Friday, May 31, 2024
Councilmember Trayon White joined the Earth Conservation Corps at the Barnaby Run tributary. This waterway has been a trash magnet hotspot and has suffered from a lack of understanding of its vital role in the Ward 8 watershed and of its even larger role in Oxon Cove.
The hope of this event was to kick start the community movement to complement the long-planned restoration of Oxon Run under the leadership of DOEE. Over the past 16 months, community partners and volunteers removed more than 2,500 pounds of trash from Barnaby Run and planted 50 native cottonwood trees and one acre of wild rice in Oxon Cove.
The restoration generated 392 volunteer hours to regenerate the vital urban wildlife habitat of Barnaby Run, Oxon Run and Oxon Cove.
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Thursday, May 30th
The Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs and the Community Engagement team joined a meeting and walkthrough about the renovation of Fort Greble Recreation Center.
The meeting consisted of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of General Services, Chiaramonte Construction Company, ANC 8D06 Commissioner Wendy Hamilton, residents of the Bellevue neighborhood and other constituents. The meeting discussed the construction plans for the new Fort Greble Recreation Center, which includes a new building. Residents discussed wanting additional redevelopment of the basketball court and the parking lot. They also implored that DPR add signage on Martin Luther King Avenue to guide people to the somewhat hidden entrance to the center.
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What’s Happening at your Local Library
Thursday
- DC Jail Video Visitation
- Thursday, June 06: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
- DCPL partners with DC Department of Correction to bring a Video Visitation program.
TechHelp
- Thursday, June 06: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: SENIORS ADULTS 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: COMPUTER CLASS, AGE-FRIENDLY DC Onsite Technical Support for Customers
Chess for all Ages
- Thursday, June 06: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
- Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: SENIORS ADULTS 5 - 12 YEARS OLD 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: CHESS CLUB
- Come play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess.
Financial Empowerment Workshop
- Thursday, June 06: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5 5 - 12 YEARS OLD 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: WRITING
- Bellevue Library invites you to join us in about financial Literacy
Friday
- The National Theatre Live! at the Library - Imagine (Play + Arts Workshop) Friday, June 07: 11:00am - 12:00pm Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5
- EVENT TYPE: FAMILY PROGRAM
- A morning of dance, music, puppetry, and play for children ages 2-5 and their families, presented by Canady Foundation for the Arts
DC Jail Video Visitation
- Friday, June 07: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
- DCPL partners with DC Department of Correction to bring a Video Visitation program
Game Hour
- Friday, June 07: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: 5 - 12 YEARS OLD
- EVENT TYPE: GAMING
- Fun for the whole family! Join us for blocks, Legos, board games and Virtual Reality gaming. Ages 3 and up
Saturday
- Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle Saturday, June 08: 11:00am - 12:00pm Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (6-12 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: CONVERSATION CIRCLE
- Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee provided.
Sunday
Monday
- Play & Explore
- Monday, June 10: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5
- EVENT TYPE: FAMILY PROGRAM
- Come play and explore in our board book area
Preschool Storytime
- Monday, June 10: 10:30am - 11:00am
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5
- EVENT TYPE: STORY TIME, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Share the joy of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! In these 30-40 minute programs, preschoolers and their grown-ups will explore stories and activities
Sit and Stitch
- Monday, June 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: SENIORS ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: ARTS & CRAFTS
- Unleash your inner crafting pro at the library!
Tuesday
- Peer Outreach Specialist
- Tuesday, June 11: 9:45am - 5:30pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
- Meet with a Peer Outreach Specialist
- Free Walk-In Legal Services - .
- Tuesday, June 11: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: ADULTS
- EVENT TYPE: LEGAL CLINIC
- Meet with a lawyer from Neighborhood Legal Services Program. No appointment necessary. First-come first-served
Preschool Story Time
- Tuesday, June 11: 10:30am - 11:00am
- Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5
- EVENT TYPE: STORY TIME
- Come to hear stories , sing songs and move with us at Parklands-Turner! For ages 3 to 5
Beat the Production
- Tuesday, June 11: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, KNOW YOUR POWER Come out and express yourself to the beat of music here at William O. Lockridge/Bellevue library, every Tuesday in the month of June
Gamer's Galaxy - Gaming program at Anacostia Library
- Tuesday, June 11: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Ora Glover Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: GAMING
- Teen gaming program
Pajama Storytime
- Tuesday, June 11: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
- Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
- AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5
- EVENT TYPE: STORY TIME, FAMILY PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM These 30-40 minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages and their grown-ups. Pajamas are encouraged but not required
Happening Outside the Ward
- Used Book Sale - Hosted by Friends of the Northeast Library/FOSEL Saturday, June 08: 10:00am - 3:00pm Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
- AGE GROUP: SENIORS ADULTS 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
- EVENT TYPE: FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
- So many used books in one place! A trove of children's books, great fiction and mysteries and a wide variety of coffee table books. Come browse & find some gems to read as you enjoy the summer
Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
Monday, June 10: All Day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
AGE GROUP: BIRTH - 5 5 - 12 YEARS OLD 13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)
EVENT TYPE: WRITING, JUNETEENTH, FAMILY PROGRAM Celebrate Juneteenth with this exciting scavenger hunt!
Engagement Last Week:
- I recently attended a Kemetic yoga session at the Bellevue DC Public Library. This form of yoga focuses on connecting the mind, body, and spirit through gentle movements and breathwork. With the guidance of an instructor, I was able to improve my physical and mental well-being while also enjoying the serene atmosphere of the library and i highly recommend.
- Our team participated in a meeting with stakeholders and community members to discuss the start of the renovation project for Fort Greble. The meeting focused on the plans and goals for the renovation, as well as addressing any concerns or suggestions from the community. We are excited to be a part of this project and look forward to working with everyone involved to revitalize this historic site.
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May 26, 2024
Sharing and Caring!
The Constituent Services team recently had the pleasure of touring the new Sasha Bruce residences, which is transitioning into a supportive environment for our male youth in need of guidance and structure. This new facility is located at 716 I St SE, Washington, DC. Sasha Bruce is an invaluable resource for many of our youth in need. Their mission is to improve the lives of at-risk youth and their families in the Washington area. For more information, visit Sasha Bruce's Mission
https://www.sashabruce.org
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