Bulletin Board
Tuesday/Aug. 6 Drop-In Discussion. 1:30-3 p.m. Montgomery Hospice 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. For anyone mourning the death of a loved one. Free and open to any Montgomery County resident. Registration required, 301-921-4400.
Potomac Calendar
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a morning out with active learning and creative play with lunch specials, story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visit rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me. On the Square: Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15.
Trees Get More Protection
Council passes two bills aiming to protect and expand tree canopy.
Dr. Seuss’s Lorax finally appeared more than two hours into Montgomery County Council’s debate on tree canopy. “Who will speak for the trees?” said Councilmember Valerie Ervin. “Today, all of us are speaking for the trees, and in the end, I think the trees are going to win in Montgomery County,” she said.
Professional Speaker Writes ‘Attitude Check’
Potomac’s Heath Suddelson explores leadership.
After working with someone with a bad attitude, Potomac resident and professional speaker/ business leader Heath Suddleson began thinking "if he could adjust someone else's attitude by adjusting his own.” Two and half years later, he released his new book, "The Attitude Check: Lessons in Leadership," discussing how an individual's attitude can make or break one’s effectiveness as a leader. It is available at all retail markets including Amazon.com.
Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Sales $1.2 million~$1.69 million
In May 2013, 58 Potomac homes sold between $3,850,000-$263,000.
Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Sales $1.2 million~$1.69 million
School Notes
David Lee Jr. was recognized for generous community service at Randolph-Macon Academy. David received a certificate of appreciation from the admission office.
Potomac Calendar
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a morning out with active learning and creative play with lunch specials, story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visit rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me. On the Square: Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15.
Open Your Home, Open Your Heart
Too many dogs and cats — needing to be adopted — face euthanization.
It was the kind of October day that we always remember: crisp air and vivid leaves. It was also the day when I had to say good-bye to Carmel, my canine companion of 10 years. He died of cancer. Carmel was my joy and he made me laugh and I expected at least five more years of fun. Dogs ask only that we love them and just as they begin to truly understand our language, they are gone. It is terribly unfair.
Potomac Family Hosts Fresh Air Fund Child
“Seven days can change a child’s life.”
River Falls resident Gregory Mitchell was a “Fresh Air Fund” child — a “life-changing, character-shaping experience,” he said. Growing up in a single-parent household in the Bronx, N.Y.C. meant that he did not have an opportunity to leave the inner-city — the hot, noisy streets were the only playground he knew. From the ages of 10-13, the Fresh Air Fund provided a two-week summer visit with a large family in New Hampshire.
Potomac Bulletin
Social Skills Summer Camp. Children in grades 1 through 6 can attend camp and learn friendly behaviors, working as a team, anger management and more.
Encouraging Educational Gardens
More schools are developing edible gardens.
Despite a small budget, edible gardens have plotted a rise in the Montgomery County Public Schools curriculum. "You know this committee has had interest in this for several years. As you know, good things are happening," said County Councilmember Valerie Ervin at the council's Education Subcommittee on Monday, July 22.
Brief: McPaw Design
Design Room in Animal Shelter
The deadline for MCPAW’s Pet Showcase Design Challenge is July 31. Create a layout for a showcase 7-foot by10-foot room with a 9-foot ceiling for the new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in a drawing. Place elements to be included in the room, including textiles and furniture.
Brief: Vacancies
Serve on County Boards
County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the following boards: * Library Board * Board of Registration for Building Contractors.
Business
Business Notes
A LearningRx Brain Training Center opened on July 15 in North Potomac The program game-like exercises administered through one-on-one training. Contact Suparna Shah at 301-944-5500 or visit www.LearningRx.com/North-Potomac.
Brief: Hope Connections Receives Grant
Hope Connections for Cancer Support, the nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of the disease, has received a $20,200 one-year grant from Quality Health Foundation of Easton to expand the Young Adults with Cancer monthly support group into a weekly session.