September 2018 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 57, No. 9 n takomaparkmd.gov

Making the most of the music at TPFF As final preparations are being made for the 40th Takoma Park Mu- sic Festival on Sunday, Sept. 16, here are TPFF Program Chair Rob Hink- al’s top three tips for planning a day at the festival. 1. Check out our website (tpff.org) The Richardson School of Music provides instruction in a range of instruments and vocals for information on parking and WHAT’S for students of all ages. shuttle busses. The City really tries hard to work with us every year in regards to this, but it’s dif- NEW? ferent every year and everyone’s Richardson School of Music gets budgets are tight, so carpool and Folk Festival Insert walk where you can. See inside! 2. Travel light! We’ve got chairs and into the swing of a new year grassy places to sprawl. You can Bike Repair Stations Installed By Sean Gossard so happy with the amazing turnout.” check out the indoor stages when p. 4 Mayor Kate Stewart and Councilwomen it gets too hot. We’ll have food As summer comes to a close, the Rich- Kacy Kostiuk and Cindy Dyballa were all vendors. Bring your eyes and your ardson School of Music is tuning up for Youth Entrepreneurship on hand for the grand opening, which fea- ears and just come to soak it all another year dedicated to educating and Encouraged tured free music lessons, workshops and in. You don’t need to bring a lot instructing children, teens and adults on p. 11 student and faculty concerts. along; just come and savor it all. how to play instruments and sing. The expanded space features five new 3. Bring a friend and support. And what better way to start a new se- Labor Day weekend sound isolation rooms. Four of the rooms We’re one of the largest outdoor Sunday and Monday, Sept. 2 and 3 mester of than in a newly expanded fa- are Wenger rooms, which are typically one-day all-volunteer free music City offices and facilities closed cility in the heart of Takoma Park. The found in college and university music de- festivals in the area. But it’s your five-year-old music school recently held partments and focus on sound isolation support that keeps us going. Vol- Trash Collection a grand opening of its newly expanded and acoustics. There’s also a specially de- unteer for part of the day, and Yard waste collection canceled. space at 7320 Carroll Ave. signed room for drum playing with extra soak in the music for the rest of it. “Torrential rain hit us on our grand reinforced walls. Throw something in the donation opening day,” said Vincent Richardson, “We have a drum room that looks like buckets. Get on artists’ mailing director and founder of the school. “How- a regular room, but the walls are qua- lists! They would love to see you ever, the Takoma Park community still again, and since they’re all local, came out to support the event. We were SCHOOL OF MUSIC n Page 3 you’ll be able to catch any one of these artists somewhere close to you soon. Takoma Park, MD 20912 7500 Maple Ave. Mayor & Council Let’s Play America celebrates 10 years, For more information about what this year’s festival has to offer, see the special Community Grant Award insert in this issue.

By Sean Gossard

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER For 10 years, Pat Rumbaugh — aka the Play Lady — and Let’s Play America have been working hard to get people to take it easy. The nonprofit Let’s Play America, a Takoma Park Community Grant Award recipient for 2019, has been encouraging both children and adults to get out and play to help promote physical and mental health along with a sense of well-being. says. “It feels like yesterday this all start- “There are days I can’t believe we have ed, and other days when I am absolutely Djangolaya

PRE-SORT STANDARD been planning and holding Play Days for TAKOMA PARK, MD PERMIT NO. 4422 ten years in Takoma Park,” Rumbaugh U.S. POSTAGE LET'S PLAY AMERICA n Page 3 PAID Take Enjoy New Opt for the Inside Pre Ballet Digital Services Outdoors Page 6 Page 8 Page 11 DOCKET City Council All ordinances and resolutions & Committee CityCouncilAction are posted on the City’s website. Calendar

OFFICIAL CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS TPCC: Takoma Park Community Center On July 18, 2018 the Council adopted A number of ordinances were adopted on Department received authorization to execute Resolution 2018-37 authorizing a temporary July 25. Ordinance 2018-24 approved FY a contract with Spirit Fit and Health, LLC CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 2019 Budget Amendment No. 1. Ordinance Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. closure of the 1100 block of Anne Street to conduct health and fitness classes for Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2018 for the Takoma/Langley 2018-25 approved FY 2019 Stormwater individuals with disabilities by Ordinance 2018- Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Crossroads Night Market. The Night Market Budget Amendment No. 1. Ordinance 30. The contract is authorized for an amount Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. hours will be from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The street 2018-26 authorized execution of a contract up to $10,000. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. closure is approved for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for construction of the Lincoln Avenue sidewalk. The authorized contract is with Also, on July 25, 2018, the City Council ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION On July 25, 2018, by Resolution 2018-38, the SCC Corporation in the amount of $435,154.49. voted down a resolution that would have Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Council approved submittal of legislative TPCC Hydrangea Room Approval to purchase five Ford Interceptors delayed submission of the Takoma Junction action requests to the Maryland Municipal as replacement vehicles for the Police Development Project combined site plan BOARD OF ELECTIONS League: 1) locate sources of funding to Department was authorized by Ordinance to the Montgomery County Planning Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. maintain affordable housing in areas with TPCC Council Conference Room 2018-27. The cars are to be purchased from Department. (Voting no were Mayor Stewart, rising property values and rents resulting from Hertrich Fleet Services for a total cost of Councilmembers Kovar, Dyballa, Kostiuk, COMMEMORATION COMMISSION infrastructure improvements, transit projects $152,110. Ordinance 2018-28 authorized an Seamens, and Searcy.) The Council did Check the calendar at www.takomaparkmd.gov such as the Purple Line, and redevelopment; agreement with the International Association for date and time. approve Resolution 2018-41, authorizing 2) mandate coordination and cooperation of Chiefs of Police to conduct an independent submission of the Takoma Junction COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT between utilities, the State Highway promotional process in the Police Department. Development Project combined site plan to Monday, Sept. 10, 7:15 p.m. Administration, and municipalities in order to The ordinance authorized an amount up the Montgomery County Planning Department. TPCC Lilac Room minimize impact on residents and businesses to $40,000 for this contract. Purchase of a Monday, Oct. 1, 7:15 p.m. (Councilmembers Kovar and Smith voted no.) resulting from infrastructure construction Spacesaver Storage System for the Police TPCC Hydrangea Room and repairs; and, 3) provide additional Department Evidence and Property Room was Agendas for City Council meetings are posted EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE opportunities to raise municipal revenues approved by Ordinance 2018-31. The system online: ww.takomaparkmd.gov/government/ Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. without increasing dependence on property will be purchased from Spacesaver Interiors city-council/agendas. City Council meetings TPCC Hydrangea Room taxes. (Councilmember Smith voted no.) for $44,801. can be viewed live on City TV (Comcast and FACADE ADVISORY BOARD Resolution 2018-39 effected reappointment of The Public Works Department was authorized RCN - Channel 13; Verizon FIOS - Channel 28; Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Millicent Owusu (Ward 4) to the Commission by Ordinance 2018-29 to purchase a Municipal Broadcast Network high definition - TPCC Auditorium on Landlord-Tenant Affairs. Resolution 2018- replacement trash truck and a replacement Comcast Channel 997 and RCN Channel 1060). NOISE CONTROL BOARD 40 set the City Council’s summer recess for recycling truck for a total of $457,814.80 from Meetings are also streamed live online and Check the calendar at www.takomaparkmd.gov Thursday, July 26 through Tuesday, Sept. 4. GranTurk Equipment Co. The Recreation available as archives on the City’s website. for date and time. NUCLEAR-FREE TAKOMA PARK COMMITTEE Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TPCC Lilac Room Boards, Commissions, and Committees Sept. 12, 2018 POLICE CHIEF’S ADVISORY BOARD 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Youth Council Membership Applications are Available Now TPCC Hydrangea Room Applications are being accepted for the 2018-2019 Takoma Park Youth Council. The 1. Public Hearing on Request for Traffic nine-member Youth Council is open to Takoma Park residents in grade levels 7 through Calming on the 700 Block of Houston POLICE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN 12. Complete information and the application can be found at www.takomaparkmd.gov. COMMITTEE Avenue Application deadline: Sept. 30. Follow the Youth Council @YouthTakoma. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m. 2. Public Hearing on Request for TPCC Hydrangea Room Youth Council Advisor Traffic Calming on Hilltop Road RECREATION COMMITTEE The Takoma Park City Council is seeking an adult volunteer to serve as the Advisor to the between Geneva Avenue and Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Takoma Park Youth Council. The Youth Council Advisor will work directly with the Youth Mississippi Avenue TPCC Council Conference Room Council to plan and coordinate meetings, guide and help prepare the Youth Council in its The hearings will be taken in the above activities, encourage and empower Youth Council members in building their communication TREE COMMISSION order, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the and leadership skills, and to facilitate their decision-making processes without controlling Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Auditorium of the Takoma Park Community their decisions. The Youth Council Advisor will attend all meetings of the Youth Council. The TPCC Council Conference Room Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, application is available at www.takomaparkmd.gov. Maryland. All interested persons should YOUTH COUNCIL attend the hearing and sign up to speak. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. Facade Advisory Board Vacancy Written comments may be submitted to TPCC Hydrangea Room The FAB serves as an advisory panel to help ensure that façade designs and their [email protected]. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. maintenance are consistent with the character of the commercial areas of Takoma Park and TPCC Lilac Room to provide guidance and assistance to commercial building and business owners seeking *All meetings are open to the public unless noted permits for facade alterations, signs, and new construction work. There is one vacancy for otherwise. Schedule changes can occur after the a business or commercial property owner in Old Takoma. For information contact Rosalind Important City Department Takoma Park Newsletter deadline. For the most up to Grigsby at [email protected]. date information, visit www.takomaparkmd.gov and Phone Numbers click on “Events and Meetings.” Most meetings are held Vacancies on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees in the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott There are also vacancies available on the following Council-appointed boards, commissions City Information 301-891-7100 Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple Avenue (TPCC). Individuals and committees. interested in receiving a weekly Council agenda and City Clerk 301-891-7267 • Arts and Humanities Commission calendar update by e-mail can sign up at: https:// City Manager 301-891-7229 takomaparkmd.gov/government/city-council/agendas. • Commemoration Commission • Ethics Commission City TV 301-891-7118 ADA NOTICE The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that • Grants Review Committee Finance 301-891-7212 individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in • Noise Control Board Housing & Community Development . public meetings. Anyone with a disability who 1) wishes • Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations 301-891-7119 • Recreation Committee at a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public Library 301-891-7259 hearing; or 2) cannot attend a public meeting but would • Safe Roadways Committee like to record an audio comment to be played during • Police Chief’s Advisory Board (Appointments are made by the Chief of Police) Police 301-270-1100 / Emergency 911 the public comment period of the meeting, is invited See www.takomaparkmd.gov for information. Public Works 301-891-7633 to contact Jason Damweber, Deputy City Manager, at [email protected] or 301-891-7202 at least 48 Recreation/Facilities Rental301-891-7290 hours in advance.

Page 2 n Takoma Park News September 2018 SCHOOL OF MUSIC jazz bands or string ensembles. “This is n From page 1 so kids can come together and use skills they learn in classes in ensemble settings,” drupled dry-walled,” Richardson said. “If Richardson said. you don’t have a room that’s treated and Richardson said the school is also look- someone’s playing drums, it’s quite over- ing into starting a young artist program whelming.” to help find and nurture talent. He hopes Richardson, who graduated Cum Laude to have management companies come in from Howard University with a Bachelor and talk to emerging artists to give them of Arts in piano performance, has played opportunities that they usually don’t have. with many world-renowned musicians, “We are so glad to be a part of the Ta- including Wayna and Chuck Brown as koma Park community,” Richardson said. well as Grammy award winners Mya “We look forward to being able to provide and Lauryn Hill. But teaching music and more classes, workshops, master classes opening a school was always a passion. and ensemble options for semi-profes- “I’ve always wanted to have a music sional to professional musicians.” school,” Richardson said. “I fell in love Registration is still open for the fall ses- with the Takoma Park community and sions, which begin after Labor Day week- area … and the community has been re- end and run until Nov. 4. The school has ally great and embraced us.” six sessions each year, four long sessions In March 2013, he opened the Richard- Vincent Richardson cuts the ribbon for the expanded space of the Richardson School of Music in between fall and spring and two short son School of Music in Takoma Park, and June alongside Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart. sessions during the summer. There’s also through the years, the school has grown a rolling admission for private instruc- quickly. It now has more than 200 stu- young people with summer-long learn- part of this program.” tion, so students can begin anytime. New dents and 25 faculty members. ing experiences. “Participants work with The school also keeps things fresh by classes are offered during each session. To And in those five years, the school has us over the summer, primarily with our adding new programs of its own. Last register, visit www.richardsonschoolof- given back to the community, partner- Summer Music Enrichment Program, Re- year, the Richardson School started a music.com. ing with the Takoma Park Summer Youth cord Label and Artist Management Com- children’s chorus program. And there Employment Program, which provides pany,” Richardson said. “We love being a are plans to start smaller ensembles like

LET'S PLAY AMERICA says. “People of all ages n From page 1 are rushing from one ac- Using the Takoma Park tivity to another … we all wiped out I ask myself, ‘How can I keep need to take time to play Project Directory and participate in ac- doing this?’“ What is going on in Takoma Park? The Project Direc- With the help of the $5,000 Commu- tivities we enjoy, that are tory can fill you in! The Project Directory lists all major nity Grant Award, Let’s Play America self-chosen, help us relax, projects currently being worked on or planned citywide have fun and socialize and includes need-to-know information for each one. was able to host a series of play events takomaparkmd.gov/initiatives/project-directory around Takoma Park during the sum- with others.” mer and bring a fun time to underserved Let’s Play America is communities. Credit: Selena Malott always looking for vol- “Having the opportunity to bring play Let’s Play America and the Takoma Park Recreation Depart- unteers for Play Day, and to apartment buildings where some chil- ment teamed up to host a fun afternoon of indoor play (Sev- teens can receive eight dren do not have the same opportunities enth Annual Mid-Year Play Day) on Sunday, Feb. 12. Here hours of community ser- as others made me feel great,” Rumbaugh Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady, is joined by the volunteers vice for helping with the says. “Volunteers … had a wonderful who helped with the event. event. 1. To access the Project Directory from the City of Rumbaugh started the Takoma Park website, on the home page under initia- time playing with residents of all ages.” first play committee in tives, select “Project Directory” as shown above. As part of its 10th annual Play Day on March of 2009 to bring more play op- Sept. 8 at Takoma Park Middle School, portunities to Takoma Park and has Let’s Play America has some extra fun since held 22 Play Days for both kids in store, including a game of “Simon and adults. Says” led by U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and “We have closed 25 streets to play “Hokey Pokey” with Takoma Park Police [and] held more than 16 play events at Chief Antonio B. DeVaul. The Takoma playgrounds,” Rumbaugh says. Park Prep Band, Outer Body Llama, King And Rumbaugh shows no sign of slow- Bullfrog and Takoma Park High School ing down. The day after Play Day, Sept. student Anna Grace will all be perform- 9, Let’s Play America is holding a 60th ing this year. And favorite activities from birthday party for the Play Lady. the past like mud pie making, dress-up “As I turn 60 this month, I am going Photo: Pat Rumbaugh and touch-a-truck will be making re- to give myself playtime every day,” Rum- From left, Jacquelin Mendez, Mikentha turns. There are also a few surprises baugh says. “I have been trying to fit it Bobo and Michelle Morris help create a planned. in, but there is so much that goes on be- 2. You’ll be taken to the “Project Directory” page, hopscotch board at Let's Play 2016 . “Life is way too hectic,” Rumbaugh hind the scenes to run a nonprofit.” which lists all major projects being worked on or planned citywide. Projects are grouped by classifi- For more information on dates and cation based on their purpose. times of events or to volunteer with Let’s THE TAKOMA PARK takomaparkmd.gov or Newsletter, City of Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, Play America, visit letsplayamerica.org. NEWSLETTER Md. 20912. Editor: Apryl Motley Name, address and telephone number must Assistant: Sean Gossard accompany all submitted material. Editor www.takomaparkmd.gov reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, style, spelling and grammar. Vol. 57, No. 9 Published material containing opinions The Takoma Park Newsletter is published 12 does not necessarily reflect the views of the times a year as the official publication of the Newsletter or the City of Takoma Park. City of Takoma Park, takomaparkmd.gov. The Newsletter does not accept commercial, Credit: Selena Malott Letters to the editor, reports by classified or political advertisements. (Feb. 11, 2018, 8th Annual Mid-Winter Play 3. Then click on the name of the project that interests community groups, calendar items and Day) Budding artist Hadley Edwardson gives you. In this example, a resident wanted more infor- other submissions will be considered The Newsletter is printed on recycled— mation about Police Facility Improvements. for publication; send to tpnewseditor@ content paper. her face and body painting skills a spin with Grandma Sue.

September 2018 Takoma Park News n Page 3 BUILDING COMMUNITY

Discouraging neglect and abandonment of properties It is in the best interest of the City vacant or vacant distressed property and its residents to discourage aban- in Takoma Park, please visit the Va- donment and neglect of properties. cant Property Registration page at ta- Your property values and your safety komaparkmd.gov/government/hous- are both better-protected when there ing-and-community-development/ are fewer vacant structures, and the vacant-property-registration for all ones around you do not fall into dis- the information and forms you need repair. to register. Any home, storefront, multi-family If there is a vacant home in your building, or institutional structure neighborhood, please contact Neigh- that has been unoccupied or unused borhood Services using MyTKPK (ta- for 30 days is considered a “vacant komaparkmd.gov/services/my-tkpk) property” and must be registered un- or through the Takoma Park Police der Takoma Park Municipal Code. Department’s non-emergency num- There are exceptions to this defini- ber (301-270-1100). Our NS staff will tion, of course, for properties under monitor the property and ensure the renovation or for sale, and a few other owners maintain it according to City cases. If the property has been sold and County Code. If you have ques- under a tax lien sale or foreclosure, or tions about whether a property needs is in the process of either, the property to be registered, or the process itself, will need to be registered as a Vacant please contact Housing and Commu- Distressed Property. nity Development at housing@takom- If you are the owner or agent for a aparkmd.gov or 301-891-7119.

The map shows the location of each station around the City. City Bike Repair Stations Did you know there are three bike repair stations in the City? As part of the City’s Bike- ways program, there are now increased opportunities for bike repair and maintenance for those cycling for leisure or transportation. The first two bike repair stations installed in 2016 are located downstairs by the police station at the Takoma Park Community Center and on New Hampshire Avenue at the Sligo Creek Trail. These stations have been recently repaired and are ready for use. A new repair station on the Metropolitan Branch Trail was installed in August 2018. Each repair station has an air pump and stand to hang a bicycle as well as various screwdrivers, wrenches and tire levers for bike repair. Please submit any issues with the stations directly to City staff through MyTkPk at takomaparkmd.gov/services/my-tkpk.

Upcoming Fair Return Petition Workshops Passport Services Passport services are available on first Are you a Takoma Park Landlord? Is your property rent stabilized? Has your income come, first served basis Monday through decreased over the years due to increasing operating costs? If so, please join us at one Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the of our upcoming workshops to learn more about how you could increase the income Takoma Park Community Center on the generated by your rental property through the Fair Return Rent Petition process. second floor. Takoma Park staff encourage Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. calling the City’s main phone number at Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 301-891-7100 and checking if the office is Takoma Park Community Center, Hydrangea Room open before departing for the Community 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD Center for passport services. Class size is limited, so pre-register now for one of the workshops. Call 301-891- For additional information, visit tako- 7119 or email ([email protected]). maparkmd.gov/services/passports.

Page 4 n Takoma Park News September 2018 THE ARTS Cecily Bumbray shares her songs of love and freedom Free concert with $10 suggested donation Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium 7500 Maple Avenue Cecily Bumbray was immersed in music from an early age by her father, who loves Miles Davis, and her mother, who adores Smokey Robinson, along with their vast record collection spanning R&B, jazz, soul and the blues. After growing up in Washington, D.C., Cecily considered a career in internation- Old Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa - Sara Daines al development, but she became disillu- sioned about her ability to help solve some of the crises around the globe. “I realized I Cecily Bumbray didn’t have the answer to end world pov- erty, but I did have my voice,” she says. METROPOLIS Exhibition “Being on stage made me feel like I had nedy Center, The Hamilton, Howard purpose and could make a difference in Theater and the Bethesda Blues & Jazz people’s lives through music.” Supper Club. She also is a vocal artist-in- Examines City Life Known for her sweet soprano and hon- residence at the Strathmore arts venue. In est lyrics, Cecily brings her own vulner- 2017, she and her band were invited by reminiscent of graffiti and the bold work Opening reception ability and life experiences to her music. the U.S. Embassy in Colombia to perform of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Bas- Sept. 13, 7 p.m. On Sept. 28 at the Takoma Park Commu- at the Mompox Jazz Festival in Mompox, quiat. Kanika Sircar fashions clay sculp- Takoma Park Community Center nity Center, Cecily will sing some original a northern Columbia town that has pre- tures that convey a sense of timelessness, 7500 Maple Avenue songs from her first full album titled Songs served its historic colonial architecture. as if these vessels could be relics from a of Love and Freedom that was released this “I’d never been to South America be- As the population in rural areas contin- distant past or containers from an un- year just before she turned 28 years old. fore, so I was truly excited, but I was a lit- ues to decline, cities are booming across known future. the United States. Con- “This album was inspired by my spiri- tle nervous,” she says. “I don’t speak Span- struction cranes dot tual journey over the last few years, learn- ish or perform Latin music, so I wasn’t cityscapes as buildings ing to love myself, be present, grow, and sure how the crowd would receive us, but rise higher along the find joy and hope,” she says. it was one of the most amazing times I’ve skyline. City dwellers Cecily also has performed at the leg- ever experienced on stage.” are confronting both endary Blues Alley as well as the Ken- the benefits and chal- lenges of living closely together. Four artists illus- trate those trends in METROPOLIS, a new Music, Theater, and More! group exhibition with All events in the We Are Takoma series are free and are held in the Takoma an opening reception Park Community Center at 7500 Maple Avenue, with a $10 suggested donation at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at for concerts and theater performances. You can find more info on the City of the Takoma Park Com- Takoma Park’s Facebook events page or at www.takomaparkmd.gov/arts. munity Center. The Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. – Conservation photographer Mark Hendricks will exhibition will be on present Picturing the Chesapeake, a journey through the diverse habitats of the view until Nov. 4. Chesapeake Bay watershed. He will share his photos and the history of the bay Erin Antognoli uses through a mix of science, personal stories, and humor. her Holga camera to combine overlap- Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. – At Vintage Movie Night, local filmmaker Richard ping images in a sin- Hall will present a series of classroom films about the U.S. Constitution and gle frame, conveying American government. a mystical world of Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. – Local poets will read their original work at the dreams or unconscious Third Thursday Poetry Reading, including Patricia Gray, Ashira Malka, and thoughts. Sara Daines Ann Quinn. A reception will follow the reading. takes photos of murals and street scenes, cap- Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. - Patricio Zamorano and his band will perform a turing a slice of city life unique blend of Latino music in “Through the Wall: Trova Music and Soul that often is ignored by from the Southern Cone.” passersby. Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. - White House Studios will present a Caribbean folk tale Benjamin Ross takes through cultural dance, music and theater to celebrate West African and Carib- a different path by bean folk tale traditions. painting large abstract scenes of twisting lines Kanika Sircar - Writing on the Wall 4

September 2018 Takoma Park News n Page 5 RECREATION Look for the star symbols to find all of our new classes!

TOTS Saturdays: September 15-November 17 form of self-defense provides physical and 8 Week Session (No class 10/13 & 10/27) mental exercise which could help the students Tuesdays, September 11-October 30 10:30–11:30 a.m. defend themselves by strengthening hand and 6–7 p.m. DANCE eye coordination. There is a one-time, non- Resident: $75 / Non-resident: $85 Resident: $70 / Non-resident: $80 refundable fee of $50 paid to the instructor at the first class for a uniform. DROP-IN Instructor: Master Robert Thompson Teen Lounge Takoma Park Community Center This special room is for teens only (middle Dance Studio school and high school students). You are 7500 Maple Avenue welcome to watch two 50-inch and one 70- 4–16 years inch LED SMART TVs. We also have X-Box 9 Week Session One and Wii Games, workstations, board Saturdays, September 8-November 10 games and comfy sitting areas for socializing Beginners: 10:15–11:15 a.m. with friends. Come join us after school for Advanced: 11:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m. fun and laughs and on special events for an Resident: $129 / Non-resident: $149 amazing time. Taekwondo Takoma Park Community Center Teen Lounge Pre Ballet Taekwondo is not only a combat sport, but it is also a way of life for enthusiasts around 7500 Maple Avenue Pre Ballet for ages 3–4 emphasizes learning the globe. Students will develop discipline Grades 6–12 basic ballet vocabulary, movement patterns by thoroughly training your body and mind Ongoing and musicality in a creative movement. By in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo. Monday-Friday introducing students to the basic shapes, Taekwondo emphasizes kicking techniques 3–7 p.m. positions, postures and traditions of classical and is a fun way to achieve fitness and focus. Saturday and Sunday: Closed ballet, the Pre-Ballet curriculum enhances There is a one-time, non-refundable $40 Free both cognitive and physical development at DANCE Introduction to Contemporary Dance uniform fee paid to the instructor at the first Power Hour this important time. Instructor: Edurama class. Instructor: Felix Lindeire Dive into the world of creative dance Take advantage of our homework power Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park Community Center Dance Studio in this entry level contemporary dance class, hour focusing on academic support. We are taking inspiration from different genres of Dance Studio the perfect balance of academics and fun. 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue 3–4 years dance to create student-inspired dance Students are given quiet time to complete pieces that build creativity, ability, imagination 6 years and older homework or to read. Staff is available to 8 Week Session 12 Week Session Sundays, September 9-October 28 and skills. For children already in love with assist and can review completed assignments. movement or those wanting to try it out, this Mondays, September 10-December 3 Upon completion of work, students are given 3–3:45 p.m. (No Class 11/12) Resident: $85 / Non-resident: $95 safe, diverse and fun approach to dancing is snacks and invited to lounge, play games, and/ good for the body, heart and mind of any child 6–7 p.m. or participate in activities. Registration is not Resident: $165 / Non-resident: $185 DROP-IN with a desire to move. Instructor: Beth Mwano required. Community Playtime Takoma Park Community Center SPORTS Takoma Park Community Center Dance Studio Teen Lounge Enjoy open playtime, read stories, work on 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue craft projects, enjoy the playground and 8–12 years Grades 6–12 socialize. Organizers will provide toys, craft Sundays, September 9-October 28 Ongoing supplies, story time and snacks. Visit www. 1–2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Starting September 10 takomaplaytime.org for more information. 8 week session 3:30–4:30 p.m. This is a drop-in program; no registration is Resident: $85 / Non-resident: $95 Free required. Heffner Park Community Center Pre Ballet Xpression Tuesdays 42 Oswego Avenue Pre Ballet Allow your imagination and creative juices to Newborn–5 years for ages 5-6 emphasizes learning basic ballet come alive on Tuesdays in the Teen Lounge. Ongoing vocabulary, movement patterns and musicality Join the Teen Division Staff as you express English: Mondays, starting September 10 in a creative movement. By introducing FUTSAL & WINTER yourself through art. Create pieces that you Spanish: Fridays, starting September 14 students to the basic shapes, positions, can take home or give as gifts. We are always 10 a.m. –12 p.m. postures & traditions of classical ballet, the BASKETBALL looking for more ways to create and express Free Pre-Ballet curriculum enhanced both cognitive LEAGUE ourselves. and physical development at this important Takoma Park Community Center time. Instructor: Edurama Registration opens Teen Lounge YOUTH Takoma Park Community Center up 10/17 for City 7500 Maple Avenue Dance Studio Residents and Grades 6–12 ART 7500 Maple Avenue 10/24 for Non- Tuesdays, Starting September 11 Clay for Kids 5-6 years residents, so mark 4:30–5:30 p.m. 8 Week Session your calendars! In this class, children will work on a variety Sundays, September 9-October 28 EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT of techniques (coil, pinch and slab work) to See our Fall City 4-4:45 p.m. Guide for more First of Many create one-of-a-kind sculptures and vessels Resident: $85 / Non-resident: $95 out of clay. Caregiver participation required for information. There’s something special about being the children ages 4–5. There is a $15 materials fee first, especially being the first in your family (per child) due to the instructor on the first day DRAMA & THEATER to attend and graduate from college. First of of class. Instructor: Caroline Mackinnon On Stage Scene Study Many is a series of informative workshops Takoma Park Community Center In this class, students focus on building TEENS to help you discover and take advantage of Art Studio believable characters and connections using the possibilities offered for first-generation 7500 Maple Avenue scenes from plays and films as performance students. Get answers to your questions about 4–13 years material. Class is comprised of acting ART college and receive guidance on the road to 6 Week Sessions exercises/warmups and application of acting Photography 101 applying and getting the most out of college. Mondays: September 17-October 22 theory to scenes. Instructor: Gretchen Weigel We are constantly taking photos, but they don’t Takoma Park Community Center Wednesdays: September 12-October 24 Takoma Park Community Center come out the way we imagined. In this class, Rose Room (No class 9/19) Auditorium learn the intros to photography as an art form 7500 Maple Avenue Resident: $130 / Non-resident: $150 7500 Maple Avenue that can help you step up your photography Grades 6–12 11–16 years game. The class will cover the following Thursdays, September 20-November 15 Drink Juice & Paint for Kids 8 Week Session topics: shooting manual on your DSLR, rules 4–5 p.m. Students will create the secret of painting Mondays, September 17-November 5 of composition, portrait photography, object Free floating flowers, animals, designs, names 4–5:30 p.m. photography, landscape photography, posing and more on plastic reusable water glasses. Resident: $168 / Non-resident: $188 101, editing your photos, using natural light vs. FITNESS Instructor: Rain Young non-natural light and turning your phone into a Hip Hop Yoga camera. Instructor: Vinny Mwano Takoma Park Community Center MARTIAL ARTS This after school program is a fun and Art Studio Kung Fu for Kids Takoma Park Community Center structured way to reduce stress and promote 7500 Maple Avenue Bungo Fu, the Jamaican style of Kung Fu! Multi Media Lab body positivity of 6th through 8th grade students. 6–11 years Come learn meditation, self-defense, improved 7500 Maple Avenue 8 Week Session 12–17 years flexibility and self-awareness! This ancient RECREATION n Page 7

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Enjoy music and dance on six stages, special activities for kids, a juried craft show, community tables and international food. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Rain or shine Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, Md. Welcome to the 40th Takoma Park Folk Festival! We’re so excited to share this year’s program with you. It is a cross-cultural mix of some of the best music from across our region. On our six stages are performers who will be representing several continents and hundreds of years of cultural traditions, but reaching each of us with emotions, humor and insights about our world today. Settle in at your favorite stage, or visit multiple stages throughout the day. There is so much to see and such variety! Be sure to enjoy our international food vendors, community tables, and the craft show (now located indoors, in the main gym). For those looking to take a peek at the future, check out our Grassy Nook Stage. All of the performers are youth or young adults, and their talent will leave you amazed. In addition, there is a kids’ games area near it for Festival-goers seeking a shady refuge for their children. There are many people to thank for making the Festival possible, and we’ve tried to list them all in this program. However, we especially want to thank the City of Takoma Park and our other sponsors for generous financial and in-kind support. You can show your support in many ways, too. Purchase a T-shirt or hat. Donate when you see our Bucket Brigade. Show our performers, vendors and exhibitors plenty of love. And, of course, stay all day and tell everyone about the Festival on social media. Most importantly, if you love the Festival as much as we do, please help us sustain it for another 40 years. We need nonprofit groups to volunteer, and we need individuals on our planning committee, so please leave your contact information at the information booth. Thanks for joining us today! —Alex Engel and Robin Stearn, Co-Chairs

LEAD SPONSOR CRAFTS – NOW INSIDE On-site parking only for those with handicap permits. Free shuttles from Takoma Metro and Montgomery FOOD College’s East Garage, 7730 Fenton Street, COMMUNITY TABLES No festival is complete without great food! All Silver Spring, Md. (entrance on King Street). Shuttles Visit with these organizations and others that are making our community a special place to live. See the complete list at the Information Booth. food vendors are located at the front of the school, will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Festival day. and we have a shaded Picnic Area near the Grove American Councils for God Glorified Church of God In School Stage for you to eat in outdoor comfort. International Education Christ Takoma Park Emergency Am Kolel Inc./Jewish Renewal Green Party of Montgomery Preparedness Committee BEN AND JERRY’S Community County Festival Highlights Takoma Park Housing & Ice cream Citizens for Sheriff Jae Huang Jews and Allies United to End Community Development • The juried Craft Show has moved to a new location in the main gym inside the Anti-Semitism CAP MAC school. Get out of the heat and meet artists and artisans who make fine arts, Community Health and Department Macaroni and cheese, with variations Empowerment through MACHAR, the Washington Takoma Park Mobilization: pottery, jewelry, photography, soaps, clothing and more. And try weaving on our Education and Research Congregation for Secular CEREMONY COFFEE Environment Committee community loom! (CHEER) Humanistic Judaism Cold-brewed coffee, multiple variations Our Mission and Takoma Park Police Department • Community Tables are all around the Festival site. Participating organizations Conservation Montgomery Marc Elrich for County Executive CHARLIE’S EMPANADAS Commitment from across our community are eager to share information with you. Democratic Socialists of America Montgomery County Board Takoma Park Public Works/ Empanadas The Takoma Park Folk Festival • If you come with little visitors, don’t forget the Kids’ Games organized by the Girl Montgomery County Branch of Elections Sustainability was started in 1978 by Sam Scouts near the Grassy Nook Stage. Difference Makers Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Takoma Park Recreation CHEF HOGATE Abbott as a fundraiser to Department Beef kabob, chicken teriyaki, fried rice, lo mein, egg rolls, • Hungry? Check out the list of Food Vendors and enjoy our Picnic Area next to the Dining for Women Peace Action Montgomery save the Takoma Theatre. In Takoma Park Republicans fried plantain, various tropical juices and coconut juice the second year, the Festival school, near the Grove Stage. (Note that we are trying to reduce our waste with Docs In Progress Progressive Neighbors biodegradable plates, cups and utensils, and composting trash bins.) Falun Dafa Association of Renters Alliance Takoma Park Volunteer Fire DELIGHTS OF THE GARDEN raised awareness to stop Department Veggie burger, veggie burrito wrap, curry vegetables with Washington, D.C. Takoma Park Arts and Humanities construction of a highway that rice, raw food platter, lemonade would have sliced through Festival History Friends of Felicia Folarin Commission Winnie Obike for State Delegate our community. We keep Check out Festival history, memorabilia, and more in an exhibit Friends of Julie Reiley Takoma Park Community Band World Dance Theater EL POLLO SUBMARINE Salvadoran chicken sub, rice and beans, tostada, the spirit of activism alive at Historic Takoma, 7328 Carroll Avenue. Girl Scout Troop 1273 Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery . . . and more today by working closely pupusa taco, yuca fries, horchata, tamarindo with Beneficiary Groups that HARDY’S BBQ FOOD TRUCK serve local youth. Members Sandwiches: pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, of these organizations form ribs, sides the core of our 150-plus on- KITCHEN HOUSE BY CHEF site volunteers each year. In return, our donations support JURIED CRAFT SHOW AND SALE STATION their activities. Our singers, The craft show is located in the main gym, inside the school. Artisans’ contact information is at TPFF.org. Grilled chicken on a stick, vegetable lo mein, egg rolls, corn on the cob, and more musicians and dancers live by the same spirit. In addition CLAY Robin Anderson Maria Stroffolino JEWELRY Kathrynn McDonald Percy Medina NITTAYA’S GRILL to inspiring us with their Telixen Delights BriteCloth Tie Dye Finneran Jewelry Gourd Art Chicken teriyaki, fish sandwich, spring roll, lo mein, creativity, and they make this Christine Goh Crocheted shawlettes, wraps, cloaks Tie-dye clothing and accessories for Kathryn Aikin Upcycled cute, witty, and eclectic Hand-carved, -burned and fried rice, soda, water, tea event possible by performing Clay Elements and crocheted whimsical toys all ages Lincoln Street Design jewelry made from tin, aged metal, -decorated gourds SHERRI’S CRAB CAKES for free every year. Finally, Hand-crafted artful and functional Jewelry using recycled materials such vintage glass and plastic beads Crab cake sandwich, platter, crab soup the Festival would not happen pottery Ilse Daehler Dawn Thorp as copper, steel, silver, brass, glass, I Sew Totes Treasured Boxes Elsa Spezio SOAP/BODY SUYA TO GO without the contributions of Lorraine Aldridge-Ei, Christine found objects, natural semi-precious the entire community. To our Quilts, wallhangings, tote bags, table Fabric-covered boxes for sewing, gemstones and antique portraits Jewelry by Elsa CARE ITEMS African jerk chicken, Nigerian chicken kabobs, Fortin, Peter Holden, Amy Karlsson, runners, placemats, potholders, jewelry, special treasures Handmade jewelry in sterling spinach stew, jollof rice, plantains, cabbage individual volunteers and the Michelle Burns Lola Skolnik, Debra Suarez, Vejune coasters and eyeglass cases Jan Baird-Adams silver, copper and gold-fill, often staffs of the City of Takoma Loretta Waldron Mystic Water Soap TK GRILL Svoltis Out of Chaos incorporating lampwork glass and Park and Takoma Park Middle Greenbelt Pottery Group Sharon G. Elstein Fabric Friends and More LLC Sterling silver and beaded jewelry Artisan soaps, shaving soap, beard/ Chicken teriyaki, egg roll, veggie noodles, veggie fried rice CreateTricks, LLC Soft stuffed animals and dolls semiprecious stones School, we say thank you. Wheel-thrown and hand-built featuring beads from Ghana and mustache care, shampoo, massage YUMMY FOOD CORNER & GRILL Handmade fabric bags, including oils and other natural body-care — The Festival Committee functional and whimsical pottery Rebecca Williams Kenya MIXED MEDIA Chicken yakitori, pad Thai, fried rice, yaki sons, spring knitting/crochet project bags, Colorful patchwork textile items rolls, corn dogs, smoothies, Thai tea, lemonade Echo Lipten cosmetic and gift bags and string Ruth Beer Bletzinger accessories, eyeglass cases, purses Svetlana Durkovic Angela Jones Functional slab-formed pottery with backpacks RuthieLine Jewelry Designs Rozart Design watercolor painting and simple glaze and wallets, silk scarves, one-of-a- Unique jewelry in sterling silver, Belle’s Acres SPONSORS Clydelle Griffin kind small art quilts and ornaments Welded and hand cut steel Handmade goatmilk soap, lotion and Toby Rivkin copper and stones The Festival would not be possible without Handmade Especially for You sculptures skincare the support of these organizations. Strange Kitchen Handmade women’s and children’s FINE ART/PRINTS Nancy Kahn DeMulder Sharon Huang PLEASE! Functional clay ware and toys By JewelArtist To make everyone’s day at the Festival joyful and clothing and accessories Michelle Bailey Rarer LLC SPECIALTY FOODS Lynn Topp Original jewelry designs handcrafted One-of-a-kind furnishings using safe, we ask that you follow a few rules: Sandra McKinnon Michelle Bailey Creative LLC in sterling silver and/or 14-kt gold Jim Fraser Moonlight Pottery Nzinga Dolls & Gifts Original paintings, prints, note cards, repurposed, recreated or revived • No food or beverages inside the school. Enjoy our using gemstones, pearls, fossils and Maryland Honey Company Inc. shaded picnic area near the Grove Stage. Handmade one-of-a-kind pottery Whimsical button dolls, folk-art dolls, T-shirts and other fine art gifts often vintage pieces making old into new beads Local honey • Please don’t talk loudly or make phone calls during Susan Woollen seasonal dolls and embroidered wall featuring local scenes and people Steven Robinson Cheryl Sloan performances. Northern Lights Pottery hangings and small lap quilts Lucionne “Shawnnee” Holmberg Alan Edits LLC Leda Black Cheryl’s Kitchen • Performers have asked that they not be videotaped or Hand-built, hand-decorated Shabana Contoured 3-D paper objects, such Lori Rolston and Belinda Raminhos Female Power Project Maple-frosted English walnuts, recorded without their permission. functional and decorative rustic Origami and Kumihimo (Japanese as reptiles, crustaceans, and flowers Serenity Fiber Artists Digital prints and cards with graphics braiding) jewelry; peace crane pecans, cashews and simple trail mix • No pets. Only service dogs are permitted on school pottery inspired by pottery of ages using original photographs and grounds. Handwoven and hand-knit and text about particular women and ornaments without frosting past accessories, both personal and their powers embellished with glass and minerals • No smoking on school grounds. It’s the law! decorative Roz Jacobs • Help us clean up. If you can stay for a few minutes FIBER Trish Doty Rozzie Jewelry OTHER after 6 p.m. to help us clear the site, that’s even better! Martina Sestakova Trish Doty: Brush, Water & Color Handcrafted jewelry for women, men Report to the volunteer check-in table. Jennifer Alexander Edward Allan Faine Radost, LLC Watercolor paintings, both original and children, made with semi-precious Composting and Recycling Great Ape! FaineBooks.com Hand-crafted scarves and pillows and prints, including framed gemstones, freshwater pearls, crystals, We’re getting greener! We have placed trash bins for Handsewn sock primates Author and publisher of books for using original painting and miniatures sterling silver and vermeil Crafts area sponsored by recycling and composting at several locations on the photography children and grownups Clean Choice Energy. Festival site. Please ask our volunteers for help putting your House of Musical compostables, recyclables and trash in the right containers. Traditions On-site parking only for those with handicap permits. Free shuttles from Takoma Metro and Montgomery FOOD College’s East Garage, 7730 Fenton Street, COMMUNITY TABLES No festival is complete without great food! All Silver Spring, Md. (entrance on King Street). Shuttles Visit with these organizations and others that are making our community a special place to live. See the complete list at the Information Booth. food vendors are located at the front of the school, will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Festival day. and we have a shaded Picnic Area near the Grove American Councils for God Glorified Church of God In School Stage for you to eat in outdoor comfort. International Education Christ Takoma Park Emergency Am Kolel Inc./Jewish Renewal Green Party of Montgomery Preparedness Committee BEN AND JERRY’S Community County Festival Highlights Takoma Park Housing & Ice cream Citizens for Sheriff Jae Huang Jews and Allies United to End Community Development • The juried Craft Show has moved to a new location in the main gym inside the Anti-Semitism CAP MAC school. Get out of the heat and meet artists and artisans who make fine arts, Community Health and Department Macaroni and cheese, with variations Empowerment through MACHAR, the Washington Takoma Park Mobilization: pottery, jewelry, photography, soaps, clothing and more. And try weaving on our Education and Research Congregation for Secular CEREMONY COFFEE Environment Committee community loom! (CHEER) Humanistic Judaism Cold-brewed coffee, multiple variations Our Mission and Takoma Park Police Department • Community Tables are all around the Festival site. Participating organizations Conservation Montgomery Marc Elrich for County Executive CHARLIE’S EMPANADAS Commitment from across our community are eager to share information with you. Democratic Socialists of America Montgomery County Board Takoma Park Public Works/ Empanadas The Takoma Park Folk Festival • If you come with little visitors, don’t forget the Kids’ Games organized by the Girl Montgomery County Branch of Elections Sustainability was started in 1978 by Sam Scouts near the Grassy Nook Stage. Difference Makers Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Takoma Park Recreation CHEF HOGATE Abbott as a fundraiser to Department Beef kabob, chicken teriyaki, fried rice, lo mein, egg rolls, • Hungry? Check out the list of Food Vendors and enjoy our Picnic Area next to the Dining for Women Peace Action Montgomery save the Takoma Theatre. In Takoma Park Republicans fried plantain, various tropical juices and coconut juice the second year, the Festival school, near the Grove Stage. (Note that we are trying to reduce our waste with Docs In Progress Progressive Neighbors biodegradable plates, cups and utensils, and composting trash bins.) Falun Dafa Association of Renters Alliance Takoma Park Volunteer Fire DELIGHTS OF THE GARDEN raised awareness to stop Department Veggie burger, veggie burrito wrap, curry vegetables with Washington, D.C. Takoma Park Arts and Humanities construction of a highway that rice, raw food platter, lemonade would have sliced through Festival History Friends of Felicia Folarin Commission Winnie Obike for State Delegate our community. We keep Check out Festival history, memorabilia, and more in an exhibit Friends of Julie Reiley Takoma Park Community Band World Dance Theater EL POLLO SUBMARINE Salvadoran chicken sub, rice and beans, tostada, the spirit of activism alive at Historic Takoma, 7328 Carroll Avenue. Girl Scout Troop 1273 Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery . . . and more today by working closely pupusa taco, yuca fries, horchata, tamarindo with Beneficiary Groups that HARDY’S BBQ FOOD TRUCK serve local youth. Members Sandwiches: pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, of these organizations form ribs, sides the core of our 150-plus on- KITCHEN HOUSE BY CHEF site volunteers each year. In return, our donations support JURIED CRAFT SHOW AND SALE STATION their activities. Our singers, The craft show is located in the main gym, inside the school. Artisans’ contact information is at TPFF.org. Grilled chicken on a stick, vegetable lo mein, egg rolls, corn on the cob, and more musicians and dancers live by the same spirit. In addition CLAY Robin Anderson Maria Stroffolino JEWELRY Kathrynn McDonald Percy Medina NITTAYA’S GRILL to inspiring us with their Telixen Delights BriteCloth Tie Dye Finneran Jewelry Gourd Art Chicken teriyaki, fish sandwich, spring roll, lo mein, creativity, and they make this Christine Goh Crocheted shawlettes, wraps, cloaks Tie-dye clothing and accessories for Kathryn Aikin Upcycled cute, witty, and eclectic Hand-carved, -burned and fried rice, soda, water, tea event possible by performing Clay Elements and crocheted whimsical toys all ages Lincoln Street Design jewelry made from tin, aged metal, -decorated gourds SHERRI’S CRAB CAKES for free every year. Finally, Hand-crafted artful and functional Jewelry using recycled materials such vintage glass and plastic beads Crab cake sandwich, platter, crab soup the Festival would not happen pottery Ilse Daehler Dawn Thorp as copper, steel, silver, brass, glass, I Sew Totes Treasured Boxes Elsa Spezio SOAP/BODY SUYA TO GO without the contributions of Lorraine Aldridge-Ei, Christine found objects, natural semi-precious the entire community. To our Quilts, wallhangings, tote bags, table Fabric-covered boxes for sewing, gemstones and antique portraits Jewelry by Elsa CARE ITEMS African jerk chicken, Nigerian chicken kabobs, Fortin, Peter Holden, Amy Karlsson, runners, placemats, potholders, jewelry, special treasures Handmade jewelry in sterling spinach stew, jollof rice, plantains, cabbage individual volunteers and the Michelle Burns Lola Skolnik, Debra Suarez, Vejune coasters and eyeglass cases Jan Baird-Adams silver, copper and gold-fill, often staffs of the City of Takoma Loretta Waldron Mystic Water Soap TK GRILL Svoltis Out of Chaos incorporating lampwork glass and Park and Takoma Park Middle Greenbelt Pottery Group Sharon G. Elstein Fabric Friends and More LLC Sterling silver and beaded jewelry Artisan soaps, shaving soap, beard/ Chicken teriyaki, egg roll, veggie noodles, veggie fried rice CreateTricks, LLC Soft stuffed animals and dolls semiprecious stones School, we say thank you. Wheel-thrown and hand-built featuring beads from Ghana and mustache care, shampoo, massage YUMMY FOOD CORNER & GRILL Handmade fabric bags, including oils and other natural body-care — The Festival Committee functional and whimsical pottery Rebecca Williams Kenya MIXED MEDIA Chicken yakitori, pad Thai, fried rice, yaki sons, spring knitting/crochet project bags, Colorful patchwork textile items rolls, corn dogs, smoothies, Thai tea, lemonade Echo Lipten cosmetic and gift bags and string Ruth Beer Bletzinger accessories, eyeglass cases, purses Svetlana Durkovic Angela Jones Functional slab-formed pottery with backpacks RuthieLine Jewelry Designs Rozart Design watercolor painting and simple glaze and wallets, silk scarves, one-of-a- Unique jewelry in sterling silver, Belle’s Acres SPONSORS Clydelle Griffin kind small art quilts and ornaments Welded and hand cut steel Handmade goatmilk soap, lotion and Toby Rivkin copper and stones The Festival would not be possible without Handmade Especially for You sculptures skincare the support of these organizations. Strange Kitchen Handmade women’s and children’s FINE ART/PRINTS Nancy Kahn DeMulder Sharon Huang PLEASE! Functional clay ware and toys By JewelArtist To make everyone’s day at the Festival joyful and clothing and accessories Michelle Bailey Rarer LLC SPECIALTY FOODS Lynn Topp Original jewelry designs handcrafted One-of-a-kind furnishings using safe, we ask that you follow a few rules: Sandra McKinnon Michelle Bailey Creative LLC in sterling silver and/or 14-kt gold Jim Fraser Moonlight Pottery Nzinga Dolls & Gifts Original paintings, prints, note cards, repurposed, recreated or revived • No food or beverages inside the school. Enjoy our using gemstones, pearls, fossils and Maryland Honey Company Inc. shaded picnic area near the Grove Stage. Handmade one-of-a-kind pottery Whimsical button dolls, folk-art dolls, T-shirts and other fine art gifts often vintage pieces making old into new beads Local honey • Please don’t talk loudly or make phone calls during Susan Woollen seasonal dolls and embroidered wall featuring local scenes and people Steven Robinson Cheryl Sloan performances. Northern Lights Pottery hangings and small lap quilts Lucionne “Shawnnee” Holmberg Alan Edits LLC Leda Black Cheryl’s Kitchen • Performers have asked that they not be videotaped or Hand-built, hand-decorated Shabana Contoured 3-D paper objects, such Lori Rolston and Belinda Raminhos Female Power Project Maple-frosted English walnuts, recorded without their permission. functional and decorative rustic Origami and Kumihimo (Japanese as reptiles, crustaceans, and flowers Serenity Fiber Artists Digital prints and cards with graphics braiding) jewelry; peace crane pecans, cashews and simple trail mix • No pets. Only service dogs are permitted on school pottery inspired by pottery of ages using original photographs and grounds. Handwoven and hand-knit and text about particular women and ornaments without frosting past accessories, both personal and their powers embellished with glass and minerals • No smoking on school grounds. It’s the law! decorative Roz Jacobs • Help us clean up. If you can stay for a few minutes FIBER Trish Doty Rozzie Jewelry OTHER after 6 p.m. to help us clear the site, that’s even better! Martina Sestakova Trish Doty: Brush, Water & Color Handcrafted jewelry for women, men Report to the volunteer check-in table. Jennifer Alexander Edward Allan Faine Radost, LLC Watercolor paintings, both original and children, made with semi-precious Composting and Recycling Great Ape! FaineBooks.com Hand-crafted scarves and pillows and prints, including framed gemstones, freshwater pearls, crystals, We’re getting greener! We have placed trash bins for Handsewn sock primates Author and publisher of books for using original painting and miniatures sterling silver and vermeil Crafts area sponsored by recycling and composting at several locations on the photography children and grownups Clean Choice Energy. Festival site. Please ask our volunteers for help putting your House of Musical compostables, recyclables and trash in the right containers. Traditions Program Schedule (subject to change) Sunday, September 16, 2018 Organizing Folks Stage Abbott Crossroads Field Grassy Nook Grove World TPFF Board of Directors: Roger Strouse, Treasurer; Chris Mayfield, Secretary; Kevin Adler, Director; Sarah Lanning, Director Sponsors Festival Co-Chairs: Robin Stearn and Alex Engel

10:30 D.C. Labor Chorus will lead a singing procession around the Festival site Emerging Emerging Talent Talent Showcase Showcase Beneficiary Groups: Kent Kolb, Chair; Andre Allen Beatrice Lehman Drum Circle with Stream Karen Jonas 11:00 Next Generation Annette Wasilik and Djangolaya Bucket Brigade: Joel Pomerantz Traditional folk ballads and Rhythm in the round— Americana steeped in Here they come! Siobhan O’Brien D.C.-area musicians Appalachian songs everyone can play! clever story-telling 11:20 Mara Yaffee A commingling of celebrating the music of Community Loom: Annalisa Leonessa and the 11-12 11:30 Potomac Revelers Gorgeous vocals traditional and Django Reinhardt and Potomac Fiber Arts Guild Rousing old-time songs 11:40 Matthew Carter contemporary songs gypsy jazz and tunes from Bruce Duke of the Uke! from the heart Community Tables: Karen Elrich, Chair; Ekaterina Hutton (who played at the Calista Garcia 12:00 Quiet Storm The Darkest Timeline Bele Bele Maltseva second to fourth TPFFs), Folk/rock/blues Folk, Americana Naively hopeful, Rhythm Collective Chris Romaine, and 12:10 Surreal Nation singer-songwriter melancholy laments An intergenerational Construction: Paul Crumrine, Chair; George French, Bill Mansfield Masterful blend 12:20 Knock on Wood Bob Bingaman, Peter Dowling, Martin Dresser, of indie and Tappers about love, murder and sisterhood of the 12-1 12:30 Luci Murphy Dance! death in space West African drum Laurie Dresser, and Bill Byron & Friends dream-pop Songs for peace and justice 12:45 Camille Miller 12:40 Ukes on the Move Crafts: Gina Gaspin and Janet Stollnitz, Co-Chairs; from Luci Murphy (who Pop-rock Make way! Sarah Lanning, Annalisa Leonessa sang at the first and fourth singer-songwriter Emily Mitchell Tony Denikos Lilt TPFFs), with Steve & Peter 1:20 Leo and Cygnus Singer-songwriter perform- Modern Americana Irish traditional music Database: Gordon Nimmo-Smith Jones and Pam Parker An indie-fusion ing originals and covers with deep roots and dance from 1-2 collective blending this acclaimed duo: Festival Brochure: Kevin Adler, Fred Stollnitz and 1:30 Joe Uehlein 1:30 Cynthia Marie their passions in 1:30 Gabrielle Zwi Singer- boundless energy, Janet Stollnitz & Friends Jazz-folk pianist and music & art to create songwriter with a ukulele wildness and haunting A musical tribute to singer-songwriter an ethereal sound & and a fresh perspective melancholy Festival Sales: Robbi Kimball, Gulnoza Yakubova two champions of the look all their own labor movement and Tavor Open Mic Jeff Smith and the Rumisonko 2:30 Sonic Spell Human Wilderness Traditional/fusion Food Vendors: Elaine Feister, Chair; Chris Mayfield social and economic Folk and dirty-blues Jack and Max Ransi (ages 10 The emotion of jazz and 15) sing folk and rock, String Band music from the Andes justice: Hazel Dickens singer-songwriter and blues with the Games: Girl Scout Troop 5823 2-3 and host an open mic— Songs and stories in a Mountains of Bolivia, by a and Paul Booth ferocity of funk and funky, country blues group that played at the 2:30 Homestead Collective Sign up early at the stage! Graphic Design: Ingrid Gorman, Jay Keating, Intricate music and rock: emotionally stomp first four TPFFs charged lyrics meet Brennan Kuhns Pete Kraemer profound stories steadfast grooves Shannon Bielski with Eli Lev and The Washington’s Traditional songs, ballads, Kyle Windbeck Fortunes Found Spelmanslag 3:15 Steven Gellman & 3:40 ilyAIMY Neo-folk-rock at its fin- Groundskeeping/Recycling: Jim Lawrence, Chair 3-4 and blues the old-time way Margaret Wolfe Fresh new voice with multi- Musicians who love Percussive, instrumental accompani- est, featuring storytelling to play traditional Original folk with at its purest History: Nancy Abbott Young, Chair, and Joy harmonies harmonious ment, trad and originals Swedish folk music rock folk from Markowitz Wicked Olde Wicked Sycamore award-winning Hannah Jaye and the Crooks and Crows Karpouzi Trio Eclectic mix of American Female acoustic songwriters Hideaways Original toe-tappin’, Mesmerizingly beautiful Information: Janet Stollnitz roots music, bluegrass, and folk-rock trio Original folk—soulful wig-splittin’ progressive traditional music from 4-5 Celtic jigs and reels that’ll vocals, meaningful lyrics, & Logistics: Gordon Nimmo-Smith, Chair blow your socks off 4:50 Sons of God captivating instrumentals honky-tonk Greece & Asia Minor A soulful traditional Photographer: Wayne Botts Little Bit A Blues Drifting Spirits gospel group 1 Identity Engaging indie Conor and Trifilio Tango Trio (Warner Williams, Jay The Wild Hunt Brand-new tangos from Native flutes, cello, with a twist of rock band with Alena Budd Pre-event Fundraisers: Wendy Lanxner, Annette 5-6 Summerour & Eric Selby) worldly percussion on lead guitar and vocals Soulful original songs D.C. and Argentina: Award-winning contemporary flavor with modern takes on passionate, soulful, and Wasilik and Robbi Kimball Piedmont-style blues Americana traditions virtuosic Select performances will be interpreted in sign language Program Committee: Rob Hinkal, Chair 8/20/18 Publicity: Ingrid Gorman, Chair; Kevin Adler, Andre Map not to scale Allen, Jeff Bliss, Will Donaldson, Hannah Lee, Toilets Michael Norris, Jeff Plungis, Laurie Summers - - Community Tables Setup and Takedown: Paul Crumrine, George French Festival Sales Abbott Field Stage Stage First Aid Signs: Emily Glazer Roots, folk, soul, rock and Traditional and everything in between topical songs Food Social Media: Jay Keating and Kelly Diamond Information Sound Coordinator and Head Engineer: Art Isaacs Recycling Station Sponsorships: David Weinreich, Chair; Jay Keating Juried Performer Water Craft Hospitality Transportation: Ekaterina Maltseva, Chair Takoma Park Show Middle School Volunteer Community Volunteers: Stephanie Kaufman and Joy Markowitz, Check-in Loom N Co-Chairs Instrument Check EW Juried Craft Website: Aron Greenberg Show Additional support provided by: House of Musical World moved inside school Traditions; Institute of Musical Traditions; Marika Crossroads Stage Drumming and International Partridge and WOWD Takoma Radio; Old Takoma singer-songwriters music and dance Business Association; Takoma Soccer; Takoma Voice; Washington Adventist Hospital (first aid); Fun for Kids Washington Area Bicyclists Association Picnic Shuttle bus to Area Logo design: Debbie Witt. T-shirt Design: Julie Takoma Metro and Montgomery College East Garage Silverman. T-shirts and hats from DC Shirt and Print. Grove Only handicap parking on site Grassy Nook Bike Stage Singer-songwriters Performances by

Piney Branch Road Branch Piney Rack and more young emerging artists Grant Avenue

Stage Folks Grassy Nook Stage City of Takoma Park SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION Coordinators: Wendy Lanxner, Marika Partridge Mayor Kate Stewart Volunteer interpreters are Abbott Stage MC: Robin Porter City Councilmembers: Peter Kovar (Ward 1), Talisha Searcy provided by Capital Sign Language Coordinators: Fred Stollnitz, Grace Kraemer Stage Managers: Wendy Lanxner, Marika Partridge (Ward 6), Kacy Kostiuk (Ward 3), Cindy Dyballa (Ward 2), (capitalsignlanguage.com) and MCs: Grace Kraemer, Mary Cliff Sound Engineer: Jonathan Charry Terry J. Seamens (Ward 4), Jarrett Smith (Ward 5) First Chair Interpreted Productions Stage Manager: Charlie Baum Erin Kelley, Grants Coordinator (Facebook or 202-270-4214) at no cost. We Grove Stage Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk extend our appreciation to CSL’s Judi Rockhill and Sound Engineer: Jesse Stern Coordinators: Richard Weil, Susie Markland FCIP’s Kevin Dyels for coordinating this service, MC: Steve Gnadt Troy Fingal, Public Works Crossroads Stage Stage Manager: Dave Godbey Captain T. Collington, Police as well as to each interpreter participating in the Coordinators: Mark Sylvester, Cynthia Marie Sound Engineer: Frank Kayser Alvaro Calabia, City TV Festival this year. MCs: Mark Sylvester, Cynthia Marie John Webster, Recreation Stage Managers: Mark Sylvester, Cynthia Marie World Stage Apryl Motley and Matt Danielson, City Newsletter and RAIN PLAN Sound Engineer: Art Isaacs Coordinators: Roger Strouse, Manuel Vera Festival insert MCs: Pam Larson, Deborah Thornton If performances must be moved indoors because Field Stage Stage Manager: Roger Strouse Montgomery County of rain, the stages will shift as follows: Coordinators: Derek Hill, Julie Nassif Sound Engineer: Trevor Higgins of Potomac Sound ABBOTT STAGE remains in the Auxiliary Gym Montgomery County Use of Public Facilities Office CROSSROADS STAGE moves to Room 116 MCs: Joey Jenkins Montgomery County Volunteer Center FIELD STAGE moves to Room 122 Stage Manager: Artem Bank Montgomery County Public Schools Student Service Learning GRASSY NOOK STAGE moves to Room 102 Sound Engineer: Andrew Roberts of Potomac Sound Information in this brochure is correct Montgomery County Silver Spring Regional Service Center GROVE STAGE moves to Room 106 Drum kit provided by Joey Jenkins Takoma Park Middle School WORLD STAGE remains in the Cafetorium as of August 26; subject to change. Takoma Park Elementary School Smashing Smoothie and Movie Wrap Night 7–8:30 p.m. RECREATION Resident: $125 / Non-resident: $145 n From page 6 Round up your friends and join us as we enjoy Instructors needed smoothies while watching movies. After the movie, teens will participate in a discussion (to teach Grades 6–12) FITNESS Each session targets physical strength and designed to stimulate positive and informative emotional stability through age appropriate conversation to assist in developing respect for Seasonal, Year Round, Flexible, yoga poses, guided discussions, breathing themselves and others. A raffle will be drawn at Afternoon/Evening Preferred techniques and meditation. (No experience the end of the discussion. This free program is needed) Instructor: Khepera Wellness offered every first and third Friday of the month. The Teen Program is seeking instructors to facilitate a variety of classes for Takoma Middle School Takoma Park Community Center Grades 6–12. Current instruction is 7611 Piney Branch Road Teen Lounge needed for Drama, SAT Prep, STEAM, Grades 6–8 7500 Maple Avenue 8 Week Session Grades 6–12 Job Training, Dance, Art, etc. Tuesdays & Thursdays Friday, September 21 September 24-November 19 5–7 p.m. and stage technique, script analysis and 3:15–4:30 p.m. Free Resident: Free / Non-Resident: $15 character development that will heighten the performance of your piece. In addition, the Ladies Boot Camp class will cover the other essential audition SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS This total body program includes a circuit of ADULTS tools: pictures and resumes, techniques Gaver Farm Trip drills, such as jumping jacks, running, push- for cold-readings, and strategies for scene ups, squats, crunches and weight training. It’s a half day of school, so why not have a little callbacks. The class will culminate with a DANCE Students are required to bring their own mats. fun? Join us as we head out to Gaver Farm to performance of the monologues in a final Mindful Movement Instructor: KJ Total Fitness pick your own pumpkin. Gaver Farm’s Harvest public presentation. Instructor: W. Allen Taylor Mania has a corn maze and more than 55 farm What happens when you combine meditation, Takoma Park Recreation Center Gymnasium Takoma Park Community Center attractions. We’ll take a hayride to pick your dance and yoga together? Mindful Movement! 7315 New Hampshire Avenue Azalea Room own pumpkins and apples. The farm’s market This class is for dancers and non-dancers 16 years and older 7500 Maple Avenue is also full of pumpkins, apples, mums, fall alike. Using creative movement and principles 8 Week Session 16 years and older decor, cider, straw, corn stalks and squash. from different dance styles, we will explore Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 Week Session Also who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? and observe, through sensing and moving, September 4-October 25 Mondays, September 10-November 19 Space is limited, so register today! our mind-and-body connection. Expect free 6:30–7:30 p.m. (No Class 11/12) dancing, some technical elements of dance, $85 Takoma Park Community Center 7–9 p.m. (e.g. African, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern) Drop-in: $10 Teen Lounge breathing techniques, meditative stretching, Resident: $130 / Non-resident: $150 7500 Maple Avenue lots of insight and fun! Whether you want to Qi Gong - 12 Postures Grades 6–12 view your body with more compassion and EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT Friday, October 5 The exercises of Lang Ye 12 Postures Qi understanding, learn to properly stretch and Writing Life Stories Gong enhance flexibility, core strength, and 1–6 p.m. tone, or gain dancing insight and creativity, Do you want to share important life alignment, prevent stiffness and help to relieve Free this class is for you. Instructor: Beth Mwano experiences through your writing? Our stories back/neck pain. Learning these standing and Glow Back 2 School Blowout Takoma Park Community Center are part of what makes us human. Whether seated movements will bring relief, joy and School is back in session, and we’re excited! Dance Studio you are a lifelong writer or a beginner, this energy to your mind, body and spirit. If your Come celebrate and start this new school 16 years and older class is for you. The instructor will help you vital life energy has been blocked by illness, year off right. This is one end of the summer 6 Week Session jump-start your memories, organize your ideas injury or you are just “low energy,” then this party you don’t want to miss! We will have Saturdays, September 8-October 20 and edit your work. Bring a notebook or laptop class will revitalize you. No experience is food, backpack giveaways, free haircuts, 12:45–2 p.m. to each class and be ready to have fun. We needed. Instructor: Joann Malone etc. Please dress appropriately. Try to wear Resident: $85 / Non-resident: $95 use the book Writing the Memoir by Judith Takoma Park Community Center white or neon colors. Enjoy the DJ, raffles and Barrington. Instructor: Barbara Rosenblatt Dance Studio refreshments. Everything is free! DRAMA & THEATER Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park Recreation Center Acting & Audition Technique for the Stage Rose Room 16 years and older 7315 New Hampshire Avenue Would you like to act in a play? Learning 7500 Maple Avenue 8 Week Session Grades 6–12 to audition is the first step, and this class 16 years and older Tuesdays, October 16-December 4 Friday, September 14 will prepare you with the tools you’ll need, 8 Week Session 7–8 p.m. 6–9 p.m. including an effective audition monologue. Wednesdays, September 12-November 7 Free You will learn the fundamentals of acting (No class 9/19) RECREATION n Page 9

probably begin to get dark outside by the time you arrive, the last thing you want is for people to be fum- Outdoor Movie Night: Movie Magic bling around in the dark looking for their food. Imagine you and your family are back in the 1950s The Takoma Park Recreation Department brings you a and 1960s when drive-in movies were at their peak. You piece of nostalgia with its outdoor movie nights. Begin- roll in with your 1956 Chevy, park your car, roll down ning at dusk, families can come out, bring their lawn your windows, turn on the speaker and wait to watch chairs and blankets, and watch a movie. They come for what Hollywood’s finest have produced. You smell the the ambiance of being outdoors with their neighbors and popcorn and grill in the distance; you see the sky begin- to watch a newly released movie, receive glow sticks, so- ning to go to twilight and all the lightning bugs starting cialize, eat fresh popcorn and relax. They get to experi- to come out. Then, you see on the big screen in front of ence an outdoor movie under the night sky, with light- you, the main attraction. Your family sits in the car, en- ning bugs all around and a cool breeze to help with the joying each other’s company, eating popcorn, and watch- Maryland summer humidity. ing the flick. An outdoor movie night is great way to Jean Bartow says, “We’ve been coming to the Outdoor spend time with those you care for the most while also Movie Night for the past three years. We load up our enjoying the great outdoors. entire family, including our dogs, and make it a family Just because the summer is winding down doesn’t fun night.” mean the fun has to. While the weather is still nice out- 1. Seating arrangements. Since it’s a movie you’ll be “We love coming to the Outdoor Movie Night. It al- side, it’s time to pull off one more outside event this sea- watching, you will want to feel as relaxed as possible. lows us to unwind from a busy work week. We also enjoy son. Every year, many cities host outdoor movies. For Stake out an exclusive place to watch the movie. Set it because we love being outside under the starry night many, this is a delightful tradition. The experience of up a lounging area with blankets and pillows on the sky,” Eric Ward said. outdoor movies allows participants to enjoy food, enter- grass; the second “row” can consist of regular chairs tainment and good company in a variety of casual set- that can be spread out across your backyard. If you So join us for a piece of nostalgia with our Outdoor tings while seeing the stars under the stars. Watching happen to have others coming with you, use beach Movie Night on Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning at dusk grandparents cherish moments at the outdoor movies chairs. on the Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch El- with grandchildren can be a delight. Many outdoor mov- 2. Pro-tip: A good idea for guests who will be lounging ementary School). Currently we are voting on the Ta- ies foster a family atmosphere—and some allow dogs. on the grass is to set up old wooden crates next to koma Park website for this year’s movie. The choices There’s nothing more wonderful than a great starry night them, so they can use them as a safe place for their are The Greatest Showman, Avengers: Infinity Wars, and a cool breeze. That’s a perfect outdoor movie night. food and drinks. and Black Panther. Just like everything else, when it comes to outdoor 3. Snacks. Watching movies with no snacks to munch For more information, please contact the Recre- movie nights, there is a method to the madness. You on just doesn’t feel right—especially if no popcorn ation Department at 301-891-7290, or visit us online have to prepare for this night out under the stars. is involved. For an outdoor movie night, make your at www.takomaparkmd.gov/government/recreation. party menu as snack-based as possible. Since it will

September 2018 Takoma Park News n Page 7 This event is co-sponsored by the French CALENDAR Embassy. SummerQuest 2018 Finale Party LIBRARY Circle Time Monday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. All SummerQuest participants welcome! Spanish Circle Time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall Thursdays, 10:15–10:45 a.m. OR 11–11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. A debut novel of urban wilderness Led by Senora Geiza Blackall discusses her illustrations for a Bedtime Stories & a Craft new kid’s novel, Winnie’s Great War, which Join us at the Library pense, humor, menace, en- Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. is based on her 2016 Caldecott Medal- on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 vironmental concerns and Ms. Kati leads this fun monthly program of winning picture book, Finding Winnie. stories, songs and a craft. p.m., for a discussion of a a deep knowledge and love Kids Art new book for adults, Raised for all things zoological into Caldecott Honor Illustrator Yuyi Morales Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2–3 p.m. in Captivity, with its author, a totally coherent and en- Morales presents her timely Caldecott Club Marty Thompson Arnold. tertaining page turner… autobiographical picture book, Dreamers. Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. The discovery of a run- skillfully constructed and Petites Chansons/French Circle Time Join us for a look at some early 2019 away Capuchin monkey in engaging.” [Richard Judy, Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. Caldecott Medal contenders. newspaper columnist Iris author of THRU…An Appa- Madame Marie returns for another season Lemonade and cookies served. VanWingen’s barn propels lachian Trail Love Story] of French rhymes and songs. Kids Novelist Katrina Yan Glaser the reader into a suspenseful Marty Arnold comes Novelist Marty Thompson Arnold Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. and spirited tale of a Michi- to the library from her Saturday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Yan Glaser discusses The Vanderbeekers gan zoo’s plan to give their home in Grand Rapids, Arnold discusses her debut novel, Raised in Captivity. Best for grownups and teens and the Hidden Garden. animals, many of them en- MI, to share her exten- All welcome. Light refreshments served. dangered species, an expan- sive knowledge of Alternative Games LEGO Club sive, more accommodating contemporary animal Sunday, Sept. 30, 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 1:30–3 p.m. Join Dave Burbank for a session of environment. rights and land use Building fun for ages 3–10. It’s up to the zoo’s new spokes- issues. She builds a Dungeons & Dragons and rounds of Artemis Fowl Author Eoin Colfer collectible card playing. person, Caroline Finch, to quell romantic and suspen- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Ages 8 up; registration required: opposition to the zoo’s new lo- sive story that will Colfer talks about his new graphic novel, www.tinyurl.com/tplibraryevents cation, its proposed expansion, educate and entertain Illegal, which focuses on the refugee and the zoo itself. Soon Caro- a wide audience. crisis. Colfer will be joined by co-writer COMING UP…. Andrew Donkin and illustrator Giovanni • Atlas Obscura Co-Creator Dylan Thuras line and Iris uncover sinister This book will ap- Rigano. Note: The program is best for older forces that threaten them both, peal to grown-up read- kids, teens and adults. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. as well as the zoo. What the two ers. All are welcome to Friends Fortnightly Book Club • Caldecott Honor Illustrator Lauren women learn from each other, this special program, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Castillo and from a 10 year-old junior zookeeper, with no preregistration required. Books The group will discuss Portnoy’s Complaint Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. by Philip Roth. sets them on a dangerous quest to save the will be available for purchase, and light re- • Friends “Big Book” Club land, the wildlife and the people they love. freshments will be provided. All welcome. Books available at the Library Takoma Park Community Center Wednesday Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. “Marty Arnold melds romance, sus- Reception and opening lecture on The French Graphic Novelist Jeremie Royer Thursday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Book of Genesis at Historic Takoma Royer discusses Audubon, On the Wings Discussions continue at the Takoma of the World, his illustrated biography of Park Community Center, Oct. 31, Nov. 14 More Kids Author Programs French-born John James Audubon. and 28) Since we wrote about up- Roth discusses Take Us To coming author programs Your Sugar, the newest book for the August City news- in his hilarious chapter letter, we’ve added several book series for kids, Beep more programs in October and Bob. In a review of Too featuring top kids authors Much Space, the first book New digital services and illustrators, courtesy in the series, School Library of our partnership with Journal said: “A strong addi- We have two new digital services Politics & Prose Book- tion to any library’s chapter for our Library members: RBDigital store. Please mark your book selection. Offer to kids and Hoopla. Both can be accessed via calendars! who love funny stories but our website (www.takomapark.info/ First, on Thursday, Oct. may be too young for books library); just click on the “e-books” but- 4, at 7 p.m. Caldecott like Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” ton at the top. If you need help, come Honor Illustrator Lauren On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at into the library, and we’ll get you start- Castillo talks about her 7 p.m., debut picture book ed. illustrations for Imagine, author Traci Sorell, a mem- For RB Digital, install the app and an autobiographic picture ber of the Cherokee Nation, download audiobooks, as many as you want each month, no limit. Use your book by U.S. Poet Laure- talks about We Are Grateful: library card to set up an account and off you go! ate Juan Felipe Herrera. In Otsaliheliga, a colorful, engag- For Hoopla, you can download or stream, use an app or use your laptop. a starred review, Publishers ing look at the Cherokees’ Hoopla has audiobooks and much, much more, including music. Because we Weekly wrote: “Spacious, concept of gratitude. Kirkus pay per use, there is a monthly limit, but that is automatically re-set for you at light-filled spreads by Cas- called the book “A gracious, the beginning of each month. tillo conjure up landscapes warm, and loving celebra- To use both Hoopla and RBDigital, you need to create personal accounts, of red earth, bright sun, tion of community and grat- which are then linked to our library card number. If you have RBDigital or and long views… The itude,” while School Library Hoopla accounts at another library, we suggest that you use a different email for story of a brown-skinned Journal noted: “This infor- your Takoma Park Maryland Library boy who “practiced/ spell- mative and authentic intro- RBDigital or Hoopla accounts. ing words/ in English by/ duction to a thriving ances- In addition to RBDigital and Hoopla, saying them in Spanish/ tral and ceremonial way of we continue to offer our library mem- like—pehn-seel for/ pen- life is perfect for holiday and bers access to the AudioBookCloud cil” reaching recognition family sharing.” service. No apps, no need to create an as the nation’s most laud- Graphic novelist Kevin account, no complications. Stream au- ed poet offers a hearten- McCloskey returns to the Li- diobooks right to your computer. The ing narrative of hope.” brary on Thursday, Oct. 18 at curated collection is relatively small, Then, on Monday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 7:30 p.m. to present his new about 1,400 titles, but very selective. p.m., local author/illustrator Jonathan AUTHOR PROGRAMS n Page 11

Page 8 n Takoma Park News September 2018 Learning the business Interested in any of the programs? By Rick Henry booth for customers at this one-day mar- ketplace. The children are responsible for Participants or sponsors interested Wanted by the City of Takoma Park: the setup, sales and interacting with cus- in the Children’s Business Fair can Entrepreneurs, inventors and future busi- tomers. The event is sponsored by Acton visit the events website www. ness owners. No adults need apply. Academy, the Acton School of Business childrensbusinessfair.org/takomapark. Two upcoming events will showcase with support from donors and volunteers. the entrepreneurial spirit of area youth. Potential participants looking for young Beginning Sept. 18, the City is relaunch- entrepreneurial role models need look no ing its Young Entrepreneur Program. The For information on the Youth Entrepreneur Program, further than the young go-getters that program is being held at the Takoma Park have been working in Takoma Park this contact Leicia Monfort, [email protected] Community Center every Tuesday until summer. One of those, Danielle Hurley, a Oct. 30 from 4–5 p.m. student at Salisbury University is “intern- According to Leicia Monfort, teen and ing” at College Works Painting, where she young adult programs manager for the City is responsible for contracting with home- of Takoma Park Recreation Department, owners for house painting services. the objective of the Young Entrepreneurs “At College Works, the intern is a busi- Program is to inspire teens to explore ness owner,” said Hurley. “We are in and expand their knowledge of business charge of marketing, generating sales, co- by exercising professionalism, creativity, Any students who are interested in exploring ordinating production, managing crews and confidence. Participants will generate opportunities with College Works can reach out to and clientele, and providing customer business ideas, conduct market research, service.” Hurley directly at [email protected]. write business plans, pitch to a panel of This summer found Hurley focusing her potential “investors,” and launch their business acumen on Takoma Park. “Tako- very own companies. “Participating in the ma Park is my territory,” she said. “We do Young Entrepreneurs Program will help a lot of work in Takoma Park. Within the “Not only will they be compensated, but koma Park residents is generally extreme- develop life skills, independence and give past couple of years, we’ve painted more will also be able to put on their resumes ly positive. “One of my favorite aspects you a head start on building a good re- than 70 houses in the community. Per- that they have experience with a profes- of the role is meeting new people. My sume,” she said. sonally, I painted about five houses just sional company before even hitting col- clients in Takoma Park are all successful On Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 10 this summer.” lege.” people themselves, and they often teach a.m.–2 p.m., the first annual Takoma Those are exactly the skills Hurley and Hurley adds students do not necessarily me things I would not have learned oth- Park Children’s Business Fair will host 24 the other interns at College Works have need to be interested in business. “But I erwise. Many of my clients give me advice booths in downtown Takoma Park, MD. gained. And opportunities for local youth will warn them that this role teaches you and have connections that will help me Kids participating in the fair, will create a to join them is available, Hurley said. to handle rejection,” she said. reach my future business goals,” she said. product or service, develop a brand, build “We have great opportunities for any Beyond the rejection, Hurley said the a marketing strategy, and then open their high school or college students,” she said. experience and her interactions with Ta-

Resident: $180 / Non-resident: $210 MULTI MEDIA Takoma Park Community Center RECREATION Drop-In: $15 (check or credit card only) Multi Media Lab n From page 7 Photography 101 (Adults) 7500 Maple Avenue Zumba We are constantly taking photos, but they don’t 16 years and older Zumba is a total workout, combining all come out the way we imagined. In this class, 8 Week Session Resident: $95 / Non-resident: $105 elements of fitness with cardio, muscle learn the intros to photography as an art form Wednesdays, September 12-October 31 Drop-In: $15 (check or credit card only) conditioning, balance and flexibility. Zumba that can help you step up your photography 6:30–8:30 p.m. takes the work out of workout by mixing game. The class will cover the following Resident: $75 / Non-resident: $85 Yoga (Iyengar): Beginners low and high intensity moves. The class will topics: shooting manual on your DSLR, rules This class will introduce to you yoga as taught incorporate Latin music that will easily move of composition, portrait photography, object Video Production and Editing using the Iyengar Method. In this method, the you through your workout. photography, landscape photography, posing From pre-production techniques to how emphasis is on alignment and precision. The Instructor: Laura Stewert 101, editing your photos, using natural light vs. to properly videotape with any device and basic postures are introduced, and awareness Takoma Park Recreation Center non natural light, and turning your phone into a techniques of editing, learn the art of video is created in the whole body. The goal is to Gymnasium camera. Instructor: Vinny Mwano production. Instructor: Isaac Asare bring into alignment not just the different parts 7315 New Hampshire Avenue Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park Community Center of the body but alignment of the body with 16 years and older Multi Media Lab Multi Media Lab the mind and the mind with the soul. Mats 6 week session 7500 Maple Avenue 7500 Maple Avenue and props will be provided to make all poses Saturdays, September 8-October 13 18 and older 16 years and older accessible to all. Instructor: Tehseen Chettri 11:45 a.m.–12:45p.m. 8 Week Session 5 Week Session Takoma Park Community Center $50 Tuesdays, September 11-October 30 Thursdays, September 13-October 11 Dance Studio Drop in: $10 7:15–8:15 p.m. 6–8 p.m. 7500 Maple Avenue Resident: $75 / Non-resident: $85 Resident: $150 / Non-resident: $180 18 years and older MARTIAL ARTS 16 Week Session Kung Fu Wednesdays, September 5-December 19 55+ 6–7:15 p.m. Bungo Fu is the Jamaican style of Kung Fu. Resident: $180 / Non-resident: $210 Come learn meditation, self-defense, improved Drop-In: $15 (check or credit card only) flexibility and self-awareness. This ancient DROP-IN form of self-defense provides physical and Yoga (Iyengar): Intermediate mental exercise, which could help students Practice and persistence brings defend themselves by strengthening hand- Join us for Bingo transformation. After achieving a firm and-eye coordination as well as assist them foundation in the beginners class, a student with the maintaining balance as they get older. & Blood Pressure wishes to go forward in her/his exploration The student will gain physical fitness as well of the discipline of Yoga.This intermediate as mental and spiritual strength. Screening! level offers a deeper penetration of the Instructor: Master Robert Thompson Tuesday, September 25 in the consciousness from the periphery towards the Introduction to Photoshop Takoma Park Community Center Senior Room core. More advanced postures, inversions and Dance Studio Photoshop (PS) is the most widely used Blood Pressure Screening: the practice of pranayama (breathing) will be 7500 Maple Avenue computer program for the creative 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. included in the session. Mats and props are 17 years and older enhancement or alteration of digital Bingo: 12–2 p.m. provided. Instructor: Tehseen Chettri 9 Week Session photographs. This class will emphasize several Takoma Park Community Center Monday, September 10-November 5 basic methods to retouch, restore and save Dance Studio 7:30–8:30 p.m. photographs. Participants should have basic 7500 Maple Avenue Resident: $150 / Non-resident: $180 knowledge of computers. All participants 18 years and older will need an external memory device (stick 16 Week Session or drive) of at least 5 GB to store and save Wednesdays, September 5-December 19 photographs. Instructor: Barry Hinderstein 7:30–9 p.m. RECREATION n Page 11 September 2018 Takoma Park News n Page 9 AT YOUR SERVICE

In Memoriam: Expanding student safety in Stephen “Steve” LaScola Jr., Past Fire Chief, TPVFD Montgomery County Public Chief La Scola passed Schools, 2018-19 away on May 27, 2018, in By Claudine Schweber, co-chair, What you can do: Winchester, Emergency Preparedness Committee • Make sure the school has your latest con- THE FIREHOUSE VA, at the Do you know about the new steps Mont- tact information. age of 95. gomery County Public Schools (MCPS) • Make sure you know about the process REPORT He joined has taken to support student safety? and training at your local school By Jim Jarboe the Takoma The new Maryland Safe to Learn Act, • Sign up for Takoma Park Alerts, so you Park Volun- effective June 1, 2018, means that every are notified of any school related emer- As of July 31, the Takoma Park Vol- teer Fire De- public school will need to perform active gency (www.takomaparkmd.gov/alert) unteer Fire Department and Montgom- partment on shooter drills; obtain training and con- • Find out about the specific plan at your ery County Fire and Rescue personnel September 27, 1941, and later became tinue ongoing practices; review training; school for where to pick up students, on- assigned to the station responded to career in 1947. He held line officer and have emergency plans certified by the site or off-site, in the event of an emergen- 351 fire-related incidents in 2018. The ranks of Sergeant (1953), Lieutenant/ Maryland Center for School Safety. MCPS cies. department also addressed or assisted Fire Marshal (1954) and Deputy Chief security staff shared this information at • Establish a parent-child re-unification with 1,720 rescue or ambulance-relat- (1957). PTA meetings held in April and May 2018. plan after an emergency: ed incidents for a total of 2,071. Totals On April 16, 1960, he was appointed In addition, each Montgomery County o What kind of identification is for 2017 were 319 and 1,712, repre- Municipal Fire Chief by the Mayor and public school has: needed to pick up a student? senting an increase of 40 incidents. City Council. He followed Chief Mel- • A school emergency plan (SEP), which o Who is legally permitted to pick During July, Takoma Park volunteers vin E. McBride (1948) and Chief Ray- is updated annually and sets out what up the student? put in a total of 919.5 hours of stand- mond E. Carter (1954) He held that to do and where to go in an emergency o Has the school been notified? by hours in the station compared to position until his retirement on De- • An onsite Emergency Team (OSET) • For multiple language families, check 1,654.5 in July 2017. Grand totals as of cember 31, 1976. that receives training throughout the with the school to make sure the correct July 2018 were 7,650 hours compared Chief LaScola had many highlights year emergency. contact number and the correct language to 10,844 in July 2017, a decrease of during his career. In 1954, he received • A Visitor Management System and Ac- are in the Connect-Ed notification sys- 3,194 hours. a “Life Saving Award” from the Mayor cess Control System to make sure stu- tem, which MCPS uses to communicate Maryland fire deaths and City Council for saving a woman dents, visitors and staff are safe during emergencies. This communication from a house fire. In 1954, he was may come in more than one language. The Maryland State Fire Marshal Of- • Mandatory fire and emergency drills as named a “Life Member” in the TPVD. • For students with disabilities, discuss fice reported as of August 22, 2018, 42 well as training for lockdown, shelter, Since 1957, he was a member of the In- options and processes directly with the have died in fires compared to 44 in evacuation, reverse evacuation, earth- ternational Association of Fire Chiefs. school, so that a specific plan can be set, 2017. quake and severe weather incidents He also served for three years as the Also, all high schools have a School Re- right now. Hot vehicle deaths Maryland Director. In 1968 for the first source Officer (SRO), and all middle and Many thanks to Michael D. Harting, acting As of August 22, 2018, 35 children time, the International Association of high schools have close-captioned televi- supervisor, Department of School Safety and Se- have died in hot vehicles across the Fire Chiefs Award was presented to sion (CCTV) coverage. curity, MCPS, for is assistance with this article. country. Don’t forget, when you leave Chief LaScola for the department’s your vehicle; check the back seat, ev- “Home Inspection Program.” In 1971, eryone goes with you. Also, the next he was inducted into the Montgomery time you are walking through a park- County Volunteer Fire Rescue Asso- ing lot, check the vehicles as you go ciation “Hall of Fame.” On February pass. If you see children inside alone, 26, 1997, the TPVFD “Top Responder STAY CONNECTED! call 9-1-1. Award” was named in his honor. In 1980 and 1981, he served as the presi- The City of Takoma Park Safety message dent of the Eastern Division of the In- strives to keep residents engaged If you use a candle during a power ternational Association of Fire Chiefs. and informed in a variety of ways outage, never leave it unattended. In closing, during the 20 years that including social media, the City When you leave it, put it out or take it I was a volunteer and career staffer website, public safety notifica- with you. under his leadership, I learned a lot tions via email and text, and this from him, which I carried throughout newsletter, to name a few. Here my years as an officer. I should further are some tips for staying on top note that safety was Chief LaScola’s top of the goings on around the City. priority. Whether in the station, during training sessions, or at the scene of an • Visit takomaparkmd.gov, where you can access information on upcoming emergency, it was all about safety, all Council meetings and agendas, City news, and the status of City projects the time, especially for his personnel • Like the City of Takoma Park on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @Takom- and the Takoma Park community. aParkMD He took great pride in the depart- • Sign up for Public Safety notifications on Takoma Park Alert: takomaparkmd. ment’s Fire Prevention Program, and gov/services/takoma-park-alert for the 18 consecutive years, the de- partment received Fire Prevention • Stay up to date with city news and blogs from City Staff, the Mayor and Council TP Lions Club donates inside/ at takomaparkmd.gov/news outside heat monitor awards from the National Fire Protec- tion Association. You had to know him • Make a service request or report an issue using “My TkPk,” an online and ap- The Takoma Park Lions Club donat- in order to appreciate all that he has plication based reporting tool: takomaparkmd.gov/services/my-tkpk ed a monitor to the Takoma Park VFD done for TPVFD. Gone, hopefully not to assist in promoting safety in pre- forgotten. venting injuries or deaths of children —Jim Jarboe, TPVFD in “hot” vehicles.

Page 10 n Takoma Park News September 2018 AUTHOR PROGRAMS Experiencing what the outdoors offers n From page 8 By Rick Henry In an age when many students opt for indoors, members of the Takoma Park Co- operative Nursery School want to ensure that more students and parents #OptOut- doors. A newly awarded $5,000 Commu- nity Grant from the City of Takoma Park will allow them to do so. “Something that we advocate for our students is visiting and celebrating ‘ur- ban wild spaces,’” said Lesley Romanoff, science comic, Snails Are Just My Speed. the school’s director for the last 12 years. The book is part of McCloskey’s Giggle “Through research and practice, we have and Learn series aimed at ages 4–8. In learned that there is so much to discover its review, School Library Journal noted: along the edges of urban spaces.” “With hip and fun graphics, just enough Students, educators, parents and volun- ‘ick’ factor, and plenty of facts, this title teers at the school are affiliated with #Op- offers beginning readers a great deal of in- tOutdoors, a nationwide social media call formation about snails and slugs. McClos- to action that celebrates getting outside key opens with a familiar idea—snails are and directly experiencing all that the out- Summer campers test a moat. Yes, you can burn wood using a magnifying slow—but springboards from that to un- doors offers. glass. expected tidbits such as how fast or slow As part of the parent cooperative snails move compared to other animals, school’s mission Romanoff says, mem- why a lack of speed can be an advantage, Grants Program, which provides finan- ploration kits featuring notebooks, totes bers of the school community regularly and lots and lots about mucus.” cial support for specific programs, proj- and drawing materials. According to Ro- seek out ways to share their practices and ects and events that improve residents’ manoff, such materials send an important lessons learned with other educators and quality of life by providing greater ac- message to kids that they belong outside, parents. cess and opportunities for participa- and there are discoveries to make. “We call this the ripple effect,” she said. tion in the arts and sciences. The grant also helps with the second Hoping to turn a ripple into a wave by With the grant, school educators and issue by facilitating partnerships with expanding the program to other schools, volunteers will now partner with teachers organizations like Latino Outdoors and the community applied for a grant through at each of the three Takoma Park elemen- Outdoor Afro to ensure children to feel the City of Takoma Park’s Community tary schools - Takoma Park, Piney Branch confident and comfortable in the out- and Rolling Terrace - to provide the same doors. outdoor experience those at the coopera- Cooperative school staff and volunteers tive school receive. will provide supervision and enrichment “Through the City’s support, the same for the new participants, providing con- type of outdoor activities our students text in how to explore and play in urban participate in will now be offered to chil- spaces. “For example, there is so much dren who may not have regular access to to discover in median strips, along side- the outdoors,” Romanoff said. walks and at the edges of parking lots. Romanoff identified two major hurdles These areas provide a condensed and im- Finally, on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 that stop adults and children from going mediately accessible child-sized snapshot p.m., Amanda Lucidon, who was the of- outside, lack of inclement weather gear of the natural world,” she said. “Nature ficial White House photographer for Mi- and feeling welcome and confident in the and the outdoors do not have to take place chelle Obama, talks about Reach Higher, outdoors. The community grant helps ad- in a hundred-acre wood; it is all around. her new kids’ book of photos of the for- dress both issues. We want to be sure that the children par- mer First Lady. In the book, Lucidon Money from the grant will be used to ticipating in our #OptOutdoors get this talks about what it’s like to work inside provide “everything a budding naturalist experience so that they can view their Participants in summer camp at the Takoma the White House and shares some favorite needs,” said Romanoff, including access own community with new wonder and Park Cooperative Nursery School don’t let a stories of Michelle Obama. to all-weather gear, such as boots and appreciation,” she said. little rain get in the way of some outdoor fun. ponchos, that kids can use, as well as ex-

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT do with all those pictures in your mailbox. 55 years and older RECREATION Bring your questions! You need a Takoma 12 Week Session Computer Basics n From page 9 Park Library card to access the computers. Saturdays, September 8-December 8 This three-week course will NEW Instructor: Anne Leveque (No class 11/24) Game Room Open Play introduce people with little EVENING Takoma Park Community Center 9:15–10:15 a.m. or no experience to basic The game room is available for adults age 55 CLASS! Computer Lab Free skills, such as sending and and older to play pool, table tennis, basketball 7500 Maple Avenue receiving email, internet Line Dancing arcade and other active games. The game 55 years and older searching and using a word processor to room is a great place to join friends for lively 3 Week Session Line Dancing is great physical and mental compose letters, etc. You need a Takoma conversation, and just to “hang out” before, Wednesdays, October 10-October 24 exercise and an enjoyable social activity that Park Library card to access the computers. in-between and after classes during the day. 10 a.m.–12 pm. leads to meeting new people and making new Instructor: Anne Leveque Game Room not available during Table Tennis $10 (Plus a Takoma Park Library Card) friends. Strengthening of bones and muscles, Skills class fall session, Thursdays 9/6–11/8, Takoma Park Community Center weight loss, increased stamina and flexibility, 12–1 p.m. Computer Lab FITNESS and stress reduction are just some of the benefits of dancing. Learn how exercise can Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue Heart and Core be fun with music. No experience necessary. Game Room 55 years and older Move to the high energy beat to pump up the Instructor: Barbara Brown 7500 Maple Avenue 3 Week Session heartrate followed by 20 minutes of Pilates 55 and older Wednesdays, September 5-September 19 Takoma Park Community Center core floor workout to strengthen the area from Ongoing Daytime Session: 10 a.m.–12 pm. Dance Studio shoulders through hips. Class members should Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Evening Session: 7–9 p.m. 7500 Maple Avenue bring their own mats. This is a free class; Thursdays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $10 (Plus a Takoma Park Library Card) 55 years and older however, registration in-person or online with Fridays: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 16 Week Session Computer Extras the Takoma Park Recreation Department is Saturdays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Wednesdays, September 5-December 19 required. Instructor: Nancy Nickell Free Take your computer skills to the next level. In (No class 9/19, 9/26, 11/21, 12/26) these three classes, experiment with social Takoma Park Recreation Center 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. media and master the calendar and other Gymnasium Free computer/smart device apps. Learn what to 7315 New Hampshire Avenue

September 2018 Takoma Park News n Page 11 SEPTEMBER ‘18 Do you have an item for the city calendar? Do you have an item for the city calendar? Let us know if you have a nonprofit event that would be of interest to City of Takoma Park residents, and we’ll consider it for inclusion in the calendar. Deadline for the October issue is Sept. 14, and the newsletter will be distributed beginning Sept. 28. 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.

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF NOTE free fruits and vegetables an adoption event. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a Takoma Park Community Band every week. volunteer-powered nonprofit dedicated to rescuing Takoma Park Community Band is on recess until homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals from City Council Monday, Sept. 10 Community Self Defense certain euthanasia and finding them loving forever Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. homes. Join the Takoma Park Community Band this fall for City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www. 6836 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park weekly rehearsals at the Heffner Park Community City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. luckydoganimalrescue.org, or follow them on social Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt instruction Center. No audition required, just plenty of media @dcluckydog. City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all enthusiasm. City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. TPCC Auditorium Parents of Special Needs Adults (POSNA) Drum for Joy! with Jaqui MacMillan Detailed agendas are always available for review First Thursdays VILLAGE OF TAKOMA PARK EVENT Mondays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. online at www.takomaparkmd.gov/citycouncil/ TP Community Center Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. agendas. This support and advocacy group of parents and Aging Well Seminar Learn hand drumming other loved ones of adults with special needs Changes to Medicare: What You Need to Know Labor Day — City Offices Closed Blues Mondays including autism, Down’s syndrome, and severe for 2019 Monday, Sept. 3 chronic psychiatric challenges usually meets the Thursday, Sept. 27, noon – 2 p.m. Mondays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. All City offices & facilities will be closed Monday, first Thursdays of every month. For more information, Heffner Park Community Center, www.republictakoma.com Sept. 3, for the Labor Day holiday. The Takoma Park contact Mary Muchui at [email protected]. 42 Oswego Ave. Police Department is open 24/7 for emergency The Medicare Open Enrollment period is fast services. Puppy Social Hour Open Mic Night approaching. Join us for a presentation and Tuesdays, 9 – 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Q&A with Rafael Espinoza, director of SHIP Takoma Park Emergency Food Pantry Busboys and Poets, 235 Carroll St. NW Big Bad Woof, 6960 Maple St. NW (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). First Saturdays, noon – 3 p.m. Join professional dog trainer Lindsey Paige at the Learn about policies, costs, benefits and Jazz Jam Grace United Methodist Church, 7001 New Big Bad Woof on the third Thursday of each month coverage, so you can make informed Hampshire Ave. this summer to socialize your puppy and “Ask the decisions. Information on how to access Tuesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Bi-weekly and monthly food supplements for needy Trainer” questions on basic training and skills. further assistance, as well as on other Takoma Station, 6914 14th St. NW families programs for those with limited resources, Open mic for jazz musicians Tako Tuesday 240-450-2092 or [email protected] will be available. Free and open to all, no Wednesday Night Drum Jams www.educaresupportservices.org Tuesday, Aug. 28 & Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. pre-registration required. Refreshments Takowork, 7000 Carroll Ave, 2nd floor will be provided. For more information, Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m. visit villageoftakomapark.com. The Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. NW Get out of your home office or break free from your Hosted by Katy Gaughan and friends COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES cubicle and get productive at Takowork. Make new friends, meet potential clients and get stuff done. Circle Time Student Concert Co-work for free Takowork on the 4th Tuesday of Takoma Park Street Festival Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. every month. Tacos and networking lunch will take Sunday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave. A beloved local tradition, the 30-minute program of place at noon for those who want an opportunity Student violinists (many from D.C. Youth Orchestra songs, fingerplays, rhymes, movement exercises to introduce themselves and their business to the Between Carroll Avenue and Carroll Street, Program) will play fiddle tunes, classical music and and stories teach early literacy concepts in a fun Takowork community. RSVP using the Eventbrite link NW. More than 200 artisans, community groups, civil rights songs. Ken Giles is the violin teacher. way. The program is geared for infants through or email [email protected]. children’s activities, food vendors and a variety of green companies will be there. The festival has preschoolers and their grown-ups. Photo Salon The 2018 Christmas Revels Children’s & Teen Auditions three stages that play host to 18 popular, local Takoma Park Maryland Library bands performing music from indie folk, rock, Monday, Aug. 27, 7 – 9 p.m. Sept. 7-9: Appointment required The Spirit Club blues, country, reggae and everything in between. Takoma Park Hydrangea Room Washington Revels Studio Space, 531 Dale Drive, Shoppers will find paintings, photographs, pottery, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Silver Spring A monthly salon for photographers to show and silk-screening, soaps, stained glass, jewelry, critique work. Professional, fine art, and amateur Takoma Park Community Center Washington Revels is seeking a diverse cast of woodworking, textiles, ceramics, kids’ items and photographers are welcome. For more information, singers and performers, grades 3-5 and 9-12, for its Therapeutic recreation class for Takoma Park much more. For more information, visit www. contact arts@ takomaparkmd.gov. residents 17 and older 36th annual Christmas Revels. Eight performances mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/takoma- This class is designed for adults with will take place at George Washington University’s park-festival. developmental/neurologic challenges. For more Lisner Auditorium in D.C. from Dec. 8-16. Audition Admission is free. UPCOMING EVENTS information, contact Jared Ciner at jciner@ appointments are required. Info at revelsdc.org/ spiritclub.com or 303-883-4364. get-involved/audition. Youth Town Hall/Forum Monster Bash Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 – 5 p.m. Spanish Circle Time Family Outdoor Movie Night TP Community Center Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues, parade walking to Saturday, Sept. 8, dusk Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Youth from and around Takoma Park will have the Old Town Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch Elementary Join Senora Geiza for a 30-minute program opportunity to express their ideas and opinions The event will kick off with games and fun activities, School) highlighting basic Spanish vocabulary through to their elected officials and community leaders followed by the costume parade where the costume songs and rhymes. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie through small group discussions. There’s an judging will take place during the parade route. Takoma Park Maryland Library under the stars with your family. The movie will be eventbrite link for students to RSVP, which you can We will end the festivities with a costume award a family-friendly “PG”-rated hit. The Recreation access at https://bit.ly/2KtfD24. ceremony and celebration in Old Town Takoma Park. Kid’s Night Out Department will provide one small bag of popcorn Categories: Ages 4 and Under; 5 – 8; 9 – 12; Teen and and bottle of water per person. Due to limited First and third Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Adult; and Overall Group. For more information, or if parking, walking to the event is encouraged. ARTS AND LITERATURE Takoma Park Recreation Center you would like to volunteer or be a costume judge for this event, contact John Webster at johnw@ Fun and games for kids Lucky Dog Adoption Event People’s Open Mic takomaparkmd.gov. In the event of inclement Teen Night Saturday, Sept. 22, noon – 2 p.m. Sundays, 9 p.m. weather, the Monster Bash will be moved to Piney The Big Bad Woof – New Location, 6960 Maple St. NW Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. Branch Elementary School. For weather related Second and fourth Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Looking for a new friend? Well you’re in luck. Lucky www.republictakoma.com updates call 301-891-7101, ext. 5605. Due to the Takoma Park Recreation Center Dog Animal Rescue will be at The Big Bad Woof for nature of this event, walking is encouraged. Games and activities just for teens Takoma Park Farmers Market low- to moderate-income homeowners. To apply for a free tree, visit takomaparkmd. gov/sustainability. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Make a Difference - Plant a Tree Year-round Discount Trees Available to Beautify Yards, Replace the Canopy ORDER FORM Laurel and Carroll avenues in Old Town Please include check, including tax, written to the City of Takoma Park and The season is right to plant trees, and in Takoma Park that means residents can Locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, be sure to draw a map of the property and locations for installation. Submit help replenish the aging tree canopy in the city. The city offers added incentive by to Arborist, Takoma Park Department of Public Works, 31 Oswego Ave., cheeses reducing the cost of the first tree purchased by $100 (unless it is a replacement Silver Spring, Md., 20910 by close of business October 19. tree required as part of a Tree Removal Permit). That means residents can add a Crossroads Farmers Market $195 tree to their yards for just $95 plus 6 percent sales tax, a total of $100.70. Name ______Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 18 – Nov. 28 Add a second tree and the bill is still only $307.40, planted and guaranteed for Address______one year. Anne Street at University Blvd. East (across from Phone ______Rite Aid) Established discounts still apply as well, through the city’s annual bulk buy tree sale. As a purchasing agent with Arbor Please include a map of property/tree installation locations. The season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, free- Landscapers, the city is making five species range meats and eggs, herbs, honey, local flour, available at wholesale prices. Swamp white oak, _____ Swamp White Oak (2”) $195 _____ Princeton Elm (2”) $195 locally-roasted coffee, fresh-cut flowers, potted Princeton elm, bald cypress, black gum and plants, and healthy snacks, as well as scrumptious American linden—all native shade trees that _____ Bald Cypress (7' - 8') $195 _____ Black Gum (2”) $195 lunch fare, live music, cooking demos, and health usually retail for about $350—are available to _____ American Linden (2”) $195 information and screenings. Proceeds go toward residents at $195, installed. cultivating a more inclusive food system in Takoma/ Sale dates run September 3 through October + 6% sales tax Langley Crossroads. SNAP and WIC accepted, and 19. A limited number of grants are available for Total ______those shopping with SNAP/EBT can get up to $20 in

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