, with a lesson at 1761. trip lead by Byron Bradley on with cancer and their loved ones, Concert. Ewabo (Steel Drums) will Sam currently gives you up to the historic Spanish Ballroom. The gallery and studio are open to the $5,000 in itemized deductions if 7:30 p.m. and the dance from 8:30 - Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and Saturday afternoon that will start at 1:30-3:30 p.m. The tour will be perform at Bethesda Lane from 6-8 free event, sponsored by the Glen public on the weekends and by ap- 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always have a chance to tell one’s own jokes Carderock Picnic Area and end on followed by a special demonstration Aerobics at Barnes and Noble participate, parents or guardians p.m. Located where Bethesda Avenue, Echo Park Partnership for Arts and pointment. Contact Bobbi Vischi at you donate household items to welcome. Admission: $9. Contact at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Minnie’s Island for a night of camping of medical research databases. Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., should contact DEP at 240-777-7700 Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street Culture, runs from 12 - 6 p.m., Satur- [email protected]. such non-profit organizations. Email: [email protected]. Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. under the stars and waking up on Participants should meet at The Bethesda, 11 a.m. Call 301-986-1761. or email meet in Bethesda. Visit Swingin’ the Blues. The Glen Echo Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234. Sunday morning at the River Center Wellness Community at 1 p.m. to Swing Dance. Frankie Manning will [email protected] www.bethesdarow.com. day through Monday, Aug. 30 – When all of your closets are in Park Partnership presents another Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at at Lockhouse 8. Starts at 4 p.m. RSVP carpool to NIH grounds. Meeting perform in the Spanish Ballroom at with the name of the participant, the Concert. Willow Garden Theater Sept 1. The show features the work Glen Echo Pottery. Glen Echo order, move on to the attic, Friday night Swingin’ the Blues for a 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 at www.potomac.org. location: The Wellness Community- Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur parent or guardian’s name, address presents afternoon concerts at of more than 200 artists — both adults Pottery maintains ongoing exhibits in basement, pantry, and wine cel- soothing end-of-the-work-week dance MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give Greater Washington, DC, 5430 Blvd., Glen Echo. Beginning swing and home phone number. Bethesda Gateway Building, 7201 and children — from the mid-Atlantic the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery in Glen lar. Your storage areas will look in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen visitors a closer look at the 1921 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100, Bethesda. lesson at 8 p.m., followed by dancing Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 12-2 p.m. region. Many artists have a connection Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was SUNDAY/AUG. 17 For reservations call 301-493-5002 or from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is Free. Call 301-352-5387. to the Park, either as students or Glen Echo. These feature a special much more spacious and attrac- Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at [email protected]. $15. SUNDAY/AUG. 24 teachers. Includes sculpture, paint- selection of work by resident artists, tive if they are neat and well 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Science Book Group. Discuss books Grammar Workshop. Crash course in Geology of the C&O Canal. Callan ings, works on paper, ceramics, glass, instructors and students. Every Satur- organized. MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give on Science and Technology at Barnes the common errors of spelling at The Bentley will use rock evidence to FRIDAY/AUG. 29 jewelry, photography, furniture and day and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. visitors a closer look at the 1921 and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., deduce geologic history of the region Contra and Square Dance. The more. Most artwork will also be for Call 301-229-5585 or visit For professional advice on all ‘One Maryland, One Book’ Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Call 301-986- Bethesda, 1:30-4 p.m. Members, $75; at River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Friday Night Dancers presents Contra sale. A reception on Friday, Aug. 29, www.glenechopottery.com. aspects of buying and selling Montgomery College will host a special event Tuesday, Aug. 19, to celebrate made, how it works, and about the 1761. non-members, $90. Call 301-654- Canal National Historical Park, Cabin dancing as well as some square from 7 - 9 p.m. is open to the public, real estate, call: Maryland’s first-ever statewide community reading initiative, “One Maryland rest of the amusement park Bustles and Beaux. Join Michael Bevel 8664. John, 10-11 a.m. See dances and waltzes in the Bumper Car and many participating artists are ex- Yellow Barn Gallery at Glen One Book.” The initiative, developed by the Maryland Humanities Council, attractions that were built around it. for a discussion of Booth Tarkington’s English Conversation Club. Join in www.potomac.org. Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 pected to attend. Admission is free. Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., MICHAEL MATESE aims to get millions of Marylanders reading, thinking about and talking about Visit www.nps.gov/glec. novel “The Magnificent Ambersons” at practicing and improving spoken Contra and Square Dance. The MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. There is Glen Echo. Free exhibits of emerging Washington Fine “A Hope in the Unseen,” written by Ron Suskind about Cedric Jennings’ life. Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington English with the help of volunteers Folklore Society of Greater a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to The Dennis and Phillip artist work and art sales. Each week- Properties Jennings will share his personal story and sign books at 7 p.m., in the The- MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours Blvd., Bethesda, 7 p.m. Call 240-777- leading discussions at 3 p.m. at 10101 Washington presents traditional 8:15 p.m. followed by the called Ratner Museum, 10001 Old end features the work of a different begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors 0970. Glenolden Drive, Potomac. 2 hours. American dancing with a focus on dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. atre Arts Arena on Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus. This event is free Georgetown Road, Bethesda will artist. Every Saturday and Sunday 301-806-6829 through a walking tour of the Park to Call 240-777-0690. New England style contra dances in Beginners are always welcome. This and open to the public. To learn more about the One Maryland One Book learn about its history and the current Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo evening features the band Some present “Creative Expressions” from from 12 - 5 p.m. Call 301-371-5593 [email protected] initiative, go to: www.mdhc.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/. programs in arts, dance and children’s WEDNESDAY/AUG. 20 have a chance to tell one’s own jokes Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Assembly. Admission: $9. Contact Sept. 3-28. A meet the artists recep- or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com. activities. Admission is free. Tours Concert. Willow Garden Theater at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Echo. All dances are taught, and no Email: [email protected]. 8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 9 People “Julien, Malek, my husband, they believe in what I do. I think that for me is what Mimi Williams Finds Her Voice makes this so very special.” Potomac woman — Mimi Williams families were close. This was a great place follows her dream to for us to settle in and be closer to our fam- ily.” So from a literal stance, they were al- share music with ready close, but this experience has cer- tainly brought the family closer, from a figu- her community. rative glance. “I’ve played in every sport you can think By Daniel Lin Photos courtesy of of,” says Julien. “I’ve played in state, out of The Almanac state, in the morning, at night, every time and place imaginable. And she’s always here’s a little pocket in Potomac, been there. She’s up in the stands, in the nestled in a bend of lush green, bleachers, on the sideline, always there, Twhere thick trees drown the always supporting me. With this, I have the noise of nearby River Road, opportunity now to show her some of the where a woman, a wife, a mother of 2, has Mimi Williams support she’s always given me.” begun to see a childhood dream come into Julien’s played in over 500 games, at bloom, now, in adulthood, here in Mary- cramped community centers and sprawling land. Recently, on July 13, college gymnasiums, for crowds large and a Sunday afternoon, for small, raucous and quiet. He has had his family and friends gathered name called over the loudspeakers so many at her home, she performed times “It doesn’t really faze me anymore.” her first pubic recital as a But on July 13, when he heard his debut soprano soloist. She Mimi Williams and, from left, son Malek, hus- mother’s name announced, he got shivers. admits to nerves — “Soon band Buck, and son Julien, taken on a recent Mom, as always, took note. “He was sweat- as I heard my introduction, family vacation this summer. ing! I kept saying, gosh, what’s wrong with as I was walking in, oh boy, him. He was very nervous.” But it touched I felt very nervous!” — but pel singer Ri- footwork, Williams made her trips to the her. “He really wanted me to do well. Julien, she swallowed her butter- chard sound booth, warming up her chords, tun- Malek, my husband, they believe in what I flies and delivered what her Smallwood, ing her power and range. do. I think that for me is what makes this son Julien calls “perfec- Williams The sessions were exhausting — “It’s a so very special.” tion.” Mimi Williams nursed her workout!” — but exhilarating. Her persis- She sings opera and classical, often in Ital- Mimi Williams is no love in college, tence and dedication impressed her hus- ian, music whose style and language trans- stranger to the performing life. She’s felt as a member of the University of Maryland’s band. “Most people have dreams but they lates foreign to her sons, children of gen- the tremble of the arena, rocked by the roar University Choir. might not have the patience to work to- eration hip hop, but a woman chasing her of the crowd, the nervous excitement that Then, the dream lay prone for a while. wards them. She puts in the time and the dreams — that needs no interpretation. So rushes through both spectators and partici- “It just wasn’t the right time,” Williams re- heart. It’s beautiful,” said Buck Williams. they cheer on. pants. Her husband played on basketball’s calls. There was family, first the It’s not for money. It’s not for fame. “It’s “Sometimes we take baby steps in life,” largest stage. globetrotting with her husband, then the just something I enjoy, something that I’ve said Williams. “We don’t want to step all Buck Williams starred in the NBA for sev- neighborhood navigating, not just the gro- always loved. If I can help others as I’m the way out there.” Now Williams has taken enteen seasons, playing for the New Jersey cery shopping at Potomac Village but the doing it, make someone’s day easier through the leap and, whether she falls or flies, her Nets, the Portland Trailblazers, and finally frequent back and forth, from nearby bas- my singing, then that just makes everything family’s there to catch her. the New York Knicks. At each stop the ketball courts to those in D.C. or Virginia worth the while.” sounds of the basketball court reigned, but or further; wherever her sons’ games led, She’s planning on holding more recitals, WILLIAMS WILL PERFORM next for the beneath the court’s loud clamor, a little she followed. thinking about how to more involve her Levine School in Washington, D.C. and at voice sang. She loved the traveling, the see- This past season Julien performed well community. “I would love to tie it to a char- Bethesda’s Strathmore Hall. She is currently ing new places and faces, all the fresh cul- as a freshman at Emory University and ity, make it an annual event, maybe, with taking Music Theory at the Levine School tures in which to dip and learn, but she Malek as a freshman at Gonzaga High local singers and everything, to bring in and plans to take Italian Language in the knew “all along, through it all” that she School. As she watched her sons chase their money and awareness to causes that de- near future so that she can “make sure I give wanted to sing. dreams, her own began its nibbling once serve attention.” my presentations the integrity they need.” more, at the tails of her imagination. Recording and further touring might become BORN IN PHILADELPHIA, raised in At the suggestions of her mother, Williams SHE’S SINGING ALONE NOW, without realities down the road but for now she is Washington, D.C., Williams sang in church enrolled in Washington, D.C.’s Levine the comforting crutch of company, but her focused on starting a local annual fund raiser choirs all through childhood. Under the School of Music. As her sons hit the gym, family’s providing plenty of support. She where she and other performers will sing guidance of Grammy Award winning gos- honing their jumpshots and perfecting their moved to Potomac primarily because “our for the benefit of various charities. Fourth Presbyterian Prepares to Break Ground

Photo by Silt fencing and From Page 3 construction process she has softened her signs marking

stance. stands of protected Aaron Stern ing their neighbors in the process more “Quite honestly I don’t think there’s a forest areas have and have held a series of community meet- whole lot you can do about construction and gone up around the ings over the summer to address concerns demolishing,” Bradford said. “I think the Fourth Presbyterian ranging from the noise of construction to fact that they started dialogue with the School’s property in the added traffic the school’s increased en- neighbors and they continue to have meet- preparation for /The Almanac rollment could produce. ings… I think its clear to me that they have construction on a Deborah Bradford, who owns a home the neighbors’ interests at heart.” new facility that adjoining the school’s property, said that could begin the first that while she still isn’t excited about the — Aaron Stern week of September.

10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools The lessons your child learns at The Little Gym will fill you both with pride: To have an item listed mail to 7913 hundreds of other non-credit courses Support” for parents of children who How to reach higher. Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102, e-mail available through the College’s have been identified with a learning, How to listen better. to [email protected], Workforce Development and Continuing attention, or other disability that im- How to tackle challenges or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Education unit. A complete schedule of pacts academic performance. This with confidence and a smile. Thursday at noon for the following week’s course offerings can be found online at program helps parents identify and paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce. implement the services a child needs to Unless otherwise noted, all events are in Also, printed copies of the fall non-credit achieve academic success. Available to Potomac. Questions? Call Matthew Razak course schedule can be found at librar- families in Montgomery County. Adjust- at 703-917-6457. ies, community centers and other such able fees based on family income. Other locations around the county. For ques- services to children with learning, atten- Montgomery College offers an ar- tions about continuing education courses tion or other disabilities include social ray of new, non-credit courses that were or to request a copy call 301-279-5188, skills therapy groups, workshops on formerly offered by Montgomery County visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/ parenting challenging children, indi- Public Schools. These courses, offered wdce/mcps/mcps.html. vidual and family counseling, and primarily during evenings or weekends support groups. JSSA is located at 6123 Now enrolling for fall...schedule a free trial class! in public schools and other convenient Jewish Social Service Agency offers Montrose Road, Rockville. Call 301-816- Learn more at: The LittleGym.com • Potomac Woods Plaza • tlgpotomacmd.com • 301-294-4840 community locations, are in addition to “Educational Consultation and 2633 or 703-204-9100 for more. parent/ preschool/ grade sports parents’ birthday child kindergarten school skills dance survival karate cheerleading camp parties Classes classes gymnastics gymnastics development night

To have an item listed free in The ents. Classes are offered both during day- Registration and placement testing will Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913 time and evening throughout the area. take place on the first day of class. To Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102, e-mail Call 301-929-8824 or visit sign up for a class or for more informa- to [email protected], www.parentencouragement.org. tion, call 240-777-8400. or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s The Montgomery County Com- The Youth Programs division of paper. Photos encouraged. If you have any mission for Women Counseling & Montgomery College’s Workforce questions, call Matthew Razak at 703- Career Center, 401 N. Washington St., Development and Continuing Edu- 917-6457. Suite 100, Rockville, provides personal, cation offers both full and half-day career, and couples counseling for courses. The summer programs allow Pottery Classes for Teens. A basic women. Counseling sessions are avail- youth to explore new areas of interest or introduction to the potter’s wheel. These able in 50-minute sessions for $40. Call receive in-depth instruction in their fa- classes allow students to throw at their 240-777-8300. vorite subjects. Courses are taught at own skill level. Classes meet for six weeks each of the College’s three campuses – from 4 - 6 p.m. on Tuesdays (Sept. 2 - City Dance Center, 5301 Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Oct 7) or Thursdays (Sept. 4 – Oct. 9). Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, is now Park/Silver Spring. A complete listing of Tuition ($108) includes tools and sup- enrolling all ages and abilities for classes. offerings can be found online at http:// plies. For students attending middle and Call 301-581-5204 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth. high school (age range: 11 - 16). At Glen www.citydance.net. Echo Pottery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Art classes for toddlers, karate, Fall semester begins September 6, 2008 Echo. Call 301-229-5585 or visit Master Greg Maye, owner, director dance and magic-trick lessons for chil- www.glenechopottery.com. and head instructor of the Jhoon Rhee dren, fencing lessons for teens and yoga Institute in Potomac Village, 11815 for adults are a few of the courses offered Joy of Dance Class. Fall semester Seven Locks Road, is a 6th-degree black by the Montgomery County Recreation begins new dance classes at Joy of Mo- belt and certified master instructor by Department at Potomac Community tion Dance Center, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee. He is the se- Center. Elsewhere in the county, the Rec Suite 180 E, Bethesda. Call for more in- nior instructor for the Jhoon Rhee Department offers courses from skate- formation 301-986-0016. Institute of Tae Kwon Do’s Washington, boarding to yoga to cooking to youth art. D.C.-metropolitan area, with 10 studios Pick up the Montgomery County Recre- WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Children’s Movement Classes. locally. He offers private lessons, per- ation Department Guide a Potomac Creative Movement fall session starts at sonal training and seminars. Visit Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Kids Moving Company, 7475 Wisconsin www.jhoonrheeinstitute.com/ Potomac, call 240-777-6840 or visit Ave., Bethesda. Classes held on Tues- contact_us.html for more. www.montgomerycountymd.gov, then days, Fridays and Saturdays. Times vary click “Departments,” then “Recreation,” by ages. 9 months-9 years. $25/class or The Eastern Montgomery Re- then “RECord” for course information. $375/session. 301-656-1543. gional Services Center, in conjunction with the African Immigrant Dance Class. Learn ballet, jazz, hip- Dance Music. There is dancing every and Refugee Foundation, has added a hop, yoga and more in a variety of classes week from 3:30-6 p.m. at Glen Echo Span- series of daytime ESOL (English for held daily from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at ish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Speakers of Other Languages) classes for Dansez! Dansez!, 4920 St. Elmo Ave., Echo. Blend together swing, waltz, tango, adults. The classes will be held on Tues- Bethesda. All ages. Call for prices and foxtrot and others for $8/person. Free days and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-12 times. 301-652-2551. dance lesson at 3 p.m. 703-425-7926. p.m., and will run for 20 consecutive weeks. The center is located at 3300 Yoga Classes. Sample lyengar PEP Parenting Classes. Parenting Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. Child method of Hatha Yoga, Unity Woods classes for parents of children from birth care will be provided at no charge. The Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave., Suite • Thursday, October 16, 2008, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 9 a.m. through age 18. Learn vital skills that will classes are free, but a $10 refundable PH#7, Bethesda. Free. Call for schedule. • Sunday, December 7, 2008, 1 p.m. • Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9 a.m. bring out the best in children and par- deposit and $16 book fee are required. 301-656-8992. 5600 Little Falls Parkway Bethesda, MD 20816 Military Notes www.w-e-s.org • 301-652-7878 • [email protected]

Lester L. Greer and Lauren T. Awards Seminar at Virginia Military In- basic military training at Lackland Air Greer, husband and wife, have gradu- stitute in Lexington, Va. The cadet Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is ated from the Uniformed Services received the George C. Marshall ROTC the son of Wellmon and Ranjana Ross of University, F. Edward Hebert School of (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Ross is a Medicine in Bethesda, Md. Both gradu- Award at the seminar. The award is 2007 graduate of Walt Whitman High ates were promoted to the rank of presented annually to the most out- School, Bethesda. captain and commissioned as a U.S. standing senior Army ROTC (Reserve Now! 1,000s of Army Corps officer. Officer Training Corps) cadets in mili- Benjamin D. Barlow has graduated pictures of sports, He is the son of William L. and Karen tary science studies and leadership from the Uniformed Services University, L. Greer of Wyndham Lane, Lansing, values in each battalion at host univer- F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in graduations, current Kan., and brother of Robert W. Greer of sities or colleges. Bethesda, Md. The graduate was pro- Summer Meadows Drive, Colorado Upon graduation from the host college moted to the rank of captain events and more— Springs, Colo. He received a bachelor’s or university and completion of the ROTC commissioned to serve in the Medical degree in 2003 from the U.S. Military program, the cadet will receive a Corps of the Air Force. He is the son of never published, but posted Academy, West Point, N.Y. bachelor’s degree and a commission of Douglas N. and Diana K. Barlow of Wind- She is the daughter of Peter H. and second lieutenant in the Army. The senior ing Oaks Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo. on the Web. Free for evaluation, Dale C. Turza of Cammack Drive, cadet is a student at Wheaton College, Ill. His wife, Stephanie, is the daughter of Bethesda. She received a bachelor’s de- He is the son of Phillip C. and Victoria M. Steve and Maria Luginbill of Wall St., available for prints. gree in 2004 from Columbia University, Ellsworth of Garden Court, Potomac. Rockville. The captain graduated in the New York, N.Y. Ellsworth is a 2004 graduate of St. year 2000 from Air Academy High Andrews Episcopal School, Potomac. School, Colorado Springs, and received Army Cadet Evan R. Ellsworth a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the is one of 267 cadets who attended the Air Force Reserve Airman University of Colorado at Colorado 2008 George C. Marshall Foundation Moses A. Ross has graduated from Springs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 11 Sports Changing of the Guard at Bullis

the team’s coach will be Steve Miguel, a Prominent Virginia former tennis star at Ohio State University. tennis program “I’d love to keep the [team’s] tradition” of excellence, said Miguel, who will also be coming to Bullis. Director of Tennis for 4 Star at Bullis. The Jack Schore Tennis Training Center groomed numerous tennis stars during its By James Gische time at Bullis, but Pass is confident his pro- The Almanac gram will uphold this legacy. “I don’t feel

any pressure,” he said. “I’ve produced hun- Photo by n Sept. 15, the 4 Star Tennis dreds of nationally ranked players.” One of Academy’s new location at Pass’s strengths as a coach, according to

Othe Bullis School in Potomac Miguel, is that he can adapt his style to each James Gische will open. The program’s student. founder and executive director, Bob Pass, is a familiar face at Bullis, having coached AT THE SAME time, though, Pass stresses the girls’ varsity team since 2001. that he does not give any special treatment

4 Star, based at the Four Seasons Tennis to his most accomplished players. “We’re /The Almanac Club in Merrifield, Va. for 35 years, will run trying to do a good job for everybody, not clinics and summer camps at Bullis for play- just the one or two superstars,” he said. “My ers of all skill levels. These programs will philosophy is to teach the kids to be as good be similar to those from as they want to be.” In the the departing Jack Schore book “Coaching Tennis,” Tennis Training Center at “My philosophy is Chuck Kriese quotes Pass: Sign of the times: this sign along Bullis’s main entrance informs stu- Bullis. However, “I predict “I think the biggest thing dents and parents about the arrival of the 4 Star Tennis Academy. the total number of stu- to teach the kids is caring about the person, dents involved will be to be as good as and not just what the a lot of fun on the court,” she said. assistants to the success of the program he smaller,” said Pass. The player is accomplishing, Much of Pass’s confidence in 4 operated at Bullis: “The fact that we have size reduction is due to they want to be.” caring for them and not Star’s expansion to Bullis comes from his been able to serve over 40,000 families in Pass’s plans to have only just for yourself as the colleagues. “I’m bringing in a high-quality the Montgomery County area is a testament about 16 students for each — Bob Pass coach.” staff,” he noted. Besides Miguel, Pass is to the hard work and excellence that my tournament-level class and Pass says he strives to bringing in Raul Iriate, the former captain staff has always attempted to achieve.” to dedicate more courts to private lessons. create a “family atmosphere” and ensure of Bolivia’s Davis Cup team, as the director During their respective teams’ seasons, Bullis has long been a tennis powerhouse. that his students enjoy tennis. Darien Sears, of 4 Star’s Young Tournament Players Pro- Pass and Miguel plan to be at Bullis full- Under Schore’s direction, the boys’ varsity who has trained with Pass since the begin- gram. University of Maryland product time. As for the rest of the year, they will team was consistently one of the best squads ning of the summer and will start her first Masha Senic will also work for Pass at Bullis. split their time between Bullis and 4 Star’s in the nation, with nine wins and two losses year at Bullis as a junior this fall, described Pass added that he is looking to add one Virginia location. “We’re really looking for- this spring. The unit went undefeated from Pass as “very calm” but persistent. She also more trainer to his staff. ward to helping the kids at Bullis,” said 2005 to 2007. Starting in the spring of 2009, praised the way 4 Star operates: “We have Schore recognized the importance of his Miguel. Scotland Celebrates a Day of Community

From Page 3 vices, like SCORE tutoring, and bringing those services right here.” of admissions Cathy Kwolek readied bro- For now, she points to the people and the chures and pamphlets. events, the face painting, the game booths, She called the event a “great opportunity all the food and refreshments. “[Commu- for us to meet students firsthand and for nity Day] really bonds the community to- them to have a face to connect with.” This gether. Everybody has work Monday was her first time attending Scotland Com- through Friday, and this is the culminating munity Day but she sees great potential in event.” such celebrations, not just for families to More arrive as the day went on. The sol- reconnect, but also for the people in neigh- dier shakes a young man’s hand. Kwolek borhoods to forge fresh connections with begins her pitch to prospective students. In nearby institutions. the moon bounce, children leap and bound, “The more [members of] the community and laughing and cheering. Mothers carry interact with each other, the better off ev- babies, wrapped in their arms, to pet the eryone is,” she said. horse. People generally stayed away from the clown. FRESHLY MINTED Director of Scotland “It’s intergenerational,” said Bryant, “and Community Center Kimberly Bryant was it’s beautiful, just watching young and old busy Saturday making sure everything ran able to work together for a common cause. smoothly. She is dedicated to “getting new Everybody accepts one another. There’s programs, getting the community more of great cultural diversity in this neighbor- a voice.” She said, “My goal is to be able to hood. Everything and everyone just meshes collaborate with community services, such together.” as [Montgomery County Public Schools], Cooper leaned in her chair and nodded. the Literary Council, and the Department “Each year it’s getting better and better,” of Social Services, and various private ser- she said. The moon bounce is a great hit. The clown seems to have an aching back.

12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Real Estate Seller Be Smart Reality and presentation are key to selling homes in today’s real estate market.

By Aaron Stern The Almanac

orget what your neighbors sold their house for in 2005 or 2006 and, for that matter, Fforget what your neighbors might have sold for just last year. Think more along the lines of last month and no earlier than last winter. Assessing the current reality of the real estate mar- Find Your Next Home Here! ket is the key to buying and selling a home in Potomac these days, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to several local real estate professionals.

Photo by Aaron Stern/The Alm OPEN “We were sitting down with people in ‘03, ‘04 tell- HOUSES ing them this is how much your place is worth and Aug 16 th they were high-fiving. … That’s not the market any- & 17 more,” said Michael Matese, a Realtor with Wash- th ington Fine Properties. Yes, the housing market has cooled off and yes, the days of getting astronomical returns on a home in just a few years are gone, but unlike the housing slump of the mid-1990s there are buyers to be had if a house is priced realistically and presented well, he

said. anac “In this market people are out there, [but] they Call Specific Agents to Confirm have to feel like they’re getting a good deal and a nice house,” Matese said. “There are prospective A for sale sign along MacArthur Boule- Dates & Times. buyers.” vard. Potomac realtors say that presenta- Bethesda tion and reasonable pricing are the key to 6211 Crathie Ln. $675,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 ACCORDING TO FIGURES from Metropolitan appealing to prospective buyers in the 9 Darby Ct. $2,495,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 current market. Regional Information Systems, average and median 9004 Ewing Dr. $1,299,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 sale prices of homes in Potomac in July were down slightly from a year before. The average sales price (compared to 64 that sold in July of 2007 and 61 in 7304 Helmsdale Rd. $2,095,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 in Potomac last month was $1,154,484 compared to July of 2005). As of August 7 there were 87 new 6106 Kirby Rd. $1,650,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 $1,217,394 last July and $1,139,823 the year be- listings in Potomac, 24 of which were under con- 6009 Manor Oak Way $1,150,000 Sun 1-4 Leigh Reed Long & Foster 240-497-1700 fore; last month’s median price was $890,126 com- tract and an additional 10 marked contingent con- 9940 Mayfield Dr. $500,000 Sun 1-4 Robert Young Weichert 301-656-2500 pared to $947,500 in July of 2007 and $1,025,000 tract. 4703 Monaco Cir. $1,049,000 Sun 1-4 Jane Fairweather Coldwell Banker 240-223-4663 the year before. But the number of days the average The real estate market traditionally slows down in home spent on the market also August as most prospective buyers are focusing on 5225 Pooks Hill Rd. #404s $449,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 decreased slightly from a year be- one last summer vacation before 8308 Whitman Dr. $829,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 fore – 76 days in July 2008 versus “We were sitting looking to move, said Killeen. And Chevy Chase 80 in July of 2007. Those numbers the Potomac market may have to 4940 Bradley Blvd. #247 $495,000 Sun 1-4 Steve Gasque RE/MAX 301-652-0400 don’t compare to the same time in deal with a trend that the rest of down with people in 6902 Maple Ave. $2,199,000 Sun 2-5 Andrea Alderdice WC & AN Miller 301-229-4000 2005 where the average home the country does not. spent just 30 days on the market, ‘03, ‘04 telling them As people with jobs tied to the Potomac but that was also a time when the federal government await the out- 10716 Barn Wood Lane $1,795,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 final sales price averaged more this is how much come of November’s election the 1405 Fallswood Dr. $699,999 Sun 1-4 Judith Casey Long & Foster 240-497-1700 than 98 percent of the list price. real estate markets near Washing- 8002 Postoak Rd. $669,900 Sun 1-4 Minka Goldstein Long & Foster 301-564-4900 Last month that figure was at just ton, D.C. tend to cool a bit, said your place is worth 9800 Tibron Ct. $1,675,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Friedson Long & Foster 301-455-8795 over 93 percent. Michael Seay, of W.C. & A.N. “We have a lot of sellers still and they were high- Miller. That will likely have a North Potomac quoting prices from ‘05, ‘06 and greater effect on places like North- 456 Clayhall St. $599,000 Sun 1-4 Jai Kim Keller Williams 301-515-1155 we have tell them ‘No, that doesn’t fiving. … That’s not west, D.C., Chevy Chase and 15616 Fellowship Way $625,000 Sun 2-5 Ying Zhi Zhang Tian & Tian 301-540-8960 work,’” said Anne Killeen, who is the market Bethesda, but it could also play a 870 Flagler Dr. $359,900 Sun 1-5 Diane Leitner Weichert 301-540-1330 also a Realtor with Washington factor in Potomac. Fine Properties. anymore,” “I can tell you that, this happens every four years, that the market To add your Realtor-represented Open House MAKING A HOUSE look good — Michael Matese, always seems a little bit slower go- is key to getting it sold. Washington Fine Properties ing into an election,” Seay said. to these weekly listings, please call Kenneth Lourie “Presentation is very important, “It’s been like that in the past.” its not like the old days when it can look anyway Seay said he expected the market to get back to you want,” Matese said. “The people [with homes normal in November and December, and should sell- 703-917-6475 or E-Mail the info to for sale] who are sitting out there are the people ers continue to be smart, and buyers patient, the mar- who are unrealistically priced. They have no chance ket is looking up, said Matese. [email protected] of selling. That’s really the difference in this mar- “It’s probably not as bad as everyone thinks it is. ket.” There are houses that are still selling but they have All listings due by Tues at 10 am. Sellers who took that approach likely could count to be properly priced and they have to be in real themselves among the 52 units that sold last month good condition,” he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 13 A Friend, Employment 0323-5 Zone 5: Potomac Indeed Ad Deadline: Tuesday 11 a.m. • 301-983-1900 By KENNETH B. LOURIE Sometimes it takes visits from old TELEPHONE TELEPHONE friends to show you that who you A great opportunity to A great opportunity to thought you were, you actually are. The WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! kinds of friends who were there for you NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER — and with you — at the beginning. No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! The kinds of friends who know where 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ you came from and now, in person, and after years of multiple long distance phone calls, can see where you’ve gone. 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Meditation cemetery w/warranty. (Retail $500+) Photo by Aaron Stern/The Alm Burial rights for 2 people. Deliverable 571-926-1990 Burr Gray, the president of the Cabin John ing and technical services for WASA. The Turf topped crypt. Citizens Association. two structures on the Virginia side will be Bronze memorial, incl. 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom vase & granite. orig set - Brand new in boxes, dealt with once the permits for the first four Worth $1200+ $6100 sacrifice for (Can help deliver)Asking $575 THAT PATTERN may finally be coming to structures are obtained. $4,000. 301-785-8169 571-926-1990 an end. Lake became chair of the Environ- “We’re close to having an agreement on a HAY FOR SALE, mental Quality and Operations Committee technical level with the park service,” said 26 Antiques Great orchard at WASA earlier this year, and put the McGlaughlin. “That’s a major hurdle to get grass hay! Potomac Interceptor back on the front through.” $7/bale at my barn in We consign/pay top $ for burner. If those permit applications are subse- antique/semi antique furn. Rockville, $9/bale including mid century & delivered/stacked “Realizing that this schedule has slipped quently approved the design and bidding danish modern Teak 240-793-7484 a couple of times over a number of years I process could begin shortly thereafter with furniture, sterling, mens anac watches, painting/art glass, QN Pillow Top Mattress & have now required that this is a monthly construction slated to begin in January clocks, jewelry, costume box set Brand new in plastic update item for [our board] and I have now 2010, said McGlaughlin. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer w/warranty! Can deliver. The stench of raw sewage that Antiques @ 703-241-0790. (Worth $300+) MUST SELL for the last three or four months been get- That won’t help the stench before then, $150 571-926-1990 ting monthly updates,” Lake said. but just last week WASA officials began comes from the Potomac Intercep- WASA officials are on target to submit the pouring a chemical into the interceptor tor sewer line is often incorrectly 21 Announcements 21 Announcements necessary applications to build their char- upstream from the C&O Canal to neutral- believed to be associated with the C&O Canal. Foster Care/Adoption: coal stench-scrubbing structures to the Na- ize the smell, something that they did last Make a difference in the life of a child tional Park Service in October and Novem- summer as well. It’s a short term solution who needs you. ber for the structures that would be built until the permanent solution can finally be “We’re way past being tired of the smell,” Help a child and learn new ways to teach positive on the Maryland side of the George Wash- achieved, which hopefully will now be said Thornton. “We’ve got to find a way to behaviors. Generous monthly stipend; 24/7 support; ington Memorial Parkway and the C&O sooner rather than later. get it done.” and ongoing training provided. Call Phillips Programs for more information (703) 941-3471 ext. 217 or Visit www.phillipsprograms.org. Training starts the end of August Opinion 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale Get Involved in Decision-making Bank Owned----ON-SITE Springfield 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft From Page 6 renovations a reality. Though there are too approach without ill effect and have col- 6010 Frederick many to mention here, I feel I must recog- lected substantial revenue from insurers Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon FREE COLOR BROCHURE individuals and organizations that voiced nize the advocacy efforts of people like Bette without affecting insurance rates. While 800-260-5846 their support for this legislation. Thompson, Judy Walser, Odelia Cooper, there is a disagreement (of course) on the www.AuctionServicesIntl.com The legislation formally adopts the goal Candy Smith, Rev. James R. Phifer, Brandi amount of revenue that would be collected, James Meadows 290-700-3414 of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 Swales, and Joyce Siegel. Action in Mont- it is in the $10 million a year range. $10 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. gomery (AIM), a faith-based coalition of million is nothing to sneeze at. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements congregations throughout the county, had I have not made up my mind on this is- SCOTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER also made this issue one of their very top sue. Feel free to share your thoughts, as al- Early in my tenure on the Council, I, along priority items. AIM’s constant vigilance en- ways. In the meantime, I will be continu- with many of my colleagues on the Coun- sured that my colleagues and I did not ing to meet with the stakeholders and try- cil, made a promise to the residents of the waiver in our own commitment to helping ing to sort through whether the benefits of Scotland Community to support and fund our underserved African-American commu- this proposal outweigh its potential costs. the renovation of the Scotland Community nities, and they deserve great credit for this Center. It was a promise to renovate the victory. PEPCO OUTAGES Center so that the children and residents of There have been an extraordinary num- this historic, underserved, African-American EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ber of power outages in the county since community may enjoy access to safe, TRANSPORT FEE our last newsletter, and we have heard the healthy, and productive activities and pro- An issue that has generated lots of e-mail frustration that many of you are experienc- grams. and snail mail traffic recently is the County ing. Unfortunately, for many neighborhoods I am pleased to report that the Fiscal Year Executive’s proposal for an Emergency in District 1, power outages don’t only oc- 2009 – 2014 Capital Budget, approved by Medical Services Transport Fee, also known cur when there is a large storm – like the the Council in May, includes funding for the as the ambulance fee. one we experienced in June. We have heard planning and design of the Scotland Com- The proposal was in the Executive’s op- reports from homeowners who have had munity Center as well as the Good Hope, erating budget sent to the County Council, their power supply fail dozens of times per Plum Garr, and Ross Boddy recreation fa- but was not included in the budget passed year, and we have requested that Pepco con- cilities. Because of the strong commitment by the Council in May 2008. The Council duct reliability studies for these addresses. to moving these projects forward, my col- instead decided to revisit the issue this sum- As a result, as Lead on Energy and the leagues and I set aside $20 million in re- mer in order to insure that it receives ad- Environment, I convened a hearing which serve for the construction costs related to equate attention and time for public com- included Pepco, and for the first time ever, these four projects. This was not an easy ment. Subsequently, the Executive’s legis- the Chairman (designee) of the Maryland task given the fiscal constraints we were lation was introduced on June 10 and was Public Service Commission that regulates facing, but demonstrates the Council’s com- followed by a public hearing on the evening Pepco. The Chairman promised to get bet- mitment to the residents of the Scotland, of July 8. … ter answers as to why this was so. I hope Good Hope, Plum Garr, and Ross Boddy Opponents maintain that our taxes pay so. communities. for this service now, and we should not be The Council’s actions did not take place adding fees on top. On the other hand, the Roger Berliner’s column is printed here in E-mail: [email protected] in a vacuum. There are many individuals Executive argues that almost all of the ju- excerpts; for the unabridged version see who have worked tirelessly to make these risdictions surrounding us have adopted this www.PotomacAlmanac.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 13-19, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com