Friday, July 29
Potomac Home Sales: June, 2016
In June, 2016, 96 Potomac homes sold between $4,275,000-$439,000.
Potomac Home Sales: June, 2016
Tuesday, July 26
Potomac: ‘PetConnect and their Citi Dogs’
For the volunteers of PetConnect Rescue, a dog and cat rescue organization located in Potomac, the adoption event is the heart of their outreach effort.
Potomac: Finding Families for Homeless Pets
MCASAC participated in a nationwide “Clear the Shelter” weekend.
Unfortunately, not all homes last forever, and this is just as true for our four-legged friends as it is for us.
Potomac Brief: Helping Residents with Tax Returns
The RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide Program housed at the Montgomery County Volunteer Center recognized its nearly 150 volunteers on May 18 at an appreciation brunch hosted by Brighton Gardens of Tuckerman Lane. These volunteers helped prepare 4,959 tax returns for 6,050 low-to-moderate income taxpayers, totaling $4,280,408 in refunds. To volunteer: see www.montgomeryserves.org/tax-aide/overview.
Bringing ‘A Delicate Balance’ to Potomac
Peace Mountain Theatre Company will produce the Edward Albee play in November.
Until just two years ago, there was only one professional Jewish theatre company in the entire D.C.-metropolitan area — Theater J in Washington, D.C. However, when theater professional Laurie T. Freed and a group colleagues realized their dreams of building a Jewish theatre in Potomac, Peace Mountain Theater Company, Montgomery County got its own professional Jewish theatre company.
Wednesday, July 20
Potomac: Seeking Cleaner Water from Middle of River
Residents hear proposal for adding new offshore water intake.
Many don’t worry about where their water comes from, but as part of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), it’s Simon Baidoo’s job to worry. For the last decade Baidoo has been project manager over one proposal in particular: adding a new offshore intake to the Potomac Water Filtration Plant.
Potomac: Swing into a Cool Summer Adventure
Expect a few shrieks at Go Ape.
Many have most-likely shrieked a howling Tarzan scream when leaping from a high rock, swinging wildly on a rope, or climbing as high as possible up a tree — and then jumping.
Wednesday, July 13
Potomac: River Falls ‘Fourth of July’ Tradition Continues
Crowds still turn out for postponed event.
Nobody wants a rained-on parade, but the gloomy weather this Fourth of July did little to quench River Falls’ community spirit.
Potomac: Weinblatt Named One of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis
National honor for local rabbi.
In 1988, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt and his wife Symcha founded Congregation B’Nai Tzedek (CBT) with a few friends, a lot of prayers and many common goals.
Tuesday, July 12
Potomac: Enjoy Summer Sunflower Spectacular
The radiant, golden sunflowers, which the Maryland Department of Natural Resources plants in several large fields of the McKee-Beshers wildlife management area, along River Road, are currently in, or coming into, full bloom.
Wednesday, July 6
Potomac Snapshot: Corporate Award
Representatives from the Manna Food Center, Ahold USA and Giant Food gather at Manna Food Center’s Heroes Against Hunger Awards dinner.
Potomac: Top Honors at Flower Show
Three of Potomac Village Garden Club members took top honors in the late June Flower Show held at Strathmore Hall. Yankee Doodle Dandy was the theme for the standard flower show sponsored by the District IV garden clubs.
Potomac: Bass Joins Willco
Barry Bass has joined Willco as a managing director to lead its capital markets effort.
Potomac Snapshot: Autism Speaks Run/Walk Raises Funds, Awareness
And they’re off. The Autism Speaks Run/Walk began at 8 a.m. in the Potomac Library parking lot. The annual event raises funds for Autism research. See www.autismspeaks5k.org.
Potomac: Meeting Set on Proposed Submerged Channel Intake
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) to construct a proposed offshore submerged channel intake in the Potomac River for water supply at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant (WFP).
Potomac News Brief: Ride On to Hold Forum On Proposed New Route
The public will have a chance to comment on a proposed new Ride On bus service at a public forum, presented by Montgomery County, to be held on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will take place in the All-Purpose Room at Travilah Elementary School, 13801 Dufief Mill Road, North Potomac.
Potomac: Resources Online for Older Drivers
Montgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families.
Potomac: Shopping Center Hosts Free Yoga Classes
Cabin John Shopping Center and Mall is hosting free yoga classes each Saturday morning, 9-10 a.m.
Potomac News Brief: Lottery for Farmer’s Market Coupons
A limited number of free farmer’s market coupon books worth $30 will be distributed by lottery to low-income seniors in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents age 60 years and older whose income is less than $21,978 (family of one).
Potomac News Brief: Consumer Protection Relaunches Tip Line
Montgomery County residents can now file consumer complaints electronically.
Tuesday, July 5
Strategies for Preventing Concussions This Summer
Local physician is pioneering traumatic brain injury treatment.
Summer has been dubbed “trauma season” by health care professionals.