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Dismay overTree Clearing

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Looking out at the flood-plain that includes the

Swain’s Lock campground,some of the dozens of

people who attended acommunity meeting withthe National Park Service

can see 60 trees tagged forremoval or pruning.

Looking out at the flood-plain that includes the

Swain’s Lock campground,some of the dozens of

people who attended acommunity meeting withthe National Park Service

can see 60 trees tagged forremoval or pruning.

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Fall FrolicPeople, Page 14

Preparing a HomeFor the HolidaysHomeLifeStyle, Page 8

Shop for a CauseNews, Page 2

Fall FrolicPeople, Page 14

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See Annual WHC, Page 5

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Eighteen years ago, Lisa SandlerSpaeth asked her mom, FromaSandler, to make a bow for her

daughter’s hair that would stay there with-out falling out. Froma experimented withadding buttons and bows to pony-tail hold-ers and hair clips. Her granddaughter lovedthem, she created more styles and patterns— and the hair accessories became an in-stant hit at her granddaughter’s school.

“Bows Etc.” was born and the home busi-ness of creating custom hair accessories forchildren grew into a thriving business. Theysell their products at the many bazaars andschool boutiques in the area — buthave now branched out intowholesaling to manychildren’s stores.

Lisa Sandler Spaethdied eight and a halfyears ago from pulmo-nary fibrosis, a difficult-to-treat fatal diseasethat progressivelydamages the lungsand starves the bodyof oxygen. She andher family lived for two yearswith the devastating prognosis thatthere is no cure. After she died,her parentslaunched the Lisa Sandler Spaeth Memo-rial Fund to help fund research for pulmo-nary fibrosis. Froma said, “We now partnerwith the Johns Hopkins Center for Pulmo-nary Fibrosis. and our foundation has raised

$3 million.”Froma donates everything she earns from

Bows Etc. to find better treatments andhopefully one day a cure for pulmonary

fibrosis. “We have helped funda larger department withmore doctors doing research.

It’s a real tribute to Lisa thatwe have been so successful at

raising funds to help the manywho have this disease. More

than 40,000 people die from pul-monary fibrosis each year — more

than breast cancer.” She also servesas an advocate, lobbying Congress

for more awareness and funds for thisdreadful disease.

As difficult as it must have been, Fromacontinued on with the business. She nowhas a partner, Robin Miller and together

Shop for a CauseAnnual WHC Boutique returns Sunday.

Photos Contributed

Froma Sandler with her latedaughter Lisa.

Bows Etc. booth at the WHC Boutique.

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NewsPotomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren

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By Mary Kimm

The Almanac

More than 40 peopleturned out for acommunity meetingwith the National

Park Service about planned removalof “defective” trees along the C&OCanal in Potomac.

The National Park Service has tobalance tree preservation againstvisitor safety, and that’s why morethan 60 trees are marked for re-moval or pruning at Swain’s Lockalong the Chesapeake & Ohio Ca-nal National Historical Park.

The action was a result of a re-cent assessment of the health oftrees in three “developed areas”along the C&O Canal in Potomac bypark service arborists.

“It’s a fairly common cause of visi-tor injury, from fallen trees,” saidKevin Brandt, superintendent of theC&O Canal National Historical Park.

“Visitors are in greater risk oncounty roads getting here than from fallingtrees in the park,” said Barbara Hoover, amember of West Montgomery County Citi-zens Association, to agreement all around.

Potomac’s County Councilmember, RogerBerliner (D-1) called for the meeting be-tween members of the community and thepark service after residents alerted his of-fice that tree clearing was underway alongthe towpath several weeks ago. Berlinercontacted Brandt within minutes, andBrandt agreed to stop the tree work untilafter a meeting and further assessment.

Representatives from both U.S. Rep. ChrisVan Hollen’s office and U.S. Rep. JohnDelaney’s office also attended.

“We’ll preserve the greatest number of

trees consistent with safety requirements,”Brandt said. “Visitor safety comes first.”

The issue appeared to come down to li-ability concerns in what Brandt referred toas “developed” areas of the park, includingcampgrounds.

“Once we identify a hazardous tree, weown it,” Brandt said. “We have to take ac-tion.” There are three options, pruning thetree, taking down the tree and “removingthe target.”

Community members disagreed with NPSassessment of the health of the stand of tow-ering silver maples in the floodplain bySwain’s Lock, and questioned whether suchaction should be taken just on the basis ofthe assessment by arborists. One arborist

estimated that the treeswere 60-80 years old.

Some asked if a hy-drologist had assessedwhat would happen tothe stability of the areaand river banks afterthe trees were re-moved. Brandt saidthat he would askthe hydrologist whois on staff to take alook at the situa-tion.

Ginny Barnesasked about “removingthe target.”

“If you’re at the point of cuttingdown over 50 trees, … whywouldn’t you consider moving thecampground?” Barnes asked.

Closing the campground mightbe an option, Brandt said. Movingit would probably not be an optionbecause of the lengthy process ofenvironmental assessment thatwould be required.

After the meeting, Brandt toldBerliner that he would follow upon “the suggestions made on Sat-urday about getting a NPS hydrolo-gist to evaluate the site for impactsfrom erosion and make recommen-dations. We are also engaging aNPS landscape architect to evalu-ate and make recommendations forrevegetation.”

Brandt also said he would ask thearborist to evaluate if any of thetrees could be addressed differentlyif they proceed as if this is a two-phased hazard tree managementaction. He also predicted that more

tree work would be requiredin the next two-to-

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A decision ongoing ahead

with removingand pruning the

trees on thesethree sites in

Potomac will take aweek or so.

Dismay over Tree Clearing along CanalMore than 40 turn out in the rain at Swain’s Lock meeting on NPS plans to clear trees.

Kevin Brandt, superintendent of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, explains theplan for tree clearing and pruning at Swain’s Lock, Riley’s Lock and the MarsdenTract (downstream of Great Falls) to a concerned community group.

Superintendent Kevin Brandt and Councilmember Roger Berliner speakwith the crowd.

Dozens of people, Potomac activists and lovers of the towpath and trees,gather before the meeting Saturday morning, Nov. 7.

Pink tag, not for breast cancer

awareness. The plan calls for

removing 28 trees and pruning

32 more at Swain’s Lock.

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they have grown the business, branched outinto many stores and are selling “hundredsand hundreds of bows.” They are soonlaunching a website and expect that thebusiness will become bigger and bigger.

The WHC Boutique supports Lisa’s foun-dation and other charities including Savethe Children, Doctors Without Borders,Suited for Change, Promise for Prom, Su-san G. Komen Race for the Cure and MADDand many more. As Michele Citren said, “It’sshopping with a conscience because eachvendor donates 20 percent of their totalsales to our philanthropy.”

The boutique is one of Potomac’s most-awaited shopping venues each year. With20 new vendors and 50 altogether, the showis perfect for discovering “one-of-a-kind”gifts and personal treasures. Shoppers canchoose among the extensive jewelry collec-tions, children and women’s clothing andaccessories, home decor gifts, food itemsand more. Some of the vendors are AllThings Olive, Serenity Fitness Boutique, TheSupreme Court Historical Society, Equilib-rium Activewear, Glass by Design, KEEPCollective. Swirl, Girlie Glitz and Glam,Candace’s Fine Jewelry, Create-a-Plaque,Dreams to Your Door, In Bloom Jewelry,Jodie’s Jamboree, Pink Avenue Girl, Sababa

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Annual WHC Boutique Returns Sunday

room for the taping of Meet the Press. Theywill be able to meet moderator Chuck Toddand his guests and watch the interviewsfrom the studio — this is such a unique item.We have several vacation opportunities in-cluding a week in Siesta Key, Fla.” The Si-lent Auction will also feature a variety ofgift certificates from restaurants and stores,sports tickets, event planning, a mini-pho-tography session for four, Nationals items,a catered dinner for 10, themed gift bas-kets, golf outings, theatre tickets, jewelry,children’s items and more.

Shoppers alos will be able to purchaseraffle tickets for the Wine Wall — an op-portunity to win 60 bottles of wine donatedfrom community members as well as a wineexperience from Total Wine at their storefor 10.

At the boutique’s cafe, visitors can pickup home-baked goodies, deli-sandwichesfrom Bethesda Bagel and J. Chow’s Califor-nia Chicken Salad, Greek salads and veg-etable chili — or, the most sought after,Monday night’s brisket and kugel. Dine-inor take it home.

At last year’sboutique (from

left): JanetAbrams, KarenPerkins, CindySchapiro, andMimi Arnold.

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Israeli Jewelry, Soom Foods — and more.WHC President, Sandy Nesbit said, “We

are pleased to support small businesses,both local and from farther away. We havebeen presenting the boutique for 29 yearsand we are proud to continue the traditionof supporting the charitable missions of theWHC Sisterhood. Every year we add newvendors with exciting new products. Shop-

pers return year after year to support ourwonderful vendors, to participate in theSilent Auction and to dine on great food.”

Martha K. Bindeman, former president ofthe WHC Sisterhood, is proud of the vari-ety of Silent Auction offerings for this year.She said, “One wonderful item is the ‘Meetthe Press’ Control Room. Four people willhave the opportunity to sit in the control

DetailsWashington Hebrew Congregation

Sisterhood’s Holiday Boutique & SilentAuction

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11810 Falls Road, Potomac❖ Hours: Sunday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mon-

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To the Editor:1) Where can the documented risk assess-

ment be found that is driving the extensivecutting? It isn’t just three sites noted in thepress release. Cutting down large trees is oc-curring throughout the park. What is the cri-teria for removal?

2) The C&O Canal NHP has long relied onCanal organizations to provide maintenanceand monitoring of the park. Such widespreadassistance by individual group members cre-ates personal investment. A sense of belong-ing. Why weren’t these groups alerted to deci-sions to engage in cutting? It seems very poorpublic relations to exclude them.

3) Is there a contractor? Or, is park staff do-ing the cutting? Where is the money comingfrom to pay for this work?

4) A change of policy toward park naturalresources would seem to warrant public hear-ing. The proposed changes in fee structure in-cluded such a process. Why not here? Espe-cially when the tree cutting may include older/specimen trees and forest needed to hold soiland prevent erosion.

Environmental Issues1) The C&O Canal NHP contains some

County, State and National Champion trees.Are they being considered and their valueweighed against risk? Silver Maples seem tohave been targeted by the cutting. The CountyChampion Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) islocated at Lock 26. A wing of General Lee’sArmy marched past it in the Civil War. So didJ.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry. This tree is a destina-tion for many and an individual historic trea-

sure. Is it too in jeopardy? What of the largesttree in Maryland – An American Sycamore lo-cated on the banks of the Potomac atDickerson?

2) Arborists are not the only “experts” thatshould be consulted. Ecologists recognize thevalue of forest in protecting individual treesfrom wind damage. Taking out a significantnumber leads to higher risk to those remain-ing. Also, a number of trees at Swain’s markedfor cutting overhang the river and of little riskto humans. Yet they intercept ice plates in win-ter and their roots hold bank soil and preventerosion from flooding common on the PotomacRiver.

3) Where is the broader assessment of ar-borist findings in relationship to the impend-ing loss of significant natural resources? There

is an ISA standardized process for risk assess-ment of trees with a form that should be filledout for each tree as part of the ISA supportedprocess. Typically, prior to any action taken, areport of findings is written. In the experienceof many arborists, it is never acceptable tomake removal decisions on high value treeswithout going through a risk assessment pro-cess. Is there any control over arborist deci-sions?

4) It seems clear the NPS has underestimatedthe extent of concern and value park

users place on trees. More importantly, thelack of a transparent process has led to

mistrust. Many consider the park a safe placein the sense that it is free of the

incursions they endure outside the park.(Witness Donald Trump’s “stump” desert

golf course just across the Potomac River orPepco’s rampant destruction on

roadsides and even private property.)5) We request an extended halt to consider

a more sensible approach. We can agree thatat Swains and elsewhere, some trees need tobe removed for reasons of health but we askfor a more conservative evaluation of individu-als slated for removal. ( e.g. if all the trees thatare scheduled to be cut down were sorted fromworst to best, why not take out the riskiest onesbut leave the better ones) Finally, any treesremoved should be replaced with appropriatereplanting.

Ginny Barnes,Environmental Chair, West Montgomery

County Citizens Associationwww.wmcca.org

Amarkedtree atSwain’sLock.

Questions on NPS Tree Removal

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To the Editor:We are sending you an important update on

the Brickyard Farmland, and a call to action.Having abandoned a plan to develop the 20-

acre Brickyard Farm site for private soccerfields and parking lots two years ago, Mont-gomery County Public Schools is now propos-ing to install an industrial solar panel arraythere, a move that would similarly destroy theorganic farmland that Nick Maravell has stew-arded for more than 30 years.

If the plan moves ahead, it will kill the soilunder the panels with gravel or repeatedchemical sprays.

Even after pulling back from their plans todevelop this precious land as a private soccercomplex, the county and the school board haverefused to allow Nick or other farmers to leaseit and continue farming it. Instead, they’ve leftthe land untended.

Meanwhile, Brickyard Educational Farm(BEF) has been conducting agricultural edu-cation programs at county public schools whileawaiting further decisions on the Brickyardfarmland.

BEF has a proposal to use this prime farm-land for organic farming and agricultural edu-cation again, in line with county and state en-vironmental literacy requirements. BEF oper-ated a successful agricultural educational pro-gram at the site in 2012.

MCPS is also proposing to install industrial

solar arrays on two other green sites, one onCashell Road in Rockville and one on WarfieldRoad in Laytonsville.

To help save the farmland from an indus-trial solar array, please attend one of the threepublic meetings listed below and send writtencomments to MCPS.

It is critical that we show strong oppositionto building an industrial solar array on theBrickyard farm land and strong support forfarm-based education and organic farming onthat land.

Our top priority is the Nov. 17 meeting atSeven Locks Elementary because it is nearestto the Brickyard land it and will be the maintopic of discussion.

But if one of the other meetings is more con-venient for you, please attend that one andraise your concerns about the MCPS plan andyour support for organic agriculture and farm-based education on the Brickyard land.

To be clear, we support MCPS investmentsin energy efficiency and renewable energy. Wesimply think the MCPS should install solarpanels on top of school buildings, and overexisting school parking lots and bus depots,rather than destroying precious organic farm-land and other green spaces.

❖ For more information or to volunteer,please contact Greg Smith at [email protected].

❖ Community Information Meeting Near theBrickyard Site, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Seven

Locks Elementary School, Multipurpose Room,9500 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda MD 20817.(This is our priority meeting to attend)

❖ Meeting Near the Warfield Road Site, Tues-day, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Laytonsville ElementarySchool, Multipurpose Room, 21401Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882.

❖ Meeting Near the Cashell Road Site,Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., Cashell Elemen-tary School, Multipurpose Room, 17101Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853

❖ Send Written Comments to MCPS:Please email or mail your comments by Dec.

1 at [email protected] orShela PlankEnergy Program ManagerDepartment of Facilities ManagementMontgomery County Public Schools45 West Gude DriveRockville, MD 20850.Please include these important messages:❖ Oppose building an industrial solar arrays

on the Brickyard farm land.❖ Support organic farming and farm-based

education on the Brickyard site to serve publicschool students.

❖ Support MCPS investments in energy effi-ciency and in solar arrays placed on schoolroofs, over school parking lots and other non-green sites.

The Save This Soil Teamwww.savethissoil.org

Schools Project Threatens Brickyard Farmland


LET’S TALKReal Estate

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

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Swimming PoolTrends

As summer nears (or even whenits balmy memory is keeping youwarm in wintertime), the thoughts ofmany homeowners turn to thoughtsof lounging by the pool and ways toimprove the overall ambiance of yourpool area. Both traditional, in-ground pools and more cost-effective,above-ground options are bothchoices that add hours of endlessenjoyment to a home while you’reliving in it, and dollar value to homeson the market.

For both options, there are anynumber of ways to spruce up the poolarea of a home on the market, mak-ing it ever more appealing to the pro-spective buyer. When it comes todecking material, paving stones arean option that is fast-growing inpopularity. Industry professionalscite advantages to paving stones suchas their ability to outperform, outlastand outshine stone set in mortar,grass, wood, concrete or brick whenit comes to flexibility, durability andstrength. Paving stones are availablein a variety of colors and sizes, laywell if installed properly and are lesssusceptible to shifting, sagging,cracking and separating.

Above-ground pool owners, aswith traditional in-ground pools,should consider adding decking andfencing to the above-ground poolunit—with just a few minor upgradesthat are cost-efficient, your afford-able pool option can add untold valueto your home’s asking price. Onceyou’ve taken the time to invest in theappearance and function of your poolarea, not only do you have the cool-est place to spend your hottestmonths, but you’ve got a sizzling fea-ture to display to buyers when yourhome hits the market!

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

THROUGH JAN. 8, 2016Deadline for Entries. The Bethesda

Arts & Entertainment District isaccepting entries from Maryland,Virginia and the District of Columbiafilmmakers for the annual BethesdaFilm Fest. Visit www.bethesda.org formore.

SUNDAY/NOV. 15Jewish Community Day. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. at University of Maryland Hillel,7612 Mowatt Lane, College Park. TheJewish Federation of North Bethesdawill host “Routes: A Day of JewishLearning 2015.” Find more than 70sessions of informative seminars andevents. Visit www.shalomdc.org.

End-of-Life Decision Making. 7 p.m.at Tilden Woods Recreation Center,6800 Tilden Lane, Rockville.Learning more about the Aid-in-Dying Legislation. Free. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 18Volunteer Training Session. 10

a.m. at Holiday Park Senior Center,3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring.Attend a training session provided bySenior Connection, who providestransportation for the aging. Call301-962-0820 or [email protected].

Senior Forum and Resource Fair.10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Leisure WorldCrystal Ballroom, 3701 RossmoorBlvd., Silver Spring. MontgomeryCounty Councilmembers RogerBerliner and Sidney Katz will host aSenior Forum and Resource Fair. Theprogram will focus on protectingseniors from scams, addressing signsof elder abuse and neglect andpromoting ways that seniors cancontribute to the community throughvolunteering. It will be accompaniedby an informational Resource Fairshowcasing service providers toseniors. Free. Contact WarrenHansen in the Office ofCouncilmember Berliner at 240-777-7898 or at [email protected].

SUNDAY/NOV. 22Great Names Community Lecture

Series. 3-5 p.m. at Bethesda JewishCongregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd.,Bethesda. Bethesda JewishCongregation presents Cokie andSteve Roberts, syndicated columnists.Open to all. Free, but RSVP to securea seat. Call 301-469-8636 or visitwww.bethesdajewish.org/registration/.

PUBLIC INPUT WANTEDPlanners to Present Concepts on

Downtown Bethesda. OnThursday, Dec, 11, county plannerswill present their concepts to theMontgomery County planning boardon the future of downtown Bethesda.Will be available online. Thefeedback loop will be up Dec. 8-19and accessible 24/7 via computer,mobile device or laptop. Visitwww.montgomeryplanning.org.

GUIDE DOG FOSTERS NEEDEDGuiding Eyes for the Blind –

Montgomery Region is looking forvolunteers to foster and train future

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Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

With only two weeks until Thanks-giving and the start of the holi-day season, it might be time to take

stock of your home’s guest-readiness. Local de-signers explain how to reduce stress and makeguests feel at home this holiday season.

“Walk into your home as if you are a guestin your own home,” said Dana Kaminsky withGlickman Design Build in Potomac. “Look atthe entryway. Your front door should have afestive feel.”

A new doormat and large urns filled withevergreen foliage thatwill last until the endof winter are two ac-cessories thatKaminsky suggests tohelp ring in the sea-son.

Reorganizing anddecluttering a home’sinterior can decreasestress during holidayhosting and entertain-ing. The first place tostart, suggestsKaminsky is a foyer closet. “This is a great timeto donate any winter clothing that your family

doesn’t use anymore,” she said. “This will makeway for guests’ coats so you don’t have to throwthem over furniture and take up valuable seat-ing real estate.”

This is also the time to declutter one of themost often-used rooms during the holidays: thekitchen. “Go through your pantry so you canhave an accurate inventory when getting readyto prepare holiday meals,” she said. “Also getrid of any unnecessary products that are notuseful anymore.”

This process, says Kaminsky, makes room forneeded storage and eliminates the unnecessaryuse of counter space.

Simple and low-cost ways to brighten akitchen include purchasing new hand towelsand fragrant, sink-side, hand soaps and lotionsin elegant dispensers. “William Sonoma has aclean line of fragrances, as well as cleaningsupplies and candles that will for sure make

you and your guestshappy,” saidKaminsky. “Pinkgrapefruit is always aperfect year-roundstandby.”

When it comes to aguest bedroom,Marika Meyer ofMarika Meyer Interi-ors in Bethesda be-lieves that stocking aroom with books andmagazines makes

overnight visitors feel at home. She also makessure the room has a tray of bottled water and

Preparing a Home for the HolidaysMust-Haves for anInviting Guest Room

Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design inBethesda, Md., offers tips:

❖ Save sample creams and lotions and dis-play them in an attractive container for gueststo try.

❖ Make Internet passwords available andvisible so guests have easy access while visit-ing.

❖ Consider placing a sound machine in theguest room, particularly if you have an activehousehold, so guests may choose the back-ground noise.

❖ Provide magazines that may interest yourguests.

❖ Make sure there are enough hangers,preferably “pretty hangers,” in the closet foryour guests.

❖ Be sure to place a water carafe (or bottledwater) and a glass in the guest room.

❖ Clean, crisp sheets and soft, plush tow-els make guests feel special.

Suggestions for gettingyour house guest-ready.

cups.“Guests welcome the chance to catch up on

reading,” she said.Plenty of bedding and both feather and

hypoallergenic pillows, and extra universalchargers are guest room essentials. “We allknow the feeling of forgetting this key tech-nology tool,” said Meyer.

Finally, Meyer believes in making the roomfestive by adding green holiday wreaths in thewindows, and comfortably by leaving luxu-rious terrycloth robes. “Nothing says comfortlike a plush robe to snuggle in after a long dayof travel.”

“Walk into your home as ifyou are a guest in your ownhome. Look at theentryway. Your front doorshould have a festive feel.”

— Dana Kaminsky with GlickmanDesign Build in Potomac

John Cole Photo

Reorganizing a kitchen before theholiday season begins helps make ahome guest-ready, says DanaKaminsky with Glickman DesignBuild

Photo Angie Seckinger

Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Interi-ors in Bethesda believes that stockinga room with books and magazinesmakes overnight visitors feel athome.

Photo by Angie Seckinger

Clean, crisp sheets and soft, plushtowels make guests feel special,advises Kelley Proxmire of KelleyInterior Design.

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Getting Guest-ReadyBy Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

Getting ready for the holidaysmeans more than simply hang-ing decorations and ordering aturkey with trimmings. For

many, the holidays usher in an abundanceof house guests. While there might not betime to complete a remodeling project orbuild an addition, local designers offer sug-gestions for minor tweaks that can breathenew life into a living space so that it is guest-ready when the holidays arrive.

Starting with a home’s exterior, outdoorlighting that highlights the walkway andfacade of the house is a simple update, ac-cording to Kai Tong, director of architec-ture at Hopkins and Porter. “Low voltagelighting can also accentuate the steps lead-ing to the front door, as well as [line volt-age] lighting illuminating … [plants] andtrees.”

Tong also recommends upgrading ahome’s interior lighting fixtures, such assconces and dining room chandeliers. Infact, he said dimmer switches create ambi-ance. “Low voltage lighting, including cable-mounted lighting, can bring new brillianceto spaces.”

A coat of paint can also brighten a home

Local designers offer solutionsfor easy, pre-holiday updates.

in time for the holi-days. “You don’t needto paint the entirehome at once to makea great impression foryour guests,” saidMarty Cornish, CEO of EasyPaint. “Thinkabout rooms you’ll be using the most andthen devise a plan.”

Rooms where most of the holiday décorwill be displayed as well as the dining roomwhere meals will be served are good start-ing points, said Cornish.

“Consider selecting a wall in perhaps aguest room and painting it an exquisite ac-cent color,” adds Tong. “The same goes withpublic spaces such as the kitchen.”

Painting a home’s main entry door or trimis another simple way to welcome guests instyle. “The front door makes an immediatefirst impression,” said Tracy Morris, color

consultant and principal of Tracy MorrisDesign.

Morris suggests using Benjamin Moore’sSoot for the front door. “The rich color isfestive and fun and makes the perfect back-drop for holiday décor, as well as providesa lasting first impression.”

Replacing the front door or updating thehardware on an existing door, updatinglighting fixtures at the door or on a porchenhances a home’s curb appeal, says KenHurdle, Hopkins and Porter project coordi-nator.

The kitchen, powder room and guestbathroom are usually hubs of hospitality

during the holidays, and a polished appear-ance can be accomplished with a few mi-nor tweaks.

In a guest bathroom, simple fixes includenew vanity or sink hardware, new medicinecabinets and vanity lighting. “Check and seeif accessories such as towel bars [and] pa-per holders could also use an easy re-charge,” said Tong.

Kohler’s Moxi shower head holds a wire-less speaker, “so you can enjoy your musicwhile showering,” said NancyKnickerbocker, designer, Nicely Done Kitch-ens and Baths in Springfield.

In the kitchen, minor touches can yield amajor impact. “Kitchen ‘lite’ projects are agreat way to spruce up your space if you’reredesigning on a small budget and havegreat existing cabinets in your kitchen,” saidStephanie Brick, designer at Nicely.

This can include new hardware on cabi-nets and new faucets, according to Hurdle.

These projects include upgrading countertops with quartz or granite and adding acoordinating tile back splash or otherkitchen accents like crown molding to theceiling or chair rail molding. “These seem-ingly small details, when put together in adesign package,” said Brick, “can have agreat impact on the overall look of yourkitchen.”

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Email community entertain-ment events to [email protected]. In-clude date, time, location,description and contact for event:phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

ONGOINGChildren’s Storytime.

Wednesdays and Saturdays,10 a.m. at Barnes & NobleBooksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen toemployees read children’sstories. Free. Visit www.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

Adult Single Night. Saturdays,9 p.m. at at Benny’s Bar &Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Find a DJ, opendance floor, and other singles.No cover charge. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.

Heather Harvey Art Exhibit.Through Nov. 15, galleryhours at VisArts at Rockville,155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Heather Harvey presents asite-specific work and apaper-based series. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

“Photo Slam: TheExhibition.” Through Nov. 29,gallery hours at Photoworks at GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. Images from the PhotoSlam 2014 by Prescott MooreLassman, Pablo de Loy, ValerieMakepeace and Tanguy deCarbonnieres will be on display. Free.Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

Oasis Art Gallery Exhibit. ThroughNov. 30 at The Oasis Art Galleryinside Macy’s Home Store atWestfield Montgomery Mall, 7125Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. ArtistsLieta Gerson and Lindan Silvers willdisplay their work. Free. Visitwww.oasisnet.org/washington.

Artists & Makers StudiosNovember Exhibits. Through Nov.30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Artists & MakersStudios, 11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite210., Rockville. “These Go ToEleven,” an exhibit featuring theworks of 11 metro Washington, DCartists curated by Stephen Boocks,will be displayed in the two maingalleries. A second exhibit, “MerryMonuments: A Brighter District” byartist Mary Gallagher Stout will beshown in the new gallery hall. Free.Visitwww.artistsandmakersstudios.com.

“Originale.” Through Nov. 30, 10a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12-6p.m. on Sunday at Persiano Galleryand Design Center, 188 Market St.,Potomac. Artist Yolanda Prinsloopresents artwork in graphite andpaint. Free. Visitwww.persianogallery.com for more.

“Project 837, Part 2.” Through Dec.13, gallery hours at VisArts, 155Gibbs St., Rockville. An exhibitionseries intended to start aconversation about the definition ofhome and homelessness. Theexhibition includes contemporaryartists, the public, activists andorganizers for workshops, galleryexhibition and symposium. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

“Organic Elements.” Through Jan.17, during gallery hours at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. “Organic Elements” is agroup exhibition featuring theabstract work of six local artists: LisaBohrer, Susan Carey, MarukaCarvajal, Lesley Clarke, KatieJoselow, and Kay Walsh. Free. Visitwww.writer.org/programsart-on-view.

Paint Night. 5:30-8 p.m. on first andsecond Mondays of the monththrough December at Sweet Frog,100 Lexington Drive, Silver Spring.Spiritual Unicorn art sponsors a nightof painting. Tickets are $10 forchildren and $15 for adults. Visitwww.spiritualunicornart.com.

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, 8p.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 untilmidnight. Admission $16-$18, age 17and 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 dance

with 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.

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 Glass

Center, 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.

Glen Echo Pottery. ThroughDecember, Saturdays and Sundays,12-5 p.m. Glen Echo Pottery, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TheGallery shows the work of 29individual potters and instructors atGlen Echo Pottery. Wheel-throwingdemonstrations are offered mostSaturdays and Sundays, noon-2 p.m.Children are welcome. Visitwww.glenechopottery.com/galleryfor 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. Visitwww.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.

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.Vist 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.

THURSDAY/NOV. 12“Coffee and...” 10-11:30 a.m. at

Corner Bakery, 10327 WestlakeDrive, Bethesda. PotomacCommunity Villages’ monthly “Coffee

and...” get-together is open to all.Talk about aging in place in one’sown existing homes andneighborhoods. Free to attend.Visitwww.potomaccommunityvillage.orgfor more.Hugh Masekela Concert. 8p.m. at AMP by Strathmore,11810 Grand Park Ave., NorthBethesda. Attend a concert givenby a Grammy-nominated jazztrumpeter. Tickets are $35-50.Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 13-14Performance: “BedroomWithout Walls” by HyeYoung Kim. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atpublic space around VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. HyeYoung Kim explores thepossibility that anywhere canserve as someone’s home. Free.Visit www.visartsatrockville.orgfor more.David London: “MagicOutside the Box.” 8 p.m. atThe Writer’s Center, 4508 WalshSt., Bethesda. Magician DavidLondon combines magic trickwith storytelling, comedy, andpuppetry. Tickets are $25-80.Visitwww.MagicOutsideTheBox.com.

FRIDAY/NOV. 13Storm Large Concert. 8 p.m. at AMP

by Strathmore, 11810 Grand ParkAve., North Bethesda. Large bringscomedy, theater and musicbackgrounds to the stage. Tickets are$30-45. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

Potomac After Hours. 9:15-11 p.m.at Potomac Community RecreationCenter, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.Middle schoolers (6-8th graders) areinvited to attend “music night” withkaraoke, table tennis, and pool.Admission is $5. Visitwww.activemontgomery.org and usecode #11949 to register.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 13-14“How to Succeed in Business

Without Really Trying.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Winston Churchill HighSchool Bish Auditorium, 11300Gainsborough Road, Potomac. This isa musical comedy set in the early1960s about a window washer whouses a handbook to climb thecorporate ladder. Tickets are $10 forstudents and $15 for adults. Visitwww.WCHSArts.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 14Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library,Potomac Chapter. Runs most months.Most hardbacks are $1 andpaperbacks are $.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Ingleside at King Farm AnnualBazaar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ingleside,701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville.Ingleside, an assisted living facility,holds a third annual bazaarshowcasing the knits, crocheted andsewed work, sweets and bakedgoods, and other crafts made byresidents. Free. Contact JoanHarrison, Bazaar Coordinator, at301-330-1297 or email [email protected].

Meet the Editor: Herta Feely. 12-1p.m. at Hellenic Center, 6506 BellsMill Road, Bethesda. Learn moreabout what professional editors fromHerta Feely of Chrysalis Editorial.Free. Visitwww.hellenicwritersgroupwashingtondc.blogspot.com.

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Bethesda's Winter Wonderland is an annual event that takes place in locations aroundthe city, including concerts at Imagination Stage and in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle.The event features caroling, ice sculpting, storytelling, holiday performances and hands-on craft activities for children. Free. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org formore.

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Workshop: Pop-Up Homes byJenna Wright. 2-3 p.m. at VisArtsat Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. JennaWright is interested in the notion ofthe American “dream house” and“cookie cutter” homes incontemporary Americancommunities. During her workshop,visitors will construct paper housesfrom templates. Over the course ofthe exhibition this “community” ofpop-up homes will grow and expand,creating a site-specific installation.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org

Workshop: How to Loiter by PaulShortt. 2 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. In thisworkshop, participants will explorealternative ways of loitering anddiscuss the issues surroundingloitering and how it affects publicspace and individuality. Participantswill create pro-loitering signs thatarticulate new ways to loiter and willturn those signs into PSA-stylecommercials as an answer to theoppression of the homelesspopulation. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

Postcard Making: “News FromHome.” 4 p.m. at VisArts atRockville, 155 Gibbs St. CuratorsYeim Bae and Yunjeong Hong willintroduce creative ways of makingpostcards while exploring theconcept of “home” with the audience.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org

Exhibit Reception. 6-8 p.m. at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. Meet the artists of the“Organic Elements” exhibit during awine reception. Free. Visitwww.writer.org for more.

Washington Conservatory FacultyShowcase Concert. 8 p.m. atWestmoreland CongregationalChurch, 1 Westmoreland Circle,Bethesda. Seven faculty members of

the Washington Conservatory ofMusic will present a ShowcaseConcert as part of the WashingtonConservatory Piano Plus ConcertSeries. Free. Visitwww.washingtonconservatory.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 15Coffee and Critique. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

at Photoworks at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Guests are invited to bring photos forinformal feedback from Photoworksfaculty and enjoy coffee and bagels.Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

Open Door Reading: LesliePietrzyk and Jehanne Dubrow.2-4 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508Walsh St., Bethesda. Author LesliePietrzyk reads from her collection ofshort stories, “This Angel on MyChest.” She is joined by JehanneDubrow, author of “The ArrangedMarriage.” A reception and booksigning follows. Free. Visitwww.writer.org for more.

Pet Memorial Service. 5 p.m. atChrist Episcopal Church, 109 S.Washington St., Rockville. Celebrate,honor, and remember the lives ofbeloved pets. Submit a jpeg photo ofpets that have passed to be includedin a slide show at the service. Free.Visit www.christchurchrockville.org.

Photo Slam 2015: The Event. 8- 10p.m. at Busboys & Poets, 14th & Vstreets NW, Washington, D.C.Photoworks of Glen Echo partnerswith FotoWeek DC for the 5thAnnual Photo Slam. $20 suggesteddonation. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 18Potomac Adaptive Sports Court

Dedication Ceremony. 9:30 a.m.at Potomac Community RecreationCenter, 11315 Falls Road., Potomac.

The Yardbirds Concert. 8 p.m. atAMP by Strathmore, 11810 GrandPark Ave., North Bethesda. A rockband founded in 1963 performs.Tickets are $45-60. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

THURSDAY/NOV. 19Political Extremism Explained. 7

p.m. at The Bolger Center, 9600Newbirdge Drive, Potomac. PotomacCommunity Village hosts journalistand the Knight Law and MediaVisiting Fellow at Yale Law School’sInformation Society Project AndrewBurt who will explain politicalextremism in the context of his book“American Hysteria: The UntoldStory of Mass Political Extremism inthe United States.” Free. Visitwww.potomaccommunityvillage.org,

Lecture and Book Signing. 7:30p.m. at Photoworks at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Lecturer, curator, and artconsultant Sarah Gordon will discussher new book, “Indecent Exposures:Eadweard Muybridge’s AnimalLocomotion Nudes.” Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 19-21“Sweeney Todd.” 7 p.m. at Walt

Whitman High School–Daryl L. Shawauditorium, 7100 Whittier Blvd.,Bethesda. View Walt Whitman HighSchool’s interpretation of “SweeneyTodd: The Demon Barber of FleetStreet.” Tickets are $10 for students,$15 for adults, and $20 for reservedseats. Visit www.whitmandrama.ticketleap.com.

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Churchill’sZuckerman RushesFor 350 Yards inVictory

Churchill senior running back AndrewZuckerman ended his high school footballcareer with a victory and a season-best per-formance.

The Churchill football team defeatedWalter Johnson 40-7 on Friday at ChurchillHigh School, snapping a seven-game los-ing streak. Zuckerman led the way for theBulldogs, carrying the ball 31 times for 350

yards and five touchdowns in his final highschool game.

Zuckerman finished the season with 279carries for 1,867 yards and 16 touchdownsin 10 games.

Churchill finished the season with a 2-8record.

Churchill VolleyballAdvances toSection Final

The Churchill volleyball team sweptWhitman on Monday and advanced to the4A West region Section I final.

The top-seed Bulldogs will host No. 2Montgomery Blair on Wednesday, Nov. 11.The winner will advance to the regionchampionship match.

Wootton FieldHockey AdvancesTo State Final

The Wootton field hockey team will faceSeverna Park in the 4A state championshipgame at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 atWashington College in Chestertown, Md.

The Patriots defeated Dulaney 1-0 onMonday in the state semifinals.

Whitman FootballEnds Seasonwith Win

The Whitman football team concluded the2015 season with a 26-20 win overBethesda-Chevy Chase on Nov. 6.

The Vikings finished the season with a 4-6 record.

Whitman quarterback Matthew Claytoncompleted 10 of 20 passes for 97 yardsagainst B-CC. He also carried 15 times for70 yards and a touchdown.

Gunnar Morton carried 28 times for 155yards and two touchdowns.

Churchill running back Andrew Zuckerman rushed for 350 yards and fivetouchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 40-7 win over Walter Johnson on Nov. 6.

Grace Xia and the Churchill volleyball teamswept Whitman on Monday in the 4A Westregion Section I semifinals at Churchill HighSchool.

Abby Kash and the Churchill volleyball team willface Blair in the 4A West region Section I finalon Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Xiaoting Sun and the Churchill Bulldogsimproved to 19-1 with a sweep of Whitmanon Monday in the 4A West region Section Isemifinals.

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SUPPORT GROUPSSuicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA, 6123

Montrose 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.

Because I Love You is a nonprofit organizationdedicated to supporting parents of troubledchildren of any age. The group helps parentsdeal with drugs, runaways, truancy, verbalabuse, physical abuse, curfew violations andother misbehavior, as well as help parents deal

with themselves, to manage and live their ownlives without obsessing over their child’sbehavior. The group meets 7:30-9:30 everyThursday at Bethesda United Methodist ChurchRoom 209, 8300 Old Georgetown Road,Bethesda. Visit www.becauseiloveyou.org, [email protected] or call 301-530-3597.

Adult Bereavement Groups. Dates and timesvary depending on group members. HospiceCare, 518 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg. Peerdriven support groups in those in need ofsupport. Free. Contact Penny Gladhill at 301-990-8904, or [email protected].

ONGOINGMontgomery Parks is launching a new

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The Potomac Village GardenClub welcomed four Girl Scouttroops to an Oct. 31 event in theaward-winning garden which theclub has landscaped at thePotomac Village Library for morethan the last 10 years.

The event led to the Scouts re-ceiving at least three badges ac-cording to their age level sincethe program included commu-nity service by planting bulbs,learning landscaping hints, learn-ing about the uses of plants,pruning the trees, identifying andremoving invasive weeds, andcollecting seed pods of milkweedfor helping to develop areaswhich will help in the migrationof the Monarch butterflies.

Twelve members of thePotomac Village Garden Club setup stations for the girls to workfrom. The event coincided withthe birthday of Juliette GordonLow who started the Girl Scoutmovement.

Four Girl Scout troops worked with the Potomac Village Garden Club at thePotomac Village Library on Oct. 31.

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Small Talkin a Big Way

No way, actually. In my nearly seven yearsof cancer-induced doctor’s appointments,scan appointments, lab work and miscellane-ous other recurring occasions to be sitting/idling in waiting rooms, never before lastweek’s pre-chemotherapy lab work had Ibeen so chatted up by a fellow member wait-ing for their name to be called.

The circumstances were not particularlyunique; it’s not as if there was a two-for-one/half-price special that day. It was justanother day – not in paradise, at the lab, ofwhich I’ve had my share. It was crowded thisday and because of seat non-availability, Iwas forced to sit up close and personalbetween two other patients. We weren’texactly touching one another, but there wassome proximity that had the room been lessoccupied, there likely would have beenfewer eyes making contact.

Before I had even completed my half-turn, “bassackwards” descent into my singlechair, the self-described grandmother andchurch-goer to my standing right/sitting leftsaid to me – quite unsolicited I might add,with zero provocation from yours truly:“Look outside!” After landing in my chair, Icraned my neck back around to “look,”anticipating an incident/accident of somekind. Instead, I saw blue skies and a brightshiny sun, and said as much to my new tem-porary neighbor and then asked if I was miss-ing something. She said “No.” And thenelaborated on how it was a beautiful day andhow such days make her so happy and yada,yada, yada; yada, yada, yada. (It didn’t stopthere, if you catch my prose.)

Apparently noticing my rather cool (nothip) demeanor in not responding to herobservation/opinion, she started on the manimmediately sitting to her left. He was fromEthiopia. Oh. The pastor at her church wasfrom Ethiopia and the congregation used tobe old but now thanks to him..., and on andon and on; fortunately not directed at me,but obviously within earshot. Soon however,his name was called and his seat remainedunoccupied long enough for grandma toreturn her conversation back to me andbegin to recount the information about theman with whom she had just been convers-ing: Ethiopian, a pastor, his young wife, theiryoung children, the congregation; and onand on and on. Again, my lack of enthusiasmwas likely evident in my barely audibleresponses to her comments and before toolong, the vacated seat to her left was takenby a mother and her nine-month-old babygirl. Sure enough, the conversation soon leftme and went over to the mother and her“beautiful baby.” Within a few short minutes(in time), my neighbor’s name was called(mercifully) and off she went into the lab. Asshe pulled open the door, she turned back tome, waived and smiled. I smiled back andsaid: “Break a leg.” To which she respondedsomething like: “Oh. You never want to...,”but I had lost my focus and she was practi-cally through the door into the lab and nomore was there time and place to listen.Thankfully, the exchange, such as it was, wasover (and she had just started asking aboutmy job, too; what next? What was I in for?)I don’t want to sound like Humphrey Bogartfrom Casablanca here, but: Of all the hospi-tal waiting areas, of all the HMO waitingrooms, of all the labs, of all the clinics, shehad to walk into mine. Don’t let this play outagain, Sam; it was an intrusion of sorts. Well-intended, I presume, and perhaps a littlenervous energy at play; but as Kenny Rogerswould say/sing: “You got to know when tofold ’em, know when to hold ’em.”

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