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Gregory Conner, son of John and Paula Conner of Poolesville, and 2005 graduate of Poolesville High School participated at the National Model United Nations in New York last month.

He was among 20 students selected to participate as a delegate from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, according to an e-mail from Paula Conner.

At the NMUN Students and faculty from five continents propose resolutions addressing regional conflicts, peacekeeping, human rights, women and children, economic and social development and the environment.

Greg was voted Outstanding Delegate by his committee in 2008 and 2009 and his team was honored with the selection of Distinguished Delegation (top 15 percent) from more than 300 colleges and universities. Greg's team represented the country of Brazil at the in 2009 event.

Greg is majoring in political science. He expects to graduate in 2010.

Family fun

BMI Karate will be hosting a Family Fun Day on May 30 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. at their location in the Germantown Square Shopping Center, 12627 Wisteria Drive.

The event will have moonbounces, demonstrations, giveaways, food, prizes, vendors, martial art classes and enrollment specials. For details, call 301-972-0200.

Return of a tradition

Start making plans to be a part of the ninth annual Autism Speaks 5K/1 mile walk on July 4, a Potomac tradition to benefit autism research that kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive in Potomac Village. Last year, the event drew nearly 3,000 participants and raised almost $250,000. Over the years, the event has raised about $1.25 million. The registration fee is $30 in advance, $35 July 3 and $40 July 4 at the library. Registration for children 14 and under is $15. For more information or to check out fundraising tools, visit www.Potomac5K.org.

Campus Congratulations

Katherine A. King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. King of Germantown, was named to the fall dean's list at Washington College in Chestertown. King is majoring in English with a minor in creative writing.

-Kevin Michael McCarthy of Poolesville, son of Michael McCarthy and Pamela Steffen, was named to the fall dean's list at the University of Rochester in upstate New York.

-Shannon D. Elkin of Germantown was named to the fall 2008 dean's list at Columbia College in Missouri.

-Matti Jane Dickenson daughter of Jane Dickenson of Germantown, received a Bachelor of Arts in technical theatre from High Point University. She is a 2005 graduate of Seneca Valley High School.

-Miriam E. Schwartz of Germantown was named to the winter dean's list at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.

-Marianne B. Lalonde, a 2004 graduate of Poolesville High School and daughter of Francois and Grace Lalonde of Poolesville, graduated cum laude with departmental honors from Case Western Reserve University. Marianne completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry with minors in French and biology. She received the President's Scholarship, the Case Alumni Association Scholarship and the Polymer Valley Chemicals summer research grant. She is a member of the Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemistry fraternity, Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity, Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek scholastic honor society and Mortar Board national honor society. Marianne participated in the CWRU College Scholars program and was a varsity swimmer. In the fall, she plans to begin work toward a Ph.D. in chemistry at Northwestern University.

-The following upcounty students were named to the fall dean's list at American University in Washington, D.C.: Stephanie Aaron of Darnestown, a senior majoring in psychology; Amanda Boxer of Germantown, a senior majoring in law and society; Brittany Goetsch of Germantown, a junior majoring in political science; and Thaolan Le, a junior majoring in international studies.

Congratulations

Deborah Webb of Germantown, an attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, was honored for her service by the Montgomery County Bar Association at its annual meeting. Webb, a principal in the firm's Family Law practice group, received a Committee Chair of the Year Award for her work with the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee. The committee investigates attorney fee disputes raised by clients and/or former clients against an attorney or law firm practicing in Montgomery County.

Arts Barn exhibit

Maryland artists have decorative and landscape paintings and sculptures on display through June 28 at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg.

An artist's reception is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on June 9.

Haixia Liu, who was born to a family of artists in Hubei Province, China, began painting while working as a graphic designer for an industrial corporation, according to a city statement.

Liu experimented with various forms of oil painting, including decorative, abstract and realistic, then embraced his childhood dream of becoming a "pure" artist, the city statement said.

Glen Kessler uses landscapes to reflect the U.S. economic climate, according to city officials. His "Turning Season" series includes winter and spring scenes. He created his series of oil paintings for this Arts Barn exhibit during the winter and spring of 2008-2009, according to city officials.

Barry Woods Johnston's clay, bronze and stone sculptures are described as "light and lively in feeling" in a statement from city spokeswoman Britta Monaco. His designs reflect human emotions, while adding levity, movement and humanity, Monaco said.

For more information and viewing hours, call 301-258-6350 or 301-258-6394 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.

Send submissions to Melissa A. Chadwick via e-mail at mchadwick@gazette.net, fax at 301-670-7183 or mail to The Germantown-Boyds-Poolesville Gazette, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

-Federal and state offices are closed Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.

-Banks, libraries and courts are closed.

-County and state government offices are closed

-MCPS administrative offices are closed.

-Recycling and trash pickup — no collection. Collection provided one day later for remainder of week; last collection day is Saturday. County's waste transfer station is closed.

-Ride On, Metrobus and Metrorail will operate on Sunday schedules.

-MARC trains will not run.

-County liquor stores are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of Cabin John, Diamond Square and Twinbrook, which will be closed.

-Parking is free at county lots, meters and garages.