October 2019 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 58, No. 10 n takomaparkmd.gov You and Your Environment Are you aware of the City’s envi- ronmental initiatives? Here’s a brief overview of some of the initiatives that contribute to sustainability in Takoma Park. Safe Grow The Safe Grow Act places restric- tions on the use of cosmetic pesti- cides for lawn care on public and private property. The City prohibits com- Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring and SALT Meals-on-Wheels have merged mercial pesticide applicators, prop- to increase their community reach. erty owners, and tenants from ap- plying restricted pesticides for lawn care purposes on private property or WHAT’S public rights-of-way in the City. Local Meals on Wheels join forces City of Takoma Park’s list of re- stricted pesticides includes pesti- NEW? shared culture of service at the Takoma By Sean Gossard cides and pesticide products that Park/Silver Spring program,” said Mary Two Takoma Park-based Meals on are known to cause cancer, endo- Fall Leaf Collection Elizabeth Anderson, volunteer coordina- Wheels nonprofits announced in Septem- crine disruption, and are identified tor of the SALT program. Details, page 3 ber that they will be joining forces in or- by Canada, the European Union The combined organization, which will der to better serve the community. and the U.S. Environmental Protec- operate as Meals on Wheels of Takoma Building A Livable Community Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Sil- tion Agency (EPA) as having other Park/Silver Spring, now has almost 150 for All: Housing and Economic ver Spring and SALT Meals-on-Wheels toxicity characteristics. Exceptions volunteers for its seven routes. The orga- jointly announced the merger saying that exist for the control of certain nox- Development Strategic Plan nization’s kitchen and offices are based at they share “the mission of building com- ious weeds, invasive species, and Details, page 9 7410 New Hampshire Ave. munity by delivering delicious, healthy for public health pests. Sustainable “Our programs were very similar in meals to homebound neighbors who have management practices result in bet- Monster Bash many ways, which might seem like an difficulty getting groceries or preparing ter outcomes at a competitive cost. Oct. 26 inefficiency, but we were both working their own meals.” Takoma Park provides information Details, page 11 to get people food,” said Ruth Masterson, The move came after the closure in on sustainable lawn care practices executive director of Meals on Wheels of August of Washington Adventist Hospi- and products that can help residents First-Time Home Buyer Takoma Park/Silver Spring. “Everyone felt tal, which served as the kitchen for SALT maintain healthy lawns without the Seminar very positive about us taking this step Meals-on-Wheels. use of harmful chemicals. Details, page 4 and taking advantage of this opportunity “With the loss of service from the to really grow and get more involved and Plastic Bag Ban Washington Adventist Hospital kitchen, Trash collection engaged in the community.” we were overjoyed to find a welcoming The City No changes this month. home, commitment to our clients, and of Takoma MEALS ON WHEELS n Page 3 Park prohib- its businesses from distrib- Takoma Park, MD 20912 Maple Ave. 7500 Mayor & Council Amharic: uting single- Note de l'éditeur use, plastic bags at the point of sale. French: English: Plastic bags Look for this icon next to ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER Recherchez cette icône à have an adverse impact on the en- côté des articles du bulletin que newsletter articles that you can vironment. 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OFFICIAL CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS At its meeting on Sept. 11, 2019, the City TPCC: Takoma Park Community Center Council adopted Resolution 2019-42 appointing CITY COUNCIL to the Tree Commission Colleen Cordes (Ward Notice of Public Hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. 1) and Michael Feldman-Weincek (Ward 3), Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. and reappointing Jeffrey Brokaw (Ward 2). Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Dyballa voted against. Proposed Charter Amendments Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Note that the City Council will NOT meet on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. No City Election in 2019 These City Council meetings will be held in the Remember, the next City Election will Pursuant to Section 502(c) of the Takoma Park Charter, the Council of the City of Takoma TPCC Auditorium. take place on Nov. 3, 2020. There is no Park will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City Charter: Article III - City Election in 2019. The Council; Article V - Amendment Procedures; and Article VI - Registration, Nominations, BOARD OF ELECTIONS and Elections. The proposed amendments are recommended by the Takoma Park Monday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Board of Elections. The full text of the proposed Charter Amendments is available at Monday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. www.takomaparkmd.gov or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at clerk@takomaparkmd. TPCC Council Conference Room gov or 301-891-7267. The public hearing will take place in the Auditorium, Takoma Park COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Important City Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. All interested persons should attend the public Monday, Oct. 7, 7:15 p.m. hearing and sign up to speak. Written comments may be submitted to submitted to the Monday, November 4, 7:15 p.m. Phone Numbers City Clerk at [email protected]. TPCC Hydrangea Room City Information...... 301-891-7100 COMPLETE SAFE STREETS COMMITTEE Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. City Clerk...... 301-891-7267 TPCC Council Conference Room City Manager...... 301-891-7229 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Finance...... 301-891-7212 Notice of Opportunity to Serve on the Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Housing & Community TPCC Hydrangea Room Development...... 301-891-7119 Council Compensation Task Force FACADE ADVISORY BOARD Library...... 301-891-7259 The City Council invites residents to apply to serve on a Council Compensation Task Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Services Force to review the salary and benefits of the Mayor and City Council and make TPCC Auditorium recommendations for changes. The Task Force will also be asked to review non-salary ...... 301-891-7113 NOISE CONTROL BOARD considerations that create barriers to service on the Council. This is a short-term Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Police...... 301-270-1100 / commitment. The Task Force will be asked to provide an interim report at the end of TPCC Hydrangea Room ...... Emergency 911 January 2020 and a final report at the end of February 2020. Complete information is Public Works...... 301-891-7633 available at www.takomaparkmd.gov. The deadline for applications is Oct. 18, 2019. NUCLEAR-FREE TAKOMA PARK COMMITTEE Recreation/ Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. Facilities Rental...... 301-891-7290 TPCC Lilac Room POLICE CHIEF’S ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. TPCC Atrium Room VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RECREATION COMMITTEE Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. The City Council is seeking applicants for Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs: Junction. TPCC Hydrangea Room a number of boards, commissions and The Commission adjudicates complaints Grants Review Committee: The Committee committees. Takoma Park residency is for violations of the City’s Landlord-Tenant TREE COMMISSION evaluates grant applications for funding required unless noted. If you are interested Relations law; rules on petitions for rent from the City’s Community Quality of Life Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:45 p.m. (meeting) in appointment, please drop in to observe a increases above the rent stabilization TPCC Hydrangea Room Grants Program based on established meeting then submit the online application: allowance; and decides on appeals from the program priorities, guidelines, and YOUTH COUNCIL http://bit.ly/bcc-application. Meetings City Manager’s decision to deny, suspend or available funding. Applicants should have Monday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. are posted on the City website calendar. revoke a rental housing license. demonstrated expertise in community Monday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Additional information is available at Ethics Commission: The Commission development, grants management, public TPCC Hydrangea Room takomaparkmd.gov/government/boards- devises, receives and maintains all forms arts, or related areas of interest. commissions-and-committees. Positions *All meetings are open to the public unless generated by the Ethics Ordinance; Noise Control Board: The Board assists and noted otherwise. Schedule changes can occur are available or terms are expiring on the provides advisory opinions to persons following: advises the City on noise control issues, after the Takoma Park Newsletter deadline. subject to the Ordinance; hears and including administration and enforcement For the most up to date information, visit www. Arts and Humanities Commission: The decides any inquiry or complaint regarding of the Noise Control Ordinance, and takomaparkmd.gov and click on “Events Commission advises the City Council on an alleged violation of the Ethics Ordinance; adjudicates two-party noise disturbance and Meetings.” Most meetings are held in matters involving the arts; encourages conducts a public information program complaints. the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam and aids in the appreciation, participation, regarding the purposes and applications Abbott Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple Avenue and awareness of the arts; encourages of the Ordinance; recommends legislative Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee: The (TPCC). Individuals interested in receiving a cooperation and coordination among changes and improvements to the Committee oversees implementation of and weekly Council agenda and calendar update individuals, organizations and institutions Ordinance; promulgates regulations to adherence to the Takoma Park Nuclear Free by e-mail can sign up at takomaparkmd.gov/ concerned with the arts in Takoma Park; accompany the Ordinance; and provides Zone Act. government/city-council/agendas. and facilities opportunities for artists and and annual certification to the State Ethics Recreation Committee: The Committee ADA NOTICE supports the development of self-sustaining Commission. advises the City Council on how best to The City of Takoma Park is committed to arts programs. Facade Advisory Board: The Board serve the diverse recreation needs of ensuring that individuals with disabilities Board of Elections: The Board plans and helps ensure that facade designs and Takoma Park residents. are able to fully participate in public conducts City elections in coordination with their maintenance are harmonious and Youth Council: The Youth Council meetings. Anyone with a disability who 1) the City Clerk. consistent with the intended quality and provides an opportunity for Takoma Park wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or character of the commercial areas of youth to acquire greater knowledge and accommodations at a City of Takoma Park Commemoration Commission: The Takoma Park and provides guidance and public meeting or public hearing; or 2) cannot Commission documents, maintains, appreciation of local government through attend a public meeting but would like to and preserves past, present, and future assistance to commercial building and participation; helps the City Council address record an audio comment to be played during memorials, commemoratives and business owners seeking permits for facade the needs of Takoma Park youth. There are the public comment period of the meeting, is recognitions in the City and recommends to alterations, signs, and new construction two vacancies on the Youth Council for invited to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy the City Council procedures and programs work. The vacancy is open to a business residents of Wards 4, 5, or 6. Members must City Manager, at [email protected] for honors and commemorations. or property owner in Old Town or Takoma be in grades 7 through 12. or 301-891-7202 at least 48 hours in advance.

Page 2 n Takoma Park News October 2019 ENVIRONMENT leum byproduct which is nonrenewable n From page 1 and a heavily polluting resource. Styrene is a known neurotoxin that is classified 2019 Fall Leaf Collection tions are: as reasonably anticipated to be a human Vacuum leaf collection is provided by (7900 to 8600 block). This year collec- • dry cleaning bags carcinogen (meaning there is significant the Department of Public Works in the tion dates for Carroll, Ethan Allen and • newspaper bags (when delivered by evidence linking styrene to human can- late fall. Loose leaves raked to the curb Philadelphia are Saturday, Nov. 23 and the publisher) cers.) Polystyrene is not recyclable and by residents are collected via vacuum Monday, Dec. 16. For Flower and Piney • non-point of sale bags such as those once discarded persists in the environ- trucks. These leaves are passed through Branch, the collection dates are Friday, used for raw or bulk items like pro- ment for years. One form of polystyrene a tub grinder and redistributed to the Nov. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 14. duce, grains, candy and small hard- is used to make the foam cups, plates, and residents as mulch for free. Mulch can be Important guidelines to be clamshells that are sometimes referred to used as a soil amendment or a top dress- ware items followed for leaf collection • Farmers markets are allowed to use ap- as Styrofoam. Other forms of polystyrene ing around plants and trees. This year • Place leaves into a pile at the edge of proved compostable bags. are used to make certain clear or solid fall leaf collection starts Friday, Nov. 15, plastic cups, lids, straws, and utensils as 2019 and continues through Friday, Dec. the curb. Polystyrene Ban well as other food-service ware. 20, 2019. Leaf collection is dependent on • Avoid piling leaves where cars are the weather; rain or freezing conditions likely to be parked. The Young Activist Act Food Service Plastic Straw and Stirrer Ban Polystyrene Ban, passed in 2014 and ef- can slow collection. • Do not rake leaves into the street. Leaf Plastic straws and stirrers are not recy- piles create traffic hazards. fective July 1, 2015, the prohibits food Collection routes with assigned service facilities from using polystyrene- clable and last essentially forever in our • Do not include branches, brush, composed packaging or food service environment. Beginning in January 2020, collection dates vines, rocks or debris. These items ware when providing prepared food for the City will roll out this newest ban, There are five streets that receive col- damage equipment and delay collec- onsite or takeaway consumption. Poly- which will hopefully reduce litter and en- lection on scheduled dates. Most of these tion. styrene is made from styrene, a petro- hance the appearance of our city. streets are Maryland State Highway • Do not pile leaves near storm drain Administration routes and typically have inlets. Leaves can block the drains and a heavy volume of traffic. The routes cause flooding problems. are: Carroll Avenue/MD 195 (7000 to • Do not park your car in front of a 7800 block), Ethan Allen Avenue/MD leaf pile. Restricting access to leaf piles 410, Philadelphia Avenue/MD 410, Piney delays collection. Branch Road/MD 320, and Flower Avenue

Leaf Collection Hotline Public Works has setup a Leaf Collection Hotline, Get the inside scoop on Takoma Park and the number is 301-891-7626. Residents should call the Leaf Collection Hotline and leave a voice message to notify The City E-News has a new name, new look and a new comments section from Public Works when leaves have been raked out to the curb. the City Manager that will be included in each weekly edition! The Takoma In- Public Works tries to collect leaf piles reported on the hotline sider will change from week to week as it will be based on activities, events and within 10 days of a call. programs and include comments from the City Manager as well as from the Mayor and City Council blogs. Make sure you sign up to receive The Takoma Insider: takomaparkmd.gov/about-takoma-park/sign-up-enews-updates You have email! The Takoma Insider has arrived! What You Can Do to Protect Your Trees Many residents, as well as tree care professionals in MEALS ON WHEELS hours for high school students. our area, have become con- n From page 1 “We invite and welcome anyone inter- cerned about the number, ested in working with us to reach out to and relatively quick deterio- With the extra routes, the group has me to learn more. We’re honored to in- ration, of mature (primarily increased its staff capacity and is looking clude retired people, families, students white oak) trees in our area. for more volunteers who are able to help completing their SSL requirement, pro- This situation is occurring with deliveries during the days Mondays fessional people, part-time or flex-time in the entire DC Metropoli- through Fridays. workers, you name it, among our volun- tan Area and beyond. The “We have an amazing and strong core teers – truly all ages and all backgrounds City has developed a website of volunteers, but there are some gaps,” coming together with the common goal that provides information Masterson said. “We have a huge need for of providing meals to homebound on the issue and what resi- a few more people. People’s hunger is con- neighbors,” Masterson said. “We served dents can do to protect their tinuous, it isn’t just a yearly event.” over 24,000 meals last year in our com- trees and property: takom- With most of the deliveries being done munity; in 2020, we will be closer to aparkmd.gov/government/ during the usual workday hours, Master- 40,000.” public-works/tree-care-and-resources. around the trunk of a large tree. It son says they tend to get people with flex- To learn more about volunteering, do- The City’s Urban Forest Manager Jan is best to keep mulch several inches ible work hours and many seniors. They nating, or receiving meals, call 301-434- Van Zutphen offers these suggestions for away from the trunk itself. Adding also provide Student Service Learning 1922 or email [email protected]. protecting your trees: mulch around your tree provides vi- • Have your trees inspected every tal nutrients and promotes macrobi- two to three years, or as needed, otic activity essential for good soil. THE TAKOMA PARK takomaparkmd.gov or Newsletter, City of by a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE). • Mimic forest conditions for your Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, Regular inspections by a trained trees when possible. The first step is NEWSLETTER Md. 20912. professional will identify any tree determining the soil chemistry (pH, Editor: Apryl Motley Name, address and telephone number must safety/tree health issues and ways to nutrient levels, organic matter). Fer- Assistant: Sean Gossard accompany all submitted material. Editor address both as needed and will help tilization treatments, based on soil www.takomaparkmd.gov reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, prevent, as much as possible, any dis- analysis, in combination with water style, spelling and grammar. Vol. 58, No. 10 eases or insect issues from spreading management and mulching can help Published material containing opinions to other trees. improve the growing conditions. The Takoma Park Newsletter is published 12 does not necessarily reflect the views of the • Water trees extensively during dry These treatments are more effective times a year as the official publication of the Newsletter or the City of Takoma Park. spells with high temperatures as when applied proactively before de- City of Takoma Park, takomaparkmd.gov. The Newsletter does not accept commercial, we are having currently. Allow the cline begins. As trees age, just like Letters to the editor, reports by classified or political advertisements. water to really soak into the ground people, they typically require extra community groups, calendar items and other submissions will be considered The Newsletter is printed on recycled— (a foot or so if possible). care. for publication; send to tpnewseditor@ content paper. • Place mulch around the base of Editor’s Note: Look for a more detailed ar- your tree in a 6’ to 10’ radius ticle on this topic in the November Newsletter.

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Child Lead Prevention Program What kind of rental license or The Silver Spring Health Center ing might report stomach aches, registration do you need? operates The Childhood Lead Pre- decreased appetites, hyperactivity, vention Program, which provides sleeping problems or irritability. If you are a Takoma Park property • Do I own and live in a single-family case management for children who For prevention educational mate- owner who plans to rent out some or all home and wish to rent out part of it as have blood lead levels of at least 10 rials or to learn how often to have a of your property, you’ll need to apply for a completely separate apartment? Or micrograms per deciliter. The pro- child tested or if a child has an ab- the appropriate license or registration. have a second unit on the lot, such as a gram offers education and outreach normal lead level, contact the Health Answering these questions will help you backyard cottage? This is an Accessory to schools, child care facilities, land- Center in Silver Spring at 240-777- decide which kind of license or registra- Dwelling Unit. ➣ lords, residents and the medical com- 3160. tion you need. First, apply for approval from munity about lead poisoning. It also • Will I continue to live in the property Montgomery County. ➣ monitors incidences of childhood and rent out one room or two, while Then, apply for a Rental Housing lead poisoning and environmental sharing common areas with my ten- License with the City of Takoma lead hazards in the community; and Lead Poisoning ants? Park. provides promotion of lead-safe envi- Prevention Week ➣ Register with the City of Takoma • Do I wish to rent out my entire house ronments for children in Montgom- Park as Owner-Occupied Group or condominium unit, or units in a ery County. The U.S. Department of House. multi-family property? Health and Human Services The only way to know if chil- • Will some or all of those rented rooms ➣ Apply to the City of Takoma Park and the CDC sponsor Nation- dren have lead poisoning is to have be for short-term rentals, like those on for a Rental Housing License al Lead Poisoning Prevention them tested. Children can be tested Airbnb, VRBO, or similar services? • Do I wish to rent out my entire house or Week, Oct. 20-26, 2019. The through a primary physician or at a ➣ Register with the City of Takoma condominium unit for short periods of annual event focuses on the community clinic. Maryland law re- Park as Owner-Occupied Group time while I am on vacation or sabbati- many ways to prevent lead ex- quires that all children residing in House. cal, and still maintain my home as my posure to children before they Montgomery County have a blood ➣ Also, register with Montgomery primary residence? are harmed. Information about lead test at their 12-month and County as a short-term rental. ➣ Register with Montgomery Coun- events in Maryland can be 24-month doctor’s visits. All chil- ty as a short-term rental dren between the ages of 6 months found at mde.state.md.us and 6 years of age should be checked for lead. Children with lead poison-

First-Time Home Buyer Seminar Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Takoma Park Community Center The Takoma Park Police Department this nationwide event, as a reminder, resi- will once again participate in the Drug dents looking to dispose of excess and ex- 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD Enforcement Administration (DEA) Na- pired prescription and over-the-counter Join the City of Takoma Park’s Department of Housing and Community Development and tionwide Prescription Drug Take-Back medications can visit the safe and secure the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) for a free HUD approved First-Time Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 from permanent drop off location at the City Homebuyer Seminar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This campaign gives of Takoma Park Police Department, 7500 You will learn about…… the public an opportunity to prevent pill Maple Avenue, 1st Floor Lobby, Takoma • The process for buying a home, from start to finish abuse and theft by ridding their homes of Park, Maryland 20912. The collection • How to obtain a mortgage loan and understanding the terms of the loans potentially dangerous expired, unused, site is open 24 hours a day, seven days a • How to avoid predatory loans and lenders and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring week. Drugs can be dropped off with no your prescriptions to the Takoma Park questions asked. Items that cannot be left • The importance of establishing credit, maintaining good credit and credit scores Police Department, 7500 Maple Avenue, are liquids, inhalers, aerosol cans, regu- • Montgomery County and Maryland’s home loan programs Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. Collec- lar household ointments/lotions, needles/ • Takoma Park Home Stretch Down Payment Assistance program tion boxes will be set up in the first floor sharps and/or thermometers. The Takoma Certificate of Completion awarded to attendees (must be present for the entire program to police lobby of the City building. Pre- Park Police Department will collect and receive a certificate) scription, over-the-counter and pet medi- store these items and then safely dispose Class size is limited. For more information and to register, call 301-891-7216 cations will be accepted. of them through accepted practices as or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Although we continue to participate in done in past Take Back Events. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Page 4 n Takoma Park News October 2019 THE ARTS Traveling the World Through Dance Dance Journey Along the Silk Road Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium 7500 Maple Avenue Free Event with $10 Suggested Donation

Join the Silk Road Dance Company to experience the beauty and charm of diverse cultures on the other side of the world. From the steppes of Central Asia to the mountains of the Caucasus, this performance features dances of nomadic groups, oasis dwellers and royal courts. Performed in breathtaking traditional costumes, these dances capture the spir- it and grace of ancient civilizations of the Silk Road, including Uyghur, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkmen, Iranian, Azeri, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Afghan influences. Founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Laurel Victoria Gray, the award-winning Silk Road Dance Company presents tra- pioneering performances offer a unique The company has performed in Uz- the White House, Kennedy Center, and ditional and contemporary women’s glimpse of the life and art of little- bekistan, Qatar, Singapore, Canada, and Library of Congress. For more info, go to dances from Central Asia, the Middle known cultures, especially those of the the United Kingdom, as well as presti- www.silkroaddance.com East, the Caucasus, and beyond. Their Islamic world. gious venues in the D.C. area, such as

death in 1855. The culprit may have been len Aronofsky Cole is the author of two East and West Concert her brother’s mistress who was enmeshed poetry books titled Notes from the Dry in these tangled and scandalous relation- Country and Prognosis. Judith Harris has Dong Xi ships. written three poetry books and a book Oct. 25, 8 p.m. After the film screening, Smith will talk of essays titled Signifying Pain: Construct- Takoma Park Community Center about her work as an advisor for the film ing and Healing the Self through Writing. Auditorium and tell the inside story about the making E. Ethelbert Miller’s book If God Invented of the film and Dickinson’s secret life. The Baseball won a 2019 best poetry award 7500 Maple Avenue trailer can be seen at www.wildnightswi- from the Black Caucus of the American Free Event with $10 Suggested Sharing Some Wild Nights themily.com. Library Association. Donation with Emily Dickinson In a unique concert spanning cultures, Chesapeake Songs and Chinese dulcimer player Chao Tian They Wild Nights with Emily Film Stories by Janie Meneely and percussionist Tom Teasley combine Screening Oct. 19, 1 p.m. musical traditions in their original music Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. inspired by Chinese folk, classical music Takoma Park Community Center and American jazz. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium The world-music duo called Dong Xi Auditorium 7500 Maple Avenue presents new experiences by collaborat- 7500 Maple Avenue To Sing Against the Night ing in “controlled improvisations” that Poetry Reading Free Event with $10 Suggested fluidly change with each performance. Free Event Donation Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. They blend the subtleties of the Chinese Everything you know about poet Em- Using interactive songs and stories in dulcimer with percussion in an elabo- ily Dickinson’s life is probably wrong. Takoma Park Community Center a child-friendly performance, Janie Me- rate musical tapestry that threads its way Wild Nights with Emily, a new critically Auditorium neely brings to life the world of Chesa- across countries and cultures. For more acclaimed film starringSaturday Night 7500 Maple Avenue peake Bay oystermen, with an emphasis information and to hear some music, go Live alum Molly Shannon, is seeking to on environmental stewardship and fun. to www.dongximusic.com. reclaim Dickinson’s true life story from Free Event Full-color posters depicting skipjack persistent myths that she was a reclusive Four prominent local poets will read boats and dredgermen illustrate her songs spinster who didn’t want to have her po- their work about the physical and emo- and stories, giving children who live far ems published. tional trauma of serious illness. The po- from the bay a briny taste of their Mary- Written and directed by Madeleine Ol- ems invoke the rigors of treatment, the land heritage. nek, this humorous and irreverent film is fear of death and the comfort offered by Meneely, now retired, was previously based on extensive research by Univer- family and caregivers, who face their own the editor of Chesapeake Bay Magazine. sity of Maryland professor and scholar battles with grief, guilt and acceptance. She has presented her Chesapeake Songs Martha Nell Smith, who found evidence How does one survive intense suffering and Stories program at schools in Mary- that Dickinson had a lasting lesbian re- with respect and dignity? How can that land, and she has authored two children’s lationship with her longtime friend and journey be transformed through the heal- books titled Santa and the Skipjack and sister-in-law, Susan. Using advanced ing power of art? Ellie and the Swan. She divides her time spectrographic technology, Smith found Nancy Naomi Carlson has authored between her home in Takoma Park and that references to Susan had been erased nine books, including her most recent Whitby, England. from some of Dickinson’s letters after her poetry collection An Infusion of Violets. El-

October 2019 Takoma Park News n Page 5 RECREATION

YOUTH winning by not establishing league standings to help you discover and take advantage TRIPS or having playoffs/championship games but of the possibilities offered for first- Gaver Farm Trip rather encouraging personal improvement, generation students. Find answers to your ART NEW sportsmanship and fun, provide comparable questions about college and receive guidance It’s a half day of school, so why not have a little Gift Making Workshop playing time for all participants and meet on the road to applying and getting the most fun? Join us as we head out to Gaver Farm to new kids from community and surrounding out of college. Instructor: Brass Ring Company pick your own Pumpkin. Gaver Farm’s Harvest Participants create seasonal Mania has a corn maze and more than 55 farm areas. Practice times (1 hour a week) vary Takoma Park Community Center artwork that may be given as gifts to friends attractions! We’ll take a hayride to pick your and family. The first workshop will focus on throughout the week at various local schools. Rose Room Games are held on Saturdays; times vary. own pumpkins and apples! The Farm Market is using hand-building techniques to create one- 7500 Maple Avenue also full of pumpkins, apples, mums, fall decor, of-a-kind sculptures, the second on glazing Volunteer coaches wanted. Specific details regarding each league will be available at Grades 6–12 cider, straw, corn stalks and squash. Also, with food-safe glazes. There will be a $10 who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? Space nonrefundable materials fee payable to the takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/sports/winter- Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. basketball-league. Through October 29 is limited, so register today! Bring spending instructor on the first day of class. Instructor: money. Caroline MacKinnon Team Assignments: Co-ed divisions will Resident: $5 / Non-resident: $10 Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park Community Center reflect gender equity based on number of Teen Lounge (meeting location) Art Studio participants. Telling your Story 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue Special Requests: Requests must be submitted Introspection is essential in NEW through ActiveNet at time of registration. Grades 6–12 6–12 years the healthy development of Games played at various local schools any adolescent. In the spirit of Friday, October 4 2 Day Session Gymnasiums fostering self-expression and boosting writing 1–6 p.m. Saturdays, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Kindergarten-8th Grade skills, this six-week writing workshop aims to Resident: $5 / Non-resident: $10 December 7 & 14 8 Week Season push students to write about a conflict they’ve Resident: $35 / Non-resident: $45 faced in their life and explore how it changed Games starting Saturdays, January 18 Movies & Dave N Busters Trip Resident: $80 / Non-resident: $90 them as a person. In the process of crafting CAMPS their stories, students will learn about the Let’s all head to the movies, and afterwards Registration we’ll get to release our energy into healthy Winter Break Camp relationship between conflict and character Opens 10/16 development, analyze published writings and competitions at Dave N Busters in Downtown Come experience TEENS Silver Spring. Bring spending money. Winter Break Camp navigate the writing process to create their own narratives that they’ll present before an Takoma Park Community Center with the Takoma Park DROP-IN Recreation Department. Campers will have audience during the final session. Instructor: Teen Lounge (meeting location) the opportunity to add some excitement to Teen Lounge Sam P. Collins 7500 Maple Avenue their break with games, group activities and This special room is for teens only (middle Takoma Park Community Center Grades 6–12 crafts. This winter break is set to be a whole school and high school students). You are Hydrangea Room Tuesday, November 12 welcome to watch two 50-inch and one 70- lot of fun. Paperwork will need to be submitted 7500 Maple Avenue 1–6 p.m. prior to first day. Please bring a lunch and inch LED SMART TVs. We also have X-Box Grades 6–12 One and Wii Games, workstations, board Resident: $10 / Non-resident: $20 snack with you daily. There will be no camp on Mondays, 4–5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, December 23–25, 2019 games and comfy sitting areas for socializing and January 1, 2020. Before Care and After with friends. Come join us after school for October 14-December 2 Care available for an additional fee. fun and laughs and on special events for an (No Class: 11/11) WORKSHOPS amazing time. Resident: $5 / Non-resident: $10 Takoma Park Community Center FAFSA Night NEW Azalea Room Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue Teen Lounge Xpression Tuesdays If you are a junior or senior in high school, attend our Financial 5–12 years 7500 Maple Avenue Allow your imagination and creative juices to come alive on Tuesdays in the Teen Lounge. Aid Night with your parents to apply for and 4 Day Session Grades 6–12 accept financial aid. During this session, Ongoing Join Teen Lounge Staff as you express December 26, 27, 30, 31 yourself through art. Create pieces that you experts will go over everything you need to 9–4p.m. Monday Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: can take home or leave in the Teen Lounge know about how to file the FAFSA so you can Resident: $110 / Non-resident: $120 3:30–7 p.m. as a display. We are always looking for get the maximum financial aid that you are Tuesdays: 3:30–6 p.m. more ideas of ways to create and express eligible for, in a one on one session. You will SPORTS Saturday and Sunday: Closed ourselves. also get a heads up on the hidden minefields Free Takoma Park Community Center you should look out for while applying for and accepting the different types of financial aid REGISTRATION FOR Teen Lounge packages. Expect to spend 30–45 minutes Power Hour 7500 Maple Avenue completing the FAFSA application. (You will not FUTSAL & WINTER Take advantage of our homework power Grades 6–12 need to be present for the entire session.) BASKETBALL OPENS SOON hour focusing on academic support. We are Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Takoma Park Library the perfect balance of academics and fun. Through December 17 Computer Lab Residents: Students are given quiet time to complete homework or to read. Staff is available Free 101 Philadelphia Avenue 10/16 to assist and can review the completed Grades 11–12 Non-residents: assignments. Upon completion of work, Monday, October 21 10/23 students are invited to lounge, play games, SPECIAL EVENTS 5:30–7:30 p.m. and/or participate in activities. Registration is Free (Online & in person not required. Cornucopia Celebration at either facility) Takoma Park Community Center Join the Teen Program for a night to celebrate a season of gratitude. Participate in creating ADULTS Teen Lounge thankful crafts, playing silly games and 7500 Maple Avenue Futsal League 2020 enjoying fun activities. End the evening with Grades 6–12 Futsal, a sport that is similar to soccer, offers a family style dinner courtesy of the Takoma the perfect combination of learning and fun. It Ongoing Park Recreation Department’s Teen Program. is designed to improve fundamental technique Monday-Thursday, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Transportation is not provided. Meet us there! and skill development during the winter Free Takoma Park Recreation Center months. It’s also a great opportunity to meet 7315 New Hampshire Avenue new friends, stay in shape and prepare for the EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Grades 6–12 upcoming season. Please note that program Competitive Gaming Friday, November 8 registration is first come first serve and space Our Competitive Gaming program will 6–9 p.m. is limited to 40 participants per division. provide our teenage youth (grades 6-12) the Free Parents are encouraged to volunteer as opportunity to participate in competitive coaches. There will be no games on January esports, and compete for scholarship Fall Harvest Festival 19 and February 16. opportunities. This program includes a Takoma Park Recreation Center curriculum based around esports values Mark your calendars! The Teen Program Gymnasium such as health, self-expression, and social is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival at the Recreation Center. This will be a great event 7315 New Hampshire Avenue interaction. Space is limited. Instructor: ART NEW Javonte McDonald with something for every teen, including 8 Game Season crafts and games, demonstrations, face and Clay in the Studio Takoma Park Community Center Practices: Saturdays, January 4-March 14 pumpkin painting, music, food and much more. Students will utilize a variety of hand- Games: Sundays, January 12-March 15 Rose Room Transportation is not provided. Meet us there! building techniques (slab, pinch, coil) to create 7–9 Year Co-ed Division: 1–3 p.m. 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park Recreation Center functional and non-functional vessels and 10–12 Year Co-ed Division: 3–5 p.m. Grades 6–12 7315 New Hampshire Avenue sculptures out of clay. Caregiver participation Resident $70 / Non-resident: $80 Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30–6 p.m. Grades 6–12 required with young children (Ages 4–6). Adult students (Ages 16+) with experience may use October 2-December 9 Friday, October 11 Free the studio’s electric wheels. Beginners are Winter Basketball League 2020 6–9 p.m. welcome. A great class for homeschoolers, The Winter Basketball League is a non- Free First of Many flexible schedules and generally clay-curious. competitive, developmental, community There is a $20 nonrefundable materials fee league. Program goals are to introduce There’s something special about being the (per participant) due to the instructor on youth to the fundamentals of basketball and first, especially being the first in your family emphasize that playing the game and being to attend and graduate from college. First of a member of a team are more important than Many is a series of informative workshops RECREATION n Page 7

Page 6 n Takoma Park News October 2019 RECREATION Kung Fu 55+ Takoma Park Community Center n From page 6 Bungo Fu is the Jamaican style of Kung Fu. Hydrangea Room Come learn meditation, self-defense, improved DROP-IN 7500 Maple Avenue the first day of class. Instructor: Caroline flexibility and self-awareness. This ancient 55 and older MacKinnon form of self-defense provides physical and Wednesday, October 9 Takoma Park Community Center mental exercise, which could help students defend themselves by strengthening 12–2 p.m. Art Studio hand-and-eye coordination, as well as gain Free, Registration required 7500 Maple Avenue physical fitness, mental and spiritual strength. 4 and older Instructor: Master Robert Thompson Virtual Visit to the Galapagos 6 Week Session Takoma Park Community Center Islands NEW Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. Dance Studio Explore the Galapagos Islands October 30-December 11 7500 Maple Avenue with traveler and photographer (No class: 11/22) 16 and older Barry Hinderstein. Come enjoy the beauty and Resident: $130 / Non-resident: $150 Mondays, 7:30–8:30 p.m. majesty of these islands and their inhabitants Through November 18 in this enjoyable slide show with commentary. Resident: $165 / Non-resident: $185 Drop-in. No registration required. Takoma Park Community Center MULTI MEDIA Azalea Room 7500 Maple Avenue Video Production & Editing EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Learn the art of video production. From 55 and older pre-production techniques, how to properly SMART TECHNOLOGY Thursday, October 17 videotape with any device and techniques of WORKSHOPS 1:30–2:30 p.m. editing. Participants will edit a project using Digital Connectivity, Saturday, NEW Free FCPX or Premiere Pro. Instructor: Isaac Asare October 5 Takoma Park Community Center Learn about the various ways to 7500 Maple Avenue digitally connect and the proper etiquette of SPORTS/FITNESS/HEALTH Multi Media Lab digital connectivity. Heart & Core Social Media, Saturday October 19 FITNESS 14 and older Move to the high-energy beat to pump up the 4 Week Session Learn how to use social media in connecting heart rate followed by 20 minutes of Pilates Ladies Boot Camp and communicating with others, and learn core floor workout to strengthen the area A challenging workout within a quick hour, Thursdays, 7:30–9 p.m. about safety of using email and how to avoid from shoulders through hips. Bring your own this total body program includes a circuit of October 17-November 7 email fraud and scams. mat. Registration is required to participate. drills, such as jumping jacks, running, push- Resident: $165 / Non-resident: $185 Instructor: Isaac Asare Instructor: Nancy Nickell ups, squats, crunches and weight training. SPORTS Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park Community Center Students are required to bring their own mats. Hydrangea Room Dance Room Takoma Park Adult Volleyball Club Instructor: KJ Total Fitness 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue Join the Takoma Park Volleyball Club! Grab Takoma Park Recreation Center 55 and older 55 and older Gymnasium a friend or make a new one on the court. Saturdays, 9:15–10:30 a.m. 1 Day Sessions 7315 New Hampshire Avenue The club is open to all skill levels and will Through November 23 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 16 years and older meet weekly at the Takoma Park Recreation $5 Center for pick-up volleyball games. For more $5 per person per workshop 8 Week Session information, email tpsports@takomaparkmd. Tennis Fun and Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. gov. November 5-December 19 Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia This class blends exercise with learning Takoma Park Recreation Center $95 Learn about the impact of or reviewing tennis skills utilizing special Gymnasium Alzheimer’s; the difference Drop-in: $10 equipment for indoor play. All equipment 7315 New Hampshire Avenue between Alzheimer’s and NEW provided, but you can bring your own racket. 16 years and older dementia; Alzheimer’s disease Registration is required. Instructor Coach SJ Zumba 7 Week Season stages and risk factors; Takoma Park Recreation Center Come out and enjoy an hour of Zumba. Zumba Alzheimer’s Disease vs. typical aging: myth Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Gymnasium is a total workout, combining all elements vs. reality; current research and treatments October 9-November 20 7315 New Hampshire Avenue of fitness with cardio, muscle conditioning, available to address some symptoms; and $10 55 and older balance and flexibility. Zumba takes the available Alzheimer’s Association resources. Thursdays, 12–1p.m. work out of workout, by mixing low and high Bring your questions. Presenter: Nancy Through November 21 intensity moves. The class will incorporate Quarles, Alzheimer’s Association. This $5 Latin music that will easily move you through workshop is free; however online or in-person your workout. Instructor: Laura Stewart registration with the Takoma Park Recreation n Takoma Park Recreation Center Department is required. RECREATION Page 11 Gymnasium 7315 New Hampshire Avenue 16 years and older 6 Week Session Saturdays, 11:45 a.m.–12:45p.m. October 19-November 23 Welcoming Volleyball, New Beginnings! $55 Drop in: $10 For many years the Ta- Takoma Park Recreation koma Park Recreation Di- Center. The games will be vision has proudly offered pick-up games played in a MARTIAL ARTS our community a multitude six versus six, rally scoring of events, programs, classes format, meaning a point is and activities. More specifi- scored on every single rally. cally, the sports department It does not matter which has provided our commu- team serves the ball; points nity with fun sports, such as can be scored by either the futsal, t-ball, adult softball, serving or the receiving and youth and adult bas- team. You must be regis- ketball. We are consistently tered to participate and all looking for ways to improve skill levels are welcome to and add to our department. join! This year we are extremely Gather your friends, fam- excited to introduce the Vol- ily, and coworkers and reg- leyball Club as a new adult ister in person or online at sport with the Takoma Park www.takomaparkmd.gov/ Karate Self-Defense Recreation Department. calories and improve muscle cular and respiratory sys- recreation/sports. Promote physical fitness, self-defense, The club is a great new strength. When playing vol- tems. Also, participating in For more information, email leadership and cultural exchange through way for adults 16 and over leyball, you are strengthen- an adult team sport teaches tpsports@takomaparkmd. the practice of a traditional Okinawan karate style, Isshinryu (which means One Heart Way). to meet new people within ing your upper body, arms, teamwork and communi- gov or call 301-891-7290. Instructor: Penn State University Karate Club and around the commu- shoulders, core, thighs and cation and is a great way We are excited for new be- Takoma Park Recreation Center nity through pick up vol- lower legs. It helps you burn to spend active time with ginnings within our sports 7315 New Hampshire Avenue leyball games. Aside from fat, tones and shapes the peers. community and are looking Back Room pure fun of volleyball, the body, increases metabolic The club meets weekly on forward to expanding the 16 years and older Mondays and Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. league has many benefits. rates and aerobic ability, and Wednesday’s at 6:30 p.m. program to include a league Through December 18 It’s an enjoyable way to burn also strengthens cardiovas- starting October 9 at the in the future. Free with Recreation Center Membership

October 2019 Takoma Park News n Page 7 Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CALENDAR Library lawn (see article) LIBRARY Caldecott Club Circle Time Monday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. We’ll be reading and discussing books that are great possibilities for the 2020 Caldecott Spanish Circle Time Medal. Lemonade and cookies served. New author events added to Thursdays, 10:30–11 a.m. Led by Senora Geiza Friends of the Library Big Book Club Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Babymouse Creators Jenni & Matt Holm The Friends Big Book club begins Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. library calendar discussion series of The Holm siblings present their new picture The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner with a reception We’ve just added two alized memoir of a child in book, The Evil Princess vs. The Brave and lecture by GWU Professor Evelyn more children’s books Indonesia (as Nagara was) Knight. Schreiber at Historic Takoma, 7328 Carroll events to our November discovering the importance Kids Author Hena Khan Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Subsequent discussions, calendar! of activism. For this event, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m moderated by Phil Schewe, will be held On Tuesday, Nov. 12 Nagara will be in conversa- Khan talks about her new novel, More to at the Takoma Park Community Center at 7 p.m., award-winning tion with kids author Hena the Story, an update on Little Women. on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on author Minh Le will pres- Khan as the two discuss Graphic Novelist Kevin McCloskey November 6, November 20, and December ent his third picture book, the importance of activism Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. 4. All are welcome! McCloskey spotlights his newest science The Perfect Seat. Illustrated in the lives of both kids Folk Song Sing-a-long for Kids & Adults comic for kids, Ants Don’t Wear Pants. by Gus Gordon, the book and adults. In its review, Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. Folksingers Chip & Debbie Jones lead hilariously portrays the Kirkus called the book “a Petites Chansons Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m. the crowd in singing some well-loved folk saga of a father and child powerful nar- Led by Madame Marie songs. All ages welcome! trying to find the perfect rative that en- LEGO Club Alternative Games seat in which to snuggle courages long- Sunday, Oct. 27, 2–4 p.m. Minh Le Sunday, Oct. 6, 1:30–3 p.m. and read together. In its term awareness, Building fun for ages 3–10. Join Dave Burbank for a rousing session of review, Kirkus said: “Le’s work, sacrifice, Comics Jam Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 8 up. little story, a sort of metafictive prequel and patience in Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m. Scary Stories to the act children and caregivers are order to effect Come read some great comics! Monday, Oct. 28 engaging in in reading this very book, change for all Kids Art Join storyteller extraordinaire Candace is delightfully presented. Gordon’s wa- people. Inspir- Sunday, Oct. 13, 2–3 p.m. Wolf as she tells some spine-tingling tales. Come make art with Ms. Kati. Two shows: 7–7:45 p.m. with less scary tercolor, pencil, crayon, and collage ing.” stories for kids ages 5–7; 7:50–8:50 p.m. illustrations in soft shades of greens, And don’t for- Picture Book Author Julie Fogliano with scarier stories for ages 8 up. browns, and grays illustrate each of the get our first au- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. COMING UP… possibilities with gentle humor.” thor event in November! On Nov. 8, at Fogliano will talk about her new picture Le is a Takoma Park resident and the 7 p.m. Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stew- book, Just In Case You Want to Fly, • Kids Author Andrea Beaty & Takoma illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Park Mayor Kate Stewart, Friday, Nov. 8, author of Let Me Finish! and Drawn Togeth- art will join kids author Christian Robinson. at 7 p.m., discussing Beaty’s new book, er, which was chosen as Andrea Beaty for a discus- Friends of the Library Bi-Monthly Book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez the 2019 picture book sion of community activ- Club • Picture Book Author Minh Le winner of the Asian Pa- ism sparked by Beaty’s new Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., TP Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. cific American Litera- picture book, Sofia Valdez, Community Center Azalea Room Le, an award-winning author and ture Award. The award Future Prez. Please note that Join Tim Rahn in a discussion of Poet X by Takoma Park resident, will present is given by the Asian Pa- the Library will close, as Elizabeth Acevedo. his newest book, The Perfect Seat, cific American Libraries usual, at 6 p.m. and then All are welcome! illustrated by Gus Gordon. Association, an affiliate re-open shortly before 7 of the American Library p.m., just for this program. Association. As always, Politics & Then, on Monday, Nov. Prose will be selling cop- 18 at 7 p.m., author/illus- Nagara portrait ies of the authors’ books at trator Inno Nagara, known each of our programs, but for his best-selling picture book, A Is For our events are free, and no purchase is re- Activist, will present his new book, M Is quired to attend. For Movement, a highly-illustrated, fiction- Dig into digital resources Now that the school year sources for African-American and Ameri- is in full swing, it’s a great time to check can Indian history. In addition, we have out the many wonderful – and free – digi- some helpful tools for college and career tal resources the library offers for stu- planning, including a “Career Guidance dents of all ages. Center” and a “Test Preparation Center,” One of our newest digital resources, for which includes test preparation books as example, is “Interactive Science,” which well as practice tests for SAT, ACT, AP allows users to explore 3-D models of subject tests and much more. dinosaurs, chemical compounds, the hu- Don’t forget about our language learn- The Fall Book Sale returns! man body and much more. It’s a great way ing resources, including “Pronunciator,” to really understand a scientific subject. which offers 80 language courses. We The Friends of the Takoma Park donations at themTakoma Park Maryland Another wonderful resource is “Image- also have audiobooks in Spanish (via “Au- Maryland Library is holding its Fall Book Library during regular library hours. If Quest,” where you can find millions of diobookCloud” and “Biblioteca Tumble”) Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to you have more than three boxes of books, copyright-free images that are useful for and French (via “Biblio Enfants”). And, of 3 p.m., rain or shine. please call ahead (301-891-7259) to student projects. We also offer “National course, we have hundreds of magazines If weather permits, the sale will take schedule your delivery. Proceeds from the Geographic for Kids,” which includes and newspapers you can access, plus place on the library lawn at 101 Philadel- book sale will support library programs, both the magazine and the books pub- various types of online encyclopedias, in- phia Ave. If it rains, book sale will be held book clubs and community events. lished by National Geographic, as well cluding ones in Spanish and French. inside the community center. We will Interested in volunteering at the sale as “Smart Math,” which offers students To access these resources, go to www. have many great books — some new — for 8 a.m. set-up, 3 p.m. take-down, or at a fun, interactive way to learn math con- takomapark.info/library and click on for all ages, at rock-bottom prices. Early- the sales table during two-hour segments cepts. “Online Resources.” Many of these re- birds get the pick of the bunch, of course. from 10 to 3? Send an email to fjnugent@ There’s a whole section of resources sources require your library card number, Please consider donating your gently used gmail.com. Hope to see you there! devoted to history, including special re- so have it handy! books to the sale. You can drop off book

Page 8 n Takoma Park News October 2019 Fifth means first for elementary educator Rebecca Lane By Taylor Dibbert said. She wanted to work in a diverse what kids are reading and share what I school, and Piney Branch certainly quali- love about reading.” Rebecca Lane, this year’s Azalea Award fies. According to Lane, school should be Lane likes being able to step into dif- winner in the educator category, has been a place of stability for kids and families. ferent worlds through books. “It’s an op- teaching fifth grade at Piney Branch El- “Here [at Piney Branch], we’re welcoming, portunity to see other perspectives and be ementary school for more than fifteen and we don’t have any teachers who are transported to faraway places,” she noted. years. “I grew up in a home with a fifth- biding time until they retire,” she said. She sincerely appreciates Takoma Park grade teacher,” she said. “I totally know “People care about the kids and [their] and enjoys living in the area. “Takoma what it was like to be the child of a teacher families.” Park offers a huge diversity in our neigh- because my mom was a teacher.” “Seeing students know that they’re safe, borhoods and our schools,” she said. When she went to college, she actually secure … they’re cared for here is impor- “People are active, and they care for each had no intention of becoming a teacher. tant to me.” other.” Lane believes that “there is this She earned an undergraduate degree in She’s also able to draw on her back- broader sense of community” here. psychology with an emphasis on child ground as a social worker to manage chal- “To actually get the Azalea Award this and adolescent development. Lane grew lenges and problems as they come up. year, it was exciting,” she remarked. “I felt up on a ranch in Texas and attended Tex- When speaking about the challenging humbled and honored.” She loves that, as A&M University. parts of her job, Lane mentions the range through the Azalea Awards, there’s a way She went on to earn a master’s in social of skillsets – amongst kids and across sub- to highlight different individuals, groups, work from Louisiana State University. So, jects. “We can have a huge range in our businesses and organizations – and to ac- she began her career as a social worker classrooms, but I find that appealing,” she knowledge what they’re contributing. “It’s and worked exclusively with kids. This Lane in her classroom at Piney Branch says. “I am a teacher who likes to have a really lovely tradition that they [the Ta- work led her to the Washington, D.C. Elementary that range.” koma Foundation] have,” she said. area. She arrived thinking that she would “Kids and families bring all sorts of dif- She mentioned that the various Azalea stay for six months. Her plan had always ferent values and experiences and beliefs Award categories have been selected care- been to return to Texas, although that fore she turned 40. “I did a whole career into the classroom.” Essentially, what may fully. “They’ve really thought long and didn’t end up happening. change,” she said. work for one child may or may not work hard about what makes Takoma the com- After having her own child, she went She lives in Silver Spring off Flower for another. munity that it is; I really have enjoyed be- back to school and earned a master’s in Avenue – on the border between Silver Lane is passionate about reading. “I love ing a part of that.” education at the University of Maryland Spring and Takoma Park. “But I consider teaching reading,” she said. “I love books, in College Park. That occurred right be- this [Takoma Park] my community,” she and I love children’s literature. I like to see

Student Photography Contest! Unleash your creativity! Win a cash prize! “Visions of Our Community” is a themed photography contest for 12 to 18 year olds. Sub- mit up to three photos taken with a camera or cell phone around Takoma Park or Silver Spring between June 15 and December 1, 2019. Separate cash prizes will be awarded in different subject categories for middle and high school students. For details, see www.tpssvisionscontest.org. Photo by Erica Ginsberg for Docs In Progress Community Stories Festival Opening Night Q&A (November 8, 2018). Docs in Progress gears up for November events Building A Livable Community for All By Sean Gossard nity Center where we will showcase some of the work from the camps, as well as Draft Housing and Economic Development Docs in Progress, the local nonprofit other short documentaries on local top- aimed at giving individuals the tools they ics,” Ginsberg said. Strategic Plan Available for Comment need to tell stories through documen- Filmmaking at Your Fingertips will fo- taries, was a recipient of a Takoma Park Since the Community Conversation the work ahead. They plan to use this cus on teaching how to make the most of Community Grant announced earlier on Affordable Housing in February document to set priorities for the staff, creating videos using smartphones. It will this year. “Docs in Progress greatly ap- 2016, the City Council and staff have and budget, as well as advocate at the take place Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. preciates City support for our community been working on a Housing and Strategic county and state for the changes needed – 3 p.m., at the Takoma Park Community arts programs,” said Erica Ginsberg, co- Development Plan. This multi-year pro- to implement that vision. Center. The course will also look at apps founder and executive director of Docs in cess of research, staff facilitation, com- During the next couple of weeks, the and hardware to get the best video and Progress. munity discussion and Council consid- Council will continue its discussion of sound quality from your devices. The organization, which is based in Sil- eration have led to the current draft of the plan, and the mayor would love your The Community Stories Festival will ver Spring, plans to use the grant to help the strategic plan, “Building A Livable feedback. You can email her and other open on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Takoma fund a series of educational programs, in- Community for All: Housing and members of Council your thoughts at Park Community Center auditorium and cluding two youth filmmaking camps, a Economic Development Strategic Plan.” [email protected]. In her recent will feature works from Docs in Progress’ memoir video workshop for those over 55, Residents can review it online at https:// blog post (https://bit.ly/2o8dyPE), May- youth and 55 and over filmmaking camps. and a new free workshop for Takoma Park bit.ly/2lYM26y. or Stewart noted: “Our goal is to have There will also be screenings of documen- residents called Filmmaking at Your Fin- The objective of this current docu- the plan adopted by the end of October, taries focusing on local topics. All screen- gertips. “We are also organizing our an- ment is to take all that the Council and so we can start advocating at the county ings are free and open to the public. nual Community Stories Festival, which staff have been working on the last few and state level for changes we need to For anyone interested in learning more takes place at various venues in Novem- years and boil it down to a vision, goals, implement many of these ideas.” about Docs in Progress and upcoming ber, including the Takoma Park Commu- and objectives to provide a road map for events, visit www.docsinprogress.org.

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400 and 1984, representing an in- Do You Have an Access crease 97 incidents. During August, Takoma Park vol- and Functional Need? unteers put in a total of 1,101 hours of By Cecilia Warren the days prior to standby time at the station, compared to 1,145.5 in 2018. Grand totals as of Have you heard of the term “access and August 2019 were 8,690.5 hours com- functional needs”? The acronym DAFN pared to 8,714 in 2018, a decrease of stands for disability, access, and func- the impact. We want all residents to be 24.5 hours. tional need. This acronym is often used to THE FIREHOUSE informed and have access to warnings, describe individuals with disabilities and Maryland Fire deaths notices, and recommendations. REPORT others with access and functional needs. Individuals who have medical and By Jim Jarboe The Maryland State Fire Marshal Just as language has evolved, so has the health needs often require individualized Office reported as of Sept. 30, 2019, provision of disaster services for DAFN planning prior to a disaster. For example, As of August 2019, the Takoma 40 people have died in fires compared populations. The definition of individuals a person receiving home health or infu- Park Volunteer Fire Department and to 50 in 2018. with access and functional needs includes sion services has additional consider- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue people who may have additional needs Hot vehicle deaths ations. We strongly urge such individuals personnel assigned to the station re- before, during, and after an incident or di- As of Sept. 30, 2019, 44 children to discuss their concerns with their home sponded to 342 fire-related incidents saster in functional areas, including, but across the country have died in hot health service providers, who are trained in 2019. The department also ad- not limited to communication, health and vehicles. This brings the grand total to develop a preparedness plan with their dressed or assisted with 2,139 rescue medical needs, maintaining functional since 1998 to 841. clients. Review and update the plan fre- or ambulance-related incidents for independence, personal care assistance, quently. Know what to do if the electricity a total of 2,481. Totals for 2018 were and transportation. fails or if inclement weather prevents the This includes a large segment of people delivery of medication or supplies. Home who do not identify as having a disability. health service providers can work with In other words, not everyone with an ac- their clients to ensure they are appropri- cess and functional need has a disability. ately prepared for interruptions caused by In fact, a person could have a temporary disasters. access and functional need. For example, The shift towards whole community di- an individual who broke a leg and must saster planning represents the approach wear a rigid cast may not be able to drive that emergency management profession- for the duration of the healing process. als, communities, government officials During an evacuation, this person may and other partners are using to determine not have access to transportation and the best ways to leverage their assets, im- need assistance to access a shelter. Once prove capabilities and support the inde- the leg has healed and the rigid cast is pendence of everyone in the community. removed, the individual would no longer There is no one-size-fits-all approach. have an access and functional need. Some individuals need specific supports Another example of an access and func- and services to access emergency man- tional need is language access for indi- agement programs. viduals who do not use English as their primary language. The provision of lan- Cecilia Warren is director, emergency pre- guage translation services is available in paredness policy, for the Maryland Depart- disaster shelters. Also, an individual who ment of Disabilities. utilizes assistive technology to communi- cate or retrieve information has an access Contact the Takoma Park Emergency Pre- and functional need. Such devices could paredness Committee at tpepc@takomapark- Mary says: When I leave my vehicle, everyone goes with me, and I lock the vehicle. A include speech to text software, a modi- md.gov or 301-891-7126. Listen to Bea(trice) few reminders, so you don’t forget to check the back seat: Put your cell phone, purse, fied keyboard or adapted input device. Prepared on WOWD/Talk of Takoma, 1 p.m. wallet or one of your shoes there. Whatever it takes, so you don’t forget. Timely information is imperative during first Sunday of the month. a disaster. Some events, such as hurri- canes and blizzards, can be predicted in

Passport Services Passport services are available on first come, first served basis Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center on the second floor. Takoma Park staff encourage calling the City’s main phone number at 301-891-7100 and checking if the office is open be- fore departing for the Community Center for passport services. For additional information, visit ta- komaparkmd.gov/services/passports.

Page 10 n Takoma Park News October 2019 Celebrate 50 years of Woodstock By Sean Gossard Carpe Diem Arts invites you to come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the landmark 1969 music and arts festival held in Bethel, N.Y. Carpe Diem Arts and the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center are collaborat- ing for “Back to the Garden: A Celebration of Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary” on Satur- day, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes everything from folk music to rock ‘n’ roll and features musicians like Walter Parks, who toured with Wood- stock’s opening act Richie Havens; rocker Kentavius Jones; Chris Noyes, the new vo- calist for Ocean Orchestra; Wammie-award winning singer-songwriter Lilo Gonzalez; Brooke Parkhurst and Rowan Corbett (for- merly of Grammy-award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops); and local band Downwire. Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and WOWD Takoma Radio host and program director Steve Hoffman will serve as honor- ary emcees for the event. “One of the goals of this event is to mobi- lize and really focus on the 2020 elections Photo: Busy Graham and get out the vote and celebrate this mu- Singer and songwriter Lilo Gonzalez will be one of several performers Walter Parks, right, who formerly toured with Woodstock opener sic at the same time,” said Carpe Diem Arts celebrating Woodstock’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Richie Havens, will be performing with accordionist Rob Curto on founder and executive director Busy Gra- Montgomery College: Cultural Arts Center. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Montgomery College: Cultural Arts Center. ham. The concert will feature popular songs from the festival from Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens and The event takes place at the Montgomery College Cul- dents and children and $20 for the general public. will conclude with a group singalong of the Woodie Guth- tural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, 20910) For more information, visit mcblogs.montgomerycol- ria protest anthem, “This Land is Your Land.” and costs $5 for Montgomery College students, $10 for stu- lege.edu/cac/back-to-the-garden-a-tribute-to-woodstock.

The Takoma Foundation's newest grant Using the Takoma Park Project Directory What is going on in Takoma Park? The Project Directory can fill you in! cycle is now accepting applications! The Project Directory lists all major projects currently being worked on or planned citywide and includes need-to-know information for each one. Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 takomaparkmd.gov/initiatives/project-directory The Takoma Foundation raises funds and makes grants to advance the social, environmental, eco- 1. To access the Project nomic, educational and cultural interests of the Directory from the City greater Takoma Park community. The foundation of Takoma Park website, focuses its grant-giving on projects that empower on the home page under individuals, break down barriers, build connec- initiatives, select “Project tions between people and expand community capacity. Since 1989 the Takoma Directory” as shown at left. Foundation has given away nearly $350,000 to groups that make Takoma Park the great place it is to live and work. www.takomafoundation.org

2. You’ll be taken to the “Project Directory” page, which lists all major projects being SPECIAL EVENTS parade and judging down Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue. Judging will begin worked on or planned at 2 p.m. We will end the festivities with the citywide. Projects are costume award ceremony and celebration NEW in the back parking lot of the Takoma Park grouped by classifica- LOCATION Community Center. There will be street tion based on their closures down Piney Branch Road and purpose. Philadelphia Avenue during the parade. For Monster Bash additional information including a list of street 2019 closures, visit takomaparkmd.gov/government/ With Monster recreation/monster-bash. If you would like Bash right to volunteer for this event, register online around the at montgomeryserves.org. Due to the nature of corner, the this event, walking is encouraged. 3. Then click on the name Takoma Park In the event of inclement weather, the Monster of the project that inter- Bash will be moved inside Takoma Park Recreation ests you. In this Department staff Middle School, and there will not be any road is preparing closures. For weather related updates please example, a resident for a host of call our inclement weather line at 301-891- wanted more informa- 7101, ext. 5605. events that are tion about Police Facility designed for the entire family. We have a Starting at Takoma Park Middle School new location and parade route for this year’s Parading to Takoma Park Community Center Improvements. program on Saturday, October 26. Monster Saturday, October 26 Bash will kick off at 1 p.m. with activities and 1–5 p.m. music in the parking lot of the Takoma Park Free Middle School, followed by the costume

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OCTOBER ‘19 Do you have an item for the city calendar? Do you have an item for the city calendar? Let us know if you have a nonprofit event that would be of interest to City of Takoma Park residents, and we’ll consider it for inclusion in the calendar. Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 11, and the newsletter will be distributed beginning Oct. 25. To submit calendar items, email [email protected]. “TP Community Center” is the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. All addresses are in Takoma Park or Takoma, D.C., unless otherwise noted.

Community Self Defense building local puppet community. PUBLIC MEETINGS OF NOTE Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. VILLAGE OF TAKOMA PARK EVENTS Suggested $5-10 donation City Council 6836 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park Rides Program-Volunteer Training Teeny Revelers Series City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt instruction Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 15, 29; 10:30 a.m. – noon City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave. Washington Revels, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Parents of Special Needs Adults (POSNA) Orientation session for those interested in Enter into a Revels world of play and journey with your little City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. driving Takoma Park seniors once a month ones through some of the parts and pieces that make up Revels performances and celebrations. Play with musical TPCC Auditorium TP Community Center or more. Give “the gift of a lift” to residents Note that the City Council will NOT meet on Oct. 9. needing transportation. Register by calling The instruments, dress in costumes, bake pretend pies in a tiny This support and advocacy group of parents and other kitchen to use as props, play with wooden toys and games, Detailed agendas are always available for review online Village of Takoma Park at 301-646-2109, or email loved ones of adults with special needs including sing, parade and dance, get out some energy, and find friends at www.takomaparkmd.gov/citycouncil/agendas. [email protected]. autism, Down’s syndrome, and severe chronic and playmates for collaborative efforts. psychiatric challenges usually meets the first Thursdays Takoma Park Emergency Food Pantry Friendly Visitors Program-Orientation Session of every month. For more information, contact Mary Carroll Café First Saturdays, noon – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Muchui at [email protected]. Friday, Oct. 11, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 7001 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave. Takoma Park Street Festival Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW Bi-weekly and monthly food supplements for needy families Village volunteers provide visits one hour per week to Takoma Park seniors who cannot get out Join Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer as they celebrate 40 years 240-450-2092 or [email protected] Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. as much as they might like. Register by calling The in the Washington, D.C., area and the release of “WAHOO!”, Carroll Ave. to Carroll St. NW th www.educaresupportservices.org Village of Takoma Park at 301-646- 2109, or email their 48 recording together. Long-time pal and poet Joanne Come check out over 200 artisans, community groups, [email protected]. Rocky Delaplaine will join them as their special guest. children’s activities, food vendors, and a variety of green $18 in advance, $20 at the door companies. The festival has three stages that host 18 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Aging Well Seminar: Legal Issues and Resources Tickets and info: http://carrollcafe.org popular, local bands performing music from indie folk, for Seniors Circle Time rock, blues, country, reggae, and everything in between. Thursday, Oct. 31, noon – 2 p.m. Back to the Garden: A Tribute to Woodstock Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Shoppers will find paintings, photographs, pottery, silk- screening, soaps, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking, Takoma Park Community Center, Azalea Room Saturday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. A beloved local tradition, the 30-minute program of textiles, ceramics, kids’ items and much more. Join us to gain important information shared by Montgomery County Cultural Arts Center songs, fingerplays, rhymes, movement exercises and Free admission an elder-law specialist from The Montgomery For the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, enjoy the songs from stories teach early literacy concepts in a fun way. The County Office of Maryland Legal Aid. This event that seminal event, along with well-known American anthems program is geared for infants through preschoolers and 2nd Annual Bethesda Cares Golf Tournament is free and open to all, no pre-registration that inspire hope for peace, justice, and unity, in one evening. their grown-ups. Friday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. required. Refreshments will be provided. For From folk to rock-n-roll, the stellar line-up includes Walter Takoma Park Maryland Library more information, visit villageoftakomapark.com/ Bretton Woods Rec Center, 15700 River Rd., Parks, who toured for nine years with Richie Havens; soulful calendar or call 301-646-2109. Spanish Circle Time Germantown, MD 20874 rocker Kentavius Jones; Chris Noyes, the new vocalist for Ocean Orchestra; WAMMIE-award winner singer-songwriter Event benefit efforts to end homelessness in Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Lilo Gonzalez; Brooke Parkhurst and Rowan Corbett (formerly Montgomery County. More information available at Join Senora Geiza for a 30-minute program highlighting of Carolina Chocolate Drops); and local band Downwire. events.visitmontgomery.com/event/2nd_annual_ Drum for Joy! with Jaqui MacMillan basic Spanish vocabulary through songs and rhymes. bethesda_cares_golf_tournament#.XYqg5Ea6PIU Mondays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets and info at mcblogs.montgomerycollege.edu/cac/ Takoma Park Maryland Library back-to-the-garden-a-tribute-to-woodstock Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. Monster Bash 2019 The Spirit Club Learn hand drumming Friends Fortnightly Book Group Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Starting at TP Middle School, Parading to Blues Mondays Takoma Park Community Center TP Community Center Azalea Room TP Community Center Mondays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. The award-winning young adult novel “The Poet X” by Therapeutic recreation class for Takoma Park residents Monster Bash 2019 will kick off with games, fun activities Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. 17 and older Elizabeth Acevedo will be discussed by the Friends Book and the annual costume contest followed by the costume www.republictakoma.com This class is designed for adults with developmental/ parade which will have the judges judging during the Group. Written in verse, “The Poet X” tells how young neurologic challenges. For more information, contact parade route. The festivities end with the costume award Open Mic Night Xiomara Batista in Harlem struggles with her family, Jared Ciner at [email protected] or 303-883-4364. ceremony and celebration. Categories include most religion, and adolescence in all its angst-ridden guises — Tuesdays, 9 – 11 p.m. original, funniest, and scariest. Categories: Ages 4 and acceptance, friendship, and sexuality. Kid’s Night Out Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll St. NW Under; 5 – 8; 9 – 12; teen and adult; and overall group. For Third Thursday Poetry Reading First and third Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. additional information or if you would like to volunteer Jazz Jam Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Takoma Park Recreation Center (especially be a judge) for this event, contact John Tuesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. TP Community Center Auditorium Fun and games for kids Webster at [email protected] or 301-891-7290. Takoma Station, 6914 14th St. NW The popular “Third Thursday” poetry series features the work Teen Night Open mic for jazz musicians of a wide range of poets from across the region. Held in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium, the free readings Second and fourth Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. ARTS AND LITERATURE Wednesday Night Drum Jams are followed by a light reception and an opportunity to meet Takoma Park Recreation Center People’s Open Mic Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m. the featured poets. Games and activities just for teens Sundays, 9 p.m. The Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. NW Friends of the Library Book Sale Takoma Park Farmers Market Hosted by Katy Gaughan and friends Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.republictakoma.com Puppet Lab Takoma Park Library Year-round Takoma Park Community Band First Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon The Friends of the Takoma Park Library is holding its Fall Laurel and Carroll avenues in Old Town Rhizome DC, 6950 Maple St NW Book Sale, rain or shine. If weather permits, the sale will take Mondays, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. place on the library lawn at 101 Philadelphia Ave. If it rains, Every Sunday in the historic business district of the city, Puppet Lab’s purpose is to be a hub for all those interested Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. it will hold the book sale inside the Community Center. There local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture-raised meats, in puppet theater who would benefit from boosting creative will be many great books — some new — for all ages, at artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms Join the Takoma Park Community Band for weekly power, honing puppet-manipulation skills, cross-pollinating rock-bottom prices. located within 125 miles of Takoma Park are offered. rehearsals at the Heffner Park Community Center. No ideas, receiving feedback about works in progress, and audition required, just plenty of enthusiasm. Crossroads Farmers Market Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., through Nov. 27 On Anne Street at University Boulevard East (next to the Right Tree Right Place principle for tree location selection: https://bit. Mega Mart), Takoma Park Make a Difference - Plant a Tree ly/2TDUpjD. After your order has been received, the City's Urban Forest The season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, free-range Manager will notify you of the planting date/time. eggs, local herbs, honey, locally-roasted coffee, fresh- Discount Trees Available to Beautify Yards, Replace the Canopy cut flowers, potted plants and prepared foods, drinks ORDER FORM and healthy snacks. There is also live music, healthy The fall season is a good time to plant trees. Takoma Park residents can food demos, kids’ art activities, health screenings and help replenish the aging tree canopy and take advantage of an incentive. The Please include this completed form, with a check, payable to City free exercise sessions. SNAP and WIC accepted, and City will contribute $100 towards the first tree purchased. Residents can of Takoma Park, for the number of trees selected, plus tax. Mail or those shopping with federal nutrition benefits receive have a 2" diameter tree installed by the City's landscape contractor for $95 drop off to Urban Forest Manager, 31 Oswego Ave., Silver Spring, MD, up to $20 in free fruits and vegetables every week. Visit plus 6 percent sales tax, for a total of $100.70. Additional trees will cost 20910. Deadline close of business October 11. www.crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.org. $195 plus 6 percent sales tax. The trees are warrantied for one year. The $100 discount is not available for a tree required by a tree removal permit Name ______Top Notch Toastmasters replanting agreement. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Residents can select a tree(s) from the following seven tree species: swamp Address______TP Community Center white oak, Princeton elm, bald cypress, black gum, American linden, sycamore Improve your communication and leadership skills. Top and river birch. Trees can be Phone ______Email______Notch Toastmasters meetings provide opportunities ordered through October 11. for positive, supportive development of personal A limited number of grants are Please include a map of property/tree installation locations. and interpersonal skills that make you a better available for low- to moderate- communicator, a better leader. Come to our meetings income homeowners. In selecting ___ Swamp White Oak (2”) $195 ___ Princeton Elm (2”) $195 a tree planting location, make to sharpen your abilities, meet new friends, and make a ___ Bald Cypress (7' - 8') $195 ___ Black Gum (2”) $195 difference in your life. sure to keep in mind the eventual size of the tree and pay attention ___ American Linden (2”) $195 ___ Sycamore (2”) $195 to underground/overhead utilities, building foundations + 6% sales tax ___ River Birch (2”) $195 and walkways/sidewalks. Use Total ______

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