Potomac, MD November 2018

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All members of the Meg & Alison Team live in Potomac, and collectively have twelve children who attend or are graduates of the Churchill Cluster and area private schools! We believe strongly in giving back to the community in which we live, work and play.

We proudly sponsor the Potomac Village Farmers Market. Our sponsorship benefits WIC/FVC and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP/S-FMNP) recipients, thus enabling greater access to fresh local food for all.

We enthusiastically support the C&O Canal Trust. This valuable non-profit organization works with the National Park Service to “protect, restore and promote the C&O Canal”, our local gem.

This season we are excited to be sponsors of the Churchill High School men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams.

We have been active volunteers in the local schools and within our neighborhood associations.

The Meg & Alison Team members believe in committing our time, talents and resources to support the local Potomac community. In this season where we all remember to give thanks, we are grateful for the blessings of a diverse and vibrant community which offers so much to so many. We invite all to look close to home the next time you seek to involve yourselves in volunteer activities!

MEG PERCESEPE & ALISON SHUTT 301-765-8304 meg.p@wfp.com | alison.shutt@wfp.com www.themegandalisonteam.com

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

KC Cole | kc.cole@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Melissa Lauren | melissa.lauren@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Danielle Tepper

Thankful

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Phil Fabrizio | Jack Hartzman | Edward Russel | Ed Tenney

AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES. The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection for us— remembering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on turkey disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons spent curled up on the couch after one too many pieces of pie; thinking of the people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year.

We'd like to take this moment to encourage you to donate to local nonprofit organizations this giving season. We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.

This issue celebrates those who enhance our community. Our theme is gratitude. We are thankful that we have the opportunity to celebrate the Potomac community and thank our valued Potomac Lifestyle team members.

Unfortunately, we lost one of our writers recently. Vanessa Mallory Kotz passed away in August. We discovered this sad news as we were working on this issue.

You may recall from the October issue she wrote an article about feeding the soul, her now last piece of published writing. Vanessa brought the Potomac community to life with her writing. Her beautiful words were pressed in ink on the pages of several local publications. She loved her community, and she loved to write its story. Vanessa was also very involved in the local arts scene. We remember her fondly and dedicate this issue in her honor.

Enjoy making precious moments with your friends and family this holiday season.

Take care, and thanks for reading.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018

FEATURES 12 Turkey Day Workout with Wyatt 18 Many Thanks to our First Responders 24 What’s Cooking for Grateful Guests and Pets

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28 Teachable Moment All Politics Is Local

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Inspired By

24 Culinary Creations 28 Our Town 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Police Officer Awards

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce honored 25 Upcounty police officers, special operations teams, firefighters and paramedics at the 23rd Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast July 13. “We think it’s so important to support our first responders. They protect us every day, and we want[ed] to show them how much we appreciate their service,” GGCC Executive Director Marilyn Balcombe says. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHIL FABRIZIO

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Potomac Conservancy Celebrates Its Adventurous Nature Preservationists Potomac Conservancy fights to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands and vibrant communities. Annually, thousands of volunteers and recreationists prevent tens of thousands of pounds of trash from entering our water, collect native seeds, plant trees and have fun along the Potomac at one of their summer paddle events. To join Team Potomac, visit Potomac.org/events. PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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AROUND TOWN

MONTGOMERY COUNTY THANKSGIVING PARADE The reverberating drums of the marching bands herald the coming of the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade even before you catch sight of the first giant turkey. Taking place in Silver Spring the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, the annual Thanksgiving Parade steps off from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and proceeds south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. The lineup of more than 100 parade units features glittering floats, giant inflatables, a wide variety of marching bands, beauty queens, clowns, fire engines, and perform-

WANDA SYKES COMES TO STRATHMORE'S MUSIC CENTER NOV. 3 Repeatedly called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers, Wanda Sykes brings

ing dog and rescue animal groups. The parade will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 240.777.0311 or visit SilverSpringDowntown.com.

ELF: THE MUSICAL

the genius behind her smart-witted comedy

Based on the hit Will Ferrell movie, Elf has quickly

specials and her hilarious characters on Blackish,

entered the pantheon of holiday classics, and for

Snatched and Bad Moms for an evening of laugh-

good reason. This warm-hearted family musical

out-loud stories at the Strathmore’s Music Center

tells the story of Buddy, a human accidentally

on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Beyond shows

transported to the North Pole as a baby who grows

she stars in, Sykes produces award-winning

up believing himself to be an elf, despite his large

comedy gems across television, movies and

size and sub-par toy-making. Upon learning the

live events, keeping us laughing at every turn.

truth from Santa, Buddy journeys to New York to

With sidesplitting jokes covering parenthood,

find his father and help the jaded city folk redis-

aging, race and politics, there’s no question

cover the wonder and joy of the Christmas season.

why the Chicago Tribune calls her “remarkably

The humor of the original film is boosted by a car-

endearing” and “endlessly watchable.” VIP tick-

ol-inflected score and lots of dancing to guarantee

ets are available. A portion of the proceeds from

plenty of smiles and laughter for the whole family.

VIP tickets will benefit a local charity selected

Starting Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. For dates and ticket

by the artist. For tickets, visit Strathmore.org.

information, visit OlneyTheatre.org.

NSO POPS PRESENTS WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS: A DECADE IN CONCERT

KATHARINE HAYHOE, FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., accomplished atmo-

Celebrating iconic musical moments from

spheric scientist who studies climate change,

favorite films released over the last decade, this

is giving a free public lecture at Saint Mark

melodic journey from Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday,

Presbyterian Church in North Bethesda on Nov. 18

Nov. 25 explores Disney Animation’s latest sto-

at 7 p.m. She studies why it matters to us here and

ries through unforgettable film clips and scores

now and is best known for bridging the broad, deep

performed live by the National Symphony

gap between scientists and Christians. Free tickets

Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. Conducted

at SaintMarkPresby.org.

by Steven Reineke, this thrilling performance includes music from Moana, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph, Winnie the Pooh,

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

Tangled, Princess and the Frog and Bolt. For

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

more information, visit Kennedy-Center.org.

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at PotomacLifestyle.com.

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Lower yourself slowly, imagining you’re sitting down on a chair. Once you get low enough (with your thighs parallel to the floor), press your hips forward to stand up straight. It is important to keep your knees in a straight line above your ankles.

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INSPIRED BY

Inspired by Acts of Kindness:

Potomac Community Resources, Inc. ARTICLE MELISSA LAUREN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 14

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"WHEREVER THERE IS A HUMAN BEING, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A KINDNESS."

Acts of kindness are meaningful

by experienced and trained staff. Volunteer opportunities are

and

available. Volunteer Lizzy Demaree talks about how her expe-

inspiring. Acts of kindness

rience with the organization has been meaningful and reward-

are impactful for both the

ing, “When you give love, you receive love, that’s PCR. Our

giver and the receiver. Acts

differences are small and when we are together, there is no

of kindness create commu-

greater joy.” Staff member Kimberly Beer is grateful to “work

nity. One such organization

with wonderful people, both staff and members alike, who are

that embraces this philoso-

trying to just help each other live better. PCR offers high-quality

phy is Potomac Community

programs, and meaningful recreational and social opportuni-

Resources, Inc. (PCR). PCR

ties. They invest so much in their staff that I feel PCR should

promotes the full inclusion into community life of teens and adults

serve as a model for other nonprofits.” Adults and teens ages

with developmental differences by providing over 35 therapeutic,

15 and older are welcome to volunteer.

- Lucius Annaeus Seneca

always

recreational, social, educational, and respite care programs.

Potomac Community Resources not only helps its own com-

Potomac Community Resources’ dynamic, innovative pro-

munity but has grown outside of their backyard to assist other

grams are designed to encourage its members’ personal growth,

groups by enabling them to create new programs for persons

friendships, and healthy lifestyles, and to provide support to their

with developmental differences. This work has resulted in five

family members and caregivers. Programs include music, fitness

additional organizations in the following areas: Darnestown/

and movement, respite care for individuals with significant and

Gaithersburg, Brookland in Northeast, D.C. , St. Mary’s, Calvert,

moderate care needs, discussion groups for men and women,

and Charles County in Southern Maryland, Prince George’s

communication skills, basketball, art, a social club, photography,

County, and Comunidad de Recursos Hispanos, serving those

information sessions for parents of transitioning youth, and many

with developmental disabilities whose first language is Spanish.

special events throughout the year. PCR was started in 1994 by

For those who are unable to donate their time but would

Joan and Jim Sullivan of Potomac and Monsignor John Enzler

like to support this worthy nonprofit, donations to Potomac

then Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church and other families that

Community Resources make a real difference in the lives of

included loved ones with developmental differences.

individuals with developmental differences and their families.

Stephen F. Riley is the Executive Director of Potomac

In fact, 86% of every dollar that is donated goes directly to their

Community Resources, co-founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and

programs. PCR is recognized by the Catalogue for Philanthropy

parent of a PCR member. He talks about how the organization

as a nonprofit “among the best small charities in the Greater

began and their mission, “The group came together and consisted

Washington region,” validating their commitment to excellence,

of families who were living the life with loved ones who had devel-

cost-effectiveness and impact. PCR hosts several fun fundrais-

opmental differences. Our experience living with our family mem-

ing events each year. Information about their fundraisers can be

bers and seeing firsthand their immediate needs is what guided

found on their Facebook page. PCR Co-founder and President

us through our journey. Our aim was to create new opportunities

Jim Sullivan, a long-time Potomac resident who passed away

focusing on teens and adults. Our services act to supplement

in September 2018, was passionate about including individ-

what the schools previously provided for those students who have

uals with developmental differences in community life, about

graduated. PCR fills the gaps not provided by existing resources.

promoting their rights, and about creating opportunities and

We are in continuous conversation with members inquiring about

programs that serve their needs and help their families. Jim

their needs. Our staff and volunteers work to develop programs

devoted countless hours to PCR and supporting the members

tailor-made to meet the needs and preferences of PCR members.”

and mission through leadership, advocacy, generosity, and

PCR has also assembled a vast list of resources helping

fundraising. The Jim Sullivan Memorial Fund honors his dedi-

in the areas of adaptive equipment, adult service provid-

cated leadership and will ensure that the work about which he

ers, advocacy, arts, assistive technology, aquatics, camps,

cared so deeply will continue. To learn more about volunteer

day programs, education, employment and vocational ser-

opportunities or to make a donation, visit Pcr-inc.org.

vices, equine therapy, funding, housing and residential services, legal support, transportation services, and more.

Programs at Potomac Community Resources take place at various locations in Montgomery County; volunteers and members are from various locations throughout the metropolitan area.

Their programs are facilitated by professionals and staffed

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OUR FIRST RESPONDERS WORK TIRELESSLY TO SAVE LIVES

If you’ve ever called 911 for medical help, you might have won-

IN THE POTOMAC COMMUNITY. Many of them are volunteers,

dered why both a fire engine and an ambulance showed up. It’s

and we want to thank them wholeheartedly for their service. We

because if the call seemed serious, the engine was delivering a

remember them during the holiday season as they work oftentimes

career or volunteer paramedic to the scene to administer poten-

on holidays away from their families. Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire

tially lifesaving emergency care. Emergency medical technicians,

Department Station 10 on River Road and its sister station on Falls

or EMTs, are entry-level providers. Volunteer EMTs are trained in

Road, Station 30. Both serve Potomac and the surrounding com-

essential lifesaving skills, but with few exceptions, EMTs can only

munities. Station 10 consists of fire rescue volunteers, EMTs/para-

provide care that doesn’t puncture or break the skin. Paramedics

medics and swift water rescue on the Potomac River. Together, the

are more educated in cardiology, anatomy and physiology, medica-

stations responded to responded to 3,834 calls in 2017 involving fire,

tions and airway management, so they can apply other advanced

emergency medical services, rescues and service requests. Station

clinical skills. Managing a critical patient before they arrive at the

30 is staffed at present by career firefighters. Station 10 has career

hospital is the paramedic’s job.

firefighters and 75 volunteers who provide emergency fire and medical help. The ambulances at both Cabin John Park stations are the busiest units, since 80 percent of all 911 calls are medical.

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Chief Corinne Piccardi is the only female chief of a volunteer fire department in Montgomery County. She is also a career paramedic in Carroll County, Maryland. Corrine took over as Cabin John Park’s Chief in January 2018 following the retirement for health reasons of Chief James Seavey, who died Sept. 4.

James served as chief of Cabin John Park for 26 years and established a regional, national and international reputation. James fostered international fire service cooperation and understanding.

He created an opportunity for cultural, technological and educational exchange between the U.S. and German fire services, and in recognition of these efforts, the German Fire Service awarded him with the bronze, silver and gold medals as well as the German Silver Cross. He also was instrumental and worked with the Embassy of Chile and the Chilean Navy on the acquisition, transfer and hands-on training on a retired fire engine from Cabin John Park VFD. In 2009, James was nationally recognized by Fire Chief Magazine as Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.

He also received the Leslie B. Thompson Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Maryland Fire CONTINUED >

Photo by Edward Russell

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MANY THANKS

(CON TI N U ED)

Chiefs Association, the group’s highest honor, and was recognized locally by the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association as Firefighter of the Year for life-saving efforts.

The 75 volunteers who ride the fire apparatus and ambulance. They may well live next door to you. They range from high school students to those of, well, mature age. There are also administrative and auxiliary volunteers. One such volunteer is Mary Morgal, a resident of Cabin John and president of the Auxiliary, which provides financial and other support to the department. She has been in the position going on 58 years.

Cabin John Park runs community programs like the new Stop the Bleed initiative, which teaches any member of the public how to save a life by shutting down blood loss from a severe wound. Birthday parties at the station are a favorite local tradition.

One of their members, who is also a Montgomery County police officer, had his birthday at the station as a child.When he was old enough, he joined up and already has qualified to be a Life Member by serving at least 15 years.

The River Rats, as the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Swift Water Rescue Team is known locally, deploy from the two Cabin John Park stations to the Potomac. Members are both career and volunteer. The team responds not only to water rescues but also for injured hikers, bikers and climbers on the C&O Canal and in particular the Billy Goat Trail. In the first eight months of 2018, the swift water team has responded to 61 water rescues, ice rescues, stranded hikers and cars in the water. Because of its unique expertise, the team was deployed earlier this year to help deal with the Ellicott City flood. Corrine was part of the team that

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Photo by Ed Tenney

was sent to Baltimore in 2003 to help deal with flooding from Hurricane Isabel.

As this article went to print, Greg Bastien, Cabin John Park’s training officer, was named Leslie B. Thompson Firefighter of the Year by the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association. Many thanks to Greg and his colleagues, whether they volunteer as fire rescue, provide paramedic service or proudly call themselves river rats; we thank them all for their contributions to the community. Happy Thanksgiving to Cabin John Park Stations 10 and 30! We cannot thank you enough.

Photo by Edward Russell

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Recently SOLD Potomac Properties FOR AT LEAST 100% OF ASKING PRICE! This data is a sampling of sold properties from August 2018.. Source: IRES MLS system.

SUBDIVISION

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bedfordshire

$975,000

$1,101,500

113%

4

4

4/2

Timberwood Of Potomac

$899,000

$934,000

104%

4

4

3.5

Avenel

$1,595,000

$1,650,000

103%

8

5

5/3

Potomac Outside

$835,000

$850,000

102%

78

4

3.5

Saddle Ridge

$1,098,000

$1,110,000

101%

7

5

4.5

Travilah Meadows

$1,049,500

$1,050,000

100%

7

6

4.5

Willerburn Acres

$769,000

$769,000

100%

8

5

3.5

McAuley Park

$1,487,500

$1,487,500

100%

0

5

4.5

Inverness Knolls

$685,000

$685,000

100%

5

4

3.5

Williamsburg Estates

$2,475,000

$2,475,000

100%

0

6

6/3

Fawsett Farms Manor

$684,000

$684,000

100%

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3

4.5

Potomac Outside

$1,280,000

$1,280,000

100%

5

4

4.5

$999,999

$999,999

100%

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5

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WHAT’S COOKING FOR GRATEFUL GUESTS AND PETS

ARTICLE MELISSA LAUREN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THANKSGIVING IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE EVERYTHING WE ARE THANKFUL FOR WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND, OF COURSE, OUR PETS. As you gobble up all the tasty dishes, keep in mind, it’s always a good idea to eat your greens. This green side is sure to please your grateful guests and pets. Here is a recipe for roasted broccoli with pine nuts and Parmesan. Save the broccoli stalk and give it to your dog as a yummy “veggie bone.” He’ll be glad to get the “ruffage.” Broccoli is as good for your pup as it is for you. It’s full of vitamins, such as A and C, as well as fiber, calcium and beta-carotene. It’s an excellent way to add nutrient-rich food to your dog’s diet.

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ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN INGREDIENTS + 1-2 large heads broccoli, depending on your guest/pup count, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets + 1/4-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil + Kosher salt (to taste) + Freshly ground pepper (to taste) + 1/2-1 tablespoon garlic powder + 1/2 cup-1 cup Parmesan + Juice of half a lemon + 1/2 cup pine nuts

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. On a large baking sheet, toss broccoli florets and stems with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Roast broccoli about 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender.

4. In a small skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

5. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season dressing with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

6. Scrape broccoli into a serving bowl. Add dressing, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan.

Toss well.

Serve and enjoy!

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Teachable

MomentS All Politics Is Local

CONGRESSMAN JAMIE RASKIN VISITED BULLIS SCHOOL IN POTOMAC TO HAVE AN INFORMAL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION DURING ONE OF THE FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL. It was a beautiful day back in September. “All politics is local” was the theme of their discussion. A teachable moment, Congressman Raskin was happy to engage with the students and answer their mindful questions.

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Maryland’s

8th

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of

Montgomery,

Carroll and

Frederick counties. He was sworn into the 115th Congress on Jan. 3, 2017. Students pictured left to right included: Nate G., Mateo E., Kade F., Katelyn F., Rotimi S., Quentin B., Danielle R., Lulu S., Will E., and Ava C. Many thanks to the following Bullis School staff who helped make this teachable moment happen! Thanks to Dr. Gerald L. Boatman Ed.D., Head of Bullis School; Beth Crowley, Director of Communications; Kerry Hosmer, Director of Student Life; Sara Romeyn, Director of Humanities and Global Studies; and Allison Ewing, Upper School Social Studies Chair and AP Comparative Government teacher.

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT PROBLEMS FOCUSED ON WITHIN A COMMUNITY ARE ADDRESSED EQUALLY FOR ALL GROUPS OF PEOPLE? I make sure that my staff is diverse, that we are in constant touch with the community, that we are always accessible and available, and that I am always interacting with our community. I belong to lots of caucuses in Congress, which keep us focused on inclusion and participation for all. We are constantly looking for the best and most diverse sources of information.

“I LIKE TO TELL YOUNG PEOPLE THAT NOTHING IN POLITICS IS IMPOSSIBLE, AND NOTHING IS INEVITABLE.” — Congressman Jamie Raskin

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY FOR A HIGH SCHOOLER TO GET STARTED IN GOVERNMENT AND PURSUE A LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE? Work with your friends and classmates to address the problems at school and in your community. Read newspapers and magazines. Write a blog. Study the lives of great political leaders like Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. Come intern for me or one of our other representatives in Washington, Annapolis or Rockville. Join our Democracy Summer project. You can also read the book I wrote for high school students called We the Students. That was back when I used to write books; now I write Tweets.

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A PUBLIC SERVANT? My grandfather was a state legislator, and I saw how he helped people every day and worked with the community. That moved me a lot. I have been a constitutional law professor for more than 25 years, and I love teaching and writing. I decided it was time for me to run in 2006. One of the pundits said my chances of victory were “impossible,” and then nine months later after we won with 67 percent of the vote, another pundit said our victory was “inevitable.” So we went from impossible to inevitable in nine months! I like to tell young people that nothing in politics is impossible, and nothing is inevitable. It is all just possible with the democratic arts of education, organizing and mobilizing people for change. That’s a large part of the excitement of politics—getting to move people’s hearts and minds and allowing them to move yours, too.

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This is the closing market day of the season featuring plenty of farm-fresh edibles and artisanal novelties. The market is intended to be eco-friendly, informative, entertaining, interactive and original. Enjoy the market from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the corner of 13th Street and

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The DC Beer Festival returns to Nationals Park, bringing together dozens of craft breweries that will feature fall seasonal beers, plus food trucks, lawn games, DJs and more throughout the park. Admission includes unlimited tastings, with food sold separately from a number of food trucks. 12-3 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. DCBeerFestival.com

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This wacky retelling of the beloved fairy tale takes Cinderella on an adventure with a wisecracking rat, evil stepsisters and a smitten prince. When Cinderella’s stepmother forbids her from attending the ball, her fairy godmother convinces here that if the shoe fits, wear it! ImaginationStage.org

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16-18, 23-25, 28-30 FANCY NANCY’S SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Adventure Theatre

Based on the beloved children’s book series, this play begs the question,

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16-18 SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL Montgomery County Fairgrounds

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Sugarloaf art fairs and craft festivals are among the nation’s best and largest

shows of their kind. Each show features a variety of work by the most talented craft designers and fine artists. From blown

glass and sculpture to fine art and designer clothing, you’ll find the handcrafted

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22 36TH ANNUAL TURKEY CHASE CHARITY RUN Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA

Don’t be a turkey! Register to run or walk this 10K fundraising event. You can make it possible for youth and families in the community to participate in Y programs, receive free teen and family counseling and other needed services from local nonprofits that keep them safe, engaged and valued.

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I SMELL GAS. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Do not turn on any switches! Leave the house, and call the gas company from a neighbor's phone.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE LEAVING ON VACATION? Turn off the water to your home before leaving for vacation. Turn off the main

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We also recommend turning off the gas to your home before leaving for vacation. All gas water heaters have a knob, which allows you to turn the control to pilot only.

This is a good way to save gas when you are going to be away for any length of time. When you return, just switch it back to on, and the water heater will begin to heat your water. You may have to wait an hour or two to have a full tank of hot water. With electric water heaters, you will have to turn it off at the breaker in your electric panel box. Electric water heaters take longer to reheat, but you will save energy by doing so.

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GARBAGE DISPOSALS Run water while grinding garbage, and don't force garbage down too fast. Don't put fibrous items like corn husks,

celery, cabbage and lettuce down the disposal. If your disposal stops working, push the reset button on the bottom of the disposal. If it makes a humming noise, it is probably jammed.

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KITCHEN SINK DRAIN Avoid putting grease down the drain. If it can't be avoided, use cold water to flush it down, not hot water. Cold

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