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Monthly Archives: August 2023
August 26: Ward 5 Day
From Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker’s Office:
Please mark your calendar for August 26 at Turkey Thicket for Ward 5 Day, and spread the word! It’ll be a day full of food, music, games, activities, a backpack giveaway, and traditions old and new including the first-ever Ward 5 Awards celebrating remarkable members of our community. There will also be pop-up events across the Ward during the week of August 20 – 25.
August 4: Backpack Giveaway
Backpack Giveaway
August 4, 2023
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Riggs Liquor (5581 South Dakota Avenue NE, across from Walmart on Riggs Road)
Sponsored by Symone Brooks, John Yoo/Riggs Liquor, Chick-fil-A, and The Parks Main Street.
Backpacks will be filled with school supplies and hygiene items. Over 300 backpacks available. Food and backpacks available on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be present to receive a backpack.
Vote for Commemorative Works Subjects by August 25
Cast your vote to help select a person, place, idea, or event to be honored in DC. DC’s Office of Planning is providing design assistance to residents seeking to bring commemorative works to their communities in Wards 4, 5, and 7. Visit https://publicinput.com/cwtap#4 to read about the nominations and cast your vote by August 25, 2023.
New MPD Fourth District Commander
MPD’s Fourth District (4D) has a new leader, Commander Nikki Lavenhouse. All of Riggs Park sits in MPD’s 4D.
Commander Lavenhouse’s message on 4D’s homepage states:
I am excited about building new partnerships and I am honored to have been selected to serve the residents and stakeholders of Wards 1, 4, and 5. I am committed to further strengthening our community partnerships as we work to reduce crime and ensure that everyone feels safe.
In the coming days I will be out in the community meeting with residents and stakeholders. I look forward to engaging with you all to assess and meet the needs of our community.
The commander can be reached at nikki.lavenhouse@dc.gov.
Next Stop...Riggs Park 