Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects #1 Greenbelt Co-ops

1) Co-operatives are a big deal in Greenbelt. Each year the mayor proclaims October Co-op Month. Public Works strings a banner over Crescent Road and other roads with the proclamation. In 2019, the theme was: Co-ops, By the Community, For the Community. Greenbelt Co-operative Alliance staged events and did extensive publicity centering on Greenbelt’s co-operatives. One of our Council members wrote articles and placed them in the Greenbelt News Review, one of our co-ops.

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 1.1 to 1.5 Inside Stories GREENBELT

Boys & Girls Jekyll & Hyde at News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper Club, p.15 GAC, p.16 VOL. 82, No. 45 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 OCTOBER 3, 2019

CRAB Report Lists Guidelines For Police Military Equipment Use Public Lands Day at SHLES by Sara Chernikoff

Este artículo está disponible and who do not want the police en español en nuestra página considering the public to be the web www.greenbeltnewsreview. enemy.” com. “Our communities are not At its Monday, September warzones,” Greenbelt resident 23 meeting, the Greenbelt City Elizabeth Gaines wrote in the Council voted to accept a report original petition. “Grenade from the Community Relations launchers, tanks and equipment Advisory Board (CRAB) con- built for combat zones don’t be- cerning local police departments long in local law enforcement for obtaining and using military use against citizens.” equipment. Accepting the report CRAB’s report outlines rec- means that council will consider ommended steps council and the topic at an upcoming meet- city government should take to ing. meet the needs of both peti- Council asked CRAB to re- tioner’s concerns and the Green- port on this issue in 2017 after belt police department. However, a group of Greenbelt residents board members concluded that submitted a petition to council. they did not have legal power to The petition called for Congress recommend Congress terminate to stop the 1033 program, which program 1033. Instead, they rec- transfers excess military equip- ognized that civilian oversight is ment to civilian law enforcement necessary to maintain a strong agencies. relationship between community

The petition was signed by members and police. LEVINSON KAITLYN BY PHOTO “Greenbelters who do not want The report stated, “While Volunteers spend National Public Lands Day spreading mulch over the lawn between Springhill military equipment as part of our Lake Elementary School and the Franklin Park apartment complex. See story, p. 16. police department’s arsenal … See CRAB, page 11 October Is National Co-op Month. Election 2019 Candidates Discuss Why What, Exactly, Is a Cooperative? They are Running for Council by Leta Mach This week, we are publishing council candidates’ answers to the question, “Why are you running for council?” The answers are listed Co-op Month has been Community, For the Community, updated through the years by the randomly. Not all of the candidates responded with answers to this celebrated annually in October which highlights the many ways International Cooperative Alliance question. Each week of October, the News Review will be publish- across the United States for more co-ops are making an impact in (ICA) and they form the basis for ing answers to questions posed by the paper. Next week’s question, than half a century. It is a time their communities and around the today’s cooperative principles. to be published in the October 10 issue is: What do you think are for cooperative businesses to world to ensure a better future Greenbelt’s many cooperatives the key issues facing Greenbelt? We ask candidates to submit their reflect on their shared principles for everyone. are part of this tradition. The answers to the News Review offices by 8 p.m. on the Monday preced- and to educate others about the Cooperatives have been work- Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance ing the question’s publication date, preferably by email to editor@ value of belonging to a coopera- ing on behalf of their members (GCA) is an informal grouping of greenbeltnewsreview.com. We will limit answers to 250 words. tive. In honor of Co-op Month, and communities since 1844 all the cooperative businesses and here is the first of three co-op when the Rochdale Equitable entities operating in Greenbelt. related articles to be published in Pioneers Society opened a con- By working together in GCA, Judith Davis city, ensuring that its voice is For me, the question is not the News Review. sumer co-op store in England. Greenbelt cooperatives carry heard and respected. My greatest why I seek this office, but why I October is Co-op Month – a The success of the pioneers came out one of the most important skill, I believe, is looking at all wish to continue. While on coun- time to recognize and celebrate from the practices and proce- principles, Cooperation among sides of an issue to find common cil, I have performed constituent cooperatives. This year’s Co-op dures under which they oper- ground. I actively reach out to all service, offered constructive sug- Month theme is Co-ops: By the ated. These practices have been See CO-OP, page 13 areas of our city by participating gestions and worked with other in a wide range of community councilmembers to actuate ideas and social events, which are ex- and formulate policy. Greater cellent places to hear concerns. challenges, however, face our Though I wasn’t raised in city. I am well suited to meet Greenbelt, I am proud to say those challenges and turn them that Greenbelt is my hometown, into opportunities. a city known for its progressive, Community service is an im- portant civic responsibility. Re- See ELECTION, page 12 siding in Greenbelt for almost 45 years has given me countless opportunities to be an active What Goes On volunteer, thereby increasing my awareness of and appreciation Sunday, October 6 for Greenbelt’s core values and 1 to 4 p.m. Artful Afternoon, diversity. My willingness to listen Community Center has added to my experience. Monday, October 7 My years on council have 7:15 p.m. Council Special honed my leadership skills. I Meeting, open to public before have held many leadership posi- 7:30 p.m. closed session, Mu- tions within county, state, re- nicipal Building. See city ad gional and national governmental for details. organizations. Networking with Thursday, October 10

PHOTO BY NICOLE ARD BY PHOTO other leaders has enabled me to 1 to 7 p.m., Free Flu Shots, October is proclaimed Co-op Month at the city council meeting on Monday, September 23. From left, bring new ideas to Greenbelt. Springhill Lake Recreation Michael Hartman (New Deal Café), Jill Stevenson (Co-op Supermarket), Sylvia Lewis (News Review), In turn, I take Greenbelt’s view- Center Jill Connor and 3-year-old Sara Connor (Nursery School) and Steve Skolnik (GHI) points beyond the borders of our Thursday, October 3, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 13

October Cooperative Month Proclamation St. Joseph’s Wins National The following text, proclaiming October as Cooperative Month, was read by Mayor Emmett Jordan at the September 23 regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council. Academic Excellence Award WHEREAS, cooperatives are created through the initiative and by Dr. Janine Bertolotti self-reliance of Americans who come together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs through a democratically St. Joseph Regional Catholic controlled enterprise that is owned and governed by its members School in Beltsville was recent- and exists solely to serve the members’ interests: and ly announced as a recipient of WHEREAS, the theme of National Co-op Month 2019 “Co- the 2019 National Blue Ribbon ops: by the Community, For the Community,” which celebrating Award for Academic Excellence. how co-ops are people working together to make their communi- The U.S. Department of Educa- ties and the world a better place for everyone; and tion annually recognizes public WHEREAS, there are more than 40,000 cooperative businesses and private elementary, middle in the United Sates operating in every industry, including agricul- and high schools that demonstrate ture, child care, energy, financial services, publishing, food retail that all students can achieve at and distribution, housing, healthcare, insurance, telecommunica- high levels through the National tions, and many others; and Blue Ribbon Schools Program. WHEREAS, United States cooperatives serve some 350 mil- St. Joseph is one of only eight lion members, generate more than two million jobs, and make a Maryland schools and one of substantial contribution to the economy with annual sales of $652 two schools in Prince George’s billion and possessing assets of $3 trillion; and County that received this illustri- WHEREAS, since Greenbelt’s founding in 1937, the spirit ous award. Nationally, only 362 of COOPERATION has dramatically sustained and enriched our schools received the award. community; and St. Joseph was recognized as

WHEREAS, the City of Greenbelt itself is a member of co- an Exemplary High Performing JOSEPH SCHOOL OF ST. COURTESY PHOTO operatives, including purchasing cooperatives to help reduce the School based on the exceptional St. Joseph students play together during recess. city’s costs; and academic achievement of its stu- WHEREAS, Greenbelt’s cooperatives are greatly appreciated dents and their high performance tions, teachers emphasize progress cally create and sustain opportu- by all our citizens as being essential to the fabric of our daily on nationally normed tests. Stu- in academic achievement and, nities for growth. Therefore, the lives. They are dents scored in the top 15 percent equally as important, the skills faculty and staff, in collaboration *THE GREENBELT CONSUMER COOPERATIVE, INC. in the nation in reading and math necessary for student success. with parents, work diligently to *THE GREENBELT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION for students enrolled in grades 2 To best support the develop- foster the self-discipline required *GREENBELT HOMES, INC. through 8. ment of the children, the school’s of each child by focusing on how *GREENBELT MAKERSPACE COOPERATIVE Twelve Greenbelt residents are ideology is that faculty and staff children monitor their thoughts, *THE GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW students at St. Joseph. The co-ed- work collaboratively with parents. words and actions so that an en- *THE NEW DEAL CAFÉ and ucational school serves 196 stu- Parents and staff are committed vironment conducive to learning is *THE GREENBELT NURSERY SCHOOL dents and their families in grades to the equal development of all maintained. WHEREAS, members of the Greenbelt Cooperative Incubator pre-K4 through the 8th grade, in- aspects of the child; spiritual, Dr. Bertolotti is the principal are seeking to form new cooperatives; and cluding students from St. Hugh’s socioemotional, academic and of St. Joseph Regional Catholic WHEREAS, Greenbelt Cooperatives will celebrate with many parish. The students reflect the physical development systemati- School. activities throughout October Co-op Month. ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic NOW, THEREFORE, I, Emmett V. Jordan, by the authority and linguistic diversity of the vested in me by the citizens and City Council of Greenbelt, do region with over 32 countries hereby proclaim October 2019 to be and 27 languages represented. COOPERATIVE MONTH The rich diversity of the student during which we will join with all cooperatives, especially those population is embraced by a fac- in Greenbelt, as they celebrate their achievements, reaffirm their ulty and staff who fundamentally commitment to the values of cooperative enterprise, and look to believe that each child is created the bright future that cooperatives will help create. in the image and likeness of God. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Therefore, each child is unique caused the Seal of the City of Greenbelt, Maryland to be affixed and equally deserving of love, this 23rd day of September 2019. respect, kindness and mercy. EMMETT V. JORDAN, Mayor Through the adoption of a growth mindset philosophy, the staff focuses on progress in all aspects of a child’s development and instills high expectations for CO-OP continued from page 1 behavior and achievement. Staff members expect that each stu- Cooperatives. Each year, alliance become members of the Green- dent will be self-disciplined and members organize activities for belt News Review. With as little behave with kindness and love MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO October Co-op Month, which as $10, people become members based on the understanding that This wild passion flower and passion fruit are growing at the began on September 23 with a of the Co-op Supermarket and their actions have a direct impact athletic field next to the Buddy Attick Park east entrance. proclamation from Greenbelt City Pharmacy. When their capital on their individual person and the Council and continues throughout account is $100 or higher, they larger school community. Using October. become voting members. A criti- data-driven decision-making as Voluntary and open member- cal responsibility is to shop at the a tool to maintain high expecta- St. Hugh’s Church ship is the first principle listed store. Members of the Greenbelt by ICA. In many respects this is Federal Credit Union also have th because cooperatives are member- a responsibility to use the credit JC Landscaping 15 Annual ship organizations and without union’s services and maintain a Fall Flowers* member support they will fail. minimum balance in their share mums* pansies etc. Co-ops are open to all people savings account, which makes able to use their services and them members of the financial New Lawns* seeding* sod Oktoberfest who are willing to accept respon- co-op. When MakerSpace con- Planting of ornamental trees sibilities of membership. When verted to a community co-op in and shrubs October 12, 2019 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. a family enrolls in Greenbelt 2017, founding members became Fall cleanup – leaves – cutting Nursery School, they become co-owners for a membership fee back perennials, removal of St. Hugh’s Church members of that co-op. Its re- of $20 per year. trees and limbs. 135 Crescent Road sponsibilities include participating Create new beds* in every aspect of the school’s raise beds with topsoil* Greenbelt, Maryland operation from governance to Plant ornamental trees and Musik Provided By fundraising to maintenance. After shrubs etc. PHIL VENTURA finding a GHI home, potential Free Estimates members apply for membership 301-742-0364 EVERYONE WELCOME! JOIN IN THE and their responsibilities include CELEBRATION! SEE YOU THERE! paying their monthly co-op fee. Join Us for Authentic Food, Drink and Fun Volunteers who work regularly NEED CAR KEYS? GERMAN STYLE! (including keyless entry fobs) FEATURING

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Co-op Month Members and Others Benefit ERHS Homecoming Festivities From Our Local Cooperatives End with Football Team Defeat by Ivan Torres by Leta Mach Students, parents, residents and Co-op Month has been cel- the Greenbelt News Review also alumni gathered at the Eleanor ebrated annually in October works with college interns to fur- Roosevelt High School football across the U.S. for more than ther their education. The Co-op field on Friday, October 4 for the half a century. It is a time for Supermarket and Pharmacy holds annual homecoming parade. cooperatives to reflect on their sampling of products and offers The parade is one event out shared principles and to educate consumer information, including of a week full of homecoming others about the value of belong- factsheets and recipes. GHI sends festivities in which Roosevelt ing to a cooperative. In honor of email and printed newsletters students participate. Each day Co-op Month, here is the second and holds town hall meetings on had its own theme. Monday was of three co-op related articles to relevant topics. The Greenbelt Manic Monday, Tuesday was Tie be published in the News Review. Federal Credit Union has finan- Dye Tuesday, Wednesday was Member Participation cial counseling and education for Wild West Wednesday, Thursday It is crucial to the success members through GreenPath Fi- was Nickelodeon Shows day and of a cooperative that members nancial Wellness and in its quar- Friday was Class Color day. use its services. Using the local terly newsletters. The New Deal The parade showcased student cooperative is also good for the Café hosts the monthly Reel and

organizations from around the TORRES IVAN BY PHOTO local economy. For every $100 Meal at the New Deal film series school such as JROTC, the Latin spent locally, roughly $68 to exploring vital environmental, Eleanor Roosevelt High School clubs march in the homecoming Honor Society, the K Club and $73 is returned to local activity animal rights and social justice parade. all the representative class coun- because locally-owned businesses issues followed by a discussion cils. As each organization one by often purchase from other local with experts and/or filmmakers one was announced on ERHS’s businesses, service providers and on the subject of the film. The new speaker system, each group farms. Purchasing local helps café is also a meeting place for walked around the track, flashed grow other businesses as well as city, county, legislative district banners at the crowd and did the region’s tax base. and state elected officials to meet chants featuring characteristics As not-for-profit organizations, with constituents. Greenbelt Mak- and traits of their group. credit unions generally offer bet- erSpace holds regular sessions to “The homecoming parade is ter rates than for-profit banks. help people learn how to repair my favorite event of the school Members of Greenbelt Homes equipment. And the purpose of year and as a senior, it was a Inc. (GHI) can find affordable Greenbelt Nursery School is to bittersweet feeling that this is my homes. Co-op Supermarket and provide an enriching educational last one,” a representative from Pharmacy members receive an environment for young children the senior class council stated. annual patronage dividend based and their parents. “Class Color day is the most on the financial performance of exciting Homecoming event be- the store. Likewise, members of cause you have all the classes the Greenbelt News Review may

repping at the pep rally,” said a LY HILLARY BY PHOTO receive a dividend that depends sophomore JROTC cadet. upon the financial success of the Parents Night Out From left, Latin Honor Society members David Romero, Nathalie The homecoming football paper. The volunteer work of Greenbelt Recreation Arts Trouba (riding in chariot), Min Nguyen and Michael Deras Gomez game immediately followed the Greenbelt Nursery School mem- hosts a childcare art activity march in the ERHS homecoming parade. parade to close this year’s home- bers helps the school provide on the second Friday of every coming festivities. ERHS was high-quality early childhood edu- month. Drop the kids with us, defeated 42-14 by Oxon Hill cation at a moderate cost. Green- then go have a relaxing night out. High School. belt MakerSpace Cooperative While parents are having dinner members save money by learning at their favorite restaurant, their how to repair equipment. children will enjoy art activities, Education and Training a pizza dinner and a movie. Par- October Art Share Education, training and in- ents are welcome to drop their Local artists are invited to formation is the principle that child(ren) off for all or part of meet up on Sunday, October 13 is crucial to the continued suc- the time. Dinner will be served from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 113 cess of cooperative businesses. at 6:15 p.m. All children must of the Community Center. This Greenbelt co-ops provide this in be potty-trained to participate. event is for teens and adults. many ways with a highlight be- Friday, October 11, 5:30 to 8:30 Bring one to three pieces in any ing participation in the Greenbelt p.m., ages 4 to 12. Advance reg- medium and join in a construc- Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance Cooperative Alliance to explain istration required. For more infor- tive and informal discussion of Celebrate Co-op Month 2019 in Greenbelt cooperative business to both co- mation, contact Amanda Larsen everyone’s work. All experience op members and non-members. In at [email protected] or levels welcome. Co-op Month will be celebrated throughout Octo- addition to fulfilling its purpose 240-542-2062. ber with a GCA banner strung across some Green- of disseminating information, belt roads, a display in the Greenbelt Library, Co-op trivia slides shown in the Old Greenbelt Theatre, in- terviews with local co-ops aired by GATe and articles NEWSPAPER PUBLIC NOTICE and event calendar in this paper. Request for Public Input Concerning the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment Addressing the Removal of Buildings at the Wednesday October 16 Beltsville Agricultural Research Center 7-9 GHI Volunteer Appreciation Social (GHI) Trivia Night (NDC) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service Thursday October 17 (ARS), Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) is preparing an Environmental International Credit Union Day, Assessment (EA)addressing the proposed removal of buildings at the Beltsville Refreshments in the lobby (GFCU) Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland. Demolition of these Friday October 18 structures, many in severe disrepair, supports USDA’s effort to reduce impact on 4-7 pm Co-op Beer & Co-op Wine Tasting 4-7 the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by eliminating these impervious surfaces. BARC’s (GCS&P) MS4 Permit requires a 20-percent reduction of all impervious surface by 2025. Saturday October 19 In addition to reducing impervious surfaces, BARC is also looking to benefit by 9 am – noon Shredding Day (GFCU) reducing facility maintenance costs, and by promoting BARC redevelopment Sunday October 20 necessary to support research opportunities. 2-4 p.m. Annual Meeting (GNR) The USDA invites the public, governmental agencies, and other interested parties Thursday October 24 to comment about the scope of the environmental review. The input received will 9 am-9 pm One Day Meat Sale (GCS&P) help develop a staged plan for removal of buildings across the BARC facility and Friday October 25 will also help assess the potential direct and indirect effects the proposed building 4-7 pm Members Favorite Wine Tasting demolition may have on BARC resources. Please provide comments in writing, (GCS&P) within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, as outlined below. Thursday October 31 10:30 – 11:30 am Radio Show (NDC) Submit written comments to: Abbreviations: Shari Cannon-Mackey, CEP, ENV SP, Burns & McDonnell, 8911 North Capital of (GCA) Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance: Texas Highway, Building 3, Suite 3100, Austin, Texas 78759. (GCS&P) Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy: (GFCU) Greenbelt Federal Credit Union: For further information, please contact: (GHI) Greenbelt Homes Inc. Dana S. Jackson, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA Agricultural (GMS) Greenbelt Maker Space: (GNS) Greenbelt Nursery School: Resource Service, Beltsville Agricultural Resource Center, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, (GNR) Greenbelt News Review: BLDG 426 BARC-EAST, Beltsville, Maryland 20705 or [email protected]. (NDC) New Deal Café. Thursday, October 17, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 11

Remembering Women’s Studies St. Hugh's Oktoberfest Pioneer, Virginia Beauchamp by Michelle Siegel

This article was originally published by Stories Beneath the Shell at umdsbs.wordpress.com. Several dozen people gathered at the University of Maryland’s Memorial Chapel on September 28 in remembrance of the late Dr. Virginia Walcott Beauchamp, professor emerita and the first coordinator of women’s studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. Virginia died at the age of 98 on February 10. This service was Guests join in the dancing at St. Hugh's annual Oktoberfest on not about mourning her loss, but October 12. rather, recognizing her contribu- tions to the community and cel- - Photos by Barbara Ford ebrating her life. Edith Beauchamp, Virginia’s daughter, spoke about Virginia’s MICHELLE SIEGEL BY PHOTO life and how the trials she en- Greenbelt resident Edith Beauchamp (left) speaks about her dured influenced her feminist mother, the late Dr. Virginia Beauchamp, as Washington Ethical values. Society Senior Leader Amanda Poppei looks on. Virginia was born on a dairy farm in Michigan on June 28, where Virginia helped found the she found, were too often pep- 1920, less than two months be- American International School pered by abusive men.” fore the country ratified the 19th of Lagos. “But without a doubt,” Kirwan Amendment to the United States To avoid the civil war that ap- continued, “her greatest contribu- Constitution – the amendment peared to be brewing in Nigeria, tion to the university was her granting women the right to vote. Virginia and family returned to career-long efforts to transform As a young adult, Virginia Greenbelt in 1965. Only a few the culture of the university and earned a Bachelor of Arts and months after they closed on a make it an institution that is sup- numerous honors at the Uni- house, however, her husband an- portive of women.” versity of Michigan, taught in nounced he was being deployed When Virginia began teaching public schools and enlisted in the to Vietnam. at the University of Maryland, Red Cross. After serving abroad Virginia “had no say in the women still received unequal between 1945 and 1947, she re- military decision once again – pay, and it was difficult and - un turned to the University of Michi- and once again, the pressure of common for women to advance gan to earn a Master of Arts with paying for a mortgage and sup- their careers to full professorship top honors in English and began porting three kids as a single or tenure as did their male col- Event cashiers Vicki Focht and Betty Triplett teaching once more. She earned mom was on her,” Edith said. leagues. The inequity inspired a Ph.D. from the University of “My mother was unflappable. Virginia to establish a meeting Chicago’s prestigious English She was always calm and even- at which faculty from across the program in 1955. tempered – but those three years University of Maryland could Virginia met her husband, took an incredible toll on her share their grievances. George Beauchamp Jr., during emotionally, and the three of us When Dr. Charles Bishop, the her time at the University of Chi- [children] as well.” chancellor of the University of cago. The two owned a house in Out of economic necessity, Maryland from 1970 to 1974, Greenbelt and had three children: Virginia returned to the Univer- heard about this meeting, he Edith, George and John. sity of Maryland. established the Commission on Shortly after the Beauchamp This time, in part due to the Women’s Affairs and appointed family moved into their Greenbelt work she’d done in Nigeria, the Virginia as its chair. The Com- home, Virginia began serving at English department reluctantly mission on Women’s Affairs took Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance the Greenbelt News Review. granted her the title Assistant up issues such as the salary gap, Celebrate Co-op Month 2019 in Greenbelt “Virginia held every editorial Professor and put her on a ten- campus safety for women and position on the staff. She copy- ure track. However, she was still See BEAUCHAMP, page 14 Co-op Month will be celebrated throughout Octo- edited others’ work to be cleaner faced with inequality. ber with a GCA banner strung across some Green- and more correct, she reported “They kept arguing that she belt roads, a display in the Greenbelt Library, Co-op city council meetings and the didn’t need the comparable pay trivia slides shown in the Old Greenbelt Theatre, in- Greenbelt Museum lectures, she to her male colleagues, because Greenbelt Listings terviews with local co-ops aired by GATe and articles wrote editorials and participated she had a husband,” Edith said. and event calendar in this paper. in the decisions on whether to “She would fume at home about If you want to be in a new this, because she was married home by New Years, then publish a letter to the editor. For be in touch with me now! Daily most years, Virginia was also a in name only with him halfway around the world – so even at 1pm Coop interviews on GATe Channels member of the editorial board 14Z3 Laurel Hill Road my age, the inequity and eco- (GCA) and the board of directors,” said You could own this sweet, Thursday October 17 Greenbelt News Review editor nomic unfairness that she felt was snug home in the woods by emerita Mary Lou Williamson, not lost on me.” the first snowfall. 3 bedroom International Credit Union Day, who was originally recruited for It was at the University of end unit, extra half bath, big Refreshments in the lobby (GFCU) the paper by Virginia in 1962. Maryland that Virginia came to shed, hot tub! $199,000. Friday October 18 “Virginia … and others were the know Dr. William Kirwan, who 4-7 pm Co-op Beer & Co-op Wine Tasting 4-7 team dedicated to maintaining also spoke about Virginia at the 6P Plateau Place (GCS&P) service. Now chancellor emeri- New siding, windows, doors, the high standards of the News newly painted! This 2br 1 bath Saturday October 19 Review over the decades.” tus of the University System of 9 am – noon Shredding Day (GFCU) Maryland, Kirwan – originally home sits on a bluff When Virginia’s husband was overlooking the gorgeous 10am-4 pm Repair Café in Community Center deployed to deal with the Berlin of the mathematics department – autumn woods. $130,000. served as provost and vice chan- (GMS) Crisis, his earnings decreased, Sunday October 20 leaving her struggling to provide cellor for academic affairs starting 6E Plateau Place for their children. in 1981, as president of the Uni- 2BR 1BA wide-style frame, 2-4 p.m. Annual Meeting (GNR) “That’s when mom, in des- versity of Maryland from 1989 fresh paint and refinished Thursday October 24 peration for a way to pay her to 1998 and as chancellor of the floors, smart IKEA kitchen, 9 am-9 pm One Day Meat Sale (GCS&P) beautiful sun & shade yards. mortgage, showed up at the Uni- University System of Maryland Friday October 25 from 2002 to 2015. Fresh new siding, windows, versity of Maryland,” Edith said. doors! $130,000. 4-7 pm Members Favorite Wine Tasting Virginia, who then stood at “Virginia dedicated her life (GCS&P) the top of her Ph.D. class and to giving a voice to the accom- Kim Kash Thursday October 31 had two decades of teaching plishments of women and to the 10:30 – 11:30 am Radio Show (NDC) challenges they have faced in a 301-789-6294 experience (including some at [email protected] Abbreviations: the college level), convinced the male-dominated world,” Kirwan said. “This is reflected in her www.caprikarealty.com (GCA) Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance: University of Maryland, College (GCS&P) Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy: Park to take her on as an instruc- scholarship, where she’s pored (GFCU) Greenbelt Federal Credit Union: tor in 1961. through documents and other (GHI) Greenbelt Homes Inc. George Beauchamp Jr. eventu- source materials of women living (GMS) Greenbelt Maker Space: ally reunited with his loved ones, in the 19th and early 20th centu- (GNS) Greenbelt Nursery School: ries, to document the travails of (GNR) Greenbelt News Review: and in 1963, the Beauchamp Office: 410-571-4080 family moved to Lagos, Nigeria, their daily lives – which, sadly, (NDC) New Deal Café. Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 17, 2019

Co-op Month Suicide Awareness Program Key Co-op Characteristics: Offers Ideas on How to Help Autonomy/Community Care by Fatemeh Paryavi by Leta Mach

Students and panelists took a This is the last of three ar- the Community. The Greenbelt minute to compose themselves ticles to be published in honor of Federal Credit Union annually and some wiped their tears as National Cooperative Month. sponsors two shredding days, col- the screening of The S Word, in Democratic Member Control lects school supplies and provides honor of the University of Mary- & Autonomy and Independence is financing for co-op housing. The land’s Mental Health Awareness the principle that is closely linked Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy Week, came to an end. to the principle of Democratic offers free space to the Green- The film, The S Word, is Control. Cooperatives are au- belt Elementary School for the based on a real-life suicide sur- tonomous, self-help organizations collection of books prior to the vivor’s story and tells of her controlled by their members. As Labor Day Festival and to other journey telling the stories of such, they hold annual meetings nonprofit groups for fundraisers. other survivors. She talks to the and elect a board of directors to Members of the Greenbelt Nurs- survivors and later photographs set policy. The Greenbelt News ery School find that they build them by instructing them to look Review and the Co-op Supermar- lifelong friendships that build straight in the camera so that she ket and Pharmacy hold annual their community. The New Deal can see their soul in the photo- meetings in the fall and they both Café has instituted many envi- graph. PARYAVI FATEMEH BY PHOTO have seven board members. The ronmentally sustainable practices The screening, held Monday, Panel discussion of the S Word screening Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, and provides a gathering place October 7, kicked off the start of Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI), for many groups. MakerSpace the University’s Mental Health one’s life for the better,” she “The most important thing is the New Deal Café, MakerSpace Cooperative engages people in Awareness Week with a panel added. listening and empathizing with Cooperative and the Greenbelt activities related to science, tech- discussion with the co-sponsors Teresa Maxwell, founder of that person,” wrote Wayson. She Nursery School hold their annual nology and arts and crafts. GHI of the event and was attended by the Michael D. Maxwell Founda- said that the movie was more meetings in the spring. The credit committees are focused on many about 35 panelists, alumni and tion, said she had been planning about spreading awareness of the union has seven board members community issues and the Green- students. the screening for about a year. issue and working to end the ta- plus three credit committee mem- belt News Review provides infor- Taylor C. Cole, a panelist and Since her son died by suicide boo around its discussion. bers who are elected. GHI mem- mation on civic and community alumna of the university, repre- in 2016, she and her husband “I think it would affect some- bers elect nine board members, organizations’ news and events, sented Choice Clinical Services, have been running the foundation one who was going through the three audit committee members and is an outlet for divergent a Greenbelt-based counseling ser- with the motto “If we can save same struggles in a positive way and five nominations and elec- views in its Letters to the Editor. vice that co-sponsored the event. just one.” because it would show them that tions committee members. The Cooperatives build a better She said that although she had After the screening, she wiped they are not alone, and that there nursery school board is com- world by providing their member/ hoped more people would have away tears and said, “It’s emo- is a way out of the dark place prised of seven committee chair- owners a variety of services and attended the event, she was grate- tionally draining, but knowing they are in, as well as resources persons, four elected executive giving their member/owners a ful for everyone who did. She that the people that came out and and people who are willing to members and the schools’ director say in how the business is oper- continued that it takes strength took the time to come here, it’s listen and help,” she added. and administrator. Many co-ops, ated. Many surveys have shown and bravery to reach out. rewarding.” such as GHI, the Greenbelt Nurs- that people trust cooperatives “Go talk to somebody,” Cole “Every day, I mean … we ery School, the Greenbelt Federal and prefer to do business with continued, “don’t let the pain stay walk the streets looking for dona- Co-op Seeks Board Credit Union and the Co-op Su- cooperatives because of their val- inside, by yourself.” tions and stuff and it’s emotion- Candidates permarket and Pharmacy, hire ues and principles. These are the Other co-sponsors of the event ally draining because you gotta Greenbelt Consumer Coopera- managers to run the day-to-day values and principles under which were the Michael D. Maxwell tell your story over and over and tive (GCC) is seeking candidates of the co-op. Greenbelt’s many cooperatives Foundation, a Greenbelt-based over again; but at the end of the willing to run for election to its Greenbelt cooperatives also also operate. nonprofit that promotes suicide day, getting the word out, and Board of Directors. The election strongly support Concern for awareness, the Alumni Chapter knowing it just impacted one will occur at the Co-op’s annual Board of the College of Behav- person, it’s well worth it,” she meeting on Saturday, November 9 ioral Social Sciences, Department added. at 10:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose of Resident Life at the university, The screening and discussions Room (second floor) of the Com- American Foundation for Suicide were geared toward destigmatiz- munity Center. Prevention and the The Joshua ing the word suicide and creating Two board members will be York Legacy Foundation. a safe space where people could elected to serve three-year terms. Emily Wayson, a mechanical feel comfortable reaching out. Incumbent Amy Drew, who was engineering freshman at the uni- “A lot of people, when you appointed to the board, is running versity, said prior to the screening bring up the word suicide, relate for election. Members interested that she wanted to learn more it to crazy. So a lot of people in serving as directors are asked about the issue “and figure out take that as, well if I tell them to contact the Nominations and how I can just help other people that they died of suicide, they’re Elections Committee: Donna Pe- by being a resource and advo- gonna think they were crazy,” terson at 301-452-2158 or Joe cate.” said Maxwell. “But the older Timer at 301-474-6775. Nomina- Later, she added that she generation, that’s how they por- tion forms are available at the thought the film was very power- tray it, they didn’t talk about Co-op’s service office. ful and that it “highlighted the depression, they didn’t talk about To be considered, a member idea that anyone, no matter what suicide.” must: (1) have a minimum of age, or how happy they looked “You gotta break the stigma $100 in their member capital ac- MICHAEL HARTMAN BY PHOTO on the outside, could be strug- and talk about it – and nobody count and (2) submit both a brief Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance's lifesize Eleanor Roosevelt over- gling with suicidal thoughts.” wants to do that,” said Maxwell. biography and the completed sees the display in the Library lower level. “An important takeaway for Maxwell along with the pan- nomination form by Monday, me was the power of checking elists encourage reaching out, October 21. GCC does not ac- in and being there for people, whether to friends, family or cept nominations at the annual because that could change some- therapists. meeting.

Cool Creepy Critters Co-op Launches Survey At Patuxent Refuge The Greenbelt Consumer Co- On Friday, October 18 and operative is launching a survey Saturday, October 19 from 10 hoping to get feedback from a.m. to 1 p.m. the Patuxent Re- Co-op shoppers and community Greenbelt Community Foundation search Refuge offers a family members about their buying hab- fun program on Creepy Critters. its. Information gathered will Owls, bats and spiders are every- help the Co-op better understand where at Halloween, but they’re customer needs as well as plan Showcase 2019 not creepy – they’re cool! This for the future. is a drop-in program: come and The brief questionnaire covers leave when ready. This program such topics as store and phar- Sunday, October 27 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM is for all ages and no registration macy hours, desired products or is needed. services and reasons why one Greenbelt American Legion Banquet Hall, 6900 Greenbelt Road On the same dates from 7:30 shops at the Co-op. The survey is to 9 p.m. the Patuxent Research available online at surveymonkey. Enjoy dance, music, movies, art, light refreshments. Refuge also offers Creepy Crit- com/r/TL79LFP and should take ters night hikes for all ages. about six minutes to complete. Nocturnal animals don’t go bump Hard copies will be available at Tickets are $15.00 per person available on in the night. They know exactly the end of the cash registers and greenbeltfoundation.org what they are doing. For more can be turned in at the customer information visit fws.gov/refuge/ service office. Patuxent. - Jill Stevenson Inside Stories GREENBELT

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Vote Early or Absentee Or on Time – Just Do It! by Kathleen Gallagher

Este artículo está disponible Early Voting en español en nuestra página For this year’s general elec- web www.greenbeltnewsreview. tion, early voting will be avail- com. able daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from During election season, some Thursday, October 25 through people look forward to going to Thursday, November 1. In Mary- all the candidate forums, or even land, voters may vote at any knocking on doors for their cho- early voting center within their sen candidates to the last hour. own county. Prince Georgians Other people want to get the may now choose among the same process over as early as possible. 11 locations as available during For the latter, the options of the primary elections in June. universal absentee voting, which The closest location to Green- allows any voter to request a belt is VFW Post 8950 Hansen mail-in ballot, and early voting Hall, 9800 Good Luck Road in at a designated polling place are Lanham. Almost as close is the both available to all qualified voters. See VOTING, page 12 Utopia Film Festival 2018

Coming October 12 to 15 KOHN GARY BY PHOTO Greenbelters celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Old Greenbelt Theatre on Friday, September 21. by Susan Gervasi The evening included a sing along of songs in 1930s movies, and a viewing of Little Miss Broadway, the Shirley Temple movie that was the first show at the theater 80 years to the day. (See more pictures Explore the dense on page 11.) Congo rainforest in search of healing plants. Experience the terrifying true story of an imper- MakerSpace Hosts English- iled 2013 NASA space- walk. Meet a 99-year- old musical legend aim- Spanish Conversation Group ing to restart his career. by Ian Round Expedition Congo, JOSH RASKIN BY PHOTO One of the films to be screened at the Film Eva 23 and The Un- Este artículo está disponible Morin was an administrator at change. Festival stoppable Irving Fields en español en nuestra página the Universidad de Piura in Tru- Morin and Fishburne (and a are just three of more of Greenbelt Access Television. web www.greenbeltnewsreview. jillo, and came to the U.S. to be News Review reporter) were the than 30 independent films slated Both live-action and animation com. with her husband. only participants at the second for the October 12 to 15 Utopia films will be screened at the Old When she came to the United “[It] was very difficult for me meeting of the group on Septem- Film Festival, a non-profit project See UTOPIA, page 6 States two years ago from Tru- when I left all in my country – ber 18, but they hope the group jillo, Peru, Vanessa Morin thought my profession, my work,” she will grow. people were being cold and un- said. Before Morin arrived at Mak- "Cooperatives See the Future" friendly to her. People didn’t So she wrote a letter to the erSpace, Fishburne said, “Part introduce themselves with hugs. Greenbelt News Review, pub- of my goal today is to greet her Is Theme of Co-op Month Then she realized that’s just how lished August 23, hoping to put American style.” by Leta Mach American acquaintances greet together a group where English He shook her hand and said, each other – with a handshake. and Spanish speakers could prac- “Hello, Vanessa.” Then he smiled (Part 1 of a 2 part series.) are part of this strong tradition She lived in Alexandria, Va., tice one another’s language. Wil- and gave her a big hug and said The impact of cooperatives on and have committed to serving for about a year and a half with liam Fishburne, president of the “Vanessa, hello!” America will be a focus of the Greenbelt while upholding co-op her husband and two children, board of Greenbelt MakerSpace, The Spanish conversa- Co-op Festival on the National principles and values. The In- until the family moved to Green- offered to host and participate in tion group meets at 5 p.m. Mall on October 6 and 7 in cel- ternational Cooperative Alliance belt eight months ago. She said the group. on Tuesdays at MakerSpace. ebration of Co-op Month. Alli- (ICA) Statement on the coopera- it’s been hard for her to find Fishburne said their first dis- For more information, email ance members – the Greenbelt tive identity notes, “Cooperatives work and make English-speaking cussion was a small cultural ex- [email protected]. Federal Credit Union, the Green- are based on the values of self- friends. belt News Review, the Greenbelt help, self-responsibility, democra- “I don’t know people I can Nursery School, the Greenbelt cy, equality, equity and solidarity. practice my pronunciation with,” Consumer Cooperative, Greenbelt In the tradition of their founders, she said. “I need help because I Homes Incorporated (GHI), the cooperative members believe in would like to work.” New Deal Café and Greenbelt the ethical values of honesty, Makerspace Cooperative – will openness, social responsibility be participating in the Co-op and caring for others. The coop- What Goes On Festival and helping tell the story erative principles are guidelines of how cooperatives support their by which cooperatives put their Monday, October 1 communities. values into practice.” 8 p.m., Council Worksession In 94 countries around the Cooperation with Board of Education Rep- world, 750,000 cooperatives By working together in the resentative, Greenbelt Police serve over one billion people. In Greenbelt Cooperative Alliance, Station the United States, one in three Greenbelt cooperatives carry out Thursday, October 4 Americans is a member of a co- one of the most important prin- 8 p.m., Council Worksession operative. American cooperatives ciples, cooperation among co- with Greenbelt East Advisory annually generate $514 billion operatives. Each year, alliance in revenue and more than $25 members organize activities for Coalition, Greenbriar Com- billion in wages, according to October Co-op Month. Alliance munity Room Sunday, October 7 a study conducted by the Uni- members will be featured in the MICHAEL G. STEWART BY PHOTO versity of Wisconsin Center for Greenbelt library display case 1 to 4 p.m., Artful Afternoon, Linwood Taylor sitting in with Bobby Thompson of Revelator Hill Cooperatives. Community Center at the Greenbelt Blues Festival. (See story on page 7.) Greenbelt’s many cooperatives See CO-OP MONTH, page 6 Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 27, 2018

Meet Molly Porter, Greenbelt’s CO-OP MONTH continued from page 1 New Community Planner during October. Co-op trivia will gathering place for many groups nalism students to further their be featured at the Old Greenbelt including a monthly Poetry Slam, education while they support the by Nora Eckert Theatre and the New Deal Café. a weekly New Parent Meet-up newspaper. The Co-op Supermar- From a young progress of sector The Alliance will kick off Co-op and a Music Makers Jam Ses- ket holds sampling of products age, Molly Porter, plans that direct Month in Greenbelt on Monday, sion, as well as a weekly Sunday and offers consumer information the new Greenbelt the community to October 8 with a proclamation Brunch where deaf, hard of hear- including factsheets and recipes. community planner, a stated goal. from city council and will wind ing and hearing individuals meet GHI sends email and printed has had a keen in- Although Por- up celebrations on October 28 for conversation and discussion newsletters and holds town hall terest in studying or ter has only been with an information table at the of issues important to the deaf meetings on relevant topics. The enhancing communi- working in Green- Greenbelt Farmers Market. community. MakerSpace engages Credit Union offers financial ty engagement. “I’ve belt for a little Community people in activities related to sci- counseling and education for always liked when over a month, she Greenbelt cooperatives strong- ence, technology, arts and crafts. members through GreenPath Fi- people are passionate has gotten a sense ly support concern for commu- GHI committees are focused on nancial Wellness and in its quar- about the spaces they for the unique as- nity, a principle that was added in many community issues and the terly newsletters. The New Deal inhabit,” she said. sets of the area. 1995. The Credit Union annually News Review provides informa- Café hosts the monthly Reel and Porter cultivated “I have not been sponsors two shredding days, col- tion on civic and community or- Meal at the New Deal film series this interest during NORA ECKERT BY PHOTO here very long, lects school supplies and provides ganizations news and events, and exploring vital environmental, her undergraduate Molly Porter but I am so im- financing for co-op housing in is an outlet for divergent views in animal rights and social justice days at The College of Wooster pressed that there is such a strong the community. The Co-op Su- its letters column. issues followed by a discussion in Ohio, where she studied soci- sense of community here.” She permarket offers free space to the Education with experts and/or filmmakers ology. She went on to earn her describes how traditions such Greenbelt Elementary School for The principles of education, on the subject of the film. Mak- master’s degree in community as the Labor Day Parade and the collection of books prior to training and information are cru- erSpace holds regular sessions to planning from The University of Outstanding Citizen award make the Labor Day Festival and to cial to the continued success of help people learn how to repair Cincinnati. Porter is honored to Greenbelt a remarkable place. other non-profit groups for bake cooperative businesses. Interviews equipment. The purpose of the begin her career as a community Outside of work, a large sales and fundraisers. Members of about Greenbelt’s cooperatives Greenbelt Nursery School is to planner in Greenbelt, a place she amount of Porter’s time is con- the Greenbelt Nursery School find can be seen on Greenbelt Access provide an enriching educational sought out because of its high sumed with training for her third that they form lifelong friend- Television (GATe) during Co- environment for young children community involvement. marathon which she will run in ships that build their community. op Month or on YouTube. The and their parents. “What drew me to Greenbelt Philadelphia next spring. She The New Deal Café provides a News Review works with jour- (To Be Continued) specifically was its unique his- typically goes on long runs in tory as a planned community and the morning in Baltimore, where LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT its reputation for having a very she lives with her fiancé. “After engaged community,” she said. mile eight your legs go numb,” NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY Porter is spending her first she laughs. Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact month in the position getting When asked what aspect of acclimated with the Greenbelt the job she is most looking for- U.S. Department of Agriculture community. She is currently de- ward to, Porter couldn’t choose Agriculture Research Services veloping strategies to gauge what just one. She says, “Just being an Proposed Solar Array Project community members want in involved part of the community Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center order to help shape the town’s fu- is the reason I wanted to come ture plans. She observes that her into planning and what I’m most A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared addressing the proposed installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the job will mainly be to guide the excited about.” Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) is proposing to provide a portion of BARC to an Independent Power Producer (IPP) for a 20-year term to build and operate a solar photovoltaic system (SPVS) or solar panel array. The IPP would solely pay for construction, operation, maintenance, and ultimate UTOPIA continued from page 1 dismantling of the SPVS when the contract term expires. The IPP and ARS would enter an Energy Savings Performance Contract Energy Sales Agreement (ESPC ESA). The Purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide BARC with an on-site cost-efficient renewable Greenbelt Theatre, the Greenbelt sociation for the Visual Arts will energy source that would offset future energy requirements while meeting federal government renewable energy directives in Energy Arts Center and the New Deal also be screened. Policy Act (EPAct) 2005 and Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA), as well as associated Executive Order (13834). It would Café. About a dozen filmmakers also allow USDA and ARS to support the development of local renewable energy infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and continue to “This year’s screenings have will be available for questions support broader green power initiatives through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) applied towards annual Agency renewable energy goals. frankly stunned me with the ar- and answers after their films are tistic and emotional power of so screened. This year’s works come I. NAME OF ACTION many works,” said Utopia execu- from throughout the U.S., Cana- tive director Chris Haley. “Often da, the U.K., Afghanistan, China, Proposed Solar Array Project, Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center it’s said that just to be selected India, Iran, Italy and Switzerland. is an honor. But so many of the Local filmmaker Sam Hamp- II. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION entries have impressed me this ton’s work, Change in the Fam- time around that again, I am a. Proposed Action: profoundly humbled that these The total rated capacity may vary depending on available locations and specific solar array type (fixed or tracking arrays) the IPP filmmakers shared their art with develops throughout BARC. The developed SPVS would connect to the nearest existing distribution power lines. It is anticipated that Utopia.” IPP would develop, based on their final design, a sub-set of the available 72 sites evaluated as the Proposed Action. Power produced The Utopia festival, now in from the SPVS would provide electricity equivalent to at least 7.5 percent of BARC’s total annual electricity budget. its 14th year, takes its name from Greenbelt’s unique history as b. Alternatives: the first of three idealistic, uto- Alternatives considered included 1) No Action and 2) Proposed Action. Findings and conclusions of the No Action Alternative and the pian communities built during the Proposed Action are provided in the EA. Great Depression by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. III. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS A committee of all-volunteer screeners spends months evalu- BARC anticipates temporary minor adverse impacts to water resources, ground resources, biological resources, visual resources, air ating and selecting each year’s quality, noise, traffic and transportation, utilities and infrastructure, and waste management. These impacts are primarily associated with construction activities of the solar array facilities. Implementation of the Proposed Action is expected to result in 20-year beneficial winning documentaries, features, effects for energy efficiency and operational costs at BARC. short films and works of anima- FAVATA JAMES BY PHOTO tion. A Teachable Moment IV. MITIGATION MEASURES ily, explores the impact on one family when a member transi- A comprehensive list of impact minimization and mitigation measures that would be implemented is provided in Section 6.2 (Mitigation tions from female to male. Sev- Action Summary) of the draft EA. These measures address the following resources: water, ground, air quality, biological, cultural, eral other U.S. films include The visual, health and safety, noise, traffic and transportation, and waste management. Long Ride, in which immigrant workers from California make a V. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT cross-country bus trip to Wash- ington, D.C., to fight for better The Draft EA and Finding of No Significant Impact were made available for public review at the following locations; BARC, 10300 working conditions. Shad Run Baltimore Avenue, Building 003, Room 009, Beltsville, MD 20705, the USDA National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore brilliantly documents the demise Avenue, Beltsville, MD, 20705, College Park Community Library, 9704 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD 20740, and and triumphant return of shad fish Beltsville Branch Library, 4319 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. The documents are also available on the following ARS to the Potomac River. Another websites: https://www.nal.usda.gov/ and https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/ to notify interested persons and organizations of the availability of the Draft EA and FONSI for public review and comment. U.S. film, A Teachable Moment, investigates the impact of strokes, Public comments about the Proposed Action are due, in writing, by October 27, 2018. All public comments, and related agency PHOTO BY BEN DORGER BY PHOTO as four stroke victims share their responses, received during the comment period will become part of the Final EA. Shad Run stories. This year’s program includes For ticket and sched- Please send all comments to: films about social justice, slav- ule information and more Via US Mail: ery, LGBTQ issues, the environ- about this year’s films, see Attention: Chris Bentley ment, immigration, health and utopiafilmfestival.org or email BARC Community Liaison other subjects. Shorts by young [email protected]. 10300 Baltimore Avenue, BLDG. 003, Rm. 232 students of George Kochell, who Susan Gervasi is a filmmaker Beltsville, MD 20705 teaches animation in the Commu- and deputy director of the Utopia nity Center for Greenbelt Access Film Festival. Via email: Television and the Greenbelt As- [email protected] Thursday, October 4, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 “Cooperatives See the Future” Journey to SCT Wellness 5K Is Theme of Co-op Month by Leta Mach Builds Sickle Cell Awareness by Jamal Williams This article is the second of a ties include participating in every 2-part series. aspect of the school’s operation Cooperatives have been work- from governance to fundraising ing on behalf of their members to maintenance. After finding a and communities since 1844 GHI home, potential members when the Rochdale Equitable apply for membership and their Pioneers Society opened a con- responsibilities include paying sumer co-op store in England. their monthly co-op fee, which The success of the pioneers came covers taxes, reserve contribu- from the practices and proce- tions, maintenance, insurance on dures under which they oper- the structure, trash collection ated. These practices have been and administrative costs. Volun- updated through the years by the teers who work regularly become International Cooperative Alliance members of the News Review. (ICA) and they form the basis for With as little as $10, anyone today’s cooperative principles. can become a member of the Economy Co-op Supermarket. When their Members of a cooperative capital account is $100 or higher, build a better world economically they become voting members. A by working together. Members critical member responsibility is of the Greenbelt Federal Credit to shop at the store. Members Union receive dividends, bonus of the Credit Union also have a dividends and low loan rates. As responsibility to use the Credit not-for-profit organizations, credit Union’s services and maintain a unions generally offer better rates minimum balance in their share than for-profit banks. Members savings account, which makes of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) them members of the financial can find affordable homes. Co-op co-op. When MakerSpace con- Supermarket and Pharmacy mem- verted to a community co-op bers receive an annual patronage early this year, founding members Racers gather for the 5K. This year’s T-shirt features an image of Journey which was particularly signifi- dividend based on the financial became co-owners for a member- cant because the race marked her 16th birthday. performance of the store. Like- ship fee of $20 per year. wise, members of the Greenbelt Co-op Principles News Review may receive a Cooperatives build a better The second annual Journey to dividend that depends upon the world by providing their member- SCT Wellness 5K took place on financial success of the paper. owners a variety of services and Saturday, September 29 at Buddy The volunteer work of Greenbelt giving their member-owners a Attick Park. The goal: to bring Nursery School members helps say in how the business is oper- awareness of sickle cell trait the school provide high-quality ated. Many surveys have shown (SCT), a condition that affects the early childhood education at a that people trust cooperatives lives of many, especially those of modest cost. Greenbelt Maker- and prefer to do business with African descent. Space Cooperative members save cooperatives because of their val- The race was organized by money by learning how to repair ues and principles. These are the Brian and Camille Butler, a cou- equipment. values and principles under which ple who started the nonprofit Democracy Greenbelt’s many cooperatives Journey to Happiness Movement The principle that coopera- also operate. Inc. in honor of their late daugh- tives maintain their autonomy and ter, Journey Bessai GyeNyame independence is closely linked Butler. Journey, they say, was to the principle of democratic City Notes a brilliant student, exceptional control. Cooperatives are au- Public Works participated in a athlete and a wonderful daughter. tonomous, self-help organizations demonstration by a South African Like many people her age she controlled by their members. As company using robotics to CCTV excelled at whatever she put her such, they hold annual meet- the Greenbelt Lake dam concrete mind to. However, she also dealt ings and elect a board of direc- pipe. with the complications that came Greenbelt cheerleaders greet all participants crossing the finish line. tors to set policy. The Greenbelt Refuse/Recycling/Sustainabil- with having the sickle cell trait. News Review and the Co-op ity/Environmental crews collected SCT can be inherited by a - Photos by Erin Martin Supermarket hold annual meet- 31.30 tons of refuse and 13.28 person with one normal gene she had a short amount of time called Journey’s Law) requires ings in the fall and they each tons of recyclable material. and one sickle cell gene. When left to live. every child with SCT and play- have seven board members. The Facilities maintenance installed both parents carry the trait, chil- Journey died five months later ing a sport to be screened via Credit Union, GHI, the New Deal purple lights at city buildings dren have a 50 percent chance at the age of 13. Her father de- ultrasound of their kidneys. Early Café and the Nursery School for October’s Domestic Violence of inheriting it and a 25 percent scribed the form of cancer as “a detection is key to treating and hold their annual meetings in Month. chance of inheriting sickle cell silent assassin,” leaving little to preventing sickle cell disease. the spring. The Credit Union has Animal Control impounded a disease. The trait can be identi- no time for him or his wife to As difficult as it has been to seven board members plus three stray dog, removed a kitten from fied with a simple blood test. try and prevent the disease from move on from their daughter’s credit committee members who a car engine, impounded a cat af- Journey experienced side- consuming their daughter. death, the Butlers’ determination are elected. GHI members elect ter an eviction, removed a squir- pains near her kidneys, loss of Rather than dwelling on their and energy to combat this dis- nine board members, three audit rel carcass and assisted a citizen weight and frequent urination. loss, the Butlers decided to alert ease shows their passion to make committee members and five with dog spay procedures. Two Her parents did not initially think others about the dangers of SCT a difference. The 5K is another nominations and elections com- cats and one dog were adopted. much of it, as doctors told them in the hopes that other children example of how the Butlers have mittee members. The Nursery CARES’ Judye Hering, hosted that SCT was “nothing to worry wouldn’t meet the same fate as brought people together in the School board is comprised of by the Springhill Lake Recreation about.” Journey. This determination has hope of tackling SCT and RMC seven committee chairpersons, Center, began classes: GED on In February 2016, Journey’s kept them moving forward these quickly. four elected executive members Mondays and ESOL on Tuesdays parents took her for an ultrasound months and years since Journey’s and the schools’ director and ad- and Thursdays. to investigate her constant kidney ministrator. MakerSpace members pain. The results changed their death. attend meetings, vote on policies lives. Journey was diagnosed The Butlers are collaborat- and procedures and decide which with renal medullary carcinoma ing with Lois Rosado to help programs to offer. Many co-ops, (RMC), a rare kidney cancer as- pass Maryland House Bill 1414, such as GHI, Nursery School, sociated with SCT. The cancer Sickle-Cell Trait Screening, Credit Union and Co-op Super- tends to be aggressive and diffi- Treatment, Education and Pub- market, hire managers to run the cult to treat, and Journey learned lic Awareness. The bill (also day-to-day business. Membership Voluntary and open member- Make A Joyful Noise! ship is the first principle listed GREENBRIAR AND GLEN OAKS The PG Choral Society is recruiting by ICA. In many respects this for members -- all voices. is because cooperatives are mem- FALL YARD SALE Our repertory includes sacred and secular music: from bership organizations and without Saturday, October 6, 2018; 9AM -2PM member support they will not Hosted at Greenbriar Community Center gospel and classical masses to pop, standards, movie tunes, succeed. Co-ops are open to all and Broadway. people able to use their services 7600 Hanover Parkway We meet on Mondays at the Mowatt United Methodist and willing to accept the respon- Church, 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, from 7:30 until 10:00. sibilities of membership. When Greenbelt, MD 20770 a family enrolls in the Nursery For more information, call Marcia: 301-249-3151. School, they become members The event will take place RAIN or SHINE! of that co-op. Their responsibili- Be part of our 55th year celebration! Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Project #2 Green Man Festival

2) On May 11-12, 2019, the Green Man Festival celebrated its 15th consecutive year at Roosevelt Center providing entertainment, environmental information, and a myriad of vendors selling local and environmental-themed products. The 2019 festival was dedicated to Gaia, Mother Earth, or the Green Woman. Unfortunately, the 2020 Green Man Festival was canceled due to the pandemic. See http://www.greenmanfestival.org/index.do Green Man is a major annual Greenbelt environmental event that the City provides a permit for the use of Roosevelt Center. Public Works provides benches and builds a stage, provides special trash, recycling, and compost collection. The Green Team's Zero Waste Circle helps encourage composting at the event, with Public Works taking the compost to a compost facility. The Zero Waste Circle has a booth and provides information on sustainability issues. The City also provides traffic management.

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 2.1 to 2.4 Page 16 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 2, 2019 Rain Garden Cleanup Starts 2019 Green Man Festival Dedicated to Mother Earth Woodlands Caretaker Effort by Jean Newcomb by Tom Taylor On Saturday and Sunday, May storytelling. At this year’s fes- An enthusiastic group of vol- 11 and 12, the Greenbelt Green tival, participants acknowledge unteers undertook a cleanup of Man Festival will commemorate the bond between the Green Man the rain garden at 6 Court Plateau 15 years of fun and festivities and Gaia. Place on April 27 as part of the while it celebrates the goddess, Known by many names, this new Caretaker Program launched Gaia. feminine deity is believed to have recently by the Greenbelt Homes, When the Green Man Festival been worshipped since the Stone Inc. (GHI) Woodlands Commit- was first planned in 2005, no Age. A planetary goddess, she tee. The cleanup was organized one thought it would become a has been recognized for eons. in conjunction with the GHI recurring annual event, much less Ancient Greeks wrote in a hymn Community-Wide Cleanup Day. reach its 15-year anniversary. But to Gaia: “Of Earth I sing, eldest The Caretaker Program was among the many visitors, ven- of all and Mother of the Gods.” approved by the GHI Board of dors, volunteers and artists who In her mythological origins, Gaia Directors as a volunteer effort have participated over the years, gives birth to the plants, animals, to help maintain GHI common there was a central figure inspir- titans, gods, goddesses and finally areas, including the three rain ing them to keep its spirit alive. humans; she is the mother of gardens. For this program, the That figure was Gaia, also known all. Joseph Campbell, a world- Woodlands Committee is seek- as Mother Earth or the Green renowned mythologist, observed ing volunteers with knowledge Woman. In the interest of leaving that by being able to view Earth of forest and wetlands ecology not a single being out, this year’s as radiant and singular, suspended and some plant knowledge and festival is dedicated to the Gaia. in a cosmic sea, people might familiarity with plant life cycles. Past celebrations have always begin to acknowledge their place Working under a glorious sun been inclusive. Participants may in time and space. The realization and mostly cloudless sky, 12 vol- dress in drag or simply wear that all beings are born of this unteers removed invasive plants something greenish. The festi- same mother presses humanity and weeds, pruned trees and val is a place where dogs can to seek a better understanding of planted new native plants. A From left: Scott Lubey, Mariel Friberg, Beth Olsen, Patricia Novinski become bees, babies are fairies, our place in a rapidly changing total of 19 bags of compostable and Jan Garland pose after cleaning up the rain garden at 6 Court boys shape-shift into all manner world. weeds, five containers of invasive Plateau Place. of leafy greens and delightful Today, in the face of climate plant material and bundles of - Photos by Beth Kuser Olsen masks abound. change, the Green Man Festival pruned branches were removed Who is Gaia? aims to remind Greenbelt that from the garden. More than 50 Like the archetype of the humans have the power to rebal- replacement native plants, do- Green Man, Gaia is a figure ance the scale from chaos to less nated by GHI resident Katrina found in the myths of many extreme weather patterns. Orga- Boverman, were planted to re- cultures. Sometimes soulmates nizers hope that Gaia, like the place original plantings that had or even best friends, both Green Green Man, can inspire people to been accidentally removed or had Man and Gaia have captured become the change that’s needed. died over the years. unique places in the history of (See ad on page 10.) The volunteers included a strong contingent of 6 Court Plateau Place residents, mem- bers of the GHI Storm Water Management Task Force and the Woodlands Committee plus other GHI members. Another six vol- unteers, plus GHI maintenance staff, provided behind-the-scenes support that included pre-cleanup organizing and publicity, provid- ing tools and pre-cleanup leaf removal. Snacks and water also were provided by volunteers. Mariel Friberg and Beth Olsen work on the rain garden. The cleanup was organized by Beth Olsen, one of the new care- were happy to find a large colony and uses native plants and spe- takers and a member of the task of native violets, which are the cial soils to absorb and filter the force. prime host plants for fritillary water. “It’s a good community ef- butterfly caterpillars. The term The Plateau Place rain garden fort,” said 6 Court resident Jan fritillary refers to the check- was completed in 2007, following Garland. “It’s so cool that ered markings on the wings. In the installation of the first garden Greenbelt does these kinds of the afternoon, as the replace- at 33 Court Ridge Road in 2006. things and supports the green ment plants were bedded into the GHI’s newest rain garden, at 20 land.” ground, participants also were Court Ridge Road, was complet- Pat Novinski, of Laurel Hill excited to discover another plant ed in 2018. For more informa- Road, offered that “participating that is not normally found in the tion about these rain gardens and makes me feel more connected to GHI woodlands, and named it how they function, go to the GHI the green in Greenbelt, especially “the find of the day.” website and search rain gardens in GHI.” She added, “I’ve met The 6 Court Plateau rain gar- under the new “Sustainable GHI” JEAN NEWCOMB BY PHOTO people today that I would not den was the second of three rain tab on the home page. Caretaker Greenman Festival welcomes Gaia (Mother Earth). have met otherwise.” garden systems installed in GHI. volunteers are needed to help “I’m just here for the good A rain garden is a landscape and maintain all three gardens. times, and they needed some storm water management tool Individuals interested in partic- male representation,” said Scott that offers many environmental ipating in the Caretaker Program Lubey of Plateau Place. benefits while providing valu- should contact Greg Eck, the Mariel Friberg, also of Plateau able habitat and adding natural GHI staff liaison to the Wood- visit Place, observed that “learning color and beauty. A strategically lands Committee at 301-474- about invasive species and native placed and well-designed garden 4161, ext. 137, or geck@ghi. plants is good. Plus, it’s fun.” captures excess rainwater from coop. www.greenbeltnewsreview.com As they worked, volunteers roofs, gutters and paved areas

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At the Library English Conversation Tuesday, May 7, 6 p.m. Learn- ing to speak English? Join a club to practice speaking English in a City Information & Events friendly atmosphere with people from diverse backgrounds. Ready 2 Read Storytimes MEETINGS FOR MAY 6-10 VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Tuesday, May 7, ages 3 to 5, Monday, May 6 at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. 7 p.m., limit 30 people. Wednes- There are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Board day, May 8, ages newborn to 2, re: Recreation at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. 10:15 a.m., limit 15 babies with Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and 996 and Streaming on of Elections, Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental parent(s)/caregiver(s); ages 2 to www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv Sustainability, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Committee. Info: 301-474-8000 3, 11:15 a.m., limit 30 people. Tuesday,May 7 at 7:00pm, ARTS ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, May 9, ages new- at Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. born to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., JOIN THE PROUD MEN AND WOMEN OF limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ On the Agenda: 4.Review of application from The S.P.A.C.E. caregiver(s). for Recognition Group status; recommendation to Council THE GREENBELT POLICE DEPARTMENT African Lecture Series needed,Possible display of student artwork in the City Council Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. The chambers, Planning for the next Arts Advisory Board commu- African Origins of Christian- nity arts mixer ity will be the first session of Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00pm, ACE STUDENT the Spring 2019 season in the audiovisual African History and AWARDS at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996, and Streaming at www.green- Culture lecture series presented beltmd.gov/municipaltv by historian C.R. Gibbs. Other sessions will be presented on Thursday, May 9 at 2:00pm, ETHICS COMMISSION at Tuesday evenings through May Municipal Building, 25 Crescent. On the Agenda: Review of 21. Financial Interest Reports, and Review of Financial Disclosure Kids Achieve Club Statements Wednesday, May 8, 4:30 p.m. The Greenbelt Police Department is widely reaching out to Mentoring, reading and home- Thursday, May 9 at 7:30pm, COMMUNITY RELATIONS people of all backgrounds who want to make a difference in work help for students in grades ADVISORY BOARD, at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent. 1 to 6. On the Agenda: Community Feedback, Report on City Holi- their community. Find out exactly how rewarding it can be French Conversation day Decorating Contest, and Referral on Community Cleanup to serve as a guardian of your community. Greenbelt Police Thursday, May 9, 5 p.m. Program officers work every day to help those in need, dealing with Learning to speak French? Join a This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that issues from the most mundane to life altering. club and practice speaking French a meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. in a friendly atmosphere. Join the Greenbelt Police Department CITY OF GREENBELT and make a difference. GHI Notes NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m., PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Storm Water Management Task If you know someone who is ready to start a new, rewarding career, have them contact one of our recruiters at Force Meeting, Board Room; The City Council of the City of Green- 7:45 p.m., Board of Directors 240-542-2143 to learn more about how they can serve their Meeting, Board Room. belt proposes to increase real property taxes. community. Friday, May 3, office closed. Emergency maintenance service 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2019, the ZERO WASTING available at 301-474-6011. estimated real property assessable base will Monday, May 6, 7 p.m., Pre- increase by 1.75%, from $1,975,095,471 to THE GREEN purchase Orientation, Board $2,009,637,243 MAN FESTIVAL Room. Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m., 2. If the City of Greenbelt, Maryland maintains VOLUNTEERS Member Outreach Committee the current tax rate of $0.8125 per $100 of as- NEEDED! Meeting, GHI Lobby; May 11 – May 12 7:30 p.m., Architectural Re- sessment, real property tax revenues will in- view Committee Meeting, Board crease by 1.75%, resulting in $280,652 of new Help the City of Greenbelt with keeping the Room. real property tax revenues. Greenbelt Green Man Festival green! Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m., Volunteers will stand near sets of waste bins to help GHI Annual Membership Meet- 3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing ing, Greenbelt Community Cen- festival goers recycle the recyclables, compost the assessments, the real property tax rate should ter. compostables, and trash the trash. Friday, May 10, 7 to 10 a.m. be reduced to $0.7985, the constant yield tax and 5 to 8 p.m., GHI Elections, rate. The festival will be held at Roosevelt Center GHI Administration Building. 101 Centerway Greenbelt, MD 4. The City is considering not reducing its real We will be glad to sign any community-service forms! property tax rate enough to offset increasing Utopia Film Festival Please sign up for the time slots that you will be available Seeks Volunteers assessments. The City proposes to adopt a at www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4caaad2fabff2-zero The Utopia Film Festival, now real property tax rate of $0.8275 per $100 of in its 15th year, is beginning to assessment. This tax rate is 3.63% higher than screen films from around the BIKE TO WORK DAY 2019 the constant yield tax rate and will generate Greenbelt Aquatic world for inclusion in the festi- $582,097 in additional property tax revenues. val. Volunteer to assist in screen- & Fitness Center ing films for this multicultural A public hearing on the proposed real property tax parking lot event. Get to know the commu- increase will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 101 Centerway nity and neighbors and celebrate Friday, May 17, the diversity that is Greenbelt and 2019, in the City Council Room, Municipal Build- the world. Utopia will be held ing, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. 6:30am-8:30am mid-November this year. Films The hearing is open to the public, and public testi- Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist are screened Monday evenings Association invites you to join over 20,000 area commuters for a at 7:30 p.m. between now and mony is encouraged. celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to September. For more information, Persons with questions regarding this hearing work. Refreshments will be provided to registered participants call 301-466-9524. arriving by bike. Register at biketoworkmetrodc.org; Pit Stop may call the City Clerk at 301-474-8000 for further Manager: Di Quynn Reno, 240-542-2053. Holy Cross information. RECYCLING 101 - FREE WORKSHOP Thrift Store Parent’s Night Saturday, May 4 from 12-1pm Every Thursday New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway Out Are you confused about what to put in your recycling bin? Greenbelt Community Center 10am – 4pm Learn about what to recycle and where. 15 Crescent Road Join Sustainability Coordinator, Luisa Robles for a show Good, clean clothes for women, Friday, May 10, 5:30-8:30pm and tell of what goes in your recycling bin and other places men and children! Activity #233222-3 to recycle. Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Children ages 4-12 enjoy art Thank you to the New Deal Cafe for hosting. activities and a pizza dinner Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook and Twitter while you have a night out! 6905 Greenbelt Road @cityofgreenbelt Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 $20 Greenbelt residents/ $25 non-residents City information and events visit www.greenbeltmd.gov Thursday, May 10, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Farmers Market Opens May 13 With Fresh Produce and Music by Cathie Meetre The 2018 market starts Sun- day, May 13 on Mothers Day. It takes place in the parking lot between Roosevelt Center and the Community Center and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through summer and fall, except Labor Day. The market closes on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. There is an early December Holiday market when the market briefly reappears for one day to coincide with the city’s Festival of Lights and An- nual Craft Show. The Romans were keen on bread and circuses (as the satirist, Juvenal, wrote almost 2,000 years KARL GARY BY PHOTO ago). Perhaps as a result, every Shoppers browse on a sunny summer day at the Farmers Market. European town has its market and every major city, like Paris, Market Takes SNAP ful eye on the kids and chat with a round of local neighborhood Toward the end of last year, neighbors. The market, seen

street markets much prized by GFM began taking SNAP – the from the slope’s vantage point BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO inhabitants and often on the scale Department of Agriculture pro- slightly above, provides an ever- A pileated woodpecker at Buddy Attick Park of a hundred or more stalls. gram that helps subsidize food changing canvas that beguiles the A Great Tradition purchases for those in need. The eye with color and movement. In comparison, the Greenbelt market this year will match the And to reduce plastic waste, re- Farmers Market (GFM) is both first $10 of SNAP purchases out member to bring a reusable bag recent and pint-sized, entering of a grant provided by Prince to the market. In fact, bring two what is only its 11th season and George’s County, doubling last – they’ll get full fast. fielding about 25 vendors. It year’s match. SNAP purchas- stands proudly, however, in the ers should go to the informa- College Park Airport long tradition of the use of an tion booth to obtain tokens for purchases. Many thanks to the Happy Hour May 16 accessible public space to market Celebrate Preservation Month local produce to local people. Greenbelt Community Church for the volunteers who help run this with a happy hour on Wednes- And to market it with some flair. day, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Admittedly, though the mar- program. Pop-Up Food Court Windsock Arms at the College ket has wonderful freshly baked Park Aviation Museum. Try out bread, it has not yet actually A visit to the market and lunch on the grassy slope in front a new specialty cocktail while had a circus. But it has had stilt chatting with Preservation Mary- walkers and juggling and that’s of the entrance to the Community Center has become a family tradi- land’s Meagan Baco, the guest a start. This year already has bartender. Enjoy after-hours ac- Transatlantic Crossing, Red River tion for some market-goers. With freshly made food items available cess to the museum’s exhibits, Ramblers and others lined up to socialize with friends and snack

from vendors, each family mem- MURCHISON-EDWORDS MARY BY PHOTO perform. on appetizers provided by Gep- Most vendors from last year ber can choose its own – it’s a A turtle suns itself at the Lake. pop-up food court. The kids frolic petto Catering. This event is for are returning and some new ages 21 and over only. Advertising: Cameraones will-ready be bringing - 2 Column their Spreadon the hill x __”– there are obligingly- wares to the market. Full de- branched trees to climb and who Greenbelt News Review issue of May 10, 2018 tails of vendors and their can resist doing barrel rolls down the hill when the slope is so From: Greenbeltschedules Homes, are Inc. available at GreenbeltFarmersMarket.org. perfect? Parents keep a watch- Maesha McNeill – 301-474-4161, Ext. 128, May 7, 2018

PRELIMINARY AGENDA GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thursday, May 17, 2018 GHI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

GHI Special Open Session Meeting– begins at 7.00 p.m.

• Approve the Agenda for the GHI Executive Session Meeting

GHI Executive Session– begins after the GHI Special Open Session Meeting adjourns

• Approve minutes of the Executive Session meeting held on April 19, 2018. • Member financial matters. • Consider the terms and conditions of the following contracts in the negotiation stage: o 2018 Parking Lot Repair contract – 2nd reading. o Contract for the supply of electricity for GHI accounts -1st reading. • Request by a prospective member for an exception to GHI’s Membership Selection Criteria Policy.

GHI Open Session – begins at 7.45 p.m.

• Certification of Election by Chair, N&E Committee. • Board Re-organization and Election of Officers. • Code of Ethics Acknowledgement. • Announcements of Executive Session Meetings: o Formal Complaint Hearing Held on April 30, 2018. o Executive Session Meeting Held on May 17, 2018. • Approve Minutes of the Special Open Session Meeting Held on April 19, 2018. • Approve Minutes of the Regular Open Session Meeting Held on April 19, 2018. • Designation of GDC Stockholders. • Appointment of Member Complaint Panels. • Proposed Meeting Dates During the New Board Term. • Proposed Procedures and MOC Addendum for Non-smoking Buildings and Units. • Agenda Items for Stakeholder's Meeting with the City of Greenbelt.

To request a sign language interpreter for a board meeting, go to http://www.ghi.coop/content/interpreter-request-form, or go to the GHI Office (One Hamilton Place) or contact us by phone (301-474-4161) or fax (301-474-4006). Regular Board meetings are open to Members For more information, visit our website: www.ghi.coop Page 12 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, May 3, 2018 Golden Age Club Celebrated Greenbelt’s Arbor Day Its Birthday with Luncheon by Joyce Bailey Gets Back to Its Roots by Maryam El-Amin The Golden Age Club’s 61st April birthdays for this year were Anniversary Luncheon on April recognized. Music was provided 18 at the Holiday Inn was well by Betty Ladas who writes music The City of Greenbelt cel- attended by 84 members and and plays guitar and piano, sang ebrated Arbor Day on an unsea- friends. The food was delicious and played the guitar. She would sonably cold Saturday, April 7, and the activities were informa- tell you her music is “North of with a tree planting at Springhill tive as well as entertaining. Country, South of the Blues.” Lake Recreation Center. Members A proclamation was sent by Her creativity was enjoyed by the of the Greenbelt City Council, Mayor Emmett V. Jordan and de- attendees. including Mayor Emmett Jor- livered by Mayor Pro Tem Judith A special thank you to the dan and Councilmembers Judith Davis. Past presidents, deceased coordinator Joan Baker. A great Davis, Silke Pope and Edward members since April 2017 and time was had by all. Putens, helped to kick things off with an official proclamation recognizing National Arbor Day. Employees from the Department Celebrate the Soil May 12-13 of Public Works were there to assist. Brian Townsend, assistant director of Parks, described the With the Green Man Festival trees and guided the volunteers

With the Green Man Festival such a way, you feel in touch on how to properly plant them. PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO “Soil is a living ecosystem and with true life, your roots. Twelve trees were planted: Volunteers plant trees for Arbor Day near Springhill Lake Recre- is a farmer’s most precious asset. The Green Man festival is a four black gum (Nyssa sylvat- ation Center. A farmer’s productive capacity is project of the Chesapeake Educa- ica), five American sycamores directly related to the health of tion, Arts and Research Society (Platanus occidentalis), and three viding shade for parkgoers dur- Maryam El-Amin is a Chesa- his or her soil.”— Howard War- (CHEARS), a non-profit orga- swamp white oaks (Quercus bi- ing the hot summer months. Oak peake Conservation Corps mem- ren Buffett nization dedicated to the health color). All these trees are native trees provide food for the greatest ber working for Public Works. On Saturday and Sunday, May of all who share the Chesapeake to our region, and each has spe- number of caterpillars which in 12 and 13, the Green Man Festi- watershed environment (chears. cific benefits to the environment. turn feed the birds. Black gums, or black tupelos, These trees were planted in New Pet Portrait val will return to the Roosevelt org). For more information, visit Painting Workshop Center to honor and celebrate one the event’s website: greenbelt- have flowers that are an impor- the space behind the Recreation tant food source for bees, and Center, a patch of low-lying land Join local artist Racquel Keller of the most important beginnings greenmanfestival.org. for this fun way to honor your of our green world, the soil. The City of Greenbelt and the their brilliant fall color will add that sits adjacent to the play- aesthetic value to the area. Amer- ground, food forest and the banks much loved pet! This workshop This year the Festival recog- Greenbelt Foundation, as well will focus on capturing the indi- nizes the delicate, sustainable and as the Adelphi Friends Meeting, ican sycamores are hardy, flour- of a tributary of Indian Creek. ishing even in dry or polluted The area’s location and proximity vidual personality of your pet in essential base of the rooted eco- provide support in bringing this a unique painting. Working from system. If you truly get in touch locally grown event to commu- conditions; several songbirds also to the creek means that the soil feed on their seeds, among them is often muddy and waterlogged. a favorite photograph of your with a bite of carrot, you get in nity. To volunteer at the event, pet, you will learn how to trans- touch with the soil, the rain, the go to https://www.signupgenius. finches, chickadees and juncos. These tree species were selected White oaks provide acorns that in part because they can thrive late your photo into a colorful sunshine. You get in touch with com/go/20f0b45a8a723a6f49- canvas using acrylic paint. This your Mother Earth and eating in greenbelt. feed woodpeckers, jays, squirrels, in this environment and will help deer and wild ducks, while pro- absorb some of that water from workshop is intentionally kept the soil. This will make the area small to ensure that each partici- more usable and safe for the pant gets individualized attention public. while creating their masterpiece. COUNCIL continued from page 1 Nineteen volunteers, including All levels of experience welcome! students and families with young Contact [email protected] driving her out of town has been would get a larger percentage Greenbelt Assistance in Living children, joined together to lower for more information and fees. raised, Park cautioned that this raise while higher earners would (GAIL) program in addition to the trees into pre-dug holes, fill could create a confrontation with get a lower percentage. code enforcement and animal in the holes, mulch them with the police or whoever attempts Molly Lester had several con- control. This is consistent with mulch provided by Public Works to relocate her if and when she cerns. She asked for assurance the recommendations of the Ma- and drive stakes into the ground resists and the police react with that the city would take over trix organization which conducted so the trees could be tethered and force. In addition, it is possible and provide public access to an organizational assessment a grow straight. Visit the Public she would simply return. the Tugwell Collection, if the few years ago. Works calendar on the City of The city plans to work with county library system decided “I don’t want to see CARES Greenbelt website for future vol- other jurisdictions – and possibly it no longer wanted to maintain diluted,” Lester said. unteer opportunities. the Four Cities Coalition and it. She next called upon council Davis interrupted Lester to OF GREEN - COURTESY PHOTO RECREATION BELT Maryland Municipal League – to to decide what it wants to do in respond that the city will find see how they would handle such terms of economic development. the money if the library system a situation and to explore whether If the city hires an economic de- decided to ditch the Tugwell Col- any city has actually resolved this velopment person, she suggested lection. kind of issue. that their first action should be to Violence Reduction Budget Hearing undertake community visioning. Councilmember Colin Byrd Two residents spoke at the Lester’s final comment on moved that council direct the city first public hearing on the bud- the budget was to raise concern manager to have the police chief, get earlier in the meeting. Alex about the proposed creation of in writing, develop a violence Barnes asked council to look at a a new city department of com- reduction plan by May 23. 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Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects #3 Green Teams’ Environmental Series

3) The Green Teams of Greenbelt Community Church (GCC) and the City of Greenbelt agreed in 2019 to partner on some sustainability projects. This partnership was at GCC's request since it is working on the title of Green Sanctuary. The first major collaborative project was to be a green afternoon-long event at the Greenbelt Community Church on May 17, 2020, inviting the entire community, with information tables with wide participation of church and community members, speakers, vegan potluck lunch, and tours of the church’s rain garden and cistern. When the pandemic arrived, the focus was redirected to holding a series of Zoom virtual interactive presentations on a variety of sustainable topics. To date, two presentations have been given: “Introduction to Drawdown: How we can reverse global warming” held on May 17, 2020, and "Save Energy, Save Money" on June 14, 2020. We include children and others in our presentations. There has been a positive response, especially from the community, with 28-33 people participating. We plan to continue monthly presentations with some breaks.

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 3.1 to 3.3. Thursday, June 4, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events GCAN’s Meeting Local Visual Artists Save Energy, Money Artful Afternoon Library Launches Zooms on June 10 Virtual Studio Tour With John Lippert The Open Studio Tour (see Ask a Librarian Greenbelt Climate Action Net- Visual artists are invited to During these perilous, uncer- separate article on p. 7) is part The Prince George’s County work will hold their monthly participate in a Virtual Open tain times, money is short for a of an Artful Afternoon program. Memorial Library System (PGC- meeting, via Zoom, on Wednes- Studio Tour at the Sunday, June lot of people. Staying at home Hands-on activities will be avail- MLS) announced its new Ask day, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. 7 Artful Afternoon. Participants often means higher electric and able online at the Virtual Recre- a Librarian service. Those with In lieu of the annual potluck will be scheduled to host a brief water bills. Saving energy not ation Center with other Greenbelt questions about the library or its dinner, the group encourages home/studio visit live online. only lowers energy bills, it low- Day activities. The theme of this services can connect with a li- attendees to make a vegan or The tour will feature adult artists ers greenhouse gas emissions. month’s Artful Afternoon projects brarian to get answers. Call 240- vegetarian dinner for themselves who live, work, study or play in That’s good for both wallets and is Community Bear Hug. Par- 455-5451 Monday through Friday and eat it before or during the Greenbelt, including but not lim- the planet. ticipants can learn how to make between the hours of 10 a.m. and meeting. ited to the Community Center’s On Sunday, June 14, at 7:30 a stuffed bear or draw a bear in 6 p.m. Visit pgcmls.info/656 for To get the Zoom instructions, artists in residence. Artists are p.m., join in the second Zoom different styles, then display their service by email. visit facebook.com/pg/chearsorg/ encouraged to sign up early for presentation celebrating the 50th creation in a window for pass- “I am ecstatic that in these events/ or chears.org/gcan. more information at greenbeltmd. anniversary of Earth Day. This ing neighbors to spot. This bear unprecedented times we have a Most of the meeting will be gov/arts. interactive one-hour presenta- hunt activity has become popu- team of people willing to figure spent discussing several articles. City of Greenbelt arts pro- tion by John Lippert (with time lar in Greenbelt, nationally and out how to offer telephone refer- This month’s topic will be The grams are sponsored in part by afterwards for Q&A), sponsored internation- ence services offsite,” commented Plastics Industry and COVID-19. the Maryland State Arts Council. jointly by the Green Teams of ally during Michelle Hamiel, the library’s As the pandemic continues to the Greenbelt Community Church the pandemic chief operating officer for public spread around the globe, the and the City of Greenbelt, will as a creative services. plastic industry has seized the Reel and Meal Views cover both simple actions every- and comfort- Ask a Librarian is the brain- opportunity to exploit the crisis Film on Holocaust one can take to lower their en- ing way to child of the library’s area man- and discredit reusables, pushing On Monday, June 15 Reel and ergy bills and tips to help make connect while agers and area assistants. The governments to roll back legisla- Meal presents via Zoom a 2018 participants informed consumers. practicing planning for this service has been tion that limits single-use plastic film by Roberta Grossman –Who Lippert is the chair of the physical dis- underway for over a month. The such as plastic bag bans and pro- Will Write Our History? – that Greenbelt Green Team and the tancing. phone reference service, which motes even more polluting plas- transports viewers inside the War- Greenbelt Advisory Committee For more information about launched on May 26, will add tic. Plastic is made from fracked saw Ghetto to reveal a bold story on Environmental Sustainability Greenbelt Recreation ARTS any newly discovered commonly gas. This is an environmental of Nazi resistance. (GreenACES). He retired after classes, events, meet-ups and asked questions to the Frequently nightmare. In November 1940, a secret working in the fields of energy activities, visit greenbeltmd.gov/ Asked Questions webpage that is Attendees are asked to read band of journalists, scholars and efficiency and renewable energy. arts. City of Greenbelt arts pro- available 24/7 at pgcmls.info. the articles before the meeting, community leaders recorded eye- RSVP to [email protected] by grams are sponsored in part by All PGCMLS virtual pro- although those who have not read witness accounts and collected Saturday, June 13 to receive the the Maryland State Arts Council. grams are listed at pgcmls.info/ them may still join the meeting. items from daily life during the Zoom link. To avoid interruption virtual-events. Virtual events pro- Links to the articles are in the Holocaust, which they buried in by Zoom bombers, you must duced by the library are broad- Facebook Invite, as well as on the hopes that the archive would provide your username as it will cast on Crowdcast, with select the Chears website. survive the war even if they did Overeaters to Meet appear in Zoom. Overeaters Anonymous is a additional streams to Facebook, In addition, Kiah Lemuel from not. It took years to recover the YouTube and Periscope. the University of Maryland Balti- archive of 30,000 pages (stored fellowship of individuals who are more Campus will be sharing her in milk containers and metal box- together recovering from a wide research on urban heat islands in es buried in three places), which Flick of the Week variety of food challenges includ- Storytelling in ASL West Baltimore. now forms an important cache Film Discussion ing overeating, anorexia, bulimia Crowdcast Saturdays For more information, or of eyewitness accounts from the The Old Greenbelt Theatre and obsessively thinking of food, among others. Anyone looking The Prince George’s County for those who do not have ac- Holocaust. hosts film discussions via Zoom Memorial Library System, in cess to Facebook or the inter- Discussion following the film every Sunday at 2 p.m. On Sun- for help is invited to a 30-minute Newcomers Information Meeting partnership with the Old Green- net, contact Lore Rosenthal at will include anti-Semitism today. day, June 7, the film discussion belt Theatre, offers Storytelling [email protected] Watch the theatrical trailer at will be Tootsie (1982, 119 min- about Overeaters Anonymous. Attend by Zoom or by phone. with ASL (American Sign Lan- or at 301-345-2234 (landline, no vimeo.com/304501788. To see utes, PG, CC), selected by OGT guage) hosted by Erikson Young text). the film and join the discussion, volunteer Deborah Sorensen. To There is no charge. For more info call 240-305-3433. on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. on register on Zoom via this link: view the film ahead of the dis- Crowdcast. The virtual program, tinyurl.com/June15ReelandMeal. cussion, find links to the film recommended for ages 2 to 5, Zoom will be accessible at 6:30 online at greenbelttheatre.org/film/ will continue for the duration of flick-of-the-week/. p.m. and the film will start at 7 Community Compost the public health emergency. p.m. Go to greenbelttheatre.org/ To find the link go to pgcmls. film/flick-of-the-week/ to register The hot compost station near Springhill Lake Recreation Center info/virtual-events on Saturday for the film discussion to receive mornings. More Community Events information on how to access the is still actively collecting food are located throughout the Zoom call. Those without inter- scraps from current participants. net access can participate in the Email questions to paper. discussion via phone. Call Kelly greenbeltneighborhoodcompost@ at 301-329-2034 to request access gmail.com. information. About Tootsie Michael Dorsey is a talented actor, but his demanding nature and stubborn temperament have antagonized every producer in New York. Now his agent in- sists no one will hire him. But Michael needs money – $8,000 to be exact – and to earn it, he’s willing to play the role of a lifetime.

Toastmasters Meet Online Wednesdays The Greenbelt Toastmasters Club has gone virtual. Those interested in improving com- munication or leadership skills are invited to join online or by phone every first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Find details for joining in remotely at greenbelt. toastmastersclubs.org.

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1 2 Waste—an evil that pervades the world Phantom loads on vampire devices

Energy vampires are appliances or other plugged-in devices that draw energy, or phantom loads, when they are plugged in but not in use. These vampires are wicked and wasteful, costing U.S. households an average of $100 per year. Energy vampires also include products that require standby power to run clocks such as coffee makers or cable boxes. If they don’t require power, say for a clock, plug them into a power strip and then turn off the strip when not in use. Kill-a-Watt Meter Loan Programs 5 Home Energy Consumption 6 Simple Steps 7 Window Coverings ❖Draw draperies, blinds, and shades during the day in summer and during the night in the winter 8 Temperature Settings ❖Don’t overheat your home in the winter or set your air conditioner on too cold a setting in the summer. 9 Temperature Settings ❖Program a clock thermostat to control your heating and/or air conditioning system for automatic energy savings. During the heating season, you save approximately one percent of your heating costs for each degree the thermostat is set back for a period of 8 hours. In the cooling season, each degree you raise the thermostat above 78 degrees F you save about 7-8 percent on your electric cooling costs.

❖Why set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner? It will NOT cool faster. It WILL cool to a lower temperature than you need and use more energy. 10 Water Heater/Fan ❖If your hot water heater is set at 140 degrees F, set it back to 120 degrees F-- unless you have an old dishwasher that does not have an internal heating element that can raise the temperature to 140 degrees F (the temperature needed for detergents to clean effectively). You could save over 18 percent of the energy used at the higher setting. Even reducing the setting 10 degrees will save more than 6 percent in water-heating energy.

❖Be a FAN-atic. When possible, use fans to keep cool instead of an air conditioner. Portable, ceiling, and whole-house fans consume only a small fraction of the energy used by an air conditioner. 11 Cooking/Clothes Drying ❖A watched pot may never boil, but a covered pot will boil much faster! Use a kettle or cover the pan when boiling water; water will come to a boil faster and use less energy than if brought to a boil in an uncovered pan.

❖When operating a clothes dryer, keep the lint screen clean. Remove lint after each load. Lint impedes the flow of air in the dryer, which makes your clothes take longer to dry and requires the machine to use more energy. If your clothes dryer has an automatic dry cycle, use it. Overdrying merely wastes energy. 12 Old Refrigerators ❖Don't keep an old refrigerator plugged in down in the basement or garage to cool your sodas. Unplug it. Models built in the early 1970s consume about 5 times as much energy as new energy- efficient models; you may be paying dearly just to keep a few drinks cold. 13 Caulk and Weatherstrip

Some people weatherstrip every year 14 Recycling ❖Recycle your aluminum cans. Producing cans from recycled aluminum rather than from raw materials consumes 90 percent less energy and generates 95 percent less air pollution. ❖Producing glass from recycled glass rather than from raw materials reduces energy consumption by up to 32 percent, and related air pollution by 20 percent and water pollution by 50 percent. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will light a 100-watt bulb for four hours. ❖Recycling and reusing the material in tin cans reduces related energy use by 74 percent; air pollution by 85 percent; solid waste by 95 percent; and water pollution by 76 percent. Power Strips

Attach your electronic devices to a smart power strip or to an ordinary power strip that you turn off when you are not using the device. Lighting Turn off lights when not in use.

Replace your incandescent (old style) light bulbs with LED lights when appropriate. Clothes Washer

Try to use the washer only when you have full loads. Dishwasher

When you run your dishwasher, only wash full loads. The dishwasher will use around 17 gallons of hot water each time, whether you wash one dish or a full load of dishes. Also, use the energy-saver setting, which eliminates the dry cycle, saving you energy and money. Low-Flow Faucets/Showerheads

Install low-flow faucets, aerators, and showerheads to reduce your hot water needs. Install low-flush and dual-flush toilets to reduce water consumption. EPA’s ENERGY STAR ® Program ENERGY STAR Products Is this a top energy-efficient computer?

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The familiar yellow-and-black EnergyGuide labels help consumers comparison shop for energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and plumbing products by providing an estimate of the products’ energy consumption or energy efficiency. Manufacturers of most major home appliances are required to attach the labels to their products under the FTC’s Appliance Labeling Rule. The labels show the highest and lowest energy consumption or efficiency estimates of similar appliance models. The Rule also requires energy disclosures for certain lighting products and water use labeling for certain plumbing products. EnergyGuide Label EnergyGuide Label Water Heating Water Heating

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Thursday, May 7, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events GCAN Will Meet Environmental Zoom OGT’s Next Film Learn About Dynamic Time Bank Hosts Talk Virtually on May 13 Earth Day Offering Discussion Is May 10 Community Governance On Fraught Topics The Greenbelt Climate Action The Green Teams of the City The Old Greenbelt Theatre The Center for Dynamic Com- On Sunday, May 24 from 3 Network will again be holding of Greenbelt and Greenbelt Com- hosts film discussions via Zoom munity Governance (CDCG) is until 4:30 p.m., the Greenbelt their monthly meeting via Zoom. munity Church, United Church of every Sunday at 2 p.m. On Sun- offering a no-cost (but dona- Time Bank will host a discussion The meeting will take place on Christ, offer the first of a series day, May 10, the Flick of the tions are greatly appreciated) on Difficult Conversations: Talking Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to of short interactive online presen- Week film discussion will be on introduction to Dynamic Com- Across the Lines. The discussion 9 p.m. tations by local experts in honor Snowpiercer (2014, 126 minutes, munity Governance on Satur- will be via a Zoom link and is To get the call-in instructions, of the 50th anniversary of Earth R for violence, language and day, May 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 open to non-Time Bank members. visit facebook.com/pg/chearsorg/ Day. drug content), directed by 2020 a.m. Contact Aileen at aileen@ To register, contact Linda Warren events/ or chears.org/gcan. The first presentation will be Oscar-winning director Bong dynamic-governance.org for the Seely at [email protected]. Once again, participants will on Sunday, May 17, from 7:30 Joon-Ho (Parasite). For those Zoom link and to provide feed- With the political divide cur- spend most of the meeting dis- to 8:45 p.m. Lore Rosenthal will who wish to view the film ahead back on the new site. rently experienced in the U.S. cussing several articles. This present Introduction to Draw- of the discussion, it is avail- ever widening, with concerns month, they will explore the down: How We Can Reverse able for streaming on Netflix Assistance by Phone about the COVID-19 crisis and topic of a Green Stimulus Plan. Global Warming. Following her (subscription required) or can AARP help with taxes will with increased social distancing, The nation is currently facing presentation, there will be time be rented for $3.99 on Amazon not be rescheduled this year in the ability to communicate ef- three converging crises: the CO- for questions as well as discus- Video, YouTube, Google Play or Greenbelt. For information on fectively is or can be significantly VID-19 pandemic and the result- sion of possible follow-up actions. AppleTV. tax sites as they open call 888- compromised. For those who ing economic recession, the cli- Due to security concerns, RS- To participate, go to 227-7669. have ever had to have a difficult mate emergency and the extreme VPs will be required to join this greenbelttheatre.org/film/flick-of- Phone calls to the GIVES of- conversation, or are facing the inequality in how this pandemic presentation, which will be on- the-week/ to register for the film fice are being answered remotely need to have one, the group will affects different populations. They line via the Zoom app. RSVP discussion to receive information as the Community Center re- explore strategies for having them will explore some proposals that by Wednesday, May 13 to Jane on how to access the Zoom call. mains closed. and tips on how to avoid becom- climate and social policy experts Young at [email protected]. She Those who do not have internet ing overwhelmed. have developed – a sort of “menu will send a confirmation with a access can join the film discus- of solutions” – that would collec- link for joining the presentation. sion via phone. Call Kelly at tively comprise a Green Stimulus 301-329-2034 to request access to meet these challenges. information. The group would like attend- Tea Time on Zoom About the Film: Snowpiercer The Greenbelt Community ees to read the articles before the In this sci-fi epic, a failed Tea continues to meet weekly on meeting, but it is not a require- global-warming experiment kills Thursdays at 7 p.m. for a purely ment. Links to the articles/videos off most life on the planet. The social time, to help counteract are in the Facebook Invite, as final survivors board the - SNOW cabin fever and to get to know well as online at chears.org/gcan. PIERCER, a train that travels your neighbors. Make a cup of For more information, or for around the globe via a perpetual- tea and hop onto Zoom. those who do not have access motion engine. When cryptic Participants talk about any- to Facebook and/or the inter- messages incite the passengers thing and everything. Find the net, contact Lore Rosenthal at to revolt, the train thrusts full- group on Facebook at facebook. [email protected] throttle toward disaster. com/pg/greenbelttimebank/events/. or at 301-345-2234. Those not on Facebook can email [email protected] to Online Meet-up request the Zoom link. The Community Tea is not a For Visual Artists Greenbelt Time Bank event, but The Greenbelt Recreation Arts they are offering their resources Program invites visual artists to make this successful. working in all media to meet up online for a Virtual Art Share on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. This casual, friendly forum is intended for adults of all experience levels. Artists are invited to bring one to three pieces to share and discuss. The program is free, but advance registration at greenbeltmd.gov/ arts is required in order to re- ceive a Zoom meeting link. Art I specialize in fine art, lifestyle, and personal brand Shares are held monthly. photography. My Etsy shop offers prints, instant digital downloads, note cards, and calendars! Follow me on: Annecorcoran.com Etsy @AnneCorcoranStudio

Greenbelt Federal Credit Union SOCIAL DISTANCING / NEW BUSINESS HOURS until further notice Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and our state Governor's recom- mendations, our business hours have been modified.

The branch will be closed to members on Tuesdays and Thursdays; you may call to schedule an appointment for loan closings or new account openings. The branch will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays normal business hours, and on Fridays from 9am to 5pm. Thank you for your un- derstanding.

Please remember Social Distancing to keep yourself and our staff safe.

We encourage our members to utilize our electronic services as much as possible. This includes online banking w/bill pay, visiting our atm to make deposits and withdrawals, and us- ing our mobile app to check your balance. If you need assistance signing up or using these services please contact us and our staff will be happy to help you.

Thank you for your membership Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects #4 Greenbelt Community Foundation

4) Greenbelt is fortunate to have its own community funding organization, Greenbelt Community Foundation (GCF), established in 2006 to provide small grants for worthwhile Greenbelt programs and projects. GCF’s mission is to promote community projects that build upon the ideals of collaboration, cooperation, and engagement through the generous participation of individuals and organizations. GCF’s Vision is for a thriving, engaged community that is socially responsible, environmentally conscious and supports education, the arts and sciences.

GCF awards 50% of available funds for grants each year while investing the remaining 50% for future funding. This compares with most foundations that only make 5% of their endowment funds available for grants. The City of Greenbelt supports GCF by allowing it free usage of City meeting rooms and facilities and also partners with grant recipients on many projects. Several projects listed as actions in our submission received between $500 and $5,000 from the Foundation. Recent funded projects include: Earth Squad BizKidz – In partnership with CHEARS’ Earth Squad, this project will introduce 15- 20 Greenbelt West boys and girls ages 6-12 to cooperative living and working. Kids will plan and operate their own co-op businesses around town; The Greenbelt Hoarding Task Force Demonstration Project – Greenbelt Homes Inc. in partnership with the City of Greenbelt – Greenbelt CARES are launching a new pilot initiative to develop solutions and support for hoarding among GHI residents; Greenbelt MakerSpace Workshop Expansion – The project will expand MakerSpace’s traditional wood workshop by purchasing equipment and teaching 2D and 3D computer design to both youth and adults. They will use recycled plastic to make filaments for the 3D printer; Three Sisters Gardens for All Seasons: CHEARS in partnership with Alight Dance Theater will guide audiences through an active exploration of the City- sponsored Three Sisters Demonstration Gardens. A performance will be held at each garden located in the three different Greenbelt locations.

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 4.1 to 4.5 Thursday, March 19, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3

Community Events Postponed, Closed and Open This list represents the information available on Tuesday, March Virtual Grant Legion Addresses HUG Walk Cancelled 17. Consider checking before heading out. Writing Workshop COVID-19 In the spirit of the HUG Walk The Greenbelt Community In light of the recent events seeking a HEALTHY community, Postponed: Foundation (GCF) Grant Writing concerning COVID-19, Green- RUAK (Random Unselfish Acts Maryland state primaries, originally scheduled for late April, Workshop on Tuesday, March 31 belt American Legion Post 136 of Kindness) has decided to post- are postponed to June 2. at 7 to 8:30 p.m. will now be a is following the protocols rec- pone the Help Unite Greenbelt virtual workshop using the Zoom ommended by the Centers for (HUG) Walk that was to be held Closed or Cancelled: platform. This workshop is led Disease Control and local health on Sunday, March 29, as we all • All city offices, the Community Center and the Aquatic & by Joanie Cohen, who has many officials, including disinfecting navigate these troubling waters. Fitness Center are closed through March 27. years of experience with writing surfaces, installing hand sanitizer Spread the word among inter- • City council will meet in the closed Municipal Building and evaluating grants. The final dispensers at entrances and soap ested communities as RUAK ex- for its regular meetings. No public attendance. Streaming application submission deadline and water in the restrooms for plores possibilities in the future. will be available. for GCF grants is midnight April frequent hand washing. Wash hands ... Hydrate ... • Prince George’s County schools are closed through March 15. For those who rely on the res- Practice Social Distance ... Take 27. This free workshop is for all taurant for their principal meals care of each other. • Prince George’s County libraries are closed until further organizations and cooperatives and want to minimize contact Any group that wishes to co- notice. Book drops are NOT open and any fines incurred serving Greenbelt. If you vol- with other patrons, the Legion is sponsor any future event should for non-return of books will be waived. unteer with a Greenbelt orga- offering an enhanced “take out” contact RUAK at spreadruak@ • New Deal Café is closed until April 14th. Stay tuned for nization, cooperative or group option. During regular hours, call gmail.com or Robert Goldberg- announcement of meals-to-go. working to improve the Greenbelt ahead to order, 301-345-0136 ext. Strassler at 301-345-8755. • Arbor Terrace Care Facility – check arborcompany.com/ community, consider participating 6, and the meal will be ready for coronavirus for information, visitors are restricted. in this free workshop or pass this pick up at the front bar. The Le- • Old Greenbelt Theatre. Closed until further notice. Tickets information on to others in your gion appreciates the community’s Water Main Meeting will be honored at a later date. group. support and hopes all stay well. Postponed by WSSC • AMC Theaters The workshop will use the The originally scheduled • Art exhibit, Vantage Point by Greenbelter Sally Davies was GCF application form and focus Washington Suburban Sanitary due to hold its reception on Thursday, March 19 at the on writing a successful applica- Philharmonic Concert Commission information meeting Maryland Hall in Annapolis, which is closed. The recep- tion for funding for projects in Cancelled on Tuesday, March 24 from 6 tion is cancelled but the exhibit is scheduled until May 23 Greenbelt. On GCF’s website – The Prince George’s Philhar- to 7:30 p.m. in the Community should the facility re-open. greenbeltfoundation.org – select monic announces with regret that Center has been postponed and the Grants tab, then select How the concert scheduled for March new dates will be announced in Open at time of publication as far as can be ascertained: to Apply for instructions and 28, at the Bowie Center for the due course. WSSC representatives • All grocery stores and pharmacies the application. The workshop Performing Arts has been can- will then discuss the water main • Banks will be most productive if you celled. They hope to make up the replacement project along Green- • Beltway Plaza have a draft of your application concert sometime in June, with belt Road between Kenilworth • Community Forklift is open for donations and purchases. developed with a program plan the partnership of Old Greenbelt Avenue and 58th Avenue. It notes that demand during hard times always rises. and budget. Theatre and the Greenbelt Mu- To participate in this free vir- seum as originally planned. tual Grant Writing Workshop, The Prince George’s Philhar- GFCU Postpones email info@greenbeltfoundation. monic cares about the health of org to receive instructions and the Annual Meeting their musicians and patrons. They The well-being of its mem- link to participate. will continue to follow the advice bers and staff has always been a The Greenbelt Community of Prince George’s County Pub- primary concern of the Greenbelt Foundation has awarded over lic Schools, the Prince George’s Federal Credit Union (GFCU). $225,000 in grants to groups County Health Department, the In light of concerns related to throughout the city since 2006. It Maryland Department of Health, the coronavirus (COVID-19) out- plans to award $30,000 or more and the Centers for Disease Con- break, GFCU is postponing its to organizations in 2020. trol. annual meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31. GFCU is County Libraries committed to keeping its mem- Are Now Closed March Writers Group bers, volunteers and staff safe The Prince George’s County Meeting Cancelled and healthy. Memorial Library System, per The Greenbelt Writers Group instructions from the County will not meet on Friday, March Health Department, announced 20, due to the closure of the Democratic Club ROSADO LOIS BY PHOTO that beginning on Monday, March Community Center. The next The Charlestowne Village Condominium board of directors and 16, the Greenbelt Library will be planned meeting is Friday April Cancels Meeting Mayor Colin Byrd congratulate Daisy Brown, president, for her 25 closed until further notice. The 17 at 7:30 p.m.; whether this The Eleanor & Franklin years of Service to the Charlestowne Village Community, at their Library and county government meeting will also need to be can- Roosevelt Democratic Club will Annual Homeowners Meeting on Tuesday, March 10. Charlestowne partners are committed to ensur- celled will be determined closer not hold its membership meeting Village board of directors and city councilmembers, from left, are ing the safety and well-being of to the scheduled date. For ques- this coming Friday, March 20. Jake East, Thryra Packett, Councilmember Silke Pope, Mayor all Prince Georgians during the tions, contact Barbara Ford at The club hopes to be able to hold Colin Byrd, Daisy Brown, Lois Rosado and Doug Mangum. ongoing COVID-19 health emer- [email protected]. the next meeting on Friday, April gency. The decision to reopen the 17, to celebrate both the 100th Greenbelt Library will be made anniversary of the Women’s Right in consultation with the county Homeschoolers to Vote and the 50th Anniversary Health Department and will be of Earth Day. Information about Meetings Cancelled that meeting will be made avail- announced via email, pgcmls.info Due to COVID-19, Greenbelt able closer to the scheduled date. and social media. Homeschoolers are not meeting Call Konrad Herling at 301- Customers will be able to on Mondays at the Youth Center 345-9369 with any questions. access all of the library’s on- until we get the “all clear” from line resources, including ebooks, the City of Greenbelt. audiobooks, streaming movies and music, educational tools, and databases. Library staff will be available to answer questions on the library’s website and via social media. Book-drops will be locked and fines incurred (during the closure only) will be waived. When the libraries reopen, they will serve as Census hubs, with dedicated computer termi- nals available to permit those without computer access at home to respond to the 2020 Census.

GIVES Quarterly Meeting Cancelled The GIVES (Greenbelt Inter- generational Volunteer Exchange Service) quarterly meeting on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. in BUCCA STEVE BY PHOTO The Bradford Pear trees are blooming and the sun is out, looking the Community Center has been up Hanover Parkway toward Eleanor Roosevelt High School. cancelled. Inside Stories GREENBELT

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Community Foundation Urges Greenbelters to Offer Help by Carol Shaw

Este artículo está disponible Needhelppayingbill.com Assistance is provided based on en español en nuestra página (choose Maryland, then choose the eligibility of applicants and web www.greenbeltnewsreview. Prince George’s County) is one organizations are limited in the com. of the best places to find infor- amounts they may provide. Two The Greenbelt Communi- mation on the many charities, organizations listed that spe- ty Foundation is dedicated to churches and government as- cifically offer financial assistance “Nourishing All of Greenbelt’s sistance programs that provide are the Salvation Army Prince Neighborhoods.” To this end, it financial help. There are spe- George’s County and United is working to provide information cific programs in Prince George’s Communities Against Poverty. to Greenbelt residents on orga- County for grants or loans to The Salvation Army provides nizations that provide financial help pay rent or heating/util- resources to help people satisfy or other assistance directly to ity bills. The State of Maryland the basic needs of life, housing individuals and families in need provides information on many and shelter to qualified candi- of the basic necessities such as social services in a specific zip dates. Some of what can be pro- paying bills, getting food, hous- code on its website 211md.org, or vided by the social services and ing and clothing. people can call 211 with specific emergency assistance programs The Foundation is encourag- services requests. include clothing, food and finan- ing people who can financially The Greenbelt Assistance in cial assistance to pay rent or util- weather this COVID-19 crisis Living (GAIL) program lists area ities and other critical necessities. to donate their federal stimulus organizations that may offer as- It also provides several shelters checks to an organization that sistance for a variety of needs and short-term housing Contact provides financial assistance to including rental, utility, furniture, individuals and families. clothing and household items. See RESOURCES, page 5 PHOTO BY JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO From left, Sara and Alexander, ages 4 and 6, have been put- ting their art on the front door as part of the #frommywindow project. The neighbors have said they enjoy the spots of color as they walk by, especially on gray days. ERHS Grad Abiona on Team Seeking Vaccine for COVID-19 A Census 2020 Undercount by Brogan Gerhart

Will Cost Greenbelt Money For the last three years, Olu- that cause colds or even more bukola Abiona, has been working severe strains such as those that by Callie Tansill-Suddath as a post-baccalaureate Intramural cause SARS and MERS.” Research Training Award (IRTA) A Passion for Research Despite widespread uncertainty to count. Fellow at the National Institutes Abiona graduated from Elea- resulting from COVID-19, the The coronavirus outbreak adds of Health Vaccine Research Cen- nor Roosevelt High School in 2020 Census continues. Con- an extra layer of complexity to ter to develop vaccines for virus- 2013 with an interest in research ducted once every 10 years, the an already fraught ordeal. But es like SARS, MERS and, most that she credited to the school’s U.S. Census requires households that doesn’t make the census any recently, COVID-19. Science and Technology pro- to submit counts of and data less of a priority. Abiona, 24, said that she and gram. “We were learning a lot about occupants at each address Jordan Baucum Colbert, an her team, led by Dr. Barney Gra- of information from a textbook,” throughout the country. Accord- organizer with the 2020 Census, ham, are very fortunate that their Abiona said. “But I wanted to ing to the U.S. Census Bureau, wants to assure residents that current work with the coronavirus learn more about how we got the Prince George’s County had a they can participate in the census vaccine is not something new to information that was in our sci- 2.3 percent undercount rate when without jeopardizing their health. the facility. ence textbook.” ABIONA OLUBUKOLA COURTESY PHOTO the last census was conducted in Most households received an “The coronavirus research was After a research internship Olubukola Abiona 2010; Greenbelt is considered one spearheaded five or six years See CENSUS, page 3 at the University of Maryland, of the areas that is more difficult before the COVID-19 outbreak,” College Park, Abiona developed versity of Maryland, Baltimore Abiona said. “[During that time] a passion for medicine as well. County’s Meyerhoff Scholars we’ve been looking at different A degree in biochemistry and See VACCINE, page 4 strains of the coronavirus: those molecular biology from the Uni-

Beauchamp Match Deadline What Goes On Thursday, April 16 For Donations Is Extended 8 p.m. Council Budget Work- by Brogan Gerhart session: Overview, General Fund, General Government, The Greenbelt News Review Mary Lou Williamson, a long- Miscellaneous and Other has extended the time it will time staff member of the News Funds match all donations, up to a total Review and friend of Beauchamp, Monday, April 20 of $5,000, made to the Univer- said that there were no objections 8:30 p.m. Budget Workses- sity of Maryland’s Virginia W. to this extension, as the News sion: Museum/Social Services Beauchamp Scholarship, with no Review’s board recognized the (CARES) deadline. poor timing of the donation ef- Wednesday, April 22 This scholarship is named in fort during a public health crisis 8 p.m. Budget Worksession: honor of University of Maryland in which many are worried about Public Works/Capital Projects Professor Virginia Beauchamp, money. Fund who founded the university’s As of April 10, the donation All meetings are virtual. Department of Women’s Studies total was $3,065, according to See the meetings calendar at in 1975. She was also a leading Norah Quinn McCormick, assis- greenbeltmd.gov for agendas member of the Greenbelt News tant director of development for and information on public

PHOTO BY JUDY MCCORD JUDY BY PHOTO Review for more than 60 years the university’s College of Arts participation in these meet- and an advocate for the Greenbelt and Humanities. Former News Review carrier John Henry Jones ings. poses in his yard with his camellia tree. community. See BEAUCHAMP, page 5 Thursday, April 16, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

RESOURCES continued from page 1 BEAUCHAMP continued from page 1 the Salvation Army at 4825 Ed- in Grenoble Hall and prepare At the beginning of March, has provided annual need-based community to honor their fellow monston Road, Hyattsville, 301- food parcels for Greenbelters nearly $15,000 of the $25,000 awards of $750 since its con- Greenbelter with any gift they 277-6103 or salvationarmynca. to pick up at the rectory at 135 endowment goal had been raised. ception in 2016 for graduate can offer. The paper will keep org/princegeorges/. Crescent Road. Citizens can pur- Currently, with the News Re- students in the Department of readers updated on the scholar- United Communities Against chase bags of food for the pantry view’s matched donations, a total Women’s Studies. Once endowed, ship’s growth. Poverty is the Community Ac- at the Co-op Supermarket. of approximately $21,130 has the scholarship has the potential For more information on Vir- tion Agency for Prince George’s A national organization, been raised. That amount is ap- to grow to $1,000 a year and ginia Beauchamp’s life and the County. United Communities Modest Needs, can make small proximate due to a possible lag will live in perpetuity to support impact of her scholarship for stu- Against Poverty, Inc., offers vari- emergency grants to low-income in processing donations, accord- generations of students, accord- dents in the Department of Wom- ous services and they have cre- workers who are at risk of slip- ing to Quinn McCormick. ing to Quinn McCormick. The en’s Studies, refer to the March ated numerous programs to as- ping into poverty and for whom “Campus mail continues to fund must reach $25,000 by June 2020 issues of the News Review. sist low- and moderate-income no other source of immediate be incredibly slow,” Quinn Mc- 30, 2021, in order to become an To donate, go to giving.umd.edu/ families with their bills. Some of help is available. For more in- Cormick said. “So, I am hopeful endowed scholarship. giving/fund.php?name=virginia-w- what they offer includes: emer- formation go to modestneeds.org. there are still gifts out there that The News Review thanks beauchamp-scholarship or contact gency food and shelter, mortgage/ For links to these organiza- have yet to be processed.” those who have donated and Quinn McCormick at 301-405- rental/utility assistance, a free tions and other information, go to The Beauchamp Scholarship encourages other members of the 6485 or [email protected]. food pantry and resources that greenbeltfoundation.org. will stop an eviction or help homeless people find housing. People who apply and are quali- fied may be able to receive fi- nancial support for rent, funds to prevent eviction, grants for utility bills and help for paying a secu- City Information & Events rity deposit and first month’s rent. The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing They can be contacted at 1400 together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. Doewood Lane, Capitol Heights, 301-322-5700 or ucappgc.org. UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETINGS NOW AVAILABLE AT GAIL provides a complete online Resource Guide with Monday, April 20, 8:30pm, Budget Work Session – Museum/Social WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV/VIRTUALRECREATION many other services available in Services (CARES), Virtual VIRTUAL GREENBELT RECREATION! Greenbelt on the city’s website, Tuesday, April 21, 7:00pm, Advisory Committee on Education, Virtual CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, ARTS, FIELD TRIPS, greenbeltmd.gov. Residents that need help with Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 pm, Budget Work Session – Public SPECIAL EVENTS AND MORE. utility bills have options too. Works/Capital Projects Fund They can contact the Depart- For agendas and information on public participation please see meet- ment of Social Services to apply ings calendar at www.greenbeltmd.gov for assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO ONE OF Program (LIHEAP). They are located at 425 Brightseat Road, THE CITY’S CHARITABLEFUNDS Landover, and the phone number GOOD SAMARITAN FUND TO ASSIST ST. HUGH’S is 301-909-6300. The Community Ministry of FOOD PANTRY: This fund is overseen by the Greenbelt Prince George’s County offers Interfaith Leadership Association (GILA). The St. Hugh financial assistance for utility Food Pantry will also take food donations that are dropped bills, free food, information and outside of the church office at 135 Crescent Road. Thank education programs to county you so much for your help! residents. For example, they can refer people to Maryland pro EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: Established bono mortgage programs. Contact to accept and disburse donations received to as- cmpgc.com or call 301-499-2319 sist Greenbelt residents to pay rent to avoid pos- for more information. St. Hugh of Grenoble’s Ladies sible eviction. Approximately a dozen individuals re- of Charity stock the food pantry ceive assistance from these funds each fiscal year. You may either mail a money order or check to: City of City Notes Greenbelt, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Road 20770. Animal Control released a Please notate fund in the notes section of the check. You recuperated groundhog and took may also use the drop box on the flag side of the building. a dog bite report. With some animals placed, and new kittens Receipts will be provided and mailed out to you. arriving, the shelter has four resi- dents: three kittens and a cat. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! How to Participate Youth Programs staff planned JOIN! The Zoom virtual campfire event on April 24 at the Stay-at-Home Egg Hunt and VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES 7:00pm to 7:30pm! We will host sing along songs, a story- more distanced recreation pro- Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There teller, and a chance to say hello to your neighbors. grams via the Virtual Recreation are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Forest RSVP at Center (VRC). Preserve Advisory Board, Public Safety Advisory www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca822a3ff2-camp Moms Morning Out staff pro- Committee, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Youth for the Zoom link to meet at 7:00pm. grammed activities for preschool- Advisory Committee Virtual Campfire Schedule ers via the VRC and the pre- For more information call 301- 474-8000 7:00 P.M. - Welcome to the Campfire! school director greeted students 7:05 P.M. - Sing along with Greenbelt Recreation via one-on-one video chats while 7:15 P.M. - Spotlight Storyteller, Noa Baum! Noa Baum dance programming continues via SUSTAINABLE is an award-winning storyteller, author, coach and public Zoom. Coming soon: Camp-at- MARYLAND SURVEY speaker performing internationally with diverse audiences Home Day, a new special event The City of Greenbelt is Sus- ranging from the World Bank, prestigious universities and on April 24. tainable Maryland Certified! congregations, to festivals, government agencies and Treat-filled eggs added city As part of this certification schools. fun to Springhill Lake Elemen- we are conducting a survey, 7:30 P.M. - Cheers, let’s celebrate family and thank you for tary’s free lunch program. please take a minute to joining! Aquatic & Fitness Center staff EXPLORE! Check our web page daily! We’ll post camping tips, members set up a Google class- complete the 10 question survey at: tricks, crafts, and favorites on our Virtual Recreation Center page room for staff training. at www.greenbeltmd.gov/virtualrecreation https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8TZLCNR Arts programming online in- Camp at Home Day | Special Event Calendar You can find more information at cludes an acrylic painting class SHARE! Your fun using the hashtags and a pre-school art class, while www.greenbeltmd.gov/sustainablemarylandcertified #GreenbeltCampatHome + #GreenbeltRecreation on Facebook, Therapeutic Recreation’s Virtual Instagram, and Twitter. Greenbelt Eggstravaganza enter- LEAD! Your own Virtual Campfire with friends and family. tained the kids. VIRTUAL ADULT ART SHARE APRIL 19 FROM 2-3PM Reminder- while we encourage having fun in recreation, please Food & Friendship frozen Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe. We are all in this together. meals went out to 18 seniors. Meet up with fellow artists online for a constructive, informal Social distancing is still in effect. Fourteen more Greenbelt resi- discussion of everyone’s work. For teens & adults. Bring 1-3 dents requested and received pieces in any medium that you would like to share and discuss. All meals, delivered by city staff, experience levels welcome. Sign up at VISIT WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV/COVID19 while at CARES, the GAIL pro- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4bafab22a64-artshare FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK gram started online/call-in support to receive a Zoom link by email. This series may continue on a bi- @CITYOFGREENBELT groups for caregivers for isolation weekly basis following an initial trial run, depending on interest. issues. STAY SAFE, STAY CALM, STAY INFORMED Greenbelt Community Foundation Facebook Page

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Community Action Innovative Demonstration Projects #5 Repair Café

5) "If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."--Berkeley Ecology Center

One of the actions we Americans rarely resort to when something breaks is to have it repaired. Typically, we toss it, allowing it to go to the landfill, and buy a new one. We are fortunate to have a group of volunteers in Greenbelt working out of MakerSpace that conducts a Repair Café several times a year. The service is free, but donations to MakerSpace are welcome to help defray costs. They now work out of the Community Center with space provided by the City.

Now in its seventh year in Greenbelt, Repair Café can be considered the last best hope for broken toys, malfunctioning appliances, torn clothing, busted furniture and other such items that might otherwise be destined for a landfill. The Repair Café is well equipped with tools and materials and will set up repair stations staffed by volunteers who can assist with fixing and mending. They also welcome new volunteer repair persons, and encourage anyone with an urge to tinker under guidance to help out for a few hours.

The Café estimates that about a dozen people on average (4 events/year) visit it annually and that it fixed about the same number of items—“some brought 2-3 items and some we couldn't fix”. https://www.make125.org/2020/01/repair-cafe-2020-feb-8/

https://www.make125.org/2019/10/greenbelt-makerspace-quarterly-repair-cafe-saturday-oct-19-10-4/

Community Action Innovative Demonstration Project Proofs 5.1 to 5.6 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 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, October 10, 2019

ZONING continued from page 1 frequently asked questions. Pro Tem Judith Davis noted, Williams went on to state however, that densities were al- that in fulfilling its mandate of ready high, and though existing zoning for the 21st century, the residential areas are unlikely to county has developed a stream- become higher density, she hy- lined and concise plan explained pothesized that the bigger danger in a “highly readable” docu- was that local commercial zoning ment which described it as being would become mixed use – per- couched in language comprehen- mitting the construction of dwell- sible to ordinary people and not ings in areas now specifically needing a lawyer for interpreta- commercial, i.e. which exclude tion. The radical concept is that housing – effectively signifi- people should be able to look at cantly increasing the number of the zoning map and understand dwellings that could be built in immediately to what purposes Greenbelt. any specific property can be put. Williams mentioned that com- Web-based Tool mercial sites under an acre that Also available on the site is a are surrounded by residential tool, zoningpgc.pgplanning.com/ housing will map to a Commer- zoning-swipe-tool/, that allows di- cial Neighborhood zone. Most rect comparison of existing zones strip malls are too big for this with the currently anticipated zone and will become a Com- zones. By sliding the vertical mercial General Office (CGO) The online mapping tool illustrates both the new zoning (below) and the old zoning (above). By dragging bar to the left, the existing zon- zoning. Roosevelt Center is too the bar left to right, it is easy to see what's changing. A click on a property reveals the zoning applied to ing is revealed; sliding the bar to big, and is currently zoned Com- it with a short description of the category. the right shows the new zoning. mercial Shopping Center and - Images courtesy of Prince George's County A right click on any area of the slated to become CGO (although map explains the color coding of Greenbelt’s current zoning is each zone for new or old zones, governed by an overlay which is depending on which is showing. under discussion). The map is high resolution, al- Old Greenbelt lowing the examination of even Much of the core of Green- the smallest parcels. belt is currently covered by the Logical Framework Neighborhood Conservation Over- Williams averred that each lay Zones (NCOZ) designation. new zone has a logical purpose As stated in an article in the and is in a logical and consis- August 2, 2018, issue of this tent framework. There are fewer newspaper, “Of particular impor- zones and they are accompanied tance for Greenbelt is a determi- by high quality design standards nation on NCOZ. According to that will apply across the county. Division 27-4 Zones and Zone These include green building Regulations, the ʻpurpose of the design standards and open space Greenbelt NCOZ is to preserve set asides that will apply to most the development characteristics developments. Updates to existing of the Roosevelt-era New Deal zoning requirements like signage greenbelt community in the city.”’ and parking will bring them “into Williams stated that the process the 21st century.” of negotiating NCOZ will begin Availability of Information shortly and will include the cit- Councilmember Rodney Rob- ies of Greenbelt, Mount Rainier erts noted that some Greenbelt and possibly Bowie. The area East residents were concerned under consideration in Green- Toastmasters Meet Nobody Knows Your that housing density would get belt includes a variety of differ- The Greenbelt Toastmasters Name? higher, although Williams rebut- ent property types and although Club meets every 1st, 3rd and ted this by saying that existing Greenbelt shares some concerns 5th (if any) Wednesday at 7:30 Yet! residential developments would with the other two cities, the is- p.m. in the Social Hall of Green- not increase in density. Mayor sues and needs are not identical. belt Community Church. The $29 puts it here. The process will include an effort next meeting will be October Proposal Deadline to identify what is unique to each 16. Toastmasters provides a sup- www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Nears for GCF Grants city and what can be done in portive environment for anyone Since 2006, the Greenbelt common. According to the inter- interested in improving com- Community Foundation (GCF) active map, GHI townhomes are munication, public speaking or Re-Elect has given over $220,000 to 75 currently under the RT (Residen- leadership skills. Learn more at programs. Nonprofit organiza- tial/Transitional) designation and greenbelt.toastmastersclubs.org. tions, cooperatives, churches, will map to Residential Single schools and any group with a Family – Attached (RSF-A). tax-exempt status are eligible Silketo Greenbelt CityPope Council to apply for grants from $500 The deadline for submitting proposals to GCF is to $5,000. GCF funds programs and services that will enhance Dedicated to Greenbelt’s Community and Future the cultural, artistic, recreational, October 15, 2019 • ADVOCATING for public safety social or environmental vitality GCF gives grants from $500 to $5,000 and quality of life initiatives of Greenbelt, impact residents in including advanced training all parts of Greenbelt and can be Organizations serving the Greenbelt community of police officers, community completed in one year or less. are invited to apply for a one-year grant. policing, additional bus shelters, Tuesday, October 15 is the safer crosswalks and security deadline for submission of pro- For the application form and instructions, please vist cameras throughout the city posals applying for funding. Greenbeltfoundation.org/Grants/How to Apply A full description of eligibil- • OPPOSING the Maglev & Loop ity criteria, application instruc- high speed train projects and the tions and the application form widening of I-295 & I-495 can be found on our web site at • SUPPORTING the WMATA trail greenbeltfoundation.org. To ap- Working Together to extension at Greenbelt Station ply, organizations are required Make a Difference • IMPLEMENTING connectivity to submit proposals by email to Toss it? No way! solutions for all areas of the city greenbeltcommunityfoundation@ Since 2009 gmail.com by midnight on Oc- Saturday Oct. 19 from 10-4 • WORKING to maintain tober 15. Greenbelt’s “green” legacy and to Greenbelt Makerspace in Greenbelt NO improve our aging infrastructure Repair Café Community Center Room 114 • PROTECTING community programs and services for MakerSpace will hold a Re- Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or pair Café on Saturday, October youth, seniors and all Greenbelt 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the help repair others' items (experienced and novice residents volunteers welcome). Bring your clothing, furniture, Community Center, Room 114. MAGLEV • COLLABORATING on shared Community members are encour- kitchen appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for strategies for economic growth aged to bring broken appliances, the challenge of making it useful again. To Contribute to Silke’s Campaign: furniture, jewelry, toys, etcetera. www.make125.org/things_to_do/repair-cafe Make Checks Payable to “Silke Pope for City Council” Come learn how to repair broken Mail to 6915 Lady Anne Court, Greenbelt, MD 20770 stuff; volunteers welcome. Repairs are not guaranteed. By the Authority of: Linda Ivy, Treasurer Thursday, July 11, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Widowed Persons Psychedelic Research The Mousetrap Nutrition Program Thoughtful Discussion Support Group Doc at Reel and Meal Coming to GAC The Senior Nutrition Food At Roosevelt Center Men and women who have Take a trip through the psy- This summer Thunderous Pro- and Friendship program pro- Who’s your hero? What quali- recently lost their spouses are chedelic 1960s on Monday, July ductions, Inc. is presenting Ag- vides lunches for seniors Monday ties does society look for in those invited to a free support group 15 when the Reel and Meal at atha Christie’s The Mousetrap at through Friday at the Community honored by the title of hero? Are conducted by the Patuxent Wid- the New Deal Café screens Psy- the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC). Center beginning at noon. Meals they different for personal rather owed Persons Service (PWPS). chedelic Mysticism: The Good The production will have six must be reserved by 11 a.m. two than public heroes? Is it a word Starting on Thursday, July 25, the Friday Experiment and Beyond. weekend performances: July 19 to days ahead so that enough food bandied about too loosely? group will meet each Thursday The 46-minute documentary will 21 and July 26 to 28. Join in for is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 The MakerSpace thoughtful for six weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. be shown following an optional a classic murder mystery. ext. 4215. discussion group hopes to gather at the Community Center. Reg- vegan meal, which begins at 6:30 The theater will feature an All meals, which provide at at one of the umbrella tables istration is requested before the p.m. (film to begin at 7:15 p.m.). opening night reception on Fri- least one-third of Recommended outside of the Roosevelt Center, group starts. The group is open Psychedelic Mysticism chron- day, July 19 so the audience can Dietary Allowances for older weather permitting, on Tuesday, to all widowed persons in Prince icles a controversial 1962 ex- meet the cast. Visit the GAC adults, include margarine, coffee July 16 at 7 p.m. to ponder on George’s County. periment in which 10 Boston-area website at greenbeltartscenter.org/ or tea and skim milk. Menus for heroic values. Trained volunteers who have theology students received 30 for tickets and more information. the week of July 15 are as fol- The group will also decide also been widowed will conduct milligrams each of the powerful lows: the topic for the following meet- the sessions. Participants share drug psilocybin during a Good Monday, July 15: baked ing; come suggest a subject for personal experiences, exchange Friday church service. Psychia- Radical Suburbs chicken leg, with mushroom discussion. information and discuss published trist Walter Pahnke wanted to Lecture/Book Signing gravy, whipped potatoes, Brus- materials prepared by bereave- know whether psilocybin, a mind- Author Amanda Kolson Hurley sels sprouts, bread, tropical fruit, ment specialists. Such groups altering substance based on the will speak about her new book, apple juice Repair Café July 13 can offer insights, emotional sup- active ingredient in a Mexican Radical Suburbs: Experimental Tuesday, July 16: beef ziti, The Greenbelt MakerSpace is host- port, practical information and mushroom, really spurred the Living on the Fringes of the broccoli, hot spiced apples, Italian ing its quarterly Repair Café Satur- friendships. genuine mystical experiences that American City on Thursday, July bread, fruit punch day, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register and to receive Harvard professor Timothy Leary 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Commu- Wednesday, July 17: Swedish in the Community Center. Come more information, contact 301- claimed it did. nity Center. We have forgotten, meatballs, penne pasta, peas and learn how to repair tired or broken 693-5210 or wisboy929@yahoo. Pahnke’s findings would chal- says the book, that American carrots, bread, sliced peaches, stuff or help repair others’ items and com. PWPS and its services lenge both science and religion. suburbs were once fertile ground cranberry juice rescue them from the recycling or were originally sponsored by However, mind-altering drugs for utopian planning, communal Thursday, July 18: pork roast garbage bins. Bring clothing, furni- American Association for Retired like psilocybin became associ- living, socially conscious design with apple glaze, mashed spiced ture, kitchen appliances, computers, Persons (AARP) and now by the ated with the era’s turbulence and and integrated housing. The au- yams, green beans, dinner rolls, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge Greenbelt Senior Citizens Advi- research funding dried up. By the thor will discuss the history of fresh fruit, orange juice of making it useful again. sory Committee and other com- time of Pahnke’s disappearance suburbs, such as the mixed-use, Friday, July 19: baked cod Volunteers are welcome to munity organizations. in 1971, legal research was end- architecturally daring Reston, Va., loin with Old Bay cream sauce, join in making this a great com- ing, and his work was seemingly and Greenbelt itself. white beans with arugula, garden munity event – no experience forgotten. Books will be available for vegetables, roll, fresh fruit, cran- necessary. The MakerSpace Re- A 21st century resumption of sale and signing by the author. berry juice pair Café program, the first in Square Dancing legal psychedelic research has The lecture is sponsored by the the Mid-Atlantic region, started At Mishkan Torah placed his ground-breaking study Friends of the Greenbelt Museum in 2014 and was made possible Last January, Mishkan Torah in a new light. In Psychedelic and the City of Greenbelt and by a Jim Cassels Award from the Synagogue sponsored a square Mysticism, renowned Johns Hop- is free, but a ticket is needed Greenbelt Consumer Co-op and dance open to all residents of kins investigators William Rich- through Eventbrite.com, limit two by an eager supporting group of Greenbelt. Many people who ards and Roland Griffiths explain per registrant. volunteers. For more information, attended that event enjoyed it how Pahnke’s study helped lay visit make125.org/things_to_do/ so much they asked for another the groundwork for their own GHI Notes repair-cafe/. similar event in the near future. research into the therapeutic use Toastmasters Meet Friday, July 12, office closed, The Greenbelt Toastmasters Said future will be on Sunday of the powerful drug psilocybin. Emergency maintenance service Club will meet on Wednesday, afternoon, July 14 from 3 to Local filmmakers Susan and available at 301-474-6011. July 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Social 5 p.m. at Mishkan Torah. The Frank Gervasi will lead a discus- Tuesday, July 16, 7 p.m., Hall of Greenbelt Community dance is an opportunity to meet sion following the film. Long-Range Planning Commit- Church at Hillside and Crescent and get to know new people and Reel and Meal, a monthly tee Meeting, Board Room; 7 Roads. The group offers profes- to develop and reinforce a caring vegan meal and film series fo- p.m., Communications Committee sionals, students, stay-at-home community. Square dancing pro- cused on environmental, social Meeting, GHI Kitchen; 7:30 p.m., parents and retirees a supportive motes interaction through chang- justice and animal rights issues, Companion Animal Committee environment to improve skills in ing partners and joining others happens every third Monday of Meeting, GHI Lobby. communication and leadership. in following the commands of the month at the New Deal Café Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., For more information call 240- the caller. However, no partner is and is organized by Utopia Film Bicycle Committee Meeting, GHI 542-8625. needed to attend the event. Festival, Beaverdam Creek Water- Lobby; 7 p.m., Woodlands Com- No previous experience in shed Watch Group, Green Vegan mittee Meeting, Board Room. square dancing is necessary. The Networking and Prince George’s Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m., Greenbelt Writers Board Training Session (Interpret- caller, Jim Wass, is experienced County Peace and Justice Coali- Group Meets July 19 in working with those who have tion. This month’s program is ing Financial Statements), Board The Greenbelt Writers Group Room. no prior experience and those sponsored by Utopia Film Fes- will meet on Friday, July 19 who are regular square dancers. tival. Friday, July 19, office closes at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt at noon for employees’ annual There is a small fee to cover For more information about Community Center. There will expenses. See the advertisement Psychedelic Mysticism con- picnic. be open readings and general Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m., on page 9. tact Frank Gervasi at 301-474- discussions. All Greenbelt writers 7680 or frankrgervasi@gmail. Pre-purchase Orientation, Board are invited to participate in this Room. com. For more information monthly meeting. about Reel and Meal, contact [email protected]. July 13 Summer Or visit newdealcafe.com/events/ Tennis Social reel-and-meal/. Thunderous Productions Presents: On Saturday, July 13 from On Facebook go to facebook. AGATHA CHRISTIE’S 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Greenbelt com/reelandmealNDC. Tennis Association (GTA) will THE MOUSETRAP sponsor an informal mid-season Hospice Hosts Talk July 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8pm tennis social at Braden Field On Depression Sunday Matinees: July 21 & 28 at 2pm courts. All skill levels are wel- Available at GREENBELTARTSCENTER.ORG come for friendly doubles and Community Hospices will host singles play, no partner needed. a discussion group about dis- Ready to learn or re-learn? Try tinguishing grief sadness from the Beginner Court. A local ten- chronic depression on Tuesday, nis coach will provide instruction July 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Balls in the Community Center. All are and light refreshments provided welcome. Supportive printed ma- and rackets made available. The terials will be available. Contact social is free for paid GTA mem- Margaret Capurso at 301-560- bers. There is a fee for drop-ins. 6002 with any questions. Participants can sign up for GTA membership at the event. Mem- bership forms are also available on the website, greenbelt.com/ tennis. Fees can be paid in cash Coming Soon to the Greenbelt Arts Center at the event or on the website August 9-17: The Country Wife · August 30-September 15: The Wild Party with PayPal. Auditions: August 11-12: Motherhood Out Loud · September 9-10: Phantom Tollbooth Thursday, July 4, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

At the Library Democratic Club Windsor Green 2019 Summer @ Your Li- To Attend Ball Game Elects Directors brary: A Universe of Stories. The July 20, 2019, marks the 50th Windsor Green Homeowners theme for the 2019 Summer @ anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s Association elected a new Board Your Library is A Universe of landing on the moon, when he of Directors on June 17. Cath- Stories. The library challenge famously declared, “that’s one erine Terry-Crusor was elected runs until August 19. Participants small step for man, one giant as president, Vicki Focht as first of all ages may register online leap for mankind.” Local El- vice president, Andrew Perrin at pgcmls.info via the Beanstack eanor and Franklin Roosevelt as second vice president, Sean online platform. Participants will Democratic Club members will Ballantine as treasurer and John earn points and prizes by check- celebrate the event with a trip Kerich as secretary. ing out books, logging reading or to see the BaySox play at Prince Board meetings are held attending library events. George’s Stadium. While it is far monthly at 7:30 p.m. at the Storytime on Screen from the national achievement Windsor Green Community Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m., of five decades ago, it will be a Building at 7474 Frankfort Drive, ages newborn to 5. Bring a baby, sign of potential progress for the typically on the third Monday of toddler or preschooler to the Baltimore Orioles, the BaySox’s the month. Owners and residents Community Center to listen to a parent organization. Some of the are encouraged to attend. story read from the big screen, young players will be sliding into see a short film and complete a DORAN CHRISTINE BY PHOTO home plate in Baltimore in the craft. Popcorn will be provided. Students in the Greenbelt Elementary School chorus, under next year or so as major leagu- No registration required. the direction of music teacher Ms. Morrison, sing the National Repair Café July 20 ers, so it’s a chance to see their The Greenbelt MakerSpace Teen Advisory Board Anthem at a Bowie Baysox game on June 15. future as well. is hosting its quarterly Repair Monday, July 8, 4 p.m., ages The Democratic Club’s date Café Saturday, July 20, from 10 13 to 18, limit 15 participants. with the minor league team a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Earn service hours while making Thoughtful Discussion promises to be an enjoyable way Center. Come learn how to re- the local library a great place for GMS PTA Meets to get together with friends, talk pair tired or broken stuff or help teens. Enjoy snacks, meet new At Roosevelt Center On July 9 Concluding that fear of light- about what’s going on and the repair others’ items and rescue people, become a leader. Greenbelt Middle School will ning is rational and has survival changing political scene, while them from the recycle or garbage Books at Bedtime hold a PTA meeting on Tuesday, value, the Thoughtful Discus- enjoying a menu ranging from bins. Bring clothing, furniture, Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m., July 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the sion group cancelled its July 2 hot dogs to a gyro, fries and a kitchen appliances, computers, ages newborn to 3, limit 20 Media Center. meeting. So the topic for July 9 variety of beverages. A portion jewelry, toys, etc. for the chal- people. Presented by the Prince remains Fear. of the purchase price will go lenge of making it useful again. George’s County Infants and Was FDR right that all we Menu for Senior toward raising funds for the 2020 Volunteers are welcome to Toddlers Program. Families are have to fear is fear itself? Is campaign. join in making this a great com- encouraged to come start their Nutrition Program there survival value to fear, the The Senior Nutrition Food The July 20 game starts at munity event, no experience nec- bedtime routines with us. This emotion that drives people to and Friendship Program pro- 6:30 p.m. and is followed by an essary. The MakerSpace Repair is an opportunity for children flight, fight or freeze? Why does vides lunches for seniors Monday impressive array of fireworks. Café program, the first in the under 3 with special needs, along what seems a reasonable precau- through Friday at the Community Tickets are still available and can Mid-Atlantic region, started in with their family and friends, to tion to one person seem an irra- Center beginning at noon. Meals be purchased from Konrad Her- 2014 and was made possible by participate in storytime, music tional response to another? must be reserved by 11 a.m. two ling at 301-345-9369. The seats a Jim Cassels Award from the and motor activities. Stop by the The MakerSpace thoughtful days ahead so that enough food are on the lower deck, third-base Greenbelt Consumer Co-op and Information Desk to pick up free discussion group hopes to gather is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, side of the stadium where the sun by an eager supporting group of tickets on the day of the event. at one of the umbrella tables ext. 4215. won’t be shining in one’s eyes. volunteers. For more information, English Conversation Club outside of the Roosevelt Center, All meals, which provide at For further information about visit make125.org/things_to_do/ Tuesday, July 9, 6 p.m. Learn- weather permitting, on Tuesday, least one-third of Recommended the club and its activities, con- repair-cafe/. ing to speak English? Join this July 9, at 7 p.m., to try to lay to Dietary Allowances for older tact Club President Nicole Wil- club and practice speaking Eng- rest some fears. Or take them to adults, include margarine, coffee liams at 202-321-4207 or check lish in a friendly atmosphere heart and make the world safer. or tea and skim milk. Menus for out the club’s Facebook page at with people from diverse back- The group will also decide the the week of July 8 are as fol- rooseveltclub.com. grounds. The club meets weekly topic for the following meeting; lows: as a walk-in event on Tuesday come suggest an area to explore. Monday, July 8: stuffed salm- evenings. GHI Notes on with dill sauce, corn, green Thursday, July 4 (Indepen- Storytimes beans, bread, mandarin oranges dence Day), office closed. -Emer Tuesday, July 9, ages 3 to July 13 Summer and pineapple or apple juice gency maintenance service avail- 5: Blast Off!, 7 p.m., limit 30 Tuesday, July 9: chicken noo- able at 301-474-6011. people. Bring a preschooler for Tennis Social On Saturday, July 13 from dle soup, Salisbury steak with Monday, July 8, 7 p.m., Pre- stories, songs, fingerplays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Greenbelt gravy, whipped potatoes, curried purchase Orientation, Board more. Race to Mars and explore Tennis Association (GTA) will okra and tomatoes, dinner roll, Room the stars in this special astro- sponsor an informal mid-season pineapple tidbits, cranberry juice Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m., naut-themed storytime. Wednes- tennis social at Braden Field Wednesday, July 10: pork Member Outreach Committee day, July 10, ages newborn to 2, courts. All skill levels are wel- roast with onion gravy, scalloped Meeting, GHI Lobby; 10:15 a.m., limit 15 babies with come for friendly doubles and potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, 7:30 p.m., Architectural Re- parent(s)/caregiver(s); ages 2 to singles play, no partner needed. fresh fruit, orange juice view Committee Meeting, Board 3, 11:15 a.m., limit 30 people. Ready to learn or relearn? Try Thursday, July 11: creamy Room Thursday, July 11, ages new- the Beginner Court. A local ten- paprika chicken, rice pilaf, rata- Thursday, July 11, 7:45 p.m., born to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., nis coach will provide instruction touille, Italian bread, fresh fruit Board of Directors Meeting, limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Balls Friday, July 12: hamburger, Board Room caregiver(s). and light refreshments provided baked beans, hot spiced apples, Friday, July 12, office closed. Book Discussion and rackets made available. The carrifruit salad, hamburger bun, Emergency maintenance service Tuesday, July 16, 7 p.m. Join social is free for paid GTA mem- cranberry juice available at 301-474-6011. friends and neighbors to discuss bers. There is a fee for drop-ins. great contemporary books ev- Participants can sign up for GTA ery month. This month: Hero of membership at the event. Mem- France by Alan Furst. bership forms are also available Story Explorers on the website, greenbelt.com/ Women in Space. Wednesday, tennis. Fees can be paid in cash July 17, 4:30 p.m., ages 5 to at the event or on the website 12. Come listen to a librarian with PayPal. read favorite stories aloud and do related activities and games. Explore space with some ad- The Mousetrap venturous fictional and real-life Coming to GAC women astronauts. No registration This summer Thunderous Pro- required. ductions, Inc. is presenting Ag- atha Christie’s The Mousetrap at the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC). The production will have six weekend performances: July 19 to More Community Events 21 and July 26 to 28. Join in for a classic murder mystery. are located throughout The theater will feature an July 10 & 11 opening night reception on July presented by Camp Encore the paper. 19 so the audience can meet the GREENBELT ARTS CENTER www.greenbeltartscenter.org cast. Visit the GAC website at greenbeltartscenter.org/ for tickets Coming Soon at Greenbelt Arts Center and more information. July 19-28: The Mousetrap · August 9-17: The Country Wife Thursday, January 17, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

At the Library Lunar Eclipse Changing the World, Menu for Senior Repair Café All Prince George’s County Observation One Wall at a Time Nutrition Program At Makerspace Memorial Library System branch- The Astronomical Society of On Monday, January 21, Reel The Senior Nutrition Food The Greenbelt MakerSpace in es will be closed on Sunday, Greenbelt will host an event to and Meal will feature Changing and Friendship program pro- Roosevelt Center is hosting its January 20, and Monday, January observe the lunar eclipse late the World, One Wall at a Time, vides lunches for seniors Monday quarterly Repair Café on Satur- 21 for the Martin Luther King Sunday evening, January 20. The at the New Deal Café. Meal through Friday at the Community day, January 19 from 10 a.m. to Jr. Day holiday. The Greenbelt event is free and open to the service by Pianta will now be Center beginning at noon. Meals 4 p.m. Come learn how to repair Library will reopen on Tuesday, public at the City Observatory offering its full vegan menu on must be reserved by 11 a.m. two your tired or broken stuff or help January 22, at 1 p.m. located at Northway Fields. Par- Reel and Meal evenings. Patrons days ahead so that enough food repair others’ items, and keep English Club tial eclipse (where the full Moon should arrive earlier than usual if is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 them from the recycle or garbage Tuesday, January 22: 6 p.m. is moving into the shadow of the they plan to have dinner. ext. 4215. bins. Bring clothing, furniture, Learning to speak English? Prac- Earth) begins at 10:33 p.m.; total In keeping with the spirit of All meals, which provide at kitchen appliances, computers, tice speaking English in a friend- eclipse begins at 11:41 p.m. and Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s least one-third of Recommended jewelry, toys, etc. for the chal- ly atmosphere with people from ends at 12:43 a.m. This is the last focus on equal rights for all, the Dietary Allowances for older lenge of making it useful again. diverse backgrounds. (Weekly on good total lunar eclipse for our film documents Education Is Not adults, include margarine, coffee Volunteers are welcome to join Tuesday evenings.) area until May of 2022. Visitors A Crime, one of the world’s larg- or tea and skim milk. Menus for in; no experience necessary. The Storytimes with telescopes are welcome to est street art and human rights the week of January 21 are as MakerSpace Repair Café program Tuesday, January 22: ages 3 to set them up on the hill. campaigns, which raises aware- follows: was made possible by a Jim Cas- 5, 7 p.m., limit 30 people. Attendees are asked to park ness of education discrimination Monday, January 21: Closed sels Award from the Greenbelt Wednesday, January 23: in the ballfield lot, not up on the by Iran’s government against tens Tuesday, January 22: Bruns- Consumer Co-op and by an eager ages newborn to 2, 10:15 a.m., hill. The event will be canceled of thousands of Bahá’ís. wick Chicken Stew, whipped po- supporting group of volunteers. limit 15 babies with parent(s)/ without notice if it is hopelessly After the film, Greenbelt -art tatoes, spinach, crackers, tropical See make125.org/things_to_do/ caregiver(s); ages 2 to 3, 11:15 cloudy. ist and teacher Ingrid Haas will fruit, apple juice. repair-cafe/ for more information. a.m., limit 30 people. speak about the new pollinators Wednesday, January 23: Chick- Thursday, January 24: ages mural at Greenbelt Elementary en noodle soup, breaded Pollock, newborn to 2, 10:15 and 11:15 Bus Transportation School and answer questions crispy cubed potatoes, broccoli, MLK Day Free Dinner The National Capital Baptist a.m., limit 15 babies with To Women’s March from the audience. wheat roll, fresh fruit, grape juice. Convention of Washington, DC parent(s)/caregiver(s); ages 2 to Those wishing to participate in The January Reel and Meal Thursday, January 24: Sliced & Vicinity presents, A Day On 3, 4:15 p.m., limit 30 people. the Women’s March on Wash- program is sponsored by the roast beef with gravy, whipped to Feed the Community. The Encourage children to make ington may board a bus at the Bahá’í Community of Greenbelt potatoes, sliced carrots, dinner event is sponsored in part by reading a positive experience by Greenbelt Library parking lot as part of its continuing efforts roll, Mandarin oranges, apple County Councilmember at-large bringing them to the library’s sto- on Saturday, January 19. The to stimulate community discourse juice. Mel Franklin and Beltway Plaza rytimes. Each program contains bus leaves Greenbelt at 9 a.m. about topics related to peace, Friday, January 25: Beef hot Shopping Center and is scheduled a mixture of engaging activities and will return at 3 p.m. There human rights and the oneness of dog with chili, blueberry crisp, for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, and age-appropriate stories that is a fee. The bus has steps but humanity, which are core prin- coleslaw, wheat roll, cranberry January 21 at Beltway Plaza. support early literacy. Stop by can carry wheelchairs. Water ciples of the Bahá’í Faith. juice. The group is offering a free the Information Desk immediately and snacks are provided, but Reel and Meal is a monthly turkey and ham dinner for those prior to each session to pick up participants should bring their vegan meal and film series fo- who register. Volunteers are also free tickets available on a first- own lunch. Purchase tickets on- cused on environmental, social needed. For more information come, first-served basis. line or contact hilary@trans- justice and animal rights issues. contact 202-436-5655 or email Kids Club catholic.org or go to eventbrite. For more information on the [email protected]. Wednesday, January 23: 4:30 com/e/womens-march-bus-from- series, contact reelandmeal@ p.m. Mentoring, reading and greenbelt-tickets. newdealcafe.com. For more in- homework help for students in formation on the January pro- grades 1 to 6. (This club meets gram, contact Susan Barnett at weekly on Wednesday after- [email protected] or noons.) 301-474-7465. Monday, January 28: Books at Bedtime, presented by the Prince George’s County Infants and Toddlers Program, 6:30 p.m., for GATe will be premiering four great Utopia shorts, newborns to age 3, limit 20 peo- repeating every night at 8pm for one week ple. Families are encouraged to Text gen layoutstarting for GACFriday, ad, 4 columns January by 18 5th inches for the come start their bedtime routines January 17, 2019 edition with the library. This is an op- portunity for young children, es- “Shad Run,” “Thanksgiving Is Insane,” pecially those with special needs, and their family and friends to “Laymun,” “Tin Can,” (all 2018) participate in storytime, music and motor activities. Stop by the Information Desk to pick up free tickets on the day of the event. (This special storytime will con- tinue monthly through May 20.) Lecture Tuesday, January 29, 7 p.m. BOOK TICKETS ONLINE:

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Kingdoms of the Nile, will be the FOR INFO: first session of the winter season [email protected] in the audio-visual lecture series 301-441-8770 presented by C.R. Gibbs. Other sessions will be presented on LAST CHANCE TO SEE most Tuesday evenings through STONEFISH March 5. PHOTO BY BEVERLY PALAU BEVERLY BY PHOTO Public Works employees Lori Thiele (left) and Brian Townsend work on clearing snow. Thoughtful Discussion At MakerSpace Optimists tell us that every cloud has a silver lining. Is that true? Can something good be found in any situation, no matter how apparently dire? Conversely, Orientation - FREE  by Erica Smith, directed by David Dieudonne does every silver lining have Saturday, Jan. 26th at 10am A Guest Production from The Coil Project a cloud – a dollop of dross in January 18, 19 at 8PM every golden moment? On Tues- Learn how to become a member of GATe! day, January 22, the thoughtful Sunday matinee: January 20 at 2PM Start creating your own videos! discussion group that meets at the RSVP to [email protected] to get Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, MakerSpace will contemplate the $20 Students/Seniors/Military, $12 Youth (12 and under) good, the bad, and their interrela- our policies & procedures handbook. COMING SOON: tionship, starting at 7:30 p.m. All February 2 - 23, 2019 - Perfect Arrangement - directed by Ann Lowe-Barrett

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A Bold Peace Saturday Evening Electronics, Paint, Don’t Trash It – Fix It Donation Drive At Reel and Meal Star Party Styrofoam Recycling Repair Café Saturday Saturday and Sunday On Monday, July 17, Reel The Astronomical Society of Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. by Janice Wolf Next Saturday and Sunday, and Meal, in collaboration with Greenbelt will host a star party, to noon, bring your electronics, Greenbelt MakerSpace will July 22 and 23, the Greenbelt the Utopia Film Festival, will free and open to the public, on block styrofoam and paint for hold its next Repair Café on Community Church United feature A Bold Peace at the New Saturday, July 15 at the City recycling to the Greenbelt Public Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to Church of Christ invites dona- Deal Café. For a fee, an optional Observatory located at Northway Works yard at 555 Crescent Road. 4 p.m. “You bring it, we’ll teach tions for their quarterly donation vegan meal is available at 6:30 Fields. Attendees may expect to The old paint will be used in you how to repair it” is how the drive. Bring gently used cloth- p.m., followed by the free screen- see Jupiter and Saturn first, then developing countries’ humanitar- volunteer handypersons, tailors, ing, books and small household ing at 7 p.m. deep sky objects such as galaxies, ian construction projects. Do not engineers and other skilled fix- items to the church from 8:30 In his famous Cross of Iron star clusters and nebulae. As al- mix paint in other containers. In it types describe the quarterly a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 22, speech in 1953, President Eisen- ways, visitors are welcome to set order for the paint to be properly event. Now in its fourth year and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July hower critiqued the military- up their own telescopes on the used, the contents on the inside in Greenbelt, Repair Café can 23. Items should be smaller than industrial complex while asking, hill. The moon will not be up, so need to match the label on the be considered the last best hope 18” x 18” x 18” and placed in “Is there no other way the world it will be dark. outside. There is a small fee for for broken toys, malfunctioning kitchen-sized plastic bags. Donors may live?” Costa Rica shows Observing will begin at around paint recycling. appliances, torn clothing, busted will receive a receipt for their do- us another way to live. In 1948, 9:30 p.m. and continue for at For those unable to attend furniture and other such items nation and a discount coupon for Costa Rica dismantled its military least two hours. Attendees are the event, this service may come that might otherwise be destined Value Village Thrift Store. establishment and intentionally asked to park in the ballfield lot, directly to your home for an addi- for a landfill. Volunteers are also available cultivated security relationships not up on the hill, unless bring- tional service fee. Yuck Old Paint, The MakerSpace is well- to pick up items from Greenbelt with other nations through trea- ing a telescope. The star party LLC. 888-509-9825 (YUCK) equipped with tools and materi- homes during those same times. ties, international laws and in- will be canceled without notice if YuckOldPaint.com als and will set up repair stations The Community Church conducts ternational organizations. Free it is hopelessly cloudy. Electronics staffed by volunteers who can the donation drive in conjunction of the burden of military spend- Accepted electronic items assist with fixing and mending. with Value Village and receives ing, it uses the financial savings include: TVs, CPUs, monitors, They also welcome new volunteer funds based on the weight of to invest in its people. In this Menu for Senior keyboards, mice, printers, laptop repair persons, and encourage items collected. Call 301-345- documentary, director Matthew Nutrition Program computers, recording equipment, anyone with an urge to tinker 1849 to arrange for a pick up or Eddy shows how Costa Rica ac- The Senior Nutrition Food speakers, scanners, surge protec- under guidance to help out for a for more information. complished this and how it has and Friendship program pro- tors, wires and power cords, fax few hours. continued to maintain this success vides lunches for seniors Monday machines, cameras, telephones, They don’t have room to store for almost 70 years. through Friday at the Community radios, DVD players and VCRs. stuff, say MakerSpace staff, so Reel and Meal is a monthly Center beginning at noon. Meals Batteries need to be taped on any items brought and left for Toastmasters Meet The Greenbelt Toastmasters vegan dinner and documentary must be reserved by 11 a.m. two one end. repair should be picked up by 4 Club will meet on Wednesday, series focused on social justice, days ahead so that enough food Expanded Polystyrene (block p.m. the same day. Repair Café July 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Social animal rights and environmental is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, Styrofoam #6). This is the white, is purposely scheduled one week Hall of Greenbelt Community issues. It is sponsored by three Ext. 4215. block Styrofoam that is used as before Greenbelt’s quarterly elec- Church at Hillside and Crescent organizations: Beaverdam Creek All meals include margarine, packaging, not cups and trays for tronics recycling. Roads. The group offers profes- Watershed Watch Group, Prince coffee or tea and skim milk. food, no peanuts. Started in the Netherlands, the sionals, students, stay-at-home George’s County Peace & Justice Menu for the week of July 17 is Special arrangements must be worldwide movement now claims parents and retirees a supportive Coalition, and Green Vegan Net- as follows: made for drop-off of more than over 1,300 such repair get-togeth- environment to improve skills in working. Utopia Film Festival is Monday, July 17: Baked 10 items or items over 50 lbs. ers operating on every continent communication and leadership. a frequently featured collaborator chicken breast with tomato basil Call Lisa Robles at 240-542-2153 except Antarctica, according to For more information call 240- in the series. For more infor- sauce, whole grain penne pasta, in advance. the website, repaircafe.org. 542-8625. mation, contact Susan Barnett mixed vegetables, wheat bread, The service is free, but dona- at 301-474-7465 or susnbarn@ Mandarin oranges, apple juice. tions to Greenbelt’s MakerSpace earthlink.net. You can also visit Tuesday, July 18: Sanitation King Kirby at GAC are welcome to help defray costs. the New Deal Café’s website, Training – All sites closed. For over 50 years, Jack Kirby Greenbelt MakerSpace is located at newdealcafe.com/events/reel- Wednesday, July 19: Sliced was the driving force behind the at 125 Centerway in Roosevelt and-meal. turkey with gravy, black eyed most iconic comic book charac- Center (next to the theater). peas, spinach, cornbread muffin, ters in American pop culture. This fresh fruit, cranberry juice. is the story of the work that made GHI Notes Thursday, July 20: 10-grain the marvels. Utopia Film Festival Presents Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m. Fi- breaded pollock, macaroni and Off the Quill, Inc., presents Sunday, July 16th, Wed., July 19th, & Fri., July 21st nance Committee Meeting, Board cheese, okra, corn and stewed King Kirby by Crystal Skillman Beginning at 8 PM Room. tomatoes, wheat roll, diced pears, and Fred Van Lente at the Green- Friday, July 14, Office closed. orange juice. belt Arts Center on Fridays, July Emergency maintenance service Friday, July 21: Salisbury 28 and August 4 and 11, and on “Urban Reality,” and available at 301-474-6011. steak with gravy, whipped pota- Saturdays, July 29 and August 5 “Kinderblock 66: Buchenwald” Monday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. toes, sliced carrots, wheat bread, and 12. All shows are at 8 p.m. GHI/City of Greenbelt Stake- tropical fruit, apple juice. holders Meeting, Board Room. On Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Tuesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. City Notes Volunteer Events Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels Companion Animal Committee The Weed Warriors project Meeting, GHI Lobby. Public Works staff met with a landscape architect and civil will continue Monday, July 17 Wednesday, July 19, 7 p.m. from 10 a.m. to noon in Buddy Woodlands Committee Meeting, engineer regarding Buddy Attick Text gen layout for GAC ad, 4 columns by 5 inches for the parking lot improvements. Attick Park. The volunteer water GreenbeltJuly 13, 2017 Arts edition Center Board Room. quality monitoring session will Thursday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Street Maintenance/Special OPENING FRIDAY AT GAC Details crews removed unwanted take place at Springhill Lake OPENING FRIDAY AT GAC Board of Directors Meeting, Recreation Center on Saturday, TERESA Board Room. signs and checked for graffiti throughout the city, picked up July 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. To Friday, July 21, noon. Of- attend this session, RSVP to Erin fice closed for employee picnic. barrels from Kenilworth Avenue after the 4th of July celebration, Josephitis at ejosephitis@green- Emergency maintenance service beltmd.gov or 240-542-2168. available at 301-474-6011. cleaned storm drains through- Sunday, July 23, 11 a.m. to out historic Greenbelt, continued 6 p.m. GHI Strategic Planning painting parking lines in historic Meeting, Board Room. Greenbelt, pushed debris at the Northway Fields compost site and More Community Events installed two No Parking signs, one on Greenhill Road and one are located throughout the Writers Group Meets on Hanover Parkway. paper. The Greenbelt Writers Group meets on Friday, July 21 at 7:30 By Anthony Ernest Gallo p.m. in the Community Center. Directed By Beatrix Whitehall All local writers are invited to Greenbelt Access Television, Inc. (GATe) Guest Production from Seventh Street Playhouse participate. Plans for the anthol- July 14, 15 21 & 22 at 8:00pm 2nd Floor, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204 Sunday Matinees–Jul 16, 23 at 2:00pm ogy will be discussed and open www.greenbeltaccesstv.org • Studio: 301-507-6581 Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors/Military, readings will be held. For more $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) information, contact Mary Moien COMINGCOMING SOONSOON: at 301-474-4713. Free and Open to the Public AUDITIONS: Beau Jest – July 17 & 18 – Directed by Norma Ozur Board of Directors meeting KingAUDITIONS: Kirby: Jul 28 Beau– Aug 12Jest - Production – July 17 from & 18 Off – Directedthe Quill by Norma Ozur AUDITIONS:King Kirby Wizard – Jul of Oz28 -– AugAug 127, 8– &Production 10 – Directed from by Off Jon the Gardner Quill Tuesday, July 18th at 7:30PM in the GATe Studio ArdenAUDITIONS: Now (an Wizard As You Likeof Oz It adaptation)– Aug 7, 8 &– 10Aug – 25 Directed – Sept 2 by - Production Jon Gardner Ardenfrom the Now Rude (an Mechanicals As You Like It adaptation) – Aug 25 - Sept 2 – Production Midnight Cigarette – Septfrom 8 - 24the – RudeProduction Mechanicals from Wolf Pack Theater Check out our Channel on Comcast 77 and Verizon Fios 19 Midnight Cigarette – Sept 8 - 24 – Production from Wolf Pack Theater To view our schedule, visit: www.greenbeltaccesstv.org For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or And click on “Channel” email: [email protected] or BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org