LINK Provides Food, Hope
A Herndon-based nonprofit aims to deliver food to those in need.
In 1972, a group of churches in Sterling and eastern Loudoun County got together with the idea of providing food for the needy, with members storing donated food in their basement. Three years later, they made inroads into Fairfax County and it was eventually chartered as a nonprofit. Forty years later, the group consists of 17 member churches in Herndon, Sterling Chantilly and Potomac Falls and has provided tens of thousands of families with assistance.
Coping with Storm’s Aftermath
Virtually all homes and businesses were without power in 100 degree heat after intense storm.
Winds more than 70 miles per hour swept through Potomac Friday night, June 29. Power went as the storm blew into Potomac with hurricane force winds sounding like a freight train.
Storms Bring Disruption to Potomac
Strong storms upended trees and broke limbs as branches fell on roofs and destroyed parked cars.
18,000 Lose Power in Potomac
Virtually all homes and businesses were without power in 100 degree heat after intense storm.
Winds of more than 70 miles per hour swept through Potomac, Montgomery and Fairfax counties Friday night. Power went as the storm blew into Potomac with hurricane force winds sounding like a freight train.
Potomac Bulletin Board 6/27/12
Upcoming Potomac events.
Commission To Honor 10 Women
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host a 40th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, July 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rockville Hilton Hotel, Atrium Room, 1750 Rockville Pike. To commemorate the anniversary, the CFW will announce 10 new honorees for the Montgomery County Women’s History Archives, created in 2002 to recognize the contributions of women of historical significance to the County.
Summer Fun
Residents describe their plans for the summer.
Former Potomac Resident To Star in New TV Series
Former Potomac resident Corey Jean has been cast to star in the new television series, “The Hollywood Dream.”
Cooling Off in Summer Camp
Campers at Summer at WES, held at Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, enjoyed rides down a waterslide on the school’s field, and trekked on the Capital Crescent Trail to the Bethesda Pool on Wednesday, June 20, to cool off on a day in which the temperatures climbed into the high 90s.
Squeals On Wheels Delivers Fun for All
Teaching children about animals.
Instead of purchasing a tractor or lawn mower, Jill Phillips decided they should acquire a couple of alpaca to graze in their yard — and then they would not need to mow it.
Venturing into Rent-a-Coop Business
Tyler Phillips and Diana Samata have found a way to bring the feel of the country to the urban environs of Potomac, Bethesda and other D.C. suburbs.
In the Race Against Autism
Annual “Autism Speaks” 5k Race/Fun Walk returns July 4.
Potomac will be teeming with runners and walkers celebrating the 4th for a special cause — Autism Speaks.
Beautifying Children’s Center
On Friday June 1, the Potomac Country Gardeners founded in 1950, gathered to weed, plant and mulch the garden they have established and maintain at the Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center on Blackwell Road in Rockville.
Spring Horse Trials
Hundreds of horses and riders, including at least one rider headed to London on the shortlist for the Olympics — Allison Springer — converged at Bittersweet Field this weekend, June 16-17, for the Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials.