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June 2018 Volume 34, No Friendship Heights Candidates’ Forums, page 2 VILLAGEJUNE 2018 VOLUME 34, NO. 6 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov NEWS 301-656-2797 A summertime sunset tour of the nation’s capital The monuments of our nation’s memorials, and the World War II capital are beautiful by day, but take Memorial. Weather permitting, on a magic all their own at sunset we’ll step off at select sites. We’ll and in the glow of moonlight. Join also see the Capitol and the us as we view some of the best Smithsonian Castle. known sights of Washington, D.C., The cost is $45, which includes on Tuesday, July 10. the driving tour and driver During this mostly driving tour gratuity. We will depart from with our guide Betsy Thompson, the Village Center at 6 p.m. and as the sunset and darkness falls should return by 9:30 p.m. on the city, we’ll visit the Jefferson Sign up immediately at the Memorial, the FDR and Martin Village Center. There are 29 Luther King Jr. memorials, the spaces available. The deadline to Lincoln and the Korean War register for this trip is July 3. Newport in the fall! Last chance to sign up for Art Camp Mark your calendars for our au- Our weeklong art camp for children tumn excursion to New England returns Monday, June 18, through from Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, June 22. Friday, Oct. 26. During this trip, Run by our curator Millie Shott, we will tour some of Newport’s the camp offers children ages 6 to 12 most magnificent mansions, take a a fun way to tap into their individual harbor cruise, and attend a special creative genius. presentation where John and Jackie The annual camp is unique among Kennedy were married. We’ll see art camps in that participants create Mystic Seaport, tour the architec- fine arts projects that are tailored for tural marvel of the Philip Johnson little hands. Children will complete a glass house, and much more. Watch variety of art projects, ranging from for details in the July newsletter. painting to pottery, to printmaking and jewelry. The camp takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily at the Village Center. Children must have completed Watch the mail for your copy kindergarten to qualify. The cost is $250 per child. Please register in person of the 2018 Survey of Village at the Village Center to ensure a space. Don’t miss out —the deadline to Residents! Details on page 3. sign up is Thursday, June 7. Please call the Village Center 301-656-2797 for details. Baseball battle of the Beltway, see page 5 G94897FH_June.indd 1 5/24/18 8:20 PM MC Summer Jazz, Blues and Dinner Theatre Broadway with sampling John Eaton Montgomery College Join us for an afternoon of “Jazz, students will perform Blues and Broadway” with pianist a few scenes and songs extraordinaire John Eaton on from Montgomery College’s Summer Dinner Theater Monday, June 11, at 3 p.m., at production of “West Side Story” during a special the Village Center. presentation at the Friendship Heights Village Center on The concert will feature the Tuesday, July 3, from 10:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. music of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, The students will also share their professional and other greats. aspirations and highlight their educational experiences at Renowned pianist, vocalist, musicologist, and Montgomery College. Following the program please stay humorist, John Eaton is considered one of the foremost for light refreshments. Call 301-656-2797 to RSVP. interpreters of American music. After the concert please stay for coffee and cookies. RSVP to 301-656-2797. Mark your calendars— Friendship Heights Tuesday, Aug. 7: Leonard Bernstein exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History in VILLAGE NEWS Philadelphia www.friendshipheightsmd.gov Email: [email protected] Thursday, Aug. 23: Rehoboth Beach, Del. The Village News is a publication of the Village Council, the elected governing body of the Special Tax District of the Village of Friendship Heights, 4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 301-656- 2797. The newsletter is produced through the cooperative efforts of volunteers, Council members, and Village staff. ADVERTISING The deadline for reserving space for the July issue is June 5. For suggestions about news items or information on advertising rates, call 301-656-2797. Acceptance of advertising does not represent endorsement by the Village of Friendship Heights for any product or service, nor is the Village of Friendship Heights responsible for representations made by advertisers. FOUNDER Martin Kuhn EDITORIAL STAFF Melanie Rose White Anne Hughes O’Neil Volunteer Editor Staff Writer, Layout, Advertising FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS VILLAGE COUNCIL Melanie Rose White Mayor Kathleen G. Cooper Michael J. Dorsey Treasurer Chairman Carolina Zumaran-Jones John R. Mertens Parliamentarian Vice Chairman Alexandra Kielty Paula J. Durbin Historian Secretary VILLAGE MANAGER Julian P. Mansfield 2 Village News June 2018 G94897FH_June.indd 2 5/24/18 3:28 PM . Page Park update cluster of single-family homes and office buildings on Plans to upgrade the infrastructure in Page Park North Park Avenue, Shoemaker Farm Lane, and Willard continue to progress. Last month, WSSC completed the Avenue. As this goes to press, we have not been contact- ed by the developer about a date to present its plans. The Council decided to send a letter to all the candidates for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, expressing concern regarding the possible development of the site. The letter reiterated the Council’s support of the 1998 Friendship Heights Sector Plan both for Parcel 6 and Parcel 4 (5550 Friendship Boulevard) and included copies of three resolutions approved by the Council. All three resolutions are consistent with the objectives set forth in the Sector Plan, which, with regard to Parcel 6, call for a neighborhood park and preservation of the “small scale character of existing structures.” The letter was sent to inform candidates of our concerns in advance of the two forums we will be hosting in June. Council hires Gina DiMedio Marrazza connection of a new water line from North Park Avenue as Assistant Program Director into the park. Our plumber then extended the water Following an extensive line to the area search, the Council hired where the irriga- Gina Marrazza as the new tion control box Assistant Program Director. will be installed Gina will begin working here (on the west side on June 1. She has had extensive of the park near experience in coordinating the new benches). performing arts events and The plumber also programs at The Levine School installed a backflow Gina DiMedio Marrazza of Music, Strathmore Hall preventer as and Montgomery College. We required by WSSC welcome Gina to our team! (see photo above). As this goes to Village hosts candidates’ forums press, WSSC still As a reminder, we will be hosting needs to do a final two candidates’ forums at the inspection of the Center. The Montgomery County backflow preventer. Executive Candidates’ Forum will Once that is com- be Monday, June 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. pleted we will have The Montgomery County Council an irrigation system District 1 Candidates’ Forum will be installed and can Thursday, June 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. then put in new plantings. Two red oak trees that were planted last year did not Other actions taken at the May 14 Council meeting: survive and were replaced under warranty by swamp oak trees at the recommendation of our arborist. One of • Approved proposal from Chamberlain Contractors to the new trees is shown above. replace sidewalk for a total cost of $26,835. • Approved request from The Carleton to remove tree Council reiterates support for Sector from the building’s courtyard. Plan on Parcel 6 The next Council meeting, open to the public, will be At its May 14 meeting, the Council reported that there Thursday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. has been no update on the development of Parcel 6, the 3 Village News June 2018 G94897FH_June.indd 3 5/24/18 3:38 PM Tea and talk: Reversing diabetes without drugs Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, will speak at the Village Center on Wednesday, June 27, at 1 p.m. His lecture is titled “A New Nutritional A SMILE ABOVE THE REST Approach to Diabetes.” Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. He hosts four PBS television programs on nutrition and health and is frequently called on by news programs to discuss issues related to nutrition and research. He has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in Type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 70 scientific publications as well as 18 books, including the New York Times best-sellers “Power Foods for the Brain,” “21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart,” and “Dr. Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes.” In 2015, Dr. Barnard founded the nonprofit Barnard Medical Center on nearby Wisconsin Ave. Copies of several of his books—as well as a brand new cookbook—will be available for sale. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. No Please call 301-656-2797 to let us know you are w Ac cepting coming. This program was scheduled for March 21, but New was canceled due to a snowstorm. Patients DENTAL ! INSURANCE NETWORKS "Dr. Morrison is simply the best! 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