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arketplace” — a shopping “Mmecca for Potomac residents who love jewelry, crafts, art, flea markets, bargains, shopping and great food — will make its debut on Saturday, April 28. This inaugural event, sponsored by the Friends of the Potomac Community Center, will feature artisans, attic treasures, Peruvian chocolates, organic foods, the “Go Fish” seafood truck and more. Shoppers will have an opportunity to experience the wide range and quality of creative talent within the Potomac community, to purchase lunch to eat on-the-spot or Nancy Heindl painting outdoors (plein air) at Kenwood to take home delectable main this March when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. courses, side dishes or desserts for dinner. Potomac Community Center Board Member Penny Heltzer is thrilled with the number and variety of vendors who will be show- ing their wares at the “Market- place.” “We are bringing together Genny Austin as Elle Woods with Brutus in Churchill artists representing a variety of High’s production of “Legally Blonde, The Musical.” mediums — acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastels and photography. Our artisans will present jewelry, Soft pastel by Nancy ‘Legally Blonde’ Takes ceramics, hand-woven baskets, Oil pastel by Nancy Heindl - Heindl - “Spring Afternoon original glass and hand-painted “Crepe Myrtle at Flinn at the Tavern Museum” Park” Kensington, MD See ‘Marketplace,’ Page 12 Stage at Churchill Great Falls, MD 11"x14" 8"x10"

April 20, 21, 27 and 28. “It’s really about “I really like the message of being true to the show about the hidden po- Contest: Name the Mini-Horse tentials that lie within all of us,” yourself.” said Barillo. “Never judge a New miniature horse will book by its cover.” Senior Genny Austin, who debut at “Marketplace.” By Susan Belford plays the lead part of Elle The Almanac Woods concurs. “There’s so queals on Wheels, Potomac’s traveling petting much positive energy in the zoo, has recently acquired a tiny miniature emme fatale Elle Woods show. Those who come to see it S horse. As yet unnamed, the one-year-old horse Fand her pocket dog will feel like it’s a breath of fresh weighs less than 50 pounds and stands less than 2- Brutus will soon be air. It’s really about being true feet-tall. He is the perfect height and temperament sashaying into Churchill High to yourself.” for people in wheelchairs to enjoy, says Jill Phillips, School to entertain and delight. The story begins as blonde Squeals on Wheels owner along with her husband “Legally Blonde, The Musi- bombshell Elle Woods cel- John. cal” — the award winning ebrates her engagement to Now Squeals on Wheels and Potomac Almanac Broadway musical comedy — Harvard student Warner Hun- invite readers to help name the new mini-horse. The will highlight the talents of a tington III with her Delta Nu winning name will be chosen by board members from cast and crew of more than 100 sorority sisters. Soon after, the Potomac Community Center and Potomac Cham- students, Director Carlos Barillo Warner breaks up with Elle be- ber of Commerce. and Technical Director Scott cause he needs someone more “He has the most loving personality, he’s amazingly Selman. The musical tells the “serious.” Elle sets her sights on sweet,” said Jill Phillips. “We’ve added him to the story of Elle Woods, a sorority Harvard Law School where no zoo so those who are in wheelchairs or bed-ridden girl who enrolls at Harvard Law Delta Nu has ever gone before. may reach out and touch him. ... He’s a wonderful School to win back her ex-boy- Her admission — with all its therapy horse — very, very calm and loves to be friend Warner. The comedy, humorous trials and tribula- touched.” filled with energetic music and tions — is highlighted in the Meet the new miniature horse at he Potomac Com- dancing will be presented at munity Center Marketplace on Saturday, April 28 Jill Phillips with her new miniature horse, 7:30 p.m. on the evenings of See Legally, Page 12 the latest addition to Squeals on Wheels See Name the Mini, Page 12 Petting Zoo. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 ❖ 3 News

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Ashley Otremba of Arlington, holding onto a tree for support, stretches Vionny Amelia, 12 years old at Velycia Antoni, 14-year-old student down to reach a plastic bottle. She was one of many volunteers who par- Roberto Clemete Middle School. at Northwest High School. ticipated in the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, April 14.

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Matthew Razak of Arlington (and From left: Jeffrey Hernandez, former Almanac reporter) uses a Diego Hernandez, Ron Howard and At the April 14 river cleanup, from left, are Jose Aguilar, Debbie Thomas, long stick to snare trash floating in Steve Dean. Matthew Aguilar and Colleen Sauvage. the canal.

4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Salma Hasan Ali Bridges Divides with Her Personal Stories Ramadan (30days30deeds.com), serves as landed at John F. Kennedy International Sharing stories, a contributing editor for The Islamic Airport in New York City, her father asked a making connections. Monthly, volunteers as chief inspiration of- random taxi driver for advice on which ficer of MoverMoms and has traveled with neighborhood in the city would be suitable By Susan Belford and written the stories of many inspirational for his family – and thus, their “fate rested The Almanac leaders, including Todd Shea, an American in the hands of a New York City cab driver who has committed his life to providing from China.” He took them to a motel in otomac’s Salma Hasan Ali has healthcare in remote areas of Kashmir and Flushing N.Y., an area with many new im- learned “the power of sharing Shaukat Ali, a math and science teacher at migrants. The family assimilated, yet main- Ppersonal stories.” “Stories hu- one of the girl’s schools that Greg Mortensen tained their Pakistani traditions while learn- manize,” she said. “Our account- built in Pakistan. She is married to Arif Ali ing American customs and the English lan- ings of our past and present are unique to and has two children, Saanya, age 15 and guage. After four years, the family moved each of us, yet they’re universal in the emo- Zayd, age 10. to Tenafly, N.J., bought a home and car and tions and feelings they stir.” Even though “One’s own personal story is very instru- lived the American Dream. her journey seems quite ordinary to her, mental in connecting people. We are all dif- Life before 9/11 was different from life conveying her own narrative and those of ferent, but we have many similar experi- after for American Muslims, and Ali is hop- others “communicates who we are and what ences. After my article in Washingtonian, I ing that her stories will dispel misconcep- we value.” received e-mails that conveyed that many tions. “Those of us for whom America has Ali relayed her story of immigration from immigrants have had similar experiences. become home recognize that taking part in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), the chal- Stories help us cultivate a relationship. They the mainstream of life culturally, socially, lenges and blessings of raising children in help us develop trust with one another and religiously and politically is the best way to a country with different cultures and cus- build a sense of familiarity.” Ali fears if we overcome negative stereotyping.” toms, the struggle to maintain Muslim tra- don’t relate our own stories, other people “We all have tremendous stories — sto- ditions and the joy of blending her new life Salma Hasan Ali will write our narrative. ries of faith and family, of friendship and with her past life at the March 13 meeting She started noting her own stories and joy, pain and compassion and extraordinary of Karamah, the Muslim Women’s Lawyers had a profound impact on her: “It’s hard to those of others with the intention of “help- beauty. There is so much that we have to for Human Rights organization started by hate someone whose story you know.” ing to broaden the conversation so people be proud of. We just need to open up and Dr. Azizah al-Hibri. Ali’s narrative of her immigration and life, could see us beyond generalizations, be- share … because stories humanize.” Ali shared with her audience that her “Pakistan on the Potomac” was published yond stereotypes and simply get to know Ali’s goal is to write a book of stories to personal stories are an effort to bridge the in the December 2008 issue of Washingto- us as families, as neighbors, as friends.” highlight profiles of commitment by Mus- divides between Muslims and non-Muslims. nian magazine. A graduate of Columbia Ali and her family immigrated to the U.S. lims. She can be reached at She refers to something she once read which University, Ali initiated a blog during when she was seven years old. When they [email protected].

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SPORTS EDITOR Jon Roetman, 703-224-3015 [email protected] About 40 members of the Brickyard Coalition last week delivered a petition containing more than 750 signatures @jonroetman opposing the county decision to lease 20 acres on Brickyard Road to Montgomery Soccer Inc. for soccer fields. The ASSOCIATE EDITOR site is officially a future school site and has been leased to organic farmer Nick Maravell for the last 20 years. Steve Hibbard, 703-778-9412 [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Dell, So Much Inaccuracy from County Kenny Lourie, Ken Moore, Susan Belford, Colleen Healy To the Editor: stated that the Brickyard project Contributing Photographers I went with a group of con- will have amenities for residents. Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens cerned citizens to file a petition The fact is, MSI’s fields will be Art/Design: today [April 13] in opposition to fenced and locked when not in Laurence Foong, John Heinly, the County Executive’s secret use. We’ve been told that there John Smith agreement with Montgomery Soc- will be a farm element — which Production Manager Jean Card cer Inc. (MSI) to construct and is a tiny “turf farm” for an unus- Geovani Flores operate soccer fields on the Brick- able corner of the acreage, in Special Assistant to yard School public property. When other words, one corner will be the Publisher we reached Ike Leggett’s office, the grass. Farming it is impossible Jeanne Theismann doors were locked and a guard not only because it’s too small, 703-778-9436 [email protected] was stationed at the door. We were but also because farming it would @TheismannMedia told these doors cause massive drainage problems. Letter to are always The public has been told we are ADVERTISING the Editor locked, which is NIMBY’s when we have six soccer For advertising information not true. We’ve fields in the immediate vicinity, e-mail: [email protected] been there before without counting the fields at our when the doors were not locked. local elementary schools, commu- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Display Advertising: I am amazed at how much in- nity center, and other schools in Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 formation given to the public is the area. [email protected] inaccurate. Perhaps the assump- This development is not in keep- Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 tion is that anything can be said ing with the master plan, which Classified Advertising [email protected] because most people won’t know home buyers consult before buy- Keith Williams, president of the Civic Association of River that it’s inaccurate. ing a home. One of the reasons Falls (CARF), hands the petition to Cynthia Brenneman in Debbie Funk National Sales & real Estate The public was told that neigh- Montgomery County is a pleas- the Department of General Services office. The coalition bors were made aware of the ant place to live is that the Mas- 703-778-9444 also pointed out issues and problems with the flawed MSI [email protected] project without clarifying that ter Plan is carefully planned and lease in a substantive comment to Brennemen as re- this information was only pro- followed, which keeps growth Jerry Vernon quested in the Notice. Williams said, “We are making a Executive Vice President vided after the deal done, with- regulated. The master plan speci- final public effort to stop this fatally flawed process. [email protected] out any public input. The Mary- fies that if the land is not to be However, if the County Executive proceeds with this lease land State Board of Education used for educational purposes, it to MSI, we will have no choice except to commence legal Potomac Almanac is published has reprimanded the Montgom- is for local use. The farm is an action.” by Local Media Connection LLC ery County School Board twice educational farm for farmers for failure to follow proper pro- who want to learn about organic tional and farming initiatives the as possible have to drive long dis- Five Time First Place cedure in this process. The prom- farming and protecting the wa- county supposedly espouses. tances. Since Chevy Chase doesn’t Award-Winner Public Service ised traffic study to determine if tershed. It is also offering an edu- Finally, because we have been seem to have more land for fields, MDDC Press Association local roads, congested at rush cational program for children. told the soccer fields are for north it makes more sense to have the Four Time hour, could handle the extra traf- The farm is a national treasure: Potomac and Chevy Chase, it fields in North Potomac which has Newspaper of the Year fic was never done; probably be- Secretary of Agriculture Tom would make more sense in this age both the need for fields and the An Award-winning Newspaper cause it would have indicated Vilsack placed Mr. Maravell on the of expensive gasoline, for the fields land. in Writing, Photography, Editing, Graphics and Design that Falls Road cannot handle National Board for Organic Stan- to be in the neighborhood where more traffic at rush hour. MSI has dards. The farm fulfills the educa- they are needed so as few parents Elisabeth Waugaman

6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com For more information on the Sacred People More Valley Project visit http://sacredvalleyproject.org/ COMING TO AT ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL IN POTOMAC! Whitman Grad Helping in Peru TenniStar®, SoccerStar & Field Hockey The Sacred Valley Project promotes academic Camps and personal growth for Peruvian girls. DIRECTED BY Mitch Henkin, Haroot Hakopian (Churchill By Ashley Claire Simpson Girls Varsity Soccer Coach) and Cay Miller The Almanac Boys and Girls, Ages 5-17 ust over two years ago, in late 2009, Walt One-Week Sessions Start June 18 Whitman High School alumnus Bianca Call 301-530-5472 or JCrousillat launched The Sacred Valley Project, a non-profit organization to sup- Enroll at www.tennistar.com port the educational needs of young Peruvian girls. Since its birth, and especially over the past year, the program has grown and Crousillat said she has even bigger dreams for the project, which is based out of Ollantaytambo, Peru, and currently operates a dormitory for eight young women from rural communities of the Sacred Valley in Peru. BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE June 10 – 16...... $995 She added that without the dormitory, these girls Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 6 Nights Hotel, Daily would not be attending high school at all due to a Breakfast, 4 Dinners, Sightseeing – CALL FOR ITINERARY variety of economic, geographical and social reasons. NOVA SCOTIA & BAY OF FUNDY Aug. 12-18...... $1399 “The dormitory provides a warm and nurturing Bianca Crousillat in a classroom in Peru. Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 6 Nights Hotel, Daily environment in which the girls live, eat and study Breakfast & Dinner, Sightseeing – CALL FOR ITINERARY with the day-to-day activities, she added. during the week as they attend the local secondary ICELAND!, Aug. 16-22,...... $2599 school. In addition, the dormitory provides tutori- “In all, the dormitory is able to run due to the col- Includes Non-stop Air from Dulles, Hotel, Daily Breakfast, 3 Dinners, als, educational seminars and after-school classes for laborative efforts of a slew of dedicated and inspira- 1 Lunch – CALL FOR ITINERARY tional characters,” Crousillat said. the students so as to promote their academic and SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB personal growth,” Crousillat said. Margie Peters-Fawcett, who has been involved with 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 Crousillat said she is very pleased with the success the Sacred Valley Project with her position at the 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 World Bank group, said she has seen many Non-Gov- and growth of the program, which now involves pro- Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com fessional local teachers to develop curriculum. ernmental Organizations (NGOs) that are intent in for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. “In the last year, one of our greatest achievements helping eradicate poverty in the world, as well as was developing an educational program for after- addressing issues such as health, education, school tutorials and classes,” she said. “This program biodiversity and environment. involves employing professional teachers to provide She added that the Sacred Valley Project is par- more intensive tutorials in reading, writing and math ticularly impressive to her. for the students of the dormitory. It also entails the “In terms of gender equality and education, I was implementation of evaluation systems and proce- impressed with what the Sacred Valley Project is dures so that we may track the progress of our stu- implementing,” Peters-Fawcett said. “I saw what they dents.” were trying to do on a shoestring in a remote and She said that because of this development, the girls’ rural area, with very little staffing resources. I de- reading comprehension, writing and math skills have cided to offer to help more than a year ago when already improved. Their confidence, she said, has they were beginning the program.” also skyrocketed as a result. Crousillat said such volunteers have been price- “In addition, by providing classes in art and the- less to the Sacred Valley Project. ater, we have seen the girls build confidence as indi- “As a small and growing organization we have few viduals and develop on a more personal and social employees and low overhead costs,” she said. “Our level,” Crousillat said. volunteers are an integral part of our organization and we understand that without their efforts and BACK IN 2009, Crousillat worked alongside a small contributions a project like ours wouldn’t be possible. board of volunteers and friends to jumpstart the pro- In the past few years volunteers have collaborated gram. in after-school tutorials, grant-writing, fundraising, “The idea behind the SVP began in 2009 and the website development, administration, research, ac- project was officially incorporated in March of 2010,” counting, photography, marketing and social media she said. “The idea behind the project came from development. Every volunteer brings with them new Alex Ball, president of the Sacred Valley Project, who insight and expertise and our project has been able when working in Socma, a remote, rural community to grow in a positive manner as a result of their tire- of the Sacred Valley, realized that many students, less efforts.” especially girls, had limited access to education and Peters-Fawcett said she helped in designing grant few expectations for their futures. [He] decided that proposal templates, drafting letters and offered ad- the best solution would be to build a safe dormitory vice regarding funding. in town where the girls could live and study while attending high school.” WHILE THE SACRED VALLEY Project’s first fo- She said she met Ball and joined his efforts while cus has been on its educational program, Crousillat they were both working in a rural village outside as a Peruvian-American herself also realizes the im- Ollantaytambo. portance of keeping the girls’ cultural heritage in- According to Crousillat, the dormitory functions tact. due to the collaborative efforts of a small staff and a Crousillat said that since one the program’s goals small group of volunteers. The project is run by a is to maintain and promote the girls’ cultural heri- board of five young professionals and there are also tage; it encourages the girls’ parents to do artisan employees in Peru and at the dormitory, including a work for sale. This, Fawcett said, is incremental in program director, a dormitory advisory, a cook and helping the families become more self-sufficient. local teachers. Two to six volunteers are usually on site to assist See Walt Whitman, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 ❖ 7 Entertainment Potomac Village Deli Catering Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering 301•299•5770 www.potomacvillagedeli.com

Home of Your Bethesda Holds Annual Corporate & Residential Literary Fest April 20-22 Catering Headquarters Literary guests include Walter Isaacson, Bob Edwards, Marvin and Deborah Kalb, Thomas Friedman and Sally Bedell Smith Serving the owntown Bethesda celebrates the diversity Dof modern literature by presenting the 13th Bethesda Literary Fest Community annual Bethesda Literary Festival from Fri- day, April 20 to Sunday, April 22. The 13th annual Bethesda Literary Festival will host an array of local and national authors, journal- for over Managed and organized by the Bethesda Urban ists and poets, as well as writing contests and poetry Partnership, Inc. (BUP), the festival will feature an contests. Featured literary guests include Thomas 35 Years array of local and national authors, journalists and Friedman, Marvin and Deborah Kalb, Joby Warrick poets, as well as writing contests and children’s and Walter Isaacson. In a weekend that includes more than 20 events, events. All events are held throughout downtown the Bethesda Literary Festival will present fascinat- Bethesda and are free. ing literary personalities who will read their work, The festival features Pulitzer Prize-winning jour- talk about their craft and take part in discussions with other writers and audience members. All of the nalist and bestselling author Thomas Friedman, co- events are free and are held throughout downtown author of That Used to be Us; bestselling biographers Bethesda. Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs and Sally Bedell Events begin at 7 p.m. on April 20, 10 a.m. on Smith, author of Elizabeth the Queen; former NPR April 21, and 11a.m. on April 22. host and current Sirius XM Radio host Bob Edwards, author of A Voice in the Box: My Life in Radio; and distinguished journalists Marvin & Deborah Kalb, co- Other highlights of the Bethesda Literary Festival authors of Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the Ameri- include the Reading and Awards Ceremonies for the can Presidency from Ford to Obama. Essay & Short Story Contest, the Youth Writing Con- Other participating authors include Pulitzer Prize- test and the Bethesda Poetry Contest; a meet-and- winning national security reporter with The Wash- greet with over 15 of your favorite authors, and au- ington Post, Joby Warrick, author of The Triple Agent: thor events for children and teens. The Al-Qaeda Mole who Infiltrated the CIA; best- There are many different venues throughout selling fiction author most well-known for Alexander Bethesda however most events take place at the and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Bethesda Library, The Writer’s Center, Barnes & Judith Viorst; bestselling author of the Goosebumps Noble, and Doubletree Bethesda. All of the event children’s book series, R.L. Stine; and Maryland Poet times and locations can be found at Laureate, Stanley Plumly. www.bethesda.org/bethesda/schedule.

Playhouse Puppetry Slam on April 28

AT THE PUPPET CO. PLAYHOUSE IN GLEN ECHO PARK. 7 and 9 p.m. Tick- ets are $15. Amateur and professional pup- peteers from all over the East Coast will be performing for a mature audience. Con- tent ranges from the raunchy and risqué to the tender and tear-jerking in a fast- moving succession of both rough and pol- ished acts. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen Echo Park. Call 301-634-5380, www.puppetryslam.com. Heidi Rugg of Barefoot Puppets in “The Bard.” Photo by Bruce Douglas

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SUNDAYS THROUGH APRIL 5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Children’s Handchime Choir. Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to 11:15 a.m. Elementary-age midnight. Admission is $15. With the children are invited to participate Blue Crescent Syncopators. Beginner in a handchime choir at River swing lesson from 8 to 9 p.m.; Road Unitarian Universalist dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Congregation in Bethesda. This event is part of the annual Directed by master bell ringer Washington, DC Lindy Exchange Brent Keith, the group will meet (DCLX) weekend and open to all. Go Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at RRUUC to www.DCLX.org, email in Room 25. (Teens interested in [email protected], or contact Robert assisting are encouraged to Patch at 301-674-0080 or inquire.) Participants will learn to [email protected]. At the play the chimes, perform as part Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo of an ensemble, and participate in Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen musical group activities. Contact Echo. Ann Richards at 301-229-0400, [email protected]. The SATURDAY/APRIL 21 Unitarian Universalist Baisakhi Holiday. 3 to 5 p.m. Congregation is located at 6301 Free. Montgomery County will River Road, Bethesda. Visit celebrate the 313th commemoration www.rruuc.org. of Baisakhi, the holiday honoring NOW THROUGH APRIL 29 Sikh Heritage. Baisakhi is an ancient harvest festival, which marks the Baby.” Arabella Steinbacher “ Presented by Rockville beginning of a new solar year and Musical Theatre. Performance THURSDAY/APRIL 26 harvest season. At the Executive dates are: April 20, 21, 27, 28 at Office Building, Lobby Level BSO Classical Concert. 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 8 p.m.; and April 22, 29 at 2 p.m. Auditorium, 101 Monroe Street, to $98. Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Jun For tickets, call 301-258-6394. Rockville. To RSVP, email Diane Vu Märkl, conductor, and Arabella Steinbacher, Performances are held at the at violin. At the Music Center at Strathmore. For Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent [email protected]. Square Road, Gaithersburg. tickets, call 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org. Holocaust Memorial Event. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 18 Shoah Shabbaton. Scholar in Residence is Rabbi Robert Frolich, Chief Rabbi of the Dohany Adult Book Discussion. 1 p.m. With the Potomac Library Synagogue, Budapest Hungary. Following the keynote Adult Book Club. “Room” by Emma Donoghue. Ask for the address, “Hungarian Jewry: Yesterday, Today and book at the Circulation Desk. No registration required. New Tomorrow”, there will be a commemorative service honoring members welcome. At the Potomac Library. survivors, adult children of survivors and grandchildren of APRIL 18 TO 21 survivors. Rabbi Frolich will also be speaking two more times on Shabbat: “Hungarian Jewry Today: Halachic Challenges” “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” American playwright and “Hungarian Jewish Dilemmas and Issues: American Stephen Adly Guirgis creates a court case with lawyers Jewish Response.” Lunch prices are $18 for adults; 12 and arguing for Judas Iscariot’s defense and his ultimate fate. under, $8; 3 and under free! Shoah Shabbaton Program Performed by Montgomery College theater students. sponsorships are much needed. Sponsorship Levels: $150 inc. Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 1 lunch; $325 inc. 2 lunches; $500 inc. immediate family for p.m. At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 lunch. You can register at https://bsctt.org/ Mannakee St., Rockville. Call 240-567-5301. paymentsdues.php scroll down to “other”, insert Shoah and THURSDAY/APRIL 19 then input your selected payment level or email Andrea Marmon at [email protected]. At Congregation Beth Sharing Feelings About Vision Loss. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Shalom, 11825 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Call 301-279- Join the Prevention of Blindness Society for a complimentary 7010 or www.bethsholom.org. lunch and conversation about vision loss and its impact on a Spring Gala Fundraiser. Tickets are $500 or $1,000 for the person’s quality of life. At Friendship Heights Village Center, 2012 Spring Gala Wishin’ and Hopin’ With Dionne Warwick. 4433 South Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Call 301-656-2797 to 5:30 p.m. cocktails; followed by a 7 p.m. dinner and a concert reserve your spot. at 9 p.m. with Ms. Warwick and an after-party at 10:20 p.m. Slow Blues and Swing Dance. 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with Big Ray and the Kool Kats. The 2012 Spring Gala at Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Strathmore is the arts center’s signature fundraising event. Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Sorelle Group at Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna 202-248-1930 or [email protected]. At the Music Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to [email protected] or Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. www.CapitalBlues.org. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100. Potomac Cuddleups. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and songs for Swing Dancing — DCLX Weekend. 9 p.m. to midnight. babies from birth to 11 months and their caregivers. No Admission is $20. Featuring Tom Cunningham’s Orchestra registration required. At the Potomac Library. and Crytzer’s Blue Rhythm Band. Beginner swing lesson from APRIL 20, 21, 27, 28 8 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. This event is part of the annual Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX) “Legally Blonde The Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Featuring 100 weekend and open to all. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen student singers, dancers, musicians and technicians at Echo Park. Go to www.DCLX.org, email [email protected], or Winston Churchill High School. Ticket information can be contact Robert Patch at 301-674-0080 or found online at www.wchsarts.com or in the lobby box office [email protected]. The Glen Echo National Park is outside the Bish Auditorium, 11300 Gainsborough Road, located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Potomac. The box office will be open Monday through Friday Late Night Swing Dance. 1:30 to 5 a.m. Admission is $15. from 10:50-11:50 a.m. With the band, The Careless Lovers. This event is part of the FRIDAY/APRIL 20 annual Washington, DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX) weekend and open to all. Go to www.DCLX.org, email [email protected], or Music of American Composers. 8 p.m. Free. Presented by contact Robert Patch at 301-674-0080 or Catholic University’s Chorus. Conducted by N. Thomas [email protected]. At the Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Pedersen, co-chair of musical theatre. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. At St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave., Kensington. Ca.. 202- APRIL 22 319-5414. Social Media for the Curious. 10:25 a.m. Consultant Late Night Swing Dance. 1 to 5 a.m. Admission is $15. With Elizabeth Buie will discuss “Social Media for the Curious: the Brooks Tegler’s Joy of Sax band. This event is part of the Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+”. She will talk annual Washington, DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX) weekend and about their differences, and relevant privacy issues. She will open to all. Go to www.DCLX.org, email [email protected], or also demonstrate each of these. At River Road Unitarian contact Robert Patch at 301-674-0080 or Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Road, Bethesda; visit [email protected]. At the Chevy Chase Ballroom, www.rruuc.org, call 301-229-0400. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 SUNDAY/APRIL 29 Mary Alouette. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Gypsy jazz vocalist Travilah Moves, Fun Run and Wellness Day. 2:30 will perform tracks from her debut album, Midas. At the to 4:30 p.m. Will include a 1-Mile Fun Run and Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Dolphin Dash. Features health and fitness demos, Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100. classes, information and promotion items. Demos Arbor Day Ceremony. 11 a.m. At the new Police Headquarters from Kicks Karate, Village Yoga, Brit-AM Soccer, of the Rockville City Police Department, 2 West Montgomery Westleigh Swim and Tennis, Studio 310, Performance Ave., Rockville. Sports Camps, Higher Level Basketball and more. . Kaiser will have booths on pediatric education on THURSDAY/APRIL 26 Nutrition, wellness, physical activity, oral care and Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes more. At Travilah Elementary School, 13801 Dufief for 3-to-6 year olds and their caregivers. No registration Mill Road, North Potomac. required. At the Potomac Library. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 ❖ 9 Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

In February 2012, 22 Potomac homes Potomac REAL ESTATE sold between $1,950,000-$380,000. Sales in February, $650,000~ $1million

2 10408 Windsor View Drive, Potomac — $799,000

1 9920 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac — $995,000

3 12404 Goldfinch Court, Potomac — $790,000

5 11250 Glen Road, Potomac — $650,000

4 8445 Bells Ridge Terrace, 6 7851 Oracle Place, 3 Potomac — $725,000 Potomac — $650,000

5 Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 9920 KENTSDALE DR ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $995,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST ...... 02/02/12

2 10408 WINDSOR VIEW DR ...... 5 . 2 .. 3 ...... POTOMAC ...... $799,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... WINDSOR HILLS ...... 02/01/12 4 6 3 12404 GOLDFINCH CT ...... 4 . 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $790,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 20854 ...... COPENHAVER ...... 02/15/12

2 4 8445 BELLS RIDGE TER ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $725,000 .... Townhouse ... 0.06 ...... 20854 .... POTOMAC REGENCY ... 02/27/12

5 11250 GLEN RD ...... 3 . 1 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $650,000 .... Detached ...... 2.01 ...... 20854 .... POTOMAC OUTSIDE .... 02/23/12 1 6 7851 ORACLE PL ...... 3 . 2 .. 2 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $650,000 .... Townhouse ... 0.05 ...... 20854 .... BELLS MILL SPRINGS ... 02/14/12 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com © Google Map data

10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In March 2012, 38 Potomac homes sold between $2,710,000-$253,000. Home Sales This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $2,710,000-$775,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision 9809 BENTCROSS DR ...... 6 .. 6 .. 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $2,710,000 .... Detached ...... 2.01 ...... 20854 ...... FALCONHURST OPEN HOUSES 10725 ARDNAVE PL ...... 4 .. 5 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,630,000 .... Detached ...... 2.03 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE 9408 WING FOOT CT ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,588,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL 10513 RIVERS BEND LN ...... 6 .. 5 .. 2 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,550,000 .... Detached ...... 1.87 ...... 20854 ...... MARWOOD 10641 MACARTHUR BLVD ...... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,340,000 .... Detached ...... 0.55 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE IN POTOMAC • APRIL 21 & 22 7505 HACKAMORE DR ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,250,000 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS 9916 WOODFORD RD ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,200,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE 12500 PARK POTOMAC AVE #508N .. 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,045,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC 7809 LAUREL LEAF DR ...... 3 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,038,000 .... Detached ...... 0.57 ...... 20854 ..... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR 9905 AUTUMNWOOD WAY ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $1,000,000 .... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... 20854 ...... GLEN OAKS 9 SPRINKLEWOOD CT ...... 6 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $967,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... PINE KNOLLS 12033 TRAILRIDGE DR ...... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $900,000 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 20854 ...... FALLSREACH 12500 PARK POTOMAC AVE #306N .. 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $900,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20854 ...... PARK POTOMAC 8310 FOX RUN ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $830,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 20854 ...... FOX HILLS 8811 FALLS RD ...... 4 .. 2 .. 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $825,000 .... Detached ...... 1.67 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC OUTSIDE 11901 GAINSBOROUGH RD ...... 6 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $815,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... WILLERBURN ACRES 2616 OAKENSHIELD DR ...... 6 .. 4 .. 0 ...... POTOMAC ...... $810,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC WOODS EAST 10422 WINDSOR VIEW DR ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $800,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 20854 ...... WINDSOR HILLS 8 HARROWGATE CT ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... POTOMAC ...... $775,000 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC WOODS Copyright 2012 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. LET’S TALK Real Estate Landscape Renovations & Curb Appeal Specialists 14140 Saddle River Drive, North Potomac, 20878 • $650,000 Patios, Waterfeatures and More Open Sunday 1-4 p.m. • Kenneth Bennett, W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Company, 240-899-0356

When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this “Turning Yards Into Gardens” Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. for 35 Years Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times.

by Michael Matese Bethesda (20817) Go Green Artistic Gardens Landscaping • 2296 Glenmore Terrace, Rockville, Maryland 20850 6724 Landon Ln...... $1,285,000.....Sun 1-4...... Frankie Laborwit...... Long & Foster..301-461-4548 Even luxury homes are going green, 8703 Irvington Ave...... $1,599,000..Sat/Sun 1-4..Autumn Ambrose..Potomac Heritage..240-687-1104 trying to help the environment. Some tips that home owners are finding handy are: North Potomac (20878)

• Use CFL’s - Replace those incan- 12615 Granite Ridge Dr...... $425,000.....Sun 1-3...... Peter Yin...... Libra..301-972-5588 descent light bulbs with qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs 14140 Saddle River Dr...... $650,000.....Sun 1-4...... Kenneth Bennett...... WC&AN Miller..240-899-0356 (CFL). By replacing just five of your 14625 Rolling Green Way...... $689,000.....Sun 1-4...... Jill Aharon.....Coldwell Banker..240-326-2640 mostly frequently used light bulbs, you’ll save money and reduce green- house gas emissions by one trillion pounds! Potomac (20854) • Plug Air Leaks - Air leaks are the biggest energy waster in homes, but 11000 Dobbins Dr...... $1,049,000.....Sun 2-4...... Adaline Neely...Wash Fine Props..301-480-2213 they’re also an easy fix. Have deco- 1115 Churchview Pl...... $749,000.....Sun 1-4...... Mesook Lee...... Long & Foster..301-204-7149 rative weather stripping and caulk installed to stop those drafts 11409 Falls...... $1,699,000.....Sun 1-4.....Norman Domingo...... Xrealty.NET..888-838-9044 • Program Your Thermostats – Save 12530 Falls Rd...... $1,280,000.....Sun 1-4...... Kimberly Hahn...... New Star..301-762-4987 on your heating and cooling bill while helping reduce emissions from 12724 Greenbrier Rd...... $2,574,999.....Sun 2-4...... Carl Becker...... Premier..301-873-3221 your heating/a/c unit. • Tune Up Your HVAC – Get a pro- 13801 Longacres Preserve Terr..$2,399,000.....Sun 1-4...... Herbert Wechsler...... Herbert..301-840-1417 fessional tune up every two years 1501 Kersey Ln...... $747,000.....Sun 1-4...... Leslie Friedson...... Long & Foster..301-455-4506 and clean or replace your filter every Swann Daingerfield Penthouse $789,500 8830 Belmart Rd...... $1,950,000.....Sun 2-4..William F. X. Moody...Wash Fine Props..202-243-1620 month. Dirty filters block normal A rare opportunity to live in the heart of Old Town. The elegant, airflow and reduce the efficiency of 9206 Belmart Rd...... $3,695,000.....Sun 2-4...... Adaline Neely...Wash Fine Props..301-580-2214 your system. historic Swann Daingerfield condominium has a spacious 20 ft x 13 ft 1 9229 Bentridge Ave...... $1,063,000.....Sun 1-4...... Leslie Friedson...... Long & Foster..301-980-0085 • Go Low-Flow – Install low flow living room with 11 ⁄2 foot ceilings and marble fireplace, dining room showerheads and faucet aerators with 2nd fireplace, kitchen with sunny breakfast area, spacious 9909 Autumnwood Way E...... $819,000.....Sun 2-5...... Krystyna Litwin...... Long & Foster..301-983-0060 without sacrificing water pressure. They’re easy to install too, just screw Study/Guest Room. Large Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom and them on. Dressing Room. Balcony overlooking courtyard garden. Elevator, private parking and large storage area. This sought-after location at Rockville (20850, 20852) Green Tip: The average home emits 27,000 pounds of carbon dioxide the corner of Prince Street and S. Columbus Street is only two blocks 13205 Jasmine Hill Terr...... $1,195,000.....Sun 1-4...... Leslie Friedson...... Long & Foster..301-455-4506 away from King Street and Washington Street. Perfect for gracious annually; almost three times that of 11750 Old Georgetown Rd #2318..$391,335....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 a midsize sedan. Following these living and convenient to all amenities of Old Town. steps will reduce your home’s 11750 Old Georgetown Rd #2332..$449,335....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 emissions. For private showings, please contact 11800 Old Georgetown Rd #1326..$474,040....Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 For professional advice on all Cindy Byrnes Golubin 202-437-3861 11800 Old Georgetown Rd #1406..$543,995... Sat 11-6...... Bob Lucido...... Toll..410-979-6024 aspects of buying and selling real estate, call: MICHAEL MATESE For an Open House Listing Form, Long & Foster Realtors call Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or e-mail 301-806-6829 [email protected] [email protected]. Sotheby’s International Realty All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 ❖ 11 News Potomac Community Center To Host ‘Marketplace’ From Page 3 Romanian eggs. The farmer’s market will include tasty treats including fresh fish, Crafters for a Name the Mini soups, breads, tarts and chocolate tempta- Cause will From Page 3 tions as well as organic vegetables and exhibit their fruits.” belt buckles from noon to 4 p.m. where Squeals A wide assortment of food vendors will and jewelry. on Wheels Petting Zoo will be part of fill the Farmer’s Market. “All Things Olive” the fun along with arts, crafts and the will be on hand with fresh California extra- farmers market. Residents can enter virgin olive oil, wine, apple cider and bal- the contest on the spot. samic vinegars, citrus and herb-infused ol- The person who picks the winning ive oils and olive kalamata tapenades. The name will have their photo printed “Go Fish” truck (Montgomery County’s only with the miniature horse in the mobile seafood) will serve fresh salmon, Potomac Almanac, and will get a free flounder, tilapia, lobster rolls, crab cakes, “Bunny and Peeps” petting zoo expe- fish/shrimp tacos and crabby melts as well rience from Squeals on Wheels. See as ready –to-cook seafood which can be pre- www.squealsonwheels.us. ordered to be taken home. The Peruvian Enter at the Potomac Community Chocolate Company will feature chocolates Center on April 28, or send suggested made out of the highest quality cacao found name for the miniature horse, your in the Peruvian Amazon. Pastry chef Natalie belt buckles, earrings, necklaces, brooches name, address, phone number and Morelli, owner of “Made with Love” will — all wearable art — as well as photogra- email address to almanac@ provide cakes, pastries, and other delights phy, paintings and more will be available connectionnewspapers.com (be sure from her kitchen. She explains the name of for purchase. Some of the local artists who to put Mini Naming Contest in sub- her business with a smile, “Mami always will be participating are Linda Morelli, ject line) taught me to do all things with love because Crafters for a Cause, Nancy Heindl, Lucy or submit your name online at they would just turn out better. She always Shapiro, Kati Pataki and Marie Power. www.PotomacAlmanac.com/ said, ‘if I wasn’t going to do it with love, Heindl has been painting plein air land- namethemini why do it at all.’” scapes in the Potomac area as well as along Entries accepted until May 7, and a Rockville’s Great Harvest Breads, owned the C & O Canal and Potomac River since winner will be announced later in by Dan Heather Gottfried, will be featuring 1968. Power is a watercolor artist who also May. a variety of wholesome breads. Bakery Le paints the local landscape. Morelli and Printemps will bring their Mediterranean Shapiro will exhibit their jewelry and crafts. cookie selection, while The Granola Bar will Quilter Kati Pataki will offer hand-crafted or clean out to make room for more trea- offer hand-baked granola. Oh Pickles will placemats, potholders and her “can’t live Baby shower cake by Pastry Chef sures. To participate and register for a table have every kind of pickle imaginable as well without” baked potato bags — for use when Natalie Morales. at the Potomac Community Center “Mar- as kimchi, sauerkraut and pickled beets. microwaving potatoes and corn. They keep ketplace,” e-mail Penny Heltzer at An array of crafts, paintings, jewelry and vegetables moist and warm for 30 minutes. opportunity to locate that “one-of-a-kind” [email protected] or call her at 301-983- ceramics will also be featured. Hand-crafted An area of attic treasures will provide an item — or to sell one’s own possessions and/ 9624 or (cell) 301-641-9001. Walt Whitman Grad Helping in the Education of Peruvian Girls From Page xx pecially when it comes to women and the also have tutoring and mentoring, as well “I am enthusiastic about the future inequalities they experience in some coun- as allowing the girls and their families to growth of the program and hope to provide Peters-Fawcett said she is proud to be a tries — in this case, being unable to get an earn from working at arts and crafts and educational solutions for 18 more Andean part of an organization like the Sacred Val- education due to their remoteness, while selling them, a way of preserving their cul- girls by 2014,” Crousillat said. “With greater ley Project. boys can be sent to the towns alone,” she tural heritage.” public help, the program will be able to “Being a part of a large institution such said. “Sacred Valley Project offers a unique Crousillat lives in Peru where she says she benefit a greater number of students who as the World Bank, and a previous employee concept in establishing a ‘dorm’ that is safe continues to work with the young women will return one day to their communities as of the International Monetary Fund, I ad- for young girls to stay at while attending of the dormitory at the ground level, assist- empowered indigenous leaders; some may mire the young people who have such a township schools to complete their educa- ing with tutorials while managing the day- start their own business, teach classes of passion in helping the developing world, es- tion, which they have a right to. The dorms to-day objectives of the dormitory. their own, or even go to college.” ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ Takes Stage at Churchill

From Page 3 Delta Nus. “I have tuates that stereotypes are not The students and crew are putting in long learned how important it usually right — that everyone hours to be ready for the performance. Un- plot. Even though she is definitely not stu- is to have a support sys- is an individual.” fortunately, a fire in the auditorium has set dious, nerdy or a typical Harvard student, tem, particularly when Barillo said, “This play back the building of the set and rehearsals she is determined to prove herself to Warner you go away to college. It’s lines up perfectly with on the stage. However, cast, crew and di- and everyone else who pegged her as important to be there for Churchill’s character pro- rector say they will be ready when the cur- merely a dumb empty-headed female. She other people. The play also gram, its anti-bullying po- tain rises. is admitted into Harvard Law School — and shows that anyone can do sition and the need to ac- Purchase tickets for this musical comedy the plot thickens. anything they put their cept different types of at www.showtis4u.com or in the lobby box The student performers range from fresh- mind to it.” people in our lives. It has office outside Bish Auditorium, 11300 men to seniors. Junior Erik Rigaux who Neil Suttora (Elle’s dad) a great message about Gainsborough Road, Potomac. The box of- plays Professor Callahan is enjoying per- said he never knew that “Le- supporting one another fice will be open one hour before each performing in the play. “It’s a funny show — gally Blonde” would be so and the importance of formance and Monday through Friday from there are parts that are just hilarious.” much fun — and have so much meaningful relation- 10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Senior Tiffany Bamdad plays one of the heart. “The play really accen- ships.”

12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com YOGA CLASSES IN POTOMAC For Daytime For Weekend & Classes Evening Classes Kula Yoga Hamsa Yoga St. James Episcopal St. Andrews Church Episcopal School 11815 Seven Locks Road 8804 Postoak Road Monday - Friday Mon & Wed 6:30 & 8:00pm 9:30am Thurs 6:30pm Sat 9:00am

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“Me and My Mom” Kindergarten students at Norwood School in Bethesda/Potomac slice carrots and cu- To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with cumbers to make a vegetable pizza. Instructors say cooking classes can help enhance your Mom and The Potomac Almanac will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. math and reading skills. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: [email protected] Or to mail photo prints, send to: The Potomac Almanac, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” Culinary Classes for Children 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, braising,” said Stephen Sands CEO of Culinaria Cook- but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. Little gourmands cook up ing School in Vienna. “Students make full meals in fun in the kitchen. our summer camps. We have other classes during the year. We do a pasta class where kids make fresh By Marilyn Campbell pasta. They learn what goes into it instead of just The Connection seeing it come out of a box. They learn how to make sauce instead of just opening a jar.” f you lick your hands you have to wash them,” said instructor Beth Bigler as she DURING A TYPICAL CLASS, pint-sized culinary “Iteaches a class of kindergartens students enthusiasts come in, wash their hands, don aprons how to make vegetable pizzas. and begin the prep work for the day’s dish. “Are these pickles?” asks a 6-year-old student as Classes are often divided by theme and culinary she clutches a dark-green, cylindrical vegetable in discussions are intermixed with food preparation. her tiny fingers. “The theme this session is ‘On the Farm,” said Bigler, “No, these are baby cucumbers,” said Bigler. “We an instructor with Tiny Chefs. “Students learn about need to cut the ends off and then chop them up very, fresh vegetables and where they come from.” very finely. Always put it on a cutting board so you Students are introduced to new ingredients or get don’t cut your hands. We’re going to do the same hands-on experience with familiar food items. thing with the celery and carrots. We have lots of “Maybe they’ve heard of cinnamon, but have never vegetables to cut.” smelled or touched a cinnamon stick,” said Reeves. Soon the click-clop of plastic knives hitting cut- “They’ve probably heard of eggs, but they’ve never ting boards fills the air, along with the giggles and actually cracked one.” squeals of curious young foodies. Instructors say the lessons can also be academics This is a typical session for Tiny Chefs, one of a disguised as recreation. “They have so much fun that handful of local culinary schools that cater to chil- they don’t even realize that they are working on math dren. In these classes, pint-sized gourmands are in- and reading skills,” said Arlington resident Whitney troduced to all things epicurean. They also learn Gray, director of auxiliary programs at The Langley about kitchen safety and the importance of eating School. healthy food. Instructors say the lessons extend be- “Students learn how to use cooking tools and they yond the edible. get to add and subtract fractions by using measur- “Cooking classes for kids build and instill confi- ing cups,” said Jennifer McInroy, a Tiny Chefs in- dence,” said Anna Reeves, founder of Tiny Chefs. structor who teaches classes and summer camps at “Children get to do things that they didn’t think they The Langley School in McLean. were able to do. A 4 or 5-year-old may not be used Social skills are also enhanced. “With five or seven to someone handing them a bowl or spoon and say- kids in a group they learn to wait their turn and coop- ing ‘Stir this all by yourself.’” erate work together and have patience,” said Reeves. In addition to after school classes like the one at An increasing number of local schools are offering Norwood, local culinary schools offer parent-child cooking classes as an afterschool activity for students. classes, seasonal classes, holiday classes, cooking “Cooking is an important life skill,” said Liz Hol- birthday parties and cooking summer camps. The land, afterschool activities coordinator at Alexandria level of complexity depends on the age and interest Country Day School. “Children definitely need to be of the children. making healthy choices for themselves and having “We teach simple techniques like sautéing and those skills is definitely enriching.”

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14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ April 18-24, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Sports See www.potomacalmanac.com Whitman Senior McGill Thriving in Return from Injury campaign (he received one rado Rockies hurler. “You look Left-handed pitcher at-bat late in the regular at him and [think], ‘How am I has not allowed an season). McGill had been not getting a hit off of him?’ a standout pitcher as a You’ve got an 0-for-3 and he earned run sophomore, helping wins a 2-1 game. … Whitman reach the 2010 “He’s very good at mixing in 19 2/3 innings. regional semifinals, where Photo by [speeds] and trying to keep the Vikings lost to kids off balance, but he By Jon Roetman Gaithersburg. With McGill doesn’t throw hard enough The Almanac

on the bench the following Jon Roetman that he’s going to be able to season, Whitman again blow it by them. Sometimes embers of the Whitman lost to Gaithersburg in the he does try and get — I don’t baseball team exuded en- regional semifinals. want to say too cute — and ergy and excitement as “I think that he took our he misses a little bit. There’s a

M /The Almanac they acknowledged Ryan playoff loss harder than fine line with him, but what McGill’s role in a victory at Quince Orchard anybody,” Whitman head helps is the three or four fast- on April 13. As the Vikings gathered near coach Joe Cassidy said. est kids on the team are in the the left-field line, one player shouted, “No. McGill described the dif- outfield.” 27 is back!” ficulty of watching from Against Quince Orchard, In a battle of two of Montgomery County’s the bench as a Whitman McGill threw 59 of 83 pitches top teams, McGill, a senior pitcher, tossed team led by school record- for strikes, and tossed a first- a complete game, allowing just one un- breaking leadoff hitter Whitman senior Ryan McGill is excelling on the mound pitch strike to 16 of 26 Cou- earned run as Whitman defeated Quince James Dionne and after missing the majority of his junior year due to injury. gar batters. Orchard 2-1 to extend its season-opening standout shortstop and “He had control of every win streak to eight. After the game, McGill pitcher Michael Flack fell pitch he throws,” senior smiled and spoke about the joy he felt just short against the Trojans for the second con- McGill returned for his senior season and catcher Josh Biel said. “… He was locating being out on the field with his teammates. secutive season. has made the most of his opportunity. In real well, getting ahead in the count, really The left-hander “It was prob- three starts and one relief appearance span- let me call anything I wanted once he got wasn’t taking the ably the hardest ning 19 2/3 innings, the southpaw has yet 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 in the count. They were really experience for thing I’ve ever to allow an earned run. He has issued just off balance at the plate.” granted because “He’s like our Jamie Moyer. done in my life,” one walk and surrendered only 13 hits on After beating Quince Orchard, Whitman it wasn’t long ago You look at him and [think], McGill said. his way to a 3-0 record. suffered its first defeat of the season on April that McGill’s “Emotionally, “I come out every game just letting it all 16, dropping a home game against postgame ‘How am I not getting a hit off mentally, I can’t out,” McGill said. “I play every game like Churchill, 6-1. The Vikings (8-1) will host thoughts and even describe it. it’s my last game.” Bethesda-Chevy Chase at 7 p.m. on Wednes- emotions were of him?’ You’ve got an 0-for-3 It was the hard- Cassidy describes McGill as a “crafty lefty.” day, April 18. Whitman defeated B-CC 6-5 littered with dis- est thing in the No. 27 isn’t a flame-thrower, so he relies on on April 2. As Whitman enters the second appointment and and he wins a 2-1 game.” world to watch. location and changing speeds to retire op- half of the season, the Vikings are consid- sadness. — Whitman baseball coach Joe Cassidy With the team posing batters. Unlike Whitman’s other pri- ered one of the favorites to capture the During the about pitcher Ryan McGill we had last year mary starting pitcher, Flack, who totaled 33 program’s first region championship — winter of his jun- … there were strikeouts in his first 19 1/3 innings, McGill thanks in large part to the return of McGill, ior year, McGill nights when I has just 10. Despite a limited number of who Biel called “the most outgoing guy on suffered a broken left ankle while playing cried at home — not because we lost or punch-outs, a solid Vikings defense has the team, by far.” for the Whitman ice hockey team. He re- anything, but because I couldn’t be out helped the left-hander succeed with a pitch- “It’s the most exciting thing to be out on quired a plate, five screws and 11 weeks to there. to-contact approach. the field,” McGill said. “It brings so much return to full strength, resulting in McGill “I’m a kid that loves to be out there every “He’s like our Jamie Moyer,” said Cassidy, happiness. I get antsy just thinking about. I missing basically all of the 2011 baseball day.” comparing McGill to the 49-year-old Colo- can’t wait to get out and play.”

Sports Briefs on March 26, Churchill’s first loss to a Mont- Churchill Boys’ Lax gomery County opponent since 2010.

Beats WJ, Whitman Churchill will host Bethesda-Chevy Chase Photo by at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18 and will The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team im- travel to face Richard Montgomery at 7 p.m. proved to 6-1 with victories against on Friday, April 20. Walter Johnson (10-5, April 11) and Harvey Levine Whitman (11-9, April 13). The Bulldogs will host Richard Montgomery on Friday, Churchill’s Edwards April 20. To Attend Emerson

Churchill senior Kyle Edwards, a starter /The Almanac Churchill Girls’ Lax on the school’s boys’ basketball team, an- Wins Third Straight nounced he plans to attend and play for Division III Emerson College in Boston. The Churchill girls’ lacrosse team de- Edwards was part of a 2011-12 Churchill feated Walter Johnson (13-8) on April team which reached the program’s first re- Mairin Hall, seen against Paint Branch on March 28, and the Churchill 12 and Whitman (14-6) on April 14 to gion championship game in 33 years. improve to 5-1. The Bulldogs have won girls’ lacrosse team improved to 5-1 with wins over Walter Johnson three in a row after losing to Damascus and Whitman.

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