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HomeLifeStyleHomeHomeLifeStyleLifeStyle PotomacPotomac Page 8 A commissioned painting is the focal point in one of the stair halls, designed by David Benton of RA Spaces, the interior division of Rill Architects in Potomac. Real Estate, Page 6 Real Estate, InsideInside D.C.D.C. ❖ Sports, Page 11 DesignDesign HouseHouse ❖ HomeLifeStyle,HomeLifeStyle, PagePage 88 Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, ❖ Calendar, Page 7 Help for Parents News, Page 3 FromFrom OffuttsOffutts Serving Locally and Globally CrossroadsCrossroads toto PotomacPotomac News, Page 3 News,News, PagePage 33 RommRomm BrothersBrothers LeadLead WoottonWootton Boys’Boys’ LaxLax toto VictoryVictory Sports,Sports, PagePage 1111 Photo by Angie Seckinger/D.C. Design House online at potomacalmanac.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comApril 8-14, 2015 Potomac Almanac ❖ April 8-14, 2015 ❖ 1 LET’S TALK News Real Estate A networking opportunity ‘The Big Event’ for local business owners. By Marilyn Campbell The Almanac otomac business owners will have an opportunity by Michael Matese P to introduce themselves to the greater community later this What Every month at “The Big Event.” Hosted by the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Contract Chase Chamber of Commerce, The Should Have Big Event is a chance to network Whether you’re writing your own and brainstorm ideas to boost area contract or using a preprinted businesses; It also supports a lo- one, every contract should have cal charity. specific basic elements. Include, “This is a huge opportunity for of course, the address of the prop- erty and contingencies, financing businesses to gain exposure and terms and purchase price, and marketing,” said Jane Fairweather closing date. of the Fairweather Group, one of Other specific elements a contract the event’s sponsors. “The goal is must contain are: for local businesses to show the Disposition of deposit: Who gets the binder/good faith money community what they do.” if the contract is terminated? It Guests will be treated to food, music, door prizes and a chance varies with the circumstances, Photo courtesy of The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce such as a home inspection that to connect with other business The Big Event will connect local businesses for an evening of networking and idea does not meet the buyers satisfac- owners to exchange ideas on exchange. tion or the seller not being willing brand-building and trends in busi- to make the necessary repairs (buyer gets the binder back) or ness. Photography has worked in community a sample of the work such as the buyer not being able “Events put on by the chamber Potomac for decades, but is new that I produce in the world of fine ‘The Big Event’ to be approved. are always well-attended by high to the chamber. portraiture.” DATE & TIME: April 22, 4 - 7:30 Seller’s Responsibilities: quality business professionals that p.m. “I’ve been active in the area for A portion of the event proceeds COSTS (for individuals and groups): Include passing clear title of the I’d like to network with,” said Ayda property, maintaining the present a long time, but I wanted to learn will go to the chamber’s annual Pre-registration: $10 per person for condition until closing, making Sanver, of Ayda Sanver Consult- more about the community that Goodwill Dinner Program which groups of 5 or more; $12 for individu- any agreed upon repairs. ing, LLC in Potomac and author of the chamber serves and I want provides a holiday dinner and gifts als What Stays: What fixtures and “Tag, You’re IT — Now Raise Us Door: $15 per person (all food in- folks to know about me,” he said. for nearly 500 disadvantaged cluded in the price; cash/credit bar) personal property remain after Some Money.” “One of the benefits of this event people from the community dur- LOCATION: Pike & Rose, 11810 closing? Make your list written, Mark Gregory of Mark Gregory Grand Park Ave., 5th Floor, N. Bethesda not verbal and be specific. If you is a chance for me the show the ing each holiday season. ask for the curtains for example, make sure you include the hard- Bulletin Board ware that holds them up. Email announcements to almanac@ provided free by the library, address transportation options in the 5 p.m. at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, Final Walk Through: This is connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, including e-books, audiobooks, County. Visit Rockville. This club is for teens (14- your chance to make sure the time, location, description and contact for magazines and music. Call Jeff www.montgomerycivic.org. 17) diagnosed with a Level 1 Autism house is in order before closing. event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Corber, 240-777-0690 for more. Spectrum Disorder (formerly When you write the contract, it Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS). tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is TUESDAY/APRIL 14 should be specific about what Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Participants will be encouraged to SATURDAY/APRIL 11 Leadership Montgomery Meeting. exactly happens should the walk fore event. engage with their peers in a fun and through be unsatisfactory to the Volunteers Needed. The Ferguson 1-3 p.m. at Twinbrook Community stimulating environment. $30 per Foundation is looking for volunteers Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway, session. Pre-registration is required buyers. WEDNESDAYS THROUGH APRIL to help with the 27th Annual Rockville. Experts will discuss the to attend. For more information or to For professional advice on all aspects Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. implications of a new administration register, call 301-610-8321. Wireless Wednesdays. of buying and selling real estate, call: 11:30 a.m.- Visit fergusonfoundation.org. and budget on senior services. Free “Consider the Conversation.” 6:30- 12:30 p.m. at Potomac Library, for members, $15 for nonmembers. 9 p.m. at The Silver Spring Civic MICHAEL MATESE 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Visit Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Long & Foster Realtors Get help with a new tablet, MONDAY/APRIL 13 www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org. Spring. Montgomery County is co- smartphone or e-reader. Bring “Future of Transportation.” 7:45- sponsoring a free screening of wireless devices to Wireless 301-806-6829 10 p.m. at County Council Office documentary and panel discussion Wednesdays at Potomac Library and Building, 100 Maryland Ave., THURSDAY/APRIL 16 [email protected] learn to download digital content Rockville. A panel of speakers will “Out and About” Clubs for Teens. See Bulletin Board, Page 4 Jose Naldo Notary Public Pack-N-Ship One coupon per customer. Valid 350 C Fortune Terrace with coupon only. Not valid with any Potomac, MD 20854 other offer. Expires 12/31/15. Professional Furniture Packaging Service 301-217-0938 Offering New & Improved Products & Services Fax 301-217-0939 Open Mon–Fri 9 am–7pm Any UPS or FedEx ship- WE DO GIFT WRAPPING ment of 10 lbs. or more or We Sell: Sat 10 am–4 pm $1.00 OFF if under 10 lbs. “Me and My Mom” • Fax Services • Color Copies • Stamps • Passport Photos One coupon per customer. Valid • Phone Cards & Cellular Phones • Western Union with coupon only. Not valid with any To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Shipping Services: Montrose Road other offer. Expires 12/31/15. Mom and The Potomac Almanac will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure • FedEx Express • UPS • Worldwide to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and • U.S. Postal Service • DHL 7 Locks Road phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: Vacation Special • Madrano Express South America (Boxes/Cargo) [email protected] Ship Your Items with us Other Services: Potomac • Internet/Web Page Design PACK- Or to mail photo prints, send to: Woods The Potomac Almanac, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” Before You Travel – Why • Travel Services (Tickets) Plaza N-SHIP One coupon per customer. Valid 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Wait in Airport Lines? • Applications for MasterCard 100% Approval with coupon only. Not valid with any • Senior Discount Always Available from 10%-30% other offer. Expires 12/31/15. Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, Pick-Up Service Available • Active Military Personnel Also Receive Discounts Fortune Terrace but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 8-14, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Serving Locally and Globally Help for not a problem just in Africa — youth em- Potomac resident ployment is one of the most serious chal- lenge in all developing countries.” Parents suports local youth The Potomac resident’s commitment as well as her caring and concern about youth Local parent and international keep her involved in their employment and education in the local area. “I try to do as workshops make programs. much as I can for young people,” she said. Photo Contributed Photo By Susan Belford “For example, I am involved in the youth the challenges of The Almanac program which the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation (MCMF) recently orga- parenting easier. nized— a summer internship and network- shrat Husain has had a long ca- By Marilyn Campbell ing fair for high school and college students reer in formulating strategies, to give them experience in interviewing The Allmanac developing op-erations and I skills, career guidance — and leads on sum- managing health, population mer internship opportunities. The fair was rustrated and overwhelmed or and poverty reduction operations at Ishrat Husain held on March 26, 2015 at George Wash- even curious parents of chil- the World Bank.