Brief: Later School Start Times in Potomac
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to change school starting and ending times for the public schools effective for the 2015-2016 school year — moving middle and high school start times 20 minutes later and elementary school start times 10 minutes later.
Potomac: Winners of the Lego Challenge
The winners of the Toy Castle Lego Build Challenge 2015 are Colin and Leah Smith, Minche Lee and Alex Mandy.
Potomac: ‘Guys Night Out and Seder Summit’
Beth Sholom hosts annual night of fine fare and camaraderie.
Kosher BBQ ribs, fried chicken, fries — and 13 Scotch companies pouring samples — nothing could make a gathering of 500-plus men any more content than devouring their favorite comfort foods while bonding and schmoozing with other men. In addition to fine fare and camaraderie, the men benefited from Rabbi Nissan Antine’s discussion concerning how to make their own family Passover Seder relevant and significant.
Potomac: Performing Musical Numbers in ‘Opposition’
Winston Churchill hosts annual Blast from the Past.
“Opposition” — this year’s thematic thread that weaves through the 26th Annual Blast from the Past song and dance production — brings to light the concept of opposition within musical numbers.
STEM-Maker Day at Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac
Sunday's "build it" workshop brought cheers from the 16 curious students, in third through sixth grades, who brought their enthusiasm and their creativity to Connelly School of the Holy Child on a sunny afternoon.
Potomac: Whitman Girls Fall To Roosevelt in State Semifinals
The Whitman girls’ basketball team’s undefeated season came to an end March 12, when the Vikings lost to Eleanor Roosevelt 48-30 in the 4A state semifinals at Towson University.
News Brief: Comment on Deer Management Plan
The comment period for the National Park Service’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Harpers Ferry and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal national historical parks ends March 20.
Ride On Pilot Project in Potomac Tests Turn Warning System
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Ride On bus system is testing a turn warning alert that notifies pedestrians of a turning vehicle.
Potomac: Time To Apply To Leadership Programs
Leadership Montgomery is now accepting applications for all five of its leadership programs.
Potomac: Public Invited To Hear Martin Luther King, III
Martin Luther King, III, son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak about his late father’s legacy and his own personal efforts for human rights advocacy on Thursday March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cabin John Middle School all purpose room.
Bringing a European Game to Potomac
Area coaches, players hope more young athletes will consider playing polo.
Gustavo Fraga and his son, Patricio Fraga-Errecart, share a love of horses that Fraga brought with him from his native Spain.
Mission Possible: Cheering the Troops
Entertaining U.S. military personnel in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Afghanistan.
Potomac resident and Washington Redskins cheerleader Christa Aiken took her talents to far away fields when she traveled out of the country on Jan. 21 with four fellow “First Ladies of Football” to participate in the 49th Armed Forces Entertainment Southwest Asia Redskins Tour.
Whitman Girls’ Basketball Wins 4A West Region Championship
Junior guard Hatch scores 23 points, suffers season-ending injury.
After accepting the 4A West region championship plaque on the court at Paint Branch High School, members of the Whitman girls’ basketball team ran back to the bench to celebrate with their teammate who played a major role the Vikings’ victory.
Interfaith Works To Spotlight Volunteers
Interfaith Works CEO Shane C. Rock will present “The State of the Safety Net” in Montgomery County at the organization’s 18th annual Companies Caring Breakfast on March 24 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference.
The Leadership Montgomery Core Class Meets the Governor
The Leadership Montgomery Core class met with Gov. Larry Hogan at a recent program day in Annapolis last month.