News A newsletter for the residents of Shepherd Park, Next Community Colonial Village, and Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 7 pm 2016 Vol., Issue 4 www.shepherdpark.org DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 Energy, History on the Docket for SPCA Meeting by Mark Pattison

ur next Shepherd Park Citizens Association community will be tchotchkes! meeting, set for Tuesday, December 13, will be another We are also cashing in on our rain check for Ernest Ohigh-energy affair – but an energy-saving affair as well. Green, one of the Little Rock 9, to speak to us in December. Denise Blackson of the DC Office of the People’s Mr. Green, who lives in Shepherd Park, underwent surgery Counsel will lead an energy-efficiency workshop, “Keeping the morning of our October meeting and had to bow out. It Simple and Practical,” at the meeting, which starts at 7 Add other buzz-worthy neighborhood events, fellowship pm in the auditorium of Shepherd Elementary, 7800 14th with neighbors, and Ledo Pizza and you’ll want to come. I Street. She’ll have a generous display of energy-efficient hope to see you there! devices to show us during her presentation. And yes, there The SPCA Annual New Year’s Potluck Dinner – Share Your Flair! by Rosalyn L. Coates he SPCA We are also in need of toys for the play area. For further community information or if you have a teen interested in babysitting Tof neighbors and and/or toys (Legos, coloring materials, etc.), contact Rosalyn friends will celebrate Coates at [email protected]. our cultural diversity We are rotating the groupings for food contributions and culinary talents Potluck cont. on page 2 at the Annual New Year’s Potluck on In This Issue:

Sunday, January 29, Photo by Beth Allaben 2017 from 5-7 pm. • Local Election Results ...... pg 2 The event will be held at the Northminster Presbyterian • SPCA Community Meeting ...... pg 3 Church (at Kalmia Road and Alaska Avenue). We are • Fall Plant-In ...... pg 3 grateful to the leadership and members of this congregation • Development Conversation ...... pg 4 for graciously opening its doors to the SPCA and providing • Charity Drive ...... pg 4 wonderful support so that this premier event can continue to be a success. • East Rock Creek Village Anniversary ...... pg 5 In addition to the delectable edibles on the menu, the • Halloween Parade ...... pg 6 event will feature door prizes. As in past years, we will • Places to Eat ...... pg 8 have a kosher table, which will be coordinated by Sarah • Development Updates ...... pg 9 Gershman. She can be reached at sarah.gershman@ gmail.com. Neighbors new and old take advantage of the • Business Beat ...... pg 10 opportunity to catch up and make new acquaintances. • McGuire Honored ...... pg 10 We are looking for two responsible teenagers to assist • Community Calendar ...... pg 11 by providing babysitting services for the dinner attendees. PAGE 2 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017

Potluck from page 1 SPCA Board of Directors Mark Pattison, President so that our neighbors can share to make the potluck a “members-only” (202) 829-9289 [email protected] different aspects of their culinary talents. event. But what better time to join? If Accordingly, families with last names that you haven’t already joined, just bring Yvette Pearson, Vice-President begin with: your credit card along with your potluck (202) 841-7793 [email protected] A - I Bring Main Dishes contribution! Alyssa Wilhelm, Treasurer J - R Bring Side Dishes/Vegetables/ The SPCA 2016 Potluck Committee (804) 615-8012 Salads and the SPCA Board wish all of our [email protected] S - Z Bring Desserts neighbors a wonderful holiday season. June Confer, Recording Secretary The SPCA will supply beverages, We look forward to welcoming the (202) 722-1461 serviceware, and paperware. New Year with you at the 13th Annual [email protected] Because of insurance costs, we’ve had SPCA Potluck Dinner. Thomas Dominique Membership Secretary Local Election Results Are In! (240) 350-1702 by Cynthia Prather [email protected]

Below are the results from the recent ANC 4A06 - Karrye Y. Braxton At-Large Delegates Cynthia Prather local election: ANC 4A07 - David Wilson (202) 882-7419 [email protected] Ward 4 City Council Ward 4 Board of Education Bonnie Randolph Representative - Brandon Todd - Lannette Woodruff (202) 215-7710 ANC 4A01 - Phyllis C. Green Thanks to all of the candidates for [email protected] ANC 4A02 - Stacey Lincoln running, and congratulations to the Rosemary Reed Miller ANC 4A03 - Stephen A. Whatley winners. Also, thanks to the outgoing (202) 723-1707 ANC 4B04 - Patience R. Singleton members who served during the [email protected] ANC 4A05 - Deborah Pope previous terms(s). Delegates to the Federation of Citizens Associations The Shepherd Park News, a newsletter of the Shepherd Park Citizens Deirdre Evans-Pritchard (323) 333-3125 [email protected] Association, is published four times per year: October/November; December/ Paula Sanderlin Dorosti January; March/April; and May/June. (202) 291-4123 [email protected] As a matter of policy, all errors of substance are corrected in the next issue. Ed Atkins Report errors to [email protected] (202) 723-1594 [email protected] The Shepherd Park Citizens Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt Delegates to the Federation organization. Dues and donations are deductible as charitable contributions. of Civic Associations Donalee Wood (202) 829-7387 [email protected] Corrections The October/November 2016 Issue of the Shepherd Park News Naima Jefferson (202) 285-7523 contained the following errors: [email protected] p.1: Naima Jefferson is a delegate to the Federation of CIVIC (not Citizens) Associations. Carl Bergman p. 2: In the SPCA Board of Directors section the Email for Bonnie Randolph should 202) 291-8212 read; [email protected] [email protected]º p. 3: The WETA Neighborhoods documentary was produced in 2005 (not 2006). Contact the Editors! p. 3: SPCA approved new Articles of Incorporation. Whether it’s a letter to the editor, info on a community event, or an ad, we’d love to p. 10: Elite Dental Center Takoma Park (formerly Georgia Avenue Dental Center) hear from you! (202) 723-8384 Editor: Cynthia Prather (202) 882-7419 [email protected] SPCA Photo Policy Advertising: Beth Allaben We think that using photos of members of our community in our print (202) 882-2609 [email protected] and web publications fosters a greater sense of community. Unless we are Calendar: Claudia Anyaso notified in writing that you object, photos taken at public events may be [email protected] used in the Shepherd Park News and other publications. Visit our website, Editing & Layout: André R. Carley www.shepherdpark.org for details. (202) 813-3152 [email protected] DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 3 SPCA Community Meeting Featured Community Schools and Historical Context by June Confer he October 4 Shepherd Park. He worked meeting featured to rid Shepherd park of go- Tthe various schools go bars and massage parlors, in Shepherd Park and fought to keep out a proposed some history of the freeway, supported building community. Beginning the Metro, and lobbied to SPCA’s salute to keep homeowners from

its community’s paying the total cost for water Photo by Cynthia Prather schools, Jade Brawley, Photo by Cynthia Prather line replacement. An ANC Joe Hairston and SPCA president, principal of Shepherd Brawley, Yee, and Rodberg provided representative for eight years, Mark Pattison Elementary School highlights of educational programs. Joe moderated many candidate forums and supported open (SES), welcomed everyone and introduced herself. A native houses to let community members get to know each other. Washingtonian and former student at Takoma ES, Deal JHS, The meeting closed after a few words from Ward 4 and Wilson HS, Principal Brawley is in her second year at Councilmember Brandon Todd and announcements of SES. She described the International Baccalaureate Primary upcoming events. Afterwards, neighbors snacked on pizza as Years Programme announced a rise in math and language they discussed presentations with each other. Thanks again to arts scores on PARCC annual testing, described the bike Ledo’s Pizza for supplying the pizza! maintenance program for 2nd graders, and invited neighbors to tour the renovated facility. Liz Yee, Director of Admissions at Lowell School, described 2016 as the private school’s 51st Fall Planting Went Well year of progressive education, encouraging a love of learning, by Cynthia Prather questioning across the curriculum, developing empathy bout 200 daffodil and tulip bulbs were planted to for others, and activating student achievement. School replace the fading geraniums and sweet potato vines construction has resulted in science labs and art studios at Ain the pots along Georgia Avenue. In addition, mums were each level, a gym, a theater, a pool, and improved grounds. planted at the “Welcome to Washington” sign at Georgia and Simon Rodberg represented the DC International School Alaska Avenues. Thanks to Stacey Lincoln, Alan Lonesome, (DCI), a public charter school serving middle school and high Mark Pattison, Sam Prather, and Diane Thomas for lending a school students, which plans to open in 2017 at the former hand. Watch for the color in the spring! Walter Reed site with students primarily coming from five P.S.: If you’d like to winter some geraniums or have some charter feeder schools. DCI’s first year will see about 775 students. The school expects to grow to about 1,450 by the tips for keeping them healthy, contact me off-line, at third year. Upon successful completion, students will graduate [email protected]. with a Middle Years International Baccalaureate diploma, with fluency in English and one of the target languages. Joe Hairston, a resident of Shepherd Park since 1954, was introduced and interviewed by Mark Pattison. A founder with Marvin Caplan of Neighbors Inc, Joe was also a member of the once-segregated citizens association as well as the former black civic association. He and his wife fought blockbusting, red lining, and steering in housing in Shepherd Park. Working with a white neighbor, he tested practices in financing, price, and housing availability in DC, filed a lawsuit that led to a new HUD law in open housing, and bought his house in

5034 Wisconsin Avenue NW Bonnie N. Randolph Washington, D.C. 20016 Your Neighbor and Neighborhood Real Estate Professional 202-326-1300 [email protected] • www.RandolphSellsHomes.com • 202-215-7710 PAGE 4 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 Community Conversation Revealed Neighborhood Values, Concerns, and Vision by Cynthia Prather ith new development sprouting Spring, , and Metro. along the upper Georgia Georgia Avenue, with its relative lack of retail WAvenue corridor (see Development and restaurants, was identified as our biggest Updates on p. 9), about 30 neighbors challenge. Although people named some favorite gathered on Thursday, November 3 spots along the corridor, neighbors would for the SPCA-sponsored “community like some change. Opinions varied, however, conversation” on development issues concerning how much development is desired. facing our neighborhood. As outlined by The vision for Shepherd Park includes a coffee president Mark Pattison, the event was shop (#1), nice family and high-end restaurants, an opportunity for neighbors to come better grocery options, a bakery, an ice cream together “to take stock of our hopes shop, and a book store. and fears over development, discover Photo by Cynthia Prather After reviewing the survey findings, Amber similarities and differences, and determine divided attendees into groups to discuss how we can work collectively to secure a preferred future for additional questions: What can we do to help create the Shepherd Park.” Results will help shape the work of a new Georgia Avenue that we want? Who are the stakeholders we SPCA committee focused on development and zoning, with need to engage (e.g., politicians, developers, business owners, the overall intent for us to become more proactive (and less entrepreneurs, neighbors)? How do we do it? reactive) concerning the development in our community. The Neighbors felt that we should work to create what we do session was led by Shepherd Park neighbor and executive coach want as much as to prevent what we don’t want. Suggestions Amber Romine. included increasing community education and awareness by To prepare for the meeting, a survey was circulated via the list providing regular updates on the list serve and the website, serve. Over 100 neighbors responded to three questions: What further engaging our ANCs, attending the planning, zoning, do we value about Shepherd Park? What are we concerned and economic development committee meetings, creating a about in Shepherd Park? What do we envision for our “community identity” to build more visual interest in Shepherd neighborhood? Neighbors responded that they value Shepherd Park, working with the business community to recruit the kinds Park as a place to raise a family. Respondees used words like of businesses we want, coordinating with South Silver Spring, diverse, community-oriented, neighborly/friendly/welcoming, and establishing a community development corporation. Black middle/upper class, integrated, caring, close-knit, engaged, SPCA Board Member Ed Atkins is chairing the newly quiet, and safe. Neighbors also said that they value the long-term formed SPCA planning committee, which held its first meeting residents, the homes with charm and character, the schools, the later in the month. Watch the list serve and newsletter for tree-lined streets, the feeling of the suburbs in the city, and our coming meeting dates and opportunities to participate. proximity to churches and synagogues, downtown DC, Silver Thanks to all who participated in any way. “Drive,” He Said – And We Did! by Mark Pattison he SPCA went pedal-to-the-metal starting last fall in being our dropoff site. terms of conducting charity drives to help those less In October through Election Day, we partnered again Tfortunate, And we’re not easing up on the gas. with Hope and a Home to conduct a children’s winter coat In September, we conducted a used sports equipment drive to help 49 kids making the transition (along with their drive on behalf of Leveling the Playing Field, a Silver Spring parents) from homelessness to apartment living in DC. As charity that makes equipment donations to schools and rec we went to press, I emailed a social worker there to pick up leagues short on money to buy equipment. You contributed coats ASAP because the box was getting full. Thanks to Rex a station wagon’s worth of items, which were dropped off at Cleaners for serving as our dropoff spot. the organization’s warehouse. Thanks to Mayfair Liquors for Cont. on page11      DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 5 East Rock Creek Village Soon to Celebrate First-Year Anniversary by Sharon Flynn o you know how to be more Part of the national Village movement, East Rock Creek comfortable driving your car? Village is one of 13 villages in Washington, DC. Its primary DJean McDaniel, a member of mission is to help seniors stay safely in their homes and remain East Rock Creek Village, will tell you independent as long as they can. Members are served by how much she learned from their volunteers who have been trained and background-checked. latest program, CarFit, sponsored The most widely used service is generally transportation, by East Rock Creek Village and particularly to medical appointments. AARP. “Members are initially reluctant to use the services until “It was amazing to me how they actually do,” explains Sharon Flynn, executive director. a small adjustment to the side- “But after using them once, they are really excited about view mirrors and the headrest Photo courtesy of ERCV doing so again.” could make my whole body more Other programs like CarFit include MoneySmart for comfortable in the driver’s seat,” exclaimed Mrs. McDaniel. Older Adults, Feldenkrais exercise, Medical Housecalls, and East Rock Creek Village, serving upper Ward 4, will celebrate an iPhone tutorial. There are numerous programs planned its first anniversary in January. 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       PAGE 6 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SP Celebrates Halloween in a Big Way! by Mark Pattison and Cynthia Prather, photos by Sam Prather, Stacie Dennis, and Jackie Green hepherd Park Halloween lovers Second Place, Best and funkiest Thanks also to all of the people turned out strong as what seemed pumpkins: who helped make the parade a success Slike hundreds of costumed neighbors Fabienne Chatain and family in the by putting together glow sticks (which children, parents, and festive supporters 1400 block of Jonquil. included a great corps of kids who — paraded around the Shepherd Extremely honorable mentions, adroitly put together 200 of them in School field. We also had guest best house, and funkiest house: record time), handing out the trick- appearances from Councilmember Willie Wood, Jr., 7700 block of 16th or-treat address lists, distributing Brandon Todd and our neighbor, Mayor and Liz McNicol, 1300 block of candy and glow sticks to paraders, ! Jonquil and performing other necessary and Thanks to all of the entrants and Other entrants, Del Carr on Tulip Street vital functions: Fabienne Chatain, June congratulations to the following and Christine Martin on Floral Street. Confer, Stacie Dennis, Brooklyn Macklin, winners of the annual Shepherd Park Judith McCullough, Trish McKenzie, house and pumpkin decorating contest: Tanya Wright Nelson, Cyntia Pattison, Best house: Cynthia Prather, Sam Prather, and Kate Taylor Davis, 1100 block of Zewiditu Ruffin. Also, many thanks to Fern our judging contingent: Jennifer Joyner- Funkiest house, best pumpkins, and Hall, Sabrina Miller, Yvette Pearson, Rick funkiest pumpkins: Toye, Bernadine Toye and Steve Whatley. Liz Dunning, 7700 block of 14th For more pictures, visit www.shepherdpark.org. DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 7

          PAGE 8 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 Places to Eat In/Near Shepherd Park by Beth Allaben Charlies Bar & Grill Moh-Moh-Licious F & Sa: 11 am-12 am 7307 Georgia Ave NW 7414 Georgia Ave NW Su: 12 pm-11pm (202) 817-3031 Chinese carryout & delivery (202) 726-3567 mohmohliciouswordpress.com American M-F: 7 am-9 pm Nile Ethiopian Georgia Avenue Sa-Su: 10 am-6 pm Restaurant Angelico Pizzeria Restaurants Indo-Chinese 7815 Georgia Ave NW 7311 Georgia Ave NW (202) 882-1130 Cheerz Sports Grill (202) 248-9111 McDonald’s www.nileethiopianrestaurant.com 7303 Georgia Ave NW www.angelicopizzeria.com 7425 Georgia Ave NW M-Th & Su: 11 am-12 am (202) 291-2244 M-Th: 11 am-10 pm (202) 882-6372 F & Sa: 11am-2 am www.cheerzdc.com F-Sa: 11 am-11 pm www.mylocalmcds.com/ Ethiopian M-Tu & Th: 6 pm-1 am Su: 11 am-10 pm georgiaave W: closed Pizza carryout & delivery M-Su: 6 am-12 pm F: 6 pm-2 am, Sa 2 pm-2 am Fast food Restaurants in Sports Bar Wings on Deck Adjoining 7317 Georgia Ave NW Ledo Pizza 7435 Georgia Ave NW Silver Spring Teddy’s Roti Shop (202) 829-9464 7304 Georgia Ave NW (202) 726-5336 www.wingsondeck.com www.ledopizza.com/store/ Tito’s Pollo (202) 882-6488 M-W: 11:30 am-9 pm georgia-ave 7821 Eastern Ave M-Sa: 10 am-8 pm Th-F: 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th: 11 am-10 pm Silver Spring, MD 20910 Su: 10 am-6 pm F-Sa 11am-11 pm, (301) 448-1542 Sa: 12 pm-10 pm Su: 12 pm-9 pm Carribean Chicken wings Pizza & pasta Pizza Boli’s 7831 Eastern Ave Betty’s Gojo Silver Spring, MD 20910 7616 Georgia Ave NW (301) 585-9500 (202) 722-1256 SHEPHERD PARK RESIDENT, M-Th & Su: 11 am- 2 am Mulu 7833 Eastern Ave EXPERIENCED REALTOR F & Sa: 11 am-3 am Ethiopian Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 650-7595 China Hut 7708 Georgia Ave NW Tiramisu Bakery Cafe (202) 723-7300 7847 Eastern Ave www.chinahutwashington.com Silver Spring, MD 20910 M-T & Th:11 am-10:45 pm (301) 563-6037 1709 Kalmia Rd NW 7801 Morningside Dr NW 5 bedrms | 3-1/2 baths | $1,107,500 3 bedrms | 2-1/2 baths | $764,000 W: closed, F & Sa :11 am-11:45 pm Listed in Colonial Village Sold in Shepherd Park Enbela Market & Chinese carryout & delivery Carry Out Proud Sponsor of the Shepherd Elementary Fall Fest 7849 Eastern Ave Zeke Sport Café Silver Spring, MD 20910 CALL PETE TODAY FOR 7711 Georgia Ave NW (301) 326-4023 A FREE HOME VALUATION. (202) 541-9499 www.zekesportcafe.com Subway Su-Th: 2 pm-12:30 am 8040 13th St Peter Frias F & Sa: 2 pm-1 am Silver Spring, MD 20910 Sports café & hookah bar John Formant RE (301) 588-0585 (202) 744-8973 [email protected] Golden China KFC/Taco Bell www.peterfrias.com 7715 Georgia Ave NW (202) 723-2970 7720 Blair Road www.goldenchinacarryout.com Silver Spring, MD 20912 M-Th: 11 am-11 pm, (301) 588-7483 DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 9 Development Updates by Ed Atkins

3br, both with 2.5 bath unit) priced from $566.9/$581,900; and the Walter Reed Transferred Carter, the largest unit (1,825 sq ft, 2 or 3 br, 2.5 bath) currently priced at $676.9/$691,900. Unit prices may rise between now and to DC Government next spring depending on market conditions. Condo fees range fter nearly ten years of negotiations, the Department of from $163 for the Adams to $505 for the Carter. the Army officially transferred approximately 66 acres of “Gourmet” kitchens as well as “deluxe” baths and “energy Athe former Walter Reed Army Medical Center to the District saving” features are standard. Optional on-site parking is “available.” Government. The signing ceremony occurred October 26, a cool, For more info, please contact McWilliams Ballard directly. sunny afternoon, on a sylvan glade in front of the historic hospital building and before an enthusiastic crowd of dignitaries and local The Pearl at the Blairs residents. Mayor Muriel Bowser said this transfer of land provided hepherd Park will soon have a new high-rise neighbor. The an opportunity for the creation of thousands of jobs and new Sfourteen-story apartment building, “The Pearl,” is expected businesses in Upper Northwest and the greater Shepherd Park to be competed by April 2017. area. Mayor Bowser pointed out that there will be 3 million square The 284 rental units will be the first phase of a proposed feet of mixed-use development, including 2,100 housing units 20-year program to renovate the historic Blairs complex (400 of them affordable), and 250,000 square feet of retail space. constructed in 1958. The Pearl will include 30,000 square feet Approximately 5,000 jobs are envisioned to be created. The DC of indoor/outdoor amenities, a rooftop pool and below grade International School, a public charter school, and the first project parking. to be realized, will open next school year. We are proud of this project as it is a part of the future DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton pointed out generation of the Blairs,” said Kelllyn Mahan, Senior Marketing that the transfer of land to the District was a “new chapter for Manager of the Tower Companies. “We look forward to showing Ward 4 marked with much needed community amenities and you the buildings,” Ms. Mahan said. housing.” She said that she was able, working with District officials, to convince the US Army and the GSA that the transfer of the site NOW SELLING! to DC was the best fit. Walk To Future plans for the site include a hotel, an ambulatory health Metro! center with doctors’ offices under the auspices of Howard University, several acres of parks and open space, non-profit work/exhibit spaces for artists, and housing for homeless veterans and senior citizens. Work is scheduled to begin on demolishing the large hospital building next summer. Georgia Row at Walter Reed Scheduled to Open Spring 2017 onstruction is progressing on Georgia Row at Walter Reed, Cthe stretch of town home-style residences in the 7200 block of Georgia Avenue at Fern Place. During a September open house GEORGIA ROW at the developers’ headquarters, agents presented highlights of the AT WALTER REED 63-unit complex scheduled for completion between March and Craftmark’s Newest Luxury D.C. Condos • From the $300s May 2017. Sales Offi ce Open Daily: 1416 P Street NW, Washington, D.C. The complex offers three models: the Adams—the smallest Prices subject to change without notice. unit (669 sq ft, one bedroom/den or 2 br/1 bath home) for $346/$356,000; the Blair, the middle child (1,372 sq ft, 2 br/den or LIVEGEORGIAROWDC.COM • (202) 750-5993 PAGE 10 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017

Membership benefits (depending on the level) include a listing on the SPCA website, an online business profile, and credit towards an ad in theShepherd Park News.Visit Business www.shepherdpark.org for a list of all of our business and community members. We Beat encourage our neighbors to check out their goods and services.

New Platinum Member Peter Frias John Formant RE Phone: (202) 744-8973 cell; (202) 544-3900 office Email: [email protected] Website: www.peterfrias.

Renewing Platinum Member Manoukian Brothers Rugs 7814 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20012 Phone: (202) 882-7847 (882-RUGS)

Email: [email protected] Photo by Cynthia Prather from L-R, Jason, Lynne, and John McGuire McGuire Funeral Service Honored by Cynthia Prather with Beth Allaben he Historical Society of Washington, DC honored five history makers for their contributions to the fabric of Tlife in Washington. The McGuire family, owners of McGuire Funeral Service at Georgia Avenue and Geranium Street, NW, was one of five history makers selected this year by the Historical Society of Washington, DC to receive the Legacy Families of Washington, DC award. The McGuires were recognized for their years of service to the community in the March/April 2015 issue of the Shepherd Park News (visit www.shepherdpark. org/archives for the article). For additional information about the McGuire family visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Nz6uljGi4uQ or type “McGuire Family” in the You Tube search engine. McGuire Funeral Service has been supporting our local community for many years as an SPCA business member, newsletter advertiser, supporter of our Georgia Avenue plant-ins, and more. Congratulations to McGuires on this recognition.

M, Tu, W, F Shoe Repair Rex Cleaners — 7346 Georgia Ave., NW — 202-291-2121 7 am - 7 pm & Alterations Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaning with Organic Solvent Th 7 am - 6:30 pm On-Site Laundry — Leather — Suede Sat 8:30 am - 6 pm DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 11

Community Calendar, December 2016 – January 2017 Sat, Jan 14 Shepherd Park Family Story Time [email protected] Wed, Dec14, 7 pm Stories, songs, rhymes, for more information Concerned Neighbors, Social Action Shabbat: Library movement, and more. Inc. Comm. Ass’n Bringing the Refugee Ages birth to 7 and parents/ Tues Dec 6, 7 pm Meeting Crisis to TI Baby Lap Time caregivers ANC 4A Mtg Shepherd Park Library Join TI members for an These 20-30 minute story Every Sat, 11 am Location TBD introduction to ways in which times introduce books, Thurs, Dec 15, 7 pm the community can assist with songs, rhymes, tickles, and Ready, Set, Read! Wed, Dec 7, 7pm 4D Police Citizens needs of the refugee crisis bounces developmentally Weekly program for Advisory Council Mtg children who are beginning PSA 401 Mtg Wed, Jan 18, 7 pm appropriate for children Shepherd Park Library 6001 Georgia Ave NW ages birth to when they readers or want to build Concerned Neighbors, start walking independent reading skills. Inc. Comm. Ass’n For children ages 5 to 9 Sat, Dec 10, 4:30 & 7 pm Sat, Dec 17 and Jan 21, 11:10 am Meeting Every Mon, 1:30 pm years old. To register, please Winter Festival Tot Shabbat Shepherd Park Library call 202-541-6100 or email Celebration. A multi- Join families with children Kids and Teen Game [email protected] generational performance from 0 to 5 years for that incorporates music, Thurs, Jan 19, 7 pm Night an original play, and a party. this monthly activity that 4D Police Citizens Come play video games, Washington Ethical Society includes prayer, songs, Advisory Council Mtg board games, and more! December Shabbat stories, and more. 6001 Georgia Ave NW Ages 9 and up Sat, Dec 10, 5:30 pm Sat, Dec 3, 10 am-12 pm Every Mon, 4-5 pm TI Millennials Plus Sun, Dec 18, 6 pm Abundance Fair Sat, Jan 21, Morning program Shepherd Park Library Home Havdalah and Healing Sound and Dessert Honoring TI Past Baby and Toddler 7420 Georgia Ave NW Join TI members and Meditation Evening Presidents and New Story Time friends in their 20s and 30s, at the Washington Ethical Members Stories, songs, rhymes, Sat, Dec 3, 1:15 pm with and without kids, for Society. movement, and more. Shabbat Panel community and fun. Contact Sat, Jan 21, 7:30 pm Ages birth to 3 and Discussion: “Let my the TI office at tiadmin@ People in: Accessiblity Wed, Dec 21, 6:30 pm Game Night parents/caregivers tifereth-israel.org for more Come to TI’s annual Game and the Synagogue” information Hanukkah Every Wed, 10 am Tifereth Israel Extravaganza! Night! There will be games on Tues, Dec 13, 7 pm Join TI members for a hand or bring your favorites. Sat, Dec 3, 6 pm Snacks and drinks provided, $5 SPCA Community Mtg Hanukkah celebration TI Member Home including activities and dinner. donation requested. Havdalah Potluck Shepherd Elementary School Contact the TI office at Contact the TI office at [email protected] Sun, Jan 29, 5-7:00 pm for more information Annual New Year’s Potluck Northminster Presbyterian January Church (at Kalmia Road and Alaska Avenue) Tues, Jan 3, 7 pm ANC 4A Mtg LocationTBD

Wed, Jan 11, 7pm PSA 401 Mtg Shepherd Park Library

“Drive” from page 4 Our current drive is for those same families. We received a holiday gift wish list from the kids, which we’ve put on the Shepherd Park listserv. You can commit to buying and wrapping items and dropping them off at Morris Miller, 7804 Georgia Avenue. For their parents, we’re asking that you obtain supermarket gift cards; Safeway and Giant are within easy access to their new residences. Drop off the cards at Morris Miller, too. In January, we’ll embark on a food drive to benefit Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring. This drive will wrap up, fittingly enough, with the SPCA Potluck on January 29at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Shepherd’s Table is doubling the number of meals it serves, and we can redouble our own efforts. Drop off food items at Manoukian Oriental Rugs, 7814 Georgia Avenue. After all, it’s better to give than to receive! SHEPHERD PARK CITIZENS ASSOCIATION PRESORT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PO Box 55255 WASHINGTON, DC Washington, DC 20040-5255 PERMIT NO. 780

Postmaster: Please Deliver by Dec 5

SPCA Upcoming Events Grocery Gift Card Annual New SPCA Community Drive w/Hope and Year’s Potluck Yard Sale a Home Sun, Jan 29, 5-7:00 pm Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Drop-off: Thurs, Dec 1 - Northminster 9 am - 3 pm Sun, Dec 18 Presbyterian Church SPCA Community SPCA Annual Morris Miller Liquors (at Kalmia Rd and Meeting and Elections Picnic Alaska Ave) SPCA Community Tues, May 9, 7 pm Sun, Jun 25 Meeting Children’s Book Shepherd Elementary School Lowell School Tues, Dec 13, 7 pm Drive with Hope Spring Planting Shepherd Elementary and a Home Sat, May 13, 8:30 am Mar 1 - 31 School Ledo Pizza Community Meeting Canned Goods SPCA Garden Tour Tues, Mar 14, 7 pm Drive for Sun, May 21, 2-5 pm Shepherd Elementary Shepherd’s Table Tickets at Shepherd School Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2017 Elementary Drop off: Manookian Rugs