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From BezuTo Mix Bar and GrillBusiness, Page 4

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Gallery Serves Up‘Summer Entertainment’

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Gallery Serves Up‘Summer Entertainment’

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Dolly Llama fromSqueals on Wheelsand Jim Seavey,chief of Cabin JohnVolunteers FireDepartment, sharein the Fourth of Julyfestivities at theRiver Falls parade.

Dolly Llama fromSqueals on Wheelsand Jim Seavey,chief of Cabin JohnVolunteers FireDepartment, sharein the Fourth of Julyfestivities at theRiver Falls parade.

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From left: Artists Anne Martinez and Jennifer KahnBarlow will exhibit their work at the exhibit “SummerEntertainment” at The Art Gallery of Potomac.

Artist Habib Hastaie will beone of the featured artiststhis month at The ArtGallery of Potomac.

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Serving Up ‘Summer Entertainment’Art Gallery plans “Child Play” for all ages on July 27-28.

By Colleen Healy

The Almanac

This month The Art Gallery of Potomac willpresent a show titled “Summer Entertain-ment” from July 11 through Aug. 25. Oneof the featured artists, Habib Hastaie, will

display several paintings from his boat series as wellas ceramics. Hastaie does not define the narrative inhis work but hopes that the viewer will take awaywhatever they would like from the painting. If onelooks closely even in his landscapes there are alwayssmall traces of signs of life by humans such as a roador a bridge. His work conveys the idea that “We areall connected.”

Another resident artist, Anne Martinez, found in-spiration for her paintings in actor Vincent Price’scookbook. Her image of a beer and hot dog camefrom the cookbook. She usually paints faces and ani-mals, so still life paintings are a new subject matterfor her. She said, “Once I got going I really enjoyeddoing a still life. The lights and darks become im-portant to the subject and what you want to be thefocus of the painting. This month’s exhibit has won-derful images of summer entertainment and des-serts.”

Artist Jennifer Kahn Barlow started painting as achild however, her chosen career was in the field ofeconomics which left little time for painting. Afterleaving her job, she began painting more seriouslyafter the birth of her daughter, making time for artduring naptime. “I took art classes and did a copy ofartist Will Cotton’s Flan Pond and had such a goodtime working on this painting. It inspired me to paintsweets and desserts. People savor and look forwardto dessert. It takes so much time to make the sweet,then it is gone in seconds. My work is a way to im-mortalize them in a painting. My favorite sweet isFrench macaroons. I love the glazes and how thelight bounces off them. Also, I get to eat the subjectsafter I photograph them for the painting. Dessertsare a universal pleasure. Everyone enjoys looking ata sweet counter and seeing the desserts beautifullybaked and arranged. When people look at my workI hope their stomach grumbles and their mouth wa-

ters. I hope they see something delicious and beauti-ful and more than just something to eat. I hope ittriggers a memory.”

Artist Ellen Baker describes her work as realisticart done in oils. For this show she will exhibit stilllife of food and familiar objects. She was in practiceas a psychologist for 20 years and after retirementtook drawing classes and progressed to painting. Shehopes the viewer “will take away a feeling of peacethat I feel when I look at my paintings. I hope toshare that with them.”

There will be an art reception Saturday, Aug. 10from 5-8 p.m. and “Child’s Play” an art demonstra-tion for all ages on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday,July 28, beginning at 1 p.m.

The Art Gallery of Potomac is located at 9945 FallsRoad in The Potomac Village Shopping Center nextto Big Wheels Bikes behind Walgreens. Phone 240-447-9417. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sun-day noon until 4 p.m. For more information go towww.potomacartists.org. or www.theartgalleryofpotomac.com.

Artist Ellen Baker and her painting“Memories.”

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News

By Ken Moore

The Almanac

Pedestrian Shirley Stearman, 81 ofPotomac, died after being hit bya car at approximately 1:50 p.m.in the Cabin John Shopping Cen-

ter parking lot at 7919 Tuckerman LaneSunday, June 2.

Last week, Montgomery County Policedetectives from the Collision ReconstructionUnit investigated the fatal pedestrian colli-sion in the Potomac shopping center.

The investigation could take two moremonths to complete.

“There are no updates at this point andthe investigation is still open,” said AngelaCruz, Montgomery County Police spokes-person.

In Montgomery County, more than 400pedestrians are struck by vehicles each year.In 2012, 423 pedestrians were struck byvehicles with six fatalities according tocounty documents. Many of these collisionscould be avoided if drivers and pedestriansobeyed the law and were more aware, ac-cording to county data in the PedestrianSafety Campaign.

“Obviously, during the summer, peopleare up and about. It’s important for every-one to be vigilant,” said Cruz. “We alwaysadvise both pedestrians and drivers to al-ways be vigilant and never expect anyoneto stop. Err on the side of caution.”

There have been 11 pedestrian fatalitiesin Montgomery County through June 13,according to Montgomery County Police,and 107 reports for pedestrian injury colli-sions during the first quarter of 2013. Withthe second quarter not yet complete, 69reports have been received through June12, according to Montgomery County Po-lice reports.

“Drivers and pedestrians have equal re-sponsibilities in reducing pedestrian-in-volved collisions,” according to countydocuments on the Pedestrian Safety Cam-paign.

Since 2008 there has been an increase inthe percentage of collisions in which thedriver was determined to be at fault, ac-cording to county documents.

In April, a new campaign began thatwarns motorists, pedestrians and bicycliststo exercise caution: “Remember to make eyecontact with drivers when you’re walkingso you don’t get hit. See them see you.”

In the Potomac parking lot on June 2, a43-year-old Germantown resident was driv-ing a 2009 Acura MDX through the parking

At FaultSince 2008 there has been an increase in the

percentage of collisions in which the driver wasdetermined to be at fault.

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008Driver Fault 59% 56 49 46 41Pedestrian Fault 35% 40 43 42 44

Source: Prioritizing Pedestrian Safety in MontgomeryCounty, Maryland, June 5, 2013

Pedestrians StruckBy VehiclesYear Total Collisions Fatalities2012 423 62011 399 112010 436 132009 454 142008 444 19

Source: Prioritizing Pedestrian Safety inMontgomery County, Maryland, June 5, 2013

Street Safety TipsIF DRIVING ...❖ Slow down and obey the speed limit❖ Look twice for people in crosswalks and yield to

pedestrians and bicyclists❖ Be careful when passing stopped vehicles❖ Yield to pedestrians and cyclists at intersections

when you’re turning❖ Allow three feet when passing bicyclists❖ Look for cyclists and cars before opening the door❖ Avoid using your cell phone and never text while

driving

IF WALKING ...❖ Cross the street at the corner and use marked

crosswalks when available❖ Wait for the “Walk” signal to cross the street❖ Watch for turning vehicles. Before crossing look

left, right, and left again❖ Be seen. If walking after dark or in bad weather,

make it easier for drivers to see you by wearinglight clothing or something reflective

❖ Don’t text while crossing the street❖ If on an off-street trail, obey all posted signage

and approach intersections with caution

IF BIKING ...❖ Obey all traffic signs and traffic signals❖ Ride in the direction of traffic, at least a car door

width away from parked cars❖ Use hand signals so drivers, cyclists, and

pedestrians know what youre going to do❖ Always wear a helmet❖ Use lights if riding at times of darkness❖ If on an off-street trail, obey all posted signage

and approach intersections with caution❖ Slow down and watch for pedestrians on

sidewalks, trails and in crosswalks

Source: Street Smart Public Education Campaign,Metropolitan Washington Council of

Governments, April 2013

Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren

703-778-9415 or almanac@connectionnewspapers.com

See www.potomacalmanac.com

Drivers and Pedestrians Must Be VigilantInvestigation of JunePotomac pedestrianfatality continues, oneof 11 so far this yearin the county.

lot. “At the end of the parking aisle near thestore, the driver made a left turn and struckthe pedestrian who had just parked her carand was walking toward the store,” accord-ing to police reports.

Montgomery County Fire Rescue person-nel were in the shopping center on an un-related call and immediately assistedStearman, according to police reports. Shelater died after being transported to Subur-ban Hospital.

Detectives from the collision reconstruction unit worked last week oninvestigating the June 2 death at Cabin John Shopping Center.

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Business

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Potomac’s Bezu has long been a fa-vorite of Potomac residents — butif you decide to dine there this week,

you will discover it is closed and in the midstof renovation.

You will have to wait for the new, con-temporary American Bistro - Mix Bar andGrill to open in late August. Located in thesame space as Bezu, the restaurant will becompletely refurbished. The result will bea more casual restaurant with an enlargedbar space and new décor.

Bezu owner Eddie Benaim has joined

to eat out more often and eat lighter, lessexpensive meals. We will offer a mix (hencethe name) of delectable menu items.”

He continued: “I am very proud of whatBezu was, and also very grateful and ap-preciative to our patrons and to the Potomaccommunity. A lot of our customers are sadthat we are changing. Closing Bezu is bit-tersweet. It’s the end of one chapter andthe beginning of another. I am happy thatwe are able to offer a new, different andexciting venue.”

Benaim is well-known for his restaurantsin Bethesda and Potomac. He previouslyowned the Tel Aviv Café in Bethesda. Re-cently, he and two other partners, Paez andYuval Bezherano launched the new AromaExpresso Bar in Montgomery Mall. His en-ergy seems to come from the thrill of creat-ing a new restaurant for his friends andpatrons to enjoy. “It’s fun and what I like todo,” he said with a grin.

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Potomac’s Harvey Bernstein wasborn to bake. His father andbrother were bakers and hismother was an excellent cook. As

a young man, he always sought employ-ment in the food industry, performing a mul-titude of jobs from cook to waiter. However,he listened to his father when he said, “Don’twork with your body, work with your brain”and became an attorney. However, his hap-piest moments were when he was knead-

ing, rolling and el-bow-deep indough. His spe-cialty wasrugelach — a cres-c e n t - s h a p e dc r e a m - c h e e s edough pastry,home-baked fortheir family holi-days and celebra-tions.

Fast forward to1996 whenBernstein and hisyoungest daugh-

ter, 11-year-old Corey, launched their bak-ing business, “Daughter and Dad.” Coreyconvinced a local bakery that she and herdad could make a better rugelach than thebakery was selling. After the manager tastedtheir product, he said, “Can you supply myfour stores?” Harvey Bernstein said, “Noway,” but Corey said “Why not?”

The business then became a Bernsteinfamily project, with mom, Melinda (Mim)and older sister Lynsey making deliveriesand sales calls. They expanded to four fla-vors of rugelach and sold them at Dean &Deluca, Baker’s Place, Border’s Books, Man-

hattan Bagels, Quartermaine Coffee, BagelCity and other restaurants. However, aftera few years, Corey wanted to pursue herinterest in theater at Churchill High Schooland they decided to discontinue their busi-ness.

But it’s 2013 — and the Bernstein familyis back in business with their new moniker“Me & 3.” The timing has changed —Bernstein retired in March from ComputerSciences Corporation and Corey graduatedin pastry arts from L’Academie de Cuisinein 2011; thus, they both can devote theirtime fully to the success of the business.They decided to expand their cookie vari-ety — and have created cookies and past-ries, while keeping their signature rugelach.Mim Bernstein is still involved with thebusiness end of the company, and Lynsey isdeveloping the website and market throughsocial media.

Working together as a family could bequite complex and possibly a little tense,

but the Bernsteins have a camaraderiecoupled with a sense of humor. There is anunderstanding that “we are all in this to-gether — for better or worse” while thereis also lots of laughter and good-naturedribbing.

With a short anecdote, Harvey Bernsteindescribes their family wit. “At Thanksgiv-ing, we used to tell Corey, since she wasthe youngest, that her job was to stand bythe oven and watch the turkey to make surehe didn’t fly away.” Now they give theirgrandchild the same assignment — but, ofcourse, he catches on to the absurdity veryquickly.

Corey and Harvey Bernstein spend count-less hours together in their shared kitchenlocated in a church on Old GeorgetownRoad in Bethesda. “I am excited that somany restaurants appreciate our product.Once they taste it, they want it,” said Corey.They currently are supplying cookies for theBrooklyn Deli in the Potomac Woods Shop-

ping Center, The Carving Room in D.C., theCentral Farm Markets in Bethesda andRockville and Dawson’s Market in Rockville.They are also in discussions with the newAttman’s in the Cabin John Shopping Cen-ter and Quartermaine Coffee.

Corey discusses the process: “We use onlyhigh quality ingredients, such as real un-salted butter and cream cheese. Everythingis traditionally baked. The dough is rolledby hand, the fillings are made from the bestingredients — and we produce an excellentcookie. Some of the recipes have been inour family for generations, but I have alsoinvented some new recipes — mostlythrough trial and error. My fiancé likes hisrole as chief taster.”

“We like to make small savory treats,”Harvey Bernstein said. “We don’t want tocreate big, gooey desserts. We are deliver-ing a very high quality indulgence — a taste,not a transfusion. Some of our cookies in-clude biscotti, black and whites and lemoncoconut cookies.”

Mim Bernstein explains that the companyis also catering events. “We provide thesweets for wedding and baby showers, holi-day parties, open houses, housewarmingand other events. We will also be creatingbeautiful gift baskets for every occasion thatwill feature our luscious home-baked past-ries.”

To book “Me & 3” for special events, callMim Bernstein at 301-807-0989 or e-mailher at mebernstein@meand3.net.

It’s All About Family Ties: ‘Me & 3’It started withrugelach.

Freshly rolledrugelach readyfor the oven.

The Bernsteins “Me and 3:” Corey, Harvey, Mim and Lynsey.

A sample of baked goods from Me& 3.

Bezu Revamping: Mix Bar and Grill To Open in AugustTo Offer American and Mediterranean cuisine.

forces with Ramiro Paez, who also has muchexperience in the restaurant business. Thenew concept will feature a comfortable set-ting, an extended bar and a light, healthymenu featuring both American and Medi-terranean cuisine. A larger selection of beeron tap and a wine dispenser with a sub-stantial assortment of wines by the glass willbe added to the bar.

Benaim explains why they decided toclose Bezu and create a totally new restau-rant: “When I created Bezu, I felt there wasa void in Potomac for a high-end, fine din-ing restaurant. Now, we are bringing a dif-ferent type of restaurant to the communitybecause we feel there is a need. People want

Eddie Benaim (left) with his part-ner Ramiro Paez.

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LET’S TALKReal Estate

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

MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors

301-806-6829Mike@michaelmatese.com

by Michael Matese

Your VacationHome and

TaxesRenting out your vacationhome can be a great sourceof income as well as incometax deductions, but you mustbe careful. If you receive theincome, you can deduct cer-tain expenses which mayinclude interest, taxes, casu-alty losses, maintenance,utilities, insurance anddepreciation. If you rent tomake money and don’t usethe house as your main resi-dence, your deductible rentalexpenses can be more thanyour gross rental income.If you live in the house morethan fourteen days of theyear or more than 10% of thetotal days you’ve rented it toothers, the IRS considers thehouse to be your main homeas well, though. If you don’trent it 300 days a year andlive in it the other 30 days,your vacation home is yourmain home as well.However, if you have rentedit during those 300 days andyou’ve spent more than twoweeks there, it qualifies.The key is to have rented itat least those 300 days,which is what will qualify itto be deductible.

Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline isThursday at noon.

THROUGH AUG. 9Social Skills Summer Camp.

Children in grades 1 through 6 canattend camp and learn friendlybehaviors, working as a team, angermanagement and more. Held by theJewish Social Service Agency and theMcLean School of Maryland. Allpotential campers will be interviewedto make sure the camp is appropriatefor their needs. Visitwww.summeredge.org/ for more.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10AARP Driver Safety Course.

Available for seniors, at Live & LearnBethesda, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2ndfloor, Bethesda. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(30-minute lunch break; bring a baglunch). $12 for AARP members, $14for others.Call 301-740-6150 or visitwww.liveandlearnbethesda.org.

MONDAY/JULY 152-Session Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m., for

men only, at Montgomery Hospice1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Formen grieving the death of a lovedone. Second night is Monday, July

Free and open to any MontgomeryCounty resident. Registrationrequired, 301-921-4400.

Quarterly Meeting. 9 a.m atWashington Area Villages Exchange,Bethesda-Chevy Chase RegionalServices Center, 4805 Edgemoor

Lane, second floor, Bethesda. RSVPrequested, emailwashingtonareavillages@gmail.com.

THURSDAY/JULY 18Lunch and Learn. 12:30-2 p.m. at

Live & Learn Bethesda. Discussimpeachment of the presidents. $12includes lunch. E-mailinfo@liveandlearnbethesda.org or301-740-6150.

SATURDAY/ JULY 20Workshop for Dog Adopters. 11:45

a.m. Your Dog’s Friend TrainingFacility, 12221 Parklawn Drive,Rockville. Learn how to deal withcommon issues, prevent problems,and maintain a strong, trustingrelationship. Rescue and shelterfoster parents and potential adopterswelcome. Leave dogs at home. Visithttp://yourdogsfriend.org/free-workshops/ or call 301-983-5913.

SATURDAY/JULY 27Public Hearing. 10 a.m. 18753 North

Frederick Ave., Suite 210,Gaithersburg. Seeking public inputon a list of proposed Early VotingCenters for the 2014 elections. Callthe Board of Elections at 240-777-8525.

Bulletin Board

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

The MontgomeryCounty Partners forAnimal Well-being(McPaw) is looking

for creative and artistic visionar-ies who love animals — and whowant to become a part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — theMcPaw Pet Showcase Design Chal-lenge.

The challenge is to design ashowcase room for a cat or dog —an attractive and comfortableroom to serve as a visitation areaand to house pets temporarilywhile they wait to be chosen forforever homes. There will be 11such rooms in the new Montgom-ery County Animal Services andAdoption Center. The rooms willbe 7 feet by 10 feet with 9-footceilings and made of block wallswith two or three floor-to-ceilingwindows.

Imagine the most wonderful set-ting for a dog or cat, then designit, then make it happen. There areno limitations. Consider any

theme — perhaps a Charlie Brownroom centered around the quota-tion “Happiness is a warm puppy.”The room might even include areal dog house where the puppycan rest and relax. Or design aJungle Room with carpeted treesand branches for kittens and catsto climb and play on — andpainted foliage with a mouse lurk-ing underneath.

The designer or design teamshould plan everything from paint,pet furniture and toys to itemshanging from the ceiling and win-dow decals. They should includesleeping and feeding areas. Catswill need litter boxes and verticalspaces such as cat trees or blockson the walls to climb on. Dogsshould have plastic play sets anda dog bed to sleep in.

The application, design specifi-cations and finances for theMCPAW Pet Showcase DesignChallenge are available atwww.mcpaw.org/contest. Thedeadline is July 31 to submit theapplication with the design con-cept: layout drawing, elements tobe included in the room, textiles/

materials and cost estimate. TheChallenge is open to interior de-signers as well as any creative in-dividuals or groups who are inter-ested in helping animals (schools,businesses, rescue organizations,community groups, etc.)

“This Design Challenge is a greatopportunity for the community toget involved with the new Mont-gomery County Animal Servicesand Adoption Center,” saidMCPAW Chairman of the BoardAllan Cohen. “It gives residents achance to personally make theCenter an attractive environmentto showcase adoptable animals.”

Colleen Fishter, coordinator ofthe Challenge, explained that af-ter the designs are submitted, apanel of McPaw judges will evalu-ate them and select the winners.“Each of the 11 winning designteams will have their name dis-played with a plaque on theirshowcase. They will also be rec-

ognized on the MCPAW Facebookpage and website. At the AdoptionCenter’s Grand Opening, the pub-lic will vote for their favorite show-case, choosing one Grand Cham-pion for the cat rooms and one forthe dog rooms. The Grand Cham-pions will be announced at a laterdate and they will receive theirdesign team name on an 8 inch by8 inch brick permanently dis-played at the building’s entrance.”

The new Montgomery CountyAnimal Services and AdoptionCenter, located at the northwestcorner of the intersection ofMuncaster Mill Road and AirparkDrive is expected to open in lateNovember 2013.

To learn more about McPaw, todonate or to enter the challenge,go to the website atwww.mcpaw.org. For more infor-mation about the McPaw PetShowcase Design Challenge, e-mail mcpawcontest@gmail.com.

McPaw Pet Showcase Design Challenge: Enter NowEleven rooms need artistic vision.

The Pet Almanac will publish July 24.Send photos by July 18.

The Almanac invites its readers tosend stories about their pets, photos ofthem and/or their family with their cats,dogs, hamsters, snakes, lizards, frogs,rabbits, or other creatures.

Tell the story of a special bond be-tween a child and a dog, the story ofhow the pet was adopted, or examplesof a pet’s amazing feat. Volunteering atan animal shelter or therapeutic riding

center or visiting people in a nursinghome with a pet? Describe the experi-ence. Also take this opportunity tomemorialize a pet that’s now gone.

Send photos and identify everyone inthe photo including the pets and writewhat is happening in the photo, and in-clude one’s address (only the townname will be printed). Emailalmanac@connectionnewspapers.com, orsubmit photos and stories directly onwww.connectionnewspapers.com/pets/.

Submit Photos to Pet Almanac

Supporting Research on AutismThe 13th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run-1 Mile Walk washeld July 4 at the Potomac Library, raising funds forresearch on autism.

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22. Free and open to anyMontgomery County resident.Registration required, 301-921-4400.

Drop-In Discussion. 1:30-3 p.m. atMontgomery Hospice 1355 PiccardDrive, Rockville. For anyonemourning the death of a loved one.

Send Your Photos & Stories Now toalmanac@connectionnewspapers.com

or complete our online form atpotomacalmanac.com

Be sure to include your name,address and phone number, and

identify all people and pets in photos.Submission deadline is July 19.

Be Part of ThePet Connection

in July

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

1 8801 PERSIMMON TREE RD ...... 7 ... 8 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ... $3,850,000 .... Detached ..... 2.16 ........ 20854 ....... BRADLEY FARMS ...... 05/17/13

2 13 PURCELL CT ........................ 7 ... 6 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $2,850,000 .... Detached ..... 0.69 ........ 20854 ........ MCAULEY PARK ....... 05/03/13

3 9705 THE CORRAL DR .............. 6 ... 5 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $2,542,500 .... Detached ..... 2.01 ........ 20854 ....... POTOMAC FALLS ...... 05/08/13

4 8502 PIERCE POINT CT ............. 6 ... 5 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ... $2,275,000 .... Detached ..... 0.55 ........ 20854 ............. AVENEL ............. 05/22/13

5 10736 ARDNAVE PL .................. 5 ... 6 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $2,050,000 .... Detached ..... 2.00 ........ 20854 .... POTOMAC OUTSIDE .... 05/21/13

6 9755 AVENEL FARM DR ............. 7 ... 7 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,800,000 .... Detached ..... 1.32 ........ 20854 ............. AVENEL ............. 05/14/13

7 10601 RIVER RD ....................... 6 ... 4 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ... $1,700,000 .... Detached ..... 4.05 ........ 20854 .... POTOMAC OUTSIDE .... 05/31/13

Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 14, 2013.

In May 2013, 58 Potomac homes

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2 13 Purcell Court— $2,850,000

3 9705 The Corral Drive— $2,542,500

5 10736Ardnave Place— $2,050,000

6 9755 Avenel Farm Drive — $1,800,0007 10601 River Road

— $1,700,000

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HomeLifeStyleNew Local Home Design Studio Opens

From granite, marble and soapstone to glass, porcelain and quartz, CaseDesign/Remodeling, Inc.’s new Bethesda studio houses an array offinishes and materials in one space.

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Ever dream of transforming yourkitchen into a luxurious space re-plete with white marble countertops and brushed nickel finishes?

Does the thought of wading though end-less choices of materials to coordinatecountertops, backsplashes and cabinetryfeel overwhelming enough to make youwant to keep your 70s-era Formica just alittle longer? Well, you’re in luck. Narrow-ing choices and organizing options for ahome makeover just got a little easier.

Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. unveiledits new state-of-the-art design studio re-cently. From granite, marble and soapstoneto glass, porcelain and quartz, the Bethesdastudio houses an array of finishes and ma-terials in one space. Homeowners can mixand match custom and semi-customcabinetry with these materials.

“The studio benefits clients by illustrat-ing many of the options available to them,”said Bill Millholland, executive vice presi-dent of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. “Theycan see what a contrasting color on the in-side of a cabinet with a glass door on it looks

like before ordering. They can see specificcrown molding profiles [and] they can seedifferent tile and patterns.”

The new studio allows homeowners achance to see, feel and experience the lat-est in kitchen and bathroom products and

the newest LED lighting options as well asadvancements in design technology. “I thinkfor a long time, we have not had a place tobring clients in to make their selections,”said Susan Matus, a senior project designerfor Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. and aPotomac resident. “When clients can see thebreadth of things that are available all inone place, it takes away some of the stress.”

“The new space is designed to helphomeowners see as much as possible whilethey are at our office,” said TJ Monahan,Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.’s generalmanager. “We have added 16 different vi-gnettes that show various style and mate-rial combinations. We also have an area tocreate custom vignettes for the folks whowant to mix and match … flooring, tile,countertops, and cabinets. The goal is …an efficient and comfortable space that al-lows [clients] to make many of the selec-tions they previously had to drive aroundto different showrooms to make.”

Steve Magill, a remodeling consultant forCase Design/Remodeling, Inc. and aHerndon, Va., resident said, “Clients cannow see a lot of different styles and optionsand they can be exposed to the latest tech-nology that can be put into their homes.”

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New Home Design Studio Openssystems, including iPad-controlled

lighting and entertainment systems. “Wehave added so many innovative technolo-gies to our new studio,” said Monahan.“They are all controlled by our wirelesshome automation system. Within thissystem we have included ‘smart’ lightswitches that allow you to control mul-tiple fixtures, turn the TV on, play mu-sic, adjust the volume and [do] almostanything else you can imagine. We’veincluded wall-mounted and dock-mounted iPads that can ‘talk’ to the smartswitches and be mirrored to our TVs.”

The new technologies are designed tosimplify homeowner’s lives. “Let’s say, forexample, that you’re having a dinnerparty,” said Monahan. “At my house, thatmeans going in to each room and set-

ting the lighting so it’s just right. Thenturning the music on to the right stationand setting it to the right volume. Thenturning your thermostat down so it’s not90 degrees once the house is full ofpeople. With a home automation system,you can literally do all of that by push-ing one button on your light switch. Youcan control your entire house from thepalm of your hand.”

Case officials hope the new showroomwill take some of the anxiety out of homeimprovement projects. “Deciding to re-model your home is a big deal,” saidMillholland. “We want to do everythingwe can to help our clients feel confidentin all of the decisions we will be work-ing together on. We also want to make itas easy as possible — too much justmakes this process harder.”

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Safeguarding Jewelry During Summer Vacations and BeyondExperts offer simplesafety suggestions forprotecting valuables.

By Marilyn Campbell

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Kenzie Campbell left her home re-cently for a week-long trip to carefor her ailing father. While shewas away, her Northern Virginia

home was burglarized, and in addition to aflat-screen television and an iMac computer,the thieves got away with all of her jewelry.

“I could care less about the television andthe computer,” she said. “But they took aCartier ring that I bought during a familytrip to Paris, my grandmother’s weddingring and almost all of the gemstone jewelrythat my mother had given me, like a pair ofdenim sapphire earrings, which were mybirthstone,” she said. “It is heartbreaking,not because of the monetary value, but be-cause of the sentimental value.”

Summer is a time when many go on va-cation and leave their homes unattended.In fact, according to the FBI, more burglar-ies occur during summer months than anyother time of the year. The U.S. Departmentof Justice further reports that an Americanhome is broken into about every 15 seconds.However, experts say there are simple pre-cautions the average person can implementto safeguard valuable jewelry from poten-tial burglaries.

“A jewelry box is the worst place to storevaluable jewelry,” said jeweler and gold-smith George Kaufmann of Robert BernardJewelers in Potomac. “A jewelry box is aninvitation for a crook. Essentially, you’repackaging all your valuables in one obvi-ous place and making it easy for a crook totake.”

In fact, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, anonprofit trade association that providescrime prevention information, adviseshomeowners not to store their most pre-

cious jewelry in a bedroom or jewelry box.Statistically, it’s the first place a burglar willlook.

Campbell says that was her experience.“The burglars never went into my bath-room,” she said. “They took all of the jew-elry from drawers in my bedroom.”

Diversion safes are clever options for hid-ing valuables. “There are a lot of items outthere like books that are not really booksbut spaces for valuables or picture framesthat are really security for jewelry,” saidRobin Wagner, an associate professor of in-terior design at Marymount University inArlington, Va. There are even safes dis-guised as household food containers com-plete with barcoded wrappers, as well asdecorative, wax candles that are made withinterior metal storage compartments.

Kauffman says certain pieces of furniturealso work well for hiding jewelry. “I had aclient who has a piece of furniture that wasan antique and it had a secret drawer thatrotated,” he said. “It was something thatnobody would ever find.”

He also recalls a clever hiding place fromhis childhood home. “When I was a kid, mymother wanted a vanity, so she took shelvesout of the linen closet and made a littledressing table. It was deeper than what sheneeded, so she hid valuables in the shelvesthat were hidden. Every home has somekind of nook and cranny where you can hidevaluable jewelry. Unless a crook has time

Building Classic Jewelry WardrobeLocal style expertssuggest investing inclassic pieces.

Strands of pearls, pearlstud earrings, diamondstud earrings, signetrings and gold chainstop the list of classicjewelry pieces.

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

From monogrammed pendants toleather wrap bracelets, a dizzyingarray of jewelry is on the market.

Determining how to spend money wiselyand still look stylish can be tricky, but for-tunately local experts are here to help.

Local jewelers and style experts say oneway to get the most for your money whenbuying jewelry is investing in classic piecesthat stand the test of time.

“A classic is a piece that you can wearevery day of your life and still look fashion-able,” said Janice G. Ellinwood, departmentchair of fashion design and merchandisingat Marymount University in Arlington, Va.

At the top of this list of must-have jew-elry are a strand of pearls and a pair of pearlstud earrings. “Audrey Hepburn and themovie Breakfast at Tiffany’s come to mindwhen I think of pearls,” said Ellinwood.

“A strand of pearls is the type of piece thatyou can build on,” said Lindy Kavanaugh, agraduate of the GemologicalInstitute of America and aformer jewelry appraiser forTiffany & Co. in New York.“You can add a triple strand ofpearls, for example.”

Diamond stud earrings areanother adornment that topsthe list of classics. “A pair ofdiamond studs is a staple be-cause it is something than cango from generation to genera-tion,” said jeweler and gold-smith George Kaufmann, who,along with business partnerRobert Rosin, owns RobertBernard Jewelers in Potomac.

Kavanaugh said, “Diamondstud earrings look good on ev-

erybody and they are accessible to every-body because they vary in size and quality,so they can be affordable for everybody.”

In addition, Kathryn Martin, an Alexan-dria, Va.-based stylist and personal shop-per, believes that no jewelry wardrobe iscomplete without a pair of diamond hoopearrings. “Diamond hoop earrings are alittle more interesting than studs, but arenot gaudy,” she said. “I am a big fan of ac-cessories — I use a lot of them.”

She also adds a medium-weight, gold-linkbracelet to her list of jewelry must-haves.“Certain types of bracelets like cuffs go inand out of style, but medium weight is mosttimeless.”

Kavanaugh agrees that uncomplicatedgold bracelets like bangles are jewelry clas-sics. “They are simple and something youcan add to later,” she said.

A simple gold chain, say stylists, can beadded to other necklaces to allow for a va-riety of looks. “One longer gold necklace,especially one that can be layered, is a clas-sic piece to own,” said Martin. “You don’thave to worry about where it is hitting onyour chest. It is an easier piece to workwith.”

One functional classic, say experts, is awell-made watch. “If you’re going to buy awatch, I think that you’re going to want toinvest in a piece that will hold its value,”

said Martin. “Hermes is to-tally sophisticated, casual el-egance. It can be edgy, sleekor whatever you need it tobe. They are interesting inthat way.”

Signet rings are anotherclassic. “This often dependson a person’s stage in life andtheir willingness to revealtheir identity due to safety,”Ellinwood said.

Ellinwood also considerscameos to be classic pieces.“Cameo pins don’t reallyever go out of style,” shesaid. “They are often valuedby people who value his-tory.”

to spend hours combing through yourhome, these usually work.”

IT’S ALSO a good idea to consider addingcovert jewelry storage spaces, such as thosesuggested by Kauffman, during a home re-modeling project. Unfortunately, BobGallagher of Sun Design Remodeling inBurke, Va., said, “It is not something thatpeople are thinking of when they go into aremodeling project. Clients don’t bring it upoften. People want to remain hopeful thatthey aren’t going to be a victim.”

However, says Gallagher, jewelry storageis not a complicated process during a con-struction project. “You build a safe into theactual construction project, inside the fram-ing of the house. Sometimes people ask forsafes to be recessed into a closet so people

can’t walk away with it, and you could hanga picture over the safe to cover it.”

Knowing the value of your jewelry is an-other component of safeguarding it. “You haveto have it tested to determine whether thestones are real and [to] determine their qual-ity,” said Kauffman. “Sometimes a ring mightbe stamped 14k gold, but that doesn’t guar-antee that it is real. Have jewelry appraisedand that will tell exactly what you have.”

Valuable pieces of jewelry should be in-sured through one’s homeowner’s insurancepolicy, say experts. “If something is reallyvaluable and irreplaceable, keep it in a safedeposit box at the bank,” said Hergenrather.“Keep a photo and written inventory of yourvaluables and put that in the safe depositbox. That way if something is stolen, youhave an accurate record.”

A jewelry box that is kept in abedroom is one of the least safeplaces for storing valuable jewelry.

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Matt Leonard finished hisChurchill lacrosse career asthe program’s all-time leadinggoal scorer with 194. He

helped lead the Bulldogs to 4A/3A West re-gion titles in 2012 and 2013, ending rivalWootton’s six-year reign as region champion.

After a successful high school career,Leonard, a 2013 Churchill graduate,will play lacrosse at Towson Univer-sity. Leonard received a partial schol-arship and will likely study business

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Almanac: What made Towson the right fitfor you?

Leonard: I really loved the campus and thecoaching staff. On my visits to TU, they reallymade me feel like I was part of the team al-ready. I am also excited that family and friendswill be able to make the short one-hour trip tosee games.

Almanac: What is your favorite memory ofplaying lacrosse at Churchill?

Leonard: Beating Wootton in the regionalchampionship my senior year. It was my sec-ond time winning the region and it was thatmuch better beating Wootton for it.

Almanac: What are you most looking for-ward to about the transition from high school

to college?Leonard: The overall change of pace in the

game and playing with other great players.

Almanac: At what age did you start play-ing lacrosse? Did you imagine you’d one dayplay it in college?

Leonard: I started playing in fourth gradebut I didn’t really start taking it seriously tillabout seventh grade, when I started playingfor travel teams in the area. I’d always thinkabout it, but it didn’t really kick in until I startedplaying in recruiting tournaments with my clubteam in the summer and fall.

Almanac: Who is your favorite music art-ist? Why?

Leonard: No one in particular. I listen to alot of rap music and a lot of EDM kind of mu-sic.

Almanac: What’s your favorite movie?Leonard: Gladiator.

Almanac: What is your favorite hobby out-side of lacrosse?

Leonard: Hanging out with friends.

Almanac: What location is the farthestyou’ve traveled from the Washington, D.C.metro area?

Leonard: For lacrosse? I’ve been to Floridafor a tournament and I’m going there again

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Big Train’s Derby NamedPitcher of the Week

Bethesda Big Trainhurler Bubba Derbywas named CalRipken CollegiateBaseball LeaguePitcher of the Weekfor the week of June24-30.

Derby, who playsfor San Diego State,made two appear-ances during theweek, winning bothwhile allowing noruns and just two hitsin 11 innings. Hewalked three andstruck out 10.

On June 24, Derbythrew a seven-inningcomplete-game shut-out against theVienna Riverdogs. Heallowed two hits andstruck out six.Bethesda won, 4-0.

On June 29, Derbycame on in relief against theRockville Express and threw fourhitless innings, earning the win.Bethesda won, 3-2.

The first-place Big Train de-feated the Gaithersburg Giants 8-

2 on July 8, improving their recordto 17-4. Bethesda was 3 1/2 gamesahead of the Baltimore Redbirds.The Big Train will travel to facethe Giants at 5 p.m. on Wednes-day, July 10.

Bethesda Big Train hurler Bubba Derbywas named Pitcher of the Week in theCal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.

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Jessica DeMayo made the dean’slist at James Madison University for thespring 2013 semester.

Kim Goral, a media and societymajor at William Smith College, wasnamed to the 2013 ECAC National Invi-tational Rowing ChampionshipsStewards’ All-Academic Team.

Morgane Amat was named to Con-necticut College’s dean’s honors list.

Nicole Bonan, WilliamDorfman, Keith Henry, PerriMiller, Victoria Nadel, TimothySmith and Laura Sperling have beennamed to the University of Delaware’sdean’s list for spring 2013.

Jane Alexander, Emma Ander-son, Sabrina Chanock, AllisonDurham, Jenna Eisenberger, Wil-liam Johnson, Olivia Kleinman,Jonna Rautsola and Allison Wardwere named to the spring 2013 dean’slist at Wake Forest University.

Sara Afshar, Jarrett Levin, JaredRubens, Olivia Stanhope, CorinneO’Hare, Leemor Banai and StevenDinsmore-George will join the in-coming class of 2017 at the Universityof Delaware’s new student orientationprogram this summer.

The following local students gradu-ated from Gettysburg College on May19: Veronika Stare majored in musicand health sciences and graduated cumlaude; Kyle Corsini majored in orga-nization and management studies;Andrew Stout majored in organization

and management studies; PatriciaAtwater majored in organization andmanagement studies; LindseyRobinson majored in organization andmanagement studies; MichaelBoyland majored in organization andmanagement studies; Cailen Spinglermajored in philosophy; EmilyKleinburd majored in psychology; Jus-tin Dhyani majored in health sciences;and Matthew Danielson majored inorganization and management studies.

The following local students receiveddegrees from Boston University:Kanika Lal, bachelor of science in jour-nalism; Socrates l. Boutsikaris,bachelor of science in biomedical engi-neering; Erika L. Taylor, bachelor ofscience in therapeutic studies;Alexander E. Epner, bachelor of sci-ence in communication; and MelindaJ. Kim, Juris Doctor in law.

Isabela Coll De Pena, a first-yearstudent in the psychology program;Paula Garcia a fourth-year student inthe industrial design program; SethGottlieb, a second-year student in themechanical engineering program; JohnLillibridge, a third-year student in theindustrial design program; SarahPlotkin, a third-year student in thegame design and development program;Lydia Richards, a fourth-year studentin the management information systemsprogram; David Utt, a third-year stu-dent in the new media design andimaging program; and ElizabethWells, a third-year student in thegraphic design program, all made thedean’s list for spring 2013 quarter atRochester Institute of Technology.

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ONGOINGMommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Third Tuesday

each month. 10 a.m. at Rockville Town Square.Meet for a morning out with active learning andcreative play with lunch specials, story time, artsand crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visitrockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me. On the Square: July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17and Oct. 15.

Art Exhibition. The Art Glass Center Gallery’songoing exhibitions feature the work of residentartists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill,Michele Rubin, Sherry Selevan, Bev and ZaydeSleph and Janet Wittenberg. Sculpture, vessels,functional art, and jewelry are also for sale.Classes are taught year-round for beginner,intermediate and advanced students. Fridays 10a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., andSundays noon-4 p.m. At Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2273 or visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.org.

Glassworks. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Glassworks is the D.C. area’s first glass school.Classes are taught year-round for both new andadvanced students. At Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2280 or visitwww.innervisionglassworks.com.

Photoworks. Photoworks is a resource for bothstudent and professional photographers todevelop their talents through classes,workshops, and exhibitions. Open Saturdays 1-4p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m., and during allscheduled classes and workshops. At Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2274or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.

Science & Nature. Saturdays and Sundays, 10a.m.-3 p.m. Weekend Nature Programs at LivingClassrooms Children’s Museum LivingClassrooms Children’s Museum at Glen EchoPark presents engaging science and natureactivities for the family. Encounter live animals,take an interpretive hike, explore the indooranthill and tree slide and more. Free formembers/children under 2; $5 for non-members. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd. Call 202-488-0627, ext. 242 or visitlivingclassroomsdc.org/Site-BasedPrograms.html.

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. Wednesdays,Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6p.m. SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a workingsilversmith studio and includes an ongoingexhibition and sales of the work of artist-in-residence Blair Anderson. At Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2228 orvisit www.silverworksglenechopark.org.

Photography Exhibition. Dennis O’Keefe andSarah Hood Salomon show their work atPhotoworks Gallery and Photography School inGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevardthrough July 22. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. andSundays,1-8 p.m. Gallery appointmentsavailable. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org oremail Lisa Murphy at murphymail5@comcast.net or Gayle Rothschild atgaylesue@me.com.

Faculty Invitational Exhibition. Noon-6 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays, through July 21, atPopcorn Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. The exhibit includes works byresident artists and instructors alongside worksby their selected students. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2222.

Art Exhibit. Through Saturday, July 27, see“Speed and Pressure” in the Kaplan Gallery atVisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Free. Visitwww.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.

Art Exhibit. Leah Cooper presents “Drawing theUndifferentiated” through Saturday, July 27 atCommon Ground Gallery at VisArts, 155 GibbsSt., Rockville. Free. Visit www.visartscenter.orgor call 301-315-8200.

Theater Performance. See “Mouse on the Move”at Imagination Stage’s Christopher and DanaReeve Studio Theater. Performances are 10:30a.m. or 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundaysthrough July 28. Appropriate for children ages1-5. $10-$12/person with $5 lap seat forchildren under 12 months. Purchase tickets atwww.imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1660.

Theater Performance. Through Sunday, Aug.11, see “Peter Pan and Wendy” at ImaginationStage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Best forages 4-11. Tickets start at $12. ASL performanceon Sunday, July 14 at 4 p.m. Visitwww.imaginationstage.org for tickets.

Art Exhibit. Through Saturday, Aug. 17, see “NoStrings Attached,” which examines the role of

fine arts in the creation of puppets andmarionettes, at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike. The exhibit featuresphotography, sculpture, masks and puppets ofevery size. Free. Visit www.strathmore.org.

Saturday Fun. Every Saturday through Augustthere will be a new media for a child to try atVisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Sign up for oneor for all, it is not a series. Visitwww.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200 toregister for a class.

Rockville Town Square offerings include livebands on Friday nights through Sept. 27.Tuesdays are kids’ nights through Aug. 20, withentertainment and free food. Wednesdays aremovie nights through Aug. 21, and Thursdaysare $5 wine tasting nights, with liveentertainment and food through Aug. 22.

Summer Concert Series at Glen Echo Park.Each week there will be a different groupperforming. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. inthe Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthurBoulevard, Glen Echo. Call 301-634-2222.

Theatre. Adventure Theatre MTC performances of“Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat,” through Sept. 2.Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring RickHammerly and narrated by NPR’s Guy Raz. $19.At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Visitwww.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or call 301-634-2270.

Group Bike Ride. Thursday nights throughSeptember at 7 p.m. enjoy a bike ride. Meet atFreshbikes Bethesda store, 7626 OldGeorgetown Road. All abilities welcome. Free.Visit www.freshbikescycling.com for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 11Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans

Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues,Bethesda. Hear music by 19th Street Band. Visitwww.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.

Backyard Theater for Children. 9:30 a.m. or11:30 a.m. at Backyard Theater Stage atMansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike.Children’s rock band Milkshake performs. $8/person; free for children 2 and under. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Bumper Car Pavilion atGlen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hear music bythe Hot Society Orchestra of Washington. Free.301-634-2222.

Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancingfrom 9-11:30 p.m. in the Ballroom Annex, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Bluespresents the dances. Visit www.capitalblues.org.

FRIDAY/JULY 12Comedy Show. 9 p.m. at Visarts at Rockville 155

Gibbs St Rockville. Headlined by Danny Rouhierand hosted by Rahmein Mostafavi. $15 (pre-sale); $20 (at the door), $50 for four, use promocode: ROCKPACK. Tickets sold atwww.coolcowcomedy.com.

Art Walk in the Park. 6-8 p.m. at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Enjoy open studios,demonstrations and more. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start; 8:30 -11:30 p.m. dancing at Spanish Ballroom at GlenEcho, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. TheGlen Echo Open Band provides music. $10/adult; $5/17 and under. Visitwww.fridaynightdance.org for more.

Salsa Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at Ballroom Annexat Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12. Visitwww.oohsalsa.com for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 13Family Days. 1-3 p.m. at Lockhouse 25. Families

can participate in hands-on programs to learnabout the C&O canal. Free. Designed forchildren in grades K-6.

Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at SpanishBallroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.Features music by Radio King Orchestra. $18.Visit www.flyingfeet.org for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 13-14Art Exhibit. Paintings by Rita Corwin will be

presented at the Yellow Barn Gallery at GlenEcho, Saturday, July 13 noon-8 p.m. andSunday, July 14 from noon-5 p.m. A reception isscheduled Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Call 301-371-5593. The gallery is located at 7300 MacArthurBlvd, Glen Echo.

SUNDAY/JULY 14Zydeco Dance. 3-6 p.m. at Bumper Car Pavilion,

7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. All ageswelcome. Music provided by Rusty Metoyer &The Zydeco Krush. $15. Visitwww.dancingbythebayou.com for more.

Family Dance. 3-5 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom atGlen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. All ageswelcome. $5, age 4 and older. Music by FreeRaisins. Visit www.fsgw.org for more.

Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at BallroomAnnex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DJ Rene Davilawill mix the music. $15/person; $10/danceonly. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

Contra Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. at Bumper CarPavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Music by FreeRaisins. $13/nonmember; $10/member; $5/17and under. Visit www.fsgw.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 17Outdoor Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Gudelsky

Concert Pavilion at the Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Hear musicby Alma Tropicalia. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 18Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans

Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues,Bethesda. Hear music by Too Many Daves. Visitwww.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.

Backyard Theater for Children. 9:30 a.m. or11:30 a.m. at Backyard Theater Stage atMansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike.Hip-hop dance troupe Urban Artistry performs.$8/person; free for children 2 and under. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Bumper Car Pavilion atGlen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hear music byDavid Schulman, who plays a Zeta electric violinthrough a loop station. Free. 301-634-2222.

Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancingfrom 9-11:30 p.m. in the Ballroom Annex, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Bluespresents the dances. Visit www.capitalblues.org.

FRIDAY/JULY 19Concert: Bad Influence. 8 p.m., doors open

6:30 p.m. at Rockville Rooftop, 155 GibbsStreet, Rockville. Call 240-450-2405.

Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start; 8:30-11:30 p.m. dancing at Spanish Ballroom at GlenEcho, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. SugarBeat provides music. $10/adult; $5/17 andunder. Visit www.fridaynightdance.org for more.

Balboa DJ Dance. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at BallroomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.$10. Visit www.americanswing.org for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 20Puppet Theater. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. at City Dance

Studio 405 Theater at Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. See“Eleventh Finger” presented by Blue Sky PuppetTheatre. $8. Best for ages 5-12. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at SpanishBallroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.Features music by Tom Cunningham Orchestra.$15. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 21English Country Dance. 2:30-5:30 p.m. at

Ballroom Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. All ageswelcome. $10. Visit www.glenechopark.org.

Waltz Dance. 2:45-6 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom atGlen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Dance to livemusic by AddisonBleuFonte. $10. Visitwww.waltztimedances.org for more.

Family Jazz Day. 3-7 p.m. at Bumper CarPavilion, Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hearmusic from four different jazz bands. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at BallroomAnnex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DJ Rene Davilawill mix the music. $15/person; $10/danceonly. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. atSpanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $13/nonmember; $10/member; $5/17 and under.Visit www.fsgw.org for more.

MONDAY/JULY 22Cartooning Class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Glen Echo

Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Children and teensages 11 and older can learn to create characters,comic strips and more. $195 for the weekincludes supplies. To register visitwww.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2226.

As I titled and wrote about in lastweek’s column, I have indeed beenthere (infused) and have done that, sowhy am I feeling as if I haven’t? Sure, Ihave some things to do in advance andsome considerations to be aware ofinfusing forward; so what? I need weeklylab work; that’s nothing new. I mayexperience certain side effects: flu-likesymptoms or a rash. OK. If I do, Call. I’mlikely to feel “crappy,” according to mylongtime oncology nurse, Ron. Really? (IfI didn’t know any better, I suppose thatwould be a surprise. But I do know bet-ter. Hardly could I consider that news.I’ve probably written a half-dozen col-umns on that exact subject during myprevious multiple lines of I.V. chemo-therapy over these past four-plus years.)Life is going on, just differently thanbefore. That’s as good as it gets for a ter-minal cancer patient, reasonably think-ing. Only 16 percent of stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patientssurvive beyond five years and I’m almostthere (four years, five months). To sayI’m lucky to be alive – and grateful forbeing so, is almost disrespectful the vastmajority of previously diagnosed patientswho’ve predeceased me.

Nevertheless, I feel a certain anxietyabout this particular I.V. chemotherapyrestart, a restart that I guess I didn’tanticipate. It’s as if I’m taking it person-ally, if that makes any sense. Previously, Ithink I took it more in stride, like I wasone of many (which no doubt I was) andtogether we were all going off on this biglife-saving adventure. Now, it feels – inmy head, anyway (and probably more soin my head than anybody else’s), thatthe adventure part is over and what’s leftis more a battle royal than a series ofskirmishes.

Not that I feel weakened or fatiguedby the previous four-plus years of themedical combat I’ve endured; rather, Ifeel humbled by the experience, sort of.So far, I’ve taken cancer’s best shot (atleast I hope it was) and survived waybeyond any statistical expectation. I can’thelp wondering though, if my above-average life expectancy makes me some-how immune to cancer’s reach or moresusceptible to its grasp. Am I closer tothe end or just further from the begin-ning? Moreover, does how long I’ve sur-vived have an impact on how muchlonger I can continue to beat the terribleodds which us stage IV lung cancerpatients face? I realize that past is oftenprologue, but at this juncture, I’m havinga little difficulty not seeing the epilogue.I don’t want to finish this book quite yet.But I fear cancer may have the last word,literally.

Perhaps returning to the originalscene of the crime (so to speak), theInfusion Center, where my treatmentbegan, is what’s behind my stress.Weekly chemotherapy, as familiar as theprocess may be – to me, may simply betoo much cause not to be concerned.

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

InfusedBut Confused

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