Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects #5 Recycling

5) Greenbelt continues to do all of the action items listed in the 2017 recertification except for one: Public Works had to discontinue the TerraCycle drop-off station in 2019 when the TerraCycle program changed. Public Works publishes each week in the Greenbelt News Review the amount of recyclables and garbage that is picked up the previous week. For FY19 the total recyclables collected was 2,296 tons, while the total trash that went to the landfill was 1,651 tons, representing a diversion rate of 58%. Public Works continued to offer recycling classes to educate the public and set up a table demonstrating at events what can and cannot be recycled in Greenbelt.

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Proof 5.1 to 5.4

GREENBELT RECYCLING AND LANDFILL ANNUAL TOTALS AND DIVERSION RATES Thursday, June 11, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

Congratulations to our ERHS City Information & Events seniors on their graduation. The ceremony may have been virtual The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair. but life after high school is for real and the News Review wishes all of you the brightest, happiest NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE and healthiest of futures. FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET Share your accomplishments, for the milestones and news in the Our GENERAL FUND Neighbors column. Send details BUILDING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND of your news items to editor@ CEMETERY FUND greenbeltnewsreview.com. DEBT SERVICE FUND REPLACEMENT FUND City Notes SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Horticulture/Parks beautified GREEN RIDGE HOUSE FUND landscapes and delivered wood CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND chips to community gardens. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND Recreation staff consulted with GREENBELT WEST INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Dr. Caitlin McGrath about out- At its regular meeting of June 8, 2020, the City Council of Greenbelt, door movie possibilities and pro- Maryland, adopted the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021, thereby ap- moted Greenbelt Day, Summer proving expenditures as follows: Classes and Camp Programs. Arts staff hosted a Tableau Vivant General Fund...... $29,142,800.00 photo challenge. With 120 people Building Capital Reserve Fund ...... 212,300.00 registered, at least a dozen sum- Debt Service Fund ...... 1,107,200.00 mer arts classes will run. Replacement Fund ...... 0 Code Enforcement inspected Special Projects Fund...... 341,500.00 businesses, ensuring proper dis- Green Ridge House ...... 1,824,000.00 tancing and outdoor seating. Capital Projects Fund ...... 152,400.00 Animal Control checks North- Community Development Block Grant Fund...... 154,600.00 Greenbelt Recreation way Fields daily because people Greenbelt West Infrastructure Fund ...... 2,030,000.00 are letting their dogs loose to Announces Copies of the adopted budget document will be available for run. Two stray kittens and three Visit the Virtual Recreation examination no later than September 2020 at the City Offices at cats joined three kittens at the Center, www.greenbeltmd.gov/ 25 Crescent Road and on the Greenbelt website recreation to learn about sum- shelter. Two injured birds were (www.greenbeltmd.gov). mer fun plans for youth ages 3 rescued. through 17 years. Refuse/Recycling collected Upcoming Virtual Meetings 27.74 tons of refuse and 10.87 For the first time, anyone near tons of recyclables. Monday, June 15 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION or far, can attend our summer Greenbelt Aquatic & Fit- re: Refinancing and Long-Range Financial Planning, camps! ness Center’s outdoor pool was Virtual meeting will be shown on Comcast 71 and 996, Verizon 21 cleaned for reopening. and Stream on www.greenbeltmd.gov Reach out to invite faraway The Community Center host- friends and family to join your Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm, PARK AND RECREATION ADVI- child for camp this summer! ed CARES’s diaper distribu- SORY BOARD. On the Agenda: Council Liaison Update and Recre- Enrollment is ongoing. tion. Therapeutic Recreation and ation Department Update Call 301-397-2200 for more CARES distributed COVID-19 information. kits to seniors. Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD. Park Rangers handed out over On the Agenda: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Master Plan Update 100 cloth masks provided by the Election of Vice-Chair Seniors Avoiding Isolation by Greenbelt Mask Makers at Buddy Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION with Attick Park and monitored safe Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition. Virtual meeting will be shown on Navigating Technology use of sports fields. Comcast 71 and 996, Verizon 21 and Stream on www.greenbeltmd.gov SAINT Pilot Project Summer Recreation Thursday, June 18 at 7:00pm, VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE GREENBELT POLICE. (see notice below) Free Online Arts Classes Greenbelt Recreation will offer Comcast Internet classes this summer over Zoom. Virtual Community Meeting Essential Service Registration opened on Monday, w/Greenbelt Police + ( for 1 year) June 1 for Greenbelt residents Thursday, June 18 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, June 3 for Amazon ECHO SHOW 8 non-residents. The summer class Interested in learning about your Greenbelt City Police Department? guide can be accessed by going The Department will be hosting a virtual community meeting on June The Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL) Program is launching a pilot program for 50 seniors 60+ or disabled adults 50+ living in incorporated Greenbelt to provide: to greenbeltmd.gov/recreation 18th at 7pm. The agenda will include crime trends in Franklin Park and clicking on Summer Classes. and Greenbelt Station. We will be taking questions by email in ad-  Free Comcast Internet Essentials for one year Classes include sewing and tex- vance and during the event.  Amazon Echo Show to link residents with family and friends, classes, music tile arts workshops, painting for Email Questions to [email protected] and more. teens, storybook theater for chil- Households must have a smart phone not a flip phone and participate in one of dren and much more. Richard Bowers, Chief of Police the following to enroll: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832626311?pwd=R0tOSDN3UnNDdFlF SNAP—Food Stamps, Section 8 Housing, Medicaid, ak9QNDF4M3U2UT09 SSI, or Veterans Pension Recipient Overeaters to Meet Password: 586528 For more information please contact Sharon Johnson, Community Case Manager Overeaters Anonymous is a Or Telephone: Introduced:at 240-542 Mayor-2029 Byrdsoon as possible. Space is limited. fellowship of individuals who are Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1st Reading: June 8, 2020 Passed: June 8, 2020 together recovering from a wide US: +1 301 715 8592 Posted: June 9, 2020 variety of food challenges includ- Webinar ID: 828 3262 6311 Effective: June 8, 2020 ing overeating, anorexia, bulimia Password: 586528 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2085 and obsessively thinking of food, A RESOLUTION REGARDING “BLACK LIVES MATTER” IN THE CITY OF GREENBELT among others. Anyone looking VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES WHEREAS, issues of systemic racism continue to plague the United States of America; for help is invited to a 30-minute Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There are and Newcomers Information Meeting currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Board of Elections, WHEREAS, the murders of African-American men and women by police officers in about Overeaters Anonymous on Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Public Safety Advisory Committee, various cities across the nation have raised awareness of racism and illuminated deep-seated fears within our communities; and Monday, June 15 at 6:45 p.m. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and Youth Advisory Committee Attend by Zoom or by phone. For more information call 301- 474-8000 WHEREAS, we cannot ignore the widening gap of trust between the people who work in law enforcement and many in the communities they serve; and There is no charge. For more info call 240-305-3433. WHEREAS, closing this gap requires that we address the underlying inequities that continue to divide working people in our country along racial and economic lines; and Registration now underway! WHEREAS, the City’s Community Pledge is designed to strengthen the diversity and celebration of all people, to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair; NOW THEREFORE, Visit www.greenbelt- md.gov/recreation to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, that Black Lives Matter, in Greenbelt, in Maryland, in the United States of America, and all around the globe. download the the BLM Bookmarks BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon https://blmbookmarks1.wixsite.com/2020 guide. passage.

Educate Yourself A wide variety of PASSED by the Council of the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, at its regular meeting of June 8, 2020. programs for all ages Launch Sale: buy all 6 for $10 ______are available! Colin A. Byrd Basic bookmarks: $2 Mayor

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A Review Local Recycling Still Viable Love’s Labour’s Lost Is Now In Contrast with U.S. Trend On at Greenbelt Arts Center by Daniel M. Thies by Julie Rapp For recycling programs in refuse per resident to $280 per are in a different position from Love’s Labour’s Lost, one of their encampment. They all im- the U.S., the last years have not year, as compared with $356 in Greenbelt; they have local incin- Shakespeare’s early comedies, is mediately fall in love, the king been bright. In 2009, Ocean City other parts of Prince George’s erators that use the city’s waste now being staged at the Green- with the princess and the three ceased its recycling program, cit- County. as an energy resource – some- belt Arts Center (GAC) by The lords with one each of the ladies. ing money as the deciding factor, Dr. Luisa Robles, the sustain- thing that is cost efficient at the Rude Mechanicals, a local, di- Costard, the king’s fool, and in March, Prince George’s ability coordinator for Public scale of their city, but not so at verse and eclectic nonprofit the- played with comedic flare by County reported the combined Works, attributes the success in Greenbelt’s size. However, even ater company. The Rude Mechan- Linda “Spencer” Dye, is charged recycling program – a program the recycling program to high if recycling isn’t going to be icals are known for their love of with delivering love letters but that is usually profitable – cost public awareness and engage- scrapped, the Zero Waste Circle Shakespeare and other classical cleverly mixes them up, creating $2.7 million in 2018. This drastic ment. Over the past year, the city does have some cost-saving poli- works, as well as for being rebels confusion whereby the men’s love change is because recycled mate- has been showing what can and cy recommendations. From 2017 in the theater world. for the women is revealed. rials, like paper and plastics, are can’t be recycled by tabling at to this year, they have researched The play follows the King The king and lords decide to not selling for as much as they special events, giving lectures for ways in which organic material, of Navarre, played by Justin court the women by disguising used to. Sound Resource Man- schools and sending informational like food scraps, are reclaimed in Bigelow, and three lords, Lon- themselves so as not to appear agement Group, an organization flyers to new residents. Local the region. Overall, they found gaville, Dumaine and Berowne, to break their oath. The court- focused on reducing waste and organizations have also helped to that by making composting and as well as a Spanish knight vis- ing does not go well, due to pollution, cites the average value make alternatives to trash more organic waste collection more iting the court, Armado, played the men’s deceptive practices. of curbside recycled materials in accessible. Businesses like the accessible for people, the amount by Richard S. Huffman. These The Princess and ladies devise some areas dropping from about Greenbelt Federal Credit Union of waste (and money) going to noblemen resolve, after a rowdy a clever prank to exact revenge $140 per ton in 2017 to $26 per run special document-shredding landfills would fall. The PG Zero turn of courtly pleasure, to swear upon the men. Claudia Bach as ton today. Hardest hit recycling events twice a year. Others, like Waste Initiatives Report finds that off women for three years and Rosaline gives a layered, imagi- programs in the U.S. were those the New Deal Café, use com- if 35 percent of Prince George’s focus entirely on scholarship and native performance along with that depended on exporting re- posting to reduce the amount of County waste was diverted, an fasting. The endeavor was not Holly Trout as Maria and Malia cyclables to China before its food waste going into landfills. estimated $4.3 million in landfill entirely genuine, but done more Murray as Katharine. National Sword policy in January Greenbelt’s Zero Waste Circle, a tipping fees would have been for notoriety. The play, directed Jaquenetta, a country wench 2018 banned them. group made of Green Team vol- avoided. The full findings were by Liana Olear, offers a modern cleverly played by Erin Nealer, In spite of this, Greenbelt’s re- unteers and Public Works staff, delivered to the city for their twist when man signs his alle- displays charms that enchant Cos- cycling program is a silver lining has also been working on ways consideration. giance to the oath and then drops tard and Armado. Sean Eustis, as to the city’s Public Works budget. to further improve outreach and The City of Greenbelt has his cell phone into a hat. Holofernes, passionately performs While the value of recyclables waste reduction, with the ultimate some recommendations for resi- Peter Eichman as Berowne the learned schoolmaster and has gone down, it is still much goal of bringing landfill use down dents to make the most out of gives a convincing performance Nathan Rose, as Sir Nathaniel, cheaper for the city to recycle to zero. the recycling program during as he passionately attempts to gives a convincing performance goods than put them in a land- However, if the value of re- the holidays. Any leftover card- resist signing the oath, fearing it as a celibate and prudish curate, fill, and over the last five years, cycled paper and plastics lowers board boxes from gift exchanges will be too hard to keep. Laurel uncomfortable with all the sweet Public Works has seen more re- enough, could Greenbelt’s recy- should be flattened before being Miller Simms (Longaville) and talk. These two actors skillfully cycling than refuse. In 2018, over cling program one day be trashed put into recycling. Also, Pub- Joshua Engel (Dumaine) playfully read with flourish and comedic 60 percent of all waste collection too? It is very unlikely, according lic Works picks up discarded go along with the king’s plan. commentary on the love letters was from recycling, and it is to Robles: it simply costs less to Christmas trees. Finally, it is The play continues with the written by the characters. expected that 2019 will continue hand off recyclable materials than better to put items in the trash arrival of the Princess of France, Bigelow (the king) gives an that trend. This, as well as waste to pay to dump them into a land- if you are not certain that they played by Megan Parlett, along emotive, tender performance at reduction initiatives, has helped fill. Places in the U.S. that have are curbside recyclable. Check with her three ladies-in-waiting, the end when he declares his true bring down the yearly cost of ceased recycling, like Ocean City, out Greenbelt’s Recycling Pro- Maria, Katharine and Rosaline. love for the Princess. Parlett (the gram flyer greenbeltmd.gov/home/ The women cannot be received princess) responds with a heartfelt showdocument?id=1000 to find at court due to the king’s oath, and sincere performance, telling out what can and cannot be re- continued from page 1 so the king and the three lords the king that she must return to GRANTS cycled. proceed to visit the feminine France upon the death of her Public Service Announcement rural areas and older and younger entourage outside the castle at father. with First Lady Michelle Obama, residents of the Chesapeake Bay Although lines are spoken in in the Disney movie Jump In!, at Watershed. Chesapeake Open traditional Shakespeare’s Eliza- the Cherry Blossom Parade and Seed Quest/Greenbelt Intergen- bethan English, the clothing and Festival, and many other loca- erational is designed to involve set are all very modern. Innova- tions and events. senior citizens with accessible tive but sparse, the set consists The second grant recipient is community gardens, to work of only a picnic table outside the CHEARS, a no-office nonprofit against the isolation that older castle, where most of the action organization that focuses on in- citizens often experience and to takes place, and a large video tergenerational environmental locate seed banks within senior screen as a stage backdrop dis- education, arts, research, and fa- communities. playing cell phone text messages cilitating community stewardship Grant applications are care- that relate to the action. Uneven practices to restore the health of fully considered based on viabil- and confusing are the modern the Chesapeake bioregion. They ity, effect on the community and day, eclectic clothing worn by the were founded in 2006 and run on the funding available during various characters. projects implemented by volun- the given grant cycle. To help Come see this original, funny teers and sustained through com- support these and future projects, portrayal of romance where grand munity partnerships. GCF encourages donations and gestures and instant gratification This $3,621 grant will allow promotion of the funded events. are met with some resistance, for the launching of a brand new GCF’s mission is to support AD FOR NEWS REVIEW leading to a more nuanced, ma- project focusing on develop- worthwhile initiatives by local or- ture view of love. Now playing ing a series of workshops and ganizations benefiting the Green- PLEASE RUN ON at GAC through February 8, crowd-sourcing citizen science belt community. GCF has two FEBRUARY 6 & 13 Friday and Saturday evenings at seed trials designed to increase grant cycles a year; grant awards 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the community’s understand- range from $500 to $5,000 and

PHOTO BY GLENN HARRIS BY PHOTO greenbeltartscenter.org or call ing of seeds and engagement are given to Greenbelt commu- 301-441-8770. in intergenerational seed saving nity groups, cooperatives and A deer pays attention to a passing photographer while feeding activities. A long term goal is to nonprofit organizations. Inter- during the afternoon in the woods near the former St. Hugh’s establish a local plant research ested groups may next apply for School. exchange library cooperative that a grant on April 15 for new or GreenbeltAD FOR NEWS REVIEW Nursery School fosters links between urban and existing projects. PLEASE RUN ON FEBRUARY 6 & 13

Open House

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 Registration for Fall 2020 Saturday,Greenbelt February Nursery School 22, 10 am – 1 pm Join Greenbelt Nursery School families at our Open House All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner at The Greenbelt Registration for Fall 2020 ClassesSaturday, February for children22, 10 am – 1 pmages 2, 3, and 4 Community Church 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt, MD Two, three, andClasses five for children days ages 2,a 3, week. and 4 Low child to staff ratio. Two, three, and five days a week. Low child to staff ratio. Silent Auction – Bid on a Chincoteague Vacation Home, Full day educational programs available. Full day educational programs available. Washington National Baseball Tickets and more! Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road 301-474-5570 www.greenbeltnurseryschool.org Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road Tickets purchased or reserved in advance: Accredited by NAEYC’s National Academy 301 -474-5570 of Early Childhoodwww.greenbelt Programs nurseryschool.org $10 Adults, $5 Children 10 and under Tickets at the door: Accredited by NAEYC’s National Academy $15 Adults, $5 Children 10 and under of Early Childhood Programs For reservations or information please email us at [email protected]

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

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects #6 Greenbelt Time Bank

6) The Greenbelt Time Bank, a Green Team Circle, is running strong. It has 237 members and 3,331 hours exchanged as of June 17, 2020. The Green Team Time Bank Circle founders are dedicated to its success. The Core Planning Group continues to meet every other month. During the pandemic, it moved its meetings to the Zoom virtual space. There are other groups which help in the smooth running and recruitment of the Time Bank : Outreach, Inreach, Coordinators, and Trainers. The Time Bank has social events several times a year to bring its members together and to recruit potential new members. The last social was a Zoom virtual event held in May 2020. The Time Bank has a website where members log in their requests and offers, and each week the Time Bank automatically sends a notification email to all members with the previous week’s requests and offers.

The City helps with training that is provided free to members, helps advertise the service, and provides technical assistance and free spaces for meetings and socials as well as advertising and outreach materials. The Greenbelt Time Bank was launched in September 2013, after its initial conceptualization in June 2012. It was started as a way to generate a stronger sense of community and resilience through the exchange of work and services. It allows members to exchange units of time: for every hour one member helps another, one earns a time credit of an hour for that exchange. Hours are exchanged instead of monetary currency. This time credit can then be redeemed for services from other members. Services offered by other members include childcare, jewelry repair, yard work, cooking classes, companionship, teaching languages, teaching music, therapeutic massage, filing, and more. As of June 2017, 1337 hours of volunteer service have been exchanged among its 153 members.

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 6.1 to 6.5 Thursday, May 7, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events GCAN Will Meet Environmental Zoom OGT’s Next Film Learn About Dynamic Time Bank Hosts Talk Virtually on May 13 Earth Day Offering Discussion Is May 10 Community Governance On Fraught Topics The Greenbelt Climate Action The Green Teams of the City The Old Greenbelt Theatre The Center for Dynamic Com- On Sunday, May 24 from 3 Network will again be holding of Greenbelt and Greenbelt Com- hosts film discussions via Zoom munity Governance (CDCG) is until 4:30 p.m., the Greenbelt their monthly meeting via Zoom. munity Church, United Church of every Sunday at 2 p.m. On Sun- offering a no-cost (but dona- Time Bank will host a discussion The meeting will take place on Christ, offer the first of a series day, May 10, the Flick of the tions are greatly appreciated) on Difficult Conversations: Talking Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to of short interactive online presen- Week film discussion will be on introduction to Dynamic Com- Across the Lines. The discussion 9 p.m. tations by local experts in honor Snowpiercer (2014, 126 minutes, munity Governance on Satur- will be via a Zoom link and is To get the call-in instructions, of the 50th anniversary of Earth R for violence, language and day, May 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 open to non-Time Bank members. visit facebook.com/pg/chearsorg/ Day. drug content), directed by 2020 a.m. Contact Aileen at aileen@ To register, contact Linda Warren events/ or chears.org/gcan. The first presentation will be Oscar-winning director Bong dynamic-governance.org for the Seely at [email protected]. Once again, participants will on Sunday, May 17, from 7:30 Joon-Ho (Parasite). For those Zoom link and to provide feed- With the political divide cur- spend most of the meeting dis- to 8:45 p.m. Lore Rosenthal will who wish to view the film ahead back on the new site. rently experienced in the U.S. cussing several articles. This present Introduction to Draw- of the discussion, it is avail- ever widening, with concerns month, they will explore the down: How We Can Reverse able for streaming on Netflix Assistance by Phone about the COVID-19 crisis and topic of a Green Stimulus Plan. Global Warming. Following her (subscription required) or can AARP help with taxes will with increased social distancing, The nation is currently facing presentation, there will be time be rented for $3.99 on Amazon not be rescheduled this year in the ability to communicate ef- three converging crises: the CO- for questions as well as discus- Video, YouTube, Google Play or Greenbelt. For information on fectively is or can be significantly VID-19 pandemic and the result- sion of possible follow-up actions. AppleTV. tax sites as they open call 888- compromised. For those who ing economic recession, the cli- Due to security concerns, RS- To participate, go to 227-7669. have ever had to have a difficult mate emergency and the extreme VPs will be required to join this greenbelttheatre.org/film/flick-of- Phone calls to the GIVES of- conversation, or are facing the inequality in how this pandemic presentation, which will be on- the-week/ to register for the film fice are being answered remotely need to have one, the group will affects different populations. They line via the Zoom app. RSVP discussion to receive information as the Community Center re- explore strategies for having them will explore some proposals that by Wednesday, May 13 to Jane on how to access the Zoom call. mains closed. and tips on how to avoid becom- climate and social policy experts Young at [email protected]. She Those who do not have internet ing overwhelmed. have developed – a sort of “menu will send a confirmation with a access can join the film discus- of solutions” – that would collec- link for joining the presentation. sion via phone. Call Kelly at tively comprise a Green Stimulus 301-329-2034 to request access to meet these challenges. information. The group would like attend- Tea Time on Zoom About the Film: Snowpiercer The Greenbelt Community ees to read the articles before the In this sci-fi epic, a failed Tea continues to meet weekly on meeting, but it is not a require- global-warming experiment kills Thursdays at 7 p.m. for a purely ment. Links to the articles/videos off most life on the planet. The social time, to help counteract are in the Facebook Invite, as final survivors board the - SNOW cabin fever and to get to know well as online at chears.org/gcan. PIERCER, a train that travels your neighbors. Make a cup of For more information, or for around the globe via a perpetual- tea and hop onto Zoom. those who do not have access motion engine. When cryptic Participants talk about any- to Facebook and/or the inter- messages incite the passengers thing and everything. Find the net, contact Lore Rosenthal at to revolt, the train thrusts full- group on Facebook at facebook. [email protected] throttle toward disaster. com/pg/greenbelttimebank/events/. or at 301-345-2234. Those not on Facebook can email [email protected] to Online Meet-up request the Zoom link. The Community Tea is not a For Visual Artists Greenbelt Time Bank event, but The Greenbelt Recreation Arts they are offering their resources Program invites visual artists to make this successful. working in all media to meet up online for a Virtual Art Share on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. This casual, friendly forum is intended for adults of all experience levels. Artists are invited to bring one to three pieces to share and discuss. The program is free, but advance registration at greenbeltmd.gov/ arts is required in order to re- ceive a Zoom meeting link. Art I specialize in fine art, lifestyle, and personal brand Shares are held monthly. photography. My Etsy shop offers prints, instant digital downloads, note cards, and calendars! Follow me on: Annecorcoran.com Etsy @AnneCorcoranStudio

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Thank you for your membership Thursday, April 2, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 Time Bank Provides Support County Approves Beltway Plaza During COVID-19 Pandemic by Erica Ginsberg Mixed-use Redevelopment Plan by Michelle Siegel

The Beltway Plaza Preliminary Roberts and Mayor Colin Byrd Beltway Plaza Plan of Subdivision (PPS), which voted against supporting the PPS. Meets Apocolypse outlines a plan to transform Belt- Throughout the meeting, Roberts Even after society comes way Plaza Mall into a mixed-use stressed that the inadequacies he out of the COVID-19 pan- development containing both resi- saw in the PPS were not suffi- demic, Beltway Plaza, which dential units and retail space, was ciently addressed by the attached previously managed to weather approved by the Prince George’s staff conditions. through the Great Recession of County Planning Board on Feb- Byrd was relatively quiet at the late 2000s and early 2010s, ruary 20, after a 5-2 vote of the meeting, but readily voiced may be required to make some support from the Greenbelt City his opinions on the PPS in an major changes if it is to over- Council at their regular meeting email. come the ongoing collapse on February 10. “The bottom line is, if this de- of the nation’s shopping mall “We believe that in order to velopment happens, it’s going to industry. ensure that the retail at Beltway cost the public sector money to

PHOTO COURTESY GREENBELT TIME BANK GREENBELT COURTESY PHOTO Malls across America have Plaza remains vibrant, dynamic serve these new Greenbelt fami- Some Greenbelt Time Bank members enjoy a virtual tea together. been struggling since well and durable for the future, we lies,” he wrote. “And, if the de- before the novel coronavirus must add customers right on the velopers aren’t going to give the March 23 marked Interna- have adjusted hours, and neigh- outbreak. According to a re- property,” said Quantum Com- city and the county the resources tional Time Banking Day. While bors able to help neighbors simi- port from professional services panies General Counsel Marc to do that, I’ll probably remain it doesn’t feel like a time to be lar to the Time Bank, but for the network Deloitte, in-mall shop- Kapastin. opposed to the project.” celebrating in the midst of the broader Greenbelt community. ping decreased 7.6 percent Councilmembers Judith Da- Next up for the Beltway Plaza COVID-19 pandemic, communi- For those who are already in 2018 year-over-year. This vis, Emmett Jordan, Leta Mach, redevelopment is a Detailed Site ties with time banks are at an members of the Greenbelt Time decline has been devastating Silke Pope and Edward Putens Plan, which will elaborate on advantage. Greenbelt is lucky to Bank, a few potential offerings for malls, with financial ser- voted in support of the plan and plans for housing types and inter- be one of those communities. that can incorporate social dis- vices company Credit Suisse its attached staff conditions on nal road systems. For those not familiar with tancing include: forecasting in 2017 that 20 to February 10. “We’re more than a shopping the concept of a time bank, it is Picking up groceries or pre- 25 percent of American malls “If nothing is done, and this center,” Kapastin said. “That’s a way for members of a com- scriptions for someone who is in would close within five years. mall and its property is not re- one of the themes that we’re go- munity to offer services to each a higher risk group or who is in Though popular assumption developed, it will be a dead strip ing to pursue over the next sev- other and receive time credit for quarantine puts the blame on Amazon and mall in the not so far future, and eral months, just to let everybody each hour of service. Credits can Offering a service through other online shopping hotspots, that would be devastating for our understand that Beltway Plaza is be spent on receiving services teleconference, such as foreign SiteWorks Retail Real Estate city and our residents,” Pope said a community center as well as a from other members. An hour of language conversational practice, Services President Nick Ege- in an email. retail center – an amenity for the service equals one hour of time an exercise class, a meditation lanian argues that the downfall Councilmember Rodney community.” credit regardless of what service session, tutoring for kids while of malls in America has far a member provides or accepts. schools are closed, or gardening more to do with the reckless No money changes hands and it advice development and expansion is free to join. Greenbelt’s Time Reviewing resumes and cover of malls in the mid-1900s – Bank has been in operation since letters for those who may need to an era which could not have 2013 and currently counts 231 find new jobs foreseen the rise of strip cen- The Co-op Weekly ad members. Serving as an editor or giving ters, populated by “category While it is a means for people feedback to someone who is us- killer” stores that specialize in circular you expected to to use their time and talents to ing this time to write the Great discount sales of a particular find inserted in this issue help neighbors and get their own American Novel category of merchandise. needs met, the underlying pur- Painting a portrait of another “Pretty much every depart- is being discon�nued pose of the Greenbelt Time Bank member or a member’s relative ment that was in a department is to build a stronger community. or pet from a photo store now has an equivalent un�l our grocery suppli- In addition to providing a plat- For those who are intrigued strip center store,” Egelanian ers are able to resume form for community members and want to join the Greenbelt said. “All the way from the to trade services, the Greenbelt Time Bank, membership is open obvious things, like linens, normal deliveries. Time Bank has also sponsored to anyone who lives, works or and electronics, and toys, you social gatherings across Greenbelt plays in Greenbelt. The Time know, with Toys “R” Us, and that are open to the community, Bank is taking applications and Bed Bath & Beyond, and Best whether or not they are or want working to transition its training Buy – but also, things not so The COVID-19 outbreak con�nues to be a rapidly to be a member of the Time sessions to a virtual format. obvious – card stores, bridal changing situa�on, we are working closely with our Bank. In February, a group of The Greenbelt Time Bank is stores … so, there was a com- Time Bankers gathered to cel- co-sponsoring another Virtual Tea plete deconstruction of the federal, state and local and public health officials to ebrate Mardi Gras together at the on Thursday, April 2 from 7 to department store model.” make adjustments in our opera�ons to ensure the Springhill Lake Recreation Cen- 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. This is open According to Egelanian, ter. During this time of social to all. In addition to fostering though most of the malls that safety of our customers and employees. distancing, those get-togethers social connection, the tea will remain open today cannot ex- have adapted to become virtual include a discussion of the film pect to operate “as the kind of · Senior & Vulnerable Shopper Hours―M/W/F teas. Fantastic Fungi which is available centers they were,” the prop- Groceries 7―9 am ● Pharmacy 8―9 am Members of the Greenbelt to watch in advance on Vimeo. erties themselves still have Time Bank have also been in- Learn more about the Green- futures, so long as their man- strumental in supporting other belt Time Bank at greenbelttime- agers take the appropriate mea- · Prac�ce Social Distancing―2 Carts = 6 Feet community efforts during the bank.org. sures to evolve with the times. COVID-19 pandemic, including Learn more about the Green- “The very nature of shop- · Reusable Bag Policy—In an effort to protect the the Greenbelt Mutual Aid Group. belt Mutual Aid Group at tinyurl. ping has changed, but good health of our employees all groceries must be This centralized Google spread- com/greenbeltmutualaid. real estate is generally good sheet offers a variety of resourc- Learn more about the April real estate,” Egelanian said. packed in Co-op’s single use plas�c or paper bags. es, including lists of health care 2 Virtual Tea at tinyurl.com/ “Most of these were built on facilities doing tests, places to gtbvirtualtea. very good roads at very good DO NOT BRING REUSABLE BAGS FROM HOME. access food pantries, local busi- Erica Ginsberg is a member of intersections with high traf- nesses that are open, closed or the Greenbelt Time Bank. fic, and so while they might · Consumer Pricing―While the cost of doing busi- not have use for the uses they ness may go up as labor and product demand in- were originally built for, most of them will have very produc- crease, we promise to maintain the same pricing tive uses in the future.” structure we always have, and keep prices as low - Michelle Siegel as possible. · Co-op Supermarket is hiring experienced part-�me Health Benefit Deadline Extended cashiers, stockers, sanita�on/cleaning staff. Visit The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange has ex- tended until June 15 the special enrollment period that the store for applica�ons or www.greenbelt.coop. began in mid-March to help uninsured Marylanders during the State of Emergency for Coronavirus (CO- VID-19) declared by Gov. Larry Hogan. Uninsured We THANK YOU for Marylanders may enroll through the state’s health in- your business during surance marketplace, MarylandHealthConnection.gov. this challenging �me.

PHOTO BY CHARLES JACKMAN CHARLES BY PHOTO Free consumer assistance is available by calling A daffodil blooms in Greenbelt East. 1-855-642-8572 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Thursday, February 6, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

At the Library Menu for Senior MakerSpace to Hold Time Bank Hosts GCAN Hosts Talk All Prince George’s Coun- Nutrition Program Repair Café February 8 Mardi Gras Social On Renewable Energy ty Memorial libraries will be The Senior Nutrition Food The Greenbelt MakerSpace is The Greenbelt Time Bank will The Greenbelt Climate Ac- closed on Sunday, February 16 and Friendship program pro- hosting its quarterly Repair Café host a Mardi Gras Social Event tion Network will host a talk on and Monday, February 17 for vides lunches for seniors Monday on Saturday, February 8 from 10 on Tuesday, February 25 from 7 The Science Behind Drawdown the Presidents Day holiday. The through Friday at the Community a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commu- to 9 p.m. at the Springhill Lake Solutions on Renewable Energy Greenbelt Library will reopen on Center beginning at noon. Meals nity Center in Room 114. Come Community Center. Attendees are by Dr. Vijay Parameshwaran on Tuesday, February 18 at 1 p.m. must be reserved by 11 a.m. two learn how to repair tired or bro- encouraged to bring a snack and Wednesday, February 12 at the Storytime days ahead so that enough food ken stuff or help repair others’ their own utensils, plates, cups Community Center, Room 114. Monday, February 10 from is ordered. Call 301-397-2208 items, and rescue them from the and napkins, as this is a zero- Renewable energy has been a 10:30 a.m., ages newborn to 5. ext. 4215. recycling or garbage bins. Bring waste event. focus for implementing many of Bring a baby, toddler or pre- All meals, which provide at clothing, furniture, kitchen appli- The general public is invited the drawdown solutions to reduce schooler to the Old Greenbelt least one-third of Recommended ances, computers, jewelry, toys, to come and learn about the time carbon emissions and minimize Theatre to listen to a story read Dietary Allowances for older etc. for the challenge of making bank, how to get involved, what the effects of global warming from the big screen, see a short adults, include margarine, coffee them useful again. the time bank does and who is a and climate change. This pre- film and complete a craft. Pop- or tea and skim milk. Menus for Volunteers are welcome to member. sentation will introduce some corn will be provided. No regis- the week of February 10 are as join in making this a great com- For questions, con- of the scientific concepts behind tration is required. This walk-in follows: munity event; no experience cerns or additional infor- renewable energy processes that event is presented biweekly on Monday, February 10: chicken necessary. The MakerSpace Re- mation, contact Linda War- apply to several of the drawdown the 2nd and 4th Monday morn- breast with pumpkin-seed mole, pair Café program, the first in ren Seely at lwseely@gmail. solutions. They include photo- ings of each month. confetti rice, garden vegetables, the Mid-Atlantic region, started com or Greenbelt.Timebank@ voltaics, chemical energy storage Teen Advisory Board Mandarin oranges, apple juice in 2014 and was made possible gmail.com. Also, visit them and delivery, the electrical grid, Monday, February 10 at 4 Tuesday, February 11: beef by a Jim Cassels Award from on Facebook at facebook.com/ nuclear, wind, geothermal and p.m., ages 13 to 18, limit 15 hot dog, baked beans, mixed fruit the Greenbelt Consumer Co- greenbelttimebank/. hydroelectric. participants. Earn service hours cobbler, coleslaw, fruit punch op and by an eager supporting The presentation will not fea- while making the Library a great Wednesday, February 12: group of volunteers. Read more ture advanced equations and dia- place for teens. Meet new people, baked chicken thigh with caccia- at make125.org/things_to_do/ Dems Will Screen grams but rather offer a platform become a leader. Registration tore sauce, buttered bow-tie pasta, repair-cafe. Black History Film to discuss basic principles and required. For further information, green peas, fresh fruit, cranberry Sign up as a volun- The Eleanor & Franklin how they tie into current trends, contact the Library either in per- juice teer at signupgenius.com/ Roosevelt Democratic Club will as well as a Q&A session. The son or by calling 301-345-5800 Thursday, February 13: veggie go/10c0944aaaf29a2fe3-repair3. be screening a film in honor of goal of the evening is to instill option 2. TAB meets weekly on burger with Cuban sauce, roasted Black History Month. The film a sense of scientific literacy and Monday afternoons. sweet potatoes, green beans, pine- celebrates the history of the bat- confidence when approaching the English Conversation apple tidbits, cranberry juice February Art Share talion of 817 African American drawdown solutions related to Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. Friday, February 14: meatloaf Local artists are invited to women, known as Six Triple renewable energy. Learning to speak English? Join with gravy, whipped potatoes, meet up on Sunday, February 16 Eight, who delivered mail to U.S. Parameshwaran is a scientist this club and practice speaking mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 113 Troops in WWII. The film will and Greenbelt resident who has English in a friendly atmosphere cookie, cranberry juice. of the Community Center. This be shown Friday, February 21, at worked on research in renewable with people from diverse back- free event is for teens and adults. 7 p.m. at the Greenbriar Commu- energy for a decade. He received grounds. The club meets weekly Bring one to three pieces in any nity Building, Room 101, 7600 his Ph.D. in electrical engineering as a walk-in event on Tuesday medium and join in a construc- Hanover Parkway. from Stanford University in 2015. evenings. tive and informal discussion of There will also be reports Lecture Series everyone’s work. All experience on three drawdown projects: an Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. levels welcome. Garden Club Annual update on 100 percent Clean En- We Are Rising: The Story of Af- ergy in Prince George’s County rican American Women and the Assignment Meeting The Greenbelt Community Schools, news about the County Vote will be the next session of Parents’ Night Garden Club’s Annual Plot As- Climate Action Plan and climate the audio-visual lecture series pre- Out: Snowy Day Greenbelt Unplugged signment Meeting will take place legislation in Annapolis. For in- sented by historian C.R. Gibbs. Greenbelt Recreation Arts Monthly Activities Tuesday, February 25. The meet- formation, contact Lore Rosenthal Other sessions will be presented hosts a childcare art activity This year, Greenbelt Un- ing will be held in Room 202 of at [email protected], on various Tuesday evenings on the second Friday of every plugged will sponsor two recur- the Community Center starting 301-345-2234. through April 7. No registration month. The February Parents’ ring monthly activities. On the at 7 p.m. Those who have had a is required. Night Out just happens to fall on first Friday of every month from plot in previous years and wish Weekly Storytimes Valentine’s Day. Drop off the kids 6 to 9:30 p.m., they will continue to retain it and are not able to Tuesday, February 11, 7:15 at the Community Center and the First Friday Family Game attend, should contact Martha p.m., ages 3 to 5, limit 30 people. enjoy a relaxing night out. The Night series. All ages are wel- Tomecek at 301-614-0691. Wednesday, February 12, 10:15 children will enjoy art activities, come and there is no cost. Bring a.m., ages newborn to 2, limit 15 a pizza dinner and a movie. Chil- a game to share if desired. babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s); dren can be dropped off for all or In addition, they are adding 11:15 a.m., ages 2 to 3, limit 30 part of the time. Dinner will be a new series, Regaining Con- More Community Events people. Thursday, February 13, served at 6:15 p.m. sciousness, that explores different 10:15 and 11:15 a.m., ages new- The Friday, February 14, event mindfulness practices. This series are located throughout born to 2, limit 15 babies with runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ages meets on the second Sunday the paper. parent(s)/caregiver(s). 4 (must be potty trained) to 12. of each month from 1:30 to 3 Encourage children to make Advance registration and fees p.m. To find out more infor- reading a positive experience by required. Sibling discount: ad- mation, or to be added to the bringing them to the Library’s ditional members of the same mailing list, see the website at storytimes. Each program contains household receive a discount. greenbeltunplugged.org. a mixture of engaging activities Visit greenbeltmd.gov/arts for and age-appropriate stories that more information. support early literacy. Stop by the information desk immediately pri- or to each session to pick up free LAST CHANCE TO SEE tickets available on a first-come, LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST first-served basis. No advance registration is available. Kids Achieve Club Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m., ages 5 to 12. Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6. Service will be provided during half-hour sessions by appointment only; call the library to register at 301- 345-5800 option 2. French Conversation From the Rude Mechanicals, Directed by Liana Olear Thursday, February 13 at 5 p.m. Learning to speak French? FINAL WEEKEND Join the club and practice speak- Fri and Sat evening: Feb 7, 8 at 8:00PM ing French in a friendly atmo- Buy Tickets at www.greenbeltartscenter.org sphere with people from diverse Tickets: $24 adults, $22 seniors/military, $12 students/youth backgrounds. No registration is required. Coming Soon to the Greenbelt Arts Center February 21–March 1 - Leaves of America Thursday, May 28, 2020 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 New Sanctuary Established For Vulnerable Fireflies by Amy Carpenter-Driscoll PHOTO BY AMY CARPENTER-DRISCOLL BY PHOTO Fireflies will continue to thrive in this area along Stream Valley Park.

PHOTO COURTESY PUBLIC WORKS COURTESY PHOTO Friendly Relief Calls Through Map of area included in the firefly sanctuary The Greenbelt Time Bank When days are hot and muggy Greenbelt City Council approved precludes current or future use of by Jane Young in Maryland and the sun sets the group’s proposal for a firefly pesticides and herbicides. Both late in the evening, dusk brings sanctuary on March 10, 2020. entrances to the area will have My brother Jeff has Al- pleasure of meeting my friend, out a fantastic winged beetle The firefly sanctuary will pro- interpretive signage, providing zheimer’s and he lives alone in Jeff, who has Alzheimer’s, when that has enchanted children and vide protected habitat in which education about the importance Nevada. Two family members his sister Jane asked me if I adults alike every summer for local populations of fireflies can of fireflies and what the sanctuary bring him food and check on could do some phone visits with ages: the firefly. Indeed, fireflies thrive. There are limited overhead provides. him weekly. I’m the only person him a few times per week. Jeff are a hallmark of early summer lights in the immediate area, re- Canter hopes the sanctuary who phones him often and he’s has a lot of interesting stories. He in our state, charmingly emitting stricting the amount of artificial will benefit both fireflies and the always glad to talk. When my studied social psychology in col- soft flashes of light in the woods, light at night that contributes to community. “I’d like to bring that husband and I planned a month- lege and has had a lot of variety fields and yards as they send sig- harmful light pollution. Public kind of enjoyment of them to long getaway this spring I wor- in his career. He has traveled ex- nals to one another. Works will leave a 10-foot buffer more people in the community. ried that Jeff would be lonely, tensively both within and outside However, firefly populations of grasses along the wood line And I’d like to see them thrive, since other family members were the United States. Jeff is also are increasingly at risk. A study and mow only once a year. Fire- of course. They’re doing well tepid on the idea of substituting genuinely interested in hearing published in the February 2020 flies rely on grasses throughout recently, so I’d like to see that for me. I asked Jim, a Greenbelt about my life and asking ques- issue of BioScience, entitled A their life cycle. The sanctuary continue,” she says. Time Bank (GTB) member who tions about my current successes, Global Perspective on Firefly needed to earn hours, if he’d challenges and political views. Extinction Threats, finds that the be interested in calling Jeff. Jim The GTB builds community consensus among firefly experts agreed to try, and after a little bit through the equal exchange of is that firefly populations are Do you think this ad of a shaky start it worked out re- hours. A variety of services can threatened across the globe by would bring in ally well. Of course I didn’t get be offered or requested through multiple factors, including habitat to take my trip but Jim continues the Time Bank. It’s fun. It’s free. loss, light pollution and pesticide $30 worth of to phone Jeff. It’s such a relief to It’s simple. Use your time and use. The experts also identified me that Jeff has someone else to talents to help your neighbors and drought, extreme temperatures business? converse with. Jeff said he really get your own needs met. Visit the and flooding as significant threats enjoys Jim’s calls. webpage and sign up today at widely attributed to global cli- www.GreenbeltNewsReview.com Jim said: I recently had the greenbelttimebank.org. mate change. Residential and commercial development chip away at the firefly’s native habi- tat, while artificial light at night confuses the insects and inter- rupts their signaling. A group of Greenbelt residents have taken it upon themselves to preserve a parcel of land as a designated habitat to help protect fireflies. Mary Ann Canter, a Greenbelt resident of 20 years, enjoys seeing the fireflies along the pathway that winds through Stream Valley Park. “I’ve been enjoying the fireflies for 20 years that I’ve lived here,” she says. “But there was a project proposed for the area. And I realized all at once that it could be developed in some way.” The city operates this approxi- mate four-acre area, which cur- rently is a mowed space with a paved pathway lined by a small basketball court, benches and a stream that underwent restoration in 2011. “It was a spontaneous thing,” Canter says of her idea for a firefly sanctuary. I thought, “Oh, they could develop this land and then I wouldn’t be able to see them anymore.” She under- stood fireflies’ need for protec- tion. “They have sanctuaries for animals. Why can’t we have a sanctuary for the fireflies?” Can- ter created a Firefly Sanctuary Committee, along with neigh- bors who are equally passionate about firefly conservation. The

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Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects #7 Zero Waste Week and Recycling Month

The Greenbelt City Council proclaimed the week of September 2, 2019, as Zero Waste Week in Greenbelt at its August 12 meeting. The proclamation encourages “all our residents and city programs to increase their zero waste efforts by engaging in reducing waste, reusing materials, composting food scraps and yard waste and increasing household and city recycling, as these are effective ways to make a positive impact on our environment, preserve our natural resources, protect our health, reduce our landfill needs and costs, and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The City of Greenbelt organized annual service-learning events for America Recycles Day in November 2018 and 2019. A recycling display was set up in the Community Center during the month of October. However, the City discontinued the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments-sponsored “Recycle Right – Win with Your Bin” contest.

From the 2017 recertification: The City’s first Proclamation for Zero Waste Week was spearheaded in September 2016, resulting in articles published in the News Review and the City’s social media promoting reduce, reuse, and recycle; TapIt to refill reusable water bottles; reusable shopping bags; a free educational composting workshop; and a campaign to reduce cigarette butt litter.

November was proclaimed as America Recycles Month. A recycling display was set up in the Community Center during the month of October. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments sponsored the “Recycle Right – Win with Your Bin” contest.

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 7.1 to 7.3

Inside Stories GREENBELT

Festival Photos, Art at the New News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper p.9 Deal, p.16 VOL. 82, No. 42 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Goddard Updates Council On Missions and Site Plans by Matthew Arbach

Goddard Space Flight Center A replacement is being sought, (GSFC) Acting Director George which will likely occur before Morrow and Associate Direc- that date. tor Ray Rubilotta presented an Morrow began the meeting update to the Greenbelt City with a rundown of GSFC’s major Council on August 4 of their projects. The mirrors of the James developing missions and site/ Webb Space Telescope (JWST) infrastructure plans. Mayor Em- were integrated and tested at mett Jordan said that GSFC has GSFC. Northrop Grumman fin- been a good friend to the city ished the mission spacecraft in and that it is very important to late August. The launch date has work hand-in-hand. been set for March 2021. The Morrow, acting as director goal is to look back to times ear- after the departure of Christopher lier than 500 million years after Scolese, was appointed the 19th the start of the universe to find director of the National Recon- the first galaxies and hopefully naissance Office on August 1. rewrite science as did the Hubble Formally the deputy director, Space Telescope (HST). PHOTO BY FATEMEH PARYAVI FATEMEH BY PHOTO Morrow is not seeking a perma- The Artemis Project, which Tour de Greenbelt bikers pose after the Labor Day tour on Sunday, September 1, 2019. See nent position and has decided to aims to place the first American story, page 15. retire by December 31, citing that it was a hard decision to make. See GODDARD, page 10

17th Annual Blues Festival Long-Delayed Work Begins Features National Act, More On Greenbelt Lake Dam by Gracie Todd by Kait Levinson Greenbelt Blues Festival at- Eli Cook, a blues singer. Accord- rate like some large festivals, but tendees danced, lounged and ing to his Wikipedia page, Cook it was still a party.” mingled as multiple acts played once opened for B.B. King and The Virginian native headed the blues throughout a sunny Sat- appeared on the cover of Blues home to Charlottesville, but after urday in Roosevelt Center. Matter! Magazine. dark the festivities continued on This year the 17th annual “It was a very down-home in the New Deal Café, where The Greenbelt Blues Festival scored vibe,” Cook said following his a national act for the first time: set. “It wasn’t too big and corpo- See BLUES, page 10 Zero Waste Station Diverts Festival Waste From Landfill by Tom Taylor

The Greenbelt Zero Waste terials were collected at the festi- paper french fries and popcorn

Circle in partnership with the val and diverted from the landfill. containers, pizza boxes and wood MANHEIMER MARC BY PHOTO Department of Public Works, Besides food scraps, compostable skewers. The water level at Greenbelt Lake is visibly low as construction sponsored a demonstration in the materials collected included food- Jason Martin of Public Works begins on the dam. The path along the dam will remain open for picnic table area at this year’s soiled paper products, such as See ZERO WASTE, page 10 the next few months while work proceeds on the downhill side of Labor Day Festival. The demon- paper napkins and paper plates, the dam. stration station was highlighted with a banner and included re- Este artículo está disponible approvals. ceptacles for compost, recycling en español en nuestra página “We’ve been talking about and landfill trash. web www.greenbeltnewsreview. it for a long time and now it’s The station was an effort to com. imminent,” said Mayor Emmett demonstrate the inclusion of com- Visitors to Buddy Attick Park Jordan at the June 17 meeting posting along with recycling as saw their scenic Greenbelt Lake of the Greenbelt City Council. an approach to reduce the amount transformed into a construction He stressed the importance of of waste from the festival going site as workers started on repairs a public education campaign so to the landfill. Keeping food Friday, September 6, about two that residents would know how waste out of the landfill is an im- months after the expected start long to expect the construction to portant strategy to reduce global date due to delays in funding and last and understand the impacts it warming as well as decreasing would have on the community. waste. Food waste buried in One Greenbelt resident, how- landfills emits methane, a pow- ever, was still surprised to see erful greenhouse gas, into the What Goes On the bulldozers and excavators atmosphere. crowding the park and drowning Zero waste volunteers helped Monday, September 16 out the buzz of bugs and birds on with proper sorting of waste. In 8 p.m. Council Worksession, her stroll September 9. addition to the station, which Capital Office Park, Municipal “It felt strange to come to the was set up by Public Works staff, Building same place I come to and have it recycling bins were paired with Saturday, September 21 be altered,” said Barbara Bjanes, landfill bins throughout the festi- 1 to 2:30 p.m. Open Forum. 72, who was displeased by the val grounds. ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Sponsored by Senior Citizens amount of dust on the coat of her Tom Taylor, of the Zero Waste Circle, left, and Jason Martin, of the A total of 75 pounds of food Advisory Committee, Commu- beagle-hound mix, Jack. “I have scraps and other compostable ma- Public Works Department, hoist a bag of compostable materials nity Center at the Zero Waste Station during the Labor Day Festival. See LAKE, page 11 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 12, 2019

Learn to Do NASA Science ZERO WASTE continued from page 1

At This Sunday’s Experiment transported the materials to Come and meet the GLOBE each month. Activities showcase MOM’s Organic Market in Col- Observer app at NASA Goddard Goddard’s world-renowned sci- lege Park, which maintains a Visitor Center on Sunday, Sep- ence and engineering research collection site behind the store tember 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Any- and technological developments. where compostable items can one who can take a smartphone In addition to exploring inter- be dropped off. Veteran Com- photo can do NASA science with esting topics in science, technolo- post picks up the materials from GLOBE Observer. As NASA gy, engineering and mathematics, MOM’s and hauls them to its satellites fly overhead and take the program celebrates major sci- commercial composting facility. pictures of Earth from above, ence missions managed by NASA Veteran Compost is a veteran- people all over the world are Goddard and set to launch in owned business that processes taking pictures from the ground the near future. At every Sunday these materials into high quality using GLOBE Observer. These Experiment, children and adults organic compost that can be used photos help NASA scientists alike can discover the excitement in gardens, lawns, landscaping confirm what the satellites see of Goddard through fun, engag- and farming. from space, and sometimes learn ing activities, and leave inspired, Zero Waste Circle volunteers things the satellites can’t see informed and impressed about also staffed the recycling sta- from space. At this month’s Sun- Goddard’s revolutionary research tion at the Outstanding Citizen day Experiment, hear how people and technology. Reception Friday night in the everywhere are helping NASA Registration is not required. city council chambers. Dee and understand clouds, dust storms, Children’s activities are best suit- Robert Zugby of the Outstanding land cover, mosquitoes and more. ed for ages 5 to 10. For program Citizen Selection Committee, the The free program is offered information, call the visitor center reception hosts, did an outstand- at the Goddard Visitor Center, at 301-286-8981. ing job of providing recyclable ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO usually on the third Sunday of supplies for the event. The Out- The Zero Waste Station at the Labor Day Festival offers collec- standing Citizens for 2019, Lore tion options for compostable materials, recyclable materials and Rosenthal and Michael Hartman landfill-bound garbage. are both members of the Circle. During the festival weekend, a and strategy to reduce our envi- zero waste efforts by engaging in total of 18 volunteers, including ronmental footprint by minimiz- reducing waste, reusing materials, students and members of Zero ing the amount of waste that is composting food scraps and yard Butterfly at 11 Waste, contributed more than 60 landfilled or burned, and to con- waste and increasing household Court Ridge hours of service to zero waste serve resources by considering all and city recycling, as these are Road activities. The students received discarded materials as resources effective ways to make a posi- credit for community service to be recovered and reused. tive impact on our environment, hours for their work. The Greenbelt City Council preserve our natural resources, The Circle is one of the green proclaimed the week of Sep- protect our health, reduce our teams associated with the Green- tember 2 as Zero Waste Week landfill needs and costs, and belt Advisory Committee on En- in Greenbelt at its August 12 enhance the quality of life for PHOTO BY STEPHEN KEARNEY STEPHEN BY PHOTO vironmental Sustainability (Green meeting. The proclamation en- present and future generations.” ACES). courages “all our residents and Tom Taylor is a member of Zero Waste is a philosophy city programs to increase their the Zero Waste Circle. GODDARD continued from page 1 man and woman on the south underserved communities gave 30 pole of the Moon, was announced middle school students access to in March 2019. Morrow was a GSFC-designed STEM program continued from page 1 very excited about the role GSFC aimed at closing the opportunity BLUES will play in this, which includes gap. Councilmember Leta Mach communications technology and reminded everyone of the STEM/ Smokin’ Polecats with Marianna event. Jazs coordinates blues from the Archie Edwards Blues scientific studies. The end result aerospace program offered at Du- Previti closed out the night. festivals throughout the area and Heritage Foundation taught blues will be a small lunar space sta- val High School, not just ERHS. New Deal Café sponsors the serves as the advertising execu- music workshops. Vendors, in- tion and lunar lander, leading to a Rubilotta gave an update to event along with Friends of New tive of the DC Blues Society. cluding a fairy hair booth, popu- sustained presence on the Moon. the Facilities Master Plan, which Deal Café Arts. Among those attendees was lated the Roosevelt Center. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, is a 20-year look-ahead at the an- Tom LeaMond, who serves on Tommy Jay, who said he has Other festival acts included Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) sat- ticipated needs and requirements the New Deal Café’s board of seldom missed a Greenbelt Blues Dar Stellabotta, Ruben Montoya, ellite is in full-scale develop- of GSFC, according to the plan. directors, said the festival experi- Festival. “It’s always awesome,” Capital Blues Ensemble, Shir- ment, with GSFC having a full A workshop phase has started, ences growth every year. “Every Jay said. leta Settles, Kevin Robinson & in-house responsibility for the focused on each of the six cam- time we bring someone into Roo- Jazs said that this year’s festi- KERQ, The Mike Westcott Band spacecraft and main instrument. puses, hoping to create a holistic sevelt Center for the first time, val had a special vibe. “This year and Moonshine Society, who The satellite's goal is to make viewpoint, said Rubilotta. they see that there is something is our hippie, dippy, trippy blues kicked off the festival on Friday an in-depth study of the world’s Under study is a proposed here for them and come back,” festival,” Jazs said. “It’s just got night in New Deal Café. oceans, especially their role in work-week closure of the main LeaMond said. that atmosphere, that ambiance, Fans of the blues can catch climate change. GSFC has built gate on Greenbelt Road from Local music impresario Jazs, that feel.” more events by Blues in Mary- many existing weather satellites, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pedestrian who describes herself as the The festival was not limited land in Washington and College in partnership with NOAA. access to the nearby businesses is founder of the organization Blues to performances. The morning Park in October and November, The Wide Field Infrared Sur- vital, especially during lunchtime, in Maryland, said that there were began with a blues yoga class by respectively. Silver Spring had its vey Telescope (WFIRST) was de- and will be maintained. A card likely between 400 and 500 peo- instructor Tina McCloud of Got blues festival in June. signed and built at GSFC as well system will assure security. The ple who attended throughout the Yoga, and then representatives as integrated with the spacecraft. Instrument Development Facility Its launch is planned for 2025 to is expected to be finished by next supersede the HST. year. Traffic and auto safety was Morrow emphasized the major emphasized by all, specifically in role GSFC has played in satellite the North Campus, which would servicing, including five mis- require a contributing agency sions to the HST. He said that relationship with the Beltsville the future will see more robotic Agricultural Research Center, servicing. which controls much of the area, GSFC managed to survive the or the National Park Service most recent government shutdown for interchange modifications on and keep the majority of their the Baltimore-Washington Park- projects going. Their $5 bil- way. Rubilotta characterized the lion budget has remained pretty Master Plan as a thought pro- healthy, yet they look to increase cess and encouraged council and funds for projects like Artemis. other stakeholders to present their Morrow detailed GSFC’s in- ideas. “There is not an unlimited volvement in community out- supply of money,” said Morrow, reach and education. GSFC has “so GSFC must be strategic in 445 high school and college in- its promotional and institutional terns on-site, many from local activities in order to meet the schools. Six Eleanor Roosevelt demand of all their programs.” High School students spent last Morrow asserted that he looks year in an academic research pro- for GSFC to be a “destination gram. Greenbelt Middle School of choice” to visitors and to be was one of five sites for a STEM instrumental in the creation of camp focused on space engineer- future scientists. TODD KATHLEEN GRACE BY PHOTO ing. A program designed for Ruben Montoya plays Saturday afternoon at the Blues Festival.

P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, the City of Greenbelt is committed to conserving resources and protecting the environment, human health and reducing expenses; and,

WHEREAS, small changes in our daily lives can have a significant impact on our environment, health and economy; and,

WHEREAS, Greenbelt currently hauls 1,627 tons of waste to the landfill at the cost of $59/ton which totaled $95,993.00 last year, and,

WHEREAS, landfill and incineration of waste leads to environmental and human health consequences, including toxic gas and groundwater pollution, significant loss of natural resources, and higher municipal expenses; and,

WHEREAS, viewing our solid waste as a resource can lead to benefits including recovery and reuse of natural resources and reduction of pollution; and,

WHEREAS, Zero Waste is a philosophy where no trash is sent to landfills or incinerators and all discarded materials are considered as resources to be recovered and reused; and,

WHEREAS, research has established that promoting positive alternatives to landfill and incineration along with raising community awareness of the social and economic benefits gained when waste is regarded as a resource, can lead to green employment and business opportunities in our community; and,

WHEREAS, Zero Waste Week is being celebrated internationally and Greenbelt will celebrate with events to help educate all citizens of Greenbelt in the reduction of waste.

NOW, Therefore, I, Emmett V. Jordan, by the authority vested in me by the citizens and City Council of Greenbelt, hereby proclaim, September 2 to September 6, 2019 to be

ZERO WASTE WEEK in Greenbelt and encourage all our residents and City programs to increase their zero waste efforts by engaging in reducing waste, reusing materials, composting food scraps and yard waste, and increasing household and City recycling, as these are effective ways to make a positive impact on our environment, preserve our natural resources, protect our health, reduce our landfill needs and costs, and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, to be affixed this 12th day of August, 2019.

EMMETT V. JORDAN, Mayor

ATTEST: Bonita Anderson, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Municipal Building 25 Crescent Road Monday, August 12, 2019 8:00 PM

I. ORGANIZATION 1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4. Consent Agenda - Approval of Staff Recommendations (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.)

5. Approval of Agenda and Additions

II. COMMUNICATIONS 6. Presentations

6a. Ceremonial Check to Council for the “Kids 2 Camp” Suggested Action: Camp Pine Tree held their annual bake sale on August 1. The proceeds raised are donated to the "Kid 2 Camp" fund which provides financial assistance. Youth and Camp staff will present a ceremonial check to Council.

6b. Oath of Office - New Greenbelt Police Officer Suggested Action: Chief Rick Bowers will introduce Greenbelt's newest police officers, Officer Arran Leathery and Officer Abbey Kipke. The oath of office will be administered by Mayor Jordan. Additional information is included in Council's packet. 6c. Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Platinum Certification Suggested Action: The City received the HEAL Platinum Certification at the 2019 Maryland Municipal League (MML) conference. Sydney Daigle has been invited to discuss the HEAL Platinum Certification. Recreation Coordinator Alison Longworth and Ms. Daigle will re-present Council with the HEAL Platinum Certification award.

6d. Zero Waste Proclamation Suggested Action: Zero Waste Week is being celebrated internationally. Greenbelt’s celebration will be the week of September 2 to 6, 2019. Jason Martin, the City's Horticultural Supervisor, will be present to accept the proclamation. Zero Waste Week 19.pdf 6e. Greenbelt Board of Elections Presentation Suggested Action: City Council has invited the Greenbelt Board of Elections to provide an update on the upcoming election. Patricia Evans, chair will provide Council an update on the newly revised Campaign Financial Reports. Elections Forms.pdf 7. Petitions and Requests

*8. *Minutes of Council Meetings

*8a. *Statement for the Record

Suggested Action:

Reference: Statement of Record, 07/15/2019

Statement for the Record - Closed Session, July 15, 2019: The following motion is needed: In accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(1) of the Annotated Code of Public General Laws of Maryland, I move that the minutes of tonight’s meeting reflect that Council met in closed session on Monday, July 15, 2019, at 7:09 p.m. in the Library of the Municipal Building. Council held this closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.

Vote to close session:

Ms. Davis - Yes Mr. Byrd - Yes Ms. Mach - Yes Ms. Pope - Yes Mr. Putens - Absent Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects #8 Zero Waste Events

8) The Greenbelt Green Team’s Zero Waste Circle continued to zero waste the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Green Man Festival, Crazy Quilt Festival, Labor Day Festival among other community festivals, events, and meetings, with Public Works providing extra recycling and composting collection bins for these events. In 2019, after several years of partial success, the Zero Waste Circle was pleased to be able to successfully zero waste the Outstanding Citizen reception, especially important since the two Greenbelt Outstanding Citizens are two outstanding environmentalists.

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Proofs 8.1 to 8.4

Inside Stories GREENBELT

Festival Photos, Art at the New News ReviewAn Independent Newspaper p.9 Deal, p.16 VOL. 82, No. 42 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Goddard Updates Council On Missions and Site Plans by Matthew Arbach

Goddard Space Flight Center A replacement is being sought, (GSFC) Acting Director George which will likely occur before Morrow and Associate Direc- that date. tor Ray Rubilotta presented an Morrow began the meeting update to the Greenbelt City with a rundown of GSFC’s major Council on August 4 of their projects. The mirrors of the James developing missions and site/ Webb Space Telescope (JWST) infrastructure plans. Mayor Em- were integrated and tested at mett Jordan said that GSFC has GSFC. Northrop Grumman fin- been a good friend to the city ished the mission spacecraft in and that it is very important to late August. The launch date has work hand-in-hand. been set for March 2021. The Morrow, acting as director goal is to look back to times ear- after the departure of Christopher lier than 500 million years after Scolese, was appointed the 19th the start of the universe to find director of the National Recon- the first galaxies and hopefully naissance Office on August 1. rewrite science as did the Hubble Formally the deputy director, Space Telescope (HST). PHOTO BY FATEMEH PARYAVI FATEMEH BY PHOTO Morrow is not seeking a perma- The Artemis Project, which Tour de Greenbelt bikers pose after the Labor Day tour on Sunday, September 1, 2019. See nent position and has decided to aims to place the first American story, page 15. retire by December 31, citing that it was a hard decision to make. See GODDARD, page 10

17th Annual Blues Festival Long-Delayed Work Begins Features National Act, More On Greenbelt Lake Dam by Gracie Todd by Kait Levinson Greenbelt Blues Festival at- Eli Cook, a blues singer. Accord- rate like some large festivals, but tendees danced, lounged and ing to his Wikipedia page, Cook it was still a party.” mingled as multiple acts played once opened for B.B. King and The Virginian native headed the blues throughout a sunny Sat- appeared on the cover of Blues home to Charlottesville, but after urday in Roosevelt Center. Matter! Magazine. dark the festivities continued on This year the 17th annual “It was a very down-home in the New Deal Café, where The Greenbelt Blues Festival scored vibe,” Cook said following his a national act for the first time: set. “It wasn’t too big and corpo- See BLUES, page 10 Zero Waste Station Diverts Festival Waste From Landfill by Tom Taylor

The Greenbelt Zero Waste terials were collected at the festi- paper french fries and popcorn

Circle in partnership with the val and diverted from the landfill. containers, pizza boxes and wood MANHEIMER MARC BY PHOTO Department of Public Works, Besides food scraps, compostable skewers. The water level at Greenbelt Lake is visibly low as construction sponsored a demonstration in the materials collected included food- Jason Martin of Public Works begins on the dam. The path along the dam will remain open for picnic table area at this year’s soiled paper products, such as See ZERO WASTE, page 10 the next few months while work proceeds on the downhill side of Labor Day Festival. The demon- paper napkins and paper plates, the dam. stration station was highlighted with a banner and included re- Este artículo está disponible approvals. ceptacles for compost, recycling en español en nuestra página “We’ve been talking about and landfill trash. web www.greenbeltnewsreview. it for a long time and now it’s The station was an effort to com. imminent,” said Mayor Emmett demonstrate the inclusion of com- Visitors to Buddy Attick Park Jordan at the June 17 meeting posting along with recycling as saw their scenic Greenbelt Lake of the Greenbelt City Council. an approach to reduce the amount transformed into a construction He stressed the importance of of waste from the festival going site as workers started on repairs a public education campaign so to the landfill. Keeping food Friday, September 6, about two that residents would know how waste out of the landfill is an im- months after the expected start long to expect the construction to portant strategy to reduce global date due to delays in funding and last and understand the impacts it warming as well as decreasing would have on the community. waste. Food waste buried in One Greenbelt resident, how- landfills emits methane, a pow- ever, was still surprised to see erful greenhouse gas, into the What Goes On the bulldozers and excavators atmosphere. crowding the park and drowning Zero waste volunteers helped Monday, September 16 out the buzz of bugs and birds on with proper sorting of waste. In 8 p.m. Council Worksession, her stroll September 9. addition to the station, which Capital Office Park, Municipal “It felt strange to come to the was set up by Public Works staff, Building same place I come to and have it recycling bins were paired with Saturday, September 21 be altered,” said Barbara Bjanes, landfill bins throughout the festi- 1 to 2:30 p.m. Open Forum. 72, who was displeased by the val grounds. ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO Sponsored by Senior Citizens amount of dust on the coat of her Tom Taylor, of the Zero Waste Circle, left, and Jason Martin, of the A total of 75 pounds of food Advisory Committee, Commu- beagle-hound mix, Jack. “I have scraps and other compostable ma- Public Works Department, hoist a bag of compostable materials nity Center at the Zero Waste Station during the Labor Day Festival. See LAKE, page 11 Page 10 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, September 12, 2019

Learn to Do NASA Science ZERO WASTE continued from page 1

At This Sunday’s Experiment transported the materials to Come and meet the GLOBE each month. Activities showcase MOM’s Organic Market in Col- Observer app at NASA Goddard Goddard’s world-renowned sci- lege Park, which maintains a Visitor Center on Sunday, Sep- ence and engineering research collection site behind the store tember 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Any- and technological developments. where compostable items can one who can take a smartphone In addition to exploring inter- be dropped off. Veteran Com- photo can do NASA science with esting topics in science, technolo- post picks up the materials from GLOBE Observer. As NASA gy, engineering and mathematics, MOM’s and hauls them to its satellites fly overhead and take the program celebrates major sci- commercial composting facility. pictures of Earth from above, ence missions managed by NASA Veteran Compost is a veteran- people all over the world are Goddard and set to launch in owned business that processes taking pictures from the ground the near future. At every Sunday these materials into high quality using GLOBE Observer. These Experiment, children and adults organic compost that can be used photos help NASA scientists alike can discover the excitement in gardens, lawns, landscaping confirm what the satellites see of Goddard through fun, engag- and farming. from space, and sometimes learn ing activities, and leave inspired, Zero Waste Circle volunteers things the satellites can’t see informed and impressed about also staffed the recycling sta- from space. At this month’s Sun- Goddard’s revolutionary research tion at the Outstanding Citizen day Experiment, hear how people and technology. Reception Friday night in the everywhere are helping NASA Registration is not required. city council chambers. Dee and understand clouds, dust storms, Children’s activities are best suit- Robert Zugby of the Outstanding land cover, mosquitoes and more. ed for ages 5 to 10. For program Citizen Selection Committee, the The free program is offered information, call the visitor center reception hosts, did an outstand- at the Goddard Visitor Center, at 301-286-8981. ing job of providing recyclable ERIC ZHANG BY PHOTO usually on the third Sunday of supplies for the event. The Out- The Zero Waste Station at the Labor Day Festival offers collec- standing Citizens for 2019, Lore tion options for compostable materials, recyclable materials and Rosenthal and Michael Hartman landfill-bound garbage. are both members of the Circle. During the festival weekend, a and strategy to reduce our envi- zero waste efforts by engaging in total of 18 volunteers, including ronmental footprint by minimiz- reducing waste, reusing materials, students and members of Zero ing the amount of waste that is composting food scraps and yard Butterfly at 11 Waste, contributed more than 60 landfilled or burned, and to con- waste and increasing household Court Ridge hours of service to zero waste serve resources by considering all and city recycling, as these are Road activities. The students received discarded materials as resources effective ways to make a posi- credit for community service to be recovered and reused. tive impact on our environment, hours for their work. The Greenbelt City Council preserve our natural resources, The Circle is one of the green proclaimed the week of Sep- protect our health, reduce our teams associated with the Green- tember 2 as Zero Waste Week landfill needs and costs, and belt Advisory Committee on En- in Greenbelt at its August 12 enhance the quality of life for PHOTO BY STEPHEN KEARNEY STEPHEN BY PHOTO vironmental Sustainability (Green meeting. The proclamation en- present and future generations.” ACES). courages “all our residents and Tom Taylor is a member of Zero Waste is a philosophy city programs to increase their the Zero Waste Circle. GODDARD continued from page 1 man and woman on the south underserved communities gave 30 pole of the Moon, was announced middle school students access to in March 2019. Morrow was a GSFC-designed STEM program continued from page 1 very excited about the role GSFC aimed at closing the opportunity BLUES will play in this, which includes gap. Councilmember Leta Mach communications technology and reminded everyone of the STEM/ Smokin’ Polecats with Marianna event. Jazs coordinates blues from the Archie Edwards Blues scientific studies. The end result aerospace program offered at Du- Previti closed out the night. festivals throughout the area and Heritage Foundation taught blues will be a small lunar space sta- val High School, not just ERHS. New Deal Café sponsors the serves as the advertising execu- music workshops. Vendors, in- tion and lunar lander, leading to a Rubilotta gave an update to event along with Friends of New tive of the DC Blues Society. cluding a fairy hair booth, popu- sustained presence on the Moon. the Facilities Master Plan, which Deal Café Arts. Among those attendees was lated the Roosevelt Center. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, is a 20-year look-ahead at the an- Tom LeaMond, who serves on Tommy Jay, who said he has Other festival acts included Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) sat- ticipated needs and requirements the New Deal Café’s board of seldom missed a Greenbelt Blues Dar Stellabotta, Ruben Montoya, ellite is in full-scale develop- of GSFC, according to the plan. directors, said the festival experi- Festival. “It’s always awesome,” Capital Blues Ensemble, Shir- ment, with GSFC having a full A workshop phase has started, ences growth every year. “Every Jay said. leta Settles, Kevin Robinson & in-house responsibility for the focused on each of the six cam- time we bring someone into Roo- Jazs said that this year’s festi- KERQ, The Mike Westcott Band spacecraft and main instrument. puses, hoping to create a holistic sevelt Center for the first time, val had a special vibe. “This year and Moonshine Society, who The satellite's goal is to make viewpoint, said Rubilotta. they see that there is something is our hippie, dippy, trippy blues kicked off the festival on Friday an in-depth study of the world’s Under study is a proposed here for them and come back,” festival,” Jazs said. “It’s just got night in New Deal Café. oceans, especially their role in work-week closure of the main LeaMond said. that atmosphere, that ambiance, Fans of the blues can catch climate change. GSFC has built gate on Greenbelt Road from Local music impresario Jazs, that feel.” more events by Blues in Mary- many existing weather satellites, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pedestrian who describes herself as the The festival was not limited land in Washington and College in partnership with NOAA. access to the nearby businesses is founder of the organization Blues to performances. The morning Park in October and November, The Wide Field Infrared Sur- vital, especially during lunchtime, in Maryland, said that there were began with a blues yoga class by respectively. Silver Spring had its vey Telescope (WFIRST) was de- and will be maintained. A card likely between 400 and 500 peo- instructor Tina McCloud of Got blues festival in June. signed and built at GSFC as well system will assure security. The ple who attended throughout the Yoga, and then representatives as integrated with the spacecraft. Instrument Development Facility Its launch is planned for 2025 to is expected to be finished by next supersede the HST. year. Traffic and auto safety was Morrow emphasized the major emphasized by all, specifically in role GSFC has played in satellite the North Campus, which would servicing, including five mis- require a contributing agency sions to the HST. He said that relationship with the Beltsville the future will see more robotic Agricultural Research Center, servicing. which controls much of the area, GSFC managed to survive the or the National Park Service most recent government shutdown for interchange modifications on and keep the majority of their the Baltimore-Washington Park- projects going. Their $5 bil- way. Rubilotta characterized the lion budget has remained pretty Master Plan as a thought pro- healthy, yet they look to increase cess and encouraged council and funds for projects like Artemis. other stakeholders to present their Morrow detailed GSFC’s in- ideas. “There is not an unlimited volvement in community out- supply of money,” said Morrow, reach and education. GSFC has “so GSFC must be strategic in 445 high school and college in- its promotional and institutional terns on-site, many from local activities in order to meet the schools. Six Eleanor Roosevelt demand of all their programs.” High School students spent last Morrow asserted that he looks year in an academic research pro- for GSFC to be a “destination gram. Greenbelt Middle School of choice” to visitors and to be was one of five sites for a STEM instrumental in the creation of camp focused on space engineer- future scientists. TODD KATHLEEN GRACE BY PHOTO ing. A program designed for Ruben Montoya plays Saturday afternoon at the Blues Festival. Thursday, May 2, 2019 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

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

SHREDDING City Information & Events EVENT Saturday, April 27 MEETINGS FOR APRIL 29- MAY 3 9 AM – 12 NOON (or until the truck is full) Monday, April 29 at 6:30pm, COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (CART) at Greenbelt Police Station. The Greenbelt Federal Credit Union will be shred- Monday, April 29 at 7:30pm, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ding your documents in RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) at Greenbelt Police Station, 550 the parking lot behind the Crescent Road. On the Agenda: Training Opportunities, Trailer Credit Union at 112 Cen- Organization Day, and Upcoming Events SATURDAY, April 27, 2019 terway Public Works Yard, 555 Crescent Rd. Monday, April 29 at 7:00pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION - Only 5 file boxes/bags per RECOGNITION GROUPS at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM person. Must be present for Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996, and Streaming at shredding; abandoned boxes/ www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv bags will be put in the trash. Tuesday, April 30 at 3:30pm, SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY Electronics Recycling! Personal records only (no business). No contaminants COMMITTEE at Community Center, 15 Crescent. On the Accepted items include: TVs, CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, laptops, recording equipment, speakers, scanners, surge accepted. NO BATTERIES. Agenda: FORA/GAIL Update, Widowed Persons Update protectors, wires and power cords, fax machines, cameras, telephones, No plastic binders and sheets. radios, DVD players, VCRs, batteries taped on one end. Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION For more information, call the - PLANNING/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, at Community ALSO, expanded polystyrene (block “Styrofoam” #6) Sustainability Office at Center, 15 Crescent. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 & 996, and NO Cups, Egg Cartons or Food Trays. 240-542-2153 Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE IF YOU HAVE ITEMS OVER 50 LBS. DONATION DROP-OFF The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Paint Recycling! Green Drop Charitable meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. Cost—$5 per container. DO NOT mix paint in other Donations containers. In order for paint to be properly used, the https://www.gogreendrop. VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES contents on the inside need to match the label on the com/acceptable-items/ outside. If you are unable to attend the event, you Every second and fourth Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. may hire this service directly to come to your home Saturday of the month There are currently vacancies on: Arts Advisory Board, Board for an additional $50 service fee. Yuck Old Paint, LLC 888-509-9825 Next one: Saturday, April 27, of Elections, Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental (YUCK) www.YuckOldPaint.com from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Sustainability, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and Youth Questions? Greenbelt Sustainability Office -240 542-2153 or until the truck is full Advisory Committee. Info: 301-474-8000 Parking lot between City Office and the Community ZERO WASTING Center THE GREEN Info: City of Greenbelt Recycling Office at MAN FESTIVAL 301-474-8308 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! VACANCIES ON May 11 – May 12 BOARDS & Help the City of Greenbelt with keeping the COMMITTEES Greenbelt Green Man Festival green! Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Volunteers will stand near sets of waste bins to help There are currently va- Sunday, April 28 festival goers recycle the recyclables, compost the 2-4 p.m. cancies on: Arts Advisory compostables, and trash the trash. Greenbelt Community Center Board, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Board of Elections, Green- The festival will be held at Roosevelt Center belt Advisory Committee 101 Centerway Greenbelt, MD Featuring: Dr. Alvin Thornton on Environmental Sustain- Chair Prince George’s County We will be glad to sign any community-service forms! ability, Park and Recreation Board of Education Advisory Board, and Youth Please sign up for the time slots that you will be available at www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4caaad2fabff2-zero Moderators: Members of the Education Advisory Advisory Committee. Committees of Greenbelt, College Park and Info: 301-474-8000 Berwyn Heights DEA PRESCRIPTION DRUG Follow the City of Green- We encourage parents, teachers, principals, Parent Teacher Associations and school board TAKE BACK DAY members to attend this event. It really takes a village to build an excellent school system. belt on Facebook and Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm Let’s listen and work together to make Prince George’s County Public Schools shine. Twitter

At two locations: Sponsors: the Advisory Committees on Education from Greenbelt, @cityofgreenbelt College Park, Berwyn Heights, the Four Cities Coalition, and the For City information and Greenbelt Police Department Greenbelt Black History Month Committee 550 Crescent Road and events Springhill Lake Recreation Center visit www.greenbeltmd.gov 6101 Cherrywood Lane Dispose of any unused, unneeded, and expired prescriptions in a safe manner. Parent’s Night Out Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road Friday, May 10, 5:30-8:30pm Activity #233222-3

Children ages 4-12 enjoy art activities and a pizza dinner while you have a night out! $20 Greenbelt residents/ $25 non-residents BIKE TO WORK DAY 2019 Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center parking lot 101 Centerway Friday, May 17, 6:30am-8:30am Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invites you to join over 20,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Refreshments will be provided to registered participants Greenbelt Egg Hunt 2019 Golden Egg Winners: 3rd Grade – 4th Grade: Sophia Hammer; arriving by bike. Register at biketoworkmetrodc.org; Pit Stop 18 Months – 3 Years: Gracyn Kahn, 4 Years – Kindergarten: Kennedy Howerton; Manager: Di Quynn Reno, 240-542-2053. 1st Grade – 2nd Grade: Jayden Jones Thursday, May 3, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5

VACANCIES ON BOARDS & City Information COMMITTEES Volunteer to serve on City ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF DANGER MEETINGS FOR MAY 7-MAY 11 Council Advisory Groups. Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway Monday, May 7 at 7:30pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION re: There are currently vacan- Sunday, May 6, 5:30pm-6:00pm Recreation at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Rd. Live on cies on: For tickets, call 301-329-2034 Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming live at www.greenbeltmd.gov • Advisory Committee of Education Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00pm, BUDGET WORK SESSION re: Trapped in the dark by the collapse of a mine, a young • Advisory Planning Recognition Groups at Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd. couple must find a way out before the rising water Board overwhelms them. Will they escape? Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING • Arts Advisory Board BOARD at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the • Employee Relations The Old Greenbelt Theatre will host a live performance Agenda discussion of development proposal and zoning text amend- Board th of the BBC’s historic radio play, Danger, on the 80 ment for former nursing home site – Multi-family housing project and . • Ethics Commission anniversary of the day it was performed at the theatre discussion of development proposal and zoning text amendment for • Forest Preserve Advi- by the Greenbelt Players. The suspenseful, spine-tingling Urgent Care Center and Convenience Store/Gas Station in Golden sory Board Triangle (adjacent to Capitol Cadillac) play was the centerpiece of the program that inaugurated • Greenbelt Advisory the theatre in 1938. Thursday, May 10 at 6:00pm, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Committee on Envi- ronmental Sponsored by Old Greenbelt Theatre and BOARD at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Rd. On the Agenda: Prep for Advisory Board Chairs Meeting Sustainability Greenbelt Recreation. • Park and Recreation The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a Advisory Board Women’s meeting is being held call 301-474-8000. • Senior Citizens Advi- sory Committee Social FREE VERMICOMPOSTING KITS! • Youth Advisory Com- Ride mittee Saturday, May 12 Green Man Festival May 12 & 13 For information on how to apply: 301-474-8000 11am-1pm MakerSpace Begins at Roosevelt Center Roosevelt Center Bike to Work 11am-5pm Join us for a casual Day Pit Stop ride! The social ride focuses on building a community for women who Stop by and build your own in home vermicompost- ride bikes. Come with questions, bike, water, helmet, ing kit! Totally free, just build it and take it home to and a lock. The ride will start and end at Roosevelt start composting indoors! Center. We’ll ride to the Board and Brew in College Questions? Contact Public Works Environmental Park for lunch then back to Greenbelt. We will meet at Coordinator Jason Martin, [email protected] 11:00am. The ride will be about 11 miles, round trip. Friendly pace, social ride around town. Riders of all Greenbelt Recreation Friday, May 18 from levels welcomed! www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation 301-397-2200 6:30-8:30am Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center parking lot COMMUNITY ART 101 Centerway DROP-IN Commuter Connections Sunday, May 6 from 1-3pm Summer Recreation Guide Available! and the Washington Area Greenbelt Community Center Registration begins on Monday, May 14 for Bicyclist Association invites Greenbelt Residents. Check it out for more details! you to join over 17,000 area commuters for a celebration Nature Drawing Workshop w/Jamie Explore our Activity Guide for lots of options for all ages and in- of bicycling as a clean, fun and Jorgensen and other volunteers terests. We offer seasonal special events and varied recreation from Greenbelt Biota. facilities and classes to provide opportunities for community cel- healthy way to get to work. Practice using watercolor to bring ebrations, a chance to learn something new or improve your The Greenbelt Pit Stop will your drawings to life! You can bring skills in an activity you enjoy, all while socializing and staying be one of 85+ Pit Stops in an item from nature to draw as active! Please visit our website, stop by a recreation center, or the regional area. give us a call for more information. long as you don’t kill any plants or Refreshments will be provided animals or take from someone’s Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center to registered participants garden without permission. The Fitness Wing will be closed for Roof & HVAC arriving by bike. Register at biketoworkmetrodc.org. Work from April 30 and will re-open on May 14. All current memberships will be extended an amount of time Pit Stop Manager: Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook at equal to the amount of time the Fitness Wing is closed. Di Quynn-Reno www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt You may call the Center at 301-397-2204 to get updates 240-542-2053. View all our social media posts in one place at from staff. We appreciate your cooperation and www.greenbeltmd.gov/infowall apologize for any inconvenience. ZERO WASTE VOLUN- TEERS WANTED FOR THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL! FAMILY FUN ON SATURDAY, MAY 19! Volunteer to be part of a PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE team that ensures all com- 555 Crescent Road postable and recyclable Saturday, May 19; 10:30am-1:30pm, FREE materials are placed in Enjoy demonstrations, tours and refreshments. the correct containers dur- See all we do for you at Public Works! This event is a family favorite. Ride ing the event for collection the bucket truck, climb on the work trucks, see the beautiful plants in the at the end of the festival. greenhouse, squirt the big water sprayer and more! There will be a guided tree No experience necessary, tour of Greenbelt’s Significant Trees led by the Advisory Committee on Trees training will be provided. We (ACT) starting at 1:00pm. For more information contact Luisa Robles, need a dedicated team of 240-542-2153, volunteers to work in shifts [email protected]. of a few hours or the whole event, whichever works for CELEBRATION you. The Greenbelt Green Man Festival is Saturday OF SPRING May 12th 10am-6pm and Springhill Lake Recreation Center, 6101 Cherrywood Lane Sunday May 13th 11am- Saturday, May 19; 2:00pm-6:00pm, FREE 5pm at the Roosevelt Come enjoy arts & crafts, activities, performances, food, and music with Greenbelt Center. Student service Recreation and your neighbors and friends. Children and parents alike will be hours will be given. If you delighted on this fun-filled day. This will be the perfect family event to help shake are interested contact the off the cold days of winter as we spring into action during our Celebration of City of Greenbelt’s Environ- Spring. Please call the weather information hotline, 301-474-0646, the morning mental Coordinator Jason of the event for updated event status. Martin at jmartin@green- beltmd.gov. Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects #9 Guide to Zero Waste Event Planning

9) In 2019, the Zero Waste Circle, a subgroup of the Greenbelt Green Team, developed and published a “Guide to Zero Waste Event Planning” for Greenbelt. The guide is designed to encourage zero waste efforts at all public events in Greenbelt, at all events sponsored by City of Greenbelt government departments, at events organized by community organizations and groups, and at private parties held by city residents.

The three-page guide summarizes the importance of zero waste, highlights key elements for successful zero waste events, provides specific tips, gives important contact information, and provides a detailed, color-coded chart of acceptable and non-acceptable materials for various zero waste options at events. The chart lists three different options, with an explanation of the appropriate use of each option, as follows:

• Recycling only • Recycling and composting • Reuse and composting

The guide also gives a description of certified compostable products, and provides links to complete information on acceptable and non-acceptable materials for recycling and composting in Prince George’s County. Links also are provided for:

• Further information on certified compostable products • Local suppliers of certified compostable products • Leftover food donation options

The document is based on research into guides published by other municipalities around the country and on the lived experience of Greenbelt zero waste volunteers working at city events over several years.

The guide has been sent to all departments of the Greenbelt City Government as well as to the Board of Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI), and it has been distributed to individual citizens. It also will be used to inform zero waste efforts at future events in the city.

Local Economies Innovative Demonstration Projects Proof 9.1 / Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability Greenbelt is a Sustainable Maryland Certified Community

GREENBELT GUIDE TO ZERO WASTE EVENT PLANNING

Why Zero Waste Zero Waste is a philosophy and strategy to reduce our environmental footprint by minimizing the amount of waste that is landfilled or burned and to conserve resources by considering all discarded materials as resources to be recovered and reused. Components of a zero waste strategy include waste reduction, reusing, composting, recycling, and other actions. A Zero Waste system reduces natural resource depletion, conserves energy, mitigates climate impact, reduces water usage, prevents pollution and production of toxins, and strengthens the local economy. (Sources: Zero Waste International Alliance and Eco-Cycle).

Key Elements for Successful Zero Waste Events • Advance planning: Plan for venue location, permits (only for outdoor events on city property), appropriate food vendors, caterers & serving ware, ecologically-oriented publicity, zero waste recovery stations, staffing & volunteers, post-event waste pickup and disposal. Contact the Environmental Coordinator at Public Works Department (PWD) for assistance. • Product use: Use only reusable, certified compostable, or recyclable products. Minimize packaging and use of cardboard and paper. Choose vendors and caterers that comply with zero waste practices. • Guidelines: Develop & distribute clear guidelines for acceptable products and zero waste practices for event vendors, staff, volunteers, or other participants. See attached chart for varying options for zero waste events. • Zero waste stations: Set up adequate number of zero waste stations distributed conveniently throughout event area. Group separate bins--clearly marked “recycling,” “compost,” “landfill”--together at each station (see attached chart for options). Place clearly-visible signage at each station that illustrates what goes into each bin (Note: PWD can loan bins). • Volunteers: Assign volunteers (“trash talkers”) to each zero waste station to guide & educate the public on proper sorting. Provide good training to volunteers about zero waste practices and proper sorting. • Post-event pickup: Arrange pickup of recyclables & compostables after event with the Environmental Coordinator at PWD.

Contact Information and Resources • Greenbelt Public Works Department (PWD) (301-474-8004) Website: Public Works • Permits (needed only for outdoor events on city property): City Manager Office (301-474-8000) Website: City Manager’s Office • Leftover Food Donation (Food Recovery Network--UMD) (240-615-8813) Website: foodrecoverynetwork.org • Compostable Product Info (Biodegradable Products Institute) Website: bpiworld.org

Specific Tips for Planning a Zero Waste Event in Greenbelt

TOPIC CONSIDERATIONS & RESOURCES Planning Contact Environmental Coordinator at PWD one month before the event for guidance. Zero Waste volunteers are available for advice. Public Works can loan bins for events, and may be able to pick up recyclables and compostables at some public events. Budget Budget for purchasing compostable or recyclable food containers, plates, cups, utensils. Using compostable products is more ecologically friendly than recycling. Using washable items will both save money and further reduce environmental footprint. Publicity Use electronic invitations, social media, list serves, meetings, public gatherings, Greenbelt News Review, and word of mouth to publicize your event. Minimize or eliminate paper flyers and posters. Volunteers Train volunteers. Assign volunteer to each zero waste station to guide event guests and vendors on proper disposal. Two volunteers at each station is ideal. Recruit sufficient volunteers for clean-up. If you have enough volunteers, assign some to assist vendors. Vendors Choose vendors (including caterers & party planners) who are willing to provide washable, compostable, or recyclable materials, and are willing to compost their food scraps. Meet with vendors in advance of event to make sure they understand zero waste practices. Food Serving • Washable silverware, dishes, glasses, serving dishes & utensils, pitchers & carafes, cloth napkins & tablecloths (most ecological). Options • Compostable or recyclable plates, cups, and eating utensils along with reusable or washable serving dishes, containers, utensils, drink dispensers. Info on compostable products is available on the Biodegradable Products Institute website: bpiworld.org. Options • Guests bring & take home—in reusable shopping bags—their own washable place settings, serve ware & personal water bottles. include: • Store & cart food in reusable bags or recyclable boxes rather than plastic bags. • Avoid use of single-package cream, sugar, condiments, chip bags, or k-cups. Serve food, drinks, cream & sugar, and condiments in washable, reusable containers or dispensers. Condiments also can be served in compostable cups. • Provide water stations to refill personal water bottles. Zero Waste Set up zero waste stations with separate bins grouped together and clearly labeled “Recycling,” “Compost” & “Landfill,” based on Stations items accepted at event. Use only certified compostable bags in the bins. Thicker bags (measured by MIL) or double bagging is best (see PG Food Waste Recycling for acceptable bag list). Assign at least one volunteer to each station to help guests do correct sorting. Cleanup • Recruit plenty of volunteers for clean-up. Planning • Pack reusable items in reusable shopping bags, recyclable boxes, or other reusable containers. • Arrange donation of leftover food in reusable containers (for food donation information, see foodrecoverynetwork.org). • For public events (only): arrange with the Environmental Coordinator at Public Works Department for pickup of compostable material and recycling for transport to commercial composting and recycling sites. For private events: transport compostable material in certified compostable bags to a drop-off location such as MOM’S Organic Market, 9801 Rhode Island Ave, College Park. Evaluation Count and weigh the bags of compost and recycling collected. Make a record of the results to track the amount of waste diverted from the landfill. Plan a meeting with your group and volunteers to evaluate zero waste efforts, highlight the successes, and discuss how to improve practices for your next event. Supplier List Ask your current supplier about certified compostable products that they carry. Local suppliers include: Greenbelt Coop Supermarket, MOM's Organic Market, Acme Paper & Supply, Eco-Products Store Locator, World Centric Products Store Locator

Attachment: Guidelines for Acceptable Materials for Zero Waste Events. Reuse and composting are the most eco-friendly ways to reduce waste. OPTION 1: RECYCLING ONLY OPTION 2: COMPOSTING & RECYCLING OPTION 3: REUSE & COMPOSTING (most ecological) This option is the minimum recommended for Use this option only if you can take compostable All items used are either washable & reusable or all public events. Zero Waste Stations must material to a commercial drop-off site like MOM's compostable (especially suitable for private parties). include paired bins labeled “Recycling” and Organic Market. Zero Waste Stations must include Do composting only if you can take materials to a “Landfill.” three bins placed side-by-side labeled “Compost,” commercial composting site. Use one bin labeled “Recycling,” and “Landfill.” “Compost” for food scraps and compostable items.

ACCEPTABLE FOR RECYCLING ACCEPTABLE FOR COMPOSTING ACCEPTABLE REUSABLE ITEMS

(NOTE: All items must be emptied of any • Certified compostable plates, cups, containers, • Washable dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, remaining food residue/fluids/grease, and lids, clamshells, utensils (spoons, forks, knives) and serving dishes & utensils, napkins, tablecloths, food free of cigarette butts or any other garbage.) straws of any size. (Note: Must be BPI-certified containers. as described below in lower box. This is surest • Plastic & glass bottles. • Reusable shopping bags. way to assure these products are compostable.) • Unpackaged promotional materials that are • Aluminum & metal cans, aluminum foil. reusable (pens, key chains, etc.) • Stir-sticks, chopsticks, toothpicks, skewers.

• Plastic cups & containers (numbers 1 to 5 Must be plain wood without plastic decorated NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS (all categories) only—shown on bottom of item). tops. • All styrofoam products. • Paper plates and cups. • Uncoated paper products (plates, napkins, paper • Plastic bags or plastic wrap (unless you towels, cups, bags), including if soiled with • Paper milk cartons & drink boxes. collect separately & take to a grocery store). food/grease. • Plastic cups & containers (numbers 6 & 7— • Paper bags, cardboard boxes (flattened), (Note: If the paper product has a wax or plastic shown on bottom of item). paper coffee sleeves. coating, it is not acceptable for composting. If the • Paper products with a glossy finish or wax

product has a glossy or shiny finish, it probably is • Office paper, including flyers, brochures, coating because they may contain plastic. plastic and not acceptable). programs, etc. Post-consumer or recycled • All plastic lids, utensils, and straws. • Plastic stir sticks, chopsticks, toothpicks, or content preferred. Note: Certified compostable products skewers. are identifiable by this “BPI • Single-use bottled water and foil drink Compostable Logo” displayed on the pouches. packaging. The logo usually can be found on • Single-packet cream/sugar/condiment COMPLETE LISTS OF ACCEPTABLE & NON- the bottom of the packaging with a ACCEPTABLE ITEMS (all categories): packaging, chip bags, k-cups, and other description such as: “Denotes certification by prepackaged foods in non-recyclable material the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to Recycling: PG Recycling (such as ice cream wrappers, cellophane). be compostable in commercial or municipal • One-time use decorations, such as plastic composting facilities in compliance with the Composting: MOM's Compost; tablecloths, stickers, balloons, confetti, etc. PG Food Waste Recycling U.S. standard ASTM D6400.” • Metallic, laminated, or non-paper materials & More info: bpiworld.org foil-backed or plastic-backed paper

NOTE: If you are unsure if an item is acceptable for recycling or composting, it is better to place it in the landfill bin to avoid load contamination.