June 1: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, June 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

Please join LRCA for the next General Body Meeting to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2026 LRCA Scholarship recipients.

June 2026 Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome/Invocation
  • Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Ranked Choice Voting Recap
  • Presentation of the 2026 LRCA Scholarships
  • Celebrations

Read the LRCA June 2026 Newsletter.

Reminder: LRCA Scholarship Applications Due May 15, 2026

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Award.

Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Application

LRCA will award Academic Excellence Scholarships of up to $2,000 to eligible graduating high school seniors and eligible college or trade school students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to community impact. Must live within the boundaries of LRCA.

Download: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Flyer (updated)

Map of LRCA boundaries.

May 4: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

May 2026 Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome / Invocation
  • Officers’ Reports (Minutes & Treasurer’s Report)
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Community Updates

Read the LRCA April 2026 Newsletter.

Reminder: LRCA Scholarship Applications Due May 15, 2026 (Updated Flyer)

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Award.

Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Application

LRCA will award Academic Excellence Scholarships of up to $2,000 to eligible graduating high school seniors and eligible college or trade school students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to community impact. Must live within the boundaries of LRCA.

Download: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Flyer (updated)

Map of LRCA boundaries.

Reminder: LRCA Scholarship Applications Due May 15, 2026

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Award.

Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Application

LRCA will award Academic Excellence Scholarships of up to $2,000 to eligible graduating high school seniors and eligible college or trade school students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to community impact. Must live within the boundaries of LRCA.

Download: LRCA 2026 Scholarship Flyer (updated)

Map of LRCA boundaries.

April 6: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Updated 4/3/2026 with copy of newsletter

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, April 6, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

April 2026 Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome / Invocation
  • Officers’ Reports (Minutes & Treasurer’s Report)
  • Updates from Elected Officials & PSA
  • UDC-Bertie Backus Update
  • Words from Council Members Janeese Lewis George and Zachary Parker
  • Riggs Park Day Updates

Read the LRCA March 2026 Newsletter.

March 2: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting Updated Agenda – Ranked Choice Voting Presentation/Equipment Demo

[Ed. Note: A representative from DC Board of Elections will present information about ranked choice voting and provide a demo on voting equipment. Please let your neighbors know, especially seniors.]

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

March 2026 Meeting Agenda

Read the LRCA February 2026 Newsletter.

If you are willing to volunteer to help distribute newsletters, please email LRCA president Shawaan Robinson at shawaan@lrcadc.org.

Also, the LRCA is seeking members interested in serving in leadership roles. At this time, the Recording Secretary position (responsible for preparing meeting minutes) and two Trustee positions are available. If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please contact LRCA president Shawaan Robinson at shawaan@lrcadc.org. See LRCA’s bylaws for position descriptions.

March 2: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting; Open Board Positions

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

March 2026 Meeting Agenda

Read the LRCA February 2026 Newsletter.

If you are willing to volunteer to help distribute newsletters, please email LRCA president Shawaan Robinson at shawaan@lrcadc.org.

Also, the LRCA is seeking members interested in serving in leadership roles. At this time, the Recording Secretary position (responsible for preparing meeting minutes) and two Trustee positions are available. If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please contact LRCA president Shawaan Robinson at shawaan@lrcadc.org. See LRCA’s bylaws for position descriptions.

February 2: LRCA Meeting Update – Virtual Only

Topic: LRCA General Body Meeting
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87281846421?pwd=wbGs3MLxaIzo84fmFJYsWbJxAcpOhI.1

Meeting ID: 872 8184 6421
Passcode: LRCA

One-Tap Mobile:
+1 646 558 8656,,87281846421#,,,,*040654# (US – New York)


📝 February 2026 Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome / Invocation
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report / Membership Information
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • National Park Service Presentation
  • Closing

❄️ Winter Reminder

Please continue to check on neighbors and follow DC snow removal guidelines. Assistance is available for seniors and residents who need support.

February 2: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

[Ed. Note: The National Park Service will be at this meeting. If you have questions for NPS, please plan to attend.]

Update 1/31/2026: The meeting will now be virtual only.

From Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87281846421?pwd=wbGs3MLxaIzo84fmFJYsWbJxAcpOhI.1

Meeting ID: 872 8184 6421
Passcode: LRCA

One-Tap Mobile:
+1 646 558 8656,,87281846421#,,,,*040654# (US – New York)

February 2026 Meeting Agenda

  • Welcome / Invocation
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report / Membership Information
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • National Park Service Presentation
  • Closing

December 6: Neighborhood Clean Up – Eastern Avenue

Join ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Danielle Geong (4B09), and the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association for a neighborhood clean up along Eastern Avenue NE!

Date: December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Check-in locations:

  • Galloway Street & Sargent Road NE by the Michigan Park Commons Apartments
  • South Dakota Avenue & Kennedy Street NE by the Lamond-Riggs Library

Gloves, trash bags, and grabbers will be provided.

For questions, contact Commissioner Sellars at 5A01@anc.dc.gov.

December 1: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, December 1, 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.

Pay membership dues by cash or check: $15 for individual membership; $20 for household membership.

Agenda

  • Welcome/ Invocation
  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report/Membership Information
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Updates on Community Concerns /Events
  • Closing

Read the LRCA November 2025 Newsletter.

Map of LRCA boundaries.

November 3: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, November 3, 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.

Pay membership dues by cash or check: $15 for individual membership; $20 for household membership.

Agenda

  • Welcome/ Invocation
  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report/Membership Information
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Ms. Tischa Cockrell, Friends of Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
  • Updates on Community Concerns /Events
  • Closing

Read the LRCA October 2025 Newsletter.

October 6: LRCA Public Meeting

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

  • Welcome / Invocation
  • Introduction of LRCA Executive Board Members
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Membership Information
  • Committee Updates
  • Open Discussion of Community Concerns
  • Closing

July 17: LRCA Neighborhood Development Community Meeting – Updated Agenda

Join the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Development Task Force* for an update & discussion of neighborhood development projects.

  • Chick-fil-A – Owner Alan Thompson
  • One Life Fitness – General Manager Ivan Tchemy

Thursday, July 17, 2025

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1

5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87321053383

Passcode: 071725

For questions, contact task force co-chairs Julia Larsen (julia@lrcadc.org) & Keith Sellars (keith.sellars1@gmail.com)

* Hosted in conjunction with The Parks Main Street and ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Shelagh Bocoum (5A09), Garrett Moore (4B08), & Danielle Geong (4B09).

July 17: LRCA Neighborhood Development Community Meeting (Hybrid)

Join the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Development Task Force* for an update & discussion of neighborhood development projects.

  • Chick-fil-A – Owner Alan Thompson
  • Fort Totten Square (Riggs Road NE Walmart) – New Owner LBX Investments
  • Riggs Liquor – Owner John Yoo

Thursday, July 17, 2025

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1

5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87321053383

Passcode: 071725

For questions, contact task force co-chairs Julia Larsen (julia@lrcadc.org) & Keith Sellars (keith.sellars1@gmail.com)

* Hosted in conjunction with The Parks Main Street and ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Shelagh Bocoum (5A09), Garrett Moore (4B08), and Danielle Geong (4B09).

Tonight June 17: LRCA Neighborhood Development Community Meeting (Hybrid)

Join the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Development Task Force* for an update & discussion of neighborhood development projects.

  • Fort Totten Square (Riggs Road NE Walmart) – New Owner LBX Investments
  • Art Place at Fort Totten (South Dakota Avenue NE between Galloway & Kennedy) – The Cafritz Foundation

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6:00pm-7:30pm

Join in person

Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1

5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

or

Join via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83695957948?pwd=R1lmaURyVXhIUHdMbUwrelJLTDA3QT09

Meeting ID: 836 9595 7948

Passcode: LRCA

For questions, contact task force co-chairs Julia Larsen (julia@lrcadc.org) & Keith Sellars (keith.sellars1@gmail.com)

*Hosted in conjunction with The Parks Main Street and  ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Shelagh Bocoum (5A09), Garrett Moore (4B08), Danielle Geong (4B09), & Jinin Berry (4B10).

June 17: LRCA Neighborhood Development Community Meeting

Join the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Development Task Force* for an update & discussion of neighborhood development projects.

  • Fort Totten Square (Riggs Road NE Walmart) – New Owner LBX Investments
  • Art Place at Fort Totten (South Dakota Avenue NE between Galloway & Kennedy) – The Cafritz Foundation

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6:00pm-7:30pm

Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1

5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

For questions, contact task force co-chairs Julia Larsen (julia@lrcadc.org) & Keith Sellars (keith.sellars1@gmail.com)

*Hosted in conjunction with The Parks Main Street and  ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Shelagh Bocoum (5A09), Garrett Moore (4B08), Danielle Geong (4B09), & Jinin Berry (4B10).

June 2: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting (Hybrid)

The June 2025 LRCA community meeting will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST.

This in-person meeting will be held at the Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1, located at 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011.

The meeting will also be live-streamed via the Zoom webinar platform:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86505396816 

Phone: (301)715-8592

Webinar ID: 865 0539 6816

Agenda

  • Welcome/Invocation
  • Swearing in of newly-elected LRCA Board Members
  • LRCA Scholarship Awards Presentation & Volunteer/LRCA Supporter Certificate Ceremony
  • Closing

Read the LRCA June 2025 Newsletter.

Final Reminder: LRCA Scholarship Application Due May 16, 2025

From the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA)

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is proud to offer Academic Excellence Scholarships to support the educational goals of our community’s youth. Scholarships totaling up to $2,000 will be awarded to: 

  • Graduating high school seniors who reside within the LRCA boundaries and will attend an accredited college, university, or career technical (trade) school, and 
  • Students currently enrolled in a college, university, or career technical program seeking financial support. 

Application Requirements:

  • Completed scholarship application
  • Copy of official transcript
  • One letter of recommendation on official letterhead from an administrator, counselor, or teacher
  • A current resume (optional)
  • A 400-word, typed and double-spaced essay addressing:
    • Why you are applying for the scholarship
    • Why you should be selected as a recipient
    • How you plan to use your education to positively impact the community

Deadline: May 16, 2025

Apply today using the link below!

2025 LAMOND-RIGGS CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Let’s support the bright futures of our students—please share this opportunity with eligible candidates!

For questions email scholarship@lrcadc.org.

Map of LRCA Boundaries