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Shepherd Park News A newsletter for the residents of Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates 2017 Vol., Issue 1 www.shepherdpark.org MARCH/APRIL 2017 In This Issue: • 2017 SPCA Membership Application .................. pg 2 • SPCA Budget Highlights ......................................... pg 3 • SPCA Community Meeting ................................... pg 4 • Garden Tour .............................................................. pg 5 • Spring Plant-in............................................................ pg 5 • Potluck Dinner .......................................................... pg 6 • Moh Moh Licious ...................................................... pg 8 • Development Updates ............................................ pg 9 • Business Beat ............................................................. pg 10 • Community Calendar .............................................. pg 11 Boss Shepherd Comes to Life at SPCA Meeting by Mark Pattison SPCA Yard Sale Moves to April by Adrienne Antoine Next Community Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 7 pm A t March’s SPCA community meeting, we’ll hear from former Shepherd Park resident John Richardson, who was so fascinated by the tales he heard about Alexander “Boss” Shepherd that he wrote a biography of him. John will talk about what he learned about our neighborhood’s namesake and have books for sale ($25 each) Tuesday, March 14, 7 pm, in the Shepherd Elementary auditorium. We’ll also hear from DC’s 4-H and Youth Leadership Program. For youngsters, it heralds the return of outdoor gardening at Shepherd Elementary. For us grownups, we’ll get tips on how to be stewards of the earth while growing our own vegetables. Updates on the Shepherd PTA gala, our neighborhood-wide yard sale, and more are also on tap. If you hadn’t heard, we made 45 children’s holidays sweeter with presents -- and helped out their parents with grocery gift cards. Our Shepherd’s Table food drive, with Shepherd Elementary’s help, resulted in two carloads of food donations. And we’re not done yet. Watch for details on a children’s book drive this month. T hat’s right, one of SPCA’s long-standing events has moved to the weekend of April 29-30. With so many conflicting events happening in the area during the month of June, SPCA has decided to move the yard sale back to mid-spring.We hope this new time will draw new traffic and reduce competition with other neighborhood yard sales that usually happen in June. As always, you can register to sell items at your home (if you live within the SPCA boundaries) or set up a table in front of Shepherd Elementary School. So as you start thinking about spring cleaning and getting the house ready for summer, keep a lookout this month for more information on how to sign up for the yard sale.

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Page 1: Shepherd Park News · We’ll also hear from DC’s 4-H and Youth Leadership Program. For youngsters, ... Your Neighbor and Neighborhood Real Estate Professional 5034 Wisconsin Avenue

Shepherd Park NewsA newsletter for the residents of Shepherd Park,Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates

2017 Vol., Issue 1 www.shepherdpark.org MARCH/APRIL 2017

In This Issue:

• 2017 SPCA Membership Application ..................pg 2

• SPCA Budget Highlights .........................................pg 3

• SPCA Community Meeting ...................................pg 4

• Garden Tour ..............................................................pg 5

• Spring Plant-in ............................................................pg 5

• Potluck Dinner ..........................................................pg 6

• Moh Moh Licious ......................................................pg 8

• Development Updates ............................................pg 9

• Business Beat .............................................................pg 10

• Community Calendar ..............................................pg 11

Boss Shepherd Comes to Life at SPCA Meetingby Mark Pattison

SPCA Yard Sale Moves to April by Adrienne Antoine

Next Community

Meeting

Tuesday,

March 14, 7 pm

At March’s SPCA community meeting, we’ll hear from former Shepherd Park resident John Richardson, who

was so fascinated by the tales he heard about Alexander “Boss” Shepherd that he wrote a biography of him. John will talk about what he learned about our neighborhood’s namesake and have books for sale ($25 each) Tuesday, March 14, 7 pm, in the Shepherd Elementary auditorium.

We’ll also hear from DC’s 4-H and Youth Leadership Program. For youngsters, it heralds the return of outdoor gardening at Shepherd Elementary. For us grownups, we’ll

get tips on how to be stewards of the earth while growing our own vegetables. Updates on the Shepherd PTA gala, our neighborhood-wide yard sale, and more are also on tap.

If you hadn’t heard, we made 45 children’s holidays sweeter with presents -- and helped out their parents with grocery gift cards. Our Shepherd’s Table food drive, with Shepherd Elementary’s help, resulted in two carloads of food donations. And we’re not done yet. Watch for details on a children’s book drive this month.

That’s right, one of SPCA’s long-standing events has moved to the weekend of April 29-30. With so many

conflicting events happening in the area during the month of June, SPCA has decided to move the yard sale back to mid-spring. We hope this new time will draw new traffic and reduce competition with other neighborhood yard sales that usually happen in June.

As always, you can register to sell items at your home

(if you live within the SPCA boundaries) or set up a table in front of Shepherd Elementary School. So as you start thinking about spring cleaning and getting the house ready for summer, keep a lookout this month for more information on how to sign up for the yard sale.

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SPCA Board of DirectorsMark Pattison, President

(202) 829-9289 [email protected]

Yvette Pearson, Vice-President(202) 841-7793 [email protected]

Alyssa Wilhelm, Treasurer(804) 615-8012

[email protected]

June Confer, Recording Secretary(202) 722-1461

[email protected]

Thomas DominiqueMembership Secretary

(240) 350-1702 [email protected]

At-Large DelegatesStacie Dennis

(360) 888-0424 [email protected]

Cynthia Prather(202) 882-7419 [email protected]

Bonnie Randolph(202) 215-7710

[email protected]

Delegates to the Federationof Citizens Associations

Ed Atkins(202) 723-1594 [email protected]

Paula Sanderlin Dorosti(202) 291-4123 [email protected]

Deirdre Evans-Pritchard(323) 333-3125 [email protected]

Delegates to the Federation of Civic Associations

Carl Bergman202) 291-8212

[email protected]

Naima Jefferson(202) 285-7523

[email protected]

Donalee Wood(202) 829-7387 [email protected]

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!

Editor: Cynthia Prather(202) 882-7419 [email protected]

Advertising: Beth Allaben(202) 882-2609 [email protected]

Calendar: Claudia [email protected]

Editing & Layout: André R. Carley(202) 813-3152

[email protected]

The Shepherd Park News, a newsletter of the Shepherd Park CitizensAssociation, is published four times per year: October/November; December/

January; March/April; and May/June. As a matter of policy, all errors of substance are corrected in the next issue.

Report errors to [email protected] Shepherd Park Citizens Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt

organization. Dues and donations are deductible as charitable contributions.

Make your check out to SPCA and mail toSPCA, PO Box 55255, Washington, DC 20040-5255, or pay on-line at squareup.com/market/SPCA.Questions? Contact SPCA Membership Coordinator, Thomas Dominque, [email protected] or (240) 350-1702

2017 SPCA Membership ApplicationI want to join or renew my SPCA membership for 2017. Dues are $30/household for the calendar year.o I live in the area bordered by Eastern Ave. on the north, Aspen St. on the south, Georgia Ave. (west side) on the east, and Rock Creek Park on the west.

o I don’t live in Shepherd Park, but I want to be a Friend of SPCA.

Name(s):_____________________________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________________Email Address:__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|________________Phone No:____________________________________________________________Signature:____________________________________________Date:____________

I want to register for the yard sale (April 29 & 30; 9 am-3 pm) I plan to sell on: oSaturday oSunday oBoth days (If it rains on Saturday, the sale will be on Sunday, April 30 only)

o I plan to sell at my home($5 for SPCA members; $10 for non-members)

o I plan to sell at Shepherd Elementary(SPCA members free; $5 for non-members)

Yard sale registrations are due by Friday, April 23 Describe any major items you plan to sell (e.g., a sofa, toys, clothes) for listing on website/map

I want to buy Garden Tour tickets (May 21, 2-5 pm) Pick up your tickets at Shepherd Elementary on tour date starting at 1:30 pm ______tickets @ $7 each for SPCA members (immediate family members only at discount rate) ______tickets @ $15 each for non-members$_____________ 2017 Membership Dues $_____________ Yard Sale Registration Fee $_____________ Garden Tour Tickets$_____________ Donation $_____________ Total

o I would like to volunteer to help with the following:–––– Yard Sale, Sat & Sun, April 29-30, 9 am-3 pm____ Spring Plant-in, Sat, May 13, 8:30 am____ Garden Tour, Sun, May 21, 2-5 pm____ Picnic, Sun, Jun 25, 2-5 pm ____ Newsletter ____ Economic Development ____ Other (Specify)___________________

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The SPCA’s 2017 budget reflects our strong commitment to supporting our wonderful, vibrant community. On

the revenue side, we avoided being too aspirational. That said, with the energy that Thomas Dominique and Stacie Dennis bring to their new membership secretary and fundraising/development committee roles, respectively,

we incorporated into the budget what we believe are reasonable membership and sponsorship targets. (So, if you haven’t joined the SPCA yet, please do! And if your business may be interested in sponsoring one of our events, please contact us!) Also, to help offset our rising expenses, we nudged the membership dues up to $30 from $25, which had been the going rate for some time. On the expense side of things, the big drivers are the newsletter and the picnic, followed by the potluck and the Halloween parade. The newsletter production costs have risen significantly, and we incorporated your feedback about the need to earmark more funds for our beloved community events. (In other words, we don’t want any trick-or-treaters walking away from the parade empty-handed.) Thank you for your support of the SPCA and our community! Let us know how we can continue to make things better.

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ZENITH GALLERY Celebrates its 39th Anniversary!

ZENITH GALLERY est. 1978 I Found You, by Chris Malone 1429 Iris Street NW, WDC 20012 202-783-2963 [email protected] Open Wed -Sat, 12:00 – 6:00 pm Any other time by Appointment www.zenithgallery.com

Featuring over 50 Zenith Artists Show Dates: March 17 – April 29, 2017

MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTIONS:

Friday March 17, 4-8 PM & Saturday March 18, 2-6 PM At 1429 Iris St NW, WDC 20012 (Just off 16th Street)

Closing Reception: Saturday April 30, 2-6 pm

39 YEARS: Rejuvenate with ART, Accent on the POSITIVE, Let’s Celebrate!

December Meeting a Community Energizer by June Confer

The SPCA community meeting was held on December 13, 2016 at

the Shepherd ES auditorium. About 40 residents attended the meeting. First, we welcomed Denise Blackson of the DC People’s Council for an energy workshop. She shared low-cost tips for reducing utility bills and demonstrated energy-saving devices. She passed out informational brochures and recruited a volunteer, Yvette Pearson, to use the devices for a three-month period and then submit a report on their use. Samantha May reported on the Walter Reed Dream Project and invited attendees to share stories about interaction with Walter Reed (WR). Several people spoke

about the involvement of Shepherd ES students with the hospital complex. Students met WR doctors and scientists through an annual visit to the Pathology Museum, and WR personnel often served as science fair judges. The students also were invited to participate in the WR celebration of Native American Day. Other residents spoke about their children using the swimming pool and tennis courts and making visits to returning injured veterans.

Ms. May encouraged those with more stories to share them in writing or make appointments for personal interviews. There were event announcements and sharing of committee activities as well as brief remarks from ANC and DC Council offices. We again thank Ledo’s for the pizzas and the Shepherd ES building staff for their help.

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It’s Not Too Early to Think Spring! by Alexander Kincannon

Volunteers Needed for Spring Plant-in

by Cynthia Prather

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Mark your calendars for the 13th annual SPCA Garden Tour on

Sunday, May 21, 2-5 pm. This self-guided walking tour showcases the beautiful landscapes within Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates. Unique gardens of all sizes and styles will be on display for everyone’s enjoyment and inspiration. We are currently recruiting hosts and other volunteers for the tour. Do you have a garden you would like to share? Maybe you have seen a neighbor’s yard that would make a lovely addition to the tour. Perhaps you would like to volunteer for the tour and enjoy insider perks. If so, please send a message to tour coordinators Alexandra Kincannon ([email protected]) or Deirdre Evans-Pritchard ([email protected]).

You can get tickets right now by visiting the SPCA home page at www.shepherdpark.org and clicking: “Join, Donate, & Pay for Events Online”. There, you can renew your membership and purchase Garden Tour tickets all at once! Tickets are still only $15 per person for general admission, and $7 for SPCA members. The Garden Tour is a wonderful chance to meet other

gardening enthusiasts. Come celebrate the beauty of spring and show your community support! The proceeds from the tour go directly to support SPCA beautification projects throughout our neighborhood.

Stay tuned to the Shepherd Park list serve and the SPCA home page for further updates as the date gets closer. To see photos from past tours, visit the photo gallery at http://shepherdpark.org/photo.html.

May is also the time for SPCA’s spring plant-in, when we plant

flowers and greenery in the pots along Georgia Avenue and at the welcome triangle at Georgia and Alaska. This year’s planting date is Saturday, May 13, 8:30 - 10:30 am. SPCA purchases the plants and the mulch. Neighbors do the planting. The result is blooms and color throughout the summer!

We are looking for volunteers for two tasks. First, we need people to plant on May 13. It’s easy and so rewarding! Previous planting experience is helpful but not required. Children are welcome with an adult. A second, and perhaps bigger, challenge with this project is watering, particularly during the hot, dry months of July and August. We’re open to ideas for making this happen. Please contact Cynthia Prather, [email protected], if you or your neighborhood organization would like to adopt a pot or to to water and weed the plants for a particular week.

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Potluck Dinner a Smashing Successby Roz Coates; photos by Beth Allaben and Ralph Blessing

Thanks to each of you for your tremendous support of the

potluck dinner. We had a wonderful turnout, and the food was absolutely outstanding. The decorations..., the music..., the camaraderie and fellowship...I could just go on and on. Congratulations to our door prize winners. Special congratulations go to our newest SPCA neighbors, Pree Sen and Bharat Khanna, who moved to the 1200 block of Floral Street in

December. In terms of the longest residents, a surprising number of folks moved into Shepherd Park in the 60s -- including Doris Collie and Jackie Holt. And when you have a chance, have a conversation with Fred Schirrmacher, who has lived in his home on Primrose since 1942!

Special thanks to the committee, who worked so hard to make this year’s event a smashing success: Ed Atkins, Gaye Gelhon, Dan McDade,

Mark Pattison, Yvette Pearson, Cynthia Prather, Bonnie Randolph, and Doris Spruell. Thanks, also to Ralph Blessing and Beth Allaben, who provided these wonderful shots! For more pictures visit the website, www.shepherdpark.org.

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Moh Moh Licious: Indo-Chinese Cuisine Right Around the Corner

by David Inoue

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[email protected]

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With two children who love

dumplings, we were excited to hear of the new restaurant opening on Georgia Ave serving moh moh, or Nepalese dumplings, yet we were also curious as to what Nepalese dumplings would be like. We enlisted a friend of ours who travels to Nepal frequently to join us in our first foray into what they describe as Indo-Chinese dining.

We got an assortment of dumplings, which come in pork, beef, chicken, and vegetarian. The restaurant does run out of dumplings sometimes towards the end of the evening, as we found out on this first visit. It is also best to order ahead of time, as the dumplings take about 15 minutes to steam.

What distinguishes Nepalese dumplings compared to the more common Chinese, Korean, or Japanese dumplings is the richness of the spices used to season the fillings. Additionally, Moh

Moh’s offers three different sauces. The hot sauce has a nice heat, without completely burning your mouth. Also available are a tamarind and soy-based sauce. In addition to the dumplings, the menu includes curries – lamb or chicken – served with rice, chickpeas, and salad. Again, the curries

are nicely spiced and rich in flavor. The rice that accompanies it is also seasoned and more interesting than the typical plain white rice.

Moh Moh Licious is definitely a welcome, new, and different dining option that also has the potential to bring in others to our neighborhood for its unique flavors.

Moh Moh Licious7414 Georgia Ave, NW(202) 817-3031

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Development Updates

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DC Zoning Publishes Final Order on Gateway

Development by Ed Atkins

Construction Has Started on Georgia Row at

Walter Reedby Cynthia Prather

Pearl of Silver Spring Now Openby Cynthia Prather

The “Pearl,” the new apartment building anchoring the Blairs redevelopment on Eastern Avenue, was

The proposed Jemal’s Gateway development at Georgia and Alaska Avenues with Kalmia Road, NW, received a

Final Action of Approval from the DC Zoning Commission on February 17th. Although the proposal was unanimously approved by the DC Zoning Commission in its September 12, 2016 meeting, the final order that was published in February provides the legal framework for building permits. The “final order” provides the legal framework for building permits and certificates of occupancy, which are necessary for construction to begin and the building to be leased. The forty-five page document includes findings of fact, existing and proposed zoning, a description of the project, project benefits, concurrence with the Comprehensive and Georgia Avenue Plans, contested issues, and conclusions of law as well as the specific conditions for issuing a building permit and a certificate of occupancy. The Zoning Commission action is posted on its website under ZC Order No 15-29 (Exhibit 62).

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) Board recently approved the Voluntary

Settlement Agreement brokered by Shepherd Park Citizens Association board members and the owner of Champion Kitchen. The new restaurant, located in the former Eddie’s restaurant, Georgia Ave and Kalmia Road, will offer traditional Ethiopian fare in a relaxing, comfortable environment. The restaurant’s owner agreed to, among other items, noise attenuating features, trash removal and clean up responsibility, security enhancement measures, and parking notices. The restaurant is expected to open by the spring. Contact President Mark Pattison, [email protected] for a copy of the final agreement.

Volunteer Settlement Agreement Reached on

Champion Kitchenby Ed Atkins

officially opened on February 11 with a ribbon cutting and art unveiling. The complex includes studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with a variety of amenities. The ribbon cutting also marked the opening of Sonny’s Green, a public park between the Pearl and the Giant parking lot. The green has playground equipment, a walking trail, a community garden, and a dog park.

Construction has started on the row of piggy-back luxury condominiums in the 7200 block of Georgia Avenue.

The first phase should be completed by September 2017. For more information, contact Darsheika Giles, [email protected], (202) 329-0675.

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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.

Rex Cleaners — 7346 Georgia Ave., NW — 202-291-2121 Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaning with Organic Solvent

Laundry — Leather — Suede

Shoe Repair & Alterations

On-Site

Mon-Th 7 am - 7 pm Fri 7 am - 6:30 pm Sat 8:30 am - 6 pm

New Platinum MemberMorris Miller Wines & Liquors7804 Alaska Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 723-5000Website: www.morrismillerwine.comEmail: [email protected]

Renewing Platinum MembersBlumenthal & Cordone, PLLC 7325 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 332-5270Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Bonnie Randolph, Weichert, Realtors®Chevy Chase/Uptown Office5034 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 215-7710; Office: (202) 326-1300 x 150 Website: www.randolphsellshomes.comEmail: [email protected] & [email protected]

E. Keith Edwards Ins Agncy Inc/State Farm7813 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 726-7771Website: www.edwards007.comEmail: [email protected]

Gloria Owens, Murrell Inc.-Realtors®Phone: (202) 829-6886 Cell: (202) 236-1936 Office: (301) 423-6834 X300 Website: www.UneedanAgent.comEmail: [email protected]

Ledo Pizza and Pasta7435 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 726-5336

Business Beat

Website: www.ledopizza.comEmail: [email protected]

Lee GoldsteinManaging Partner Real Living | At Home (A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate) Phone: (202) 744-8060 direct, (301) 652-0643 office Website: www.leegoldstein.com Email: [email protected]

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.7400 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 882-6600Website: www.mcguire-services.comEmail: [email protected]

Rock Creek Sports Club8325 Grubb RdSilver Spring, MD 20910Phone: (301) 587-4447Website: www.rockcreeksportsclub.com

Shepherd Park Christian Church7900 Eastern Ave NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 882-3367Website: www.shepherdparkchristianchurch.org

Zenith Gallery1429 Iris St NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 783-2963Website: www.zenithgallery.comEmail: [email protected]

Renewing Silver MemberWashington Ethical Society7750 16th Street, NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 882-6650Website: www.ethicalsociety.orgEmail: [email protected]

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Community Calendar, March - April 2017Shepherd Park LibraryBaby Lap TimeThese 20-30 minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to when they start walking. Every Mon, 1:30 pm

Kids and Teen Game NightCome play video games, board games, and more! Ages 9 and up Every Mon, 4-5 pm

Baby and Toddler Story TimeStories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more.Ages birth to 3 and parents/caregiversEvery Wed, 10 am

Family Story TimeStories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Ages birth to 7 and parents/caregiversEvery Sat, 11 am

Yoga for AllDe-stress and come back to your natural state of balance with this restorative yoga practice led by Tara Bishop, Chopra Center Yoga Certified Teacher. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, or a few mats will be available for use.

Thursday, March 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Shepherd Elementary PTA Presents Family Movie NightAll welcome!Shepherd ES Gym

Tues Mar 7, 7 pmANC 4A MtgLocation TBD

Wed, Mar 8, 7pmPSA 401 Mtg Shepherd Park Library

Sun, Mar 12, 12-2 pmPurim Carnival! Celebrate this fun holiday with games, activities and food, Tifereth Israel 7701 16th St NW

Sun, Mar 12, 1–3 pmSummer Camp Open HouseLowell School, 1640 Kalmia Road

Tues, Mar14, 7 pmSPCA Community MtgShepherd Elementary School

First-time attendees will be asked to sign a participation waiver. This is a no-cost class for everyone! Every Wed, 7:30 pm

STEAM AheadJoin us every Saturday for an exciting afternoon as we perform an out of this world experiment or reach for new artistic heights. For ages 6 and up. Participants under the age of 9 will require the assistance of a caretaker or parent. Every Sat, 3 pm

History Alive! Grace O’Malley, the Pirate QueenAward-winning actress, Mary Ann Jung presents an interactive show for all ages - kids are swept out of their seats as they are asked to pantomime hoisting the rigging, swabbing the decks, throwing out fishing nets, and even looking for land. A chance to clap, move, shout and have fun - like all sailors and pirates want to do. ages 5 and up. Wed, March 22 at 1 pm

MarchMar 1-31Children’s Book Drive with Hope and a Home

Wed, Mar15, 7 pm Concerned Neighbors, Inc. Comm. Ass’n Meeting Shepherd Park Library

Thurs, Mar16, 7 pm4D Police Citizens Advisory Council Mtg 6001 Georgia Ave NW

Wed, March 22 - 6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7 pm MeetingCivic League of North Portal EstatesContact: CLNPE org (website); [email protected] (email) for more informationLowell School-Parkside Bldg.; 7775 17th St., NW

AprilTues, Apr 4, 7 pmANC 4A MtgLocationTBD

Wed, Apr 12, 7 pmPSA 401 Mtg Shepherd Park Library

Wed, Apr 19, 7 pmConcerned Neighbors, Inc. Comm. Ass’n Meeting Shepherd Park Library

Thurs, Apr 20, 7 pm4D Police Citizens Advisory Council Mtg 6001 Georgia Ave NW

Sat-Sun, Apr 29-309 am - 3 pmSPCA Community Yard Sale

Everyone is Welcome at

PEOPLES CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES 10 AM SUNDAYS, MARCH 5 - APRIL 16

THEME: NEW BEGINNINGS Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Hopson, Transitional Senior Minister, Preaching

Coffee hour following each service Details on the full schedule of Lenten observances at

www.peopleschurchucc.org | Twitter @PeoplesCongUCC

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PRESORT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDWASHINGTON, DCPERMIT NO. 780

SHEPHERD PARK CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

PO Box 55255Washington, DC 20040-5255

Postmaster: Please Deliver by Mar 3

SPCA Upcoming Events Take the Shirts Off Our Backs!Children’s Book

Drive with Hope and a HomeMar 1 - 31

Community Meeting Tues, Mar 14, 7 pmShepherd Elementary SchoolSPCA Community Yard SaleSat-Sun, Apr 29-309 am - 3 pm

SPCA Community Meeting and Elections Tues, May 9, 7 pm

Shepherd Elementary School

Spring PlantingSat, May 13, 8:30 amLedo Pizza

SPCA Garden TourSun, May 21, 2-5 pmTickets at Shepherd Elementary

SPCA Annual PicnicSun, Jun 25Lowell School

Shepherd Park shirts are now on sale! $30 for polo shirts, $30 for sweatshirts, and $17 for T-shirts -- with discounts for SPCA members. Available in S, M, L, and XL in gray, red, blue, or green. Contact [email protected]. for available sizes and colors.