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This newsletter provides information on several holiday events happening in December in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C., including:
1) The annual Upshur Street Arts & Crafts Fair on December 14th featuring works from local artisans and musicians.
2) A community decorating event on December 12th to decorate Petworth Park with sparkling cider served.
3) The Petworth Library Book Sale on December 14th with books for all ages at bargain prices.
4) Winter Wondercamp, a camp hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation during the DCPS winter holiday from December 23rd to January 3rd for children ages 3-13.
This newsletter provides information on several holiday events happening in December in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C., including:
1) The annual Upshur Street Arts & Crafts Fair on December 14th featuring works from local artisans and musicians.
2) A community decorating event on December 12th to decorate Petworth Park with sparkling cider served.
3) The Petworth Library Book Sale on December 14th with books for all ages at bargain prices.
4) Winter Wondercamp, a camp hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation during the DCPS winter holiday from December 23rd to January 3rd for children ages 3-13.
This newsletter provides information on several holiday events happening in December in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C., including:
1) The annual Upshur Street Arts & Crafts Fair on December 14th featuring works from local artisans and musicians.
2) A community decorating event on December 12th to decorate Petworth Park with sparkling cider served.
3) The Petworth Library Book Sale on December 14th with books for all ages at bargain prices.
4) Winter Wondercamp, a camp hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation during the DCPS winter holiday from December 23rd to January 3rd for children ages 3-13.
I SSUE 4 , 2 0 1 3 De c e mb e r ADVI SORY NEI GHBORHOOD COMMI SSI ON Upshur Street Arts & Crafts Fair by Shanel Anthony & Jeff Standish Its that time of year again! The annual Upshur Street Arts & Crafts Fair is sched- uled for Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 11 to 4, and promises to offer plenty of unique holi- day gift ideas. Started in 2005 by Kera Carpenter, the owner of DOMKU, this free, outdoor arts and crafts festival is sponsored by a number of diverse community busi- nesses to celebrate the local arts community and the holiday season. Fine arts and handmade gift items from DC-area based artisans will be available to view and purchase and local DC musicians will provide free entertainment throughout the day. The fair is situated along the 800 block of Upshur St. and is open to everyone. Holiday Decorating Event by Shanel Anthony Come meet your neighbors and get in the holiday spirit as we adorn the hearth of Petworth with decorations and cheer. There will be plenty of decorations, but feel free to bring one of your own. All we need is you and your energy to help decorate the park. Sparkling cider will be served as well. The decorating will take place from10 to 12 AM on Saturday December 12th, at the Petworth Farmers Market loca- tion (Georgia Ave. and Upshur St.). Petworth Library Book Sale by Shanel Anthony On December 14th the Annaual Petworth Library Winter Book Sale will take place from 11 to 4 at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue, NW). Warm your hands, connect with neighbors, and take advantage of this issue Hol i day Event s P. 1 Communi t y News P. 2 Remember i ng Janet P. 3 Commi ssi oner Comment ar y P. 4 a report with MPD and then contact 311 or 202-737-4404 with the report number to request your replacement Supercan or recycling bin, for $20. DPW does not have an enforcement team, but the Solid Waste Collection team can assist with initial distribution questions or replacement of containers. They can be contacted at 202-645-4301. Honing Your Speaking Skills by Vann-Di Galloway Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership develop- ment. Our membership is 292,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and lead- ership skills by attending one of the 14,350 clubs in 122 countries that make up the global network of meeting locations. We are very fortunate to have Phoenix DC Toastmasters in our own neighborhood meeting at the Petworth Library. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. It is also one of the most cost- effective, skill-building tools available any- where. How Does It Work? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no- pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, members evaluate one anothers presentations. This feedback process is a key part of the programs suc- cess. Meeting participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. Members learn communication skills by working in the Competent Communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced speak- ing assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Why should I join? The Toastmasters program offers many benefits that help people in all walks of life. As a result of participating in Toastmasters, you will: Increase your self-confidence Become a better speaker Become a better leader Communicate more effectively Membership is affordable a great value that can change your life that costs less than a dollar a day. Your initial investment: $20 New member fee $42 Dues for six months More than 4 million people have discov- ered the benefits of this proven learning formula. What are you waiting for? Joining is easy just one simple step: Come and visit us at the Petworth Library at 4200 Kansas Avenue, N.W. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM. Feel free to contact me with any questions at my Toastmasters email address: v_m_ 4C Commissioners: SMD 4C01 Michael Yates Treasurer 1216 Madison Street, NW (202) 726-1870 4C01@anc.dc.gov SMD 4C02 Currently vacant SMD 4C03 Jeff Standish 1127 Buchanan Street, NW (508) 317-6217 4C03@anc.dc.gov SMD 4C04 Rickey Williams Jr. 3900 14th Street, NW (202) 290-7600 rickeywilliams78@gmail. com SMD 4C05 Joseph M. Vaughan 1305 Shepard Street, NW (202) 550-1081 4C05@anc.dc.gov SMD 4C06 Vann-Di Galloway 3809 13th Street, NW (202) 545-8155 4C06@anc.dc.gov SMD 4C07 Shanel O. Anthony Vice Chair 4409 Kansas Avenue, NW (202) 291-6455 shanelanthony4C07@ gmail.com SMD 4C08 Timothy A. Jones 737 Rock Creek Church Rd., NW (202) 722-0701 taj_reinv@juno.com SMD 4C09 Zachary Hartman Secretary 117 Webster Street, NW (202) 505-1171 zachfor4c09@gmail.com SMD 4C10 Janell Rawlings 202-723-6670 4C10@anc.dc.gov Your SMD 4C01: No announcements 4C02: No announcements 4C03: DDOT Ar k ans as Av e. Tr af f i c Cal mi ng meet i ng on 12/ 12 @ 6: 30 PM i n MPD Ser v i c es - 801 Shepar d St . , NW Ups hur Par k Tur f Fi el d near s c ompl e- t i on, f enc i ng/ net t i ng t o be i ns t al l ed 4C04: No announcements 4C06: Cons t r uc t i on of t he new Saf eway has qui c k ened 4C07: Check out newly opened Petworth Citzen @ 829 Upshur Street NW 4C08: No announcements 4C09: No announcements 4C10: No announcements Photo by MPD Offcer Alfonso Matos Commissioner Commentary 2014 COMMUNITY MEETINGS 6:30 PM @ Petworth Library Community Meeting Room January 8th February 12th March 12th April 9th May 14th June 11th July 9th August 13th September 10th October 8th November 12th December 10th Community Sub-Committees All committees still seek energetic volunteers to help out. Public Safety & Human Services Chair: Rickey Williams Jr. Education Chair: TBD Recreation and Library Services Chair: Shanel Anthony Business, Zoning, and Economic Development Chair: Michael Yates Public Works and Transportation Chair: Vann-Di Galloway Communications and Grants Chair: Jeff Standish the great bargains for the whole family. This event is hosted by the Friends of Petworth Library. Winter Wondercamp by Jeff Standish The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will offer DPR Winter Wondercamp in conjunction with the DC Public Schools (DCPS) winter holiday break. DPR will operate the Winter Wondercamp in two sessions. Session one will take place on Monday, December 23; Thursday, December 26 and Friday, December 27. Session two will take place on Monday, December 30; Tuesday, December 31; Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3. Winter Wondercamp is offered for chil- dren ages 3 thru 13 years old, with differ- ent age groups. Registration will open at 10 am on Monday, November 25, 2013. Camps will operate from 9 am to 5 pm, with before care from 8 am to 9 am and after care from 5 pm to 6 pm. Parents can either register online or by calling the camps office at (202) 671-0372. In person registration is not available for Winter Wondercamp. Winter Wondercamp Fees: Session 1: $30 per child; due at the time of registration Session 2: $40 per child; due at the time of registration $10 per child, per session for before care or after care; due at registration Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
Please note that breakfast and lunch will not be provided. Parents are required to send children with a lunch and any additional snacks for the day. **(Please note that DPRs Camp policy (click here for the policy) on food and snacks should be adhered to.) The theme for Winter Wondercamp will incorporate DPRs Move, Grow and Be Green initiative. The camps, specifi- cally catered to each of the three ages groups, will include sports activities, arts & crafts, and at least one field trip. Activities will not only incorporate per- sonal development and environmental responsibility components, but they will also challenge and engage camp par- ticipants. Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is recommended that first time users create a DPR account prior to attempting to register. To Register: Go to DPRs programs registration page. Enter Winter in the search field, and Winter Wondercamp will show up in the drop down selections. Select the program you would like to enroll your child in. Programs will be added automatically into your cart. Complete registration with payment. Remember, before and after care must be registered for separately. All fees (camp registration, before care, after care) are non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at time of registration. For more information on DPRs Winter Wondercamp, contact DPRs Camps/ Seasonal Programs office at (202) 671- 0372. Community News SUPERCANS by Jeff Standish Mayor Vincent C. Gray joined other District leaders today to announce that the Department Public Works (DPW) will begin distributing new green Supercans in January 2014 to residents who receive once-a-week trash collection services from DPW. I know there are a lot of people inquiring about when they will get their new Supercans. I also know many people have com- municated through Grade.DC.gov that they have outgrown the 32-gallon recycling can and need more capacity, said Mayor Gray. Records show that more than 10 years have passed since the Districts supply of Supercans was refreshed, and proper containerization of trash is a major defense against rats and other animals. Mayor Gray con- tinued, I am happy to announce the wait is almost over. Starting in January, the Department of Public Works will begin delivering new Supercans and 64-gallon recycling cans to the 75,000 households that receive once-a-week trash and recycling collection services from DPW. DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. added, Residents of twice-a-week trash collection neighborhoods will get new 32-gallon trash cans and they will receive 48-gallon recycling cans, which are 50 percent larger than the cur- rent 32-gallon recycling cans. DPW will begin delivering these new cans in the spring. We expect that all 105,000 households will have their new trash and recycling cans by July. Mayor Gray noted that by increasing capacity for residents to recycle, the District takes a significant step toward achieving the Sustainable DC target of diverting 80 per- cent of the waste stream through recycling, composting, and waste conversion. When asked about residents recourse should their new Supercan or recycling container grow legs and walk away, Kevin Twine from DPWs Office of the Director confirmed that each container delivered will have a serial number imprinted on it. These numbers will be logged by DPW for tracking purposes. However, residents also share in the responsibility of keeping tabs of their trash cans, and are encouraged to paint their address on con- tainers to deter would be theives. DPW also confirmed that should a container be stolen, the resident should file In November 2008, Janet Myers was elected by her neigh- bors to represent single-member district 4C02. During her five-year tenure as a Commissioner, Janet dedicated herself to the improvement of our community. Improving the edu- cational opportunities for our children was the cornerstone of Janets passion. Whether hosting a school fair or meeting with par- ents, principals or students, Janet always maintained a strong focus on pushing toward a brighter future. Janet also took great pride in shar- ing the stage with partners, lead- ers and friends who were making strides to improve their community. Each year Janet hosted a commu- nity awards event where honor- ees and residents were treated to her great cooking and hospitality. Janet often financed these events and rarely sought assistance. The recognition of the community part- ners who helped her succeed was reward enough. As Chairman of ANC 4C, Janet sought to focus on the importance of civil- ity and the need to recognize our col- lective humanity. Treating one another with mutual respect was at the forefront of her leadership, and we are hopeful that spirit will endure in the Commission. Last month our friend, wife, mother to five, active community voice, and fellow ANC Commissioner passed away suddenly at her home. As we struggle to cope with this loss to our community, we ask that you keep Janets husband Wendell, and their five children in your thoughts and prayers. Janet will be missed, but never forgotten. The 4C Commission is work- ing to find an appropriate way in which we might formally remember and rec- ognize Janets community contributions.. In Remembrance: Commissioner Janet Myers Credit: Joe Martin Credit: Joe Martin