Potomac Funfest
The Potomac Community Center Funfest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features a variety of rides and games for children, including a moon bounce and ball crawl. An unlimited number of rides and games may be purchased for $6. Bingo follows from 5-8 p.m. Call 301-983-4471.
Country Sale
The Potomac Theater Company will host its annual Country Big Sale on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 4,000 items, such as costume jewelry, books, clothing and “a little bit of everything” will be available, said Elie Pisarra Cain, director of Potomac Theater Company. The sale is scheduled to take place at the corner of Piney Meetinghouse and Glen roads.
Potomac Theater Company will perform its first show of the season, “Guys and Dolls,” starting on Nov. 22.
PTC will perform “Guys and Dolls,” Nov. 22, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8. Adults $15, seniors (62+) $13, students $10.
Call 301-299-8571. See www.srbnet.com/ptc
Adaptive Sports
The Potomac Adaptive Sports Association begins Sunday, Sept. 22. The adaptive sports program is offered to youth with special needs between the ages of 6-15. The fall program will consist of soccer and basketball in a noncompetitive environment. Volunteers are also needed.
Call Larry Chloupek at 301-594-3992.
Potomac Burglaries
According to police reports:
* A vehicle was stolen from the garage of a residence on the 8200 block of Hackamore Drive in Potomac between 4 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. on Sept. 8.
* Cell phones, sweaters, a Palm Pilot and CDs were stolen from a residence on the 7100 block of Masters Drive in Potomac between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sept. 8. Burglars gained entry through the garage.
* A golf bag and accessories, chainsaw and wheelbarrow were taken from a residence on the 9200 block of Falls Chapel Way in Rockville, between 9 p.m. on Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 6. Burglars gained access through the garage door.
* An unknown amount was taken from Richard A. Heald Dentistry, 9901 River Road, in Potomac between 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 7.
* 8100 block of Iverness Ridge Road in Potomac. Between 10:30 a.m. and 10:51 a.m. on Sept. 11, someone broke out a rear window and took video games, DVD player, paintball gun, game system, sunglasses, a wooden box and a computer.
* 9700 block of Conestoga Way in Potomac. Between 10 a.m. and 6:13 p.m. on Sept. 9, someone gained entry through a rear door and took jewelry and cash.
* 11000 Rock Run Drive in Potomac. Between 6 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 8, someone entered an open garage door and took a cell phone, sunglasses, a tool bag with tools and cash.
* 14200 block of Secluded Lane in North Potomac. Between 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 9:10 a.m. on Sept. 8, someone gained entry through an open garage door and took the garage door opener.
* 6700 block of Persimmon Tree Road in Bethesda. Between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 9, someone broke out a sliding glass door. No entry was made.
* A burglar(s) broke out the front door of Radio Shack, 7717 Tuckerman Road, in Potomac, at 11:40 p.m. on Sept. 7. Cash was taken. Police say they have arrested a suspect for a series of “eight smash and grab type burglaries” at Radio Shack stores since July 23 throughout the county and in Washington, D.C.
Attempted Armed Robbery
On Sept. 8 at 10:35 p.m., a 56-year-old Rockville woman was pumping gas at a station on River Road in Bethesda when she was approached by a suspect. The suspect —described as a black male, in his 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 160 pounds, wearing a sleeveless T-shirt, baseball cap with stocking over his face and dark pants — pointed a silver handgun at the victim and told her to stay calm. She ran away screaming. The attendant at the station looked up and saw the suspect running back towards Dorsey Road. No property was obtained.
Strong-Arm Robbery Arrest
According to police reports, a Richard Montgomery junior varsity football player was the victim of a strong-armed robbery that occurred near the school’s concession stand at the football field.
Police gave the following account of the incident: The 14-year-old victim was leaving practice when he saw one of his friends talking with four teen-aged males near the concession stand. When the victim approached, one of the teens demanded to see his silver chain with cross. The suspect then said he was taking it. He then threatened to hurt the victim if he didn’t hand over his watch.
The victim, fearing for his safety and being outnumbered, gave the items to the suspect.
The victim and a friend reported what had happened to their football coach, who called police. Officers responded and put out a radio lookout for the four suspects. At approximately 6 p.m., police said the suspect responsible for the robbery was placed under arrest and processed at the 1st District station.
The suspect, whose name is not being released because he is a minor, was charged with Strong Armed Robbery, and released into the custody of his mother.
Water Monitoring Workshop
In observance of the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the Friends of Cabin John Creek Watershed will hold the third annual stream monitoring training workshop.
The free workshop will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1-4 p.m., at the Elwood Smith Community Center in Rockville, 601 Harrington Road, at Mercer Road, behind Richard Montgomery High School.
Join Friends of Cabin John Creek Watershed volunteers in monitoring insects in local streams four times annually to check the health of Cabin John Creek and its tributaries.
Actual monitoring will be at various locations Oct. 19-20.
Bring footwear that can get wet. No prior experience necessary.
To register, call Roy Seidenstein at 202-564-9274 or send e-mail to focjcw@earthlink.net. Provide name, phone number, email address and street address. Registration is requested by Sept. 28.
Visit www.cabinjohn.org/focjcw or www.yearofcleanwater.org.
Itching for Vendors
Vendors are wanted for the Potomac Community Center Indoor Flea Market and Community Yard Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flea market will take place at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. Booths are available to vendors for $25 and tables for $5. To register, call Linda Barlock at 301-983-4471.
Citizens of the Year
The Potomac Chamber of Commerce encourages nominations for the Potomac citizen, youth and businessperson of the year. The awards are given annually by the Potomac Chamber and the winners will be featured in the annual Potomac Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 26. Award plaques will be presented to the winners at the chamber’s Awards Banquet on Nov. 16, at TPC at Avenel.
The deadline for entries is Sept. 27. Nomination forms and guidelines may be obtained from Fred Goldman at 301-294-0007. Entries should be mailed to: Potomac Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 9812 Falls Road, Suite 114, Box 320, Potomac, MD 20854.
Armed Robbery
On Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m., a 22-year-old Bethesda man was leaving a party in the District and was walking home on Massachusetts Avenue at Brookview Road in Bethesda when he was approached by a suspect. The suspect — described as a black male, in his 20s, approximately 6-feet tall, 140 to 160 pounds, wearing a gray sweat top, blue sweat pants and a baseball cap — placed a gun to the head of the victim and demanded his wallet. The victim turned over his wallet and cards. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.