Neighbors,
The holiday season is now in full swing and we naturally focus much
of what we do this time of year on children. So I'd like to take
this opportunity to share some inspiring stories of young people
from around Ward 5.
A young man in Woodridge, Jamar
Lee, has become active in the youth empowerment
program with The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. His
most recent project is to raise funds to purchase socks for
underprivileged youth. Last Saturday, he raised enough from
neighbors to purchase 224 pairs of socks that will help children
ages 3-11 this winter season.
Sasha
Ariel Alston is a graduate of McKinley Tech High
School and is currently attending college today, however she has
already written and published a children's book, Sasha
Savvy Loves to Code.
In August, Sarah-Marie
Ramson of Brookland traveled to North Carolina to
compete in the 2017 U.S. Kids World Golf Championship. When she
wanted to represent D.C. by bringing a flag, I was proud to loan
her mine.
Finally, the Ward
5 Warriors Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee Football Team
won the Eastern Regional Championship. These 10 and 11 year olds
all maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (the team average is over 3.5!) and
are currently in Orlando, Florida competing in the national
championship tournament.
These young people are an inspiration and part of what makes Ward 5
such a great community.
In Service,
Kenyan
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In this
issue of the Ward 5 Report:
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This
legislation seeks to protect residents, like senior citizens or
residents living with a disability, who are vulnerable to false,
misleading, or deceptive advertisements received at their home or
business, like the notices below. The legislation makes it unlawful in the
District of Columbia to advertise a false deadline when an offer is
open-ended, or to create a false sense of urgency by misusing terms
such as “Final Notice,” “Urgent,” or “Time Sensitive.”
These advertisements are often sent by companies seeking to mislead
residents to sell their property below market value.
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Ward 5 Holiday
Party - December 13
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Join
Councilmember McDuffie and the Ward 5 community to come together to
celebrate the holiday season. Please celebrate the season of giving
by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for our annual toy drive
benefiting children in our community.
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My School DC
EdFEST - December 9
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EdFEST
2017 is the District’s annual citywide public school fair. Come and
explore the city’s many public school options (PK3-12) for your
child. Representatives from more than 200 D.C. Public Schools and
public charter schools will showcase their programs.
With the launch of the My School DC common lottery application on
December 11, 2017 for the 2018-19 school year, EdFEST is the
perfect opportunity to ask questions about schools and their
services and programs from those who know first-hand. EdFEST will
also have many free health screenings, sports activities, story
time and more, so bring the whole family! Admission and parking are
free. Interpretation in American Sign Language, Spanish, Amharic,
Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French are available throughout the day.
Take Metro to Stadium-Armory on the Orange / Blue / Silver lines or
the B2, D6, E32, 96, 97 Metrobus routes.
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Commission on
Fathers, Men, and Boys Celebration in Brookland - December 15
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On
December 15th, the Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys (CFMB) will
celebrate two years of engaging the community with a social mixer,
toy giveaway, and recognition of our commissioners, city leaders,
and partners. The theme will be "The Champs Are Here," a
positive affirmation from the late, great Muhammad Ali to recognize
DC champions who work tirelessly to create pathways to prosperity
and success for fathers, men, and boys of the District of Columbia.
DATE:
Friday, December 15
TIME: 6:00
PM
LOCATION: Smith
Public Trust, 3517, 12th Street NE
RSVP Link
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St. George's
Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar and Cafe - December 9
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DATE: Saturday, December 9
TIME: 10:00
AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Saint
George's Episcopal Church, 160 U Street, NW
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Rhode Island Ave
Main Street Holiday Market - December 16
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Join the
Rhode Island Avenue Main Street for the 3rd Annual RIAMS
Procrastinator's Holiday Market. Featuring local arts and crafts
vendors, entertainment, holiday cards and crafts tent courtesy of
Plaza Art, photos with Santa, food + beverages and more! This is a
RAIN or SHINE event, with activities for the entire family.
DATE: Saturday,
December 16
TIME: 10:00
AM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 1300
Block of Rhode Island Avenue NE between Brentwood
Road and Montana Avenue*
*Please note the location change from last year
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