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Helping Hospitalized

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Pam Sagan and her daughter Kaitlin fill boxes with gifts for hospitalized children during the Wayside Elementary School Service Night Feb. 6.

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Students, parents and a fewschool staff members gath-ered in the all-purpose roomof Wayside Elementary

School Feb. 6 to fill boxes with smalltoys for children in local hospitals.

It was Community Service Night,sponsored by the School’s ParentTeacher Association and organized byparents Linda Young and Rima Adler.

Adler said the school filled boxesfor The Jared Box Project the last yearand she was especially happy to or-ganize this years’ Service Night afterlearning that a child from a Waysidefamily received a box while in thehospital.

“I thought it was nice,” Adler said.“Last year we took the [filled] boxesto Children’s National Medical Cen-ter. This year they will go there or tothe Children’s Inn at NIH.”

Small games, stuffed animals, play-ing cards, crayons, markers, booksand small cans of Play Doh coveredtwo long tables as the organizingcommittee brought in 100 plasticshoe boxes.

Soon, everyone was busy working: Firstlining the boxes with colorful tissue paper,then walking along the tables, selecting ageappropriate toys, stuffing as much into eachbox as it would hold and still close.

Next there was a station for writing notesto add to the boxes and stickers to decoratethe outside.

“The goal of the Jared Box Project is tolift the spirits of children in the hospital,”according to the project’s website.

The Jared Box Project was started in 2001by students from Our Lady of Victory Schoolin State College, Pa., to honor fellow stu-dent, Jared, who was diagnosed with braincancer at age 5. Jared died in November

2000, according to the website.“Play is important, and a life-threatening

illness shouldn’t interfere with the need toplay,” Jared’s mother Ruth is quoted on theweb site.

Teddy Ruti, a sixth grader at HerbertHoover Middle School, participated in theService Night. He said he has been in the

By Peggy McEwan

The Almanac

Haley Skarupa,24, is a Rockville native andThomas S. Wootton High School graduatebut for now she is an Olympic athlete.

Skarupa will compete with the U.S. Women’s Ice HockeyTeam, playing forward as the U.S. competes for thegold in a series of games over the next two weeks.

On Sunday, the team won its first-round game,defeating Finland 3-1. They play again, against OAR(Olympic Athlete from Russia), Tuesday, Feb. 13 (af-ter the Almanac’s press deadline) and against Canadaon Thursday, Feb. 15.

After that, quarter finals will be played Feb. 16 and17. Semi finals will be played Feb. 18 and 19, withfinals scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21.

It’s a full schedule but Skarupa is a seasoned inter-national athlete with a long and varied career onthe ice.

She initially got involved in roller hockey andwould play with her brother, Dylan, and his friendsin the street.

“Then when he decided he wanted to play ice

hockey, I obviously followed in his footsteps andbegged my parents to let me play with the boys. Itkind of just took off from there,” Skarupa toldwamu.org in January.

She said in a pressboxonline.com interview in Janu-ary that she dreamed of becoming a professional af-ter watching the U.S. women’s ice hockey team playat the Olympic Winter Games.

“Once I saw them playing on TV, it was immedi-ately a dream that I wanted. Ever since I’ve beenstriving toward that,” she said.

After graduating from Wootton, Skarupa attendedBoston College majoring in psychology.

She has three gold medals from World Champion-ships, competing in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Her excitement at being selected to the US teamcan be heard in a Tweet she posted the first of Janu-ary:

“Truly honored to represent and be a part of@TeamUSA for the upcoming Winter Olympic gameswith this amazing group of teammates! What a year.#PyeongChang2018.”

Skarupa is the daughter of Tony and Penny Skarupaof Rockville.

Haley Skarupa on U.S.Women’s Hockey Team.Wootton Grad Competing in Olympics

U.S. women’s hockey player Haley Skarupa.

Wayside Elementary students participate in service project.

Helping Hospitalized Children

hospital before and was happy to be help-ing fill boxes to hospitalized children.

“They will feel amazed and happy whenthey are in the hospital recovering,” he said.

Justin Saenz, a fourth grader, said thisyear was his second filling boxes for TheJared Project.

“I think it’s pretty cool that we get to givenew toys to kids in the hospital,” he said.

He also said he participates in other ser-vice projects.

“It just makes me feel good that I can giveback to other kids who are going through arough time,” he said.

The evening wrapped up with a “team”photo, the student volunteers posing withthe 100 colorful Jared Boxes.

“I think it awesome, it’s amazing that wecan do things and give to the community,”Young said.

Maggie Sagan, Bella Mazarigos andEmily Sagan decorate boxes forhospitalized children at the Way-side Elementary School servicenight last week.

Photos by Peggy McEwan/The Almanac

Wayside Elementary School student volunteers show the 100 gift boxes theypacked for the Jared Box Project. The boxes will be given to hospitalizedchildren.


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All profits from FlyingFeet’s Red Dress Ballin Glen Echo Park’shistoric Spanish

Ballroom on Feb. 10 supportedthe American Heart Association.

Live music was provided bythe Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra.Felten brought his talents as asinger and trombonist to theclassic American popular musicof the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. Hesang hits from Frank Sinatra, Nat“King” Cole, Bobby Darin andJoe Williams, and performedfavorites from the big bands ofDuke Ellington, Glenn Miller,Count Basie, Benny Goodman,Harry James and others.

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Potomac Community Village (PCV) is offering aprogram on transportation options for those whodon’t drive, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at noon.

The free, open to all, program features trans-portation expert Shawn Brennan, mobility man-ager with Montgomery County’s Department ofHealth and Human Services, and is being held atthe Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road,Potomac. Brennan’s department works to promote,improve and expand transportation options foradults age 50 and up, and those with disabilities.She has a Master of Social Work from the Univer-sity of Maryland School of Social Work.

Attendees are welcome to bring a brown-baglunch to the program. Potomac Community Vil-lage will not be providing lunch.

In addition to offering information on transpor-tation options, PCV offers transportation assistanceto its members through its volunteer drivers. PCVis continuing its “Drive for More Drivers” campaign,with a goal of informing community membersabout PCV’s need for volunteer drivers, and en-

couraging people to step up and volunteer.Volunteer drivers are asked to commit to driv-

ing a minimum of three times over the course ofone year, but driving more frequently is welcomed.Volunteer drivers undergo training and a back-ground check. Drivers can choose how often,where and when they will drive. All riders are ableto get into and out of a car on their own. Driversare not expected to provide medical assistance andare instructed to call 911 in case of emergency.

For questions about the Feb. 20 program orabout being a volunteer driver, call 240-221-1370or email [email protected].

Potomac Community Village is a non-profit all-volunteer network of friends and neighbors thatempowers older Potomac residents to age in placein their existing homes and remain independentby creating social connections and providingneeded services.

For more information,visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org orwww.facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.

Submit civic/community announce-ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 14West Montgomery County Citizens

Association. Second Wednesday,7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac CommunityCenter, 11315 Falls Road. Attend thegeneral meeting. Seewww.wmcca.org.

TUESDAY/FEB. 20Montgomery Transportation

Options. Noon-1 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 FallsRoad, Potomac. Transportationexpert Shawn Brennan, MobilityManager for Montgomery CountyDepartment of Health and HumanServices, will speak abouttransportation options forMontgomery County residents. Freeand open to all. Contact the PotomacCommunity Village Help Desk [email protected] 240-221-1370, or visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

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The Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra entertains at Flying Feet’sRed Dress Ball in Glen Echo Park’s historic Spanish Ball-room on Feb. 10

Participants fill Glen Echo Park’s historic Spanish Ball-room for a Valentine’s Day Red Dress Ball.

Kerry Leonard and Dave Riethmiller Max Flanders and Mary Pfaffko

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The Almanac

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Copyright 2018 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of January 15, 2018.

In December 2017, 38 Potomac homes sold between $2,250,000-$482,000.Home Sales

Address ............................. BR FB HB ...... Postal City ... Sold Price ... Type ......... Lot AC PostalCode .................... Subdivision10525 TULIP LN ........................ 6 ... 6 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC .... $2,250,000 .... Detached ....... 1.65 ....... 20854 ................. POTOMAC OUTSIDE9301 INGLEWOOD CT ............... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC .... $2,250,000 .... Detached ....... 1.90 ....... 20854 ...................... BRADLEY FARMS9801 SORREL AVE ..................... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,900,000 .... Detached ....... 2.48 ....... 20854 ........................ FALCONHURST11409 HIGHLAND FARM CT ....... 7 ... 6 ... 3 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,750,000 .... Detached ....... 2.00 ....... 20854 ........................ SADDLE RIDGE11517 LUVIE CT ........................ 8 ... 7 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,410,000 .... Detached ....... 0.76 ....... 20854 ........ MERRY GO ROUND FARM12812 MAIDENS BOWER DR ..... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,399,999 .... Detached ....... 2.16 ....... 20854 ..................... ESWORTHY PARK9904 BLUEGRASS RD ................ 6 ... 4 ... 2 ......... ROCKVILLE .... $1,380,000 .... Detached ....... 0.49 ....... 20854 .................. POTOMAC VILLAGE9204 OAKLYN TER ..................... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,350,000 .... Detached ....... 2.41 ....... 20854 ....... WILLIAMSBURG GARDENS10105 GARDEN WAY ................. 6 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,245,000 .... Detached ....... 2.00 ....... 20854 ................. POTOMAC OUTSIDE9532 PURCELL DR ..................... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,221,000 .... Detached ....... 0.48 ....... 20854 ........................ MCAULEY PARK8200 COACH ST ........................ 5 ... 3 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,190,000 .... Detached ....... 0.35 ....... 20854 ............................ RIVER FALLS10620 CLOVERBROOKE DR ....... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,186,000 .... Detached ....... 0.38 ....... 20854 ............... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE11133 HURDLE HILL DR ............ 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,075,000 .... Detached ....... 0.25 ....... 20854 ................................ FOX HILLS1 PETTIT CT .............................. 5 ... 5 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC .... $1,050,000 .... Detached ....... 2.28 ....... 20854 ................................ POTOMAC7509 HACKAMORE DR .............. 6 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $975,000 .... Detached ....... 0.38 ....... 20854 ............................ RIVER FALLS9424 WINTERSET DR ................ 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $970,000 .... Detached ....... 0.48 ....... 20854 ............................. WINTERSET12736 LINCOLNSHIRE DR ......... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $970,000 .... Detached ....... 0.28 ....... 20854 ............. POTOMAC COMMONS12204 DREWS CT ...................... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $938,000 .... Detached ....... 3.30 ....... 20854 .......................... BEALLMOUNT2 OVER RIDGE CT ...................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $899,888 .... Detached ....... 0.48 ....... 20854 .......................... COPENHAVER10600 VANTAGE CT ................... 6 ... 5 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC ....... $853,888 .... Detached ....... 0.25 ....... 20854 ........ EAST GATE OF POTOMAC8713 SLEEPY HOLLOW LN ......... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ......... ROCKVILLE ....... $841,000 .... Detached ....... 0.25 ....... 20854 ................................ FOX HILLS9425 GARDEN CT ...................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $840,000 .... Detached ....... 0.45 ....... 20854 ... TIMBERWOOD OF POTOMAC11925 GOYA DR ........................ 5 ... 3 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC ....... $800,000 .... Detached ....... 0.28 ....... 20854 ................ WILLERBURN ACRES11417 SPUR WHEEL LN ............. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $800,000 .... Detached ....... 2.19 ....... 20854 ........................ SADDLE RIDGE13549 FLOWERFIELD DR ........... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $775,000 .... Townhouse .... 0.08 ....... 20854 ............... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE12103 GREENLEAF AVE ............. 4 ... 4 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $760,000 .... Detached ....... 0.25 ....... 20854 ................ WILLERBURN ACRES12405 FROST CT ....................... 5 ... 3 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC ....... $750,000 .... Detached ....... 0.25 ....... 20854 .......................... COPENHAVER10029 COLEBROOK AVE ............ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ......... POTOMAC ....... $741,000 .... Detached ....... 0.30 ....... 20854 ....................... BEDFORDSHIRE13527 FLOWERFIELD DR ........... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $737,500 .... Townhouse .... 0.06 ....... 20854 ............... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE10403 FLOWERFIELD WAY ........ 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $730,000 .... Townhouse .... 0.05 ....... 20854 ............... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE11616 BEDFORDSHIRE AVE ....... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ......... POTOMAC ....... $728,000 .... Detached ....... 0.29 ....... 20854 ....................... BEDFORDSHIRE8600 WILD OLIVE DR ................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... POTOMAC ....... $708,000 .... Detached ....... 0.21 ....... 20854 ................... REGENCY ESTATES9416 GARDEN CT ...................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ......... ROCKVILLE ....... $705,000 .... Detached ....... 0.54 ....... 20854 ... TIMBERWOOD OF POTOMAC11807 SMOKETREE RD .............. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ......... ROCKVILLE ....... $695,000 .... Detached ....... 0.21 ....... 20854 ................... REGENCY ESTATES11431 GEORGETOWNE DR ........ 5 ... 3 ... 0 ......... POTOMAC ....... $677,000 .... Detached ....... 0.30 ....... 20854 ................... REGENCY ESTATES11813 ROSALINDA DR ............... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ......... POTOMAC ....... $670,000 .... Detached ....... 0.21 ....... 20854 ................... REGENCY ESTATES11013 GAINSBOROUGH RD ....... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ......... ROCKVILLE ....... $630,000 .... Detached ....... 0.21 ....... 20854 ................................ FOX HILLS10657 MUIRFIELD DR ................ 3 ... 2 ... 2 ......... POTOMAC ....... $482,000 .... Townhouse .... 0.03 ....... 20854 ................. INVERNESS NORTH

News

The D.C. Design House isno more. The annual styleevent in which a grandWashington-area home

was transformed into a showcasehouse has closed its doors for the fi-nal time.

The board of directors for DC De-sign House, Inc., the nonprofit thatoversees the running of the annualshow house, voted unanimously todisband. Citing difficulty gettingenough volunteer support, DC DesignHouse co-founder Skip Singleton an-nounced the decision last week say-ing, “We all want to proudly end theDC Design House on a high note forwhat we collectively achieved. We aregrateful for our all-volunteer staffworking hard throughout the yearsto keep costs low in an effort to maxi-mize our annual donation toChildren’s.”

After discussing a range of ways tocontinue, the board decided that itwas time to end the annualshowhouse.

“It’s always been more than amonth-long event; it was a year-longeffort for our dedicated board, execu-tive committee and volunteers,”added Singleton. “And we want tothank each and every one of them formaking the DC Design House the suc-cess it was.”

Over the 10-year period of its ex-istence, the effort attracted more than90,000 visitors and raised more than$2 millions for Children’s NationalHealth System.

— Marilyn Campbell

End of an Era

The 2015 DC Design House was located in McLean.

The 2017 DC Design House was located inPotomac, Md.

Photos by Angie Seckinger


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By Peggy McEwan

The Almanac

If you are not a Library Lover or even a libraryuser, February is the time to change your ways.

Libraries around the county are celebratingLibrary Lovers Month throughout February

with special programs and a chance for patrons tosend postcards in support of libraries to members ofthe County Council.

The Potomac Library has several special eventsscheduled in addition to the library’s regular pro-grams, according to Edythe Wyngate, president ofFriends of the Library Potomac.

They include: a puppet show, Three Little Pigs andThree Billy Goats Gruff by Kaydee Puppets on Satur-day, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.; jazz vocalist Christiana Drapkinand her quintet performing music by Johnny Merceron Friday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.; a Chinese New YearCelebration on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.; and achance to win a big bag of books from the Friends’monthly book sale.

“As you visit the library this month, … use a post-card to say why you love our library and the post-cards will be forwarded to members of the CountyCouncil. However, before forwarding the cards, wewill have a special drawing at the end of the month.We will draw two cards — one for children, and onefor adults. Winners will take a bag into the book salebefore it opens and fill it with as many books as theycan,” Wyngate wrote in an email.

Library Lovers Month highlights the importanceof libraries. It opened with a celebration at the As-pen Hill Library in Rockville. The theme for this yearis “Mad About Science,” according to a Friends ofthe Library, Montgomery County press release.

It also celebrates love, David Payne, acting branchmanager at Potomac Library, said.

And join in postcardcampaign supportingcounty’s public libraries.

February Is Library Lovers Month

“It is [planned] to coincide with Valentine’s Day,”he said. “[And] to convey the importance of the im-pact the public libraries have on people.”

The postcards, filled in by library patrons, he said,tell the story of why people love their libraries.

At Potomac there is a table set up by the libraryentrance where people can find the postcards and afancy mailbox to put them in.

There is also a bowl of candy, Hershey’s Kisses, asan incentive to get people to stop at the table andsee what is there, said Carol Leahy, a member of thelibrary’s Board and chair of the Library AdvisoryCommittee.

The Potomac Library is located at 10101 GlenoldenDrive, just off Falls Road. Call 240-777-0690 or visitmontomgerycountymd.gov.

Photo by Peggy McEwan/The Almanac

Lucas Nguyen, 7, and his sister Lilymay, 4,pose by the Library Lovers Month displaytable at the Library Potomac on Saturday.

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SATURDAY/FEB. 24Leadership Conference for Latina

Girls. 1-5 p.m. at The Four CornersCampus of Silver Spring United

Methodist Church, 33 UniversityBlvd. E Silver Spring. Encuentro deChicas Latinas is a leadershipconference to introduce girls ingrades 6-12 to Girl Scouting, whilefocusing on preparing girls to befinancially savvy. The workshops willinclude how to budget, save for

college and the importance ofbuilding credit. The goal is to helpmiddle and high school girlsunderstand the power of theirfinancial future. Must register toattend at 800-523-7898. Registrationfee is $25, financial scholarships areavailable.


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Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.

ONGOINGThe Wonder People. Through Feb. 25

at Photoworks Gallery, in Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. “TheWonder People” exhibit is a series ofportraits of children and adultscaught in the global refugee crisis.Photographer Dorte Verner capturedthe exhibited photographs of peoplefrom Afghanistan, Burundi, CentralAfrican Republic, DemocraticRepublic of Congo, Iraq, Kurdistan,Myanmar, Rwanda, Somalia, SouthSudan, Syria and more over the pastone and a half years. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.

“Handbagged.” Through March 3 atRound House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda. InHandbagged, the fourth wall comesdown as Queen Elizabeth II andMargaret Thatcher tell theirrespective stories of their timeworking together. Their storiesfrequently conflict not only with eachother but also with themselves, as wesee both younger and older versionsof each leader. VisitRoundHouseTheatre.org.

“US FOUR.” Through March 3, varioustimes at Gallery B, 7700 WisconsinAve., Suite E, Bethesda. “US FOUR”features artwork by Katty Biglari,Yolaine Rilhac Brochard, NoraMaccoby and Grazia Montalto. Visitwww.bethesda.org.

“The Princess & the Pauper – ABollywood Tale.” Through March18, various times in ImaginationStage’s Annette M. and Theodore N.Lerner Family Theatre, AuburnAvenue, Bethesda. In this Bollywood-inspired musical adaptation of theclassic Mark Twain novel,commoners work long hours tosupport the luxurious lifestyle of thepalace royals. Rani, a shydressmaker’s daughter, dreams ofruling the Sultanate with generosityand justice and a spoiled PrincessRazia longs wistfully for freedombeyond the palace walls. Tickets startat $10. Visit imaginationstage.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 16-19Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. 1750

Rockville Pike, Rockville. The festivalprovides live musical performances,workshops and seminars. Seewww.midatlanticjazzfestival.org.

SATURDAY/FEB. 17Library Lovers Month. 3 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. The Three Little Pigsand The Three Billy Goats Gruffperformed by Kaydee Puppets. Forchildren. For more information aboutthese Library Lover Month events orto learn about the special postcardsin the lobby go to folmc.org andunder Chapters, click on Potomac.

Play in a Day. 8 p.m. at ImaginationStage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda.Six professional Washington, D.C.area theatre companies will write,direct, rehearse and perform originalplays based on similar themes in only24 hours. General admission ticketsare $15 and can be purchased onlineat www.bethesda.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 17-18Contemporary Landscapes. 10 a.m.-

5 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Arcade room 302/303, Glen Echo. Create a stylizedrepresentational mosaic landscapefilled with texture and dimensionwhile exploring a range ofcompositional techniques includingworking with perspective, foregroundand background effects, and lightand shadow. Tuition $275. A

separate supply fee of $65 payable toinstructor the at the first class. Toregister, visit bit.ly/2r5SYRc.

SUNDAY/FEB. 18Concert. 3 p.m. at the John Kendall

Recital Hall, Potter Violins, 7711Eastern AveTakoma Park. NationalPhilharmonic Chamber Players,under the direction of NationalPhilharmonic Concertmaster ColinSorgi, the National PhilharmonicChamber Players perform the worksof Robert Schumann, Igor Stravinsky,Thomas Ades and ArnoldSchoenberg. Kids 7-17 free; adulttickets are $20 and can be purchasedat classicalmusicconcert.org/event/national-philharmonic-chamber-players-4/. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org.

FRIDAY/FEB. 23Library Lovers Month. 4 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Jazz vocalistChristiana Drapkin and her quintet,back by popular demand. For adults.For more information about theseLibrary Lover Month events or tolearn about the special postcards inthe lobby go to folmc.org and underChapters, click on Potomac.

Application Deadline. The BethesdaPainting Awards is downtownBethesda’s annual juried artcompetition that exclusively honorspainters from Maryland, Virginia andWashington, D.C. $14,000 in prizemonies are awarded to the top fourpainters annually. Visitwww.bethesda.org/bethesda/painting-application.

SATURDAY/FEB. 24Lunar New Year Celebration. 2

p.m. at Potomac Library, 10101Glenolden Drive. MontgomeryCounty Public Libraries will hostChinese New Year at the PotomacLibrary to celebrate the Lunar NewYear 4716. Free. Visitmontgomerycountymd.gov/library/.

“Porgy and Bess.” 8 p.m. inStrathmore’s Concert Hall, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.The National Philharmonic’s 2017-2018 season at The Music Center atStrathmore celebrates Black HistoryMonth with George Gershwin’sgroundbreaking opera, “Porgy andBess.” The simply staged concertopera, conducted by PhilharmonicChorale Artistic Director StanEngebretson, tells the story of Porgy,a crippled street beggar in

Charleston, S.C., who pines for hisromantic interest, Bess. $25-$82; freefor ages 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org orcall 301-581-5100.

Live Comedy. 8 p.m. at The HighwoodTheatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave.,Silver Spring. Silver Spring Live is ashowcase of the top comedy talentthat Silver Spring has to offer. $20 inadvance ($25 at the door); $10/$15for students with ID. Visitwww.improbablecomedy.com.

SUNDAY/FEB. 25Black History Lecture. Noon-1 p.m.

at Historic Great Falls Tavern, 11710Macarthur Blvd., Potomac. HistorianDr. Josh Howard will lecture abouttwo African American CivilianConservation Corps camps thatexisted along the C&O Canal.Research presented as a part of BlackHistory Month. After the lecture,guests are invited to a free openhouse at Lockhouse 10 along ClaraBarton Parkway for guided tours byHoward and other C&O Canal Truststaff from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. [email protected] or visitwww.canaltrust.org/2018/01/historian-to-present-free-lecture-on-the-co-canals-african-american-civilian-conservation-corps/.

FRIDAY/MARCH 2Songwriting Contest Finalists

Perform. 7:30 p.m. at BethesdaBlues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Sixsongwriters have been chosen asfinalists and one will win the$10,000 Grand Prize and 25 hours ofcomplimentary recording studio timeat Innovation Station Music. Threesongwriters from the YoungSongwriter category (applicants whoare under 18 years of age) will alsoperform live and compete for $2,500.Tickets will be $15 and $20 andavailable at www.bethesda.org.

SATURDAY/MARCH 3Washington Conservatory of

Music Chamber Concert. 8 p.m.at Westmoreland CongregationalUCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle,Bethesda. James Buswell, solo violinwith cellist Tobias Werner —Masterpieces for UnaccompaniedViolin, Plus 1. James Oliver Buswellwill present a selection of BachPartitas and Sonatas coupled withunaccompanied works by Ysaÿe andothers. Free (donations welcome).Visit www.westmorelanducc.org/.

Entertainment

“The Wonder People,” an exhibit by Dorte Verner.

Art Exhibit“The Wonder People” exhibit is a series of portraits of children and adults caught

in the global refugee crisis. Photographer Dorte Verner captured the exhibited pho-tographs of people from Afghanistan, Burundi, Central African Republic, DemocraticRepublic of Congo, Iraq, Kurdistan, Myanmar, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan,Syria and more over the past one and a half years. Exhibit runs through Feb. 25 atPhotoworks Gallery, in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.

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In December 2017, 38 Potomac homes sold between $2,250,000-$482,000.

Potomac REAL ESTATE

6 12812 Maidens Bower Drive — $1,399,999

1 10525 Tulip Lane— $2,250,000

3 9801 Sorrel Avenue — $2,250,000

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4 11409 Highland Farm Court — $1,750,000

2 9301 Inglewood Court — $2,250,000

8 9204 Oaklyn Terrace — $1,350,000

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

1 10525 TULIP LN .................6 ... 6 ... 2 ....POTOMAC ... $2,250,000 ..... Detached ....1.65 .........20854 ..... POTOMAC OUTSIDE ...12/22/17

2 9301 INGLEWOOD CT ........4 ... 4 ... 2 ....POTOMAC ... $2,250,000 ..... Detached ....1.90 .........20854 ........BRADLEY FARMS ......12/27/17

3 9801 SORREL AVE ..............6 ... 6 ... 2 ....POTOMAC ... $1,900,000 ..... Detached ....2.48 .........20854 ......... FALCONHURST .......12/29/17

4 11409 HIGHLAND FARM CT ..7 ... 6 ... 3 ....POTOMAC ... $1,750,000 ..... Detached ....2.00 .........20854 ......... SADDLE RIDGE .......12/28/17

5 11517 LUVIE CT .................8 ... 7 ... 1 ....POTOMAC ... $1,410,000 ..... Detached ....0.76 .........20854 .MERRY GO ROUND FARM 12/29/17

6 12812 MAIDENS BOWER DR .6 ... 4 ... 1 ....POTOMAC ... $1,399,999 ..... Detached ....2.16 .........20854 ....... ESWORTHY PARK .....12/08/17

7 9904 BLUEGRASS RD .........6 ... 4 ... 2 ...ROCKVILLE ... $1,380,000 ..... Detached ....0.49 .........20854 ......POTOMAC VILLAGE ...12/07/17

8 9204 OAKLYN TER ..............5 ... 4 ... 2 ....POTOMAC ... $1,350,000 ..... Detached ....2.41 .........20854 . WILLIAMSBURG GARDENS 12/28/17 Copyright 2018 MarketStats for ShowingTime. Source: Bright MLS as of January 15, 2018.

December, 2017 Top Sales



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HomeLifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

There’s an art to designing a liv-ing room coffee table, says lo-cal interior designer SusanTucker. In fact, when she’s help-

ing a client create a living room space, shepays particular attention to creating a styl-ish and functional table.

“It seems like such a small thing, but whendesigned the right way, a coffee table canbecome the focal point of a room and re-ally make it pop,” she said. “I believe thatthere’s a right way and a wrong way to puttogether a coffee table, but it’s not hard ifyou keep certain things in mind.”

Vary the height and scale so that each itemcan shine on its own. “If everything is thesame height, none of them will be noticed,”said Tucker. “Think a pretty vase of flowersbehind a small porcelain bowl.”

Work to create balance between small andlarge items, says Alexandria, Virginia-baseddesigner Steven Gambit. “For example, asmattering of small knick-knacks can lookcluttered on a coffee table,” he said. “Alongthe same lines, too many large items on acoffee table can be overpowering. Insteadselect a few items and group them togetherby size.”

Change items as the seasons or holidays

change. “As spring approaches, consideradding a small bouquet of fresh or silkspring flowers,” said Tucker. “If you cel-ebrate Easter, consider Easter décor, like abunny or a basket with eggs. I picked upsome elegant Easter items at a local homeaccessories store last spring. One or twosimple items can breathe fresh life in a tabledesign.”

Choose items with colors that are foundin other places in a room’s design. “If you

have a painting with bright colors, for ex-ample, choose one of the colors and findan item in the same color to add to yourcoffee table. If you have throw pillows ininteresting colors, considering using one ofthose colors on your coffee table.”

Consider only decorating one section ofthe coffee table, especially if the table islarge. “It’s a good idea to leave some spacefree, especially if you entertain a lot,” said

Gambit. “Your guests will need a place toput a drink. Don’t feel compelled to fill ev-ery inch of space.”

A serving tray can serve two purposes ona coffee table, says Gambit. “An elegant serv-ing tray can make a dramatic statement ona coffee table, and can give a table somestructure, especially if it’s holding smalleritems,” he said. “If you need to clear thecoffee table quickly, like if you’re entertain-ing, a tray makes it easy.”

Think about what the items on the coffeetable will look from different places in theroom, suggests Tucker. “Stand over yourcoffee table and get a sense of what theobjects look like gazing down at it,” she said.“Sit across the room from it. Can the itemsbe seen fully or are the most appealing partsof an item obstructed? I generally discour-age clients from putting picture frames ona coffee table because you can’t see the mainattraction — the photo — from behind.”

Be practical and sentimental. “Becausepeople tend to gather around coffee tables,don’t put a breakable family heirloom oran expensive pieces on them,” said Gam-bit. “Coffee table books are a good ideabecause they can be topics of conversation.You can use a coffee table to display thingsthat represent a part of your personality,lifestyle or a hobby.”

Using décor to make a table pop.Styling a Coffee Table

Photos courtesy of the Nest Egg

Books add visual interest and canprovide topics of conversationwhen displayed on a coffee table.

Consider placing coffee table itemson a tray, like this one from theNest Egg, says Interior DesignerSusan Tucker.


Student Art: Walt Whitman High School

Artwork by Walt Whitman High School students of Digital Artteacher Kristi McAleese. Additional work will be published.

Brandon Joe, Grade 12Alisha Dhir, Grade 11

Ali Niazi, Grade 10

Aaron Witkin, Grade 12

Brooke McLeod, Grade 11Ashley Jiang, Grade 12

Christian Beske, Grade 10


Student Art: St. Raphael School

Artwork by St. Raphael School students ofartist and art teacher Yolanda Prinsloo.Additional work will be published.

Michael Wright, Age 11,6th Grade, Potomac,Graphite Portrait of a Dog

Emma De Salle, Age 10, Potomac, 4th Grade, Bicycle

Daisy Javier, Age 11, 5th Grade, Rockville, Tonal Study of a Still lifeKenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for

The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

I realize that given the growth and evolu-tion of the world most of us live in, and howbusiness is transacted, there are two words, aphrase actually, whose very existence is threat-ened: “Bill me.” “C.O.D.,” “Cash on delivery”is likely itself on the precipice of extinction, adodo bird if there ever was one. However,since “Money makes the world go ‘round,” –or at least it made the hit musical “Cabaret”go ‘round in 1966, credit and one’s goodname can only stretch the dollar so far. Billshave to paid or else the world doesn’t “go‘round” so far. Moreover, if the money is miss-ing, there’s less to sing about.

Ergo an idea/system was devised wherebypeople/entities to whom you owed moneywould have semi unfettered access to yourmoney – without having to talk to you/askpermission. Once the consumer/”ower” hadsigned an authorization granting such access,the game was on and the money withdrawn(debited) regularly, as agreed to.

Occasionally, financial inducements wereoffered to entice the consumer to subject hismoney/accounts to such plundering. Buteventually, the process became all the rage.Meaning, consumers couldn’t transact busi-ness any other way, and despite any hesita-tions or objections (anger) to the contrary, itwas either debit or die. And though this sys-tem didn’t cause a revolution or become amotto on a license plate, it did change howwe bank, buy and balance.

Within the last few weeks I’ve added twomore automatic monthly debits. Paymentswhich I was given no other realisticchoice/method to pay other than all at once(not happening,) or once a month, automati-cally from my bank. And not that I felt held upby the process, but I did feel as if the highwayawaited if I didn’t pay their way.

So now I have six monthly debits draftingon five different but recurring days, save forholidays and weekends of course. In addition,I have granted additional bank access to retail-ers, service providers, Internet-only compa-nies, Amazon, pharmaceutical warehousesand on and on and on; all of whom have keys– so to speak – to my kingdom, such as it is.

Still, I think I know what’s being debited atany given time, but in the context of and con-junction with, all the other transactions that Ior my wife make, sometimes I don’t know if Ido know, actually, whether my money is com-ing in or going out or finding a new homesomewhere – and one not in this country andlikely irretrievable, or disappearing altogetherwith any other money I may haveaccumulated.

All of those worst case, possibly everydayscenarios, notwithstanding, what can I do? If Idon’t play and in turn, don’t pay, then I amlikely having to fend for myself. I may still haveplenty places to go to, but what am I going todo when I get there? My wallet (unlike GeorgeCostanza’s) isn’t big enough to hold all thecash I’d need to conclude just a few of mytransactions. I don’t like ceding control thisway, but the joke may already be on me: Idon’t have any control. It was taken away along time ago when the first authorization wassigned allowing a second/third party to with-draw money – automatically, and regularly,from the “signee’s” bank account. From thatpoint on, it was, as we say in New England:“Katie bar the door,” meaning: bad news,among a variety of other “unpleasantries.”

Regardless of how I fear all of these com-panies/”withdrawers” having a way into mybank account in order to get my money out,the reality is, there isn’t a damn thing I can doabout it. I just have to pay attention, literally –and figuratively. Otherwise, I’ll be a victim oftheir circumstance.

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