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Tchaikovsky Spectacular VILLAGE NEWS at Strathmore JULY 2008 301-656-2797 VOLUME 23, NO. 2 see page 4
Speaker Pelosi discusses her new A Patriotic Party book Come celebrate Independence Day with your friends and family in Friend- Nancy Pelosi, the ship Heights at our annual Fourth of July party. This picnic will feature pa- highest ranking triotic music, hot dogs, and even moonbounces for the children. The party, elected woman in Friendship Heights style, takes place Friday, July 4, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the American history, Village Center and in Hubert Humphrey Park. This community celebra- will discuss her book, Know Your tion offers something for everyone, from patriotic music to face painting to Power: A Message to America’s Daugh- a trackless train. Delicious hot dogs from Rocklands Barbeque and ice-cold ters, at the Village Center on Satur- lemonade will be served. We’ll also have popcorn, snow cones, and cup- day, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. cakes. Join us for old-fashioned fun and a lot of community spirit. During For 20 years, Nancy Pelosi has rep- our program, we’ll honor residents for their service to the community and resented California’s Eighth District, announce the 2007 recipient of the Elizabeth Scull Outstanding Community most of San Francisco, in the House Service Award. Speeches and presentations will take place in the main hall of Representatives. of the Center at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to all. Please join us. In 2002 she was elected by her col- leagues as Democratic Leader of the Kimberly Dozier to speak at the Center House, the fi rst woman in American history to lead a major party in the CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier will discuss U.S. Congress. her book, Breathing the Fire, at the Village Center on On Jan. 4, 2007, Rep. Pelosi was Monday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. elected the fi rst woman Speaker of A veteran journalist of print, radio and television the House. In her book, she shares news, Ms. Dozier was the chief reporter in Iraq for CBS her story of the journey from her when she was critically wounded on May 29, 2006. home in California to the Capitol While reporting a Memorial Day story in Baghdad about where she shattered the “marble ceil- American soldiers working with Iraqi security forces, ing.” Ms. Dozier, her cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman She encourages women of all ages James Brolan were the victims of a car bombing. Doug- to focus on what is important to them las and Brolan were killed, as were the U.S. Army captain they were following and follow their dreams. and his Iraqi translator. Ms. Dozier was seriously wounded, but recovered Copies of the book, provided by completely after multiple surgeries and months of physiotherapy. Her book is Politics and Prose Bookstore, will be the story of her journey from the terror of the blast to her physical and emo- available for purchase. tional recovery. Please sign up in advance by Copies of the book, provided by Politics and Prose will be available for calling the Village Center at 301-656- purchase. Sign up in advance by calling the Village Center at 301-656-2797. 2797.
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Splish, Splash and Summer Fun at the Center Friendship Heights Children 10 and under are invited to beat the summer VILLAGE NEWS heat with a day of water play at the Village Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Don your bathing www.friendshipheightsmd.gov suit and bring a towel, we’ll pro- Email: [email protected] vide the water fun. We’ll have The Village News is a publication of the Village Council, the elected governing body of the Special Tax District of the Village of Friendship a Splash Down Water Slide Heights, 4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 301-656- and ice-cold lemonade set 2797. The newsletter is produced through the cooperative efforts of up in Hubert Humphrey volunteers, Council members, and Village staff. Park. There is no charge for ADVERTISING The deadline for reserving space for the August issue is July 5. For this event, but please call the suggestions about news items or information on advertising rates, Village Center at 301-656-2797, call 301-656-2797. Acceptance of advertising does not represent endorsement by the Village of Friendship Heights for any product so that we can know how many to or service, nor is the Village of Friendship Heights responsible for plan for. Children must be accom- representations made by advertisers. panied by an adult. In the event of FOUNDER inclement weather, we’ll have story- Martin Kuhn time and crafts in the Village Center. EDITORIAL STAFF Melanie Rose White Anne Hughes O’Neil DR. MICHAEL L. GITTLESON Volunteer Editor Staff Writer, Advertising Jennie Fogarty Susan C. Zarriello Podiatrist Staff Writer Page Design/Layout FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS VILLAGE COUNCIL The Barlow Building Melanie Rose White 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 640 Mayor Maurice Trebach Robert M. Schwarzbart Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Chairman Parliamentarian Leonard E. Mudd Leonard J. Grant 301-986-4900 Vice Chairman Historian Elizabeth Demetra Harris VILLAGE MANAGER Medicine/Foot Surgery Early Morning Hours Secretary Julian P. Mansfi eld Alvan M. Morris Treasurer
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A lazy summer day along the C&O canal Take a trip to Enjoy a mule-drawn ride along the Please choose at sign-up. Wegmans C & O Canal on a reproduction 19th- We will depart from the Village Visit the ultimate in grocery shopping century canal barge when we take a Center at 10 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. as we travel just down the road to We- short trip to Great Falls on Wednes- The cost of the trip, which includes gmans in Fairfax on Tuesday, July 29. day, Aug. 6. During this hour-long transportation, barge ride, lunch at If you’ve never been to Wegmans, trip into the past, we’ll experience Normandie Farm, and all taxes and you’re in for a treat. This super gro- going through a historic lift lock while gratuities, is $66. Sign-ups for resi- cery store features the freshest fruits rangers in period clothing describe dents and one guest begin immediate- and vegetables, seafood and hand-cut the history and the lives of the fami- ly at the Village Center. Nonresidents meats, even a kosher deli. There’s also lies that worked on the canal during may sign up beginning July 7. There a patisserie for delectable desserts the 1870s. Following our leisurely are 34 spaces available. and artisan breads. In addition, you ride along the canal, we’ll lunch at can choose from a wide selection of Normandie Farm, a delightful French cheeses, wine and spirits. restaurant in nearby Potomac. Enjoy a For lunch, you are on your own. three-course luncheon, which includes Visit any number of delicous op- appetizer, choice of breast of chicken tions available, from a market cafe to stuffed with spinach and feta, or pizza to subs to sushi. There’s even a avocado stuffed with seafood salad for the entrée, dessert, and coffee or tea. Continued on page 13 PUZZLED by Today’s Real Estate Market?
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G4294FH News.indd 3 6/19/08 8:59:09 PM Shredding Service Enjoy the BSO at Tea and talk: a tour returns to the Strathmore of historic homes Village July 24 Join us – and the Elizabeth Smith Brownstein will Baltimore Sym- On Thursday, July 24, from 5 present a slide lecture entitled If This phony Orchestra to 8 p.m., a truck from Shred-it House Could Talk: Historic Homes, Ex- – on Thursday, will provide community shredding traordinary Americans at the Village July 17 for an service in the Village. The truck Center on Friday, July 11, at 1:30 will park on Friendship Boulevard evening of Tchaikovsky at the Music p.m. adjacent to the Village Center (the Center at Strathmore. Ms. Brownstein will discuss same space where the MVA bus The Tchaikovsky Spectacular, some of America’s most signifi cant stops every month). Village residents part of the “Summernights” series houses and the lives of the extraordi- are invited to bring your materials at Strathmore, includes the great nary men and women whose stories for shredding. The shredding Russian composer’s violin concerto, they tell: from the only house in company representative will provide Romeo and Juliet, and selections from America with a throne room to a be- a Certifi cate of Destruction after Swan Lake. The concert will be con- loved poet’s simple New Hampshire every shred. This service is available ducted by Christian Knapp and will farm to the multicolored mansion of for Village residents only. Special feature violinist Jennifer Koh. an Indian chief. thanks to We will depart from the Village Ms. Brownstein is former Di- Council Center at 7:15 p.m. The cost of the rector of Research for the Emmy member trip, which includes a discounted seat Award-winning series Smithsonian Maurice in the Promenade (short walk and no World. Copies of her book, If This Trebach for elevators!), transportation, and driver House Could Talk, will be available suggesting tip, is $59. Residents may sign up im- for purchase. Sign up for this free this idea. mediately; nonresidents may sign up event by calling 301-656-2797. After July 8. There are 19 tickets available. the lecture, please stay for tea.
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G4294FH News.indd 5 6/19/08 8:59:15 PM PLAYING on the BIG SCREEN All movies now begin at 7 p.m.
A Note from the Program Directors As a courtesy to our speakers, authors and performers... • Turn off cell phones • Do not take food or drink into the auditorium • Arrive on time for all events • Unless it is an emergency, please stay until the conclusion of the program. It is distracting to others in the audience and insulting to the presenters when people walk out. Plenty of time to catch the shuttle bus will always be allowed.
Thursday, July 3, No Movie — We’re preparing for their aged father begins shown signs of dementia . Stars our July 4th Party — No peeking. Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Philip Bosco. Running Time: 113 minutes. Rated R. Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. — Raising Helen — Helen Harris’s days as a Man- hattan socialite are brought to a swift end when she is informed not only of the death of her sister and brother-in- law, but of the decision to leave their three children in her care. Stars Kate Hudson, Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack, and John Corbett. Rated PG-13. Run- ning Time: 123 minutes.
Thursday, July 17 , 7 p.m. — Ice Age 2: The Melt- down — Sid the sloth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and the hapless saber-toothed squirrel known as Scrat are back in this animated sequel. Amazingly, the Ice Age is Richard J. Castiello, M.D. coming to an end, and their frozen world is melting into a paradise. But the heroes quickly learn that there is a Sean T. Gunning, M.D. little problem in their happy world, a huge glacial dam is about to break, threatening the entire valley. Features Board Certified the voices of Ray Romano, Jay Leno and Queen Latifah. Rated PG. Running Time: 90 minutes. DERMATOLOGISTS
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tal, as well as Three cheers for area artists in the personal You are invited to visit Friendship Gallery this month and collections see “Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue – A Cel- of many area ebration of the Fourth of July.” This multi-media juried art collectors. exhibit, sponsored by the Village of Friendship Heights She currently and open to all area artists, will run through the month of teaches classes July. Its patriotic themes are inspired by parades, family in her studio gatherings, picnics, fi reworks, and heroes. The exhibit and through the is held in conjunction with the annual celebration at the Smithsonian Village Center. Awards will be given to the winners at a Resident Asso- reception on Sunday, July 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ciate Program. All are welcome to attend. The exhibit Rhapsody Rhythm, Water Media Collage, This year’s juror is noted artist Millie Shott, Visual begins July by Millie Shott Arts Director at Strathmore Arts Center and Art Cura- 1 and runs tor at Friendship Heights Village Center. Ms. Shott has through August 2. Exhibit hours are Monday through painted in watercolor, acrylics, and collage for more than Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and four decades. Her artwork is included in the collection of Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art work in the au- the Georgetown University Hospital, the Marriott Col- ditorium is occasionally not available for viewing because lection, the Public Art Trust Collection of Montgomery of certain activities in that room. Please check with the County, the National Geographic Society, Fairfax Hospi- front desk receptionist when you arrive. Stormy Skies, Watercolor, by Millie Shott
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G4294FH News.indd 7 6/19/08 8:59:19 PM Friendship Heights Calendar Village Center of Events 2008
JULY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club Friday, July 4 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:15 a.m.: Yiddish 6 p.m.: Scrabble 2 to 4 p.m.: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Twin 1 p.m.: All About Balance 11 a.m.: Chair Exercise with No Movie Fourth of July Springs Tonya 1 – 2:45 p.m.: Blood Pressure Celebration Screening 1 p.m.: Portraiture in Pencil and Pastel 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Drawing and Painting 7 p.m.: Concert: Joy and Julian 3 – 4 p.m.: Tea 3 – 5 p.m.: Suburban Nurse Specialist
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Coffee 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Drop-in Tai Chi 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club and Sunday Papers 10 a.m.: Great Books 1 p.m.: All About Balance 10:15 a.m.: Yiddish 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.: Coffee and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Twin 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 1 p.m.: Strength Training 1 – 2:45 p.m.: Blood Pressure 1 p.m.: Suburban Lecture: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Village Current Events Springs Art Reception with Tonya Screening Sleep Disorders Playtime 1 p.m.: Bridge Group 1 p.m.: Bridge Group 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Drawing 1 p.m.: Health Insurance 1 p.m.: Chinese Brush 1:30 p.m.: Tea and Talk: If 6:30 p.m.: Beginning and Painting Counseling Painting This House Could Talk Spanish 3 – 4 p.m.: Tea 1 p.m.: Portraiture in Pencil 6 p.m.: Scrabble and Pastel 7 p.m.: Café Muse 3 – 5 p.m.: Suburban Nurse 6:45 p.m.: Acrylic or Oil Specialist 7 p.m.: Concert: Hui O Ka Painting Pua ‘Ilima 7 p.m.: Movie: Raising Helen
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 a.m.: Yoga 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 .m.: Drop-in Tai Chi 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Coffee 10 a.m.: Great Books 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:15 a.m.: Yiddish 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.: Coffee and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Twin Springs and Sunday Papers 10:30 a.m.: Resistance 1 p.m.: All About Balance 11 a.m.: Chair Exercise with 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Village Current Events 12 p.m.: Depart for Training For Seniors 1 – 2:45 p.m.: Blood Pressure Tonya Playtime 1 pm.: Bridge Group Nationals game 1 p.m.: Strength Training Screening 1 p.m.: Portraiture in Pencil 1 p.m.: Chinese Brush with Tonya 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Drawing and Pastel Painting 1 p.m.: Bridge Group and Painting 7 p.m.: Concert: Bar- 6 p.m.: Scrabble 6:30 p.m.: Beginning 3 – 4 p.m.: Tea bara Martin and Mac 6:45 p.m.: Acrylic or Oil Walter Spanish 3 – 5 p.m.: Suburban Nurse Painting 7 p.m.: Yoga Specialist 7 p.m.: Movie: Ice Age 2: 8 P.M.: FRIENDSHIP The Meltdown HEIGHTS COUNCIL 7:15 p.m.: Depart for MEETING Strathmore
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9 a.m.: Yoga 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Drop-in Tai Chi 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Coffee 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: MVA Bus 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:15 a.m.: Yiddish 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.: Coffee and Cur- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Twin and Sunday Papers 10 a.m.: Great Books 1 p.m.: All About Balance 11 a.m.: Chair Exercise with 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Village rent Events Springs 10:30 a.m.: Resistance 1 – 2:45 p.m.: Blood Pressure Tonya Playtime 1 p.m.: Bridge Group Training For Seniors Screening 1 p.m.: Health Insurance 1 p.m.: Chinese Brush 1:30 p.m.: Tea and Talk: 1 p.m.: Strength Training 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Drawing Counseling Painting Fabulous Fakes, with Tonya and Painting 1 p.m.: Portraiture in Pencil 5 – 8 p.m.: Shred-it Hoaxes, and Forgeries 1 p.m.: Bridge Group 3 – 4 p.m.: Tea and Pastel 6 p.m.: Scrabble 6:30 p.m.: Beginning Spanish 3 – 5 p.m.: Suburban Nurse 7 p.m.: Concert: David 6:45 p.m.: Acrylic or Oil 7 p.m.: Yoga Specialist McLaughlin and Painting Friends 7 p.m.: Movie: The Diving Bell and The Butterfl y
27 28 29 30 31 9 a.m.: Yoga 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:15 a.m.: Fit-4-Ever 8:15 a.m.: Walking Club 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Coffee 10 a.m.: Great Books 9:30 a.m.: Depart for 10:15 a.m.: Yiddish 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi and Sunday Papers 10:30 a.m.: Resistance Wegman’s 11 a.m.: Chair Exercise with 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Village Training For Seniors 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi Tonya Playtime 1 p.m.: Strength Training 1 p.m.: All About Balance 1 p.m.: Portraiture in Pencil 1 p.m.: Chinese Brush with Tonya 1 – 2:45 p.m.: Blood Pressure and Pastel Painting 1 p.m.: Bridge Group Screening 7 p.m.: Concert: The 6 p.m.: Scrabble 7 p.m.: Yoga 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Drawing Greg Harrison Jazz 6:45 p.m.: Acrylic or Oil Band 7:30 p.m.: Kimberly and Painting Painting Dozier: Breathing the 3 – 4 p.m.: Tea 7 p.m.: Movie: The Sav- Fire 3 – 5 p.m.: Suburban Nurse ages Specialist
Shuttle bus hours
Monday through Friday 6:40 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Village Center Hours Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Friendship Heights Village Center is open to everyone. People who live or work in the Village are especially welcome.
G4294calendar.indd 1 6/19/08 8:30:33 PM CLASSES and CLUBS
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. PARTICIPANTS MUST PAY FOR THE FULL SERIES. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASS BEGINS.
Beginning immediately, all participants in fi tness classes and Drop-in Tai Chi at the Center will be asked to sign a liability waiver when they register.
ART energy. The cost is $62. Session ends COFFEE AND August 13 (class will not meet CURRENT EVENTS July 9). This long-running discussion group PORTRAITURE IN meets informally every Friday from PENCIL AND PASTEL STRENGTH TRAINING 10:30 a.m. to noon. Led by group This 6-week class, taught by award- WITH TONYA members. winning artist and photographer This 6-week session begins July 7. Marianne Winter, begins July 2. Meets Mondays, from 1 to 1:50 p.m. CONCERTS Meets Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. The class, taught by Tonya Walton, Free live music is presented every Students will concentrate on achiev- will focus on increasing your mobil- Wednesday throughout the year ing likeness using photos or repro- ity, fl exibility, balance, and overall at 7 p.m. Check the calendar and ductions of artwork. Please bring a strength. The cost is $62. Session concert page for each week’s perfor- pad and pencil or pastel to the fi rst ends August 11. mance information. No registration class. Some previous experience in is required. All are welcome. drawing is necessary. The cost is TAI CHI (THURSDAY) $65. (Maximum number of students This 6-week session begins July 31. FHUN is 8). Session ends August 6. Meets Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 The Friendship Heights Urban a.m. The cost is $40. Feel free to Network (FHUN) is a group dedi- EXERCISE AND FITNESS email instructor Thomas Johnson at cated to bringing together young [email protected] if you have any professionals, young parents, and questions about this class. Session college students. The group is cur- ALL ABOUT BALANCE ends Sept. 4. rently organizing events such as This 6-week class begins July 1. monthly Happy Hours, barbeques, Meets Tuesdays, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. TAI CHI (TUESDAY) and special evenings at local res- The class, taught by Tonya Walton, This 6-week session begins August taurants. For more information, will focus on simple exercises you 5. Meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to check FHUN’s website at www. can do to improve your overall bal- 10:30 a.m. The cost is $40. Feel free fhun.net. This group is not affi li- ance. The cost is $62. Session ends to email instructor Thomas John- ated with the Friendship Heights August 5. son at [email protected] if you Village Council. have any questions about this class. CHAIR EXERCISE Session ends Sept. 16 (class will not GREAT BOOKS WITH TONYA meet Aug. 12). DISCUSSION GROUP This 6-week class begins July 2. Book lovers participate in lively pre- Meets Wednesdays, from 11 to 11:50 sentations and discussions of works, a.m. The class, taught by Tonya ONGOING GROUPS, CLUBS usually taken from the Great Books Walton, is especially for people who AND OTHER ACTIVITIES series. Leadership is rotated among want to maintain group members. Meets Mondays and tone upper BLOOD PRESSURE from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Jean and lower body SCREENING/SUBURBAN NURSE McNelis at 301-656-6695. muscles through A Suburban Hospital nurse is on chair exercises. hand to offer free blood pressure HEALTH INSURANCE This class screenings Tuesdays from 1 to COUNSELING will im- 2:45 p.m. only. The nurse is also Free assistance offered by the prove your available for consultations Tuesdays Maryland Cooperative Extension’s strength and from 3 to 5 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Assistance 10 The Village News July 2008
G4294FH News.indd 10 6/19/08 8:59:23 PM Program. Meets on the second and VILLAGE PLAY TIME 301-718-6340, or Marjorie Yahraes, fourth Wednesdays of each month. Children of all ages are welcome 240-497-0050 for more information. Call 301-590-2819 for an appoint- to be together at the Village Cen- ment; walk-ins are welcome. ter most Thursdays from 11 a.m. YIDDISH to 4 p.m. Games, toys and play Meets Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. to SCRABBLE equipment will be set out in the speak and read in Yiddish. This group of Scrabble players meets auditorium for their enjoyment. Contact Maurice at the Center Thursdays at 6 p.m. All Children must be accompanied by Singer at 202-362- are welcome. a caregiver, friend or family mem- 0883 for details. ber over age 13. TEA TIME Village residents and their guests are WALKING CLUB invited to tea every Tuesday from 3 Leaves the Center every Tuesday, to 4 p.m. Hot beverages, cookies and Thursday and Saturday at 8:15 a.m. fruit are served by Village volun- for a walk through a nearby neigh- teers. There is no cost. borhood. Contact Helen Davis,
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G4294FH News.indd 11 6/19/08 8:59:25 PM CONCERTS
Concerts are performed Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Hubert Humphrey Park. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to Huntley Hall in the Village Center.
Wednesday, July 2 — Joy and Julian — Poet, singer Wednesday, July 23 — David McLaughlin and and storyteller Joy Julian and vocalist Julian Hipkins Friends — Grammy-nominated musician and vocalist offer a unique night of poetry and jazz. Joy has received David McLaughlin brings a combination of traditional the Washington, D.C. Poet Laureate Award. Julian’s rich American folk music, country and bluegrass to the Village baritone voice has drawn comparisons with the styings Center. A member of the famed Johnson Mountain Boys, of Billy Eckstine. For several years, he performed with he has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, in Carnegie Hall, and various local clubs including the Birchmere. the Tom Cunningham big band. Wednesday, July 30 — The Greg Harrison Jazz Band Wednesday, July — Hui O Ka Pua ‘Ilima — Carol — This versatile group is known for its Southern Swing. Leolani Takafuji leads this Hawaiian dance group in an Clarinetist Greg Harrison is a Pete Fountain protégé, so evening of authentic dance and music straight from the his style is refl ective of that great New Orleans musician. Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand and Tahiti. The name This busy group appears regularly at jazz clubs and means “the group of the Ilima,” the offi cial fl ower of performing arts series, and includes “Way Down Yonder the island of Oahu. In addition to dance and music, the in New Orleans,” “Chicago,” and “It Had to be You,” evening will feature a little history of hula on Hawaii. among its repertoire.
Wednesday, July 16 — Barbara Martin and Mac Walte — Barbara Martin’s music is a rich stew of earthy REGENCY - CAB blues and folk peppered with sassy, swinging jazz. Her performances are rooted in a healthy respect for the SHAHPOUR traditions of American music from Josh White to Bessie SEDAN & VAN Smith to Billie Holiday. Her sultry, soulful voice inter- BWI* NATIONAL* DULLES woven with the bending, sliding strings of guitar wizard LOCAL* SHOPPING CENTERS*MEDICAL CENTERS Mac Walter create an experience that covers a full emo- tional palate, moving audiences from tears to laughter 301-990-9000 and back again. 202-460-2104
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G4294FH News.indd 12 6/19/08 8:59:26 PM TO YOUR HEALTH
Tired of counting sheep? Tea and talk: Fabulous fakes, Are you getting enough sleep? Learn about the signs hoaxes and forgeries and symptoms of a variety of sleep disorders from the Retired Georgetown University Library Director Joseph team at the National Capital Sleep Center at this month’s Jeffs will present a lecture on some of the fascinating Suburban Health Lecture at the literary forgeries from classical Greece to the present at Village Center on Wednesday, the Village Center on Friday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. July 9, at 1 p.m. Mr. Jeffs was director of the G.U. library for thirty There is no cost for the talk, but please call years. After retirement, he started an Internet antiquar- 301-656-2797 to let us know if ian book business. For the past three years he has taught you plan to attend. courses in the GU retired faculty association’s commu- nity college on book collecting and literary forgeries. After the presentation, please stay for tea. Sign up for Build a Secure Future this free event by calling 301-656-2797.
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G4294FH News.indd 13 6/19/08 8:59:29 PM Cafe Muse presents... This month’s Café Muse, on Monday, July 7, at ing that concludes the program. A sign-up sheet will be 7 p.m., presents a reading by poets Grace Cavalieri available at 7 p.m. Café Muse is presented by The Village and Prartho Sereno. of Friendship Heights and The Word Works, a nonprofi t Grace Cavalieri’s newest book of poems is Anna Nicole. literary organization that has sponsored public programs She has been honored with the Allen Ginsberg Award for for over 30 years. Poetry, a Paterson Prize for Poetry, the PEN-Syndicated Fiction Award, the Bordighera Poetry Award, and many others. For more than thirty years she has produced “The Poet and the Poem” from the Library of Congress for public radio. She is the Book Review editor for The Mont- serrat Review and a poetry columnist for MiPOradio. Her website is www.gracecavalieri.com. Prartho Sereno’s collection, Call from Paris, was winner of the 2007 Word Works Washington Prize. She is also au- thor/illustrator of a book of illuminated poems, Causing a Stir: The Secret Lives and Loves of Kitchen Utensils. Her other publications include the chapbook, Garden Sutra; a song/ poetry CD, Salt; and a book of essays, Everyday Miracles. She received a Marin Arts Council Individual Artist Grant in poetry in 2003 and has taught as a Poet in the Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area for nine years. Café Muse opens at 7 p.m. with refreshments and classical guitar by Michael Davis; readings begin at 7:30. Attending poets are invited to participate in an open read- Going Places? GO HERE FIRST! Your one-stop shop for: s -ETRO 3MAR4RIP #ARDS s -ETRORAIL &ARECARDS s 2IDE /N -ETRO "US 4OKENS 0ASSES s 4RANSIT 2ELATED -ERCHANDISE s 0EDESTRIAN "ICYCLE 3AFETY %QUIPMENT Plus info on: New TRiPS s -ETRO 2IDE /N -!2# 3CHEDULES -APS Commuter Store Locations: s #YCLING 7ALKING 2IDESHARE #AR6ANPOOL :IPCAR FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS AT s (OTEL $INING 3HOPPING 7ISCONSIN #IRCLE s %NTERTAINMENT !RTS #ULTURE 2ECREATION (Across from Friendship Heights Metro) !TTRACTIONS ALSO IN SILVER SPRING AT 2AMSEY !VENUE (Previously Commuter Express) Call 240-773-TRiPS (8747) www.montgomerycountymd.gov/commute
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G4294FH News.indd 14 6/19/08 8:59:31 PM Annual Hawaiian Luau Thursday, July 24th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm RSVP by Thursday, July 17th to 301-656-1900
Aloha! You are invited to Brighton Gardens at Friendship Heights for our annual Hawaiian Luau. Enjoy delicious Polynesian cuisine, refreshing beverages and live entertainment by the Atogis Royal Polynesian Dancers. Mingle with our residents and guests, and tour our beautiful community. Bring a friend, and join us for this evening of island fun!
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G4294FH News.indd 15 6/19/08 8:59:32 PM awarded to one or more individuals, the Council re- Village Council Corner serves the right to use some or all of the funds for other educational purposes, or not to make an award at all. Rothstein Educational Scholarship For example, one year the Council used a portion of the Available—Deadline August 1 scholarship funds to subsidize CPR/Defi brillator train- ing for over 140 Village residents. Once again, the Village Council invites applications for Application forms and copies of the Criteria and the Robert & Sylvia Rothstein Educational Scholarship. General Conditions are available at the Village Center The scholarship was established by the Council in 1998 or on our website (click on “Rothstein Scholarship”). and is funded by the Village of Friendship Heights and The application deadline is August 1. private donations (all donations to the Rothstein Schol- Take advantage of this terrifi c opportunity! arship fund are tax deductible). This is a merit scholarship of up to $10,000. It is not based on fi nancial need, but residency in the Village of Friendship Heights is required. The scholarship is open to residents of all ages who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a post-secondary academic program in 2008 to 2009. While scholarship funds have been traditionally
Council actions at the June 16 meeting: • Approved proposal for roof/gutter repair; • Selected community service award winners to be presented at July 4 celebration; • Approved proposal for increase in maintenance con- tract to provide raises for maintenance personnel. The scholarship winner last year was Jordan Webber from Spelman College. Photo courtesy Spelman College Offi ce of Communications.
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