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Elizabeth Leca and CatieConnolly perform duringMonday’s Irish Musicand Dance Showcase atGlen Echo Park.

Elizabeth Leca and CatieConnolly perform duringMonday’s Irish Musicand Dance Showcase atGlen Echo Park.

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Canal Trust Names HonoreesThe C&O Canal Trust announced the honorees who will be recog-

nized for their service to the C&O Canal National Historical Park(NHP) during the Sixth Annual Park After Dark fundraiser on Satur-day, Sep. 17.

REI will receive the 2016 Centennial Award in recognition of theyears of philanthropic and corporate support the specialty outdoorretailer has provided to both the C&O Canal Trust and the C&OCanal NHP. The company is the “Official Outdoor Retailer” of theNational Park Service’s Centennial celebration and has a multi-year,multi-million-dollar partnership with the National Park Foundation.The co-op has funded volunteer events, hosted educational oppor-tunities in the park, teamed up with park staff on education initia-tives, and donated time and money to support the park.

Mark Stover of Quality Systems and Products, LLC, will receivethe 2016 William O. Douglas Award for Stewardship of the Chesa-peake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. A Rockville resident,Stover has been a long-time user, volunteer, and financial supporterof the park, and this award recognizes his commitment to the stew-ardship of C&O Canal. Previous winners of the award include pastTrust Board of Directors Chairman Roy Sewall (2015), Chairman ofthe J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Richard E. Marriott(2014), and Minkoff Development Corporation’s Paul Chod and AndyChod (2013).

William “Bud” Cline and Dell Pillers/Cline, also residents ofRockville, will be awarded the Canal Pride Award for Volunteer Ser-vice in recognition of the thousands of volunteer hours they havegiven in service to the C&O Canal NHP and the C&O Canal Trust.They both volunteer as Quartermasters and members of the BikePatrol, and Bud Cline has also served as a past member of the Trust’sBoard of Directors and a current member of its Advisory Board.

All three awards will be presented during the Sixth Annual ParkAfter Dark fundraiser hosted by the C&O Canal Trust on Saturday,Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. This event, which is the largest fundraising eventin support of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, is held be-neath the stars in the park at the Historic Great Falls Tavern inPotomac and features live music, food, libations, a live and silentauction, a campfire, and more.

The C&O Canal Trust is the official nonprofit partner of the C&OCanal NHP, and last year raised $130,000 at this event. Funds fromthe event will help to sustain the historical, natural, and culturalheritage and recreational opportunities within the C&O Canal NHP.

This year’s event will be emceed by Topper Shutt, chief meteo-rologist for WUSA9, and will feature lively music by The River RunBand, a visit from the Canal mules, a barbeque dinner, accompani-ments and desserts, and a campfire with s’mores to round out theevening.

The sponsors for the event include The J. Willard and Alice S.Marriott Foundation, A. R. Landsman Foundation, The Jewell Foun-dation, Quality Products and Systems, LLC, The Jewell Foundation,KPMG, LLP and Minkoff Development Corporation.

Tickets for the event are on sale now for $175 per person. $125 ofthat price is a tax-deductible donation to the C&O Canal Trust. Tick-ets are available at www.ParkAfterDark.org. This is a rain or shineevent, and attire is Canal Casual.

Police Investigate Fatal CollisionDetectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – Col-

lision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision involv-ing a pedestrian that occurred on Aug. 31. At approximately 8:56p.m., 1st District officers and Fire and Rescue personnel respondedto Bells Mill Road at Windsor View Drive for the report of a collisioninvolving a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation has indicated that the pedestrian, iden-tified as Simon Saikmon Eng, age 65, of Harness Trail in Potomac,was walking west in the area of the eastbound side of Bells MillRoad. A Lexus LS 430, operated by Guy Wassertzug, age 50, of BroadGreen Terrace in Potomac, was traveling east on Bells Mill Road andstruck Eng.

Eng was transported to the hospital in serious condition; his inju-ries were believed to be non-life-threatening. Eng later died at thehospital.

This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with informa-tion regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Recon-struction Unit at 240-773-6620.

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Irish Music and Dance ShowcaseGlen Echo Park hosted an Irish Music and Dance Showcase on Monday, Sept. 5. Irish music anddance were presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and the Irish Inn atGlen Echo. Katie Lauer

Tyler YoungGlen Echo Park presents performers during Monday’s Irish Music and Dance Showcase.

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Potomac schools, rated among thebest in Montgomery County and inthe United States, have welcomed

students back for another challenging yearof education. Last Monday, students enteredthe doors of elementary, middle and highschools with excitement, enthusiasm andexpectations. Teachers and staff greetedtheir new charges – and parents breathed a

sigh of relief that another summer was overand a routine could now be established intheir homes.

What changes are in store for studentsthis year? Here’s a few of the highlights:

❖ Catherine Allie, Potomac ElementarySchool principal, said, “This year, PotomacElementary will be celebrating the 20th an-niversary of our Chinese Immersion Pro-gram. We will be inviting former SchoolBoard President, Alan Cheung; Diana

Conway from the community, former teach-ers and principals to join in the celebrationon Nov. 17. We will also be inviting formerstudents who have graduated from college.Many have attended college in Beijing andare involved in international business withChina. Our school was the first public schoolto offer such a program.

We offer Chinese in mathematics and sci-ence at all grade levels. We are proud ofour students’ accomplishments and the on-going program which has served the com-

munity for 20 years.”

❖ Wayside Elementary is being renovatedand staff and students will complete thisschool year at a holding school onGrosvenor Lane as they await the comple-tion of their new building on Glen Road.This time next year they will be in a newschool building. Even though they are notin their home school, Wayside has added14 new staff members to the Wayside team.

Highlighting Changes Inside Local SchoolsFrom 20th anniversary of Chinese Immersion to enrichment programs.


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One in three American childrenand teens is overweight or obese,according to the American HeartAssociation (AHA). Because Sep-

tember is National Childhood Obesity Aware-ness Month, My Gym Children’s Fitness Cen-ter of Potomac and My Gym/Bethesda will joinforces with Zumba to help fight the epidemicwith a “Free Family Fit and Fun Party.” Bothlocations will host the fitness event on Satur-day, Sept. 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MyGym Potomac is located at 11325 Seven LocksRoad (in the Cabin John Mall) and My GymBethesda is in the Westbard Shopping Centerin Bethesda.

“My Gym Corporate has teamed up withZumba for the Fit and Fun Party,” said MandyLemar, owner of My Gym Potomac and MyGym/ Bethesda. “Across the country, every MyGym will host a Fun and Fit Party at the sametime. It’s a wonderful opportunity for familiesto come out and let their kids experienceZumba Kids/Kids Jr. as well as a fun-filled dayof fitness for kids from 3 months to 10 years ofage. All families attending this free event willalso have the opportunity to take advantageof enrollment specials and discounts on fallclasses and birthday parties. There will beZumba Kids demos, Zumba dance fun and tra-ditional My Gym sports, songs, obstaclecourses, tumbling, relays — and raffles. We arehoping families will drop by for an hour or soto enjoy a fitness experience together and tolearn about our programs and classes.”

Zumba and My Gym are on a mission toempower children and families to dance awaydisease, be active and live happy, healthy lives.

The partnership comes at a time with the U.S.obesity epidemic continuing to worsen. “Child-hood Obesity Awareness Month is a time whenthe issue of children’s fitness and health takescenter stage,” said Cory Bertisch, CEO of MyGym Enterprises. “We are proud to serve theMy Gym communities with a comprehensivefitness curriculum designed to introduce chil-dren to a healthy lifestyle while developingpositive social skills. We are thrilled to wel-come both our member families and all new-comers to this event spotlighting the nation-ally-coordinated colorful and exciting Zumba

Kids and Kids Jr demonstrations.”Alberto Perlman, CEO of Zumba, said, “Our

goal is to educate kids and their families whileencouraging a healthy lifestyle that incorpo-rates fitness as an enjoyable part of their lives.Zumba not only teaches kids choreography, butalso instills teamwork, confidence, self-esteem,memory, creativity, coordination and culturalawareness.”

To learn more about My Gym, go towww.mygym.com or [email protected] for participation detailsand more information.

Joining in Fight Against Childhood ObesityMy Gym and Zumba offer “Free Family and Fit Party.”

This Saturday, My Gym Potomac and My Gym Bethesda join Zumba in a freefamily fitness party.

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Email announcements [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 8Morning Coffee. 10-11:30 a.m. at

Corner Bakery, Westlake Drive, nearMontgomery Mall, Bethesda.Potomac Community Village hosts,open to all, to meet, chat with other

Potomac neighbors about ideas, plansto age in place in our own Potomachomes. Free to attend, pay for ownbeverages and food. Contact NellyUrbach [email protected] 240-221-1370, or visit

www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 10Walking Through Grief Workshop.

10 a.m.-noon at Meadowside NatureCenter, 5100 Meadowside Lane,Rockville. Montgomery Hospiceoffers a nature walk for anyonegrieving the death of a loved one.Free and open to any MontgomeryCounty resident. Registrationrequired, call 301-921-4400.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 11Service to Remember 9/11. 8:30

a.m. and 11 a.m. at EmmanuelLutheran Church, Bradley Blvd.,Bethesda. Emmanuel LutheranChurchwill hold a special service onSunday Sept. 11th to both remember9-11 and honor first responders.Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and11 a.m. We invite members of thelocal fire and rescue squads andpolice departments to come andworship with us. Call 301-365-5733for more.

50+Expo. Noon-4 p.m. at Silver SpringCivic Center, 1 Veterans Place, SilverSpring. Expo features expertspeakers, health screenings,informative resources, technologyeducation, and entertainment forolder adults and their families. Free.Call 301-949-9766 or visit

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The power of making anindividual’s voice heard will bebrought home to PotomacCommunity Village members

and guests by Louis Tenenbaum, a nationalexpert on Aging in Place issues, in a pre-sentation entitled, “A Grass RootsRole in Aging In Place Policy,” Sept.22 at Potomac’s Bolger Center.

“Becoming informed and gettingengaged in aging in place issues, andhow our policies are shaped regard-ing those issues, can make all thedifference to living options,” saidTenenbaum. “Ordinary citizens, andespecially Village members whocommunicate their needs and opin-ions to regulators and policy mak-ers, can have a positive impact onoutcomes that make the difference betweenstaying and moving.”

The PCV audience will hear national andlocal policy updates, break into small groupsto focus on specific questions, and regroupto find out how to make their voices heardon these policy issues. For example,

Tenenbaum said, “A policy incentivizinglower cost for age friendly bathroom remod-eling can encourage preparation so remod-eling decisions are not required at emo-tional times.”

Tenenbaum, founder of the Aging in PlaceInstitute, champions the idea that homesare the most economical and desirable placefor housing and care. His experience in in-novative business models for aging in placepromotes better ways to educate and moti-vate consumers and communities to act re-sponsibly in their own behalf.

PCV’s Sept. 22 meeting takesplace from 7-9 p.m. at The BolgerCenter, 9600 Newbridge Drive,Potomac. Look for the directionalsigns for building location once onthe Bolger Center property.

Potomac Community Village isa non-profit network of neighborsand friends geared to enablingolder Potomac residents to age inplace in their existing homes bycreating social connections andproviding volunteer services such

as transportation, computer assistance andsimple home repairs.

For more information, to volunteer or to getvolunteer help, contact 240-221-1370,[email protected] or checkout www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org, orwww.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.

Potomac CommunityVillage to hostnational expert.

Affecting Aging-in-Place Policies

LouisTenenbaum


LET’S TALKReal Estate

For professional advice on all aspectsof buying and selling real estate, call:

MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors

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by Michael Matese

The Sky(light)Is The Limit!

Skylights serve a number of functions when livingin a residence, or adding to the value of the resi-dence when a home is on the market. A skylight—essentially any window that is titled or situatedentirely on the ceiling—is a unique way of addingnatural lighting to a dull or dark room. Providingnatural lighting into the room below, skylights addan elegant touch with a dramatic effect in any liv-ing space, as well as making the area feel more spa-cious. More than simply the addition of clean light-ing and graceful ambience, skylights are efficient aswell, infusing substance into their style. Skylightsadmit more light per unit area than windows do,and distribute that light more evenly throughout aliving space, making properly designed skylightssignificantly energy efficient design elements. It isestimated that in both commercial and residentialstructures, use of day lighting (such as skylights)can effectively reduce energy costs by up to one-third! Skylights consist of more than just punchinga hole in the ceiling and fitting it with glass or plas-tic (though that’s certainly one option). Design andstructural soundness should be weighed and con-sidered when installing or adding a skylight;improper insulation or construction can negate theskylight’s energy-reductive assets significantly.When considering design and placement of a sky-light, think of where the skylight will receive themaximum amount of light, as this will not only con-tribute to the beauty of the room being lit, but alsoto the energy-saving element of the skylight.Homeowners may also want to consider positioningof skylights when deciding on skylight design—askylight that is designed to open allows for season-ally appropriate ventilation as well as light, whichadds to the energy efficiency of the skylight. Thereare a variety of shapes and sizes to choose from inskylight design, and equally as many constructionmaterials that contribute to both the aesthetics andefficiency of a skylight. New methods of glazing andsealing reduce energy loss and provide a water-tight construction. It is important to construct andinstall skylights properly to avoid these issues, aswell as “skylight weeping” due to condensation.Traditional skylights, roof lanterns, or an oculusare the most popular types of skylight styles incor-porated into a home, with a number and variety ofunique designs, construction materials and modernefficiencies to each distinct style available. Sobefore contracting an electrician to install costlyand energy-hungry lighting, consider whetherincluding day lighting options, such as a skylight,might be a better choice for your home and lightingor energy goals. Then examine your choices—thesky(light) is the limit!

Sunday September 11th9125 River Road, Potomac10 am to 4 pm

Hosted byRiver RoadBook Club

Rain orShine!

www.lostdogandcatrescue.org

lost (adj): 1. unable to find the way.2. not appreciated or understood.

3. no longer owned or known

Helping AnimalsFind Their WaySince 2001

Adopt/Donate/Volunteer

Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, transporta-tion, adoption center caretaking and more.

Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church is hold-ing its 33rd annual Middle Eastern Bazaar Sept.23-25. The hours are Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday,11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-7 p.m. Tradi-tional music will be performed Friday andSaturday night. Admission and parking are free

The bazaar will feature authentic, homemadecuisine and sweets. Food demonstrations of fa-vorite mezzo dishes will take place daily andbooths will be selling international groceries,jewelry, clothes, art, local crafts and religiousitems. Guided tours of the church will be offered.For children there will be a Kids Zone with moonbounce and other activities.

Visit www.peterpaulpotomac.org/bazaar orcall 301-765-3400. Saints Peter and Paul Ortho-dox Church is located at 10620 River Road,Potomac.

— Colleen Healy

Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

ONGOINGPhotoworks: “Earth, Water, and

Air.” Through Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m.Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday atPhotoworks Gallery – Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Three artists, Leslie Kiefer,Rebecca Clews, and CarolineMinchew, explore the elements viaphotography. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.

Canal Boat Excursions. April-Oct.,Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great FallsTavern Visitor Center of theChesapeake and Ohio Canal NationalHistorical Park, 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. Go on a 19th-centurymule-drawn canal boat excursion.Hear tales of what life was like forthe families who lived and worked onthe canal. Tickets are $8 for adults(ages 16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62+), and $5 for children (ages 4-15).Call 301-767-3714 for more.

Laughter Fitness Classes. Sept. 20-Nov. 1, Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.at Potomac Community Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Classincludes, laughter, breathing, chairyoga and Bollywood dance forbalance. Registration is $59 for sevenlessons. Visit www.dance2health.comor call 301.299.3334 for more.

Art Exhibit: “Contrasts.” ThroughOct. 8, gallery hours at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. “Contrasts,”featuring the work of artists JaneCallen and Janet Wittenberg,explores the role of contrastingelements in art – and life. Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com formore.

Accepting Submissions: BethesdaSongwriting Contest. ThroughNov. 4. The Bethesda Arts &Entertainment District announces thethird annual Bernard/EbbSongwriting Awards. The adjudicatedcompetition is seeking the best, up-and-coming, local songwriters andwill award one talented songwriter aGrand Prize of $10,000. Visitwww.bethesda.org to apply.

Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,

Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25. Visitwww.dancesidra.org.

Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. Visitwww.pgip.org for more.

Mommy & 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.

Live Music & Dancing. Fridays andSaturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’sLounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant10710 Falls Road. Dance to the musicof Barry Gurley. Call 301-983-8838or visit www.popovers.com for more.

Chocolate Factory Tours. Fridaysand Saturdays, 2-5:45 p.m. atSPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 MainSt., Gaithersburg. Take a short tourof The Truffle Factory facilities. Free.Visit www.spagnvola.com.

Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays andSundays. Arcade Building, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Filmsabout the Park’s history are shown onrotation in the lobby. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery.Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdaysand Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio &Gallery is a working silversmithstudio and includes an ongoingexhibition, as well as sales of thework of artist-in-residence BlairAnderson. Free. Visitwww.silverworksglenechopark.com.

Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Allday Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art GlassCenter, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoingexhibitions feature work of residentartists. Sculpture, vessels, functionalart and jewelry for sale. Classes aretaught year-round for beginner,intermediate and advanced students.Visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.orgfor more.

Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallerypresents free exhibitions of emergingartists’ work. Each weekend featuresthe work of a different artist. Mostartwork is also for sale. Visit

www.yellowbarnstudio.com formore.

Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcometo perform. Wine bottles are 50percent off. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.

Potomac Games Group.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Recreation Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Theworld is in the midst of a Golden Ageof new board and card games forplayers of all ages. Free. Contactevent host Randy Hoffman at 412-983-5411 [email protected] formore.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSArt Explorers Open Studio. Every

Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TheCandy Corner Studio, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Artactivities for parents and children.Activities change weekly and there isno pre-registration; $10 per child.Visit www.glenechopark.org/saturday-art-explorers for more.

Ceramic Classes. Various dates andtimes. VisArts, 155 Gibbs St,Rockville. An opportunity to try thenew ceramic workshops. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramicsfor a list of class dates, times.

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Hala Paskelevabrushes on or-ange blossomglaze to thecustard triangles.


NETWORKING EVENT!Wednesday, September 14, 2016 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

10710 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854

Cost: Potomac Chamber Members: $10.00 • Non-Members: $15.00Cash Bar available

NORMANDIE FARM IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDINGHORS D’OEUVRES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!

To reserve your place and/or for additional information,Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce:

301-299-2170Or reserve your spot online at www.potomacchamber.org

R.S.V.P. by September 12, 2016

Bring your business cards andplenty of conversation!

If you would like to donate a door prize,please call Jennifer at the Chamber office.

THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCEin partnership with

Normandie Farm Restaurantinvites you to a

SATURDAY/SEPT. 10My Gym Open House. 9:30 a.m.-1:30

p.m. at My Gym, 11325 Seven LocksRoad, Potomac. Learn about classesavailable for children age 3 months-10 years. Free. Visitwww.mygym.com/potomac for more.

Potomac Library Book Sale. 10a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Sponsored by the Friends ofthe Library, Potomac Chapter. Runsmost months. Most hardbacks are $1and paperbacks are $.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Tomato Festival. 12-5 p.m. at NorthBethesda Market, 20 Paseo Drive,North Bethesda. Cookingcompetitions, tomato-themedpromotions, displays, live music,spaghetti eating contest and more.Free. Visitwww.nobetomatofestival.com.

Centennial Campfire. 7:30-8:30 p.m.at C&O Canal’s Great Falls TavernVisitor Center, 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. Sing songs and listento stories from across America’sNational Parks as well as night–time-themed canal stories. Free,Great FallsTavern historic area has a entrancefee of $10 per vehicle.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 11Parks Half Marathon. 7-10 a.m. Run

from Rockville to Bethesda.Showcases Montgomery County’spark system. Sponsored byMontgomery County Road RunnersClub. Registration is $67 until Aug.and $73 Sept. 1-9. Visitwww.mcrrc.org.

Service for 9/11 and FirstResponders. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. Remember9/11 and honor first responders.Free. Call 301-299-7053 for more.

Carnival of Chocolates. 11 a.m.-3p.m. at Rockville Town Square. Thisyear’s event will include chocolatetastings from local chocolatiers, achildren’s fun run (100 yard dash),live music, games, and two children’sstory times. Proceeds benefit TheDwelling Place, a non-profitdedicated to homeless families. Freeto attend. Visit www.tdp-inc.org formore.

Potomac Presbyterian OpenHouse. 12 p.m. at 10301 RiverRoad, Potomac. The annual openhouse will include favorite activitiesand a few new surprises – includinginflatable water slide fun for children12 and under. Free. Visitwww.potomacpresbyterian.org formore.

All-You-Can-Eat Crab FeastFundraiser. 1-5 p.m. at 5020Battery Lane. The Bethesda-ChevyChase Rescue Squad AlumniAssociation will hold a crab feastfundraiser – all-you-can-eat steamedcrabs, fried chicken, potato salad,baked beans, applesauce, and rolls,along with beer and soda. Ticketscost $45 per person in advance (or$50 after Sept.5). Call 301-442-4136.

Dixieland Jazz Jam Session. 3-6p.m. at Normandie Farm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road, Potomac. Bring aninstrument and sit in with theConservatory Classic Jazz Bandduring the first set. Or just drop in tolisten to classic jazz, Dixieland, andswing. Tickets are $10, free forstudents and musicians. Contact 301-762-3323, or prjc.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 16-18Intervention. Noon-4 p.m. at Hilton

Washington DC/Rockville, 1750Rockville Pike, Rockville. An annualconvention in Maryland celebratingscience fiction, fantasy, pop culture,and the art that surrounds them.Meet guests from Star Trek, DoctorWho, Farscape, and more. $65. Visitinterventioncon.com/aboutcontact/

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SATURDAY/SEPT. 17Case Remodeling Seminar. 10:30-

11:30 a.m. at Case Bethesda DesignStudio, 4701 Sangamore Road,Bethesda. Case Design/Remodelingexperts will help participants gaininsight into the latest trends anddifferent levels of kitchen and bathremodeling, as well as projecttimeframes and budgeting. Free. Visitwww.casedesign.com for more.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue FallFestival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1372Woodbine Road, Woodbine. FindDEFHR alumni horses returning tocompete in the Rescue Makeovercompetition, food, music, vendors,and more. Admission is $2 for adultsand $1 for children. Visitwww.defhr.org for more.

Perfect Pairings. 1-5 p.m. at BethesdaRow, 4950 Elm St. Take aneducational wine tour at nineBethesda Row restaurants andsample 20+ wines from around theworld, all paired with signaturetapas-style dishes at each stop alongthe way. Tickets are $45. Visitwww.bethesdarow.com for more.

Park After Dark. 6 p.m. at C&O CanalNational Historical Park – Great FallsTavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd.,Potomac. Attendees enjoy live music,food, libations, live and silent auctionitems, a campfire and more. This yearis the National Park Service’s 100th

year. Take a look back at the past100 years, and a look forwardtowards the Park’s future. Tickets are$175. Visit www.parkafterdark.orgfor more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 17-18Brian Ganz. 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m.

Sunday at The Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. The NationalPhilharmonic kicks off its 12thanniversary at The Music Center atStrathmore with renditions of someof Ludwig van Beethoven’s mostpopular works, led by Music Directorand Conductor Piotr Gajewski,featuring Brian Ganz on the piano.Tickets are $28-88. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org formore.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 18Montgomery County Out of the

Darkness Community Walk. 8a.m.-12 p.m. at Rockville TownCenter, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville.This walk, in conjunction with 200communities across the country thisfall, benefits the AmericanFoundation for Suicide Prevention.Visit www.afsp.org for more.

Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m.workshop, 3:30-6 p.m. dance at GlenEcho Park – Spanish Ballroom, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. SomeAssembly will provide a lively mix offolk waltzes with a few other coupledances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, andPolka. The 45-minute dance lessonbegins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hourintroductory Waltz workshop and amore advanced move presented thelast 15 minutes. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 21Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials. 8

p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz SupperClub, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Mixing smoking slide guitar boogiesand raw-boned shuffles with thedeepest slow-burners, Lil’ EdWilliams and his Blues Imperials –bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James“Pookie” Young, guitarist MikeGarrett and drummer Kelly Littleton– deliver emotional blues. Tickets are$20. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

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1 8217 COACH ST ................... 6 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,150,000 .... Detached .... 0.35 ......... 20854 ............. RIVER FALLS ............ 06/30/16

2 12008 PINEY GLEN LN .......... 5 .. 3 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,150,000 .... Detached .... 2.34 ......... 20854 ........ PINEY GLEN FARMS ....... 06/01/16

3 7808 LAUREL LEAF DR .......... 4 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,149,000 .... Detached .... 0.38 ......... 20854 .... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR ... 06/13/16

4 11612 SPRINGRIDGE RD ....... 5 .. 6 . 3 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,115,000 .... Detached .... 2.12 ......... 20854 .... DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE ... 06/24/16

5 9308 FALLS BRIDGE LN ......... 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Detached .... 0.59 ......... 20854 .......... HERITAGE FARM ......... 06/30/16

6 9720 THE CORRAL DR .......... 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Detached .... 2.19 ......... 20854 ........ POTOMAC MANOR ....... 06/20/16

7 7811 HIDDEN MEADOW TER 4 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Townhouse . 0.11 ......... 20854 ............. RIVER FALLS ............ 06/28/16

8 9612 KENTSDALE DR ............ 5 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,080,000 .... Detached .... 0.46 ......... 20854 ........... MCAULEY PARK .......... 06/15/16

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As a new parent, Joy Baatin admits to beingprotective of her young son. In addition toguarding her son from household hazards

such as electrical outlets and chemicals, she wantsto protect him from catching a contagious diseasefrom an unvaccinated playmate. But it’s not easy totalk to other parents about vaccination, since it hasbecome a controversial topic.

“I won’t be so bold as to ask another [parent],”said Baatin, of Bethesda. “I respect that it’s a matterof choice. But I wouldn’t knowingly let my son playwith a child who hasn’t beenvaccinated.”

Like Baatin, many parentsof young children feel un-comfortable bringing up thisquestion. However, re-searchers point to outbreaksof measles in recent years.The Centers of Disease Con-trol and Prevention (CDC)reports that there were 189cases of measles in 2015 and52 in 2016 as of Aug. 15.

For that reason, it is agood idea for parents to be-come informed about whichof their children’s friends have been vaccinated, par-ticularly for children with weakened immune sys-tems or infants who are too young to be vaccinated.The importance outweighs the awkwardness of rais-ing this question, and it need not be a difficult con-versation to begin.

“I think it’s important to recognize that, particu-larly when it comes to decisions about how to raiseour children, certain issues are going to be sensi-tive,” said Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D., professor of psy-chology at Northern Virginia Community College inAlexandria, Va. “It’s also important to recognize thatwe all have different perspectives and opinions.”

Approaching this topic with genuine interest inlearning another parent’s point of view can help quellany discomfort about engaging in this conversation.“Asking what they think about vaccines to get theiropinion is a nice way to start the conversation,” saidLorente. “It allows you to begin from a point of curi-

osity rather than judgment.”In addition to withholding judgment, maintaining

an open mind and keeping conversations light-hearted and straightforward is key. “If you are ableto actually avoid passing judgment and respect an-other parent’s perspective and point of view, that willcome across in a conversation,” said Karen Bronco,LCSW, a psychotherapist in Arlington, Va.

Lorente’s personal experience in discussing vac-cines with one of her friends reinforced her beliefthat parents should educate themselves about vacci-nations before having a discussion on the topic.

“My friend said that she wasn’t going to vaccinateher kids,” said Lorente. “I asked her what she’d readabout vaccines so that I could understand her pointof view. As a professional, I like to look at authorita-tive sources when it comes to making decisions formy children. With social media it’s getting harderand harder to determine what those sources are, butI start with well respected organizations such as the

CDC (Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention).”

Informed decisions can bemade after educating one-self about the scientific re-search and debunkingmyths about vaccines,Lorente said. One reasonthat parents might chooseto forgo vaccinations is thenow discredited belief thatthere is a link between vac-cines and Autism spectrumdisorder. The CDC high-lights multiple studieswhich show that there is no

link.Researchers say that it is helpful for parents of

vaccinated children to know if their child’s playmateshave received their vaccinations. “There is still someslight risk even if your child is vaccinated, as no vac-cine is 100 percent effective,” said Tony Yang, ScD.,associate professor of Health Administration andPolicy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. “Re-search shows vaccination reduces the probability ofinfection substantially, but not perfectly.”

As with other difficult conversations, such as ask-ing the parents of one’s child’s playmates whetherthey own a gun, the approach and attitude parentstake can make the difference between a stressful orproductive conversation.

“These are all important questions and I think ifwe address them with an ‘it takes a village’ mindsetand think that we’re all in this together, the conver-sations go a lot better,” said Lorente.

Inquiring about VaccinesStrategies for askinganother parent if theirchildren are vaccinated.

“I think it’s important torecognize that, particularlywhen it comes to decisionsabout how to raise ourchildren, certain issues aregoing to be sensitive.”

— Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D.,Northern Virginia Community College

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In an age where Americans are increasingly awareof chemicals in their food and toxins in the air,naturopathic medicine has become a health route

that many people are willing to explore. Naturopathicmedicine, according to the American Association ofNaturopathic Physicians (AANP), “offers safe, effec-tive natural therapies as a vital part of the health-

care systems of North America in the 21st century.”Long-time Potomac resident Anne Berkeley, N.D.,

who completed her medical training at the South-west College of Naturopathic Medicine and HealthSciences (SCNM) in Tempe, Ariz., recently returnedto the East Coast, and will open her Washington D.C.practice this October. Since living abroad after com-pleting her undergraduate degree at Penn State, shehas yearned to bring specific knowledge of how bo-tanical medicine and clinical nutrition can be usedto enhance human health.

“There’s a shift taking place,” she said, “with morepeople conscious about their health than ever be

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If there's one place where I don't belong,one place where I have limited knowledge,one place where I have minimal interest; it'sa hardware store. Complicating those incon-trovertible facts are the size and scope of themodern-day, box store-type monstrosityfamiliar even to me. I realize/have been toldthat size doesn't matter; apparently, thatmessage hasn't translated to the hardwarestore. The height of the ceilings, the width ofthe aisles, the depth of the shelves,the numbers of registers, the miscellaneousservice counters, the automated/sliding entrydoors, the pick-up areas, the shopping carts,the "vested" staff, the interactive displays andthe sheer variety of everything are totallyoverwhelming to me (I'm being kind tomyself; now I'll be honest: intimidating tome).

The chance of me walking out with theitem necessary to solve the problem I camein to address is almost impossible to calcu-late. However, if I were to try, I'd guess,somewhere between zero and none. Andwhat chance I might have would likelyrequire talking with "an associate" and beingable to accurately describe the problem andthe presumptive solution. That sounds sim-ple and reasonable enough unless you'reme. I likely wouldn't know the right answerif I heard it because either I had asked thewrong question or characterized the wrongset of circumstances which precipitated myvisit in the first place. Moreover, knowingthe eventual outcome will entail yours trulyreturning to the store and exchanging theitem or spending hours at home on a repairthat a "normal"/capable man/homeownerwould spend minutes on, makes the entireprocess as unpleasant as any I've under-taken. Yesterday was just such a day.

I wouldn't say I'm still recovering from theeffort, but neither am I basking in the glowof a job well done. Now I'm not going tohumiliate myself and tell you what theattempted repair was; you can be sure itwasn't plumbing or electrical and certainlydidn't involve a toilet or a trap of any kind.Nevertheless, when you're a person ofextremely limited ability, instincts and expe-rience as I am, any home repair in whichyou walk away uninjured and without anyfurther adieu (follow-up service call from aprofessional or need for a new /replacementitem because you broke the first one ormade the problem worse by breaking some-thing else) is a "Mt.-Rushmorian" success.Certainly not worthy of a mention in amagazine, but worthy I thought, of acolumn.

Now don't get any ideas that yesterday'ssuccess (‘success’ in this context is defined as‘not a disaster’) emboldens me with any sortof self-confidence about future endeavors.Hardly. The fewer and farther between theyremain, the happier I'll be. Yesterday's expe-rience was nothing short of a miracle andsimply moves me closer to the inevitablecalamity I will cause when next I am facedwith a similar set of homeowner-typecircumstances.

For me, the devil is not in the details, it'sin the "do-tells." The problem begins withthe problem. It is then compounded by myinability to communicate the problem at thestore, it is then compounded by my inabilityto understand the solution to the problem Iam given at the store and finally, the prob-lem is compounded by my inability to do athome what I was told at the store.

Believe it or not, I can accept my level ofincompetence; I'm used to it. It's muchharder on my wife, Dina, though; she has tolive with me.

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THURSDAY/SEPT. 15Boot Camp for Aging. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at River

Falls Clubhouse, 7915 Horseshoe Lane,Potomac. Boot camp for aging in place. Comemix and mingle with six leading experts inaging. Need help with parents? Baby Boomer?Downsizing? Find answers. Free. RSVP requiredat [email protected] or 301-363-2580. Visit www.assistinghands.com/potomac for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 18Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m. at 7315

Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood. TheMontgomery County Animal Services andAdoption Center will hold rabies vaccinationclinics through September. The vaccinations arefree with the purchase of a Montgomery CountyPet License. Maryland law requires that all dogs,cats, and ferrets over the age of 4 months becontinuously vaccinated against rabies. Also bylaw and beginning at that age, all dogs and catsmust have a Montgomery County Pet License.Bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations. Alldogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets mustbe in carriers or otherwise contained. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservicesfor more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 22Aging in Place. 7-9 p.m. Potomac Community

Village hosts an open-to-all program on“National Policies to Promote Aging in Place,” alook at new federal legislation, with aging-in-place expert and Potomac resident LouisTenenbaum. Free. Contact Joan Kahn [email protected] or 240-221-1370. Visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more.

JULY-SEPTEMBERPlant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Davis Library,

6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. During the2016 growing season Montgomery CountyMaster Gardeners will answer gardeningquestions at walk-In Plant Clinics located aroundthe County. Bring full and intact plant andinsect samples, garden problems and questionsand get free answers.

THURSDAY/OCT. 20The Mediterranean Diet. 7-9 p.m. Potomac

Community village hosts open-to-all programon“The Mediterranean Diet and its Benefits,” withcookbook author Amy

Riolo. Free. Contact Joan Kahn [email protected] or 240-221-1370. Visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 28-30Camp Erin is one of the largest national

bereavement programs for youth grieving thedeath of a significant person in their lives.Hospice Caring is joining a network of 46 CampErin locations enabling the organization to servea larger number of campers in a wider age-range. This session is exclusive to teens (ages13-17). The program is free and the applicationis available at www.hospicecaring.org/camp-erin.html.

SUPPORT GROUPSThe Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory

Cafes offer a fun and relaxed way for peopleliving with early-stage memory loss to getconnected with one another through socialevents that promote interaction andcompanionship. The memory cafe in Rockville(4860 Boiling Brook Parkway) operates the thirdWednesday of each month from 2:30-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Contact Lindsey Vajpeyiat 240-428-1342 or [email protected].

Suicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA, 6123Montrose Road, Rockville. This ongoingbereavement support group is for those whohave lost a loved one to suicide. This groupmeets every first and third Monday. No charge.Pre-registration is required to attend. Call 301-816-2708.


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❖ Potomac Elementary is also scheduledfor a revitalization and expansion projectwith a completion date of January 2020.However, county and state funding must beprovided at the levels approved in the Capi-tal Improvements Program. Schematic De-sign meetings will be held at the schoolbeginning in fall 2016 and are open to thepublic. The design phase will last approxi-mately 18 months followed by 18 monthsof construction.

❖ Beverly Farms Elementary School PTAhas been planning innovative educationalprograms for the 2016-2017 school year.Spencer Delisle, Beverly Farms principal,said, “The PTA is focused on providing en-richment programs and events for students

as well as offering community building ac-tivities. This year there will be a wide vari-ety of after-school activities offered atBeverly Farms, including foreign language,sports, instrumental music, visual and per-forming arts, and STEM classes. We willagain host our annual Science, Book, andMulticultural Fairs in addition to the Vari-ety Show, Book Club, Movie Night, Picnics,and Club Beverly Farms. The PTA also spon-sors in-school assemblies and an Artist andAuthor in Residence. New this year, we willintroduce a community week starting witha ‘Farmraiser’ that will host our local farm-ers and then continue with a volunteer dayon Oct. 22 in which we will construct raisedbeds for our newly fenced edible garden andclear a Wooden Nature Trail for our kids.Our neighbors and Beverly Farms commu-nity are welcome to participate.”

❖ Churchill High School’s Principal JoanBenz is proud that, “Churchill’s concentra-tion will be the continuation of our Sourcesof Strength (SOS), an all school, peer-to-peer program which focuses on health and

wellness activities for our entire community.Our annual production of Blast, our instru-mental and choral concerts and Jazz Cof-fee Houses will highlight our year. Our aca-

demic and college-career expectations forthe success of all students have been thekey to planning for the 2016-17 schoolyear.”

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fore. A trend in medicine nowadays is towardspersonalization in health care. I see peopletaking a proactive interest in their health be-cause they want to have the energy to do ev-erything they want in life. It’s exciting to methat people are moving in this direction.”

The AANP describes naturopathic physicians(NDs) as doctors who have grasped bothnature’s healing methods as well as those ofmodern science. They work to “help facilitatethe body’s inherent ability to restore and main-tain optimal health.”

Naturopathic medicine, Berkeley said, ad-dresses the underlying conditions that may bepreventing a patient from optimal health.

“We use safe and effective individualizednatural treatments, while focusing on wellnessand prevention,” she said. “Once we gatherinformation, we can then come up with a treat-ment plan for your specific health status. Thiscan supplement the care you receive from theother members of your health care team.”

There’s a scientific reason that naturopathicdoctors don’t standardize treatment plans.

“We are all genetically and microbially dif-ferent, so it makes sense that each of our bod-ies needs different things,” Berkeley said. “Thegoal for us is to get to the root cause of yoursymptoms. Your health could be affected bymany things, some of which might be foodsensitivities, infections in the gut, hormonalimbalances, environmental toxins or stress.”

To better understand what’s happening in apatient’s body, Berkeley uses specialty func-tional lab testing. These tests provide infor-mation for each specific patient and include,but are not limited to, salivary cortisol leveltesting, micronutrient status or a completehormone analysis.

People of all ages and backgrounds can visitnaturopathic doctors for maintaining wellness

or for help with a varietyof other concerns.

“Many people come tome because they feel likesomething isn’t quite right,but all lab tests have comeback normal,” Berkeleysaid. “A good number of mypatients in the past havesought out naturopathic

treatment because they are seeking other op-tions.”

While Berkeley’s practice will grow andevolve with the needs of her patients, bothmale and female, she will offer two programsfrom the start: a Vital Pregnancy Program tohelp women maximize health and enhancefertility; and a Vital Woman Program, whichis individualized to empower women to live ahealthy lifestyle.

For those exploring alternative medical treat-ment options, Berkeley said it is important totake the same careful, research-based approachthat patients should with any doctor.

“Always ask questions and find a practitio-ner who is equipped to work with your condi-tion,” Berkeley said. “It’s important to makesure any doctor you work with is licensed andboard-certified.”

She also encourages readers to at least lookinto some naturopathic remedies to supple-ment their traditional regimens.

“There are effective treatments that combinenatural therapies with modern medicine thatcan help restore your health,” she said. “Whenyou give your body all the nutrients it needsalong with the right environment and pursueindividualized treatment, you give yourself thebest chance of nourishing and maintaining astrong and healthy body.”

See her website at www.medicinetothrive.com. Her office is located at 1915 IStreet, NW in Washington D.C.

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Because I Love You is a nonprofitorganization dedicated to supportingparents of troubled children of anyage. The group helps parents dealwith drugs, runaways, truancy, verbalabuse, physical abuse, curfewviolations and other misbehavior, aswell as help parents deal withthemselves, to manage and live theirown lives without obsessing over theirchild’s behavior. The group meets7:30-9:30 every Thursday at BethesdaUnited Methodist Church Room 209,8300 Old Georgetown Road,Bethesda. Visitwww.becauseiloveyou.org, [email protected] or call 301-530-3597.

Adult Bereavement Groups. Datesand times vary depending on groupmembers. Hospice Care, 518 S.Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg. Peerdriven support groups in those inneed of support. Free. Contact PennyGladhill at 301-990-8904, [email protected].

ONGOINGSUPPORT. Two county services can help

residents find out more about servicesfor seniors and individuals withdisabilities. The Aging & DisabilityResource Unit (ADRU), part of theDepartment of Health and HumanServices, provides assistance, referralsto services and specific information toseniors, individuals with disabilitiesand caregivers by telephone and in-person. The Connect-A-Ride programprovides information and referral forolder adults and adults withdisabilities about transportationoptions; including public, private andvolunteer transportation services. Inaddition, the program assists callerswith applications for programs such asthe Escorted Transportation Program,Call-n-Ride and Metro Access.Language interpretation is availablefor both services. The Aging &Disability Resource Unit is openMonday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. and open Tuesdays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Call the ADRU at 240-777-3000. The

Connect-a-Ride program, funded byMontgomery County and operated by theJewish Council for the Aging, is openMonday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CallConnect-a-Ride at 301-738-3252.

The Montgomery County Commission onCommon Ownership Communities(CCOC) has launched a new online trainingprogram for common ownership communityboard members. Visitwww2.montgomerycountymd.gov/CCOC-Training.

Montgomery Parks is launching a newregistration system, ActiveMONTGOMERY.The new system replaces ParkPASS andRecWeb, the two separate registrationsystems currently used by MontgomeryParks and Montgomery County Recreation,respectively. ActiveMontgomery providesone location, with just one username andpassword, for people to register for classesfrom either organization. Visitwww.ActiveMontgomery.org.

ChildLink is a free County service provided bythe Department of Health and HumanServices, Early Childhood Services, whichprovides information, resources andreferrals to residents with young children.Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/childlink.

Reservations for Carderock Picnic Pavilionand Marsden Tract Group Campsitesare now available online. Visitwww.recreation.gov.

Registration for Montgomery CountySummer Recreation and ParksPrograms has opened. Register by visitingwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec anddownloading an application.

Master Gardener Plant Clinics.Montgomery County Master Gardeners areavailable to answer gardening questions atwalk-in plant clinics. Bring plant and insectsamples, garden problems and questions.Drop off plant and insect samples, Monday-Friday, year-round, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at18410 Muncaster Road, lower level, BallardPhone Room.

English Classes. The Literacy Council ofMontgomery County is offering free day andevening English classes (beginning,intermediate and advanced levels) to adultcounty residents at several locations.Prospective students must attend a 3 1/2hour orientation in Rockville. The LiteracyCouncil is always looking for volunteers tohelp in a variety of ways. For moreinformation email [email protected] or call 301-610-0030.

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