Potomac Bulletin Board March 27
Information on events taking place in the Potomac area.
Making New and Old Residents Feel Right at Home
Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club members “are always on the go.”
“I don’t know how I would have survived if it hadn’t been for the Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club (PANC),” said Dottie White of Potomac. “This organization was a lifesaver after I moved here from New Jersey to be closer to my kids.
PARTNERSHIP FOR ANIMAL WELFARE 3/27/2013
Pets for Adoption
P0313-623 18x14 Lilly- F, 1 year, 40 lbs., spayed, Plott hound-mix. Lilly is still a puppy at heart and loves to romp and tussle with other dogs. This beauty has a goofy, playful side and is taking quickly to clicker training with treats to learn commands. P0313-624 jasmine Jasmine (Dog) F, 8 months, 50 lbs., spayed, Rottie/Boxer mix- Sweet Jasmine and her sister came from a brood of a back yard breeder’s neglected puppies. She has blossomed in a foster parent’s home and likes other dogs, cats and people. PAW is looking for great dog experienced adopters to help Jasmine be all she can be.
School Notes
Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. Joy Suslov has been named to the dean’s list at Rider University. Suslov is a music education major in the Westminster Choir College. Daniela Baeza was named to the dean’s list at Eckerd College.
Fundraising At Beth Sholom
A book sale and Purim carnival was held at Congregation Beth Sholom last month. Proceeds from the events benefit the new library. Photos by Harvey Levine/The Almanac
Gallery Har Shalom Debuts ‘Adding In, Taking Away’
Where creative vision takes shape.
Gallery Har Shalom has opened its exhibit “Adding In, Taking Away” — a showcase of talent by five area artists. Now through April 22, the gallery presents sculpture, woodworking and artwork created with a variety of printmaking techniques.
Bulletin Board
Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Wednesday/March 20 Open House. 3-7 p.m. Adoptions Together has moved from Silver Spring to 4061 Powder Mill Road, #320, Calverton. Meet staff, learn about expanded programs. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to mdevine@adoptionstogether.org or call 301-422-5105.
This Week in Potomac
This Week in Potomac Mandatory Water Restrictions Could Last a Week When a 54-inch water main in Chevy Chase at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Lake Drive ruptured Monday evening, March 18, the result was a geyser shooting approximately 30 feet high and the immediate loss of 60 million gallons of water. To ensure continued water supply for all WSSC customers and for fire protection and hospital/medical uses, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) General Manager Jerry N. Johnson Tuesday morning called for mandatory water restrictions for all WSSC customers.
Brownie Troop Participates in H20 Summit
Local Brownie Troop #4843 has worked throughout the year on water conservation and pollution projects.
WMCCA Salutes Brickyard Coalition’s Success
Future of Brickyard site still unclear.
After two years of civic activism, legal action on multiple fronts, political outreach, public education and fundraising through bake sales and barn dances, members of the Brickyard Coalition came to last week’s West Montgomery County Citizens Association to talk about their success.
‘How to Fall in Love’
Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will be offering "How to Fall in Love with Your Home Again,” a free design and remodeling seminar on Thursday, March 21, 6-8 p.m. This seminar will include a complimentary supper with opportunity to discuss one's own project with professional staff.
Megan Dominy and Bradley Foster Smith in Imagination Stage’s “From Here to There.”
‘From Here to There’ Imagination Stage brings Natasha Holmes, director and cofounder of Tell Tale Hearts Children’s Touring Theatre Company, all the way from the United Kingdom to mount a new production of “From Here to There” as part of the My First Imagination Stage season.
Bulletin Board 3/13/2013
Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Saturday/March 16 Dog Adopter Workshop. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Your Dog’s Friend Training Center, 12221 Parklawn Drive. Learn how to deal with common issues, prevent problems and more. Free. Leave dog at home. Visit www.yourdogsfriend.info or 301-983-5913 to register.
Fun
Club Friday at Community Center
Elementary and middle school students attended Club Friday’s Open House on March 1. The program features a moon bounce, obstacle course, DJ music, bingo, raffle, art project, snack bar and games. The Potomac Community Center is located at 11315 Falls Road. Call 240-777-6960.
This Week in Potomac 3/13/2013
Future School Sites
Future School Sites There are currently 13 future school sites owned by the Board of Education, including the 20-acres of property on Brickyard Road. On Tuesday, March 12, after the Almanac’s presstime, the board was scheduled to discuss and vote on a new business item called “Guidelines for Leasing, Licensing, or Using MCPA Property That is Being Held as a Future School Site.”