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Churchill Boys’ Lax Returns to Region Championship Game

Leonard, Dubick score five goals apiece against Sherwood.

The Churchill boys' lacrosse team will face Wootton for the 4A/3A region title.

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Potomac Outfitters Opens

“Ambassadors for the Potomac.”

Pitcher, founder of Potomac Paddlesports, opened Potomac Outfitters last Thursday, May 2, in the Potomac Promenade, in the mall next to Potomac Pizza.

Sunny Day at Potomac Horse Center

The Potomac Horse Center held its open house on Sunday, May 5.

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Potomac Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

In March 2013, 31 Potomac homes sold between $5,000,000-$523,000.

Potomac Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

Potomac School Notes May 8

News and notes on students from Potomac.

Center To Host Cultural Night

Meet new director at dance and cuisine event.

The Potomac Community Center will be celebrating the multi-ethnicity of the community with an inaugural “Cultural Dance and Cuisine” night from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17. The public is invited to an evening of international dance performances representing China, Greece, Russia, India, Latin America and more.

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Annual Potomac Spring House Tour Returns

Event to support Congregation Har Shalom’s projects.

Love touring unique homes and looking for ideas of how to enhance your own home? Be certain to mark May 19 or 20 on the calendar for the Potomac Spring House Tour.

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‘Blooming’ Opens at The Art Gallery of Potomac

Three perspectives on flowers

The Art Gallery of Potomac is alive with spring flowers and garden landscapes. Its latest show, “Blooming,” features the artwork of three local artists who have chosen their most vibrant pieces for this show.

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Advice for Buying Jewelry for Mother’s Day

Experts offer suggestions for choosing the perfect piece for Mom.

Mike Grantham of North Potomac shuffled from one jewelry display case to another. His eyes surveyed each row of sparklers: yellow and white diamonds, deep blue sapphires and blood-red rubies.

Trying To Steal an ATM

At approximately 1:57 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 911 received a call from bank security personnel for an in-progress theft of an ATM at a Bank of America in Potomac Village, according to Montgomery County Police.

Many Happy Returns

Cicadas stage a comeback to Potomac area.

Maturing slowly underground for the past 17 years, the cicada is poised to reappear in Potomac beginning sometime this month. Part of a class of periodic cicadas called Magicicada Brood II, found only on the eastern seaboard, this particular species is unique in its long, prime-numbered life cycle and massive, timed emergence, not to mention its loud chorus, that can sometimes top 90 decibels in a swarm.

Potomac Bulletin Board May 8

Information on events in Potomac.

Potomac Entertainment Calendar May 8

Information on entertainment events in Potomac.

Potomac Bulletin Board May 1

Information on events taking place in Potomac.

Flourishing After 55 May 1

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 13-18.