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Norwood Students Head to Odyssey of Mind Finals

Some Potomac-area students were recognized recently for their creative thinking and collaborative abilities when Norwood School in Bethesda hosted Odyssey of the Mind earlier this month.

Potomac Bulletin Board March 27

Information on events taking place in the Potomac area.

Wootton High School Theater To Present ‘Ragtime’

With a cast of 65 members, Wootton High School will perform “Ragtime,” the Tony-award winning musical.


Flourishing After 55

Information on events for people 55 and over.

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Potomac Spring Fun and Entertainment

Information on fun Spring events in the Potomac area.

Potomac Entertainment Calendar March 27

Information on events going on in the Potomac area.


Making New and Old Residents Feel Right at Home

Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club members “are always on the go.”

“I don’t know how I would have survived if it hadn’t been for the Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club (PANC),” said Dottie White of Potomac. “This organization was a lifesaver after I moved here from New Jersey to be closer to my kids.

Team Saij

Bowl-a-thon to support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research

“We are in a race against time,” said Vicky Singh with a determined look on her face. “It is imperative that we raise as much money as possible to fund promising research to find drugs to treat and cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) — to save children’s lives.

PARTNERSHIP FOR ANIMAL WELFARE 3/27/2013

Pets for Adoption

P0313-623 18x14 Lilly- F, 1 year, 40 lbs., spayed, Plott hound-mix. Lilly is still a puppy at heart and loves to romp and tussle with other dogs. This beauty has a goofy, playful side and is taking quickly to clicker training with treats to learn commands. P0313-624 jasmine Jasmine (Dog) F, 8 months, 50 lbs., spayed, Rottie/Boxer mix- Sweet Jasmine and her sister came from a brood of a back yard breeder’s neglected puppies. She has blossomed in a foster parent’s home and likes other dogs, cats and people. PAW is looking for great dog experienced adopters to help Jasmine be all she can be.


PARTNERSHIP FOR ANIMAL WELFARE

PETS for ADOPTION 3/14/13

PETS for ADOPTION 3/14/13 To learn more about the organization, the pets shown, volunteer, or make a tax-deductible donation please contact PAW at www.paw-rescue.org, call 301-572-4729, or write P.A.W., P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768.

School Notes

Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. Joy Suslov has been named to the dean’s list at Rider University. Suslov is a music education major in the Westminster Choir College. Daniela Baeza was named to the dean’s list at Eckerd College.

Fundraising At Beth Sholom

A book sale and Purim carnival was held at Congregation Beth Sholom last month. Proceeds from the events benefit the new library. Photos by Harvey Levine/The Almanac


Gallery Har Shalom Debuts ‘Adding In, Taking Away’

Where creative vision takes shape.

Gallery Har Shalom has opened its exhibit “Adding In, Taking Away” — a showcase of talent by five area artists. Now through April 22, the gallery presents sculpture, woodworking and artwork created with a variety of printmaking techniques.

Bulletin Board

Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Wednesday/March 20 Open House. 3-7 p.m. Adoptions Together has moved from Silver Spring to 4061 Powder Mill Road, #320, Calverton. Meet staff, learn about expanded programs. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to mdevine@adoptionstogether.org or call 301-422-5105.

This Week in Potomac

This Week in Potomac Mandatory Water Restrictions Could Last a Week When a 54-inch water main in Chevy Chase at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Lake Drive ruptured Monday evening, March 18, the result was a geyser shooting approximately 30 feet high and the immediate loss of 60 million gallons of water. To ensure continued water supply for all WSSC customers and for fire protection and hospital/medical uses, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) General Manager Jerry N. Johnson Tuesday morning called for mandatory water restrictions for all WSSC customers.


Classified Advertising March 20, 2013

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Potomac Home Sales: February, 2013

In February 2013, 23 Potomac homes sold between $1,802,000-$263,000.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2013

Editorial: Say Yes to Health Coverage

Governor, state panel must accept coverage for 400,000 Virginians without health insurance.

More than 140,000 residents of Fairfax County have no health insurance. That’s more than 13 percent of the slightly more than 1 million people who live in the wealthiest county in the nation. Arlington and Alexandria have similar percentages of uninsured.


Column: Just Wondering

Having never attended medical school (and not really having had the grades or commitment to do so), and having only completed 10th grade biology and freshman year astronomy, and rarely even driven by a medical school growing up, my understanding and/or instincts regarding how a medical professional plans and/or prepares for his day is as foreign to me as sugar-free chocolate (if I’m going down, I’m going down swinging; in truth however, considering the anti-cancer, alkaline diet I’m following, I do need to swing a little less frequently).

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The Sound of Music

Enhancing your child’s music education during Music in Our Schools Month and beyond.

From the powerful sounds of a high school band to the soothing melodies sung in a kindergarten music classroom, local music educators are using the month of March to raise awareness of the benefits of learning music.