Potomac: Broadening Horizons During the Summer
Local enrichment program keeps disadvantaged children on track when school is out.
A local school will join an effort to help prevent the “summer slide” for some of Montgomery County’s neediest students. Norwood School will partner with Horizons Greater Washington to offer a summer camp program aimed at halting the academic achievement decline that some students face when school is not in session.
Potomac Village Deli Opens in the Kentlands
Authentic Jewish-style deli returns but in new site.
“We’re back,” said Potomac Village Deli owner Adam Greenberg.
Potomac Snapshot: Guarding the Potomac River in 1861
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park hosted a Civil War living history weekend with the 7th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on April 16-17.
Potomac: ‘Tiger Trot’ Leaps into Action
6th annual 5K run/walk returns April 17.
Potomac will come alive on Sunday, April 17 as more than 400 runners and walkers await the starting gun and then leap forward to sprint or stroll in the 6th Annual “Tiger Trot.” The 5K run/walk, sponsored by the Connelly School of the Holy Child, benefits the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department as well as the wellness and fitness programs at the school.
Potomac: Local Artist To Participate in Sugarloaf Art Festival
Sasha Berman to display fused glass.
“Glass is interesting because it moves between liquid and solid stage and can be manipulated into beautiful pieces of art,” said Potomac’s Sasha Berman. Three years ago, she attended a class at Seattle’s Chihuly Museum in glass-blowing and became fascinated with the unique properties and malleability of glass. She spent a year experimenting with an array of methods for working with glass, choosing fused glass as the medium for her bowls and plates. Berman will exhibit her pieces this coming weekend — April 15, 16 and 17 — at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Gaithersburg.
Potomac Snapshot: Festival of Colors
Crowds participate in the Holi DC Festival of Colors at the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple at 10310 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, on Sunday, April 10.
Potomac To Gain New Irish Tavern
Lahinch to open April 20.
Potomac residents will soon find a pot of dining gold at the end of the rainbow with the opening of the new Irish tavern, Lahinch.
Potomac Snapshot: St. Francis Thrift Sale
At the April 2 St. Francis Thrift Sale were (from left) Matilda Koroma, Helen Stupar, Mardy O'Neil, Chuck Byrd, Mary Ashworth, Barbara Cantey, Carol Jarvis, Andy Jordan, and Lynne Astrich.
Local Author To Discuss His Novel at Potomac Library
Neil Currie crafts “The Stanstead Incident.”
“I hated to see my words just disappear into thin air.” Neil Currie, longtime news anchor for the Voice of America, Congressional correspondent for Westinghouse Broadcasting and writer for ABC News spent his career writing for media presentations – and listening to the words he had written evaporate as soon as they were spoken.
Potomac Snapshot: Holi Festival of Colors
Holi DC offers participants the chance to douse friends, family and strangers alike with powdered rainbow colors — and to feast on vegetarian food, dance to the music of kirtan, and welcome the arrival of spring. It will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ISKCON Temple at 10310 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac. Admission is free and open to the public.
Potomac: Meet Maryland's Invasive Plant Species
This spring, you may have noticed many beautiful white flowering trees dotting the Maryland landscape. Rising up from the banks of the highway or clustered in large masses on the fringes of forests, they appear to be the essence of springtime. These are no friendly trees, however. These are non-native species that have become invasive. And, they are steadily contributing to the demise of many of our local flora and fauna.
Potomac: In the Kitchen with Terri
Local cooking school offers classes in preparing elegant and seasonal meals.
Creamy gruyere cheese flows through a box grater followed by long shards of russet potatoes. Both are piled on a platter. The potatoes gain a deep crunch after sizzling in hot oil, the cheese melts on top of the potato crust and the concoction is topped with grassy, deeply green asparagus. Such is the beginning of an asparagus frittata at Terri's Table.
Potomac Artist’s Work on Display in Alexandria
Cowles work selected for City Hall.
Potomac artist Tory Cowles is one of three artists to have her work selected to be exhibited in the office of newly-elected City of Alexandria (Va.) Mayor Allison Silberberg.