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Help-By-Phone Food Pantry Dishing the Dirt on Greenbelt’s Gets Reprieve into September by Lesley Kash First Mud Cloth Workshop by Brogan Gerhart Este artículo está disponible relieved that during the past three en español en nuestra página months we have received canned web www.greenbeltnewsreview. goods and $40,000 in checks, On Sunday, February 2, com. which, when added to what we over 40 people filtered in Help-By-Phone food pantry had on hand, are enough to keep and out of the Community has dodged the bullet for now, our pantries open into Septem- Center to create a work of having received private donations ber,” said Board President Mar- art using nothing but sticks sufficient to keep the organization sha Voigt. and fermented mud. Art- operating through the summer. Help-By-Phone board mem- ist in Residence Karen Ar- As of last November, the pantry bers reached that decision at rington led the traditional faced the likelihood of clos- their January meeting while also mud cloth workshop where ing its doors due to insufficient addressing the need to update participants used six differ- private donations and unreliable technologies and strategies for ent colors of mud to stencil grant support from the federal communications and fundraising in everything from bananas government. This, after five -de efforts. Board Vice-President Jim to caterpillars or create their cades of Help-By-Phone’s feed- Lang is developing a website own unique design. “It’s ing, clothing and sheltering the explaining Help-By-Phone’s mis- not really like painting,” poor in Prince George’s County. sion and inviting donations and Greenbelter Lois Rosado Fortunately, subsequent private volunteers. said, as she pressed a mud- donations have given the pantry Board members are also plan- covered stick against the breathing room to prepare for a ning social media strategies for fabric canvas to give her butterfly wings. “You really challenging future. See PANTRY, page 4 “We are greatly blessed and have to press and pull the mud to get it to stay.” But getting the mud on the fabric, being careful not to mix the mud in its jar, is not the only step in this Bogolanfini tradition of Mali. After the first coat is applied, Arrington said that drying, rinsing, reapplying and repeating are absolutely PHOTO BY BROGAN GERHART BROGAN BY PHOTO essential to the process. Kyndall Minor, left, 7, and Emelia Loo, 6, showcase their beautiful mud Hair dryers were cloth designs. plugged in at stations around the room for people to not dry, and then apply washes a different kind of marmalade. dry their work after each coat, of that would alter the colors of “It’s very fun!” Sally Gilbert, a which there were two or three. the cloth the piece was made on. resident of University Park, said. Rinsing stations were also avail- Because all of the washes were “The most difficult part about it made using a variety of fruits, able for attendees to first wash See MUD CLOTH, page 12 away any excess mud that did each rinsing station smelled like PHOTO BY LESLEY KASH LESLEY BY PHOTO Help-By-Phone Pantry volunteers Marsha Voigt and Ron Dobson survey food donations from Greenbelt Community Church. Community Foundation Awards WMATA May Eliminate B30 Grants to Two Local Projects Bus, Postpone Work on Platform by Stephanie Calhoun The Greenbelt Community to the Greenbelt community. residents will be welcome and by Matthew Arbach Foundation (GCF) has announced The $5,000 grant from GCF the monthly workshops will offer On January 22, representa- these cuts, among others, are now that two local organizations have will allow S.I.T.Y. Stars Acad- not only take-home gifts such as tives of the Washington Met- being considered as WMATA been awarded grants in its latest emy to launch the Get Greenbelt a free jump rope but will feature ropolitan Area Transit Author- prepares the Fiscal Year 2021 funding cycle. Chesapeake Edu- Moving program (GGM). The the S.I.T.Y. Stars Jump Rope ity (WMATA) were invited to budget. cation, Arts and Research Society objective of GGM is to encour- team. They have performed on a worksession of the Greenbelt In the next couple months, (CHEARS) and S.I.T.Y. Stars age families to get fit and have Nickelodeon Television for a City Council to address sev- WMATA will be convening pub- Academy have received grants in fun together as they attend free See GRANTS, page 7 eral pressing issues, principally lic hearings in all its jurisdictions support of projects that contribute workshops throughout town. All the proposed elimination of the to gather public input. Other B30 bus route that connects the items on the table include: bet- Greenbelt Metro Station and ter weekend Metrobus service; BWI Airport and the deferral of improved MetroExtra service; the platform reconstruction at the better weekend Metrorail service; What Goes On Greenbelt Station. Government restored late night Metrorail ser- Monday, February 10 Relations Officer Charlie Scott vice; improved customer service; 8 p.m. City Council Meet- and Bus Operations Specialist weekday early morning Metrorail ing, Municipal Building. Officer Ginger Archibald spoke right-sizing; and reduced overlap- Preceded by a Closed Meet- for WMATA. ping and less productive bus ser- ing at 7 p.m. on Collective In a letter sent from the city vice, of which the B30 proposal Bargaining. to WMATA on January 16, coun- is a part. Ultimately, the Metro Wednesday, February 12 cil called the B30 “an essential board will debate the options and 8 p.m. Closed City Council transportation link for Metrobus make a final decision. meeting on Real Estate, and Metrorail users which should WMATA cited low ridership Municipal Building be maintained.” Furthermore, as the central reason for elimi- (See city ad on page 5 “the platform and other aging nating the B30. According to for Black History Month infrastructure at the Greenbelt Archibald, it averages 264 board- Event.) Station are in need of repair and See WMATA, page 8 REBEKAH SUTFIN BY PHOTO rehabilitation now.” However, S.I.T.Y. Stars perform at Celebration of Spring in May, 2019. 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Se Habla Español Vaya a nuestra página web Letters to the Editor greenbeltnewsreview.com para ver artículos en español. Thanks We had heard about various We thank everyone who con- struggles the Café has had over tributed for your donations to the the years so were preparing our- Greenbelt Pantry. Everyone who selves for some disappointment. was involved is quite remarkable In fact, the first morning of my indeed. Thank you Father Walter. visit I was brokenhearted to find Thank you Henry Haslinger for the doors locked on a Tuesday your outsize monetary donation. morning. But then I read the no- Thank you Bob Greig and the tice on the door, inviting people 299 Feed the Hungry bag donors. to bring in their own beverages See our website, Wow! and to use the space as a liv- greenbeltnewsreview.com, The Boy Scouts always re- ing room during the day. And in for articles in Spanish. member the pantry. Along the the evening we were happy to way the Reid Temple African see the back room filled to the Methodist Episcopal Church re- brim with music-lovers, and to membered the Pantry. see people bringing their game The community of Greenbelt boards, books and friends to the is a source of great pride. Val- front room. I sat and chatted with entine bouquets for all of you. I various strangers as I watched hope your day is a dazzler. people of all ages interacting Solange Hess face to face. Perusing the bulletin Chair of the Pantry board, I saw the New Deal Café had been mentioned honorably as Movies since 1938 LOOKING FOR TYPISTS one of the best local live music Old Greenbelt Theatre Tuesday afternoon or evening typing using Thanks venues. My heart swelled with 129 Centerway Many thanks to all of you for gratitude and joy at the lively 301-329-2034 MSWord, once or twice a month all you do all year long to help down-to-earth spirit still remain- www.greenbelttheatre.org our community communicate with ing after 25 years. each other – and many thanks for I would love to get in touch Members Always $6.50! Members' Kids Free! all the special help you’ve given with the other committee mem- Contact editor@ me over the years with my ads, bers from yore and see if we Adults $9, Kids $6, greenbeltnewsreview. pictures, articles and letters to the could re-connect. Senior/Student/Military $8 com editors! Happy belated holidays Kim Hansen All shows before 5 PM: and New Year and Happy Valen- [email protected] Adults $7, Kids $5 tine’s Day. OC = Open Captions Katrina Boverman CC = Closed Captions DVS = Descriptive Video Service LOVE NOTES The Real Deal Stroke Awareness SHOWTIMES My husband and I found our- are coming! selves back in Old Greenbelt last Seminar at Doctors February 7th - 13th week. We lived in 51 Court on On Wednesday, February 12 The Auditorium from 1 to 3 p.m. Doctors Com- See ad on page 11 Ridge Road from 1992-1996. At JOJO RABBIT (PG-13) that time Joel (Parker) was do- munity Hospital will have a free ing his first post-doc at Goddard, stroke awareness program at (CC)(DVS)(108 mins) and I was teaching fitness classes the Diyanet Center of America, Fri. 2:00, 8:00 PM at the Aquatic Center. The only 9610 Good Luck Road. This is Sat. 5:30 PM thing we felt was missing in the a health education seminar for Sun. 2:00(OC), 8:00 PM community was a “living room” stroke survivors and caregiv- Greenbelt ers led by a team of healthcare Mon. 5:30 PM where people could gather over a Tues. 8:00 PM really good cup of coffee, so we professionals on living a health- did what all good Old Greenbel- ier lifestyle, stroke care and Wed. 5:30 PM News Review ters do and organized a commit- prevention. For more informa- Thurs. 2:00 PM AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER tee to make it happen. Thus was tion, call 301-552-4284 or visit born the New Deal Café. DCHrehab.org JUDY (PG-13)(CC)(DVS) 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 (118 mins) Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 Fri. 5:30 PM [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) Sat. 2:00, 8:00 PM [email protected] (ads) On Screen Sun. 5:30 PM [email protected] (billing) Encore screenings Mon. 8:00 PM website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Tues. 5:30 PM Judy Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar A touching biopic about the waning days of Judy Garland’s life Wed. 2:00, 8:00 PM starring Renée Zellweger, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Thurs. 5:30 PM Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Role, 2020 Oscars. See the film preview in the October 17, 2019 Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 issue of this paper. Storytime on Screen Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita Rated PG-13, Running time: 118 minutes Mon. 10:30 AM - FREE! Gary Childs, Editor STAFF Galentine’s Day Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Ann Bauman, Kathryn Beard, Judy Bell, JoJo Rabbit Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Brady, Jessi Britton, Rick Coleman, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, An anti-fascist fantasy tale that mixes irreverent humor and WINE COUNTRY (R)(2019) Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Dawson, Justine Desmarais, Leigh Ellis, serious ideas from New Zealand director Taika Waititi. 2020 Oscar (103 mins) Angie Evans, Ana Fernandez-Napp, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, nominations: Best Picture and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Thurs. 8:00 PM James Giese, Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Han- Scarlett Johanson. See the film preview in the November 21, 2019 sen, Butch Hicks, Peggy Higgins, Donna Hoffmeister, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff issue of this paper. Jones, Tom Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Lesley Kash, Elisabeth The Pop-Up: Kevorkian, Sun Kim, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Marcie Lissauer, Rated PG-13, Running time: 108 minutes UNCUT GEMS (R)(CC) Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, (DVS)(2019)(157 mins) Cathie Meetre, Jessica Michaca Silva, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Carolina Napp- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Avelli, Patricia Novinski, Diane Oberg, Marylee Platt, Julie Rapp, Peter Reppert, The story of kindness triumphing over cynicism about the Fri. 7:30 PM Maya Robinson, Sandy Rodgers, Lois Rosado, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl Seely, friendship between Mr. Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Starring Sat. 1:30(OC), 7:30 PM Melissa Sites, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Alan Turnbull, Jamie Voytsekhovska, Cameron Weekes, Lynn White, Janice Tom Hanks, nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 2020 Sun. 7:30 PM Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and Dea Zugby. Oscars. See the film preview in the December 12, 2019 issue of Mon. 7:30 PM this paper. CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] Tues. 7:30 PM Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Rated PG, Running time: 109 minutes Wed. 1:30, 7:30 PM Circulation and Distribution information also available at: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ Uncut Gems Thurs. 7:30 PM From acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Ray next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that (PG)(CC)(DVS)(2019) Zammuto, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Sylvia Lewis. could lead to the windfall of a lifetime, Howard must perform a (109 mins) precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family and encroaching Fri. 5:00 PM adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win. Sat. 5:00 PM DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. “Sandler is so good, so committed and so watchable,” says Michael Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to O’Sullivan of The Washington Post, “that . . . you can’t take your Sun. 2:30, 5:00 PM address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or eyes off the screen, which Sandler seldom vacates.” Mon. 5:00 PM brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Rated R, Running time: 157 minutes Tues. 5:00 PM Mail subscriptions—$50/year. - Sandy Rodgers Wed. 5:00 PM Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. Thurs. 5:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

At the Library Menu for Senior MakerSpace to Hold Time Bank Hosts GCAN Hosts Talk All Prince George’s Coun- Nutrition Program Repair Café February 8 Mardi Gras Social On Renewable Energy ty Memorial libraries will be The Senior Nutrition Food The Greenbelt MakerSpace is The Greenbelt Time Bank will The Greenbelt Climate Ac- closed on Sunday, February 16 and Friendship program pro- hosting its quarterly Repair Café host a Mardi Gras Social Event tion Network will host a talk on and Monday, February 17 for vides lunches for seniors Monday on Saturday, February 8 from 10 on Tuesday, February 25 from 7 The Science Behind Drawdown the Presidents Day holiday. The through Friday at the Community a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commu- to 9 p.m. at the Springhill Lake Solutions on Renewable Energy Greenbelt Library will reopen on Center beginning at noon. Meals nity Center in Room 114. Come Community Center. Attendees are by Dr. Vijay Parameshwaran on Tuesday, February 18 at 1 p.m. must be reserved by 11 a.m. two learn how to repair tired or bro- encouraged to bring a snack and Wednesday, February 12 at the Storytime days ahead so that enough food ken stuff or help repair others’ their own utensils, plates, cups Community Center, Room 114. Monday, February 10 from is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 items, and rescue them from the and napkins, as this is a zero- Renewable energy has been a 10:30 a.m., ages newborn to 5. ext. 4215. recycling or garbage bins. Bring waste event. focus for implementing many of Bring a baby, toddler or pre- All meals, which provide at clothing, furniture, kitchen appli- The general public is invited the drawdown solutions to reduce schooler to the Old Greenbelt least one-third of Recommended ances, computers, jewelry, toys, to come and learn about the time carbon emissions and minimize Theatre to listen to a story read Dietary Allowances for older etc. for the challenge of making bank, how to get involved, what the effects of global warming from the big screen, see a short adults, include margarine, coffee them useful again. the time bank does and who is a and climate change. This pre- film and complete a craft. Pop- or tea and skim milk. Menus for Volunteers are welcome to member. sentation will introduce some corn will be provided. No regis- the week of February 10 are as join in making this a great com- For questions, con- of the scientific concepts behind tration is required. This walk-in follows: munity event; no experience cerns or additional infor- renewable energy processes that event is presented biweekly on Monday, February 10: chicken necessary. The MakerSpace Re- mation, contact Linda War- apply to several of the drawdown the 2nd and 4th Monday morn- breast with pumpkin-seed mole, pair Café program, the first in ren Seely at lwseely@gmail. solutions. They include photo- ings of each month. confetti rice, garden vegetables, the Mid-Atlantic region, started com or Greenbelt.Timebank@ voltaics, chemical energy storage Teen Advisory Board Mandarin oranges, apple juice in 2014 and was made possible gmail.com. Also, visit them and delivery, the electrical grid, Monday, February 10 at 4 Tuesday, February 11: beef by a Jim Cassels Award from on Facebook at facebook.com/ nuclear, wind, geothermal and p.m., ages 13 to 18, limit 15 hot dog, baked beans, mixed fruit the Greenbelt Consumer Co- greenbelttimebank/. hydroelectric. participants. Earn service hours cobbler, coleslaw, fruit punch op and by an eager supporting The presentation will not fea- while making the Library a great Wednesday, February 12: group of volunteers. Read more ture advanced equations and dia- place for teens. Meet new people, baked chicken thigh with caccia- at make125.org/things_to_do/ Dems Will Screen grams but rather offer a platform become a leader. Registration tore sauce, buttered bow-tie pasta, repair-cafe. Black History Film to discuss basic principles and required. For further information, green peas, fresh fruit, cranberry Sign up as a volun- The Eleanor & Franklin how they tie into current trends, contact the Library either in per- juice teer at signupgenius.com/ Roosevelt Democratic Club will as well as a Q&A session. The son or by calling 301-345-5800 Thursday, February 13: veggie go/10c0944aaaf29a2fe3-repair3. be screening a film in honor of goal of the evening is to instill option 2. TAB meets weekly on burger with Cuban sauce, roasted Black History Month. The film a sense of scientific literacy and Monday afternoons. sweet potatoes, green beans, pine- celebrates the history of the bat- confidence when approaching the English Conversation apple tidbits, cranberry juice February Art Share talion of 817 African American drawdown solutions related to Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. Friday, February 14: meatloaf Local artists are invited to women, known as Six Triple renewable energy. Learning to speak English? Join with gravy, whipped potatoes, meet up on Sunday, February 16 Eight, who delivered mail to U.S. Parameshwaran is a scientist this club and practice speaking mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 113 Troops in WWII. The film will and Greenbelt resident who has English in a friendly atmosphere cookie, cranberry juice. of the Community Center. This be shown Friday, February 21, at worked on research in renewable with people from diverse back- free event is for teens and adults. 7 p.m. at the Greenbriar Commu- energy for a decade. He received grounds. The club meets weekly Bring one to three pieces in any nity Building, Room 101, 7600 his Ph.D. in electrical engineering as a walk-in event on Tuesday medium and join in a construc- Hanover Parkway. from Stanford University in 2015. evenings. tive and informal discussion of There will also be reports Lecture Series everyone’s work. All experience on three drawdown projects: an Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. levels welcome. Garden Club Annual update on 100 percent Clean En- We Are Rising: The Story of Af- ergy in Prince George’s County rican American Women and the Assignment Meeting The Greenbelt Community Schools, news about the County Vote will be the next session of Parents’ Night Garden Club’s Annual Plot As- Climate Action Plan and climate the audio-visual lecture series pre- Out: Snowy Day Greenbelt Unplugged signment Meeting will take place legislation in Annapolis. For in- sented by historian C.R. Gibbs. Greenbelt Recreation Arts Monthly Activities Tuesday, February 25. The meet- formation, contact Lore Rosenthal Other sessions will be presented hosts a childcare art activity This year, Greenbelt Un- ing will be held in Room 202 of at [email protected], on various Tuesday evenings on the second Friday of every plugged will sponsor two recur- the Community Center starting 301-345-2234. through April 7. No registration month. The February Parents’ ring monthly activities. On the at 7 p.m. Those who have had a is required. Night Out just happens to fall on first Friday of every month from plot in previous years and wish Weekly Storytimes Valentine’s Day. Drop off the kids 6 to 9:30 p.m., they will continue to retain it and are not able to Tuesday, February 11, 7:15 at the Community Center and the First Friday Family Game attend, should contact Martha p.m., ages 3 to 5, limit 30 people. enjoy a relaxing night out. The Night series. All ages are wel- Tomecek at 301-614-0691. Wednesday, February 12, 10:15 children will enjoy art activities, come and there is no cost. Bring a.m., ages newborn to 2, limit 15 a pizza dinner and a movie. Chil- a game to share if desired. babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s); dren can be dropped off for all or In addition, they are adding 11:15 a.m., ages 2 to 3, limit 30 part of the time. Dinner will be a new series, Regaining Con- More Community Events people. Thursday, February 13, served at 6:15 p.m. sciousness, that explores different 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., ages new- The Friday, February 14, event mindfulness practices. This series are located throughout born to 2, limit 15 babies with runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ages meets on the second Sunday the paper. parent(s)/caregiver(s). 4 (must be potty trained) to 12. of each month from 1:30 to 3 Encourage children to make Advance registration and fees p.m. To find out more infor- reading a positive experience by required. Sibling discount: ad- mation, or to be added to the bringing them to the Library’s ditional members of the same mailing list, see the website at storytimes. Each program contains household receive a discount. greenbeltunplugged.org. a mixture of engaging activities Visit greenbeltmd.gov/arts for and age-appropriate stories that more information. support early literacy. Stop by the information desk immediately pri- or to each session to pick up free LAST CHANCE TO SEE tickets available on a first-come, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST first-served basis. No advance registration is available. Kids Achieve Club Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m., ages 5 to 12. Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6. Service will be provided during half-hour sessions by appointment only; call the library to register at 301- 345-5800 option 2. French Conversation From the Rude Mechanicals, Directed by Liana Olear Thursday, February 13 at 5 p.m. Learning to speak French? FINAL WEEKEND Join the club and practice speak- Fri and Sat evening: Feb 7, 8 at 8:00PM ing French in a friendly atmo- Buy Tickets at www.greenbeltartscenter.org sphere with people from diverse Tickets: $24 adults, $22 seniors/military, $12 students/youth backgrounds. No registration is required. Coming Soon to the Greenbelt Arts Center February 21–March 1 - Leaves of America Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, February 6, 2020

PANTRY continued from page 1 Peace Camp For Kids Montpelier Exhibition There will be a Peace Camp On African Fiber Arts sponsored by Little Friends for An exhibition of Chronicles outreach. According to Voigt, in addition to contributions from Condolences to family and Peace this summer in Greenbelt “We are exploring a lot more local churches and organizations, friends of Coit Hendley who died of the African American Journey for children ages 4 to 14 from Through Fiber Arts is currently usage of social media, and we Greenbelt Elementary School January 29. Mr. Hendley taught July 13 to 17. It will be hosted are looking for assistance from children donated over 500 cans high school chemistry at ERHS. on display at Montpelier Art by the Greenbelt Community Center. There will be a public professional fundraisers to give of food for the pantry. He won many awards for his Church, United Church of Christ, us guidance and help.” “But events of that size are work, including Prince George’s reception for this exhibition on 1 Hillside Road. The Peace Camp Saturday, February 8 from 3 Help-By-Phone still faces fu- unusual,” said Voigt. “We know County Teacher of the Year in uses art, games and presentations ture financial crises due to recent that asking small churches for 2014. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Black His- to teach children mindfulness, tory Month by witnessing the decreases in donations. In 2019, more funds is unrealistic for Happy birthday to News Re- anger management, conflict reso- monetary donations declined over them. And no wealthy churches view staffer Kathleen McFarland stories and experiences of African lution and self-empowerment. The American lives. This exhibition is 25 percent, in large part due to have shown interest in joining on Sunday, February 9. theme for this Peace Camp is My new federal tax law. our network.” Share your accomplishments, the culmination of a national call Two Hands Hold the Earth: Prac- for fiber arts that includes quilts, Support Dwindles Food Safety Net milestones and news in the Our ticing Care for Ourselves, Each Government grants to Help- In 2019, Help-By-Phone pro- Neighbors column. Send details felt, sewing and beading. The Other and Our Earth. For more exhibition runs through Sunday, By-Phone, previously reliable for vided nonperishable groceries of your news items to editor@ information and to register or half to one-third of food costs, to over 40,000 people in Prince greenbeltnewsreview.com. March 1. volunteer, visit lffp.org or contact For more information, contact have become undependable. Fed- George’s County, distributed win- [email protected]. eral Emergency Management ter coats, scarves and gloves for Montpelier Arts Center at 301- Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency six Title One schools, admin- 377-7800 or montpelier.arts@ Food and Shelter Program has in istered the Safe Haven winter Owl and Kestrel pgparks.com. recent years imposed unexplained shelter program for homeless At Patuxent Refuge and unfunded grant extensions, men and participated in other On Saturday, February 8 from resulting in uncertain and confus- programs as needed to help the 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. meet two of ing budgets. As of now, FEMA is county’s poorest residents. North America’s smallest birds Holy Cross unresponsive, according to Voigt, Help-By-Phone sustains eight of prey: the American kestrel and Thrift Store so private donations must be the food pantries located throughout eastern screech owl. Both are ex- source of new funds for food and Prince George’s County, with pert hunters, but the kestrel uses Every Thursday operations. two near Greenbelt: at Berwyn its acrobatic prowess, while the 10am – 4pm “Donations from churches, Presbyterian Church and at Trin- owl is a stealthy, silent hunter. individuals, organizations such ity Moravian Church. Founded This program is for all ages; no Catholic as Rotary and Lions, CROP walk in 1968, the charity has served registration is required. This pro- Community Good, clean clothes for women, and Empty Bowls are necessary as many as 52,000 people in one gram runs throughout the month of Greenbelt men and children! and very much appreciated,” said year, and continues to coordinate of February. MASS Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Voigt. the food-security efforts of around Public programs at the Patux- Sundays 10 A.M. The Empty Bowls Project, 80 county churches and organiza- ent Research Refuge are free. Municipal Building sponsored by Greenbelt Potters, tions. For more information about the 6905 Greenbelt Road Mishkan Torah and the Greenbelt To support Help-By-Phone, refuge, call 301-497-5887 or ALL ARE WELCOME. Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Community Church, raised over contact Executive Director Lois visit fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent. The $5,000 for Help-By-Phone last Jones, P.O. Box 324, Riverdale, Visitor Center is on Powder Mill year. Also, the Souper Bowl of MD 20738, 301-441-3769, or Road between the Baltimore- Caring, an annual multi-denomi- Board President Marsha Voigt, Washington Parkway and Route 197. national drive to raise funds and [email protected], 301-925- “Let your eye be chaste, your hand faithful, feed the hungry, should soon add 7220. your tongue truthful and your heart enlightened.” to reserves. In last year’s event, – Bahá’í Writings Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors facebook.com/mowattumc Greenbelt Bahá’í Community Chili Cook-off 301-474-9410 Get ready for the Mowatt Me- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 morial United Methodist Church [email protected] www.greenbeltbahais.org Second Annual Chili Cook-off to Worship Service 10 a.m. be held Saturday, February 15 at Chili Cookoff Saturday February 15, 4-6pm. 4 p.m. For a small fee, attend- Hootenanny 6:30-8pm. ees get to judge multiple chili contestants and eat all the chili Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi they care to, with side dishes and The Bible Says… Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org dessert available. There will be a bake sale for take-home treats as Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community well. A fun singing hootenanny Whatever you do, do your work heartily, will follow at 6:30. as for the Lord rather than for men February 9 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event to go Colossians 3:23 "Questions, Questions, Questions" to the Colombia Grace Founda- Rev. Rachel Christensen, Minister; with Worship Associate Susannah Schiller tion, which sponsors Greenbelt’s own Katie Zevallos who is teach- Bring your questions for Rev. Rachel and she will ing in an orphanage in Colombia, Sunday Worship Services answer them during the service. South America. Come out for an 10am @ Greenbelt Elementary School evening of fun at 40 Ridge Road. MCFcc.org Call 301-474-9410 for further information. Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sunday at 10:15 Rabbi Saul Oresky Cantor Phil Greenfield Greenbelt Community Church Empowering Lives Through Jesus Christ An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egalitarian synagogue that respects tradition and Worship with us at I am the Church. becomes your extended family in the 21st century. You are the Friday evening services 8:00 PM Greenbelt Baptist Whoever you are and wherever you Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. are on your Spiritual journey, you Church. We Children's Education, Adult Education, Socal Action, etc. are welcome HERE. are the Church Church For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org Together. Conservative and Reconstructionist Biblical 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt 301-474-6171 Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff Confessional Reformed Christian Science Church Gospel Centered ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 8300 Adelphi Road, 301-474-4322 Hyattsville, MD Sunday School Worship Service Evening Service Mass Schedule: “God is with thee in all that 9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. thou doest.” Gen. 21 «101 Greenhill Rd. Greenbelt MD» Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. www.greenbeltbaptist.org Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 301-474-4212 Church Service 10:30 a.m. @GreenbeltBaptist Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Wednesday meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Kids Stuff Swap At Youth Center The Greenbelt Mamas and Papas will sponsor a Kids Stuff City Information & Events Swap on Saturday, February The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing together all are enriched. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. Greenbelt Youth Center. Contrib- ute extra gently used baby/toddler GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY 10-14 gear for newborn to 5-year-olds. Municipal Building, Monday, February 10, 2020, 8:00 p.m. This is the chance to give a little Monday, February 10 at 7:00pm, SPECIAL MEETING/ and get a little for free. Items ORGANIZATION CLOSED SESSION re: Collective Bargaining (see notice) will be accepted on the previous Call to Order Friday before the swap from 4 to Roll Call Monday, February 10 at 8:00pm, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. at the Youth Center. No Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag MEETING at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live on Consent Agenda – Approval of Staff Recommendations Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996 and streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov stained or overly worn items. All (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as recommend- unclaimed pieces will be donated ed by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.) Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00pm, SPECIAL MEETING/ to local families in need. Approval of Agenda and Additions CLOSED SESSION re: Real Estate (see notice) Those interested in helping sort items on Friday, February COMMUNICATIONS Thursday, February 13 at 6:00pm, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 21 and set up and clean up on Presentations BOARD at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. On the Saturday, February 22 may sign Petitions and Requests Agenda: Final approval of Bylaws, Election of Board Officers, Em- up at bit.ly/kidstuffswap. (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City ployee Handout Wrap-up, Open Meetings Training, Upcoming CBA Council at this meeting unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) Negotiations * Minutes of Council Meeting Thursday, February 13 at 7:30pm, Golden Age Club Administrative Reports COMMUNITY RELATIONS at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent February Schedule * Committee Reports ADVISORY BOARD * Advisory Planning Board Report #2020-01 (Beltway Plaza - Prelimi- Road. On the Agenda: Community Feedback, Referral from Coun- The Greenbelt Golden Age cil – Greenbelt Residents who Celebrate their 100th Birthday, CRAB nary Plan of Subdivision) Club meets every Wednesday at Appointee to Grant Review Panel 11 a.m. in the Community Center * Park and Recreation Advisory Board Report #20-1 (Beltway Plaza Multipurpose Room. All Green- Redevelopment Plan Presentation) This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meeting is belt seniors are invited to par- * Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability/ being held, call 301-474-8000. ticipate in the meetings and join Greenbelt Green Team Recommendation #01-2020 (Establishment of a Firefly Sanctuary) the group. Note that the meeting OFFICIAL NOTICE will not be held when schools are * Forest Preserve Advisory Board (FPAB) - Report # 2020-01 In accordance with Section 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions closed or open late. LEGISLATION Article of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Mary- A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiate Purchase of Access land, an Closed Session of the Greenbelt City Council will be held Programs for February: Control Systems for the Police Department From Life Safety February 12, Greenbelter Doug on Monday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library of the Munici- Systems of Arbutus, Maryland at an Estimated Cost of $33,726. pal Building. Igelsrud will give a presentation - 2nd Reading, Adoption on his visits to Cuba. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss collective bargaining February 19, Monthly Potluck A Resolution to Authorize the Negotiated Purchase of Packing, negotiations between the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 32 and Shipping and Storage Services for the Museum Collection from the City. and Birthday luncheon: bring a Ely, Inc. of Forestville at an Estimated Cost of $15,000. Bonita Anderson, City Clerk special dish to share. - 2nd Reading, Adoption February 26, No meeting: OTHER BUSINESS room is not available. - Beltway Plaza Preliminary Plan of Subdivision OFFICIAL NOTICE - State Legislation In accordance with Section 3-305(b)(3) of the General Provisions - * Protecting Community Television Act (S. 3218/H.R.5659) Article of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Mary- - * National Science Foundation Collaboration with Advisory Com- land, a Closed Session of the Greenbelt City Council will be held mittee on Education on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. in the Library of - Council Reports the Municipal Building. - Council Activities The purpose of this meeting is to consider the acquisition of real SCHEDULING OF FUTURE MEETINGS City Notes property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto. Street Maintenance/Special NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular Coun- *The public may attend the Special Meeting of the City Council Details installed pedestrian signs cil meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens are in- vited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any dis- immediately prior to the closed session and observe the vote of at crosswalks on Lakecrest Circle abled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the Council to move into closed session on Wednesday, February 12, and on Ridge Road. meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. 2020 at 8:00 pm. Horticulture/Parks created Bonita Anderson, City Clerk plant lists for annual and peren- nial beds. Mark your calendars for the... WELLNESS, MOVEMENT, INSPIRATION Refuse/Recycling collected GREENBELT BLACK HISTORY Saturday, February 15th , 2pm – 4pm, Beltway Plaza 24.25 tons of refuse and 10.69 tons of recyclable materials. MONTH PROGRAM Featuring: Katy Gaughan, The Drum Circle, Brian Butler and the th Building Maintenance worked Sunday, February 9 , 2pm to 4pm. CHEARS Earth Squad, and Padma Wine, Health and Wellness, in- on stage lighting at the Old Greenbelt Community Center structor. Katy Gaughan is a drum- Greenbelt Theatre. 15 Crescent Road Featuring: Chris Haley, Keynote presenter; Belly mer and drum circle facil- The following groups met at itator who loves bringing Dancers of Color Collective; Sistah Joy, Prince the Community Center: Golden people together through Age Club, Greenbelt Concert Georges’s County Poet Laureate; S.I.T.Y. Stars, the positive vibrations of Band, Swim Team, Girl Scout Internationally Recognized Jump rope team; Kids in the Dream local the drum. Through her Troop #27, CCRIC, GreenACES, Youth Band, Eleanor Roosevelt High School Gospel Choir. organization Drumming Greenbelt MakerSpace, Greenbelt Chris Haley is: Director, Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at for Wellness, Katy fa- cilitates group drumming Station Master Association and the Maryland State Archives. (Former Greenbelt resident). experiences for wellness, Greenbelt Astronomical Society. community building and Arts sponsored a free mud The Belly Dancers of Color Collective was formed in 2015. They blend the traditional belly dance form with African and celebration. cloth workshop for 100 guests. Caribbean dance styles. It is a moving meditation and a Padma Wine, Director of the Shamanic Trance Dance Empowerment Also, a reception in the Council Center in Beltway Plaza Mall. Chamber celebrated the ERHS healing salve for the soul. art show, which will be on view J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford DESEGREGATING GREENBELT there through March. was appointed as the inaugural Poet Laureate Saturday, February 22nd 2pm – 4pm Therapeutic Recreation served of Prince George’s County, Maryland in Sep- Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road 86 hot meals at the daily Se- tember, 2018 to serve a 3-year term supporting Panel Discussion in collaboration with the Greenbelt Museum nior Nutrition lunch gatherings. and promoting poetry as well as cultural and lit- Did you know that Greenbelt began as a segregated community? Also, senior Globetrotters went erary arts in Prince George’s County. Despite the fact that it was built by both African American and white workers, only white families would be residents and it would remain to Toby’s Dinner Theater to see Founded in 1991, the Green- Kinky Boots. segregated for several decades. Join us for a panel discussion where belt S.I.T.Y. Stars Jump Rope we’ll hear from some of Greenbelt’s first residents of color. Animal Control transported Team consists of champion jumpers from 5 to 50 Sponsored by the Greenbelt Black History Month Committee and the an injured bird to City Wildlife years of age, and it committed to the promotion of Greenbelt Museum. for rehabilitation, investigated a jump rope as a fitness tool for the development of cruelty case and returned a stray HARRIET, the movie healthy lifestyles. rd dog to its owners. The shelter Sponsored by: Greenbelt Recreation, Greenbelt Black History Month Sunday, February 23 at 1pm is host to one lonely cat, since Committee, Greenbelt Racial Equity Alliance, Random Unselfish Acts Special screening at the the recuperating gecko went into of Kindness, Greenbelt Museum, Old Greenbelt Theatre, Beltway Old Greenbelt Theater foster care. Plaza, CHEARS, and The Space-Free Art for All. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s CARES/GAIL has resumed the escape from slavery and transformation into Community Geriatric Nursing and one of America’s greatest heroes, whose cour- DONATION DROP-OFF age, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds Pediatric programs, with meetings Green Drop Charitable Donations of slaves and changed the course of history. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items FREE the Community Center ground Saturday, February 8, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Round Trip Transportation provided from floor east. Also, the Drama Club, or until the truck is full Springhill Lake Recreation Center to Old a dispute resolution and anger Greenbelt. Advance registration with permis- Municipal Building Parking Lot, 25 Crescent Road management program, were con- sion slip required for transportation. Seats are limited. Contact Anne ducted by Group Coordinator City of Greenbelt Recycling Office: 301-474-8308 Oudemans at 301-397-2200. 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A Review Local Recycling Still Viable Love’s Labour’s Lost Is Now In Contrast with U.S. Trend On at Greenbelt Arts Center by Daniel M. Thies by Julie Rapp For recycling programs in refuse per resident to $280 per are in a different position from Love’s Labour’s Lost, one of their encampment. They all im- the U.S., the last years have not year, as compared with $356 in Greenbelt; they have local incin- Shakespeare’s early comedies, is mediately fall in love, the king been bright. In 2009, Ocean City other parts of Prince George’s erators that use the city’s waste now being staged at the Green- with the princess and the three ceased its recycling program, cit- County. as an energy resource – some- belt Arts Center (GAC) by The lords with one each of the ladies. ing money as the deciding factor, Dr. Luisa Robles, the sustain- thing that is cost efficient at the Rude Mechanicals, a local, di- Costard, the king’s fool, and in March, Prince George’s ability coordinator for Public scale of their city, but not so at verse and eclectic nonprofit the- played with comedic flare by County reported the combined Works, attributes the success in Greenbelt’s size. However, even ater company. The Rude Mechan- Linda “Spencer” Dye, is charged recycling program – a program the recycling program to high if recycling isn’t going to be icals are known for their love of with delivering love letters but that is usually profitable – cost public awareness and engage- scrapped, the Zero Waste Circle Shakespeare and other classical cleverly mixes them up, creating $2.7 million in 2018. This drastic ment. Over the past year, the city does have some cost-saving poli- works, as well as for being rebels confusion whereby the men’s love change is because recycled mate- has been showing what can and cy recommendations. From 2017 in the theater world. for the women is revealed. rials, like paper and plastics, are can’t be recycled by tabling at to this year, they have researched The play follows the King The king and lords decide to not selling for as much as they special events, giving lectures for ways in which organic material, of Navarre, played by Justin court the women by disguising used to. Sound Resource Man- schools and sending informational like food scraps, are reclaimed in Bigelow, and three lords, Lon- themselves so as not to appear agement Group, an organization flyers to new residents. Local the region. Overall, they found gaville, Dumaine and Berowne, to break their oath. The court- focused on reducing waste and organizations have also helped to that by making composting and as well as a Spanish knight vis- ing does not go well, due to pollution, cites the average value make alternatives to trash more organic waste collection more iting the court, Armado, played the men’s deceptive practices. of curbside recycled materials in accessible. Businesses like the accessible for people, the amount by Richard S. Huffman. These The Princess and ladies devise some areas dropping from about Greenbelt Federal Credit Union of waste (and money) going to noblemen resolve, after a rowdy a clever prank to exact revenge $140 per ton in 2017 to $26 per run special document-shredding landfills would fall. The PG Zero turn of courtly pleasure, to swear upon the men. Claudia Bach as ton today. Hardest hit recycling events twice a year. Others, like Waste Initiatives Report finds that off women for three years and Rosaline gives a layered, imagi- programs in the U.S. were those the New Deal Café, use com- if 35 percent of Prince George’s focus entirely on scholarship and native performance along with that depended on exporting re- posting to reduce the amount of County waste was diverted, an fasting. The endeavor was not Holly Trout as Maria and Malia cyclables to China before its food waste going into landfills. estimated $4.3 million in landfill entirely genuine, but done more Murray as Katharine. National Sword policy in January Greenbelt’s Zero Waste Circle, a tipping fees would have been for notoriety. The play, directed Jaquenetta, a country wench 2018 banned them. group made of Green Team vol- avoided. The full findings were by Liana Olear, offers a modern cleverly played by Erin Nealer, In spite of this, Greenbelt’s re- unteers and Public Works staff, delivered to the city for their twist when man signs his alle- displays charms that enchant Cos- cycling program is a silver lining has also been working on ways consideration. giance to the oath and then drops tard and Armado. Sean Eustis, as to the city’s Public Works budget. to further improve outreach and The City of Greenbelt has his cell phone into a hat. Holofernes, passionately performs While the value of recyclables waste reduction, with the ultimate some recommendations for resi- Peter Eichman as Berowne the learned schoolmaster and has gone down, it is still much goal of bringing landfill use down dents to make the most out of gives a convincing performance Nathan Rose, as Sir Nathaniel, cheaper for the city to recycle to zero. the recycling program during as he passionately attempts to gives a convincing performance goods than put them in a land- However, if the value of re- the holidays. Any leftover card- resist signing the oath, fearing it as a celibate and prudish curate, fill, and over the last five years, cycled paper and plastics lowers board boxes from gift exchanges will be too hard to keep. Laurel uncomfortable with all the sweet Public Works has seen more re- enough, could Greenbelt’s recy- should be flattened before being Miller Simms (Longaville) and talk. These two actors skillfully cycling than refuse. In 2018, over cling program one day be trashed put into recycling. Also, Pub- Joshua Engel (Dumaine) playfully read with flourish and comedic 60 percent of all waste collection too? It is very unlikely, according lic Works picks up discarded go along with the king’s plan. commentary on the love letters was from recycling, and it is to Robles: it simply costs less to Christmas trees. Finally, it is The play continues with the written by the characters. expected that 2019 will continue hand off recyclable materials than better to put items in the trash arrival of the Princess of France, Bigelow (the king) gives an that trend. This, as well as waste to pay to dump them into a land- if you are not certain that they played by Megan Parlett, along emotive, tender performance at reduction initiatives, has helped fill. Places in the U.S. that have are curbside recyclable. Check with her three ladies-in-waiting, the end when he declares his true bring down the yearly cost of ceased recycling, like Ocean City, out Greenbelt’s Recycling Pro- Maria, Katharine and Rosaline. love for the Princess. Parlett (the gram flyer greenbeltmd.gov/home/ The women cannot be received princess) responds with a heartfelt showdocument?id=1000 to find at court due to the king’s oath, and sincere performance, telling out what can and cannot be re- continued from page 1 so the king and the three lords the king that she must return to GRANTS cycled. proceed to visit the feminine France upon the death of her Public Service Announcement rural areas and older and younger entourage outside the castle at father. with First Lady Michelle Obama, residents of the Chesapeake Bay Although lines are spoken in in the Disney movie Jump In!, at Watershed. Chesapeake Open traditional Shakespeare’s Eliza- the Cherry Blossom Parade and Seed Quest/Greenbelt Intergen- bethan English, the clothing and Festival, and many other loca- erational is designed to involve set are all very modern. Innova- tions and events. senior citizens with accessible tive but sparse, the set consists The second grant recipient is community gardens, to work of only a picnic table outside the CHEARS, a no-office nonprofit against the isolation that older castle, where most of the action organization that focuses on in- citizens often experience and to takes place, and a large video tergenerational environmental locate seed banks within senior screen as a stage backdrop dis- education, arts, research, and fa- communities. playing cell phone text messages cilitating community stewardship Grant applications are care- that relate to the action. Uneven practices to restore the health of fully considered based on viabil- and confusing are the modern the Chesapeake bioregion. They ity, effect on the community and day, eclectic clothing worn by the were founded in 2006 and run on the funding available during various characters. projects implemented by volun- the given grant cycle. To help Come see this original, funny teers and sustained through com- support these and future projects, portrayal of romance where grand munity partnerships. GCF encourages donations and gestures and instant gratification This $3,621 grant will allow promotion of the funded events. are met with some resistance, for the launching of a brand new GCF’s mission is to support AD FOR NEWS REVIEW leading to a more nuanced, ma- project focusing on develop- worthwhile initiatives by local or- ture view of love. Now playing ing a series of workshops and ganizations benefiting the Green- PLEASE RUN ON at GAC through February 8, crowd-sourcing citizen science belt community. GCF has two FEBRUARY 6 & 13 Friday and Saturday evenings at seed trials designed to increase grant cycles a year; grant awards 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the community’s understand- range from $500 to $5,000 and

PHOTO BY GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO greenbeltartscenter.org or call ing of seeds and engagement are given to Greenbelt commu- 301-441-8770. in intergenerational seed saving nity groups, cooperatives and A deer pays attention to a passing photographer while feeding activities. A long term goal is to nonprofit organizations. Inter- during the afternoon in the woods near the former St. Hugh’s establish a local plant research ested groups may next apply for School. exchange library cooperative that a grant on April 15 for new or GreenbeltAD FOR NEWS REVIEW Nursery School fosters links between urban and existing projects. PLEASE RUN ON FEBRUARY 6 & 13

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WMATA continued from page 1 Business ings per day. This is a “very, vation, Scott assured council velopment to the Metro station is very low” count, compared to the that it was still on the schedule on schedule, with major strides The News Review invites Greenbelt businesses to submit brief announce- C4 Route which averages 8,832. post-2021 and acknowledged made in permitting and construc- ments for the business column. Tell us about events such as new employees, Amtrak and MARC have become their eagerness for it to be done. tion plans. anniversaries, awards won, new programs, and other newsworthy items. the preferred choice, said Ian Jan- It is part of a larger initiative WMATA General Manager Send brief (40-50 words) items to [email protected]. netta, media relations manager, conceived two years ago to re- Paul Wiedefeld proposed rail as they offer the same price for a habilitate 20 platforms across the fare increases during peak hours quicker trip. rail system, which proved to be and this was also of concern to Bun Cafe Serving Hungry The cut would also affect tran- “extremely complex and com- council. This would be a 10 cent sit between BWI and Arundel plicated,” said Scott. On March rise in base rail fare to $2.35 and Customers for 20 Years Mills Mall. Ridership decreased 1 or later in the spring, existing a $1 rise in maximum fare to even after weekend service was lighting at the Greenbelt Station $7. The latter would especially by Rene Sewell-Raysor eliminated and weekday frequen- parking lot and bus bays will be affect Greenbelt as it is an outly- cy was lessened in June 2017. replaced with energy efficient and ing stop, something Mayor Colin (This series will explore local “We are constantly on the Council expressed dissatis- cleaner LED lighting. Byrd declared exploitive. and small businesses in Greenbelt lookout for new products. While faction with this proposal as The related issue of station Scott explained that there is West.) my wife was traveling in Asia, it would end Metrobus service cleanliness was discussed. Scott a 3 percent subsidy growth cap Starting a business has many she returned with a new innova- between Greenbelt, and Prince informed council that WMATA on yearly government funding challenges. Many fail to make it tion: boba smoothies.” Full dis- George’s County as a whole, and has terminated the former service to WMATA, which acts as an past the critical first five years, closure: Raja made this reporter BWI. contract, adding 35 custodial obstacle to any budget decision. but Bun Cafe in Beltway Plaza one. Councilmember Leta Mach positions to improve cleaning be- The cost of doing business goes is celebrating its 20th year. It has Boba are small flavor pellets called the choice unfair and in- cause it wasn’t being done right. up each year with inflation, eat- defied the odds. We sat down – tapioca pearls – with the tex- equitable, citing Metro’s continu- Jordan brought up the un- ing up that percentage in no time. with the owner Rajesh “Raja” ture of peeled grapes. They give ing connections to Dulles and safe condition of the concrete Maryland Delegate Mark Korman Kumar to learn his secret to suc- an added burst of flavor to the National airports. Councilmember sidewalks at the station, apart and Senator Brian Feldman have cess. smoothie. Bobas come in an ar- Emmett Jordan raised the fact from the newly-repaved parking introduced legislation to remove “I have always been in the ray of flavors from more familiar that MARC runs less predictably lot. Scott agreed, citing mini- that cap in the current legislative food and beverage industry. I was mango, pomegranate and green and frequently, and not at all on mum customer impact that the session. living in Las Vegas, working at apple, to less familiar flavors of weekends. A councilmember also repair would entail as the primary Byrd suggested council for- Caesar’s Palace, but [without my] passion fruit and lychee. noted that the B30 lacks effective hurdle. mally support the bill, with the family. So, I moved here to be “We are a community mall,” notice on its schedule, making it City Planner Terri Hruby said council in agreement. Mach noted closer to them,” said Kumar. He Raja reflected from a table out- less reliable and desirable. that the planned walking trail that the added funds could pre- then started vending ice cream side the cafe. “Eighty percent of Regarding the platform reno- connecting Greenbelt Station de- vent the B30 elimination. from a kiosk in the center of the my customers are repeat business mall. When an empty storefront – people I have gotten to know.” became available, Raja saw an Whenever there is a public opportunity to expand his opera- event in the mall, Bun Cafe of- tions and opened the Bun Cafe. fers smoothies or wraps. Why? FDA Approved Non-Surgical Knee treatment. “There is a challenge to being “Because we are a community of End your Arthritis Knee Pain today! your own boss,” he mused. “It vendors who have put our hearts looks easy from the outside until into our businesses,” he said. 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Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, The Budget Be Far Behind? www.greenbeltmd.gov/police by Kathleen Gallagher Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. On January 29, the Greenbelt budget comprises salaries and upward pressure on wages. (4) City Council met with City Man- benefits. Increased services have an impact Burglary over when one of the players ager Nicole Ard for the first City Looking to the future, Allen on the city’s revenue base. And January 26, 8:28 a.m. 9200 asked for a ride to the 6200 Manager Update worksession reported the good news that real (5) concern has been expressed block Springhill Lane. The victim block Springhill Court. The sus- of the new year. In addition to estate assessment data from the that the city may not be setting advised that a subject known to pect then invited the victim up other topics, this meeting tradi- county suggests that commercial enough aside for infrastructure. her entered her unlocked resi- to his apartment. Once they were tionally provides both a mid-year property tax revenue will increase Once Ard presents her pro- dence possibly intoxicated. He in the hallway four suspects en- review of the current budget, over the next fiscal year for the posed budget for FY 2021, a sat down and started drinking a tered the building, all dressed which is adopted in June for the first time in a decade. series of budget worksessions beer. The victim told the suspect in all black and wearing masks. fiscal year starting in July, and a The city manager’s Fiscal Year will begin, which residents are to leave, which he did. The in- The suspects began punching sneak peek into the thinking on 2021 budget, which will be pre- strongly encouraged to attend or vestigation is ongoing. the victim. One of the suspects the development of the upcoming sented in late March, is already to watch via cable or streaming. Robbery displayed a handgun and took budget. This year the timing was in the works, with review of ex- January 27, 3 p.m. 6000 block the victim’s wallet, cell phone just right to allow for the debut penditures in several departments Greenbelt Road. The victim was and the keys to his vehicle. The being substantially complete. of Greenbelt’s newly appointed Homes for Sale in inside Planet Fitness working victim then ran from the build- city treasurer, Laura Allen. Allen noted five significant out when one of the suspects ap- ing. The suspects are described as Allen opened her review say- issues that create uncertainty Greenbelt proached him and asked to fight four Hispanic males. ing that so far Fiscal Year 2020 with regard to upcoming budget him. The victim said no and Assault revenues and expenditures are in decisions. (1) Applications for Looking to sell? I have continued to work out. Later he January 24, 8:50 p.m.7600 large abatements for commercial buyers! Be in touch! line with this year’s adopted bud- observed another suspect wearing block Hanover Parkway. A get. Revenues, as a percentage property have been an issue for his backpack. The victim pushed 15-year-old Lanham youth was NEW LISTING of the budget, are comparable to some time. Since abatements are 71C Ridge Road—This is a the suspect to the ground, re- arrested for Disruption of School those of last year and prior years. not predictable, a conservative trieved his backpack and left the Non-smoking Unit! Activities and Second Degree At this time, net real estate rev- approach to revenue estimates Clever use of space: a small, gym. As the victim was walking Assault after she was involved enue is nearly $500,000 higher needs to be taken. (2) Health practical addition creates an home a vehicle pulled up and in a physical altercation during a than anticipated in the budget, care cost increases for next year entryway foyer with a full- an occupant got out and chal- basketball game at Eleanor Roo- with real estate abatements – re- are not yet known, so 10 percent sized stackable washer and lenged the victim to a fight. The sevelt High School. The youth quests for temporary or indefinite is being used for planning. (3) dryer. Galley kitchen with new suspect then took the victim’s was released to a parent pending reductions in tax rate – coming in The December jobs report from butcherblock countertops and backpack and fled in the vehicle. action by the school board and lower than expected over the first the Bureau of Labor Statistics a fresh, light color palette. Two of the suspects are known the Juvenile Justice System. half of the year. An early esti- cites few people looking for jobs. And--this is interesting--one to the victim. The third suspect Vehicle Crime This tight labor market may put wall in what had been a very mate on income tax revenue indi- small third bedroom has been is described as a Hispanic male, January 27, 9100 block Ed- cates Greenbelt will receive about wearing an all-gray sweatsuit. monston Road. Recovered stolen bumped out to make it bigger. $300,000 more than budgeted. $150K. The vehicle is described as dark vehicle. A 2019 Nissan Rogue On the other hand, primarily be- in color. SUV, reported stolen to the Anne cause of the ongoing renovations UNDER CONTRACT! January 27, 11:20 p.m. 6200 Arundel County Police Depart- at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, hotel/ Valentines 7710 Hanover Pkwy #104 block Springhill Court. The vic- ment. No arrests. motel tax revenue has been lower This FHA-approved tim met someone through a dat- January 28, 7700 block Green- than expected. Greenbriar condo is just the ing app and agreed to meet her brook Drive. Attempted theft Total operating expenditures at the ticket for someone who wants in an apartment building in the from auto. Unknown person(s) are also in line with the adopted to own their own home in 6200 block of Springhill Court. rifled through an unlocked ve- budget, as are building and ve- Greenbelt for very little money While waiting in the hallway four hicle. Nothing appears to have hicle maintenance expenses. The CO-OP down. Two bedrooms, two Paid advertisement. baths, fresh carpet, upgraded suspects entered the building, all been taken. largest part of the city’s operating dressed in black and wearing Multiple thefts from vehicles baths, pretty new tile masks. One of the suspects dis- occurred on three city streets. backsplash. Such a clean and comfortable home! $160K played a handgun and announced Windows were broken out or left a robbery. One of the suspects unlocked in four vehicles. Items then punched the victim, took taken include a jacket, radio, Kim Kash his cell phone and car keys and money and power tools. 301-789-6294 fled the area. The suspects are Vandalism, including broken Toss it? No way! [email protected] described as between 5' and 5'2". windows, windshields, scratched www.caprikarealty.com January 28, 10:45 p.m. 6200 paint, four flattened tires and a Saturday Feb. 8 from 10-2 block Springhill Court. The vic- damaged hood occurred to ve- tim was playing soccer in Land- hicles on nine city streets. Greenbelt Makerspace in Greenbelt Community Center Room 114

www.make125.org/things_to_do/repair-cafe Office: 410-571-4080 The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Legal Notice Call 1-866-411-TIPS. Notice of Hearing People may anonymously report suspected drug activity by calling the Before the Chief Building Inspector Town of Morehead City Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. Sonya R. Shaw 7108 Lake Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770 Take notice that a hearing will be held before the Chief Building In- spector of the Town of Morehead City, at his office at City Hall, 706 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557, on Friday, February 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., concerning the condition of the residential building located at 1213 Bay Street, Parcel Number 638619521358000, Morehead City. You are entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter at the hearing. Following the hearing, if the Chief Building Inspector determines that the residential building meets one or more of the following conditions: • Constitutes a fire or safety hazard; • Is dangerous to life, health, or property; • Is likely to cause or contribute to blight, disease, vagrancy, or danger to chil- dren; or • Has a tendency to attract persons intent on criminal activities or other activities which would constitute a public nuisance; The Chief Building Inspector may issue an order to repair, close, vacate, or demol- ish the residential building. You may contact the Chief Building Inspector at his office at City Hall or by calling (252) 726-6848, ext. 125, prior to the hearing.

Robert Davis Chief Building Inspector Town of Morehead City

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Time Bank Is Opportunity  To Share Skills and Time Sports  John Campanile  Savior. Three days and six Time The Vanilla Gorilla Fights Bank hours later, our member On Feb. 28 at Live! Casino  was back to receiving compli-  ments on his technicolor pride On Friday, February 28, the first time Maryland pugilists  and joy! No cost for the labor. 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The bout will and Hotel, which is just minutes    tasks. serve as the chief support for from where the former Roosevelt  Out of some 224 current the main event between super High School football and baseball  PHOTO BY LYNN POIRIER LYNN BY PHOTO members, the zipper repair can- middleweights Demond Nicholson standout grew up.  John Campanile and his coat of    not be the only success story (22-3-1, 20KOs) and Mike Guy “When I started this journey many colors   to tell. The GTB would like to (12-4-1, 6KOs). I figured I would have few pro A certain member of the  compile these experiences and “It is a huge fight for me that bouts and then move on with my Greenbelt community owns a  invites people who have benefit- could really change my career,” life,” the undefeated boxer stated. prized coat, one he has received  ted from the Time Bank to send Crossed said. “A win over Nick “To be in a position to fight numerous compliments for be-      their stories to jbelltower@yahoo. puts me in position to fight on for the Maryland Cruiserweight cause of its array of colors, and  com to be included in future the world stage and I am not Championship in just my 10th it needed a new zipper, a time-  Greenbelt News Review articles taking this opportunity for grant- fight in front of my hometown consuming and expensive task.  and on social media to promote ed.” While this will be their first crowd at a venue like Live! Casi- Local tailors priced the operation        this valuable and accommodating sanctioned bout, it will not be no and Hotel is kind of surreal.” at $40. He was about to bite the service. 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with her friends and family, saying that she’d never painted with mud before. “I liked it,” she said, careful- ly examining her mud-stained hands as if to explain the cost of her efforts. “But my hands got a little dirty.” Maurice Holden, who’s a junior at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, said that it was also his first time working with mud cloth. Fermented mud can create many different colors depending on the “It gives you the type of dirt used in the process, according to Artist in Residence chance to make a Karen Arrington. Above, from left, the colors here are red, black, very creative and brown and yellow. clever image,” Holden said, as - Photos by Brogan Gerhart he reflected on the Greenbelter Lois Rosado applies a second coat of mud to her butterfly to make the ways the art form pigments in the dirt as vibrant as possible. could “inspire the is not knowing how it’s going to other places,” Karen said, laugh- minds of many.” turn out.” ing. “You have to declare it in And inspire the mud cloth After the rinsing process, some customs, of course, but you also workshop did, as attendees left designs lost their precision or have to microwave the dirt to with colorful proof of the prac- bled into different parts of the kill any foreign bacteria before tice they’d learned. And, as the fabric. Arrington said it’s an art using it.” Although dirt from ev- event came to a close, Mary Ann form that takes a lot of practice. ery corner of the world could be Hartnett, a coordinator at the “It’s very labor-intensive and used in mud cloth, according to John Hollingsworth Art Gallery, time-consuming,” Arrington said. Karen, the dirt that was used on could be heard saying that she “The dirt itself takes about three Sunday came from Owego, N.Y., had gained a new perspective, to six months to ferment.” Laurel, Md., and a baseball field too. “Now, when I get a little While Karen Arrington has in Howard County, Md. bit of mud on my clothes in the been doing mud cloth artwork Just one of the many activities garden,” Hartnett said, “I’ll think, for years, she said that her sister, hosted by the City of Green- ‘You know, maybe it’s not such a Kathye Arrington, who has over belt to celebrate Black History bad thing.’” 20 years of experience working Month, the free mud cloth work- (Brogan Gerhart is a Universi- with mud cloth, is the real ex- shop attracted many first-time ty of Maryland journalism student pert. “Whenever [Kathye] travels, participants. Six-year-old Emelia interning with the News Review.) she always brings back dirt from Loo was all smiles at the event Sally Gilbert adds some final touches to her mud cloth gecko’s new home.

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