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Members of the the Potomac Garden Clubsell plants and donate a portion of theproceeds to the Potomac Library on Satur-day, April 11. Dianne Gregg, Julie Perlman,Betsy Brunner, Margaret Vogel with AnnMcHugh, a customer at the library’s usedbook sale, buying a plant.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

Inside an elementary school classroomin Bethesda, Md., a class of third-grade students is divided into smallgroups and given a task: to cross a

desert using a limitedsupply of tools that of-ten include a jumprope, a foam noodle ora scooter. Their mis-sion is to devise a planto cross the desertwithout touching thesand.

This classroom exer-cise at NorwoodSchool requires cohe-sive collaboration,quick analytical skillsand, most of all, cre-ative physical move-ment.

“This type of activityis so much more thanwho has the mostpoints on thescoreboard or how to kick a football,” saidJane Martens, physical education coordina-tor at Norwood School. “It shows the direct

relationship between movement and aca-demic success, particularly when it comesto focus. Twenty minutes is long enough forlittle ones to sit and focus on academics.After that they need movement to refocustheir attention.”

Martens and other educators and re-searchers cite substan-tial evidence thatphysical activity canboost academic perfor-mance, includinggrades and test scores.In fact, many say therecent trend of sacrific-ing physical educationfor the sake of academ-ics is counterproduc-tive.

“Unfortunately, withan increased focus onacademic standards oflearning and budgetdilemmas, physicaleducation and outdoorplay have often beenamong the first thingsto be cut,” said Ivy

Beringer, Ph.D, assistant dean, early child-hood education and substance abuse,Northern Virginia Community College in

Alexandria. “Based on research findings thisappears to be counterproductive to the de-velopment of the whole child. Even whenthere is limited time in the daily schedulefor physical activity and outdoor play, teach-ers can engage children in classroom activi-ties designed to get them moving.”

Experts say aerobic exercise has the great-est effect on academic performance, andelementary school students benefit mostfrom being physically active.

“Some of the largest cognitive benefitswere linked, in order of importance, withmathematical achievement, IQ and readingachievement, all critical components of thestandardized testing movement,” said Do-minique Banville, Ph.D., director, divisionof health and human performance at GeorgeMason University in Fairfax. “Physical edu-cation is the only subject in school specifi-cally dedicated tonot only make stu-dents move duringclass time, but alsoto provide themwith knowledgethat will allowthem to be activeoutside of school.

“Based on themost recent re-search, the moreactive we can getstudents within aday, the better pre-pared they will be to concentrate on thesemath problems or that text they need toread or that essay they need to write.”

The effect is physiological as exercise in-creases one’s energy level, increasing one’scapacity for cognitive activity. “Exercise in-creases blood flow to the brain and has beenshown to increase one’s ability to focus,”said Beringer.

The lessons that students learn fromphysical education are life-long and extendbeyond an elementary school spelling testor a middle school science project.

“In addition to promoting concentrationin the classroom, it gives children an op-portunity to develop competence in usingtheir growing bodies,” said ChristinePegorraro Schull, Ph.D., professor, early

childhood education, Northern VirginiaCommunity College in Alexandria. “Every-one needs to learn how to run, stretch,climb, be agile and use rules in a group. Ina fundamental way, it teaches children tonot be sedentary.”

ONE SOLUTION for a lack of time or spacefor activity is melding it with academic sub-jects.

“Teachers and school leaders need to seemovement and play more through an in-terdisciplinary lens,” said Glenn Whitman,director, Center for Transformative Teach-ing and Learning and girls’ varsity soccercoach at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School inPotomac, Md. “Teachers need to recognizethat regardless of the length of a class pe-riod, students need to move.”

“Simple solutions are to have studentsmove among differ-ent workstations inclass or to collabo-rate with their peerswhile standing up,”Whitman added.“Students can recre-ate the movementsof historical battles.Before an assess-ment, students cando some jumpingjacks or stretches,which elevatedopamine levels inthe brain and have

been shown to lead to increased academicperformance. Building movement into classis only limited by the level of a teacher’swillingness to be creative.”

Parental involvement is critical, say edu-cators, particularly in schools where physi-cal education is limited. For example, par-ents can suggest ideas for brief movementactivities that are interspersed with academ-ics, volunteer to lead such activities or formfocus groups to brainstorm ideas to increasemovement.

“Movement is so important that parentsneed to be more vocal about it,” said Mar-tens. “Parents need to be informed aboutwhat they’re losing when they take awayphysical activity and movement.”

Researchers say frequent physicalactivity can lead to success in school.Moving for Academic Excellence

Students at Norwood School engage in a movement exercise duringthe school day. Researchers say physical activity can boost academicperformance.

“The more active wecan get studentswithin a day, the betterprepared they will beto concentrate onthese math problemsor that text they needto read, or that essaythey need to write.”

— Dominique Banville, Ph.D.,George Mason University

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Resources forMovement Activities

Recessitate, a box of cards that have move-ment activities can be used quickly during breaksand transition times. Visit http://oranda.org/prod-ucts/recessitate.

“10 Simple Ways to Encourage PhysicalActivity in the Classroom.” These suggestionsdo not require equipment and are easy to incorpo-rate throughout the day. Visitwww.yourtherapysource.com/10simple.html.

Compiled by Ivy Beringer, Ph.D,

Northern Virginia Community College

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By Susan Belford

The Almanac

At 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19,runners will take their places, lis-ten for the starting gun — andthen sprint down the scenic route

through the hills and valleys of Potomac.The race — the Tiger Trot sponsored by

the Connelly School of the Holy Child —begins on the Holy Child campus, turns ontoPersimmon Tree Drive, takes in the neigh-borhood of Bronson Drive and ends back atthe Bradley Boulevard school grounds.Those participants who prefer to walk willenjoy the stroll through the picturesqueneighborhoods of Potomac.

This is the 5th year for the Tiger Trot run/walk — a road race that has attracted moreand more runners each year. Last year, thefield numbered close to 500 runners andwalkers — including everyone from eliterunners to moms with strollers. The stu-dents, families and staff of Holy Child willbe turning out in force, along with manymembers of the Cabin John Park VolunteerFire Department located on River Road.

What makes this race special is that allproceeds remain in Potomac — to benefitthe Connelly School of the Holy ChildHealth and Wellness Programs as well asthe Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Depart-ment. The fire department provides fireprevention, education and suppression ac-tivities and is the primary care provider ofemergency medical services, river rescueservices and heavy rescue in this area. When

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Twenty years ago, Potomac resident GwennHerman’s life changed. A car accident lefther requiring surgeries, medications and in

chronic pain. Tasks she had previously performed ef-fortlessly — taking care of her two young children,exercising, attending functions and enjoying a care-free life were no longer options for her because shewas in constant pain — with no cure in sight andmedications that did little for her.

However, instead of giving up and giving in,Herman, a licensed social worker, took action and

launched a support group in 1999 for others inchronic pain. She wanted to help people who livewith chronic pain as well as their families. This firstmeeting developed into an organization that is a life-line for those who live with pain. It has expandedinto the Pain Connection - Chronic Pain OutreachCenter, a not-for-profit, all volunteer agency whichserved 24,465 people in 2014 through a variety ofprograms.

“After living for more than four years with my pain,I understood the importance of support and accessto alternative treatments for serious pain,” Hermansaid. “More than 100 million Americans live withchronic pain.” The organization is dedicated to “em-powering those with chronic pain to improve theirquality of life, to decrease their sense of isolationand to take a more active role in their treatment.”

Her dedication to chronic pain patients in Mont-gomery County as well as nationwide led to the rec-

Chronic Pain Outreach Center To Be HonoredPain Connection’s founderGwenn Herman launchedsupport group in 1999.

Gwenn Herman of the Pain Connection - Chronic PainOutreach Center.

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Tiger Trot Celebrates 5th Year of Fun Run/WalkAnnual event benefitsschool’s wellnessprogam and CabinJohn fire department.

Runners take to thecourse at last year’sTiger Trot.

Members of theCabin John Volun-teer Fire Depart-ment who partici-pated at lastyear’s Tiger Trot.

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Holy Child tigers were joined last year by then freshman Kendall Soistman and then juniorTahana Augustin, who also sang the national anthem at this 2014 Tiger Trot 5K.

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a resident requires an ambu-lance, has a fire in their homeor another emergency, theCJPVFD is usually the first onthe scene. Sport and Health isa new sponsor this year for theevent. Nancy Terry, senior vicepresident of Sport & HealthClubs, said, “We are excited tobe a part of this great event. Wewill be leading a fun, interac-tive warm-up before the raceand will provide all sorts ofraffle prizes for membership,training, Pilates, Barre andmore. The grand prize will be aone-year fitness membership toSport and Health Clubs.” Everyrace participant will receive oneraffle ticket. More may be pur-chased for $10 each.

Runners and walkers can signup in a range of age divisions;cash prizes will go to the topthree male and female overallwinners. More than $900 inprizes will be given out. Additionally, prizesfrom local restaurants, gyms and sportinggoods stores will be awarded to the top run-ner in all age divisions. All participants whoregister online will receive a high-tech shirt.

A post-race party will feature family activi-ties, free food, vendors and raffle prizes.Local entrepreneur Molly Hamilton will beserving samples of Molly’s Bakeovers, an all-natural, gluten-free cookie and the Java

Cruiser coffee truck will be selling specialtydrinks and smoothies.

Tiger Trot co-chair Cindy Anastasi said,“This race is an important way to bring ourcommunity together as many local busi-

nesses are involved by donatingfood, beverages and prizes. Forthe school, its families and com-munity, it’s a positive way to giveback — and help keep our com-munity safe. Chairing the race isalways so rewarding because itincorporates all the students –and is full of energy. My co-chairChristine Drummond and I arepleased that the race is such asuccess — and so much fun foreveryone.

It’s a great event to come to —everyone that participates lovesthe camraderie.”

A list of sponsors, along withmany parents and businesses,has contributed money, food andprizes. Savantage Solutions is thepresenting sponsor and CharlesSchwab and Coakley-Williamsare water station sponsors.

On-line registration will beopen until 10 p.m. on Friday,April 17. On-site registration willbe at packet pick-up on Saturday,

April 18 and also on race day, April 19 from7 – 8 a.m. Registration fees are $35 foradults 20 and over and $30 for students 19and younger. To register, go towww.holychild.org.


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Tips to Go GreenGoing “green” is one of the hottest trends inreal estate today, with constructions frommulti-unit housing, condos and apartments tosingle-family dwellings and luxury homeseager to embrace the new change in ideology,values and architecture! Sustainable living,ecological consciousness and budget savvy areall contributing factors in the trend to gogreen everywhere from building materialsand renovations to incorporating energy effi-cient fixtures and heating/cooling systemsinto the home’s blueprint. Here are some tipsto get you started on reducing your carbonfootprint and adding a lovely shade of “green”to your house from the inside out!

• Energy Efficient InsulationThe addition of energy efficient insulationinto your home is not only environmentallyresponsible; it is also cost-efficient for thehomeowner. As the home becomes moreenergy efficient, it requires less energy toheat or cool, resulting in a lower utility billfor the homeowners, often significant enoughto cover the cost of installation in the firstmonth! Older homes, which are usuallypoorly or inefficiently insulated, are primecandidates for this type of green remodeling.Attics, ceilings and walls are the best bets forinstallation.

• Solar Energy Roofing PanelsThese will produce electrical power for yourhome and solar panels can be consideredtrendy as well. This type of roofing panelgives a more modern look to every house thathas them. Plus, you might be able to get arebate when you purchase them. Some statesencourage the use of solar panels by givinghomeowners who use solar panels a rebate,deduction or tax exemption, so make sure tocheck out your state’s regulations on reward-ing your wise choice! You can also save moneyon your electric bill monthly by incorporatingsolar panels into your home’s energy profile.Aside from solar panels, you can also checkout solar roofing shingles, a solar panel thatis attached to the main metal roof.

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‘Clara Barton: Red Cross Angel’Actress Mary Ann Jung tells the story of the life of Clara Barton atGlen Echo Park on Saturday, April 11, as part of a National ParkService program.

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ognition of Pain Connection’s achievements.Non-Profit Village selected Pain Connection asits “Small Nonprofit Making a Difference of2015.” An awards breakfast will be held at thePooks Hill Marriott on May 1 to recognize themany services that Pain Connection providesfor people in chronic pain as well as for theirfamilies and health care providers.

Programs offered by Pain Connection in-clude: Free support groups run by mentalhealth professionals who help people withchronic pain develop coping skills throughassertiveness training, guided imagery, medi-tation and relaxation techniques; specializedclasses which include gentle movement, bio-feedback, mindfulness meditation and herbalremedies; peer-to-peer support which matchesthose who are newly diagnosed with chronicpain with others more experienced in copingwith their situation; a speaker series on treat-ment modalities, information and resources;a newsletter and professional training to men-tal health professionals and other providers. Italso hosts afternoon and evening live confer-ence calls and 8-week class sessions in “Mind-fulness-Based Stress Reduction,” “Filling theGaps in Pain Care” and “Filling the Gaps in PainCare Part 2.” In May, a group of Pain Connec-tion members will be meeting with first-yearmedical students to teach them best practicesfor dealing with chronic pain patients.

Many chapters of the organization have beenformed — including those in Howard, PrinceGeorges and Anne Arundel counties, in bothD.C. and Virginia — and in many other states.The Montgomery County chapter has alsobranched out to include a Pain Warriors Pro-gram for wounded warriors and webinars forpeople living with pain. Pain Connection is alsojoining 17 organizations that have come to-gether to raise awareness in Congress and topush policy through. They are forming theConsumer Pain Advocacy Task Force.

Herman volunteers to lead this organizationwhile she continues to suffer from chronic painherself and can work only when her disabilitypermits. “Acupuncture, guided imagery, livingin the present, reiki, massage — all of thesehelp the chronic pain patient,” said Herman.“We get calls from all over the country — andeven from other countries in the world.”

Herman collaborated with Mary French, amindfulness meditation specialist, RN and

LCSW to write atraining manualfor health provid-ers, “Making theInvisible Visible –Chronic PainManual for HealthCare Providers.”

Pain Connectionis staffed by volun-teers. Fundingcomes from pri-vate foundations,

fundraisers, classes, the United Way and do-nations. September is Pain Awareness Month,and in September 2014, Herman and otherprofessionals founded the National Coalitionof Chronic Pain Providers and Professionals.Their goal is to work more efficiently and ef-fectively with people with chronic pain and tocreate awareness about the under-treatmentof chronic pain and to promote evidence basedpractices while expanding knowledge of newand innovative approaches in managingchronic pain.

They also support the rights of chronic painpatients and facilitate the advancement of the

field of pain management — and hope to fundfurther research. The group will offer educa-tion, discussion, networking, collaborations,referrals to colleagues and other resources.

The National Pain Strategy draft report, an-nounced last week, is a comprehensive popu-lation health level strategy for pain preven-tion, treatment, management, education, re-imbursement, and research that includes spe-cific goals, actions, time frames, and resources.The National Pain Strategy draft is now openfor public comment through May 20. HHS in-vites input from a broad range of individualsand organizations that have interests in ad-vancing the fundamental understanding ofpain and improving pain-related treatmentstrategies. The Federal Register Notice for Pub-lic Comment: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/04/02/2015-07626/draft-national-pain-strategy.

Pain Connection Chronic Pain Outreach Cen-ter, Inc. is located at 12320 Parklawn Drive,Rockville.

Its telephone is 301-231-0008 and websiteis www.painconnection.org. See the websitefor dates of support groups and classes and todonate.


NETWORKING EVENT!Wednesday April 29, 2015 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

10710 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854

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

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

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

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

R.S.V.P. by April 27, 2015Bring your business cards and

plenty of conversation!

THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCEin partnership with

Normandie Farm Restaurantinvites you to a

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

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.

ONGOING“Jack and the Beanstalk.” Through

May 3, at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. ThePuppet Co. presents “Jack and theBeanstalk,” the classic children’s taleabout the boy that doesn’t knowbeans about trading, but stillmanages to climb his way to the top.Jack finds that happiness lies inhelping others rather than merepersonal gain. Told with rod puppetsand some surprising twists, Jack haslong been a favorite of The PuppetCo. audiences.Visitwww.thepuppetco.org/ for more.

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.

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 8

p.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 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.

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.

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

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

Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Allday Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art GlassCenter, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoingexhibitions feature work of ResidentArtists Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill,Michele Rubin, Sherry Selevan, Bevand Zayde Sleph and JanetWittenberg. Sculpture, vessels,functional art and jewelry are forsale. Classes are taught year-roundfor beginner, intermediate andadvanced students. Visit

www.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 & WORKSHOPSRegistration Open. The spring issue

of the Montgomery County Guide forRecreation and Parks Programsfeatures a variety of classes andprograms designed to helpparticipants stay active and have fun,including aquatics, sports,therapeutic recreation services andactive adult senior programming.Registration is available online, bymail or in person at the MontgomeryCounty Recreation AdministrativeOffices at 4010 Randolph Road,Silver Spring, or by fax at 240-777-6818. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Food & Drink

Potomac Village Farmers Market. Starting May, Thursdays, 2-6:30p.m. at Potomac United Methodist Church, at Falls Road and DemocracyBlvd. Visit www.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net for more.

Bethesda Farm Women’s Market. Year-round, every Wednesday,Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., at 7155 Wisconsin Ave. Visitwww.farmwomensmarket.com for more.

Pike Central Farmers Market. Starting April 25, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., near the Shriver Aquatic Center in the bus parking lot at theintersection of Old Georgetown Road and Executive Blvd. Visitwww.centralfarmmarkets.com for more.

Kensington Farmers Market. Year-round on Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon at Kensington train station parking lot on Howard Avenue. Visittok.md.gov/events/farmers-market for more.

Winery and Market. 11 a.m.-5 p.m on Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. on Sun-days at Rockland Farm Winery and Market, 14525 Montevideo Road,Poolesville. Offers fruit, veggies, pasture-raised meats, wine tasting andtours. Visit www.rocklandsfarmmd.com or call 301-825-8075.

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or call 240-777-6840 for more.VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, offers

a variety of camp sessions for springand summer. Visitwww.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.

❖ Summer CampsOne-week and two-week sessions offered

June 15-Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Before care and extended care isavailable.

Young Artists. One-week sessions thatnurture the budding talents ofstudents with age-appropriate visualart projects in an assortment ofmedia (ages 5-6).

Artistic Adventures. Two-weeksessions that promote creativity aschildren experience an assortment ofvisual art media and are exposed togallery exhibitions (ages 7-12).

Art Quest. One-week sessions thatpromote creativity as childrenexperience an assortment of visualart media and are exposed to galleryexhibitions (ages 7-12).

Lola’s Lab. June 29-July 2 or Aug. 17-21. A performance art camp whereimagination flows through interactivestories, expressive arts, and fantasy(ages 5-10).

❖ Teen CampsOne-week half-day sessions offered July

6-31, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; 12:15-3:15p.m.

Teen Art Institute. Teens explorefused glass, painting and drawing.Camp will be held at VisArts (ages13-18).

Teen Art Institute. This ceramic classgives teens the opportunity toexplore clay in depth withhandbuilding and the wheel. Campwill be held in the art ceramic atRichard Montgomery High School(ages 13-18).

2015 Musical Theatre IntensiveSummer Camp. For actors, dancersand singers ages 13-18. The programwill run for two weeks from July 12-25 at the Sandy Spring FriendsSchool in Sandy Spring, Md. Camperscan participate in daytime orovernight camp. The daytime campwill feature students in a finalshowcase the last Friday of camp.Students who participate in theovernight intensive camp will takepart in a full production of themusical “Once on this Island!” Visitwww.youngartistsamerica.org formore.

Art Explorers Open Studio. EverySaturday, 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.

FRIDAY/APRIL 17Historic Home Tour. 11 a.m. at The

Mansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike, Rockville. Guided tourof the Mansion at Strathmore.Admission is free with registration.Visit www.strathmore.org for moreinformation.

Opening Reception and Artists’Talk. 6-8 p.m. at PhotoworksGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, GlenEcho. Photoworks Gallery celebratesthe launch of the 7th annual “Mirrorto the World” exhibit. Free. Visitwwww.glnechophotoworks.org formore.

Lawrence Craig. 6:30 p.m. at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Classic Rock musicianLawrence Craig will perform.Admission is free. Make reservationsare www.bennysbargrill.com.

Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at Glenview

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Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville.Support the Rockville Sister City Corporation byattending a wine tasting. RSCC works topromote cultural exchanges in Europe and Asia.Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.Visit www.rockvillesistercities.org.

Tito Puente Jr. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Tito Puente Jr. plays Latin and Tropical Jazz justlike his father. A live orchestra joins him. Ticketsare $25-55. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Roseanne Cash. 10 p.m. at The Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. Daughter of Johnny Cash, Roseannecarries on the bluegrass tradition. Tickets startat $25. Visit www.strathmore.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 17-19Countryside Artisans Studio Tours. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. at The Countryside Artisan Trail. Take aself-guided tour through The Reserve and visitskilled artists who work in everything from yarn,metal work, blown glass, paintings and pottery.Free. Visit www.countrysideartisans.com.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m-6 p.m., Fridayand Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday at TheMontgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 ChestnutSt., Gaithersburg. More than 250 artists willpresent their crafts for purchase. Visitwww.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Bethesda Literary Festival. Various timesthroughout downtown Bethesda. Writers andliterature-appreciators of all ages will gather tocelebrate literature in downtown Bethesda withworkshops, lectures and discussion. Free. Visitwww.bethesda.org for a full schedule.

APRIL 17-JUNE 1“Mirror to the World.” 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays;

1-8 p.m. on Sundays at Photoworks Gallery,7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Find fivepicture stories highlighting people from all overthe world. Admission is free. Visitwwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

SATURDAY/APRIL 18Copper Jewelry Workshop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at

VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Participants will be introduced to a non-acidtechnique to create textures on copper. Tuitionis $90. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.

Artist Talk. 2-4 p.m. at Glen Echo Park BallroomAnnex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Dr.Mick Moloney will discuss Irish and JewishMusical Links and Influences on Vaudeville andEarly Tin Pan Alley. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.glenechopark.org.

Washington Conservatory 2014-15 PianoPlus Concerts. 8 p.m. WestmorelandCongregational United Church of Christ, 1Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Concert seriesfeatures members of the WashingtonConservatory faculty and guest artists. Free(pay-as-you-can, donations welcome). Visitwww.washingtonconservatory.org or call 301-320-2770 for more.

“Bach’s Early Voice.” 8 p.m. at Cultural ArtsCenter in Silver Spring, Montgomery College,7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. The BachSinfonia presents “Bach’s Early Voice: TheWeimar Cantatas.” $15-$35. Visitwww.bachsinfonia.com for more information.

Irish Pianist John O’Conor. 8 p.m. atWestmoreland Congregational Church, 1Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Irish PianistJohn O’Conor’s performance will be followed bya wine reception. Free, $20 suggested donation.Visit www.washingtonconservatory.org.

Tom Cunningham Orchestra. 9 p.m. at theSpanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. The TomCunningham Orchestra will be performing athree-hour set of Duke Ellington’s music, withspecial focus on the “Blanton-Webster years.”Tickets are $18. Call 571-572-3356 to learnmore.

SUNDAY/APRIL 19Tiger Trot. 8:30 a.m. at Connelly School of the

Holy Child, 9029 Bradley Blvd., Potomac. This5K Run/Walk throught the streets of Potomacwill benefit the Holy Child Health and WellnessPrograms and The Cabin John Park VolunteerFire Department. Registration fees are $35 foradults, $30 for 19 and younger. Onlineregistrations before April 10 will receive a $5per registrant discount.Visit www.holychild.org/support/tiger-trot/

index.aspx/.Chain Maille Workshop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at

VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Inthis introductory Chain Maille JewelryWorkshop you will learn two different classicweaves that can be applied to a variety ofjewelry. Tuition is $95. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org.

Sunday at the Movies. 2-5 p.m. at TempleEmanuel, 10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington. Awine and cheese reception will precede ascreening of “Chasing Ice” and a paneldiscussion at this fundraiser benefitting theLeague of Women Voters of MontgomeryCounty. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 fornon-members. Visit www.lwvmc.eventbrite.com.

Best of Bethesda. 6-9:30 p.m. at Pike & Rose,11580 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda.The annual “Best in Bethesda” party bringtogether 13 local restaurants. Tickets are $70.Visit www.bethesdamagazine.com.

APRIL 22-MAY 24“Edge of the Forest.” Various times at Gibbs

Street Gallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. ArtistStephanie Garmey has crafted an exhibit ofpaper, wood, and glass to explore the solitude oftravel and memory of natural environments.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/galleries/gibbs-street-gallery.

THURSDAY/APRIL 23Freda Payne. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz

Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Jazz Singer Freda Payne, who came to fame inthe ’70s for her song “Band of Gold,” willperform. Tickets are $30-40. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

FRIDAY/APRIL 24Rummage Sale. 9 a.m-8 p.m. at St. James’

Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road,Potomac. Visit http://www.stjamespotomac.org.

#SoCozyKid Styling Event. 2 p.m. at MakeMeaning, 4809 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda.Children’s hair product company So Cozy islooking for their next “So Cozy Kid.” Childrenmay have their hair styled, be photographedprofessionally and participate in other activities.Free. RSVP with [email protected].

Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Gibbs StreetGallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. ArtistStephanie Garmey will discuss her newexhibition, “Edge of the Forest,” an explorationof travel and memory. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/galleries/gibbs-street-gallery.

“Roaring ’20s Speakeasy.” 8 p.m. at AMP byStrathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., NorthBethesda. Jazz vocalist Michael Mwenso will bejoined “The Shakes.” Tickets are $10-14. Visitwww.ampbystrathmore.com.

APRIL 24-MAY 3“To Kill a Mockingbird.” Various times at F.

Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive,Rockville. The classic play set in Alabama duringthe great depression dealing with race andpolitics will close the Rockville Little Theatre’s67th season. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 forseniors and students. Visit www.rlt-online.orgfor more information.

SATURDAY/APRIL 25Rummage Sale. 9 a.m-8 p.m. at St. James’

Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road,Potomac. Visit http://www.stjamespotomac.org.

Amazing Amphibians. 12-4 p.m. at LocustGrove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd.,Bethesda. Children are invited to visit thewetlands, meet tadpoles, and engage in frog-themed arts and crafts. Tickets are $5.www.montgomeryparks.org.

Bug Bonanza. 1-4 p.m. at Brookside NatureCenter, 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring.Visit the nature center’s insect “hotel” and get anup-close look at a honeybee hive. Free. Visitwww.montgomeryparks.org for moreinformation.

An Evening with Julie Andrews. 5:30 p.m. atThe Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,Rockville. “The Sound of Music” actress JulieAndrews will attend the Strathmore’s 10thanniversary Spring Gala. The evening willinclude a Q&A and discussion. Gala ticketpackages can be purchased by contacting TheSorelle Group at 202-248-1930 or

[email protected]. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org to learn moreand purchase tickets.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 25-26VisArts Family Workshop. 2 p.m. at VisArts

Rockville, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Useunder-glaze to decorate a ceramic 6 x 6 plate.Tuition is $15. Visit www.visartsatrockville.orgfor more information.

SUNDAY/APRIL 26Paws in the Park. 12-4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at

Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Ave.,Gaithersburg. The 17th annual Paws in the Parkevent will feature a one-mile dog walk, petcontests, vendors, micro-chipping, rabies shots,food, music, and more. Tickets purchased onlineare $20 for individuals and $45 for families (3or more related people). Onsite tickets are $25and $55. Visit www.mchumane.org/paws15.shtml.

Author Reading. 2 p.m. at The Writer’s Center,4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. Barbara Klein Mossreads from “The Language of Paradise,” andJudith Bowles will read from “The Gatherer.”Reception and book signing to follow. Free. Visitwww.writer.org.

Book Talk. 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12089Rockville Pike. Anthony Pitch will discuss hisbook, “Our Only Crime was Being Jewish.” Free.Email [email protected].

Productive Aging Award Dinner. 5:30 p.m. atBethesda North Marriott Hotel & ConferenceCenter, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville. Actorand director Alan Alda and his wife,photographer and write Arlene Alda arescheduled to be honored with the Sylvia BlajwasProductive Aging Award by the Jewish Councilfor the Aging. Sylvia Greenberg will also behonored. Tickets start at $300 per individual.Visit www.accessjca.org.

APRIL 27-29Festival of the Arts. 12 p.m. on April 27; 6-8

p.m. on weekdays, Winston Churchill HighSchool, 11300 Gainsborough Road. WinstonChurchill High School presents their annualfestival of the arts. Find live music, a fashionshow, silent auction, sidewalk chalkcompetition, and food. Free. Call 240-426-6057.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 29Artist’s Reception. 6-8 p.m. at Winston

Churchill High School, 11300 GainsboroughRoad, Potomac. The best in show at the school’s“The Festival of the Arts” will be announced.Free. Call 240-426-6057.

MAY 1-JUNE 1“Rare Plants and Lunatics.” Library hours at

Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road,Bethesda. Artist Sandra Perez works with neo-primitive ink to create images of folk tales andmagic. Free. Visit www.sandraperezramos.com/illustrations to learn more.

SATURDAY/MAY 2Kentlands Day Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the

Potomac Pizza parking lot, 625 Center PointWay, Gaithersburg. The 7th annual KentlandsDay festival will feature a parade, car show,games, and food. Free. Visitwww.kentlandsday.com.

Fountain Season Opening Party. 3-6 p.m. atDowntown Silver Spring. Celebrate thereopening of the interactive fountain with gamesand live music. Free. Visitwww.downtownsilverspring.com.

Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. at BethesdaLibrary, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda. SandraPerez fetes the launch of her new exhibit “RarePlants and Lunatics.” Free. Visitwww.sandraperezramos.com/shows/.

Pianist Christopher Taylor Performance. 8p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. PianistChristopher Taylor will perform Mozart’s PianoConcerto No. 21. Tickets are $28-84, ages 7-17are free. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org formore information.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 2-3A-RTS Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and

11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Rockville TownSquare. Rockville’s Town Square will act as anoutdoor art gallery. Find the work of more than175 artists, and a lineup of food trucks. Free.Visit www.A-RTS.org.

SUNDAY/MAY 3Mark’s Run. 7:15 a.m. at The Landon School,

6101 Wilson Lane. Mark’s Run is held in honorof Mark Ferris (Landon ’94), who lost his

The Winston ChurchillFestival of the Arts is an op-portunity for students toshowcase their work. Thegroup art show will featuremore than 100 pieces withvaried subject matter andmedia. At the Artist’s Re-ception on Wednesday,April 29 from 6-8 p.m, stu-dents and the public willgather for the announce-ment of “Best in Show.”Also being a celebration ofthe visual and performingarts, guests will find livemusic, a fashion show, anda sidewalk chalk contest.Admission to the Festival isfree and open April 27-30from 6-8 p.m. at WinstonChurchill High School,11300 Gainsborough Road.For more information, call240-426-6057.

Winston Churchill Senior Nina Min’s sculp-ture, “Birth,” is an interpretation of therelationship between mother and daughter.

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Churchill Boys’ LaxImproves to 8-0

The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team defeatedWhitman 12-3 on Monday, improving the Bulldogs’

record to 8-0.Churchill faced its toughest test to date

on April 11, when the Bulldogs edgedFranklin (Reisterstown), 8-7.

Churchill will host Sherwood at 7 p.m.on Thursday, April 16.

Wootton Boys’ LaxTo Face Tough Tests

The Wootton boys’ lacrosse team entered springbreak with a 4-0 record, including an 8-7 win overGlenelg on March 27.

The Patriots have a pair of tough tests approach-ing during a one-week stretch. Wootton will travelto face Walter Johnson at 7 p.m. on April 17. WJentered Tuesday’s action with a 6-1 record.

Wootton will travel to face rival Churchill at 7 p.m.on April 23. The Bulldogs enter Tuesdaywith an un-defeated record. The two teams met in last year’s4A/3A West region championship game, withWootton coming out on top.

Whitman BaseballStarts 3-4

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The Vikings beat Northwood 10-0 on April 1 andRichard Montgomery 11-1 on April 2.

On April 11, Whitman lost to Paint Branch 4-1,dropping its record to 3-4.

Andrew Cashmere leads the Vikings in batting av-erage (.444), runs (6) and RBIs (5).

Sam Berson and Sean Cook have been the Vikings’top pitchers. Berson is 1-2 with a 2.47 ERA, allow-ing seven hits in 11.1 innings. Cook is 1-1 with a1.40 ERA, surrendering four hits in 10 innings.

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