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Leonard Proctor at the 2009 Opening Day of the Potomac Hunt Races.

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News, Page 6 STD PRSRT Photo by Robert Keller Photo October 17-23, 2018 online at potomacalmanac.com 2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ October 17-23, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Giving Back to a Potomac Icon have expertise in this area (Straszheim is Community cares employed by Sandy Springs Bank and Raskauskas works for Larmax Senior Assis- for one of its own. tant-living Homes), they have taken over By Susan Belford his bill-paying to avoid any further elder The Almanac financial exploitation. Raskauskas said, “We are committed to nown for his dedication, kind- helping him pay off household repair ex- ness, indomitable spirit, love of penses finances at exorbitant interest rates horses and loyalty to all, Leonard (27.99 percent to be specific). We are also K pursuing the availability of public assistance Proctor is a Potomac icon. He worked for 45 years for Mitch & Bill’s Exxon services.” until his retirement in 1995 and never Two fundraising goals have now been missed one day of work. Additionally, he established for Proctor’s benefit by also worked after-hours caring for local Straszheim and Raskauskas. First, obtain

Photo by Robert Kell families’ horses, yards and stables. He sufficient funding through immediate do- tended bar at Potomac parties and drove nations and future pledges to supplement older local residents to their appointments. Proctor’s monthly financial needs for the He and his wife, Sue Lee (now deceased) remainder of his life. Secondly, pay down were a Potomac presence – always helpful his outstanding home improvement loans and smiling while they worked for genera- for a roof replacement ($15,500) and an tions of Potomac families. HVAC system ($4,600.)

Proctor was born on April 14, 1930 and er They have set up three different methods grew up in Georgetown where he went to of making contributions: Leonard Proctor — ever present at the Potomac Hunt. school. Both his parents died before he fin- ❖ Go Fund Me payments at ished junior high. He was 17 years old when he said with a smile. He was such a good bers. He fixed their horses, their cars, and www.gofundme.com for Leonard Proctor. ❖ he started riding horses on the weekends dancer he entered regional dance competi- their drinks and was a loyal friend to all. Periodic scheduled contributions to with his Uncle Johnny Jackson, a Potomac tions and won first-place for his merengue Proctor’s PNC Savings account. Straszheim legend who lived on Oaklyn Drive. Proctor and second for his foxtrot. NOW 88, he is in need of financial help to and Raskauskas will be overseeing the dis- fell in love with the horses and riding and Proctor explained that he knew everyone ensure he can live out his life with dignity bursements. Contact either to learn the de- soon earned his first job walking and tend- in Potomac in the ‘50s and ‘60s. “It was a and peace of mind. His financial circum- tails. ❖ ing the horses at the Potomac Hunt. He be- small town — and I knew where everyone stances have declined since he can no longer Mail donations for Proctor directly to gan riding with the Potomac Hunt in 1947 lived. I used to drive kids home when they perform the many jobs he used to. His in- Janelle Straszheim, 10812 Fox Hunt Lane, through 2016 when he retired at age 86. were stuck in Potomac and it was too far come is limited to his Social Security pen- Potomac 20854 or to Devereaux Raskauskas While hunting, he was entrusted with the for them to walk. Potomac was a really nice sion. at 14709 Spring Meadow Drive 20874. task of teaching the etiquette of the hunt to place and everyone had so much fun.” He has exhausted his savings, depleted These two stewards of Proctor’s well-be- young equestrians. “I had the responsibil- Proctor and Jackson were fixtures at the the equity in his home through a “reverse ing say: “You have our assurance that all ity of most of the kids at one point,” he said. parties in Potomac. They cooked dinner, mortgage” arrangement, and has been prey funds will be used only for Leonard’s living One of the smallest children with whom he served it, took photos, and served drinks. to senior financial scams. and health needs. We will be faithful stew- worked was long-time Potomac resident No one planned a party with calling them Potomac residents Janelle Sherfy ards of these funds for Leonard’s exclusive Sylvia Bogley Biggar. She said, “Like a first to be certain they were available. Once Straszheim and Devereaux Raskauskas benefit. We are establishing a dual-control mother or a father, Leonard has just always they approved the date, they were given the grew up with Proctor, who helped them arrangement to ensure adequate supervi- been there. I have never known life with- guest list and made all the alcohol purchases improve their riding, and befriended them sion of all financial receipts and expendi- out him.” since they knew what everyone drank. in many ways. They continued to be good tures. Donors and gift amounts will be kept Into his 80s, he still rode 3 - 4 times a “I had their drinks poured as I saw them,” friends and visit each other regularly. Over confidential.” week and continued to be one of the most said Proctor. “The exception was Dr. Kneipp; the course of several recent visits, they be- For further information from Straszheim sought-after dancers at many parties includ- he would switch his drink at each party.” came aware of his declining financial cir- or Raskauskas, email them at: ing the Hunt Ball. His dance card was al- Jackson and Proctor’s lives were woven into cumstances. They are now devoting time [email protected] or ways full. “I just keep dancing all night,” the lives of the Potomac Hunt Club mem- and effort to assisting him. Since they both [email protected].

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Leonard Proctor with his wife Sue Lee.

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ttendees at the 2nd Annual MCPAW Party on Saturday, Oct. A 13 reveled in the Great Gatsby theme, raising money for animal welfare. MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being) is the non-profit partner of the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC). It works through MCASAC to keep homeless pets healthy and happy while await- ing adoption.

MCPAW goals are: ❖ Reduce the number of animals that come to MCASAC ❖ Pamper, protect and provide for animals inside MCASAC ❖ Educate and engage the community in causes for animal welfare Jasmine, a two-year-old petite tabby has a big personality, and is up for See www.mcpaw.org for more and to adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption donate. Center. She accompanied Genevieve Warner to the MCPAW Gala, and showed little concern for the canines in attendance. Risa Simon and Buddha.

Dogs Grayson McCloud in the bow tie and Lia Nyke and Milo ride in the arms of Louie Sweetenberg, chatting with Cassandra Overking Mackenzie accompany Kimberly Agzigian at the MCPAW at the MCPAW gala at the William F. Bolger Center in Potomac. All of the dogs in atten- Gala. Grayson and Lia are adopted, and have three dance were beautifully turned out and brought even more joy to the occasion. more canine counterparts in the Agzigian home. Bulletin Board

Submit civic/community announce- code is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft information, to volunteer or get County Using Data,” will give Workshop: Faith & Local Waters. ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ users who enter the code. volunteer help, contact 240-221- attendees an opportunity to learn 3-5 p.m. At Beth Sholom Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. 1370, email about various data sources that can Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks [email protected] help identify community health needs Road, Potomac. FoCJC, working with Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two THURSDAY/OCT. 18 weeks before event. or check out the website at and to participate in discussions with Interfaith Partners for the League of Women Voters. 7-9 p.m. www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org stakeholders including local health Chesapeake, has developed a two- At Potomac Community Center, or our Facebook page, providers, health plans, County hour workshop to inspire and inform SOBER-RIDE FOR HALLOWEEN 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Potomac www.Facebook.com/ government agencies, non-profit local congregations about the Cabin Free Sober Rides. Saturday, Oct. 27, Community Village is offering a free PotomacCommunityVillage. organizations and academic John Creek Watershed in which they 10 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 presentation with the League of institutions about ways to share data are located. The program will give Women Voters’ Carla Satinsky, across sectors and use shared data to attendees the inspiration and a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, SATURDAY/OCT. 20 may download Lyft to their phones, current head of the Montgomery improve population health.The knowledge to undertake or further an then enter a code in the app’s County Chapter. Satinsky will help Community Meeting. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. events are free, but registration is earth friendly stewardship program “Promo” section to receive a no cost attendees unravel what they are at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 required. Register at https://bit.ly/ with a stormwater management (up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s voting on when they are asked to Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. County 2NOALUF . component after the workshop. In Halloween SoberRide promo code consider the five questions that are residents are invited to learn about this workshop, participants will on the ballot, and will share some of using data to improve health. Discuss Green Ministry Principles; will be posted at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on SUNDAY/OCT. 21 www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide the League’s history. For more “Envisioning Equity in Montgomery See Bulletin, Page 5 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ October 17-23, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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By Peggy McEwan at the polls. “That’s always the goal,” he centers around the county. low Lane, Chevy Chase. The Almanac said. “We always prepare. Our desire is that Others close to Potomac are Montgom- Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 25 and the entire electorate comes to exercise their ery County Executive Office Building, 101 runs until Thursday, Nov. 1. Hours are 10 eady for the midterms?The mid- constitutional right.” Generally, he said Monroe St., Rockville and Jane E. Lawton a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Residents can vote at term elections will be held com- Montgomery County has about 60 percent Community Recreation Center, 4301 Wil- any early voting center. Ring up Tuesday, Nov. 6 or next turnout for elections. “When people ask me Bulletin Board week if residents plan is to vote about how many people I expect to vote I early. say, ‘worry less about how many will come From Page 4 The collection will be held at the Council Office Building parking garage in Rockville outside the Gilberto Zelaya, outreach coordinator and out, worry about you coming out.’” Learn about your Local Watershed Environment; public information officer with the Mont- He did add, though, that weather is a big entrance on East Jefferson Street at its Share your Stormwater Problems; Consider intersection with Monroe Street. Residents may gomery County Board of Elections, suggests factor in voter turnout. Bad weather, like a Stormwater Management Solutions; Develop a also donate by check to Rockville Bike Hub Stewardship Plan specific to your Congregation; during the collection. All donated funds will be voters prepare for the midterms before they cold and dreary day negatively affects the and Get Free Advice from Montgomery County vote. “It’s a long ballot, there are numerous numbers at the polls. used to purchase bike helmets and parts to RainScapes Experts. This workshop is co-hosted repair the bikes. Visit contests and lots of questions,” he said. by Beth Sholom Congregation and St. James’ www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-dir/ Episcopal Church. RSVP: bikedrive.html for more. He said before arriving at the polls is the REGISTRATION AND [email protected] time to check out a sample ballot — copies REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTING TUESDAY/OCT. 30 have been sent to all registered voters — To vote in Montgomery County, you must: WEDNESDAY/OCT. 24 Preserving and Restoring Sight. 10 a.m.-noon and decide on choices. Be a U.S. citizen. Youth Town Hall. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Council “Read, review and premark the sample Be a Montgomery County resident . at Leisure World Clubhouse Two, 3300 North Office Building, third floor hearing room,100 Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring. Join Wai ballot,” he said. “Bring it with you.” Be 18 years of age by Election Day, Nov. 6, Maryland Ave., Rockville. The Montgomery Wong, MD, PhD, Senior Retina Researcher at County Council wants to know what is on the National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National That way, he said, the whole process will 2018. minds of young residents when it hosts its run more smoothly. “All of this information is available on our Institute of Health (NIH) as he discusses the eighth annual youth town hall. Doors open at 6 impact of regenerative medicine and the With 21 races, ranging from that of Mary- website,” Zelaya said. “777Vote.org.” p.m. for a pre-meeting pizza reception for progress in preserving and restoring sight. Dr. students and Councilmembers in the building’s Suleiman Alibhai, Director, Low Vision Learning land governor to Montgomery County After voting, Zelaya suggests that thanks second-floor cafeteria. Call 240-777-7926 or Board of Education, and five questions, it be extended to the voting judges, who are Center will discuss new technologies that learn more by watching tinyurl.com/ybfyxo7h. compliment medical research. Visit e- would be time consuming for voters to make volunteering their time to ensure the pro- clubhouse.org/sites/leisureworld for more. all their decisions in the voting booth. cess runs smoothly. FRIDAY/OCT. 26 “The entire ballot is important,” Zelaya Community Service Day. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The SUPPORT GROUPS said. EARLY VOTING Montgomery County Department of Cancer Support Groups. Held at Hope Transportation sponsor a bike collection during Connections for Cancer Support, Beaumont And so, Zelaya said, he hopes 100 per- Potomac Community Recreation Center, this year’s Community Service Week celebration. cent of eligible voters actually do turn up 11315 Falls Road is one of 11 early voting House at FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda. Donate bicycles, bicycle parts, and/or helmets. Free. RSVP at 301-634-7500.

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By Susan Belford Magic’ about how im- The Almanac portant it is to incorpo- rate visual things into hree citizens and a spaces. I lobbied to Potomac nonprofit plant upscale plants T business have been around the library and selected by the to create an oasis for all Potomac Chamber of Commerce as to enjoy. The Potomac its 2018 honorees. Not only do Library is one of the these honorees volunteer their most used libraries in time and talents to help the com- Montgomery County munity, they give of themselves and should be lovely on both professionally and personally the outside as well as in a multitude of ways. They will on the inside. Our be featured in the Potomac Day Potomac Village Gar- parade and also recognized by the den Club maintains the Potomac Chamber of Commerce in plantings and the November at a dinner held at space. We try to make Normandy Farm Restaurant. it a beautiful spot that The honorees are: Grand Julia Perlman – Grand everyone in our com- Marshall of the Parade – Julia Marshal of the Parade. munity will enjoy.” Perlman, Potomac Youth of the Perlman grew up in Year - Katelyn Foreman, Potomac Citizen of the Year Rochester, N.Y. and moved here in 1968. She was - Susanne Lee and Potomac Non-Profit Business of educated in chemistry at Mt. Holyoke and Yale. For the Year - Kindworks. the past 20 years she has volunteered as a Garden Docent at Hillwood. She also serves on the Board of Julia Perlman, Grand Marshal of the the Chesapeake Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Potomac Day Parade volunteers as a member of the Canal Trust and at Julia Perlman literally became a “mover and a Real Foods for Kids Montgomery, lobbying for shaker” in Potomac when she could no longer stand healthier foods to be served to school children. the deterioration of the grounds surrounding the “This award came as a complete surprise and I’m Potomac Library. Working with Montgomery County proud to serve as the Grand Marshal,” said Perlman. Public Library representatives, the Friends of the “I’m usually working behind the scenes so I feel com- Potomac Library and her own Potomac Village Gar- pletely honored to be out in front today. I am thrilled den Club, she personally moved and shook the earth that Carol Jarvis and the Potomac Village Garden — as well as people to improve the gardens. With Club nominated me.” shovel and pruning shears in hand, she tackled the task of turning the unkempt space into a beautiful Susanne Lee, Potomac Citizen of the Year arboretum setting on all four sides of the Potomac Susanne Lee is nominated for her leadership and Library. She also wrote a brochure for library patrons, service to the West Montgomery County Citizens explaining which plants are in the garden. This gar- Association (WMCCA) and, in turn to the Potomac den serves as a teaching garden for the Girl Scouts community. She has spent countless hours ensuring and Brownies. Perlman said, “I read a book called ‘Outside Lies See Honoring, Page 8

Susanne Lee — Potomac Citizen of the Year.

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Katelyn Foreman — Potomac Youth of the Year

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From Page 7 footsteps of my heroes – former West Montgomery award winners Ginny and George Barnes and Lois that the Potomac Master Plan is adhered to, the Williams. In my professional and volunteer work, the streams are kept clean, and the environment is sus- goal has been to apply sound science, common sense, tained with green spaces remaining green. and the rule of law to ensure the very best outcome. Originally from Eagles Mere, Pa., a Victorian sum- Although the sound of chain saws still sends shivers mer resort on a pristine lake in north central Penn- down my back, the objective is not to stop develop- sylvania, Susanne was surrounded by thousands of ment, but to ensure it is done intelligently.” acres of state game lands. She said, “I think love for Retired from the EPA, Lee is now environmental the outdoors and everything green was hardwired counsel for the Government of Palau, an island na- in my DNA and this is one of the reasons I love liv- tion in the western Pacific. Her love of diving and ing in the Potomac Subregion.” She left this area to snorkeling exploded there and she spends a lot of attend Dickinson College, earned her Masters at the time on coral reefs throughout the world. University of Pittsburgh and her JD from George Washington University. Katelyn Foreman, Potomac Ginny Barnes, president of the WMCCA, said, Youth of the Year “Susanne’s knowledge of the law, ability to dig into Katelyn Foreman, a senior at The Bullis School, was tough legal issues with water and sewer policy, Spe- nominated by her guidance counselor Lynn Kittel. She cial Exception uses and issues before the Board of has attended Bullis since grade 6, and lived in Appeals has helped the Association navigate our way Potomac her entire life. She is curious and kind – with County, State and even the Federal Government. two features that allow her to achieve excellence in Her contributions are nothing short of remarkable. all aspects of her life. Her counselor wrote, “Katelyn Though self-effacing and quiet, Susanne has spent must have some magical power that allows her to untold hours working for our community. She is well- extend time! It just does not seem possible that she respected by the Montgomery County Council, Parks can accomplish as much in each day as she does. She and Planning Department and other governmental appears to be superhuman in that regard, and yet, agencies. Susanne currently serves as zoning chair anyone who meets Katelyn will tell you she is as and is the president-elect of the WMCCA for 2019/ grounded, caring and as ‘real as they come.’ With 2020.” her genuine kindness and gregarious nature, Katelyn Lee said, “I feel so honored to receive this award puts everyone at ease and welcomes them into her for work that I love to do for my incredible neigh- sphere. She is the perfect example of someone who bors and the awesome West Montgomery County Citizens Association. I am pleased to follow in the See At Annual, Page 9

8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ October 17-23, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Day 2018 FAB Electric 30 years and growing! FAB will take care of all your property management, residential and commercial needs. Your Safety is Our #1 Concern, we offer a Lifetime Guarantee, 24-hour Emergency Service, FAB is Certified & Insured & Accredited. Our technicians At Annual Potomac Day Parade are trustworthy, reliable, and we'll solve your problems quickly. From Page 8 Who we work with. We work with homeowners, general contractors, property managers, and REITs. Our clients include condominium and apartment managers, churches can be successful at all she at- and synagogues, restaurants, offices, laboratories, schools, retail tempts yet always be at ease and establishments, shopping centers, community buildings, automobile dealers and more. relatable.” A complete range of services. FAB Electric your One-Stop-Shop! We work on both interior and exterior projects. Our projects include build outs and remodeling, appliance Not only does Katelyn carry the wiring, service upgrades and heavy ups, interior and exterior lighting installations, highest GPA in her class, she is an parking lot lights, underground utility and fault locating, preventative maintenance and accomplished dancer at the thermal imaging, installation and service of residential, commercial and industrial CityDance Conservatory where generators. she spends 15 hours each week in 301-622-6979 classes and rehearsals. She also www.fabelectricandgenerators.com dances and choreographs for the Bullis After-School Dance Pro- gram, represents her classmates in Student Government and is a leader in the Bullis Student Tutors Organization. She tutors many younger students and has served as head of marketing for the program. Additionally, she is involved in UNICEF and Booster Club and spent her summer teaching dance to senior citizens at the Hebrew Home. She wanted to share her love of dance with the residents of an assisted living facility and thoroughly enjoyed watching the seniors move and smile along with the music. Katelyn said, “I am both Salma Hasan Ali, chief inspiration officer; Deb Lang, humbled and honored to be executive director; and Denise Schleckser, board chair, of named the Potomac Student of the Kindworks – nonprofit business of the year for Potomac Year. Throughout my many years Day. in the Potomac area, I have always looked forward to the Parade as a celebration of this derstanding. By making it easy for people to partici- wonderful community. Dogs in tow and a Potomac pate in volunteer projects, KindWorks makes service Pizza slice in hand, the Potomac Day festivities have a part of everyone’s daily routine. been surrounded by happy thoughts and joyous “We believe that by bringing people together as a memories. I look forward to continuing this tradi- group, not only can we provide much needed ser- tion with family and friends, adding a new special vice and support, but we can also learn from and touch and an unforgettable memory.” inspire one another, and therefore have a much more By the time she completes her senior year, Katelyn profound and long lasting impact,” said Executive will have taken 18 Honors and Advanced Placement Director Deb Lang. courses. She plans to attend a four-year university KindWorks focuses its efforts in three main areas: next year but is undecided about her major or long- helping low income neighbors, for example by pre- term plans. Her interests are across the curriculum paring meals using recovered foods and organizing in science, global studies and the arts. social and health related activities such as Bingo and yoga for area shelters; supporting new legal refugee KindWorks – Nonprofit neighbors, by gathering donated furniture and set- Business of the Year ting up welcoming apartments, along with other KindWorks is a non-profit which brings people to- projects; and supporting inmates who will soon re- gether to address some of the most urgent needs in enter the community, through job-readiness train the community, including poverty, hunger, environment, health, emergency relief, and promoting un- See Honorees, Page 10

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Visiting with Bert from Squeals on Wheels at last year’s Potomac Day Parade.

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Demonstration from East West Tae Kwon Do at last year’s Potomac Day Parade.

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ing, life coaching, weekly chess classes, and more. “KindWorks is about under- standing that each one of us can do something, however small or big, to impact the life of another person for the better,” said Chief Inspiration Officer Salma Hasan Ali. “The world’s problems can seem so overwhelming — it’s easy to feel stuck. By helping our neighbors in need, at least we can take that first step in a positive direc- tion.” For example, KindWorks just set up its 32nd apartment (in the past 18 months) for a refugee family of nine coming from Afghanistan. A group of more than 25 people, aged 10 to 60-plus, gathered on a Saturday morning to assemble furniture, stock the pantry, fill back- packs, sort toys and clothes, and decorate an apartment so it feels like a home. They even arranged for a home-cooked Afghani meal for the new neighbors upon their arrival. (Learn more about this KindWorks story on Salma’s website: http:// www.salmahasanali.com/she- never-met-a-stranger/.) Sign up for KindWorks’ newslet- ter at www.dokindworks.org and join their Facebook page. 10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ October 17-23, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A lesson in creating a front porch Carving Made Easy worthy Halloween pumpkin.

By Marilyn Campbell skinned pumpkin,” she said. “You can usually find them online pretty easily. Choose ck, this is so gross,” said one 11- a set that has a tool for each step of the year-old girl with shoulder process, like a little serrated saw to cut a “I length blonde hair. “Those are hole in the top and a scooper to clean out the guts,” said her classmate, a the flesh. It makes carving so much easier.” 12-year-old, white apron-clad boy, as he It appears that parents agree. “I didn’t pulled a handful of stringy, orange pulp out realize that there was such a thing, but these of a fat pumpkin. little tools are awesome,” said Luke “It’s part of the process. You have to clean Gunther, the father of 12-year-old twins. out the messy insides before you can start “We usually use a kitchen knife and it’s hard carving a beautiful design,” said Lisa Searby, to cut through and the edges of the designs who was offering an in-home lesson in carv- are always jagged, but the tools make a Photos courtesy of Lisa Searby ing Halloween pumpkins to a group of much smoother cut.” Front-porch ready Halloween middle school students and their parents. Once the tops of the pumpkins are re- pumpkins. A drive around most neighborhoods dur- moved and the pulp, flesh and seeds area ing this, the spookiest season of the year, cleared, the artistry begins. “Use a dry-erase Those who choose to use one of Searby’s will likely reveal the efforts of many to carve marker to to sketch the design that you want pre-designed templates are instructed to a sophisticated pumpkin. From frightening to carve on the front of your pumpkin,” said attach the template to the pumpkin and use to fanciful, the art of pumpkin carving is a Searby. “Does anyone know why we’re us- the spike tool to trace the design onto the skill that eludes many. So on a chilly Sun- ing a dry-erase marker instead of a Sharpie? gourd, leaving tiny pinholes in its thick day afternoon, Searby, who lives in Investing in a set of carving tools Because if you make a mistake or don’t like flesh. Next, the class uses one of the carv- Bethesda, Md. trekked to the Fairfax home helps create impressive Halloween your drawing, you can wipe off a dry-erase ing tools to cut out the facial features or of Katie and Luke Gunther to offer a class pumpkins. marker and start over. Sharpies are perma- other designs and, voila, in less than 30 in pumpkin carving. With a few tricks and nent.” minutes the group produces six pumpkins the right tools, Searby says that almost any- carving tools is something that Searby rec- Three hearts are what Theresa Holt and that are ready for Halloween. one can create a front-porch worthy gourd. ommends to anyone who wants to create her 12-year-old son and 11-year-old daugh- “If you’re going to use candles illuminate After the parent-child duos have donned an impressive design. ter choose for the front of their pumpkin. your pumpkins at night, make sure you put aprons and the pumpkins are placed atop “You don’t have to break the bank, but “This is such a fun thing to do, even if you the candles in a glass candle holder first,” tables covered with plastic and topped with you need to get a set of tools that are sturdy don’t care about the outcome, it’s a great way said Searby. “Now the clean-up begins. It’s newspaper, the instruction begins. A set of enough to stand up the the heft of a thick- to spend time together as a family,” she said. a messy process after all.”

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2 9417 TOBIN CIR ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ... POTOMAC $1,487,500 ... Detached .... 0.53 ...... 20854 ...... MCAULEY PARK ...... 08/17/18

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Sculptural piece depicting melting glaciers and boiling Oceans. Sculptural Ceramics Exhibition of ceramics, now through Nov. 13, noon-6 p.m. At Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Highway, Bethesda. Free. Kanika Sircar is exhibiting contemporary sculptural ceramics that reference environmental and climate change. Her forms depict shorelines, waves and boats in surging seas, colors and texts interspersed on beautiful surfaces. Email: [email protected] or visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com/october2018 Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements the Teen Writers’ Club. Learn and at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- practice new writing techniques, endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. share your work, and learn how to Photos/artwork encouraged. critique other works with author Neal Gillen. Free. Email [email protected] for more. ONGOING Pups on the Patio. 4-7 p.m. every Autumn Adoption Fest. Through Thursday at Silver, 7150 Woodmont Oct. 25 at Montgomery County Ave., Bethesda. Guests can enjoy Animal Services and Adoption drinks, appetizers and dinner with Center, 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, their pets outside on Silver’s patio. Derwood. MCASAC will offer no-cost visit www.eatatsilver.com for more. adoptions to encourage the public to Children’s Storytime. Wednesdays adopt homeless pets and make room and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & at the shelter for new arrivals Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda needing placement. After a summer Ave., Bethesda Listen to employees of high animal intakes, largely the read children’s stories. Free. Visit result of multiple hoarding cases www.store- investigated by the Division, locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/ MCASAC has a wide-variety of pets 4824850-21. ready to go to a new home. Visit VisArts Cocktails and Canvas www.montgomerycountmd.gov/asd Class. at VisArts in the Painting & for more. Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St., Art Exhibit: “Abstract & The Rockville. Price $40. Visit Figure.” Gallery hours, through Oct. www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails- 31 at Framer’s Choice Gallery, 402 and-canvas for more. Main St., Gaithersburg. Vian Drop in Art Activities. Every Borchert’s collection consists of a Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the melange of recent abstract paintings Candy Corner Studio at Glen Echo along with abstracted figurative Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parents artwork. Visit and children can explore a new art theframerschoicegallery.com/ or call form or theme. $10/child, parent 301-987-8711. combo. Drop-in only. www.pgip.org. Art Exhibit: Paintings and Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Sculpture. Through Nov. 3, gallery Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. hours at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Gallery B morning out with active learning and presents the October exhibit, a group creative play with lunch specials, show by Nihal Kececi of Gallery NK, story time, arts and crafts, sing-a- featuring work by Nadia Arditti, longs, prizes and more. Claudia Cappelle, Gulten Imamoglu, rockvilletownsquare.com/events/ Nihal Kececi and Eric Westbrook. mommy-and-me. Visit www.bethesda.org. Chocolate Factory Tours. Fridays Exhibit: “Places We Find.” Through and Saturdays, 2-5:45 p.m. at Nov. 4, gallery hours at Photoworks SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 Main Gallery in Glen Echo Park. “Places St., Gaithersburg. Take a short tour We Find” features work from Sandy of The Truffle Factory facilities. Free. Sugawara and Catiana Garcia Kilroy. www.spagnvola.com. The exhibit highlights how common Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays and places can become a source of Sundays. Arcade Building, 7300 surprise and discovery through the MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Films photographer’s lens. Visit about the Park’s history are shown on glenechophotoworks.org for more. rotation in the lobby. Free. Visit Teen Writers’ Club. Tuesdays www.glenechopark.org for more. through May 28, 6:30-8 p.m. at SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Drive, Potomac. Teens (13-18) with a and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Glen passion for writing are invited to join Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ October 17-23, 2018 ❖ 13 Entertainment

Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a working silversmith studio and includes an ongoing exhibition, as well as sales of the work of artist-in- residence Blair Anderson. Free. Visit www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. All day Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art Glass Center, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoing exhibitions feature work of resident artists. Sculpture, vessels, functional art and jewelry for sale. Classes are taught year-round for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Visit www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org for more. Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery presents free exhibitions of emerging The ‘S’ Word artists’ work. Each weekend features Film screening of The “S” the work of a different artist. Most Word, Oct. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. At AFI artwork is also for sale. Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Silver Spring. Cost: $5. In this award- Potomac Games Group. winning documentary, a suicide attempt Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac survivor is on a mission to find fellow Community Recreation Center, survivors and document their stories of 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. The unguarded courage, insight, pain and world is in the midst of a Golden Age humor. A presentation and Q&A session of new board and card games for will follow the screening. Members of players of all ages. Free. Contact the community working to fight mental event host Randy Hoffman at 412- health stigma and to support individu- 983-5411 or als with a mental illness will be available [email protected]. to answer questions and share resources. Contact Laura Laskofski at ‘Places We Find’ CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS [email protected]. Get tickets Photoworks’ new exhibit features work from Sandy Sugawara and Catiana Garcia Kilroy highlighting how common places Art Explorers Open Studio. Every at www.every-mind.org/registration- can become a source of surprise and discovery through the photographer’s lens. Exhibit runs through Nov. 4 at Photoworks Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The forms/the-s-word/. at Glen Echo Park. Visit glenechophotoworks.org for more. Candy Corner Studio, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays Contra and Square Dance. Fridays to critique work of others. Local age and older. Free. Call 240-777- activities for parents and children. 8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room and Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in the author Neal Gillen leads the club, 0690 or visit Activities change weekly and there is Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, which meets on the 2nd and 4th www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ no pre-registration; $10 per child. MacArthur Blvd. Capital Blues 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The evening Tuesday of each library. Visit www.glenechopark.org/ presents rotating DJs and instructors can include square dances, mixers, Month. Contact: Neal Gillen at saturday-art-explorers for more. with beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m., waltzes and other couple dances. All [email protected]. Ceramic Classes. Various dates and no partner necessary. $8 for all. Contra and Square dances are taught, THURSDAY/OCT. 18 times. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, capitalblues.org no partner necessary. Lessons at 7 Halloween Puppet Show. 10:30 a.m. Rockville. An opportunity to try the Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8 p.m., followed by the called dance NOW THRU NOV. 13 At Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden new ceramic workshops. Visit p.m.-midnight. The DC Lindy with live music at 7:30. $13 for Exhibition of Ceramics. 12-6 p.m. At Drive, Potomac. Free. A Spooktacular www.visartsatrockville.org/ceramics Exchange presents a swing dance nonmembers, $10 for FSGW Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East Spectacle of Ghostly Girls, Vinnie for a list of class dates, times. with live music in the Spanish members, $5 ages 17 and under. West Highway, Bethesda. Free. Vampire and His All Bats Trio, Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 www.glenechopark.org, 301-634- Kanika Sircar is exhibiting Napoleon Bone-A-Part, and the Tap MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 2222. contemporary sculptural ceramics Dancing Pumpkin Man. No DANCING Beginner swing dance lesson at 8 Live Music & Dancing. Fridays and that reference environmental and goosebumps needed — this show is Weekly International Folkdancing. p.m., followed by dancing. Admission Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’s climate change. Her forms depict silly rather than scary.For all ages. Thursdays, 7:30-11 p.m. at Church of $16-$18, age 17 and under $12. Visit Lounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant, shorelines, waves and boats in This program is sponsored by the the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin www.glenechopark.org. 10710 Falls Road, Potomac. Dance to surging seas, colors and texts Friends of the Library-Potomac Drive, Bethesda. Circle and line Argentine Tango with Lessons. the music of Barry Gurley. Call 301- interspersed on beautiful surfaces. Chapter. Call Cindy Gil at 240-777- dances from Eastern Europe. Lesson Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in the 983-8838 or visit Email: [email protected] or 0690. at 7:30, followed by requests. Glen Back Room Annex at Glen Echo Park, www.popovers.com. visit the website Echo Folkdancers welcome beginners 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. www.waverlystreetgallery.com/ of all ages; no partner needed. Wear Argentine Tango lessons followed by october2018 SATURDAY/OCT. 20 comfortable shoes. $7. Call 301-466- a Milonga most Sunday evenings. NOW THRU MAY 28, 2019 Heritage Harvest Festival. Noon-4 3018 or visit Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Teen Writers’ Club. 6:30-8 p.m. Meets at p.m. at locations throughout the www.dancingplanetproductions.com. intermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden WEDNESDAY/OCT. 17 Montgomery County Agricultural Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at Cost is $15/lesson and includes the Drive, Potomac. Free. Teens ages 13- Halloween Slime. 4-5 p.m. at Reserve. Celebrate autumn and the Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Milonga. For just the Milonga, cost is 18 with a passion for writing are Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden fall harvest in the Montgomery Related Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road, $10 and the open dance with DJ runs invited to join in this Teen Writers’ Drive, Potomac. Get into the spirit of County Agricultural Reserve. Explore Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art of 8:30-11 p.m. No partner required. Club. Learn new writing techniques, Halloween by making some ooey- a farm market and winery, CSA the sword and spear. $25. Visit www.glenechopark.org, 301-634- get practice in different writing gooey slime. All supplies will be (Community Supported Agriculture) www.dancesidra.org. 2222. exercises, share work, and learn how provided; open to children 8 years of

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Visit wihs.org/ HIV\[PZ[OH[H[SLHZ[MVY[OLUL_[X\HY[LYHU`^H` tickets. Live Music: Hanneke Cassel & Dave 0RUV^ÔH[0»TKVPUNHUKÔ`0JLY[HPUS` Wiesler. 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mark Presbyterian JHU»[ZH`ÔH[0»SSILMLLSPUNHM[LYTÙL_[ZJHU" Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. hopefully elation and relief, but in the interim, THURSDAY/OCT. 25 Cassel and Wiesler met at Pinewoods Scottish Film Screening The “S” Word. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dance camp in 1998 and have been happily SPML^PSSNVVUHZWLY\Z\HSHUKMVYHJHUJLYWH At AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, making music together since then.Tickets: $20 [PLU[Z\Y]P]VYSPMLNVPUNVUPZHZNVVKHZP[NL[Z" Silver Spring. Cost: $5. In this award-winning advance, $25 door. Students & Children: $15 HSTVZ[HZPM0¸ÄUHSS`NV[HWPLJLVM[OLWPL¹ documentary, a suicide attempt survivor is on a advance, $20 door. Visit www.imtfolk.org or call Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for mission to find fellow survivors and document 301-960-3655. 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