Potomac: Weinblatt Named One of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis
National honor for local rabbi.
In 1988, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt and his wife Symcha founded Congregation B’Nai Tzedek (CBT) with a few friends, a lot of prayers and many common goals.
Potomac: Top Honors at Flower Show
Three of Potomac Village Garden Club members took top honors in the late June Flower Show held at Strathmore Hall. Yankee Doodle Dandy was the theme for the standard flower show sponsored by the District IV garden clubs.
Potomac: Bass Joins Willco
Barry Bass has joined Willco as a managing director to lead its capital markets effort.
Potomac Snapshot: Autism Speaks Run/Walk Raises Funds, Awareness
And they’re off. The Autism Speaks Run/Walk began at 8 a.m. in the Potomac Library parking lot. The annual event raises funds for Autism research. See www.autismspeaks5k.org.
Potomac: Charlotte Semmes Weds Sean McAlindin
Charlotte Semmes, daughter of Guy and Dana Semmes of Potomac, married Sean McAlindin, son of Scott and Pat McAlindin of Canton, Conn., on June 18 in Shelburne, Vt.
Potomac: Mural Honors C&O Canal Partnership with School
Seven Locks Elementary School students pay tribute to 100th anniversary of U.S. National Parks.
Each class at Seven Locks Elementary School looks forward to field trips to the C&O Canal. They study the ecosystem, gain an understanding of the history and the economics, experience the fun of dressing up in the clothing worn by the lock keepers and families who lived on the canal boats, meet the mules and take a ride on the General Jubal T. Early canal boat. They learn to love and appreciate the nearby C&O Canal through their school’s collaborative educational partnership with the National Park Service (NPS).
Potomac: Library To Host Workshop on Motorized Fun
“Ready, Set, GoBots!” arrives Thursday.
There are a couple things one expects to see in the Potomac Library. Books, readers, librarians, and … robots?
Potomac: Kennedy Creates Chemical-Free Skin Care Products
Business began in effort to help her mother.
“If you asked me 10 years ago what I'd be doing today, I don't think making natural skincare products would have been on my short-list, or even on my long-list for that matter,” said Potomac’s Renan Kennedy.
Potomac: Brothers Light Up Their Own Candle-Making Business
Filipino Fire offers homemade scented candles.
Inspired by a candle-making segment on the TV show “The Chew;” three local brothers decided to go into business together. Zach, Nico and Anthony De Leon started their small business to have fun and to earn some extra money. Their slogan is “Homemade scented candles by Hand of Brothers.”
Potomac: Hatten Celebrates 40 Years at BCC
Opted for tennis over law.
Frank Hatten began his career in tennis in 1976 at Bethesda Country Club (BCC) with five outdoor asphalt tennis courts, an 800-square foot tennis shack and a pay phone.
Potomac Snapshot: Wootton Grads Look to the Future
Wootton High School graduates at the Tuesday, May 31 graduation ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall.
Potomac Family Heading to Spain for Unusual Outing
Working in a vacation spot.
This summer, one lucky Potomac family will have the opportunity to travel to northern Spain to hike, and explore, practice their Spanish, enjoy the mountains and assimilate into the culture. However, it’s not all about pleasure ….
Potomac: Join 16th Annual ‘Autism Speaks’ 5K/Walk
Seeking to raise $250,000 for research.
Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies a new nation.
Potomac Snapshot: Sports Festival
KEEN athletes and volunteers participate in a tug of war during the KEEN Greater DC Sports Festival on Sunday, June 5 at Avenel Park. It was an afternoon of activities and games for 400 children and young adults with disabilities, their volunteer coaches, family members and supporters.
Potomac: Theater Returns to Hoover
New stars take middle school’s stage.
After a year in uncertain woods, theater returns to the stage of Herbert Hoover Middle School. Under the direction of Patricia Grossier, a Hoover parent with previous theatrical experience, 49 students last weekend presented “Into the Woods Jr.,” an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.