Editorial: Learning in a Global Community
Students in Fairfax County speak 160 languages.
This week our ongoing series about immigration in Fairfax County takes a look at county schools, and some of the joys and challenges of having a diverse student body that speaks as many as 160 different languages at home.
Classified Advertising Nov. 28,2012
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Potomac Bulletin Board: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events in Potomac
Ready for Winter?
More snow than last year expected.
Winter weather has arrived. How cold will it get? How much snow will fall? Is everyone prepared? These are some of the questions area residents and merchants are asking.
Old Angler’s Inn ‘Scores’ with Fundraiser
Event benefits brain concussion program.
Despite chilly temperatures, warm hearts gathered at Old Angler’s Inn on Monday, Nov. 5 to raise awareness and support for SCORE (Safe Concussion Outcome Recovery and Education Program) located at Children’s National Medical Center.
Chrissellene Petropoulos Trains Future Singing Talents
Potomac resident shares system for vocal mastery.
“My voice took me to Europe, where I sang opera, operetta and musical theater and was contracted with the Vienna State Opera and the Kassel State Opera in Germany. Soon I was singing everywhere from Greece, France and Italy to The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Ultimately, my voice began to fail me,” said Chrissellene Petropoulos, a vocal teacher whose many students come to her for performance training — but they also come for the other lessons she imparts.
Leadership Montgomery Launches New Series
Cokie and Steve Roberts to start “Conversation on Leadership.”
On Monday, Dec. 10, Leadership Montgomery will launch its “Conversation on Leadership” Series with an event at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Muslim Foundation Demonstrates ‘Faith in Action’
Helping the poor.
More than 1,400 residents of Montgomery County received a gift of meat made possible through the efforts and donations of the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation. The group held its annual Zabiha-Qurbani meat donation on Nov. 4.
Santa To Make Neighborhood Rounds Early
Get ready to meet Santa.
Doggie Styles Opens in Potomac Village
From grooming to a slumber party.
The newest business on the Potomac scene is devoted to pets. Doggie Styles, owned by local residents Sam and Eddie Khalaf, offers grooming, day care, training and sleep-overs for a favorite feline or precious pooch.
Time To Wait?
New lawsuit, new proposals, new policies emerge from Brickyard controversy.
After nearly two years of controversy concerning a 20-acre “future school” site on Brickyard Road, some new ideas emerged as Montgomery County Council held a town meeting on Nov. 7 at the Potomac Community Center.
Traffic Lights Evolve
New traffic light at MacArthur and Clara Barton Parkway equipped with small computer.
The new traffic light installed at MacArthur Blvd. and Clara Barton Parkway earlier this month is a smart light.
Comment on Policy, “Disposition of Board of Education Property”
The Board of Education tentatively adopted Policy DNA, Disposition of Board of Education Property on Nov. 13. The Board of Education requests community comment on revisions to the policy.
Letter from Avenel
This letter from Avenel Community Association's General Manager Lucy P. Wilson — addressed to Roger Berliner and copied to County Executive Isiah Leggett, the Avenel Board of Directors and Michael Sullivan, general manager of TPC Potomac at Avenel — is shared with The Almanac.
Thanksgiving Day Hunt at Montevideo
You can’t keep a good huntsman down, but you sure can keep him off his horse. Larry Pitts, Potomac Hunt huntsman for over 30 years, was grounded on the Hunt’s annual Thanksgiving Day gathering at Austin Kiplinger’s historic Montevideo home.
Potomac Calendar: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Tips for Year-End Charitable Giving
Financial experts offer suggestions for ensuring one’s donations are well spent.
’Tis the season for giving, and that includes donations to charities.
Classified Advertising Nov 21, 2012
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Potomac Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 40 Potomac homes sold between $2,110,000-$404,000.
Potomac Home Sales in October, 2012
Buy Now, Pay Later
Meaning: If I’m terminal, why deprive myself because of cost? If, in fact, I’m only living once – as the old saying goes, and somewhat less of a life than I had anticipated, shouldn’t I, at the very least, “Pull my pants down and slide on the ice,” as prescribed by Dr. Sidney Freedman in an episode of M*A*S*H, way back when?