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What is the secret to a long and happy mar-riage? Victory Terrace residents Charlotteand Monroe Goldberg are definitely au-

thorities on maintaining a blissful marriage. On June13, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.Monroe Goldberg’s advice: “Always listen to yourwife.”

Charlotte Goldberg’s tip: “Be calm, cool and col-lected no matter what happens.”

“We are still sweethearts, even to this day,” Mon-roe Goldberg said. “And we are the best of friends.We have always kept active, been involved in givingback to our community and our synagogue, and trulyenjoy and appreciate our family.”

They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversarywith a special luncheon at Victory Farms. “Everyoneelse seemed to make a bigger fuss over this anniver-sary than we did,” Monroe Goldberg said with alaugh. “We were thrilled to have our friends and fam-ily celebrate our special day with us. And we werereally pleased to receive a number of cards and cita-tions from many dignitaries, including U.S. PresidentBarack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, U.S.Rep. Chris Van Hollen, County Executive IsiahLeggett, Gov. Martin O’Malley, U.S. Sen. BarbaraMikulski and the Brooklyn District Attorney, CharlesJ. Hynes.”

The Brooklyn, N.Y., couple met at a dance at theirsynagogue when he was 17 and she was 16. “Later, Istarted carrying her books homefrom school,” he said with atwinkle in his eye. Five yearslater they married. MonroeGoldberg described their wed-ding: “Because the U.S. was inthe middle of WW II, wecouldn’t have a big wedding. Wehad a small catered party afterthe wedding with relatives andfriends. After the celebration,we took a cab to see the ZiegfeldFollies. The following day, wetook a hackie (an oversized limofor six) to the Catskills andstayed at the famous ConcordHotel for a week.”

Brooklyn was home to theGoldbergs until 10 years agowhen they moved to Potomacto be closer to their daughter,Janet and grandchildren, Maxand Candace. “Another reason we moved was be-cause our son, Richard who still resides in NYC toldus it was time to ‘get off the road,’” Monroe Goldbergsaid. In other words, they were traveling from NYCto visit their daughter often — and their son felt itwas a good time to leave the city for a more relaxedlifestyle, even though they would be leaving Rich-ard, his wife Robin and their two children Zoe andAlex.

Once they found Victory Terrace in Potomac, theywere sold on moving. “We love the area and truly

enjoy living at Victory Terrace,” said MonroeGoldberg. He shares many sayings such as: “The bestplace to be is where you are today. Make the most ofthat and life will always be good.”

In Brooklyn, they were involved in managing theGoldberg family business — the Rex DepartmentStores. He was the president and she was the trea-surer. They ran the business for 52 years until theywere ready to retire. They were also engaged in com-munity and synagogue activities. Monroe Goldbergwas president of the Community Council, the Kiwanisand served on the Board of Trade. Charlotte Goldbergserved as president of B’nai B’rith and of the PTA —in the same year.

“We loved living in Brooklyn and did a lot withour neighbors. We took our kids to see the Brooklyn

Dodgers often,” she said. “Themost memorable event in all theyears we were married was 9/11 because we lived so close andcould see the flames. It was avery scary and sad time for allof us.”

Once they moved to Potomac,Monroe Goldberg immediatelybecame involved. He served aspresident of the Victory TerraceResidents Council, chairman ofthe Traffic and Safety Commit-tee and also established MovieNight. He said, “Because every-one knows that ‘Saturday nightis the loneliest night of theweek,’ I set up a Saturday nightmovie night here. Anyone cancome — and it’s free.”

As chairman of Special Eventsfor Victory Terrace, he lines up

guest speakers for the residents. “We’ve had authorand Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, theDeputy Librarian of the Library of Congess, speakersfrom the FBI, Jerry Wolman, author of ‘The World’sRichest Man,’ ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. MarineCorps Band and many more. D.C. is filled with fasci-nating people and I’m always lining up new and in-teresting speakers to come speak to us about note-worthy topics.”

Hynes once said, “Brooklyn’s lost treasure isPotomac’s gain.”

They’re Celebrating 70 YearsFriends and family gatherfor Charlotte and MonroeGoldberg’s 70th weddinganniversary.

Charlotte and Monroe Goldberg cel-ebrate their 70th wedding anniversaryat Victory Farms.

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Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren

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By Carole Funger

The Almanac

As the late-summer waters of thePotomac flow lazily by, it’s goodto know there are watchmenkeeping guard over the river.

These watchmen, known as Riverkeepers,patrol 383 miles of territory, the source ofdrinking water for almost six million people.The Riverkeepers have one mandate: Toprotect and preserve the quality of the wa-ter by bringing a halt to ongoing pollution

in the Potomac andShenandoah rivers.

On a recent sunnymorning, President andPotomac Riverkeeper

Matthew Logan and Advocacy and OutreachManager Whit Overstreet made their morn-ing rounds on the river. As Overstreetguided their boat out of the GangplankMarina and pointed it downstream, the twomen detailed their activities.

Potomac Riverkeepers was formed in2000 to protect the quality of the Potomacand Shenandoah rivers and their tributar-ies and to ensure the safety of the drinkingwater. Covering a jurisdiction that rangesfrom Fairfax Stone in the headwaters toPoint Lookout at the Chesapeake Bay, theorganization is comprised of nine full-timestaff members and more than 300 volun-teers who wage war against water pollu-tion, using all available means to confrontoffenders at the source. The group doesn’thesitate to take legal action when neces-sary, but also strives to engage the commu-nity whenever possible to spot pollution andto report it.

According to Logan, the Riverkeepers’mission is tri-fold. “We look for pollutionon the river. Once we find it, we try to stopit by using whatever approach is necessary.We also try to prevent pollution before itstarts,” he said.

With four full-time field staff, the groupis involved daily in investigating pollutionreports and policing the waters. The orga-nization receives about 100 reports of il-licit discharges each year. These can rangefrom motor oil discarded in storm drainsand hazardous debris dumped down creekto stealthy off-schedule nighttime pollutiondischarged by factories. The Riverkeepersoften know or have a good rapport withresidents and the respective environmen-tal agencies that represent them, which aidsthem in their endeavor.

Riverkeepers receive reports from a mul-titude of sources; from boaters and fisher-men to concerned citizens who call in tips.They study aerial photos. They also collabo-rate with local fishing guides to teach them

what to look for in the water.The Clean Water Act, which pledged to

restore and maintain the integrity of thenation’s waters by preventing pollution, isthe cornerstone of the Riverkeepers’ en-forcement and prevention strategy. Enactedin 1972 and considered a pillar of theAmerican environmental movement, the actestablished a framework for environmen-tal organizations to pursue compliance. TheRiverkeepers draw on its protocol to stoppolluters from destroying the water and toforce others to clean up their act.

The legislation doesn’t guarantee thatpollution won’t occur, however. Reportingon pollution and standing up to large-scalepolluters, some of whom send tons of toxicpollution into the water is a full-time jobrequiring lots ofmuscle. TheRiverkeepers areaided in this ef-fort by nearly $1million in pro-bono legal ser-vices providedeach year by thelaw firm Sidley Austin. If a polluter refusesto comply, the Riverkeepers’ legal teamwon’t hesitate to pursue action, somethingthat sets them apart from many other envi-ronmental groups. They’ve found that mosttimes just the threat is enough.

“We utilize the law to its fullest advan-tage,” said Logan.

Satellite technology has proved especiallybeneficial in determining what time of yearparticular pollution has been discharged.The Riverkeepers analyze the imagery bylooking at whether or not there are leaveson the trees and compare the timestamp ofthe imagery against the meteorologicalrecord. This allows them to determine if ithas rained, thus enabling them to identify

what time of year the event occurred, a cru-cial factor in establishing the origin of thepollution.

In a recent example, a citizen alerted theRiverkeepers to the presence of a large andfoul discharge in the waterfowl sanctuaryadjacent to the Pentagon. The pollutionplume was clearly visible even on a satel-lite image for a time period in which therehad been no rain. Ultimately, it turned outthat the Pentagon, with its own water chillersystem, had been utilizing an old dischargepoint (outfall) while servicing their newersystem. In all probability, sediment that hadsettled in the pipes from a different sourcewas blown out when the old outfall wasbrought online. Though military and na-tional security agencies can often carry out

work under thecloak of confi-dentiality, theystill must securepermits for theirpollution dis-charge outfalls.The Pentagonhad no choicebut to allow Ar-

lington Department of Environmental Ser-vices staff on site to investigate the source.

“In many of these instances involvingmilitary and security agencies, the usualprotocol of public disclosure is not followeddue to national security concerns.” saidLogan, “However, at least we were able toconnect a third party with the proper clear-ance to provide oversight.”

Added Overstreet, “It just goes to showyou how complicated some of these pollu-tion reports can be and how fortunate weare to have such a large network of part-ners out there to find the polluters.”

Since their inception, the Riverkeeperscan point to their efforts having resulted in

a 60,000 lb. decrease in annual illegal nu-trient pollution discharged by a single Vir-ginia sewage treatment plant. They werealso able to order the State of Maryland toremove over six inches of lead gunshot froma Potomac tributary, Great Seneca Creek.

Powering past the Haines Point stone sea-wall on the south side of the Tidal Basin,Logan and Overstreet described the Districtof Columbia’s combined sewer system, anearly sewer network designed to collectboth sanitary sewage and stormwater run-off in a single pipe system. This type ofsewer, no longer being built in modern com-munities, can adversely affect the qualityof our water during large storms when com-bined stormwater and sewage often over-run the system.

Untreated sewage and stormwater run-off carry high levels of bacteria, including ecoli. This is the reason why since 1957,swimming has been banned in the D.C.waters of the Potomac. Despite the estab-lishment in 1959 of the Blue Plains Treat-ment facility, the largest sewage treatmentcenter of its kind, heavy rains can quicklyoverwhelm the system. Rains regularlywash a combination of motor oil, fertiliz-ers, chemicals and animal waste directlyinto the river. In fact, the state of Marylandadvises all bathers to stay out of the waterfor at least two days following a rainstorm.

Said Logan, “It is almost inconceivablethat in a country like ours we are unable toenjoy the water.”

There is some hope, however, in the formof a proposal presently being examined. Toaddress the overflow issue, the Environmen-tal Protection Agency is requiring the Dis-trict of Columbia to fix the combined sewerproblem, and the District has agreed tobuild three massive underground sewagetunnels, one each along the Anacostia,Potomac and Rock Creek. Construction hasalready begun on the Anacostia line.Pressed by the District, however, the EPA isconsidering delaying the mandate for con-struction of the other two tunnels while theyinstall and study the benefits of “green in-frastructure.” This would mean a healthydose of “green” roofs, cisterns and barrelsto capture rain on site and other environ-mentally friendly mechanisms to slow dis-charge into the water. The EPA is propos-ing to spend eight years studying the re-sults to see what happens.

“We love green infrastructure, but believeit will be insufficient,“ argued Logan. “Ourposition is we need to do both.”

Rounding the peninsula and passing bythe Lincoln Memorial, its steps descendingdown to the water, Logan disclosed thatthese days the Riverkeepers are busy pur-suing an additional cause. They’re activelyengaged in making the river more acces-sible to the community. “Our river supportslocal tourism, outfitters and farming indus-tries, too,” he said. “We are working to pro-vide better access to the Potomac and to

Keeping It Clean on the PotomacRiding with thePotomacRiverkeepers.

Riverkeepers President Matt Logan

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2. Make a plan and pick a focal pointEvery room needs a focal point—whether youchoose to make that focal point a fireplace, a bed, asofa or a unique element of the room, like Frenchdoors or a Bay window, is up to you. Make sure thatyour focal point stands out, is clearly visible, andthat all other elements of the room accent it.

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See Tutoring, Page 7

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Tucked back from Falls Road standsa tree-covered lot with a whitebrick, hardly-noticeable rambler —

the home of the Potomac Education Cen-ter. But when the bells ring to dismissschools all over Montgomery County, thestructure transforms into a beehive of ac-tivity.

Hungry students dash in to find a cup-board filled with their favorite snacks, tu-tors work one-on-one with determined stu-dents, a group of students pour over a prac-tice exam, and parents meet with tutors fora test evaluation.

For 16 years, the Potomac Education Cen-ter has provided a multitude of studentswith tutoring — as well as love and caring— in order to find success on college ad-mission tests and in academic pursuits. Thecenter also tutors in study skills, academicsubjects, and all levels of reading compre-hension and writing skills for early learn-ers through college-age students. Addition-ally, tutoring is available for the LSAT, GRE,and GMAT.

The Potomac Education Center is the vi-sion of Potomac’s Penny Heltzer and FerneLevine. Both were working as MontgomeryCounty Public Schools reading specialistswhen they connected at a professionalmeeting. Their commonalities were many;they were born the same year, raised in NewYork, graduated from Columbia University’sTeachers College, had moved to the D.C.area with their husbands — and livedaround the corner from one another inGreenbelt.

THEIR FRIENDSHIP developed into abusiness partnership that included teach-ing English as a Second Language to fami-lies of diplomats and producing a theatreand entertainment guide for the D.C. areacalled “Spots.” Both moved on to teach atMontgomery College, while continuing totutor privately. They each had more stu-dents to tutor than they could handle.

In 1986, the somewhat dilapidated FallsRoad house went on the market, obviouslya tear-down or needing complete renova-tion. “I saw an opportunity for an educa-tion center that would serve the needs ofstudents from the multitude of public andprivate high schools in the surroundingcommunity — that is, if the property couldbe rezoned,” said Heltzer. However, theyhad to battle the West Montgomery CitizensAssociation who protested the proposedland use. Finally, the Maryland NationalCapital Park and Planning Commission gavethem the go-ahead, the MontgomeryCounty Planning Board granted them a spe-

cial exception operating permit and theywere allowed to open. The battle with theWMCCA went on for many years and finally,the Maryland Court of Appeals approvedtheir facility.

Since that beginning, the center has ex-panded to include many services. Levinesaid, “We have seven tutors who providehighly-focused individualized support toenhance math and verbal test scores andmore importantly, improve vocabulary,reading comprehension and writing skillsthat are prerequisites for college success.Our tutoring emphasizes ‘academic lifeskills.’ In addition, we discuss and practiceefficient test-taking strategies that includeprocess of elimination, reasoning tech-niques and time-saving tactics.”

“Our tutors are extremely dedicated withwonderful credentials,” said Heltzer.

Claudia Chesler, a tutor who also holds aJ.D. of Law said, “When kids call and say‘You changed my life because I got into thecollege I wanted to go to,’ I feel so rewarded.Every tutor here is passionate about teach-ing and helping students.”

“We also provide confidence building andpractical skills that help students face fu-ture challenges,” said Heltzer. “When stu-dents come to us, they get much more thanan educational tutor. They get new skills, anurturing relationship and a positive expe-rience that stays with them for life — allprovided in a warm home-like setting.”

A BANNER in front of the Potomac Edu-cation Center building asks, “Which Test isBetter for you – the SAT or the ACT?” Thecenter offers students the option of takingan abbreviated complimentary form of theACT and SAT to help determine which testwill best demonstrate a student’s collegepotential. Tutors evaluate the student’s per-formance and discuss the options and rea-soning behind their recommendations.

Tutoring Students for SuccessPotomac EducationCenter providescollege admissionprep and tutoring.

Penny Heltzer and Ferne Levine ofthe Potomac Education Center.

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By Jon Roetman

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Jim Kuhn guided the Whitman foot-ball program to three playoff ap-pearances in his first four seasonsas head coach. Now entering his

seventh season with the Vikings, Kuhn ishoping to snap a two-year postseasondrought.

Whitman finished 5-5 each of the last twoseasons and missed the playoffs. If the Vi-kings are going to emulate past success,senior running back Zac Morton will haveto lead the way.

Morton rushed for 1,368 yards and 11touchdowns in 2012. He also led the teamin receptions (21) and receiving yards(257). Morton was responsible for nearly60 percent of Whitman’s total yards andscored nearly 60 percent of its offensive

touchdowns.“It’s going start there with him,” Kuhn said

about Morton. “He’s going to be a big [fea-tured part] of what we’re trying to do.”

Whitman also returns a pair of pass-catch-ing threats in receiver Nick Newsham andjunior tight end Anton Casey.

“We’ve got a lot ofnice skill guys com-ing back and [we’re]just building on that,”Kuhn said. “We’re awork in progress. It’sreally hard to kind ofgauge where we arethis point. … We’vegot a long, long wayto go.”

Taking over atquarterback is juniorEvan Smith. The 5-foot-8 left-handed sig-nal caller was a starter at the junior varsitylevel, but will need to adjust to the varsitygame.

“He’s got excellent physical skills,” Kuhnsaid. “It’s just a matter of, for him, workingon getting the game to slow down a little

bit, making the right reads, taking what’sthere and … getting the ball to Nick andAnton and Zac and letting them makeplays.”

Joe Granger (TE/DE) and Max Sessions(TE/LB) each enter their third season onthe varsity.

Morton said this year’s team has a bondthat can help get them back to the playoffs.

“Last year, we didn’t really have every-one together,” Morton said. “This year, I feellike our captains are kind of tightened to-gether.”

Whitman was 2-4 after six games last sea-

The Whitman football team finished 5-5 each of the last two seasons. Junior Evan Smith will start at quarterback for the Vikings.

Whitman Football Looking to Snap Two-Year Playoff SkidRunning back Mortondoes heavy liftingon offense.

“I’m hoping to get back there. That’s our goalthis year, is I’m hoping to be back in the playoffs.We have a big challenge in front of us, but we’rehoping to build on the successes from our pastcouple of years and learn from it.”

— Whitman football coach Jim Kuhn

son, but rebounded by winning three of itsfinal four. The Vikings are looking to carrymomentum into 2013.

“[Three of] the last [four] games, we metour goal,” Granger said. “From this point,that’s our goal for the entire season — is tocome together and have the same dynamic

we did [three of] the last[four] games.”

Whitman will open theseason on the roadagainst Blake at 6:30p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.The Vikings’ homeopener is Thursday, Sept.12 against Quince Or-chard. The followingweek, Whitman hostsBethesda-Chevy Chase at2:30 p.m. on Saturday,

Sept. 21. “I’m hoping to get back there. That’s our

goal this year, is I’m hoping to be back inthe playoffs,” Kuhn said. “We have a bigchallenge in front of us, but we’re hopingto build on the successes from our pastcouple of years and learn from it.”

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Julia Meier will study abroadthis fall in Australia, focusing on themarine and terrestrial ecology ofeastern Australia.

Fahad Alroudhan will attendthe University of Dayton this fall.

Hope Kean and JacobPluznik were awarded the 2013Saint Michael’s College Book Awardfor Academic Achievement with aSocial Conscience. The award recog-nizes students who demonstrate acommitment to

leadership in volunteer serviceand academic achievement.

Amanda Shapiro has been

named to the dean’s list at James Madi-son University for the summer 2013semester.

The Academy of the Holy Crossgraduate Juliane Wiese is conductingresearch in the Literary and HistoricalPublic Discourse Regarding GermanReunification and Identity From 1989 toPresent.

Villanova University named the fol-lowing Potomac students to the dean’slist for the spring 2013 semester:Cameron Moshyedi is pursuing abachelor’s degree in the VillanovaSchool of Business; StephanieJones is pursuing a bachelor’s degreein the College of Liberal Arts and Sci-ences; Jordan Meeker is studyingbiology in the College of Liberal Artsand Sciences; Jonathan Zier isstudying communication in the Col-

lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences; An-drew Garber is studying politicalscience in the College of Liberal Artsand Sciences; Caitlin Murphy isstudying political science in the Col-lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences; andErin Kale is studying psychology inthe College of Liberal Arts and Sci-ences.

David Lee Jr., the son of Hong GangLi and Chun Qing Lei, has been namedto Randolph-Macon Academy’spresident’s list for the fourth quarter ofthe 2012-13 school year. Lee was a jun-ior at Randolph-Macon during the2012-13 school year.

Alexander Ndongo-Seh was rec-ognized for outstanding achievementsand contributions at Randolph-MaconAcademy Middle School’s end-of-yearawards ceremony held June 5, 2013.

Ndongo-Seh, who is the son of EdnaKweti-Fonderson of Potomac andPatrice Ndongo-She of Madison, Miss.,received the Community Service Awardfor volunteering more than 30 hours onvarious projects. He was an 8th-gradestudent at Randolph-Macon AcademyMiddle School during the 2012-13school year.

The following students earned de-grees from Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute: Brendan Cass earned abachelor of science degree in informa-tion tech & web science and also amasters of science degree in informationtechnology and Samuel McCliveearned a bachelor of science degree inaeronautical engineering.

Ashley Paquin received a bachelorof arts degree in biology, magna cumlaude, from Carleton College.

Charlotte Pfeifer received abachelor of arts degree in physics,magna cum laude, from CarletonCollege.

Benjamin Welna received abachelor of arts degree in history,magna cum laude, from CarletonCollege.

Jason Cohn received a bachelorof arts degree in computer sciencewith a concentration in cognitivescience (minor), cum laude, fromCarleton College.

These first-time students have en-rolled at James Madison University:Surya Ganesan plans to major infinance; Janie Jacobs plans tomajor in interdisciplinary liberalstudies; and Dillon Stewart plansto major in theatre and dance.

School Notes


Getting ReadyStaff at PotomacElementary School areback at work preparingfor students’ first day ofclasses next week. Fromleft are Kathy Sullivan,Michelle Marquardt,Linda Goldberg,Suzanne Bachner, KarenCraft, Christine Wang,Li Li, Joy Bishop andPaula Pap.

From left: Chi Lau, Fan Wong andMichael Monte.

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Tutoring Students for SuccessHeltzer and Levine author the center’s

tutoring materials and each tutor is trainedon the best ways to use these academicmaterials to help students maximize theirperformance.

The two owners update their materialseach year. “We sit at the computer and goover each booklet line-by-line. We are suchacademic nerds,” said Levine. “We almosthad a disagreement over a comma.”

“Many students have unique learningstyles that are not addressed in the schoolsetting,” Levine said. “To address these var-ied needs, the center provides a non-intimi-dating and less stressful environment thatis conducive to teaching learning skills fornon-traditional students. This ambiencereduces the pressure for all students whowe prep for PSAT (Merit and Commendable

Scholars), SAT, ACT and SAT II – all hap-pening while they are coping with AP ex-ams and the college application process.The over-all goal of the center is to maxi-mize every student’s potential in a relaxed,creative and non-judgmental atmosphere.”

The Potomac Education Center providesmany free services to the community. Theyadminister mock P/SATs and ACTs for prac-tice before every official testing date. Theyaccept qualified pro bono students on a lim-ited basis and serve as test consultants andspeakers for many local schools. Heltzer andLevine agree, “We want to give back.”

The Potomac Education Center is locatedat 10224 Falls Road, Potomac. To learnmore, go towww.potomaceducationcenter.com. Heltzercan be reached at 301-641-9001 and Levineat 301-461-8767.

Minnick Earns State Teacher HonorJeanne Minnick, a teacher

at Fourth PresbyterianSchool in Potomac, has beennamed the 2013 Maryland’sPreserve America HistoryTeacher of the Year.

The award is sponsored byThe Gilder Lehrman Insti-tute of American History.Minnick has 23 years ofteaching experience and has

Presbyterian School for thepast 10 years.

Minnick will receive a$1,000 honorarium and willbe in the running to benamed the national PreserveAmerica History Teacher ofthe Year Award this fall.Fourth Presbyterian School’slibrary will also receive acore archive of history books

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In TrainingFrom left: Sada Palanisamy, Aliyar Sahib, Subhash Goel, Hema Raina, Raja Gopal,Karthik Siva, Balakumar and Venkat Desai participate last weekend in the Mara-thon Charity Corp.’s group training for a marathon from spring to fall in theCarderock recreation area.

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Riverkeepers Patrol the Potomacintroduce the public to this vital resource through agrowing number of water activities.”

Overstreet, formerly of DC Sail, a non-profit orga-nization that teaches sailing skills to the underservedand community at wide, is currently developing aWater Trail linking Washington D.C. with the Chesa-peake Bay that includes day use and/or camping sitesfor the boating public. Water trails are a great low-impact use of the river and promote good steward-ship along the way. Home to a plethora of local crabs,oysters and smallmouth bass too; the Potomac of-fers a multi-dimensional experience for boaters andfishermen alike.

“We want every local stretch of water to be swim-mable, drinkable and fishable,” said Logan. “We needto start locally so all stretches of water including theBay are clean.”

On Sept. 21 the Riverkeepers are hosting an after-noon of water fun, “Paddle for the Potomac,” at theKey Bridge Boat House. From 1-5 p.m. participantswill be able to experience paddling in all of its forms,from canoeing, to kayaking and stand-uppaddleboarding. World-class sportsmen will be on

hand to demonstrate how to use the equipment.There will also be skill demonstrations and organizedactivities led by local outfitters and certified instruc-tors.

Said Logan, “We have rights as Americans to haveaccess to clean water. It is a basic human right. I geta visceral reaction when I see a polluter. Why doeshis right to pollute outweigh my right to fish orswim?” If the Potomac Riverkeepers have anythingto do with it, those polluters will soon be vacatingthe premises. Added Logan, “Our aim is to create awhole network of people to be our eyes, and ears onthe river.”

For more information on the Potomac Riverkeepersgo to http://www.potomacriverkeeper.org/. Alsocheck out the new free app, “The Water Reporter”currently available on iPhones and iPads, which trainspeople how to report pollution in their area. If ob-serving pollution, go to the app and take photos, writea short note, and GPS will locate the site and mes-sage the Riverkeepers.

Potomac Riverkeepers was recognized as “one ofthe best small nonprofits” by the Greater Washing-ton Catalogue for Philanthropy.

The Montgomery County Humane Society iscurrently recruiting experienced individualsfor its board of directors. It seeks individu-

als who will bring expertise and enthusiasm to helpsteer the organization toward new growth — expe-rience in fundraising, capital campaigns, finance andgovernance a plus. Two-year terms will begin Janu-ary 2014.

MCHS is a private, 501(c)(3) charitable organiza-tion that provides a range of animal welfare servicesto the community, including privately-funded pro-grams such as foster care, placement in private res-cues, adoption assistance, animal enrichment pro-

grams, medical coordination and veterinary care,volunteer coordination, humane learning and edu-cation for adults and children, public workshops,community outreach and more.

If interested in helping MCHS expand its mission,submit a letter of interest and current resume toMCHS no later than Friday, Sept. 20. Applicants mustbe MCHS members in good standing at the time ofapplication.

To apply or to receive more information, contactLisa Corbett at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD20850; or email [email protected]; or phone240-773-5973.

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Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] is Thursday at noon. Photos andartwork encouraged.

ONGOINGMommy & Me (& Daddy, Too).

Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m.at Rockville Town Square. Meet for amorning out with active learning andcreative play with lunch specials,story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visitrockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me. On the Square:Sept. 17 and Oct. 15.

Art Exhibition. The Art Glass CenterGallery’s ongoing exhibitions featurethe work of resident artists DianeCabe, Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill,Michele Rubin, Sherry Selevan, Bevand Zayde Sleph and JanetWittenberg. Sculpture, vessels,functional art, and jewelry are alsofor sale. Classes are taught year-round for beginner, intermediate andadvanced students. Fridays 10 a.m.-2p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., andSundays noon-4 p.m. At Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2273 or visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.org.

Glassworks. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Glassworks is the D.C. area’s firstglass school. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advancedstudents. At Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2280or visitwww.innervisionglassworks.com.

Photoworks. Photoworks is a resourcefor both student and professionalphotographers to develop theirtalents through classes, workshops,and exhibitions. Open Saturdays 1-4p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m., and duringall scheduled classes and workshops.At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd. Call 301-634-2274 or visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 22Ice Cream Social. 6:30-8 p.m. Park

Potomac development, off SevenLocks, between Montrose Road andWootton Parkway. To benefitInterfaith Works. $10/person anddonation of new backpack or schoolsupplies to help needy MontgomeryCounty students.

Concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Bumper CarPavilion at Glen Echo, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Hear music byWashington Revels Gallery Voices.Free. 301-634-2222.

Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start,dancing from 9-11:30 p.m. in theBallroom Annex, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Bluespresents the dances. Visitwww.capitalblues.org for more.

FRIDAY/AUG. 23Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start;

8:30 -11:30 p.m. dancing at SpanishBallroom at Glen Echo, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. InWildness provides music. $10/adult;$5/17 and under. Visitwww.fridaynightdance.org for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 24

Basie’s Birthday Bash. SwingLessons at 8 p.m. followed by hot-sock dancing from 9 p.m.- midnight.Performance by the TomCunningham Orchestra. At theSpanish Ballroom Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Boulevard, GlenEcho. $15 for adults over 12, $8 forchildren over 4. [email protected] [email protected].

Beyond Riverdance Concert. 8 p.m.at St. Michael the Archangel CatholicChurch, 805 Wayne Ave. Composerand arranger Peter Brice andchoreographer Kate Bole headline theshow and will be joined by tenorbanjoist Bob Smith and pianistDonna Long. Concert costs $16 for

non-members and $13 for FSGWmembers. Visitwww.newcenturyirisharts.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 24-25Art Exhibit. Noon-5 p.m. at the Glen

Echo Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Artist Alex Tolstoypresents “Landscapes Plus,” acollection of impressionisticwatercolors featuring primarilylandscapes. Reception scheduled forAug. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. in thegallery. Call 301-371-5593 or visityellowbarnstudio.com.

SUNDAY/AUG. 25Beads and Bangle. 4-6 p.m. at

VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Learn to create a bangle braceletadorned with colorful glass beads.Visit www.visartscenter.org or call301-315-8200 to register and forpricing.

FRIDAY-MONDAY/AUG. 30-SEPT. 2Art Show. Browse the work of more

than 250 artists at the SpanishBallroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. Hours are 7-9 p.m.,Friday, Aug. 30; noon-6 p.m.,Saturday-Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

There will also be a free Irish musicand dance showcase Saturday andMonday from 1-6 p.m. in the BumperCar Pavilion at Glen Echo. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2222 for more.

SATURDAY-MONDAY/AUG. 31-SEPT. 2Yellow Barn Drawing Exhibition.

Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Studio atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd. See paintings and drawings bythe resident artists. Free. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com or 301-371-5593.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 1Waltz Dance Workshop. Workshop

at 2:45 p.m. and dance at 3:30 in theBumper Car Pavilion at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard.Join us for a Waltz dance featuringthe ensemble Waltz du jour playing alively mix of folk waltzes with a fewother couple dances. Admission is$10, no partner required. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org or call301-634-2222.

Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30p.m. at Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300MacArthur Blvd. $13/nonmember;$10/member; $5/17 and under. Visitwww.fsgw.org for more.

Blues Dance. 8 p.m. lessons start,dancing from 9 p.m.-midnight in theBallroom Annex, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Admission TBD.Capital Blues presents the dances.Visit www.capitalblues.org for more.

MONDAY/SEPT. 5Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start,

dancing from 9-11:30 p.m. in theBallroom Annex, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Bluespresents the dances. Visitwww.capitalblues.org for more.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 6 Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons

start; 8:30 -11:30 p.m. dancing atBumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.KGB provides music. $10/adult; $5/17 and under. Visitwww.fridaynightdance.org for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 8The PawPaw Festival. Noon – 4 p.m.

at Meadowside Nature Center, RockCreek Regional Park, 5100Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Learnabout the history of America’s largestnative tree fruits, the Pawpaw(asimina triloba) at this familyfriendly event featuring crafts, music,

live animals and more. $5. Visitwww.MeadowsideNature.org orwww.ParkPASS.org (Course#247802).

VisArts Open House. Noon-5 p.m. atVisArts at Rockville, 155 GibbsStreet. Visitors will have a chance tolearn more about everything offeredto the artist community. Liveactivities for the whole family willtake place including wheel throwingand face-painting. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 12Friends of the Library

Presentation. 12:30 p.m. atPotomac Library community room,10101 Glenolden Drive. GreatDecisions is a program in which localgroups gather to discuss topicsassociated with foreign policy. Thismeeting the topic will be Iran. Brownbag lunches encouraged. Visitwww.folmc.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 14Arts and Crabs. Enjoy an all-you-can-

eat crab feast, enjoy live music andcreate a crustacean keepsake atVisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Visitwww.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200 to register and for pricing.

Art Exhibit. Noon-6 p.m. at YellowBarn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. See travel paintingsby local artist Chris Luckman. Areception will be held from 4-6 p.m.Free. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 15Run for Recovering Heroes 5K &

10K benefit. 3:30 p.m. Registrationends after Sept. 14. To register visitwww.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/heroes. Race takes place at theCarderock Recreation Area, ClaraBarton Parkway, Carderock. $40.Packet pick-up opens at 2:30 p.m dayof the race. Sponsorships are stillavailable as well, to sponsor Run ForRecovering Heroes, contact raceorganizer Elizabeth McClure 202-617-5708,[email protected].

Waltz Dance Workshop. Workshopat 2:45 p.m. and dance at 3:30 in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Boulevard. Join usfor a Waltz dance featuring theensemble Waltz du jour playing alively mix of folk waltzes with a fewother couple dances. Admission is$10, no partner required. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org or call301-634-2222.

Art Exhibit. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow

Barn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. See travel paintingsby local artist Chris Luckman. Free.Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 20Middle Eastern Bazaar and Food

Festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at SaintsPeter and Paul Antiochian OrthodoxChristian Church, 10620 River Road.Enjoy delicacies such as grilled lamb,kibbe, gyros and other traditionaldishes. Visit www.peterpaul.net or301-765-9188.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 21Middle Eastern Bazaar and Food

Festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at SaintsPeter and Paul Antiochian OrthodoxChristian Church, 10620 River Road.Enjoy delicacies such as grilled lamb,kibbe, gyros and other traditionaldishes. Visit www.peterpaul.net or301-765-9188.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 22Middle Eastern Bazaar and Food

Festival. Noon-4 p.m. at SaintsPeter and Paul Antiochian OrthodoxChristian Church, 10620 River Road.Enjoy delicacies such as grilled lamb,kibbe, gyros and other traditionaldishes. Visit www.peterpaul.net or301-765-9188.

Concert. 7 p.m. at Glen Echo TownHall, 6106 Harvard Ave. The SouthRoscommon Singers will perform avariety of songs that come straightfrom the heart of Ireland. Thesuggested donation for the concert is$15, all proceeds will go toperformers. Visit www.fsgw.org orcall 703-658-0957.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 285K Oktoberfest Run. 9 a.m. at the

German School Washington D.C.,8617 Chateau Drive, Potomac. Startswith a 5K followed by a 1K fun runfor children, capped off with atraditional Oktoberfest celebration.Visit www.dswashington.org/run oremail Susanne Rosenbaum [email protected].

SUNDAY/SEPT. 29Bicycle Farm Tour. Starts between 9 -

11 a.m. at Poolesville Golf Course,16601 West Willard Road. Fivedifferent courses offered for variouslevels of difficulty. Following all ridesat 12:30 a community picnic will beheld at Kingsbury’s Orchard.Registration is required and costs$10. Visit www.potomacpedalers.org.

‘The District: The Streets ofWashington, DC, 1984-1994’

Photoworks Gallery and Photography School presents“The District: The Streets of Washington, DC,1984-1994,”an exhibition of work by photographer Michael Horsley thatdepicts the District of Columbia, overlooked by politiciansand tourists, revealing the raw character of a city once rav-aged by decline, drugs and crime. Today these images serveas a reminder of how much the city has changed, as well ashow it has survived. The exhibit runs Sept. 4-Oct. 14. Sat-urdays, 1-4 p.m.; Sundays and Mondays, 1-8 p.m. Anopening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, 5-7p.m.

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Rockville’s Wednesday Farmers Market. 11-2 p.m. in RockvilleTown Center. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/events/farmers.htm.

Potomac Village Farmers Market. Thursdays, 2-6:30 p.m. at PotomacUnited Methodist Church, at Falls Road and Democracy Boulevard. ThroughNovember. Visit www.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net.

Kensington Farmers Market. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. at Kensingtontrain station parking lot on Howard Avenue. Call 301-949-2424.

Pike Central Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 11806Rockville Pike, Rockville. Call 301-775-6402.

Rockville’s Saturday Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in RockvilleTown Center. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/events/farmers.htm.

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