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Lessons inCharitable GivingA+, Page 8
As part of Cabin John VolunteerFire Department’s 35-year tradi-
tion, Santa Claus rides through theCabin John, West Bethesda and
Potomac communities. He and hisfirefighter elves are collecting toys
for the National Center for Chil-dren and Families in Bethesda, the
USMC Toys for Tots Program andthe Children’s National Medical
Center. See www.cipwfd.org.
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LET’S TALKReal Estate
For professional advice on all aspectsof buying and selling real estate, call:
MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors
by Michael Matese
The Sky(light)Is The Limit!
Skylights serve a number of functions when livingin a residence, or adding to the value of the resi-dence when a home is on the market. A skylight—essentially any window that is titled or situatedentirely on the ceiling—is a unique way of addingnatural lighting to a dull or dark room. Providingnatural lighting into the room below, skylights addan elegant touch with a dramatic effect in any liv-ing space, as well as making the area feel more spa-cious. More than simply the addition of clean light-ing and graceful ambience, skylights are efficient aswell, infusing substance into their style. Skylightsadmit more light per unit area than windows do,and distribute that light more evenly throughout aliving space, making properly designed skylightssignificantly energy efficient design elements. It isestimated that in both commercial and residentialstructures, use of day lighting (such as skylights)can effectively reduce energy costs by up to one-third! Skylights consist of more than just punchinga hole in the ceiling and fitting it with glass or plas-tic (though that’s certainly one option). Design andstructural soundness should be weighed and con-sidered when installing or adding a skylight;improper insulation or construction can negate theskylight’s energy-reductive assets significantly.When considering design and placement of a sky-light, think of where the skylight will receive themaximum amount of light, as this will not only con-tribute to the beauty of the room being lit, but alsoto the energy-saving element of the skylight.Homeowners may also want to consider positioningof skylights when deciding on skylight design—askylight that is designed to open allows for season-ally appropriate ventilation as well as light, whichadds to the energy efficiency of the skylight. Thereare a variety of shapes and sizes to choose from inskylight design, and equally as many constructionmaterials that contribute to both the aesthetics andefficiency of a skylight. New methods of glazing andsealing reduce energy loss and provide a water-tight construction. It is important to construct andinstall skylights properly to avoid these issues, aswell as “skylight weeping” due to condensation.Traditional skylights, roof lanterns, or an oculusare the most popular types of skylight styles incor-porated into a home, with a number and variety ofunique designs, construction materials and modernefficiencies to each distinct style available. Sobefore contracting an electrician to install costlyand energy-hungry lighting, consider whetherincluding day lighting options, such as a skylight,might be a better choice for your home and lightingor energy goals. Then examine your choices—thesky(light) is the limit!
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By Susan Belford
The Almanac
Twenty-five years ago, when LarryChloupek joined the Friends of thePotomac Community Center (PCC)
Board, basketball and baseball programs werepopular among Potomac youngsters. Beanie-babies and baseball card shows were highlightsand proceeds from their sales and the FleaMarket helped to fund the center programs.No fitness facilities existed and ping pong wasjust something to do for fun — there were notable tennis competitions.
Chloupek was 29 years old when he joinedthe board; he worked for the government butalso coached baseball at Churchill High School,his alma mater. After five years on the board,he was voted chairman — and held that posi-tion for the next 20 years. He is stepping downnow to move on to “the second chapter of mylife” — retiring from his position as manage-ment liaison director for the Office of the Di-rector at the National Institutes of Health —and relocating with his wife Jen to Scottsdale,Ariz.
“This is going to be interesting. After 33 yearsin the government (25 spent at NIH), I envi-sion myself staying active,” Chloupek said. “Iam looking forward to training for half-mara-thons, hiking, traveling, becoming more in-volved in our church and spending time withmy wife. I have already assumed the presidencyof our new homeowner’s association inScottsdale. I also may start a second career andwork part-time. I plan to keep myself busy.”
Staying busy is an understatement forChloupek. For many years, in addition to hiscareer in government, he coached baseball atChurchill. He also trained for and completedmarathons and half-marathons. He is aParalympian in volleyball. In 1996, he carriedthe Olympic torch in advance of the AtlantaSummer Games. He also is the director of“Young Adults with Cancer” and serves as acounselor at BRASS Camps for children withcancer. This interest in working with children
with cancer stems from his own life — at theage of 7, he lost a leg to bone cancer. With thesupport of family and friends, he realized thathe was capable of continuing in athletic en-deavors and any activity that he decided topursue — and he shares this outlook with oth-ers who have cancer.
As board member Jill Lavin said, “Larry willbe sorely missed by everyone on the board andat the PCC. When something needs to be done,Larry accomplishes it — both competently andcreatively, making it the best it can be. He is awonderful person who has touched so manylives, working with kids, coaching basketballand baseball teams and heading our board,along with a million other things. I don’t knowhow he does it all — and continues to look asif he is 30-something. If I were to use one wordto describe Larry it would be ‘inspiration.’ Iknow he will continue his outstanding volun-teer work in Arizona.”
When asked what he considers the biggestchanges at the Potomac Community Centerhave been during his tenure, he said, “Thepartnership with the Department of Parks andRecreation has been very positive for our com-munity center in helping us to make changesand to grow with the times Club Friday wascreated and the board still runs the snack bar— board member Allan Cohen is there everyFriday night and we use some of the moneythat we make to fund senior programs at thecenter. About 400 kids come to PCC to takeadvantage of Club Friday. When I was a kid,the building was Lake Normandy Elementary,
where I went to school, then itbecame a teen center where we all played
basketball and baseball. We now have pro-grams for all ages and it’s a center that Potomacresidents can be proud of.
“One project I am really proud of is the build-ing of the adaptive sports court that the PCCBoard spearheaded. We advocated to convertthe obsolescent roller rink into an adaptivesports court which will attract organizationsthat cater to people with disabilities. TheFriends of PCC contributed $25,000 to thatproject. We appealed to [County Executive]Isiah Leggett who endorsed the project andalso received a Maryland State grant for it. Thecounty has very few facilities for handicappedsports. It will be used for Special Olympics aswell as for wheelchair rugby, football, basket-ball and more. I am thrilled that this is finallygoing to become a part of the Potomac Com-munity Center. I am leaving on a high note.”
Fellow board member Penny Heltzer said,“Larry has been a model of dedication for allof us that are Friends of PCC. We will misshim but know he will pick up the reins of lead-ership in Arizona. ‘Go Larry!’”
Henry Leung who has been on the boardsince he was in high school is taking over aschairman and Emma Barlock will be the newtreasurer. She has also been on the board sincehigh school, so Chloupek feels that he is leav-ing the board in very capable hands. “I maylive in Arizona, but I will come back often. Myparents still live here — and I am a diehardMaryland fan,” he said.
Chloupek Retires from Center Friends BoardRecognizing morethan two decades ofcommitment.
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The Almanac
There were very few empty seatsleft in the Kennedy Center’s spa-cious Concert Hall on Dec. 11,where nearly a thousand family
members and friends gathered to celebratethe life of Austin Huntington “Kip” Kiplingerwho died Nov. 20 following a brief bout withbrain cancer.
Knight Kiplinger, Kip’s son, was master ofceremonies during the nearly two-hour pro-gram, introducing featured speakers, mu-sical talent and a synopsis of his Dad’sachievements throughout his 97 years.
It has been only in the last few weeks that“Kip” was not contributing to one or anotherbenefit, or driving to his Washington officefrom his home. It was, in fact, less than threeweeks from his date of death when he ap-peared in the Potomac Day Parade, wavingcheerfully to crowds gathered along theRiver Road parade route. It was then thathis son, Knight, gravely admitted, “Dad isnot well,” as he helped him climb into therumble seat of a 1931 Model T Ford.
Major newspapers in the country havereported his death and accomplishments —editor in chief of “The Kiplinger Letters” andthe Kiplinger personal finance magazine“Changing Times.” He co-authored severalbooks with his father, the late W.M.Kiplinger, with son, Knight, and also on hisown, including his 1973 “The How Not To
Book of Country Life” in which headvised, “The time to buy a farm iswhen you can NOT afford it.” Hereasoned if you wait, the price willrise and you still can’t afford it, onlynow you can’t for more money. “Youmight just as well buy it at a lowerprice. That way, you won’t be out somuch money.”
Kiplinger’s wit is carried through-out this book, along with his two“Letter from Washington” books, thefirst in 2011, the second “LetterFrom Washington Part II.” Both arefactual, informative and sprinkledwith his humor and personal touch.
Austin Kiplinger started his careerfollowing his 1939 graduation fromCornell University, first as a reporter,followed by radio and television ca-reers prior to his nearly 30 years withthe Kiplinger publishing company.Although his professional career hasbeen reported nationwide, what hasnot been told in depth was the deeplove and respect he had and showedfor his fellow man.
A portion of “A Celebration of theLife of Austin H. Kiplinger,” a pam-phlet given to all attending the cer-emony on Dec. 11, stated, “He en-joyed the company of people fromall walks of life and varied back-grounds. His warm smile and genu-ine interest in their lives put putthem at ease. He talked as easily withcab drivers, clerks, junior staffers,janitors, and construction workers as he didwith Presidents, senators and CEOs. Hevalued people for their character, not theirstatus, and raised his children and grand-children to do the same.”
The National Symphony Orchestra Brassopened the 1 p.m. celebration with AaronCopland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,”a rousing presentation that could possiblyhave been heard as far away as The White
House. It was followed by remarksfrom NSO’s former presidentMichael Brewer; Janet H. Brown,executive director, Commission onPresidential Debates; KevinMcCormally, SVP/Chief Content Of-ficer, Kiplinger publishing; FrankH.T. Rhodes, Cornell president from1977-1995; Leslie Buhler, executivedirector of Tudor Place and last, butfar from least, Daphne Kiplinger,who represented Austin’s six grand-children. When she finished her talkshe quietly went around behind theVIP section and joined the chorus onstage.
Speeches were interspersed withchoral selections delivered by mem-bers of The Washington Chorus andthe Cornell Glee Club, the latter per-forming Cornell’s Evening Song,“Tannenbaum,” directed by ScottTucker, former Cornell’s Glee Cluband Chorus director. The Cornell stu-dents men’s chorus sang a capella.At the conclusion, dead silence fol-lowed until Knight Kiplinger, at thelectern, paused before uttering anemphatic “Wow!” The audiencecould no longer constrain a politeapplause. It was crescendo.
No report on Kip’s life could becomplete without mention of hismany contributions to civic and edu-cational projects giving his leader-ship talent to Cornell University, Na-tional Symphony Orchestra, Na-
tional Press Club, Tudor Place, WashingtonInternational Horse Show, Potomac HuntClub, Historical Society of Washington andnumerous others. His name wasn’t just in-cluded on a roster. If he was involved, hegave it his all. He was also a member of theMetropolitan Club, Chevy Chase Club, Al-falfa Club, Alibi Club and the Society ofProfessional Journalists.
He dearly loved the country life he livedat Montevideo, the historic home on RiverRoad where he and his late wife, Gogo, andtheir sons Knight and his late brother, Todd,lived for nearly 60 years. However, his in-terests were clearly expressed in the Cel-ebration program by saying he “lived a lifedevoted to the people and passions he heldmost dear.” It included family, friends, col-leagues at the office, fairness in human re-lations, civic engagement, the craft of jour-nalism, Cornell University, history, his NavyService in World War II, classical music —symphonic and choral, horses and opencountryside in northwestern MontgomeryCounty. Of the latter there is no mistakinghe was referring to Montevideo and its sur-rounding woods and fields.
In addition to his son, Knight, andKnight’s wife, Ann, of Washington, he issurvived by a daughter-in-law Dana StifelKiplinger of Weston, Conn., six grandchil-dren, seven great grandchildren and hiscompanion of eight years, Bonnie BarkerNicholson of Bethesda.
Celebrating the Life of Austin H. Kiplinger“A life devoted to thepeople and passionshe held most dear.”
Among thenearly thousandfriends andfamily memberswho attended “ACelebration ofthe Life of AustinH. Kiplinger” atthe KennedyCenter ConcertHall, was agroup of hisPotomac friends,(from left) SusanMoran, LutieSemmes, RoemerMcPhee, LorriePlamondon, PetePlamondon, SueMonahan andJoan McPhee.
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Austin H. “Kip” Kiplinger died Nov. 20, at age97. He is pictured as he appeared in the Oct.24, Potomac Day Parade wearing the formal“colors of the Potomac Hunt” of which he wasa member since 1961.
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A direct descendant of the Offutt fam-ily, whose acreage originally knownas Offutt’s Crossing at the meeting
of River and Falls Roads became PotomacVillage in 1880, brings to life his colorfulfamily history at the Potomac CommunityVillage Potluck Dinner and Program on Dec.17, 6 p.m., at the Potomac Community Cen-ter, 11315 Falls Road.
Historian Ralph Buglass, will present“Offutt’s Crossroads and the Early Days ofPotomac,” detailing the murders, feuds, andlawsuits of his forebears, including an in-side look at family members’ involvementin slavery, and a name change at the requestof the U.S. Post Office. His ancestor, Will-iam Offutt, was granted hundreds of acresaround Potomac to help settle the colonyof Maryland in the late 1600s, later acquir-ing an additional 2,000 acres, including aPotomac River island still bearing his name.After hearing and seeing Buglass’ presenta-tion, residents can decide for themselveshow well the crossroads have been settled.
A passion forhistory, and exist-ing knowledge ofhis father’s family,inspired Buglassto uncover his mother’s family roots, theOffutt’s.
A volunteer with the Montgomery CountyHistorical Society, Buglass is also the vol-unteer school master of the Kingsley School,a one-room schoolhouse in Little BennettRegional Park in Clarksburg that he workedto renovate and furnish. He received the2015 Maryland Parks and Recreation Asso-ciation Agency Volunteer Award and lastyear was a National Service Award recipi-ent from the Country Schools Associationof America.
A potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m., withthe Potomac Community Village meetingand program following from 7-8:45 p.m.Attendees are asked to bring various itemsfor dinner according to the first letter oftheir last name. Details and RSVP are at
www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org. Formore information about the dinner, callJoan Kahn (301-294-6801) or Linda Perlis(301-299-6181). For those wishing to at-tend just for the program portion of theevening, that starts at 7 p.m. Admission isfree.
Potomac Community Village, a nonprofit
Murders, Slavery and Family Feuds in Early PotomacPotomac CommunityVillage presents localhistorian Ralph Buglass.
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By Cissy Finley Grant
The Almanac
Leonard Charles Proctor, Jr.,died Dec. 9, 2015 at hishome in Derwood, Md.
The son of well known eques-trian Leonard C. Proctor, Sr. wasdiscovered on the floor of the liv-ing room in his home. “I camedownstairs around 4:30 a.m., asusual, and nearly stepped on him,”his father said. “‘Junior’ usuallywent down in the basement andwatched television before comingup to bed,” Proctor, Sr., said. “Icalled 911 and they arrived imme-diately, but it was too late. He waspronounced dead here.”
“Junior” Proctor, as he has beencalled since birth, grew up inPotomac, attended Potomac El-ementary School and was a 1970graduate of Walter Johnson HighSchool where he played baseballand assisted in coaching football.“He also loved to play golf,” hisfather said.
During his lifetime he had a va-riety of careers including construc-tion, different positions withPotomac’s Safeway and Giantstores and lately assisted his father,a well known bar tender at manyPotomac gatherings for over 50years.It has often been said, “Don’tplan your event without firstchecking Leonard‘s calendar. Proc-tor, Jr. was a welcome addition.
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“Junior” Proctor was preceded indeath by his mother, Sue LeeHolston Proctor. He is survived byhis brother Jerome A. Proctor,Derwood, by an aunt, formerPotomac resident Joyce HolstonJones, Chestertown, Md., who formany years, was associated withThe Surrey, Potomac, and by anuncle, Joseph Holston ofGermantown.
A memorial service is plannedto celebrate the life of LeonardCharles Proctor, Jr., at 10 a.m.,Dec. 30, at the Potomac HuntClub, Dickerson, Md.
The cause of death at this timeis unknown.
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THROUGH JAN. 1Holiday SoberRide. 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Offered by the nonprofit WashingtonRegional Alcohol Program (WRAP),the annual Holiday SoberRideprogram will provide free cab ridesup to $30. Call 1-800-200-TAXI.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 16Training Session: Senior
Connection. 7 p.m. at Holiday ParkSenior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive,Silver Spring. Consider volunteeringwith the Senior Connection to driveseniors to medical and otherappointments. [email protected],call 301-962-0820, or visitwww.seniorconnectionmc.org.
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Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.
ONGOINGChristmas Tree Sale. Cabin John
Volunteer Fire Department, Station10, 8001 River Road. Call 301-365-2255 for more.
Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.
Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m.at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find aDJ, open dance floor, and othersingles. No cover charge. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.
“Entertaining Mr. Sloane.” ThroughDec. 23, Various times at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. The Edge of the UniversePlayers 2 present a dark comedy byBritish playwright Joe Orton. Ticketsare $20. Visit www.writer.org formore.
“VAC Revealed.” Through Dec. 26,during gallery hours at Gallery B,7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Montgomery County Public SchoolsVisual Art Center (VAC) will presentan exhibition of artwork created bythe program’s 22 seniors as well asteachers Mygenet Harris and JaneWalsh of the MCPS Visual Art CenterProgram at Albert Einstein HighSchool. Free. Visit www.bethesda.orgfor more.
Glenview Mansion Holiday OpenHouse. Sundays, through Dec. 27,1-4 p.m. at Glenview Mansion atRockville Civic Center Park, 603Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Watchlive music performances, view art,and more. Free. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov/glenview formore.
Winter Lights Festival. Through Dec.31, Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m. at SenecaCreek Park, 11950 Clopper Road,Gaithersburg. Winter Lights is a 3.5-mile drive through a holiday lightshow at Seneca Creek Park with morethan 360 illuminated displays.Additional events include WineUnder the Lights, Run Under theLights, Leashes ’n’ Lights, and S’MoreLights & Trolley Rides. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events/winter-lights-festival.
“Creating Inclusion.” Through Jan.2, 12-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday,Saturday-Sunday, 12-8 p.m. onFriday at VisArts at Rockville, 155Gibbs St., Rockville. Artists MattSesow, Christine Pearl, MadisonPrince, Charles Meissner, SarahSater-Murray, Sammy Collings, JoeMcFadden, Tony Labate, and EmilyKim identify as people withdisabilities. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
Waverly Street Gallery HolidayShow. Through Jan. 2, 12-6 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday at Waverly StreetGallery, 4600 East-West Highway,Bethesda. Attend this group show tocelebrate the holidays through theinfluence of the color red. Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com formore.
“Garden of Lights.” Through Jan. 3,various times at Brookside Gardens,1800 Glenallan Ave., Silver Spring.More than a million colorful lightsare shaped into hand-crafted,original art forms of flowers, animalsand other natural elements. Strollfrom garden to garden enjoying
twinkling tree forms, fountains,sparkling snowflakes overhead andmore. Tickets are $25-30 per vehicle.Visit www.montgomeryparks.org formore.
Gloria Montiero Rall: “ARetrospective.” Through Jan. 5,during gallery hours at Open Gallery,930 King St., Silver Spring. GloriaMonteiro Rall: “A Retrospective” is asurvey of Monteiro Rall’s work from1955-2000. Influenced by theWashington Color School, Rall’spaintings examine the interaction oflight and color. Rall is a DeanEmeritus at Montgomery College,and exhibited worldwide during her40-year exhibition career. Free. Visitwww.montgomerycollege.edu formore.
Brian Davis: “Uncoupled.” ThroughJan 10, during gallery hours VisArtsat Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. BrianDavis’ exhibition investigates thecomplexities of togetherness andseparation with video, photography,sculpture and interactive installation.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.orgfor more.
“A Year with Frog and Toad.”Through Jan. 10, various times atImagination Stage, 4908 AuburnAve., Bethesda. This play is based onthe children’s book by Arnold Lobelfeaturing a frog and toad with verydifferent personalities. Tickets startat $10. Visitwww.imaginationstage.org for more.
“Reflections on Jerusalem.”Through Jan 11, during gallery hoursat Photoworks at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Photographer Chip Kahn displays hiswork. Free. Visitwww.glenechphotoworks.org formore.
“Organic Elements.” Through Jan.17, during gallery hours at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. A group exhibitionfeaturing the abstract work of localartists Lisa Bohrer, Susan Carey,Maruka Carvajal, Lesley Clarke, KatieJoselow, and Kay Walsh. Free. Visitwww.writer.org/programsart-on-view.
FRIDAY/DEC. 18Lloyd Dobler Effect: Holiday
Experience Concert. 7 p.m. at F.Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Thesongs performed on this evening area mixture of holiday favorites,originals that are performed in analternate fashion, and more. Ticketsare $15-23. Visitwww.facebook.com/lloyddoblereffect.
Adults Only Gingerbread HouseWorkshop. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. VisArtsprovides assembled gingerbreadhouse, bags of royal icing and candy.Alcohol available for purchase. Thefee is $20. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
“A Candlelight Christmas.” Varioustimes at Music Center at Strathmore,5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. With brass, organ,percussion, and harp, Julian Wachnerdirects the 200-voice WashingtonChorus in a program featuringChristmas classics, sing a-longs, anda candlelight processional. Ticketsstart at $18. Visitwww.thewashingtonchorus.org formore.
DEC. 18-20, 20, 26-27“The Nutcracker.” Various times at
Robert E. Parilla Performing ArtsCenter Montgomery CollegeRockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St.,Rockville. Join the Maryland YouthBallet for the 26th season of the full-length classic choreographed byArtistic Director Michelle Lees.
Tickets are $26-36. Visitwww.marylandyouthballet.org formore.
SATURDAY/DEC. 19Christmas From Ireland. 8 p.m. at
the Cultural Arts Center–MontgomeryCollege, 7995 Georgia Ave., SilverSpring. Lunasa and Karan Caseyperform Irish Christmas and spokenwork. Tickets are $15 for students inadvance, $25 for non-students, and$35 at the door. Visitwww.montgomerycollege.edu/cac formore.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/DEC. 19-20National Philharmonic:
“Messiah.” 8 p.m. on Saturday, 3p.m. on Sunday at the Music Centerat Strathmore, 5301 TuckermanLane, North Bethesda. The NationalPhilharmonic Orchestra and Choraleperform Handel’s Messiah. Ticketsstart at $28. Admission for childrenage 7-17 is free. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org.
DEC. 19-JAN. 31“Wake Up, Brother Bear.” Various
times at Imagination Stage, 4908Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Brother andSister Bear explore all four seasons inthis interactive children’s play.Tickets start at $10. Visitwww.imaginationstage.org for more.
SUNDAY/DEC. 20Gingerbread House Workshop. 12-
2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. VisArtsprovides assembled gingerbreadhouse, bags of royal icing and candy.The fee is $20. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
Basic Woodworking Workshop:Festive Reindeers. 12-4 p.m. atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.Children ages 7-11 will design,handcraft, and decorate their veryown wooden holiday reindeer art.Students will learn woodworkingsafety and how to use tools such ashammers, saws, and sanding tools.Tickets are $65. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
Poetry & Prose Open Mic. 2 p.m. atThe Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. Readers may sign-upstarting at 1:30 p.m., the public isinvited, with a reception to follow.Visit www.writer.org.
Rockville Concert Band:“Welcome Winter.” 3 p.m. at F.Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Listen toclassic wintertime music selections.Free. Visit www.rocknet.org/Leisure/Band for more.
“A Smooth and Funky Christmas.”Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Bassist Christian “Big NewYork” de Mesones and the SmoothJazz All-Stars will put a jazz spin onholiday classics. Tickets are $25. Vsiitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com formore.
MONDAY/DEC. 21Carpe Diem Community Sing. 6:30
p.m. at Washington Revels, 531 DaleDrive, Silver Spring. Singers of allbackgrounds and training levels areinvited to sing songs from diversecultures and traditions. Free. Visitwww.washingtonrevels.org formore.
MONDAY-TUESDAY/DEC. 21-22Moscow Ballet Great Russian
Nutcracker. 8 p.m. at The MusicCenter at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.
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Santa and his firefighter elves will make their way through the streets ofthe community collecting toys for the National Center for Children and Fami-lies in Bethesda and the USMC Toys for Tots Program. Children who donatea toy will get a candy cane from Santa. The decked out and lit fire truck willbe on the roads nightly through Dec. 20, 6-9 p.m. On Christmas Eve, Santawill deliver the collected toys to the National Center for Children and Fami-lies on Greentree Road, Bethesda. Presents may be brought out to Santa onthe Fire Truck or to either Cabin John Fire Station. Visit www.cjpvfd.org.
TUESDAY/DEC. 15Neighborhoods: Arrowood, Bradley Hills GroveMake Up Night for any missed area or for inclement weather thus far
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 16Neighborhoods: Seven Locks Hills, Burning Tree Estates, Rose Hill Estates,
Stonehurst Center, Smithfield
THURSDAY/DEC. 17Neighborhoods: Congressional Manor, Carderock Springs, Clewerwall ( the
neighborhood), Glengarry, Carderock, The Palisades
FRIDAY/DEC. 18Neighborhoods: Avenel, River Road Estates, Williamsburg Estates, Concord,
The Village (the neighborhood), Williamsburg Gardens
SATURDAY/DEC. 19Neighborhoods: Congressional Country Club Estates, West Bethesda Park,
Oakwood Knolls, Locust Ridge, Cohasset, Bradley Park, Burning TreeValley, Frenchman’s Creek
SUNDAY/DEC. 20Neighborhoods: Alvermar Woods, Potomac Hunt Acres, Tara, Potomac
View Estates
MONDAY/DEC. 21Neighborhoods: Merry Go Round Farm, Beallmount, Lake Potomac, Stoney
Creek Farm, Saddle Ridge
TUESDAY/DEC. 22Neighborhoods: Potomac Village, Camotop, Falconhurst, Bradley Farms,
McAuley Park, Kentdale Estates, Bradley Blvd. Estates, CongressionalForest Estates
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 23Neighborhoods: Bannockburn, Bannockburn Estates, Al Marah, Wilson
Knolls (1st due only)
THURSDAY/DEC. 24Santa Delivers Toys to the Children. Noon. Schedule is subject to
change due to weather and immediate emergency response.
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Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road,Silver Spring. This event, featuringlive DJs, celebrity guests, and more,will raise money for mental healthawareness and suicide prevention.Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 atthe door. Visit www.umttr.org.
MONDAY-THURSDAY/DEC. 28-31Winter Craft Days. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
at VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Children aged 5-12 areinvited to enjoy ice-skating, hotchocolate, and winter-themed craftprojects. This session is $350. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
TUESDAY/DEC. 29The Roots. 8 p.m. at the Fillmore
Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road,Silver Spring. Hip-Hop, neo-soulensemble featuring well knownmusician Questlove will perform.Tickets are $65. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 30Jazmine Sullivan. 8 p.m. at the
Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656Colesville Road, Silver Spring.Performance by singer known for“Need U Bad” and “Bust YourWindows.” Tickets are $32.50. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
THURSDAY/DEC. 31Papadosio. 9 p.m. at the Fillmore
Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road,Silver Spring. Electronica ensembleshares stage with Chon. Tickets startat $30. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
FRIDAY/JAN. 1Wale & Friend 5th Annual New
Year’s Day Show. 9 p.m. at theFillmore Silver Spring, 8656Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Livemusic. Tickets are $39.50. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
SATURDAY/JAN. 2Fillmore Flashback. 8 p.m. at the
Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656Colesville Road, Silver Spring.Rapper Biz Markie headlines an ’80sand ’90s dance party featuring Here’sto the Night and The New Romance.Tickets are $15.50. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JAN. 2-3Intro to Indian Woodblock Design.
12-3 p.m. at Pyramid Atlantic ArtCenter, 8230 Georgia Ave., SilverSpring. Learn the basics ofwoodblocks that are hand-printedonto textiles. The cost of theworkshop is $150, additionalmaterials will cost $40-80. Visitwww.pyramidatlanticartcenter.orgfor more.
SUNDAY/JAN. 3Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m.
workshop, 3:30-6 p.m. dance at theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Karen Collins & The Backroads Bandwill provide a mix of waltzes with acountry and western influence.Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.
Salute to Vienna. 3 p.m. at the MusicCenter at Strathmore, 10710Rockville Pike, North Bethesda.Singers and dancers team up with a50-piece orchestra for a New Year’sconcert paring tribute to Vienna.Tickets are $49. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.
SATURDAY/JAN. 9Pianist Brian Ganz. 8 p.m. at The
Music Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.The National Philharmonic willpresent pianist Brian Ganz for hissixth all-Chopin recital. Tickets are$29, free from children ages 7-17.Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.orgfor more.
Tribute to The Doors. 9 p.m. at theFillmore Silver Spring, 8656Colesville Road, Silver Spring. WildChild performs The Doors coversongs. Tickets are $17. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com formore.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JAN. 9-10Woodcut Prints Workshop. 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. at Pyramid Atlantic ArtCenter, 8230 Georgia Ave., SilverSpring. Students will learn the basicsof woodcut printmaking, includingdrawing, carving, and printing. Thisworkshop costs $275 plus a $25materials fee. Visitwww.pyramidatlanticartcenter.orgfor more.
FRIDAY/JAN. 15Potomac After Hours. 9:15-11 p.m.
at Potomac Community RecreationCenter, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.Middle schoolers (6-8th graders) areinvited to attend “inflatable night.”Find balloon games, jousting, andmore.Admission is $5. Visitwww.activemontgomery.org and usecode #11951 to register.
SATURDAY/JAN. 16Intro to Vandercook Letterpress.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pyramid AtlanticArt Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., SilverSpring. Learn how to set type,operate a Vandercook press andclean the press. Each participant willset a few lines of text of their ownchoosing and print a small edition(10-15 prints). Tickets are $155 plusa $5 materials fee. Visitwww.pyramidatlanticartcenter.orgfor more.
Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2. 8p.m. at the Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. The NationalPhilharmonic, led by Music Directorand Conductor Piotr Gajewski, willfeature concertmaster Colin Sorgi ina performance of Bach’s ViolinConcerto No. 2 in E Major. Ticketsare $29-89 and free from children 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org formore.
SATURDAYS/JAN. 16 AND 23Bamboo Papermaking Workshop.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pyramid AtlanticArt Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., SilverSpring. Learn to make paper frombamboo in this two-part workshop.The workshop cost is $305 plus a $35materials fee. Visitwww.pyramidatlanticartcenter.orgfor more.
SUNDAY/JAN. 17Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m.
workshop, 3:30-6 p.m. dance at theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.The Taylor Among Devils ensemblewill provide music for folk waltzesincluding the Hambo, Schottischeand more. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.
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Colin Sorgi will perform Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in EMajor at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda on Jan. 16. Tickets are$29-89 and free from children 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org for more.
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By Marilyn Campbell
The Almanac
Matthew Mamalian’sholiday shoppinglist included someitems that might
seem atypical for a 12-year-oldmiddle school student: shampoo,socks, soap and a few snacks. He,along with several friends from hisSunday school class, packed theitems in shoeboxes wrapped withholiday paper and tucked a hand-written note of encouragementinside each box.
“We were all laughing and hav-ing fun packing them,” he said.“We also learned that there arepeople who really need thesethings because they don’t have alot else.”
The project was part of InterfaithWorks’ holiday giving program, aneffort by the local nonprofit orga-nization to meet the needs of thehomeless. The holiday season canbe a time for children to learn theprincipals of benevolence, saychild development experts. Involv-ing children in charitable activities,modeling altruistic behavior andmaking a link between compassionand a higher power are all effec-tive ways parents can teach their childrenthe value of giving to the less fortunate.
“Children need to have empathy modeledfor them and they need a script to follow orideas for carrying out charitable acts,” saidChristine Pegorraro Schull, Ph.D., profes-sor of Early Childhood Education at North-ern Virginia Community College in Alexan-dria, Va. “Childrenaspire to be kind andto be good citizens,but they don’t neces-sarily know how todo these things,”
Involving Mat-thew and his siblingsin philanthropic ef-forts throughPotomac Presbyte-rian Church is one ofthe ways that theirmother, CyndyMamalian, makes aconnection betweengratitude, charity and a higher power. “Ithink it’s important for them to think be-yond themselves and live out their faith,”she said. “You need to put your faith intoaction, and that is about caring for otherpeople.”
Janet Dunlop, Matthew’s Sunday schoolteacher and a member of the Mission Com-
Such hands-on projects, coupled with aconversation about why it’s important totake action to aid people in need of a help-ing hand, could drive home the message.
“Children aspire to be kind and tobe good citizens, but they don’tnecessarily know how to do thesethings,” said Schull.
A study by the United NationsFoundation and the Women’s Phi-lanthropy Institute at Indiana Uni-versity-Purdue University India-napolis found that talking to chil-dren about giving is highly effec-tive for encouraging philanthropy,and increases a child’s inclinationto give by 20 percent.
“Conversations are critical. Talk-ing about giving in combinationwith modeling is what actually in-creases children’s giving,” saidDebra J. Mesch, Ph.D., director ofthe Women’s Philanthropy Insti-tute. “We … know that these con-versations need to be focused onwhy and how giving … makes animpact on individuals in need,rather than simply talk that is moregeneral, such as giving is the rightthing to do.”
The dialogue can include con-crete examples of how a charitableaction will benefit others, say men-tal health experts. “Around the holi-days when you’re struggling to sur-vive, when you’ve lost everythingand every decision you make isabout meeting your absolute, ba-sic needs, like how you’re going to
take a shower, it’s a nice surprise to get awrapped box of soaps, toothpaste, socks,snacks and a personal note,” said NikkiStanaitis, LCSW-C of Interfaith Works. “Itmakes a person feel human and gives themthe sense of normalcy that we all want.”
Acts of charity displayed year-round canlead to life-long habits of philanthropy.“Don’t reserve donating and volunteeringfor the holidays. By making it a way of life,you’re sharing your value system about giv-ing and helping others with your children,”said Trope.
Conversations, modeling behavior and hands-on actions can helpteach children about benevolence and compassion.
Lessons in Charitable Giving
Photo courtesy of Cyndy Mamalian
Cyndy Mamalian’s three children are collecting gifts for the homeless this holidayseason. She hopes the project will help them understand the impact that giving canhave on others.
mittee at Potomac Presbyterian Church,melds volunteer projects with class discus-sions to teach her students about gratitudeand charity. This holiday season, as themiddle-school aged children clipped wrap-ping paper and tied ribbons aroundshoeboxes filled with deodorant, tooth-paste, snacks and other essentials for the
homeless, she gavethem a description ofthose who are on thereceiving end of theirproject.
“Many youngpeople growing up inPotomac don’t havemuch experiencewith homelessness,”said Dunlop. “Whenmy husband and I ar-rive at the shelterwith these boxes, thepeople there are sohappy to receive
them. So, this is also about helping the chil-dren see another aspect of life and tryingto instill in them a life-long ideal of service.”
Charitable giving for adults often meansdonating old clothes at the end of the taxyear or writing a check to a nonprofit orga-nization. However, children might find itdifficult to understand how these abstract
actions make a difference. That’s why psy-chologists and educators recommend giv-ing children first-hand experience in car-ing for others.
Jenny Trope, Ph.D. and her childrenraised money to purchase grocery store giftcards that they are distributing to home-less men and women they encounter thiswinter. “It gives the kids a glimpse of whatit’s like to be alone, hungry and stuck out-side when it’s cold,” said Trope, who is alsoa marriage and family therapist based inArlington, Va.
“Children need to haveempathy modeled forthem and they need ascript to follow or ideasfor carrying outcharitable acts.”— Christine Pegorraro Schull, Ph.D.,
Northern Virginia Community College
Help neighbors in need by decoratingand filling shoeboxes with essentialsand gift items to spread holiday cheer.
This can be a fun activity for familiesand groups, large or small. Here areguidelines and suggestions:
❖ Start with an empty shoebox,including box lid
❖ Cover both box and lid in holidaywrapping paper
❖ Write an encouraging note to tuckinside
❖ Fill it with suggested items:$10 gift card (grocery store, Target)
Interfaith Works Holiday Shoebox ProjectSmarTrip cardsTravel-sized toiletries like lip balm,
deodorant, shaving cream, new crewsocks (men’s or women’s), pocketcalendars, mini-flashlight and batteries(AA or AAA), scarf, gloves, mittens,hat, mini-notepads and mini-pens
Deliver shoe boxes to CommunityVision program, 8210 Dixon Avenue,Silver Spring, Md., 301-585-4471. Formore information contact YvonneEsipila at [email protected] or301-315-1097.
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Whitman GirlsBeat Magruder
The Whitman girls’ basketball team bounced backfrom its second loss of the season, beating Magruder66-34 on Monday.
The victory evened Whitman’s record at 2-2. The Vi-kings lost to Georgetown Visitation 45-42 on Dec. 11.
Whitman will host Northwood at 7:15 p.m. onWednesday, Dec. 16 and travel to face Blair at on Fri-day, Dec. 18.
Whitman BoysImprove to 2-1
The Whitman boys’ basketball team improved to 2-1 with a 75-66 win over Magruder on Monday. Thewin came three days after the Vikings lost toGeorgetown Prep, 49-40.
Whitman will travel to face Northwood at 7:15 p.m.on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Churchill BoysEarn First Victory
The Churchill boys’ basketball team defeated PaintBranch 80-69 on Monday for their first win of the sea-son.
The Bulldogs (1-3) will host Kennedy at 7:15 p.m.on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Churchill GirlsSuffer First Loss
The Churchill girls’ basketball team lost to PaintBranch 51-32 on Monday, ending its three-game winstreak.
The Bulldogs (3-1) opened the season with victoriesagainst Northwood, Crossland and Springbrook.
Churchill will travel to face Kennedy at 7:15 p.m. onWednesday, Dec. 16.
Wootton Girls inSearch of First Win
The Wootton girls’ basketball team dropped to 0-4with a 66-52 loss to Poolesville on Monday.
The Patriots, who finished region runner-up last year,will host Quince Orchard at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday,Dec. 16.
Wootton BoysDrop Third Straight
After opening the season with a win against North-west, the Wootton boys’ basketball team suffered itsthird straight defeat, falling to Poolesville 63-57 onMonday.
The Patriots (1-3) will travel to face Quince Orchardat 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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Naive andDelusional
Some days, like today, I don’t feel like I havecancer. I feel – delude – myself into thinking thatI have/feel what everyone else at my age whodoesn’t have a “terminal” disease, has/feels.Now whether I’m into something or just rational-izing symptoms like any other cancer patientdoes – discounting any signs of potential troublefor fear of the consequences – I certainly don’tknow, and probably wouldn’t admit to it any-way; mind over what might actually matter.Nevertheless, it’s a good feeling to have, so longas I don’t think about it too much and just gowith the uninterrupted flow, at least until it’sinterrupted. I’ll spare you the details – in thiscolumn, anyway.
But not thinking about having cancer – whenyou have cancer, seems counterintuitive almost.How do you not think about the most importantthing in your life, the “thing” which is very likelyshortening that life? I mean, being diagnosedwith cancer is not exactly chicken soup for thesoul; it’s more a harbinger of things to come,most of which are not particularly good. And asmuch as I would encourage not focusing on anegative and the presumptive self-fulfilling out-come it might portend, denying its existence andpretending that all is right when previously yourCT Scans indicated you’ve been wrong, is reck-less and irresponsible, unless you know/feelsomething that modern medicine has yet todetect.
I don’t know anything except what I feel, andmost of those feelings are probably being routedthrough my brain and its desire for self-preserva-tion. The point being: Am I thinking clearly?Thinking wishfully/hopefully? Or thinking nor-mally? That is: pretending, denying, waiting,wondering. Being a cancer patient/survivor is anemotional roller coaster, and feeling good –however fleeting, has many rewards, but feelingbad as I now do (a mere two paragraphs later) isall it’s cracked up to be.
Sure, I had chemotherapy the other day, sofeeling good, then hours later feeling bad, wasnot totally unexpected; as you might imagineafter nearly seven years of cancer treatment Isort of know the routine/cycle. Still, whenever Ifeel as good as I did in the opening paragraphs, Iget disappointed when the inevitable bad feel-ings return, which last for a week or so – andwhat bothers me even more: I should know bet-ter (I do know better). But I can’t help think-ing/hoping that this will be the post-chemother-apy week when I won’t feel what I’ve always feltevery week after chemotherapy since the infu-sions began in early March 2009.
As much as I readily acknowledge howamazingly lucky I am to still be alive, I can’t helpexpecting more. And when I don’t get more, butinstead get less, I don’t usually take it well.Emotionally I get challenged and physically I getcompromised. The combination results in a diffi-cult set of circumstances. I don’t exactly lose myfocus or forget my good fortune, but I amreminded that I have a serious disease, one thatis looking for trouble, and occasionally, it doeshave its way with me. The only saving grace isthat it is all very familiar to me now, and as myAuntie Irene used to say: “This too shall pass,”which of course, it always does – and then we’reback to abnormal.
However, that time when I feel good, it’salmost a tease, as I know the forthcoming bad.And yet I want to believe that feeling good, forwhatever period, is somehow indicative of afuture less complicated than my present. Still, Ikeep thinking that maybe after this infusion, theweek-after will be different. Unfortunately, it’snever different. It’s always the same. Hopesprings eternal though, and as a cancer patient,hope is our most valuable commodity.Thankfully, there’s plenty for everyone.
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The Geneva Day Schoolkindergarten class re-cently held a book drive
with the goal of collecting 100 newchildren’s books for SteppingStones Shelter in Rockville. In ad-dition to fostering a spirit of giv-ing back to the community, teach-ers Ann Hepburn, DebraLieberman and Jane Mondonedoalso used the opportunity to incor-porate a math lesson. The classcounted and tallied all of the booksthey collected — more than dou-bling their intended donation witha total of 203 books.
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