Glover Park OCTOBER 2016

The Monthly Newsletter of the Glover Park Citizens' Association

Leaders of the Packs Randy Rieland There are people who walk dogs and there are dog walkers. As one of the former, I feel like I know my dog pretty well, that I can read his mood and anticipate his next sniff as we move through the neighborhood. But when I imagine doing this with three, or four, or six dogs at a time… well that, I think, would be madness.

The Pros Longtime dog walker Allen Chester on And back home, Truff bestows some canine Not so for people like Ludwig Smith, Allison an afternoon round with regulars Truff, Scotch, affection on Allen, whose business is called and Louie. Muddy Paws. Kruhlwikh, or Allen Chester, who routinely have small packs of canines on their hands. walking isn’t a first career choice. Smith, then dogs, such as the importance of consistency, They’re like those old TV show entertainers living in Rockville, got started when a friend persistence, and simple repetition in training who could keep half a dozen plates spinning unexpectedly paid him to watch her dog for a them, and their need for structure. “Dogs without breaking a sweat. few weeks, then told him about a place full of are more comfortable when they know when “Generally, it’s four to seven dogs, but dogs called Glover Park. something is going to happen, what is going I have done eight or nine,” said Smith, who’s Same sort of thing happened with long- to happen, and what’s expected of them,” been leading dogs around Glover Park for time Glover Parker Barbara Stover, who, way Smith said. more than twenty years. “I’ve had people back in 1976, took care of a neighbor’s dog as stop and take pictures when I’m walking that a favor and picked up one job after another as The Rewards m any.” word spread that she would board and walk At the same time, they’ll tell you that there’s It may seem like a feat of animal mas- animals. Kruhlwikh responded to an ad in the much they learn from dogs. It might be the tery, but dog walkers will tell you that there’s City Paper after her boss in a children’s cloth- ability to stay aware of their surroundings, to nothing all that magical about wrangling ing store sold the business. And Chester took be able, as Chester points out, to see what’s dogs. It’s more a matter of gauging tempera- it up when a head injury forced him to give coming up blocks ahead to avoid potential ment, a skill learned over time. You figure up his job working on documentary films. confrontations with other animals. Or, says out pretty quickly that putting two big alpha Once it becomes their business, though, Stover, to come to appreciate how truly males together is usually not a good idea. walkers find themselves connected to dogs to resourceful and empathetic they can be. Adds Other cues are more subtle. a degree they couldn’t have imagined. There Smith: “Some dog you click with, some dogs “It’s reading body language,” said Chester, are the demanding parts—the pets need to be you don’t, but with all dogs, there is usually who grew up in Glover Park, but now lives walked every weekday on a consistent sched- something redeeming about them.” in Arlington. “When you’re introducing dogs ule, and in all kinds of weather. And there For her part, Kruhlwikh says the pets to other dogs in the pack, that’s what you are the surprises—animals that seemed to get she walks have taught her to live more in the look for. They can pick up on the slightest along can suddenly turn on each other. “They moment. “I tend to be a worrier. But dogs movement of another dog’s tail that can mean can be unpredictable,” says Stover. “They don’t think about what’s going to happen later different things.” are animals and their behavior is sometimes or tomorrow. They’re thinking about right instinctive.” And sometimes there is pain. now. That’s really helped me.” The Profession During his seven years, Chester says 30 of the And then there’s the matter of uncon- Obviously, you have to love dogs to do this dogs he has met on the job have died. ditional love, the thing that can make dog for a living, but more often than not, dog- There’s also so much they learn about Continued on page 6 2

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Glover Park Citizens' Association (GPCA) President Jarrett Ferrier ([email protected]) Contents 1st Vice President Jack Everett ([email protected]) 2nd Vice President Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) Treasurer Paul Thrasher ([email protected]) GP’s Dog Walkers...... 1 Secretary Karen Pataky ([email protected]) Sergeant at Arms Joe Fiorillo ([email protected]) President’s Report...... 3 Federation Reps Patricia Clark, Frank Martorana, and Karen Sprecher-Keating ([email protected]) GPCA September Minutes...... 3 Membership Director Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) Glover Park Day Amanda Gant and Cheri Meyer ([email protected] and [email protected]) ANC3B News...... 4 Business Community Liaison Paul Holder ([email protected]) Stoddert Liaison Lisa McCluskey ([email protected]) Parenting in the Park...... 5 Gazette Staff Editor Sheila Meehan ([email protected]) What’s Up at Stoddert...... 5 Contributor Randy Rieland Design and Production Nora Korc ([email protected]) Glover Park History...... 6 Contacts Advertising [email protected] Editorial [email protected] Guy Mason’s October Activities... 7 Delivery Dick & Elaine Sullivan ([email protected])

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Glover Park Gazette 3 President’s Report Like Peanut Butter & Jelly Jarrett Ferrier hen I learned more about the Com- My greatest concern at the outset was munity Power Network and the the potential Excelon/Pepco merger, but Glover Park Citizens' Association Wsolar co-op, I thought it would go after discussions with the Community Power Tuesday, October 4 • 7:00 p.m. with Glover Park just like peanut butter goes Network, I was assured that solar would GP Community Center at Stoddert with jelly! continue to be allowed even if the merger As global warming continues to prove its were to go through. Thirty to forty homes Police Report existence, I believe that we have a responsibil- willing to consider panels could get the ball Motion to Support MPD's 2nd District ity to harness the power that is provided by rolling by allowing a representative to come Awards Banquet the sun. That power, along with our extensive out to talk with us about the ins and outs of rows of homes with flat roofs, makes Glover the process. Glover Park Rec Center Signage Update Park and solar power a perfect fit. After almost twenty years as a Glover Website Redux Update Starting now, I would like to challenge Park resident, I think solar is something we Membership Report you and your neighbors to consider solar pan- can do and should do—even better than els. The Community Power Network (dcsun. peanut butter and jelly! If you and a neigh- Treasurer's Report st org/lincoln-park/) has a proven track record of bor or two are interested in this 21 Century Secretary's Report helping neighborhoods just like ours achieve a endeavor for our neighborhood, please reach goal of affordable solar energy. out to me at [email protected] and I New Business The more homes we can get on board for will work to find a time to get together for an Check www.gpcadc.org and the this initiative, the less expensive it would be informational session. Glover Park list serv for updates. for everyone. Let’s do the right thing.

GPCA September 2016 Minutes  Jarrett Ferrier Due to the holiday weekend the previous Installation of Signage for Stoddert out to local businesses prior to the event and week, the meeting was held on the second Community Recreation Center. While funds cited an overall need for more help on the day Tuesday to ensure a good turnout. were supposedly set aside for this project, of the event. She can be reached at Amanda. Police Report. The meeting began at there has been no movement to date. It was [email protected]. Her efforts and those of all 7 p.m. with a report from Sgts. Brown and noted that the sign should say Glover Park volunteers should be applauded. Gill. They conveyed that the overall crime rate Community Center and it was recommended Website Redux. The GPCA website is for PSA-204 was down 14% from the same that the font/size should work in unison with down and needs the services of a web devel- time period last year (August 8–September 7). the Stoddert Elementary School sign. A let- oper to repair and re-build it. Melissa Lane, Theft was the only category that saw an ter to Mary Cheh’s office will be written and while not in attendance, conveyed to Fer- increase (of 61%), rising from 18 to 29. A sent requesting this to come to fruition. On a rier the idea of utilizing Danna McCormick member inquired about persons camping in separate note, it was mentioned that somehow of DLM Web Development. She built and the woods behind Holy Rood Cemetery. The the main entrance should be made apparent helps maintain the site for ANC 3B and has officers said that they had been by the area but from the field. also designed a number of sites for other DC found no one there. They said that they would Reporting of Poorly Maintained Rental citizen associations. There was a suggestion continue to pass by there to resolve the situ- Properties. President Ferrier voiced a concern that the GPCA should also reach out to nearby ation. They also mentioned there have been for the lack of maintenance of rental proper- citizens’ associations for additional recom- recent incidents of thieves utilizing a device ties—primarily the cutting of grass in front mendations. Preferably the GPCA could find to activate car fobs in the home to unlock cars of homes, which also includes the tree boxes a volunteer for maintenance, but the idea of parked on the street. The devices have a lim- (space between street and sidewalk). It was paying a retainer was also floated. Potentially, ited range and the officers advised residents to agreed that letters should be sent directly advertising could be incorporated to help de- keep their fobs away from front entrances. to homeowners and their addresses can be fray costs (advertisers from the Gazette could Solar Co-op. President Ferrier intro- easily found on a website of the property tax benefit from this). duced the idea of working with the Com- database. Individuals concerned about specific Pocket Parks. President Ferrier munity Power Network, a local nonprofit, properties should email the exact address and apologized for not being on top of a proj- to allow Glover Parkers to work together to issue to [email protected]. ect he took on to create small pocket parks install low-cost solar panels on the flat roofs Glover Park Day Report. Amanda Gant throughout Glover Park. He reported that the in our neighborhood. He expressed the hope spoke to the gathering regarding the excel- next deadline for submissions to the DDOT that Glover Park should/could be a trailblazer lent outcome of Glover Park Day once again Public Space Committee is October 6, for a for other Washington, DC neighborhoods. this past June. In the second year with the December 15 hearing. The hope is to submit He also noted that no matter the outcome of new layout at Guy Mason, there were a few all locations at one time to minimize the the Pepco/Exelon merger that the use of solar less vendors, but the crowd was good. She did permitting costs. The locations currently being panels would not be affected. request more volunteers to assist with reaching Continued on page 6

October 2016 4 ANC3B Report Senior Wellness Center and Statehood Top Agenda Melissa Lane Police Report. Commander Melvin Gresham Public Service Commission will be holding and Lieutenant Ralph Neal (PSA 204) of the 2015–2016 ANC Members community hearings on September 20 and 21 Second District MPD attended the meeting. Ann Mladinov, 3B-01, North Glover Park and October 5 and 15 to take public com- Lt. Neal reported that statistics show that [email protected], 202-270-0777 ments on the Washington Gas request. crime was down in PSA 204 for the past Status of Glover-Archbold Sewer Pipe Jackie Blumenthal, 3B-02, East Glover Park month compared to the same month a year [email protected], 202-333-7488 Replacement Project. The timeline for the ago. Responding to requests from residents Glover-Archbold sewer rehabilitation project at the meeting, the officers noted a number Melissa Lane, West Glover Park has been revised. DC Water now expects that of areas in 3B where speeding has become a [email protected], 202-276-0681 the draft Environmental Assessment will be critical problem. They said they would submit Brian Turmail, 3B-05, South Glover Park submitted to the National Park Service in mid- the information to the DC StreetSafe program. [email protected], 703-459-0238 October 2016. Although DC Water planned Staff from this program will evaluate the areas to announce a public meeting to update the Mary Young, 3B-04, Cathedral Heights and have speed and traffic cameras installed if [email protected], 202-895-0268 (h), community soon, the delay in the submission warranted. Commander Gresham addressed 202-997-9715 (c) of an environmental assessment requires that the proposed sector transition plan to organize scheduling of this meeting be postponed. As PSAs into groups. This plan does not eliminate Visit ANC 3B: www.anc3b.org soon as additional information on the assess- or e-mail at [email protected]. PSAs. Rather it is an internal organizing ment is available, a public meeting will be Follow us on Twitter! @anc3b mechanism for MPD. The community will not announced. be affected. Legal Appeals to Public Service Com- Ward 3 Senior Wellness Center. Matt “Advisory Referendum on the State of New mission’s Decision to Approve Pepco-Exelon Frumin, a long-time volunteer with Iona Columbia Admission Act Resolution of 2016,” Merger. In mid-August, the Office of People’s House and a former ANC commissioner, and which will be on the November 8 ballot. It is Counsel and the DC Attorney General’s office Dorothy Biondi, the coordinator of Program- a yes/no referendum that is advisory rather both filed appeals to the DC Public Service ming for Seniors at Guy Mason, spoke about than binding. DC Council is seeking input on Commission’s decision to let the Pepco-Exelon creating a “virtual Senior Wellness Center” whether to petition Congress to enact legisla- sale go forward. A parallel appeal by the for Wards 2 and 3. The other six wards have tion to have DC admitted to the union as a Maryland OPC is proceeding as well, on the a building that houses senior programs. state. Approving the referendum would advise basis that the Pepco-Exelon application did While there is also a movement to likewise the Council to a) agree to DC statehood, b) not meet the “public interest” standards for house programs for seniors in Wards 2 and 3, adopt a draft state Constitution, c) accept the approval. Mr. Frumin and Ms. Biondi pointed out that boundaries established by the New Columbia because the geographic areas of Wards 2 and Statehood Commission in June 2016, and 3 are so large, it may be more effective to cre- d) agree that statehood would guarantee an All ABOUT ate “virtual” centers that would network and elected representative form of government. leverage existing programs, both public and On September 27 and October 6, DC Council Burger private, in these wards. Another benefit of this will be holding public hearings on the draft approach is that funding would come from Constitution. The New Columbia Statehood g Mondays: Purchase a burger and programming dollars in the DC budget rather Commission developed the Constitution and fries, get a FREE soda. than capital expenditure dollars, which are in solicited input via public engagement sessions g short supply. Mr. Frumin and Ms. Biondi are as well as a three-day Constitutional Conven- Tuesdays: Purchase 2 Burgers, advocating that the DC Office of Aging hire/ tion. They released the draft Constitution in get a FREE medium fries. appoint a dedicated staff person to survey, June 2016. More information on the statehood 2414 Wisconsin Ave. NW coordinate and publicize available programs initiative and the draft Constitution is avail- Washington, DC 20007 W 202.965.7777 as well as work with organizations to develop able at statehood.dc.gov new programming for seniors. Status of DC Water’s Green Infrastruc- In the FY 2017 DC budget cycle, Coun- ture in Glover Park Area. DC Water’s Green cilmember Cheh included monies for the Infrastructure Team will continue to do Call CARLOS Office of Aging to study the idea for a virtual “potholing” (drilling down small holes about 240-328-4906 center but the Office of Aging directed the 12”x12” square to determine the locations of . Gutter Cleaning funding to a citywide study of senior program- underground utilities) in areas where Green . Leaf Removal ming needs instead. Frumin and his group are Infrastructure projects are planned through . Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping . Seasonal Mulching & Weeding or Year-Round Care now advocating for funding to be specifically October. The next stage will be soil testing. . Interior & Exterior Painting earmarked in the FY 2018 budget for both a Community Hearings on Proposed . Deck Painting study and a pilot program for a “virtual cen- Washington Gas Rate Hike. Washington References available upon request ter” to serve Wards 2 and 3. Gas is requesting a $19.9 million increase Also available in Maryland and Virginia Upcoming Ballot Initiative on DC State- that would go into effect in Spring 2017. If hood. David Bardin from the DC Statehood approved, this request would result in about * Free Estimates * Campaign presented information on the a 25% monthly rate hike for consumers. The

Glover Park Gazette 5 What’s Up at Stoddert Parenting in the Park Thank You for Worry About Yourself Driving Responsibly Paige Trevor Jennifer Perry, President, hate to break it to you, but I have another Now, don’t throw the baby out with the Stoddert PTO irritating (and supremely effective) parent- bath water, people. “Worry About Yourself” We are excited for the new school year Iing tip for you guys. doesn’t give you license to ignore everyone at Stoddert Elementary with a current Last month it was the profoundly un- else, or leave your family high and dry. It enrollment of 440 students. sexy tip of decluttering. I humbly give you this means if your kids aren’t asking for help/ad- tip not as a “know it all,” but as a complete vice—worry about yourself. Clean your closet, Thank you for driving responsibly on our butt-insky and all around general nag. I give pay your bills, pitch your textbooks from neighborhood roads and in our alleys you this advice with sadness in my heart. We college, tidy up your workspace, make those and helping the kids arrive to school and can’t actually control, change, or even tweak vacation plans, check on your 401k. (Oh my return home safely. Our crossing guard other people. Even if it would be really, re- gosh, I’m making myself so nervous I might Ms. Deborah does her best to keep traffic ally good for them. Even if all our “research” just have to go lecture one of my kids about moving smoothly at peak times. proves us right. Even if we love them more study habits!) than life itself. Add “Worry About Yourself” to your We have a couple of Stoddert events this Go to YouTube right now and type in parenting arsenal. Go show that video to month that the whole community is invited “Worry About Yourself” and you will watch your kids, too—it’s hilarious. (Pssst, this tip to attend. the most profound 47 seconds of human is handy for everyone: parent, not a parent, a behavior. I’ll wait. . . . parent of grown kids, a kid of a parent.) Thursdays through November 17: Here’s what I learned from this video (I Stoddert’s Fall Farmers' Market will wanted, really wanted, to write, “Here’s what be set up outside of school from 3:15 we learned from this video.”) But that would to 4:45 p.m. Stoddert’s Garden Aide be so wrong, because this whole article is Ms. Hannah and students will be selling about Worrying about Myself—see, I can’t apples, corn, tomatoes, and peppers! even do that for three paragraphs. VeronicaHousecleaning Service People engaged in their own lives don’t Saturday, October 15: Stoddert Fall want any tips (“nifty” as they may be). Kids Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. j Thorough housecleaning know what they need to do, and they know in Glover Park for 25 years what you need to do. Let’s be honest, it’s more Monday, October 31, 1:45 p.m.: Fall j Many references relaxing to sit and “help” or “advise” others Costume Parade will take place around the j Great Prices perimeter of the school. than it is to go about living our own big lives. Nothing scary about giving a lecture about NOW ACCEPTING We look forward to seeing you at all of procrastination to our beloved child. More NEW CLIENTS our events! scary to stop procrastinating and look for a Monday through Saturday 301.593.0131 new job for ourselves.

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October 2016 6 Leaders of the Pack Glover Park History: Continued from page 1 A Glover Park Childhood in the Twenties walkers often prefer the company of four- Carlton Fletcher legged friends. Kruhlwikh, who drives here from Capitol Hill every weekday, offered an An excerpt from a reminiscence written in 2003 Hall Place, in the middle of the night! For us example. by Ellen McDowell Keyes, who was born on children, the funny papers were our favorite “I have a dog I walk at 4 p.m., and the Hall Place in 1920 and lived there until she was thing about Sundays. In August, when acorns owners tell me that when the dog hears the nine. started to fall, we stuck twigs in them and theme song to “All Things Considered” on There were sometimes band concerts made little pipes out of them, to look like NPR, he gets all excited and starts looking out up at Mt. Alto Veterans Hospital (where the Popeye. the window for me. Russian Embassy is now) for men wounded in On my way to school I had to pass Holy “They make me so happy. Yes, there are the First World War. They also showed movies Rood Cemetery. Sometimes the entranceway days when I get up and don’t feel like going to there, which were silent, and sometimes scary. was icy, and I was afraid to cross it. But when work, but once I pick up that first dog, I can’t I remember Rin Tin Tin films and Wings with it snowed, we liked riding our sleighs down hold on to any negativity.” Clara Bow. The kids from the Industrial Home Tunlaw Road. Mostly this was good fun, but School were allowed to go to these movies, one time Irene Sach’s sister got a concussion, too, but the boys who had been bad had to and with her head wrapped in white gauze, wear dresses as punishment when they walked she looked just like a mummy. September Minutes up Wisconsin Avenue. I also remember that My favorite Christmas was the one when there were some cherry trees on the hospital I got roller skates. I practiced staying upright Continued from page 3 grounds, and when those cherries got ripe, on them by skating from one tree to another considered are 42nd & New Mexico Ave (by they tasted so good! on the west side of Hall Place. the Victory Garden); 42nd & Davis (adjacent The grounds of the Naval Observatory to the uncomfortable bench currently there); were also open to the public in those days, W Street (abutting Glover-Archbald Park); and at Easter children were invited to roll Glover Park History is online at somewhere around the Stoddert ball field; Easter eggs. I wore a hat tied under my chin, www.gloverparkhistory.com Calvert Street (alongside the Wells Fargo a pongee dress, and patent leather shoes. My Bank); and potentially at 37th and W Place, grandmother in Pennsylvania always sent all Click on Neighborhood for adjacent to the Glover mural. four of us McDowell children big chocolate Neighborhood Images, Family Album, Membership Report. Allen Tomlinson Easter eggs with our names on each one. and Oral History and Reminiscences informed the gathering that we currently When something important happened Memories and photographs have 384 members representing 256 homes. in the world, like Lindbergh’s flight or the to share? He said that membership envelopes will most Dempsey-Tunney fight, our parents read all likely go out again sometime this fall. He about it in the extra editions, sold by a boy E-mail [email protected] encouraged members to always show their shouting “Extra paper, read all about it!” on membership card when shopping or dining at establishments along Wisconsin Avenue. Many businesses, thanks to Allen, will offer  some discounts. Treasurer’s Report. Paul Thrasher pre- sented the numbers for the GPCA, which are stronger than the same period last year. The association is currently holding $45,702.28. November 10th! He voiced concern over the viability of the Gazette, noting that it is not currently paying for itself and that possibly the advertising rates Join Your Neighbors should be increased. for Cocktails, Food, Music Secretary’s Report. The minutes from and Silent Auction the June Gazette were approved unanimously. New Business. A member voiced a le- gitimate concern about the disrepair of streets in Glover Park, noting specifically 40th Place. Your contributions go directly to A representative from the Mayor’s office, Phil making things better both inside and Thomas, was in attendance and took note of outside Guy Mason Rec Center the concern. He anticipates being a regular fixture at GPCA meetings. Marsha Goldberg and Dorothy Biondi mentioned a number of events that will be Tickets available today occurring at the Guy Mason Recreation Cen- www.friendsofguymason.org ter—games, lunch, movies, and more! The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

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Guy Mason Recreation Center Ackley and Me October’s Free Programs and Activities Mounds of dark shards 3600 Calvert Street, NW • 202 727-7527 adorn my deck railing, left by the busy squirrel Fun Fridays October 6, 13, and 20, 7 p.m., October 14, 11 a.m. Games; noon Meditation: Once again, David who spent my morning Lunch; 1 p.m. Film Mutiny on the Newcomb will lead the group in gnawing the tough shell Bounty, starring Clark Gable and making this discipline accessible to of a black walnut to bits. Charles Laughton all. I studied him steadily— October 28, 11 a.m. Games; noon Friday, October 7, 7 p.m. A Russian he became named. Lunch; 1 p.m. Film Master and Celebration, with an evening of Commander, starring Russell Crowe poetry, literature, music, and culture Ackley turned acrobat and Paul Bettany from the Russian Community in DC. speeding from spot to spot. The Reading Club Friday, October 21, 7 p.m., He crouched, splayed, squatted. Wednesday, 11 a.m., October 19, The Documentary: World War at My Reading Club. Barkskins by Annie When approached, he vaulted Doorsteps, a film on the attack and Proulx into a vee of branches, occupation of Shanghai, presented by Dr. Liliane Willens stayed nestled there until Special Events the rail was free. Monday, October 3, 5 p.m. Friday, October 28, 6 p.m. Piano Lecture: Earl P. Williams, Jr.’s tribute Salon: An evening of guest pianists Ackley finished, leaped away. to Francis Hopkinson— designer of presented by The Gay Men’s Chorus the American Flag, poet, composer, of Washington DC. Dinner at 6 p.m. Only the husks remained. artist. with the artists. Bring a dish for I turned my attention to admission. Free Concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 3 p.m. less absorbing tasks. Piano Concert by the Adult Music Reservations requested for all events Edna Small Student Forum. Three pianists perform the new and the old.

Casolare Fare to Highlight Guy Mason Fundraiser Milt Grossman or nearly two decades, the annual will be welcome to the Friends of Guy Mason, Friends of Guy Mason party at Savoy since it has been a busy year. We devoted a lot FSuites Hotel was both a favorite com- of attention to improving the upper level of munity get-together and the major fundrais- the grounds along Calvert Street, completely ing medium for the organization devoted to restoring the decrepit concrete-base benches constantly improving and maintaining the and the path around them and expanding the facilities and programs of Guy Mason Recre- “butterfly attractor” garden. ation Center. We also moved promptly to minimize Now the hotel has had a complete reno- the damage to the Fragrance Garden when the vation, inside and out, and has been trans- city had to dig up a big area in late June to find formed into the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel. and repair a sewer pipe break. Meanwhile the But one thing has remained exactly the same: garden and the trees have continued to receive the hotel’s enthusiastic and very generous sup- careful attention from our contractors. Lenore port for the Friends of Guy Mason. Inside the building, we donated a nice On Thursday, November 10 from piano to the Center and have taken responsi- Rubino 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the new owners of the bility for its maintenance. This has enabled the Your neighbor and Realtor hotel, Foxhall Partners, will throw us a party Center to present a number of well-attended with a new look and a new taste, taking place musical programs at the center—something 202-262-1261 in the beautifully redecorated ballroom. Matt that will continue this fall. Glover Park Expert Wexler of Foxhall Partners assures us that the For information about becoming banquet tables will feature the food that has a party “host” or purchasing individual Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage been delighting visitors to Michael Schlow’s tickets (at $75), please go to http://www. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW, Ste.101 Casolare Ristorante at the hotel. friendsofguymason.org/ or call Meg Markham Washington, D.C. 202-333-6100 The opportunity to replenish its coffers at 202-337-6716.

October 2016 Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market October Schedule of Events Eva Shpak t’s officially fall and the best time to shop at all-natural turkeys; Chubbsy the Clown will October 15 your neighborhood farmers’ market! You be doing Face Paint and Balloon Animals; and Music: Jerry Hergenreder Idon’t want to miss out on winter squash, there will be samples of heirloom apples at Pop-Up Vendors: Motisola Chile, Compost pumpkins, apples, and more. Celebrate the Spring Valley the first three weeks of October, Crew, Three Puppies Dog Treats season with exciting pop-ups and events. plus plenty of variety each week: Food Truck: TBD With winter around the corner, why not Free Yoga 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. through Yoga shop local while you still have the chance? October 1 The Fiber Arts Festival District Glover Park You will find local fruits and veggies, local Music: Bryan Dunaway cut flowers and plants, freshly baked bread, Pop-Up Vendors: Zivaara Chocolatier, Three October 22 Pumpkin Carving from organic coffee, organic pantry items, and Puppies Dog Treats, Compost Crew Ace Hardware sustainably raised meats, cheese, and eggs. Community Table: Shen Yun from Kennedy Music: TBD Plus, you get to meet and learn about our very Center Pop-Up Vendors: 8 Myles Sauces, Judy’s grateful farmers. Free Yoga: 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. through Jewelry, Zivaara Chocolate, Cold Country The Glover Park-Burleith farmers’ mar- Yoga District Glover Park Wild Seafood, Free Halloween surprises! ket is a great place to hang out. Pups, kiddos, Sponsorship Table: Rapid Paws Pet Transpor- and out-of-town guests are all welcome. October 8 tation Services Located in the parking lot of Hardy Music: The Market Band Food Truck: Holy Crepes Middle School at Wisconsin and 34th Pop-Up Vendors: Cold Country Wild Seafood, Street, NW, the market is open from 9:00 Chunky and Friends Children’s Novel, October 29 *The Halloween Market* a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday through Motisola Chile, 8 Myles Sauces Costume contest and Halloween surprises November 26. Check our website to Community Table: Shen Yun Music: Burt the Dirt Band learn about our food-access programs, Sponsorship Table: Rapid Paws Pet Transpor- Pop-Up Vendor: Oh-Mazing Granola, Three http://www.community-foodworks.org/. tation Services Puppies Dog Treats, Compost Crew DC Vintage Cycles Bike Sales & Repairs Food Truck: Holy Crepes Sponsorship Table: Ace Hardware of Glover will be here every week; Country Vittles will Free Yoga 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. through Yoga Park + pumpkin carving be taking pre-Thanksgiving orders for its District Glover Park Food Truck: Holy Crepes

GoodGuys Fine Dining & Exotic Entertainment in Glover Park since 1966

2311 Wisconsin Avenue, NW www.goodguysclub.com 202.333.8128

Monday–Thursday 11 am–2 am Friday–Saturday 11 am–3 am Sunday 4 pm–2 am The kitchen is always open!

A Gentleman’s Club. Only 21 and over, please!

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