September 2019 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 58, No. 9 n takomaparkmd.gov

New Urgent Care Opens in Takoma Park: Q&A On Aug. 26, Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care opened in Takoma Park, The Cadmus Group has completed an updated greenhouse gas inventory for the City. in the former Washington Adventist Hospital Emergency Department. For many, it can be hard to know when WHAT’S to go to the Emergency Department (ED) or to an Urgent Care, especially NEW? 15 Years to Zero Emissions in a sudden medical situation. Here’s what you need to know about how to By Gina Mathias, Sustainability Manager and numerous other leading cities around Folk Festival Insert the world on the development of climate make the right decision for you and In March the Takoma Park City Council See inside! plans, sustainability strategies, and imple- your family. declared a climate emergency, establish- mentation. Takoma Park tasked Cadmus ing a goal to reduce the City’s greenhouse What is the difference between Canopy Tree Care Workshop to develop a plan for the City with three gas emissions 100% by the year 2035.* the ED and Urgent Care? Details, p. 4 parts: While Takoma Park has had other cli- The best way to remember if the ED Task 1: Greenhouse gas inventory up- mate and sustainability plans (See box, is right for you is if your medical situ- Board of Elections Update date and analysis of trends in emissions “Twenty Years of Climate Action.”) with ation or condition is life threatening. over time, including drivers of change, p. 11 the implementation of the Sustainable En- Urgent care centers can handle non- and analysis of reductions from local pro- ergy Action Plan nearly complete, and the life-threatening injuries or illnesses grams Labor Day weekend City Council adopting a new and ambi- and often have shorter wait times and Cadmus has completed Task 1; above Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1 and 2 tious goal of 100% emissions reductions, cost less than an ED visit. Urgent care is a chart of the findings. To maintain City offices and facilities closed a new plan is being developed and will be centers are a great place if you’re not consistency with the available data sets titled the 2019 Sustainability and Climate feeling well and can’t get an appoint- and best practices in methodology, the Trash collection Action Plan (SCAP). ment with your primary care doctor. past inventories were adjusted to reflect Yard waste collection canceled. The City has selected The Cadmus Many urgent care centers have on-site the current approach. The adjusted re- Group to develop the SCAP. It is antici- labs and x-rays and are open daily sult shows that while stationary energy pated that the plan will be completed in with extended hours. Urgent Care use (buildings and streetlighting) is still a November of this year. Cadmus has col- centers are also able to see most peo- large contributor to greenhouse gas emis- laborated with Boston, New York City, ple, ages six months and up. Washington D.C., Toronto, Cambridge, ZERO EMISSIONS n Page 3 When should I go to the ED? An ED may be best for you if you experience any of the following: Takoma Park, MD 20912 Maple Ave. 7500 Mayor & Council English: • Chest pain Nota del editor Look for this icon next to • Broken bones newsletter articles that you can • Head or eye injuries read online in other languages using the translation feature • Seizures Spanish: French: on the City of Takoma Park’s • Severe burns Recherchez cette icône à website. After clicking on the • Animal bites ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER Busque este ícono junto a los artículos del boletín que côté des articles du bulletin que link for the article, look in the • Uncontrolled, severe bleeding upper right hand corner of the puede leer en línea en otros vous pouvez lire en ligne dans • Difficulty breathing idiomas usando la función de d’autres langues à l’aide de la web page next to the navigation traducción en el sitio web de fonction de traduction dispo- bar, and select the language you • Signs of a stroke, such a, weak- la Ciudad de Takoma Park. nible sur le site Web de la ville want using the drop-down box. ness or numbness on one side and Después de hacer clic en el en- de Takoma Park. Après avoir Amharic: slurred speech lace del artículo, busque en la cliqué sur le lien de l’article, • Appendicitis esquina superior derecha de la regardez dans le coin supérieur página web junto a la barra de droit de la page Web à côté de • Pregnancy related medical issues navegación y seleccione el idi- la barre de navigation, puis sé- • Changes in your mental state oma que desee con el cuadro lectionnez la langue souhaitée à Remember to always call 9-1-1 if desplegable. l’aide du menu déroulant. you experience loss of conscious- ness, signs of a heart attack or stroke, PRE-SORT STANDARD

TAKOMA PARK, MD URGENT CARE n Page 3 PERMIT NO. 4422 U.S. POSTAGE PAID The Legacy Extended Library Card Inside of John Care Sign-Up Fahey Programs Month Page 5 Page 7 Page 9 DOCKET City Council Only negative votes or abstentions are reported & Committee CityCouncilAction here. Resolutions and ordinances are published Calendar online after adoption.

OFFICIAL CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS TPCC: Takoma Park Community Center Notice of Public Hearing CITY COUNCIL Parking Management Task Force to be appointed Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. CDBG Program The Takoma Park City Council is establishing a Parking Management Task Force to advise Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. The City Council will hold a public hearing the Council and facilitate community input on the management of parking issues in Takoma Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2019 to solicit comments Park. The Task Force will be requested to review the parking situation in the City, consider Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. policy proposals for parking management, engage community participation in the process, These City Council meetings will be held in the TPCC regarding Takoma Park’s Community Auditorium Development Block Grant (CDBG) and advise Council on possible next steps. program. CDBG grants are provided Council will appoint approximately 10 Parking Management Task Force members: one ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION by the U.S. Department of Housing Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. member appointed by each Councilmember and the Mayor, and possibly representatives TPCC Hydrangea Room and Urban Development (HUD) on an from the business community, the accessibility advocacy community and from relevant annual basis to communities to ensure City committees such as the Committee on the Environment and the Complete Safe Streets BOARD OF ELECTIONS decent affordable housing for all, to Committee. Appointees will include residents of both single-family houses and multi-family Monday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. provide services to the most vulnerable, units. Monday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. to create jobs, and to expand business TPCC Council Conference Room Staff will present the Task Force with the data and research on parking management, as well opportunities. On June 15, 2016, the as staff’s suggestions for committee consideration. Guiding questions for the work of the COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Council adopted Resolution 2016- Task Force: Monday, Sept. 9, 7:15 p.m. 16, limiting the expenditure of CDBG Monday, Oct. 7, 7:15 p.m. allocations to capital projects. Takoma • How should uses of on-street space be prioritized? TPCC Hydrangea Room Park’s CDBG funds are provided as a • What are the City’s objectives for the City’s right-of-way network? COMPLETE SAFE STREETS COMMITTEE pass through from Montgomery County. Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. • How well does the City’s current parking program manage the following: TPCC Hydrangea Room • parking meter demand, turn-over and rates? EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE At its meeting on July 10, 2019, the City Council • commercial demand for employees and customers? adopted Resolution 2019-30 authorizing Thursday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. • on-street parking space and Residential Parking Permit zones? TPCC Hydrangea Room retention of specialized legal counsel to provide advice regarding development review, • handicap parking needs? FACADE ADVISORY BOARD land use, and property tax questions. The cost Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. • parking enforcement? for the services is expected to be less than Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. • What are the equity issues in the current parking program? TPCC Auditorium $5,000. On July 17, 2019, The Council adopted • How can parking be managed to address the City’s concerns about climate change and NOISE CONTROL BOARD sustainability? Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Ordinance 2019-22 establishing a pay structure TPCC Hydrangea Room for staff that are not represented by a For more information, contact [email protected]. Interested participants can collective bargaining unit. That same evening, apply online at www.takomaparkmd.gov. NUCLEAR-FREE TAKOMA PARK COMMITTEE Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL ACTION n Page 11 TPCC Lilac Room POLICE CHIEF’S ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. TPCC Hydrangea Room VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN The City Council is seeking applicants for for violations of the City’s Landlord-Tenant expertise in community development, grants COMMITTEE a number of boards, commissions and Relations law; rules on petitions for rent management, public arts, or related areas of Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. committees. Takoma Park residency is increases above the rent stabilization interest. TPCC Hydrangea Room required unless noted. If you are interested allowance; and decides on appeals from the Noise Control Board: The Board assists and RECREATION COMMITTEE in appointment, please drop in to observe a City Manager’s decision to deny, suspend or advises the City on noise control issues, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. meeting then submit the online application: revoke a rental housing license. including administration and enforcement TPCC Hydrangea Room http://bit.ly/bcc-application. Meetings Ethics Commission: The Commission of the Noise Control Ordinance, and are posted on the City website calendar. TREE COMMISSION devises, receives and maintains all forms adjudicates two-party noise disturbance Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:45 p.m. (meeting) Additional information is available at generated by the Ethics Ordinance; provides complaints. Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:45 p.m. (hearing) takomaparkmd.gov/government/boards- advisory opinions to persons subject to Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:45 p.m. (meeting) commissions-and-committees. Positions Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee: The the Ordinance; hears and decides any Committee oversees implementation of and TPCC Hydrangea Room are available or terms are expiring on the inquiry or complaint regarding an alleged following: adherence to the Takoma Park Nuclear Free YOUTH COUNCIL violation of the Ethics Ordinance; conducts Zone Act. Monday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. Arts and Humanities Commission: The a public information program regarding Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. Commission advises the City Council on the purposes and applications of the Parking Management Task Force: The TPCC Hydrangea Room matters involving the arts; encourages Ordinance; recommends legislative changes Task Force will advise the City Council *All meetings are open to the public unless noted and aids in the appreciation, participation, and improvements to the Ordinance; and facilitate community input on the otherwise. Schedule changes can occur after the and awareness of the arts; encourages promulgates regulations to accompany management of parking issues in Takoma Takoma Park Newsletter deadline. For the most up to cooperation and coordination among the Ordinance; and provides and annual Park. See the complete description in date information, visit www.takomaparkmd.gov and separate article. click on “Events and Meetings.” Most meetings are individuals, organizations and institutions certification to the State Ethics Commission. held in the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam concerned with the arts in Takoma Park; Facade Advisory Board: The Board helps Recreation Committee: The Committee Abbott Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple Avenue (TPCC). and facilities opportunities for artists and ensure that facade designs and their advises the City Council on how best to Individuals interested in receiving a weekly Council supports the development of self-sustaining maintenance are harmonious and consistent serve the diverse recreation needs of agenda and calendar update by e-mail can sign up at arts programs. Takoma Park residents. takomaparkmd.gov/government/city-council/agendas. with the intended quality and character Board of Elections: The Board plans and of the commercial areas of Takoma Park Tree Commission: The Commission supports ADA NOTICE conducts City elections in coordination with and provides guidance and assistance to efforts to preserve, protect and promote The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring the City Clerk. commercial building and business owners that individuals with disabilities are able to fully the urban forest of Takoma Park and hears participate in public meetings. Anyone with a disability Commemoration Commission: The seeking permits for facade alterations, appeals from certain tree permit decisions. who 1) wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, Commission documents, maintains, signs, and new construction work. The Youth Council: The Youth Council provides or accommodations at a City of Takoma Park public and preserves past, present, and future vacancy is open to a business or property an opportunity for Takoma Park youth to meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public owner in Old Town or Takoma Junction. meeting but would like to record an audio comment memorials, commemoratives and acquire greater knowledge and appreciation to be played during the public comment period of recognitions in the City and recommends to Grants Review Committee: The Committee of local government through participation; the meeting, is invited to contact Jason Damweber, the City Council procedures and programs evaluates grant applications for funding from helps the City Council address the needs Deputy City Manager, at [email protected] for honors and commemorations. the City’s Community Quality of Life Grants of Takoma Park youth. There are two or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance. Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs: Program based on established program vacancies on the Youth Council for residents The Commission adjudicates complaints priorities, guidelines, and available funding. of Wards 4, 5, or 6. Members must be in Applicants should have demonstrated grades 7 through 12.

Page 2 n Takoma Park News September 2019 ZERO EMISSIONS There will be an online survey available n From page 1 this month. Throughout September staff will be conducting mini focus groups at sions in Takoma Park, transportation con- the Folk Festival, farmer’s market, and tributes a higher percentage than in the neighborhood meetings. If you are inter- previous inventory methodology. There is ested in hosting a focus group, email gi- good news. There has been a reduction in [email protected]. On Tuesday, per capita emissions since 2012; however, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Takoma Park there is a long way to go to reach zero. Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Task 2: Climate change mitigation the Cadmus Group will facilitate a public and sustainability program planning workshop. support, including What climate vulnerabilities in Takoma • Development of a city-wide plan for Park concern you? What do you want to greenhouse gas emissions elimination see Takoma Park do to address climate and climate adaptation and resiliency change? Trends in other cities working • Identification of local and regional towards zero emissions include minimum strategies, measures, programs or proj- energy efficiency standards for commer- ects to reduce emission of greenhouse cial and rental properties; requiring single gasses family homes to obtain a Home Energy • Development of technical information Score or HERS rating; banning natural on actions gas in new construction; construction of For Task 2 Cadmus is developing a list complete streets and electric vehicle in- of strategies the City can consider using The Cadmus Group also analyzed trends in emissions over time. frastructure; renewable energy mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The and incentives; and progressive efficiency consultants will be presenting a longer incentive programs. Is there something new that Takoma Park can do that other list of ideas, and through public feed- cities haven’t tried yet? back, they will identify priority actions. Come tell us what you think Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. URGENT CARE medications to any appointment, whether Cadmus will provide a deeper analysis of the priorities and estimate their po- To see a full list of opportunities to par- n From page 1 it is with your primary care doctor, spe- cialist or urgent care center. Your list of tential impacts, costs and timeline for ticipate and provide your feedback please implementation. visit the SCAP project page on the city’s shortness of breath or life/limb threaten- medications should include how much Task 3: Adaptation and resiliency website at takomaparkmd.gov/initiatives/ ing injury. and how often you take. It’s also recom- mended to know how much your co-pay services project-directory/sustainability-and-cli- When should I go to an Urgent is for a visit to the urgent care. You can • Identification of probable climate mate-action-plan-2019 or email ginam@ Care? find this out by calling your insurance risks, impacts, and vulnerabilities takomaparkmd.gov. provider. Most insurance companies cov- • Identification of options and Note: The climate emergency ordinance An urgent care may be best for you if supports Montgomery County’s climate you have any of the following: er urgent care visits, but it’s best to know strategies to respond to anticipated cli- your particular plan’s coverage. mate impacts and vulnerabilities emergency declaration and its goal to • Allergies, Asthma reach 80% emission reduction by 2027 • Cold, flu, fever Task 3 of the SCAP addresses climate What types of providers will be change risk, adaptation and resiliency. and 100% by 2035. Both Takoma Park and • Cough available at Adventist HealthCare Montgomery County are now working on • Minor cuts Last year (2018), was the wettest year Urgent Care in Takoma Park? on record for the region. Takoma Park developing plans for achieving such ambi- • Nausea tious goals in just fifteen years. • Rashes or other common skin infec- All Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care will get warmer and wetter in the com- locations are staffed to handle all urgent ing years. This will affect people, build- The City’s climate emergency declara- tions tion recognizes that recent reports from • Sore throat care issues. Centers have either a physi- ings, business, infrastructure, trees, cian, licensed nurse practitioner or physi- wildlife and more. the International Panel on Climate Change • Ear aches (IPCC) and the National Climate Assess- • Pink eye cian’s assistant and are under the direc- Your input wanted tion of our medical director. The center ment have made clear that the world is in • Urinary tract infections The SCAP’s development requires a global climate emergency, and that cli- • Stomach aches, nausea or diarrhea will also have on-site x-rays with a li- censed x-ray technician available. robust public input. Your input! Staff mate change is already inflicting and will • Sprains or strains is working on a number of ways for continue to inflict substantial damages to If you have a chronic medical condi- How can I be seen at Adventist residents, business owners and inter- our physical, social and economic well-be- tion, such as diabetes, arthritis or high HealthCare Urgent Care? ested parties to provide their thoughts ing. In Takoma Park the effects of climate blood pressure or cholesterol, an urgent and ideas about how Takoma Park can change are currently being experienced as care center won’t be able to manage your The Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care in Takoma Park will be open 24/7 and reach its 100% reduction in greenhouse an increase in stormwater runoff and ex- condition. For those types of conditions, gas emissions goal. treme weather. see your primary care provider. accepts walk ins. For more information about Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care, How should I prepare for a visit to visit AdventistUrgentCare.com. the Urgent Care? It’s always a good idea to bring a valid This article was provided by Adventist ID, insurance card, payment information HealthCare. and known allergies and a list of your Twenty Years of Climate Action Takoma Park has had three iterations of climate and sustainability plans, each building upon the previous. The City adopted its first climate plan in February 2000, the Local Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas THE TAKOMA PARK takomaparkmd.gov or Newsletter, City of Emissions. The Local Action plan established a goal to reduce city emis- Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, NEWSLETTER sions to 80% of 1990 levels. It is difficult to calculate if this goal was Md. 20912. met due to major changes in greenhouse inventory methodologies and Editor: Apryl Motley Name, address and telephone number must data availability. In 2010 a report entitled Task Force on Environment Action Assistant: Sean Gossard accompany all submitted material. Editor (TFEA) was issued. The TFEA recommended the City hire a sustainability www.takomaparkmd.gov reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, coordinator, allocate sufficient budget to environmental action, upgrade style, spelling and grammar. Vol. 58, No.9 the City’s streetlights, monitor the greenhouse gas emissions of the City, Published material containing opinions promote energy efficiency projects, and more. Many of the recommenda- The Takoma Park Newsletter is published 12 does not necessarily reflect the views of the tions from the TFEA were implemented or carried over into the 2014 Sus- times a year as the official publication of the Newsletter or the City of Takoma Park. City of Takoma Park, takomaparkmd.gov. tainable Energy Action Plan. The 2014 plan had 17 key strategies to reduce The Newsletter does not accept commercial, greenhouse gas emissions, and nearly all have been implemented. Letters to the editor, reports by classified or political advertisements. community groups, calendar items and other submissions will be considered The Newsletter is printed on recycled— for publication; send to tpnewseditor@ content paper.

September 2019 Takoma Park News n Page 3 BUILDING COMMUNITY

Canopy Tree Care Workshop for Accessory Dwelling Units: Takoma Park Homeowners New rules remove barriers Do you have large trees in your yard and don’t know how On July 23, 2019, the Montgomery • There will be no more distance re- to take care of them? Are you County Council unanimously adopted quirements. The old zoning rules fearful your tree may come Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19- stated that ADUs needed to be at down in a storm? The City 01, which removes significant barriers least 300 feet apart. On many Ta- of Takoma Park is pleased to building and licensing Accessory koma Park streets, that limited the to team with Conservation Dwelling Units (ADUs). A compan- number of licensed ADUs to one per Montgomery in providing a ion bill, 22-19, has been introduced block. free home tree care workshop to amend the county’s licensing code • The additional on-site parking re- to address your concerns. regulating accessory apartments. The quirements have been removed for On Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. a ZTA, and changes anticipated by this ADUs within the boundaries of the certified arborist will visit companion bill, are due to take effect City of Takoma Park or units within the community in the vicinity on Dec. 31, 2019. one (1) mile of a Metrorail or Purple of 7113 Central Avenue and Excerpted from presentation Noah Ayles, University of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Line Station. walk around with you and Vermont, provided to Takoma Park on March 23, 2019. can be basement apartments, garage • External ADUs will now be allowed your neighbors. The arbor- conversions, or backyard cottages on on smaller lots but will have to fol- ist will demonstrate and discuss how to the tree’s decline. lots zoned for single-family homes. The low strict rules about size and set- keep mature trees healthy. With proper The arborist will also show you how to addition of an ADU changes the use of backs. care, the life span of mature trees can be plant and maintain new trees so that trees the single-family zoned lot and Mont- • Existing structures such as garages extended, and hazards presented by ne- will thrive in their new settings. Classes gomery County has to approve adding or studios could be converted into glected trees during high winds can be are tailored to meet the interests and the unit. In the past, the approval pro- dwelling units under the new zon- minimized. needs of each community enrolled for an cess has discouraged County residents ing rules, if they were built legally Home Tree Care 101 (HTC101) cov- HTC 101. You will receive a packet of in- from pursuing the addition of an ADU, at the time. ers the “right tree, right place” concept formation that will summarize what you or the licensing of one already in ex- • The homeowner will still have to of planting under/around overhead util- learn and serve as a reference for home istence. live on site but could choose to live ity wires with appropriately sized native tree care. What does this mean for in the ADU or the main house. ADUs still cannot be used as short- trees that will not interfere with utility If you are interested in joining the Takoma Park homeowners? service. Attendees will discuss native tree workshop, please RSVP with the name of term rentals or be on the same prop- species and some of the causes for disease all participants at publicworks@takom- The biggest change created by the erty where another rental use exists. or damage to mature trees that can lead to aparkmd.gov as space is limited. ZTA is that of purpose. The old rules One goal of these changes is to bring discouraged ADUs and kept them to previously unlicensed ADUs into the a minimum. The new framework ac- rental housing licensing program so knowledges the benefits of ADUs and that units can be inspected for the safe- places them firmly in the mix of strate- ty of the tenants. gies to create more housing options in If you have questions about the new the County. The rental income generat- regulations for, or licensing of ADUs, ed by an ADU can help new and long- you can contact: term homeowners, especially seniors Department of Housing and Com- age in place. munity Development at 301-891-7119 The practical changes include the or [email protected]. following:

Mark your calendar! Lunch with the Mayor! Join Mayor Kate Stewart as she hosts lunches at the Crossroads Farmers Market and other restaurants in the Takoma Langley Crossroads area. All lunch times are from 12 - 2 p.m. Locations: Friday, September 6 Friday, October 11 Got Questions? El Marinero Comida Latina & Grill Tijuana’s Mexican Cafe 1319 University Blvd E 949 University Blvd E Get them answered. The City Council of Takoma Park is pleased to Takoma Park, MD 20912 Takoma Park, MD 20912 facilitate three upcoming guest presentation and Q&A Opportunities for residents prior to its meetings (from 6–7 p.m.) Friday, September 27 El Campeon Rotisserie on the dates listed below. Chicken & Bakery Sept. 11 - County Councilmember Tom Hucker 902 Merrimac Dr. Sept. 25 - District Manager, U.S. Postal Service - Capital District Takoma Park, MD 20903 Oct. 2 - Pepco with an update on Takoma to Sligo Project

Page 4 n Takoma Park News September 2019 THE ARTS The Stories of Immigrants and Refugees Vintage Movie Night: Immigrants and es yearning to be free,” but that promise is in jeopardy Poems of Migration and the American as refugees seeking asylum are imprisoned. Refugees Local documentary filmmaker Richard Hall will lead Immigrant Experience Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. a cinematic journey across a century of films about im- Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium migrants and refugees, including early 20th century si- Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium lent films encouraging immigrants to assimilate, World 7500 Maple Avenue War II films about refugees fleeing Europe and post-war 7500 Maple Avenue Free Event classroom films. See how America’s ideas about immi- Free Event America has a long history of both welcoming immi- grants and refugees have and have not changed through Four poets from different ethnic backgrounds, who grants and discriminating against them as some politi- the years. are immigrants or the children of immigrants, will cians revile those who seek a new home and better life Hall is a cameraman and editor for the C-SPAN pro- share their poetry about the joys and pitfalls of immi- for their families. Poet Emma Lazarus’ poem engraved gram “American Artifacts.” This screening is presented gration, a sense of exile or welcome and the evils of on the Statue of Liberty embraces “your huddled mass- in partnership with Docs in Progress. xenophobia and discrimination. Indran Amirthanayagam is an award-winning poet and essayist, who was born in Ceylon (now Sri Lan- ka) before moving to London and then Honolulu half a world away. His poetry collections include Ceylon, R.I.P. and Coconuts on Mars. Zeina Azzam, the daughter of Palestinian refugees, spent her childhood in Lebanon and moved to the United States when she was 10 years old. Her poetry has appeared in Pleiades, Mizna, and the anthologies Gaza Unsilenced and Making Mirrors: Writ- ing/Righting by and for Refugees. She is a mentor for We Are Not Numbers, a writing program for youth from Gaza. Vladimir Monge was born in El Salvador and attend- ed the University of El Salvador and the National Uni- versity of Costa Rica. His poetry books include Pasaje- ros en el Tiempo/Passengers in Time and Voces y Huellas. Terence Winch grew up in New York City as the son of Irish immigrants. His poetry has been called “the voice of Irish America,” and his latest poetry book The Known Universe was published last year.

and Fahey in the 1960s. Ochs and Fahey were part of a group of musicians called the “East Coast Blues Mafia,” which also included Robbie Basho and Mike “Firk” Stewart. Ochs and Fahey played together in several musical collaborations, includ- ing Contemporary Guitar, the first compi- lation album released by Fahey’s Takoma Records label in 1966. Ochs, who lives in Severna Park, Md., still plays in some concerts in the D.C. Exploring the Legacy area. He taught world history in Baltimore of John Fahey and served as executive director of the Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center John Fahey and the before retiring. Old Blues Greats repl_gc1 by Jeffrey Gangwisch See Something by Christopher Kojzar Lecture and Performance Altering the Future/ by Max Ochs As a printmaker and teaching artist, that role to the 21st century as a black Reshaping the Past DeNinno is fascinated by the manipula- man who challenges stereotypes and the Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception tion of two-dimensional surfaces to spark right to observe and be idle in public a dialogue in a three-dimensional space spaces. Takoma Park Community Center Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Auditorium with myriad interpretations of her work. Youngborg alters photos of places Takoma Park Community Center Artists have depicted the human form where she has lived or visited by writ- 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue for centuries through paint, bronze and ing computer programs that compress Free Event stone. Gangwisch offers a futuristic spin these images, evoking the way our brain Free Event Known as the father of the American by manipulating digital photography overwrites memories with new interpre- What does the future hold, and how primitive guitar style, former Takoma through novel imaging techniques to re- tations, thus reshaping our basic under- does our past still influence us? We are Park resident John Fahey forged connec- shape the human figure into fluid forms standing of ourselves and influencing our living in uncertain times fueled by fear tions between acoustic guitar, country, that both embrace and defy their under- future. and anxiety about the state of the world bluegrass and the Delta blues, influencing lying humanity, becoming organic forms The exhibition will be on view until and our place in it. a generation of musicians who would fol- that conjure beauty and wonder. Nov. 6. For more information on upcom- In the Altering the Future/Reshaping the low him. As an artist engaged in somewhat secre- ing events in the Takoma Park Arts series, Past exhibition, four artists explore these In a lecture and solo guitar perfor- tive public performances, Kojzar explores go to www.takomaparkmd.gov/arts where concepts through different lenses, includ- mance, Max Ochs will share poetry, pic- the history of the flaneur, a French term you can sign up for our weekly e-news- ing Kristine DeNinno, Jeffrey Gangwisch, tures and live music in appreciation of for a “stroller” or “loiterer” who observes letter. Christopher Kojzar and Tara Youngborg. some blues greats who befriended him society with a critical eye. Kojzar updates

September 2019 Takoma Park News n Page 5 RECREATION ★ Look for the star symbols to find all of our new classes!

YOUTH TEENS FITNESS to properly stretch and tone, or gain dancing insight and creativity, this class is for you. Advanced registration required. Instructor: ART EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Beth Mwano Gift Making Workshop « Heffner Park Community Center Participants create seasonal artwork that may 42 Oswego Avenue be given as gifts to friends and family. The first 16 and older workshop will focus on using hand-building 8 Week Session techniques to create one-of-a-kind sculptures, Wednesdays, September 11-October 30 and the second will highlight glazing with 7:30–8:30 p.m. food-safe glazes. There will be a $10 materials Resident: $90 / Non-resident: $100 fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Instructor: Caroline MacKinnon Takoma Park Community Center DRAMA Art Studio Acting Technique for the Stage 7500 Maple Avenue Hip Hop Yoga “How did you learn all those lines?” Learning 6–12 years Hip Hop Yoga is bridging the gap between to create a believable three-dimensional 2 Day Session self-care and cultural relevance. Each session character for the stage is an extraordinary Saturdays, December 7 & 14 promotes physical strength, emotional stability process. The lines are only the beginning for 10:15–11:15 a.m. and yoga practices backed to the rhythms of developing a successful performance. After Resident: $35 / Non-resident: $45 Competitive Gaming Our Competitive Gaming program will provide hip hop. This program is only open to Takoma selecting a monologue with the instructor, you DANCE teenage youth (grades 6–12) the opportunity Park Middle school students. (No experience will learn (through lively theatre exercises) the to participate in competitive esports and needed) Instructor: Khepera Wellness fundamentals of acting and stage technique, compete for scholarship opportunities. This Takoma Middle School script analysis, and character development program includes a curriculum-based around 7611 Piney Branch Road that will heighten your performance and esports values, such as health, self-expression Grades 6–8 provide a dependable process for continued and social interaction. Limited Space. 9 Week Session growth. In addition, the class will prepare you Instructor: Javonte McDonald Tuesdays, September 17-November 12 with essential tools for auditioning, including techniques for cold-readings and scene Takoma Park Community Center During lunch period callbacks. The class will culminate with a Rose Room Free public presentation of the monologues for 7500 Maple Avenue an invited audience. No materials needed. Grades 6–12 Creative Dance ADULTS Instructor: W. Allen Taylor Students will learn the importance of creative 12 Week Session Monday & Wednesday, October 7-December 9 Takoma Park Community Center movement and choreographic tools to create ART Azalea Room their own dance. Class will include routine 3:30–6 p.m. Free 7500 Maple Avenue warm ups and stretches. Students will 16 and older participate in performances they choreograph. 10 Week Session Instructor: Charonne Butler Let’s Chat Mondays, September 9-November 1 Takoma Park Community Center Let’s Chat provides a small group environment 7–9 p.m. Lilac Room at Takoma Park Middle School designed Resident: $190 / Non-resident: $210 7500 Maple Avenue to promote positive dialogue and nurture 5–11 years meaningful relationships with 6th–8th grade 8 Week Session students, who need academic, emotional, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Thursdays, September 12-October 31 and/or social support. Mentors commit to one Writing Life Stories 6:30–7:30 p.m. lunchtime visit per month for the duration of an Resident: $80 / Non-resident: $90 academic year. Participants must be submitted Do you want to share important life via school counselors. Instructor: Javonte experiences through your writing? Our stories McDonald are part of what makes us human. Whether MARTIAL ARTS Takoma Park Middle School you are a lifelong writer or a beginner, this Clay in the Studio « class is for you! I will help you jump-start Taekwondo 7611 Piney Branch Road Grades 6–8 Students will utilize a variety of hand-building your memories, organize your ideas and edit Taekwondo is not only a combat sport, but it First Tuesday of each month techniques (e.g. slab, pinch, coil) to create your work. Bring a notebook or laptop to each is also a way of life for enthusiasts around Ongoing through school year functional and non-functional vessels and class and be ready to have fun. We use the the globe. The benefits of Taekwondo include 12–2 p.m. sculptures out of clay. Caregiver participation book Writing the Memoir by Judith Barrington. enhancing self-esteem by heightening Free required with young children (Ages 4–6). Instructor: Barbara Rosenblatt your physical and mental powers, building Adult students (Ages 16+) with experience Takoma Park Community Center confidence by encouraging you to succeed may use the studio’s electric wheels. Rose Room and to take control of your life, and developing Beginners are welcome. This a great class for 7500 Maple Avenue discipline by thoroughly training your body homeschoolers, those with flexible schedules 16 and older and mind in the tenets and techniques of and the generally clay-curious. There is a $20 8 Week Session Taekwondo. Taekwondo emphasizes kicking materials fee (per child) due to the instructor Wednesdays, September 4-October 30 techniques. Taekwondo is a fun way to on the first day of class. No class on 10/9. (No class: 10/09) achieve fitness and focus. There is a one-time, Instructor: Caroline MacKinnon 7–8:30 p.m. non-refundable, $40 uniform fee paid to the Takoma Park Community Center Resident: $135 / Non-resident: $155 instructor at the first class. Instructor: Felix Art Studio Lindeire 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park Community Center 4 and older FITNESS Dance Studio 6 Week Session 7500 Maple Avenue Wednesdays, September 11-October 23 6 and older 10–11:30 a.m. 12 Week Session Resident: $130 / Non-resident: $150 Mondays, September 9-December 9 Think Tank 6–7 p.m. Resident: $180 / Non-resident: $200 The purpose of the Think Tank is to improve student success in school by providing DANCE SPORTS tutoring services and help with homework. Mindful Movement Our homework tutors will help your child lower What happens when you combine meditation, frustration, boost comprehension and dance and yoga? Mindful Movement! This learn how to apply new skills by monitoring class is for dancers and non-dancers alike. FUTSAL & WINTER homework and providing help when needed. Using creative movement and principles from Hampshire Tower Apartments different dance styles, we will explore and BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2020 Community Room observe, through sensing and moving, our Ladies Boot Camp mind and body connection to bring awareness A challenging workout within a quick hour, Registration opens 10/16 for 7401 New Hampshire Avenue Grades 4–12 and creative freedom to the wonderful world this total body program includes a circuit of City Residents & 10/23 for Non- Tuesdays & Thursdays of our bodies. Expect free dancing, some drills, such as jumping jacks, running, push- residents, so mark your calendars! Ongoing during school year technical elements of dance (e.g. African, jazz, ups, squats, crunches and weight training. 4–5:30 p.m. contemporary, modern), breathing techniques, Students are required to bring their own See our Fall City Guide Free meditative stretching, and lots of insight and mats. This class is open to all those identifying for more information. fun! Whether you want to view your body with more compassion and understanding, learn RECREATION n Page 7

Page 6 n Takoma Park News September 2019 RECREATION and flexibility. Zumba takes the work out of of retouching and restoring. This includes 55+ n From page 6 workout by mixing low- and high-intensity using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. You moves. The class will incorporate Latin will be able to use these programs on the as female. Instructor: KJ Total Fitness music that will easily move you through your iMac computers in the Multi Media Lab. It is Takoma Park Residents, Takoma Park Recreation Center workout. Instructor: Laura Stewart recommended that students have an external The Takoma Park Recreation Gymnasium Takoma Park Recreation Center memory drive of at least three gigabytes Department has experienced 7315 New Hampshire Avenue Gymnasium to store photos used in the class. Written tremendous growth during the past 16 years and older 7315 New Hampshire Avenue material will be provided. Instructor: Barry 10–12 years. This growth has included 8 Week Session 16 years and older Hinderstein new and exciting programs for tots, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 week sessions Takoma Park Community Center youth, teens, adults and seniors without September10-October 31 Saturdays, September 7-October 12 7500 Maple Avenue additional fees or cost to patrons. Some 6:30–7:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. –12:45p.m. Multi Media Lab of these great additions have included $95 $55 18 and older Senior Day Camp, After Hours summer Drop-in: $10 Drop in: $10 8 Week Session program at the Recreation Center, Wednesdays, September 4-October 23 ESports Gaming Club, youth and teen 6:30–8:30 p.m. specialty camps, Celebrate Takoma, MARTIAL ARTS Resident: $80 / Non-resident: $90 Outdoor Movies, numerous fitness Kung Fu classes, and Clay for Kid’s art class, just to name a few. In addition, the City Bungo Fu is the Jamaican style of Kung Fu. Video Production & Editing has just acquired the Recreation Center Come learn meditation, self-defense, improved Learn the art of video production from on New Hampshire Avenue from the flexibility and self-awareness. This ancient pre-production techniques and properly Maryland-National Capital Park and form of self-defense provides physical and videotaping with any device to techniques of Planning Commission. mental exercise, which could help students editing. Participants will edit a project using defend themselves by strengthening hand- FCPX or Premiere Pro. Instructor: Isaac Asare Beginning this September, there and-eye coordination as well as gaining Takoma Park Community Center will be a minimal fee increase for ReVampFIT Men’s Boot Camp « physical fitness and mental and spiritual 7500 Maple Avenue classes, rentals and memberships. An This class offers you an adaptive interval strength. Instructor: Master Robert Thompson Multi Media Lab increase in our childcare programs training sequence with low- to high-intensity Takoma Park Community Center 14 and older and summer camps will be phased in exercises. The class builds cardiovascular Dance Studio 4 Week Session beginning January 2020. Most senior fitness in addition to helping you to improve 7500 Maple Avenue Thursdays, October 17-November 7 classes will now have a nominal $5 fee. muscular strength and endurance. People 16 and older 7:30–9 p.m. Scholarships remain available for all are challenged to push their limits and walk 9 Week Session Resident: $165 / Non-resident: $185 Takoma Park residents who qualify. out feeling strong. Join us on our journey of Monday, September 9-November 18 As always we appreciate your self-betterment! This class is open to all those 7:30–8:30 p.m. continued support of our programs identifying as male. Advanced registration Resident: $165 / Non-resident: $185 SPORTS and look forward to a great fall season required. Instructor: Abel Asafere Takoma Park Volleyball Club ahead! Heffner Park Community Center Join the new Takoma Park Volleyball Club! All Gregory Clark 42 Oswego Avenue MULTI MEDIA skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Bring Recreation Director 17 and older How to Manage Your Digital Photos friend or make some new ones! Registration 9 Week Session City of Takoma Park Do you know how many photos you have on is required. For more information, call 301-891- Monday, September 10-October 31 your smart phone? Can you locate them? This 7290 or email [email protected]. 6:30–7:30 p.m. class will teach you how to organize, store, Resident: $95 / Non-resident: $105 Takoma Park Recreation Center protect, enhance and use hundreds, possibly 7315 New Hampshire Avenue ART thousands, of photographs on your computer, 16 years and older Fabulous Fabric Wall Hangings Zumba « tablet and smart phone. Students will be 7 Week Session Create beautiful fabric wall hangings. All Come out and enjoy an hour of Zumba, a total introduced to programs that make it easier to Wednesdays, October 9-November 20 supplies provided. Instructors: Alice Sims and workout, combining all elements of fitness work with digital photos. Students will learn 6:30–8:30 p.m. with cardio, muscle conditioning, balance how to scan old family photos for the purpose $10 RECREATION n Page 11

Extended Care Programs Matter By Michael Kurland, Recreation Supervisor So what should parents be look- ing for when they are selecting an ex- Every year across America, parents tended care program for their child? look for programs and activities for their They should identify a program that children to take part in. Some parents has structured activities and provides a like to put their children into sports, safe space for learning and having fun, a some like to put them into clubs, and place where their child can be imagina- some even just let them stay home by tive and try new things or enhance their themselves. One of the more popu- skills in areas such as sports or the arts, lar options is extended care programs and a staff who genuinely cares about where school age children attend a be- fore and/or after school program. the well-being of the child. Many of these programs take place The City of Takoma Park Recreation in either recreation centers or schools. Department offers this type of before These programs are designed to help and after care option called Morning parents by providing structured and and Afternoon Addition, which take unstructured activities at a low cost. place at the Community Center on Ma- Some of these activities can range from ple Avenue. It also offers an after care sports, arts and engineering to culinary option at the Recreation Center on New arts and gaming, and so much more. Participants taking a break from the fun at Afternoon Addition. Hampshire Avenue called After the Bell. One of the main benefits that many of The department’s extended care pro- these programs offer their participants time students spend in gym class, after nutritious food participants receive out- grams service children that attend either is homework assistance. Childcare school programs have been picking up side of school. Takoma Park Elementary School and/or workers help these students with their the slack. They provide activities such Parents rely on these programs to Piney Branch Elementary School. homework when school gets out, which as sports and indoor and outdoor games keep kids off the streets and safe from So if you are a parent looking for that in turn helps the parents when they get to get the children moving. These pro- violence or getting into mischief. This quality program to fill the void for after home. These staff members help with grams even offer dance classes, swim- gives parents the peace of mind know- school, then look no further than the science reports, math problems and art ming lessons and karate classes. ing that their child is supervised and City of Takoma Park Recreation Depart- projects, or even history reports. Another important component to the having fun. Organizations have part- ment’s extended care programs. As of Another benefit of extended care physical well-being of the child is nu- nered with local law enforcement to help 8/8/19, there are still a few spaces avail- programs is the physical activity of trition. Many programs have adopted with programming. Every Wednesday, able for the MCPS’ 2019–2020 School the child. Childhood obesity is on healthy snacks and meals that organiza- the Takoma Park Police Department Year at After the Bell on New Hampshire the rise around the nation, and with tions provide as part of their programs. helps students with their homework af- Avenue. Waitlists are currently available many schools cutting back how much Many times, these meals are the only ter school. for Morning and Afternoon Addition.

September 2019 Takoma Park News n Page 7 Caldecott Club LIBRARY CALENDAR Monday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Circle Time We’ll be reading and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. discussing books that are great Friends Book Group October discussion Spanish Circle Time possibilities for the 2020 Caldecott Medal. Thursdays, 10:30–11 a.m. Lemonade and cookies served. By Tim Rahn she received a B.A. in performing arts Led by Senora Geiza from George Washington Univer- Alternative Games The Friends Book Group Petites Chansons sity and an MFA in creative Saturday, Sept. 29, 2–4 p.m. will discuss the award- Saturday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. writing from the University winning young adult nov- Led by Madame Marie Join Dave Burbank for of Maryland. el, The Poet X by Elizabeth a rousing session of Dungeons & “Somehow, Acevedo’s LEGO Club Acevedo, on Wednesday, powerful free verse man- Sunday, Sept. 8, 1:30–3 p.m. Dragons. Ages 8 up. Oct. 16 at 7:30 in the Aza- ages to stay contained within Building fun for ages 3–10. lea Room at the Takoma the book’s covers,” wrote COMING UP… Park Community Center. End-of-SummerQuest Party Julie Fogliano in The New Written in verse, The Monday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. • Babymouse creators Jenni & York Times. “The force and Poet X tells how young Join us for cupcakes, lemonade and a Matt Holm, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., intensity behind her words Xiomara Batista in Har- discussion of favorite SQ books! presenting their new picture book, practically pushes them off lem struggles with her the page, resulting in a verse Comics Jam The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight family, religion, and ado- novel that is felt as much as it Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m. lescence in all its angst- is heard. This is a book from Come read some great comics! • Kids Author Hena Khan, Wednesday, ridden guises—accep- the heart, and for the heart.” Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., talking about her new tance, friendship, and sexuality. Books-to-Action: A Social Justice Book The Poet X won the 2018 National Book novel, More to the Story Eventually, she turns to slam poetry as Club for Kids & Families Award for Young People’s Literature. The her outlet to express what she feels. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2–3 p.m. novel also received the prestigious CILIP Our theme is Banned Books Week. • Graphic Novelist Kevin McCloskey, Acevedo herself began participating in Carnegie Award from UK librarians ear- poetry slams at 14 and was a National Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., spotlighting lier this year. Acevedo is the first woman Kids Art Slam Champion. A Dominican-American, his newest science comic, Ants Don’t of color to win this award. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2–3 p.m. Come make art with Ms. Kati. Wear Pants More visits from top children’s authors Thanks to the library’s book in the series: Sofia partnership with Politics Valdez, Future Prez. The SummerQuest to come to the party and Prose Bookstore more book touches on themes – everyone who registered and read top children’s authors will of community, public LIBRARY BRIEFS a book or more is invited! be visiting us this fall. On engagement and speak- Coming in October, The Friends Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 ing up for what’s right. Big Book Club: What makes a mas- Banned Books Week Kick-off: p.m., kids author Hena Beaty will be joined by terpiece a masterpiece? Why do On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m., Khan will present her Takoma Park Mayor Kate certain books continue to be read we’re kicking off Banned Books new novel, More to the Sto- Stewart, who will talk through the years? The Friends Big Week a day early at Books-to-Action: ry, an update on Khan’s briefly about how she got Book Club is dedicated to answering A Social Justice Book Club for Kids favorite kids’ book, Little involved in politics and these questions. The group meets & Families. At our program, we’ll Women. Set in contempo- offer advice for aspiring several times a year to do a deep be reading from some great picture rary Georgia, Khan’s nov- young politicians in the analysis of a great book. This Fall’s books that have been challenged el features four Pakistani- audience about how they selection is William Faulkner’s The over the years, including the Calde- American sisters who can make a difference in Sound and the Fury. Discussions will cott-Medal-winning Sylvester and the mirror the four March sis- their community. (Note: begin on Oct. 23 at Historic Tako- Magic Pebble, In the Night Kitchen, ters of Louisa May Alcott’s Hena Khan the Library will close, ma, with a reception and lecture by And Tango Makes Two, and Tar Beach. 1868 novel. In its review, as usual on Fridays, at GWU Professor Evelyn Schreiber. If there’s interest and time, we also School Library Journal noted: 6 p.m., and then re-open Club members will meet at the Ta- might read sections from one of the “This thoughtful update of shortly before 7 p.m. just koma Park Community Center for often-challenged books in the Cap- Alcott’s classic text features for this event). further discussions on Wednes- tain Underpants series, and from one an American Muslim fam- And don’t forget about days Nov. 6, Nov. 20, and Dec. 4. of the Bone graphic novels. We’ll ily and deftly balances is- our trio of already-an- All discussions will begin at 7:30 conclude the program with a craft sues such as microaggres- nounced Fall author visits! p.m. Copies of Faulkner’s landmark connected to Banned Books Week. sions and cancer treatment These include: Babymouse American novel in a Norton Critical No registration is required, and all with typical middle grade creators Jenni & Matt Holm Edition are now available at the Li- ages are welcome. tropes such as sibling ri- talking about their new pic- brary. All are welcome to attend the valry, a first crush, and an ture book, The Evil Princess The Return of Petite Chansons Friends book discussions. early adolescent search for vs. the Brave Knight on Tues- and Comic Jam: Two popular Li- identity.” Kirkus, mean- day, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.; SummerQuest Wrap-Up: We’ll brary programs that run from Sep- while, stated: “A delight- graphic novelist Kevin wrap up our SummerQuest pro- tember through June are back for ful concept well executed, McCloskey presenting gram with a party on Monday, Sept. another season! Babies, toddlers, this volume is sure to find his new kids’ science 9 at 7:30 p.m. We’ll have cupcakes preschoolers and their grown-ups many fans.” comic, Ants Don’t Wear and lemonade, plus treats for those are invited to join Madame Marie Then, on Friday, Nov. Pants, on Thursday, Oct. who are gluten-, dairy- and nut-free. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. 8 at 7 p.m., we’ll host au- 3 at 7 p.m.; and picture At the party, we’ll talk about some to learn some French songs and thor Andrea Beaty, who book creator Julie Fogli- favorite books we read, check out rhymes at our Petites Chansons: is known for a series of ano spotlighting her new some of the “make or do” projects French Circle Time program. Then, best-selling picture books book, Just in Case You created by SummerQuesters, and on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m., Li- called the “Questioneers” Want to Fly, on Tuesday, then discuss possible themes for brary Associate Dave Burbank re- series. Among the books Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Politics next year’s SummerQuest. All par- turns with another season of Com- are: Rosie Revere, Engi- and Prose will be sell- tygoers will leave with a free book or ics Jam, our comics book club. neer, Iggy Peck, Architect, ing books at all of these two. You don’t have to have finished and Ada Twist, Scientist. At events, but the programs our event, Andrea will be are free and no purchase Andrea Beaty talking about the newest is required to attend.

Page 8 n Takoma Park News September 2019 Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month Just in time for the start of the new school year, National ning Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, In the Night Kitchen, Library Card Sign-up Month is a way to encourage stu- And Tango Makes Three, and Tar Beach. The program will dents and adults to check out what their local libraries conclude with a craft connected to Banned Books Week. have to offer. (See page 8 for more information on these events.) This year Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” characters “There are numerous class visits throughout the school Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are joining year, at which we distribute card applications and encour- the American Library Association on an adventure to pro- age kids to get Library cards — and many do,” said library mote the value of a library card as Library Card Sign-up director Ellen Arnold-Robbin. “It’s a good way to bring Month Honorary Chairs. families into the orbit of library activities.” In their new role, they will remind the public that sign- Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held ing up for a library card opens a world of infinite possibili- each September to mark the beginning of the school year. ties: libraries offer resources and services that help people During the month, the ALA and libraries unite in a nation- pursue their passions and give students the tools to suc- al effort to ensure every child signs up for a library card. ceed in school and beyond. The Toy Story crew knows library cards help bring great stories to life. From borrowing books, movies, or music, DID YOU KNOW? to enjoying story time or group play, there’s no end to the • Kids get a free lanyard with their first library card, exciting activities you can access with a library card. courtesy of the Friends of the Takoma Park Mary- You can celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month land Library. by visiting the Takoma Park Maryland Library for one or several of its monthly events. Some monthly programs the • In addition to checking out the Library's physical library offers include Preschool Time on Sept. 4, 18 and books, music and magazines, library card holders 25, that teaches concepts like shapes, counting and col- can access thousands of digital resources, includ- ors and skills like using scissors, taking turns and name ing audiobooks from Recorded Books, and mov- writing. There’s also Petites Chansons for babies, toddlers, ies, music, and books from Hoopla. preschoolers and their grown-ups to French songs and For more information about applying for a Takoma rhymes with Madame Marie. The library is tying the event to Banned Books Week, and Park Maryland Library card, visit www.takomapark. The library will also be holding a Books-to-Action event there will be readings of picture books that have been chal- info/library/getacard.html. on Sept. 21 that teaches social justice through literature. lenged over the years, including the Caldecott-Medal-win-

The making of a mural By Rick Henry “People living in our properties don’t just need affordable hous- Thanks to a Community Grant ing; they need programs and ac- from the city of Takoma Park, a tivities,” Goldman said. group of middle school students MHP has a long history of was able to spread “good vibes” creating murals in the neighbor- this summer. hoods properties it develops, he The students were participants said, citing a series of murals in the FLOW (Future Leaders of that youth in MHP programs de- the World) program adminis- veloped in Wheaton and Long tered by the Montgomery Hous- Branch. He added that the mu- ing Partnership (MHP), and they rals, which professional muralist spread the vibes by creating a Arturo Ho, supervises, provide mural in the Sligo View Apart- a lasting legacy for participants, ments Community Center on friends and family and the com- Houston Avenue. munities at large. Painting the mural was one “It gives everyone something to of the many activities the group be proud of and creates a lasting engaged in as part of the new legacy,” he said. Now that legacy FLOW summer program for mid- includes the “Good Vibes” mural, dle school students. A Commu- which was developed through a nity Grant from the City helped partnership with the nonprofit MHP to launch the program, Credit: Rick Henry As a FLOW program participant, Nancy Cabrera, 14, helped created the Good Vibes mural pictured here. Carpe Diem Arts. building on its existing elemen- Cabrera described how the pro- tary school programs and filling cess developed. “There were lots a critical need, according to MHP an important transitional time for stu- “The trip to the University of Maryland of ideas being shared,” she said. “Someone President Robert Goldman. dents, so being able to extend the FLOW made me realize that I want to go to col- wanted to incorporate butterflies, which “This is an outgrowth of our after- program to provide them with worth- lege,” said the rising freshman, who will led to us focusing on vibrant colors. Then school program,” Goldman said. “Our while activities after school and over the attend John F. Kennedy High School in someone else suggested black-eyed Su- staff had been advocating for an extension summer was very important to MHP. the fall. “And for our journals we were sans, the Maryland state flower.” into middle school, and this grant was in- Goldman and the MHP realized that assigned to write about how we would The group then collectively looked at strumental in allowing us to do that.” they could not just replicate the existing want to be seen 15 years from now, which the mural and asked, “What does that Many of the participants, such as Nancy program, however. “Middle schoolers are really helped me reflect and inspired my painting give us?” “What do we feel when Cabrera, 14, of Takoma Park had partici- much more independent, so we needed creativity.” we look at it? We saw positive goodness pated in the elementary school programs to have a different approach and curricu- Creativity is one of the hallmarks of and happiness and we wanted the title to and enthusiastically signed on for the lum,” he said. all of the MHP FLOW programs, which reflect a positive message, so we settled on middle school program. “I had been in the To that end, the FLOW middle school is where the “Good Vibes” mural comes Good Vibes Only,”’ Cabrera said. program since Head Start, and I loved it, program included such items as home- in. MHP takes a broad view of what it For the residents of the Sligo View but then I had to stop because there were work counseling, journaling and a trip to means to develop affordable housing, an Apartments and the participants in the no more programs,” she said, “so I was the University of Maryland. These com- approach articulated by its mission state- program, the message has been received. very excited when I found out they were ponents really made an impression on ment: “housing people, empowering fam- starting one for middle school students.” Cabrera. ilies, and strengthening neighborhoods.” Goldman noted that middle school is

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were 7,568.5 hours compared to 7,650 September Is National in 2018, a decrease of 81.5 hours. Preparedness Maryland fire deaths The Maryland State Fire Marshal Month: Why wait? Office reported as of August 26, 2019 39 people died in fires compared to Claudine Schweber, co-chair, Takoma Park Emergency Preparedness Committee 46 in 2018. THE FIREHOUSE Hot vehicle deaths Paradise, California wild fires, Long Branch/Silver Spring explosion, and other REPORT As August 26, 2019 35 children disasters remind us that we shouldn’t wait • Know how to reach family members. across the country have died in hot Do you know where your children are? By Jim Jarboe to have an emergency action plan. Who vehicles. These deaths are 100% pre- would you contact to let them know about Kids, do you know how to reach your ventable! Here are a few ideas that parents? Make sure this access is up- As of July 31, the Takoma Park Vol- the you/family? What would you take might help you not to forget to check dated regularly. unteer Fire Department and Mont- with you as you evacuate? Where would the backseat. Put your cell phone, gomery County Fire and Rescue you and others meet up? Consider and • Know the exits. Whether it’s a school, purse, wallet or a shoe on the back- personnel assigned to the station re- prepare the following: an office building, your house or where seat. Don’t let it happen here or any- sponded to 302 fire-related incidents where! in 2019. The department also ad- dressed or assisted with 1,840 rescue Safety message or ambulance-related incidents for In the event of a power outage, a total of 2,142. Totals for 2018 were never use a portable generator in the 351 and 1,720 representing an in- house or garage. Also, should you use crease of 71 incidents. candles, make sure when you leave During July, Takoma Park volun- a room with a candle inside, take it teers put in a total of 1,019 hours of with you or put it out. Be careful and standby time at the station compared stay safe. to 919.5 in 2018. Grand totals as 2019

Don’t wait, communicate. you are visiting, find the exits. Make sure each is accessible and opens easily • Identify a contact person just in case and leads to safety. you or family members are injured or in distress, and let the person know. • Power outages: If you or someone If there’s a backup emergency contact, nearby depends on electricity for life- make sure they know about each other. support or other equipment, sign up At least one contact should be out of the for Emergency Medical Equipment No- area. tification (www.pepco.com/my-home/ service-requests/emergency-medical- • Put EMERGENCY CONTACT in your equipment-notification-program/); cell phone. This enables emergency add Pepco’s phone number to your cell personnel to reach that person. If you phone (877-737-2662). have a health condition that requires medication, add that information as a Stay informed and prepared text message, so paramedics can con- tinue emergency care. • Takoma Park Alerts: Sign up at www. takomaparkmd.gov/alert for warnings • Text first; then call/email. If you are and updates about dangerous situa- in danger, text may get through faster. tions, such as tornadoes, fires, etc. Phone lines may be overloaded). • “Go Bag”: Build and keep an emergen- • Let the contact know your status/lo- cy supply kit that can last for at least 72 cation as soon as possible. Do friends hours. It should include canned food, and family members know the con- water, batteries for alternative connec- tact person and how to reach him/her? tions; radio that is solar and battery- Have the contact person inform others. powered; several flashlights; clothing • Persons with disabilities and the el- to fit the season; phone; pet food; paper Passport Services derly: Develop a communication and list of contacts; extra glasses; prescrip- evacuation plan, including all of the tions, other (e.g. photos, book). Think Passport services are available on above. Set up a neighbor-to-neighbor of this as camping out. See www.fema. first come, first served basis Monday help plan. gov; emergency supply list. through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 Additional information is available on- p.m. at the Takoma Park Community • Communicating in varied languag- line at www.ready.gov/make-a-plan. This Center on the second floor. Takoma es: Since many alerts, instructions, is the community of Takoma Park, so we Park staff encourage calling the City’s or warnings are in English, identify a know you will be connected and helpful main phone number at 301-891-7100 translator for non-English speakers. to your neighbors. and checking if the office is open be- Keep that person informed about con- fore departing for the Community tacts and alerts. Contact us at [email protected] Center for passport services. Get to know your surroundings. or 301-891-7126.Listen to Bea(trice) Pre- For additional information, visit ta- • Identify a meeting place. Where will pared on WOWD/ Talk of Takoma, 1 p.m. komaparkmd.gov/services/passports. you gather after the fire, flood, other first Sunday of the month. danger? Share that information, in- clude the Emergency contact.

Page 10 n Takoma Park News September 2019 CITY COUNCIL ACTION 2019-24. By adoption of Ordinance 2019-25, RECREATION Game Room Open Play the Council approved a pay structure for n From page 2 n From page 7 The game room is available for adults age 55 staff that are members of AFCME. Ordinance and older to play pool, table tennis, basketball 2019-26 authorized a contract in the amount arcade and other active games. The game the Council made a number of committee of $300,000 with RR/M Lukmire Architects for Sue Bracey room is a great place to join friends for lively appointments: Resolution 2019-31 reappointed professional services to continue design work Takoma Park Community Center conversation, and just to “hang out” before, Arthur David Olson (Ward 4) and Brian Ernst for Library renovation. Ordinance 2019-27 Art Studio in-between and after classes during the day. (Ward 4) to the Board of Elections; Resolution approved a contract for community play days 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park Community Center 2019-32 reappointed Courtney Tompkins with Let’s Play America, Inc. The contract 55 and older Game Room (Ward 2), Joelle Rabion, and Ebonee Harllee amount is $10,000. Monday, October 1 7500 Maple Avenue to the Arts and Humanities Commission; and Also on July 31, the Council set the dates 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. 55 and older Resolution 2019-33 reappointed John Ackerly of its summer recess by Resolution 2019- $5 Monday, Thursday: 9 a.m. –12 p.m. (Ward 2) and Kirsten Stade (Ward 4) to the 36. The recess began Aug. 1 and extends Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. –1 p.m. Committee on the Environment. through Sept. 10. The 2019–2020 Youth Council DROP-IN Saturday: 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Resolution 2019-34, authorizing transmittal of was appointed by Resolution 2019-37. The Free Legislative Action Requests to the Maryland following residents were appointed: Mihret Municipal League, was adopted on July Asfaw (Ward 5), George Ashford (Ward 2), Heart & Core 24, 2019. Three requests were submitted: 1) Asha Henry (Ward 6), Jason Kaplan (Ward 1), Move to the high-energy beat to pump up the legislation to grant municipal authority to Dawit Kelil (Ward 4), Shakur Moulton (Ward 5), heart rate followed by 20 minutes of Pilates implement expanded property tax deferrals Kamilla Sorenson (Ward 3), Amelia Tydings- core floor workout to strengthen the area to certain categories of homeowners, Lynch (Ward 2) and Eliza Van Camp (Ward from shoulders through hips. Registration is such as elderly or low income residents; 2) 5). Lori Grazio (Ward 2) was reappointed to required. Instructor: Nancy Nickell legislation to authorize a group of counties or the Board of Elections by Resolution 2018-38. Takoma Park Recreation Center municipalities to form or join a “community Peter Munger (Ward 1) was reappointed to Gymnasium choice aggregator” to purchase or generate the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs by 7500 Maple Avenue electricity from renewable sources for their Resolution 2019-39. The Complete Safe Streets 55 and older residents; and, 3) legislation or funding to Committee as appointed by Resolution 2019- Saturdays, September 7-November 23 assist residential rental property owners to 40. Appointees are: David Cookson (Ward 1), 9:15–10:15 a.m. eliminate environmental hazards in rental Frank Demarais (Ward 5), Manela Diez (Ward $5 properties. The Council also approved 3), Tracy Duvall (Ward 3), Cindy Herrera (Ward SPORTS/FITNESS/HEALTH Resolution 2019-35 adopting the Montgomery 6), Laurie Kelly (Ward 3), Jessica Landman BESA African Dance Classes « County Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2018. (Ward 1), Diana McCown (Ward 3), Lacey Active Adults age 55 and older will enjoy this Kundalini Yoga and Meditation « On July 31, 2019, the Council approved FY McMullan (Ward 3), Michael Moore (Ward 6), high-energy dance class. BesaWorkout is an Kundalini Yoga will introduce participants 2020 Budget Amendment No. 1 by Ordinance and Emanuel Wagner (Ward 2). By Resolution exercise with forms and techniques created to integrating mind, body and spirit using 2019-23 and FY 2020 Stormwater Management 2019-41, Jill Saletta (Ward 6) was appointed to from African dances. This fun aerobic exercise meditation, sound vibrations (chanting) and Budget Amendment No. 1 by Ordinance the Recreation Committee. is a great cardio workout. This class is free; modified poses to help increase strength, however, registration is required. flexibility and tranquility. Please bring a yoga Takoma Park Community Center mat. Instructor: Polly Matthews Dance Room Takoma Park Recreation Center 7500 Maple Avenue Gymnasium 55 and older 7500 Maple Avenue Saturdays, September 7-December 14 55 and older Board of Elections Update 1–2 p.m. Tuesdays, September 3-November 19 Free 2:30–3:30 p.m. $5 The next City of Takoma Park election will will discuss the recommendations further in take place November 3, 2020. There is no September and a Charter Amendment Public regular City election this year. Hearing has been tentatively scheduled The City Council amended the Takoma Park for Wednesday, Oct. 16. Highlights of the Public Piano Performance City Charter in 2017 to move elections for recommendations follow: Mayor and City Council to even years to • Elimination of the 21-day residency coincide with presidential and gubernatorial requirement for voting in City elections; general elections. The current Mayor and • Expansion of the supplemental voter roll City Council were elected in 2017 to serve for Takoma Park elections to include until 2020. Elections will return to the every U.S. citizen residents who do not wish to two-year cycle with the election on November register to vote in elections other than 3, 2020. The Takoma Park Board of Elections those conducted by the City of Takoma is planning for 2020. Here’s what residents Park; should know now: • Elimination of the need to hold a runoff • The Nominating Caucus to select election in the unlikely event of a tie after candidates for the 2020 City Election will all rounds of counting are completed take place Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. through ranked choice voting – such ties • Absentee ballots for the City Election will would be resolved by lot; be available the week of Sept. 28, 2020. • Authorization for the Board of Elections to • Early voting will begin Oct. 22, 2020 appoint election workers (formerly called • City Election early voting will election judges) without the requirement be available at the Takoma Park that the City Council approve the Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. appointments; • Early voting for the Presidential • Changing the period of the time during Election will take place at the Silver which recall petitions can be circulated Spring Civic Center and other early from indefinite to six months; voting sites in Montgomery County. • Setting a specific point of reference for • On Election Day, Takoma Park residents calculating the number of registered voters required to meet various thresholds for may vote in both the Presidential Election Takoma Park’s public piano is now available for anyone to play just in time for National and the City Election at their usual voting petitions for recall and referendum, to precincts in Takoma Park. enable petitioners to know their goal in Piano Month. The first concert on the freshly painted piano took place Aug. 18 at the advance. Gazebo. Thanks to some talented piano players (and one fiddler) who performed at the • The City Election will require many paid election workers. Preliminary applications • Setting new limits on campaign grand opening concert. It was inspiring to see so much musical talent in our community. are being accepted now. See www. contributions and adding a requirement The piano will be in the downtown gazebo until December so stop by and play or just lis- takomaparkmd.gov, search “election that campaigns report on expenditures as ten. Playing times will be kept to the hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. so it doesn’t bother well as contributions; worker.” the surrounding neighborhood. Much more information will be provided as • Payment of return postage by the City for additional details are finalized. Watch future absentee ballots; and issues of the Takoma Park Newsletter as well • Allowing for early processing (not as the City website for updates. counting) of absentee ballots. Noise Control in the City of Takoma Park Additional information is available at www. The Noise Control Board and Neighborhood Services Board of Elections Recommends takomaparkmd.gov. Questions or comments Division have developed a brochure to remind residents and Charter and Code Revisions may be addressed to Jessie Carpenter, City businesses to be good neighbors around the issue of noise. At the June 5, 2019 City Council meeting, the Clerk at [email protected] (or by With the cooler weather, windows are more likely to be Takoma Park Board of Elections presented phone at 301-891-7267). Comments received open and more time is spent outdoors. Be considerate when recommendations for revisions to the City will be shared with the Board of Elections and using power tools in the yard or garage, keep music volumes Charter and Elections Code. The Council City Council. reasonable, and consider the impact on neighbors when entertaining. The brochure is available at City facilities and online at www.takomaparkmd.gov.

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SEPTEMBER ‘19 Do you have an item for the city calendar? Do you have an item for the city calendar? Let us know if you have a nonprofit event that would be of interest to City of Takoma Park residents, and we’ll consider it for inclusion in the calendar. Deadline for the October issue is Sept. 13, and the newsletter will be distributed beginning Sept. 27. To submit calendar items, email [email protected]. “TP Community Center” is the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. All addresses are in Takoma Park or Takoma, D.C., unless otherwise noted.

Community Self Defense Karen Collins & The Backroads Band PUBLIC MEETINGS OF NOTE Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ARTS AND LITERATURE Friday, Sept. 20, 8 – 11 p.m. City Council 6836 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park People’s Open Mic Takoma Park VFW, 6420 Orchard Ave. City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt instruction Karen Collins & the Backroads Band will be playing honky- Sundays, 9 p.m. tonk country music. Friendly folks, room for dancing. City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. Suggested $10 donation City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Parents of Special Needs Adults (POSNA) www.republictakoma.com http://backroads.karencollins.net City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. Takoma Park Community Band Family Concert with Mr. Gabe TPCC Auditorium TP Community Center Mondays, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Detailed agendas are always available for review online This support and advocacy group of parents and other Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. at www.takomaparkmd.gov/citycouncil/agendas. loved ones of adults with special needs including The Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave. Join the Takoma Park Community Band for weekly Labor Day — City Offices Closed autism, Down’s syndrome, and severe chronic “The Pied Piper of Takoma Park” returns to the Gazebo psychiatric challenges usually meets the first Thursdays rehearsals at the Heffner Park Community Center. No stage with a musical performance that is fun for the Monday, Sept. 2 of every month. For more information, contact Mary audition required, just plenty of enthusiasm. entire family. All City offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. Muchui at [email protected]. Drum for Joy! with Jaqui MacMillan Free 2, for the Labor Day holiday. The Takoma Park Police Department is open 24/7 for emergency services. Takoma Cleanup Day Mondays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Documentary screening “Ground War” Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – noon Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. Takoma Park Emergency Food Pantry Sunday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Various locations Learn hand drumming TP Community Center auditorium First Saturdays, noon – 3 p.m. Join the community for the 2019 Takoma Spring Clean Blues Mondays Canadian environmental filmmaker Andrew Nisker’s Grace United Methodist Church, 7001 New Hampshire Up. They will have experienced gardeners leading three investigation into the death of his father takes him deep Mondays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Ave. teams of volunteers to work on plantings and mulch in into the world of golf, chemical lobbying, and citizen Bi-weekly and monthly food supplements for needy the Takoma commercial district. Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. activism, where he learns that the rampant use of families Three meet up locations: www.republictakoma.com pesticides around the world may be far more damaging 240-450-2092 or [email protected] than he thought. A brief discussion will follow for those 1. Roscoe the Rooster Statue on Laurel Ave (across Open Mic Night www.educaresupportservices.org from 6927 Laurel Ave) who are interested, and free Bee Friendly seeds and yard Tuesdays, 9 – 11 p.m. signs will be available. 2. Triangle Park at 4th and Blair Roads, NW (across from Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll St. NW 6914 4th St, NW) Crossroads Night Market COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 3. By Morison Park at the Takoma Junction (across from Jazz Jam Saturday, Sept. 28, 4 – 8:30 p.m. 201 Ethan Allen Ave) Circle Time Tuesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Anne Street (between University Blvd. and Hammond Ave.) Bags, gloves and tools provided. SSL Hours offered. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Takoma Station, 6914 14th St. NW Come out for Night Market, an international food festival https://mainstreettakoma.org A beloved local tradition, the 30-minute program of Open mic for jazz musicians with local flavor. Experience the best in ethnic-cuisine songs, fingerplays, rhymes, movement exercises and Climate Change Emergency meeting from the Takoma/Langley Crossroads, featuring local stories teach early literacy concepts in a fun way. Wednesday Night Drum Jams restaurants serving up their top dishes and market Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Takoma Park Maryland Library Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m. vendors selling a variety of tasty treats and beverages. Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver The Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. NW Enjoy the sights and sounds of live, multi-cultural Spanish Circle Time Spring performances on the festival mainstage and browse Hosted by Katy Gaughan and friends regional craft vendors. Visit takomalangley.org/ Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Montgomery County officials will join leading climate advocates for a climate change town hall to discuss Puppet Lab nightmarket for more info. Join Senora Geiza for a 30-minute program highlighting plans to dramatically cut the County’s greenhouse First Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon basic Spanish vocabulary through songs and rhymes. gas emissions over the next eight years. Montgomery Christalis Superhero 5K run/walk Takoma Park Maryland Library County Responds, organized by several area groups, Rhizome DC, 6950 Maple St NW Sunday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m. will feature speakers, panel discussions and audience Puppet Lab’s purpose is to be a hub for all those The Spirit Club Washington Adventist University, 7600 Flower Ave., Q&A. Those attending can sign up to work with local interested in puppet theater who would benefit from Takoma Park Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. boosting creative power, honing puppet-manipulation organizations and hear ideas on how to do their part to Grab your capes and tights for a Superhero 5K. skills, cross-pollinating ideas, receiving feedback about Takoma Park Community Center combat climate change. Proceeds from the event go directly to help Christalis, a works in progress, and building local puppet community. Therapeutic recreation class for Takoma Park residents www.facebook.com/events/367862217266133 nonprofit organization for poor and orphaned children 17 and older Suggested $5-10 donation in Uganda. There will also be face painting, an obstacle Shop Local Sidewalk Sale This class is designed for adults with developmental/ Takoma Park Folk Festival course and other games for children. neurologic challenges. For more information, contact Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 – 22 Registration $5 – $25 Sunday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Jared Ciner at [email protected] or 303-883-4364. Various locations Takoma Park Middle School Shop the deals at Takoma’s locally-owned, independent. Kid’s Night Out Find big sales on home goods, handicrafts, bikes, pet The Takoma Park Folk Festival is an annual event to UPCOMING EVENTS First and third Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. immerse in the traditional and trending folk arts and the supplies, games, clothing, hardware and more. Takoma Park Street Festival Takoma Park Recreation Center communities they create. See insert in this issue or tpff. Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest org for more information. Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fun and games for kids Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Third Thursday Poetry Reading Carroll Ave. to Carroll St. NW Teen Night Takoma Park SDA Church, 6951 Carroll Ave. Come check out over 200 artisans, community groups, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Join the annual Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie children’s activities, food vendors, and a variety of TP Community Center Auditorium green companies. The festival has three stages that Takoma Park Recreation Center Contest. Whether you are a pie baker or a pie eater, come join the fun. The popular “Third Thursday” poetry series features the host 18 popular, local bands performing music from Games and activities just for teens work of a wide range of poets from across the region. indie folk, rock, blues, country, reggae, and everything Takoma Park Farmers Market Held in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium, in between. the free readings are followed by a light reception and Free admission Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. an opportunity to meet the featured poets. Year-round Laurel and Carroll avenues in Old Town Every Sunday in the historic business district of the city, the Right Tree Right Place principle for tree location selection: https://bit. local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture-raised meats, Make a Difference - Plant a Tree ly/2TDUpjD. After your order has been received, the City's Urban Forest artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms Manager will notify you of the planting date/time. located within 125 miles of Takoma Park are offered. Discount Trees Available to Beautify Yards, Replace the Canopy ORDER FORM Crossroads Farmers Market The fall season is a good time to plant trees. Takoma Park residents can help replenish the aging tree canopy and take advantage of an incentive. The Please include this completed form, with a check, payable to City Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., through Nov. 27 City will contribute $100 towards the first tree purchased. Residents can of Takoma Park, for the number of trees selected, plus tax. Mail or On Anne Street at University Boulevard East (next to have a 2" diameter tree installed by the City's landscape contractor for $95 drop off to Urban Forest Manager, 31 Oswego Ave., Silver Spring, MD, Mega Mart), Takoma Park plus 6 percent sales tax, for a total of $100.70. Additional trees will cost 20910. Deadline close of business October 11. The season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, free- $195 plus 6 percent sales tax. The trees are warrantied for one year. The range eggs, local herbs, honey, locally-roasted $100 discount is not available for a tree required by a tree removal permit Name ______coffee, fresh-cut flowers, potted plants and prepared replanting agreement. foods, drinks and healthy snacks. There is also live Residents can select a tree(s) from the following seven tree species: swamp Address______music, healthy food demos, kids’ art activities, health white oak, Princeton elm, bald cypress, black gum, American linden, sycamore screenings and free exercise sessions. Visit www. and river birch. Trees can be Phone ______Email______crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.org. ordered through October 11. A limited number of grants are Please include a map of property/tree installation locations. Top Notch Toastmasters available for low- to moderate- Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. income homeowners. In selecting ___ Swamp White Oak (2”) $195 ___ Princeton Elm (2”) $195 a tree planting location, make TP Community Center sure to keep in mind the eventual ___ Bald Cypress (7' - 8') $195 ___ Black Gum (2”) $195 Improve your communication and leadership skills. Top size of the tree and pay attention ___ American Linden (2”) $195 ___ Sycamore (2”) $195 Notch Toastmasters meetings provide opportunities to underground/overhead for positive, supportive development of personal utilities, building foundations + 6% sales tax ___ River Birch (2”) $195 and interpersonal skills that make you a better and walkways/sidewalks. Use Total ______communicator, a better leader.

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