Recent Stories
Sharing in the joy of volunteering
KEEN Sports Day gets volunteers from Au Pair of America
“I loved volunteering at the KEEN Sports Day,” said Camila Souza, who works for a Potomac family through Au Pair of America. “It made me realize that I can make a difference just by giving a high five — or by cheering on these young people as they run bases or learn a new dance. I was there to give him support — but he gave me inspiration.”
On Target
Olympic-style archery program at Connelly School of the Holy Child.
Holy Child’s physical education teacher Leslie Whitaker was astounded when she was notified that a 700-pound box had been delivered to the school and was waiting for her to claim.
‘Girls on the Run’ Empowers Seven Locks Elementary Girls
Creating a lifestyle.
“I would never have become a runner if it weren’t for ‘Girls on the Run,’” said third grade student Amanda Oliver. “I used to hate running and now I love running with my new friends. It’s tough, but it teaches you to keep plugging and always be positive.”
Potomac’s Debi Dreyfuss To Compete in Air Race Classic
National competition challenges female pilots.
Debi Dreyfuss has wanted to fly since she was 6 years old when her uncle took her for a ride in his Cessna 172.
‘Fiddler on the Roof Jr.’ Opens at Randolph Road Theater
Three performances scheduled for June 8-9.
“Fiddler on the Roof” has been capturing the hearts of audiences of all ages since the play first hit Broadway in 1964.
Muslim Foundation Honors Community Service Volunteers
Working to combat hunger.
More than 300 people celebrated the benevolent work of the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation at its annual community cookout at Black Hill Regional Park. The May 5 event honored the many volunteers whose energy and efforts made the MCMF’s 2013 Food Drive and other service projects a success.
Taste of Potomac To Benefit Adoptions Together
Fundraiser event to be held June 8.
Grilled lamb chops from Cava, tuna tartar from Hunter’s Inn, short ribs from Old Angler’s Inn, mini-indulgences from Seasons 52 — to sample the finest of fare, make plans to come to the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. for the Taste of Potomac.
Picnic Honors Volunteers
Montgomery County Muslim Foundation celebrates award.
More than 350 people gathered at Black Hill Regional Park to honor Montgomery County Muslim Foundation (MCMF) volunteers and to celebrate their “2012 Exceptional Partner Award,” presented by Giant Foods and Manna.
Custom Tailor Opens in Potomac Village
Family brings couple across country.
Sung Lee and his wife Jung Park gave up their flourishing alteration business in West Des Moines, Iowa to move to Potomac to be close to their sons.
Potomac United Methodist Church Hosts Strawberry Festival
Annual event returns on Saturday, May 18.
One of the sweetest events in Potomac is back again — the annual Strawberry Festival held each May at the Potomac United Methodist Church — the quaint white church facing Falls Road in Potomac.