Monthly Archives: November 2025

November 13: DDOT Strategic Bikeways Plan Ward 4 Workshop

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

From DDOT:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a Ward 4 public workshop for the Strategic Bikeways Plan project. This in-person workshop will be held on Thursday, November 13 from 6p to 8p at the Raymond Recreation Center at 3725 10th Street NW. The project team will be presenting results from its evaluation of existing conditions and will be inviting community members and stakeholders to share feedback on the project team’s work to date, bicycle transportation needs, safety concerns, key gaps in the bicycle network, potential project ideas, and other local considerations.

November 22: Ward 4 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Posted by nextstoprp in Ward 4

The Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is once again teaming up with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association to host their annual Ward 4 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.

On Saturday November 22, from 11am to 1pm, they will be at Riggs-LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Road NE) to hand out turkeys to neighbors in need. If you are planning to attend, make sure to bring proof of Ward 4 residency. First come, first served, and one turkey per family.

October 2025 Ward 5 Public Safety Call Recording & Slides

Posted by nextstoprp in Public Safety

The office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shared slides and recording from his most recent public safety call held on October 29, 2025. Commanders from MPD’s Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, as well as MPD Assistant Chief Jeffrey Kopp discussed topics like the juvenile curfew extension, ICE activity and the federal surge, and recent statistics and crime incidents from across the Ward.

I think CM Parker’s team has done a good job with these quarterly calls. A variety of guests are invited to discuss different public safety topics and not just run down stats that we can all find online. This was the first call I attended where all of the Ward 5 MPD commanders were on the call, and I thought that was really useful. MPD leadership on the call actually answered questions as opposed to giving vague answers that we have been seeing elsewhere.

CM Parker has been holding these calls since October 2023. They were monthly and then moved to quarterly. I encourage residents who are able to join these daytime calls to do so. And if you have topic or guest suggestions, please let them know!

November 8: Volunteer Tutoring & Mentoring Information Session

Posted by nextstoprp in Youth

Ed. Note: Passing along information I received about volunteer opportunity.

From DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative

DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative is hosting a volunteer tutoring & mentoring info session Saturday, November 8th, from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM  at the Woodridge Neighborhood Library (1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018) and you’re invited!

This is a great opportunity to learn about becoming a mentor or tutor in Ward 5 and the DC area! 

DCTMI partners with over 50 non-profit organizations across more than 80 locations in DC and the surrounding suburbs. With neighborhood-focused initiatives that let you get involved right in your community. This info session will be your chance to learn how you can support youth of all ages through these different programs.

Get your FREE tickets RSVP Here!

Reminder – November 7: UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market Celebration

Posted by nextstoprp in Backus Urban Food Hub

UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market Celebration

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

Location: UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus, 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE (inside parking lot on Galloway Street NE)

Join UDC-CAUSES this Friday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. to celebrate local farmers, good food and community spirit at the Lamond-Riggs farmers market.

Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, the event will feature live music, farm-fresh produce and activities for kids of all ages—showcasing just a few of the many ways UDC’s land-grant programs are growing opportunity across the District and the region.

For more information, contact causesfarmersmarket@udc.edu or (202) 274-7124.

Please share with neighbors, should be a good time!

Download: UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market Celebration Flyer (November 2025)

November 20: Ward 5 2025 Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveaway – Reservation Required

Posted by nextstoprp in Ward 5

From Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker is continuing his Annual Holiday Giveaway this year with a Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveway on November 20, 2025.

Do you need groceries for Thanksgiving?

Reserve your grocery bag at ward5.us/thanksgiving2025 (only 1 per household).

Limited supplies.

Grocery bags will include:

  • Green beans
  • Cornbread mix
  • Stuffing mix
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Gravy mix
  • Corn

The giveaway will take place on November 20, 2025 at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave NE). Time to be announced.

You must be a Ward 5 resident. Please bring a form of identification when you come to pick up your grocery bag.

Additional information will be sent ahead of November 20. For any questions or concerns, please call CM Parker’s office at 202-724-8028, or email ward5contact@dccouncil.gov.

November 5: North Michigan Park Civic Association Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in North Michigan PArk

From North Michigan Park Civic Association

NMPCA – Civic Association Meeting

Face to Face Table Event

November 5, 2025

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

The North Michigan Park Civic Association monthly meeting for November 5, 2025, will be a FACE-TO-FACE table event with various vendors with information for the community. The meeting will be held as following:

Date – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location – Faith United Church (Fellowship Hall)

                  4900 10th Steet NE

                  Washington, DC 20017

Call to Order

·         Roll Call

·         Civic Association Reports

o   Nomination Committee

o   Membership Committee

TABLE EVENT GUEST

·        Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF)

·        Ward 5 Council Member Office

·        Mayor’s Office

·        Mayor’s Office on LGBT

Utility Companies

·        Hands on Hearts (CPR Training)

·        Conway Center Development

·        Providence Development

·        McDonald’s Development

·        Boy’s Town Development

·        Faith United Church

·        NMPCA

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