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Churchill’s Selman Brings CYM to Potomac

Leaves school system to devote full time to his company.

Everyone who has seen Winston Churchill High School theatrical productions in the past nine years — “BLAST,” “Peter Pan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Legally Blonde” or others — has been impressed with the creative set design, professional lighting and innovative sound effects as well as the training and focus of the student technical crew.

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Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales

In May 2013, 58 Potomac homes sold between $3,850,000-$263,000.

Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales

Potomac Home Sales: June, 2013

In June 2013, 91 Potomac homes sold between $3,150,000-$380,000.

Potomac Home Sales: June, 2013

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Elizabeth Kruse Leads WIHS Junior Committee as Youth Ambassador

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, has chosen Elizabeth Kruse of McLean as youth ambassador of the 2013 show.

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. Held by the Jewish Social Service Agency and the McLean School of Maryland. All potential campers will be interviewed to make sure the camp is appropriate for their needs. Visit www.summeredge.org/ for more.

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.

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Kayaker Drowns at Great Falls

Potomac River gorge claims third victim in one month.

Shannon Christy, 23 of Greenville, S.C., died Thursday, July 11, kayaking the chutes of the Potomac River at Great Falls. Christy "disappeared while going down the falls and was pinned underneath the water for a period of time," according to Montgomery County Police Reports. Police were called at 4:17 p.m.

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Creating Fresh, Healthy Summer Treats

Local chefs offer recipes for refreshing, healthy snacks to keep kids satisfied during vacation.

Enticing children to forgo strawberry-flavored candy and choose fresh fruit in its natural form can be challenging. After all, lemonade, popsicles and cookies with milk are considered summertime classics.

Potomac School Notes

The following local students graduated from Gettysburg College on May 19:

Crime: NBA Memorabilia Stolen in June

Two days after the Miami Heat stole the NBA Championship from the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan and the Spurs were robbed again. On June 22, "unique sports memorabilia" was stolen from a residence on Holly Leaf Lane, according to Montgomery County Police.

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WES Campers Raise Funds for Pet Shelter

Campers at Summer at WES in Bethesda, have a knack for business, and for philanthropy, as well. In five camp sessions this summer, they will donate hundreds of dollars to House With A Heart senior pet sanctuary, located in Gaithersburg.

Hidden Artwork Being Revealed at Old Angler’s Inn

Restoration is in progress upstairs in the Inn’s front dining room.

When Hurricane Sandy blasted through the Mid-Atlantic last year, Mark and Sara Reges, owners of Old Angler’s Inn received the call that the roof on their historic restaurant was leaking. When they arrived at the Inn, they discovered an amazing surprise. The constant dripping in their upstairs dining room was causing the plaster to peel from the wall — but underneath was a picturesque mural of the C & O Canal, painted by Mark’s grandfather George Reges.

Editorial: Share Wisdom With Newcomers and Others

Almanac’s Newcomers and Community Guide publishes in late August.

Our Newcomers and Community Guides, Insider's Editions, will publish the last week of August. What tips do you have for someone getting to know your community? We're hoping to share the places, activities, events, organizations and volunteer opportunities your neighbors might not know about.

Heatwave: Especially Dangerous for Children

When temperatures rise, so does the risk of tragedy — children accidentally left in hot cars. Nationally, the number of children who have died in cars as a result of the heat has already doubled compared to the same time last year.

Churchill Grad Leonard to Play Lacrosse at Towson

Leonard helped the Churchill boys' lacrosse team win back-to-back 4A/3A West region championships.