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.
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.
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.
Strategies for Preventing Concussions This Summer
Local physician is pioneering traumatic brain injury treatment.
Summer has been dubbed “trauma season” by health care professionals.
Connection Families, Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 27, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by July 17.
Editorial: Getting Home Safely on Independence Day
Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.
Potomac: Charlotte Semmes Weds Sean McAlindin
Charlotte Semmes, daughter of Guy and Dana Semmes of Potomac, married Sean McAlindin, son of Scott and Pat McAlindin of Canton, Conn., on June 18 in Shelburne, Vt.
Potomac: Mural Honors C&O Canal Partnership with School
Seven Locks Elementary School students pay tribute to 100th anniversary of U.S. National Parks.
Each class at Seven Locks Elementary School looks forward to field trips to the C&O Canal. They study the ecosystem, gain an understanding of the history and the economics, experience the fun of dressing up in the clothing worn by the lock keepers and families who lived on the canal boats, meet the mules and take a ride on the General Jubal T. Early canal boat. They learn to love and appreciate the nearby C&O Canal through their school’s collaborative educational partnership with the National Park Service (NPS).
Potomac Snapshot: At the C&O
Park Ranger Kate Marks talks to a group about the Captain John Smith Cheapeake National Historic Trail on Saturday, June 25, at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.