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Helping Local Food Bank Teens from the Potomac Woods neighborhood organized a food drive in late May for Gaithersburg Help, a local food bank. They are: Hannah Feldmann, 14; Ellie Pershing, 15; and Chloe Welmond, 15. Not pictured: Sharmain Ullah, 15. All are students at Richard Montgom- ery High School.

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2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 11-17, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Students Organize She Wins Her First Pageants Fund-Raising Run And becomes Maryland’s first Churchill High’s Miss Teen USA. Key Club works to help Gulf By Senitra McCombs Coast residents. The Almanac

mid the sun-soaked orty-two Winston Churchill beaches of Paradise FHigh School students are AIsland, Bahamas at dedicated to making a dif- the Atlantis Hotel, ference to residents of the Gulf 51 teens from across country Coast and to the environment. As competed for the title of Miss members of the Key Club, they Teen USA on July 24. have taken on the task of organiz- This year’s winner — Kamie ing and promoting a 5K run to Crawford of Potomac — made benefit the Greater New Orleans history by being the first con- Foundation’s Gulf Coast Oil Spill testant from Maryland to win Fund. Ben Kramer the title. Ben Kramer, a senior at WCHS Another first for Crawford and President of the Key Club is www.gulfcoastreliefrun.org. The was entering the world of passionate about their cause: “This entry fee for racers is $30 ($35 on beauty pageants. Her first pag- is a pressing issue. People on the race day) and $15 for the Fun Run eant was the regional competi- Gulf Coast are devastated. Their ($20 on race day). tion Miss Maryland Teen USA way of life has been destroyed and Additionally, racers may register which she won on Nov. 9, 2009. many people are totally dependent and pick up a packet at Winston “I decided to enter the Miss on help like this. They need the Churchill High School on Friday, Maryland Teen USA pageant help now. Waiting is not an option. Oct. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on after a friend, who had com- These residents have been hit Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. peted two years before me, en- again and again — first by Hurri- near the main entrance to the couraged me to take part. She cane Katrina and now by the oil school. Payment and/or donations thought I would be successful spill.” in cash or check will be accepted. and have fun. After winning the The 5K run will be held on Sun- Runners and walkers may also reg- state pageant, the winner rep- day, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. through the ister on Sunday, race day, from 7 resents the state at the national Churchill High School neighbor- to 7:50 a.m. competition, Miss Teen USA,” Churchill High School graduate Kamie Crawford was hoods. The Fun Run for families she said. named Miss Teen USA last month. and children will start at 8:30 a.m. THE KEY CLUB members felt Crawford adds that as a child This course is one-quarter mile that the race should be conducted she thought the “Miss Universe Pageant was re- and all participating children will entirely by Churchill students. The ally cool” and she didn’t really have a full under- KAMI CITES her family as her biggest inspira- receive a tee shirt and a medal. For template for the tee shirt and logo standing of what pageants consisted of until she tion. She’s the oldest of five girls. the 5K run, monetary awards will were designed by Churchill artists. entered. “They’ve taught me to always be prepared for be given for the three fastest men Students are also responsible for According to Miss Teen USA State Director anything that may come my way” and “to be the and women, as well as to age advertising, race planning and Deborah N. Miller, there is no prior pageant expe- best person I can be,” she said. group category winners. The fast- administration, developing the rience or performing talent required and the young That advice served Crawford well when she en est high school male and female website — all the details necessary women are judged on “poise, personality and will also receive awards. Every for this undertaking. beauty.” See Crawford, Page 4 participant will receive a tee shirt. Racers can register online at See Churchill, Page 8 Ending 37 Years as Bethesda Country Club Head Pro

Prior to his position at BCC, he was an as- man). When Folks was a junior in high It was the beginning of a wonderful friend- Jim Folks is retiring. sistant pro at both and Burning Tree and school, the principal of Ocala High School ship and relationship with Deane. It’s amaz- Congressional Country Clubs. called him to his office to ask him if he ing how our paths have crossed many times By Susan Belford Folks became interested in golf as a jun- would represent the Ocala Golf Club in the and in different capacities.” Beman went on The Almanac ior golfer in Ocala, Fla. Because he im- match against Burning Tree. He was to play to play on the PGA Tour and was the sec- proved so fast and showed great talent and against the U.S. and British Amateur golf ond commissioner of the PGA. im Folks, an icon of local golf, is re- dedication, the head pro of the Ocala Golf champion, Deane Beman. Folks agreed to Jtiring in December after 37 years as Club hired him when he was just 14 to help play, thinking that he definitely had the FOLKS PLAYED and won many amateur head golf professional at Bethesda teach. This head pro, Lou Bateman, became advantage, since he knew the course so well tournaments while living in Florida, achiev- Country Club. Recently elected to the Mid- a major influence on Folks’ life and career. and Deane would hopefully be exhausted ing a ranking of 10th in the U.S. He went Atlantic Golf Professionals Hall of Fame, Bateman was a friend of Max Feldman, from his two-day bus trip. Folks had often to Mississippi State University on a golf Folks said, “I never thought I would be con- head pro of Burning Tree Country Club in shot below par and held the course record scholarship. He competed on the PGA tour, sidered in the same group as Sam Snead Bethesda. Every year, a match called the of 64 — until Beman arrived. but always knew he wanted to become a and Bill Strausbaugh. It is really an honor “Hurlong Hassle” was held between the two “Deane whipped me with a 62 that day,” to be chosen for this prestigious award.” clubs. (Sid Hurlong was a Florida congress- said Folks. “He definitely earned my respect. See Folks, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 11-17, 2010 ❖ 3 People Radio King Orchestra Entertaining for More than 10 Years Founded by Potomac residents Rick and Robin Gordon.

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any residents of the region Amir Noorbakhsh are familiar with and enjoy Mthe 1950’s Swing-style mu sic that’s makes a person want to swing and dance, even if they don’t know the lyrics of the song. And the Radio

King Orchestra has been entertaining with /The Almanac Swing-style music since 1998, performing at many community and local summer con- cert series. The history behind the band started with Potomac locals Rick and Robin Gordon, who were both musicians and members of other Radio King Orchestra’s “Pincurl bands at the time. Girls” Lori and Jamie Boyd pose The Gordons have been Potomac resi- for the camera with their 1950’s dents since the 1970s and have originating style Radio King Orchestra performs at the Reston Pavilion on Saturday, June 5. roots from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Robin Gordon was born in Texas and lived “Being able to read music professionally RKO performs music from the 1940s as many events such as the Silver Springs in Oklahoma and New Jersey, before com- was a must, as well as playing by ear,” said through the ‘60s; however, the most popu- Swings and performances for non-profit ga- ing to the Potomac area, while Rick Gor- Robin Gordon, while she looked back on lar selections include those from Frank las. The band also performed for some un- don was born in Pennsylvania and also lived the process of choosing musicians back in Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dean Martin. official Presidential Inaugural Balls includ- in New Jersey. Once on his musical career, the late ‘90s. In addition to trumpeter Rick By incorporating the group’s trio, the ing performances for the last two presiden- Rick Gordon toured with many Broadway Gordon, musical instrumentalists in the Pincurl Girls, RKO gives the audience the tial elections. musicals and began playing with Doc band include drummer Tom Barrick, bass- chance to enjoy a selection of harmonized In 2005, the band was invited to perform Scantlin, a 1920’s style band, and left to ist Jay Miles, pianist Mike Maher, trombon- pieces from the time period. at a major Jazz festival in Shanghai; how- spend more time with his family. ist Todd Balwin, trumpeter Chris Walker, The Radio King Orchestra recorded its first ever due to other commitments, the group Robin Gordon was also part of Retrospect, saxophonists Bill Mulligan, Rick Parrell, and album and released it from a home studio could not attend. With invitations to many another local band in the Washington Area, Eli Gonzalez. Although the band’s main lead in the Washington D.C. area in 1998. It was musical events in eastern Asia and hoping and also decided to leave to spend more time singer is Robin Gordon, vocalists also in- after the release, that RKO became well- to tour European countries, the band has with her 9-year-old son, only to realize that clude Lori Boyd, and Jamie Boyd, all of known throughout the area. In 1999, they many intentions to travel the world and help they could start their own band, which whom are family and perform as the Pincurl performed every Thursday Night at bring back the glory of the 1940s through would allow the Gordons to have more con- Girls, an Andrews Sisters-like trio, when Timpano, an Italian Restaurant in Rockville, Swing and Jazz style music. Robin Gordon, trol and freedom over their musical career. they are all together on stage. Jamie Boyd for four years. RKO also started performing the lead singer, also wants starting singers The Gordons quickly got together a group is Lori Boyd’s daughter, who is Robin annually at many places including the and musicians to know that they should of musicians from the area, and started per- Gordon’s sister, which makes the ages of the Reston Town Center, the Kennedy Center, really love what it is that they want to do: forming professionally in 1998 at the Felix musicians in the band range from 16 to 57 many other popular town centers in “The most important thing in a musical ca- in Adams Morgan. years old. Franconia, Springfield, and Fredrick, as well reer is to be persistent and to follow your dreams.” MCPS Collects Backpacks Crawford Becomes Miss Teen USA Montgomery County Public 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Schools is collecting backpacks ❖ Westfield Wheaton Shop- From Page 3 Teen USA, she enjoys going to the movies or just hang- and other new school supplies ping Mall, 11160 Veirs Mill ing out with her friends. at several locations. All back- Road, Wheaton; 2nd floor by tered Miss Maryland Teen USA and Miss Teen USA. Another hobby for the recent Churchill High School packs and supplies will be dis- Target. For Crawford, the most challenging part of the graduate was cheerleading. She was the captain of tributed to MCPS students in ❖ Westfield Montgomery competition wasn’t the actual contest; it was “just her school’s varsity cheerleading team. need during the school system’s Shopping Mall, 7101 Democ- learning all the background information first and In addition, she also won several school club com- third annual Back-to-School Fair racy Boulevard, Bethesda; 1st looking at tapes of old pageants.” petitions with her graphic designs. on Aug. 28. floor, center court. In addition, she cites her experiences as Miss Mary- “I’m really good with computers and technology. I Items most needed include Donations may also be land Teen USA with providing her with good train- did a lot of online graphics. I use to design website backpacks, pencils, pens, dropped off Monday through ing ground for Miss Teen USA. designs and things like that. It uses to be a kind of a highlighters, pencil boxes, pen- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Kamie’s a very special young woman. She’s spent hobby,” Crawford said. cil pouches, rulers, large pink at the MCPS Department of her reign as Miss Maryland Teen USA making ap- Her favorite musical artist is Beyonce because she’s erasers, 3-ring binders, divid- Family and Community Partner- pearances all across the state talking about peer pres- “so beautiful and a talented, smart businesswoman.” ers, filler paper, pocket folders, ships, Room 50, Carver Educa- sure, alcohol and drugs; she did a lot of work with In addition, she loves eating Caribbean and Italian and notebooks. These items can tional Services Center, 850 Best Buddies,” Miller said. food that she attributes to her mom’s Jamaican roots. be dropped off at several loca- Hungerford Drive, Rockville. In September, Crawford will be going to the New tions: This year’s Back-to-School Fair DURING HER REIGN as Miss Teen USA, Crawford York Film Academy while taking some core classes at Saturday, Aug. 14: Backpacks will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, 11 looks forward to working with and learning more a local college in order to begin the pre-med pro- and school supplies can be a.m.-2 p.m. on the grounds of the about Miss Teen USA affiliate charities such as Best gram at University of Alabama next fall after her reign dropped off at “Ask MCPS” Carver Educational Services Cen- Buddies, D.A.R.E, Girl Talk, Sparrow Clubs and is over. events at two shopping malls, ter, 850 Hungerford Drive Project Sunshine. She wants to become a dermatologist and have her Rockville. Visit When she’s not busy making appearances for Miss own skin care line someday. www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org 4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 11-17, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “Back to School News

Crime Report Folks Retiring from Bethesda CC ❖ A residential burglary occurred in the 11900 block of Henry Fleet Drive, Potomac on Thursday, June 10 between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. From Page 3 he established the Bubby Worsham Memo- Unforced entry; property was taken. Suspect: white rial Golf tournament — the first year of the male, 19 years old ❖ A residential burglary occurred in the club professional. event, it was won by Arnold Palmer. In 10400 block of Sandringham Court, Potomac be- An opening arose under Max Feldman at 1972, Greismer retired, and Folks began his tween 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June Burning Tree Country Club, and Folks was tenure as head golf professional. 11. The method of entry was unknown. Property given the opportunity to fill it. “Max was taken. Photo by ❖* Indecent Exposure: An indecent exposure Feldman was a tremendous influence on FOLKS REMEMBERS many career high- occurred in the 8600 block of Chateau Drive, me. He taught me the business of a club lights. In 1988, he encouraged the mem- Potomac on Thursday, June 10 between 2:35 p.m. pro. I was his assistant for three years and bership to host the First Greater Washing- and 3 p.m. The adult male suspect exposed him-

Susan Belford self to three juveniles. Suspect: Hispanic male, 30 his guidance and expertise have proven in- ton Open — a women’s professional golf years old, 5-feet-6, 115 lbs. valuable to me.” tournament — in honor of the founding of ❖ A residential garage burglary occurred Folks is only the third pro at Bethesda the club as the National Women’s Club. in the 14200 block of Pleasant Meadow Court, Country Club. Founded in 1929 as the Na- They continued the tradition and hosted the North Potomac overnight from Monday, June 28 at 10 p.m. into Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30 a.m. The un- tional Women’s Club, the membership was 2nd Greater Washington Open in 1989 and known suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked only women who included first ladies, so- the Mazda LPGA Championship in 1990 and /The Almanac vehicle in front of the house and used the garage cial leaders and dignitaries from around the 1991. This was the first million dollar la- door remote to open the garage door. Property was world. A trolley operated by the Great Falls dies’ tournament. Other highlights included taken. ❖ A residential garage burglary occurred Railway and Power Company took members serving as president of the Mid Atlantic PGA in the 14800 block of Dufief Drive, North Potomac to the club. In 1931, 55 Dutch Elm trees for two years, winning the Bill Stausbaugh overnight from Wednesday, June 30 at 11 a.m. into were planted along the entrance to the club, and Horton Smith Awards and the Mid-At- Thursday, July 1 at 6:40 a.m. No forced entry; each dedicated to an outstanding woman lantic Golf Professional of the Year (1987). Jim Folks property was taken. ❖ A vehicle was stolen from the 14100 block from 55 countries around the world. The His golf shop at BCC has often been named of Saddle River Drive, North Potomac overnight course was considered one of the finest nine in the “Top 100 Golf Shops in America.” equipment technology as well as the physi- from Saturday, July 3 into Sunday, July 4. A 2009 hole courses in the country — and only open When asked what has changed the game cal training of the pros.” Hyundai Elantra was stolen. ❖ A burglary occurred at Julius West MS, 651 to women. Al Jamison was the first golf of golf the most, Folks said, “I have seen In his retirement, Folks plans to play more Great Falls Road, Potomac on Sunday, July 18 at professional. Men were finally invited to radical changes in golf courses and in golf golf both in the local area and in Florida. 6:57 p.m. No forced entry. Nothing was taken. play their first rounds as guests of the equipment — but the technology changes He is hoping to compete in some local se- ❖ Multiple thefts from vehicles occurred in women in 1934. in ball construction have made the biggest nior tournaments. “I also plan to spend this Potomac beat. All were from unlocked ve- hicles. Two occurred between Friday, July 16 and In 1947, Bethesda Country Club pur- difference in golf as it is played today. Be- more time with my wife, Sue, our two chil- Saturday, July 17, three over the weekend from chased the tract and added nine more holes. cause the new ball has a solid core, today’s dren and our new grandbaby — 22 month Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18 and one on Sun- Harry Greismer left the Pro tour to become professionals can hit it 300 yards. The game old Ben. I will be teaching him the game of day, July 18. All of the vehicles were searched and the first golf professional at BCC. In 1950, has also changed dramatically due to new golf soon.” See Crime, Page 8 No Power? No Problem. Gas Logs on Sale for Immediate Installation Call for Free In-Home Professional Estimate!

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AUG. 11-AUG. 12 Tribute to the British Invasion. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $19-$22 (Strathmore Stars $17.10-$19.80). Focusing on the years 1964-1966 and featuring well- loved songs by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Petula Clark, The Who, The Hollies, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, The Animals, The Zombies, Peter and Gordon, Tom Jones, The Yardbirds and many more, the concert brings together 60 of the areas finest performers to honor the music that changed a generation and dominated the pop charts in America and around (From left to right): Captain Braidbeard (Tim the world. At Music Center at Getman) shows Jeremy (Josh Sticklin) the ropes in Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, “How I Became a Pirate” at Imagination Stage 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or visit HYPERLINK through Aug. 14. http://www.strathmore.org www.strathmore.org NOW THROUGH AUG. 14 Treasa Levasseur ”How I Became a Pirate.” A giddy, goofy pirate musical for ages 3 and up. THURSDAY/AUG. 12 Cost is $10-$21. Matinee performances Tuesday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. and TUESDAY/AUG. 24 Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. See website Blues Dance. 8:15-11:30 p.m. Soul Sister Month. August is soul sisters month as Focus presents R&B singer (www.imaginationstage.org) for exact calendar; this show plays in Admission is $8. Beginner workshop Treasa Levasseur and her band on Aug. 24. At the Unitarian Universalist Church repertory with “Pirates! A Boy at Sea.” At Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn runs from 8:15 - 9 p.m. The lesson of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville. Tickets are $18 at the door, $15 in Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 gives new dancers important advance at FocusMusic.org. Contact David Spitzer at [email protected] partnering basics. No partner is or 301-275-7459. NOW THROUGH AUG. 15 necessary. The dance starts at 9 p.m. ”If You Give a Pig a Pancake.” At Adventure Theater. Tickets can be and runs until 11:30 p.m. Music with purchased through the box office by calling 301-634-2270 or online at tunes from a variety of DJs. Blues p.m., followed by dances with the SATURDAY/AUG. 14 Contrarians from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. At www.adventuretheatre.org. Tickets are $12 for children 12 and under and music from every corner of the genre. $15 for adults. Group rates are available. Children under the age of 1 are At the Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo Cocker Spaniel Adoption Day. 11 the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Oldies Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen free. At Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, 20812 Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen in the historic Glen Echo Park. Visit www.adventuretheatre.org. Echo. Email [email protected] But Goodies (OBG) Cocker Spaniel Echo. Visit fsgw.org Rescue. At Westwood Pet Center in the NOW THROUGH SEPT. 5 Westbard Shopping Center, 5428 Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs.” AUG. 12 AND 19 Westbard Ave., Bethesda. Visit WEDNESDAY/AUG. 18 “ What’s so bad about the www.cockerspanielrescue.com. ”Arctic Tale.” At Dusk. Free summer Big Bad Wolf? At last B.B. (Big Bad) Wolfe tells his side of the story, and in Encore Chorale, the nation’s largest rap, no less. Has the notorious pork poacher and grandma impersonator choral program for singers 55+, is Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. family movie at Rockwood Manor, Admission $15. Blair Carman and the 11001 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. Call gotten a bum rap, or is he truly deserving of his moniker? You be the calling all choristers, church and judge! This tongue-in-cheek version of the two children’s favorites uses synagogue choir singers, to experience Belleview Boys. A beginning Swing 301-299-5026 or visit dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m. is www.rockwoodmanor.com. humor and music to explore our fear of things we don’t understand. This two free, rehearsals with Encore is one of our funniest productions, and includes lots of audience Chorale. They will be conducted by followed by dancing until midnight. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo participation. Recommended for PreK – Grade 6. Running time is 40 Jeanne Kelly, past conductor of the minutes. Performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 11:30 U.S. Naval Academy Women’s Glee Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit americanswing.org THURSDAY/AUG. 19 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ASL interpreted Club, Georgetown University Concert Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. Tickets $10, group rates available. Call 301-634-5380 or Choir and Senior Singers’ Chorales of Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Admission $8. Beginner workshop runs visit: www.thepuppetco.org the Levine School of Music. SUNDAY/AUG. 15 The Encore Chorale will meet two from 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. followed by “TINY TOTS” Slow Blues and Swing Dance. 7-11 dance. Lesson gives new dancers Thursdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, at 2 Aug. 14 – “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” – Saturday, 10 a.m. p.m. With the Jamie Lynch Band. important partnering basics. No to 3:30 p.m. at Washington Aug. 18 – “Bunny Business” – Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Admission is $17/workshop and partner is necessary. We’ll have an Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Aug. 21 – “Animal Crackers” – Saturday, 10 a.m. dance; $12/dance only. Slow Blues action-packed night for music with Park, South Arcade, 7300 MacArthur Aug. 28 – “Old McDonald’s Farm” – Saturday, 10 a.m. lesson 7-8:30 p.m.; dancing from 8:30- tunes from a variety of DJs. Blues Blvd. Bethesda. For more information The Puppet Co. presents “Tiny Tots @ 10,” a program designed for our 11 p.m. At the Back Room of Glen music from every corner of the genre. and reservation, call Jeanne Kelly at youngest theater patrons (ages 0 - 4). The shows are shorter, the lights Echo Park, 7300 MacAthur Blvd., Glen At the Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo 301-261-5747 or stay on, the doors stay open and the show is set up on the floor! Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634- Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen [email protected] Performances on select Wednesdays and Saturdays each month at 10 a.m. 2231 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634- Echo. Email [email protected] Web site: HYPERLINK http:// Tickets, $5, adults and children (including babies). Reservations strongly 2222, send e-mail to encorecreativity.org http:// recommended. Call (301) 634-5380 visit www.thepuppetco.org. encorecreativity.org. [email protected] or visit www.DanceDC.com. FRIDAY/AUG. 20 Adventure Theatre continues its literary series with seven popular Zydeco Dance Party. 3 to 6 p.m. Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. children’s book adaptations. Experience the journey from reading the FRIDAY/AUG. 13 Admission is $18. With the band, Leroy Admission $9. Contra dancing as well books at home to seeing the plays unfold before your eyes. Book Club Thomas and the Zydeco Road Runners. as some square dances and waltzes. Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. performances are always on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the theatre in Glen Introductory Zydeco Lesson from 3- Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 Admission $9. Contra dancing as well Echo Park. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. $10/family. Call 3:30 p.m.; dancing from 3:30-6 p.m. p.m. followed by the called dance to as some square dances and waltzes. 301-634-2270 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 At the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. p.m. followed by the called dance to Echo Park. Call Michael Hart at 301- Beginners welcome. Band is live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 762-6730 or go to Hu$hMoney with Heather Malyuk on Beginners welcome. This week we www.DancingbytheBayou.com. The fiddle and guitar; Tina Bergmann on Glen Echo National Park is located at hammered dulcimer, guitar, and Echo. Email [email protected]. a lunch and they’ll provide dessert. have the fabulous Friday Night Band. Contact [email protected] to At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. dumbek; David Rice on harmonica, Waltz Dance. 3-6 p.m. Admission is $8. fiddle and guitar; and Bryan Thomas register by Aug. 20, and let them know Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen SATURDAY/AUG. 21 if you need a canoe. Admission is free. Echo. Email [email protected]. With the band Addison Bleufonte. on upright bass and foot percussion. At Introductory workshop from 3-3:30 the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. At River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Super Fiesta Latina Party. 8:15 p.m.- Riverside Dr., Cabin John. Midnight. Admission $15. The evening p.m.; followed by dancing 3:30-6 p.m. Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Admission $15. J Street Jumpers. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Echo. Email [email protected]. Beginner swing dance lesson is offered Ballroom Tea Dance. 3-6 p.m. will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 Admission $12. Join the Hot Society p.m. for Salsa beginners and up. The Park. Call Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by dancing or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go Admission $9. Contra dancing as well from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress is Orchestra of Washington for an lesson is followed by dancing from afternoon of dancing, featuring music 9:00 p.m. - Midnight with teacher and to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e- as some square dances and waltzes. casual and no partner or dance mail [email protected]. Glen Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 experience is necessary. All ages are and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Echo Park is located at 7300 p.m. followed by the called dance to welcome. At the Spanish Ballroom at MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., waltz, cha-cha, rumba, swing and more Reggaeton and more. Admission in the Spanish Ballroom. A basic dance includes the lesson, dancing, beverages Contra and Square Dance. 7:30- Beginners welcome. Band is Glen Echo. Email 10:30 p.m. Admission $12 Hu$hMoney with Heather Malyuk on [email protected]. lesson at 3 p.m. for all levels is and sweets. At the Ballroom Annex at followed by dancing to wonderful live Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., nonmembers/$9 FSGW members fiddle and guitar; Tina Bergmann on Traditional American contra dancing. hammered dulcimer, guitar, and music from 3:30 - 6 p.m. Admission Glen Echo. Email SUNDAY/AUG. 22 includes the lesson. No partner or prior [email protected]. Email The evening can include square dumbek; David Rice on harmonica, Canoe Cleanup. experience needed. At the Spanish [email protected] dances, mixers, waltzes and other fiddle and guitar; and Bryan Thomas 9 a.m. to noon. Protect couple dances. All Contras and Square on upright bass and foot percussion. At our waterways by picking up trash Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 dances are taught, no partner is the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo from a canoe! Following the cleanup, MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Email necessary. There is a lesson is at 7 Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen enjoy a picnic on Minnie’s Island. Bring [email protected]. 6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 11-17, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community LET’S TALK Bethesda Art Walk is Aug. 13 Real Estate Patrons can delight in 11 down- ments and to shop at these unique town Bethesda galleries at the and inspiring galleries. Bethesda Art Walk scheduled for The Bethesda Art Walk will con- Friday, Aug. 13 from 6-9 p.m. The tinue through 2010 on Sept. 10, Bethesda Art Walk allows art lov- Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. ers to visit downtown Bethesda’s Participating Galleries and Stu- gallery community on the second dios: Friday of every month. Discovery Galleries, Ltd., 4840 On Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 Bethesda Ave. a.m.-5 p.m., the Bethesda Artist Orchard Gallery, Art & Framing, Market will feature more than 20 7917 Norfolk Ave. by local and regional artists who will Discovery Too, 7247 Woodmont Michael Matese display and sell their fine art and Ave. fine craft. The Bethesda Artist St. Elmo’s Fire Gallery, 4928 St. SMART BRICKS: Market will also feature continu- Elmo Ave. ous musical entertainment. Both Fraser Gallery, 7700 Wisconsin NEW HOME events are free. Ave., Suite E BUILDING MATERIAL Bethesda’s galleries feature Upstairs Art Studios, 4948 St. “Smart bricks” is one of the latest painting, sculpture, photography, Elmo Ave. developments in home construction pottery and mixed media. Many gallery 360, 4836 Rugby Ave. materials. It’s still in the develop- galleries change exhibits monthly Urban Country, 7117 Arlington ment phase, but the product has and hold receptions showcasing Rd. strong potential as a viable new high- tech material in future home building the featured artist in conjunction Gallery Neptune, 4901 Cordell projects. It could become a standard with the Bethesda Art Walk. At- Ave. Lenore’s Place, 7720 Wisconsin East-West Hwy. construction material. tendees are invited to delight in Washington School of Photogra- Ave. Call 301-215-6660 or visit These bricks are equipped with sen- the artwork, enjoy free refresh- phy, 4850 Rugby Ave. Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 www.bethesda.org. sors and other electronic components designed to make the structure safer. The sensors track temperature, vibra- Fine Arts arrangement. Call 301-634- participants who visited the tion and movement, employing wire- 2222 or visit Guanacaste Region in Costa Rica and less technology to deliver the data to a glenechopark.org. workshop participants who visited remote computer. Researchers at the Elbow Cay in the Bahamas. In the NOW THROUGH SEPT. 12 University of Illinois Center invented Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. to 5 the system for Science and Mind and Matter: New Faculty AUG. 13–15 p.m. Call (301) 371-5593 or visit Exhibition. Photoworks, Glen Echo Paintings by Julia yellowbarnstudio.com. Technology. “We are living with more Park’s resident photography studio Baumgart. The Yellow Barn and more smart electronics all around and teaching facility, presents works Studio, Glen Echo Park’s Art Glass Center at Glen Echo us, but we still live and work in fairly by four of Photoworks’ accomplished resident painting and drawing The Art Glass Center gallery’s ongoing dumb buildings,” said Chang Liu, one new faculty members Robb Hill, Terri studio, presents works by exhibitions feature the work of of the researchers. Weifenbach, Michael Lang and Sora Julia Baumgart. In the Yellow resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Walls comprised of multiple smart DeVore. Robb Hill’s documentary Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. to 5 Hekimian, Bev and Zayde Sleph, and bricks could monitor a building’s series of black and white p.m. Call 301-371-5593 or Bobbi Vischi. Sculpture, vessels, structural stability during a fire, photographs are a record of life in visit yellowbarnstudio.com. functional art and jewelry are also for earthquake, or other disaster, as well the Chicago neighborhood called sale. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as identify walls in need of repair. Back of the Yards. Terri Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Before the smart bricks make it into Weifenbach’s painterly landscapes of AUG. 20-22 Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact residential and commercial buildings, the woods in and around the DC ‘‘The Way We See it.” Bobbi Vischi at metro area employ color and line to “Seventy Five”, 19x17 watercolor researchers want to compress the Paintings by Kathy Brady & [email protected]. components onto a single chip convey the energy of abstract by Catherine Hillis Carolina Correa. The Yellow expressionist painting. Michael adhered to flexible plastic to achieve Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s Glassworks. Glassworks is the DC versatility and resilience. High-tech Lang’s images explores the lively yet NOW THROUGH SEPT. 7 resident painting and drawing area’s first glass school. Classes are advances continue to enhance our sensitive atmosphere in “be bar,” a Portraits of Life. Features six of the area’s top studio, presents works by taught year-round for both new and safety, comfort and lifestyle. local bar in the Shaw neighborhood professional, female artists and aims to capture Kathy Brady and Carolina advanced students. Open Saturdays, of Washington, D.C. Sora DeVore’s moments in daily life through the eyes of Correa. In the Yellow Barn 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 301-634-2280 For professional advice on all black and white photographs are different artists using a variety of painting Gallery. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call or visit from a 14-year long project “The aspects of buying and selling mediums. At Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 301- 371-5593 or visit www.innervisionglassworks.com. real estate, call: Ramirez Family, Oaxaca, Mexico.” 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. Artist’s reception yellowbarnstudio.com. Visit glenechophotoworks.org. is Sunday, Aug. 8 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Glen Echo Pottery Glen Echo Pottery presents ongoing MICHAEL MATESE AUG. 28–29 NOW THROUGH SEPT. 6 three-dimensional work created at exhibitions in the Glen Echo Pottery Long & Foster Realtors Glen Echo Park by students of all Costa Rica, Bahamas Workshop gallery. These feature a special 5th Annual Student Art Show. The ages and levels. The exhibition, in Exhibition. The Yellow Barn selection of work by resident artists, 301-806-6829 Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts the Park’s Popcorn Gallery, is open Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident instructors and students. Open every [email protected]. and Culture presents the 5th Annual Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. painting and drawing studio, Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 Student Art Show, featuring two and to 6 p.m. and by special presents works created by workshop p.m. Call 301-229-5585. WASHINGTON FOUNTAIN PEN SUPER SHOW LARGEST PEN EVENT IN THE WORLD, RIGHT HERE ONCE A YEAR

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From Page 5 the pool. The suspect claimed that he Peter Labovitz was with a newspaper/advertising President/CEO agency. Mary Kimm only loose items left in the vehicles ❖ A theft from vehicle occurred Publisher/Chief Operating were taken. Affected streets include: the in the 10700 block of Stapleford Hall Officer 600 block of Great Falls Road, 700 block Drive, Potomac on Monday, July 19 703-778-9433 of Owens Street, 600 block of Smallwood between 1:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The [email protected] Road, 700 block of Wilson Avenue and the vehicle was unlocked. An iPod and a Jerry Vernon 500 block of Carr Avenue. folding knife were taken. Executive Vice President ❖ A theft from vehicle occurred in ❖ A theft from vehicle occurred [email protected] the 11700 block of Devilwood Court, in the 10000 block of Hall Road, Wesley DeBrosse Potomac on Monday, July 12 at 10:22 Potomac on Monday, July 19 between Controller p.m. The victim saw the suspects run 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. The vehicle was un- from her unlocked vehicle and discovered locked. Coins were taken. Debbie Funk National Sales her laptop computer missing. ❖ A sexual assault occurred in ❖ A residential burglary occurred 703-778-9444 the 9700 block of Avenel Farm Drive, [email protected] in the 800 block of Warde Terrace, Potomac on Thursday, July 22 at 6 Potomac on Tuesday, July 20 between p.m. The victim was inappropriately 11:45 a.m. and 12:12 p.m. Forced entry; touched by a suspect who is known to 2000, 2001, 2002, property was taken. her. 2003, 2004 ❖ Two burglaries occurred at the First Place Award Wesleigh Pool, 14900 Dufief Mill Road, Public Service North Potomac between Monday, July 12 MDDC Press Association and Wednesday, July 14. The unknown Write 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 suspect(s) used a picnic table to climb Newspaper over the fence and broke a rear window of the Year The Almanac welcomes views One of this year’s fawns in on the deck. Nothing was taken, but An Award-winning Newspaper on any public issue. Pinto Fawn property was vandalized. in Writing, Photography, Editing, Potomac has some extra white on The deadline for letters to the ❖ A suspicious situation occurred Graphics and Design its side, possibly making it more visible and less editor is noon Friday. at the Tally Ho Swim Club, 8650 Bells Mill Send to: likely to fall victim to one of the deer’s predators, Road, Potomac on Friday, July 16 at 6 [email protected] the automobile. p.m. An employee saw the suspect taking pictures and videos of children playing in

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Five questions End-of-the-Year with Bethesda 5Qs Celebration Big Train catcher Har Shalom ECEC’s End-of- the-Year Celebration took Mason Morioka place on June 10. That was the 4-year-olds graduation ceremony. The Squirrels & Q: Who is your favorite Pandas students (the 4- music artist? year-olds) “take off” at the A: Eminem. I just like his end of the ceremony. Also music — the lyrics that he puts in the picture is Bonnie into it. Ramer, the Pandas teacher. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: “Law Abiding Citizen.” The

File photo plot behind it was outstanding. People Notes Roswell Anderson Lary of the She is the daughter of Janet Menetrez of Michael Hutchinson of Anderson Q: What has the experi- U.S. Naval Academy, a 2008 graduate of of Arrowood Road, Bethesda, Md. Ave., Rockville, Md. Hutchinson is a ence of traveling from Richard Montgomery High School and a The colonel graduated in 1982 from 2007 graduate of Richard Montgomery California to Maryland to resident of Potomac, has been awarded Holton Arms School, Bethesda, and High School, Rockville. A: Confidence. Instead of car- a U.S. Department of State Critical Lan- earned a bachelor’s degree in 1986 from play summer ball been guage Scholarship (CLS) to study Wellesley College, Mass. David K. Lee has entered Basic Cadet like? rying a game with me where I Chinese in Nanjing, China, during the Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, A: It’s great. Meeting all the did bad, [I am] able to separate summer of 2010. Navy Seaman John A. Fisher, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to guys, I have long-time friend- game from game, at-bat from son of Lula B. Charboneau of North enter the first academic year at the acad- Potomac, and Harry J. Fisher of emy. He is the son of Steven and Sook Lee ships that I never would have at-bat and pitch from pitch. Army Col. Jennifer S. Menetrez Greenville, N.C., recently completed of Maplecrest Court, Potomac. Lee is a had if I stayed on the West is supporting the mission of Operation U.S. Navy basic training and was pro- 2010 graduate of Wilson Churchill High Coast. Q: What do you like to do Unified Response, an international di- moted to his current rank at Recruit School, Potomac. in your free time? saster relief effort underway in Haiti Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake Fisher is a 2008 graduate of Quince Or- Army Spec. Jason P. Dubyoski Q: What did you take A: Relax, play video games that ravaged the Caribbean nation on chard High School of Gaithersburg, Md. has graduated from basic infantry train- away from summer ball and hang out with buddies. Jan. 12. Menetrez, a joint task force sur- ing at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He that will help you next geon, is normally assigned at Brooke Air Force Airman Michael K. is the son of Paul Dubyoski of Mount — Jon Roetman Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Hous- Hutchinson graduated from basic Carmel Road, Upperco, Md., and grand- season at San Francisco? ton, San Antonio, Texas. The colonel military training at Lackland Air Force son of Richard Mohr of Marseille Drive, has served in the military for 20 years. Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son Potomac.

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