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Tiny House Nation came to Potomac insearch of tiny horses. They found whatthey were looking for at Squeals onWheels mobile petting zoo in Potomac.
Tiny House Nation came to Potomac insearch of tiny horses. They found whatthey were looking for at Squeals onWheels mobile petting zoo in Potomac.
Tiny Houses,Tiny Horses
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Tiny Houses,Tiny Horses
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Private Schools:Financial PlanningNews, Page 3
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Private Schools:Financial PlanningNews, Page 3
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Filming for the TV series Tiny HouseNation came to Potomac this weekin search of tiny horses. Specifically, they came to the Potomac
home of Jill and John Phillips who ownSqueals on Wheels petting zoo, and dozensof tiny animals. The show, Tiny House Na-tion, focuses on families looking todownsize into spaces of about 500 squarefeet or less, not a size house one is likely tofind in Potomac. Scott and Marianne are ayoung couple currently living in Arlingtonand building a tiny house of about 300square feet down in Fredericksburg Theyare working with builder Kris Angstadt ofTiny House Building Company. Both Scottand Marianne grew up in horseracing townsand are now looking to build a tiny housethat reminds them of their hometown rootsin its aesthetic.
“During the ‘tiny challenge’ we filmedtoday over at the Squeals on Wheels prop-erty, the idea was to teach the couple a les-son in understanding the transition that tinyliving is going to be,” said the show’s pro-ducer. “Although this was an exaggerated
exercise, the idea nonetheless was to taketwo people who may have been attendingraces and participating in the culture ofderby for many years and now instead havethem go through what it takes to actuallyget these horses ready for show by clean-ing and grooming them.
Since this is a tiny house we figured whynot run them through this with miniatureor ‘tiny horses’ since after all it is supposedto be more fun than actual work. Just asthey may have been researching tiny housesfor a long time now and planning how thespace will work for them, physically mov-ing into a tiny space is still going to takesome adjusting and learning.
“The tiny challenges are meant to be afun relatable way to teach thesehomeowners that there will be a transitionin going tiny and that may be somethingthey’re overlooking a bit, but our hosts andour team try to do the best job in predict-ing what their biggest problem areas aregoing to be and coming up with solutionsbefore they even get their new tiny house.”
New episodes of the series start Saturday,
Scott and Marianne will be featured on Tiny House Nation with tinyhorses from Squeals on Wheels mobile petting zoo in Potomac.
The film crew along with Scott and Marianne, Jill and John Phillips,their daughter Raquel and Saint Bernard Brandy on Monday, March21 in Potomac.
Filming an episode of Tiny House Nation at the Potomac home of Jilland John Phillips.
Tiny Horse Challenge for Tiny House Nation
March 26 on the FYI channel at 9 p.m.Visit www.fyi.tv/shows/tiny-house-na-
tion. For more on Squeals on Wheels, visithttp://squealsonwheels.us.
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The Almanac
When Ashley and ClarkLeonard enrolled their sonin a local independent
school, they were excited about the pros-pect of him thriving in a new, smalleracademic environment. He left his localpublic school after what the Leonards de-scribed as a “bullying situation.” How-
ever, mid-way though the year at his newschool, the family decided that the privateschool was not a good fit.
“He just wasn’t happy, so we decided totake him out,” said Ashley, who lives inBethesda, Md. “But we lost about $30,000.”
Now that the application period for mostindependent schools is over and acceptanceletters have been disbursed, the next stepin the process, for those fortunate enoughto have been admitted, is making a com-mitment to one’s school of choice. This of-ten requires that parents shell out a heftydeposit and sign a contract, agreeing,among other things, to pay tuition for theupcoming school year.
However, some families may face changes
in their financial situation and can no longerafford the tuition. Other families may relo-cate during the school year or have a childwho becomes ill and is no longer able toattend school. Or, like the Leonards, a fam-ily may simply decide the school is no longera good fit.
Many parents are surprised to learn thateven if their circumstances change, theirfinancial commitment to pay full tuitionremains. The reason for this policy is largelybudgetary. “Most schools require a contractand a deposit because the separation of astudent does not materially decrease theexpenses of the school since staff, services,and provisions are contracted for the yearin advance,” said Mary Herridge, director
of Enrollment Management for The Ma-deira School in McLean.
While making the decision to commitas methodically as possible is the bestoption for avoiding financial loss, thereare circumstances that arise which arebeyond one’s control. For these instances,many schools offer parents a safety netoption.
“We offer tuition insurance and recom-mend that families purchase the plan asprotection,” said Herridge.
“If a family’s financial situationchanges, it is in everyone’s best intereststo work together to find a reasonablesolution,” said Mark H. Sklarow, CEO,
Private Schools: When Leaving UnexpectedlySpring is time tocommit to one’sschool of choice.
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Creamy gruyere cheese flowsthrough a box grater followedby long shards of russet pota-toes. Both are piled on a plat-
ter. The potatoes gain a deep crunch aftersizzling in hot oil, the cheese melts on topof the potato crust and the concoction istopped with grassy, deeply green asparagus.Such is the beginning of an asparagusfrittata at Terri’s Table.
“With fresh ingredients and a few tech-niques you can have a nice, seasonal mealand it won’t take an entire day to make,”said Terri Carr, the founder and proprietor
of Terri’s Table, a cooking school that Carrruns out of her Potomac home.
For Carr, time spent in the kitchen is lessabout employing complex gastronomy skillsin search of culinary excellence, and moreabout using fresh seasonal ingredients tocreate elegant, boldly flavored dishes withminimal fuss. During her classes, sheteaches that healthy fare with complextastes can be accessible to anyone, and thattime spent in the kitchen is about creatingmemories and enjoying the company offriends.
“I’m not training people to be chefs,” said
Carr. “I want them to be good home cooks.”In order to understand the philosophy on
which her cooking school is based, one mustfirst understand the origins of her culinarylove affair. It didn’t begin in a food-orientedfamily or at the hands of a doting grand-mother with an arsenal of treasured reci-pes.
“When I went out on my own, I didn’teven know how to make coffee,” said Carr.
It was an encounter with a woman shesimply calls “Helen” that lead to weeklycooking classes in Los Angeles, where Carrand friends would gather in the kitchen of
Helen’s cottage. They learned to whirl, sauteand braise simple ingredients, transform-ing them into dishes full of nuanced flavors.
“Much of what we did was French cook-ing, and I still use her recipes,” said Carr,who has taken cooking classes in Italy andFrance as well as locally at L’Academie deCuisine.
Carr now uses that model as she invitesgroups of students into her light-filledPotomac kitchen, an expansive space thatshe remodeled and updated with profes-sional grade appliances, such as a Wolf
In theKitchenWith TerriLocal cooking schooloffers classes inpreparing elegantand seasonal meals.
Terri Carr teaches a class in her Potomac kitchen.
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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.
ONGOINGArt Exhibit: “Fields of Inquiry.”
Through March 27, 12-6 p.m. at GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. “Fields of Inquiry” bringstogether the work of three artistsworking the space of imagination:Mei Mei Chang, Pat Goslee, andKathryn McDonnell. Free. Call 301-634-2222.
“City Scapes.” Through April 2,Gallery hours at Waverly StreetGallery, 4600 East-West Highway,Bethesda. “City Scapes” explores thebeauty and fragility of urban lifethrough the lenses of members ofThe North Bethesda Camera Club.Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com formore.
Art Exhibit: You and Me, You andI.” Through April 10, gallery hoursat VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Artist Calla Thompsonexamines culture through visual art.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.orgfor more.
“Rendering The Spirit: ThePersonal Image in AlternativeMedia.” Gallery hours at Glen EchoPhotoworks, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. This exhibit will highlightthe work of 12 photographers andartists currently working withalternative photographic processes.Free. Visitwww.glenechphotoworks.org formore.
Art Exhibit: “Cranes in Motion.”Through April 24, gallery hours atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. As an artist and filmmaker,Cathy Cook is inspired by nature.“Cranes in Motion” aims to promotepublic interest, awareness, andappreciation of crane culture througha multifaceted portrayal of thenatural history of this species. Free.Visit www.visartsatrockville.org formore.
Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.
Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m.at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find aDJ, open dance floor, and othersingles. No cover charge. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.
VisArts Cocktails and Canvas
Class. 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 GlenRoad, Silver Spring. Learn theancient art of the sword andspear. $25. Visitwww.dancesidra.org.
Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the BackRoom Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. CapitalBlues presents rotating DJs andinstructors with beginnerworkshop 8:15-9 p.m., nopartner necessary. $8 for all. Visitcapitalblues.org for more.
Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays,8 p.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 andunder $12. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.
Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. inthe Back Room Annex at GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. ArgentineTango lessons followed by aMilonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m.and intermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15/lesson andincludes the Milonga. For just theMilonga, cost is $10 and theopen dance with DJ runs 8:30-11p.m. No partner required. 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. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 for more.
Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visitwww.BennysBarGrill.com.
Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parent
combo. 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.
SATURDAY/ MARCH 26Loston Harris Concert. 8 p.m. at
AMP by Strathmore, 11810 GrandPark Ave., North Bethesda. A jazzpianist performs. Tickets are $35-45.Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.
WEDNESDAY/MARCH 30Adventures with Raptors. 4 p.m. at
Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Experience up closeand personal various birds of prey,such as hawks, owls, and vultures,and discover their behavior andadaptations in our natural world.Free. Call 240-777-0690.
MARCH 31-APRIL 9“Idle Playthings” and “Crimes of
Fashion.” Various times at GunstonTheatre One, 2700 S. Lang St.,Arlington. First, in “Crimes ofFashion,” superheroes fight fashiondesigners bent on world domination.Then, a group of toys come to lifeand team up to save a family-ownedtoy store in “Idle Playthings.” SilverSpring-based Inclusive TheatreCompanies are directed by trainedtheatre professionals and featureactors who have intellectualdisabilities or learning disabilities, orare on the autism spectrum. Ticketsare $12.50 in advance, $15 at thedoor, and $5 for ArtStream students.Visit www.art-stream.org for more.
FRIDAY/APRIL 1Pianist Edvinas Minkstimas. 8 p.m.
at Westmoreland CongregationalUCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle,Bethesda. Minkstimas will perform aprogram including Davidsbündler,op. 6 by Robert Schumann,Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by FranzLiszt, Sonata in a minor, Op. 164 by
Franz Schubert. The program willconclude with Tarantella from“Annees de Pelerinage” by Liszt.Following the concert, the audienceis invited to a wine reception withMinkstimas in the lower-level SocialHall of the church. Free. Visitwww.washingtonconservatory.org formore.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 1-2St. Francis Thrift Sale. 8 a.m. -4
p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. onSaturday at 10033 River Road,Potomac. Call Church office- 301-365-2055 or Carol Jarvis- 301-299-4296.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 1-3Broadway Bios. 8 p.m. Friday,
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday atThe Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. A local community theatrecompany presents an original musicalrevue. Tickets are $12 for children,$15 for seniors, $20 for adults. Visitwww.fedesp.com/nihblt.
Spring Fun & Entertainment
‘Rendering the Spirit’
“Planting Rice” is a polymer photogravurecreated by Barbara Maloney.
This exhibit will highlight the work of 12 photog-raphers and artists currently working withalternative photographic processes. “Rendering TheSpirit: The Personal Image in Alternative Media” ison display at Glen Echo Photoworks, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo through April 11. Free.Visit www.glenechphotoworks.org for more.
“Candlestick Butte,” by Erik Larsenwas created using Platinum Palla-dium Print with Gum Bichromate.
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LET’S TALKReal Estate
For professional advice on all aspectsof buying and selling real estate, call:
MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors
by Michael Matese
The Changing Faceof the Luxury Home
The economic changes and housing meltdown of the last decademeans that there’s a whole new set of attitudes prevailing inthe luxury home market. “McMansions”, once en vogue, are athing of the past. No longer is square footage the standard indefining a luxury home—today’s luxury homeowner trendstowards smaller spaces whose amenities are tailored to suit avariety of hobbies, individual needs, lifestyles and values, aswell as placing convenience and function at a premium. Homeownership attitudes have also changed across the board.Susanne Tauke, president of New American Homes, believes“The number of luxury buyers is definitely down. Those whoare in the market today are not as interested in the investmentvalue of their homes as they were a few years ago. Today’s buy-ers expect to live in their homes for longer periods of time andhave no illusions about making a ‘killing’ on the resale.” Whatdoes this mean for luxury home sellers? It means that the lux-ury home sales market is catering to a new kind of buyer—onewho still asks for top-notch luxury, but in a modern way. Someimportant elements to consider in the modern luxury homesmarket include:• Community amenities. What else does your property offer?Golf courses, marinas, community fitness centers and tenniscourts are all draws for “lifestyle luxury buyers”• Personalized Home Amenities. From bathroom spas to boatslips, bedroom kitchens to porte cocheres and garage car lifts,discriminating luxury buyers are looking for rooms that makethe most of the square footage available, rather than squarefootage that defines the quality of luxury available in the home.• Distinctive Styling. Luxury buyers are in the market for aone-of-a-kind living space, not a “cookie cutter” mansion likeall the others on the block. Take the time to spend with anarchitect and make sure there’s a distinctive element that setsyour home apart from other like it.• Automation. Whether it’s the lights or heating/cooling sys-tem, the security system, the entertainment center or thekitchen appliances, automatic controls are making a splash inluxury home buying.• Outdoor Space. The square footage outside is becoming asimportant as the square footage inside! Lanais, screed-inporches, infinity windows and walled off gardens connecting tomaster bedrooms are ever-increasingly popular options thatgive luxury homes a distinctive flair.• Jack & Jill Bathrooms. The “his and hers” bathroom layout isnot only practical, but one that is hotly trending nowadays.Oversized master bathrooms are passé; today’s modern empha-sis is on individual grooming areas—not to mention the settlingonce and for all of the argument regarding the proper way tosqueeze the toothpaste tube!• Easy Maintenance. From floors and countertops to exteriorsand landscaping—less is more. Luxury homeowners today don’twant have to employ a small army to maintain their home.Low-key is the ultimate luxury!• Flexibility of Space. Can the rooms in your home do double-duty? Compound rooms, or rooms that connect to one another,are a fantastic way to make a floor plan unique, functional andluxurious. Kitchen bedrooms, libraries with attached baths ormaster bedrooms that open into smaller entertaining areas areall sure-fire ways to make your home’s blueprint singular andmemorable.• Casual Planning. Formal dining rooms aren’t advantageousto today’s modern lifestyle, so why include rooms whose func-tion is limited in your layout? The more casual and comfortablethe design of the rooms appears, the more interest your buyerwill have in making it their own.
SATURDAY/APRIL 2Wines & Equines. 6 p.m. at Bolger
Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive,Potomac. Days End Farm HorseRescue, a nationally recognized non-profit equine rescue andrehabilitation organization, is hostingits “Wines & Equines” event,featuring wine sampling and paireddinner, live and silent auction, livemusic. Tickets are $80. Visitwww.defhr.org for more.
Lord Nelson Mass. 8 p.m. at TheMusic Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.Philharmonic Orchestra and Choraleperform Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass.”The concert will feature the NationalPhilharmonic’s nearly 200 voicechorale, as well as soloists DanielleTalamantes (soprano); MagdalenaWór (mezzo-soprano); Robert Baker(tenor); and Kevin Deas(baritone).Tickets start at $29, freefor children 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 2-3Open Studio Weekend: A Festival
of the Arts. 12-5 p.m. atWashington ArtWorks, 12276 WilkinsAve. Rockville. Over 70 artists creatework in studios at WashingtonArtWorks in sculpture, painting,glass, fibers, jewelry, photography,and more. Visitors can shop, watchdemos, and network. Also find avariety of food trucks and live music.Free. Visitwww.washingtonartworks.com.
SUNDAY/APRIL 3Panel Talk with Artists, Scientists,
and Conservationists. 2 p.m. atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.Discussion of artist Cathy Cook’s“Cranes in Motions”. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.
Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. lesson,3:30-6 p.m. dance at SpanishBallroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. The ensemble DevineComedy plays a mix of folk waltzeswith a few other couple dances,including Hambo, Schottische,Swing, Tango, and Polka. Tickets are$10. Visitwww.waltztimesdances.org.
TUESDAY/APRIL 5Book Club: “The Language of
Flowers.” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. atSt. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033River Road, Potomac. Women of St.Francis Episcopal Church Book Clubwill meet to discuss “The Language ofFlowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.Free. Call Church office- 301-365-2055.
APRIL 5-MAY 7Art Exhibit: “Intimate
Landscapes.” Tuesday-Saturday12-6 p.m. at Waverly Street Gallery,4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda.Artist Loriann Signori paintslandscapes based on Maryland’s hillsand waters. Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com.
THURSDAY/APRIL 7Great Decisions: The Future of
Kurdistan. 12:30-2 p.m. atPotomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Kurdistan, a mountainousregion made up of parts of Turkey,Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria, ishome to one of the largest ethnicgroups in West Asia, the Kurds. Kurdsare known to the West mainly fortheir small, oil-rich autonomousregion in northern Iraq called IraqiKurdistan, one of the closest allies ofthe U.S. and a bulwark against theexpansion of the Islamic State. Whatdoes the success of Iraqi Kurdistanmean for Kurds in the surrounding
region? Free. Call 240-777-0690.Sip & Bend. 7-9 p.m. at Pike & Rose –
The Mind and Body Studio at Sport &Health, 11594 Old Georgetown Road,North Bethesda. All levels yoga classand wine. Free. Visitwww.pikeandrose.com for more.
Roomful of Blues. 8 p.m. at BethesdaBlues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Blues bandwill perform. Tickets are $20. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com.
FRIDAY/APRIL 8Art Reception: “Intimate
Landscapes.” 6-9 p.m. at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. Artist LoriannSignori paints landscapes based onMaryland’s hills and waters. Free.Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.comfor more.
An Evening With Molly Ringwald.8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda.Teen idol-turned-jazz-singer MollyRingwald perform with her quartet.Tickets are $35-45. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.org for more.
Potomac After Hours. 9:15-11 p.m.at Potomac Community RecreationCenter, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.Middle schoolers (6-8th graders) areinvited to attend “mystery night” andparticipate in a scavenger hunt.Admission is $5. Visitwww.activemontgomery.org and usecode #11953 to register.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 8-10Broadway Bios. 8 p.m. Friday,
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday atThe Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. A local community theatrecompany presents an original musicalrevue. Tickets are $12 for children,$15 for seniors, $20 for adults. Visitwww.fedesp.com/nihblt.
SATURDAY/APRIL 9Flight of Fancy. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at
VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. JoinVisArts for our signature fundraisingevent, Flight of Fancy, a participatoryart experience featuring painting,aerial performance, live music, foodand drinks. Proceeds from theevening support our philanthropicprograms such as artist stipends,inclusion classes, and campscholarships. Tickets are $85 untilMarch 15, $105 after that. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org or call
301-315-8200.Library After Dark. 7:30 p.m. at
Rockville Memorial Library, 21Maryland Ave., Rockville. LibraryAfter Dark is held in celebration ofNational Library Week to recognizethe library staff, volunteers, donorand community leaders. Tickets are$75. Visit www.folmc.org for more.
SATURDAY/APRIL 16Discussion: “The Language of
Flowers.” 11:30 a.m. at St. FrancisEpiscopal Church, 10033 River Road,Potomac. Free. Call 301-299-4296.
Art Demonstration: “IntimateLandscapes.” 6-9 p.m. at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. Artist LoriannSignori paints landscapes based onMaryland’s hills and waters. Free.Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com.
SUNDAY/APRIL 17Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. lesson,
3:30-6 p.m. dance at SpanishBallroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. The ensemble Rosinanceplays a mix of folk waltzes with a fewother couple dances, includingHambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango,and Polka. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimesdances.org for more.
APRIL 18-24Bethesda Row Restaurant Week.
At 4950 Elm St., Bethesda. Bethesdarow restaurants offer lunch anddinner specials. Visitwww.bethesdarow.com/events.
FRIDAY/APRIL 29Movie Screening: “The Martian.”
7-9 p.m. at Potomac CommunityRecreation Center, 11315 Falls Road,Potomac. Watch the film starringMatt Damon. Tickets are $5, adultsonly. Register in person at the centeror at ActiveMontgomery.org undercourse #17744.
SATURDAY/APRIL 30Gardening Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at
the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. Findinformation on how to make themost of gardening. Also findactivities for children. Free. Visitwww.extension.umd.edu/mg/locations/montgomerycounty-master-gardeners.
Spring Fun & Entertainment
FRIDAY/MARCH 25Annual Egg Hunt. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Meadowside Nature Center, 5100
Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Search for real eggs, then dye and decoratethem. Participate in other activities as well. For ages 2-12. Tickets are $8per child. Register at www.activemontgomery.org for more.
SATURDAY/MARCH 26Bird Egg-stravaganza. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Woodend Nature Sanctuary,
8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase. Participants will search for eggsaround the grounds of Woodend, along with learning more about theirnatural surroundings. Afterwards, the children will cash in their eggs forprizes, participate in crafts, and enjoy other nature themed activities.Tickets are $10 for children, free for adults. Visit www.anshome.org/birdegg.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 26-27St. James’ Episcopal Church Easter Services. 7:30 p.m. Saturday
“The Great Easter Vigil,” 9 a.m. service at 11815 Seven Locks Road,Potomac. Attend a family Eucharist at 9 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 10:15a.m. or Festival Holy Eucharist with brass, choir, and bell. Visitwww.stjamespotomac.org.
SUNDAY/MARCH 27Easter at Bethesda Row. All day at 4950 Elm St., Bethesda. Find brunch
specials, gifts, and more. Free. Visit www.bethesdarow.com/events.
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In December 2015, 49 Potomac homes
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Address .............................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold
1 8712 BRICKYARD RD ............ 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $878,500 .... Detached .... 1.11 ......... 20854 .......... FAWCETT FARMS ......... 12/03/15
2 11009 FAWSETT RD .............. 4 .. 3 . 0 ....... POTOMAC ..... $875,000 .... Detached .... 1.31 ......... 20854 ....... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ....... 12/14/15
3 9601 FALLS BRIDGE LN ......... 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $860,000 .... Detached .... 0.42 ......... 20854 .......... HERITAGE FARM ......... 12/17/15
4 11321 BERGER TER .............. 4 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $840,000 .... Detached .... 0.28 ......... 20854 ........... BEDFORDSHIRE .......... 12/08/15
5 9036 WILLOW VALLEY DR ..... 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $840,000 .... Detached .... 0.33 ......... 20854 ............ COPENHAVER ........... 12/16/15
6 11500 GLEN RD S ................. 3 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $830,000 .... Detached .... 2.02 ......... 20854 ....... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ....... 12/11/15
7 8904 BARROWGATE CT ........ 3 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $760,000 .... Townhouse . 0.08 ......... 20854 ............... FOX HILLS .............. 12/04/15
8 11704 AMBLESIDE DR .......... 4 .. 3 . 0 ....... POTOMAC ..... $720,000 .... Detached .... 0.41 ......... 20854 ........... ROBERTS GLEN .......... 12/17/15
9 8523 ATWELL RD .................. 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $701,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ......... 20854 .... MONTGOMERY SQUARE .... 12/31/15
10 10921 WHITERIM DR ........... 3 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $679,000 .... Atth/Row Hse 0.04 ......... 20854 .... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR ... 12/31/15
Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of January 15, 2016.
December, 2015Sales, $679,000~$878,500
PotomacREALESTATE
1 8712 Brickyard Road — $878,500
2 11009Fawsett Road
— $875,000
10 10921Whiterim Drive
— $679,000
8 11704 Ambleside Drive— $720,000
7 8904Barrowgate Court —
$760,000
4 11321 Berger Terrace —$840,000
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“She’s very adept at interspersing specialtechniques and interesting stories about thefood that we’re cooking,” said Martha Corvell,who has taken several classes from Carr andplans to celebrate her birthday with anotherlesson for herself and a group of friends. “She’sa great hostess, and she has one of the mostlovely homes and it’s warm and inviting.”
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Even when he returned home from college,Phelps, now 29, said, familiar food aromas al-ways welcomed him home.
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FIRST LEGO State Champions“Organized Kaos,” a team of nine students, aged 10 to 13, won theFIRST LEGO League (FLL) Maryland State Championships held at theUMBC campus on March 5. Organized Kaos won the 1st Place ChampionsAward from over 400 Maryland teams and are one of four teams invitedto represent the United States at the Open European Championship inthe Canary Islands, Spain from May 4–-7. Teams are judged on fourcomponents: mastery of the hardware and software design of an autono-mous robot; creating an innovative solution to solve problems associ-ated with solving this year’s theme, Trash Trek; FIRST core values; andthe performance of their autonomous robot. Organized Kaos is com-prised of Rohan Dewan, Kevin Franklin, Abhiram Kidambi, Arjun Oberoi,Lara Ojha, Rohan Ojha, Anika Seth, Devasena Sitaram of Potomac, andMihil Sreenilayam. The team is coached by Pankaj Oberoi and JaspreetSeth. See http://organized–kaos.weebly.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/OrganizedKaosFLL.
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“It’s Enough Already, K.B.”
…as my mother used to say (the initialsrepresent my first and middle names). But isit? The context to which I refer is chemother-apy. After seven years of being infused everythree weeks, most recently every four weeks,is it indeed “enough already?” At somepoint, if I understand my predicament/ preci-pice correctly, the chemotherapy stops work-ing – and then a new protocol begins. Whatwill be treating forward, we rarely discuss.My oncologist prefers not to consider scenar-ios. Generally speaking, I know what awaits.The question is: is it worth the wait and/orworth the quality of life issues likely toimpact?
Perhaps it’s time to give my body a restfrom toxic chemicals and allow it to healitself through a combination of anything andeverything except chemotherapy: diet/ nutri-tion, exercise, Essential Oils, yoga, I.V. vita-min C therapy, oxygen therapy, cannabis oil,coffee enemas/detoxification, acupuncture,aromatherapy, and on and on and on?Unfortunately, many of these alternatives arenot found in the oncologist’s standard issuehandbook. Presumably, they’re aware ofmany of the non-traditional/non-Westernoptions, but without getting into or evenunderstanding the/their issues, it might notbe in their best interests to color outside theconventional cancer-treatment lines. Ergo, ascancer patients, not only must we advocate,we must anticipate and ruminate outside theprotocols to try and find some light in an oth-erwise extremely dark place.
But there is lots of light out there. I’m liv-ing proof of that, and I am not alone (I havefive cats so I’m never alone). More to thepoint though, I know of many people whohave died from lung cancer since I was diag-nosed and “prognosed:” “13 months to twoyears” in early 2009. Many others, however,are living longer than ever before. Whetherit’s the luck of the non-Irish (in my case) orlifestyle choices or unexpectedly positiveresponses to standard treatment protocols,success stories are easy to find. Not only isthere hope, there is research and dollars sup-porting it all. Granted, a lung cancer diagno-sis is hardly joy to the world, but neither is itthe lost/underfunded/under-researchedcause it used to be.
And with the evolution in the cancer-treatment world, I can’t help wondering (andlistening and reading too; and you knowwho you are) if it’s the right time to get offthe horse upon which I’ve been riding sosuccessfully for seven-plus years now andleap – with faith, into the wild blue yonderand hopefully live longer and prosper more,naturally. I have to admit, in spite of hearingthe echoes of one of my mother’s favoritesayings, the thought of changing horses inmidstream scares the heck out of me. I can’tget the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” expres-sion out of my head. And as the conflict inmy head continues, it becomes a bit moredifficult to turn my back on the status quo.Still, if I don’t consider thoroughly the past,present and future and my respective placein them, I may regret the omission and bedamned if I don’t.
Nevertheless, surviving seven years post a“terminal” diagnosis, is hardly cause for con-cern. In fact, it’s cause to celebrate. Even so,I just wish I knew where to go from here:straight on through (hopefully not to theother side) or deviate from the norm that haskept me around in such fine form.Sometimes, I feel like “Bob’s Big Boy.” I don’tknow whether to stay or go…
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Churchill BaseballFalls to Damascus
The Churchill baseball team dropped itsseason opener against Damascus, 11-3, onWednesday in Potomac.
The Bulldogs will travel to face rivalWootton at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March23. Churchill will return home at noononTuesday, March 29 to take onGaithersburg.
Churchill Boys’Lax to Open SeasonVs. The Heights
The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team willopen the 2016 season at 4 p.m. on Wednes-day, March 23 against The Heights Schoolin Potomac.
Churchill has won three of the last four4A/3A West region championships, and lastyear made it to the state championshipgame for the first time in program history.The Bulldogs defeated Dulaney in the statesemifinals, but lost to Howard in the final.
Churchill graduated four-year starterLouis Dubick, who finished his career asMaryland’s all-time leader in points, goalsand assists. He is now a freshman on theUniversity of Maryland men’s lacrosse team.
This year’s team is led by captains AustinLaBorwit (senior, midfield), Markus Hurd(senior, goalie), Ryan Sorkin (senior,midfield), Cristian Edwards (senior, de-
fense) and Spencer Knife (junior, attack).Sophomore midfielder Reed Moshyedi
will also play a key role for the Bulldogs.Churchill will compete at a tournament
in Bel Air High School on April 2. The Bull-dogs will travel to face Springbrook at 7:15p.m. on April 4. Churchill’s home opener ison April 6 against Poolesville.
Churchill Girls’Lax to Face Fallston
The Churchill girls’ lacrosse team willopen its season at home against Fallston at7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23.
The Bulldogs will return to action April4, with a home game against Springbrook.
Whitman BaseballBeats Seneca Valley
The Whitman baseball team blanked Sen-eca Valley 10-0 in five innings on March 21to open the 2016 season.
Sean Cook earned the win on the mound,throwing a three-hit shutout. He struck outeight and did not walk a batter.
Noah Clement went 1-for-2 with a homerun and four RBIs for the Vikings. NoahAbramowitz also hit a home run forWhitman.
Sean Hannegan finished 2-for-3 with twoRBIs. Eric Wayman and Danny Mills alsohad two hits.
Whitman will host Poolesville at 3:45 p.m.on Wednesday, March 23.
Sophomore midfielder Reed Moshyedi, seen last season, and theChurchill boys’ lacrosse team will open the 2016 season against TheHeights on Wednesday, March 23.
Junior attackman SpencerKnife, seen last season, is acaptain for the Churchillboys’ lacrosse team.
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TUESDAY/APRIL 5
Public Hearing. 1:30 p.m. in the ThirdFloor Hearing Room of the CouncilOffice Building, 100 Maryland Ave.,Rockville. The Montgomery CountyCouncil will hold a public hearing onExpedited Bill 6-16 regardingdefinitions for the Room Rental andTransient Tax. Those interested intestifying at the public hearing cansign up at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/phsignup.html or 240-777-7803. Thedeadline to sign up is 5 p.m. onMonday, April 4.
WEDNESDAY/APRIL 6Job Search Training for Seniors. 9
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skills, use Internet job searchresources more effectively, andturn age and experience into anadvantage. Each session of theCareer Gateway features 30 hoursof small-group classroominstruction over five days. $75.Call Ellen Greenberg at 301-255-4215 or [email protected].
Self-Defense for Women. 7-9p.m. at Rockville MemorialLibrary, 21 Maryland Ave.Rockville. The MontgomeryCounty Commission for Womenwill offer a Self-DefenseWorkshop for Women. $10.Space is limited, register at http://bit.ly/1UCXdXZ for more. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw/ or call 240-777-8333.
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