South Dakota Avenue is closed between Crittenden Street & Sargent Road NE due to a water main break in the 4700 block of South Dakota Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.dcwater.com/customer-center/alerts-and-notifications/workzone-alerts.
From ANC 4B
ANC 4B October 2025 Public Meeting
October Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
In Person Meeting Details:
Takoma Recreation Center
300 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Virtual Meeting Details:
For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link:
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/81406325863
For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial +13017158592, 81406325863#
Meeting ID: 814 0632 5863
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 one minute. You may contact members of the Commission before and after Commission meetings.
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Lamond-Riggs Library Open House
October 23, 2025
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Celebrate Friends of the Library Week at the Lamond-Riggs Library Open House! Meet the friendly new library staff, explore what’s new on the shelves, and take a fresh look at all the amazing services your library has to offer.
Update 10/27/2025: Beginning the week of October 27, World Central Kitchen food trucks will distribute meals to federal workers. For more info, visit https://wck.org/news/first-alert-shutdown-25.
| Tuesdays 12pm-2pm No Limits Outreach Ministries: 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20785 | Wednesdays 10am-11:30am So What Else: 6116 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852 |
| Fridays 11am-1pm United Community: 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306 11am-1:30pm Urban Outreach: 5343 C St SE, Washington, DC, 20019 | Saturdays 1:00pm-2:30pm LindaBen Foundation: 10739 Tucker St Beltsville, MD 20705 |
Anyone in need of food assistance can find the times and locations of additional food distributions among the Capital Area Food Bank’s partner network by visiting the Get Help page. If you have any questions about food assistance or these distributions, please call the Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807.
Neighborhood Food Distributions
DC Bilingual Public Charter School Family Food Market (1st Friday monthly, October through June)
33 Riggs Road NE
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Produce & shelf stable items
For more information, email uejimofor@dcbilingual.org
Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
Faith United Church of Christ (3rd Wednesday monthly)
4900 10th Street NE
9:00 am (food usually runs out by 11:30 am)
Produce market and diaper bank
For more information, contact faithuccdc@gmail.com or 202-635-7777
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School Family Food Market (Typically 3rd Thursday monthly, October through June)
501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Madison Street side of campus)
3:30 pm-5:30 pm (people start lining up as early as 2:30)
Produce & shelf stable items
Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (3rd Saturday monthly)
501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Nicholson Street side)
11:00 am
Fresh produce, canned goods, & fresh quarter chicken
Sponsored by Andre Lee (Lee Little League)/Feed My People Ministry)
From ANC 5A
ANC 5A MONTHLY MEETING – OCTOBER 22 2025: 10/22/2025 at 06:45 pm
Join us In-Person
University of D.C Lamond Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Avene NE
Washington, DC 20017
Join us over Zoom
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/83242634657
Call In Number
Phone: +1(305) 224-1968
Password: 83242634657#
One-Tap Mobile
+13052241968,,83242634657#
The Commissioners will be meeting in-person. On Zoom, Commissioners will be let into the meeting room first. Once they are all present, the residents will be let in.
Agenda
If you are going to the protest on Saturday, consider taking the green line to get downtown.
Advisory Effective: 10/18/25 – 10/19/25
Hours: Sat 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun 6 a.m. – midnight
| Red Line | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av. NoMa-Gallaudet Station closed. Trains run every 8 minutes (daytime) and 10 minutes (evening) between Shady Grove and Union Station and Normal Service frequencies between Rhode Island Av and Glenmont. At Judiciary Square only, one track will be closed to customers, and trains will arrive every 16 minutes (daytime) and 20 minutes after 9:30 p.m. on the track available to customers. As an alternative, customers can board nearby at Gallery Place-Chinatown for a shorter wait time. |
| Silver Line | Trains single track between Addison Road and Morgan Blvd. Trains run every 12 minutes (daytime) and 15 minutes (evening) between Ashburn and New Carrollton with no service on the Silver Line Downtown Largo branch. |
| Blue Line | Normal Service |
| Green Line | Normal Service |
| Yellow Line | Normal Service |
| Orange Line | Normal Service |
From North Michigan Park Civic Assocation
The North Michigan Park Fall Community Clean Up is scheduled for this Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Looking for volunteers to assist with the community clean up.
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
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop Series October 2025
Every Thursday in October
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
395 Ingraham Street NE
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.
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 10/13/2025
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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