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I had the opportunity to attend and participate in the GIRL POWER event this weekend over at Clarksburg High School. The event was put on by Kyle Sefcik who owns MMA & Sport and K-Sef Industries. (If you missed the April edition of The Damascus Local Newspaper, Kyle is also running for County Council). What a great event! Had a blast, got to introduce the new Clarksburg Local Newspaper and met a lot of really great people! Congratulations Kyle for a job well done! If you missed the event be sure and like the GIRL POWER Facebook Page for updates: http://bit.ly/2p6UQDM There are a lot of great calendar items coming up over the next several weeks. Be sure and look throughout the newsletter for all kinds of fun things to do! Don't miss our special pricing for Hershey Park and Medieval Times as well! Hope you have a great week Flashers!
ISSUE 13/ 2017.
Greetings Flashers!
Are you Connected?           2 5K Info              3 DRA Swim Lessons 4 American Legion News 7 Curiosity Corner 12 Calendar of Events 13 Local School News 15 Crime Report 16 Just for Fun 17 Classifieds 18      Â
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If you missed your copy of the April edition of the Damacus Local Newspaper, you can find it at Safeway, the Library, the Senior Center, Curiosity Consignment, The Shops at Damascus Electric & Other businesses around town. May's edition will be out soon!
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 Coming soon Peruvian Chicken & Grill Restaurant Serving Charbroiled Chicken, choice of two sides, etc. Draft Beer & Wine 26400 Ridge Rd, Damascus MD We spoke to the owner last week. He is busy getting those final permits and putting on the finishing touches. The restaurant should be open in a few weeks. Stay tuned to Everything Damascus for the l latest information on the opening of the Peruvian Chicken & Grill Restaurant.
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CLARKSBURG ANNOUNCEMENT: Earlier this month, Local Leaders, LLC, the parent company for Everything Damascus, The Damascus Local Flash and The Damascus Local announced the addition of the Clarksburg Local Newspaper which will be available to the Clarksburg Community in the May/June timeframe. To stay up to date on this announcement LIKE the official Facebook page for the newspaper: https://www.facebook.com/ClarksburgLocal/
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Damascus Pool Swim Lessons on line registration is here! Best deal in town! We expect these classes will fill fast....so get on it. :-) We've also added some Saturday only sessions (Session V). **SPECIAL BONUS: For Non-Members of the DRA, we will match what you spend on swim lessons and credit you on your 2017 Season dues, if you join the pool this Summer. Dollar 4 Dollar. You spend $180, we credit you $180. $240....$240. Get it? If you were on the fence about joining...this would be the year to do it. It's a great deal. Like it, Share it, Enjoy it !! http://www.damascuspool.org/swim-lessons/
Montgomery County Recreation to Host Move More Montgomery Festival Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) will host the second annual Move More Montgomery Festival on Saturday, May 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center located at 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. The event is free and open to the public and dogs. MCR is committed to healthy living through healthy eating and physical activity. Move More Montgomery is an initiative to encourage residents to get up and get moving to lead to better health and wellness. This ambitious and comprehensive program endeavors to inform and enhance the health and wellness of residents. The Move More Montgomery Festival, a field-day type festival, will feature a community walk, sport and fitness demonstrations, active performances and mini-classes, interactive wellness booths and the Fido Fitness Arena. The event will be held rain or shine. The Move More Montgomery Festival is also the culminating event for the Move More Montgomery 100 Mile Challenge. Residents who completed the challenge by walking or running 100 miles in 100 days will be recognized at the event. For more information regarding the Move More Montgomery Festival, visit http://bit.ly/2plmZtF or call 240-777-6946. The Upcoming Montgomery County GreenFest to have a Special Focus on Engaging Kids; May 6 Festival to Feature a ‘Kids Pavilion’, Art and a Stream Maze The third annual Montgomery County GreenFest is set for Saturday, May 6 at Bohrer Park located at 506 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. This festival is suited for the whole family with activities ranging from environmental films to workshops on composting, building a community green team and bike repair. While GreenFest has a diverse array of activities for adults, this year’s event has a special focus on making sure kids have fun while learning about the role they play in protecting our environment. “Our goal with hosting the Montgomery County GreenFest is to show families, especially children, that anyone can be an environmental champion and continue to make the County a great place to live and work,†said Lisa Feldt, director of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Activities for kids will be concentrated around the Park Pavilion at the center of Bohrer Park. This Pavilion has six stations of water themed activities, including a 3-D watershed model, an introduction to stream critters and the “Water Use Around the World†activity. Adjacent to the Kids Pavilion will be the Stream Maze, where kids can pretend to be a fish making their way upstream to find a suitable habitat. They complete tasks and games, while learning about the types of struggles faced by wildlife in urban streams.  Families can visit one of the two outdoor informational booths or the Park Pavilion to pick up a Scavenger Hunt game card. Kids that complete the scavenger hunt will be rewarded with a prize courtesy of the City of Gaithersburg mini-golf course. More than 80 exhibitors and vendors will have booths to explore while completing the scavenger hunt, continued...pg 8
“MCR is committed to healthy living through healthy eating and physical activity."
Annual Plantations II Community Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, May 13 @ 8 a.m. with a rain date of Saturday, May 20th. The sale is in our Pool Parking Lot off Rolling Fork Dr. Plenty of household goods, kids items, small furniture.
Memorial Day Service at Damascus American Legion Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join members of the Damascus American Legion family—Post, Auxiliary Unit and Sons Detachment—for the annual Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 28th, at the Post Home, 10201 Lewis Drive in Damascus. The service opens at 1:30 PM with a concert by the Browningsville Cornet Band followed by ceremonies honoring veterans who served America in uniform and have gone on to Post Everlasting. Dr. Glenn Johnston, Chairman of the Public History Department at Stevenson University and a veteran, will be the keynote speaker. Weather permitting, the service will be held on the front lawn of the Post Home, and it will be followed by a light lunch provided by the Auxiliary Unit. Come early to get a seat in the shade!
"The Montgomery County GreenFest is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, all activities will move into the Bohrer Park Activity Center. "
Continued from page 5 including the electric vehicle and hybrid car show and local artist displays. From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. an artist will be on hand at the Park Pavilion to create temporary nature themed tattoo designs. Near the playground, local musicians and performers such as Jimmy Lee Sings and the Thomas Young Ethiopian Dancers will perform throughout the day. The local music school, Bach to Rock, glee club and acoustic students are scheduled to perform between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. For more information on the schedule of events, directions, public transit, free shuttle buses from the Lake Forest Transit Center and the Shady Grove Metro, and food trucks that will be on site, visit montgomerycountygreenfest.org. The Montgomery County GreenFest is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, all activities will move into the Bohrer Park Activity Center.
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Reception: Saturday, May 13, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm Damascus Community Recreation Center 25520 Oak Drive Damascus, MD 20872 Presents: Damascus, My Hometown Artist: David Terrar Sponsored by The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County & Montgomery County Recreation.
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HersheyPark Discounts for you from us. Did you know we offer discounts on Medieval Times too? Check out:
http://bit.ly/2oUFXZ0 for the latest discounts.
DID YOU KNOW? No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple...Who knew?
9870 Main St Damascus, MD 20872
Understanding the Economy & the Market In this day and age, the world is a small place. The Internet has ruined the value for many types of items such as old newspapers & magazines. But in other instances, it has allowed for neat items to be traded all over the world, which can in fact raise the value for certain domestic items. For example, American made guitars can sell for a premium to international buyers because Americans know how to rock! Another trend we notice is that of a generational divide. Most of the Baby Boomer's are done spending and are now downsizing and purging. Generation X has a more casual lifestyle and things like fine china, art glass, and heirloom furniture are among the hardest things to sell as the market is flooded with such pieces and younger families just don't want them. Next week: Picking and Grinning.
Curiosity Corner - brought to you by Curiosity Consignment
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE If money doesn't grow on trees, how come banks have branches?
Did you know that every Thursday is “Thrifty Thursday~Everything in the Store is 20% Off!†at Curiosity Consignment? Don’t miss this opportunity to get an even better deal on that special piece you’ve had your eye on!

DUMC Annual Plant Sale Begins 9:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Damascus United Methodist Church


Stepping Stones Story Time 10:30 am - 11:30 am @ Damascus Library
May 2nd
Damascus Heritage Society Museum OPEN 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stepping Stones Story Time 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm @ Damascus Library Wags for Hope: Read to a Dog 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ Damascus Library BASIC COMPUTER ASSISTANCE 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm @ Damascus Library
may 7th
Rockwell Elementary (301) 253-7088; May 4th and 5th
THOR TEAMS INC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING MONDAY, MAY 1 MONTGOMERY COUNTRY CLUB 12:30 SHOT-GUN START PLEASE CALL MIKE THORNETT—301-252-6397 FOR DETAILS
St. Paul United Methodist Church will hold a BBQ dinner and bake sale on Friday, May 19th from 4:00 until 7:30 PM in the church dinning hall at 21720 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. The menu include BBQ chicken, BBQ pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, applesauce and roll. Cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children 8 and under. Carryout is available. Bulk BBQ pulled pork is available for $13 per pound and can be ordered ahead of time by e-mailing stpaulbbq@gmail.com. Price for pulled pork will be $15 per pound at the door.

DUMC Annual Plant Sale Begins 9:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Damascus United Methodist Church Harwood House Thrift Shop Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free Women's Self Defense Class 11:30 am @ MMA & Sport Damascus Heritage Society Museum OPEN 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For additional calendar of event items and details please visit: www.EverythingDamascus.com. Please submit calendar requests to DamascusCalendar@gmail.com
May 3rd
Cedar Grove Elementary (301) 253-7000;Mary 18th & 19th
Cinco De Mayo Harwood House Thrift Shop Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Remaining Kindergarten Orientation Schedules in the Damascus Area.
May 6th

Thrifty Thursday @ Curiosity Consignment Construction Crew: DUPLO 10:30 am - 11:30 am @ Damascus Library Harwood House Thrift Shop Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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May 4th
CASH BINGO Every Thursday! Damascus American Legion 10201 Lewis Drive 20872. Doors open 5pm starts at 7pm Come win lots of money and support a wonderful organization. $500 guaranteed big jackpot plus bingo ball games that pay up to $1,000. Snack bar with yummy food. Free coffee and tea. Great night with awesome people!
May 5th
For detailed Calendar of Event information and future events please visit: www.EverythingDamascus.com
January 19th
DHS PTSA NEWS: Jimmie Cone Fundraiser to Support Post Prom - Stop by Jimmie Cone for a tasty treat on Saturday, May 6 between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Proceeds will help support Post Prom. Post Prom Party - Friday, May 12 from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, May 13 - Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Activities Center on Lewis Drive - Open to juniors and seniors and their Prom dates.Students DO NOT have to attend the Prom to attend Post Prom, which is an all-night, fun-filled, alcohol and drug-free party held after the Prom to help keep our students safe. Visit the Post Prom page for more information and how you can volunteer. It is NOT a lock in. Students are free to leave before 5 a.m.; however, the longer they stay, the bigger the prizes they can win! Savers Donation Drive - Donations are being accepted now in the Main Office and room 105. We are asking each family to donate two or more garbage bags or boxes of your unwanted gently used goods. The PTSA will receive payment for anything you donate such as clothes, shoes, bedding, toys, games, sports equipment, kitchen items, books, CDs and DVDs (please package books separately). The items you donate will go to the National Children’s Center in Maryland, which provides jobs to many of their clients. Last chance to donate is Saturday, May 13 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the student parking lot. PTSA Meeting - Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.
Fri, June 2
DHS Graduation
Thu, May 18
DHS Jazz Band Concert
Local School News
Damascus High School News
Jr-Sr Prom May 12th from 8-11:30pm
DAMASCUS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SPRING NEWSLETTER http://bit.ly/2pf5DP9
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If you have school news you would like to share please send the details to DamascusFlash@yahoo.com
Maryland has the best high schools in the nation, according to the most recent national rankings by U.S. News & World Report. This is the third year in a row Maryland has earned this distinction that reflects which schools are most successfully preparing students for college, based on students participating in and achieving passing scores on Advanced Placement tests. The rankings also include appropriate statewide tests and graduation rates in its calculations.How did Damascus fair? DHS comes in 19th in the state (out of 205 reviewed public high schools) and #662 nationally (out of 28,496 high schools reviewed). Not too shabby! For a full report visit: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maryland
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Reporting period 04/10/17 to 04/18/17 . No significant incidents occurred during this reporting period. Thefts from unlocked vehicles are easily prevented and continue to be a high-volume crime in Montgomery County. MCP urges residents to remove valuables, take vehicle keys, and lock vehicle doors. Need an emergency police response? Dial 9-1-1. Need a non-emergency police response? Dial (301) 279-8000. -As reported by MCPD Recent Crime Summary April 27, 2017.
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Skillet BLT Panzanella By Judy Kim, found on Delish 

FLASH TIP OF THE WEEK
just for fun
Bacon and crunchy croutons make this salad feel more like the sandwich you know and love. TOTAL TIME: 0:20 PREP: 0:05 LEVEL: EASY YIELD: 4 SERVING INGREDIENTS 12 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1" pieces 2 c. ciabatta bread, torn into small pieces kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 5 oz. arugula 1 lb. very ripe tomatoes, mixed varieties and sizes, cut into bite-size pieces 1 small red onion, sliced thinly 1/2 c. chopped parsley 1/4 c. torn basil leaves DIRECTIONS Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add bacon in an even layer. Fry until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. Remove half the bacon fat and reserve.Return pan to medium heat and toss bread in bacon fat; season with salt and black pepper. Toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer croutons to a bowl and set aside.Add remaining bacon fat to sauté pan and toss with garlic over medium heat. Sauté until garlic is softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir together with balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.Add arugula, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and croutons; toss together with dressing. Top with bacon and basil. Serve immediately. Judy Kim is a NYC-based food stylist, recipe developer, and photographer. She also writes recipes for her website The Judy Lab.
recipe of the week
TRY MAKING THESE RELAXING BATH BOMBS! If you love taking relaxing baths, this is a fun and easy DIY that will having you going ... Ahhh, I needed that! Ingredients: 1 cup of corn starch 2 tablespoons of water 6 or 7 drops of aromatherapy oil Red & blue food coloring to give it that purple tint (optional) Instructions: Mix all the ingredients together Put the mixture into ice cube trays Pop them in the freezer for a few hours
Let them dissolve and go....ahhhh!
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ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: You are invited to join the Local Leaders Business Network of Damascus. Come meet other business owners, share ideas, network and more! There is no fee to join and the commitment is fairly minimal. We meet the first Tuesday of the Month from 6pm-7pm. The location changes each month. If you are interested in Joining send an email to Elizabeth@EverythingDamascus.com.
MATH TUTOR NEEDED THOR TEAMS IS IN NEED OF A MATH TUTOR TO WORK WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, OR ONE OF THESE EVENINGS.EACH WEEK AT THE DAMASCUS LIBRARY FROM 6:30 TO 8PM. HOURLY WAGE IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL MIKE THORNETT AT 301-253-6397
With warm weather on it's way......schedule your Spring Clean Up Today!!!!
This is a fundraiser for the DHS boys lacrosse team. All donations go directly to the team. If what you need is not listed below send us an email to: dhsmens.lacrosse@gmail.com.
9870 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872 (240) 207-3783
THRIFTY THURSDAYS EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 20% OFF. (Not to be combined with other coupons or offers.)
25% Off of All Candles (Not to be combined with other coupons or offers.) 9870 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872 (240) 207-3783
This Weekend!
ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: You are invited to join the Local Leaders Business Network of Damascus. Come meet other business owners, share ideas, network and more! There is no fee to join and the commitment is fairly minimal. We meet the first Tuesday of the Month from 6pm-7pm. The location changes each month. If you are interested in Joining send an email to Elizabeth@EverythingDamascus.com. Thank you!
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