Wednesday, October 28
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Potomac: ‘Race for Every Child’ To Benefit Children’s National
Local team, “Jamie’s Joggers” to participate.
Team “Jamie’s Joggers” is getting ready to lace up their shoes this Halloween to support Potomac‘s Jamison Eberstein, a 5-year-old born with a rare terminal disorder called Cockayne Syndrome (CS).
Beware of Haunting Stories at Potomac Library
Authors of “In Search of Ghosts” to share tales this Saturday.
Ghosts and goblin stories will be rampant at the Potomac Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Potomac Snapshot: Raising Funds for Swains Lockhouse
Lockhouse 21, locally known as “Swains Lockhouse” after the family who inhabited it for years, will be the seventh lockhouse rehabilitated as part of the Canal Quarters program, a joint partnership between the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Potomac: SNAP Week at Wayside Elementary School
Event designed to foster acceptance.
Students at Wayside Elementary School got a lesson in acceptance recently during the fifth annual Special Needs Awareness Program (SNAP) Week, which was held earlier this month.
Potomac: Construction Begins on Discovery Center
Bullis project to be completed in spring 2017.
The Bullis student body and staff gathered on a crisp fall day in October to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first new building on campus in more than 13 years.
Celebrating the Potomac Community
A day filled with food, rides and music.
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” sung by Potomac’s own opera singer, Chrissellene Petropoulous, opened the 2015 Potomac Day activities.
Thursday, October 22
Wednesday, October 21
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Potomac: Quick Reaction Places Tree-Cutting on Hold
Local residents protest loss of trees at Swains Lock campground.
On Friday, Oct. 16, Barbara Brown noticed something awry on her walk along the C&O Canal Towpath by the Swains Lock campground. Several large trees had come down, and more were marked for destruction.
Potomac Day: Parade Features Chamber’s Honorees
Elie Pisarra Cain to receive Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Potomac Chamber of Commerce has selected four citizens — who each make Potomac a better place to live — to honor on Potomac Day, Oct. 24.
New Principal at Potomac Elementary
Educator plans to incorporate more technology, keep parents informed.
Ever since she was an elementary school student, Catherine Allie knew that she wanted to be an educator.
Potomac: Interfaith Works Prepares for 'Empty Bowls'
Students bake bread to donate to charity event in Potomac.
Interfaith Works, a nonprofit organization with a mission to address homelessness and poverty in Montgomery County, will host an “Empty Bowls” fundraiser at the Julia Bindeman Center in Potomac on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Potomac: Food Drive To Benefit Children's Inn
Bethesda-based Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., recently held a food drive to benefit The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, also in Bethesda.
Potomac Snapshot: Filled with Crafty Offerings
Potomac Presbyterian Church on River Road hosted the Metropolitan Community Club Craft Show on Friday-Saturday, Oct . 16-17.
Potomac Brief: Library Show on Cable
Montgomery County’s Office of Public Information, Division of Cable Programming and Montgomery County Public Libraries have launched a new quarterly cable program called “Check Us Out” that will showcase library services available to residents.
Friday, October 16
Potomac Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 42 Potomac homes sold between $2,327,500-$325,000.
Potomac Home Sales: September, 2015
Thursday, October 15
Fairfax County: Sexual Violence Task Force Presents Recommendations
A Fairfax County task force established in March to review the state of sexual violence education and awareness presented a set of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting.
Wednesday, October 14
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Potomac Brief: Apply for Grants Advisory Group
County Council is seeking applicants for positions on its Fiscal Year 2017 Grants Advisory Group. The council will appoint the volunteer community panel to review grant applications and advise it on proposals received from the non-profit community.
Potomac Brief: Council Approves Pesticide Ban
County Council approved amended Bill 52-14 in a 6-3 vote on Oct. 6 that bans the use of pesticides on county-owned and private lawns.
Potomac: Inside the Firehouse
The open house on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department offered a variety of activities.
Potomac Snapshot: International Walk to School Day
County and school officials celebrated International Walk To School Day at Bells Mill Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Potomac: AppCoach Guides Students
Levitt inspires self-understanding for college essays.
Applying to college can be a daunting process for high school students.
Potomac: ‘Shop for a Cause’
Metropolitan Community Club Fall Craft Show returns this weekend.
The season for holiday shopping is upon us again. It’s time to start thinking about a gift list — what to buy for loved ones, friends and business associates, not to mention gifts for teachers, housekeepers and all the people who helped you and your family in various ways this year. It’s only 77 days until Christmas and 58 days until Hanukah — so scribble a list and plan a budget.
Potomac Day 2015: Oct. 24
Join in a celebration of community.
What’s more fun than a parade, clowns and candy? Scurrying up a climbing wall? Sliding down inflatable slides?
Friday, October 9
Wednesday, October 7
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Commentary: Program Bridges Cultures
The two Japanese characters are pronounced “wa.” In English, they translate to cooperation and harmony.
Column: Glen Hills on the Brink
The Montgomery County Council is close to deciding the future of Glen Hills, an environmentally sensitive large lot, low density RE-1 zone crisscrossed with ponds, wetlands, seeps, ephemeral streams, steep stream valleys, and flood plains.
Potomac Country House Tour Benefits Local Charities
Four Potomac homes opened to the public last weekend for the 59th Potomac Country House Tour.
Potomac Youngsters Find Way To Help Homeless
Collecting donations to buy essentials.
Brady and Jordan Cohen, son and daughter of Amy and Michael Cohen of Potomac, often asked their parents why there are homeless people on street corners begging for money from people in cars stopped at traffic lights.
Local Artists To Display Their Work
At gallery inside interior design store.
This month Persiano Gallery, an interior design store in The Kentlands, has opened its space for local artists to display their work along with the various collections of furniture from around the world.
Potomac: Blessing of the Animals
Father Bill Byrne, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church, with Lauretta Stewart and Tony Williams and their four-legged friends.
Potomac Snapshot: Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda. All pets are welcome.
Potomac: Coalition Hosts District 16 Delegation
Organization’s officers and directors are elected.
Approximately 45 citizens attended the annual meeting of the Brickyard Coalition Inc. held at the River Falls Clubhouse, 7915 Horseshoe Lane, in Potomac, on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Potomac: A Taste of Serbian Culture
Serbian food and entertainment among the offerings at SerbFest DC.
Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church offered the community a bit of Serbian hospitality last weekend when parishioners hosted the First Annual SerbFest DC.
Tuesday, October 6
A Perfect Fit
Potomac resident celebrates 40 years in the upscale lingerie business.
Dressed in a baggy t-shirt and jeans, a middle-aged woman opens the door of a lingerie boutique in Chevy Chase and take a few steps inside before come to an abrupt halt.
Overcoming downsizing decorating dilemmas
Downsizing can present some furnishings and decorating dilemmas? What do we keep? What will work in new spaces? How do I make some rooms multi-functional? And what about all that memorabilia?
It Takes a Village
Local groups help seniors socialize, manage everyday tasks.
When Penelope Roberts, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, had knee replacement surgery last month, she knew she would be out of commission for several weeks.
Editorial: Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake
Early voting available for most voters now; vote by Nov. 3.
The news is all about Donald, Hilary, Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’s next year, November 2016. The election in less than a month matters here in Northern Virginia. What are your priorities?
Thursday, October 1
Fairfax County: Candidates Meet on Fairfax Public Access
Clerk, Sheriff and Soil & Water incumbents and challengers answer questions.
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid wasted no time in bringing up the in-custody death of Natasha McKenna during her opening remarks. Kincaid said the loss of life, which occurred in February following an incident where a team of Sheriff’s deputies was attempting to transport McKenna to Alexandria police and deployed a taser on her four times, continues to weigh heavily on her.
Potomac: VisionWalk Raises Funds for Visually Impaired
Two-year-old Henry Skrivanek of Olney is the poster child for the 6th Annual Montgomery County 5K VisionWalk.
Serbian Festival Coming to Potomac
This weekend, visitors can sample Serbian food and drinks and enjoy traditional performances.
The event will include Serbian food, drinks, traditional Serbian dance and music performances, and boutiques selling traditional Orthodox religious items and Serbian gifts.
Potomac: Wootton Field Hockey Blanks Churchill in Battle for First Place
Rubin, Morakis, Maizel score goals in Patriots victory over rival Bulldogs.
The Wootton field hockey team beat Churchill 3-0 on Wednesday.