Michigan Park Citizens Association

From: Cislo, Kelley (Council)
Sent: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 11:20 am
Subject: Notice to All ANC and Civic Leads: Seeking 20 Ward 5 High School Youth and parents to Partake in Friends of Carter Barron Back to School Go Go Event Sat Aug 27 2022

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This is time sensitive and just came out the other day. The foundation is seeking 20 high school students from Ward 5 to participate in this special event. Please see below for details. Please share with residents in your community. The event is next Sat Aug 27th and they need to identify participants ASAP – first come first serve so please act now if you know anyone who would benefit from this. Anyone interested must reach out to Gloria Hightower, Founding President and CEO Lifetime Member Friends of Carter Barron Foundation of the Performing Arts:

Email: focbfotpa@yahoo.com
Phone: 202-971-2242
Website: www.friendsofcarterbarron.org

District of Columbia Elected Officials:

The Friends of Carter Barron Foundation for the Performing Arts resends this email to ensure that your public office, identifies the number of youth our 501c3 has designated to invite incoming High School youth, for our first ever Back-to-High School, Go-Go Event, scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022. Ms. Dougherty i have been directed to ensure your receipt of this email, so that 20 of Ward 5 youth can be in attendance, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 1pm intil 4pm.

DC Councilmember of Ward 4 – THE HONORABLE JANEESA LEWIS-GEORGE.
c/o Esquire Lenace Edwards.
Prince Georges County Chairman – THE HONORABLE CALVIN S. HAWKINS, II.
c/o Mr. James A. Rogers.
DC Councilmember of Ward 5 – THE HONORABLE KENYAN MCDUFFIE.
c/o Ms. Isiasha Dougherty
DC Councilmember of Ward 7 – THE HONORABLE VINCENT C. GRAY.
c/o Ms. Sheila Bunn.
DC Councilmember of Ward 8 – THE HONORABLE TRAYON A. WHITE.
c/o Mrs. Wanda Lockridge.

DC At-Large Councilmember – THE HONORABLE ROBERT C. WHITE, Jr.
c/o Ms. Katherine Whitehouse.
DC Chairman of CIty Council – THE HONORABLE PHIL MENDELSON
c/o Ms. Alicia Henry

The Board of Directors and Honorable Advisory Committees of the Friends of Carter Barron Foundation for the Performing Arts (“Friends Group”) seeks for your Council Office, to identify under-served and disenfranchise incoming high school 9the thru 12the grade youth, as defined with your designated number of invitees below. Interested adult parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodial supervisors in your Ward, must be present with ID, before they can enter into the Friends Group first ever Back-to-School Go-Go FREE event. This Back-to-School event has been scheduled for Saturday, August 27 from 1 pm-5 pm, at the federal and historic Carter Barron Amphitheatre, which is located at 4850 Colorado Avenue NW, The Friends Group Back-to-School Go-Go event, proudly stands in partnership with our Honorary Liaisons of The Honorable Ward 4 and The Honorable Prince Georges County Chairman offices.

At this time, the Friends Group welcomes the following incoming high school participants, from the following Wards, as follows:
1- Ward 4 – 50 DC high school youth,
2- Ward 5 – 20 DC high school youth,
3- Ward 7 – 20 DC high school youth.
4- Ward 8 – 20 DC high youth and
5-Prince Georges County – 30 high school youth. Each of the 110 engaging DC and Prince Georges County incoming youth shall receive three independent giveaways, for their return to their respective high school, for school year 2022-2023. In addition, your selected high school families shall acquire quality Go-Go for their professional Entertainment, good food giveaways, along with Double-Dutch and Basketball activities.

As you know, the Friends Group is committed and inspired to reopen, sustain, preserve, enhance and protect the Carter Barron Amphitheatre unique origins, architecture, landscape and legendary performance diverse history. Today, our Executive, Honorary Liaisons, and Honorable Advisory Members of the non-profit seeks to transform onto a state-of-the-art organization with culturally enrichment, educational and entertainment diverse programming for the Washington DC community, and its surrounding jurisdictions. In addition, continue our noted and only workforce performing arts training services for DC at-risk inspiring youth that culminates onto independent Off-Broadway Family Youth musical presentations, along with the new Mini-Concert series and annual Galas, through Congressional appropriations, philanthropic and community competitive resources, for its DMV patrons, and National/International visitors.

Thank you in advance, for your selection of the designated number of incoming high school youth, along with their respective adult family member(s), not to exceed a party of four (4) that includes the selected high school. In addition, the Friends Group ask that your respective Council office, kindly extend the full name of each incoming high school youth you have designated from your ward, along with their accommodating adult family member (not to exceed a party of four persons including the selected high school participant) via email, at focbfotpa@yajoo.com, must be kindly sent on/before Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by 4 pm.

Respectfully,
Gloria J. Hightower Founding President & CEO Friends of Carter Barron Foundation of the Performing Arts Business: (202) 971-2242 Email: focbfotpa@yahoo.com Website: www.friendsofcarterbarron.org

Summer is winding down, which means students will soon return to school. So I’m teaming up with the Ward 5 Education Equity Committee to ensure students have needed supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. Ward 5 families are welcome to join us at Burroughs Elementary School on Saturday, August 20, from 10 am to 12 pm for the third annual Ward 5 Back-to-School Giveaway. This year’s event will feature interactive music, a gaming truck, and snacks. Ward 5 families are eligible to receive one filled backpack per student, and DC Health officials will be on-site to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

DCRA NEWS
July 2022 Edition

A Message From The Director

Director Ernest Chrappah Head Shot
Dear DCRA Customers,
I hope you and your families are enjoying the summer here in the District and finding a way to stay cool.
As we move through this last quarter of our fiscal year, it is an unusual time for our agency. On October 1, 2022, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will be transitioning into the District’s newest agencies, the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Even in the midst of our ongoing work to solidify a smooth transition, we remain resolute in our desire to develop and employ new initiatives to better serve the residents and businesses of the District.
Earlier this month, Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced legislation that, when enacted, will require property owners, contractors, or persons applying for a permit for construction or demolition work to obtain liability insurance to insure adjacent and adjoining property owners for any loss or damage arising out of that work.
Current District law requires contractors to provide proof of liability insurance before they may be issued a license. Furthermore, the DC Building Code requires contractors and building owners to take appropriate precautions to prevent damage to adjoining buildings during construction or demolition. However, no requirements exist to obtain liability insurance coverage for adjacent or adjoining properties. Once enacted, the proposed legislation, the “Protecting Adjacent and Adjoining Property Owners from Construction Damage Amendment Act of 2022,” will close the gaps in insurance requirements and provide coverage for adjoining and adjacent District homeowners.
Please read more below, but in conjunction with the proposed legislation, I am also pleased to introduce the DCRA Insurance Education Center (IEC). This new initiative builds on DCRA’s multiple platforms designed to help protect residents.
In looking toward the future, we have also taken some time to reflect with our team on the progression of our agency. Our focus has always been to take bold action in addressing inefficiencies, refining internal processes, and fostering innovation to better serve the public. Our program enhancements and developments have been focused on improving service delivery. Our efforts have helped cultivate a safer District marketplace for both businesses and consumers. You have entrusted us with a most valuable mission – to protect the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of the residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia, and we are excited to continue moving the District forward.
Stay safe,
DCRA Director Ernest Chrappah Signature
Ernest Chrappah
Director

July 29, 2022
Letter from the Mayor
Dear Washingtonians,
Help us spread the word: on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12, we are hosting a virtual DC Government Summer Hiring Fair. We have more than 1,000 positions open across DC Government and we want people who care about DC and who want to make a difference to join our team.
Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing the work of the 37,000 men and women who serve our city. In government buildings across DC and out in the community, our diverse team of public servants works tirelessly and passionately to support and uplift our community. Working in government is rewarding, it is challenging, and it provides a unique opportunity to serve and support the greatest city in the world.
If you are a DC resident, you can claim preference when applying for a job at DC Government, so I especially encourage residents to register for the job fair. Registration is now open and will remain open until August 7. DCHR is also hosting a seminar on Friday, August 5 to help participants prepare for the job fair. You can register for the job fair and learn more about the prep session at dc.gov/JoinOurTeam.

ANNUAL MPD NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT IN WARD 5: TUESDAY AUGUST 2

MPD sponsors its annual National Night Out. Ward 5 Residents are invited to attend the event at the Joe Cole Recreation Center in the Trinidad neighborhood at 1229 Neal Street NE on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The event runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Normally, the events provides free foods for residents attending the event.

The Lamont-Riggs Library is inviting neighborhood residents to help with “creating” their Heritage Wall. Neighbors are invited to provide items listed below under the “What Materials Can I Contribute?”.

Please note that the items and photos or artwork provided are not limited to long-time residents. Current residents are invited to share their photos, artwork, and fabrics.

The Community Day Celebration at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library on July 23, 2022 was a success. The purpose of this event was to ensure full community participation since the June 27, 2022 Ribbon Cutting event was held on a weekday.
Various community organizations were represented including your own Lamond-Riggs Library Friends (LRLF). Apple Tree Charter School, DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL), DC Works, Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, The Committee to Rename the Library, University of District of Columbia (Birtie Backus Campus) and others participated.
In addition, Michelle L. Herman, the artist commissioned by DCPL to develop the Heritage Wall, had a successful day. Several patrons brought material, including The Fort Totten Storytellers, our Fort Totten neighbors. Please note that this opportunity is open to the Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, Pleasant Hills, Queens Chapel, and South Manor Park communities.
Please take note of the following to participate:
What Materials Can I Contribute?
· Fabric “Swatches”
o Heirloom fabric patterns, textiles or quilts that were made by you/family members, clothing handed down that has special significance and meaning, or other fabrics and patterns that remind you of something meaningful.
· Photographs
o Photos that have connections to the neighborhood, historical family photos of Lamond-Riggs (or neighboring community) residents, family gatherings in the Lamond-Riggs area, celebrations, picnics, or loved ones that have a connection to the neighborhood are welcome. To be respectful of privacy, please make sure anyone pictured in the photograph is also comfortable having their likeness be part of the final, permanent artwork.
How Can I Participate?
· Bring Your Materials to an In-Person Scanning Session at the Lamond-Riggs Lillian J. Huff Library on:
o Saturday, July 30. 11 am–2 pm,
o Wednesday, August 3, 6–7:45 pm,

OR Submit Materials Online
o Visit bit.ly/heritagewall to upload your images.
So, please share this information with your friends and colleagues. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partake in artwork depicting our shared communities and history.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,

Robert T. Oliver, President
Lamond-Riggs Library Friends

Fireworks FAQs for Safe Fourth of July Weekend

We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing but most importantly a safe Fourth of July weekend. To that end, below are some helpful links from MPD and FEMS.  Please share to help get the word out and hopefully reduce the chance of any serious injuries or property damage. 

If you experience illegal fireworks in your community please call 911 for any urgent safety matters and DC Fire Marshall at 202-727-1600 for immediate action. 

And if you know of a specific location that has had illegal fireworks in previous years you can alert your PSA (Police Service Area) Captain w cc to Vito Maggiolo of FEMS (vito.maggiolo@dc.gov) to the location for situational awareness. Just use the PSA locator link below to input your home address to identify the PSA for your area and then go to the MPD link below to look up the PSA to find the Commander, Captain and Lieutenants who head up the enforcement for your area. 

As a reminder, as MPD describes it…any fireworks in the hands of non professionals (and not permitted) that go whiz boom or bang are illegal in the District of Columbia. Better to be safe and enjoy the professional fireworks show from a comfortable safe location.

https://fems.dc.gov/page/frequently-asked-questions-about-fireworks

https://fems.dc.gov/publication/approved-fireworks-listing-2022-season

https://fems.dc.gov/page/july-4th-fireworks-safety-tips

https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/fireworks-safety

PSA Lookup:
https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=9b33920cad0a4c0796e4567100c72fef

MPD 3D Roster:
https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/third-district-roster

MPD 4D Roster:
https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/fourth-district-roster

MPD 5D Roster:
https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/fifth-district-roster

Also, as a reminder the District has a camera rebate program (rebate up to $500 for residential properties and $750 for commercial). Consider installing cameras on front, side and rear of your property to help prevent and fight crime. The cameras can be helpful in identifying perpetrators of illegal fireworks as well.
https://ovsjg.dc.gov/service/private-security-camera-system-incentive-program

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children 6 months and Older and Moderna Vaccine Available for Children and Adolescents 6-17 Years Old. Click on the link below to see the full announcement.

https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?AC