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2021 Vol., Issue 1 Serving Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, North Portal Estates, and Walter Reed MARCH/APRIL 2021 What Do You Call Winter Without the Potluck? by John Folger A pandemic. Normally we would have gathered to concerning two important issues in our community. In share dishes, stories, and time together in one of Shepherd these days of electronic media, SPCA still mails newsletters Park's most cherished traditions. Unfortunately, that can't to the entire SPCA community. We are able to do this--and happen this year, and a Zoom-luck doesn't sound all that myriad other activities--because of your support. Our goal appetizing. Hopefully next year we will be back and better is 225 members and at last count, we had about 100, so we than ever! The SPCA annual Potluck is also when most of have a long way to go, without the Potluck to encourage our neighbors renew their membership in the Shepherd memberships. I ask you to please take a moment to sign Park Citizens Association and when many join for the first up. The easiest way is to go to: https://spca.nationbuilder. time. We need your support to continue our work and com/single_ annual_membership. outreach. For example, included in this issue are surveys Meet the New Ward 4 Councilmember: Janeese Lewis George article & photo provided by the Office of YMCA DC Youth & Government. Janeese Councilmember Janeese Lewis George went on to study at St. John’s University, Janeese Lewis George, the newly where she graduated cum laude with elected Councilmember for Ward 4, a Bachelor of Arts in Government & is a third generation Washingtonian Politics. She then completed a year and native of Ward 4. Growing up in a of service providing critical academic working-class family, Janeese learned support to underserved students in early on the importance of family, hard Los Angeles as an Americorps City Year work, education, and public service. member. Janeese is a proud graduate of DC Public Inspired to fight inequities head Schools. She attended Cuno H. Rudolph Councilmember Janesse Lewis George on, Janeese returned home to receive Elementary School in her community, Alice Deal Middle her Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. School, and the School Without Walls. As a high school During this time, she served as an editor of the Human student, she served as a member of her neighborhood’s Rights & Globalization Law Review and as a member of the DC Youth Advisory Council, a Student Representative on Trial Advocacy Team. the DC School Board of Education, and Youth Mayor for Continued on page 7

Next Meetings In This Issue Adopt-a-Pot 6 (Virtual) SPCA President Nomination 2 Newly Elected ANCs 7 SPCA December Meeting 3 Living with Covid-19 8 Mon, Mar 29, 7 pm SPCA January Meeting Highlights 3 UGA Main Street Year Review 9 with CM Robert White, Jr Neighbors in Action 4 ProFish 9 (Virtual) Friends Work for SP Library 5 Business Beat 10 Community Center Access DC Urban Living 11 Tue, April 20, 7 pm and Sharing 5 Community Calendar 11 with CW Christina Henderson Military Road Pre-K 6 SPCA Upcoming Events 12

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President Jefferson Named As One of SPCA 2019-2020 Top #EverydayLeaders for 2020 Board of Directors Naima Jefferson, President by Cynthia Prather (202) 285-7523 SPCA President Mrs. Naima Jefferson was named One of the [email protected] Top #EverydayLeaders of 2020 in an international competition Vice President, Vacant Paula Edwards, Treasurer sponsored by NationBuilder, one of the world’s largest developers (202) 882-6005 of nonprofit advocacy software. Featured with leaders from across [email protected] the country and the UK, Naima received this honor “for organizing Pati Griffith, Recording Secretary a variety of initiatives to help keep her DC community together [email protected] during the pandemic as a working wife and mother.” SPCA President Naima John Folger “…I commit the time that I do because I love my community, Jefferson was recognized Membership Secretary and I see the possibilities and what could be,” shared Jefferson in Nation Builders’ 2020 [email protected] in her acceptance letter. “And I have an expectation, not only Year in Review. At-Large Delegates for myself but for my community and my children, that they should be able to grow up June Confer [email protected] in a community that has the resources for everyone, regardless of their race, religion, or Ed Atkins socioeconomic background, and that we all have an opportunity to thrive.” [email protected] Naima received $1,500 of in-kind NationBuilder services that will be used for Mark Pattison SPCA website development and a $500 cash award that she has donated to the SPCA. [email protected] Congratulations, Naima! To learn more about NationBuilder and the competition, visit Citizens Association Delegate http://www.nationbuilder.com. Tony Dixon [email protected] SPCA's Membership Year is January 1 to December 31 Civic Association Delegate Annual Individual Dues $25 Ryan Waddy (202) 412-2210 To join/renew your membership, join a committee, [email protected] or volunteer for one of the SPCA activities, visit www.shepherdpark.org Contact the Editors! Whether it’s a letter to the editor, info on a community event, or an ad, we’d love to hear from you! Correction: Editor: In the article, “Greater DC Diaper Bank: My Girl Scout Bronze Award Project,” (Shepherd Cynthia Prather Park News, December 2020/January 2021), Gabrielle Lewis earned her Girl Scout Bronze (202) 882-7419 [email protected] Award in 2020. Advertising: Beth Allaben The Shepherd Park News, a newsletter of the Shepherd Park Citizens Association, is published (202) 882-2609 four times per year: October/November; December/January; March/April; and May/June. [email protected] As a matter of policy, all errors of substance are corrected in the next issue. Editing & Layout: Report errors to [email protected]. André R. Carley (202) 813-3152 The Shepherd Park Citizens Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. [email protected] Dues and donations are deductible as charitable contributions.

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We are offering complimentary memberships Celebrating 120 years! Neighbors helping neighbors during the pandemic. Sunday School & Worship: 10 am & 11 am Volunteers provide rides to medical appointments, Online Bible Study: Wednesday, 7:30 pm help with technology, grocery shopping & delivery. Prayer Call: Friday, 6:30 pm www.eastrockcreekvillage.org • 202-656-7322 7900 Eastern Ave, NW (202) 8823367 Like us on Facebook www.shepherdparkchristianchurch.org MARCH/APRIL 2021 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 3 SPCA December Meeting: SPCA January Meeting Books, Books, Books! Highlights New Beginning by Cynthia Prather by Cynthia Prather At the December 8 virtual meeting, Ward 4 State Board of SPCA’s first meeting Education member Frazier O'Leary provided updates on his of the new year featured book collection project by which he has distributed over several guest speakers. 15,000 books to Ward 4 schools. President Naima Jefferson Ward 4 State Board of Education member introduced Rabbi Michael Werbow, who joined Tifereth Frazier O’Leary provided Israel Congregation at 7701 16th Street, last summer. updates on facility needs

The main focus of the meeting was a presentation by at Whittier, Truesdell, video screen capture by photo DCPL representatives, who introduced “Next Libris: Library and Brightwood, the SBOE Ward 4 Representative O’Leary Facilities Master Plan,” DCPL’s comprehensive plan for provided updates on Ward 4 facilities and DCPS buy-back of the results of the Ward 4 book drive. 2021-2030. Tier One of the master plan, which addresses Lamb School on Military existing operational issues and service gaps to residents Road to house the Lafayette pre-school, and O’Leary’s across the District, includes plans to replace the Shepherd Ward 4 book drive, which continues this year (Contact Park Library with a new Ward 4 library that also would serve [email protected] for more details). Yamileth Escobar, the growing population in Brightwood Park. Although no Liaison with the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services, provided updates on vaccine distribution, funds have been allocated for that action and no date has the city’s public safety actions, and Christmas tree and leaf been set, the closure is a part of the plan. Neighbors asked collection. lots of questions and expressed concerns. (See Friends of Newly elected Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis Shepherd Park Library article on page 5.) George introduced her team and reported on the city’s plans to ensure public safety, respond to the covid-19 hikes, and open schools, and she invited all to participate in the Roofing company recommender. council’s upcoming oversight and performance hearings. Paint color helper. George also responded to SPCA members’ questions about Neighborhood sales analyzer. Landscaping advisor. safety, economic development, transportation, the Deal- Friendly neighbor. Wilson pipeline, and the proposed plan for closing the Shepherd Park Library. Your real estate agent should do so much more than SPCA’s 2021 budget has been approved by the Executive seamlessly help you buy or sell your home. They should be your trusted advisor for years. Call me any Board and will be reviewed quarterly. Although SPCA’s time for advice (or about your next move)! annual meeting is being planned, other in-person spring activities are likely to be postposed again this year due to covid-19. Neighbors were encouraged to suggest creative, Kristopher Nelson, MBA safe virtual events. Contact Naima Jefferson to see the recording of the Shepherd Park Resident entire meeting. Realtor ® DC / MD / VA 202.258.8657 [email protected]

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by Cynthia Prather with Roger Glass; of Black Journalists. photos by Linda Glass Roger first became aware Roger S. Glass is one of 53 of ERCV when one of his wife’s registered volunteers with East friends asked her to consider Rock Creek Village (ERCV), the joining the organization’s neighbors-inspired nonprofit board of directors. Linda that provides services to agreed to serve on the seniors in Shepherd Park and board. Shortly after that, nearby communities. Roger Roger signed on as an ERCV and his wife, Linda, have lived volunteer, a position he has in Shepherd Park for more than Roger Glass delivers groceries and held for about two years. provides other needed services to 37 years. They have two adult ERCV volunteer Roger Glass is a As an ERCV volunteer, seniors. daughters, Sydney and Kelcie. long-time Shepherd Park resident. Roger provides a number of services for seniors, including A graduate of Howard University’s School of providing rides to doctor appointments, going food Communications, Roger hosted a jazz radio program on shopping, picking up prescriptions, and shoveling snow. In WDCU-FM, wrote music and concert reviews for local recent weeks, ERCV volunteers have been helping seniors newspapers, and served as writer and editor with the register for the COVID vaccination. American Federation of Teachers until retiring six years ago. “What I like most about ERCV is that it gives senior Roger also has supported community causes, serving as past citizens access to services, which makes it easier for them PTA president at Whittier Elementary and Banneker High, to stay in their current homes and households,” he said. “It’s founding member of the DC Chapter of Concerned Black important to me that I give back to my community.” Men, and former president of the Washington Association For more information about registering for services or volunteering with ERCV, visit www.eastrockcreekvillage.org. Family Leads Produce Drive for Needy Residents by Cynthia Prather Despite an imminent Presidential inauguration the Werbow family organized a food drive, collecting bags and boxes of fresh produce for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day community service project on January 18. An estimated 60 neighbors participated. Produce was taken to Thrive DC for distribution to needy families. A brainchild of son, Asher, the drive was featured on Local News Channel 4.

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By Mark Pattison the boards of the SPCA and East Rock Creek Village; the The D.C. Public Library's (DCPL’s) new master facilities executive director of Upper Georgia Main Street; the plan calls for the (no date set yet) closure of the Juanita principal and librarian of Shepherd Elementary; and area E. Thornton-Shepherd Park Library -- the only full-service clergy such as Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld of Congregation Ohev library to be closed under the plan -- and replaced with a Sholom and Rev. Gay Byron of Northminster Presbyterian. branch located somewhere in the Brightwood Park-Manor The mobilizing campaign also has resulted in a big Park area. DCPL says they want to “serve more people” in bump in new and renewed memberships to the Friends of a relocated library. Yet, Shepherd Park is in the middle of the Library. You can join, too: by mail for $10 per member the pack (25 libraries in all) in computer usage, material (Send check with name and contact information to “Friends checkout, program attendance, and library visits – and of the Library,” 1337 Jonquil St. NW, DC 20012) or on online fifth overall in meeting room usage (source: DCPL library for $15 at https://www. dclibrary.org/friends. Click on usage numbers from 2019). "Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton". The Friends of the Library started fighting this plan as Right now, there’s no money sought to close the library, soon as it was announced, especially since the plan calls or to find a site for a new library, much less build it. But for new libraries serving Dupont Circle-Adams Morgan and as long as the desire to close the Shepherd Park library Cathedral Heights-Wesley Heights without closing other is official policy of DCPL, we have no choice but to fight. branches. Remember: Friends don't let friends close libraries. Its efforts have garnered support from, among others, Mark Pattison is Secretary of the Friends of the Shepherd Park Library. Access and Programming: Community Center Issues

by Cynthia Prather It's been several months since DC dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new state-of-the-art Shepherd Park Community Center, which is both part -- and not part -- of adjoining Shepherd Elementary. Now DPR is engaged in discussions on how the school and community should share the space. DPR also is surveying the community to gauge community interest in facility usage. A copy of the DPR survey is included in this newsletter. photo by Mark Pattison by photo City officials cut the ribbon at the Shepherd Park Community Center.

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PAGE 6 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS MARCH/APRIL 20211 Historic Military Road Flowers, Anyone? School to Offer Pre-K by Cynthia Prather “Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes.” —Clare Ansberry Ideas are springing forth for SPCA’s Adopt-a-Pot program, which was launched last fall. Building on the concepts of low-maintenance, perennial plantings and volunteer commitment for care, SPCA hopes to create eye- DCPS recently repurchased the Military Road School catching potted landscapes throughout the year. (1375 Missouri Avenue, NW) from The LAMB Public Charter School. The group is soliciting groundcover donations – liriope, by Frazier O’Leary pachysandra, vinca, and leadwort. We also could use a few I hope everyone is aware of how community involvement more “parents.” If you love plants, an inviting commercial worked in helping the mayor to change her mind about the thruway, or just a little friendly competition (“we can’t let historic Military Road School being available in August 2021 Silver Spring beat us!”), this could be for you. Planting date as a Pre-K school for any eligible child in the city. ANCs is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 (subject to change due 4A, 4C, and 3G/4G, along with communities of Lafayette to municipal COVID-19 directives). Due to SPCA insurance and Brightwood and Councilmembers Lewis George, Cheh, policy requirements, all volunteers must preregister and and White, did a fabulous job of lobbying. Special thanks sign a participation waiver. to ANC 4A Commissioner Candace Tiana Nelson for her To donate or volunteer, contact Cynthia Prather, coordinating skills. Note: Registration for the fall was due [email protected]. by March 1, 2021.

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SPCA Membership Application and Community Opinion Surveys

Shepherd Park Citizens Association Membership Form ...... page I-2

DPR Shepherd Park Community Rec Cntr Program Interest Survey...... page I-3

ANC 4A02 Public Library Survey...... page I-7

Return Instructions: SPCA Membership Application: Join online at shepherdpark.org or mail to: SPCA PO Box 55255 Washington, DC 20040-5255

DPR Shepherd Park Community Center Survey: Place completed survey in box located at the Community Center, 7800 14th Street, NW, OR scan pages and send to [email protected] and place “DPR Program Interest Survey Shepherd Park Community” in the subject line.

ANC4A03 Library Survey: Scan pages and send to Commissioner Steve Whatley at [email protected] no later than March 15.

I-1 2021 Shepherd Park Citizens Association Membership Form □ I want to join or renew my SPCA membership and I live in the area bordered by Eastern Avenue on the north, Aspen Street on the south, Georgia Avenue (west side) on the east, and Rock Creek Park on the west. □ I don’t live in Shepherd Park, but I want to be a Friend of the SPCA. Name 1: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| Email 1: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| Name 2: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| Email 2: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| Street: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| City: |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| State: |___|___| Zip: ______Phone: (_____) ______-______Join online at www.shepherdpark.org or make SPCA’s Membership Year is January 1 to December 31 check payable to SPCA and mail with form to: Annual Dues per Adult in Household = $25 SPCA Number of Adults in Household x $25 $ PO Box 55255, Washington, DC 20040-5255 Donation $ Questions? Total $ Contact John Folger, Membership Secretary [email protected] List additional adult household members on a separate sheet. Membership includes one garden tour ticket and one yard sale registration per adult member. SPCA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Dues and donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions. GET INVOLVED: I’m interested in… Volunteering: Attending Events: Joining A Committee: Events (planning, setup/clean up) □ □ Children-Family □ Technology/Website Beautification Projects (plantings) □ □ Neighborhood Tours □ Finance or Audit SPCA Newsletter (writing, ads) □ □ Civic Engagement □ Planning, Zoning, Econ Dev. □ Special Skills (graphic design, financial Senior Development (fundraising) advisor, social media management, □ □ Networking/Speaker Series Specific Event: PCs): ______□ □ ______□ Other: ______SPCA Communication Policy The SPCA may occasionally send emails related to the SPCA. ☐ Yes, Keep Me Updated ☐ No, Don’t Keep Me Updated Name 1 Signature: ______Date: ______☐ Yes, Keep Me Updated ☐ No, Don’t Keep Me Updated Name 2 Signature: ______Date: ______The SPCA reserves the right to revise its policy of use and disclosure of your personal identifiable information at any time. Changes will be provided in the SPCA's newsletter and posted on our website: www.shepherdpark.org. You may also receive a copy of the policy by writing to: SPCA, PO Box 55255, Washington, DC 20040-5255. SPCA Acknowledgement for Use and Disclosure of Personal Identifiable Information By joining the SPCA, you agree: (1) your personal information will be stored and processed by electronic means on behalf of the SPCA; (2) you will receive transactional messages (such as payment confirmation notices) sent by electronic means on behalf of the SPCA; and (3) Your personal information will not be sold but may be shared with third parties to conduct official membership business (such as for credit card processing).

I-2 DPR Program Interest Survey - Shepherd Park Community To submit your responses, please scan your survey and send it to [email protected] and place “DPR Program Interest Survey Shepherd Park Community” in the subject line. Alternatively, you can drop off your survey at the receptionist desk at the Shepherd Park Community Center located at 7800 14th Street, NW (the entrance is on Jonquil Street)

DPR Program Interest Survey - Shepherd Park Community

1. What is your zip code? ______

2. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are:

1 2 3+

Under 5 Years 5-12 years 13-17 years 18-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65-74 years 75 + years

3. Please select your households’ top TWO preferred dates and times for programming: • Option 1: Day of the week: ______Time of the Day: ______• Option 2: Day of the week:______Time of the Day: ______

4. What amenities do you or your household utilize while at DPR? (Circle all that apply) • Arts & Crafts Room Boxing Gym Community Garden • Computer Lab Dance Studio Dog Park • Field Game Room Gymnasium • Indoor Pool Kitchen Multipurpose Room • Outdoor Fitness Equipment Outdoor Pool Playground • Pottery Workshop Senior Room Skate Park • Sound Studio Spray Park Teen Lounge • Tennis Court Video Studio Weight Room • Other (please specify): ______

5. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational programs offered by the DPR during the past 12 months? • Yes No

6. If you have participated in DPR programs or activities please check the THREE primary reasons why your household has participated in DPR programs or recreation activities.

1 2 3

Quality of instructors/coaches Times the program is offered Location of the program facility Friends participate in the program Quality of the program facility Dates the program is offered Cost of program/activity

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7. Does your household have an interest in Cultural Arts programs and activities? • Yes No

8. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Check/Circle all that apply): • Arts & Crafts Classes for Adults (Ages 18+) • Arts & Crafts Classes for Youth (Ages 5 - 12 Years Old) • Audio Visual Programs (Music Production, Radio Broadcasting, Video Production, etc.) • Ballet Classes Cooking Classes • Creative Arts (China Painting, Doll Making, Enamels, Jewelry Making, etc.) • Dance Programs for Adults (Ballroom, Samba, etc.) • Dance Programs for Seniors (Hand Dance, Line Dance, etc.) • Dance Programs for Youth (Ballet, etc.) • Digital Photography Drum Classes Guitar Classes • Piano Classes Poetry Program Pottery Classes • Textile Arts Classes (Crochet, Quilting, Sewing, etc.)

9. Which TWO Cultural Arts programs and activities (listed in Question 8) are most important to your household? • One: ______Two: ______

10. Does your household have an interest in Early Childhood or Out-of-School Time programs and activities? • Yes No

11. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Check/Circle all that apply.) • Afterschool Programs Cooperative Play Spring Break Camps (Ages 3-5) • Spring Break Camps (6-12) Summer Camps (3-5) Summer Camps (Ages 6-12) • Tiny Tots Recreation Activities Tween Camps (12-13) Winter Break Camps (Ages 3-5)

12. Which TWO Early Childhood / Out-of-School Time programs / activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: Second Most Important: ______

13. Does your household have an interest in Athletics & Combat Sport programs and activities? • Yes No

14. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Circle all that apply.)

• Baseball for Adults Baseball for Youth Basketball for Adults • Basketball for Youth Boxing for Adults Boxing for Youth • Cheerleading Dodgeball Fencing • Football (Flag) for Adults Football (Flag) for Youth Youth Football (Tackle) • Gymnastics Ju Jitsu Judo • Karate Kickball for Adults Kickball for Youth • Kickboxing Lacrosse Pickelball • Qi Gong Rugby Soccer for Adults • Soccer for Youth Softball for Adults Softball for Youth • Taekwondo Tai Chi Tennis for Adults • Tennis for Youth Track & Field Youth Ultimate Frisbee

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15. Which TWO of Athletics & Combat Sports programs and activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: 2nd Most Important: ______

16. Does your household have an interest in Fitness and Nutrition programs and activities? • Yes No

17. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Check / Circle all that apply.) • Aerobics for Adults Aerobics for Seniors Cooking Classes • Family Fitness Fitness Bootcamp Kickboxing • Nutrition and Wellness Classes Juicing Workshops Pilates • Senior Fitness Classes Spin Classes Walk Fit • Weight Training Yoga Zumba

18. Which TWO Fitness and Nutrition programs and activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: 2nd Most Important: ______

19. Does your household have an interest in Environmental Education and Urban Garden programs and activities? • Yes No

20. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Check / Circle all that apply.)

• Garden Carpentry Course Garden to Table Classes • Garden to Juicing Classes Intergenerational Garden Club • Outdoor Recreation Programs (Canoeing, hiking, etc.) • Nature Education Programs Nature Fitness Walk • Nature Photography for Youth (Ages 5 - 12 Years) • Nature Photography for Adults (Ages 18+) • Urban Gardening Classes for Youth (Ages 5 - 12 Years) • Urban Gardening Classes for Adults (Ages 18+) • Urban Gardening Classes for Seniors (Ages 18-55) • Urban Composting Classes

21. Which TWO Enviro. Education Urban Garden program activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: 2nd Most Important: ______

22. Does your household have an interest in Social Clubs and activities? • Yes No

23. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD are interested in a recreation programs listed below. (Circle all that apply.) • Billiards Bingo Board Game Clubs (Chess, Dominoes) • Book Club Card Playing Clubs Cell Phone Education for Seniors • Computer Training Cooking classes E-Gaming • Horseshoes Knitters Club Modeling Club • Poetry Club Quilting Scrapbooking • Senior Dance Club Senior Social Club Senior Fitness Club • Sr. Social Media Classes STEM Programs Supreme Teens (Teen Club) • Table Tennis Young Ladies on the Rise Young Men Future Leaders I-5

24. Which TWO Social Clubs and Activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: 2nd Most Important: ______

25. Does your household have an interest in Therapeutic programs and activities? • Yes No

26. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have an interest for each of the recreation programs listed below. (Check / Circle all that apply.)

• Adapted Athletic/Sports Programs Adapted Cultural Arts Programs • Adapted Fitness Programs Adapted Weight Training Classes • Leisure Life Skills Program Therapeutic Recreation Bowling League • Walk Fit Wheelchair Basketball

27. Which TWO Therapeutic programs and activities are most important to your household? • Option 1: Most Important: ______Option 2: 2nd Most Important: ______

28. Are there any additional programs and activities that you would like DPR to offer? • ______• ______• ______

29. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions you'd like to provide?

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NeighborsNeighbors here here is is my my librarylibrary survey survey (ANC (ANC 4A03). 4A03). Please Please respond respond by March by 15, March 2021. Please 15, 2021. feel to Please forward feel this to forwardto your this neighbors to your or provideneighbors copies or to provide your neighbors. copies In to addition your neighbors.please provide In any addition, other comments please onprovide a any separateother comments sheet. on a separate sheet. Survey Return Instructions: CommissionerCommissioner Steve Whatley Whatley Scan pages and send to ANC 4A03 Commissioner Steve Whatley at [email protected] NLT March 15. ANC 4A03

ANC 4A03 LIBRARY SURVEY QUESTIONS

Where do you live (check one) a. Shepherd Park b. Brightwood c. Takoma d. Brightwood Park e. Colonial Village f. North Portal Estates g. Crestwood h. 16th Street Heights

What is your family size? Adults/Children

Have you or any member of your family visited a library in the last 3 years? Yes / No If YES Which Library(s)

How do (did) you travel to the library? (check one or more a. Car b. Walk c. Bicycle d. other Did anyone sign out books? Yes / No Did anyone attend a meeting? Yes / No Do your children use the library? Yes / No How many children?

What are the children uses?

Do you use the library for research or WiFi? Yes / No

I-7 1 Do you support retention of the Juanita Thornton - Shepherd Park Library in its current location? Why?

Are you aware of the proposal to close the Juanita Thornton - Shepherd Park Library in its current location in 5 years? Yes / No

If you are a resident of Brightwood, would you support a library in Brightwood? Yes / No

If you are a resident of Manor Park, would you support a library in Manor Park? Yes / No

If you are a resident of Brightwood Park, would you support a library in Brightwood Park? Yes / No

Are you aware that a library requires 20,000 square feet and would cost approximately $20-$25 million? Yes / No

Would you support the building of all 3 additional libraries? Yes / No

If you support the building of 3 additional libraries please explain why.

Would you support the building of a compromise library at Walter Reed or moving the Juanita Thornton - Shepherd Park Library to Walter Reed? Yes/No

Why do you support the building of a compromise library at Walter Reed or moving the Juanita Thornton - Shepherd Park Library to Walter Reed?

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From Page 1 Re-Elected ANCs In 2014, Janeese began her legal career in public service Phyllis C. Green working for Philadelphia’s first African-American District Service Area: Colonial Village, North Attorney. She returned to the District to work for DC Portal, and 16th St Corridor from Alaska Attorney General Karl A. Racine as the Assistant Attorney Ave to the Maryland state line. General in the Juvenile Section of the Public Safety Division. ANC Service: 2017-present There, she worked to advance juvenile justice reform by Contact Info: [email protected] utilizing innovative, evidence-based practices and serving as an ambassador for the office’s “I Belong Here” and Stacey Lincoln Human Trafficking Taskforce. Service Area: most of Shepherd Park Janeese is an experienced attorney, civil servant, neighborhood from Eastern Avenue NW community activist, and passionate leader who is focused (North) Georgia Avenue NW (East) 16th on Ward 4’s future. She is a member of the Washington Street NW (West) and Geranium Street Bar Association and a proud member of Alpha Kappa NW (South). Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Janeese and her husband, ANC Service: 2017-present Contact Kyle reside in Manor Park with their new puppy, Sully. Info: [email protected]. Janeese loves spending time with her family, reading, and Stephen Whatley mentoring through the Frederick B. Abramson Scholarship Service Area: Shepherd Park (southern Foundation. end), Walter Reed, upper Brightwood "It's my pleasure and honor to represent the citizens of ANC Service: 1991 (est) - present Shepherd Park,” commented Councilmember George. “My team and I are hitting the ground running by responding to constituent service requests and advocating for your needs on the DC Council. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can be helpful. I'm looking forward to being in touch and seeing you in the neighborhood!" George will serve on the Committee on Human Services, the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs, the Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery, the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, and the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Tamira Benitez [email protected] Constituent Services Telephone: (202) 724-8052 Coordinator Fax: (202) 741-0908 [email protected] Staff: Matthew Landrieu Lenace Edwards Constituent Services Chief of Staff Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Alexandros Taliadoros Will Perkins Communications Director Senior Policy Advisor [email protected] [email protected]

Katherine Eyster Simona Jones Legislative Director Executive Assistant [email protected] [email protected] PAGE 8 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS MARCH/APRIL 2021 Living with COVID-19 Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Did You See the Panda?! Shepherd Park and Beyond by Cynthia Prather by Helen Moorehead Due to COVID-19 SP neighbor Helen restrictions barring Moorehead is 12 years old and a 6th grader at Alice large on-site groups, Deal MS. She loves to play the National Zoo rolled in the snow, bake cakes, and out the ZooLights play with her dog, Suki. Express, a 24-foot Even though we are still mobile truck powered having a pandemic, there are by Pepco, which moved some fun activities for kids throughout Ward 4 on to do in and near Shepherd December 9. Despite Park. chilling weather and a The first one is not in Kincannon Alex by photo delayed schedule, the Shepherd Park but near the To get out, Helen enjoys walks with mini-parade, complete Prather Cynthia by photo National Mall. It is called her dog, Suki, in nearby Rock Creek Despite the cold, children of all ages Park. with oversized, enjoyed the National Zoo’s Zoolights Hains Point, and there is a costumed panda, drew Express. mini-golf course there that is not crowded, kid-verified, and dozens of watchers to Alaska Avenue and Kamia Road. For very fun! I also recommend taking a family walk (maybe real time views of giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang and with your Fido) in Rock Creek Park on one of the many trails. panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, visit Giant Panda Cam | Smithsonian's Another fun thing to do to get active is taking a bike ride or National Zoo (si.edu) walk on Beach Drive and enjoying nature, while having a paved road to bike on. The DC Public Library is doing many programs for kids, including a winter reading challenge where if you Have real estate questions? get two or more badges you can pick up some prizes Call your neighbor, Jason Cohen! from the Washington Wizards at the library. Here is the The average sold link to get more information: https://www.dclibrary.org/ price for residential winterchallenge. homes in Shepherd Park spiked 25% from Hopefully, these activities will help you either get out of 2019 to 2020! If you’re the house or just take a break from your screen. curious about the state of the market or the value of your home, give me a call! Menorah Parade Brings Thinking of renovating before selling? I can Chanukah Light help! Check out my new miniseries all about fixing up a 1928 by Maharat Ruth Friedman center hall colonial in Shepherd Park. Watch Because of COVID-19 restrictions, members of Ohev episodes now at: Sholom - The National Synagogue were unable to gather together to celebrate the light of Chanukah as a community. RenovatingShepherdPark.com Instead, they decided to bring the light to everyone! Jason Cohen Members decorated their cars with lights and menorahs, The Navigate Group at Compass and drove through the snowy streets of Shepherd Park. DC & MD Real Estate Agent Many neighbors came to their windows and waved. M: 202.957.6060 Commented organizer, Ruth Friedman, "Next year we hope O: 202.386.6330 [email protected] to be able to see you up close!" JasonCohenRealEstate.com

Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 1313 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 | 202.386.6330 MARCH/APRIL 2021 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 9 Main Street: A Year in Review Neighbors Hooked by Cynthia Prather on ProFish! A little more than a year ago, the locally-based Center for Nonprofit Advancement (CNA) received funding from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development to launch the Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street (UGA Main Street) to enhance economic development from Missouri Avenue to the Silver Spring line. Since its inception, the group has done the following: • Established relationships with businesses and community associations sharing the corridor; • Provided grants to 17 businesses within the boundaries; • Notified the residential and business communities of business opportunities along the corridor; • Sponsored the development of a retail analysis document ProFish owners bring Meet-the Truck fish delivery to Shepherd Park. to assist new businesses coming to Georgia Avenue; • Welcomed three new businesses; and article and photo by Naima Jefferson • Produced and presented a virtual presentation of retail ProFish, a DC-based traditional restaurant wholesaler opportunities to the community. (Resources: Shepherd Park with a brick and mortar location in NE Washington, is list serve, presentations, and UGA Main Street website) providing a creative and exciting way to offer fresh fish to For more details about accomplishments and future the Shepherd Park community. plans, visit www.uppergeorgiaave.com. At the beginning of the pandemic, ProFish had to terminate many employees due to lack of demand and restaurant closures. According to ProFish, they decided to pivot their business model from delivering to restaurants directly to customers via the Meet-the-Truck format when one of the owners noted how residents on his community's list serve desired fresh fish options. After a neighborhood field test, word spread quickly. Now, ProFish has Meet-the- Truck locations in Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and other portions of DC. The Shepherd Park Meet-the- Truck location is the only one in Ward 4! Purchasing fish through ProFish’s innovative format is quick and easy. Essentially, you order online before 3 pm on Wednesdays and meet the truck in the parking lot of Shepherd Park Christian Church on Thursday mornings between 8-10 am to pick up your order. Menu includes salmon, halibut, Chilean sea bass, kosher items, as well as shrimp, lobster, and smoked thick cut bacon, to name a few! Pick up is contactless. For an additional $15, ProFish can deliver directly to your home! Editor's Note: Thanks to Paula Edwards and Naima Jefferson for negotiating this service with ProFish.

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Membership benefits (depending on the level) include a listing on the SPCA website, an online business profile, and credit towards an ad in the Shepherd Park News. Visit www.shepherdpark.org for a list of all of our business and community members. We encourage our neighbors to check out their goods and services.

Renewing Platinum Members Kristopher Nelson, Realtor | MBA Modern Mobler Blumenthal, Cordone & Erklauer, PLLC Compass Real Estate, The Tom Buerger Team 7313 Georgia Ave NW 7325 Georgia Ave NW 1313 14th St NW Floor 2 Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 882-1648 office (202) 332-5270 office (202) 258-8657 mobile modernmobler.com bce-law.com (202) 386-6330 office [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] compass.com/agents/kris-nelson [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] Peter Frias Associate Broker, Samson Properties Brenda Mejia, Realtor Ledo Pizza and Pasta 1140 3rd St NE Suite C Compass Real Estate 7435 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20002 5471 Wisconsin Ave Suite 300 Washington, DC 20012 (202) 744-8973 mobile Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (202) 726-5336 office peterfrias.com (202) 746-2714 mobile ledopizza.com [email protected] (301) 298-1001 office [email protected] compass.com/agents/dc/brenda-mejia Shepherd Park Christian Church [email protected] Lee Goldstein | Principal & Associate Broker Rev. Terri McLellan, M.Div., Pastor The Lee Goldstein Group 7900 Eastern Ave NW East Rock Creek Village TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Washington, DC 20012 7707 13th St NW 4809 Bethesda Ave (202) 882-3367 office Washington, DC 20012 Bethesda, MD 20814 shepherdparkchristianchurch.org (202) 565-7322 office (202) 744-8060 direct, (301) 516-1212 office [email protected] eastrockcreekvillage.org TTRSIR.com, LeeGoldsteinGroup.com [email protected] [email protected] Step Ahead Cleaning Residential and Commercial E. Keith Edwards Insurance Agency, Inc. Lindsay Clark, Realtor in DC, MD & VA Cleaning Services State Farm Principal | Clark & Carle Group at Compass (301) 388-5008 office 7826 Eastern Ave NW Suite 405 (202) 674-3918 mobile stepaheadcleaning.com Washington, DC 20012 (202) 386-6330 office [email protected] (202) 726-7771 office [email protected] edwards007.com compass.com/agents/clark-and-carle-group Washington Ethical Society [email protected] Lyn Cox, Interim Leader Lowell School Tom Hutton, Facility Rentals Gloria Owens, Murrell Inc.-Realtors® 1640 Kalmia Rd NW 7750 16th St NW 2816 Keith St Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20012 Marlow Heights, MD 20748 (202) 577-2000 office (202) 882-6650 office (202) 829-6886, (202) 236-1936 mobile lowellschool.org ethicalsociety.org (301) 423-6834 X300 office [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. Zenith Gallery Helen Dodson, Realtor 7400 Georgia Ave NW 1429 Iris St NW Long & Foster Christies International Real Estate Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20012 4400 Jenifer St NW (202) 882-6600 office (202) 783-2963 office Washington, DC 20015 mcguire-services.com zenithgallery.com (202) 487-8070 mobile [email protected] [email protected] (202) 364-1300 office helendodson.com [email protected] MARCH/APRIL 2021 SHEPHERD PARK NEWS PAGE 11 Community Calendar March-April 2021 always wanted to have our office close March to home and in my Every Sun morning, 10:30 am own community. Platform Service We are all excited zoom: tiny.cc/wesplatform to be here,” Washington Ethical Society commented Keisha Every Sunday morning, 11:30 am Modern Mobler Community Coffee Hour Streeter-Clark, 7313 Georgia Ave NW zoom: tiny.cc/wescoffeehour the organization’s Washington, DC 20012 Washington Ethical Society principal broker (202) 882-1648 office Tue, Mar 2, 7 pm and owner. Ms. modernmobler.com ANC 4A Meeting (Virtual) Visit Anc.4A.org for update Streeter-Clark has [email protected] Thu, Mar 11, 7 pm lived in the Shepherd MPD 4D Sector One Meeting (WebEx Platform) Park community Peter Frias Thu, Mar 11 with her husband

Associate Broker, Samson Properties Naima Jefferson by photo Field Resurfacing and four children 1140 3rd St NE Suite C Shepherd Elementary School Field SP neighbor Keisha Streeter-Clark is principal for approximately Washington, DC 20002 Mar, 13, April 10, May 8 (Second Saturday), 9:30 am broker and owner of DC Urban Living. (202) 744-8973 mobile Free Online Yoga fifteen years. peterfrias.com zoom: tiny.cc/wesyoga The grand opening tour revealed the well-appointed [email protected] Washington Ethical Society office space, with lots of natural light and off-street parking. Wed, Mar 17, 7 pm In addition to being a full service brokerage, DC Urban Shepherd Park Christian Church MPD 4D Citizens Advisory Council Meeting (WebEx Platform) Living hopes to be a source of education in our community Rev. Terri McLellan, M.Div., Pastor Fri,Mar 19, 7 pm by offering courses for first time buyers and seniors alike. 7900 Eastern Ave NW MPD PopUp The Shepherd Park Citizens Association welcomes DC Washington, DC 20012 Mon, Mar 22, 7 pm Urban Living to the neighborhood and is appreciative (202) 882-3367 office ANC 4B Meeting (Virtual) Visit Anc.4B.org for update. shepherdparkchristianchurch.org of another committed business owner investing in our Mon, Mar 22 – Fri, Mar 26 community. [email protected] Lowell School Spring Break Mon, Mar 29, 7 pm Step Ahead Cleaning SPCA Community Meeting (Virtual) Residential and Commercial April Cleaning Services Tue, Apr 5, 7 pm (301) 388-5008 office ANC 4A Meeting (Virtual) Visit Anc.4A.org for update. SHEPHERD PARK RESIDENT, stepaheadcleaning.com Thu, Apr 8, 7 pm EXPERIENCED REALTOR [email protected] MPD 4D Sector One Meeting (WebEx Platform) Sat, Apr 10, 8:30 am Washington Ethical Society SPCA Adopt-a-Pot Work Day Lyn Cox, Interim Leader Wed Apr 14, 7 pm Tom Hutton, Facility Rentals MPD 4D Citizens Advisory Council Meeting (WebEx Platform) 7750 16th St NW Tue, Apr 20, 7 pm Washington, DC 20012 SPCA Community Meeting (Virtual) 1212 Geranium Street NW 1303 Floral St NW (202) 882-6650 office Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20012 Mon, Apr 26, 7 pm 3 beds | 2 baths | $790,000 5 beds | 3-1/2 baths | $1,199,000 ethicalsociety.org ANC 4B Meeting (Virtual) Visit Anc.4B.org for update. [email protected]

Zenith Gallery DC Urban Living Moves CALL PETE TODAY FOR 1429 Iris St NW to Georgia Avenue A FREE HOME VALUATION. Washington, DC 20012 by Naima Jefferson (202) 783-2963 office Just a few days before Christmas a grand opening and zenithgallery.com Peter Frias [email protected] ribbon cutting announced a new business to grace our Formant Property Group Georgia Avenue corridor: DC Urban Living located at 7304 (202) 744-8973 Georgia Avenue NW, Suite 2. [email protected] DC Urban Living was formerly located in the Shaw neighborhood. When an opportunity to relocate to our community emerged, it was like a dream come true. "I’ve SHEPHERD PARK CITIZENS ASSOCIATION PO Box 55255 Washington, DC 20040-5255

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(202) 744-8060 | [email protected] COVID-19 Local Information Up-to-date information and statistics: coronavirus.dc.gov #1 Real Estate Team in Colonial Village District’s COVID-19 Hotline: 1-888-349-8323 over the past 20 years COVID-19 Testing Hotline: 1-855-363-0333 Department of Human Services Hotline: (202) 727-5355 TTR Sotheby’s International Realty | (301) 516-1212 Local updates, information, or assistance: Councilmember Janeese George (202) 724-8052