Potomac: Local Residents Support ‘Living Classrooms’
“Night at the Yards” to benefit foundation.
“This past year, ‘Living Classrooms’ touched the lives of 35,000 children and young adults who are struggling to succeed against terrible odds,” said Potomac native Thara Taylor, vice president of development for the Living Classrooms Foundation.
‘Taste in Potomac’ Raises Funds for Adoptions Together
Sharing lessons on the value of family.
“I always wanted to be a Dad and my son is the most important person in my life. He is the one who convinced me to speak before you and tell you the impact that Adoptions Together has made on our lives.” said Marc Blumenstein. He recounted the story of the adoption of his son Zachery — now a college student studying in Europe — as photos were displayed before the sell-out crowd at the “Taste in Potomac” Saturday evening.
Potomac: Sunday on the Farm with Friends
A day at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary.
For supporters of Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary’s annual Open House fundraiser in Poolesville the day broke warm and sunny and stayed that way, and reflected the caring that brought visitors to this Eden-like farm dedicated to helping abandoned and abused farm animals.
Potomac Snapshot: Then & Wow
Then & Wow 2016, Glen Echo Park's annual celebration of the park's past and present, offered magicians, carousel rides, arcade games, face painting, mini golf, exhibits, and tours on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Potomac Brief: Deadline for Voter Registration
Montgomery County citizens who wish to vote in the 2016 Presidential General Election need to complete and submit their voter registration application no later than Tuesday, Oct. 18, by 9 p.m.
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 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: Local Office, Associate Leads Sales Region
The Potomac office of Weichert, Realtors was recognized for exceptional industry success in August.
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 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: 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: 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).
Potomac: Affecting Aging-in-Place Policies
Potomac Community Village to host national expert.
The power of making an individual’s voice heard will be brought home to Potomac Community Village members and guests by Louis Tenenbaum, a national expert on Aging in Place issues, in a presentation entitled, "A Grass Roots Role in Aging In Place Policy," Sept. 22 at Potomac's Bolger Center.
Potomac Brief: Canal Trust Names Honorees
The C&O Canal Trust announced the honorees who will be recognized for their service to the C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP) during the Sixth Annual Park After Dark fundraiser on Saturday, Sep. 17.