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By Susan Belford

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“I’ll just have to save him becauseafter all, a person’s a person,no matter how small,” saysHorton, the Elephant in

“Seussical, Jr.” It’s a key message to everyyoung person who sees this show — as wellas to the young actresses and actors whoare presenting this show to their audience.

“Seussical Jr.” will be presented by BravoProductions, Theatre for Young Artists onSaturday, June 11 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.and Sunday, June 12 at 1 and 4 p.m. at theRandolph Road Theater, 4010 RandolphRoad, Silver Spring. This production basedon the Dr. Seuss books is adapted for youthperformers and young audiences. I

Through the vision of Director ValerieIssembert, Choreographer Laurie Newtonand Music Director Michele Vicino, the castof 26 second to eighth graders is at Horton’sside throughout, either onstage or as audi-ence members (and learning to transitionbetween the two realities) as he faces ridi-cule, danger and a trial. Gertrude McFuzznever loses faith in him and ultimately the“little people” of Whoville triumph along-side those who inhabit the Jungle of Nool.

Continuing its tradition of productions

especially suited for children, Bravo willbegin rehearsals for “Annie Kids” (grades 1- 6) and “Legally Blonde Jr”. (grades 5 –10) in the fall.

Eleven-year old Madison Sherman playsMazyie, the bird. “I enjoy taking a risk be-ing Mayzie and just acting wild and crazyand having a blast. Mazyie is this fun, sassy,drama queen kind of girl and it’s really funto play her character. I enjoy the entire act-ing experience, particularly “having a blastwith the cast during musicals,” Madisonsaid.

“Many schools at every grade level aremounting the fantastic musical extrava-ganza of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters,”said Issembert. “Distinctive about Bravo’srendition is a return to the notion that mu-sical theatre is fundamentally aboutstorytelling and the Cat in the Hat (Luke

LaMotta) as the narrator weaves this taleas a ‘play within a play,’” where Horton theElephant (Matthew Milam), GertrudeMcFuzz (Cynthia Jacobson), Mayzie La Bird(Madison Sherman) the Sour Kangaroo(Josie Stein) of the Jungle of Nool interactwith the citizens of Whoville, led by Mr. andMrs. Mayor (Mimi Lemar/Will Sexter or AvaKlugerman/Jayden Armour) and theiryoung son Jojo (Lexi Blank). Horton, in dis-covering a speck of dust containing the tinypeople called the Whos, also learns the pow-ers of friendship, loyalty, family and com-munity.

Luke LaMotta enjoys playing the Cat inthe Hat. The fifth-grade Bullis student said,“The Cat in the Hat is a very energetic andfree-spirited character — a lot like me. Ithink it’s so cool how he narrates the wholestory and connects everything together. Myfavorite part is that he has multiple person-alities and is very funny.“ Luke loves to singand dance – and participate in the BRAVOmusicals.

Eleven-year-old Lexi Blank is playing therole of Jojo. “Jojo is such a fun role to play,”she said. “I particularly like how Jojo is soimaginative and creative. When I am play-ing Jojo I feel like I am on an adventure —traveling to the different “thinks” Jojo cre-ates.” Lexi loves to sing and dance on stage.

The role of Gertrude McFuzz is played byWestland Middle School sixth grader,Cynthia Jacobson. “Gertrude McFuzz is acharacter who has many layers. She has ashy and dorky personality, but as the playgoes on, the audience begins to see a resil-ient, strong character,” she said. “I reallyenjoy bringing out these layers in the show.”Cynthia loves the challenges of auditioningand creating her characters in her own way.

Bravo Productions is a musical theatreprogram designed for children in grades 1-12. The program focuses on teaching theart of musical theatre – as well as impart-ing a love for this art form. “We make surethat the children are having a blast whilethey learn to work together as a cohesiveand supportive cast. While they are learn-ing the tools of the craft — music, lyrics,choreography, staging and blocking — theyare also becoming the next generation whowill keep the Broadway tradition alive, ifnot onstage, then as well-versed audiencemembers,” Executive Producer Laurie LevyIssembert said.

Tickets for Seussical, Jr are availableonline at https://www.showtix4u.com/i n d e x . p h p ? s u b m i t = S e a r c h + f o r +Events&current_client=0531001402191839for $19 until June 11 and at the door for$22 (cash or check only). No late seating.

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Wootton High School graduates at the Tuesday, May 31 graduation ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall.

Murray, Taju, Rahila, Victoria in the front, Nkem, SadiqOlanrewaju and Nma Obialo

From left are Chrissy Bussard, Elizabeth Chen, and Will-iam Day.The Wootton High School band performs during the graduation ceremonies.

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by Michael Matese

The Appraiser andWhat He Does

Home appraisals might be more accuratelydescribed as “home evaluations”. Appraisals arean essential part of the home sale process, fromboth the buyer and the seller’s end, and areinvaluable tools to have firmly in hand before anoffer ever hits the table. Many sellers have anappraisal completed before the home is listed, inorder to get a working grasp of current homevalue trends in the market and establish a base-line for the asking price. It is important to keepa few key pieces of information in mind whenhaving an appraisal performed on your house.First, both appraisers and their appraisalsvary—so make sure to find a reputable, experi-enced, reliable appraiser in your area to performyour home’s appraisal. Three different apprais-als by three different appraisers might give youthree different ideas about your home’s value—and while you definitely don’t want an appraiserwho lowballs your home’s value and causes youto ask for a price lower than your home is worth,likewise you don’t want an appraiser who overin-flates your home’s value, making your askingprice higher than what the market will bear andkeeps your home languishing without a potentialbuyer in sight. The most accurate appraisal isone that is neither too high, nor too low—a real-istic evaluation of what the home is worth, ver-sus what the market will bear that results in ahome being sold with a reasonable profit to theseller in an expedient amount of time. Anappraiser’s document is only as valuable as theirexpertise and reliability, and in a professionthat’s not strictly regulated, you want to ensurethat you’ve not paid a fee to a flight-by-nightappraiser whose evaluation of your home’s valueisn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. Ask yourRealtor® to point you in the direction of a repu-table home appraiser, and screen the appraiserthoroughly before contracting their services.With just a little extra effort on your part, yourhome’s most accurate asking price could be justa phone call away! Things to ask an appraiserbefore contracting their services include:

• What is their professional background regarding home appraisal?• Are they trained and/or certified?• Do they have a portfolio they’d be willing to share, or will they put you in touch with satisfied clients?• Are they knowledgeable in your area?• Do they know the history of your neighborhood and its constructions?• What comparables will they be using?

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Independence Day commemorates theadoption of the Declaration of Indepen-dence on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13American colonies a new nation. On this

day, 16 years ago, the inaugural Autism Speaks5K/Walk was held in Potomac Village.

It’s an appropriate day to gather forces torun and walk for brothers, sisters, nieces, neph-ews, children, grandchildren, friends andschool-mates who have autism — to celebratethe independence each has been able toachieve at their own level, and also to supportthe drive to find a cure and better treatmentsfor autism. An estimated three million peoplein the U.S. currently live with Autism Spec-trum Disorder (ASD) and 1 in 68 children, 1in 42 boys, will be diagnosed this year.

There are currently no medicines approvedfor use in treating the core symptoms of au-

tism, nor are there approved blood tests orbrain imaging techniques to efficiently andcost effectively diagnose ASD.

The Autism Speaks 5K was founded byPotomac’s Susan Pereles when she learned thather 2-year-old nephew had been diagnosedwith autism. She literally “raced” into action,initiating the July 4th Potomac 5K charityrace/walk to increase autism awareness andraise money for global biomedical research oncauses, prevention, treatment and cures forautism. In her first effort, $100,000 was raisedfor Autism Speaks. The race will celebrate its16th anniversary on July 4, 2016 — expect-ing to raise more than $250,000.

“We are thrilled because Under Armour Inc.has volunteered to serve as our shirt sponsor,donating a shirt for each racer,” Pereles said.“This is a huge support, because we previouslyhad to purchase 2,000 T-shirts — and nowmore dollars will go to our cause. A team fromUnder Armour is also joining us for the race.We will have more than 100 teams fromchurches, swim clubs, schools, synagogues,communities and businesses running inPotomac and another six or eight teams run-

ning virtually, wherever they are in the world.“We also have a lot of Potomac community

support,” said Pereles. “River Falls Seafood hasselected us to be their Charity of the Month forJuly, giving Autism Speaks 25 percent of theirproceeds on July 1 – everyone, please go thereon Saturday, July 1. Adam Greenberg alwaysdonates Potomac Pizza. We have more than$100,000 coming in from local sponsorships— BOWA & PMGI are Presenting Sponsors and,Sunny Shores Foundation, the Scott and PatriceBrickman Family Foundation, Precision HealthHoldings, Potomac Deli, Potomac Pizza, TWPerry and many others serve as sponsors on anannual basis. This year Bethesda Magazinechose the race as their charity partner for theBest of Bethesda Magazine party in May.”

“Richie’s Racers” is one of the teams runningvirtually in this July 4th Autism Speaks race.Organized by Steve Kirstein, Richie’s father, therace has taken place in Dewey Beach for thepast 10 years for everyone who heads to theDelaware beaches for the July 4 holiday. Therun starts at 8 a.m. on Chicago Street, DeweyBeach and the runners and walkers run around

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Silver Lake and back.“My son was less than 2 when he was di-

agnosed,” Kirstein said. “He was probablyeight when we started our remote race atthe beach. It’s something not only my wholefamily, but many of our friends and neigh-bors look forward to as well. People comefrom Dewey, Bethany, Lewes and OceanCity. Richie is the official finish line-greeterand water bottle distributor. He also lovesthe team photo we take at the end. Itwouldn’t be summer without this run. It’svery casual but much anticipated among theparticipants, many of whom have been do-ing this for 10 years or so.

“In addition to the Team Dewey compo-nent of Richie’s Racers, there will also be aRichie’s Racers team Italy this summer, andpossibly a Team Newport as well. The re-mote aspect has been very well received asso many folks are traveling on the July 4th,”said Kirstein.

Peggy Dillenburg is thrilled to be partici-pating in the 16th Annual July 4 AutismSpeaks 5K Race: “This annual event ben-efits Autism Speaks — a cause that is nearand dear to my heart and that of my familybecause of its mission to raise awareness,support families and fund research for treat-ments and a cure for autism. Most peoplethat know me are aware that I am the proud

mom of two amazing boys, both age16, both doing well in different highschools, but my son, Joseph,struggles to learn new skillsbecause of the difficulthurdles of his severe au-tism.

“Autism is not somethingkids ‘grow out of’ and, infact, as they age, familiescoping with this diseaseface even greater ob-stacles,” said Dillenburg.“A huge number of chil-dren with au-tism are notwhat you seein the movies— self-taughtmusic and math geniuses who impress theworld with their talents. A more realisticpicture finds moms like me driving totherapy appointments, dealing with provid-ers and insurance companies seeking thecritical treatments and coping with behav-iors and care and safety concerns. Mostparents work to save for their child’s col-lege education, but parents of a child withautism face the daunting task of planningfor and financing care for the rest of theirchild’s life. The support and inspiration pro-vided by Autism Speaks has improved the

outlook for people and families cop-ing with this disease. As autism rates

continue to soar, it will notbe long before every singleAmerican family has a sonor daughter or neighbor orco-worker who is copingwith autism. Research

money and public awarenessare the only thing that canchange this trend. AutismSpeaks provides educationand family support and criti-

cal research dollars thathave a realchance ofchanging thefuture for ev-eryone af-

fected by autism. For that reason, each year,my family, along with many neighbors,friends, and business clients, drop what weare doing each summer to raise criticallyneeded funds for Autism Speaks, and raiseawareness and support for the many fami-lies coping with this disease.”

To sign up for or donate to the AutismSpeaks 5K/Walk, visitwww.autismspeaks5K.org. Registration foradults is $40 ($45 on July 4) and for chil-dren $20 (14 and under). If out-of-town,plan to run through a “Virtual Race – Race

Anywhere.”Pereles cited another important event:

“Autism ID/Night Out,” a safety fair heldeach May for individuals with autism andintellectual disabilities and their families/caregivers. Spearheaded by Officer LaurieReyes of the Montgomery County Police De-partment, the event provides families tohave the opportunity to meet local first re-sponders, fire rescue personnel, K-9 units,and search and rescue officers. More than550 community members participated inthe 4th annual Autism Safety Night on May20.

“The children leave home to have a newexperience, a change of scenery or maybeto do something that they are not permit-ted to do. We treat it as an emergency andimmediately send out Search and Rescue,Fire Rescue and police officer teams tosearch,” Reyes said.

“We originally started this evening be-cause we wanted to bring together theMontgomery County Police Department,Pathfinders for Autism, the Down SyndromeNetwork of Montgomery County, and Au-tism Speaks National Capital Area. We alsowanted to include all the Safety Units and,most importantly those who have autism,intellectual disabilities and their families.We plan to continue holding this importantevent every May.”


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This summer, one luckyPotomac family willhave the opportunityto travel to northern

Spain to hike, and explore, prac-tice their Spanish, enjoy the moun-tains and assimilate into the cul-ture. However, it’s not all aboutpleasure ….

Brian and Nora Ribera willtravel with their dad, Michael, alocal endodontist, to the village of

right there. The Chalet is basically sand-wiched between a look-out tower at thetop of the hill and a 10th century Ro-manesque church (named San Pedro deLárrede), within a three minute walkfrom the hotel.” Michael and BrianRibera will spend several weeks help-ing — but Nora Ribera is committed tospending the entire summer.

“I’m super excited to spend my sum-mer there,” said 16-year-old NoraRibera, a rising senior at Bullis. “I wantto attend college at the University of

Heading to Spain for Unusual Family OutingWorking in avacation spot.

Brian, Nora and Michael Ribera

A view from the village of Lárrede, Spain,located in the Pyrenees.

The Viñas de Lárrede Hotel A guest room inside the Viñas de Lárrede Hotel.

Lárrede, Spain, located in the Pyrenees. Theyare volunteering to help with the inauguralyear of the Viñas de Lárrede Hotel, owned byMichael’s sister. Although they would love tobe relaxing in the luxurious setting, swimmingin the pool, and partaking of the activities andspa treatments, the three will be waiting tables,checking in clients, making beds, deliveringlate-night snacks, maintaining and improvingthe web-site and more — anything and every-thing needed to make the hotel guests feelspecial and cared-for. While they are perform-ing their duties, Nora and Brian Ribera willalso be improving their Spanish and all threewill enjoy the scenery and learning the ins andouts of the hospitality industry.

“The hotel is a 17-bedroom ‘Chalet’ locatedat the door of the Pyrenees, in a 10th centurytown named Lárrede (province of Huesca,Spain),” Michael Ribera said. “It has a restau-rant, spa, an outdoor swimming pool, and agarden where all kinds of fruits and vegetablesare grown and used by the hotel’s chef to pre-pare the daily delicious meals. My sister,Adriana, and her husband Joaquín purchasedthe land and built the Chalet from foundationto roof. Skiing is huge there, being the mainactivity in the winter/cold months. Kayaking,rappelling, horseback riding, mountain excur-sions, cycling, golfing (‘Las Margas Golf andCountry Club’), etc, are among the activitiesto enjoy during the warmer months; all located

Madrid so I’m hoping to perfect my Spanishand spend time with the Spanish side of thefamily. I will also be the go-to person whenEnglish-speaking guests come.”

Michael Ribera is looking forward to expe-riencing activities totally different from hisduties as an endodontist. “I will be helping inany capacity I can,” he said. “I might park cars,show guests to their rooms, bring them freshtowels — who knows? It’s such a change ofpace for me and I truly love the culture andthe mountains. I am really excited because Iwill be back in Spain where I grew up. I thinkI will be in heaven — breathing fresh air, help-ing in the garden, enjoying organic fruits andvegetables — and the fresh air and amazingviews.”

“When one arrives at the 10th century vil-lage named Lárrede, adjacent to the Gállego

River and at the door of the AragonesePyrenees, one becomes instantly captivated byit,” said Michael’s sister, Adriana. “The hotel islocated just 24 km (15 miles) away from thelargest ski resort in Spain, named Formigal-Panticosa. It’s a gorgeous 4-season resort.

“In this beautiful place — once a vineyardplantation — we conceived of the idea of theViñas de Lárrede Hotel.

We built the structure with a facade of stonereclaimed from an old ruined house. We alsoused larch wood from Siberia, a very cold-tol-erant tree, capable of surviving winter tempera-tures below 50�C (-58�F). The large windowsallow the enjoyment of the views of the valley,comprising peaks of over 3,000 meters (over9,800 feet).”

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Clara Barton

Community Center is looking forvolunteers to serve on its board andto volunteer at FCBCC events. FCBCCassists the community center staff indesigning and implementing thecenter’s programs, promotes thecommunity center’s role as a meetingplace for teens, adults and seniorcitizens in the local community,supplements the community center’sbudget through community-widefundraising and promotescommunity-wide awareness of andparticipation in the center’seducational, recreational and socialprograms. Call FCBCC at 240-777-4910.

MEMBERSHIP DEALPotomac Community Village offers

a new membership policy. Anyonewho joins after April 14 will havetheir new membership carry over toPCV’s next membership year, whichstarts July 1, and ends June 20,2017. Thus the 12-monthmembership period becomes one of14-plus months, at no additionalcost. Anyone wishing to learn moreor to join PCV using this specialprogram may submit a membershipform atwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org,or contact PCV at 240-221-1370 [email protected].

BIRTH CERTIFICATESBirth certificates for those born in

Maryland are available from the stateto any individual born in the State ofMaryland. Beginning June 1, theyalso will be issued at the DennisAvenue Health Center, 200 DennisAve., Silver Spring to requestors bornafter 1939. Those born before 1940should contact the MarylandDepartment of Health and MentalHygiene’s Division of Vital Records at410-764-3063. The fee to obtain abirth certificate is $32, payable bycash, credit card, check or moneyorder. Applications are availableonline. Call 240-773-1207 or 311 formore.

THURSDAY/JUNE 9Coffee and Conversation. 10-11:30

a.m. at Corner Bakery, 10327Westlake Drive, Bethesda. PotomacCommunity Village hosts a Coffeeand Conversation for neighbors toget acquainted and share ideas. Freeto attend. Call 240-221-1370 oremailinfo@PotomacCommunityVillage.org.Visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

Presidential Campaigns BeforeRadio, Television and theInternet. 10:30 a.m.-noon atBethesda Chevy Chase RegionalServices Center, 4805 EdgemoorLane, Second Floor, Bethesda. Theuse of radio did not becomesignificant until the 1928 presidentialcampaign and television in the 1952campaign. The Internet first attainedconsiderable influence in the 2008campaign. This class will discuss thetechniques the political partiesutilized to generate support amongthe electorate for their respectivepresidential nominees from 1824through 1924. $15. Class 825. Call301-740-6150, [email protected] orvisit www.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

Smartphones — Beyond the

Basics. 4-5:30 p.m. at BethesdaChevy Chase Regional ServicesCenter, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, SecondFloor, Bethesda. Today’s smartphonesare changing the way we live. This isa beginner’s course designed to helpget the most out of a smartphone.$15. Class 794. Call 301-740-6150,email [email protected] visitwww.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

Montgomery County CivicFederation Awards. 6:30-9 p.m.at McGinty’s Pub, 911 EllsworthDrive, Silver Spring. TheMontgomery County Civic Federationwill hold its annual awardscelebration. County officials willpresent the Star Cup, Sentinel Awardand Wayne Goldstein Award tooutstanding civic leaders. Find ticketinformation atwww.montgomerycivic.org.

MONDAY/JUNE 13Empires and States in East Asia.

10:30 a.m.-noon at Bethesda ChevyChase Regional Services Center, 4805Edgemoor Lane, Second Floor,Bethesda. There are over threethousand years of recorded history inChina. This class will help to makesense of this enduring politicaltradition by examining the greatstates and empires of the East Asianmainland. $15. Class 827. Call 301-740-6150, [email protected] orvisit www.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

JFK’s Camelot, Fifty Years afterDallas. 1:30-3 p.m. at BethesdaChevy Chase Regional ServicesCenter, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, SecondFloor, Bethesda. This lecture centerson the Creation of the Camelot myth,Jacqueline Kennedy’s historical gift toher slain husband and what newlights the last 50 years of memoirsand revelations have cast on thatbeloved myth. $15. Class 813. Call301-740-6150, [email protected] orvisit www.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

TUESDAY/JUNE 14Montgomery County’s Rosenwald

Schools. 10:30 a.m.-noon atBethesda Chevy Chase RegionalServices Center, 4805 EdgemoorLane, Second Floor,Bethesda.Montgomery County oncehad 17 Rosenwald schools-includingone in Bethesda (now demolished).An amazing chapter during the daysof school segregation, they werepublic schools for African Americanstudents built all over the South inthe early 1900s through acollaboration between Booker T.Washington and Sears presidentJulius Rosenwald $15. Class 826.Call 301-740-6150, [email protected] orvisit www.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 15Pre-Raphaelites: Dante Gabriel

Raphaelites. 1-2:30 p.m. atBethesda Chevy Chase RegionalServices Center, 4805 EdgemoorLane, Second Floor, Bethesda. Thislecture focuses on one of the mostinnovative and romantic groups ofBritish artists, the Pre-RaphaeliteBrotherhood (founded in1848)renowned for the beauty of theirsubject matter, brilliant colors, and attimes scandalous personal lives. $15.Class 784. Call 301-740-6150, [email protected] orvisit www.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 19Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m.

at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road,Derwood. The Montgomery CountyAnimal Services and Adoption Centerwill hold rabies vaccination clinicsthrough September. The vaccinationsare free with the purchase of aMontgomery County Pet License.Maryland law requires that all dogs,

cats, and ferrets over the age of 4months be continuously vaccinatedagainst rabies. Also by law andbeginning at that age, all dogs andcats must have a Montgomery CountyPet License. Bring proof of previousrabies vaccinations. All dogs must beleashed and cats and ferrets must bein carriers or otherwise contained.Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 30Loss of a Sibling Grief Workshop.

6:30-8 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Foranyone who has experienced the loss

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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.

ONGOINGCall for Submissions: GEN-Y 3.0.

VisArts welcomes artists ages 17-27in the area to submit theirapplication for review for Gen-Y 3.0,an exhibit focusing on young,emerging artists. $10 application fee.Email Frank McCauley [email protected].

Home Garden Market. Saturdays inJune, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at NorthBethesda Market, 11351 WoodglenDrive, North Bethesda. NorthBethesda Market will host its firstHome and Garden Market, featuringplants and home good. Free. Visitwww.northbethesdamarket.com formore.

Bethesda Painting AwardsExhibition. Through June 25, 12-6p.m. at Gallery B, 7700 WisconsinAve., Suite E. Free. Visitwww.bethesda.org for more.

Thursday Evening Concerts.Thursdays through July, 6-8 p.m. atVeterans Park, 7800 Woodmont Ave.,Bethesda. The concerts offer adiverse range of music includingrock, funk, jazz, swing, and reggae.Free. Visit www.bethesda.org formore.

“Five: New Voices at Waverly.”Through July 2, 12-6 p.m. at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. This exhibitfeatures fused glass, collage,photography, metal and claysculpture. Free. Call 301-951-9441for more.

Brad Blair: “Future Unknown.”Through July 10, gallery hours atVisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Brad Blair creates detailed sculpturalmonstrosities that allude to the issuesof genetic engineering andbiotechnology unfolding in today’sworld. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

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.

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.

Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back RoomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visitcapitalblues.org for more.

Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8

p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8p.m., followed by dancing. Admission$16-$18, age 17 and under $12. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.Visit www.glenechopark.org or call301-634-2222 for more.

Contra and Square Dance. Fridaysand Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 for more.

Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visitwww.BennysBarGrill.com.

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.

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.

JUNE 9-19“HMS Pinafore.” 8 p.m. Wednesday-

Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday at F. ScottFitzgerald Theatre–Rockville CivicCenter Park, 603 Edmonston Drive,Rockville. In one of Gilbert &Sullivan’s most popular operettas,Captain Corcoran makes grand plansfor his daughter, Josephine, to marrySir Joseph. Tickets are $28, $24 forseniors, $20 for students. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 10“A Cabaret, Say it With Music.”

5:30 p.m. at Potomac UnitedMethodist Church, 9908 S. GlenRoad. Washington Vocal Artists andCombo present selections from

classical to pop. Tickets are $15. Call301-299-9383 for more.

“Stages: Confessions of a TheatreJunkie.” 6 p.m. at Margery’sLounge at Normandie FarmRestaurant, 10710 Falls Road,Potomac. Vicki Ryan performs.Admission is free, food and drinksavailable for purchase. Visitwww.popovers.com for more.

Opening Reception: “Five: NewVoices at Waverly.” 6-9 p.m. atWaverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Celebratethe exhibit featuring five new artists,each working in fused glass, collage,photography, metal and claysculpture. Free. Call 301-951-9441for more.

JUNE 10-JULY 10Art Exhibit: Pat Alexander. Gallery

hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Alexander creates aninstallation of pigmented cast-paperrocks and boulders, cast shadow andsmall abstract paintings inspired bylandscapes in Newfoundland,Canada, Vedauwoo, Wyoming andTurkey. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 11Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St.

Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 RiverRoad, Bethesda. Furniture, clothes,books, housewares, children’s items,collectibles and more. Free to attend.Visit www.stmarkoca.org for more.

Celebrate Mama. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. atRockville Town Square, 30 MarylandAve., Rockville. Featuring liveentertainment, giveaways, a vendormarketplace, and more. Free. Visitwww.bermanevents.com/celebratemama.

JUNE 11-JULY 31“Turning the Page: Children’s

Book Illustrations.” Gallery hoursat The Mansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. In

addition to illustrations, theexhibition explores book design,binding, and building in a truecelebration of all things picture book.Free. Visit www.strathmore.org formore.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 15Arthur Downey’s “The Cold War:

Law, Lawyers, Spies, andCrises. 7-9 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.Local author Arthur Downeydiscusses his newly released book.Free. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

THURSDAY/JUNE 16Opening Reception: Turning the

Page. 7 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. In addition toillustrations, the exhibition exploresbook design, binding, and building ina true celebration of all things picturebook. Free. Visit www.strathmore.org

FRIDAY/JUNE 17Opening Receptions and Artist

Talks. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts Gallery,155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Brad Blaircreates detailed sculpturalmonstrosities that allude to the issuesof genetic engineering andbiotechnology in today’s world. PatAlexander creates an installation ofpigmented cast-paper rocks andboulders, cast shadow and smallabstract paintings inspired bylandscapes in Newfoundland,Canada, Vedauwoo, Wyoming andTurkey. These artists will be availableto discuss their art along with others.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.orgfor more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 18“Turning the Page” Children’s Art

Talk & Tour. 10:15 a.m. at TheMansion at Strathmore, 10701

Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Inaddition to illustrations, theexhibition explores book design,binding, and building in a celebrationof all things picture book. Childrentake part in an educational guidedtour of the exhibition followed by ahands-on art activity. Tickets are $5,free for accompanying adult. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

“Turning the Page” Curator’sTour. 1 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Adults enjoy aguided tour of the current collection,an exploration of children’s bookillustration. The tour will delve intotechnique and history of the artistsand works. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Artists Talk: “Five: New Voices atWaverly.” 6-9 p.m. at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. Artists JillTanenbaum, Wanjin Kim, RonnieSpiewak, Kate Radi, and CristianIanculescu discuss their work. Eachartist works in their own medium.Free. Call 301-951-9441 for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 18-19Good Old Days at Great Falls. 10

a.m.-4 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern,11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.Annual festival showcasing everydaylife along the Potomac includinglawn games, period competitions,and heritage music. Free, withentrance fee ($10 per vehicle, $5 perperson). Visit www.nps.gov/choh formore.

JUNE 18-JULY 17Grace E. Peterson: “Explorations.”

Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6 p.m. atPark View Gallery – Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Grace Peterson investigates new waysof using water-based pigments, eitheralone or with various mediums toprovide textures that give depth toher work. Free. Visitwww.glenechpark.org for more.

Entertainment

Diverse Media at WaverlyGallery Through July 2

Five artists will display their work at Waverly StreetGallery June 7-July 2. The opening reception will be on Fri-day, June 10, 6-9 p.m. An Artist’s Talk will be held onSaturday June 18 at 1 p.m. All events are free to attend.The gallery is located at 4600 East-West Highway,Bethesda. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com for more.

Left: Jill Tanenbaumworks with fused glass,below:Kate Radi is aphotographer.


A Polymer Palette: Art and Craftin Polymer Clay. Saturdays andSundays, 12-6 p.m. at Stone TowerGallery – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Thisshow is a compilation of artists whouse polymer clay in different ways,including wall hangings, jewelry, andsculptures. Selected artists presentwork in polymer alone, as well as incombination with other media. Free.Visit www.glenechpark.org for more.

Synesthetica: Music InspiredWearable Art. Saturdays andSundays, 12-6 p.m. at PopcornGallery – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Theexhibition features works fromresident artist and silversmith BlairAnderson. Anderson explores thevisuals triggered by works of music tocreate this collection. Multiple genresare tested. Hear the music thatinspires each piece while viewingBlair’s interpretation in a wearableresult. Free. Visitwww.glenechpark.org for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 20Summer Movie Bash. 2-6 p.m. at

Scotland Neighborhood RecreationCenter, 7700 Scotland Drive,Potomac. Enjoy the movie “HotelTranslyvania” with popcorn, cottoncandy, snow cones, games, arts andcrafts. Free. Call 240-777-8075 formore.

JUNE 20-26Quicken Loans National Golf

Tournament. Various times atCongressional Country Club, 8500River Road, Bethesda. The QuickenLoans National is a PGA tour golftournament hosted by Tiger Woods.Tickets start at 415. Visit

www.qlnational.com for more.

TUESDAY/JUNE 21Build & Learn with Lego. 4 p.m. at

Bethesda Library, 7400 ArlingtonRoad. Blocks supplies. Free. Call 240-777-0970 for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 23Juggling Hoffmans. 2-3 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Free. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

“Eating and Exercising forVitality.” 7-9 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 FallsRoad, Potomac. Bringing theircombined education, expertise andexperience in the fields of nutritionand exercise to Potomac residents,Jessica and David Murgueytio are thefeatured speakers at PotomacCommunity Village’s June meeting.Free. Visitwww.potomaccommunityvillage.orgfor more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 24Judith Hill. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues &

Jazz Supper Club, 7719 WisconsinAve., Bethesda. Soulful Singer-Songwriter performs. Tickets are$40-45. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com formore.

JUNE 24-JULY 17“Moxie: A Happenstance

Vaudeville.” Various times atRound House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda. This showwill feature live music and traditionalvaudeville performances. Tickets are

$20 for adults, $10 for kids. Visitwww.roundhousetheatre.org formore.

SATURDAY/JUNE 25Video Games Music: Live in

Concert. 7 p.m. at F. ScottFitzgerald Theatre–Rockville CivicCenter Park, 603 Edmonston Drive,Rockville. Celebrate video gamemusic with WMGSO, a communityorchestra and choir. Tickets are $6 inadvance, $7 at the door. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 25-26Heritage Days Weekend. 12-4 p.m.

throughout Montgomery County.Programs include live musicalperformances, walking and bikinghistory tours, art exhibits, games andcrafts for children, history exhibitsand demonstrations. Visitwww.heritagemontgomery.org for afull schedule and admission prices.

Exhibit: “Students of WaltBartman.” 12-5 p.m. at YellowBarn Gallery – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TheYellow Barn Gallery presents artworkfrom the students of Walt Bartman.Free. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com formore.

Swains Lockhouse Open House. 1-4 p.m. at C&O Canal National Park,1850 Dual Highway. SwainsLockhouse is undergoing acomprehensive rehabilitation andwill be joining the award-winningCanal Quarters program. The JuneOpen House will be the firstopportunity for the public to lookinside and see and hear first-handabout the preservation process. Free.Visit www.canaltrust.org for more.

“The Little Mermaid.” 1:30 p.m. atImagination Stage, 4908 AuburnAve., Bethesda. The WashingtonBallet collaborates with ImaginationStage for The Hans ChristianAndersen classic. Tickets are $30.Visit www.washingtonballet.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 26Panel Discussion: “Turning the

Page.” 1:30 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Learn the history ofchildren’s illustrations and howillustration styles have reflected theircultural milieu over the centuries.Children ages 6-9 are invited toparticipate in a writing andillustration workshop. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Best of Serenade! 3-5 p.m. at TheMusic Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. Attendthe conclusion of the 6th AnnualSerenade! Choral Festival. Tickets are$5-10. Visit www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/serenade-2016.

“The Wizard of Songs.” 7 p.m. atFort Hunt Park- Pavilion A 8999 FortHunt Road. Potomac HarmonyChorus presents a show sungbarbershop-style. Free. Visitwww.potomacharmony.org.

SUNDAY/JULY 3Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. lesson,

3:30-6 p.m. dance at SpanishBallroom – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Let’sPlay Three! plays a lively mix of folkwaltzes with a few other couplesdances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, andPolka. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.

MONDAY/JULY 4Autism Speaks Run/Walk. 8 a.m. at

Potomac Library Parking Lot, 10101Glenolden Drive, Potomac.Participate in the 5K or 1 Mile walk.Registration is $35 for adults, $20 forchildren. Visitwww.autismspeaks5k.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 6Senior Movie at Montgomery:

“The African Queen.” 10 a.m. atMontgomery Mall, 7101 DemocracyBlvd., Bethesda. Free. Call 240-773-6728 for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 15-16URBNmarket. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Friday,

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at ParkPotomac Market, 12500 ParkPotomac Ave., Potomac. Shopperswill find local vendors selling itemsincluding home decor, petaccessories, jewelry, toys, clothes,bath and beauty products, andgourmet food. There will be a beergarden Friday and live music bothdays.Free. Visitwww.urbanmarket.com for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 17Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. lesson,

3:30-6 p.m. dance at The Bumper CarPavilion – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. AddisonBleufonte plays a lively mix of folkwaltzes with a few other couplesdances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, andPolka. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.

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In April 2016, 58 Potomac homes

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Address .............................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold

1 9704 SPICEWOOD LN ........... 6 .. 6 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $3,020,000 .... Detached .... 2.59 ......... 20854 ........... FALCONHURST .......... 04/15/16

2 9912 BENTCROSS DR ........... 5 .. 6 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $2,800,000 .... Detached .... 2.15 ......... 20854 ........... FALCONHURST .......... 04/08/16

3 23 STANMORE CT ................ 5 .. 6 . 3 ....... POTOMAC ... $2,494,988 .... Detached .... 2.00 ......... 20854 ...... GREAT FALLS ESTATES ..... 04/11/16

4 10020 AVENEL FARM DR ....... 6 .. 5 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $2,350,000 .... Detached .... 0.47 ......... 20854 ................. AVENEL ................ 04/15/16

5 10701 STANMORE DR ........... 6 .. 5 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $2,125,000 .... Detached .... 2.36 ......... 20854 ...... GREAT FALLS ESTATES ..... 04/25/16

6 10600 BURBANK DR ............. 6 .. 5 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,830,000 .... Detached .... 2.25 ......... 20854 ........ POTOMAC MANOR ....... 04/22/16

Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of May 13, 2016.

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1 9704 Spicewood Lane —$3,020,000

2 9912BentcrossDrive —$2,800,000

3 23 Stanmore Court — $2,800,000

6 10600 Burbank Drive —$1,830,000

5 10701 Stanmore Drive— $2,125,000

4 10020 Avenel Farm Drive — $2,350,000


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See Oasis, Page 13

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

Warm weather and sunshineoffer opportunities forspending time relaxing andentertaining outside. Local

landscaping gurus offer suggestions for cre-ating a low maintenance backyard that willallow for more time spent enjoying it andless time taking care of it.

Building an outdoor room or patio meansless foliage to maintain and more space forentertaining. “It’s low maintenance becauseif you have a patio with pavers you onlyneed to spend a half hour once or twice ayear maintaining it,” said David Watkins,general manager of Merrifield Garden Cen-ter in Falls Church, Va.

“You need to sweep more sand in and takecare of any weeds that come up betweenthe stones. When the ground freezes andthaws, you’ll get movement in the ground,

which might cause two or threeof the pavers to heave up. Allyou’ll need to do in that case ispull up, break up and smoothout the base material and laythem back down.”

When creating a patio, usinga stone that will stand up to theelements and ensure wear andtear is a key consideration.“Bluestone is durable and morehigh-end, but it’s going to lastforever,” said Dianne Duvall ofAmerican Plant in Bethesda.“Another option is manufac-tured paving blocks that willmimic the look of cobblestoneor brick and create a uniformlook. It’s important that it bepermeable so that water willsoak through rather than pool-ing up or running off.”

Furniture and accessoriesmade of high quality, durablefabrics and other materials canadd to the low maintenanceappeal of patios and outdoorrooms, says Philip Smith, de-sign consultant withOffenbachers, an outdoor fur

Simple ideas forenjoying outdoorspace and reducingyard work.

Creating Low Maintenance Outdoor Oasis this Summer

Photo courtesy of Merrifield Garden Center

Drought-tolerant plants are aesthetically appealing and require little care onceestablished.


News

By Aaron Hwang

The Almanac

After a year in uncer-tain woods, theaterreturns to the stageof Herbert Hoover

Middle School. Under the direc-tion of Patricia Grossier, aHoover parent with previoustheatrical experience, 49 stu-dents last weekend presented“Into the Woods Jr.,” an adap-tation of the Tony Award-win-ning musical by StephenSondheim and James Lapine.The musical twists togetherCinderella, Red Riding Hood,the Baker and his wife, andmany others familiar fairy-talecharacters, as they all pursuetheir wishes in the same myste-rious woods.

Following the retirement oflong-time drama teacher and di-rector Pamela Bilik, it was un-clear which direction theHoover mainstage would go.“The students missed it, and thecommunity missed it,” PrincipalDr. Yong-Mi Kim said, “And we wanted torevive it in a very big way.” To this end Kimbrought together Patricia Grossier as theplay’s director, and 7th grade Englishteacher Karla Yager as her producer.

“It really is an important aspect of theireducation,” Grossier said, “These kids learnthings about music, about theater, aboutstage design, about stage crew, and aboutteamwork, building something together.”

Parents and students alike united to re-build the institution from the ground up.“Part of what makes it great, is we’ve got alot of kids you wouldn’t expect to see in a

play,” said 8th grader Brandon Schoenfeld,“It’s not just the stereotypical theater kidpersonalities.”

Olivia Meshanko (who played Jack’s cow,Milky White) explained that what one seeson stage is just the tip of the iceberg, asthose two hours have been built up to withmonths and months of long rehearsals. “Allthat time is bonding,” Olivia said, “we gotso close with each other.”

The students are doing plenty behind thescenes too, as 6th grader Elizabeth Qiu pro-vided the cast with musical guidance as theassistant musical director, while Brandon

captained the stage crew, a team of studentswho prepare costumes, transitions, andanything else that might go wrong.

“It’s a collaborative effort” said Leah Stein(who played the Baker’s Wife), “It was re-ally fun because all the grades work to-gether, doing acting and doing backstagework.”

Parents pitched in too as set designers,painters, carpenters, publicity directors, andmore. “It’s a community event,” Grossiersaid, “One that not only benefits the com-munity, but is developed by the community.”Coming out en masse at an interest meet-

ing, parents pooled emails andprovided Grossier with a troveof talent and passion, necessaryto make the show a reality.

“It was an enjoyable experi-ence,” said parent Jim Vagonis,who captained set constructionalongside Andrew Huck, “Hav-ing all the parents here to helpdefinitely helped me. Becauseit wasn’t me, or anybody alonewho built any one thing. It takesa group.”

With playful cameos by a hostof fairy tale characters likeSnow White, the Three LittlePigs, the Three Blind Mice, andeven one by the principal her-self, audience and cast membersalike seem to agree the musicaldrips with fun. “It brings you tothe spirit of Disney,” saidFaramarz Mokhtari (whose sonArian appeared as Hansel). AndNavin Durbhakula, who playsthe Baker said, “There’s somany stories being brought to-gether, it really just makes it amagical show.”

With one successful perfor-mance under their belts, Kim continues tolook forward. “Our kids always rise to thechallenge academically, but I think there’smore to school than just the academicpiece.” She envisions revivifying the dramaprogram in-school and unifying it with theextracurricular musical to help increase par-ticipation.

And while there is no official word yet onwhether Grossier and Yager will continueto head the musicals of the future, bothsounded eager and ready for a repeat per-formance. “I would like to do it again,”Yager said, “I think it’s incredible.”

New stars takemiddle school’s stage.Theater Returns to Hoover

The Prince (Marshall Harner) fits the shoe on Cinderella (Jackie Nasar)while her Stepmother (Evyenia Zoulis) and sisters (Matina Zambetis andElizabeth Edwards) watch.

Little Red Riding Hood (Kara Groisser) relieves the Baker (NavinDurbhakula) and his wife (Leah Stein) of their bread.

The Narrator (Olivia Quinn) describes the Witch’s (Alexandra Alekseyeva) transforma-tion, while Principal Dr. Yong-Mi Kim cameos in the background.

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niture and accessories company withshowrooms in Springfield and Fairfax, Va.“Sky’s the limit when it comes to color …the season is full of vibrant pops and sooth-ing undertones sure to please every styleand preference,” he said. “It is proving tobe a very organic and lovely extension ofthe season’s interior design trends.”

When selecting low-maintenance plants,says Watkins, lookfor woody ornamen-tal varieties such asboxwoods, hydran-geas and azaleas,which are aestheti-cally appealing andrequire little careonce established.

“You’ll fertilizethem in the fall andprune them afterthey finish bloom-ing, and for most of these plants that’s allthe maintenance you’ll need to do,” Watkinssaid. “Once a plant is established you’llprobably only need to water them two orthree times throughout summer, during attime when we are without rain for a coupleof weeks.”

Creating Outdoor Oasis

“If you have patios, youhave to have pottedplants, it’s like puttingcurtains on a window.”

— David Watkins,Merrifield Garden Center

Coneflowers and other native plants re-quire little care, while adding potted plantsto a landscape adds variety while preserv-ing a yard’s low-maintenance appeal. “If youhave patios, you have to have potted plants,it’s like putting curtains on a window,” saidWatkins.

He recommends adding water-absorbingcrystals called Moisture Mizer, which retainand then release water when the soil be-comes dry. “It helps potted plants retain

moisture because as thesoil dries up, it releasesmoisture and can cutyour watering down tre-mendously,” saidWatkins.

Adding hostas orother ground coverplants can decreasepesky weeds and cutdown on yard work.

“Try to plant withlandscaping that covers

the whole plant bed,” said Watkins. “If youlayer a ground covering plant it adds tex-ture, color and height difference and fillsin a plant bed. After 2-3 years the wholeground is covered, and the amount of mulchthat you need to spend on the yard eachyear becomes less and less.”

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Bogged DownTo This – Or Not

Am I supposed to ignore, totally, thefact that I have cancer? I think I’ve made aseven-plus year survival history of doingso, mostly. But being indifferent, sort of, toa killer disease doesn’t seem particularlyprudent. Granted, it has been a way I’vebeen able to assimilate the stress andrationalize the anxiety, but as an overallstrategy? I can’t say I’d recommend it,but…so far, so good.

Occasionally, I do wonder however, ifbeing more engaged and more in tune –with my body, my disease, my life expec-tancy, would help? I mean, not beingdepressed by my medical reality can’t bethe answer to a prayer, can it? It seems tooeasy, too irresponsible; to be inattentive tothe very thing that might actually be killingme. Yet I haven’t really stumbled. Cancerisn’t for sissies, but neither can it be for atype “A”, high intensity, 24/7 fighter.There’s a part of me, not large enough I’lladmit, that feels I should live my life –without being intentionally self-destructive– and not let the cancer control me, butrather that I control it/my life and let thechips fall where they may. There’s some-thing to be said for freedom/quality of life,but is that simply wishful thinking, andnaïve wishful thinking at that? Or isattempting to live as normally as possible akey to my success?

I’m sure I’ll never know. It’s likely verydifficult to measure in a clinical study/trial,the effects of such realities on tumors, andultimately, patient outcomes. And neitheris it possible to inject patients with a magicpotion which changes their nature and inturn affects their survival. Talk about vari-ables. Even the variable would have vari-ables. Nevertheless, treatment has to con-sider mind, body and spirit, doesn’t it?Allowing for and/or accommodating onewithout considering the other two wouldseem to presume that the whole is not thesum of its parts. Who’s to say that keepingmy spirits up is not as important as keep-ing my creatinine levels (as but one exam-ple) down? After all, medicine is science,not arithmetic. The calculations are notalways correct. Sometimes, medical out-comes are not what’s “prognosed”/ antici-pated. I’m living proof of that. Ergo, is mysurvival based on my medical treatment/chemotherapy or my DNA, or was it sim-ply my attitude? To not factor in all possi-bilities and plan accordingly seems irre-sponsible, almost.

Perhaps my attitude, my occasionalindifference, my lack of obsession with myown outcome seems reasonable in light ofmy having survived for so many years vsthe fact that so many others have suc-cumbed to this terrible disease. Or maybeit’s just blind, stupid, random luck (like theblind squirrel finding an acorn, as the oldsaying goes) and my positive attitude,sense of humor and non-preoccupationwith my medical circumstances has hadnothing to do with any of it?

Either way, there’s no point in discuss-ing it, really. If I want to continue living, Ihave to take the good with the bad – andvice versa, and not worry too much aboutthings I can’t control and about personalitytraits I don’t possess.

The biggest things are always the easiest to do because there

is no competition.-William Van Horne

An expert is someone who knowssome of the

worst mistakesthat can bemade in his

subject and howto avoid them.

-WernerHeisenberg

Schools

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Pho-tos are welcome.

Helene Emily Katz, of Potomac, graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science in graphic communica-tions from Clemson University (Clemson, S.C.).

Muriel Enders, Aswini Cherukuri, andAlexandra Tauberman, all of Potomac, werenamed to the University of Vermont (Burlington,Vt.) dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. Endersis an animal sciences major in the College of Agri-culture and Life Sciences. Cherukuri is a wildlifeand fisheries Biology major in the RubensteinSchool of Environment and Natural Resources.Tauberman is a forestry major in the RubensteinSchool of Environment and Natural Resources.

Doug Schultz, of Potomac, earned a Bachelorof Science degree in finance from Grove City Col-lege (Grove City, Pa.). Schultz is a 2012 graduateof Ad Fontes Academy and is the son of Janice andGary Schultz from Potomac.

Jennifer Finley, of Potomac, graduated witha Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineer-ing from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pa.).

Sathya Ram, of Potomac, graduated fromLehigh University (Bethlehem, Pa.) with a Bachelorof Arts degree in design art.

Amanda N. Corwin, of Potomac, graduatedfrom Colby College (Waterville, Maine). She at-tended Potomac School and is the daughter of Erikand Manal Corwin of Potomac. Corwin majored inbiology with a neuroscience concentration.

Thomas Oggier, of Potomac, has been namedto the dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University(Delaware, Ohio) for the 2016 spring semester.

Janie Jacobs, of Potomac, has been beennamed to the James Madison University dean’s listfor the spring 2016 semester. Jacobs is majoring incommunication sciences and disorders.

George Wu and Timothy Zhou, both ofPotomac, have been awarded the National MeritUniversity of Maryland Scholarship. George, a stu-dent at Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School, plansto pursue a career in business. Timothy, a studentat Montgomery Blair High School, is working to-wards a career in computer science.

The following Potomac students were named tothe dean’s list at Bucknell University (Lewisburg,Pa.) for the spring 2016 semester: AlexaGoldman , Madeline Melch , CrispinMuessle , Kimberley Nidah , CarolineSlowinski, and William Szamosszegi.

Daniel Ricci, of Potomac, has been named tothe Lebanon Valley College (Annville, Pa.) dean’slist for the spring 2016 semester. Ricci, a graduateof Winston Churchill High School, is pursuing abachelor of arts in politics.

Jennifer Finley, of Potomac, has been namedto the Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pa.) dean’slist for the spring 2016 semester.

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of a brother or sister. Free and open toany Montgomery County resident.Visit www.montgomeryhospice.orgfor more.

FRIDAY/JULY 1Application Deadline. The Annual

Amateur Photography Contestcelebrates the beauty of MontgomeryCounty and her people. Photossubmitted of County locations orresidents are judged on effectivecomposition, originality, interest andrelevance of the subject matter andtechnique. Call 240-777-7155 [email protected] request an application. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/outreach/ for more.

TUESDAYS/JULY 5 & 12Journaling and Grief Workshop.

6:30-8 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. A two-session workshop that will focus onthe use of journaling techniques as away of addressing grief issues. Freeand open to any Montgomery Countyresident. Visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org formore.

THURSDAY/JULY 7Drop-in Discussion about Grief

and Healing. 1:30-2 p.m. atMontgomery Hospice, 1355 PiccardDrive, Rockville. For anyonemourning the death of a loved one.Free and open to any MontgomeryCounty resident. Registrationrequired, call 301-921-4400. Visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org formore.

SUNDAY/JULY 17Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m.

at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road,Derwood. The Montgomery CountyAnimal Services and Adoption Centerwill hold rabies vaccination clinicsthrough September. The vaccinationsare free with the purchase of aMontgomery County Pet License.Maryland law requires that all dogs,cats, and ferrets over the age of 4months be continuously vaccinated

At KEEN Sports FestivalKEEN athletes and volunteers participate in a tug of war during theKEEN Greater DC Sports Festival on Sunday, June 5 at Avenel Park. Itwas an afternoon of activities and games for 400 children and youngadults with disabilities, their volunteer coaches, family members andsupporters.

Michael Zeldin, KEEN Greater DC board member; Arie Kouanijo, Wash-ington Redskins; Mark Byamugisha, KEEN athlete, and Nick Sundberg,Redskins gather at Sunday’s event. Visit www.keengreaterdc.org.

Big Train to FaceRiver Dogs inHome Opener

The Bethesda Big Train opened the 2016 seasonthis week and is scheduled to play its first home gameat 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 against the ViennaRiver Dogs at Shirley Povich Field.

The Big Train in 2015 finished with the Cal RipkenCollegiate Baseball League’s best regular-seasonrecord for the third consecutive year, but the Balti-more Redbirds took care of business in thepostseason, winning their fourth consecutive leaguechampionship.

The league uses a two-division format, withBethesda in the South division. The Big Train willcompete against the Vienna River Dogs, HerndonBraves, Alexandria Aces and D.C. Grays for the divi-sion crown.

Bethesda opened the season on the road againstthe D.C. Grays on Tuesday, after The Almanac’s dead-line. The Big Train will travel to take on the HerndonBraves at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8.

Bethesda is scheduled to face Baltimore on the roadon Friday, Gaithersburg at home on Saturday andRockville on the road on Sunday. The Big Train willthen have a seven-game homestand, culminated bya doubleheader against Vienna on Sunday, June 19.

Wootton Relay TakesThird at State Meet

The Wootton girls’ 4x800 relay team placed thirdduring 4A state meet, held May 26-28 at MorganState University.

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The team of senior Grace Dellapa, freshman Jes-sica Trzeciak, freshman Erin Chelf and senior RachelMaizel finished with a time of 9:41.17.

Wootton senior Colin Sybing placed fourth in theboys’ 1600 with a time of 4:24.65 and also finishedfourth in the 3200 with a time of 9:36.09.

Wootton finished 23rd in the girls’ team standingswith a score of 6. Churchill (3.5) finished 28th.

Churchill took 19th in the boys’ team competitionwith a score of 14. Wootton was 22nd with 10 points.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isThursday by noon.

Andy Woo has received an Army

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps schol-arship to attend the University ofMaryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore,Md.). Woo is a 2014 graduate of Win-ston Churchill High School.

Military Notes

Army National Guard Pvt. MecardoF. Knight has graduated from basiccombat training at Fort Jackson (Colum-bia, S.C.) Knight is the son of RosaleeKnight of Potomac.

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against rabies. Also by law andbeginning at that age, all dogs andcats must have a Montgomery CountyPet License. Bring proof of previousrabies vaccinations. All dogs must beleashed and cats and ferrets must bein carriers or otherwise contained.Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices for more.

MONDAY/JULY 18Call for Artists Deadline. The

Bethesda Arts & EntertainmentDistrict, in partnership with ArtsBrookfield, has just announced thesecond installment of “Paint theTown,” an initiative to promote morepublic art murals in downtownBethesda. In an effort to beautify thearea surrounding the BethesdaMetro, the mural project will focuson the plaza area and bus bay at 3Bethesda Metro Center. Artists 18and older from Maryland, D.C. andVirginia may apply. The winner willbe awarded a $30,000 stipend forsupplies and the artist’s time tocomplete the project by Oct. 15,2016. Visit www.bethesda.org/bethesda/paint-town-mural-project-0for more.

TUESDAY/JULY 19Drop-in Discussion about Grief

and Healing. 6:30-8 p.m. atMontgomery Hospice, 1355 PiccardDrive, Rockville. For anyonemourning the death of a loved one.Free and open to any MontgomeryCounty resident. Registrationrequired, call 301-921-4400.Visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org formore.

TUESDAY/AUG. 2, 9 & 16For Men: Getting a Handle on

Grief. 6:30-8 p.m. at MontgomeryHospice, 1355 Piccard Drive,Rockville. A three-session workshopfor men grieving the death of a lovedone. Led by male facilitators. Freeand open to any Montgomery Countyresident. Registration required, call301-921-4400.Visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org formore.

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