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PotomacPotomacThe Prevention of BlindnessSociety’s testing helped saveMatthew Denchfield’s eyesight.Here he shows where he hid hiseye patch as part of a gameafter he was done with it.
The Prevention of BlindnessSociety’s testing helped saveMatthew Denchfield’s eyesight.Here he shows where he hid hiseye patch as part of a gameafter he was done with it.
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Rescuecrews shoreup theunstabletrench onMartinsgaleCourt.
After the rescues, Division Chief Scott Goldstein and Battalion Chief Douglas Hinkleconduct an after-action discussion in the front yard of Potomac house.
Rescue crews have completed the task ofshoring up the trench and work to removethe injured workers from the hole.
Crews prepare materials in the front yardin effort to assist with the expected long-duration rescue.
Trench RescueMontgomery County Fire & Rescue Service re-
sponded to a report of a trench collapse in the 10900block of Martingale Court, Potomac, on Thursday,Aug. 14. Firefighters extricated two workers who hadbeen buried waist-deep in mud.
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By Susan Belford
The Almanac
Nine-year-old MatthewDenchfield and his familyare building a team, raisingfunds, holding lemonade
sales, knocking on neighbor’s doors, andspreading the word. Even Matthew’s twinsister, Madison has dug in her piggy bankto make a donation. “This is big. She neverspends her money on anything,” Matthewsaid.
Team Denchfield is dedicated to makingthe Eye Run 5K for the Prevention of Blind-ness Society (POB) a success because theDenchfield family and Matthew have per-sonally received the gift of sight from theagency. When Matthew was in pre-school,he came home with a note from POB indi-cating he might have a vision problem withhis left eye.
There had been no indications that Mat-thew had a vision problem. He could hit abaseball and ride a bike by the age of two,he could find anything that was lost in hishome, and could read without difficulty orsquinting. His parents, Heather and Kurt,immediately took him to pediatric ophthal-mologist Dr. G. Vike Vicente, who identi-fied his vision problem as amblyopia, or lazyeye. He was legally blind in his left eye, evenwith reading glasses. Matthew had to patchhis good eye for three hours a day for a year
(not an easy task when the unpatchedeye has little or no vision) and, becauseof early detection and treatment, Mat-thew now has 20/30 vision with glasses.
“In most cases if this condition is notaddressed during a child’s early years, itcannot be corrected,” said his mom,Heather Denchfield. “Without the POBtesting Matthew’s vision, his outcomemight have been drastically different andhe would have been legally blind. POBtruly provides a life-changing servicethroughout the D.C. area to our mostprecious gifts, our children.”
“Matthew’s case was exceptional,” saidVicente.” He was very far-sighted in oneeye. This did not bother him because hisbrain was ignoring, not using that eye.It is obvious when a young child has poorvision in both eyes, but almost impos-sible for parents to tell when a child isblind in only one eye. Many pediatriciansare very good at detecting eye problemsearly on. The Prevention of BlindnessSociety helps reach more patients. Be-cause it was caught so early, Matthew’sresult was better than expected. Hewould have been blind and crossed-eyedwithout early detection and treatment.He now sees well with both eyes and evenhas good depth perception.”
“I want to help other kids who have vi-sion problems and help the POB societybecause they helped me save my eyesight,”
Matthew said. “Everybody in my family willbe walking or running, including my three-year old twin brothers, Jack and Jake, mysisters, Emily and Madison and my olderbrother, Taylor. My cousin Tim, a bunch of
my classmates and friends and even Dr.Vicente will be running too.”
Matthew’s parents are proud of hisresilience and determination. “This re-ally speaks to his character,” HeatherDenchfield said. “He has the drive tomeet and overcome any challenge. Hehas an optimistic and ‘can do’ attitudeabout everything. He never arguedabout putting the patch on and was areal trooper about keeping it on forthree hours every single day — some-times even more. Gradually his lazy eyestarted to work — but it took a lot ofpatience and dedication. His twin sis-ter, Madison never forgot that when hewas patched, he had difficulty seeing.She would hold his hand when he wentdown steps and help him in any wayhe could. Each day, after being patched,Matthew was allowed to hide the patchwhere ever he wanted. We still findthem to this day. “One is out in the tree,”said Matthew. “I’ll show you.” And hecrawled under the tree and pointed itout.
Author Valerie Tripp will serve as thegrand marshall of the 5K Run/ Fun Walkfamily event. “We don’t care if it is rain-
ing or sunny — the race will go on. ThePOB is an organization that performs suchan essential service — I am thrilled that Ican contribute to their efforts,” Tipp said.
Joining Eye Run 5K for Prevention of Blindness SocietyValerie Tripp, author of American Girl Books, to be grand marshall of 5K family event.
Valerie Tripp, author of American GirlDoll Books, with Matthew Denchfield.Tripp is the grand marshal of the Pre-vention of Blindness Walk/Run.
By Susan Belford
The Almanac
A family receives the devastating call-that their son, serving in the Af-ghanistan, had life-threatening in-
juries from an IED and was being air-liftedto Walter Reed National Medical MilitaryCenter. They were told to start driving tothe nearest airport. The hospital staff woulddo what they could to keep their son aliveuntil they got there, even though it was afive-hour flight.
They arrived at the airport, their ticketswere given to them and they boarded theplane for Washington Dulles. Thankfully,their son was alive when they arrived —and is still recovering today. This family andmany other military families are grateful forthe transportation and travel planning pro-vided free to them by a non-profit organi-zation dedicated to their these needs —Luke’s Wings. Families are amazed by thecaring and loving support, the friendshipand the sympathetic understanding thatthey receive when they make a request fortickets. It might be to celebrate a holiday,to spend a birthday with their loved one —or just to be there after yet another opera-tion and rehab. Whatever their travel need,
Luke’s Wings is there for them.Luke’s Wings was founded in 2008 when
a group of young people observed thestruggles of wounded warriors at WalterReed. Founded by commercial real estatedeveloper Fletcher Gill and Sarah Wingfield,a Redskins cheerleader ambassador, theorganization is named after Wounded War-rior Luke Shirley who lost his arm and aleg in an IED blast and after Wingfield. Sinceits founding, Luke’s Wings has been provid-ing wounded warriors and veterans with animportant ingredient for healing – the pres-ence of family and loved ones. In 2011 and2012, Luke’s Wings expanded its programsto include Texas veterans, veterans in hos-pice care, and they are also the “go-to” forfamilies of the special operators who areinjured on missions.
“We are pleased that this walk will raiseawareness and funds for the valuable ser-vices provided by Luke’s Wings,” LindsayGill, executive director of Luke’s Wings,said. “Our walk will be attended by veter-ans from Walter Reed as well as their fami-lies and we are looking forward to seeingthe community come together for our theseimportant Americans – our wounded war-riors and veterans.”
‘Heroes Walk To Fly’ Group provides airline tickets to militaryfamilies visiting injured loved one.
Heroes Walk to Fly Crew: Emily Neufeld, director of fundraising; LindsayGill, executive director, business development; Debbie KatzBerklehammer, founder of DKB Creative Events, and Jenn Magerer,executive director, family communications and logistics.
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Book SuggestionsSuggestions from Melissa Davis, head ofLower School, Alexandria Country DaySchool
Toddler/Pre-School suggestions:Naming Books“What Is It?” by Tana Hoban“Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe” by Tana Hoban“Max’s First Word” By Rosemary Wells
Toy Books“Pat the Bunny” by Dorothy Kinhardt“Where’s Spot?” by Eric Hill“Maisy Goes to Bed” by Lucy Cousins
Rhymes and Songs“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes andOther Action Rhymes” by Zita Newcome“Hush Little Baby” by Marla Frazee“I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”
by Simms Taback“The Wheels on the Bus” by Paul Zelinsky
Mother Goose“Here Comes Mother Goose Edited” by IonaOpie and Rosemary Wells“Tomie de Paola’s Mother Goose” by Tomiede Paola“Each Peach Pear Plum” by Allen and JanetAhlberg“A Movable Mother Goose” by RobertSabuda
Alphabet Books“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Marin andArchambault“Animal Alphabet” by Bert Kitchen“Alligator Arrived with the Apples” by Cres-cent Dragonwood“A Book of Letters” by Ken Wilson-Max
Counting Books
Local educators say reading isjust as important as youngstersget ready to go back to school.
Extending Summer ReadingBy Marilyn Campbell
The Almanac
The start of school is just aroundthe corner. Summer reading re-quirements are finished andreading contests sponsored by
local libraries are coming to an end. Thatdoesn’t mean that the waning days of sum-mer can’t be filled with exciting reads. Lo-cal educators and library media specialistsunderscore the importance of not losingreading as school starts.
“Continuing to read during the last daysof summer is a good way to help with thetransition back to school, even for children
who are going to preschool for the firsttime,” said Potomac-based reading special-ist Mimi Kurz. “Make it fun. Allow childrento choose their own books. The most im-portant thing is they keep reading.”
In fact, the American Academy of Pediat-rics recently underscored the importance ofreading, even urging parents to read to theirnewborn babies. “Early exposure to booksand reading is getting quite a bit of buzzright now, and I hope it keeps up,” saidMelissa Davis, head of Lower School, Alex-andria Country Day School. “Exploring andreading books, as well as plenty of time fortalk and enjoyment of the story are key fac-tors in reading acquisition.”
“Ten, Nine, Eight” by Molly Bang“Carlo Likes Counting” by Jessica Spanyol“Rain Dance” by Kathi Appelt
Concept Books“Exactly the Opposite” by Tana Hoban“My Feet” by Aliki“I Love Guinea Pigs” by Dick King-Smith
Wordless Books“Truck” by Donald Crews“Pancakes for Breakfast” by Tomie dePaola“Picnic” by Emily McCully
Pattern/Predictable Books“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do YouSee?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle“The Napping House” by Audrey Wood“Rosie’s Walk” By Pat Hutchins
Book Suggestions from Elizabeth Lockwood,library media specialist, Alexandria CountryDay School
Preschool Books“Where’s My Teddy” by Jez Alborough“When Dinosaurs Came With Everything”by Elise Broach“Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon“Freight Train” by Donald Crews“Jamberry” by Bruce Degen“Go Away, Big Green Monster” by EdEmberley“Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes“Where’s Spot?” by Eric Hill“Biggest, Strongest, Fastest” by SteveJenkins“Mama, Do You Love Me?” by Barbara Joose“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
“George and Martha” by James Marshall“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin“Everywhere Babies” by Susan Meyers“Piggy in the Puddle” by CharlottePomerantz“Where the Wild Things Are” by MauriceSendak“Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by MoWillems“Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell“Yoko” by Rosemary Wells“A Chair for My Mother” by Vera Williams
Book Suggestions from Diana Price, CentralLibrary Youth Services manager, AlexandriaLibrary
Grade school suggestions:Picture Books (gr. k-2):“Peck Peck Peck” by Lucy Cousins“Peanut Butter and Jellyfish” by JarrettKrosoczka“The Pigeon Needs a Bath” by Mo Willems“Gaston” by Kelly DiPucchio“Don’t Play With Your Food!” by Bob Shea
Chapter Books (gr. 3-5):“Operation Bunny” by Sally Gardner“Fortunately, the Milk” by Neil Gaiman“The False Prince” by Jennifer Nielsen“Counting by 7s” by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Middle School Fiction (ages 12+)“Midwinterblood” by Marcus Sedgwick“We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart“Mister Orange” by Truus Matti“The Last Dragonslayer” by Jasper Fforde“Lockwood & Co. The Screaming Staircase”by Jonathan Stroud
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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 Home’sPrice tag
Pricing is about supply anddemand, something that is partscience of economics and part theart of the deal. Your Realtor willstart out with a ComparativeMarket Analysis, choosing homesin your area that are comparablein size, bedrooms, bathrooms andamenities. The list should containhomes no more than a half mileaway and specific to your neigh-borhood. This is a standing rule,unless of course your property isin the country. Then you use theclosest comparables in amenitiesand acreage.
The main things to comparebesides bedrooms and bathroomsare square footage, amenities likefireplaces and pools, garages andthe age of a home. You won’t geta fair market analysis if the houseyou’re marketing is being com-pared to other homes that areolder, or say have a garage.
Another thing to keep in mind isneighborhood division. Pay atten-tion to physical barriers such asmajor streets, access to freewaysand if there are multiple entriesand exits to the neighborhoods.
A good market analysis showshow competitive your house canbe in today’s market, so consultyour Realtor and find out whatyour house is really worth!.
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Supporting Prevention of BlindnessAfter the race, Tripp will be available for photo-
graphs, autographing books and discussing a newseries called “Boys Camp” along with co-authorKitson Jacynka and a mom who presented the ideafor the boys’ books, Ann Jenkins. This series presentsboys in a different light. “We feel boys are misrepre-sented in children’s books.
Boys are curious about nature and adventure; theyare kind and often have strong nurturing instincts.We have created books about boys at summer camp— they have adventures but they also display won-derful instincts, a sense of humor and strong charac-ter. The ‘Eye Run for POB’ is a wonderful manifesta-tion of the idea,” Tripp said.
She has also offered a class visit to the school thatbuilds the largest team. “I love talking with the chil-dren, leading a writing workshop and hopefully in-spiring some new authors,” Tripp said.
The “Eye Run for POB” will take place at WestfieldMontgomery Mall on Sept. 7 from 8 – 11 a.m. Theevent will consist of a 5K race and a non-competi-tive walk — both are handicap and stroller friendly.A Kid’s Camp with creative activities will be held af-ter the walk, and POB will offer free eye screenings.For more information and to register for the race/walk, go to www.youreyes.org. The cost is $40 foradults and all proceeds go to the Prevention of Blind-ness Society.
Founded in 1936, the Prevention of Blindness So-ciety of Metropolitan D.C. is the largest local pre-vention of blindness agency in the U.S., dedicated to
Walk To Benefit Luke’s WingsFrom Page 3
The first Luke’s Wings “HeroesWalk to Fly” 1.5 mile family-friendly walk will take place onSunday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. with events before and afterthe walk.
Beginning at Stone Ridge Schoolof the Sacred Heart, 9101Rockville Pike in Bethesda, the pre-walk events will feature yoga, abagel breakfast and the inauguralribbon-cutting led by communityofficials, representatives fromLuke’s Wings, sponsor SAIC andspecial guest honoree Staff Ser-geant Marcus Burleson (Ret.). Thewalkers will stroll throughBethesda past Walter Reed and
Health and many others – and we are hoping to at-tract more when others hear of our mission,” DebBerkelhammer of DKB Creative Events said. “Whileindividual donations may be made directly on ourwebsite, Luke’s Wings also asks corporations to sup-port our cause with corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations. This organization is the only one thatis focused on providing travel and travel planningfor our wounded warriors. We are thrilled that manyveterans will be participating in the walk. This willbe an incredibly heartwarming event.”
Join veterans and Luke’s Wings in this first annualwalk.
The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children —families are encouraged to come to this stroller andwheelchair friendly event. Sponsorships are alsoavailable. For more information, go towww.lukeswings.org.
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Matthew Denchfield shows his patch toauthor Valerie Tripp.
the improvement and preservation of sight by pro-viding services, education, advocacy and innovation.They screen 8,000 children annually for vision lossand strabismus and 5,000 adults for glaucoma.
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end at Euro-Motorcars where a block party will beheld with fablous music and a cook-out for all theparticipants. Mama Lucia is donating the food forthe cook-out and after the block party, BGR Burgerswill host another post-party.
Special honoree Burleson was injured in 2011.Since his recovery and retirement, he has dedicatedhis efforts to research and outreach for veterans withPTSD. He focuses on why some veterans suffer fromPTSD while others do not, and also works to imple-ment new procedures for early intervention and treat-ment of patients with severe PTSD. Burleson’s inju-ries include loss of his right arm, total paralysis inhis left arm, a broken neck, loss of vision in one eyeand more.
“We are grateful to our sponsors, including pre-senting sponsor SAIC, EuroMotorcars, Capital One,Red Team Consulting, Newton’s Table, Sport and
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In June 2014, 68 Potomac homes sold
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Address ................................... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ....... Lot AC . PostalCode ....... Subdivision .... Date Sold
1 11712 LAKE POTOMAC DR .......... 7 . 5 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,590,000 .... Detached ..... 2.00 ........ 20854 .......... LAKE POTOMAC .... 06/16/14
2 11844 BEEKMAN PL .................... 6 . 7 .. 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,400,000 .... Detached ..... 0.92 ........ 20854 ........ GLEN MILL VILLAGE . 06/13/14
3 9726 MEYER POINT DR ............... 5 . 3 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,390,000 .... Detached ..... 0.47 ........ 20854 ................ AVENEL .......... 06/30/14
4 9706 CLAGETT FARM DR ............ 5 . 4 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,328,000 .... Detached ..... 0.20 ........ 20854 ........... CLAGETT FARM .... 06/24/14
5 9441 TOBIN CIR ......................... 5 . 4 .. 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,288,767 .... Detached ..... 0.52 ........ 20854 ........... MCAULEY PARK .... 06/12/14
6 13805 LONGACRES PRESERVE CT ... 6 . 4 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,281,469 .... Detached ..... 2.69 ........ 20854 ..... DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE 06/02/14
7 10027 CHARTWELL MANOR CT ...... 5 . 3 .. 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,265,000 .... Detached ..... 0.48 ........ 20854 ................ AVENEL .......... 06/12/14
8 20 BEMAN WOODS CT ................ 3 . 4 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,247,500 .... Detached ..... 0.16 ........ 20854 ................ AVENEL .......... 06/06/14
Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 13, 2014.
3 9726 Meyer Point Drive— $1,390,000
4 9706 Clagett Farm Drive —$1,328,000
5 9441 Tobin Circle — $1,288,767
6 13805 LongacresPreserve Court —$1,281,469
8 20 Beman Woods Court — $1,247,500
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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.
ONGOINGGlen Echo Park’s Summer Concert
Series. Thursdays through Aug. 28.,7-9 p.m. Seats are provided in theBumper Car Pavilion where freeconcerts will be held rain or shine.The Ballroom Cafe will be open oryou can bring a picnic dinner. TheDentzel carousel will also be openfrom 7-9 p.m., $1.25/ride. Thismonth enjoy:
* Aug. 21: Memphis Gold* Aug. 28: U.S. Navy Band “Cruisers”Kids Night. Wednesdays through Aug.
20. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rockville TownSquare, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville.Musical performances and magicshows. Free. Visit http://rockvilletownsquare.com/events/kids-night/ for more.
Movies on the Square. Thursdaysthrough Aug. 21. at sundown(roughly 8:30 p.m.) at RockvilleTown Square, 30 Maryland Ave.,Rockville. Bring a lawn chair andfamily and friends for favorite filmsunder the stars. Free. Visit http://rockvilletownsquare.com/events/movie-night/ for more.
Art Exhibit. Through Aug. 25.Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m.at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. Mimi Levine:Retrospective. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.
Family Game Day. Tuesdays throughAug. 28, 3 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive. Bring thefamily and enjoy a family game day.Children 5 and up and their families.Free. Visit montgomerycountymd.govfor more.
Dance Concert. Through Aug 29.5:30-8:30 p.m, at 3 Bethesda MetroCtr., Bethesda. An outdoor concertwith live music. Free. Parking $2.Visit www.facebook.com/3BethesdaMetroCenterFreeOutdoorDanceConcerts/info for more.
Pinkalicious Show. Through Aug. 31.Most shows on Saturdays, Sundaysand Mondays at Adventure Theater,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pinkcupcakes and ends up turning pink.Visit www.adventuretheatre-mtc.orgfor more.
Great Falls Tavern, Mule-DrawnCanal Boat Rides. Wednesdays-Sundays through Aug. 31. 11 a.m.,1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Boat ridesalong the historic C&O Canal. Visitwww.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm.
Glass: Visions & Voices. ThroughSept. 14; Reception: Aug. 24, 4-6p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-6p.m. Popcorn Gallery, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. GlenEcho Park Partnership for Arts andCulture is pleased to present anexhibition by the Art Glass Center.Artist led tours will take placeSaturday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. andFriday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
Wearable Art. Through Sept. 14;Reception: Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays, as well asLabor Day Monday, noon-6 p.m.Stone Tower Gallery, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. GlenEcho Park Partnership for Arts andCulture is pleased to present awearable art exhibition featuring avariety of adornments including fiberart, clothing, and sculptural jewelry.Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org.
Art Walk in the Park. Every secondFriday through October, 6-8 p.m. atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Artist
demonstrations, refreshments, openstudios and galleries. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
Blue Star Museums. The NationalEndowment for the Arts, Blue StarFamilies, the Department of Defense,and more than 2,000 museumsacross America have collaborated tooffer free admission to the nation’sactive duty military personnel,including National Guard andReserve and their families, throughSept. 1. The complete list ofparticipating museums is available athttp://arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums.
Conservatory Summer Display. 10a.m.-5 p.m. at the Brookside GardensConservatory, 1500 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 2014 is a year of changefor Brookside Gardens that will bevisible in the summer conservatory.‘Wings of Fancy’ butterfly exhibit willtake the summer off and a lushtropical scene will take over bothconservatories through Sept. 21.Free. Visitwww.brooksidegardens.org, [email protected] call 301-962-1400 for more.
Carousel Tours. 10:30 a.m. throughSept. 30; 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1 throughApril 30. Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Thesetours give visitors a closer look at thepark’s fully-restored 1921 Dentzelcarousel. Hear about the civil rightsprotests and the story of how thetown rallied together to save thecarousel. Park history tours can bearranged by reservation only. Free.Visit nps.gov/glec for more.
Children’s Discovery Benches.Afternoons in the Children’sClassroom, Brookside Gardens, 1800Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Hands-onactivities, games, books and puzzlesfill the Children’s Discovery Benches.Benches are available depending onstaff and room availability. Visitwww.brooksidegardens.org, or call301-962-1400.
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. Visithttp://capitalblues.org for more.
Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the historicSpanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Enjoy a beginner swing dance lessonat 8 p.m. (included in admission),followed by dancing until midnight.Admission is $16-$18; Aug. 30admission for age 17 and under is$12. Visit www.glenechopark.org formore.
Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Tango Brillante DC offers ArgentineTango lessons followed by a Milongamost Sunday evenings. Beginnerlesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga that follows. For dancerswho wish to attend just the Milonga,cost is $10 and the open dance withDJ runs 8:30-11 p.m. No partnerrequired. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 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. AllContras and Square dances aretaught, no partner is necessary. Thereis a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by thecalled dance with live music startingat 7:30. $13 for nonmembers, $10for FSGW members, $5 for ages 17
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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.,Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio &Gallery is a working silversmithstudio and includes an ongoingexhibition, as well as sales of thework of artist-in-residence Blair
Anderson. 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. The ArtGlass Center gallery’s ongoingexhibitions feature work of ResidentArtists Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill,Michele Rubin, Sherry Selevan, Bevand Zayde Sleph and JanetWittenberg. 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,noon-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, noon-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.
CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSGolf Group Lessons. “Get Golf
Ready”, a series of five, 60-90 minutegroup golf lessons is designed forthose who have never played the
game or want to brush up on theirfundamentals. Price varies dependingon location. Area locations hostinglessons include Falls Road GolfCourse, Potomac; Needwood GolfClub, Rockville; and Northwest GolfCourse, Silver Spring. VisitGetGolfReady.com for more.
Art Classes. Classes are taught year-round for beginner, intermediate andadvanced students. Fridays 10 a.m.-2p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. andSundays noon-4 p.m. At Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Call 301-634-2273 or visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.orgfor more.
Art Explorers Open Studio. EverySaturday, 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.Vist 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. For alimited time, the price is $20 insteadof $30. Use PLATTER20 whenregistering. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramicsfor a list of class dates, times.
WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS IN AUGUSTGreat Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn
Canal Boat Rides. 11 a.m., 1:30p.m. and 3 p.m. Boat rides along thehistoric C&O Canal. Visitwww.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm formore.
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The Whitman football team hassome big shoes to fill after thegraduation of running back ZacMorton. Morton, now a fresh-
man on the University of Maryland footballteam, was the focal point of the Vikings of-fense in 2013. As a senior, he accounted for1,704 yards of total offense, including 1,499on the ground, and scored 17 touchdowns.Morton’s contributions helped Whitman toa 7-3 record, but the Vikings missed theplayoffs by a narrow margin.
Entering the 2014 season, Whitman willneed to find a way to compensate for theloss of its best player. Eighth-year headcoach Jim Kuhn said the Vikings will lookto throw the ball more on offense, using amore balanced approach to help offset theloss of Morton.
Senior quarterback Evan Smith, a 5-foot-9 left-hander, returns for his second varsityseason. He completed 49 percent of hispasses for 1,023 yards and eight touch-downs, and was intercepted 10 times as ajunior. He’ll be relied upon to make a big-ger impact in 2014.
“The last couple years we’ve been a run-
first team,” Kuhn said. “We’re going to bekind of a 50-50 run-pass team. We’ll throwthe ball around a little bit. Evan is comingback at quarterback with a year’s experi-ence under his belt , so we need him to stepup.
“… Last year it was, ‘Zac is our feature,you just make a play here and there, don’tlose a game and we’re good.’ Now, [Smith]needs to step into that role of being theleader and taking us to the win.”
Smith will have a pair of tall targets towork with. Anton Casey, a 6-foot-3 tightend, is committed to Brown.
“Things like [Smith] to Anton,” Kuhn said,“are going to be a big part of what we do.”
Kuhn said Casey needs to be able to takea short pass and turn it into a long gain.
“I look for him to really cause peoplematchup problems,” Kuhn said. “He’s go-ing to be tough against any linebacker. I lookfor him to be a real leader in the pass game.… He’s as good a tight end as there is inMontgomery County.”
Kuhn’s son, junior Jake Kuhn, is a 6-foot-4 basketball player who can make plays atreceiver.
“He’s got excellent hands, runs excellent
routes,” Jim Kuhn said, “and being a coach’sson, he’s been around the game his wholelife.”
Whitman will use a running-back-by-com-mittee approach, led by seniors JacobPittsenberger and Nick Panlibuton.
The Vikings return four starters on theoffensive line: left tackle Alec Gould, guardsJonah Brain and Alec Spear, and centerRiley Lewis.
On defense, senior Matt McClanahan andPittsenberger will be impact players.
Whitman will scrimmage at Landon at 10a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Vikings willopen the season at home against Blake at6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5.
Whitman Football To Expand Passing GameMorton’s graduationmeans morebalanced offense.
Members of the Whitman football team go through conditioning duringa recent practice.
“Last year it was, ‘Zac isour feature, you justmake a play here andthere, don’t lose a gameand we’re good.’ Now,[quarterback EvanSmith] needs to step intothat role of being theleader and taking us tothe win.”
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Geneva Day School was transformedinto an art gallery as original art-work was decoratively exhibited
throughout the classrooms and hallways forthe 34th Annual Geneva Art Exhibition inMay. Dozens of art mediums were usedthroughout the year.
During this past school year, preschoolstudents aged two to four explored lines,shapes, colors, textures, and space, and dis-played two- and three-dimensional paint-
ings and sculptures through the “Elementsof Art Program.” The Pre-Kindergartenclassroom was transformed into a NativeAmerican Indian Art Museum and featuredart that reflected a “healing” spirit. Artworksincluded spirit beads, dream catchers, tee-pees, sand paintings, colorful jewelry, tex-tured clay pottery, masks, rainmakers,drums, and Indian legends. Native Ameri-can flute music filled the air. The Kinder-garten class, whose art studies focus on Art
History throughout the year, had theirwork displayed throughout the school.Their creations began with cavemandrawings, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Greekvases, and Roman frescos and movedinto classical styles of such artists asMichelangelo, Monet and Seurat. Theylearned about self-portraits, still lifes,landscapes, cityscapes, and more. Moremodern artists studied included Picasso,Pollack and Louis.
Elan, akindergart-ner atGeneva DaySchool,works on aRomanFresco inMariaFernandez-Johnson'sclass.
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During a Class Night Awards Ceremony atRandolph-Macon Academy, David Lee re-ceived the Boyd M. Guttery ‘45 HumanityMedal, was recognized for receiving and ap-pointment to the U.S. Military Academy, andreceived a National Honor Society Scholarship.
Atsupi Ahadji, Ryan Bridgens, MariaDiaz, Megan Dutchess, Ashley Haddad,Daniel Hatfield, Christopher Khokhar,Sarah Kim, Matthew Lyons, MeghanMoeltner, Jason Rogewitz, JenniferSchomburg, Laura Schutt, YoussoufSouare, Lynsey Spring, Janay Taylorand Katherine Worley of Gaithersburg,Michael Bengston, Molly Feldman,Christopher Miller, Kassandra Reyesand Philip Valencia, Jimena Lazarte,Chase Nussbaum, Perry Slomnicku andMackenzie Smith graduated from SalisburyUniversity.
Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School’sfaculty and staff recognized outstanding perfor-mances and improvements in academics duringthe end-of-year awards ceremony held on May28. Amy Lee received the Art OutstandingMastery Award. She is the daughter ofChunQing Lei and Hong Gang Li of Potomac,and was a seventh grade student during the2013-14 school year. She also has been namedto Randolph-Macon Academy’s president’s listfor the fourth quarter of the 2013-14 schoolyear.
Juliane Wiese, a member of the ColgateUniversity Class of 2015, participated in a sum-mer internship with Julie’s Family LearningProgram.
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THURSDAY/AUG. 21Grief and Healing Discussion.
1:30-3 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Join adrop-in discussion about grief andhealing for anyone mourning thedeath of a loved one. Free and opento all Montgomery County residents,registration required. Call 301-921-4400 to register.
FRIDAY/AUG. 22Nomination Deadline. The
Montgomery County Office of HumanRights is accepting nominations forits Human Rights Hall of Fame. Thisyear’s theme is advancing newstrategies for human and civil rights.Nominations should be individuals,living or deceased, whose ongoingwork, service and contributions havehad a positive effect on human andcivil rights in the county. Nominationforms are available online atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov orby calling the Office of Human Rightsat 240-777-8456.
Deadline for Applications. IsiahLeggett is seeking applicants to fillvacancies in the the WesternAdvisory Citizens Advisory Board andthe White Flint Downtown AdvisoryCommittee. Send an application fromwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/boards/vacancies.html, a cover letter,a resume and an indication of whichvacancy you are applying for toCounty Exacutive Isiah Leggett, 101Monroe St., 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD20850.
SATURDAY/AUG 23Back to School Fair. 11 a.m.-2p.m. at
the Carver Educational ServicesCenter. 850 Hungerford Drive, Room123, Rockville. An opportunity forfamilies to learn about the schoolsystem, and county programs andservices, while enjoying a wide rangeof entertainment. there will also be asection for kids to get anyvaccinations needed before schoolstarts, by appointment only. Free.Visit http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ tomake an appointment and more.
TUESDAY/AUG. 26First Day of School. Montgomery
County Public Schools. Visitwww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org formore.
De-mystifying Digital Organizing.10 a.m.-noon at Maryland Women’sBusiness Center, 51 Monroe St.,Rockville. Learn to track prospects,clients and store information using acustomer relationship managementtool and a productivity application,Evernote. $15. Visitwww.marylandwbc.org/rwbc-workshops-seminars/ for more.
Hospice Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m. atMontgomery Hospice, 1355 PiccardDrive, Rockville. Learn about grievingmindfully, for anyone mourning thedeath of a loved one. Free and opento all Montgomery County residents,registration required. Call 301-921-4400 to register.
TUESDAYS/SEPT.2-OCT 7.Girls on the Rise. 4 p.m. at JSSA, 200
Wood Hill Road, Rockville. Sixsessions for 3rd-5th grade girls,encouraging positive emotional,social, mental and physicaldevelopment. $210 for the series.Call 301-610-8328 for more.
WEDNESDAY/SEPT 3Applications Due. The Montgomery
County Council is acceptingapplications for a position on theCounty Planning Board. Applicationsare due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 3. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Networking Event. 4-6 p.m. 10710Falls Road, Potomac. Networkingevent. Normandie Farm is providinghors d’ouevres for enjoyment.Potomac Chamber members $10,Non-members $15. Cash baravailable. Bring business cards.Reserve by Sept. 1. Call the PotomacChamber of Commerce at 301-299-2170 or reserve online atwww.potomacchamber.org.
THURSDAY/SEPT. 4Journaling and Grief Workshop.
6:30-8 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. A two-session workshop (Sept. 4 and 11)focusing on the use of journaling as atechnique to address grief. Led byHospice professional counselors.Participants must plan to attend bothsessions. Free and open to allMontgomery County residents,
registration required. Call 301-921-4400 to register.
FRIDAY/SEPT. 5Application Deadline. The
Montomery County libraries arelooking for teen advisors ages 14-18.Teens who like to read, write andwould be interested in perhapsinterviewing authors and publicofficials are encouraged to apply.Teens can apply at https://mcgmd.wufoo.com/forms/teen-advisory-group-tag-20142015-application/ or at any branch library.
SATURDAY/SEPT. 6Volunteer Guide Introduction.
1:30-3 p.m. at Clara Barton NationalHistoric Site and Glen Echo Park,Glen Echo. Clara Barton NationalHistoric Site will hold a volunteertour guide recruitment event.Interested parties are encouraged toattend. Volunteer tour guides whoaccept the position are required towear a volunteer uniform and will beasked to sign a volunteer agreementform with the National Park Service.Call Kevin Patti at 301-320-1410.
TUESDAY/SEPT. 9Public Hearing. 1:30 p.m. at Council
Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave.,Rockville. A hearing on ExpeditedBill 37-14 that would exempt from acertain provision of the real propertytax certain transfers of re-zonedproperty located in an areadesignated as an “enterprise zone.”Free and open to the public. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov towatch live and for more.
Smart Driver Course. 2-6 p.m. atDavis Library 6400 Democracy Blvd.,Bethesda. Participants will have theopportunity to tune up driving skillsand update knowledge of the rules ofthe road. AARP members shouldbring their membership cards, andeach student should bring a checkpayable to AARP. $15 for AARPmembers, $20 for non-members.Register at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/davis.html. Visit www.aarp.org orcall the library at 240-777-0922. Torequest a sign language interpreter,email Montgomery County PublicLibraries at [email protected].
Grief and Healing Discussion.6:30-8 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,
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The Foundation FightingBlindness, a national nonprofitdriving sight-saving research,honored Potomac resident RyujiUeno, M.D., Ph.D., Ph.D., co-founder of Sucampo Pharma-ceuticals, Inc., and Timothy W.Olsen, M.D., of Emory Univer-sity, with the organization’s Vi-sionary Award, in recognition oftheir commitment to helpingpatients with eye diseases.More than 225 guests attendedthe 12th Annual D.C. “For theLove of Sight” Visionary AwardsDinner in the spring, raising$320,000 to benefit researchinto preventions, treatmentsand cures for vision-robbingretinal diseases including macu-lar degeneration, retinitis
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than 10 million Americans. Visitwww.FightBlindness.org.
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And so it goes, every three months orso; a CT Scan, a week or so of waiting,and then a face-to-face appointmentwith my oncologist to learn/discuss theresults. Thankfully, the results continue tobe amazing. My doctor has told me thatI’m his third miracle; stage IV, non-smallcell lung cancer patients generally don’tlive beyond two years. I’m in year six.And though this CT cycle never gets easy,it does get familiar, and with that famili-arity comes a certain predictability thatcreates its own peculiar sort of calm (itprobably helps that I’ve been asympto-matic most of the time). Still, from theinitial diagnosis/prognosis (“cancer,” “13months to two years”) given to me in lateFebruary, 2009, I’ve been characterizedas “terminal.” As my oncologist said tome at that very first Team Lourie meet-ing: “I can treat you but I can’t cureyou.” Unsettling and surreal doesn’tbegin to describe my/our reaction to hiswords. However, five and a half yearslater, I’ve become accustomed to theprecarious and indeterminate nature ofmy future.
It’s somewhere (and I’m happy to beanywhere, rather than you know where)between a rock and hard place.Nevertheless, receiving encouraging CTScan results (“diminution,” “stable, “nochange”) feels like a reprieve on the onehand and a reward for good behavior onthe other. Certainly nothing is guaranteedgoing forward, other than my eventualdemise that is, but since nothing else isnew, no problem. And though I’m notexactly counting deceased chickensbefore they’ve hatched (or after for thatmatter), I am assessing and consideringthe unexpected survival of a terminalpatient (yours truly) who has far outlivedhis original prognosis. Ergo my ongoingdilemma: Am I closer to the end of mylife or simply further from the beginning?
As much as I don’t want to focus(you’ll note I didn’t say obsess) on mydisease and my presumptive, abbreviatedlife expectancy, given the change in mylifestyle as well as my daily anti-cancerroutine (pills, smoothies, alkaline water,apple cider vinegar, etc.), the best I cando is compartmentalize. Put it in thevault, to invoke a Seinfeld reference. Andusually, I can manage it. However, “vaul-ting” it gets a bit more challenging andcomplicated – and more difficult toignore/pretend/deny when you’re rollingin and out of a CT Scan and being told to“hold your breath,” and “breathe out” asthe tomography scans your lungs lookingfor potential trouble.
In spite of it all, my life is going on. Mynext scan is in three months. For the nexttwo and a half months, I can sort of relaxand bask in the glow of these most recentresults. A few weeks before the nextscan, anxiety will return, however, as thecancer reasserts its figurative control andstarts to break down my emotional barri-ers. It’s inevitable but it’s nothing I have-n’t experienced before. No complaintsthough, just observations and admissions.I may be compromised, but I’m still livingand breathing – and lucky as hell.
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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 20Live music. 7 p.m. at the Gudelsky
Concert Pavilion, the Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. World-music quartetfrom Kiev, Ukraine, Dakha Brakha,performs as part of the StrathmoreFree Summer Outdoor ConcertSeries. Visit www.strathmore.org formore.
THURSDAY/AUG. 21Ice Cream Social. 6:30-8 p.m. at “On
the Plaza.” Residents and businessesat Park Potomac just off Seven LocksRoad (near Montrose) gather to holda fun and philanthropic event tobenefit Interfaith Works’ schoolsupplies program. Attendees areencouraged to donate a newbackpack and/or school supplies andto buy ice cream sundaes to supportthe program. Events include doorprizes, face painting and a car show.Email Bruce Fonoroff,[email protected] or Lori Swim,[email protected] for more.
SATURDAY/AUG. 23Tomato Tasting. 10 a.m.-noon at
Silver Spring FreshFarm Market,Ellsworth Drive. Tasting hybridtomatoes and heirloom tomatoes.Free. Visit http://
freshfarmmarkets.org/ for more.Uncorked Wine and Music
Festival. 12-6 p.m. Enjoy freeconcerts and cookingdemonstrations. $15 for wine tasting.36 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.
‘The Rockstar of the Art World.’ 1-4 p.m. at Wentworth Gallery, 101Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. A never-before-seen collection of works byMichael Godard. Free. Visitwww.wentworthgallery.com formore.
WEDNESDAY/AUG. 27Yappy Hour. 5-8 p.m. at Pacci’s
Neapolitan Pizzeria, 8113 GeorgiaAve., Downtown Silver Spring. Prizedrawings and more, plus fun withfriends and dogs. $10 per person.$15 per couple. Visitwww.mchumane.org/YappyHour2.shtml for more.
THURSDAY/AUG. 28Potomac History. 7:15-8:45 p.m. at
Potomac Community Center, 11315Falls Road, Potmac. PotomacCommunity Village presents JillPhillips, Bob Hanson, and GinnyBarnes share stories about Potomac.Free and open to all. [email protected],call 240-221-1370 or visitPotomacCommunityVillage.org formore.
SATURDAY/AUG. 30Live music. 8 p.m. at the Music Center
at Strathmore, 5301 TuckermanLane, North Bethesda. Nitty GrittyDirt Band performs with ChathamCounty Line. Ticket prices range from$38 to $58. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.
FRIDAY/AUG.30-MONDAY/SEPT. 2Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery
43rd Annual Labor Day ArtShow. 7-9 p.m. 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Features the workof more than 250 artists, includingpainting, photography, ceramics,jewelry, glass, pottery and more atGlen Echo. Visitwww.glenechopark.org orwww.yellowbarnstudio.com formore.
SATURDAY/AUG. 30Glen Echo Open House. 12-4 p.m.
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Open house, hosted by Glen EchoPark Partnership, introduces visitorsto arts, dance, theater, classes at thepark. Visit www.glenechopark.org formore.
SATURDAY, MONDAY/AUG. 30, SEPT. 1Irish Music and Dance Showcase.
1-6 p.m. Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300
MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Twodays of Irish music and dance.Presented by Glen Echo ParkPartnership for Arts and Culture andthe Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
SUNDAY/AUG. 31Blues Workshop. Noon-5 p.m. Back
Room Annex, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. CapitalBlues presents an afternoon BluesWorkshop. No partner necessary.Dancing to blues music from everycorner of the genre. Note: theentrance to Back Room Annex is onfar left side of Spanish Ballroom.Admission TBD. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
Blues Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. BackRoom Annex, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. CapitalBlues presents a Sunday night Bluesdance. A beginner lesson from 8-9p.m. is followed by dancing to livemusic until midnight. VisitCapitalBlues.org for informationabout the band and the bluesworkshops offered during Saturdayafternoon at Glen Echo Park. Therewill be several workshops - pay at thedoor for those you wish to attend.Admission TBD. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBERPotomac Village Farmers Market
2-6:30 p.m. Potomac UnitedMethodist Church, 9908 S. GlenRoad at corner of Falls Road andDemocracy Blvd. Visitwww.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.netfor more.
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBERGuided tours of Riley’s
Lockhouse. One of the C&O Canal’soriginal lockhouses. Join volunteersin period costume and explore thelife of a lock-keeper. Riley’s LockRoad. Visit www.nps.gov/choh/.
WEEKENDS IN SEPTEMBERGlen Echo Park’s 1921 Dentzel
Carousel 12-6 p.m. Rides on thehistoric carousel in Glen Echo Park.Will be open on Saturdays andSundays in September. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
MONDAY/SEPT. 175th Annual Labor Day Parade. 1
p.m. Olde Towne Gaithersburg, rainor shine. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov for more.
WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 3Encore Chorale. Wednesdays for 15
weeks. 1:30-3 p.m. at RosboroughTheater, 409 Russell Ave.,Gaithersburg. For singers 55 andolder. There are no auditions, new
1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Join adrop-in discussion about grief andhealing for anyone mourning thedeath of a loved one. Free and opento all Montgomery County residents,registration required. Call 301-921-4400 to register.
WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10Free Cancer Screening. 1-4 p.m. at
the Johns Hopkins Healthcare andSurgery Center, 6420 RockledgeDrive, Suite 4820, Bethesda.Suburban Hospital is offering freehead and neck cancer screenings. The10-minute screenings are easy andpainless. Register at http://events.suburbanhospital.org/search/cancer-program-events or by calling301-896-3939.
SUNDAY/SEPT. 21Healthy Body, Healthy Sex for All
Ages. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ring House-1801 East Jefferson Street, Rockville.Learn about Heart Health forWomen, Caring for Your Skin,Current Medical Research at HMO,and hear an expert panel on “HealthySex for all Ages.” $40/personincludes conference fee, breakfastand lunch. Free parking. Call 301-881-8203 or visitwww.dc.hadassah.org to register.
SUPPORT GROUPSAdult Bereavement Groups. Dates
and times vary depending on groupmembers. Hospice Care, 518 S.Fredrick Ave. Gaithersburg. Peerdriven support groups in those inneed of support. Free. Contact PennyGladhill at 301-990-8904, [email protected].
Suicide Grief Support Group. Meetsevery first and third Monday at JSSA,6123 Montrose Road, Rockville. Abereavement support group for thosewho have lost a loved one to suicide.Call 302-816-2708 to register and formore.
What’s Next?. Dates and time are notyet announced. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill
Road, Rockville. A co-ed supportgroup for young adults, 18+, withlearning disabilities. It will addressthe emotional and social changesand challenges to occur as anatural sequence of growth, as wellas increased freedom andresponsibilities. Call 301-610-8382to register.
What’s Next?. Dates and time arenot yet announced. JSSA, 200Wood Hill Road, Rockville. A co-edsupport group for young adults,18+, with physical disabilities. Itwill address the emotional andsocial changes and challenges tooccur as a natural sequence ofgrowth, as well as increasedfreedom and responsibilities. Call301-610-8382 to register.
ELECTION JUDGES NEEDEDThe Montgomery Board of
Elections needs election judgeswith basic IT and customer serviceskills to serve during the Nov. 4general elections. The board is inparticular need of judges who arebilingual in Spanish and Englishand those who are registered asRepublican or not affiliated. Part-time and full-time positions areavailable, and training is provided.Call the Board of Elections at 240-777-8533 or visitwww.777vote.org.
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONSThere are new school
immunization requirementsfor the 2014-2015 school year forstudents entering kindergarten andseventh grade. Students who donot show proof of the requiredimmunizations will be excludedfrom attending school. Studentsentering kindergarten must havetwo varicella vaccinations. Studentsentering seventh grade must haveone Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis) and onemeningococcal (MCV4) vaccinationbefore beginning seventh grade. Avaccination clinic for eligiblechildren will be held Saturday,Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at
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Mule PowerBrock Dinch leads Eva, 10
years old, and RebeccaJamison leads Dolly, 11
years old, to pull a canalboat along the C&O. Each
Sunday, the mule-drawnboat rides are held 11a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3
p.m. Visit www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/great-
falls-canal-boat-rides.htm.
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