May 2014 TAKOMAPARK A newsletter published by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland Volume 53, No. 5 n takomaparkmd.gov

Takoma Park makes an impact on regional politics

By Virginia Myers Takoma Park is known for its activist population, but usually the image involves hyper-local issues: sidewalks, potholes and dog parks; solar panels vs. tree preserva- tion; and whether the city’s nuclear-free or sanctuary city status is being violated. The fact is, Takoma Parkers carry their political influence beyond the city’s bor- ders. Three Takoma Park residents are run- ning to represent District 20 in the Mary- land House of Delegates in the primary WHAT’S NEW? Phil Sardelis, left, who owns the new Sardi's restaurant in Takoma-Langley Crossroads with election June 24. Three of the nine mem- his cousin, also named Phil, dishes up some sides to go with rotisserie specialties. bers of the Montgomery County Council Photo by Selena Mallot MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 26 are from Takoma Park, and are running for City offices closed re-election; another city resident will join them on the ballot for the first time. Two new eateries add Takoma Park resident Heather Mizeur is TRASH COLLECTION running for governor; resident Peter Fran- No yard waste collection chot, state comptroller, is running for re- May 26 to Takoma options election; and resident Jamie Raskin is run- ning for re-election as a state senator. Takoma Park’s growing selection erick, Gaithersburg, Capitol Heights Governor NEW YOUTH EMPLOYMENT of restaurants now includes two new and Manassas as well as Takoma Park. PROGRAM spots in two different neighborhoods Rotisserie chicken aficionados know This year’s governor’s race is hard to and from two different cuisines. Sardi's it as among the very best in the busi- miss, with a heated contest underway. See page 6 Pollo a la Brasa, at the Takoma-Langley ness, and there was a bit of buzz when Among the candidates is Takoma Park resi- Crossroads, is famous for the mouth- it opened here, at 1159 University Blvd dent Heather Mizeur, who was a member watering aroma of its rotisserie chick- East, in January. The chicken is finger- of the City Council en, also known as Peruvian chicken. licking juicy and tender, redolent with beginning in 2003, Everlasting Life has built its reputa- spice and slow-cooked for hours. until she was elected tion on healthy, vegan soul food, from Although it is famous for a distinctly to the House of Del- cheese-less mac and “cheese” to fried Latin American dish, Sardi's was first egates in 2006. “chick-un.” established in 1980 by a Greek Ameri- Heather Mizeur Pollo with the works can family on 19th Street NW in Wash- advocates for progres- ington, D.C. The Beltsville store was sive policies around Sardi’s Pollo a la Brasa is a local chain children’s health care, with six locations: Beltsville, Fred- NEW EATERIES n Page 11 reproductive rights for women, environmen- Mizeur tal safeguards and new technology jobs

Takoma Park, MD 20912 7500 Maple Ave. Mayor & Council Kate Stewart Elected to Represent Ward 3 for Maryland. She is known as a strong advocate for same-sex marriage and cham- Ward 3 residents came out runoff was required. pioned marriage equality legislation in the in high numbers to vote in the In the second (final) round state. Running with her is candidate for April 8 special election to fill of counting, Noel-Nosbaum lieutenant governor Delman Coates. the vacancy on the City Coun- and “write-in” were eliminated. Mizeur is running in the democratic ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER cil left by the death of Kay If one of the advancing candi- primary against front-runners Anthony Daniels-Cohen. Kate Stewart dates was the second choice Brown and Doug Gansler, as well as Ralph was elected by a margin of just on these ballots, the ballot was Jaffee, Charles Smith and Cindy Walsh. eight votes. redistributed to that advancing Republican primary candidates are Da- Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) candidate. After the redistribu- vid Craig, Ron George, Larry Hogan and was implemented for only the tion, Kate Stewart had a major- Charles Lollar. Libertarian Shawn Quinn second time in a Takoma Park ity of votes with 332 or 50.61 will be on the ballot in the general election. election before the final result Stewart percent. Roger Schlegel had Each candidate is running with a lieuten- was reached. In the first round 324 votes or 49.39 percent. ant governor candidate partner. of counting, Jeffrey Noel-Nosbaum re- Over the course of the election, which State Comptroller ceived 20 votes; Roger Schlegel had 315 included two days of early voting, 660 vot- Peter Franchot, a long-time Takoma votes; Kate Stewart had 323 votes; and ers cast ballots. That represents 27.9 per-

PRE-SORT STANDARD Park resident, was a state delegate for 20

TAKOMA PARK, MD there were two write-ins. Neither of the PERMIT NO. 4422 U.S. POSTAGE two vote leaders had a majority; an instant STEWART n Page 11 REGIONAL POLITICS n Page 9 PAID Inside TIME TO RIDE WE ARE DIVERSE BOOKS Page 3 TAKOMA FOR KIDS Page 5 Page 8 TAKOMA TOPICS: While you are thinking of summer camps don't forget we are registering for DOCKET the two after school programs during the MCPS 2014-2015 school year. Don’t miss out! — www.facebook.com/takomaparkmd.gov

City Council CITY Briefs & Committee CityCouncilAction Calendar Purple Line a Reality Long discussed and barely imag- Official City Government Meetings* All actions take place in scheduled legislative meetings of the Takoma Park City Council. Only inable, the light rail project that will TPCC: Takoma Park Community Center negative votes and abstentions/recusals are noted. Adopted legislation is available for review create a much-needed East-West CITY COUNCIL online at www.takomaparkmd.gov. For additional information, contact the city clerk at jessiec@ transportation link is finally moving takomaparkmd.gov. Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.* forward. The Federal Transit Admin- Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. ORDINANCE 2014-21 Extending Terms for Volunteers from the Small istration made a Record of Decision Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. Adopted April 7 Grant Review Committee. on March 19, approving the Envi- ronmental Impact Study, and full Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Authorizing the Purchase of a Parking Pay The resolution extends the terms of the TPCC Auditorium Station members of the Small Grant Review Committee funding of the project was recom- *When public hearings or presentations The ordinance authorizes the purchase of a to June 30 so that they can complete review mended. Maryland Transit Admin- are scheduled, meetings may begin at 7 parking pay station to be installed on the city- of the final round of small grant applications. istration’s final request for proposals p.m. Detailed agendas are always available owned lot in Takoma Junction. Members are: Elizabeth Boyd, Franca Brilliant, from contractors who could do the for review online: www.takomaparkmd.gov/ Gary Cardillo, Lesley Perry and Jacqueline work is June 2014, and proposals are ORDINANCE 2014-24 Schick. citycouncil/agendas due October 2014. In January, MTA Adopted April 21 BOARD OF ELECTIONS RESOLUTION 2014-14 will award a contract and construc- Awarding a Contract for Design of Sligo Mill Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. tion will begin. The Purple Line is Overlook Playground and Colby Avenue Tot Lot Adopted April 7 TPCC Council Conference Room expected to open in 2020. MTA has The ordinance awards a contract to Providing for Reappointments to the Facade SAFE ROADWAYS COMMITTEE Symbiosis, Inc. for design of the two Advisory Board begun acquisition of properties along Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. playgrounds. The contract amount is $48,992. The resolution reappoints Darsie Cahall, the 16-mile route for the rail align- Rick Leonard and representatives of Historic TPCC Hydrangea Room ment and power stations. RESOLUTION 2014-13 Takoma, Inc. (James DiLuigi, representative, MTA has created a workforce devel- COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Adopted April 7 and Caroline Alderson, alternate). opment program with the Maryland Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. Department of Labor and Licens- TPCC Hydrangea Room FY 2015 LIVING WAGE RATE TASA DE COSTO DE VIDA FUE ing, and plans to hire local residents FACADE ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED ESTABLECIDO PARA EL AÑO FISCAL as much as possible for Purple Line 2015 Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Each year on April 1, the city manager jobs. A business assistance program establishes the living wage rate, which shall El 1 de abril de cada año, el administrador has been created to help businesses TPCC Hydrangea Room be equal to the Montgomery County living de la ciudad establece la tasa de costo de impacted by Purple Line construc- TREE COMMISSION wage rate established and published by vida, el cuál será equivalente a la tasa de Montgomery County pursuant to Section tion. Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. costo de vida establecida por el Condado de 11B-33A of the Montgomery County Code Montgomery siguiendo la sección 11B-33A If you are a Takoma Park business TPCC Rose Room and any applicable regulations, as amended de el Código del Condado de Montgomery y owner beginning to wonder how NUCLEAR FREE TAKOMA PARK from time to time. cualquier regulación aplicable. your business may be impacted, the COMMITTEE The current living wage rate is $13.95 per Actualmente, la tasa de costo de vida es Crossroads Development Author- hour. Effective July 1, the living wage rate Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. $13.95 por hora. Efectivo el 1 ity, the business advocacy group for TPCC Atrium will be $14.15 through June 30, 2015. de julio de 2014, la tasa de costo de vida será $14.15 hasta el 30 de junio de 2015. businesses in the Takoma-Langley RESIDENTIAL STREETSCAPE TASK Crossroads area, can arrange a meet- FORCE ing with MTA representatives. For Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. more information go to www.tako- NOTICE OF MAXIMUM TENANT FEES Park Code), and the forms landlords may use to TPCC Lilac Room malangley.org or call 443-451-3706. Notice of Final Action - Administrative compute the average cost of the utility transfer. RECREATION COMMITTEE Regulations Regarding 1) Optional Fees for The notice was published in accordance Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. Tenants Residing in Rental Housing and the with the requirements of the “Administrative TPCC Hydrangea Room 2) Requirements for Transferring the Cost of Regulations Ordinance” (Authority: Chapter Utilities to Tenants 2.12, Administrative Regulations, of the Takoma CITY BRIEFS continue on page 4 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The December 2013 edition of the Takoma Park Code), so that residents would have the COMMITTEE Park Newsletter posted a notice informing opportunity to comment on the proposal. The Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. readers of the city’s maximum rental housing proposed regulations have been available for TPCC Hydrangea Room tenant fees for optional services like wi-fi and inspection at the city clerk’s office. MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS having pets (See 6.16.090 of the Takoma Park Three comments were received by the office ARTS AND HUMANITIES Code). The fees have been updated, and the Mayor Williams COMMISSION since the notice appeared. None resulted in welcomes comments code now allows landlords to apply to the any change being made to the regulations. Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m. city to charge fees not included in the written and suggestions. TPCC Hydrangea Room regulation. This notice is to inform residents that the final Community members are regulations will become effective on May 12, *All meetings are open to the public unless noted invited to meet with him The notice also described requirements 2014. otherwise. Additional meetings may be scheduled after regarding transferring utility costs from during his office hours the Takoma Park Newsletter deadline. For the most up on Tuesdays: to date information, check www.takomaparkmd.gov/ landlord to tenant (See 6.16.100 of the Takoma committees/calendar. Most meetings are held in the 2 – 5 p.m. by appointment Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple Ave. (TPCC). Individuals interested 5 – 6 p.m. drop-in hours in receiving a weekly council agenda and calendar (check in at the information desk and let the update by e-mail should contact the city clerk at 301- VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES receptionist know you are here to see the 891-7267 or [email protected]. Appointments are made by the City Council. Arts and Humanities Commission Mayor) Notice on ADA Compliance Apply by completing an application form and Board of Elections 6 – 7 p.m. by appointment The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring submit it along with a resume or statement that individuals with disabilities are able to fully Committee on the Environment of qualifications to the city clerk. Go to www. The office hours may change on weeks participate in public meetings. Anyone planning to Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee attend a City of Takoma Park public meeting or public takomaparkmd.gov/boards-commissions- when Monday is a holiday. For additional hearing, and who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, and-committees for complete information Recreation Committee information or to make an appointment, services or accommodations is invited to contact or to apply. For questions, contact Jessie Residential Streetscape Task Force contact Executive Assistant Peggye Deputy City Manager Suzanne Ludlow, at 301-891-7229 Carpenter, city clerk, at 301-891-7267 or jes- Safe Roadways Committee Washington at [email protected] or [email protected] at least 48 hours in [email protected]. advance. or 301-891-7230.

Page 2 n Takoma Park News May 2014 TAKOMA PARK: BIKES WELCOME

here’s no doubt that bicycling is • Developed the city’s first printed bike on the rise in America, with the Are abandoned bicycles taking map Celebrate Bike Month with Local Activities and Events: nation’s capital leading the way up valuable storage space in • Incorporated bike-oriented recreation on programs and infrastructure your apartment or condominium programming, like a Bike-In Movie that make biking a safe, conve- building? night, and bike workshops Bike to School Day – Wednesday , May 7 nient and enjoyable everyday Bikes for the World could help. Last year, nearly 200 students participated activity.T In response to these regional • Re-instated the Safe Roadways Com- in local Bike to School Day festivities. This The U.S.-based nonprofit humanitar- mittee, with a focus on bicycling year, parent volunteers are needed to help trends, and with sustained leadership ian organization collects used and from Takoma Park residents and business greet students at Takoma Park Middle abandoned bicycles to support com- • Incorporated best practice bicycle fa- School. To get involved, contact Lucy Neher, owners, the city is working to become a munity development programs both cilities into long-range plans for the Takoma Park Safe Routes to School Coordi- more bicycle-friendly place to live, work, here in the U.S. and overseas, help- New Hampshire Avenue multiway nator, at: [email protected]. learn, play and do business. So what does ing people use bicycles for access to boulevard a more bike friendly Takoma Park look “Ride for Your Life” Bike Workshop – Tues- jobs, school and health care. You can Together, all of these projects and day, May 13 like? In the last five years, the city has: contact them at 3108 N 17th Street, programs work to invite more residents, Curious about basic bike safety, Arlington, Va. 22201-5202; by phone students, shoppers and workers in Ta- maintenance (like fixing a flat tire), and the • Completed the Metropolitan Branch at 703.740.7856, by email at office@ koma Park to travel by bike. But there is kinds of items to take on longer rides? The Trail segment in Takoma Park bikesfortheworld.org, or online at Takoma Park Recreation Department is still much to do and several projects are hosting a free biking workshop for riders • Installed dozens of bicycle (and scooter www.bikesfortheworld.org. in the works. To gather community in- and commuters, called “Ride for Your Life.” and skateboard) racks at local schools put on progress so far and the direction This evening workshop is open to cyclists of of future improvements, city planning all skill levels, ages 8 and up, at the Takoma • Installed bike route wayfinding signs additional bike route signs, pavement staff hosted a Bikeways Open House in Park Community Center. Bringing your own on local streets, and a map on Sligo markings and bike lanes bicycle along is not required. To register, Creek Trail March. Residents and area cyclists pro- see: https://apm.activecommunities.com/ • Strongly supported the Montgomery vided a wealth of comments and sug- takomaparkrecreation. • Coordinated the first Bike to Work Day County expansion of Capital Bikeshare gestions on topics ranging from artistic and Bike to School Day events in Tako- in Takoma Park, and key connections bike rack design to special signage for Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 16 ma Park, held annually in D.C. at the Takoma and Fort Totten bikes and cars at tricky intersections. If you’ve been telling yourself this will be metro stations the year you start commuting to work by • Leveraged new state grant funding for With the warmer weather and longer bike, then why not start on Bike to Work days, expect to see more bikes on city Day? For the past several years, thousands streets and trails. Check out the red of commuters in the greater D.C. region for publication; send to tpnewseditor@ THE TAKOMA PARK Capital Bikeshare brochure, inserted participate in this morning event that takomaparkmd.gov or Newsletter, City of NEWSLETTER in this month’s Newsletter, with infor- celebrates bicycling as a clean, fun and Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, healthy way to get to work. Three Bike to Editor: Virginia Myers Md. 20912. mation on program details and a list of Work Day pit stops will again be in Takoma www.takomaparkmd.gov Name, address and telephone number must helpful safety tips. To encourage folks Park: at the Gazebo in Old Takoma, on Sligo Vol. 53, No. 5 accompany all submitted material. Editor to try out the program and incorpo- Creek Trail at New Hampshire Avenue, reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, rate biking in their everyday activities, and at the Takoma/Langley Crossroads style, spelling and grammar. there’s a coupon code on the brochure Professional Building (7676 New Hampshire Ave.). All three locations have been a big hit Published material containing opinions for both daily and annual member- with local riders as the event grows every does not necessarily reflect the views of the The Takoma Park Newsletter is published 12 ships. year. Registration is free and participants times a year as the official publication of the Newsletter or the City of Takoma Park. Have questions, suggestions, or receive a T-shirt, refreshments and are City of Takoma Park, takomaparkmd.gov. The Newsletter does not accept commercial, comments about bike routes and fa- entered into a raffle for a bicycle and Letters to the editor, reports by classified or political advertisements. cilities in Takoma Park? Contact the other fun prizes. Register today at: www. biketoworkmetrodc.com. community groups, calendar items and The Newsletter is printed on recycled– city’s planning division at planning@ other submissions will be considered content paper. takomaparkmd.gov.

May 2014 Takoma Park News n Page 3 BUILDING CITY Briefs From page 4 Crossroads Farmers Market The weekly farmer’s market at Tako- COMMUNITY ma Langley Crossroads starts up again on Wednesday, June 4 at a new location. This year, the market will be held at the edge of the business district, just behind Expo Emart at 1021 University Blvd., on the corner of University and Anne Street. The selection of goods will still in- clude fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs along with pupusas and other prepared Flower sculpture sprouts in food. Market hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 Long Branch neighborhood p.m., and will run from June 4 through Nov. 19. A public art piece is being unveiled this month On Saturday, May 10 the Essex House in the heart of the Long Branch community at the bustling intersection of Flower Avenue and Farmers Market at 7777 Maple Ave. will Piney Branch Road. Commissioned by the City begin its season, opening every Saturday of Takoma Park in 2012, the piece was created from 12 to 3 p.m. It is associated with by Howard Connelly, a Montgomery County the MarvaHarvest farmers markets. artist who has contributed to other local art The Takoma Park Farmers Market projects, including last year’s Please Sit on the in Old Town will continue year-round, Art along Carroll Avenue. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lau- The azalea-inspired piece of colorful metal and rel Avenue. recycled rail tracks will make a prominent and celebratory statement at the city’s northern Two new parks call for resident input gateway, and honor Takoma Park’s Azalea Designs for two parks in Takoma Park City profile. The unveiling event will take place are about to launch, and the design firm, near 8646 Flower Avenue, at 10:30 a.m. on Symbiosis, Inc., wants to include resi- Thursday, May 8. dent input as it begins creating plans. The parks are Colby Avenue Park at the corner of Cherry and Colby avenues about two blocks from Sligo Creek Park; and Sligo Mill Community Overlook Park at Sligo Mill Road and Orchard Av- enue. The Colby Avenue Park currently Annual Rent Increase Set at 1.6 percent features benches, grills, picnic tables and a playground, which may be repurposed Effective July 1, 2014 through ject to Rent Stabilization whereby the City. in some way. Sligo Mill has a community garden and open grassy area – the goal is June 30, 2015 rent increases are limited to the annual • Rental units leased to tenants under the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Housing Choice Voucher Program; to add a playground to the space. Takoma Park’s Landlord Tenant law City Council has budgeted about Starting on July 1, 2014 and through June maintains the affordability of rental units • Any rental facility where the rents are $50,000 for the design. 30, 2015, the Rent Stabilization Allowance in the community by limiting the number regulated under contract by a govern- Residents are encouraged to attend the is 1.6 percent. Landlords required to com- planning meetings as follows: for Colby and amount of rent increases that may be mental entity; and ply with Takoma Park’s Rent Stabilization Avenue, Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at a • Newly constructed rental units for a pe- charged for a specific rental unit. Gener- law cannot increase the rent on occupied location to be determined; for Sligo Mill, ally, the rent may be increased only once units any higher than this allowance. riod of five years after construction. Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., at 6411 Or- in a given 12-month period and a two The following units may be exempt For more information about the require- chard Ave. month written notice is required. from Rent Stabilization upon application ments of Takoma Park’s Rent Stabilization For more information, contact Emily Multi-family rental units and rental to the city. The exemption is not auto- law, please contact Jean Kerr at 301-891- Cohen at [email protected]. condominium units are additionally sub- matic and is subject to the approval of the 7216 or [email protected] . Parking pay station coming to Takoma Junction City Council recently authorized the Planners seek input on purchase of a parking pay station at the the Ethan Allen Gateway city-owned parking lot at Takoma Junc- tion, the corner of East West Highway City staff is encouraging residents and Carroll Avenue. Currently unregu- to view the latest plans for the Ethan lated, the lot will now restrict vehicles Allen Gateway Streetscape Project at a to parking for no more than two hours, meeting on Wednesday, May 21 from from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except on Sundays 6-8 p.m. at the Takoma Park Commu- and holidays. Parking fees will be at the nity Center. The refined plans include established city-wide rate of 75 cents per Grant management needed hour, and will be payable with cash or modifications made to the concept credit card. design and additional details on pro- Takoma Park is seeking a qualified and experienced agency or entity to City staff considered installing meters posed landscaping, sidewalks, light- administer its Community Grants - Mini Grant Program, soliciting grant applications, reviewing and approving awards to eligible applicants, or pay-by-phone options but the pay sta- ing, bus stops and bike lanes. The tion was less expensive and more flexi- disbursing grant funds and monitoring grant recipients. The Mini Grant meeting is an open house format, so ble. It will cost approximately $12,000 to residents can get up close and per- program is intended to provide funding for small, community-driven purchase and install, and $4,000 a year sonal with the large-format plans, and projects designed to create stronger, more connected neighborhoods, to operate, and it can be moved should share input and suggestions before the address community needs and foster community pride. A total of $10,000 the city develop the lot for something designs are finalized later this year. has been budgeted and will be available for distribution to eligible grant other than parking. It will be installed Place: Takoma Park Community recipients in FY15 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015). This amount does within the next few months. Center Hydrangea Room, 7500 Maple not include the costs of administering the grant program. City officials point out the im- Ave. provements to the lot over the last Time: Wednesday, May 21, 6-8 Bids must be received by 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014. few years: there is now just one en- p.m. trance and exit, and lines have been Additional information is available online restriped to create more spaces and For project background and more at takomaparkmd.gov/bids-and-contracts. information, see: www.theNewAve. delivery areas for the adjacent Tako- ma Park Silver Spring Food Coop. com/development/projects/eag.

Page 4 n Takoma Park News May 2014 ing cultures with positive results.”

Theatre Musick Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium THE Suggested $10 donation This month mezzo-soprano Barbara Hollinshead and lutenist Howard Bass ARTS will present music drawn from the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Late 16th and early 17th century Eng- land was a time when music, poetry and drama flourished as never before, or, per- haps, since. Between 1597 and 1620, 30 books of lute songs by 20 composers were published, and hundreds of pieces for solo lute were written and preserved in manu- scripts. Hollinshead and Bass have performed recently at the Italian Embassy, the Na- tional Gallery of Art and at the Washing- ton Early Music Festival. Hollinshead, a member of Artek, specializes in baroque and early music and is a much-sought- after soloist for oratorios and chamber music. Bass, a member of Trio Sefardi, has performed and recorded as a solo- ist, accompanist and ensemble member throughout the U.S.

Washington Improv gets creative on stage. Bringing It Home Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Loosen up with Washington Improv Silk Road Dance Company has earned Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium Theater Performance deep respect from the members of the Free Washington Improv Theater communities represented by the com- Hemp - it’s not just for hippies anymore. Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. – Performance pany’s repertoire and was the first Ameri- It is used in everything from salad dress- Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium can dance ensemble invited to perform in ing to auto parts to building materials. Suggested $10 donation Samarkand, Uzbekistan at the UNESCO- American consumers purchase over $450 sponsored Sharq Taronalari International million in industrial hemp products annu- Saturday, May 31, 3-5 p.m. – Intro to Improv Festival; it was also the subject of a special ally, but it cannot be legally grown in the Workshop show on Uzbek television. Its performers United States. Takoma Park Community Center Lilac Room have been featured at events for the em- The documentary Bringing It Home Free bassies of Egypt, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, explores the question of why a crop with After successful performances in Ta- Turkey and Russia, and they are frequent- so many widespread benefits cannot be koma Park last year, Washington Improv ly engaged by numerous cultural organi- farmed domestically. The film explores Theater (WIT) is back this month for a zations in the local Turkish, Iranian and hemp’s history and its current use, and talks one-two punch: a performance and work- Arab communities for festivals and cel- to both opponents and proponents of the shop. ebrations. industrial hemp farming legalization effort. With improvisational theater, most or Gray views her work as an opportunity This film was workshopped at Docs In all of what is performed is created on the to expose American audiences to the ec- Progress’ Peer Pitch program in 2011 and spot, in the moment it is performed. The static, esoteric side of Islamic culture. “As has since been completed and screened at dialogue, the action, the story and the one familiar with the culture and history dozens of film festivals and community characters are created collaboratively by of both East and West, I feel it is imperative screenings around the world. Following the players as the improvisation unfolds. Silk Road Dance to use art to build a bridge of understand- the 52-minute film, Docs In Progress Ex- ing between Americans and the Islamic ecutive Director Erica Ginsberg will facili- “People like improv because it’s so excit- sic make its members true ambassadors ing and spontaneous. The performers are world,” she says. “Instead of falling prey to tate a question and answer session with making everything up on the spot, so each for the music and culture of Central Asia. the false notion of a ‘clash of civilizations,’ filmmaker Linda Booker about the issues show will only be seen once. That creates Founded by choreographer and profes- we need to remember that East and West the film raises, and about the making of a special bond between the performers sor Dr. Laurel Victoria Gray in 1995, the have interacted for millennia, often cross- the film. and the audience,” explains WIT director Mark Chalfant. Urban Menagerie Gallery opening For those inspired by the performance Thursday, May 8 there will be a free intro to improv work- 7-9 p.m. shop the next day. Through fun improv Galleries at the Takoma Park Community games the class will explore the concept Center of “saying yes.” Free Dance Along the Silk Road Exhibit runs through July 6 Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. The May Takoma Park Galleries exhibit Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium features urban-themed artwork, including Free paintings of buildings and architecture Transport yourself to the Central Asia and photographs of colorful graffiti. with rare dances from Uzbekistan, Tajiki- Featuring artists Sardar Aziz (large scale stan, Afghanistan, Iran and beyond. The acrylic and oil paintings), Mei Mei Chang award-winning Silk Road Dance Compa- (paper installation), Sara Anne Daines ny will be performing at the Community (graffiti photographs), Katie Helms (art Center as part of the We Are Takoma se- books), and Keith Kozloff (photography). ries this month. Its memorable choreogra- phy, lavish costumes and compelling mu-

May 2014 Takoma Park News n Page 5 TRIPS Tremendous Trips Ages 5 – 12 Spend a day or two with us between the end of the school year and the first day of camp. Each RECREATION day offers a different experience. Before and after care are not available. Trips are subject to change. Monday, June 16 - National Zoo Tuesday, June 17 - Spy Museum Wednesday, June 18 - Gaithersburg Water Park Thursday, June 19 - Watkins Park Friday, June 20 - Natural History Museum TP Community Center Azalea Room 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. TP resident $40/trip Non-resident $50/trip

ADULTS SPORTS/FITNESS/HEALTH Aerobics: Cardio-Intense Groove and Strength Ages 16 and older Heart pumping and easy-to-follow, Hi-Low Aerobics flows to the beat of a great sound system. Fifty minutes of high-energy moves interspersed with moments that really make you sweat! TP Community Center Dance Studio Mondays, June 2 – June 30, 6:10 - 7:15 p.m. TP residents $65 Young people like these, who are already active in Recreation Department programs, will have a new opportunity to participate in a work Non-residents $75 program this summer. Photo by Recreation Department staff Jazzercise Ages 16 and older Jazzercise is the art of Jazz combined with the science of exercise physiology. Each 60-70 New Jobs Program Launched for Local Youth minute class includes easy-to-follow, fun, This summer, the Recreation Depart- School of Music, Washington Adventist vising them once they are on the job, aerobic dance routines, weights for muscle strength and stretching exercises, all to the ment is bringing together young people University and the Crossroads Commu- and work will cover everything from beat of music from oldies to jazz to the newest and the business community through a nity Food Network. bagging groceries and customer service pop tunes. new Youth Summer Employment Pro- The six-week program, which will to marketing. The workers are paid by TP Recreation Center Gymnasium gram. Designed to engage young people run from July 7 through Aug. 15, will the City of Takoma Park. Mondays and Wednesdays (on-going), and keep them moving in a positive di- give young people real-world job experi- 7 – 8 p.m. rection toward productive adult lives, it ence, and help them build resumes for Recreation staff expect that having a young, local worker in any organiza- Saturdays, 8 – 9 a.m. (on-going) is also meant to connect businesses and future career and/or college preparation. $45 per month EFT (Easy Fitness Ticket) residents in a unique and mutually ben- Here are the details: Interested partic- tion will refresh the existing staff with $110/8 week pass eficial way. ipants must RSVP and attend an Inter- new ideas, energy and creativity, could $25 joining fee required for EFT Calling it an “adventure” as well as a est Workshop on May 8 from 7-9 p.m. at increase diversity and more obviously $15 drop-in “true learning experience,” the Recre- the Community Center. General infor- deliver extra help for office projects, at ation Department is piloting the pro- mation and deadlines will be discussed minimal cost. Ladies’ Boot Camp I gram this summer with a limited num- at this meeting. Teens are encouraged To register for the Interest Workshop Ages 16 and older ber of part-time jobs for participants to bring one adult with them. Candi- or learn more about the Youth Employ- A total body program that includes a circuit aged 16 to 21. dates will be interviewed by the local of drills such as jumping jacks, running, push- Among the local for-profit and non- businesses and go through an extensive ment Program and how you can par- ups, squats, crunches and weight training. A profit businesses that have expressed three-day employment boot camp prior ticipate as either a business or a worker, challenging workout within a quick hour. Eight weeks. interest in participating are the Takoma to starting work in July. Employers will contact Hazel Hodgson, 301-891-7290 TP Recreation Center Gymnasium Park Silver Spring Co-op, Richardson be responsible for training and super- or [email protected]. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – 29, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. YOUTH Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports baseball glove. All teams will be formed by the $45/4 weeks in the area and this popular program is great Recreation Department. Volunteer coaches for anyone who wants to learn the sport. are a key element of this program’s success. MARTIAL ARTS The clinic will emphasize skill development Games are played on Saturday mornings. FOREVER YOUNG: 55 PLUS Kung Fu in shooting, passing, catching and field Belle Ziegler Park, or Ed Wilhelm or Lee alignments. The five-week clinic will also Jordan fields DROP IN Ages 4 – 16 cover basic rules and interpretations of the Saturdays, June 7 – July 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This ancient form of self-defense provides game. Lacrosse sticks will be provided. No Bingo physical and mental exercise to help students experience is required. TP Residents $55 Ages 55 and older learn self defense, strengthen hand-eye Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch Non-residents $65 Try your luck. Win a prize. coordination and improve physical fitness, Elementary School) Youth Tennis Clinic Thursday, May 22, Noon - 2 p.m. mental and spiritual strength. A onetime, non- Wednesdays, May 14 - June 11 refundable $50 fee is due to the instructor at Ages 10 – 13 TP Community Center Senior Room 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. the first class for uniform. This clinic offers youth the opportunity to Free TP Community Center Dance Studio Resident $25 learn and nurture their tennis skills. Structured Saturdays, June 7 – Aug. 16 Non-resident $35 tennis instruction is an excellent vehicle for Blood Pressure Screening Beginners 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. building character, developing discipline and Ages 55 and older Advanced 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. T-Ball League 2014 promoting physical fitness. Free monthly blood pressure screening with TP residents $129 Kindergarten-first grade Takoma Park Middle School Tennis Courts Adventist Healthcare Non-residents $149 This coed league allows girls and boys to have (7611 Piney Branch Road) TP Community Center Senior Room fun while learning the basic fundamentals of Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SPORTS/FITNESS/HEALTH baseball. Emphasis will be on fun, learning to hit, running bases and catching. No May 6 – June 3 Free Girls Lacrosse Clinic experience is necessary as all skill levels are Residents $25 Ages 8 – 11 welcome. Participants must bring their own Non-Residents $35 RECREATION n Page 7

Page 6 n Takoma Park News May 2014 RECREATION Learn to use the internet, a word processing For more information, contact Paula Lisowski, program and email. You need a Takoma Park seniors program manager, 301-891-7280 or n From page 6 Library card to access the computers, and take [email protected]. RECREATION Meet Frank J. Pietrucha, Supercommunicator this course. Limit six participants. Instructors: TP Community Center Dance Room Phil Shapiro, Jim Mueller, Jane Hawkanson. Adults, age 18 and older Thursdays, May 1 - June 5, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. or Registration required. In our increasingly complicated and data- TP Community Center Azalea Room Notes For more information, contact Paula Lisowski, driven world, many new developments are so seniors program manager at 301-891-7280 or Saturdays, May 3 - June 7, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 complex that communicating technical content [email protected]. p.m. to the lay person has fast become a critical Free skill. In his book, “Supercommunicator: TP Community Center Computer Lab Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Wednesdays, May 21 – June 25, 11:30 a.m. - TRIPS Can Understand,” Frank J. Pietrucha 1:30 p.m. translates complex ideas to deliver content $10 Art Museum of the Americas, Washington, D.C. with meaning. Pietrucha will present an In 1976 the AMA opened in the historic 1912 entertaining and informative session to share SPORT/FITNESS/HEALTH building designed by noted architect Paul his communication techniques. A signed book Cret, to exhibit an extensive collection of will be given away to a lucky winner. For more Cardio Groove contemporary Latin American and Caribbean information, contact Paula Lisowski, seniors Ages 55 and older art created by established and emerging program manager, 301-891-7280 or paulal@ Get in the Groove – join in these fun new artists. Bring spending money to buy lunch at takomaparkmd.gov. classes with our energetic instructor Nancy a local restaurant. Rain or Shine! In-person Family Outdoor Movie Night Free Nickell. Choose the day that fits in your advance registration is required. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and schedule so you can keep moving and For more information, contact Paula Lisowski, TP Community Center Auditorium enjoy a family-friendly G-rated movie grooving to the happy beat. High energy and seniors program manager, 301-891-7280 or Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. easy to follow. Start with a warm-up, followed [email protected]. under the stars! Bring snacks and your Free by fast-paced, low impact aerobics that get the TP Community Center Recreation Office own water. The Recreation Department heart pumping and feet moving quickly, then EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT a well-earned cool down and stretch. Moves Wednesday, May 21, 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. will provide one small bag of popcorn follow the beat of music designed for aerobics. Free per person. The movie will start at dusk Computer Class In-person pre-registration is required. Mail-in Times may be adjusted, check trip itinerary at at Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch Ages 55 and older registration available. registration Elementary School). Due to limited parking, walking is encouraged. Bring a On Stage: Footlight Camp Session 2: July 28 – Aug. 1 flashlight for after the movie. Ages 5 – 7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get on the stage and get to work acting, TP resident $175 Saturday, June 7, dusk singing and dancing! We’ll start each day Non-resident $195 with physical, vocal, imagination and focus Ed Wilhelm Field building warm-ups. We’ll perform story Visual Arts Camp based theater and work on at least two Ages 11 – 14 musical numbers from a Broadway show. Have fun and express yourself through color, TP Community Center Auditorium shape, drawing and design! Each session SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Monday - Friday includes a new art-related theme and group IS UNDERWAY! July 14 - 18 of art processes and activities. Sharpen 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. your drawing skills, explore new materials For a full listing and most current camp and exercise your imagination with inspiring information, Please visit us online at www. TP resident $230 art projects. To register please visit: http:// takomaparkmd.gov/recreation and click on Non-resident $260 katiedellkaufman.com/registration-for- our Camp Guide. makeshift-studios-summer-camp On Stage: Spotlight Camp TP Community Center Art Studio Ages 8 – 12 Some of our Specialty Camps include: Monday – Friday Get on the stage and get to work acting, Super Sports Camp (**UPDATED**) singing and dancing! We’ll start each day Session 1: June 23 - June 27 Session 2: July 7 - 11 Ages 6 – 12 with physical, vocal, imagination and focus building warm-ups. We’ll perform scene Session 3: July 14 - 18 The Super Sports Camps are being moved work and work on at least three musical 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. from the Takoma Park Community Center to numbers from a Broadway show. TP residents $295 Celebrate Takoma Festival the Takoma Park Recreation Center located at 7315 New Hampshire Ave. The affected TP Community Center Auditorium Non-residents $325 This family festival will celebrate the camp weeks are July 14 - 18 and August 4 - Monday - Friday cultural diversity of Takoma Park and its 8. Before care (7 - 9 a.m.) and aftercare (4 - 6 TEEN CAMPS: July 7 - July 11 residents. Bring a lawn chair or blanket p.m.) will also be held at the new location. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Counselor in Training (CIT) and spend the afternoon with your Takoma Park Recreation Center Gymnasium TP resident $295 Ages 14 – 17 neighbors. All vendors and entertainers Ages 6 - 9 Non-resident $335 Sign up for a two-day training to become a Monday - Friday CIT while becoming First Aid/CPR certified. are local to the Takoma Park area. Science Explorers Camp July 14 – 18 Work with children ages 5-12 during our Nominal fees for food and vendor stands. Ages 10 - 12 Ages 6 – 9 youth summer camps and earn your SSL hours while having fun! For more information, Monday - Friday Here is your chance to become a forensic Sunday, May 18 scientist, analyzing the evidence to solve contact Leicia Monfort at leiciam@ August 4 – 8 crimes. Join us as we take on daily CSI takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7283. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. challenges, with games, outdoor play, TP Community Center Azalea Room Takoma –Piney Branch Neighborhood TP resident $160 experiments, impression evidence and finger May 6, 8 and 10, various times printing. Park (behind Piney Branch Elementary Non-resident $180 Resident: $25 TP Community Center Lilac Room School) Rookie Sports Camp (**UPDATED**) Non-resident: $35 Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 21 - July 25, Event held rain or shine Ages 3 – 5 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Teens on the Move The Rookie Sports Camps are being moved Session 2: Monday - Friday, July 28 – Aug. 1, Ages 13 – 17 For more information call 301-891-7290 from the Takoma Park Community Center to 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or visit takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/ the Takoma Park Recreation Center located Register today for our teen summer camp TP resident $160 at 7315 New Hampshire Ave. The affected July 7 – 25. Three weeks of summer fun, celebrate-takoma. camp weeks are June 23 - 27, June 30 - July Non-resident $180 fun, fun (one-week sessions)! Each day is 3, and July 21 - 25. a trip to a new adventure. Broaden your Dance Camp horizons and maximize your courage and Takoma Park Recreation Center Gymnasium Ages 6 – 12 strength. Take trips such as rock climbing, Looking for more information? Monday - Friday Ballet, hip hop, jazz and creative dance horseback riding, ziplining, etc. Challenge For a full listing of Takoma Park Session 1: June 23 – 27 are geared to allow girls and boys the yourself and overcome your fears this Session 2: June 30 – July 3 opportunity to enhance talents with skills summer! Registration is already open. For Recreation Department programs, more information, contact Leicia Monfort at Session 3: July 21 – 25 and techniques taught during the session. activities and classes, please see the Children will learn basic dance skills, rhythm, [email protected] or 301-891-7283. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. musicality and improvisation. TP Community Center Teen Room 2014 Spring and Summer Guide or visit TP resident $80 TP Community Center Auditorium Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. us online at www.takomaparkmd.gov/ Non-resident $90 Monday - Friday Resident: $100 per week recreation. Session 1: July 21 - July 25 Non-resident: $120 per week

May 2014 Takoma Park News n Page 7 CALENDAR Circle Time Every Tuesday Two times: 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. LIBRARY Spanish Circle Time Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. with Señora Geiza American Capitalism Sundays through May 11, 12:30 p.m. Discussion for those taking the free online class offered by Cornell University through edX. Registration encouraged at tinyurl. com/tpamcap Warhol Sundays, beginning April 27, 2 p.m. Discussion for those taking the free online class focused on artist Andy Warhol Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/ tpwarhol Bedtime Stories Reaching for diversity through literature Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m. By Karen MacPherson in the children’s book market. Horning con- the recent flurry of articles in the main- Come in pjs; great for babies, toddlers, tends that top officials in these bookstore stream media about the issue, “the public preschoolers and their grown-ups It’s a troubling fact: the wonderful diversi- chains “are not interested in stocking multi- outcry for more multicultural books has so ty of our multicultural society isn’t reflected The Iliad cultural books because they don’t think they far been more of a public whimper. My hope in books for children and teens. According Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. will sell. Then, of course, it becomes a self- is that with the rise of the Common Core to the latest statistics gathered by the Co- Concluding discussions of this classic fulfilling prophecy.” Standards Curriculum we’re going to see operative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) at TP Community Center Hydrangea Room Years ago, Horning noted, libraries were more and more people asking for materials the University of Wisconsin, of 3,200 chil- the “primary market for children’s books,” starring and written by diverse people.” “Llama, Llama” Author Anna dren’s books published in 2013, just a frac- Dewdney thanks to federal funding for book pur- Although it’s been a perennial issue, the tion were either by, or about, people of color. lack of multicultural children’s books re- Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. chases by libraries, especially school librar- In just one example, of those 3,200 books, cently became national news once more The author of these popular picture books only 93 had “significant” African or African ies. That federal funding was eventually cut, talks about her work. thus lessening the increasing the influence when African-American author Walter Dean American content, and only 67 were by Af- Myers and his son Christopher Myers, both Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/ rican American authors and/or illustrators. of commercial forces. tplibraryevents Other experts contend that it is just hard- award-winners, published a pair of provoca- The lack of multicultural books for chil- tive essays in The New York Times. Author/Artist Maira Kalman dren is, unfortunately, a stubbornly per- er for authors and illustrators of color to get published because of the lack of diversity Walter Dean Myers, who just finished a Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m. sistent problem. The issue broke into the two-year term as the National Ambassador TP Community Center Auditorium national consciousness back in 1965 when in the publishing industry. Robin Adelson, executive director of the Children’s Book for Young People’s Literature (a post created Kalman will discuss her newest kids’ book, Nancy Larrick, a former president of the by the Library of Congress), wrote: “Books “Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Council, noted in a recent article in Enter- International Reading Association, sparked transmit values…. What is the message Pursuit of Everything” and take questions tainment Weekly that children’s book edi- a heated debate when she wrote in the Sat- when some children are not represented in on her books for teens and adults tors are predominantly white females and urday Review about the “all-white world of those books?” Registration highly encouraged at tinyurl. children’s books.” that, traditionally, “publishing houses are com/tplibraryevents Christopher Myers was even stronger in run by white men. Hiring a diverse array of Things remain much the same today, his essay, which was titled: “The Apartheid Caldecott Club: A Family Book Club people would help reflect the different chil- and there are varying theories as to why of Children’s Literature.” He wrote bluntly Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. dren we’re publishing for.” that is the case. K.T. Horning, the respected that “the business of children’s literature Celebrate Children’s Book Week by children’s literature expert who heads the Elizabeth Bird, a noted blogger and col- enjoys ever more success, sparking multiple reading some classic picture books with CCBC, believes it could be the result of the lections development specialist at the New us. Bring your own Caldecott Medal clout that “big box” bookstores hold today York Public Library, also argues that, despite favorite to share! DIVERSITY n Page 9 Lemonade and cookies served No registration Three authors, three dates perfect for kids, teens and adults, will take LIBRARY BRIEFS Join us in May at three great author place in the Takoma Park Community Cen- Comics Jam events, which are offered as part of our ter Auditorium. Tuesday, May, 13, 4 p.m. All things LEGO partnership with Politics and Prose Book- Finally, on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 Join comics guru Dave Burbank at our We’re starting a LEGO Club at the li- p.m., graphic novelist Ben Hatke will dis- monthly comics book club store. Each event will conclude with the brary! Our first program will take place on cuss “The Return of Zita the Spacegirl,” the No registration required authors signing their books, which will be Sunday, June 1 from 1:30-3 p.m. and is best on sale at the programs, courtesy of Politics final book in his award-winning “Zita the Spacegirl” trilogy. As part of the program, Friends of the Library Book Sale (see for ages 5-12. Kids are welcome to work in and Prose. But all of the programs are free, article) Hatke also will demonstrate his drawing teams on a theme and then enjoy free play. and no purchase is required to attend. Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. techniques for the series, which is great for Registration is encouraged at tinyurl.com/ At our first event , Thursday, May 8, at 7 Library Lawn readers ages 7-12. tplibraryevents. Please DON’T bring your p.m., Anna Dewdney, picture book author/ own Lego! We’ll have plenty for everyone, Petites Chansons/French Circle Time illustrator of the best-selling“Llama, Llama” Children’s Book Week Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. thanks to a generous donation from the books, will read her new book, "Nelly Gnu Come celebrate the start of Children’s Have fun singing and rhyming in French Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Li- and Daddy Too.” She will also demonstrate Book Week with us on Monday, May 12 at with Madame Marie brary. We’re also looking for interested her drawing techniques. 7 p.m. for a special edition of our Caldecott Registration highly encouraged so teens who would like to earn Student Ser- On Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m., nation- Club. At our program, we’ll look at some participants can be updated with vice Learning hours by helping out at our ally-acclaimed author/artist Maira Kalman upcoming program dates of our favorite Caldecott Medal-winning LEGO programs, which will take place ev- will discuss her latest picture book biog- books; you’re encouraged to bring your fa- Friends of the Library Board Meeting ery month or so. raphy for kids, “Thomas Jefferson: Life, vorite for us to read as well! Lemonade and Tuesday, May 20, 7:45 p.m. Why a LEGO Club? Building with LEGO Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything.” cookies will be served. No registration is improves children’s STEM (Science, Tech- Kalman also will take questions about her “Zita the Spacegirl” Author Ben required for the program, which is great for nology, Engineering, Math) and storytell- Hatke books for teens, such as the award-winning all ages. Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. ing skills. We will work on themes such “Why We Broke Up,” and for adults, includ- Hatke will demonstrate drawing as bridges, vehicles, water, cityscapes and ing “And the Pursuit of Happiness,” a book more. And don’t forget to check out our new created from her 12-part New York Times Friends Book Sale Planned for May CALENDAR continues on page 9 collection of books on LEGO! blog. NOTE: the Kalman program, which is The Friends of the Library will its semi-

Page 8 n Takoma Park News May 2014 Chappell, William Jawando, Jonathan Librarians Association. REGIONAL POLITICS DIVERSITY n Shurberg, Will Smith, Darian Unger, In addition, the ALA sponsors the Ameri- From page 1 n From page 8 George Zokle, all from Silver Spring. Each can Indian Youth Literature Awards, which has a web site with more information movie franchises and crossover readership, are given every two years. Then there are the years before he became comptroller in about their background and policies. even as representations of young people of ALA’s Stonewall Book Awards, highlighting 2007. He calls himself an independent fis- color are harder and harder to find.” books focused on the gay, bisexual, lesbian cal watchdog for taxpayers and is known Montgomery County Council Christopher Myers raises another related and transgender experience. for opposing slot machines based on their The County Council is divided into five issue: most of the multicultural books that At our library, we try to order as many effects on the economy and quality of life. districts, with a councilmember assigned are published for children are historical in of these award winners as possible. Some Franchot is running unopposed in the to each. In addition, there are four at-large nature or culturally specific. Books featuring of the new multicultural books we have primary. He will face Republican Wil- seats, three of which are currently filled kids of color in general fiction or in genres just purchased include: ”How I Became a liam Campbell, of Howard County, in the by Takoma Park residents Marc Elrich, like mysteries or fantasies remain rare. Ghost” by Tim Tingle (a 2014 American In- primary; Campbell is also running unop- George Levanthal and Hans Reimer. Ta- As author Matt de la Pena recently asked dian Youth Literature Award winner); “P.S. posed in the primary. koma Park lies within District 5, current- in a CNN interview: “Where’s the African- Be Eleven” by Rita Williams-Garcia (win- ly represented by Cherri Branson. American Harry Potter or the Mexican Kat- ner of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Author State legislature There are 11 candidates for the four niss (heroine of ‘The Hunger Games’)?” Award); and “Nino Wrestles the World,” a Takoma Park is in District 20, which at-large seats. Among them are the three Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer at picture book written and illustrated by Yuyi is represented by one senator and three incumbents from Takoma Park, and one the moment to addressing the lack of diver- Morales, winner of the 2014 Pura Belpre Il- delegates. Senator Jamie Raskin, who has Takoma Park green party candidate who sity in children’s and teen books (and the lustrator Award. held his office since 2007, is running un- will not appear on the ballot until the pri- related issue of the low numbers of books In addition, we search out well-reviewed opposed in the primary. mary. featuring gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans- books by and/or about people of color. The House of Delegates election is more Marc Elrich was elected ten times to the gender characters). But there are some ways Among our newest teen books, for example, lively: ten candidates are running for three Takoma Park City Council, and moved on that librarians are tackling the challenge. are “The Living” by Matt de la Pena, and seats. One will be vacated since Delegate the County Council, where he is complet- For example, while the Newbery and “Darius and Twig” by Walter Dean Myers. Heather Mizeur entered the governor’s ing his second term. As a former school Caldecott Medals get the most attention We also try to ensure that we have as much race. A second seat is open because Del- teacher, he frequently advocates for edu- each year, the American Library Associa- diversity as possible in our non-fiction col- egate Tom Hucker is running for Mont- cation policy, as well as affordable hous- tion (ALA) also sponsors a number of other lection, especially in the biography section. gomery County Council. The third seat is ing, smart development, transportation awards, including some for children’s and And we try to offer patrons as many gen- held by long-time incumbent Sheila Hix- and environment. teen books by and/or about people of color. eral fiction books featuring people of color son, and she is running for re-election. George Levanthal has been a Takoma These include the Coretta Scott King Awards as we can find. Examples of such series in Nine of the candidates for these posi- Park resident since 1985, and a council- for African-American authors and illus- our library are the “Zapato Power” books by tions are democrats, and are competing in member for nearly three terms. He advo- trators, the Pura Belpre Awards for Latino Jacqueline Jules, the “Sassy” books by Sha- the primary. The tenth, Dan Robinson, is cates for health care reform, environment authors and illustrators, and the literature ron Draper, and the “Alvin Ho” books by running for the Green Party. There are no and transportation. awards given by the Asian Pacific American Lenore Look. republicans running for these seats. Hans Reimer Candidates for the House of Delegates, has been on the council of the estate of her late boyfriend, Pierce District 20, include the following Takoma since 2010. He prioritizes public educa- LIBRARY BRIEFS tion, a healthy tax base, great jobs, high n Inverarity. “As she diligently carries out Park residents: From page 8 quality affordable child care, environmen- her duties, Oedipa is enmeshed in what D’Juan Hopewell, who has experience tal protection, public transportation and annual book sale on Saturday, May 17 would appear to be a worldwide con- working with the Department of Hous- from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. on the library lawn. development near transportation hubs. spiracy, meets some extremely interesting ing and Urban Development, the Human A major source of income for the Friends, Other at-large candidates who do not characters, and attains a not inconsider- Rights Campaign and as Maryland Advo- the book sales offer fiction and nonfic- live in Takoma Park are democrats Beth able amount of self-knowledge” (publish- cacy Manager of Share our Strength. His tion for adults and children of all ages at Daly, Nancy Floreen and Vivian Mal- er’s note). four primary issues are building a local, bargain prices. All proceeds go to the li- loy; and republicans Robert Dyer, Chris “I read it on the train without stopping, green economy; the war on carbon emis- brary in the form of gifts – and have been Fiotes, Jr., Adol Owen-Williams and reminding myself to breathe,” wrote ny- sions; expanding healthcare by ending used to provide Spanish and French Circle Shelly Skolnick; and green party candi- books.com reviewer Edward Mendelson. the war on drugs; and school renovation Time, original art and story for Summer date Tim Willard. “That night, on the return trip, I read it and construction. Quest, crafts and special performances David Moon, who was born in Takoma In District 5, there are five candidates and workshops, as well as refreshments again…since then I’ve read it 20 or 30 including one from Takoma Park, Terrill times, often with the same excitement Park, is known as the editor of Maryland for special events. Juice, an activist, progressive political North. Volunteers are needed to work at the that I felt when I read it twice in one day.” Terrill North is known in Takoma Park He compares it to Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. blog; and program director for Demand sale in two hour shifts beginning at 8 a.m. Progress. His priorities are advocating for founding Making a New United People Dalloway”: “…both books point toward High school students may earn service for the middle class, pushing for women’s (MANUP), a mentorship program for lo- the kind of knowledge of the inner life learning hours. To volunteer, contact Ellen pay equity, fighting corporate influence in cal at-risk youth. He is also active in or- that only poems and novels can convey, Robbins at [email protected]. elections, reducing school class size, ad- ganizations promoting green policies and a knowledge that eludes all other tech- We will accept donations of used books dressing climate change and ending the equity in education. niques of understanding, and that the bu- that are in good condition and of general war on drugs. Also running in District 5 is former 17- reaucratic and collective world distains or interest at the library during open hours Dan Robinson, a 28-year resident of year Takoma Park resident Chris Barclay, through May 13. Larger donations must ignores.” Takoma Park, was a two-term City Coun- who recently moved to Silver Spring. He be made by appointment. We cannot ac- Praised in the Chicago Tribune as “The cil member here and is known among has been a County School Board mem- cept books at the sale. work of a virtuoso with prose…his in- long-time residents as a co-founder of the ber for seven years and active in the local tricate symbolic order is akin to that of Takoma Voice newspaper. He is running community as well. Thomas Pynchon Chosen by Friends Joyce’s “Ulysses.” And in Library Journal: for the Green Party, and will be on the Other District 5 candidates are Evan Reading Group “Mr. Pynchon’s satirical eye doesn’t miss a ballot during the primary election, Nov. Glass, Tom Hucker and Jeffrey Thames. On Wednesday, May 21, the Friends of thing, including rock ‘n’ roll singers, right- 4. His priorities are developing smart Other races include county executive, the Library Reading Group will discuss wing extremists, and the general subcul- government, creating a more innovative school board, attorney general, judges “The Crying of Lot 49” by the acclaimed ture of Southern California.” economy, and ensuring local empower- and more. For additional information, in- novelist Thomas Pynchon. All are invited to join this discussion, ment. cluding candidates’ web sites and where Published in 1965, it tells the story of which will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Other candidates for the seat who do and when to vote, see www.elections. Oedipa Maas, who is made the executor Community Center. not live in Takoma Park are Justin W. state.md.us/elections/2014.

Friends Reading Group Ages 5-12; register at: tinyurl.com/ Bedtime Stories Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. tplibraryevents Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m. CALENDAR Our book is “The Crying of Lot 49” by Thomas Come in pjs; great for babies, toddlers, LEGO Club Pynchon (see article) preschoolers and their grown-ups From page 8 Sunday, June 1, 1:30-3 p.m. TP Community Center Lilac Room Ages 5-12 (see article) techniques and talk about his popular graphic Spring Fairy Party Registration encouraged at tinyurl/ novel series for kids. Saturday, May 31, 2 p.m. tplibraryevents Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/ Enjoy fairy crafts and fairy snacks! Wear your tplibrary events favorite fairy clothes!

May 2014 Takoma Park News n Page 9 AT YOUR SERVICE

Protect bikes, outdoor gear from theft Five officers Summer is here and your bikes and out- promoted, two in door property may be vulnerable. These tips will help you protect your property: training • When you are at home, keep your bike Several officers have been promoted secure and locked at all times. within the Takoma Park Police De- • When you are out, always lock your partment this spring. On March 5, bike, even if you are only leaving it for Chief Alan Goldberg announced the a few minutes. following: Cpl. Charles Hoetzel and Cpl. Je- • Avoid parking your bike in isolated or rome Erwin were both promoted to dimly-lit places. Always park your bike Sergeant. Pfc. Joseph Butler, Pfc. Mat- in a well-lit, well- populated area when thew Barber and Pfc. David Quante possible. Thieves are less likely to com- were all promoted to Corporal. The Takoma Park Police Depart- mit a theft where they can be easily seen. ment currently has two cadets in • Get a good bike lock. The hardened steel training at the Montgomery County D shaped locks are recommended as the Police Training Academy; they are ex- minimum standard. pected to graduate in September 2014. Two new dispatchers have also been • If you would like a national registration hired: Yohanna Molina and Daniel- of your bicycle, please visit the National Bushman. Both are currently training Bike Registry’s web page at www.na- in their positions. tionalbikeregistry.com.

The theft of garden ornaments, furni- • Use brackets to protect hanging baskets who find them easier to sell as the ture, yard tools and planters is another and plants. weather improves. Never leave your IMPORTANT TELEPHONE spring and summer seasonal trend. Con- NUMBERS: • Consider marking and photographing sheds or garages unlocked. Fit strong sider the security of your yard and re- your valuables. If they are difficult to padlocks to doors. member that valuable planters and orna- Takoma Park Police Dispatcher mark, take a photograph anyway to help • Mark your property with your postal- ments are safer in the back garden where 301-270-1100 with identification if the worst happens code and house number, and make passersby are less likely to see them. Montgomery County Crisis Center and they are stolen. markings visible where possible. • Secure garden furniture by using an (24 hrs/7days a week) anchoring device and other devices to • The tools and equipment in sheds and • Consider getting a shed alarm – they are 240-777-4000 make it harder to move. garages are more attractive to thieves fairly inexpensive and easy to install.

hours in 2013, an increase of 462 hours. alarm. If someone is hearing im- chair or walker accessible, if neces- paired, invest in an alarm that uses sary. flashing lights or some other visual Maryland fire deaths update • Put your plan to the test and practice aid. The Maryland State Fire Marshal Of- it. fice reported as of April 21, 2014, 24 • Test your smoke alarms once a month. people have died in fires, as compared If this is difficult for you, ask a neigh- What to Do if There is a Fire to 34 in 2013. bor or family member to assist you. A home fire is an experience no one THE FIREHOUSE • Change your smoke alarm batteries would like to have. But if one does hap- FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS twice a year. A good rule of thumb pen to you, preparation can help you to follow: change your clocks; change REPORT Did you know that people over the survive! your smoke alarm batteries. By Jim Jarboe age of 65 are twice as likely to die or • When the smoke alarm sounds, get be injured in a fire as the population at out of bed and stay low to the floor. As of March 31, the Takoma Park Fire Escape Planning large? By age 75 that risk increases to Volunteer Fire Department and the per- • If you are still using the same escape • Feel the door. If it is cool, open it three times and by age 85, four times. sonnel of the Montgomery County Fire route you used when the kids still slowly and get to the nearest exit. If Those are scary numbers, but you don’t and Rescue Service assigned to the sta- lived at home, it’s time for a new one! the door is warm or hot, follow your have to become another statistic. tion have responded to 160 fire-related alternate escape route. Just follow these important fire safety • Sit down with all household members incidents in 2014. The department ad- tips. and discuss your escape plan. • Do not stop to collect valuables or dressed or assisted with 689 rescue or ambulance-related incidents for a total Smoke Alarms • Plan at least two ways out of each pets. Most pets will find their own way out. of 849. Totals for 2013 were 155 and • A working smoke alarm can more room of your home, especially the 706, representing a decrease of 12 in- than double your chances of surviv- bedrooms. • If you are unable to leave your room, cidents. ing a fire. • Consider any limitations you may call the fire department and be sure During the month of March 2014, the • Be sure to have a smoke alarm on have that would keep you from im- to tell the dispatcher that you are Takoma Park volunteers put in a total plementing your plan. trapped. Then you can try to seal the of 1,247.5 hours of standby time at the every level of your home and in all door with wet towels, duct tape, etc. station, compared to 1,034 in March sleeping areas. • If any family member will need assis- 2013. Grand totals as of March 2014 • Make sure everyone in your home is tance, remember to plan accordingly. • When you get out, stay out! Go to the are 3,617.5 hours, compared to 3,155.5 awakened by the sound of the smoke • Make sure that your exits are wheel- nearest neighbor’s house.

Page 10 n Takoma Park News May 2014 Keeping mosquitoes at bay this summer Help preserve Takoma Park’s beautiful tree canopy Summer is fast approaching, which means mosquito season is upon us.In ad- Trees cool your property, reduce dition to being a nuisance, mosquitoes storm water runoff, shelter and feed spread West Nile virus, so controlling wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide. them is important for health as well as Follow these tips to help keep Takoma comfort. Park green: What can you do to decrease the num- WATER IS ESSENTIAL! Newly plant- ed trees should get 25 gallons a week if ber of mosquitoes and protect your out- English ivy from the ground. rainfall is less than 1.5 inches per week. door living space? • Check for and fix any leaks in outdoor Use gator bags, plastic buckets with Reduce potential breeding grounds! watering equipment. holes or a slowly dripping hose. Even Mosquitoes need standing or slow moving • Keep the water in any ponds or foun- mature trees need water in droughts. water to lay their eggs. In residential areas, tains clean and moving, and consider Soaker hoses are best, but a slowly drip- standing water can accumulate in any re- adding fish (gambusia) ping hose works too. ceptacle or surface that can collect water. NO MULCH VOLCANOES! Place no PROTECT ROOTS! Avoid trampling • Repair or replace all screens in your Water standing just a few days can pro- more than two inches of leaf mulch or roots, and don’t cut into root zone. home that have tears or holes. duce an entire crop of mosquitoes, which pine bark around your trees (but not PLANT NEW TREES or allow volun- can enter homes through unscreened win- • Remind or help neighbors to eliminate against the base). teers to grow, to ensure a future genera- dows or doors, or broken screens. mosquito-breeding sites on their prop- CLEAR VINES: Keep vines off trees. tion for our children and grandchildren. erties. • Eliminate any standing water that col- lects on your property. Avoid Pesticides • Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, Mosquitoes are annoying, and it may GET THE WORD OUT! ceramic pots, or similar water-holding be tempting to spring for a service that sprays your yard with chemicals to kill The City of Takoma Park is on Twitter and containers or insert small holes in the Facebook! Keep up to date on events, news and bottom so they drain. mosquitoes. other community info. It’s a great opportunity to Keep in mind that in addition to being • Remove all discarded tires or other get the word out about your own events as well: expensive, these services provide only just send an email to [email protected]. trash from your property. temporary relief and will require addi- Help us build an on-line community that supports arts and culture right here in Takoma Park! • Make sure roof gutters drain properly. tional treatment every couple weeks. Un- Clean clogged gutters in the spring and fortunately, these chemical sprays (typi- fall. cally organophosphates and pyrethroids) http://twitter.com/TakomaParkMD • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, are neurotoxins and kill beneficial insects, http://facebook.com/TakomaParkMD outdoor saunas and hot tubs. If not in such as bees and butterflies. The chemi- use, empty and cover. cals can be toxic to humans and animals and must be handled with special care. If • Drain water from furniture, grill or ta- cast. On April 7, 93 residents voted. Elec- you absolutely must use pesticides, only STEWART ble covers. n tion day voting took place at the Takoma use an EPA-registered product and care- From page 1 • Change the water in bird baths at least fully follow label instructions. Park Fire Station on Carroll Avenue. A to- cent of the registered voters in the ward; every three or four days. When it comes to mosquitoes, the best tal of 398 voters cast ballots that day. there are 2,366 registered voters there, approach is preventing their proliferation • Turn over plastic wading pools, water- including those who used same-day reg- Stewart was welcomed to the City Coun- in the first place. If we all do our part to re- ing cans and wheelbarrows when not in istration to vote in this election. cil with a reception on April 21, and be- duce breeding grounds in our yards, then use. City administrators and others who fol- gan work immediately after at the meeting everyone can enjoy the great outdoors. • Rake and remove leaves and remove low voting policy were interested to see that followed. She is a 20-year resident of how the new city charter change, which Takoma Park, and in her candidate profile allows younger voters into the polls, Takoma Park’s First Accepted items include - insecticides, might affect the election. They report that for this Newsletter, said her priorities are herbicides, pesticides, paint thinner and 14 voters were 16 or 17 years old. revitalizing Takoma Junction, building a Household Hazardous solvents, oil base paints (no latex paint), Twenty three residents took advantage sustainable future and ensuring a safe and Waste Drop-Off Day used gasoline, kerosene, photographic of the opportunity to register and vote on welcoming community. She supports the chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, swimming the same day. Of these, seven were non- Community Kitchen, small business op- pool chemicals. U.S. citizen voters. Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at portunities, affordable housing and pro- the Public Works yard, 31 Oswego Avenue. No Latex paint, explosives, medical waste, Two days of early voting were con- grams for seniors who want to stay in the Please enter on the Oswego Avenue side. pharmaceutical waste or radioactive waste. ducted at the Community Center prior to election day. On April 6, 157 ballots were community as they age.

NEW EATERIES Spice-laden sauces, served on the side, menu is dramatically different: all vegan, food. n From page 1 are the not-so-secret ingredient that make and grounded in a taste for soul food. “The goal is to be able to extend or ex- Sardi's so distinctive, and so hard to resist Everlasting Life has two locations – pand the existing restaurant landscape the first suburban location, run by two for its loyal customers. The menu also of- the other is in Capitol Heights – and was a bit to include a southern restaurant as cousins, each named Philip. “The Phils” fers a wide range of other specialties from originally located on Georgia Avenue near well as at the same time something that is continue to run the business, drawing ceviche to souvlaki, charbroiled steak and Howard University (a location that has compassionate,” says founder and owner on their deep experience in the food in- vegetarian options like mixed vegetables since changed hands). The Takoma loca- Baruch “Doctor Baruch” Ben Yehuda, who dustry – Philip G. Sardelis learned from and salad. tion, steps from the Metro station at 341 started his business 19 years ago in his ga- his father, Sardi’s founder Mike Sardelis, Sardi’s Pollo a la Brasa Cedar St NW, opened in February. rage and has since developed a following. who managed such landmark establish- 1159 University Blvd. East, 301-755-5777 As the name indicates, the focus is on “We are concerned about the planet, we ments as Duke Zeiberts, San Souci and La Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday health, and the restaurant celebrates a nu- are concerned about the inhabitants of the Maison Blanche in D.C. Philip E. Sardelis and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 tritious, plant-based diet. But it pairs that planet.” runs Sardi’s $1.2 million catering opera- a.m. to 9:30 p.m. commitment with an enthusiastic nod to That said, Ben Yehuda’s approach is tion; after starting it in his home kitchen www.sardischicken.com a D.C. tradition: home-cooked soul food. hardly radical: “As a restaurateur, I just he has catered such memorable events as Think collards, macaroni and cheese, want to make vegan food taste good.” The People’s Inaugural Ball for President Soulfully vegan fried fish, fried chicken and barbeque – He plans to open another vegan eatery Obama. Just over the D.C. line in Takoma, D.C. but minus any animal products. By using about a block away some time in May. For Takoma Park, the menu is simple: Everlasting Life has taken over the former soy products and other meat substitutes Everlasting Life grab a quarter, half, or whole bird and Cedar Crossings Tavern. The bar is still and creative cookery, the chefs at Ever- 341 Cedar Street NW, 202-882-8999 then choose sides like fried yucca, black a popular watering hole (with a full bar lasting Life have developed a loyal follow- Monday-Wednesday, 12- 10 p.m., Thursday- or pinto beans, and sweet plantains. including local craft brews on tap), but the ing among vegans who still crave comfort Saturday, 12-11 p.m.

May 2014 Takoma Park News n Page 11 MAY ‘14 Do you have an item for the city calendar? Let us know if you have a non-profit 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 June issue May 26, and the newsletter will be distributed beginning June 6

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 www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts City Council Dance Along the Silk Road Monday, May 5, 7 p.m. Takoma Park Jazz Festival Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Rare and exquisite dances from Uzbekistan, Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. The 19th Annual Takoma JazzFest, Celebrating Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iran and beyond, with Jazzy Women, will fill the streets of Old Town memorable choreography, lavish costumes and Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Takoma on Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 compelling music TPCC Auditorium p.m.. The festival includes two stages and 12 TP Community Center Auditorium For agendas, see takomaparkmd.gov performances, plus street food and some 70 Free crafts vendors. Takoma Park Emergency Food Pantry www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts First Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Among the musicians is headliner and up and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Winners Grace United Methodist Church, 7001 New coming trumpeter/vocalist/ composer Bria Hampshire Ave. Skonberg. Showcase Saturday, May. 17, 7:30 p.m. Bi-weekly and monthly food supplements for For more information, see www.tpjazzfest.org. needy families Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street NW 240-450-2092 or [email protected] Presented by the Institute of Musical Traditions www.educaresupportservices.org and the Songwriters’ Association of Washington $15 advance, $18 door plus $2 administrative fee, Save the Date discounts for SAW members and students unhealthy, but culturally acceptable foods at a Old Takoma Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day www.imtfolk.org young age The work of more than 60 visual artists will be Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free installed in the shops, restaurants and galleries Robin Bullock Public Works yard, 31 Oswego Ave. of Old Takoma Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. See page 11 for details Takoma Park 5K Challenge Free Sunday, May 4, 7 a.m. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street NW Aaron Frye, live music Composer/musician blends Celtic and COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TP Community Center Takoma Park’s 6th annual Safe Routes to School Saturday, May 3, 10-11:59 p.m. Appalachian music on guitar, cittern and Kid’s Night Out 5K Roscoe’s Pizzeria, 7040 Carroll Ave. mandolin Institute of Musical Traditions First and third Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. $10-$30 No cover $15 advance, $18 door plus $2 administrative fee, Takoma Park Recreation Center Takoma Park House and Garden Tour The People’s Open Mic discounts for SAW members and students Fun and games for kids Sunday, May 4, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 9:30-11:30 p.m. www.imtfolk.org See www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Between Eastern and Philadelphia avenues Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. Washington Improv Theater – Performance Teen Night Explore a variety of homes and architectural www.republictakoma.com styles with creative renovations and additions, Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. and discover the tales of those who lived on Bringing it Home TP Community Center Auditorium Takoma Park Recreation Center Holly, then and now. Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Audience suggestions inspire comedic Games and activities just for teens $18-$20 TP Community Center Auditorium performances created on the spot See www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation www.historictakoma.org The film explores the history of hemp and the Suggested $10 donation Takoma Park Farmers Market Grant Avenue Market current farming legalization effort. Screened in www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts partnership with Docs In Progress. Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Washington Improv Theater Year-round Takoma Junction, at Grant and Carroll avenues www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts Saturday, May 31, 3 – 5 p.m. Laurel and Carroll avenues in Old Town Antiques, collectibles and funky finds TP Community Center Lilac Room Locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, Also June 8, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 Urban Menagerie Gallery Opening Find out what the improv lark is all about and cheeses Thursday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea learn about the joy of saying yes! Galleries at the TP Community Center Crossroads Farmers Market Sunday, May 11, 1-5 p.m. Free Featuring work by Sardar Aziz (acrylic and oil Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning June 4 www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts Cady Lee Mansion, at Piney Branch and Eastern paintings), Mei Mei Chang (mixed media), Sara New location: Behind Expo Emart at 1021 avenues Anne Daines (photography), Katie Helms (art University Blvd. The Grapevine – Storytelling Series Fancy hats and gloves, tea and treats books) and Keith Kozloff (photography) Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs Thursday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. by Girl Scout Troop 6754 Free plus pupusas and other prepared food Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium Seatings at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts The Essex House Saturday Farmers Market $15 per couple or $10 per adult, $5 per child Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with Takoma Park Jazz Festival Benefit stories of all kinds. Truths, myths and everything Saturdays, 12-3 p.m., beginning May 10 Celebrate Takoma Thursday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. in between 7777 Maple Ave. Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., Silver Suggested $10 donation Locally and sustainably grown fruits and veggies Takoma-Piney Branch Neighborhood Park Spring www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts (behind Piney Branch Elementary School) Food Truck Fridays Concert/fundraiser Ayreheart Fridays, 5 – 8 p.m. Celebrating Takoma Park’s cultural diversity with Suggested donation $10 international food, crafts and traditions Saturday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. Takoma Junction, next to TPSS Co-op, 201 Ethan Magpie and Bob Zentz TP Community Center Auditorium Allen Ave. www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/celebrate- takoma Friday, May 9 Traditional and contemporary acoustic music Trohv, 232 Carroll Street, NW Carroll Café - Seekers Church with lutes, guitar, mandolin, violin, komuz, bass Various food vendors ARTS AND LITERATURE 276 Carroll Street NW and colascione Nuclear Savage: The Secret Islands $16 advanced/ $20 door Suggested $10 donation of Project 4.1 Jazz Jam http://carrollcafe.org www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts Friday, May 2, 7-9 p.m. Open mic for jazz musicians Theatre Musick Takoma Park Jazz Festival TP Community Center Auditorium Tuesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Award-winning documentary and shocking Takoma Station, 6914 14th St. NW expose about atomic bomb testing in the TP Community Center Auditorium Old Town Takoma Park Marshall Islands, followed by commentary Takoma Spark House Jam Mezzo-soprano Barbara Hollinshead and lutenist Two stages, food, crafts, dancing by Robert Alvarez, Takoma Park resident and Wednesdays after 8 p.m. Howard Bass present music drawn from the www.tpjazzfest.org Institute for Policy Studies senior scholar. 7206 Carroll Ave. across from the firehouse plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries Co-presented by TP Nuclear-Free Committee and Bring an instrument or sit back and listen Suggested $10 donation Beyond Nuclear www.TakomaParkMd.gov/arts SENIORS Blues Mondays Free Art Museum of the Americas Mondays 7:30-10:30 p.m. Third Thursday Poetry Screening of “Lunch Hour” Republic restaurant, 6939 Laurel Ave. Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 6:30 p.m. www.republictakoma.com Open reading featuring Bonnie Auslander, Don Washington, D.C. contemporary Latin American TP Community Center Auditorium Berger, Samantha Magrath and Caribbean art Lunch Hour examines America’s national school Art Hop TP Community Center Auditorium For adults ages 55 and older lunch program, which exposes children to Saturday and Sunday, May 3 – 4 Free See page 7 for details

Page 12 n Takoma Park News May 2014