‘Marketplace’ Offers Art, Gifts, Food
Potomac Community Center to host inaugural event on April 28.
“Marketplace” — a shopping mecca for Potomac residents who love jewelry, crafts, art, flea markets, bargains, shopping and great food — will make its debut on Saturday, April 28.
Helping Clean Up the River in Potomac
Vionny Amelia, 12 years old at Roberto Clemete Middle School, picks up trash along the bank of the C&O canal. She was one of many volunteers who participated in the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, April 14.
Salma Hasan Ali Bridges Divides with Her Personal Stories
Sharing stories, making connections.
Potomac’s Salma Hasan Ali has learned “the power of sharing personal stories.” “Stories humanize,” she said.
Contest: Name the Mini
New miniature horse will debut at Potomac Community Center Marketplace.
Squeals on Wheels, Potomac's traveling petting zoo, has recently acquired a tiny miniature horse.
Whitman Grad Helping in Peru
Sacred Valley Project promotes academic, personal growth for Peruvian girls.
Sacred Valley Project promotes academic, personal growth for Peruvian girls.
Easter Bunny’s Four-Legged Friends in Potomac
An Easter Egg Hunt for dogs was held Saturday, April 7 to benefit the Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.
Farmer Opposes County Bid Procedure
Farmer Sophia Maravell, who is spearheading Brickyard Educational Farm (BEF) on the Montgomery County schools land along Brickyard Road in Potomac, stated concerns to Montgomery County this week about the county’s acceptance of a bid for a sublease leading to the construction of parking lots and soccer fields on the site.
Thrift Sale Benefits Church Outreach, Local Charities
Area residents peruse hundreds of items for sale at the annual St. Francis Episcopal Church this past weekend, with proceeds going to the parish’s outreach program and other local charities.
Parents Seek Answers at ‘Facebook 101’
‘Facebook 101’ draws scores to seminar at Churchill.
Facebook’s goal is to make the world more open and connected. But if millions of people are connected, “it’s hard to think of a population that big without any crime,” said Brooke Oberwetter, of Facebook.
Bells Mill Students Take First in State
Next: Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa.
A team of third and fourth graders will represent Bells Mill Elementary School at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa this May.
Field Notes: Remembering Margaret Lundy Dell
On Feb. 1, my mother-in-law passed away. What’s remarkable is that she was a woman not only of exceptional years, 103, but also quite memorable.
‘Tiger Trot’ 5k Will Take Off April 15
Holy Child’s race is open to entire community.
At 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, the hills of Potomac will abound with runners competing in the 2nd annual Holy Child “Tiger Trot” 5K. The young women of the Connelly School of the Holy Child, their parents, siblings, grandparents, faculty and friends are eagerly awaiting the starting signal for this fun-filled yet challenging community event. The proceeds of the 5K run/walk will support both the Cabin John Fire Volunteer Fire Department and the wellness programs at the Connelly School of the Holy Child.
Fashion Event Raises Funds for McPaw
Animal lovers gather to support new center.
Animal lovers and fashionistas filled the second level of the Friendship Heights’ Bloomingdale’s, enjoying a fashion show, champagne and the opportunity to raise funds for McPaw (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being) to support the new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Even Ruby, an adorable and adoptable shelter dog was on hand for the ceremonies. As McPaw volunteer Madeleine Mersky explained, “Ruby is single and looking!”
Potomac Schools April 4-10
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Churchill High School Observes Autism Month
Increasing awareness of a burgeoning disability.
New statistics concerning autism have again propelled the topic of autism and its effects to the forefront of the news. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, autism now affects 1 in 88 children, and 1 in 54 boys — a rise of 23 percent in the past two years. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. It is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. — and many consider it a national epidemic.