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n Monday, May 17, Dr. In March, 2021, 58 Potomac homes Travis Gayles notified sold between $8,500,000-$210,550. Montgomery County 4 11208 Greenbriar Preserve Lane OCouncil that 60 per- — $1,499,500 cent of residents have received at March, 2021 Sales, least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine which automatically started phase two of reopening. In Phase 2, businesses, restaurants and $1,750,000~$1,340,000 houses of worship could immedi- 3 11608 Lake Potomac Drive — $1,585,000 ately return to 75-percent capacity. This new phase of reopening also eliminated all outdoor capacity limits. Indoor capacity limits increased to 250 people including camps and sports venues. Conven- tion and banquet facilities can also operate at 50 percent capacity. But wait, there’s more ... On Friday, May 14, Dr. Gayles A vaccination clinic held at Richard Montgomery High School in also certified that 50 percent of March. With 50 percent of county residents fully vaccinated, Mont- Montgomery County residents gomery County will lift all COVID related restrictions. have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. This is a soon as possible.” masks indoors, except as provided major milestone because it triggers “Thanks to the sacrifices of our by the Maryland Department of full reopening in line with the State residents, and guidance from our Health which currently includes Almanac file photos of Maryland and will lift all capac- public health officials, we are clos- mask requirements in healthcare ity and distancing restrictions for er than we have been since the settings, schools and on public indoor and outdoor businesses and start of the pandemic to getting transportation. venues in Montgomery County on back to normal,” said Council Vice In addition, the public health May 28 at 6 a.m. 2 10323 Oaklyn Drive — $1,700,000 President and Chair of the Health guidance requires that unvaccinat- “We are grateful to all our resi- and Human Services Committee ed residents wear a mask in indoor dents who have stepped up to get Gabe Albornoz. public spaces until May 28 when vaccinated,” said Council President Today the Council approved a the order will be rescinded. Tom Hucker. “We are thrilled to be new Board of Health regulation Montgomery County’s phased and this number continues to de- Residents who are not yet vac- able to restore a sense of normality cline as vaccinations increase. D that incorporates the changes that approach to reopening driven cinated should do so as soon as ar ne st for our business owners and resi- ow automatically happened yesterday by public health data and guid- Moreover, the County continues possible. Free vaccination appoint- n dents who have made tremendous when the County reached the sec- ance has resulted in a low rate to have a low, 14-day COVID-19 ments and walk-in opportunities

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Mac Athu 495 r Blvd. C la r a B art on Rd. News Last Minute Concert to Celebrate Lifting of Covid RestrictionsCouncil Reaches Preliminary Agreement

last-minute live concert in celebration of the Who: Pressenda Chamber Players lifting of restrictions in Tobias Werner, cello & Read Gainsford, piano Montgomery County in What: Last-minute live concert A When: accordance with the CDC guide- 7:00 pm, Friday, May 28, 2021 lines will feature members of the Where: Westmoreland Congregational Church Pressenda Chamber Players, En- One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816 semble-in-Residence at the Wash- Cost: Free (suggested minimum donation: $20) ington Conservatory of Music. Pi- Contact: Scherm Schermann anist Read Gainsford will perform [email protected] the Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise, Op. 22 by Frederic Cho- pin, and join cellist Tobias Wer- of a rotating membership of cham- J.S. Bach and the Sonatas for Pi- ner, to perform the Sonata No. 1 ber musicians who have for many ano and Cello by Beethoven with in e minor, Op. 38 by Johannes years enjoyed performing together Victor Asuncion. Tobias studied at Brahms, and the Sonata No. 3 in in various ensembles and festivals the Musikhochschule Freiburg in A Major, Op. 69 by Ludwig van in the United States and Europe. Germany, and at Boston University Beethoven on Friday, May 28, at It is named for the Italian stringed and plays on an 1844 J.F. Pressen- 7 pm. The concert will take place instrument maker Giovanni Fran- da cello. at Westmoreland Congregational cesco Pressenda (1777 –1854), on Read Gainsford, piano, is a na- Church, One Westmoreland Circle, whose instruments Werner and vi- tive of New Zealand, and has per- Bethesda, MD. Admission is free, olinist Aaron Berofsky play — and formed widely in the USA, Europe, with a suggested minimum dona- it is very likely that their violin and Australia, New Zealand, and South tion of $20. cello were sitting in Pressenda’s Africa as a solo recitalist, concerto The Washington Conservatory welcome at all concerts. shop at the same time in 1844. soloist, and chamber musician. He is one of 16 nationally accredited The Pressenda Chamber Players, Tobias Werner, cello, is the mu- has made successful solo debuts community music schools in the Upcoming Washington Conser- founded by Artistic Director and sic director at The Chamber Music at the Wigmore Hall and Carnegie U.S. for students of all ages. WCM vatory Concerts cellist Tobias Werner is the En- Conference of the East and founder Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and has Concerts are donation-funded and semble-in-Residence at the Wash- and artistic director of Pressenda performed in many other venues, presented free of charge to allow Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 PM – ington Conservatory of Music. It Chamber Players. Tobias has ap- including the John F. Kennedy Cen- people of all ages and economic Pressenda Chamber Players - Mo- was formed in 2016 and made its peared as a soloist with orchestras ter, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Barbican means to enjoy outstanding live zart and Dvorak piano quartets debut on the Washington Conser- in the US, France, Germany, and Centre, Fairfield Halls, Birming- classical music in the community. vatory concert series that same Romania. His recordings include ham Town Hall, and St-Martin-in- For those able, a minimum $20 For more information: https:// year. The ensemble is comprised Suites for Unaccompanied Cello by the-Fields. donation is suggested. Families are www.washingtonconservatory.org Council Reaches Preliminary Agreement on FY22 Operating Budget And FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program Focusing on Recovery

orking Families Income agreement on the County’s $6 Council vote on the FY22 Oper- budget doesn’t just give us a road- liminary agreement on the operat- Supplement doubles the billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Op- ating Budget and amendments to map through the next few months ing budget and capital budget. Wstate’s tax refund to pro- erating Budget, the FY22 Capital the FY21-26 CIP is scheduled for of the pandemic. It sets us up for The FY22 Operating Budget in- vide direct support to the County’s Budget and the $4.317 billion Thursday, May 27. long-term recovery and revitaliza- cludes assistance for businesses, working families, funding expand- Amended FY21-26 Capital Im- “We needed this budget to tion that awaits beyond the pan- residents and students. ed for nonprofits and enhanced provements Program (CIP). The build a Montgomery County that demic.” Some highlights include: provid- services for residents and keeps Council’s focus throughout their is stronger, healthier, more pros- Hucker, Vice President Gabe Al- ing a $25 million increase to the the County’s effective property tax budget deliberations this year perous, more equitable and more bornoz and Councilmembers An- Working Families Income Supple- rate flat with $692 property tax was on the County’s recovery and sustainable than the one we have drew Friedson, Evan Glass, Will ment for a total of $45 million to credit for homeowners providing relief and direct assis- today, and that’s exactly what we Jawando, Sidney Katz, Nancy Na- provide direct support to the Coun- The Montgomery County Coun- tance to residents impacted by did,” Council President Tom Huck- varro, Craig Rice and Hans Riemer ty’s hardest working and neediest cil today reached a preliminary the COVID-19 pandemic. A final er said. “The $6 billion operating unanimously supported the pre- See Council, Page 5 Montgomery County ‘Keeping It Safe Coalition’ Announces Student Video Contest Winners; Churchill Students Win Second and Third Place

ontgomery County Al- this year’s contest, 57 videos were www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ Their school will receive a $250 prize. Community Service Awards to Mont- cohol Beverage Services submitted from 22 schools. Churchill ABS/education/kis/coalition/vid- The 2020-21 middle school award gomery County Assistant Police Chief Mand the Montgomery High School students won second and eos/ winners: Thomas Didone and ABS Director County Police Department an- third place. The 2020-21 high school award First Place: Julius West Middle Kathie Durbin for their long-stand- nounced the high school and mid- The first-place winner in the high winners: School. Students Jason Yu and Chris ing commitment to under 21 alco- dle school winners of the 2020-21 school contest was Springbrook of First Place: Springbrook High Min. Their school will receive a $500 hol prevention. “Keeping it Safe Coalition” (KIS) Silver Spring, represented by stu- School. Students James Diaz and Ga- prize. Founded in 1992, the Keeping student video contest. The annual dents James Diaz and Gabriel Diaz. briel Diaz. Their school will receive a Second Place: Eastern Middle It Safe Coalition is an alliance of contest encourages teams from Mont- The first-place winner in the middle $1,000 prize. School. Students Asher Anantham County departments, local orga- gomery County public and private school contest was Julius West of Second Place: Winston Churchill and Eric Stewart. School sponsor nizations and concerned residents schools to create 30-second public Rockville, represented by students Ja- High School. Students Ida Chen, Alli- Warren Scheib III. Their school will that work to deter underage alco- service announcements to educate son Yu and Chris Min. son Fan, and Kaitlyn Li. School spon- receive a $300 prize. hol access and use. The student young people about the risks of under Winning school groups were an- sor Debra Feldman. Their school will Third Place: Neelsville Middle video contest was funded by the 21 alcohol use. nounced through a virtual awards receive a $500 prize. School. Student Simona Thomas. County Department of Police’s The winning entries receive cash ceremony. The winning videos can be Third Place: Winston Churchill Their school will receive a $200 prize. Traffic Division and the County Po- prizes for their affiliated school. In viewed from the ABS website https:// High School. Student Mariana Uribe. The KIS Coalition also presented lice Foundation. 4 v Potomac Almanac v May 26 - June 1, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News It is time to re-emerge and Last Minute Concert to Celebrate Lifting of Covid RestrictionsCouncil Reaches Preliminary Agreement become social again! Join PANC to make new friends, From Page 4 tribution of more than $1.75 billion. The County con- residents; allocating nearly $13.5 million to support tinues to rank near the top of all Maryland jurisdic- reconnect with old ones and become residents through the County’s nonprofit partners; tions for total per pupil funding. increasing support for senior and youth recreational The Council approved more than $822.2 million in involved in our local community. programming; extending the Ride On fare holiday federal and state aid for MCPS, which is approximate- through September and the Seniors Ride Free Pro- ly $23.9 million more than last year due to increases gram for all hours of operation. in The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future funding, Hold CHECK OUT The budget also provides $24 million for rental as- Harmless Grants and a Supplemental Instruction/Tu- sistance, more than $700,000 to support tenants who toring grant. www.potomacneighbors.com are facing eviction and need help understanding their MCPS is also expected to receive a total of $422 FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES rights as well as a nearly $500,000 increase to rapid million in COVID-19 relief funding. The Education re-housing. and Culture Committee will hold a future meeting The budget includes essential funding for public with a detailed briefing on the utilization of this relief health and human services that were critical lifelines funding. during the pandemic such as $3.6 million for the eight Service Consolidation Hubs that have been providing Montgomery College food, diapers and other critical goods and connecting The Council fully funded a total of $312.6 million those in need with other County services. More than for Montgomery College, which is a decrease of $5.7 $230,000 was added to the budget for the Care for million or 1.8 percent from last year’s budget. This Kids program and over $228,000 to the Montgomery includes a local contribution of more than $145.6 mil- Cares program which provides healthcare to unin- lion. sured residents. The budget also includes an increase The County’s contribution increased by $500,000 of $1.6 million for the Office of Community Partner- over the required Maintenance of Effort Level from ships to expand outreach activities and establish a welcome at all concerts. FY21 to support two County-led initiatives--Mont- permanent translations unit. gomery Can Code and the Innovation Hub Initiative. Montgomery County ranks near the top of all Mary- Upcoming Washington Conser- Each project is expected to receive $250,000. Both ef- land jurisdictions for total per pupil funding for Mont- vatory Concerts forts work toward advancing innovation and early ac- gomery County Public Schools, and in FY22 $2.78 bil- cess to STEM disciplines. The College budget includes lion, or more than half of the County’s tax-supported Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 PM – no increase in tuition rates or fees paid by students budget, is allocated to the school system. The budget Pressenda Chamber Players - Mo- for FY22. also fully funds Montgomery College at $312.6 mil- zart and Dvorak piano quartets The Council also approved more than $52.2 million lion and provides resources to maintain the tuition in federal and state aid for Montgomery College and rates with no increases. For more information: https:// it’s expected to receive approximately $45 million in The Montgomery County Council voted unanimous- www.washingtonconservatory.org COVID-19 relief funding. ly to keep the County’s effective property tax rate flat and continue to provide a property tax credit of $692 Public Safety for homeowners. The Council funded a budget of nearly $283 mil- The budget also funds the FY22 County’s reserve at lion for the Montgomery County Police Department. 9.6 percent of adjusted governmental revenues and This is less than a one percent increase from last year’s provides $92.1 million in additional resources for budget. The police budget eliminates 27 sworn posi- Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). Funding for tions including five School Resource Officer positions liminary agreement on the operat-these fiscal obligations helps the County retain its tri- designated for MCPS middle schools, six traffic coming budget and capital budget. ple-A bond rating. plaint officers, five patrol investigations officers and The FY22 Operating Budget in- A final Council vote on the FY22 Operating Budget the Centralized Auto Theft Unit, among others. The cludes assistance for businesses,and amendments to the FY21-26 CIP is scheduled for police budget also includes two new Internal Affairs residents and students. Thursday, May 27. The budgets will go into effect on Division positions to help expedite internal investiga- Some highlights include: provid-July 1. tions. The Police budget includes $570,390 to enhance ing a $25 million increase to the the Electronic Control Weapons Program, which will Working Families Income Supple-Montgomery County Public Schools replace outdated Tasers for police officers. ment for a total of $45 million to More than half of the County’s tax supported bud- In the Sheriff’s Office, the total budget is $26.4 mil- provide direct support to the Coun-get, $2.78 billion, funds Montgomery County Public lion, which is an increase of $857,607 from last year’s ty’s hardest working and neediestSchools (MCPS). This amount funds MCPS at $40.4 budget. The Council restored $17,789 to maximize million above the Maintenance of Effort level, which the availability of less lethal force options. is mandated by the State of Maryland. This represents The budget for the Department of Corrections and an increase of $24.2 million and includes a local con- See Council, Page 7

Community Service Awards to Mont- gomery County Assistant Police Chief Thomas Didone and ABS Director Kathie Durbin for their long-standing commitment to under 21 alcohol prevention. Founded in 1992, the Keeping It Safe Coalition is an alliance of County departments, local organizations and concerned residents that work to deter underage alcohol access and use. The student video contest was funded by the County Department of Police’s Traffic Division and the County Po- lice Foundation. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac v May 26 - June 1, 2021 v 5 News

Two of the pets available for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Safety Net Foster Program at Montgomery County Office Of Animal Services Aims to Keep Families Together

he Montgomery County Office time they need to address their hardship and The Safety Net Foster program is active- The Montgomery County Animal Ser- of Animal Services has launched keep their families together. ly seeking foster families to participate in vices and Adoption Center (MCASAC), their Safety Net Foster program Montgomery County families in need can this program. Safety net fostering for pet operated by the Office of Animal Services, Tto help pet owners here. The pro- apply for assistance at www.montgomery- owners experiencing crisis is an incredible provides high-standard sheltering and care gram helps those who need assistance and countymd.gov/animalservices/Ownerres- way to directly support the current needs to the homeless, abused, and neglected temporary care for their pets, including ources/SNFProgram.html. of the Montgomery County community. animals in our community and ensures the when they are facing eviction, domestic vi- The Office of Animal Services is one of just Those interested in fostering as part of this safety and welfare of the county’s citizens. olence, hospitalization, or loss of housing. 18 animal shelters selected to participate in program may sign up at www.montgomery- We are the county’s only open-admission, The goal of the Safety Net Foster program the Arizona State University/Virginia Tech countymd.gov/animalservices/volunteer/ municipal shelter. Through adoptions, is to help pet-owning families stay together Maddie’s Nationwide Fostering Study. To- foster.html education, outreach, and more, MCASAC in times of crisis and financial hardship. It gether with the research team, the Office of Pet owners needing 30-90 days of tem- serves as a critical community resource to is a critical resource for pet families in our Animal Services will collect data about the porary care for their pet can apply for the promote and advocate for responsible pet community. While there are resources for Safety Net Foster program, which will allow Safety Net Foster program at www.mont- care. Animal Services Officers are on-call people in crisis, there are often few oppor- for a better understanding of the needs of gomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/Own- seven days a week to investigate citizen tunities for pets to be included in the plan the pet-owning community and contribut- erresources/SNFProgram.html. complaints and respond to animal emer- for overcoming housing insecurity. Thanks ing to innovative, evidence-based practices gencies 24 hours a day. For more informa- to the Safety Net Foster program, the Of- in animal sheltering that are keeping people About the Montgomery County Animal tion, please visit www.montgomerycoun- fice of Animal Services can give owners the and their pets together. Services and Adoption Center: tymd.gov/animalservices

County Asks WMATA to Rename White Flint Metro Station to ‘North Bethesda Metro Station’ ast week, Montgomery County Ex- leaders. A public meeting, sponsored by the dition, the County will contribute $50,000, Friedson said. “We need a Metro station ecutive Marc Elrich submitted a let- above groups as well as the County Exec- and there is a commitment that remaining that reflects that vision and helps our Lter to the Washington Metropolitan utive and the District One Councilmember costs will be paid by the key property owners economic development, regional com- Area Transit Authority (WMATA) request- Andrew Friedson, was held on March 31, in the immediate vicinity of this station. The petitiveness, and placemaking efforts so ing the renaming of the White Flint Met- 2021 where the new designation of “North choice of ‘North Bethesda’ was the consensus the Pike District and North Bethesda be- ro Station to the “North Bethesda Metro Bethesda” was selected. of this community.” Elrich said North Bethes- comes an even more vibrant, walkable, Station.” “The development of the North Bethesda da will be known as an epicenter in the bio/ and livable destination.” Beginning in 2020, the County collab- Metro Station is not only critical to the future life sciences and quantum computing indus- In 2010, Montgomery County complet- orated in station retitling efforts with the economic growth of Montgomery County but tries supported by private sector companies, ed a comprehensive update to the White Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Cham- the entire state and region,” said County Ex- academics, and federal agencies. Flint Sector Plan. Since that time, much ber of Commerce, the Friends of White ecutive Marc Elrich. “Thanks to our State Del- “The Metro station is crucial to the viabil- has changed in North Bethesda including Flint, the White Flint Downtown Advi- egates in Districts 16 and 18, we have secured ity of this area and our community’s vision the former White Flint Mall which was sory Committee, and other community $250,000 toward the renaming costs. In ad- for it,” District 1 Councilmember Andrew dismantled between 2017 and 2020.

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From Page 5 County on certain business relief ary decisions to address racial and care subsidies, and supporting community-based public art in- Rehabilitation (DOCR) is $72.9 programs during the pandemic, social justice disparities for County recovery work during the COVID stallations but to also repair and million. This is an increase of $1.8 and it is well-positioned to facili- residents. pandemic. As the initiative moves maintain the County’s current pub- million over the FY21 Approved tate and market the County’s eco- into year three, there is a focus on lic art collection. The Council also Budget. The budget continues year nomic recovery in the coming year. Children, Youth and Families reducing costs for early educators, maintained funding for arts capital two of a three-year initiative to ret- The Council supported Work- The Council funded the budget increasing quality programming grants that were approved in FY21 rofit cell vents, bunks and doors to Source Montgomery, the County’s for Children, Youth and Families and subsidizing the costs of child- to arts and humanities venues for reduce opportunities for self-harm. lead workforce development organi- at $94.8 million. The Council con- care for families. capital projects that would allow The budget also institutes a Medi- zation, with a $1.4 million appropri- tinues its commitment to helping safe reopening of venues within cation Assisted Treatment Program ation in FY22, including $185,000 children, families and individuals Community Grants and Working the coming year. for opioid disorders for inmates for stipends to MCPS students par- thrive. The budget includes nearly Families Income Supplement within DOCR in collaboration with ticipating in the Summer R.I.S.E. $11 million in funding, which is he Council funded the Commu- the Department of Program. WorkSource is partnering an increase of $5 million, to sup- nity Grants NDA and Capital Grants Recreation with the County, the State, and our port the Montgomery County Ear- as part of the capital budget with- The Council funded total expen- Fire and Rescue Services local businesses and nonprofits to ly Care and Education Initiative in the Cost Sharing: MCG Project. ditures of $46.47 million for the Fire and Rescue Services’ op- connects residents with jobs during (ECEI), which was spearheaded The Community Grants non-de- Department of Recreation. This is erating budget is $232.7 million. the economic recovery. by Councilmember Nancy Navar- partmental account includes non- a slight decrease from last year’s This is an increase of $7.7 mil- The Council also supported ro and is supported by the County profit contracts totaling $711,000 approved budget. The budget adds lion or 3.4 percent from last year. about $1 million for the Office of Executive and Council, to expand to be moved to a County depart- $250,000 in funding for senior The budget includes $155,000 to Agriculture, including an addition- quality early care and education ment’s base budget and renewals services to increase recreation pro- support Bethesda Chevy Chase al $25,000 support for the MAR- opportunities for infants, toddlers of $9.6 million nonprofit commu- grams, classes, events and clubs at Rescue Squad’s Emergency Med- BIDCO cost share program. This and preschoolers. The ECEI is fo- nity grants contracts for FY22. In six senior centers and senior trip ical Services (EMS) supply costs, program provides small grants for cused on expanding the number of coordination with the Montgom- services. The Council also added Two of the pets available for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. its Stryker Power Cot and Load farmer projects in the County. quality ECE seats in a mixed delivery County State Delegation, the $520,000 to restore funding pro- Systems contract and apparatus ery system, ensuring the sustain- Council matched State funding for posed for reduction to support maintenance and repairs similar to Transportation ability of family and center-based capital projects to nonprofit orga- three to four additional Summer how MCFRS supports other Local The Council funded the Depart- programs, increasing resources to nizations that were awarded Mary- Fun Centers and enhanced pro- Fire and Rescue Departments. The ment of Transportation’s (DOT) providers and families, identifying land State bond bills prior to FY22. gramming for all recreation sum- Council also added $191,509 for budget at more than $228.6 mil- existing unused or underutilized Multi-year funding was restored mer camps. a new paramedic chase car to en- lion. The budget extends the Ride classrooms in high need areas, in- from FY21 to support the Public See www.potomacalmanac.com hance EMS delivery. On fare holiday through Septem- creasing utilization of local child Arts Trust to not only commission for full story The Council added $700,000 in ber 2021. Funding is also provided The Montgomery County Animal Ser- the Emergency Management and to bring Ride On back to its pre- vices and Adoption Center (MCASAC), Homeland Security budget for COVID service level, but on a more operated by the Office of Animal Services, nonprofit security grants for faith- gradual schedule. provides high-standard sheltering and care based and ethnic organizations. to the homeless, abused, and neglected DOT’s budget also extends the Seniors Ride Free Program to all animals in our community and ensures the Economic Development hours of operation starting in July. safety and welfare of the county’s citizens. The Council approved more than Funding for the Safe Routes to We are the county’s only open-admission, $78.3 million for twelve unique School Program is also doubled municipal shelter. Through adoptions, business assistance programs THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to $200,000 in the FY22 CIP and education, outreach, and more, MCASAC throughout the pandemic. The $150,000 in the FY22 Operating serves as a critical community resource to Council also approved $3 million in partnership with Budget. promote and advocate for responsible pet for the County’s Incubator Pro- The budget also implements care. Animal Services Officers are on-call grams NDA and nearly $5 million Normandie Farm Restaurant parking fee increases in Bethesda seven days a week to investigate citizen for the County’s business incentive and Wheaton and enforcement Introducing-The Roadside Café complaints and respond to animal emer- programs. hours in Silver Spring and Whea- gencies 24 hours a day. For more informa- The Council supported Visit invites you to a ton but delayed the effective date tion, please visit www.montgomerycoun- Montgomery’s $1.6 million bud- until January 2022. tymd.gov/animalservices get. Visit Montgomery promotes NETWORKING EVENT! the County’s hotel and tourism in- Office of Racial Equity Wednesday, June 16, 2021 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM dustry, which has been deeply im- and Social Justice pacted by the pandemic. 10710 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854 The Council funded the Office The Council approved a $1.2 Cost: Potomac Chamber Members: $10.00 of Racial Equity and Social Justice million appropriation for the KID (ORESJ) at $1,001,712, which is Non-Members: $15.00 Museum to expand its operations an increase of 72.3 percent from Cash Bar available in the County. The KID Museum the FY21 approved budget. This is a learning space that provides NORMANDIE FARM IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDING increase is primarily due to an hands-on learning that incorpo- increase in staffing. The budget HORS D’OUERVES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! rates STEM, art and culture with funds six full-time positions for the skills like creativity and critical To reserve your place and/or for additional information, ORESJ in FY22, which will provide thinking. This funding will direct- Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce: four new staffers. ly aid KID Museum, in partnership 301-299-2170 The additional staffing will sup- with MCPS, to address pandem- port ORESJ in meeting the require- Or reserve your spot online at www.potomacchamber.org ic-related learning loss. ments of the County’s Racial Equi- R.S.V.P. by June 15, 2021 The Council continued its sup- ty and Social Justice Act, which port of the Montgomery County Bring your business cards and was authored by Councilmember Economic Development Corpo- Navarro and enacted by the full plenty of conversation! ration’s (MCEDC), the County’s Council, by enhancing the capaci- lead economic development orga- ty to train departmental staff and If you would like to donate a door prize, nization, efforts with a $5 million assist with examining policies, please call Jennifer at the Chamber office. appropriation in FY22. 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6:30- 7:30 P.M. P.M. Just a Glimpse MEDITATION: Connecting Mind, The Montgomery County Public Body and Spirit: Join Jim Rose, Library system offers virtual classes Long time meditator and retired throughout the month.See https:// executive with Johnson & Johnson mcpl.libnet.info/ and click on events to learn about how meditation can for a full listing of monthly events be used to minimize the effects and activities, as well as to register of stress and speed healing. The and to obtain the zoom links for each program will include a “meditation offering. The following list is just a sitting” and a question-and-answer sample of offerings from the library discussion period. system on Thursday, May 27. 7-8 P.M. ROCKVILLE BOOK CLUB: Discussion THURSDAY, MAY 27 of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. 9-9:30 A.M. 7-9 P.M. BABY STORYTIME: Songs, rhymes, lap POETRY EVENINGS: Read, write, and bounces, and simple stories for in- share poetry with other poetry fants up through about 18 months. lovers. Whether you’ve read and Baby Storytime is designed for written lots of poetry, or none at adult caregivers to enjoy together all, we have a place for you in our with babies, and can help develop group. your child’s growing language 7-9 PM. skills and encourage a lifelong love OLNEY WRITER’S CLUB: The Olney of reading and learning. Writer’s Group provides a regular 10:30 TO NOON forum for the presentation, review, ENGLISH CONVERSATIONAL CLUB: and critique of works in progress. Practice English conversation in an All styles of writing are welcome. informal, friendly relaxed setting. College-aged and older. New members welcome, but space is limited. 10:30 TO NOON Calendar THURSDAY MORNING BOOK DIS- CUSSION: Beneath a Scarlet Sky Expanding: The Dentzel’s Carousel Company installed Glen Echo Park’s carousel, one of 135 functioning antique by Mark Sullivan. carousels in the country. On May 1, members of the County Council and Maryland’s General Assembly, 2:30-4 P.M. Live and Zoom along with Rep. Jamie Raskin and County Executive Marc Elrich, celebrated the 100th anniversary of INTEGRAL TAI CHI: A series of exer- the carousel, and its reopening. cises, a relaxation technique, and a type of meditation that com- THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 bines Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and POTOMAC VILLAGE FARMERS MAR- meditation. KET. 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Potomac 3-5 P.M. United Methodist Church, 9908 READ TO A DOG: School-age children South Glen Road. Potomac Village are invited to practice reading Farmers Market operates all Thurs- aloud in 15 minute virtual sessions days, May through November. via zoom with certified therapy Repeats weekly on Thursdays. dogs from People Animals Love. GLEN ECHO FOLK DANCERS. Virtual. 4-4:30 7:30 - 9 p.m. lesson, followed by KIDS CRAFT AND EXPLORE: Tune in dancing from 9:30 to 10:15 p.m. for reading a book and a crafts ses- See https://glenechopark.org/ sion using common items found at events-calendar. home. Perfect for kids of all ages. Repeats weekly on Thursdays. 5:30-6:30 P.M. SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL CLUB: PUBLIC ART. Bethesda is filled with Conducted entirely in Spanish,Club public art. Browse a portion of the Español is an opportunity for Span- collection of public art on https:// ish language learners to develop www.bethesda.org/bethesda/pub- greater fluency in spoken Spanish, lic-art for descriptions of projects using multimedia resources in and locations. Spanish and conversations with native speakers on a variety of topics WRITER’S CENTER: Virtual chat that affect daily life in the Hispanic about the craft of fiction with population in our region. Estella González who will discuss 6-6:30 P.M. her debut story collection, Chola BILINGUAL STORYTIME: For toddlers Salvation. Gonzalez was born and and preschoolers. Featured stories, raised in East Los Angeles which JOSIAH HENSON MUSEUM AND PARK. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11410 Old Georgetown Road. songs and rhymes are in English inspires her writing. This collection and another language. of short stories focuses on the lives of Mexican and Chicanx characters ly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Sundays. living in East Los Angeles. In these Canada, inspired Harriet Beecher narratives, working-class men and Stowe’s novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. PARK RANGERS AVAILABLE. 10 a.m. women struggle with self-hatred, $5 adults, $4 youth, $4 seniors. to 3 p.m. Chesapeake & Ohio economic survival and patriarchal See https://www.montgomery- National Historical Park, 11710 oppression in urban America and parks.org/parks-and-trails/josi- MacArthur Blvd. Park rangers are educational institutions. Some ah-henson-park/ available to provide maps and in- protagonists succumb to their cir- Repeats all Fridays, Saturdays and formation even though the visitors cumstances while others transcend Sundays, same hours. center is still currently closed. See them through wit and creativity. https://www.nps.gov/choh/index. Free. See https://www.writer.org/ CABIN JOHN PARK MINIATURE htm for registration information and to TRAIN RIDE. 3-6 p.m. on Fridays. Repeats Saturdays and Sundays, same receive the link to the event. 7410 Tuckerman Lane. Scenic two- hours. mile, 15-minute train ride through FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Cabin John Regional Park. Tickets LIVE MUSIC. 6-8 p.m., downtown JOSIAH HENSON MUSEUM AND are limited and can be pre-pur- Bethesda. Bethesda Urban Partner- PARK. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11410 chased online at ActiveMontgom- ship has helped organize additional Old Georgetown Road. The life ery.org -- $2.50.(Children two restaurant seating outdoors in and challenges of Reverend Josiah and younger ride for free with an downtown Bethesda. The “Bethes- Henson, enslavement in Maryland, adult.) See https://www.mont- da Streetery” will be set-up as open and the ongoing struggles of racial gomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/ seating, with all tables placed at equality and justice on the former cabin-john-regional-park/minia- least 6 feet apart and a limit of plantation property of Isaac Riley ture-train/ for covid precautions four people permitted per table. Public art in Bethesda. Caroline Freedman Park, Hampden Lane where Henson was enslaved. Hen- and ticket information. Live music each Friday to enjoy & Arlington Road, Bethesda Walk Around, George Greenmyer. See son, whose 1849 autobiography, Repeat same hours on Fridays, and 10 while also enjoying outdoor dining. https://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/public-art The Life of Josiah Henson, Former- a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and See Calendar, Page 11 8 v Potomac Almanac v May 26 - June 1, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living News Just Can’t Wait to Get More Accountability for Back on the Road Again Police Through Body Camera ouncil President Tom The expedited bill would also Hucker introduced legisla- do the following: require the de- Vaccinated Seniors Ction that would amend the partment to issue body-worn cam- existing internal affairs procedures eras for any officer who is called plan vacations, and reporting requirements of the into uniform; require the internal Montgomery County Police De- reporting of certain investigations trips to reunite partment (MCPD). Expedited Bill to the Chief of Police; require the 18-21 is co-sponsored by Coun- reporting of certain investigations, with family. cilmembers Will Jawando, Hans investigative files, and body-worn Riemer, Evan Glass, Nancy Navar- camera recordings to the County By Marilyn Campbell ro and Craig Rice. Executive, the County Council, and The Connection The legislation aims to improve the State’s Attorney; require main- police accountability through the tenance of a log of each time a ifting through photos of rafting requirement of random review of body-worn camera recording is ac- trips through Labyrinth Canyon on body-worn cameras for MCPD of- cessed or redacted; and generally the tranquil waters of the Green ficers and through the prompt re- amend the law governing policing, SRiver and hiking in the Needles porting of serious Internal Affairs body-worn camera recordings, and district of Utah’s Canyonlands National Division (IAD) investigations. police internal affairs. Park, Arlene Richter recalls her past trav- “Improving transparency and The introduction of the bill els as she begins planning for new adven- accountability within our police follows the March 2021 release tures. The adventure-loving Bethesda department cannot happen with- of body-worn camera footage of mother of two adult children is fully vacci- out meaningful policy change,” MCPD officer interaction with a nated and ready for her next trip. said Hucker. “This bill has key five-year-old MCPS student that “Travel is a great way to explore,” said provisions that will increase trans- occurred in January 2020 at East Richter. “I’m always curious and love to parency in the review of body cam Silver Spring Elementary School. learn about the world and people.” footage and help strengthen com- Litigation is pending on the inci- Now that nearly 85 percent of those munity-police relations.” dent. 65 and older in Montgomery County and Photo Courtesy of Arlene Richter almost 70 percent in Fairfax County, Ar- Travel enthusiast Arlene Richter, pictured here in the Bulletin Board lington County and Alexandria are fully Needles district of Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, is vaccinated against COVID-19, seniors fully vaccinated and ready to resume her travels. Submit civic/community announce- Spring and summer programs that such as Richter have less trepidation ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ have been advertised and sched- about resuming their travels. From trips to visit outdoor adventure. Calendar. Photos and artwork wel- uled will remain virtual. New, children and grandchildren to hiking in national “While we wait for the international world to come. Deadline is Thursday at noon, in-person programs will be adver- at least two weeks before event. tised in the summer newsletters. parks, after a one year or more of near confine- fully open, senior travelers are looking toward do- For more information about Rockville ment because of their high risk due to the pandem- mestic travel and exploration of the West in areas SUNDAY/JUNE 6 Senior Center, visit www.rockvil- ic, seniors are ready to travel. like Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming,” said Adrienne IMT presents ilyAIMY. 1 p.m. Online lemd.gov/seniorcenter, or call 240- Travel advisors and tour companies have seen Saxton, a Falls Church-based travel advisor and at www.imtfolk.org. Webcast 314-8800 or email seniorcenter@ rockvillemd.gov. a dramatic uptick in requests of seniors who are curator. “Domestic river cruises exploring the Mis- live from the Stage of Musical sissippi, the Pacific Northwest and wine cruises are Traditions in Takoma Park, MD on planning to travel. Facebook and YouTube | free to SATURDAY/JUNE 19 “When vaccines became available, the num- also high on the requests. These areas have been attend, donations encouraged. Visit Montgomery County’s 24th June- ber of calls to our call cen- booking fast and furiously.” www.imtfolk.org teenth Celebration will be held at ter doubled from February “The National Parks are, the BlackRock Center for the Arts to March. Nearly all of the without doubt, incredi- NOW THRU JUNE 12 located at 12901 Town Commons “The National Parks Drive in Germantown from 10 a.m. programs we’re operating bly popular for us,” added ESCAPISM Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At The Framer’s Choice to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. Frank Marini, president of this summer are filled to are, without doubt, Gallery, 402 Main Street, Gaithers- The event will feature traditional capacity,” said Chris Hep- Amtrak Vacations. “Seniors burg. Artist Vian Borchert presents events like the award recognition pner, spokesperson for Road are incredibly excited and her latest paintings ceremony and Juneteenth inspired incredibly popular. food. This year’s theme “Freedom Scholar www.roadscholar. just want to get back out in a series titled “ESCAPISM” at the Framer’s Choice Gallery in down- at the Rock… Acknowledge, Edu- JOSIAH HENSON MUSEUM AND PARK. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11410 Old Georgetown Road. org, a not-for-profit educa- there and make up for lost Seniors are incredi- town cate, Celebrate” traces the African tional travel organization time.” Kentlands, Gaithersburg. Original American struggle for freedom Sundays. for adults. “We require peo- bly excited and just Vienna couple Barrie and paintings of Borchert are on view through education, art, dance, mu- ple to be fully vaccinated to Jane Taylor became fully that embody the idea of escap- sic and honoring our elders. New this year, the festivities will also PARK RANGERS AVAILABLE. 10 a.m. participate. We have sur- vaccinated in March and are ing the current hard times of want to get back out COVID-19 times and escaping into include educational activities, a to 3 p.m. Chesapeake & Ohio veyed our participants and heading to San Diego to vis- National Historical Park, 11710 the arts and dreamscapes. Visit the historical journey of African Amer- MacArthur Blvd. Park rangers are nearly 100 percent either there and make up it their son, daughter-in-law website: https://vianborchert.com/ ican Music and artistic entertain- available to provide maps and in- have been vaccinated or and granddaughter who was exhibitions/335-escapism.html ment, and food trucks, all designed for the whole family. Activities will formation even though the visitors plan to be.” born last November. Their center is still currently closed. See for lost time.” MONDAY/JUNE 14 take place both inside and on the One of those seniors is family visit will be followed lawn of the arts center. https://www.nps.gov/choh/index. — Frank Marini The City of Rockville will reopen Rock- by a trip to Glacier National The Montgomery County Office of htm 76-year-old Tanya Levine, ville Senior Center, Monday, June Human Rights and the County Repeats Saturdays and Sundays, same a widow from Arlington. Park. 14, providing limited hours and Executive’s African American hours. She’s heading to Chicago in June to visit her “This will be the first time meeting our grand- amenities for members. The center Advisory Group are coordinating will not be open for drop-in use daughter and grandchildren. daughter. Zoom calls can in no way make up for the program with special support LIVE MUSIC. 6-8 p.m., downtown or daily lunch. The senior center “It’s been so hard not seeing my family in person being able to hold her in our arms,” said Jane. from BlackRock Center for the Arts Bethesda. Bethesda Urban Partner- and fitness room will be open, by to commemorate the 156th anni- ship has helped organize additional and missing certain milestones,” she said. “We’re “My husband and I usually take four big trips a reservation only, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. versary of the events of June 19, restaurant seating outdoors in going to celebrate all of the birthday parties, bap- year and at least two of those are international. Monday-Friday. More information 1865. On that day, Union General downtown Bethesda. The “Bethes- We won’t leave the country this year and we’ll still about the online reservation system tisms and graduations that we missed during the Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal da Streetery” will be set-up as open will be available in coming weeks. pandemic. The thought of it all is so overwhelm- wear masks and practice social distancing.” troops arrived in Galveston, Texas seating, with all tables placed at The senior center, located at 1150 Car- The freedom to travel is one of the best rewards to take possession of the state and least 6 feet apart and a limit of ing. I’m beyond elated. I know that tears of joy will nation Drive, will follow federal, enforce the emancipation of its four people permitted per table. be flowing the entire trip.” of being vaccinated, said Richter. “I’ve been all state and local COVID-19 health enslaved persons. The event today Live music each Friday to enjoy Most vacation requests have tended to be state- over the place and hope to continue going to new and safety guidelines: Face cover- is known as Juneteenth and is while also enjoying outdoor dining. ings and physical distancing of 6 side and popular destinations are those that offer places.” celebrated widely across the United See Calendar, Page 11 feet or more will be required. See Bulletin, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac v May 26 - June 1, 2021 v 9 News Garden Club Expands Library Gardens Since 1986

Screenshot from https://youtu.be/aOVXsea2K6M Members of the Potomac Village Garden Club

Members of the Potomac Village Garden Club hard at work on a garden of native plants at the Potomac Library. Potomac Village Garden Club, Glenstone Foundation team up on native garden at the Potomac Library. Screenshot from https://youtu.be/aOVXsea2K6M By Peggy McEwan 13, Glenstone grounds staff arrived Members of the Potomac Village Garden Club Potomac Almanac at the library with two trucks load- Watch the video https://youtu.be/aOVXsea2K6M ed with a tiller, mulch, new shrubs Video by Cherie Lejeune ver since the Potomac Li- and flats and flats of ground cover, brary opened its building all Maryland natives and ready to on Glenolden Drive and be planted. the event. Glenstone Museum Falls Road and in 1986, Fortunately, the garden club The garden takes up most of 12100 Glen Road Potomac, Md. 20854 E The name “Glenstone” derives from two local sources: Glen Road, the Potomac Village Garden Club members learned earlier that they the library property along Falls has worked to add plantings and Road. One section, the side that where the property line begins, and a type of carderock stone indige- were not just going to watch the nous to the area, which is still extracted from several nearby quarries. specialty gardens to the library work but were expected to help gets mostly shade, was started two Guided by the personal vision of its founders, Glenstone assembles grounds. with the planting too. years ago and its perennials were post-World War II artworks of the highest quality that trace the great- Last week they got a big assist “I did not realize we would be already coming up, ferns begin- est historical shifts in the way we experience and understand art of from members of the Glenstone doing more than watching!! Guess ning to unfurl, last week. the 20th and 21st centuries. These works are presented in a series of Museum grounds crew in finishing I better wear work clothes,” Edie Cindy Hall was there cleaning refined indoor and outdoor spaces designed to facilitate meaningful a Maryland natives garden along up debris that blows over from encounters for our visitors. Wingate, garden club member and See https://www.glenstone.org/ to schedule a visit. No walk ups. Falls Road. president of Friends of the Library, the road and pulling weeds while Early on Tuesday morning, April Potomac, wrote in an email before waiting for the time to plant on the

“new” side. shrubs. Pertain has been a featured Cindy and Julie Perlman are the speaker for events for Friends of real movers and shakers in getting the Potomac Library. the native garden planted accord- The library project was part of ing to more than one club member. the Glenstone Foundation’s Glen- “I just can’t stop digging,” Hall stone Gives program according said. to Calvin Perry, a horticulturist at It was Perlman who got in touch Glenstone. with Matt Partain, grounds super- “I’m happy to be out in the com- intendent at Glenstone. munity,” Perry said. “Native plants, “I emailed Glenstone and [Matt] this is something I’m passionate came up and walked the proper- about.” ty with me discussing plantings,” After the members of the gar- Perlman said. “While the library den club finished planting moun- grounds contain many native tain mint, purple flame iris, gold- plants, the club wanted an area en groundsel, fox sedge, creeping which was all native to encourage sedge, tussock sedge and blue lo- visitors to consider more native belia, it was time for mulch then plants in their yards.” standing back to admire their Partain created a plan and then work. offered the plants and help finish- “It was amazing to see the fin- ing up the sunny side of the gar- ished product once it was all den, an area of between 900 and mulched in. The library is most for- 1,000 square feet. tunate. There is no way the garden Courtesy of Matt Partain, Glenstone grounds superintendent Besides preparing the soil, the club could have undertaken such a Plan for the new native-plant garden at Potomac Library, designed by Matt Partain, Glenstone grounds Glenstone crew planted two iron- project either financially or -man superintendent. Glenstone Foundation provided design, plants and shrubs, and labor. wood trees and four spicebush power-wise,” Wingate said. 10 v Potomac Almanac v May 26 - June 1, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Philosophically POTOMAC From Page 8 colors by Rockville City Police Department Honor Meandering For precise locations and details, see https://www. Guard, and an address by the guest speaker Eric N. ALMANAC bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-streetery Bernard, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, US Navy www.PotomacAlmanac.com By KENNETH B. LOURIE Repeats Friday evenings. (Ret.). See https://www.rockvillemd.gov/665/ As I discussed a few weeks back, having all Hometown-Holidays @PotomacAlmanac this time off/apart from cancer-related activi- FRIDAY, MAY 28 RIDE THE CAROUSEL. Memorial Day Hours: 10 a.m. - Newspaper of Potomac ties is unsettling in a peculiar way. I’m not in FRIDAY NIGHT DANCERS. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Virtual, 6 p.m. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The A Connection Newspaper remission. I’m certainly not cured, and I’m still Glen Echo Park. Join Friday Night Dancers for a 1921 Dentzel Carousel was installed in 1921 and receiving regular treatment: a bone-strengthen- virtual contra dance and live music. See https:// celebrates its 100th Anniversary all season long. An independent, locally owned weekly glenechopark.org/events ing shot every four weeks at the Infusion Center Purchase tickets at https://glenechopark.simpletix. newspaper delivered and of course, my daily lenvima pill. Given to homes and businesses. com/. $5 per person for a four-hour time slot. See the nature of what symptoms/side effects I SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 https://glenechopark.org/carousel/ for additional experience, it’s only after my quarterly CT scan 100 YEARS IN THE PRESENT. 12-6 p.m. Glen Echo 1606 King Street information regarding covid protocols. and recently added, a bone scan, followed-up Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Popcorn Gallery and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 by a post-scan video visit with my oncologist Stone Tower Gallery. Exhibition honoring Glen Echo

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