The Ward 5 Leadership Council (W5LC) is hosting a community meeting with Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Lamond-Riggs Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE)
W5LC Core Issues:
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences Brochure (October 2025)
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences, a 55+ apartment community at 307 Riggs Road NE, still has affordable units available.
There are seven units left to lease. All units are:
Please share with interested individuals.
October 25, 2025
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
It’s time for the annual Blanket or Treat. Whats Blanket or Treat? It’s like trunk or treat, but neighbors sit on blankets in the park instead of car trunks and hand out candy. Feel free to come earlier or stay later. Don’t forget your costumes!
From The Parks Main Street
Your Voice = Better Events + Stronger Small Businesses
Hey Neighbor!
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 2025 Art All Night hosted by The Parks Main Street (TPMS) lit up the corridors of Riggs Park and Manor Park with art, music, some food, and community spirit. We were thrilled to welcome neighbors from Lamond, North Michigan Park and surrounding neighborhoods—your presence made the night even more special.
Whether you joined us in person or couldn’t make it this year, your voice matters. By sharing your feedback, you’ll help us:
AAN 2025 – “The Experience”
click below for a visual taste…
2025 Art All Night hosted by The Parks Main Street Video 1
2025 Art All Night hosted by The Parks Main Street Video 2
Please take a few minutes to complete our confidential survey. Your input will directly shape Art All Night 2026 hosted by TPMS and other events that bring our neighbors together and boost our local businesses!
Click below to share your thoughts…
TPMS is a program of the Greater Washington Urban League, and with your partnership, we’ll continue to uplift local businesses, showcase neighborhood talent, and create lasting community memories.
If you’d like to help plan or volunteer for 2026 TPMS events, email us at volunteer@theparksmainstreet.org with the best way to contact you and let us know how you can help.
Thank you for helping us build better events and stronger small businesses for Riggs Park and Manor Park!
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
October 9, 2025
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
Free RSVP. Limited spots. Register on eventbrite.
McDonald’s Construction Notice 10/3/2025
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
From North Michigan Park Civic Association
The North Michigan Park Civic Association is creating a NMPCA Cannabis Task Force for the residents to challenge the opening of Clinical Solutions, Inc.
If you are interested in volunteering for this task force, there will be a start-up meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be virtual (see information below):
NMPCA Cannabis Task Force Meeting
When: Monday, October, 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Virtual
Meeting ID 882 7345 2110
Pass code 930240
Call In 1-301-715-8592
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88273452110?pwd=dmZ3R1liOTRKY1FyS3hlYlBqWnBWUT09
From Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA)
Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting
Monday, October 6, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20011
Please note: This meeting will be in person only. There is no virtual option at this time.
Agenda
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