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Melissa Horowitz, Kynedi Gray, andChristine Cho hold their diplomas atWinston Church High School’sgraduation ceremony on Friday, May27 at DAR Constitution Hall.

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KEEN SportsfestivalReturns SundayNews, Page 2

MPT Salutes Local HeroAnd all Vietnam War VeteransNews, Page 4

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MPT Salutes Local HeroAnd all Vietnam War VeteransNews, Page 4

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On Sunday, June 5, the fields ofAvenel’s Community Park willcome alive with the squeals,

grunts, cheers and high-fives of more than500 athletes vying in tug-of-wars, kick-ball,volleyball and obstacle course challenges.The KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)Sportsfestival 2016 is an annual afternoonof activities and games for children andyoung adults with disabilities, their volun-teer coaches, family members and support-ers. This 15th annual sports day celebrates24 years that KEEN has provided free exer-cise and recreation programs for youngpeople with developmental and/or physi-cal disabilities. The Sportsfestival will runfrom 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“This day is a big, wonderful picnic,” saidExecutive Director Beata Okulska. “Wematch one volunteer with one athlete andthen the fun begins. It’s heartwarming tosee the joy in the athletes’ faces as they playtheir favorite games with their volunteer.The day gives families a chance to minglewith one another while they support theirchildren.” KEEN began in a local gym in1992 with five children and now serves

more than 400 young people through 26programs and more than 49 monthly ses-sions including swimming, gym-basedsports, fitness, bowling, tennis and music.Each month, KEEN matches a volunteercoach with an athlete. Together they forma team — and every child, no matter whatdisabilities he or she may have, is enabledto play, exercise and socialize.

This year, United for DC/United SoccerClub coaches will attend the event to lead

the soccer games. Other volunteers from theRotoract/Rotary Club of Federal City; Jew-ish Federation of Washington, D.C.; U.S. AirForce; Accenture; and Neiman Marcus ofTysons Corner will also be on hand to help.However, more volunteers are needed. Signup at www. http://www.keengreaterdc.org/sports-festival. As one KEEN coach stated,“A KEEN parent once told me that the timeI spend with his child is a gift to his child,but the truth is I am the one getting a gift.”

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time, location, de-scription and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadlineis Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriends of Clara Barton Community Center

is looking for volunteers to serve on its boardand to volunteer at FCBCC events. FCBCC assiststhe community center staff in designing andimplementing the center’s programs, promotesthe community center’s role as a meeting placefor teens, adults and senior citizens in the localcommunity, supplements the communitycenter’s budget through community-widefundraising and promotes community-wideawareness of and participation in the center’seducational, recreational and social programs.Call FCBCC at 240-777-4910.

MEMBERSHIP DEALPotomac Community Village offers a new

membership policy. Anyone who joins after April14 will have their new membership carry over toPCV’s next membership year, which starts July1, and ends June 20, 2017. Thus the 12-monthmembership period becomes one of 14-plusmonths, at no additional cost. Anyone wishingto learn more or to join PCV using this specialprogram may submit a membership form atwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org, or contactPCV at 240-221-1370 [email protected].

BIRTH CERTIFICATESBirth certificates for those born in Maryland are

available from the state to any individual bornin the State of Maryland. Beginning June 1, theyalso will be issued at the Dennis Avenue HealthCenter, 200 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring to

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Class of 2016 Bids Farewell to Churchill

Students of the Class of 2016 are surrounded by families and friends at DAR Constitu-tion Hall.

Winston Church High SchoolPrincipal Dr. Joan Benz hands outthe diplomas.

Tisha Thompson who works at NBCWashington is the guest speaker.She graduated from WinstonChurchill High School in 1990; hersocial studies teacher, DouglasKrauss, is retiring after 32 years ofteaching at Churchill.

Melvin Cooper, III receives hisdiploma from Principal Dr. JoanBenz.

Adam Albert, Gabriel Arais, andBerke Arik

One, two, three — the newly graduated Class of 2016 throw their mortarboards in the air.

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Retired Navy Captain Michael Croningraduated in 1963 from the NavalAcademy from pilot training inCecil Field, Fla. in 1965. He imme-

diately deployed for Vietnam, proud to be serv-ing in the U.S. Navy and protecting his coun-try. He flew the A4 Skyhawk on 175 solo com-bat missions in which his role was to seek outand destroy guided missile sites. Cronin wasshot down on Friday, Jan. 13,1967 by anti-aircraft fire nearThan Hoa and immediatelycaptured. He spent six yearsas a prisoner of war in theHanoi Hilton and was re-leased in March 1973.

Cronin was awarded theSilver Star and the Gold Star“for conspicuous gallantryand intrepidity while in-terned as a Prisoner of Warin North Vietnam. LieutenantCommander Cronin’s cap-tors, completely ignoring in-ternational agreements, sub-jected him to extreme men-tal and physical cruelties inan attempt to obtain militaryinformation and false confes-sions for propaganda pur-poses. Through his resistance to those brutali-ties, he contributed significantly toward theeventual abandonment of harsh treatment bythe North Vietnamese, which was attractinginternational attention. By his determination,courage, resourcefulness, and devotion, Lieu-tenant Commander Cronin reflected greatcredit upon himself and upheld the highest tra-ditions of the Naval Service and the UnitedStates Armed Forces.” Cronin also received theLegion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Crossand the Prisoner of War Medal for his hero-ism, leadership, extraordinary courage, re-sourcefulness, and sound judgment.

“In prison I was sustained by the belief thatI would eventually return home and althoughthe war might last a very long time, the UnitedStates would never cease efforts on our behalf,and also, by a simple desire to live to enjoyfreedom again,” Cronin said. “Our experienceis an eloquent testimony to the fact that Ameri-cans do not forget those who serve their coun-try. l think it is impossible to appreciate theUnited States until you have lived where free-dom is only a theory. I think that there are few,if any, countries in the world in which so muchconcern would be shown for such a small num-ber of men.”

He continued, “As a POW, you had nothingbut time to think. You were issued only a tooth-brush and a tin cup, held in solitary confine-ment and not permitted to communicate withthe other POWs. However, we developed a tapcode to communicate with each other. It wasdismal and depressing, but what choice do you

have? No one escaped. I am one of the luckyones because I was able to live through it andcome home. Fifty-eight thousand servicemenand women died.”

Cronin, who serves as president of thePotomac Kiwanis Club, was recently inter-viewed by Maryland Public Television (MPT)reporters for the three-part series entitled“Maryland Vietnam War Stories.” Two hun-dred-fifty Vietnam veterans from around Mary-land were interviewed. From these conversa-tions, 90 were selected — Cronin included —to tell their Vietnam War stories. The three-part documentary “Maryland Vietnam War Sto-ries” premiered on MPT, May 24, 25 and 26and will run again June 14 - 16 at 8 p.m. It

can also be viewed anytime at www.mpt.organd via the MPT App.

“The most moving part was seeing the foot-age and hearing the stories,” Tom Williams,MPT managing director for communications,said. “I came to fully understand what the ex-perience was for the men and women servingat that time. In the film footage, I was able towitness, watch and hear what these men andwomen endured — how they sacrificed and attimes suffered. The vets speak to how unpopu-lar the war was and how they felt coming hometo skeptics and peace marches, rather thanbeing honored for their service and dedicationto the U.S. They express the disillusionmentthey felt after they returned to the U.S.”

The Maryland Vietnam War Stories are lead-ing up to LZ Maryland, a two-day event tohonor Vietnam veterans as they gather togetherwith family and friends — and the pubic. The

event will be held Father’s Day weekend, June18 and 19 at the Timonium Fairgrounds. “LZ”is for “landing zone,” a safe, clear and readyplace for helicopters to land without harm.MPT will make LZ Maryland reflect the samesense of safety. On the MTV website, it stated:“This landing zone is secure from the hurt andpain of the past. We have created a safe land-ing and welcome you home. We thank you forserving your country. We gather here — withyou and your family and friends — to celebrateyour service, valor, and sacrifice.”

To honor our Vietnam servicemen andwomen, LZ Maryland will feature a variety ofactivities and entertainment. There will be aTribute Ceremony, Saturday at 6 p.m. to sa-

lute the region’s Vietnamvets and Marylanders whowere killed or missing incombat. Additionally, on Sat-urday afternoon, Maryland-ers who died in combat orare still missing will be re-membered. These 1,017 menand women will also be re-membered with a memorialof white empty chairs placedin rows at the infield in si-lent tribute to those who didnot return from the war.There will be a Vietnam“Tour of Duty” Map and aWall That Heals.

Two stages will featureentertainment includingmusic from the 1960s as wellas a performances by theU.S. Air Force Band’s “Sing-

ing Sergeants” and Celtic Aire ensembles.There will also be a Bob Hope-style USO showand performances by local and regional musi-cians. Additional activities will include displaysof Vietnam-era military vehicles, aircraft, gearand equipment, reunion lounges and more.

See http://vietnam.mpt.org/lzmaryland/ formore information and to purchase tickets orto make donations.

“This is a wonderful and meaningful eventto provide the ‘Thank you’ and ‘Welcome Home’that our Vietnam vets never had. It’s also a wayto pay tribute to the brave men and womenwho served,” Williams said,

Tickets for LZ Maryland are on sale now atthe website. Tickets are free for veterans, ac-tive-duty military and gold star families. Allother tickets are $5. The event will run from10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 and from10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. June 19.

MPT Salutes Local Hero... and all VietnamWar veterans.

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requestors born after 1939. Those born before 1940should contact the Maryland Department ofHealth and Mental Hygiene’s Division of VitalRecords at 410-764-3063. The fee to obtain abirth certificate is $32, payable by cash, creditcard, check or money order. Applications areavailable online. Call 240-773-1207 or 311.

THURSDAY/JUNE 2Do More 24. Online. Do More 24 is United Way

of the National Capital Area’s 24-hour online

giving day. Visit domore24.org to donate to localorganizations.

FRIDAY/JUNE 3Afternoon Tea and Talk. 3-4:30 p.m. at Corner

Bakery, 10327 Westlake Drive, Bethesda.Potomac Community Village hosts a Tea andTalk for neighbors to get acquainted and shareideas. Free to attend. Call 240-221-1370 oremail [email protected]. Visit

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www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.Application Deadline. The focus of

the Annual Landscape BeautificationContest has changed to emphasizeenvironmentally sensitive plantingsthat support beauty without toxicityby avoiding non-native and invasivespecies, helping reduce stormwaterrunoff, minimizing water use,providing wildlife habitat, andkeeping pesticides and fertilizers outof local streams. The contest is opento community groups, businesses,public institutions and otherorganizations undertakinglandscaping projects that enhance theappearance of commonly ownedsections of commercial or residentialproperties in Montgomery County.Landscaping along County roadsides,medians, or other public locations isalso eligible. Call 240-777-7155 oremail [email protected] to requestan application. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/outreach/ for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 6Geraldine Brooks Fundraiser. 7-9

p.m. at Phillips Hall in the ChevyChase United Methodist Church,7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase.Chevy Chase At Home hosts authorGeraldine Brooks (“The SecretChord”) with NPR’s Guy Raz (“TEDRadio Hour.”) $10-$15. Registrationis required, payment in advance only.Visit www.chevychaseathome.org.

THROUGH JUNE 6Public Comment Opportunity.

Montgomery Parks is studying waysto improve access and circulation atRockwood Manor Special Park,

11001 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.Parks staff has prepared five conceptalternatives and is asking for publicinput. Visit ParkProjects.org to viewthe concept alternatives and to readabout the project’s history.

THURSDAY/JUNE 9Coffee and Conversation. 10-11:30

a.m. at Corner Bakery, 10327Westlake Drive, Bethesda. PotomacCommunity Village hosts a Coffeeand Conversation for neighbors toget acquainted and share ideas. Freeto attend. Call 240-221-1370 oremail [email protected]. Visit www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

Montgomery County Civic

Federation Awards. 6:30-9 p.m.at McGinty’s Pub, 911 EllsworthDrive, Silver Spring. TheMontgomery County Civic Federationwill hold its annual awardscelebration. County officials willpresent the Star Cup, Sentinel Awardand Wayne Goldstein Award tooutstanding civic leaders. Find ticketinformation atwww.montgomerycivic.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 19Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m.

at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road,Derwood. The Montgomery CountyAnimal Services and Adoption Centerwill hold rabies vaccination clinicsthrough September. The vaccinations

are free with the purchase of aMontgomery County Pet License.Maryland law requires that all dogs,cats, and ferrets over the age of 4months be continuously vaccinatedagainst rabies. Also by law andbeginning at that age, all dogs andcats must have a Montgomery CountyPet License. Bring proof of previousrabies vaccinations. All dogs must beleashed and cats and ferrets must bein carriers or otherwise contained.Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices.

FRIDAY/JULY 1Application Deadline. The Annual

Amateur Photography Contestcelebrates the beauty of Montgomery

County and her people. Photossubmitted of County locations orresidents are judged on effectivecomposition, originality, interest andrelevance of the subject matter andtechnique. Call 240-777-7155 oremail [email protected] to requestan application. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/outreach/ for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 17Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m.

at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road,Derwood. See Sunday/June 19listing. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices for more.


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.

ONGOINGCall for Submissions: GEN-Y 3.0.

VisArts welcomes artists ages 17-27in the area to submit theirapplication for review for Gen-Y 3.0,an exhibit focusing on young,emerging artists. $10 application fee.Email Frank McCauley [email protected].

Photo Exhibit: “Solitudes.”Through June 4, gallery hours atWaverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway. “Solitudes” is anexhibition about urban isolation.Sarah Hood Salomon utilizes cameramotion and slow shutter speeds toadd a layer of anonymity to thesubjects. Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com formore.

Kaleidoscopes: 200 Years. Through

June 4 at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,Rockville. The Brewster KaleidoscopeSociety (BKS) returns to Strathmore.The BKS’s juried exhibition celebrates200 years since the tube’s inventionand features kaleidoscope designers.Admission is free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Home Garden Market. Saturdays inJune, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at NorthBethesda Market, 11351 WoodglenDrive, North Bethesda. NorthBethesda Market will host its firstHome and Garden Market, featuringplants and home good. Free. Visitwww.northbethesdamarket.com formore.

Thursday Evening Concerts.Thursdays through July, 6-8 p.m. atVeterans Park, 7800 Woodmont Ave.,Bethesda. The concerts offer adiverse range of music includingrock, funk, jazz, swing, and reggae.Free. Visit www.bethesda.org formore.

Canal Boat Excursions. April-Oct.,Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great FallsTavern Visitor Center of theChesapeake and Ohio Canal National

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The National Philharmonic, led by Music Director and Conductor PiotrGajewski, performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”). The con-cert will also feature the National Philharmonic’s nearly 200 voiceall-volunteer chorale performing Brahms’ Gesang der Parzen (Song of theFates) and Nänie. Concert tickets start at $29 and are free for children ages7-17. The concert is on Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. at the Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org.

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Historical Park, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.Go on a 19th-century mule-drawn canal boatexcursion. Hear tales of what life was like forthe families who lived and worked on the canal.Tickets are $8 for adults (ages 16-61), $6 forseniors (ages 62 +), and $5 for children (ages 4-15). Call 301-767-3714 for more.

Children’s Storytime. Wednesdays andSaturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & NobleBooksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., BethesdaListen to employees read children’s stories. Free.Visit www.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

VisArts Cocktails and Canvas Class. at VisArtsin the Painting & Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvasfor more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at SutradharInstitute of Dance and Related Arts, 1525 ForestGlen Road, Silver Spring. Learn the ancient artof the sword and spear. $25. Visitwww.dancesidra.org.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSArt Explorers Open Studio. Every Saturday, 10

a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Candy Corner Studio,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art activitiesfor parents and children. Activities changeweekly and there is no pre-registration; $10 perchild. Visit www.glenechopark.org/saturday-art-explorers for more.

Ceramic Classes. Various dates and times.VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Rockville. An opportunityto try the new ceramic workshops. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramics for a list ofclass dates, times.

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 1-25Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition. 12-6

p.m. at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E.Free. Visit www.bethesda.org for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 2Great Decisions: Korean Choices. 12:30 p.m.

at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive,Potomac. A program of the non-partisan ForeignPolicy Association in which local groups gathermonthly to discuss U.S. foreign policy topics.Topic for June: Korean Choices. At the end ofWorld War II, Korea was divided in two. Thenorthern half of the Korean peninsula wasoccupied by the Soviet Union, the southern bythe United States. Today, North and SouthKorea couldn’t be further apart. Free. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

FRIDAY/JUNE 3Art & Soul Charity Auction. 6:30 p.m. at Silver

Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Place, SilverSpring. This year’s theme, Art and Soul: “Life asArt,” embraces the philosophy that art heals,and when children and families participate increating beauty, they feel valuable. Highlightingthe event is recently signed Redskin VernonDavis, an artist, philanthropist, and athlete.Tickets are $75. Visit www.nccf-cares.org formore.

Dance Bethesda: Casino Night. 8 p.m. atAvant Garde Dance Center, 5268-M NicholsonLane, Rockville. The evening starts with dancelessons, followed by a party. Tickets are $15.Visit www.dancebethesda.com for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 3-4URBNmarket. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5

p.m. Saturday at Park Potomac Market, 12500Park Potomac Ave., Potomac. Shoppers will findlocal vendors selling items including homedecor, pet accessories, jewelry, toys, clothes,bath and beauty products, and gourmet food.There will be a beer garden Friday and livemusic both days. Free. Visitwww.urbnmarket.com for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 3-5“Into The Woods Jr.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday,

2:30 p.m. Sunday at Herbert Hoover MiddleSchool, 8810 Postoak Road, Potomac. HerbertHoover Middle School presents the popularfairytale musical “Into the Woods Jr.,” directedand choreographed by Patricia B. Groisser.Tickets are $10. Visit www.hoovermsptsa.org oremail Karla Yager at [email protected].

SATURDAY/JUNE 4Imagination Bethesda. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at

Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Activity tentsline the streets, face painters bring butterfliesand pirates to life and find a stage of liveentertainment. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org.

National Philharmonic PerformsTchaikovsky. 8 p.m. at the Music Center atStrathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. The National Philharmonic, led byMusic Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski,performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6(“Pathétique”). The concert will also feature theNational Philharmonic’s nearly 200 voice all-volunteer chorale performing Brahms’ Gesangder Parzen (Song of the Fates) and Nänie.Concert tickets start at $29 and are free forchildren ages 7-17. Visitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org for more.

Washington Balalaika Society’s “MusicalStrings.” 8 p.m. at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre–Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 EdmonstonDrive, Rockville. Washington Balalaika Societypresents an afternoon with Peter Omelchenko,domra virtuoso with Moscow’s Osipov FolkOrchestra. Conductor Svetlana Nikonova leadsthe 55-musician orchestra, includingWashington Balalaika Concertmaster AndreiSaveliev, in a performance of the music ofRussia and Eastern Europe. Tickets are $25, $20for seniors, $15 for students. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 4-5Washington Folk Festival. 12-7 p.m. at Glen

Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.This festival presented by the Folklore Society ofGreater Washington in collaboration with theGlen Echo Park Partnership, celebrates the manyfolk music, dance and craft traditions of thegreater Washington area. The Festival featuresover 450 of the best traditional musicians,storytellers, dancers, and craftspeople in theregion. Free. Visit www.fsgw.org for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 5Feria De Sevilla. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The

Strathmore Campus, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. The Centro Espan ol deWashington, D.C., is bringing a taste of Spain toStrathmore with a Flamenco festival featuringdancers and food. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 6The Neediest Kids Tournament. 11 a.m. at

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, 10000 OaklynDrive, Potomac. The Neediest Kids, a program ofThe National Center for Children and Families(NCCF), provides emergency funds to the 41percent of Washington area students whostruggle for the basic essentials necessary forthem to stay in school and thrive. Registration is$750. Visit www.nccf-cares.org for more.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 7-JULY 2“Five: New Voices at Waverly.” 12-6 p.m. at

Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. This exhibit features fusedglass, collage, photography, metal and claysculpture. Free. Call 301-951-9441 for more.

JUNE 8-JULY 10Brad Blair: “Future Unknown.” Gallery hours

at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Brad Blaircreates detailed sculptural monstrosities thatallude to the issues of genetic engineering andbiotechnology unfolding in today’s world. Free.Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for more.

JUNE 9-19“HMS Pinafore.” 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday 2

p.m. Sunday at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre–Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 EdmonstonDrive, Rockville. In one of Gilbert & Sullivan’smost popular operettas, Captain Corcoran makesgrand plans for his daughter, Josephine, tomarry Sir Joseph. Tickets are $28, $24 forseniors, $20 for students. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 10“Stages: Confessions of a Theatre Junkie.”

6 p.m. at Margery’s Lounge at Normandie Farm

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Combos available Monday thru Friday, 11am–4pm.Additional charge for priced condiments.

Good for dine-in and carryout only.Not valid with other offers.

Standing L to R Mr. English, Mrs. Thomas, Ellie Brewer, Gordon Kern, Peter Phelan,Michael, Conlan, Evan Ridgway, Charlie Ward, Andrew Gans, Santi Canedo, Henry Sullivan,Maggie Baker, Kylie Donatelli, Fr. Seith, RooSeated L to R Mary-Kate Mulera, Claire Rhoa, Nina Vito, Olivia Castle, Drew Meadows,Annie Morris, Nora Gibson, Rachel Illig, Alex Shallow, Emma Horrigan

Rev. Bill BrynePastor

Mrs. Debbie ThomasPrincipal

Restaurant, 10710 Falls Road, Potomac.Vicki Ryan performs. Admission isfree, food and drinks available forpurchase. Visit www.popovers.comfor more.

Opening Reception: “Five: NewVoices at Waverly.” 6-9 p.m. atWaverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Celebratethe exhibit featuring five new artists,each working in fused glass, collage,photography, metal and claysculpture. Free. Call 301-951-9441.

JUNE 10-JULY 10Art Exhibit: Pat Alexander. Gallery

hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Alexander creates aninstallation of pigmented cast-paperrocks and boulders, cast shadow andsmall abstract paintings inspired bylandscapes in Newfoundland,Canada, Vedauwoo, Wyoming andTurkey. Free. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 11Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St.

Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 RiverRoad, Bethesda. Furniture, clothes,books, housewares, children’s items,collectibles and more. Free to attend.Visit www.stmarkoca.org for more.

Celebrate Mama. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. atRockville Town Square, 30 MarylandAve., Rockville. Featuring liveentertainment, giveaways, a vendormarketplace, and more. Free. Visitwww.bermanevents.com/celebratemama.

JUNE 11-JULY 31“Turning the Page: Children’s

Book Illustrations.” Gallery hoursat The Mansion at Strathmore, 10701

Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Inaddition to illustrations, theexhibition explores book design,binding, and building in a truecelebration of all things picture book.Free. Visit www.strathmore.org.

THURSDAY/JUNE 16Opening Reception: Turning the

Page. 7 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,

North Bethesda. In addition toillustrations, the exhibition exploresbook design, binding, and building ina true celebration of all things picturebook. Free. Visit www.strathmore.org

FRIDAY/JUNE 17Opening Receptions and Artist

Talks. 7-9 p.m. at VisArts Gallery,155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Brad Blair

creates detailed sculpturalmonstrosities that allude to the issuesof genetic engineering andbiotechnology in today’s world. PatAlexander creates an installation ofpigmented cast-paper rocks andboulders, cast shadow and smallabstract paintings inspired bylandscapes in Newfoundland,Canada, Vedauwoo, Wyoming andTurkey. These artists will be available

to discuss their art along with others.Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org

SATURDAY/JUNE 18“Turning the Page” Children’s Art

Talk & Tour. 10:15 a.m. at TheMansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Inaddition to illustrations, theexhibition explores book design,binding, and building in a celebrationof all things picture book. Childrentake part in an educational guidedtour of the exhibition followed by ahands-on art activity. Tickets are $5,free for accompanying adult. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

“Turning the Page” Curator’sTour. 1 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Adults enjoy aguided tour of the current collection,an exploration of children’s bookillustration. The tour will delve intotechnique and history of the artistsand works. Free. Visitwww.strathmore.org for more.

Artists Talk: “Five: New Voices atWaverly.” 6-9 p.m. at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. Artists JillTanenbaum, Wanjin Kim, RonnieSpiewak, Kate Radi, and CristianIanculescu discuss their work. Eachartist works in their own medium.Free. Call 301-951-9441 for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 20Summer Movie Bash. 2-6 p.m. at

Scotland Neighborhood RecreationCenter, 7700 Scotland Drive,Potomac. Enjoy the movie “HotelTranslyvania” with popcorn, cottoncandy, snow cones, games, arts andcrafts. Free. Call 240-777-8075 formore.

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On Friday, June 24, singer-songwriter Judith Hill will perform at the Bethesda Blues andJazz Supper Club, 7701 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Tickets are $40-45. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com for more.


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The start of summer means pools and back-yard grilling. It also means an increasedrisk of accidents and injuries. Localsafety officials are offering safety tips

during June, which is National Safety Month.With warm weather come health threats posed by

ticks and mosquitoes. In addition to the Zika virus,which is not currently a local threat, mosquitoes cancarry the West Nile Virus, while ticks can spread Lymedisease.

Recommended defenses against these pests includeusing insect repellant to protect against mosquitobites and eliminating potential mosquito breedingsites like pools of standing water or heavily foliagedspaces such as tall grass, where bugs often hide.

“We … have to be preparedand be ready in the event thatwe get local spread of [the Zikavirus],” said Mary Anderson, aspokeswoman for MontgomeryCounty. “The information on pre-venting bites and ridding yourproperty of mosquitoes is goodwhether we have Zika or not.”

Local county health depart-ments, including Montgomeryand Fairfax, have establishedwebsites with current informa-tion on the Zika virus. Andersonalso recommends a Zika viruswebpage, created by the Centers for Disease Con-trol, which includes a map with updated informa-tion on areas where Zika is spreading: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html

“We’re taking the Zika virus seriously and prepar-ing as though as though it could be a potentialthreat,” said Kurt Larrick, spokesman for the Arling-ton County Department of Human Services.

In addition to insect bites, time spent outside inhot weather can lead to heat-induced illnesses likesunburns, heat rashes, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and the elderly and very young children areat greatest risk. Health officials say that the best linesof defense include limiting sun exposure, especiallybetween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the period considered

the peak intensity hours. Wearing a hat and sun-glasses that provide 97 -100 percent protectionagainst both UVA and UVB rays, and applying sun-screen even on cloudy days and reapplying it everytwo hours or after swimming or sweating are alsoadvised.

“You want to dress lightly and intake a lot of fluid,but avoid alcohol and sugary, sweet drinks whenyou’re in the heat,” said Captain Troy Gibbs, a spokes-woman for the Alexandria Fire Department’s Com-munity Services Unit. “Staying hydrated by drinkinga lot of water is your best bet.”

Health officials recommend checking on elderlyneighbors who don’t have air conditioning and avoid-ing leaving pets, small children and older adults insmall, enclosed spaces like cars, where conditionscan turn deadly even after a short period of time inextreme heat.

Local county facilities, including libraries and com-munity centers, are air conditioned and open to thepublic. Know the warning signs that it’s time to getout of the heat, says Gibbs.

“If they stop sweating, that can be a bad sign,” shesaid. “Profuse sweating can be an indicator that thebody is trying to compensate, but if a person stops

sweating totally, that is usuallynot a good sign.” While spend-ing time at the pool is a popularcooling method during hotweather, residents should beaware of the potential threat ofrecreational water illnesses(RWI). Taking a shower withsoap and checking the diapers ofsmall children frequently canhelp keep germs that lead to RWIout of pool water. Health officialssay that chlorinated waterdoesn’t kill all germs, diaperssometimes leak and both adults

and children should stay out of the public pool whenthey are sick. Other preventative measures includefrequent hand washing, discouraging children fromdrinking water that is used for swimming and givingyoung children bathroom breaks at least every 60minutes.

“We take safety seriously all the way across theboard from pools to barbequing to riding bikes andeven walking,” said Larrick.

In addition to RWI, other water-related dangersspike during the summer. Ensuring that childrenknow how to swim, watching young children verycarefully when they are near water, swimming witha partner and wearing a life vest when boating areimportant safety precautions.

Tips and precautionsfor avoidingwarm-weather hazards.

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❖ Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sunprotection factor) 15 and UVA (ultra-violet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B)protection every time you and yourchild go outside.

Protection fromMosquitoes and Ticks❖ Use an effective insect repellent when

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❖ Learn concussion signs and symptomsand what to do if a concussion occurs.

❖ Make sure kids and teens wear theright protective equipment for theirsport or recreation activity.

“We’re taking the Zikavirus seriously andpreparing as thoughas though it could bea potential threat.”

— Kurt Larrick, spokesman,Arlington County Department of

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Dubick’s Frosh Season at MarylandEnds with Title Game Loss

The University of Maryland men’s lacrosse team lost to North Carolina 14-13 in over-time in the national championship game on Monday in Philadelphia, ending the fresh-man season of 2015 Churchill graduate Louis Dubick.

Dubick, who finished his high school career as the state’s all-time leader in goals, as-sists, and total points, totaled five goals and two assists during his first year with theTerrapins, who finished the season with a 17-3 record.

Dubick scored a goal during Maryland’s 15-14 overtime victory over Brown in thesemifinals on May 28 in Philadelphia. Dubick, an Under Armour All-America selectionduring his time at Churchill, led the Bulldogs to three region championships in fourseasons and trip to the state final in 2015.

Wootton, Whitman Win State Tennis TitlesTennis players from Wootton and Whitman recently brought home state champion-

ships. Wootton’s Joseph Brailovsky, the No. 1 seed in boys’ singles, defeated SevernaPark’s Austin Yannone in the championship match 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 on Saturday at OlneyManor Recreational Park.

In boys’ doubles, the top-seeded team of Whitman’s Jack Welch and Andrew Leungtook home the title, beating Churchill’s Bennett Yang and Austin Yang 6-2, 6-1 in thefinal.

In girls’ singles, top-seeded Miranda Deng of Wootton beat Sherwood’s Lea Owens 6-0,6-3 to win the title.

In girls’ doubles, Whitman’s Carina Greenberg and Sarinah Wahl, the top-seeded team,captured the state title with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Liberty’s Elle Shatto and Abby Brecker.

In mixed doubles, Wootton’s Jake Gordon and Ruchi Nanda finished state runner-up,falling to Walter Johnson’s Ethan Kowalski and Jessica Fatemi in the final.

Louis Dubick, seen last year during his senior season at Churchill,scored five goals during his freshman season at the University ofMaryland.

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Leadership of Trunnell Electric at the 80th anniversary open house: (farleft) Rick Trunnell, co-owner, residential operations manager; JackTrunnell, co-owner, chief financial officer; Brad Trunnell, vice presidentof commercial services; (far right) Lee Trunnell, co-owner, president.

Celebrating80 Years

Christina Johnson, executivedirector of Rebuilding TogetherMontgomery County, is enthusias-tic about Trunnell Electric’s pledgeto match donations to the organi-zation by attendees at the TrunnellElectric 80th anniversary openhouse. Trunnell’s co-owner andchief financial officer Jack Trunnellis on the right. The event raised$1,150 for Rebuilding TogetherMontgomery County.

Three generations and spouses of the Trunnell family at TrunnellElectric’s 80th anniversary open house include (from left) VickieTrunnell, Jack Trunnell, brother Jerry Trunnell, Karen Trunnell, RickTrunnell, Jean Trunnell, Mason Trunnell, Lee Trunnell, Dianna Trunnell,Matt Trunnell, Jeff Trunnell, and Brad Trunnell.

Dozens of well-wishers gathered onTuesday, May 17, at TrunnellElectric’s 80th anniversary open

house at its Rockville headquarters. Trunnellfamily members were present to welcomecustomers, employees, friends, suppliers,representatives of community organiza-tions, and other stakeholders in the family-owned business.

VIP guests came from Therrien WaddellConstruction Group; Associated Builders &Contractors; Independent Electrical Con-tractors; Pepco Holdings; Shulman Rogers;Payroll Network; Early, Cassidy & Schilling;Obsidian Business Solutions; Rexel Electri-cal Supply; Hopkins & Porter Construction;and CCCI, among others.

Trunnell Electric has served Maryland,District of Columbia and Northern Virginiaresidents and businesses since 1936. Threesons of co-founder Leroy “Dutch” Trunnell— brothers Jack, Lee and Rick Trunnell —are joined by grandsons Brad and Jeff incontinuing the legacy.

Ginanne Italiano, president and chief ex-ecutive officer of the Greater BethesdaChamber of Commerce, presented companyowners with a plaque commemorating eight

decades of services to the community. Re-building Together Montgomery County Ex-ecutive Director Christina Johnson was alsoon hand to commemorate the anniversary.The charity received contributions of$1,150, including matching funds fromTrunnell Electric, directly from the event.

For more information, visitwww.trunnellelectric.com.

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Jennifer Sze, of Potomac, recently participatedin the 2016 Symposium for Scholarship and Cre-ativity at University of Findlay (Findlay, Ohio).

The following Potomac residents were initiatedinto The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: DeanKaplan initiated at University of Maryland, Col-lege Park; Kevin Schechter initiated atUniversity of Maryland, College Park; AshleySobhani initiated at Carnegie Mellon University;and Christin Wade-Vuturo initiated at Univer-sity of Georgia.

Megan Patricia Murphy, of Potomac, re-ceived a bachelor of arts degree in English fromWofford College (Spartanburg, S.C.).

Maddie Ulanow, of Potomac, has graduatedmagna cum laude from Carleton College

(Northfield, Minn.) with a B.S. in political scienceand was awarded a teaching Fulbright Scholarshipto work and learn in Amman, Jordan. Ulanow is agraduate of Churchill High School.

Ethan Ulanow, of Potomac, has made dean’slist at American University (Washington, D.C.).Ulanow is a graduate of Churchill High School.

Georgetown Hill Early School was recentlychosen to represent the State of Maryland in aWalgreens video campaign to support Red NoseDay 2016. A local, non-profit preschool with rootsin Potomac, Georgetown Hill is using the video asan opportunity to launch a month-long FUNraisingeffort for its own Red Nose Day Fund.

Mengizem Tizale, of Potomac, is one of 1,000students nationwide to receive the 2016 GatesMillennium Scholarship. Mengizem, a senior atWinston Churchill HIgh School, is one of sevenMCPS students to receive this scholarship.

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