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Gathering for‘Park After Dark’News, Page 3
7th Annual Tiger TrotTakes Off This SundayNews, page 9
Gathering for‘Park After Dark’News, Page 3
7th Annual Tiger TrotTakes Off This SundayNews, page 9
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Mary Misleh holdsa tray of birds nestpastries just out ofthe oven. SaintsPeter & PaulAntiochian Ortho-dox Church isholding its 34thannual MiddleEastern BazaarSept. 22-24.
Mary Misleh holdsa tray of birds nestpastries just out ofthe oven. SaintsPeter & PaulAntiochian Ortho-dox Church isholding its 34thannual MiddleEastern BazaarSept. 22-24.
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By Peggy McEwan
The Almanac
Potomac residents are not the onlyMarylanders aware of increasedairplane noise since the Federal
Aviation Administration implementedthe Next Generation Air TransportationSystem in 2016.
Gov. Larry Hogan, earlier this year,joined with those voices questioningNextGen and, on Sept. 12, he requestedAttorney General Brian Frosh to file suitagainst the FAA and Michael Huerta, itsadministrator, “on behalf of all Maryland-ers suffering from the adverse effects of[NextGen].”
As stated in his letter, the program wasinstituted by Congress nationally to
“modernize flight patterns in order to savefuel costs.”
But, the governor wrote in his letter toFrosh, the takeoff and landing patterns atboth Baltimore-Washington InternationalAirport and Reagan National Airport has,“caused a significant increase in noise pol-lution for many of our citizens, accordinglyit is imperative the suit include both air-ports.”
“We have heard from countless Maryland-ers, including many community leaders andelected officials, about this continuing prob-lem,” Hogan wrote. “The program has mademany Maryland families miserable in theirown homes with louder and more frequentflights which now rattle windows and doors.As elected leaders of this state we cannotallow this situation to stand.”
County Council president Roger Berlinerresponded to the Governor’s letter with aFacebook comment: “Thank you GovernorHogan for moving to file suit against theFAA for flight path changes that have de-graded the quality of life in our communi-ties. The airplane noise our residents haveexperienced starting as early as 5:30 a.m.and ending late at night because of thesechanges is unacceptable. I believe thechanges are also unlawful, as the Court ofAppeals recently found in the context ofanother community.
“I have urged this action for many monthsand I am confident that through this law-suit, Attorney General Brian Frosh will helpreturn calm and quiet to our skies and toour residents.
“While we still have work to do regard-
ing the change in flight path locationsthat is separate and apart from NextGenprocedures, this is a significant step for-ward.” As Hogan pointed out in his let-ter, the problem is not just local, it isnationwide. “In fact,” Hogan wrote, “theU.S. Court of Appeals for the District ofColumbia Circuit, which will hear ourchallenge, has just ruled in favor of theCity of Phoenix. The court found theFAA’s approval of the flight paths to be‘arbitrary and capricious’ with the resultthat the FAA will have to return to routespreviously in place prior to September2014, until it conducts a new environ-mental review process.”
County residents who would like tocomment on this issue can go online toviewpoint.bksv.com/dca3.
Governor Orders Legal Action Against Airplane NoiseResidents urged to send their complaints to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
‘Park After Dark’Supporters of the C&O Canal Trust gathered Sept. 16 for the annual “Park After Dark” event.
Amy Swain, Frances Manderscheid,and Bert Swain.
Mike Mitchell, chairman, C&O Canal Trust; RobinZanotti, president, C&O Canal Trust; and Kevin Brandt,Superintendent C&O Canal National Historical Park. June Chaudet
Caolaidhe Davis, Meghan Davis, Jerry del Rosso and PattyDougherty — the 19th Street Band.
Photos by Deborah Stevens
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By Anila Khetarpal
President
Rotary Club of Potomac
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the RotaryClub of Potomac board voted ona new initiative approving re-duced dues for Young Profession-
als. Effective Oct. 1, dues for individuals un-der the age of 40 will be only $40 per month.Now you can be a part of the world’s most pres-tigious service club for about the cost of a cupof regular coffee. $100 of which will be a tax-
deductible contribution tocharities annually. Over theage of 40, dues are about$2/day; below the cost ofStarbucks! Out of that $1/
day goes to charities making $365/year as taxdeductible.
So just in case you are charitable or serviceinclined and would consider making a differ-ence in your world; please consider Rotary. Anetwork of over 1.4 million working togethersince 1905. Potomac Rotary’s membershipchair Vijay Khetarpal can be reached for anyadditional questions at 301-785-7100.
We invite Potomac area high school teach-ers as well as individuals under the age of 40interested in Rotary’s mission to check out the“Join Us” page on our websitewww.PotomacRotary.org.
“Through Rotary, we are Making a Differencein the world; and the more involved we be-come, the more of a difference Rotary makesto each of us. Rotary challenges us to becomebetter people: to become ambitious in the waysthat matter, to strive for higher goals, and toincorporate Service Above Self into our dailylives.” — Rotary International President IanRiseley.
We believe in Rotary and want others to havethe opportunity for Rotary service, leadership,and fellowship that we enjoy.
Meetings are first and third Wednesdays,7:30-8:30 a.m., at Founding Farmers, 12505
Park Potomac Ave. Fourth Wednesday HappyHour are held at Sugo Osteria Pizzeria, 12505Park Potomac Ave.
On the second week of each month the clubengages in hands-on community serviceprojects. We hope to see you soon. Want tomake a difference in this world? Join us. Seewww.potomacrotary.org/Page/join-us
20 REASONS TO JOIN ROTARY1. Friendship / Fellowship / CommunityIn an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides
one of the most basic human needs: the need forfriendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons whyRotary began in 1905.
2. Business DevelopmentThe second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is
business development. Everyone needs to network.Rotary consists of a cross-section of every businesscommunity.
Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarianshelp each other and collectively help others.
3. Personal Growth and DevelopmentMembership in Rotary ensures continuing growth
and education in human relations and personal devel-opment.
4. Leadership DevelopmentRotary is an organization of leaders and successful
people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a collegeeducation. Leadership is all about learning how tomotivate, influence and lead leaders.
5. Citizenship in the CommunityMembership in a Rotary club helps develop better
community citizens. The average Rotary club consistsof the most active citizens of any community.
6. Continuing EducationAt each Rotary meeting, there is a program designed
to keep members informed about what is going on inthe community, nation, and world. Each meeting pro-vides an opportunity to listen to different speakers ona variety of timely topics.
7. Fun (with a purpose)Rotary is a fun and exciting place to be.8. PrestigeRotary members are prominent people: leaders of
business, the professions, art, government, sports,military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the old-est and most prestigious service club in the world. Itsranks include executives, managers, and professionals— people who make decisions and influence policy.
9. Citizenship in the WorldEvery Rotarian wears a pin that says, “Rotary Inter-
national.” There are few places on the globe that donot have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome —even encouraged — to attend any of the 30,000 clubsin 194 nations and geographical regions. This encour-
ages new friendships in both local and world commu-nities.
10. Assistance When TravelingTraveling Rotarians can secure medical and profes-
sional assistance as well as services and advice fromfellow Rotarians throughout the world.
11. Public Speaking SkillsMany individuals who joined Rotary were uncom-
fortable about speaking in public. Rotary developsconfidence and skill in public communication and theopportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
12. EntertainmentEvery Rotary club and district have parties and ac-
tivities that contribute to a diverse, yet professionalbusiness life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions,assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainmentin addition to Rotary information, education, and ser-vice.
13. Development of Social SkillsEvery meeting and at various events and functions,
Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills, andpeople skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
14. Family ProgramsRotary provides one of the world’s largest youth
exchange programs; high school and college clubs forfuture Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involve-ment; and a host of activities designed to help familymembers in growth and the development of familyvalues.
15. Vocational SkillsEvery Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth
and development of his or her own profession or vo-cation; to serve on committees and to teach youthabout jobs or vocations. Rotary helps to make every-one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
16. The Development of EthicsRotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs their
ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethicalin business and personal relationships.
17. Cultural AwarenessAround the world, practically every religion, coun-
try, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language,color, and ethnic identity are represented among mem-bers of Rotary. Rotary is a cross-section of the world’smost prominent citizens who are aware of their cul-tures and have developed a love of working withpeople everywhere. They become better citizens oftheir countries in the process.
18. Nice PeopleRotarians are nice people!19. Absence of an Official CreedRotary has no secret handshake, no official creed,
no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society ofmen and women who simply believe in helping others.
20. Opportunity to ServeAs a service club, Rotary’s business is mankind and
its product is service. This is perhaps the best reasonfor becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do good.
A Challenge to Get Involved
Rotary Club
Of Potomac
The Montgomery County Council issued this statementfollowing President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA.
The Montgomery County Council de-nounces President Trump’s decision todismantle the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The tem-porary status provided through DACA empow-ered about 800,000 young people, who cameto the United States as children and are oftenreferred to as “Dreamers,” to establish roots inour community, earn college degrees and ob-tain the skills and training necessary to securemeaningful jobs. DACA has provided a senseof safety and ladders of opportunity for theseyoung people and enhanced America’seconomy.
President Trump’s decision on DACA willforce these young people back into hiding anddestroy their chances for full and productivelives. His decision flies in the face of racial andsocial justice and will have an economic im-
pact on our nation. A December 2016 policybrief from the Immigrant Legal Resource Cen-ter estimates that 685,195 young immigrantswill become unemployed if DACA is eliminated.This could mean a $24.6 billion loss for SocialSecurity over the next decade. The Cato Insti-tute reports that rescinding DACA will costMaryland about $3 billion from 2018-2028.
The young people with temporary status pro-vided through DACA have played by the rulesand worked hard to establish their lives in
County Remains a ‘Welcoming Community’America. That is why the Montgomery CountyCouncil will continue to stand by our “Dream-ers.” We will work with our representatives inCongress to stop this misguided and unjust de-cision.
Regardless of what happens at the federallevel, Montgomery County remains an openand welcoming community for all its residentswho are working hard to achieve the Ameri-can dream.
Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.
REBUILDING TOGETHERSeeking Applicants. Rebuilding Together
Montgomery County is looking to increase theirservice to the veteran community and all Veteransor spouses if Veteran spouse has died who meet ourincome limits are encouraged to apply. Theapplication is at rebuildingtogethermc.org/wp-
Bulletin Board
content/uploads/2017/07/FY18-Homeowner-Application.pdf. Income requirements are listed.
SATURDAY/SEPT. 23Practice Tests: ACT, SAT or PSAT. C2 Education,
in Potomac (9812 Falls Road), is offering local highschool students free practice tests for the ACT, SATor PSAT at its Center. Space is limited. Registeronline at www.C2educate.com/events/b2school,and the C2 Potomac location respond to book atesting time.
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By Peggy McEwan
The Almanac
The County Council met be-fore a full house on Sept.12 for public hearing on,
among other issues, the definitionof a Country Inn and the zoning itrequires.
The hearing was an opportunityfor citizens to testify either for oragainst the proposed zoning textamendment — ZTA 17-04 — thatwould restrict the location of coun-try inns in R 200, residentialzones.
The hearing was for most, notjust an exercise in the finer pointsof zoning and space use designa-tion, it was a time to voice sup-port or opposition to the proposalby Mark and Sara Regis, ownersof Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthurBoulevard to build a country innon seven acres behind the restau-rant.
The inn would be an eventvenue with a separate cateringkitchen from that of the originalinn and four overnight suites.
According to the Old Angler’sInn website, oldanglersinn.com,the project has been in the worksfor three years and planners hadmade changes according to recom-mendations from public hearingsto “mitigate any and all commu-nity and planning concerns.”
Mark Regis did not return a callto answer questions this week.
According to the website, theproject received, “a long-awaitedMaryland National Capital Parkand Planning Commission staffrecommendation of approval ofthe proposed inn.” The family waslooking to obtain a final hearingthis month when the “plan was puton hold until this ZTA is decided.”
Most of those who testified lastweek were there to support theZTA, in this case in opposition tothe Angler’s proposal.
Council President Roger Berlinerreminded those present that totestify before the committee re-quired preregistration and thosewho did speak had made thesignup deadline. He said writtentestimony would still be accepted.Comments to council memberscan be emailed [email protected].
The opposing sides took on thedemeanor of team rivals at a ballgame. Each held up signs in sup-port of their belief, wore “team”colors and there was even cheer-ing, booing and applause in re-sponse to the testimony.
The outcome is still severalmonths away. The zoning questionmust go to committee in the nextmonth or two before the councilmakes its final decision.
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Public Testifies onCountry Inn Zoning
Sign in front of OldAngler’s Inn solicits sup-port for the proposedCountry Inn on acreagebehind the restaurant.
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By Colleen Healy
The Almanac
Saints Peter & PaulAntiochian OrthodoxChurch is holding its 34th
annual Middle Eastern Bazaar onSept. 22-24.
Mary Misleh hopes people willcome to the festival because “thefood is spectacular. We have repeatcustomers which is exciting.People call to find out the dates ofthe festival. I look forward to an-swering those calls and to seeingthem. There is great camaraderie.It is a fantastic weekend.”
Barbara Abraham added, “Eachyear we have this festival to invitethe community into our home. Wewill offer guided tours of thechurch and Byzantine singing.There will also be lots of things forkids to do like face painting, aplayground and bounce house.”
Rida Boulos said, ”Our parish-ioners prepare thousands of foodand pastry items and feel so re-warded when they see the com-munity come and enjoy all theirhomemade food, made from reci-pes that have been handed downfrom generation to generation.”
The bazaar will feature authen-tic, homemade cuisine and sweets
such as grape leaves, kibbi, spin-ach pies, falafel, gyros, shawarma,leg of lamb, chicken kabobs, veg-etarian dishes, ma’amoul cookies,and custard triangles with orangeblossom glaze. Food demonstra-tions of favorite mezzo dishes willtake place daily and booths will beselling international groceries,jewelry, clothes, art, local craftsand religious items.
Saints Peter and Paul AntiochianOrthodox Christian Church’s 34thAnnual Middle Eastern Festival
features authentic Middle Easternfood, music, giftware, raffles, past-ries and jewelry. Free parking, freeadmission, carry out available.
The hours are Friday, Sept. 22,4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23, 11a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept.24, noon-4 p.m.
Saints Peter and Paul AntiochianOrthodox Christian Church is lo-cated at 10620 River Road. Call301-765-3400 or visitwww.peterpaulpotomac.org formore information.
Parishioners prepare pastries for the Saints Peter & Paul Middle Eastern festival.
Ready for Annual FestivalSaints Peter & Paul parishioners preparefor 34th annual Middle Eastern Bazaar.
Birds nest pastries will besold at the festival’s bakery.
Denise Bolus holds a tray offreshly baked pastries. “Ienjoy seeing repeat custom-ers. This type of food wasmade mostly on holidaysand many of us learned howto cook it from our parents,”she said.
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Education●Learning●Fun
By Marilyn Campbell
As a new school year got underwaythis month, Sebla Tobin, a familytherapist in Rockville, Md., noticed
an uptick in the number of her patients whoare parents, expressing concern about theteachers their children had been assigned.
“So many parents are leery of new teach-ers or teachers who are young,” she said. “Iencourage them to give the teacher a chancebefore passing judgment and marching intothe principal’s office to ask for a differentteacher. Just because a teacher graduatedfrom college last spring doesn’t mean thatthey won’t effective. And a teacher who’sbeen in the classroom for 20 years may bejaded and grumpy.”
Teacher effective-ness is a concernamong parents asthe school year getsunderway, saysTobin, and shepoints to researchwhich shows howteachers can affectstudent achievement. A 2011 study fromHarvard and Columbia universities showeda link between effective teachers and stu-
dents who were more likely to attend col-lege, have lower teenage pregnancy ratesand other positive outcomes. So what quali-ties constitute an effective teacher?
Effective teachers are knowledgeable ofthe subjects they are teaching, says PamelaGarner, Ph.D. professor of Childhood Stud-ies at George Mason University. “Effectiveteachers are able to transfer that knowledgeto students who have different comprehen-sion levels,” she said.
Creating a classroom environment that issafe for student learning is also important,adds Garner. “Overall, effective teacherswork hard to create a positive classroomclimate which is characterized by provid-ing opportunities for student input in deci-
sion making andsupport for indi-vidual differences,”she said.
Setting high ex-pectations for all stu-dents, but realizingthat students have avariety of abilities, isan important factor,
believes Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., professor ofeducation at Marymount University. “Forsome students getting a C is like a medal of
New Year, New Teacher How to identify effective teachers.derstands the student and their abilitiessends a positive message that the teacher ison their side when it comes to learning.”
A teacher who is able to demonstrategenuine concern for students is necessaryto create an effective learning environment,adds Lewis. “Parents often say ‘I want ateacher who knows their content,’ but I al-ways go back to ‘does the teacher care?’ Ifa teacher doesn’t care, then they’re not go-ing to be effective. An effective teachermotivates students to want to learn.”
An ability to form a strong relationshipwith students is another characteristic thatLewis believes is important. “The more rap-idly the teachers can get to know the indi-vidual students and things they enjoy liketheir hobbies, the sports they like, thesooner that teacher can see that studentsare real little people behind those names,”she said. “As a teacher you have to put theheart first and policy second. What factorsare going on at home that can throw thestudent for a loop. If you have a caring adultto say, ‘Hey do you want to talk about it?’that can make a big difference.”
An effective teacher accepts students forand where they are, adds Lewis. “Studentscan learn more from a teacher when theteacher shows that they care,” she said.
“An effective teachermotivates students towant to learn.”
— Jessica Lewis, Ed.D.,Marymount University
Photo by Marilyn Campbell
A positive classroom helps wel-come students back to school is animportant factor in student learn-ing, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. ofGeorge Mason University.
honor and that’s OK,” said Lewis. “Studentswant to do well and be pushed, but pushedwith support. Knowing that a teacher un-
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Address ............................... BR FB HB .. Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold
1 8307 SNUG HILL LN ............... 6 .. 4 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,038,000 .... Detached .... 0.33 ......... 20854 .... EAST GATE OF POTOMAC ... 07/07/17
2 10909 BALANTRE LN ............. 5 .. 2 .. 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,020,000 .... Detached .... 2.23 ......... 20854 .................. TARA .................. 07/03/17
3 10804 WILLOW RUN CT ......... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $985,000 .... Detached .... 0.31 ......... 20854 ............... FOX HILLS .............. 07/18/17
4 12105 GREENLEAF AVE .......... 7 .. 4 .. 1 .... ROCKVILLE ..... $979,000 .... Detached .... 0.25 ......... 20854 ....... WILLERBURN ACRES ...... 07/14/17
5 10120 LIMESTONE CT ........... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $925,000 .... Detached .... 0.26 ......... 20854 ........ POTOMAC VILLAGE ....... 07/19/17
6 10929 BELLS RIDGE DR .......... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $910,000 .... Semi-Detached0.11 ...... 20854 ....... BELLS MILL ESTATES ....... 07/18/17
7 11418 CEDAR RIDGE DR ........ 4 .. 3 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $899,900 .... Townhouse . 0.07 ......... 20854 ......... POTOMAC CREST ........ 07/24/17
8 8811 BELLS MILL RD .............. 4 .. 2 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $858,000 .... Detached .... 0.29 ......... 20854 ............... FOX HILLS .............. 07/17/17
9 1792 MILBORO DR ................ 4 .. 3 .. 1 ..... POTOMAC ..... $855,000 .... Detached .... 0.25 ......... 20854 ........ POTOMAC WOODS ....... 07/17/17
Copyright 2017 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of August 15, 2017.
In July 2017, 55 Potomac homes
sold between $2,325,000-$448,000.
July, 2017 Sales,$855,000~$1,038,000
1 8307 Snug Hill Lane — $1,038,000
2 10909Balantre Lane— $1,020,000
3 10804Willow Run Court —
$985,000
6 10929Bells Ridge Drive— $910,000
7 11418Cedar Ridge Drive —
$899,900
8 8811 Bells Mill Road —$858,000
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By Susan Belford
The Almanac
Early on Sunday morning,Sept. 24, the hills ofPotomac will come alivewith more than 300 run-
ners and walkers boundingthrough the neighborhood whilespectators cheer them on to thefinish line. The event will span thehills of Avenel and then circle ontoPersimmon Tree Drive and endback at the Bradley Boulevardschool grounds. All are welcometo participate in the picturesquerun and walk through the neigh-borhoods of Potomac and to stayfor one-of-a-kind after-race activi-ties.
The young women of theConnelly School of the Holy Child,their parents, siblings, grandpar-ents, faculty and friends are await-ing the starting signal for this fun-filled yet challenging communityevent. The proceeds of the TigerTrot 5K run/walk will support boththe Cabin John Fire Volunteer FireDepartment and health andwellness programs at the ConnellySchool of the Holy Child.
A trainer from Healthy BallerSpeed and Performance Centerwill lead the race participants in awarm-up prior to the start of therace. After the Tiger Trot, partici-pants can fill their hungry bellieswith bagels, bananas, apples, DuckDonuts, granola bars, PowerAde,and bottled water from RoyRogers. Additionally, there will bepost-race party activities includinga Vertical Rush Slide where youthscan maneuver through the ob-stacle course, climb the rock walland whoosh down the 21-footslide and a bootcamp obstaclecourse which is a one-of-a- kindexperience allowing the partici-pants to have the feeling that they
are engaging in a challenge of dex-terity – much like American NinjaWarrior. Participants will maketheir way through the brick wallentrance, down the path of stonepillars, crawl through passage-ways, until they reach the rockclimb wall leading to the teeter-totter pivoting bridge, then downthe slide to the finish.
“I have run in the Tiger Trot ev-ery year since it started,” saidCharlotte Barry, assistant crosscountry and track coach at HolyChild. “It is a great event thatbrings the community together tohave fun, get some exercise, andraise money for a school that weall love. This year Holy Child’sCross Country team will be partici-pating as a team; they are veryexcited to be sharing the sport thatthey love with the rest of theschool.”
Co-chairs Maria Welsh andRosina Aguiar enjoy coordinatingthe yearly event because it pro-motes health and wellness, em-powers children to be strong andhealthy and, most importantly,gives thanks to our emergency re-sponse teams from the Cabin JohnFire Department.
The Cabin John Park VolunteerFire Department is grateful thatthey have been the chosen to re-ceive substantial funds from theTiger Trot for several years.Deputy Chief Corinne Piccardisaid, “These funds are utilized di-rectly towards ensuring that ourapparatus and personnel are readyto respond to the 911 call. We havebeen able to provide training op-portunities for our personnel andmost recently added a Rapid De-ployment Boat for response inflooding conditions and on thePotomac River. One of our firemenis training for the Marine Corpmarathon and looks forward to
participating in this 5K race to helpwith his training regimen.”
Leslie Whitaker, Holy Child’sphysical education departmentchair, said, “The Tiger Trot is awonderful way to show apprecia-tion for the Cabin John rescue
team and promote the wellnessphilosophy of our curriculumthrough purchases such as BOSUsand body bars. This helps us ex-pand our program using a varietyof fitness tools to keep our stu-dents challenged in addition to
traditional sports.”
Register for the 8:30 a.m. race atr u n s i g n u p . c o m / R a c e / M D /Potomac/HolyChildTigerTrot. Pickup race packets at the school from1-4 p.m. on Sept. 23.
7th Annual Tiger Trot Takes Off This SundayHoly Child’s event to benefit Cabin John Fire Department and school’s wellness programs.
More than 300 runners and walkers will participate inthis year’s Tiger Trot.
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Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.
ONGOINGFood Pictures. Through Oct. 22 at
Photoworks, 7300 MacArthurBoulevard. Foodies: A JuriedPhotography Exhibition. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.
Pups on the Patio. 4-7 p.m. everyThursday at Silver, 7150 WoodmontAve., Bethesda. Guests can enjoydrinks, appetizers and dinner withtheir pets outside on Silver’s patio.visit www.eatatsilver.com for more.
2017 Canal Boat Excursions. AtGreat Falls Tavern Visitor Center,11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.April-October, Saturday and Sundayat 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Toconfirm the boat ride for your visit,call 301-767-3714 for details asspecial circumstances may affect thisschedule. Prices: $8 for adults (ages16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62 +),and $5 for children (ages 4-15).Children aged three and under ridefree. In addition to the boat fee, thereis an entrance fee to the park of $10per single vehicle.
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.
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.
Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25.www.dancesidra.org.
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.capitalblues.org
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 8p.m., followed by dancing. Admission$16-$18, age 17 and under $12.www.glenechopark.org.
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.www.glenechopark.org, 301-634-2222.
CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSArt Explorers Open Studio. Every
Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TheCandy Corner Studio, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Artactivities for parents and children.Activities change weekly and there isno pre-registration; $10 per child.Visit www.glenechopark.org/saturday-art-explorers for more.
Ceramic Classes. Various dates andtimes. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St,Rockville. An opportunity to try thenew ceramic workshops. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramicsfor a list of class dates, times.
SEPT. 22-2434th Annual Middle Eastern
Festival. Various times at SaintsPeter & Paul 10620 River Road.Featuring authentic Middle Easternfood, music, giftware, raffles, pastriesand jewelry, playground, moonbounce, face painting and spin art.Free. Call 301-765-3400 or visitpeterpaulpotomac.org
SEPT. 23-24Montgomery Teachers Art
Exhibition. Various times at TheYellow Barn Studio & Gallery, GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,
Glen Echo. Call 240-626-4981 oremail [email protected].
SUNDAY/SEPT. 24Tiger Trot 5K Run/Walk. 8:30 a.m.
at the Connelly School of the HolyChild, 9029 Bradley Blvd. HolyChild’s 7th Annual Tiger Trot 5KRun/Walk. Fees vary by age. Visitwww.holychild.org/tiger-trot-2017.
THURSDAY/SEPT. 28Decade of Design Celebration. 6-9
p.m. at The DC Design House, 9004Congressional Court, Potomac. Thisyear’s Design House is dedicated toAnn Lambeth, who was a supporterof the cause and the designcommunity, open Sept. 30-Oct. 29.$35, proceeds from boutiques anddesigner sales, with most items indesigners’ spaces available topurchase, are donated to Children’sNational Visitwww.dcdesignhouse.com/ for more.
SATURDAY/SEPT. 30National Public Lands Day. 11 a.m.-
4 p.m. at Piney Branch, Rock CreekPark in Mount Pleasant., Participantswill remove invasive plants and pickup trash in the area, which isdesignated as one of Rock CreekPark’s SOLVE sites, (Sustaining OurPublic Lands with Volunteer Energy.)Visit www.rockcreekconservancy.org.
MONDAY/OCT. 2Soup Bowl Lunch. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m
at the Hyatt Centric Arlington, 1325Wilson Blvd. At lunch, about 300guests will taste unlimited soupsfrom local restaurants, and choose a
handcrafted bowl to take home.Every $35 ticket provides 87 meals toneighbors who need our help. Visitcapitalareafoodbank.org/empty-bowls for more.
FRIDAY/OCT. 6Artists Reception. 6-9 p.m at the New
Masters Art Gallery, 12276 WilkinsAve., Rockville. Jean Smith, MimiBetz, Sandra Honda, and KathleenCarroll will be on hand with theirexhibit “Interlude.” Visitwww.newmastersartgallery.com.
SATURDAY/OCT. 7Taste of Bethesda. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda.Nearly 50 restaurants and five stagesof entertainment to Bethesda’sWoodmont Triangle. Call 301/215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
SATURDAY/OCT. 8Ride for the Reserve Farm Bike
Tour. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. start atPoolesville Golf Course, 16601 WestWillard Road, Poolesville. $75. VisitRidefortheReserve.org for more.
SUNDAY/OCT. 15Seth Glier in Concert. 9 a.m.-3 p.m
at Focus Music at Tikvat IsraelCongregation Synagogue, 2200Baltimore Road, Rockville. Fall tourin support of his latest studio album,Birds. Visit sethglier.com for more.
THURSDAY/OCT. 19Presentation on Eleanor
Roosevelt. 12:30 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 Falls
Road. Sponsored by PotomacCommunity Village, a non-profitvolunteer network of neighbors andfriends geared to enhancing thequality of life for older Potomacresidents. Call 240-221-1370, [email protected] orvisit PotomacCommunityVillage.org.
SATURDAY/OCT. 22Royce Hanson Awards. 3-5 p.m. at
the BlackRock Center for thePerforming Arts, 12901 TownCommons Drive, Germantown. Forrecognition of outstandingcommitment toward the protection ofMontgomery County’s AgriculturalReserve. $75. Visitwww.blackrockcenter.org for more.
Crab Feast Fundraiser. 1-5 p.m atthe Hyatt Centric Arlington, 1325Wilson Blvd. The Bethesda-ChevyChase Rescue Squad AlumniAssociation is associated with theBethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad,a community-supported nonprofitorganization that provides fire,rescue, and emergency medicalservices. $45 in advance, $50 at thedoor. Call 301-442-4136 or visitwww.bccrs.org.
OCT. 28-29Student Art Exhibition. Various
times at The Yellow Barn Studio &Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Students of Gavin Glakas, an artistfrom Bethesda. Call 240-626-4981 oremail [email protected].
SUNDAY/OCT. 29Haunted House. 4-6 p.m at the Clara
Barton Community Center, 7425MacArthur Blvd. Fortune tellers,zombies, games of nerve and steel.Visit www.FriendsCBCC.org or call240-777- 4910.
MONDAY/OCT. 30Empty Bowls Soup Lunch Tour. 11
a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Hyatt RegencyBethesda, One Bethesda MetroCenter, Bethesda. At each lunch,about 300 guests will taste unlimitedsoups from local restaurants, andchoose a handcrafted bowl to takehome. $35, benefit for the CapitalArea Food Bank. Visitcapitalareafoodbank.org/empty-bowls for more.
NOV. 11-12Student Art Exhibition. Various
times at The Yellow Barn Studio &Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Students of Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro, astill-life artist from Spain. Call 240-626-4981 or [email protected].
Entertainment
NationalLands DayOn Saturday, Sept. 30,volunteers are wantedalong Rock Creek Parkto remove invasivespecies. Visitwww.rockcreekconservancy.org.
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Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.
By KENNETH B. LOURIE
Our long, local, overnight nightmare isalmost over. By the date this column publishes:Sept. 20, 2017, I will, for the first time in nearlynine weeks, not had to have snaked down inthe dark, our “turny-twisty” and narrow 150-year-old staircase to walk from the upstairsmaster bedroom to the downstairs and onlyusable commode. Though the renovation ofthis upstairs bathroom is not entirely completenor ready for primetime (it is mostly usable asthe water is now running and flushing), thedemolition/renovation process apparently mustgo on/adhere to a schedule so, on Tuesday,Sept. 19 the downstairs bathroom, with all itsfully functioning amenities will come under thesledge hammer – among other tools, and pro-vide no further use until on or about Oct. 24.
This heretofore (“Good Will Hunting”) logis-tical challenge has not presented too many dif-ficulties for my wife, Dina. But given that I’m amale of a certain age, quite the opposite hasbeen true for me. Once or twice and occasion-ally even more per overnight depending uponhow late and how much I’ve had to eat ordrink before bedtime, I’ll need to visit the bath-room to attend to some very personal business.To be clear, the ‘challenge’ to which I refer isgetting to the bathroom, not starting and/or fin-ishing what I intended once I get there.Moreover, when the task at hand has beencompleted, of course I need to retrace my steps– usually in the dark, and walk back upstairs.Though not nearly as difficult as walking down-stairs; nevertheless, at the time I am goingdown and back up, in the middle of the night,my vision might not so readily acclimate andmy balance is, let’s just say: inconsistent, espe-cially when trying to avoid the miscellaneousbathroom-remodeling boxes staged in the livingroom on the very route I must travel.
Needless to say, having this nightly nonsensecome to an end is most definitely a columnworth writing. Not necessarily to self-indulgeanymore than usual but more so to amuse youregular readers and possibly even prepare youfor your own in-home renovation. And consid-ering that this renovation is our first – and wehave minimal experience with these matters, Ithought it useful to write it forward and perhapsshare a less-than-obvious impact of taking theone-and-only-on-the-same-floor bathroom outof service. Sinks, mirrors and shower/tub issuesnotwithstanding, all of which can be withstoodand endured with the reorientation to thedownstairs bathroom, the commode issue, con-sidering its unpredictability, naturally trumps allother real or imagined difficulties.
Though the upstairs bathroom is incompleteand lacking multiple finishing elements, itstransformation so far is incredible – to our eyes.I’ll spare you any details because that reallywould be self-indulgent and not at all the pointof this column. But the two months or so it willhave taken for the upstairs bathroom tobecome operational again and the nightly effectit’s had on me appears to have been worth thewait.
As concerns the downstairs bathroom, weare now ready, willing and able to integrate itsdestruction into our routine. Given that it ismore of a powder room than a master-typebathroom – though it will include a shower-only enclosure, no longer will it be my twice-nightly destination. In addition, I am lookingforward to its transformation because theinterim process will not prevent me from goinganywhere I regularly go nor inconveniencingmy wife, Dina, when she readies for work inthe morning.
Monitoring its progress will be more of acuriosity than a calamity, since, in my mind,there will be no sense of urgency about thepace of this project as there had been with theupstairs bathroom because my bathroom accesswill not be affected in the least. And in themost, I am extraordinarily grateful – andrelieved.
Talking theWalkJoin in Vision Zero
The Pedestrian Bicycle and Traffic SafetyAdvisory Committee (PBTSAC) will discussthe draft of a Two-Year Vision Zero ActionPlan for Montgomery County. The meetingis scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28 from 7to 9 p.m., in the Ellsworth Room of the Sil-ver Spring Civic Building at One VeteransPlace (corner of Ellsworth Drive and FentonStreet) in Silver Spring. Vision Zero is aninitiative being adopted in some U.S. com-munities and abroad to devise and imple-ment a plan to prevent traffic-related fatali-ties and serious injuries among vehicle oc-cupants, bicyclists and pedestrians. The ul-timate goal is to reduce traffic-relateddeaths and serious injuries to zero.
Members of the public and communityorganizations are invited to participate atthe Sept. 28 special PBTSAC meeting.
C2 Education OffersFree Practice Tests
C2 Education, a test prep organization at9812 Falls Road, Potomac, is offering localhigh school students free practice tests forthe ACT, SAT or PSAT at its center on Satur-day, Sept. 23. With the SAT set for Oct. 7,the PSAT on Oct. 11 and the ACT on Oct.28, students will have a chance to preparefor these upcoming standardized collegeadmissions tests. Students who take the C2practice tests will get an opportunity to be-come familiar with the test material andlearn where improvements are needed be-fore the actual tests.
Space is limited. Register online atwww.C2educate.com/events/b2school, andthe C2 Potomac location will respond witha testing time. In addition to the free prac-tice tests, all participants will also get thechance to win four tutoring hours (two 2-hour sessions) at this C2 location.
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MONDAY/SEPT. 25Falls Prevention Lecture. 12:30 p.m. at
Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road.Video presentation with Dr. Atul Gawande,author of “Being Mortal” and “The Value ofCommunity and Choice as we Grow Older.”Sponsored by Potomac Community Village(PCV), a non-profit volunteer network ofneighbors and friends geared to enhancing thequality of life for older Potomac residents. Call240-221- 1370,[email protected] or visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more.
Evening Grief Support Group. 6:30-8 p.m. atMontgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive,Rockville. Six-week support group for anyonegrieving the death of a loved one. Group is ledby professional counselors. Call 301-921-4400,email [email protected] orvisit www.montgomeryhospice.org.
TUESDAY/SEPT. 26Afternoon Grief Support Group. 1:30-3 p.m.
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 OldGeorgetown Road, North Bethesda. Six-weeksupport group for anyone grieving the death of aloved one. Group is led by professionalcounselors. Call 301-921-4400, [email protected] or visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org.
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