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Photo of Riley’s Lock by Mary Kimm/The Alm Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.com July 22-28, 2009 ❖ Volume LIII, Number 28 onlinePotomac at Almanacpotomacalmanac.com ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 1 News Body Found in Potomac were called in and an extensive search was conducted A man who went by Fire & Rescue, the Maryland State Police helicop- Holistic Pet Food and Supplies Store missing while swimming ter, and the U.S. Park Police helicopter. The search was called off after dark that night. It was continued Healthy Alternative to Conventional Pet Stores. the following day with negative results. Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient, in river is believed to be Family members were conducting a search along Hypoallergenic and Raw Diets available. fifth accidental drowning the banks of the Potomac Saturday morning when a Stop in for all your Cat and Dog Needs! fisherman in another location saw a body and called in Mather Gorge this year. police. The body was recovered approximately a half mile downstream from where the missing man was last seen. By Aaron Stern The victim’s name will be released after official The Almanac confirmation of his identity has been made, police said. body believed by police to be that of a In June two men from Leesburg, Va. drowned in man who went missing while swimming the same area after going for a swim with friends. Ain the Potomac River last week was found Swimming in the Mather Gorge, the 14-mile stretch on Saturday, July 18. The death would between Great Falls and Key Bridge, is illegal. represent the fifth accidental drowning in the Earlier this spring a child was swept away while Potomac River near Great Falls this year after a five- fishing near chain bridge; a man who attempted to year span in which no such incidents occurred. save the boy was also swept downriver and their The 32-year-old man from Silver Spring who went bodies were found several days later. missing last week disappeared around 3:15 p.m. on There were five accidental drownings in the gorge Tuesday, July 14 after fishing in the Potomac River in 2004, after which local authorities stepped up their near Old Angler’s Inn off of MacArthur Boulevard interagency cooperation and increased efforts to alert with two friends. According to Montgomery County the public to the dangers of the river. Officials with Police the victim believed the water in the area where Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, whose Swift 404 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 140 • Rockville, MD 20850 they were fishing was not deep enough, so he de- Water Rescue teams out of Cabin John Park Volun- Tel 301.947.PETS (7387) • fax: 301.947.4567 cided to get into the water to find a deeper spot. The teer Fire Department, have said previously that there www.pawliticsonline.com man’s friends saw him begin to struggle as he en- is no readily apparent reason for the recent uptick in Hours: Mon-Fri, 10a - 8p; Sat, 10a - 6p; Sun. noon - 5p tered a deeper location and one of the friends swam fatalities this year beyond bad luck and poor choices across to the Virginia side of the Potomac River in and urged the public to use extreme caution near an unsuccessful attempt to save him. Members of a the Potomac River. While it may look calm, strong nearby white water rafting group also engaged in currents and large boulders beneath the surface of the search, but when it was unsuccessful, Montgom- the cold water can quickly incapacitate swimmers Potomac Village Deli Catering ery County Fire & Rescue Swift Water Rescue units with fatal consequences. Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering Holy Child Easement Removal Approved sides reached a settlement prior to Monday’s Plan increases acreage of hearing. Ginny Barnes, environmental chair of 301•299•5770 onsite easements and the West Montgomery County Citizens Associa- tion, questioned the efficacy of reaching such www.potomacvillagedeli.com clears way for school to settlements outside of the scope of public input. Coupled with increasingly allowing private citi- install synthetic grass field. zens or institutions to redraw protected easements sets a bad precedent, Barnes argued. After the hearing, Planning Board Commis- By Aaron Stern sioner Jean Cryor said that she felt the school’s The Almanac plan met its environ- mental responsibili- “There’s going Home of Your he Montgomery County Planning Board on ties. The increasing TMonday, July 20, approved a plan by the trend of such appli- to be more and Connelly School of the Holy Child to remove cations is the result Corporate & Residential a protected forest conservation easement on its prop- of Potomac and the more of them. I erty, the latest in a growing trend of such applica- rest of Montgomery tions in Potomac. The plan allows the removal of County reaching don’t think 0.29 acres of protected forest to be replaced onsite what is described as Catering Headquarters by a half acre of new protected forest areas and paves its build-out capacity there’s any the way for the private girls school to install a syn- and being resolved thetic grass athletic field. on a case-by-case ba- question about School officials testified that the field is necessary sis. that.” Serving the to facilitate the athletic programs of which 80 per- “There’s going to cent of their student body is involved with and that be more and more of — Jean Cryor, Planning Community any environmental concerns about the project should them,” Cryor said. “I Board commissioner be allayed by the increased onsite mitigation. don’t think there’s for over During the application process the planning board’s any question about that.” staff learned that the school had violated the condi- To read the full plan visit montgomery 35 Years tions of the existing easements and had initially been planningboard.org, click on the meeting agenda scheduled to have a hearing regarding those viola- or agenda archives icons and pull the Holy Child tions before the application to amend its existing application from the July 20, 2009 hearing forest conservation plan was considered but the two agenda. 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Newcomers & Community Guide See www.potomacalmanac.com

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shot of local history, help find- If you know of a person or /The Almanac ing community resources and an organization doing impor- tips on adjusting to living here. tant work, something that If you are new to the area, might make a good feature you’ll find resources and ideas story, we are looking for on these pages and on our Web people to feature each week. site, www.Connection We want to know if some- This farm on Glen Road is a throwback to the days when barns and horses dotted the Newspapers.com. one in your family or your rolling hills of Potomac. Horse activity has moved further upcounty as Potomac has Even some longtime resi- community published a book, grown more suburban in nature over the years but zoning regulations ensure that dents may not have visited became an Eagle Scout, raised Potomac maintains its semi-rural nature. some of the key places in and money for a good cause, ac- nearby their community. complished some feat like run- We offer many more re- ning a marathon or having art sources on our Web site. There included in an art show. A Place of Planned Character you will find the complete We publish photos and notes community guides for each of of a variety of personal mile- Land use issues lay at our 17 papers, including more stones and community events, extensive listings than appear including births, engage- the heart of Potomac. in the newspapers. You can ments, weddings, anniversa- By Aaron Stern now access the print edition of ries, awards and obituaries. The Almanac each of our papers online, We are also interested in showing each page exactly as events at your church, it appears in the paper, includ- mosque, synagogue, commu- t won’t take a newcomer to Potomac long to re ing cover, photos, display ads nity center, pool, school, club, Ialize that the rolling hills and large lots that sur and classified advertising. Go etc. E-mail or mail us a photo round them are an anomaly in a county that is to www.Connection and a note about the event. Be increasingly being built out. While the rest of the Newspapers.com, and click on sure to include the names of metropolitan region grapples with traffic, clustered “Print Editions” in the red bar. all the people who are in a developments and the loss of open space, Potomac, As a local, weekly newspa- photo, and say when and with its narrow roads and abundant tree cover, con- per, the Almanac’s mission is where the photo was taken. tinues to maintain a more rustic feel. That is not by accident. The intersection of Falls Road and River to bring the news you need We also publish notes about Road mark what is referred to as Potomac about your community, to give news and events from local In 2002 the Montgomery County Planning Board adopted the Potomac Subregion Master Plan, a set Village. One of two commercial areas in you the information you need businesses. Notes about open- Potomac — the other being Cabin John to enjoy the best things in and ings, new employees, anniver- of development standards for the area. That plan was steeped in public input from the residents of Mall at Tuckerman Lane and Seven Locks near your community, to ad- saries are welcome. It is espe- Road — the village is a popular meeting vocate for community good, to cially important to us to let Potomac and reflected the desire to maintain the rustic feel of the Potomac area by adopting a policy place for residents but in recent years has provide a forum for dialogue people know about events seen an exodus of locally-owned shops on local concerns, and to cel- ahead of time in our calendar that, among other features, restricts Potomac roads to two lanes except at intersections and places an and an influx of national chains and ebrate and record milestones of events. We appreciate get- banks. and events in community and ting notice at least two weeks emphasis on maintaining the rural feel of the area people’s lives. ahead of the event, and we by limiting commercial zoning. from a quiet rural community full of ramblers, barns encourage photos. Events for The plan is “something out of another century,” and horses to one of a more upscale suburban na- AT THE ALMANAC, we in- our calendars should be free said Donna Baron, who earlier this year founded the ture. vite newcomers to the area or at nominal cost and open Gaithersburg-North Potomac-Rockville Coalition to The semi-rural nature of Potomac is part of its at- and long-time residents alike to the public. organize community opposition to a proposed mixed traction, as is the proximity to Washington, D.C. and to be a part of providing more In covering the issues, we use development just north of Potomac. The plan is the high quality of the county’s school system, said reader input. Let us know how strive to provide a voice for our genteel and resident-oriented, said Baron, and Cryor. we’re doing and let us know readers. Potomac citizens “had a say on what was in there The county continues to grow in population and what is going on in your part I look forward to hearing and they worked in it for quite a long time.” roads grow more congested with traffic each year of the community. If you have from you. The existence of the Master Plan does not mean and Potomac is not immune to that. The key to the questions or ideas, call us or that Potomac has not changed over the years and regulating the county’s growth will be increasing the send us an e-mail. — Mary Kimm, won’t change in the future. Former delegate to the use of and access to mass transit, said Cryor, and We invite you to send letters mkimm@connection Maryland General Assembly Jean Cryor is a com- doing so will alleviate pressure on Potomac’s rustic to the editor or to send an e- newspapers.com missioner on the Montgomery County Planning Board, the agency that oversees and approves de- roads and will help to preserve the quaint character velopment in the county. Cryor has lived in Potomac that residents of Potomac value so much. for 30 years and has watched as it has transitioned “The key is to hold on to it, to enjoy it,” Cryor said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 3 Out & About 10 Miles on the C&O Canal ome people live in Potomac for years without paying a visit to the national park that runs through town, but most are well aware of the treasure awaiting them in their proverbial back Syard. The C&O Canal National Historical Park has something to offer for nearly anybody — rock climbers, bird watchers, kayakers and canoeists, hikers, history buffs, and those who simply want an afternoon outdoors. The C&O Canal runs 185 miles to Cumberland, Md., but the most highly visited portion of the park is that between Great Falls and Georgetown. The portion of the canal that runs through Potomac features 8 “hotspots” like Great Falls Tavern, as well as quieter places upstream, like Swains and Violettes Locks. Below are several local areas of note along the canal. 8. Violette’s Lock 7. Swain’s Lock What: Lock 23 of the C&O Canal, and the What: Lock 21 of the C&O Canal located on Swain’s Lock Road. end of the 22-mile watered portion of the lower canal. Where: Drive north on River Road (Route 190) and turn left on Swain’s Lock Road. This is an easy Where: Mile 22.1 of the C&O Canal towpath turn to miss — if you pass Smoky Quartz Lane or Spur Wheel Lane on the right side of the road you’ve How: Take River Road (Route 190 north) and turn left onto Violettes Lock gone too far. Road, just before Bretton Woods Country Club. The turn is a half-mile before Why: Swain’s Lock is quieter than Great Falls Tavern and has several picnic spots between the Route 112 and is easy to miss. towpath and the Potomac River. It is a favorite of those looking to get out into the park but away Why: Like Swain’s Lock, this is a much quieter, less frequently visited portion from the more crowded parts. Hikers, bikers and dog-walkers are frequent visitors here. of the canal. It is a popular spot with local birdwatchers, and for fishing enthusiasts — it is home to sunfish and smallmouth bass. It also is a popular spot for kayakers and canoeists and has easy shoots for beginners to get experience on rapids. As always, safety is urged in water sports and swimming 5. Great Falls Parking Lot Entrance anywhere in the Potomac Gorge – generally the area from above Great Falls to Where: Intersection of Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard Theodore Roosevelt Island – is strictly prohibited. How much: Parking is $5 per vehicle, $3 per cyclist/walker. 7 Why: The Great Falls entrance to the park is a popular one. Historic Great 6. Great Falls Tavern Falls Tavern is there, offering information on the history of the Canal. The towpath is a popular spot for hikers and bikers and the mule-drawn Charles Where: At the Great Falls Entrance to the park. F. Mercer packet boat — a replica of the boats that traveled the Canal in its What: The Great Falls Tavern has served in a variety of heyday in the mid to late 1800s — docks up here. A short walk downstream capacities since it opened in 1828. Originally a lock-keepers on the towpath from the Tavern leads to a catwalk that carries visitors to a home, the building eventually became a tavern, then a hotel for scenic overlook of the roaring rapids of Great Falls. travelers along the Canal. After the Canal went under in 1924 due to the convenience of train transport, thebuilding contin- ued to function as a hotel, fueled by the rising popularity of the automobile, but its days as a hotel or a tavern ended for good during the Great Depression. The building sat empty for several years until the Canal became part of the National Park Service and the tavern was reopened for a year as a visitor’s 6 center with historical displays. The building has recently Greea t En reopened after a renovation that made it look like the tavern Great Falls Tavern that it was in its 19th-century heyday. It now features updated reopened in early 2008 historical displays about 4 after renovations to the the history of the Canal and the natural history of the 5 historical building and Potomac Gorge. Public boat rides on the Mercer are offered its visitor center. during the spring, summer and fall months. Boat rides run five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday. Call 301-767-3714. 4 4. Billy Goat Trail Section A C 495 What: A physically demanding hiking trail. Where: The closest parking to Section A is the Old Angler’s Inn lot — Section A begins a half-mile upstream from the lot. It runs between Miles 12.8 and 13.8 of the C&O Canal towpath 3 2 Why or why not: Section A is the most difficult part of the Billy Goat Trail and is not recommended for hikers without experience. Those who choose to hike it should be well-prepared: make sure to wear trail sneakers or hiking boots, bring plenty of water and be sure to stay on the path. Walking off-path is 1 both harmful to the environment and potentially dangerous for hikers. Dogs are not allowed on Section A. 2 2. Billy Goat Trail, Sections B & C What: Two hiking trails accessible from the C&O Canal towpath. Where: Section C begins at the westernmost end of the Carderock parking lot (turn right when entering the lots, and 1. Carderock go to the end); it runs between Mile 9.9 and 11.0 of the C&O Canal towpath. Section B begins a tenth of a mile down- stream from the Old Angler’s Inn parking lot; it runs between Mile 11.4 and 12.3 of the C&O Canal towpath. Recreation Area Why: Trails B and C are different from Section A. For one, hikers can bring their dogs — on leashes — with them on B What: A portion of C&O Canal National and C, but not on A. The three hikes vary in difficulty levels: Trail C is the easiest, B the intermediate, and A is for serious Historical Park featuring a picnic pavilion hikers. and dramatic cliffs. Where: Off the Clara Barton Parkway. Why: Carderock has a picnic pavilion, and 3. Old Angler’s Inn Parking Lot is a popular rock-climbing spot. What: A parking area by the C&O Canal, located across the street from the famed Old Angler’s What: Top-roping, bouldering and Inn restaurant. soloing on cliffs as high as 80 feet are Where: Across the street from Old Angler’s, located at 10801 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. frequent activities at Carderock, but for less Why: Located two miles downstream from Great Falls Tavern, there is no charge to park in this experienced climbers there are several lot. It is a popular spot with kayakers — beginners often take lessons in the canal, and there is a beginner climbs available. Picnic areas for put-in for advanced paddlers who brave the Potomac River. hungry hikers and climbers are also popular. What else: Widewater, a scenic natural opening in the canal, is a half-mile upstream from the How: Take I-495 (Capitol Beltway) to parking lot. Berma Road is a 1.4-mile gravel path that begins by the parking lot, and offers scenic Exit 41, Clara Barton Parkway, Carderock/ vistas of Widewater, before it joins the towpath near Great Falls. Glen Echo. Take the first exit on the right And ...: Hot, sweaty and hungry canal-goers that don’t want to eat that last banana for lunch which is for both Carderock and the Naval or wait until they get home can head to Old Angler’s Inn and enjoy the casual fare served on the Surface Warfare Center (Carderock Divi- restaurant’s shaded patio, which the restaurant calls “Angler’s Garden.” Menu items in the sion). Turn left at the stop sign at the top of ‘Garden’ include hot dogs, hamburgers. paninis, salads — and cheaper prices than the restaurant’s Great Falls offers spectacular sights of the Potomac the ramp to cross the parkway. After passing regular menu. Entrees on the garden menu range from $6-$12. Garden is open Thursday-Sunday. River, and extreme paddling for kayakers. under the canal, turn right at the "T" turn. 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Guide Who’s in Charge? Roles of elected county officials.

otomac is governed at the county and state Plevels. The county gov ernment consists of an elected nine-member County Council and an elected county ex- ecutive. Five of the councilmembers are LET’S TALK elected from districts, with Potomac, Chevy Chase and Real Estate Bethesda represented by District 1 Council member Roger Berliner (D). The other four members are elected at large, or by voters from the entire county. This is to ensure that Potomac residents are repre- sented on County Council by five of the nine members: the District 1 member and four at-large mem- bers. Councilmembers and the execu- by tive serve four-year terms, and the Michael Matese Council appoints a president and vice president who each serve a MILLION-DOLLAR one-year term. BARGAINS The Council meets as a whole There is an age-old secret princi- on Tuesdays, with committee ple for buying property – don’t buy the most expensive home in meetings throughout the week. the neighborhood. It is a tradi- Public hearings on proposed leg- tional strategy that underlies suc- islation usually take place on Tues- cessful real estate investment, day and Thursday evenings at the based on the principles of home Stella V. Werner Council Office price appreciation, and it holds Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, true even in the most upscale neighborhoods. Rockville. In a well-established area Council meetings, as well as where homes and estates have news and analysis shows dealing been custom built with care and with the issues raised, air on the maintained with meticulous County Cable Channel 6. attention, properties will tend to sustain their value. However, if most homes are worth one to five COUNTY EXECUTIVE million dollars and you buy one County Executive priced at ten million, your ability Isiah Leggett (D) to sell it for top dollar may be 240-777-2500 impinged upon by the lesser e-mail: ocemail@ value of neighboring homes. montgomerycountymd Should the market soften or .gov 101 Monroe St., Second decline, you could lose money if Floor you own the home with the big- Rockville, MD 20850 Leggett gest price tag. A home at the lower end of the MONTGOMERYC OUNTYC OUNCIL price spectrum may end up being Potomac is represented in County a million-dollar bargain. You can Council by the District 1 councilmember remodel or upgrade the property and four at-large members. Visit the over time, increasing the value of council Web site at your investment with custom ww.montgomerycountymd.gov/council. amenities that enhance your life- Any correspondence sent to the Coun- cil president is shared style. When it is time to sell, buy- with all other members ers will be attracted to a competi- of the Council. The cur- tively priced home in a great rent president is Phil neighborhood. Andrews. With very For professional advice on all rare exceptions, all cor- aspects of buying and selling respondence sent to real estate, call: any councilmember be- comes part of the public MICHAEL MATESE record and is available Washington Fine for review by interested Properties parties. Andrews Contact information 301-806-6829 for individual council members is listed [email protected] See Governing, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 5 Then & Now Growing Up and Staying By Emily Groh the same experiences hanging out The Almanac at the C&O Canal, Cabin John Mall hen many people re- or Montgomery Mall. Wflect on their child- Even if people called the hood, they think of Potomac area home for their adult landmarks and hang-out spots fre- life as well as their childhood, quently states away from their many things have changed adult residency. However, a select throughout the mid-1960s to now. few can drive 10 minutes to visit New neighborhoods have been their alma mater high school or built, dirt streets have been paved their favorite restaurant. Instead and hundreds of new businesses of taking their children back to have opened. The farm where one their hometown and showing may have gone to ride horses as a where they first learned how to child, Claggett Farm, may now be ride a bike or what movie theater the same piece of land one’s house they went to on the weekends, and hundreds of others was built their children may have some of on.

THEN: Grant Ottenstein graduated from Whitman High School Vintage and New in 1975 and is cur- Writing Instruments, rently the president 301-929-0955 Books, Pen Art and owner of and Accessories Ottenstein Insurance Same building as; and Financial Services Samuel S. Case, Cabinetmaker Inc. “I went to Whitman High School PROFESSIONAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION and played rugby there, Great Craftsmen Doing Exceptional Work which was a big part of www.penhaven.com my life at the time. It was fun because I got to play and meet people from the sur- rounding high schools. Back then Potomac was still a village, with only NOW: In the family picture are, from left to right, Ellen, one gas station. There Melanie, Joseph, Sybil and Grant Ottenstein. “Potomac is now were no cell phones, no all grown up. There are a lot more people here. It’s big time computers and four TV now; not a little city anymore,” according to Grant stations; it was much Ottenstein. simpler times”

Then: “I Now: Chris remember Nordi and Potomac his wife being more Jessica. rural and “Potomac further away seems much 301-365-0795 from every- 10466 Auto Park Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817 more con- Behind Montgomery Mall thing. It gested, seemed far especially less con- during gested. There morning never and after- seemed to be noon rush any traffic. hours as Kids could people use bike any- Falls Road where and no as a cut through between 270 and 495. one seemed to worry. You could go to the We seem more rushed to do things. It movies at Cabin John Mall or you could has lost much of its country/suburban go to the village and get your meats at appeal and charm. Somethings never the butcher, which was located where change though, I had great neighbors as Save the Date! Hunters Inn is currently. There was a kid and I still have great ones now.” Bridal Showcase initially only a flashing light at Chris Nordi graduated from Gonzaga October 25th Tuckerman and Gainsborough, then a College High School in 1985 and is Noon-4 pm stop sign, which seemed to be a big deal. currently an English resource teacher at Things seemed a little more relaxed; Clarksburg High School in Montgomery there seemed to be little pretense to County. people.” Photos Courtesy of Chris Nordi

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THEN: Robert Parisi and his siblings Laura and Gino 301.838.9696 sit on a rock in the popular family outing spot, Great Falls, in the summer of 1968. “It seems the Your Neighborhood Jeweler biggest difference between kids today and when I Remake your old jewelry into something new was a kid are the summers. As kids we had freer rein, our activities weren’t structured as much as • Fine & Custom Jewelry they seem to be today. There were teams (swim- • Simple To Stunning ming, soccer) but that didn’t dictate the summers. • Beautiful Gifts in Every Price Range You would just hang out with your friends all day. • Stone Replacement We would spend our summers at the pool by my house and walk up to Cabin John Center for lunch. • Jewelry Reconstruction We used to go to lunch at a sub shop of what is now • Goldsmith on site [Broadway Pizza]. Before we could drive we would • Expert Repairs go to there because it was close to my house and we could walk. In high school, we would spend a lot of 1079 Seven Locks Road • Potomac, MD 20854 • Potomac Woods Plaza (next to Freshgo) time up on Rockville Pike, McDonalds was a popular hang out place.” Photos courtesy of Robert Parisi NOW: Robert Parisi with his children Kyle (left) and Eva on a family vacation. “We used to have field parties in any place where there was open space. There was a lot more open land than there is today. Now there is probably a housing development in every place we went to. There is also much more traffic now. Times are not as simple as they used to be when I was growing up.” Robert Parisi graduated from Churchill High School in 1978 and is currently a remodeling contractor.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 7 Out & About Things To Do and Places To See …

Here are some of the more interesting places in the area. Sites include popular historical — Originally compiled by Chandos Culleen, James Gische and Matt landmarks, outings and shopping centers along with information on a few local services. Razak. Updated by Emily Groh; Map by John Smith /The Almanac

1. Potomac Village part of local Civil War history. The largest in the state of Maryland, cascading 76 traditionally African-American neighborhood in a Montgomery County Department of feet over two-thirds of a mile. Also available are generally white affluent community, Scotland Arguably the heart of Parks offers guided tours of the area, rides on the historically accurate canal boats and embodied the racial struggles of the civil rights Potomac, the Village is a including the remains of the block- interaction with historical impersonators. movement in Potomac. Running water, indoor shopping center located at house Union soldiers used to defend plumbing, and electricity were all slow in coming the intersection of River and the Potomac River. Call 301-299-0024 to Scotland, with many Falls roads. Though in residents living in the original recent years more chain 19th century homes well into d R Falls Road businesses have opened stores in the Village, it l l the 1960s and ‘70s. Eventually, 10 i Park remains a quiet shopping center with a homey M due to development and the n e feel, with many stores still family-owned or l gradual change of the sur-

G S operated. An excellent place to eat, there are e 270 rounding area, Scotland Hollinridge 189 Beverley v e several restaurants as well as coffee shops and a d Farms developed into its current bakery for those on the go. Potomac residents R n design of a ten-acre Gl L Willerburn e en T o often plan to meet in the Village, or they bump s u Regency R c c Acres townhouse neighborhood. u d 5a k Estates k into each other there accidentally, a mark of the o e s r h 12 m R tight-knit community. g Watts Branch d n 3 a i Kilgour t Stream n River Road e 9. Branch Park d L e Valley Park n R M 8 River Road offers more s Golf Courses y l l 2. e Pine than just a central point for a

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d 191 located at 14211 Quince Orchard Road in popular spots. In addition to the standard Rock Cabin John Northern Potomac offers many great opportuni- gymnasium and exercise Run Park 5b Creek Park room, it features a social ties to continue that tradition. From May until hall and art room. There are August, various summer camp programs teach people of all ages the correct and safe way to ride also outdoor baseball fields, for more horses. The center is also popular for birthday basketball courts, and a information. parties. Therapeutic riding is an opportunity for roller-hockey rink, and it is Another signifi- 7. Cabin John Regional Park people recovering from illnesses, people with also the hub of local cant local site is Cabin John Regional Park, located off development problems, or autistic children. For competitive table tennis. the Gibson Grove of Tuckerman Lane, provides Potomac more information on the Potomac Horse Center One of the community A.M.E. Zion with a wealth of recreational opportuni- visit www.potomachorse.com. center’s most-loved Church (5b), at ties. The park consists of a offerings is Club Friday, which provides fun 7700 Seven Locks Road, large area with playground games and activities for children in third through Bethesda. A group of freed equipment and walking trails as 11. Glen Echo Park sixth grade during the school year. slaves founded the church in well as a variety of athletic fields 1898. Just on the other side of (baseball, softball, indoor and Glen Echo Park was a the Beltway from the church is outdoor tennis courts, and a Pee- premier amusement park in the 4. Potomac Theatre Company a short path leading to the Wee soccer field), an ice rink Washington D.C. area from the Gibson Grove Cemetery, which featuring different rinks of early 1900s to 1968. Today it is The Potomac Theatre Company puts on three the African-American commu- varying size, the Locust Grove a center for classes in the arts performances per year — in the fall, spring and nity has used for nearly a Nature Center, and the Robert C. and crafts. From drawing and summer. The fall show is usually a musical, century. A third historic McDonnell campground. The park is open painting, to calligraphy, and to dance programs, which makes it a location nearby is a from sunrise to sunset, with the individual today Glen Echo Park offers an activity for great choice for blacksmith shop (5c) built facilities each having their own hours of everyone. The historical carousel is a central families getting by Ninian Magruder in the mid-18th century operation. While some athletic fields and the landmark of the park and continues to operate. together during at the intersection of Seven Locks Road and campground require a permit to use, the park The park also offers a great area for walking and Thanksgiving. River Road. Although it is not accessible to the and Nature Center are open to all, free of there are plenty of benches to enjoy on a nice According to its public, the site is a reminder of the region’s charge. A special feature of the park is the day. The park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. director, the purpose history. miniature train ride. The miniature train is a of the group is to replica of an 1863 C.P. Huntington locomotive “enhance community and it takes riders on a 10 minute, 2-mile ride 12. The Glen spirit” while 6. C&O Canal around the park. Visit http://www.mc- Though not a specific landmark on any encouraging a “cohesive community.” The A distinct National Park located right in mncppc.org/Parks/facilities/regional_parks/ Potomac map, the Glen is the tree-covered area company performs at the Blair Family Center at cabinjohn/index.shtm. where Glen Road, South Glen Road, and Glen The Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. Potomac. Originally intended as a pathway for goods flowing from the eastern seaboard into the Mill Road meet together. Joined by a one-way Also, the organization encourages residents new bridge, drivers must drive carefully, because the and old to volunteer with them as a way to interior of America when it opened in 1836, the C&O Canal has since become a National Park. 8. Scotland bridge will only fit one car. A swampy waterway support local arts and get involved in the runs beneath the bridge along with varieties of community. The park is open year-round during daylight One of the oldest neighborhoods in Potomac, hours. Visitors have a number of activities historic Scotland is located along Seven Locks wildlife. There are no sidewalks to stroll around available to them. Many choose to hike or bike Road. The community dates back to 1879, when the area, but the Glen is a local landmark of the towpath, or explore the numerous hiking a former slave bought 36 acres for $210 that natural beauty and a glimpse into Potomac’s 5. Historic Sites trails available. Often, these hikers and bikers would eventually form the beginnings of the rural past and rustic present. South Glen road Potomac is home to many historic sites. choose to camp at the various campgrounds neighborhood. Other former slaves settled down takes one back to Democracy Boulevard, which Blockhouse Point Conservation Park (5a), located along the canal. A walk to Great Falls is in the area, resulting in 48 acres becoming a leads to Seven Locks, finally, leading to River to accessible at 14750 River Road, is an important also popular. These waterfalls are the second rural African-American community. As a go back into Potomac Village, or get onto I-495. 8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 2009-10 Community Calendar

AUGUST 2009 Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Ave. from July 28-Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. Enjoy films at downtown Bethesda’s outdoor movie series at the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues. Admission is free. Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for movie schedule. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair takes place each year at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. This year the fair is scheduled from Aug. 14-22. Call 301- 926-3100 or visit Girls Boarding www.mcagfair.com. stuart-hall.org Grades 8-12 Scotland Community Day is Aug. 8 from 12-5 p.m. at the Scotland 888-306-8926 Staunton, VA Community Center, 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac. Arts and crafts, moon bounce, clown, DJ, public health service booths and entertainment stage. Call 301-983- 4455 for more information. Backyard BBQ is Aug. 1 from 4-7 p.m. Photo by S r n l s with grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, p i k e games, and music at Holiday Park Senior Park, 3950 Ferrara Drive,

Wheaton. Admission is $10. Call 240- Robbie Hammer FREE 777-4999. Catering to Potomac for 19 years The Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Super Premium Ice Cream Festival, Aug. 14-21 at 8:15 p.m., Kiddie Size Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville 28 Flavors Pike. Restaurants and grounds open (Children 12 & under only) at 6:30 p.m. Call 301-816-6958 or • Custard

visit www.filmfestnih.org. /The Almanac • Fat Free Frozen Yogurt Potomac Place Shopping Center The Historic Glen Echo Park ® Dentzel Carousel will be open • Sugar-Free CarboRite 10148 River Road Wednesday through Sunday, through • Low-Carb Wow Cow® Potomac Village, Md. 20854 Aug. 30. Call 301-634-2222 or visit www.glenechopark.org. • Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino 301-299-8415 Concerts on the Square. Enjoy a • Rich & mellow brewed coffee concert from local and national bands every Thursday night at the Hundreds of area residents spent an October morning • Donuts and Bagels Limit one coupon per customer Rockville Town Square off of enjoying the 28th Annual Potomac Day parade and other Exp. 9/15/09 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. Concerts • Party Catering run from 6-8 p.m. and are free. Visit activities. www.rocvilletownsquare.com/news/ events.php. tour.php. 6960 or visit Cabin John Kids Run. Join in a fun www.montgomerycountymd.gov. SEPTEMBER 2009 run for children ages 18 and under at Family Bingo Night, Sept. 25 at the Cabin John Park on Sept. 6. Call Potomac Community Center at 11315 The 39th Annual Labor Day Art Montgomery County Road Runners Falls Road, Potomac, is an annual Looking for an Automotive Shop Show, from Sept. 5-7, features Club at 301-353-0200 or visit family bingo night with prizes and different types of artwork, ranging www.mcrrc.org. gift certificates. $5 plays all games. you can Trust? from painting to pottery. Call 301- Bethesda Artist Market, Sept. 13 at Call 240-777-6960 or visit 634-2235 or visit the Bethesda Place Plaza from 10 www.montgomerycountymd.gov. You have just Found One! www.glenechopark.org for more a.m.-5 p.m. on the corner of Old The Historic Glen Echo Park information. Georgetown Road and Woodmont Dentzel Carousel will be open Wine, Women, and Song celebrates Ave. Delight in fine art and fine craft Saturday and Sunday, through Sept. 11355 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac the culture and food of Spain at at the Bethesda Artist Market, an 28. Call 301-634-2222 or visit OVER Hours: 40 YRS. (At Cabin John Sunoco) Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville outdoor market featuring 25 local www.glenechopark.org. IENCE Mon-Fri EXPER Pike in North Bethesda at 6:30 p.m. and regional artists plus continuous Concerts on the Square. Enjoy a 301-765-1060 8-6pm on Sept. 12. Tickets are $125 per live entertainment. Call 301-215- concert from local and national person. Call 301-581-5135 or visit 6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for bands every Thursday night through www.strathmore.org. more information. Sept. 17 at the Rockville Town IMPORT & DOMESTIC Tour De Canal, Sept. 11-13, is a Half Marathon in the Parks goes Square off of Maryland Ave. in bicycle tour where riders can choose from Rockville to Bethesda on Sept. Rockville. Concerts run from 6-8 p.m. HI-TECH VEHICLE DIAGNOSIC SERVICE either 184, 100 or 20 miles of 13. Call Montgomery County Road and are free. Visit towpath riding from Cumberland to Runners Club at 301-353-0200 or www.rocvilletownsquare.com. Georgetown. The ride benefits the visit www.mcrrc.org. Alzheimer’s Association, National Family Fun Fest, Sept. 25 at the OCTOBER 2009 BMW•MERCEDES•AUDI•VW•VOLVO•TOYOTA Capital Area. Riders must qualify Potomac Community Center at 11315 MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SAAB•SUBARU•HONDA•LEXUS•ACURA•NISSAN through a mandatory training ride. Falls Road, Potomac, is an annual Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Call 703-359-4440, e-mail festival for children and families, presents “Tchaikovsky and Bartok” [email protected] or visit featuring carnival games, moon on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m., “Hollywood: The www.alz-nca.org/development/ bounces, and clowns. Call 240-777- Epics” on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., and “Simply Classical” on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. at Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. Call 410-783-8000 or visit www.bsomusic.org. 18th Annual Taste of Bethesda, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Taste of Bethesda in the Woodmont Triangle area of downtown Bethesda. Enjoy “tastes” from nearly 50 participating restaurants. Four stages of entertainment will be featured as A new special monthly well as a children’s activities area. Call 301-215-6660 or visit publication that features www.bethesda.org. The Potomac Country House Tour, the lifestyles, homes, Oct. 4-5, with St. Francis Episcopal Church at 10033 River Road. Call neighborhoods, 301-365-2055 or visit www.stfrancispotomac.org. and people of Potomac. Bethesda Artist Market, Oct. 10 at The Scotland ballet youth group performed at the the Bethesda Place Plaza from 10 Publishing Scotland Community Center as the community celebrated a.m.-5 p.m. on the corner of Old A targeted publication of Community Newspapers Black History Month. See Calendar, Page 11 Since 1784 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 9 Calendar

To have community events listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is SATURDAY/AUG. 1 Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Pho- Grand Opening Celebration. 1-5 p.m. tos and artwork encouraged. Unless otherwise noted, Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo all events are in Potomac. For more information, call Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 703-917-6407. 2:30 p.m. Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301- 634-2222. THROUGH AUG. 8 Pianist Michael Adcock. 3 p.m. Free. Presented by “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will the Washington Conservatory of Music as part of continue through Saturday, Aug. 8 at Adventure the grand opening celebration and open house of Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Md. The Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park. Performances on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 Adcock will perform music by Spanish, South p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. Special Thursday & American, and Spanish-influenced composers. Friday Evening Performances: July 23-24, 30-31, Glen Echo Park is located at 7300 MacArthur and Aug. 6-7 at 7 p.m. Book Club Performance: Boulevard in Bethesda, near the intersection of Saturday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m. ASL Interpreted MacArthur Blvd. and Goldsboro Rd. The Performance: Saturday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 p.m. Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park is in Tickets $12, children 12 and under; $15, adults. the South Arcade of the Park (by Adventure Call 301-634-2270 or visit Theatre.) Call 301-320-2770 and www.adventuretheatre.org. www.washingtonconservatory.org “Mama Mia.” 9 p.m. Free. Part of the Bethesda Outdoor Movies — Stars on the Avenue. At THROUGH AUG. 15 Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk & Auburn “Pirates! A Boy at Sea.” At Imagination Stage. Aves. Call 301-215-6660 or visit Performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 www.bethesda.org. p.m. 4 p.m. Some Saturday 11 a.m. performances as well. Tickets from $10-$21. Visit http:// AUG. 1-9 www.imaginationstage.org. 2009 Legg Mason Tennis Classic. At the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park WEDNESDAY/JULY 22 (16th & Kennedy Streets, NW). To order ticket Glen Echo Park offers salsa danc- NOW THROUGH AUG. 9 packages - including Weeklong Packages ranging Uke Fest 2009. 7 p.m. Free Outdoor Summer ing, swing dancing, Zydeco danc- Concert at The Music Center at Strathmore. “Captain Drew on Leave.” Play performed by from $165 - $525, Partial Week Packages ranging Featuring James Hill, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, ing, contra dancing, ballroom the Quotidian Theatre Company has not been from $135 - $205, Suites/Corporate Receptions Bruce Hutton and Victoria Vox. Bring your own dancing — you name it — Fridays, produced in the D.C. area for a century. Fridays and Discounted Group Packages — call 202-721- and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. 9500, or visit the tournament Web site at uke for the pre-show jam session at 6 p.m., then Saturdays and Sundays. enjoy ukulele sensations – ukulele virtuoso James Tickets are $20, $5 discount for seniors/ www.leggmasontennisclassic.com. Single session Hill; Grammy Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy students. Call 301-816-1023 for reservations. tickets, ranging in price from $10-$70 - based on Marxer; Bruce Hutton whose ukulele rambles from Performances at the Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh location, session date and time - are available the Spanish Ballroom. With the 16-piece Tom Renaissance to folk; and the queen of ukulele pop, Street., Bethesda. Go to through all TicketMaster outlets, 202-397-SEAT Cunningham Orchestra. Beginning swing lesson at Victoria Vox. Visit www.strathmore.org or call www.quotidiantheatre.org. (7328), 703-573-SEAT, or 410-547-SEAT and on- 8 p.m. followed by the band from 9 p.m. to 301-581-5100 for weather-related delay or line at www.tickemaster.com or the tournament midnight. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur cancellation notices of Summer Outdoor Events. Web site. Blvd, Glen Echo. Artist Talk With Michael Borek. 6-7 p.m. Wide doors stay open and the show is set up on the THURSDAY/JULY 23 Asleep - Half Awake Photographs by Michael floor. At 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets $5, adults AUG. 1-15 Borek. At Photoworks Studio, Glen Echo Park. and children. Reservations recommended. Call Hair Cuttery Shares a Haircut. Blues Dance. 8:30-11:30 p.m. At the Ballroom Bring your child Exhibit open through Sunday, Aug. 2; Saturdays, 301-634-5380 or visit www.thepuppetco.org. Aug. 1-15 and Annex. $8 admission. Rotating DJs and instructors into any Hair Cuttery salon from 1-4 p.m.; Sundays and Wednesdays, 1-8 p.m.; or for every haircut a child (aged 18 years old or to inspire and challenge you. Beginner workshop by appointment, 301-634-2274. At Photoworks younger) receives, Hair Cuttery will donate a free from 8:30-9 p.m. Dance from 9-11:30 p.m. Email: WEDNESDAY/JULY 29 Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Go to haircut to a disadvantaged child in the community. [email protected]. www.glenechophotoworks.org “Dial M for Murder.” 9 p.m. Free. Part of the Visit www.haircuttery.com. Bethesda Outdoor Movies — Stars on the Avenue. FRIDAY/JULY 24 At Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk & JULY 25-26 Auburn Aves. Call 301-215-6660 or visit SATURDAY/AUG. 1 Diggin’ the Bone Pit. 10-11 a.m. Death is part of Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.bethesda.org. Swing Dance. the cycle of life. But what happens to dead things? 8-9 p.m. beginning swing lesson. Thirteen local farms will be open to visitors, Justin Townes Earle. 7 p.m. Free Outdoor Dance 9 p.m. to midnight. With Peaches O’Dell Come explore our ‘bone pit’ to find out. At Locust providing an opportunity to purchase fresh fruits, Summer Concert at The Music Center at Grove nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., and Her Orchestra. At the Spanish Ballroom at vegetables, flowers, plants and other local Strathmore. This singer and songwriter plies the Glen Echo. $15 admission. Bethesda. For ages 5-16. Cost is $2. Register for products. A brochure can be found at acoustic guitar with wisdom beyond his years. Visit programs at www.ParkPASS.org or call 301-765- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour, or call www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100 for 8660. 301-590-2823. weather-related delay or cancellation notices of SUNDAY/AUG. 2 Billy Coulter Band. 7 p.m. Friday Nights Out Back Summer Outdoor Events. Dragonfly and Damselfly Walk. at Strathmore’s Backyard Theater Stage. $10 1-3 p.m. River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National admission (cash only). Get ready to party with the SUNDAY/JULY 26 WAMMIE-Award winner Roots Rock Vocalist of Historical Park, Cabin John, MD. Join Kevin Zydeco Dance Party. 3-3:30 p.m. introductory THURSDAY/JULY 30 the year in 2007 and 2008, Billy Coulter, and his Munroe as he takes us on a journey along the C&O Zydeco lesson. 3:30-6 p.m. dancing. With Nathan “American Graffiti.” 9 p.m. Free. Part of the energetic, roots rock/power pop band, including Canal towpath to explore the life of dragonflies and the Zydeco ChaChas. At the Bumper Car Bethesda Outdoor Movies — Stars on the Avenue. highlights from their new album Dose. and damselflies. Contact Bridget Chapin, Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. Call Michael Hart at At Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk & Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $9 admission. At [email protected] or visit www.potomac.org/ 301-762-6730 or go to Auburn Aves. Call 301-215-6660 or visit the Spanish Ballroom. Contra dancing with square site/discover-rclh8/. www.DancingbytheBayou.com. The Glen Echo www.bethesda.org. New England Style Contra and Square Dance. dances and waltzes. Lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m., National Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Blues Dance. 8:30-11:30 p.m. $8 admission. At the followed by the called dance to live music from 7 p.m. newcomers’ welcome lesson. 7:30-10:30 Glen Echo. Ballroom Annex. Rotating DJs and instructors to 8:30-11:30 p.m. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 p.m. is dancing. At the Bumper Car Pavilion at Ballroom Tea Dance. 3-6 p.m. $12 admission. challenge you. Beginner workshop from 8:30-9 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Glen Echo. $12 nonmembers, $9/members. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha- p.m. Dance from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. At Glen Swingin’ the Blues — Slow Blues and Swing Salsa Dance. 8 p.m. to midnight. $12 admission. At cha, rumba, swing and more in the Spanish Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Dancing. the Bumper Car Pavilion. Salsa lesson from 8-9 Two dance workshops from 8-9 p.m., Ballroom. Basic dance lesson at 3 p.m. followed by p.m. taught by Keith Givens, followed by dancing Slow Blues or West Coast Swing. Dancing from 9 dancing to live music from 3:30-6 p.m. At Glen to recorded music until midnight. At Glen Echo p.m. to midnight. With BG and the Mojo Hands Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. FRIDAY/JULY 31 Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. who will perform traditional Chicago, Jump, Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. $12 “Twilight.” 9 p.m. Free. Part of the Bethesda LaDivina Milonga Party. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $15 Swing, Rockabilly and down home Delta Blues. At admission. At the Bumper Car Pavilion. New Outdoor Movies — Stars on the Avenue. At admission. At the Ballroom Annex’s cushioned the Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur England-style contra dances, including square Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk & Auburn dance floor. Warm-up time from 8:30-9 p.m. Two Blvd., Glen Echo. dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple Aves. Call 301-215-6660 or visit Waltz Dance. lessons from 9-9:30 p.m. — Argentine Tango for 3-3:30 p.m. waltz lesson, 3:30-6 p.m. dances. The newcomers’ welcome lesson is at 7 www.bethesda.org. beginner and above, and absolute beginners. is waltz dancing. With the music of Terpsichore: p.m., followed by called dances with Rambling Ruthie and the Wranglers. 7 p.m. Friday Nights Dancing to recorded music from 9:30 p.m. to Elke Baker, Ralph Gordon and Liz Donaldson. This House from 7:30-10:30 p.m. At Glen Echo Park, Out Back at Strathmore’s Backyard Theater Stage. midnight with DJ Fabio Bonini playing traditional versatile band will provide a lively mix of folk 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. $10 admission (cash only). American Roots, waltzes with a few other couple dances, including tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo. At Glen honky-tonk, and good old fashioned fun Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. At guaranteed! the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 TUESDAY, JULY 28 Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $9 admission. At MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8 admission. SATURDAY/JULY 25 “World on a String.” 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. At the Spanish Ballroom. Contra dancing as well as Voices of the River: Glen Echoes. 3:15-4:15 p.m. the Puppet Co. Playhouse. $5/adults and children. some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Sing-Along Celebration. 8-9:30 p.m. Join song Running time is 30 minutes. At Glen Echo Park, lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m., followed by the called Historical Park, Cabin John, MD Come listen to the leader Elise Kress and guitarist Lawrence Brand for 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call 301-634- dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. At Glen Echoes “ring a chord” as this barbershop quartet a fun evening singing along to your favorite songs 5380. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. sings in close harmony with the flow of the river on from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, from pop, folk, “Grease.” 9 p.m. Free. Part of the Bethesda Outdoor Barbecue & Barchu. 6 p.m. Family, friends and the porch of the River Center. The Glen Echoes are a country, and rock & roll classics. At the Music Movies — Stars on the Avenue. At Woodmont neighbors are invited to a delicious backyard registered barbershop quarter with the Society for Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Triangle, corner of Norfolk & Auburn Aves. Call barbecue followed by a family friendly outdoor the Preservation and Encouragement of North Bethesda. Go to 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. Shabbat service at 7 p.m. At Congregation B’nai Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Contact www.SingAlongCelebration.com Tickets: $20. Call Tiny Tot Tuesdays. “World on a String.” A program Tzedek, 10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac. RSVP Bridget Chapin, [email protected], 301-639-7608. designed for the youngest theater patrons (ages 0- Jamie at 301-299-0225 ext. 301 or 301.608.1188, x206 or visit http:// Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. $15 admission. At 4). The shows are shorter, the lights stay on, the [email protected]. www.potomac.org/site/discover-rclh8/. 10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 2009-10 Community Calendar

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Georgetown Road and Woodmont Ave. Delight in fine art and fine craft at the Bethesda Artist Market, an outdoor market featuring 30 local and regional artists plus continuous Now Open live entertainment. Call 301-215- 6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for in Rockville more information. Annual Middle Eastern Bazaar, from Oct. 16-18, featuring homemade Arabic food, crafts and items for Christmas gifts. There is Lunch Special 20% OFF also an Arabic Music concert. Both events at the Sts. Peter and Paul $ 95 Total Bill Antiochian Orthodox Christian 8 Good Anytime Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac. Including soda & salad Call 301-765-9188 or visit Includes www.peterpaul.net. Mon. – Fri. Alcohol Potomac Day in Potomac Village, the Offer Expires 8/12/09 Offer Expires 8/12/09 annual community festival, will be held on Oct. 24. Arts and entertainment for all ages, ranging from rides for children to an antique show for adults. The highlight is the Potomac Day Parade, featuring hundreds of entrants, including bands, horses, antique cars, school groups, scouting organizations, and candidates for elected office. The Potomac 5K run raises money for local charities. Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce at 301-299- 2170 or visit www.potomacchamber.org. Montgomery County Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair, at Potomac Elementary, 10311 River Road, and “Tucked away in the back corner of Cabin John Shopping benefits the Montgomery County SPCA. Date to be announced. Center like a secret you want to keep to yourself” Activities include walks, pet contests, 7745 Tuckerman Lane silent auction and lunch. Call 301- 469-1042. Cabin John Shopping Center 4007 Norbeck Rd Life and Death on the C&O Canal, Potomac, MD Rockville, MD.20853 an annual event hosted by the 301.983.5566 301-929-3291 Friends of the Historic Great Falls Tavern, takes place Oct. 17. Groups are taken every 15 minutes. Volunteers and National Park staff dressed in period costume take participants for a fun and educational A volunteer hauls a bag of trash during the annual an- look at the darker side of canal history. Tickets are $5 for adults and nual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup at Pennyfield $4 for seniors and children (not Lockhouse in April. recommended for young children). Call 301-767-3714 or visit and automobile extrication. Call 301- more information. www.nps.gov/choh. 365-2255 or visit www.cjpvfd.org. 40th Annual Book Festival Nov. 5- Annual Walkathon for the homeless 15 at the Jewish Community Center with Congregation Har Shalom, of Greater Washington, 6125 11510 Falls Road. Call 301-299-7087 NOVEMBER 2009 Montrose Road, Rockville. The JCC or visit www.harshalom.org for date Rockville 10K/5K, Montgomery Book Festival features over 30 newly- and more information. County’s oldest race, returns on Nov. published and nationally recognized Halloween Happening at Potomac 1. There is an entry fee. Call authors, including lectures, Community Center, 11315 Falls Montgomery County Road Runners luncheons, breakfasts, cooking Road, Oct. 25 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Club at 301-353-0200 or visit demonstrations and extensive Call 240-777-6960 for details. www.mcrrc.org. children’s and family programs. Call Fire Station Open House at the Table Tennis Tournament in early the Literary Arts Director Barbara Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire November at the Potomac Winnik at 301-348-3778 or visit Department Station 10, 8001 River Community Center, 11315 Falls www.jccgw.org. Road. Activities include live action Road, Potomac. All levels are Potomac Community Open Flea demonstrations, including stop, drop welcome. Applications are available Market, Nov. 7, at the Potomac and roll, stove fire demonstrations in October. Call 240-777-6960 for Community Center, from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Buy tables at $30 each to sell goods. Take home all profits. Open to all. Call 240-777-6960. Dinner of Champions, Nov. 21, 6:30- 10 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. The 17th annual Greater Washington DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Dinner of Champions will honor local Jewish sports figures. Event proceeds help support JCC programs for children and adults with special needs. Call Elizabeth Lukin at 301-348-3861 or visit www.jccgw.org for more information. Turkey Chase 10K Run benefits charities supported by the Bethesda- Chevy Chase Rotary Club on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, at 8:30 a.m., at 9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, The 2-mile walk/run for children is at about 8:40 a.m.; wheelchairs welcome. Visit www.turkeychase.com or call John Sissala at 301-340-8107. Photo courtesy of Scott Selman Winston Churchill High School produces its annual spring musical revue Blast in April. See Calendar, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 11 Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Mark Giannotto 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com A Sports Season To Remember Potomac area high school sports left Winston a lasting impression this past year. Churchill By Mark Giannotto Both teams entered the game with The Almanac identical 6-3 records and the way High School the standings worked out, the win- Principal: Joan Benz; 301-469- 1221 hough they often go ner would make the 4A/3A re- Athletic Director: David without video docu gional playoffs and the loser would Kelley; 301-469-1240 mentation, every high go home. School Colors: Kelly Green and T Royal Blue school sports season What ensued is what many Mascot: Bulldogs has its fair share of memorable called the best game in the county Notable Alumni: Dhani Jones moments and events. It just so this season. Before a capacity (NFL), Paul Palmer (football) happened, the Potomac area fea- crowd, Wootton prevailed, 37-27, tured more than usual, despite in a contest that featured big play producing no official team state after big play. It was the Patriots Thomas Wootton champions this year. Here are first win over Churchill since 1998 some of the history-making and and gave them their first playoff High School record-breaking performances berth since 1991. Principal: Michael Doran; 301- that came to define the area’s “It was about as exciting as it 279-8550 sports scene this past year. gets,” said Wootton senior Mike Athletic Director: Christopher Thompson; 301-279-8575 Mooney. “Going up against a big School Colors: Red, White, and rival with playoffs on the line, it’s Blue Wootton about all you can ask for.” Mascot: Patriots It would be Churchill coach Greg Notable Alumni: Tom Friend Wins, Churchill (ESPN writer) Neueundorf’s last game, as he re- Goes Home signed for family reasons a few days later. Former Bethesda-Chevy Because they sit just a few miles Chase football coach Joe Allen will Walt Whitman apart and have students that at- take the head coaching reins for tend the same middle school, the Bulldogs this fall. High School whenever Churchill and Wootton Principal: Alan Goodwin; 301- meet in any sport it’s a big deal. 320-6600 That usually applies tenfold to the Athletic Director: Andrew Mooney Sets Wetzel; 301-329-6595 annual fall football game between School Colors: Black, White, the two rivals. Passing Record and Columbia blue But this year’s match-up, held at In an Oct. 16 game against Blair, Mascot: Vikings Churchill on the final Friday night Notable Alumni: Bob Raba Wootton senior quarterback Mike (NFL), Spike Jonze (movie director) of the regular season, will likely Mooney set a state passing record, go down as the most memorable throwing for 451 yards in a 36-7 with three passing touchdowns played between the two sides. Patriot win. He finished the game Photo by Harvey Levine/The Almanac and another score on the ground. Senior Ethan Thompson helped lead the Whitman base- ball team to its first ever regional championship game in program history this past spring.

In the process, he completed 26- competition and taking fourth in of-43 his passes. Fittingly, the spec- the boys’ competition to place first tacular performance came on overall during the February meet. Wootton’s senior night. “This has been a long time com See School, Page 13 Churchill Swimming Makes History All season long, the Churchill swim and dive team had heard the predictions. After 12 straight years of dominance by Good Counsel at the annual Washington Metro In- terscholastic Swimming and Div- ing Championships, everyone in the local swimming world had told the Bulldogs they had the best shot of any team in recent memory of Photo by Mike Weiner The Almanac finally dethroning the Falcons. Wootton’s starting quarter- Even with that pressure, back, senior Mike Mooney, Churchill delivered on those lofty Photo by Harvey Levine/The Almanac set a state passing record expectations, winning the girls The sold-out crowd at Churchill for this year’s Wootton-Churchill football game. in an October 2008 game. 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com parent/ preschool/ Sports child kindergarten classes gymnastic grade sports school skills gymnastics development School Rivalries karate dance From Page 12 is the fact that the Patriots had to cheerleading Winter ing,” said coach Rodney Van replace 10 graduating seniors and Camps Tassell. “But I still think you have two other departing players from parents’ bithday survival to come and dethrone the previ- that first state title. parties night ous champion before you actually know that you’re the best.” A First for The lessons your child learns at The Little Gym will fill you both with pride: How to reach higher. How to listen better. Twice Is Nice for Whitman Call to schedule a free How to tackle challenges with confidence introductory class. Baseball and a smile. Wootton Hockey Potomac Woods Plaza • 301-294-4840 It’s every team’s fear once they Oftentimes quantifying what is Fall Classes Start September 8th! TheLittleGym.com/potomacmd get that first championship out of the greatest season in a program’s the way: How to stay motivated history is a subjective observation enough to snatch a second one. based on little more than opinion, YOGA CLASSES IN POTOMAC That was the dilemma facing the but in the case of this year’s Wootton ice hockey team heading Whitman baseball team, coming to For Daytime For Weekend & into this winter after taking home that conclusion is not hyperbole. Classes Evening Classes its first-ever state title in 2008. The Vikings completed a re- Kula Yoga Hamsa Yoga But the Patriots somehow over- markable two-year turnaround came the odds this past February, under coach Joe Cassidy, making St. James Episcopal St. Andrews becoming the first ever repeat it to the 4A/3A West regional Church Episcopal School champion in the Capitals Cup championship for the first time in 11815 Seven Locks Road 8804 Postoak Road Mon & Wed 6:30 & 8:00pm Championship, high school school history. And though Monday - Friday 9:30am Thurs 6:30pm hockey’s version of a state title Whitman lost to Quince Orchard, Sat 9:00am (high school ice hockey is not an 7-2, in that game, nothing can tar- official varsity sport in Montgom- nish what was accomplished. ery County). Led by Jon Cohen’s The Vikings had three pitchers For more information please contact: hat trick, Wootton defeated finish with an undefeated record, Nancy Steinberg Shanthi Subramanian Linganore, 5-2, cementing them- a team ERA below three runs per 240-994-5092 301-320-9334 selves as the pre-eminent public game, and a lineup featuring six [email protected] [email protected] school when it comes to ice hockey hitters with batting averages of www.Kulayogaclass.com www.hamsa-yoga.com in this area. Even more impressive .340 or better.

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From Page 11 DECEMBER 2009 Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Alm takes place Dec. 4-5. The event features caroling, ice sculpting, storytelling, holiday performances and hands-on craft activities for kids. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. Winter Lights is a 3.5 mile drive through a holiday light show at Seneca Creek Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. There are more than 380 illuminated displays and 60 animated ones. Open for a sneak preview on Nov. 26-27 and then nightly from Nov. 28, 29 and Dec. 4-

Jan. 2. to Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 25 anac and Jan. 1. Admission is $10 per car on Sunday through Thursday and $12 per car on Friday and Saturday. More than 200 area residents volunteered their time with Proceeds from the Festival benefit local charities. Call 301-258-6350 or a variety of projects at Great Falls Park in Potomac to Quality, tradition, and a little dose of magic visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ help celebrate the C&O Canal Pride Days with the annual winterlights. kick-off event in April. Jingle Bell Jog 8K championship series on Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. and a 1- mile Fun Run at 9:10 a.m., at the 6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Churchill High School, 11300 Carnation Drive. Call Montgomery MARCH 2010 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, an County Road Runners Club at 301- annual rock and roll musical revue Purim Carnival 353-0200 or see www.mcrrc.org. , at the Jewish featuring student cast members, Drug Awareness Open House/ Community Center of Greater musicians and stage crew under the Carnival Dec. 18 at the Potomac Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, direction of area professionals. The Community Center, 11315 Falls Rockville. Call 301-348-3760 or visit 7300 River Road, Bethesda Maryland 20817 show will take place in late April and Road, Potomac. The carnival features www.jccgw.org for more early May. Call 301-469-1200 or visit p: 301.365.4355 f: 301.469.8611 www.theprimarydayschool.org games, moon bounces, a DJ, laser tag information. www.churchillhs.org for dates and Children’s Book Fair and for a charge of $5, and a snack bar. more information. Ages 7-13 welcome. Call 240-777- Character Dinner, at the Jewish The Annual Bethesda Literary Pre-Kindergarten - Second Grade 6960 for more information. Community Center of Greater Festival features poets, authors, Chanukah Festival in late December Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, journalists, novelists, poetry slams, at the Jewish Community Center of Rockville. Call 301-348-3837 or visit essay contests and youth book Before and After School Programs Available Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose www.jccgw.org for more parties. Literary events take place the Road, Rockville. Play games, create information. third weekend in April in downtown 12th Annual CollegeQuest College Open House Dates: November 17 and December 3 beautiful decorations, listen to music, Bethesda’s bookstores, galleries and Fair enjoy family entertainment and snack , at the Jewish Community retail businesses, as well as the on holiday treats. Come celebrate Center of Greater Washington, 6125 library and elementary school. Call Chanukah with other families at the Montrose Road, Rockville. For 301-215-6660 or visit JCC. Call 301-248-3760 or visit students in grades 9 to 11 to meet www.bethesda.org. www.jccgw.org for more with representatives from more than American Odyssey Relay Run information. 40 colleges and universities. Call Joy Adventure, a 24 hour, 200 mile Rosenthal at 301-348-3889 or visit race from Gettysburg, Pa. to www.jccgw.org for more FEBRUARY 2010 Washington, D.C. that will pass information. through Potomac on the C&O canal, The Potomac Theatre Company Jazz Festival is a five-day event, held will be April 23-24. See over President’s Day weekend, at the will present a children’s show in late www.americanodysseyrelay.com for Doubletree Hotel, 1750 Rockville March and early April that will be more information and to register for Pike. The festival provides live announced later in the year. The PTC the race. musical performances, workshops performs at the Blair Family Center and seminars. Call 301-468-1100. for the Arts at The Bullis School, Dance Bethesda is a weekend of 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. Visit MAY 2010 dance festivities Feb. 26-27 including www.potomactheatreco.org or call Spring Festival on first weekend of a formal dance concert at Round 301-299-8571. May at The Greek Orthodox Church House Theatre at 4545 East West of St. George 7701 Bradley Blvd., Highway, free lessons and parties at APRIL 2010 Bethesda. The festival includes downtown Bethesda’s dance studios and master classes. Call 301-215- “Blast from the Past” at Winston See Calendar, Page 15

Photo by Robbie Hammer The Almanac Students of the St. George’s Greek school perform traditional Greek dancing during the annual St. George’s Greek Orthodox Photo by Harvey Levine/The Almanac Church Festival held May in The Landon School’s 2.5-acre Perkins Garden was awash Potomac. in color at the annual Azalea Festival in May. 14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Public Safety

A rescue worker climbs a ladder to fight a house fire in April.

that date is subject to change. EMERGENCY SERVICES Rockville, MD 20854 240-773-6070 www.cjpvfd.org In case of Emergency, dial 911. • Full & Half Day District 2 Station Station 10 8001 River Road POLICE 7359 Wisconsin Avenue •Enrichment Programs Bethesda, MD 20814 Bethesda, MD 20817 Potomac is served by the Montgomery 301-652-9200 301-365-2255 • Lunch Bunch County Police Department. Most of Potomac falls into District 1, which also Station 30 • Summer Camp includes Rockville, but a substantial FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES 9404 Falls Road portion is in District 2, which includes Potomac is served by three fire sta- Potomac, MD 20854 • Before & After Care Programs Bethesda and Chevy Chase. tions, two operated by Cabin John Park 301-299-4300 • Programs for 2-Kindergarten To contact police about a non-emer- Volunteer Fire Department and one by gency, call 301-279-8000. For more the Rockville Volunteer Fire Depart- Rockville Volunteer information, visit ment. All stations welcome volunteers. Fire Department Call for an individual tour! www.montgomerycountymd.gov/po- Chief Russell W. Dawson lice. Cabin John Park Volunteer www.rvfd.org Fire Department Company No. 33 District 1 Station Chief Jim Seavey 11430 Falls Road 1451 Seven Locks Road Cabin John typically holds an open Potomac, MD 20854 house the first Sunday in October, but 301-299-7833 2009-10 Community Calendar From Page 14 traditional Greek cuisine, outdoor/indoor dining, Greek dancing, church tours and Greek pastries. Admission and parking are free. Call 301-469-7990 or visit www.stgeorge.org. Bethesda Fine Arts Festival on May 8-9 on Norfolk and Auburn Avenues features 130 booths of contemporary fine arts and crafts, jewelry, furniture and live entertainment. Photo by Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. The Potomac Hunt Races feature steeplechase racing, thoroughbreds and festival tailgate parties. Contact Shady

Grove Adventist Hospital or visit Carole Dell www.potomachuntraces.com for more information. Strawberry Festival at Potomac United Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Road in Potomac, takes place in May. Berries, a silent auction, bake sale, rummage sale, craft fair, dollar items and games and activities for children. Proceeds

benefit charitable programs for women and children in /The Almanac need. Call the church at 301-299-9383 or visit www.potomac-umc.org. Hometown Holidays is a three-day Memorial Day festival Call For with concerts, children’s crafts and games. Call 240-314- 5000 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov. The Landon Azalea Festival takes place in the Perkins a Tour Garden and throughout the entire Landon 75-acre wooded campus and gardens. Attend the Maryland Craft Show, Steeplechase racing brought about a purchase many varieties of plants and flowers as well as thousand people to Austin Kiplinger’s items from the festival boutiques. 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda. Call 301-320-3200 or visit www.landon.net. Bittersweet Field in Poolesville for the Spring Fling at Wayside Elementary School, 10011 Glen Potomac Hunt in May. Road, featuring rides, dunk booths, a moon bounce, mountain wall and raffles. Call 301-279-8484. Summer Concert Series, runs May-July on Wednesday JUNE 2010 afternoons from 12-2 p.m. at the Bethesda Place Plaza and Capital Crescent 5K Run. Call Montgomery County Road Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park in Runners at 301-353-0200 or visit www.mcrrc.org. Bethesda. Enjoy free summer concerts featuring the best in The 16th Annual Imagination Bethesda is a children’s local rock, swing, jazz and international music. Call 301- street festival celebrating the arts on June 5. The festival 215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for more information. will feature costumed characters, face painters, Bethesda Art Walk, second Friday of every month from 6-9 international dance troupes, theater performances, a moon p.m. at the Bethesda Metro Center. The Bethesda Art walk bounce and a variety of hands-on arts activities. Call 301- features unique local galleries and studios that open their 215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. doors to showcase work created locally, nationally and Summer Music Festival, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, internationally. Art Walk attendees are invited to walk the 7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda. The festival is open to the fun-filled streets of Bethesda to each gallery or joint he free public and is the culmination of music camps put on by a guided tours. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org church member. Call 301-986-1137 or visit for more information. www.bethesdapresbyterian.org. Bethesda Farmers Market, every Tuesday, May through Bethesda Painting Awards at the Fraser Gallery, 7700 Oct. from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Park. Employees, Wisconsin Ave. Suite E, is an annual juried art competition residents and visitors can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, that exclusively honors painters. Four selected artists are breads and plants at this weekly market. Call 301-215-6660 awarded $14,000 including a $10,000 prize for Best in or visit www.bethesda.org for more information. Show. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 15 Camps & Schools

33 Peer2Peer Offers Enrichment By Noah Goetzel The Almanac

tarting a private business seems like the last thing Son most high school se- niors’ minds as they are

Fall classes begin September 12, 2009 bombarded with school assign- Courtesy of peer2peer tutors ments, pressure to get into college, extracurricular activities and their struggle to maintain social rela- tionships with peers. However, Erik Kimel began his own tutor- ing company in the midst of all of that chaos January 2004 as a se- nior at Churchill, not knowing how far it could take him. His com- pany flourished and by the time he graduated that June, the busi- Working in the kitchen are student Jack Connelly and ness had 25 tutors and 40 clients tutor Nina Paraloglou. in the Churchill cluster. Peer2Peer Tutors has blossomed ning the ents, she analyzes the client’s pref- into the best tutoring company in company, erences in subject, tutor’s age the area as voted by Bethesda Kimel began range and gender. Magazine in 2008. It currently recruiting “You teach, but you also learn,” employs approximately 200 tutors his friends said former Peer2Peer summer for about 300 clients, five Manage- from calcu- camp employee Mark Hannallah, ment Operational Mentors lus class to 18, who has been a Peer2Peer tu- (MOMs) and two human re- become tu- tor since his sophomore year. “If sources coordinators. Its clients tors. you can teach something, you re- are scattered throughout Mont- “It has ally understand it a lot better. gomery, Howard and Fairfax been a real There are some areas where I Counties and Washington D.C. passion of struggled when I first learned Erik Kimel Now, founder and president of mine to help them, but having to teach that sub- Peer2Peer Tutors, Kimel, is run- empower students,” Kimel said. “A jects hammers in the information ning a half-day summer enrich- student’s first-hand knowledge much better.” ment camp at the organization’s and ability to relate to another stu- Rockville office from Aug. 24-28. dent as a peer is a tremendous HANNALLAH, WHO graduated The camp is designed to help stu- advantage because the tutor can from Churchill this June and will High School Open House – dents finish their math packets, Saturday, October 17 9 AM – 12 Noon make the learning fun and cool.” attend Tulane in the fall, believes Preschool & Kindergarten Open House – summer reading assignments, es- Kimel’s tutors try to become role that the communication and net- Saturday, January 23 10 AM – 12 Noon tablish study skills and perfect models to the clients in addition working among students is one INFORMATION OBSERVATION their note taking techniques. The to helping them academically. aspect that makes the company so EVENINGS: 8:00 P.M. MORNINGS: 8:15 A.M. tutors are top achieving high Wednesday, October 7 Thursday, October 8 Once he had classmates to help successful. He says that when you Wednesday, November 4 Thursday, November 5 school and college students living lighten the tutoring load, Kimel tutor, you tell your friends about Wednesday, January 13 Thursday, January 14 in the area. Wednesday, February 3 Thursday, February 4 became more involved with the it, and then they want to become Wednesday, March 3 Thursday, March 4 “I always try to put myself in the methods of matching tutors and tutors, too. Kimel says that when Wednesday, April 21 Thursday, April 22 shoes of the students I serve. If stu- clients, and then started employ- he was tutored as a student, it was dents feel confident about what ing ex-teachers and parents of cli- not fun because it was too similar they are getting into before school ents to become MOMs, or sched- to school and his teacher was not even begins, they will do a whole uling liaisons, his freshman year able to develop a relationship with lot better,” Kimel, 22, said. The of college. him. Unlike his tutor, Kimel feels overall mission of the camp and This allowed Kimel to be a stu- the strength of his company is the company according to dent when he went off to college tutors’ ability to relate with their Peer2PeerTutors.com is to give stu- at NYU in fall 2004 and keep the clients. ART IME OR REELANCE EPORTER EEDED dents “the knowledge and confi- program running back home. “We are young and have experi- P -T F R N dence to achieve their goals.” General assignment reporter to cover Potomac, writing Managing Peer2Peer Tutors has enced first-hand the same classes become Kimel’s full time job since and teachers as the students we news, business, feature stories and more. We will KIMEL’S PLAN to begin the com- he graduated college in 2008. tutor,” Kimel said. “It makes the consider a part-time reporter who would write a set pany originated from his idea that “Eric is wonderful to work for,” learning process much easier.” students learn best from other stu- said Susan Clarkson, MOM for the Peer2Peer Tutors usually reaches number of stories per week, or freelance, paid by the dents, or peers. This occurred one story. Ability to provide digital photos to accompany Wootton and Churchill clusters of students at points where they need day in AP Calculus class during his Peer2Peers. “He is on top of so extra help. As a former tutor, Kimel stories also required. Low pay, but fascinating beat and senior year when he realized how much: he networks well to get the explains that when the student rare opportunity to work in journalism. Aspiring bright and cool his fellow class- word out about the company, sets brings home his first “A” in a sub- mates were. Immediately after- a great tone, is accessible, and has ject where he previously struggled, reporters without published clips can apply for a 4-6 wards, Kimel put an advertisement week internship (unpaid). Please email cover letter, a contagious passion for the com- it feels incredible. Aside from aca- in a local newspaper volunteering pany.” demics, he feels that just getting resume, three clips and a few story ideas to Mary himself for individual tutoring ses- As a MOM, Clarkson’s responsi- to know the student is always fun Kimm, at [email protected]. sions. bilities include scheduling tutors, and trying to connect what she is After discovering it would be too providing them training and talk- learning in class to her interests difficult to do all of the tutoring ing with clients about the pro- can make the tutoring very effec- alone, while simultaneously run- gram. When pairing tutors and cli- tive.

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18 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Time I Now Viewpoints Have What do you like about Potomac? By KENNETH B. LOURIE Photos by Maddie Meyer/The Almanac The way I’ve come to rationalize it, I received some unexpected – and good – health news the other day. One day after my normal two-days-before-chemo blood work, I received a call from my oncology nurse, Holly, to tell me that due to a (not totally unexpected) low white blood cell count (chemotherapy kills them along with anything else in its intravenous path), my oncologist wanted to delay my sixth and final chemotherapy one week. The logic is, they don’t want to zap a good man when his white blood cell count is down, it can lead to other complications (as if stage IV lung cancer isn’t complicat- ing enough), and given the fact that my “It’s a beautiful place, health is somewhat the issue, I really not too crowded by couldn’t take issue with their precaution. “I love the community, I commercial businesses. However, I was disappointed. I had think of the family and “The C&O Canal, I like to go jogging, walking, and And there is a lot of already booked two post-chemotherapy friends. It’s the essence hiking.” — Diane Samuels. “I like Potomac Villiage, nature, it’s just beauti- medical appointments (per doctor’s of home.” — Paul Davis and meeting up at Sprinkles.” — Robyn Baird ful.” — Vinnie Athey orders) and in my mind, I was sort of fin- ished with what I hoped to be the most difficult and challenging part of my treat- ment. Now I had to reschedule my post chemo CT Scan and my every-three- week-post-chemo appointment with my oncologist as well. Instead of being “fi- The Governing of Potomac nished” on July 14, I am now not “fi- nished” until July 31 (the next available From Page 5 240-777-7964 [email protected] STATE GOVERNMENT appointment with my oncologist), 17 days below. Written correspondence to the whole coun- Other councilmembers, representing districts The state legislature convenes in Annapolis for after the original appointment was sched- cil or individual council members may be sent to: outside of Potomac: 90-day sessions to consider and pass legislation. uled; an appointment during which my Stella B. Werner Council Office Building, 100 Michael Knapp (D-District 2 — Upcounty) The session begins in early January and ends in post chemo future would be discussed, as Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850. 240-777-7955 early April. Potomac is represented by Districts 15 would my potential participation in a Call 240-777-7900, fax to 240-777-7989 or e- [email protected] and 16. mail county.council@ montgomerycountymd.gov. Phil Andrews (D-District 3 — Gaithersburg, study and all manner of other words to Hearing-impaired citizens may call the TTY line at Rockville), current council president the wise. 240-777-7914. 240-777-7906 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY I didn’t (I don’t) want to wait an extra The County Council is a public body subject to [email protected] DISTRICT 15 Nancy Navarro (D-District 4 — Burtonsville, day, let alone an extra 17 days for the local and state sunshine laws. Unless otherwise Sen. Rob Garagiola (D) Eastern County) James Senate Office Building, Room 104 process to go forward. But as much as I noted, all meetings are open to the public. Closed sessions are allowed in certain prescribed circum- 240-777-7968 11 Bladen St. [email protected] pleaded to keep things on their original stances, such as to discuss personnel matters or Annapolis, MD 21401 schedule (pointing out that I had already Valerie Ervin (D-District 5 — Takoma Park, 301-858-3169 Wheaton, and Silver Spring) made these other doctor-ordered [email protected] 240-777-7960 Del. Kathleen Dumais (D) appointments), once again, my health, so [email protected] House Office Building, Room 350 far as the potential harmful effects of che- 6 Bladen St. motherapy on a cancer patient whose BOARD OF EDUCATION Annapolis, MD 21401 immune system was already compro- 301-858-3052 The eight-member board is the county’s official [email protected] mised was concerned, was their primary educational policy-making body and is responsible Del. Brian Feldman (D) consideration and ultimately, I had no for the direction and operation of the public school House Office Building, Room 223 choice in the matter. system. Although board members are divided into 6 Bladen St. And for that matter, neither did my regions (Potomac falls in District 2) in order to en- Annapolis, MD 21401 Berliner Elrich Floreen sure that there is representation from different 301-858-3186 emotions have any choice; for the rest of geographical areas of the county, all members are [email protected] the day, I was extremely disappointed, government real estate acquisi- elected at-large. There is one student member of Del. Craig Rice (D) depressed even, over the delay. But by tions, or to receive advice from the board who is elected by the middle- and high- House Office Building, Room 223 the next day, after an average night’s attorneys. school students of the county. The student 6 Bladen St. Annapolis, MD 21401 sleep (good is rare, bad is typical, average The Council offers free subscrip- member’s vote does not count in certain cases. tions to the weekly mailing of the To contact the School Board, go to 301-858-3090 is not bad), I came to a rationalization: I [email protected] Council and committee agendas by www.mcps.k12.md.us/boe, call 301-279-3617 or just got two and one half weeks of extra e-mail, and the cable television fax 301-279-3860. The web site is updated regu- life that I might not have had, had the schedule of broadcasts of Council DISTRICT 16 larly with Board of Education agendas, minutes, Sen. Brian Frosh (D) sessions. To get on the mailing list, originally scheduled appointments been announcements, invitations for public comment on Miller Senate Office Building, 2 East Wing kept. Now, whatever life expectancy I call Legislative Information Ser- new policies and other information. E-mail for any 11 Bladen St. Leventhal vices 240-777-7910 or e-mail the have (and it’s certainly not an exact medi- Board of Education member should be sent to Annapolis, MD 21401 Council at county.council@mont [email protected]. E-mail is shared with all mem- cal science) starts from my next/new 301-858-3124 gomerycountymd.gov bers of the Board. [email protected] appointment with my oncologist when he Del. William Bronrott (D) reviews my scan, evaluates my lab work Roger Berliner (D-1), current Shirley Brandman (At Large), current board House Office Building, Room 411 and examines me in person. I feel like council vice president president, first term expires 2010, 301-320-6564 6 Bladen St. District 1 includes Potomac, Patricia O’Neill (District 3) current board Annapolis, MD 21401 I’ve actually received a reprieve of sorts, a Bethesda and Chevy Chase. president, third term expires 2010, 301-320- 301-858-3642 few extra weeks which, (not that I’m 240-777-7828 7600 [email protected] counting the days, mind you, but I’m cer- councilmember.berliner@mont Judy Docca (District 1) Del. William Frick (D) Trachten- tainly not counting the years), might add gomerycountymd.gov 301-670-3234, Term expires in 2010 House Office Building, Room 217 berg Marc Elrich (D-At Large) Laura Berthiaume (District 2) 6 Bladen St. up to time that is more quality, certainly 240-777-7966 301-279-31261, term expires in 2012 Annapolis, MD 21401 more quantity than was previously [email protected] Michael A. Durso (District 5) 301-858-3454 anticipated. Nancy Floreen (D-At Large) Term expires 2010 [email protected] At least that’s my hope, irrationally 240-777-7959 Christopher S. Barclay (District 4) Del. Susan C. Lee (D) 301-431-7736, term expires in 2012 speaking. [email protected] House Office Building, Room 414 George Leventhal (D-At Large) Philip Kauffman (At Large) 6 Bladen St. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for 301-924-3133, term expires 2012 Annapolis, MD 21401 The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 240-777-7811 [email protected] Student Board Member: Tim Hwang 301-858-3649 Duchy Trachtenberg (D-At Large) Term expires June 30, 2010 [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 19 On-line ordering now available! 20% off your first on-line order!

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