Steeplechase Race Marks 60th Year
Event will benefit Yellow Ribbon Fund.
On May 20, the horses will be ready and waiting for the flag to drop, racing fans will be lining the track, tailgating and enjoying catered feasts, and the rails will be filled with young and old — waiting to hear the sounds of hooves and see the brilliant jerseys flash by in the 60th Potomac Hunt Steeplechase Race.
Holy Child Equestrians Win Championship
Sarah Holladay wins CASEY Award.
Potomac has a long history of equestrian triumphs — and Holy Child is living proof that history can repeat. The young women of the HC Junior Varsity squad have captured the prestigious championship of the Inter-School Horse Show Series (ISHS) for 2012.
Get Ready for Grateful Shred on May 19
Spring cleaning! With tax season over, it's a great time to get together those boxes and files of outdated records. Clear them out of the basement, home office, attic or wherever else they have been lurking for too long.
Police Investigate Armed Robberies
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division - Robbery Section are continuing to investigate two incidents in North Potomac that are believed to be related. In both incidents, vehicles were struck from behind by another vehicle while the victims were driving their vehicles on Jones Lane.
A Service Dog for Saij
"Service Dog Awareness Day” is planned at Potomac Village Starbucks.
Saij Singh’s service dog, a black lab named Saffy became his new best friend just a few months ago. Saffy (short for Sapphire) wakes him up every morning with kisses and cuddles. She turns on lights, opens doors and watches over him. She even picks up his Wii game remote and returns it to his lap. When he arrives home from school, she bounds toward the bus with her tail wagging, ready to greet him with excited leaps and playful barking — but she is also aware that it is time for her job to begin.
‘Babes in Arms’ at McLean School This Weekend
Pop standards such as “My Funny Valentine,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Johnny One-Note” and “I Wish I Were in Love Again” will be bursting from the McLean School as “Babes in Arms” hits the stage on May 4 and May 5. The 1937 musical tells the tale of a young man who decides to put on a show with his friends to avoid being sent to a work farm. Even though the play displays a life far different from life in Potomac in 2012, the 75-year-old Diamond Anniversary show has universal themes and numerous familiar tunes. The play will be performed at 7 p.m. at the McLean School, 8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac. Tickets are $10 at the door.
‘Dramatic Increase’ in Autism
Expert helps Churchill close out “Autism Awareness” month.
“More children are diagnosed each year with autism than with type 1 diabetes, childhood cancer and cystic fibrosis combined. The U.S. Government spends $126 billion on autism each year — and it will only go up because we must provide housing, employment, education, healthcare and community services for each autistic person.”
Cleaning Up
Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda held its annual all-school Community Service Day to give back to the community. Each student and faculty member, as well as parent volunteers, participated in this special day that benefited many organizations and individuals in the area, including Bethesda Cares, Samaritan Ministries, Cabin John Fire Department, hospitalized children, and the Humane Society. Students from the school also collected trash and debris from their adopted highway, Little Falls Parkway, along with Little Falls Creek, and the Capital Crescent Trail. Above, WES eighth-graders clean-up trash and debris on Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda. From left are Richard Royle, Annie Steckler and Sydney Ortega.
Journey, Interrupted
Mental Health Month raises awareness about conditions such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Donna couldn’t smile. Overwhelmed by the activities of her daily life, she couldn’t concentrate or experience happiness.
The Tavern at River Falls Opens in Potomac Village
The long-awaited Tavern at River Falls is already a hit in Potomac. Finally opened after more than two years of work and determination by owner Jeff Grolig, the tavern offers a large U-shaped bar area, original photographic artwork and a menu that features tasty food created with the freshest of ingredients.
Chastain Promotes ‘The First Tee’
Luncheon raises funds, awareness for youth golf program.
“You can change a child’s life by being involved in The First Tee,” Brandi Chastain, celebrated World Cup soccer star, Olympian, author and coach told an audience of more than 200 golfers and The First Tee supporters who attended the 2nd annual golf outing and luncheon held at TPC Avenel on April 18.
Broadway to Wootton
ArtSpeak — a program to bring professional actors and actresses to high schools — is featuring two Broadway stars in a free event at Wootton High School. The program will highlight the talents of actress Christiane Noll and actor Brad Oscar. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. on May 3, in the Thomas S. Wootton High School auditorium.
When No Hydrant Is at Hand
Firefighters make use of alternative water sources.
While more summer-like temperatures over the weekend might have obscured the memory, last Friday, April 13, was a chilly day, in the 50s, with a significant breeze. So it was clear that firefighters in front of Cabin John Volunteer Fire Department Station 30 on Falls Road were not filling a pool to cool off.
Almanac Wins Awards
First place awards include continuing coverage of Brickyard issue, and Lourie’s columns.
First place awards include continuing coverage of Brickyard issue, and Lourie’s columns.
‘Legally Blonde’ Takes Stage at Churchill
“It’s really about being true to yourself.”
Femme fatale Elle Woods and her pocket dog Brutus will soon be sashaying into Churchill High School to entertain and delight.