Potomac Brief: Council To Listen to Students
The County Council, which for the past several years has held Town Hall Meetings throughout the county in its efforts to find out what issues most concern residents, will learn what is on the minds of younger residents when it hosts its sixth annual Town Hall Meeting for Students on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Council Office Building in Rockville.
Potomac: Earned Sick Leave To Take Effect
Montgomery County’s new Earned Sick and Safe Law goes into effect on Oct. 1. It will require most employers in the county to provide earned sick and safe leave to employees for work performed in the county.
Potomac: For DUI, Mandated In-car Breathalyzer
Effective Oct. 1, all persons convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in the state will be mandated to equip their vehicle with an in-car breathalyzer otherwise known as an ignition interlock device.
Potomac Day
Potomac Day returns Saturday, Oct. 22 with arts and entertainment for all ages, ranging from rides for children to an antique show and business fair.
Potomac: Coalition Supports Domestic Abuse Victims
Fundraiser to benefit Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse.
Have a friend or family member who cancels and changes plans often, has unexplained injuries, apologizes and makes excuses for her or his partner’s behavior, is excessive in calling and texting their partner or has sudden changes in mood or personality? Perhaps the friend is overly anxious, guilty, defensive, depressed and feeling helpless and hopeless. Perhaps she or he is intentionally seeking isolation from friends, family or activities.
Potomac: Local Office, Associate Leads Sales Region
The Potomac office of Weichert, Realtors was recognized for exceptional industry success in August.
Potomac Brief: New Ride On Service for Tobytown Drive
On Oct. 2, Ride On will implement new service between Tobytown Drive in Potomac and Rockville Metro Station via Shady Grove Hospital. Major roads served will include Travilah Road, Wootton Parkway, Falls Road and Great Falls Road. The new route is called Route 301.
Potomac: Creating a Conservation Garden
Backyard tour offers suggestions.
Linda Rieger of River Falls Drive gave a tour of her conservation garden on Monday, Sept. 12. Run-off difficulties were solved with terracing, rocks, grasses, ground cover and ferns.
Potomac: Preparing for 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Bazaar
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church members gather to bake.
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is holding its 33rd annual Middle Eastern Bazaar Sept. 23-25. Hours are Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-7 p.m. Traditional music and dance will be performed Friday and Saturday night. There is free parking and admission.
Potomac Letter: Appreciates Guide’s Cover
Letter to the Editor
I was very happy to see this year's Newcomers & Community Guide's cover photo of the trail riders and their beautiful mounts on the C & O Canal towpath.
Potomac: A Gatsby Weekend
From jazz to storytelling.
Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and the glorious, decadent Roaring Twenties described in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” will come alive on Friday, Sept. 23 at the Potomac Library. The event, beginning at 4 p.m. will include jazz music from the Gatsby era, storytelling, readings from the book and a viewing of the movie.
Potomac: Dogs Rule — the Pool
The dog days of summer hopefully ended last week with hot steamy days touching the 100 degree mark.
Potomac: Making Biking Easier in the Park
Since its launch in the Spring of 2013, the C&O Canal Bike Loaner Program, located at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center in Potomac, has loaned upwards of 15,000 bicycles at no cost to visitors.
Potomac: Highlighting Changes Inside Local Schools
From 20th anniversary of Chinese Immersion to enrichment programs.
Potomac schools, rated among the best in Montgomery County and in the United States, have welcomed students back for another challenging year of education.
Potomac: Joining in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
My Gym and Zumba offer “Free Family and Fit Party.”
One in three American children and teens is overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).