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The fourth generation Kiplinger, seven-month-old Nathaniel, and his dad,
Brigham, were among the several thou-sand people attending the 63rd annualPotomac Hunt Races at the Kiplinger’sBittersweet Field, Poolesville. “This is
his first horse race,” his dad said.
The fourth generation Kiplinger, seven-month-old Nathaniel, and his dad,
Brigham, were among the several thou-sand people attending the 63rd annualPotomac Hunt Races at the Kiplinger’sBittersweet Field, Poolesville. “This is
his first horse race,” his dad said.
Walpole Outdoors RelocatesTo Potomac VillageBusiness, Page 5
Churchill Boys’ LaxWins Third RegionTitle in Four YearsSports, Page 6
Walpole Outdoors RelocatesTo Potomac VillageBusiness, Page 5
Churchill Boys’ LaxWins Third RegionTitle in Four YearsSports, Page 6
Parents’ Role in EducatingAbout Alcohol and DrugsA+, Page 9
Parents’ Role in EducatingAbout Alcohol and DrugsA+, Page 9
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At the 63rd
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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
Your FirstLuxury Home
If you’ve decided to relocateinto a luxury home and you’vemade an excellent choice. Butquite possibly, you’re wonder-ing where to begin. You maybe astounded by the amenitiesand in need of a guide. Agentswho are experienced in theaverage home market mightnot be quite suitable for yourneeds. The luxury home mar-ket is different in that thereare different things toconsider.
Take your time. As a firsttime buyer of a luxury home,you should ask your agent fortheir advice. After yourREALTOR® has narroweddown the possibilities for you,previewed the homes and isready to show you what theyconsider suitable, take yourtime on the walk through.Focus on the detail. Theseproperties are immense, so beprepared for a walk throughthat will take at minimum oftwo hours to properly see allthe amenities; it can oftentake even longer.This is animprtant decision to make—letyour first luxury in your newhome be that of time and con-sideration.
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A Day in the Sun
After their race, most horses relish being splashed with abucket or two of cold water.
Not to be outdone by the hats of the day, this fashion-forward horse shows off his finely braided do.
Longtime Joint Masters of the Potomac Hunt, Vickieand Skip Crawford take a moment from their host-ing duties.
Kaia Tracy, 2, ofDarnstown, givesHickory, a bay geld-ing, some reassuringpats before he com-petes in the SmallPony Race.
Vivian Finley, 5, and mom, Camille,celebrate her blue ribbon win in theKids Five and Under Potomac HuntStick Horse Race.
At 1 1/2 years old, thisgutsy little Stick HorseRace rider, Mason Hildreth,lost his shoe, but keptgoing.
Gracing the back of the track, this lake-like pond is amagnet for the youngsters. Called the Kids Zone, the areafeatures a rock climbing tower, teepees, kayaks and apopular fishing hole.
Fallon Gyapong, 6, of SilverSpring reached the top ofthe rock-climbing tower.
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To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshotsof you with your dad and The Potomac Almanac will publish themin our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some informationabout what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phonenumber and town of residence. To e-mail photos, send to:
“Me and My Dad”
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NewsPotomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren
703-778-9415 or [email protected]
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The stars of the day were the horses and hounds of the Potomac Hunt. Keeping one’s seat isn’t always easy on a horse at full-throttle.
Friends, Alexis Pietro, 3, andConnor Baxter, 3, of Arlington,warm up their stick ponies for thePotomac Hunt Stick Horse Race.
For Sigma Kappa University of Maryland women, Caitlin Thompson ofN.Y., Ary Kim of Rockville, Eileen Stansbury of Baltimore and ErinSteinberg of Arlington, it is “hats on” to the horses.
Because horses have eyes at thesides of their heads, their visionrange can be distracting in a race.For some horses, blinders or blink-ers are necessary to keep themfocused ahead.
By Cissy Finley Grant
The Almanac
It was hot. Brutally hot, at the 63rd run-ning of the Potomac Hunt Races onSunday, May 17. The weatherman re-peatedly called for cloudy, stormy
weather. Wrong. By 1 p.m. when the firstrace at the Kiplinger family’s “BittersweetField,” Poolesville, and a couple thousandtailgate picnics were already in full swing,more than just horses had broken out in afull sweat.
The day’s eight-race program began at 1p.m. with a tribute to the late Peter Hitchen,
who for many years was aprominent fixture at the races,seen running from pillar-to-post around the course not onhis horse but on wheels, over-seeing every detail. He was
equally involved in Potomac Hunt, servingas a joint master (jt.MFH) for 28 years prior
to his recent death.By mid-afternoon, when the featured
Preakness Open Timber Race was precededby three other races, the crowd was on itstoes to cheer on a local entry, Vicki and SkipCrawford’s “Touchdowntony,” who boastedtwo prior wins this season. As spectatorswatched the horses run and jump aroundthe three mile course the Crawford entry,over the last fence, appeared to be addingto his winning streak. However, up came“Tiz Relevant” with veteran jockey MarkBeecher in the saddle. They edged out“Touchdowntony” at the finish line by aseemingly whisker for a $7,500 purse andpresentation of the General Harry H.Semmes Perpetual Trophy.
That’s horse racing at its best.But, it gets better. By 3: 30 p.m., when
the hot, sun-drenched crowd would havewelcomed a brief shower, as would have theequines, another thriller was underway.
Potomac Hunt Race-Goers Broil in Sun and Fun
Four Potomac Hunt jt.MFH’s, from left, Beverley Bosselmann, RichardHagen, Vicki Crawford, and far right, Skip Crawford flank hosts of thePotomac Hunt Races, Austin Kiplinger, center left, and his son, Knight,who were presented with gift baskets.
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Potomac Hunt Race-Goers Broil in Sun and FunFrom Page 3
Presenters of the General H.H.Semmes perpetual trophy arePotomac Realtors Peggy Lyn andChris Speicher. The winner wasSara Colette’s “Wahoo” in the$7,500 open hurdle race.
What’s a horse race without a toteboard? For the betting crowd, hadthey bet on seventh race NoviceTimber winner Gordonsdale Farm’s“Canyon Road who led all the wayaround the three mile race, andfinished five lengths ahead ofRidgeview Farm’s “PreachersPulpit,” they would cash in. Per-haps the preacher will pray a littleharder next time.
The Kiplinger family presented theTravilah Perpetual Cup to winnersof the young adult flat race forriders 15 to 18 years old. AustinKiplinger is flanked by twinsMaisie O’Neill (left) the winner,and her sister, Hazel (right) whoplaced second in the nine horserace.
Decorating his horse with patrioticcolors, Allen Forney, an outrider atthe races, was decked out inmatching official hunting attire forthe event.
Bob Hanson (above) drove his1940 “Woody” station wagon tothe May 17, Potomac Hunt Races. Amember of the Hunt since 1931,Hanson’s sons and granddaughterhave followed the interest. HelenaHanson, 18, will enter Bryn MawrCollege this fall. So will her horse.
The horses race to the finish line. The fun part of being a mounted police officer.
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Randy Rouse’s “Hishi Soar” and SaraColette’s “Wahoo” toughed it out in thehomestretch. A last second spurt by “Soar”was a shade shy. Colette’s “Wahoo” took the$7,500 purse by a length.
Twin sisters, Maisie and Hazel O’Neill,stole the show in the mile-long TravilahPerpetual Cup race for 15 to 18 year oldamateur riders. The girls, riding in identi-cal silks, crossed the finish line with Maisie,followed by Hazel, only a half-length be-hind, both riding bay horses. Judges surelymust have thought they were seeing doublefollowing those two around the course.
Between the half-hour breaks in flat,hurdle and timber races there was plentyof activity
surrounding booths in the vendor’s area,but none more popular than the hats. Bothmen and women were browsing for newchapeaus, whether for instant wear for sunprotection or style.
When responding to a compliment on hercowboy hat, Nancy El Hibi said, “I boughtit here last year.” Good advertising for thevendor who was doing a booming businessagain. Nancy and her husband, Faud, pre-sented the Alice Keech Plate and $1,000purse to the winner of the two-mile maidenhurdle event, “Green Lazer” ridden by DylanMcDonagh.
Although the eight-race program was fea-tured, there were many side attractionsthroughout the afternoon including theMaryland Capital Park Police performanceproviding games for children and a horsesoccer game. This occurred between raceevents as did the stick horse races.
The stick race event, planned and origi-nated by The Surrey, Darnestown, featuredthree age groups from four years and un-
der, to teens. They proved hilarious. Eachentry was given a cardboard horse head ona stick. Each group was led to the startingrope where they took off running, on foot,to the finish line. But, the dozen or so inthe four- year- old and under group didn’tstop at the finish line. They kept on going,en masse. An astride outrider caught upwith them and gently got them turnedaround. While spectators laughed andcheered, the runners returned to the finishline.
It was another good day at the races withnear 90-degree heat, humidity, and all.
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Business
By Susan Belford
The Almanac
Potomac is white fence
country — and now ithas a company to buildthe fences that grace the
countryside in and around the Village.Walpole Outdoors is now open in theVillage to meet those outdoor needs. Theyproduce arbors, pergolas, pool enclosuresand gazebos. Started in 1933, Walpole Out-doors is a historic U.S company that has setthe standard for handcrafted outdoor prod-ucts ever since they began in Walpole, Mass.
The company recently moved from theirstore in Great Falls, Va., to the little yellowhouse next door to the new Potomac Petalsand Plants (formerly Behnke’s Garden Cen-ter).
According to manager Shirley DaSilva,“We relocated because ourclientele is in Potomac,Bethesda and Chevy Chaseas well as in Northwest D.C.— and it didn’t make senseto stay in Great Falls any-more. We are the onlyWalpole Outdoors store inthis area and we are thrilled
to be in our new loca-tion. We hope Potomacresidents will come byto check out our prod-ucts and say ‘hello.’”
Walpole Outdoors of-fers a variety of servicesto the business andhome owner, and they have a catalogue toprovide ideas for any outdoor space. Besidesthe handcrafted fences that they are famous
for, they provide any type ofenclosure for AC units ortrash containers, mail boxesand posts, rustic furnitureand low maintenance chairs,rockers and tables madefrom recyclable material.“We are as eco-friendly aspossible,” said DaSilva.
They have a team of engi-neers who can design limit-less configurations of out-door kitchens that includeall the custom touches fromtop-notch appliances to awood-fired pizza oven, ceramic smoker andbar-tending spaces. They also can help cre-ate a three-season room. Walpole can de-sign and install small buildings, railing sys-tems, home shutters, bridges, and signs.Walpole also offers a free project consulta-
tion. A design representative will visit thecustomer’s property, suggest styles thatare in keeping with the home’s architec-ture and surroundings, and take neces-sary measurements.
“We also sell and install playsets, sportsand playhomes for children., especiallydesigned for your children or grandchil-dren,” DaSilva said. “We offer Zumegames, basketball goalposts , sandboxesand lots of stylish outdoor furniture, in-cluding Caribbean color Adirondacks andfootrests. They are wonderful for youryard or beach house.
“In our local store, we sell lots of bird-houses, wind chimes, planters, window
boxes, outdoor lanterns andmuch more to enhance yourhome. Each month we havea special sale going on. Mayspecials include two classicAdirondack chairs for $299— usually $378 and 20 per-cent off all birdhouses andfeeders.”
Walpole Outdoors, lo-cated at 9545 River Road in Potomac isopen from Monday through Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday from10 a.m. – 5 p,m. For more information,visit www.walpoleoutdoors.com or call301-983-6040.
From pergolas to playhouses, and more.
Walpole Outdoors Relocates to Potomac Village
Photos by Susan Belford/The Almanac
The new Walpole Outdoors Store islocated in Potomac Village.
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SportsPotomac Almanac Sports Editor Jon Roetman
703-752-4031 or [email protected]
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By Jon Roetman
The Almanac
After overcoming a halftime defi-cit, the Churchill boys’ lacrosseteam was moments from win-ning the 4A/3A West region title
when Quince Orchard netted the tying goalwith five seconds remaining in regulation.
After dealing with the shock of a victorysnatched away, the Bulldogs had to battlefatigue as the team played in its seconddouble-overtime contest in three days. Se-nior attackman Louis Dubick, who earlierin the night became Maryland’s all-tineleading goal scorer, was hampered by a backinjury that restricted his movement.
As if that wasn’t enough pressure,Churchill lost possession in the second over-time period, giving Quince Orchard achance to end the Bulldogs’ season in sud-den-death fashion.
With momentum pointing in the oppositedirection, the Bulldogs would find a way topull together, however, and keep theirdream season alive.
Churchill regained possession and seniormidfielder Derek Altobello scored the game-winner, lifting the Bulldogs to a 10-9 vic-tory on May 13 at Churchill High School.
Two days after beating Whitman 12-11in double overtime in the region semifinals,Churchill won its third region champion-ship in the last four years with a dramaticvictory over Quince Orchard.
“I was in the middle of the field. Therewas nobody within 20 yards of me,”Altobello said. “[I] caught the ball, turned
around and said if I miss, that’s my career.”Altobello didn’t miss and his career con-
tinued. Three days later, Churchill securedits first trip to the state championship gameby defeating Dulaney 11-8 in the state semi-finals on May 16 at Northeast High School.
The Bulldogs will face Howard in the 4A/3A state final at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May20 at Stevenson University in Owings Mills.
“We think we have more talent now thanever,” Altobello said after the region final.“If we execute offensively, there’s no onethat can stop us.”
Churchill took a 3-1 lead early in the re-gion final, but Quince Orchard scored fiveof the next six goals to build a 6-4 halftimeadvantage.
The Bulldogs scored five of the first sixgoals in the second half, taking a 9-7 leadwhen Dubick scored with 3:15 remaining.
Dubick finished with four goals and brokethe state record of 241 career goals, heldby 2014 St. Paul’s graduate Mikey Wynne,
according to laxrecords.com.“[It’s] cool,” Dubick said of breaking the
record. “Doesn’t compare to [winning theregion title], though.”
Dubick now holds career records for goalsscored, assists and points. He completed thetrifecta despite a back injury he sufferedagainst Whitman in the semifinals on May11.
“It just makes me want to go that muchharder,” Altobello said of Dubick playingthrough pain, “because you know thatyou’re not hurt, so you don’t have any ex-cuses.”
Altobello, senior midfielder MarshallRhodes and freshman midfielder ReedMoshyedi each scored two goals againstQuince Orchard.
“This team’s got tremendous resolve,”Churchill head coach Jeff Fritz said afterthe region final. “They’ve been workingtheir tails off all year. We didn’t play par-ticularly well either of the last two nights
… but we got it done.”Can playing double overtime games
against Whitman and Quince Orchard helpChurchill in the state playoffs?
“We haven’t been battle tested real wellthroughout the season,” said Fritz, who isin his 22nd season coaching at Churchill.“We had two or three tight games and thenthese two … [have] definitely prepared usfor a final four run. We know anything canhappen. Good or bad, we’re ready to bounceback from anything. We’ll be able to handlethat adversity, handle any situation andhave faith in ourselves we can get the jobdone.”
With the win over Quince Orchard andthe victory against Dulaney, Churchill’srecord improved to 17-1. Now the Bulldogswill try to become the first MontgomeryCounty lacrosse team to win a state cham-pionship.
“I feel,” Fritz said, “like this is the bestteam we’ve ever had.”
The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team won its third region championship inthe last four years with a 10-9 double overtime victory over QuinceOrchard on May 13.
Churchill attackman Louis Dubick scored four goals during the 4A/3AWest region championship game against Quince Orchard on May 13and became Maryland’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Churchill Boys’ Lax Wins Third Region Title in Four YearsBulldogs beatDulaney in statesemis, advanceto first state final.
Churchill midfielder DerekAltobello scored the game-winninggoal in double overtime of theregion final on May 13, giving theBulldogs their third region champi-onship in four years.
Churchill midfielder MarshallRhodes scored two goals againstQuince Orchard on May 13 duringthe 4A/3A West region champion-ship game.
Louis Dubick and the Churchillboys’ lacrosse team defeatedQuince Orchard 10-9 in doubleovertime to win the 4A/3A Westregion title on May 13.
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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.
ONGOING“The Merry Month.” Through May
23, Wednesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m.at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave.#E, Bethesda. Find colorful artworkfrom Liliane Blom, Cynthia FerrellJohnson, Donna McGee, CarolVorosmarti, Kathryn Wiley andPatricia Zannie. Admission to thegallery is free. Visitwww.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b.
“Edge of the Forest.” Through May24 at Gibbs Street Gallery, 155 GibbsSt., Rockville. Artist StephanieGarmey has crafted an exhibit ofpaper, wood, and glass to explore thesolitude of travel and memory ofnatural environments. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/galleries/gibbs-street-gallery.
Fiber Art Exhibit. Through May 30.Gallery hours at Friendship HeightsVillage Center, Friendship Gallery,4438 S Park Avenue, Chevy Chase.Works by needlepoint artist PennyBender, felt artist Keira An and otherfiber art by members of the G StreetDoll Club will have their workdisplayed. Free. Call 301-656-2797.
“Pot” Luck: The Art of the Table.Through May 31. Saturday andSunday, 12-6 p.m. at Glen EchoPark’s Popcorn Gallery, 7300MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. The GlenEcho Park Partnership is launchingan exhibition of teacher and advancestudent ceramic work. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.
“More Than Dessert.” Through May31. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.at Glen Echo Park’s Park ViewGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Artist Jennifer Kahn Barlow’swork will be on display. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.
Elizabeth Laurel Korson.ThroughMay 31. Saturday and Sunday, 2-6p.m. at Glen Echo Park’s Stone TowerGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Korson’s work, inspired byMaine, will be on display alongsideher woodblock prints. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.
“Mirror to the World.” ThroughJune 1, 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays; 1-8p.m. on Sundays at PhotoworksGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, GlenEcho. Find five picture storieshighlighting people from all over theworld. Admission is free. Visitwwww.glenechophotoworks.org.
“Rare Plants and Lunatics.”Through June 1. Library hours atBethesda Library, 7400 Arlington
Road, Bethesda. Artist Sandra Perezworks with neo-primitive ink tocreate images of folk tales and magic.Free. Visit www.sandraperezramos.com/illustrations/.
“Birds of the Deep Water.” ThroughJune 6. 12-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturdayat Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. ArtistEvelyn Jacob has created digitalimagery depicting waterfowl in flightand with water. Admission to thegallery is free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com.
Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread modern and classic children’sstories. Free. Visit www.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.
Canal Boat Excursions. Throughmid-June. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3p.m. at The Great Falls Tavern VisitorCenter, 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Takea historic cruise down the canal andlearn about life for canal workers.Tickets are $5-8, plus an additional$5 to enter the park. Call 301-767-3709.
The Bethesda Big Train. ThroughAugust. Shirley Povich Field in CabinJohn Regional Park, 10600 WestlakeDrive. The collegiate league baseballteam The Big Train plays in the CalRipken Collegiate Baseball League, awooden-bat collegiate league thathas sent athletes to Major LeagueBaseball. Visit www.bigtrain.org formore.
Art Walk in the Park. First Fridaysthrough October. 6-8 p.m. Glen EchoPark. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, glasswork, and much more. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.
Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back RoomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visitcapitalblues.org for more.
Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8
p.m., followed by dancing untilmidnight. Admission $16-$18, age 17and under $12. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.Visit www.glenechopark.org or call301-634-2222 for more.
Contra and Square Dance. Fridaysand Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 for more.
Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visitwww.BennysBarGrill.com.
Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. Visitwww.pgip.org for more.
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too).Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m.at Rockville Town Square. Meet for amorning out with active learning andcreative play with lunch specials,story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visitrockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me.
Live Music & Dancing. Fridays andSaturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’sLounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant10710 Falls Road. Dance to the musicof Barry Gurley. Call 301-983-8838or visit www.popovers.com for more.
Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays andSundays. Arcade Building, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Filmsabout the Park’s history are shown onrotation in the lobby. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery.Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdaysand Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,
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Artists & MakersStudios RevealsNew Exhibit
The “Constructions and Meditations”exhibit is based on artist Tory Cowlesexperience as a carpenter, wood-worker, stone wall builder and interiordecorator. She describes her work asevolving from a stream of conscious-ness using deep colors, collaged paperand fabrics, and loose, layered paint.“Constructions and Meditations” is onview at the new Artists & Makers Stu-dios in Rockville at 11810 ParklawnDrive from June 3-30. Visitwww.artistsandmakersstudios.com.
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Address .............................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold
1 10721 GOLDWOOD CT ......... 4 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,138,000 .... Detached .... 0.50 ......... 20854 .... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR ... 03/06/15
2 10900 HOMEPLACE LN ......... 4 .. 4 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Detached .... 2.24 ......... 20854 ........ PINEY GLEN FARMS ....... 03/30/15
3 8201 COACH ST ................... 6 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,075,000 .... Detached .... 0.35 ......... 20854 ............. RIVER FALLS ............ 03/03/15
4 9415 TURNBERRY DR ........... 4 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,055,000 .... Atth/Row Hse 0.08 ......... 20854 ................. AVENEL ................ 03/27/15
5 9333 ORCHARD BROOK DR .. 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,030,000 .... Detached .... 0.45 ......... 20854 ...... POTOMAC COMMONS ..... 03/24/15
6 9604 PERSIMMON TREE RD .. 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,000,000 .... Detached .... 0.37 ......... 20854 ..... MASS AVE HIGHLANDS ..... 03/30/15
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In March 2015, 37 Potomac homes sold
between $2,725,000-$425,000.
March, 2015 Sales, $1,000,000~$1,138,000
1 10721 Goldwood Court — $1,138,000
2 10900 Homeplace Lane — $1,100,000
5 9333 OrchardBrook Drive —
$1,030,000
4 9415Turnberry
Drive —$1,055,000
6 9604 Persimmon Tree Road — $1,000,000
3 8201 Coach Street — $1,075,000
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By Marilyn Campbell
The Almanac
Graduation, prom and the sum-mer before heading off to col-lege are some of the highlightsof a teen’s high school experi-
ence. While the season brings landmarkevents, it can be marred by the conse-quences of engagingin harmful activities.
Parents can play apivotal role in keep-ing teens safe. TheUnified PreventionCoalition of FairfaxCounty reports thatteens cite their par-ents as the leadinginfluence for themnot to drink, and saythat it is not difficultto get alcohol fromtheir family home,older siblings orfriends. Initiating a dialogue with teensabout the dangers of unsafe behaviors suchas drinking and drug use can be dauntingfor some parents.
Kathy Ely, spokeswoman for ConnellySchool of the Holy Child, an all-girls school
in Potomac, says her school, as well as mostschools, have safety plans in place. “Weunderstand the pressures that these girls areunder, and work hard to educate themabout effects not just now but for their fu-ture,” she said.
“We know that teens who receive consis-tent messages from their parents about theirexpectations that their child not use alco-hol are much less likely to use,” said DianeEckert, deputy executive director, UnifiedPrevention Coalition of Fairfax County.
The season brings celebratory activitiesand less supervision, and therefore moreopportunities to take chances, said Eckert.It’s critical that parents “sit down with your
teens and talk withthem about your ex-pectations,” shesaid. “With lessstructure and moreexcitement, teenscan find themselvestaking more risks, soit’s important forparents to be in-volved.”
C o n v e r s a t i o n sabout safety duringactivities whereteens will have morefreedom can be dif-
ficult to navigate. “For sure those are hardconversations,” said Amy L. Best, Ph.D.,professor of Sociology and chair of the De-partment of Sociology and Anthropology atGeorge Mason University in Fairfax. “Par-ents want to be careful not to drown out
the fun times that prom and graduation alsorepresent. It’s about finding balance. Partof it is about finding ways to talk about therisks without your teen walking away feel-ing hyper-vulnerable and disempowered.”
The dialogue should be factual and non-threatening. “Ask open-ended questionabout what is going on at school and withtheir friends,” said Best. “It easier to openthose conversations when you’re not talk-ing about your child, and you’re collectinginformation about what is going on atschool and with their friends.” Best is au-thor of “Prom Night: Youth, Schools andPopular Culture” (2000 Routledge), whichwas selected for the 2002 American Educa-tional Studies Association Critics’ ChoiceAward.
Difficult conversations are made easier ifthere is a history of open, honest commu-nication between a parent and child. Whileparents should make their expectations for
their child’s behavior clear, Best warnsagainst lecturing or talking down to a teen.“The prom should not be the first time thatthese conversations occur,” she said. “It’sreally important that kids to be able to ex-press their feelings and have an active rolein the conversation. Trust has to be builtinto the relationship in order for that tohappen.”
A concrete plan for ensuring safety shouldbe part of the conversation. “Kids are oftenin situations where alcohol is being con-sumed and they may not be the ones con-suming it,” said Best. “So safe driving ar-rangements are important.”
“The good news is that a lot of kids areopting out of drinking and greater aware-ness around the potential for sexual as-sault,” said Best.
“The message has to be communicatedin advance and schools have a role to playin that.”
Parents’ Role in Educating about Alcohol and DrugsTips for Keeping Teens Safe
Help make prom and graduation night safe forteens by following these tips:
❖ Do not serve or allow alcohol at any party youare hosting; an adult who provides alcohol to aminor is breaking the law and risking that teen’slife.
❖ Know where your teenager is attending aparty; verify there will be parental supervision, andthat it will be alcohol-free.
• Make it clear to your teen(s) that you do notapprove of their drinking alcohol.
• Report underage drinking parties by calling theFairfax County Police Department’s non-emergencynumber: 703-691-2131. Your call can be anony-mous and may prevent injuries or a fatal car crash.
• Educate your family on the risks associated
with underage drinking and its proven harmfuleffects on the brain. The legal drinking age is 21,and students who wait until their early 20s to drinkare 84 percent less likely to develop an addictionthan those who start earlier.
• Make sure your teen has a plan for the nightand that you know what it is.
• Do not rent hotel rooms for prom-goers.• Know who is driving — if it’s a limo, check
their policy on not allowing any alcohol in the ve-hicle and driving any teen who clearly has beendrinking.
• Encourage your senior to attend their school’sAll Night Graduation Celebration.
— Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County
Suggestions fortalking to teensabout staying safe.
“… It is about findingways to talk about therisks without your teenwalking away feelinghyper-vulnerable anddisempowered.”
— Amy L. Best, Ph.D.,George Mason University
Coalition OpposesCountry Inn Proposal
The following open letter was addressed to CaseyAnderson, chair of the Montgomery County PlanningBoard.
On behalf of the board of directors andthe 2,000 members of the Brickyard Coali-tion, I am writing in strong opposition tothe application of Maryland Catering Com-pany, Inc. for Conditional Use to build a“country inn” at 10801 MacArthur Blvd inPotomac (hereafter “Project”). This Projectis located near the intersection of BrickyardRoad and MacArthur Road in Potomac.
This Project would be constructed adja-cent to existing residential homes in RiverFalls in an established community of ap-proximately 500 homes in Potomac and isalso adjacent to the historic Chesapeake &Ohio Canal National Historical Park and thePotomac River.
❖ Project is not a “Country Inn” as de-fined in Section 3.5.3.
Pursuant to County Code Section 3.5.3“Country Inn means an establishment fordining in a rural area . . .” The proposedproject is located in a residential area thatis zoned residential R-200 — not a ruralarea. In short, the Code does not permit thisSection to be used for a project located in aresidential area and thus no authority ex-ists to grant a “conditional use” for a Coun-try Inn in a residential area. Accordingly,
the application should be dismissed and/or denied.
❖ Project does not substantially conformto Potomac Master Plan.
The applicant’s property is located in asolely residential neighborhood and iszoned R-200. There are no commercial busi-nesses between the MacArthur Plaza inCabin John and Potomac Village except forthe existing Old Angler’s Inn, which isowned by the applicant. The Potomac Sub-region Master Plan recognizes that most ofPotomac is residential with a few commer-cial centers. The Master Plan discusses thedesire to maintain the residential nature ofthe area and that special exceptions, nowcalled conditional uses, should be limitedin order to protect “residential communi-ties from incompatible design of specialexception uses.” Accordingly, the Projectdoes not substantially conform to thePotomac Master Plan.
❖ Project is not harmonious with and willnegatively alter the character of the neigh-borhood.
The applicant’s proposal to build a (125ft. long x 72 ft. wide by 38 ft. high) wed-ding reception, banquet and business meet-ing facility to accommodate 240 people, anaccompanying road, and a lighted 80 spaceparking lot is wholly incompatible with theresidential purpose of the community andshould be denied.
❖ Project will cause undue harm to the
neighborhood.We are very concerned about the increase
in traffic and noise, the accumulation ofgarbage, the impact on neighborhood safety,and environmental damage that this pro-posal could cause. MacArthur Boulevard isa heavily travelled road connecting the I-495 beltway with Falls Road and River Roadin Potomac Village. The proposed road en-trance to the property is at a curve on a hillwith poor visibility from both directions.Cars frequently speed up and down the hill,sometimes crossing the median line.
The application proposes 80 parkingspaces for 240 people. We believe that thisratio of three people per vehicle greatlyunderestimates the number of cars that willbe coming and going to the facility and thatmany of these vehicles will park onMacArthur Boulevard, in the C&O Canalparking lot, or in our neighborhood. At aminimum, an independent traffic impactstudy should be performed.
❖ Storm Water Management and ForestConservation Plan.
At present, the subject property is oldgrowth forest with steep topographicchanges. Running North-South through theproperty is a large stream with a 100-yearflood plain and wide stream buffer. Theseportions of the property are unbuildable andshould not be included in the developmentplan. The proposed building, road, andparking areas would replace at least an acre
of forest with impervious surfaces. Becausemost of these surfaces are at the apex ofthe property, this would have a significantimpact on erosion and storm water man-agement on the actual buildable portion ofthe property and the protected areas. Weurge you to require a full environmentalimpact assessment of this proposal beforeconsidering the conditional use application.
❖ No demonstrated need for project.The applicant states that this project will
fulfill a demonstrated need for private eventvenues in the local market. There are manyexisting venues for wedding receptions andbanquets in or near Potomac including ho-tels in Bethesda and Tysons Corner, theBolger Center, the Rockwood CommunityCenter and numerous country clubs. Notonly is there no unmet economic need forthe facility, but there is no economic ben-efit for the surrounding residential commu-nity.
We strongly oppose this proposal. In sum-mary, we respectfully urge you to recom-mend against approval of this applicationfor conditional use for all of the reasonsstated herein. Allowing the applicant tobuild the proposed country inn on this sitewould ruin the character of our neighbor-hood, threaten our peace and tranquilityand economically damage our neighbor-hood.
Curtis UhrePresident, Brickyard Coalition Inc.
Letter to the Editor
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Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio &Gallery is a working silversmithstudio and includes an ongoingexhibition, as well as sales of thework of artist-in-residence BlairAnderson. Free. Visitwww.silverworksglenechopark.com.
Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Allday Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art GlassCenter, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Ongoing exhibitions feature work ofResident Artists Christine Hekimian,Sue Hill, Michele Rubin, SherrySelevan, Bev and Zayde Sleph andJanet Wittenberg. Sculpture, vessels,functional art and jewelry are forsale. Classes are taught year-roundfor beginner, intermediate andadvanced students. Visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.orgfor more.
Glen Echo Pottery. ThroughDecember, Saturdays and Sundays,12-5 p.m. Glen Echo Pottery, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TheGallery shows the work of 29individual potters and instructors atGlen Echo Pottery. Wheel-throwingdemonstrations are offered mostSaturdays and Sundays, noon-2 p.m.Children are welcome. Visitwww.glenechopottery.com/galleryfor more.
Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallerypresents free exhibitions of emergingartists’ work. Each weekend featuresthe work of a different artist. Mostartwork is also for sale. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com formore.
Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcometo perform. Wine bottles are 50percent off. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.
Downtown Bethesda ConcertSeries. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. atVeterans Park. The Bethesda UrbanPartnership produces concerts eachsummer with a diverse offering ofmusic. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org.
Silver Spring Summer ConcertSeries. Thursdays, 7 p.m., June 18-August 6 at Veterans Plaza. FindR&B, Funk, Zydeco and more. Free.Visit www.montgomerycountmd.gov.
CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSRegistration Open. The spring issue
of the Montgomery County Guide forRecreation and Parks Programsfeatures a variety of classes andprograms designed to helpparticipants stay active and have fun,including aquatics, sports,therapeutic recreation services andactive adult senior programming.Registration is available online, bymail or in person at the MontgomeryCounty Recreation AdministrativeOffices at 4010 Randolph Road,Silver Spring, or by fax at 240-777-6818. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/recor call 240-777-6840 for more.
VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, offersa variety of camp sessions for springand summer. Visitwww.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.
❖ Summer CampsOne-week and two-week sessionsoffered June 15-Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m.-3p.m. Before care and extended care isavailable.
Young Artists. One-week sessions thatnurture the budding talents ofstudents with age-appropriate visualart projects in an assortment ofmedia (ages 5-6).
Artistic Adventures. Two-weeksessions that promote creativity aschildren experience an assortment ofvisual art media and are exposed to
galleryexhibitions(ages 7-12).
Art Quest. One-week sessionsthat promotecreativity aschildrenexperience anassortment ofvisual artmedia and areexposed togalleryexhibitions(ages 7-12).
Lola’s Lab. June29-July 2 orAug. 17-21. Aperformanceart campwhereimaginationflows throughinteractivestories,expressive arts,and fantasy(ages 5-10).
❖ Teen CampsOne-week half-day sessions offered July
6-31, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; 12:15-3:15p.m.
Teen Art Institute. Teens explorefused glass, painting and drawing.Camp will be held at VisArts (ages13-18).
Teen Art Institute. This ceramic classgives teens the opportunity toexplore clay in depth withhandbuilding and the wheel. Campwill be held in the art ceramic atRichard Montgomery High School(ages 13-18).
THURSDAY/MAY 21Ted Garber Concert. 8-11:55 p.m. at
Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle, 4844Cordell Ave. Blues Americana Rockmusic sung by Ted Garber. Free. Visitwww.flanagansharpandfiddle.com.
FRIDAY/MAY 22A Southern Soul Tribute Concert. 8
p.m. at Bethesda Blues and JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Watch the eclecticperformance of 35 local artists asthey honor musicians such as ArethaFranklin and Otis Redding in “ASouthern Soul Tribute: The MuscleShoals & Stax/Volt.” Tickets are $30.Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.
SATURDAY-MONDAY/MAY 23-25Hometown Holidays Music Fest.
Various times at Rockville TownCenter. Hometown Holidays is aweekend of entertainment in honorof Memorial Day. Find a parade, livemusic and the event runs inconjunction with the Taste ofRockville festival. Most events arefree. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov.
SATURDAY/MAY 23“Sinbad: The Untold Tale.” 11 a.m.
or 1:30 p.m. at Imagination Stage4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda.Experience the magical world ofSinbad the sailor in ImaginationStage’s production of “Sinbad: TheUntold Tale.” Tickets are $12-$35.Visit www.imaginationstage.org/shows-a-tickets/currentseason.
VisArts Family Workshop. 2-4 p.m.at VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Families may worktogether or separately to createdesigns on canvas. The fee is $10.Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.
Symphony Orchestra Concert. 8-10p.m. at The Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane.,North Bethesda. The BaltimoreSymphony Orchestra will perform acompilation titled “Strauss’ Four LastSongs” accompanied by singer HeidiMelton. Tickets are $29. ContactTeresa Eaton at [email protected] visit www.bsomusic.org.
Laugh Riot at the Hyatt. 8 p.m. atthe Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel,7400 Wisconsin Ave., One BethesdaMetro Center. Watch local standupcomedians perform live. Pay $10 incash upon entry. Visitwww.standupcomedytogo.com/see-a-show/hyatt-saturdays/.
SUNDAY/MAY 24Potomac River Jazz Club. 3-6 p.m.
at Normandie Farm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road, Potomac. ThePotomac River Jazz Club has theirmonthly jam session. Free. Call 301-762-3323.
TUESDAY/MAY 26, JUNE 2, AND JUNE 9Gouache and Pastels Workshop. 7-
9:30 p.m. at Visarts at Rockville, 155Gibbs St. Mark Collins will instruct athree-session course on using goucheas an underpainting and theapplication of pastels to create vividpaintings. Tuition is $120. Visitwww.visartsrockville.org.
TUESDAY/MAY 26Trivia Night. 8 p.m. at Union Jack’s,
4915 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda. Testone’s trivia knowledge. Free. Make areservation atwww.unionjacksbethesda.com/trivia-night.php.
Mike’s Swing Jam. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. atFlanagan’s Harp and Fiddle, 4844Cordell Ave. Listen to traditional jazzand country music. Free. Visitwww.flanagansharpandfiddle.com/.
WEDNESDAY/MAY 27“Not Safe For Work.” 7:30 p.m. at
Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway. Watch the comedicplay “Not Safe for Work” about amagazine editor fighting for powerand discovering the dos and don’ts ofthe media industry. Tickets are $25-$50. Visitwww.roundhousetheatre.org/boxoffice/performances/.
WEDNESDAY/MAY 28“The Beauty of Watercolor: Blue
Iris.” 7-9 p.m. at Visarts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. InstructorBarbara Brower will teach basicwatercolor process and techniques ata two-week session. Tuition is $75.Visit www.visartsrockville.org.
FRIDAY/MAY 29Celebration of Leadership. 6 p.m. at
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel &Conference Center, 5701 MarinelliRoad, Bethesda. Retiring LeadershipMontgomery CEO and FounderEsther B. Newman, will be honoredwith an “Outstanding Leader Award.”Tickets are $150. Visitwww.leadershipmontgomerymd.org.
Totally Tango! 7 p.m. at The Arts Barn& Kentlands Mansion, 311/320 KentSquare Road, Gaithersburg. Watch a
WashingtonFolk Festival
The Washington Folk Fes-tival will fill Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. withtraditional songs, music andperformances from all overthe world on May 30-31. FindParaguayan harp music, Ar-menian Dance, The FairfaxChinese Dance Troupeamong performances of localperformers like Christylez Ba-con, Bill Baker & TheDiviners, and The SweaterSet. Also find traditional foodand crafts. Free to attend.Visit www.washingtonfolkfestival.org.
Soul in Motion is an African dance troupethat performed in 2014 and will return in2015.
tango performance and then take aworkshop. Tickets are $35 perindividual, $60 per couple. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov.
SATURDAY/MAY 30Relay for Life. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at
Johns Hopkins UniversityMontgomery County, 9601 MedicalCenter Drive. Raise money andawareness to support cancer researchby walking or running the relay. Alsofind live entertainment. Free. Visitwww.relayforlife.org/rockvillemd.
Broadkill River Press Reading. 2-4p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508Walsh St., Bethesda. Broadkill RiverPress authors will read excerpts fromtheir novels and host a reception andbook signing afterwards. Free. Visitwww.writer.org.
MoCo’s Got Talent. 5-9 p.m. at theFilmore, 8656 Colesville Road, SilverSpring. Montgomery County middleschool and high school students willperform. Free. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.
The Art of Luis Bitencourt. 6 p.m. atZohra Salon, 11325 Seven LocksRoad, Potomac. Formermathematician, Luis Bitencourt’sBrazil-inspired art will be on display.Free to attend. For more informationvisit www.luisbitencourt.net.
“Murder at the TonyLou Awards.”7 p.m. at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn,311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg.“Murder at the TonyLou Awards” is aan audience participation murdermystery. Tickets are $40 and limitedto 99 people. Visit www.rlt-online.org.
“Fauré’s Requiem.” 8 p.m. at TheMusic Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.Soprano Julie Keim and baritoneAndrew McLaughlin will performalongside the National Philharmonic.Tickets are $28, children 7-17 areadmitted for free. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org.
Benny Goodman Tribute. 9 p.m. atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd. Halley Shoenberg with the TomCunningham Orchestra andYazooZazz vocal trio pay tribute tothe swing musician on his 106thbirthday. Tickets are $18. [email protected].
Motown Show. 9 p.m. at Benny’s Bar& Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Charles Lee leads a night ofMotown music. $15 at the door. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 30-31Washington Folk Festival. 12-7 p.m.
at Glen Echo Park, at 7300MacArthur Blvd. Seven stages willhost cultural performances, vendorswill sell traditional crafts and food.Free. Visitwww.washingtonfolkfestival.org.
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