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PotomacAuthor LauraKrauss Melmedspeaks to thirdgrade studentsat Beverly Farmselementaryschool during atwo-day authorin-residenceprogram.Boutique Supports ProgramsTo Prevent Domestic ViolenceCalendar, Page 9 Classifieds, Page 14 Real Estate, Page 10 Sports, Page 15News, Page 8Author InspiresStudents To WritePhoto by Colleen Healy/The AlmanacNews, Page 5Praising Muslim Foundation’s‘Faith in Action’HomeLifeStylePage 11News, Page 3Her Birthday Wish:Support Make-A-WishNews, Page 3November 12-18, 2014www.ConnectionNewspapers.comonlineat potomacalmanac.comPotomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014 1
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NewsPotomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren703-778-9415 or almanac@connectionnewspapers.comSee www.potomacalmanac.comPraising Muslim Foundation’s ‘Faith in Action’Fundraising dinnerhighlights charitableactivities.By Susan Belfordore than 200 people attended the MontgomeryCountyMuslimFoundation’s (MCMF) annual fundraising dinner on Nov. 1 whereCounty Executive Isiah Leggettcomplimented the organization on theirmany charitable activities.“The many programs of the MCMF dedicated to helping the needy residents ofMontgomery County prove how ‘Faith inAction’ can make a difference for the homeless and disadvantaged residents of Montgomery County,” said Leggett.Leggett was joined at the dinner by Montgomery County Council Member GeorgeLeventhal, County Council President CraigRice, Director of the Office of CommunityPartnership Bruce Adams, Interfaith Community Liaison the Rev. Mansfield Kasemanand his wife, and Daniel K Perry, constituent service representative from the officeof U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen as well asother local community leaders.Several partner and recipient organizations also attended the function and praisedthe MCMF for its welfare activities. Amongthe program beneficiaries of the event whoPhotos ContributedMThe AlmanacTufail Ahmad, MCMFfounderCounty Executive IkeLeggettattended were Mark Foker, developmentdirector, Manna Food Center; Shane Rock,CEO Interfaith Works; Terry and JoyceSeamans from Adventist Community Services, and Michael Rubin, executive director of Impact Silver Spring.A documentary highlighted the many programs that MCMF sponsors throughout thecounty.It explained that, through a multitude ofprograms, the organization encourages andpromotes Muslim community involvementand interest in the county, encourages Interfaith activities, eliminates hunger,bridges barriers, creates solutions to socialSee Praising, Page 7Interfaith liaison theRev. MansfieldKasemanTerry and Joyce Seamans from AdventistCommunity ServicesShane Rock, CEOInterfaith WorksMichael Rubin, Executive Director of Impact Silver SpringHer Birthday Wish: Support Make-A-Wish FoundationNonagenariansees her wishescome true.By Susan BelfordThe AlmanacFor her 90 th birthday, RuthjoyLeventhal requested “absolutelyno gifts” from family and friends— but asked that each make a donationto the Make-A-Wish Foundation whereshe has served as a volunteer for manyyears making wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses andtheir families. And her wish was granted— and granted — and granted again.The lively and spirited nonagenarianturned 90 (that’s what you call someonebetween the ages of 90 and 99) on Nov.10. The Rockville resident is in goodhealth, attends Minyan at 7:15 a.m. every morning at B’Nai Israel Congregation, plays bridge and canasta withwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comfriends, drives herown car and possesses the energyand vitality ofmuch youngerpeople. Whenasked her secret tolong life and goodhealth, she said,“It’s a gift fromGod. I don’t eat Ruthjoywell and don’t ex- Levanthalercise, but I keepmy mind active, attend services and spendtime with family and friends. That must bethe secret; I feel very blessed.”Leventhal was born in St. Louis in 1924and her parents moved to Washington D.C.when she was 6 months old. “I grew up herein Washington, D.C. but spent almost everysummer in St. Louis with my grandmother,”she said. “Grandma tried to marry me offto a St. Louis gentleman the summer after Igraduated from high school. Instead, Ieloped with a dapper serviceman, PaulLivingston who was from D.C.” The couplehad three children, John, Scott and Amy(Musher) and five grandchildren.Leventhal began volunteering at theMake-A-Wish Foundation 15 years ago withher friend Elaine Taylor. She found visitingthe children and families and making theirwishes happen to be one of the most rewarding activities of her life.“It was such an inspiration to be able tovisit the families and help them with everything they needed to fulfill each child’sdream. I feel so fortunate to have had theopportunity that I want to give back to thisorganization that makes such a differenceto a child and his or her family,” she said.Through her birthday wish, she is onceagain making a difference for the organization. “I wish everyone could have a birthday like I did today,” she said. “It began witheveryone at my synagogue singing HappyBirthday to me – inside the Chapel wherethere is not supposed to be singing. Then Iwas given the gift of carrying the Torah —and then, everyone donated to Make-a-Wishin my honor. They also announced that Ihave been to services 3,000 times — canyou believe that? I was overwhelmed bytheir generosity and the recognition.“My three children took me to fabulous lunch at the new restaurant at thetop of the Hotel Washington in a limousine. We had a beautiful lunch — andmy son shared with me that his colleagues and friends had donated 2,000in honor of my birthday to Make-a-Wish.Again, I was overwhelmed and sopleased. My children also donated ashave many friends. And I have my photoin the Washington Post today asking fordonations and thanking those who havealready donated. Make-a-Wish called methree times today to say how thrilledthey are — and what a good idea I had.I am so happy that everyone is makingmy wish come true by making wisheshappen for these deserving children andtheir families. Thank you to all myfriends, families — and all of you whohave given the gift of a wish to a sickchild.”To donate, mail checks to: Make-AWish Mid-Atlantic, 5272 River Road,Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816 ATTN:Ruthjoy’s Request. For more information, visit www.ruthjoysrequest.com.Potomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014 3
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NewsLET’S TALKReal Estateby Michael MatesePhotos by Colleen Healy/The AlmanacAuthor Laura Krauss Melmed speaks to third-grade students at Beverly Farms elementary school during a two-dayauthor-in-residence program.Author Inspires Students To WriteLaura Krauss Melmeddescribes journey fromidea to publication.By Colleen HealyThe AlmanacStudents at Beverly Farms ElementarySchool learned about the writing process and how a book gets published fromchildren’s book author Laura Krauss Melmedon Nov. 5 and 6.Melmed, who came to the school to readfrom her first picture book called “TheRainbabies,” is an award-winning author of 20picture books including lyrical bedtime stories,original tales of magic, holiday books, andnonfiction books about cities and states.During the two-day author-in-residence program, Melmed met with students from allgrades in the school. She described the creation of a picture book from the birth of anidea through writing, illustrating, and revisionto completion. The students were able to vieworiginal — and messy — manuscript pages,artist’s sketches, editor’s comments, revisions,galleys and proofs. Melmed encouraged thestudents to work on their writing drafts and“scribble on it and change things. A writer’swork is messy. It is not perfect like it looks inthe book. Writing is lots of work and revising.I encourage the students to think about writing and how important it is. They should usetheir imagination and come up with ideas.Writing takes kids to another place and uses apart of the brain to conjure images. Writing isusing your mind in a different way. If you helpwith the fundamentals of reading or writingwith a subject that the student is interested in,they want to do it themselves.”Sandra Yesnowitz, the Cultural Arts chair ofthe PTA feels programs such as the author-inresidence series is “so important because itteaches kids about reading and writing. Theyhear about the process but many of them havenever met an author. It shows them that anyone can write a book and encourages them that‘I can do this too.’”To find out more about Melmed visitwww.laurakraussmelmed.com.Social Media andReal Estate: Makethe Connection!Facebook, Yelp, Foursquare, Twitter,Google , LinkedIn, Wordpress, Tumblr,Blogger the face of social media isconstantly changing—how do you keepon top of trends and utilize these tools toyour best advantage? How do you avoidinvesting your effort into a social mediagraveyard? Buyers, sellers,REALTORS and all the various agentsassociated with property transactionsare more reliant than ever on the internet. Social media tools are one way forconsumers to weed out the “junk” ofinformation overload.Recommendations, referrals, testimonials and feedback are what consumers arelooking for, and social media tools areone way for anyone involved in propertytransactions to boost their success. Oncea private transaction betweenREALTOR and client, the propertytransaction of today focuses more on thecollective power of the social media community: photos are uploaded toFacebook or Google from an openhouse, sellers will comb Twitter feeds formentions of their property, agents arerated on Yelp and network between oneanother on LinkedIn. A REALTOR with social media savvy can be beneficialfor both the seller looking for an expedient transaction and the buyer lookingfor the perfect property. Social mediaputs homes in the eyes of the consumersand connects the properties available totheir target audience—increasing thechances of a bid and successful closing.The bottom line is social media, properlyused, can give a REALTOR a solidedge, which benefits all parties involvedin a real estate purchase.ice is yours,when letting a little light into yourhome!For professional advice on all aspectsof buying and selling real estate, call:Beverly Farms elementary schoolstudent Quinn shares his comic bookcreation with author Laura KraussMelmed at the author-in-residenceprogram.MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors301-806-6829Mike@michaelmatese.comThe Friends of the PotomacCommunity Center, Inc.are seeking applicants for its Board. We are lookingfor energetic individuals who are willing to commitseveral hours per month for meetings and assist in anumber of activities held at the Center. The Board isorganized for the charitable purpose of promoting,supporting, and providing financial assistance to thePotomac Community Center. If you are interested,please send your resume to the Potomac CommunityCenter, 11315 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854 Attn:Larry Chloupek by Friday, November 21st.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comPotomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014 5
OpinionPOTOMACCounty’s Mixed Messages about ParkingNewspaper of PotomacA Connection NewspaperAn independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper deliveredto homes and businesses.1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. Go toconnectionnewspapers.com/subscribePUBLISHERMary ALPHONE: mEDITORSteven Mauren, 703-778-9415smauren@connectionnewspapers.comPhoto ContributedTo the Editor:Despite new “No Parking” signsand a large electric flashing signwarning park visitors that “NoParking Signs Enforced” no enforcement has been seen and parking is still a problem.A few weeks ago when the largeflashing electric sign appearednear the parking lot atAnglers Inn, I wasLetter Oldexcited that thecounty was taking thisdangerous parking situation seriously. Since then, I have not seenany enforcement. I think it sendsthe wrong message to put all theexpense and effort into new “NoParking” signs all along the road,situating a large flashing electricsign saying that “No Parking SignsEnforced,” and then not to do anything. There was not a single parking ticket to be seen on this section of MacArthur Boulevard lastSunday, and every parked car inthis photo (at right) is parked illegally with clearly marked “NoParking” signs along both sides ofthe road.Barbara HooverPotomacALMANACwww.PotomacAlmanac.comCounty says “No Parking Signs Enforced,” but where is the enforcement?Kindergarten Student Spearheads Election Day VoteOwen Struzzerio, 5, a Kindergarten student atGeneva Day School inPotomac, wanted to know why hisschool does not have a mascot.Owen said that his “sister’s schoolhas a mascot, the de ChantalDukes (a dog) that they get tocheer for,” as do many otherschools and sports teams. Owenasked his teachers, Ann Hepburnand Debra Lieberman, about thepossibility of having a school mascot. School director, SuzanneFunk, thought it was a great idea.After tallying a vote in class, themonarch butterfly, duck and hawkwere chosen as candidates for aschool mascot vote. Owen said hethought the “monarch was a littlecool” partly because “we have a lotof them atGeneva” — referring to theschool-widemonarch butterfly unit.Over the pastmonth, KinOwendergarten stuStruzzeriodentsdesigned campaign posters for eachmascot candidate, made ballotboxes, visited each class at theschool and presented to their peerswhy it was important to vote for aspecific mascot.On Election Day, students madetheir selections and put them inthe ballot boxes. The Kindergarten class set up a private pollingstation and punched their ballots.After sorting andtallying the votes,the Kindergarten’spreliminary results, excluding absentee ballots, are:monarch butterfly86, duck-78 andhawk-51. Congratulations to themonarch butterfly.Now, Geneva DaySchool studentswill have to workon naming theirnew mascot.Ariana Tavakoli casts her vote.6 Potomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014SPORTS EDITORJon com@jonroetmanCONTRIBUTING WRITERSSusan Belford, Carole Dell,Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger,Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie,Ken MooreContributingPhotographersHarvey Levine, Deborah StevensArt/Design:Laurence Foong, John HeinlyProduction ManagerGeovani FloresADVERTISINGFor advertising 431ACCOUNT EXECUTIVESDisplay Advertising:Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425klourie@connectionnewspapers.comAndrea Smith 703-778-9411Classified Advertisingasmith@connectionnewspapers.comThe Kindergarten class at Geneva Day School lines up tovote.Debbie FunkNational Sales & real David GriffinMarketing .comJerry VernonExecutive Vice nand NicoSaavedrawatch JoeySpivakvote.PhotosContributedCIRCULATION: tomac Almanac is publishedby Local Media Connection LLCFive Time First PlaceAward-WinnerPublic ServiceMDDC Press AssociationFour TimeNewspaper of the YearAn Award-winning Newspaperin Writing, Photography, Editing,Graphics and Designwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com
Praising Charitable ActivitiesFrom Page 3problems and assists the needy, regardlessof race, religion, gender and social background.The programs include the senior’s assistance program, transportation services forseniors in the county, MCMF youth program, the annual food drive for Manna, themobile food pantry program, MCMF Feedthe Homeless program two weeks eachmonth at local shelters, Thanksgiving mealprogram for needy families and ChristmasHoliday Gift Baskets programs for the needy.The recipients of the generosity of theMCMF shared their gratitude for the dedication and support of the hard-workingmembers of the organization. In his address,Kaseman said that he considered the teamat MCMF not only as a colleague but soulmates in creating “the more beloved community.Whether we are dealing with hunger,health care, senior services, acts of hatredor celebrating our essential unity in themidst of diversity. MCMF plays a significantrole. In short, you are a blessing.”Shane Rock, CEO of Interfaith Works, saidin his speech, “MCMF is a vital partner withInterfaith Works in helping MontgomeryCounty neighbors in need, including serving hundreds of meals to women living inour emergency shelter program. MCMFwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comtruly embodies faith in action.”Mark Foker, director of development atManna Food Center commended the partnership with MCMF and said, “Manna FoodCenter is fortunate to have the support ofan active and dedicated community as wework to end hunger in the county. It isgroups like MCMF that help us ensure wenever turn away a person in need due tolack of food.”Michael Rubin, interim executive director, IMPACT Silver Spring, said, “IMPACTSilver Spring is proud to partner with theMCMF on the annual Zabiha meat distribution for those in our community who continue to struggle economically.The generosity of MCMF towards the entire community is a true example of faith inaction and a wonderful model for ourcounty.”The keynote speaker, Dr.Tareq Elgehwary,a Princeton graduate of Islamic Studiesstressed that “Islam has a strong traditionof charity and for generations Muslims havegiven money to build schools, hospitals, andeven care for animals.”He reinforced the mission of MCMF andstated that “MCMF stands on the shouldersof this tradition and it was his hope that itcontinues its work in Montgomery County.”To learn more about the MontgomeryCounty Muslim Foundation, go towww.mcmfmd.org.‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at ChurchillBy Deborah Stevens/The AlmanacNewsChurchill High School will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” Nov. 14,15, 21 and 22 from 7-9 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Tickets,available at door, are 10 for students with ID and 15 for adults. Inback row, from left, are Sydney Schneider, Anna Votaw, ValerieWeitz, Sloane Momsen, Cami Cohen, Antonia Gaviria Rozo, NickSchapp, Alex Scott, Natalie Hwang, Annie Fang, Ethan Miller, DannyEspinoza, Max Wolpoff and Brooklyn Goldblatt. Front row, from left,are Hrishi Balaji, Ivan Pirsl, Joelle Perlin, GiGi Katuala, LaurenMatcha, Emilio Slaughter and Mark Claudet.\Bulletin BoardEmail announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.comTHURSDAY/NOV. 13Homeless Resource Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. TheActivity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 SouthFrederick Ave., Gaithersburg. The fourth annualHomeless Resource Day is an opportunity forthose homeless or at risk of homelessness toaccess information, benefits, medical care,counseling, and other community services topromote self-sufficiency. Donated Personal careitems and clothing will be distributed to those inneed. Most needed items for those who candonate are lightly used winter coats for adultsand children, underwear, and backpacks.Donations will be accepted until Nov. 7. ContactOfficer Ana Hester of the Montgomery CountyPolice Department, 240-773-5603, for donationinformation or questions.Adult Education. 1-2:30 p.m. at Live & LearnBethesda, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Second Floor,Bethesda. The Trials of Louis XVI and MarieAntoinette. 15. Visit liveandlearnbethesda.orgor call 301-740-6150.Parenting Author Talk. 7:30-9 p.m. BullisSchool, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. ”ManagingStrong Emotions: Revolutionary Strategies toConnect and Thrive with Your Child, Tween orTeen” is the topic. Tickets are 28, space islimited. Visit s/ for details and registration,or call PEP at 301-929-8824.Potomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014 7
NewsSupporting Programs To Prevent Domestic ViolenceWHC Sisterhoodto host annualholiday boutique.By Susan BelfordWThe Almanacant to get a jump on holiday shopping – but alsohave the opportunity tomake a difference in thecommunity? The 28th annual WashingtonHebrew Congregation Sisterhood HolidayBoutique is a community bazaar that affordsshoppers the opportunity to find a varietyof holiday gifts for everyone on their lists.It also offers them a chance to shop not onlyfor themselves and their loved ones — butto also “shop for a cause.” The Holiday Boutique will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16through Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Road, Potomac. Admissionis free.This year, with domestic violence on therise, the women of the WHC Sisterhood aresupporting organizations that provide programs and education to prevent domesticabuse: Jewish Women International (JWI),the Jewish Coalition Against DomesticAbuse (JCADA), and the Carrie SimonHouse, a local WHC-sponsored transitionalhome for moms and their babies who areescaping from abuse situations.JWI is an international community ofJewish women who “work to ensure thatall women and girls thrive in healthy relationships, control their financial futures andrealize the full potential of their personalstrength.” This organization sponsorshealthy relationship workshops for girls,financial literacy workshops for youngwomen and their parents, and also inspireyoung women to become leaders. Theyserve as advocates for the International Violence Against Women Act as well as participate in and financially support domesticviolence prevention training.JCADA, located in Rockville, has the mission of “supporting victims of domesticabuse to become empowered and obtainsafe environments; educating communityGift baskets for the holidayboutique.Shoppers at lastyear’s boutique.Vendors offer a variety of gifts forchildren.professionals and others about domesticabuse and appropriate responses to it; andpreventing future generations from suffering domestic abuse by raising awareness.”The Carrie Simon House (named for the firstWHC Sisterhood president and wife of WHCRabbi Abram Simon) provides housing,education and job training for abusedwomen to support them in making new livesfor themselves and their children.Domestic violence is an epidemic that af-Julie Altar displays fresh bagels in the WHCSisterhood Café.8 Potomac Almanac November 12-18, 2014fects individuals in every community, regardless of race, age, economic status, gender, religion, sexual orientation or nationality.According to the National CoalitionAgainst Domestic Violence, nearly 20 peopleper minute are victims of physical violenceby an intimate partner in the U.S. Thisequates to more than 10 million men andwomen in the US. Globally, 35 percent ofwomen experience sexual or physical violence each year, with rates reaching 70 percent in some countries and 3 million girlsexperience female genital mutilation.Deborah Goldman, president of WHC Sisterhood, said, “We are thrilled that the fundsfrom the boutique will help women worldwide as well victims within our community.Our goal is to raise awareness as well as tosupport programs that will help end thegrowing problems caused by domestic violence.We also help to support many other charities – among them are MADD, JSSA, Savethe Children and many others.”The Holiday Boutique will feature morethan 50 vendors — everything from finejewelry, clothing and toys to stationery, cosmetics and home décor — providing a rangeof gift ideas at all price points. Vendor ChairSandy Nesbit said, “This year we have 20new vendors, many of them local but alsosome from outside the D.C. area. We arepleased to support local small businesses.Just a few of the many vendors who will beat the boutique are Faye Mendelsohn Cos-From left, dining in the Cafe, are Alyson GoldWeinberg, Carole Nannes (past president ofWHC Sisterhood) and Linda S. Newman (pastpresident of WHC Sisterhood).PhotosContributedmetics, Bow’s Etc., Create-a-Plaque, Dreamsto Your Door, Zara and Susan KoehnDesigns.We feature so many wonderful vendors that people come back year-after-yearto shop, participate in the Silent Auctionand purchase the excellent food that weserve.”The Silent Auction is also popular with amultitude of baskets filled with highlysought-after themed gifts. These includetickets to sporting events – even Nationals’dugout seats, getaways to places near andfar – even the opportunity to travel to Spain,theater tickets to the Kennedy Center andArena Stage, many restaurant gift certificates that include Seasons 52, The Palm,Capital Grille, Jaleo, Founding Farmers andother restaurants.The Café is also popular with boutiqueattendees. Every year, local residents dineon goodies baked by the Sisterhood members. Hungry shoppers also enjoy deli sandwiches from Bethesda Bagel, Famous California Chicken Salad, Greek Salads, Vegetarian Chili, Lentil soup - and the most soughtafter brisket and kugel. Shoppers can eatat the Bazaar or take home lunch or dinnerfor their loved ones.“Working on this boutique with the restof the Sisterhood gives you a good feeling,”As WHC member Michelle Citren said. “Wehave a wonderful multigenerational groupof women who return year after year tomake this boutique happen. It’s amazing torealize what a difference we can make inour community — and in our world.”Sisterhood board member Mary Ann Sack withAlexa Drescher, future Sisterhood member.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
EntertainmentEmail community entertainment eventsto almanac@connectionnewspapers.com.Include date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Deadline is Thursday at noon,at least two weeks before event.ONGOINGPhotoworks Master LectureSeries. Oct. 25-Nov. 15, 1-2 p.m.Back Room Annex, Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Four master photographers talkabout their work and their passionfor the telling image. 15 advancedtickets, 20 at the door, 50 for allfour lectures.www.glenechophotoworks.org“Grease.” Runs through Sunday, Nov.16 at The Fitzgerald Theatre, 603Edmonston Drive, Rockville.Rockville Musical Theatre’s fallproduction follows high school“greasers” in 1959 through love, lust,peer pressure, teen rebellion, apregnancy scare, bullying, sexism,cliques and dance parties. Tickets are 22. Call 240-314-8690 or visitwww.r-m-t.org for more.Photo Slam: The Exhibit. ThroughNov. 17. Reception and Gallery Talk,Sunday Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. PhotoworksGallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Photoworks presents award-winningimages from last year’s Photo Slamand Busboys and Poets. Featuredphotographers are Michele Egan,Serli Lala, Julie Miller and Pablo deLoy. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.orgThe 3 Billy Goats Gruff. ThroughNov. 21 at The Puppet Co., GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. The Puppet Co. presents amarionette romp in which threebrothers get the goat of a hen-peckedtroll, in their attempts to trip-traptromp to where the grass is greener.Three variety numbers precede theperformance, demonstrating themaking of a simple hand puppet, andmanipulation of rod puppets andmarionettes. Visitwww.thepuppetco.org to learn moreand to purchase tickets.Ancient Materials, ModernAesthetic. Saturdays and Sundays,12-6 p.m, through Nov. 23. StoneTower Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. LimeStucco Plaster in ContemporaryMosiacs. Stone Tower Gallery, GlenEcho Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222.Gingerbread House Decorating.Fridays, through Dec. 19, 7-9:30 p.m.at VisiArts Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. VisArts provides thegingerbread house, candy and oneglass of wine. Tickets 45.Participants must be 21 years orolder. Visit www.visartscenter.org orcall 301-315-8200.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.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-alongs, prizes and more. ive 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.THURSDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 6-16The Lessans Family Annual Bookwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comFestival. Jewish Community Centerof Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. For moredetails on specific times, admissioncosts and reservations, go tojccgw.org/bookfestival, call 301-3483805 or visit the JCCGW Box Office.THURSDAY, NOV. 13Author Event. 12 p.m. JewishCommunity Center of GreaterWashington, 6125 Montrose Road,Rockville. Author Martin Goldsmith,“Alex’s Wake: A Voyage of Betrayaland a Journey of Remembrance,”details his six-week quest to retracethe journey his grandfather and unclemade, a contemporary travelogueand heartfelt memoir of a secondgeneration American Jew trying tomake sense of his heritage. Tickets 12. Visit www.jccgw.org/bookfestival, or call 301-348-3805.SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV.15-16Pleiades 29th Annual JewelryExhibition and Sale. 11 a.m.-5p.m. Woman’s Club of Bethesda,5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda. Acollection of jewelry and metalworkby 20 area artists will be offered forsale. Admission is free. Judy Sugar301-933-3513Art Exhibit. 12-7 p.m. and Sunday, 125 p.m., Artist reception: Saturday,November 15, 5-7pm at Yellow BarnGallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Paintings by Ines Rulis Barlerin andLouise Roth. These Maryland paintersuse multiple media, oil, watercolor,gouache and pastel to evoke areas ofquiet. Free. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com, call301-371-5593, or call the NationalPark Service, Glen Echo, at 301-4926229.SUNDAY, NOV. 16Owl Moon Raptor Center FallFundraising Festival. Noon-4p.m. Black Hill Regional Park NatureCenter, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive,Boyds. The will be raptor flightdemonstrations, photographicopportunities, food, and raptorthemed games and c
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