October 2026 Events at Art Place & Tz’ikin Cafe

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

Updated

October 2026 Events at Art Place and Tz’ikin Cafe

Enjoy the Cafritz Foundation Fall Fest & Movie Night at Art Place on October 23 and pop-ups at Tz’ikin Cafe all month long.

Fall registration for Dance Loft youth classes is open.

October 3Theater with Natasha
Interactive puppet show
10:00 am-11:30 am

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 4Matelna Bakes Cinnamon Rolls Pop-up at Tz’ikin
9:00 am-2:00 PM

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 10Ahhlilsweetie Food Truck Pop-up at Tz’ikin
11:00 am-2:00 pm

Cumbia with Mr. Sorto
2:00 pm-3:30 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 11
Rescheduled to October 24 due to weather		Sam’s Favorite Things Pop-up at Tz’ikin
9:00 am-2:00 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 17Sip and Paint
11:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 18Glo’s Goodies Pop-up at Tz’ikin
9:00 am-2:00 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 23Movie Night with Ahhlilsweetie at Tz’ikin
5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Cafritz Foundation Fall Fest, Movie Night, & Glow Party
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: The Modern at Art Place, 400 Galloway Street NE
October 24Pumpkin Painting
10:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE
October 25Kids Reading with Mama Elena
11:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Tz’ikin Cafe, 475 Ingraham Street NE

Registration Open for Art Place Arts District Fall 2026 Programming for Youth & Older Adults

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

The Cafritz Foundation has launched the Art Place Arts District, a new lineup of weekly theater, storytelling and leadership programs, brought to life with local arts organizations right here in Riggs Park. Programs run weekly now through mid-December.

Registration is open HERE.

For ages 11–15

• Mondays, 3:45–4:45 PM: Scenes & Stories: Myths

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM: Drama Club: A Page to Stage Workshop

• Wednesdays, 1:00–2:15 PM: R.O.Y.A.L. Voices (Readying Our Young Aspiring Leaders)

• Wednesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM: Scenes & Stories: Monsters

• Fridays, 3:45–5:00 PM: Play Lab

• Fridays, 5:00–7:00 PM: Playback Theatre Workshop

Designed for adults 55+

• Thursdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Community Shakespeare Read: Hamlet

Download the flyer and share with your neighbors! Link: Art Place Arts District Fall 2026 Programming Flyer.

Follow Art Place on social media (@artplacedc) for up-to-date programming information.

October 31-November 1: Metrorail Single Tracking between Petworth & Fort Totten

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

From Metro

Weekend: Impacted service

October 31 – November 1

Weekend Track Work for October 31 through November 1: Green, Orange, and Silver lines single track in segments; Yellow Line has modified service.

Yellow Line:

Green Line:

Orange Line:

Silver Line:

Food & Friends Construction Update – October 27, 2026

Posted by nextstoprp in Food & Friends Expansion

From Food & Friends

Construction Update | October 27

October 27, 2026

A required manhole is being installed over a three-week time on South Dakota Avenue outside the Food & Friends construction entrance. During this time, traffic will be one lane in each direction at this section of South Dakota Avenue from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Dates for the planned work will be posted here as soon as we have them. All required signage, notice, and safety measures will be strictly adhered to.

October 28: ANC 5A Public meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A

From ANC 5A

ANC 5A Public Meeting

Time: 6:45pm

Dates:

Oct. 28, 2026

Join us over Zoom

https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/82413855755

Call In Number

+1 305 224 1968 US

Webinar ID: 824 1385 5755

Agenda updated a week before meeting.

Agenda

  • Call Meeting to Order — 6:45 pm ET
  • Quorum
  • Agenda Review/Acceptance
  • Commission Business
    • Approval of Minutes from September 23rd, 2026
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Queens Chapel Civic Association Grant Report
  • Commission Action Items and Updates
    • 5A02: Vote on Boystown Request for Letter of Support
    • 5A04: Update on CUA Campus Plan
  • Updates
    • Councilmember Parker’s Office
    • Office of the Mayor
  • Presentations
    • 5A09: Update on Art Place at Fort Totten from Sean Cahill and Christopher Cohen
    • Teddy Levy, Community Planner from DC Office of Planning, will provide a briefing on the DC OP Comprehensive Plan. Their team will share an overview of DC 2050’s policies to guide future growth and investments and highlight how commissioners and members of the public can provide input.
    • Joey Davis, AFGE Local will provide a brief presentation on current Comp 1 & 2 contract negotiations to inform ANC residents of the impact these negotiations will have on city services, neighborhoods, and DC workers.
    • Abree Peterson, Grid Alternatives, will provide a brief presentation on GRID Alternatives’ no cost solar program.
    • Dexter Humphrey, Lead Free DC will provide information regarding DC Water’s Lead-Free DC initiative.
  • Community Comment Period
  • Next Meeting: Dec. 2, 2026
  • Adjourn

October 28: Ward 5 Public Safety Call – Register in advance

Posted by nextstoprp in Public Safety

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Quarterly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Register to receive the meeting link.

This month’s call will highlight the recent incidents in and around the Turkey Thicket area and Edgewood area, along with situational updates from all three police districts that touch Ward 5 (3D, 4D, and 5D).

October 26: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Hybrid)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

From ANC 4B

ANC 4B Public Meeting

Monday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.

This meeting will be hybrid-offered both in-person and virtually. In-person and virtual meeting details are below:

In-Person Meeting Details:

Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center, 501 Riggs Road NE, Washington, DC 20011

For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link:

https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/81506605246

For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial +13092053325,,81506605246#

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call, 2 minutes
  2. Administrative Items, 5 minutes
    • Instructions for participation in virtual webinar meeting, 2 minutes
    • Consideration of October 2026 Public Meeting Agenda, 2 minutes
    • Approval of September 2026 Regular Public Meeting Minutes, 1 minute
    • Treasurer’s Report, 10 minutes
      • Summary of bank balance and expenditures
      • Consideration and approval of FY26 Q4 QFR
  3. Community Concerns, 30 minutes

Please use the “Raise Hand” button via Zoom or *9 via telephone to speak.

The Commission will provide details regarding how to present community concerns at the start of the virtual meeting. This is the time for questions or statements from members of the public about issues on the agenda or other areas of concern. Please limit your statement or question to two minutes. You may contact members of the Commission before and after Commission meetings.

  1. Reports, 12 minutes
    • Barbara Rogers, Community Engagement Director, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George (3 minutes)
    • Dr. T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes)
    • Zoey Lewis, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
  2. Presentations, 25 minutes
    • DC Office of Planning, DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan, 15 minutes
    • Free DC, voting rights training, 10 minutes
  3. Consent calendar, 2 minutes
    • ANC Resolution 4B-26-1001 – DDOT 3rd Place NW Alley Repairs
    • ANC Resolution 4B-26-1002 – Trash Can at Madison & Kansas
    • ANC 4B Letter of Support Requesting Increased Enforcement to Improve Vehicle Registration Compliance
  4. ANC 4B Letter of Support for Extension of Time in BZA Case No. 21170 (723 Oneida Place NW), 2 minutes
  5. Commissioner Updates, 20 minutes
  6. Adjournment

Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com

Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:

o      Doug Payton, 4B01@anc.dc.gov

o      Shamina Christian, Chair, 4B02@anc.dc.gov

o      Keenan Courtland, 4B03@anc.dc.gov

o      Charlie Mayer; 4B04@anc.dc.gov

o      Tamira Mon, 4B05@anc.dc.gov

o      Tiffani Nichole Johnson, Vice Chair and Treasurer, 4B06@anc.dc.gov

o      Michael Cohen, 4B07@anc.dc.gov

o      Garrett Moore, 4B08@anc.dc.gov

o      Danielle Geong, 4B09@anc.dc.gov

o      Vacant, 4B10@anc.dc.gov

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Old Eastern Star Home Interior Photos

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond

Neighbor Gavin passed along a listing for the old Eastern Star Home building located at 6000 New Hampshire Avenue NE in Lamond. At this point, I have lost track of how many times this property has changed hands. Originally part of The Hampshires, a planned unit development consisting of large detached single family homes and townhomes built in 2006, the Eastern Star Home was long slated to be converted into condos.

The property is zoned R-1B. The building cannot be torn down, but the interior can be renovated. For a variety of reasons, developers have found it difficult to to redevelop the property.

The listing includes interior photos.

October 17: Mayor Bowser Ward 4 Family Day

Posted by nextstoprp in Mayor, Recreation

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser on October 17 for Ward 4 Family Fun Day!

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location: Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road NE)

Join Mayor Bowser for Ward 4 Family Day. Enjoy activities for all ages, including games, music, and giveaways. Say farewell to the mayor in the neighborhood where she started her career in public office.

RSVP: https://s.dc.gov/Ward4FamilyFunDay

October 17: North Michigan Park Fall Clean Up

Posted by nextstoprp in North Michigan PArk

From North Michigan Park Civic Association

The North Michigan Park Fall Community Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Looking for volunteers to assist with the community clean up. Students that need community hours are welcome.

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time:  10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Meeting Site – North Michigan Park Recreation Center, 13th and Emerson St NE

Main Street Clean Up Area

  • South Dakota Ave – From Gallatin Street NE to Webster St NE
  • Gallatin St – From South Dakota Ave NE to 16th Street NE
  • Sargent Road – From South Dakota Ave to Gallatin St NE

Glove, Pickers, Trash Bags Provided

Aldi Beer/Wine License Renewal Application

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) notified ANC 5A that Aldi has applied for a renewal of its license to sell beer and wine with a tasting endorsement. A hearing is scheduled for December 21, 2026. Petitions or letters in opposition or support are due by November 30, 2026.

A placard notifying the public will be issued this Friday October 16.

October 15: Ward 4 Senior Jubilee – Register in Advance

Posted by nextstoprp in Uncategorized

Annual Ward 4 Senior Jubilee

Hosted by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George

Date: October 15, 2026

Time: 11:00 am-1:30 pm

Location: Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman Street NE)

Join Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George to connect with senior neighbors, enjoy music, dancing, food games, prizes, and helpful resources from District agencies

RSVP online or by calling or leaving a voicemail with the Ward 4 Council office at 202-724-8052. For any questions or requests for accommodations, please reach out to Community Engagement Director, Barbara Rogers at brogers@dccouncil.gov.

October 14: State Board of Education Candidate Forum

Posted by nextstoprp in Education

2026 State Board of Education Candidate Forum

October 14, 2026, 6pm-8pm

Location: DC Bilingual Public Charter School (33 Riggs Road NE)

Learn about the candidates running to represent Wards 1, 3, 5, and 6 on the DC State Board of Education.

Hosted by:

DC Special Education Cooperative

DC Bilingual Public Charter School

PAVE

Education Forward DC

ElectED DC

National Charter Collaborative

Thurgood Marshall Academy

DC Charter School Alliance

Washington Latin Public Charter School

DC Special Education Cooperative

National Guard in Neighborhood

Posted by nextstoprp in Public Safety

Heads up, a few neighbors shared that last night and this morning, they have seen National Guard members walking along South Dakota Avenue NE, Hamilton Street NE, and Kennedy Street NE. I do not know why they have popped up in the neighborhood or why they are even still in the city. No matter one’s politics, the continued use of National Guard to patrol neighborhood streets should be alarming to all.

October 7: North Michigan Park Civic Association Meeting – ANC Candidate Forum

Posted by nextstoprp in North Michigan PArk

From North Michigan Park Civic Association.

North Michigan Park Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

FACE TO FACE AND VIRTUAL

Face to Face – Faith United Church 4900 10th St NE

Virtual Meeting Link

Meeting ID 882 7345 2110

Pass code 930240

Call In 1-301-715-8592

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88273452110?pwd=dmZ3R1liOTRKY1FyS3hlYlBqWnBWUT09

Meeting Agenda

·        Call to Order

·        Welcome/Invocation

·        Roll Call of Officers

 Civic Association

·       Financials

·       Old Business

·       New Business

·       Guest Speaker

·       Community Leader Reports

o   Mayors’ Office

o   Ward 5 Council Members’ Office

o   ANC

o   Faith United Church

ANC 5A CANDIDATE FORUM

The Invited ANC Candidates will represent the North Michigan Park Community:

5A02 Cheryl Tracy

5A03 Emily Lucio and Skylar Verastequi-Diaz

5A08 Elaine Alston, Debra Whitford and Dwight Davis

5A09 Robert Oliver