May is National Water Safety Month, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5.

To prevent drowning and promote safe water practices, the British Swim School in Montgomery County will be hosting a free public event.

The First Annual Water Safety Awareness Day will take place on Sunday, May 20 at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Center in Germantown, Md.

The event is geared to provide preventive steps to drowning, and other safe water practices in addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

The day will have activities for kids including fire trucks, police cars, bouncy houses, face paintings, a free swim, and more! 

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According to the National Restaurant Association, 66 percent of adults say that their favorite restaurant foods are those that provide flavors and tastes that they cannot easily duplicate in their own kitchens. At Extra Virgin restaurant, they couldn’t agree more, noting that what brings their customers back time and again, in addition to the atmosphere, is taste sensations that most people would find difficult to duplicate at home.

“When people dine out, they want something special, something out of the ordinary that that will give them a great experience,” explains Chef Scott Jenkins, the executive chef at Arlington-based Extra Virgin restaurant. “That’s exactly what we aim to do at Extra Virgin. We want them to love the ambiance and entertainment, but the food is the focus and we want to make it amazing.”

Extra Virgin’s menu offers a wide array of modern Italian food, but they have announced their top five most popular dishes as being: