The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who reside in Lamond-Riggs, attend a DC public school (traditional or charter), and who will attend college full-time in the fall. The application and guidelines are available at http://www.lrcadc.org/scholarships.

The Application Deadline is May 9, 2022. Please spread the word!

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting
April 4, 2022
7:00 pm

Agenda

1. Welcome/Invocation

2. Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report

3. Updates from Elected Officials & PSA

4. Guest Speakers and Q&A:
A. DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE), Riversmart Program
B. City Administrator Kevin Donahue to discuss budget (recently added)

5. Community Concerns/Closing

To view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/99291246179?pwd=K2RCY2dHckQyVG03cUI0ZTVNTDVlUT09

Meeting ID: 992 9124 6179
Passcode: 290209

To listen to the meeting by phone
Call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 992 9124 6179
Passcode: 290209

View the LRCA April 2022 newsletter here.

From the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association

Please join the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) Health Committee Weekly Walking Group! 

We are excited to welcome all community members to join in our weekly walking group starting on Saturday, March 26, 2022. 

Date and time: Saturdays at 9:00 am 

Location: We will meet at the community playground on Nicholson Street NE next to the Riggs-Lasalle Recreation Center. 

We plan to walk around the neighborhood to promote LRCA in the community. 

You also have the option to walk around the field if desired.

Please go at the pace that works best for you.   

If you have any questions please contact the LRCA Health Committee Chair at danielle@lrcadc.org. Lets get moving!

Danielle Lewis-Wright
LRCA Trustee

From Danielle Lewis-Wright, Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Trustee & Health Committee Chair

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) 1^st Health Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 3/9 (today) at 7:00pm. The purpose of the Health Committee is to promote whole body health through education, activity, and engagement. We are looking for community members to join this committee who can bring their ideas and skills to promote health in our neighborhoods. All are welcome.  Information to join meeting is listed below:

LRCA Health Committee Meeting

Time: Mar 9, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time 
Every month on the Second Wed, until Jun 8, 2022, 4 occurrence(s)
Mar 9, 2022 07:00 PM
Apr 13, 2022 07:00 PM
May 11, 2022 07:00 PM
Jun 8, 2022 07:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJAlceytqjMrHdRGdX8BMR8iDpRoSBoaDd3a/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCspj0vH9CdsR6HRowIGo_oZ-_wiFxcgqdvuxvdWwJ-UFv_EvJwPYFdH9n0

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94865548170?pwd=VmpvV3RzeEZaUXRzdTdlZDZMQXREQT09

Meeting ID: 948 6554 8170
Passcode: 641673

Dial-in number
(301)715 8592
Meeting ID: 948 6554 8170
Passcode: 641673

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting
March 7, 2022
7:00 pm

Agenda

1. Welcome/Invocation

2. Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report

3. Updates from Elected Officials & PSA

4. Guest Speakers and Q&A:
A. David Gaston, Lamond-Riggs Library
B. News from LaSalle-Backus Elementary
C. Chris Dyer from DPR

5. Community Concerns/Closing

To view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/98037635291?pwd=NXVtQmNZcjF2VForVFQ5azkvZGNnZz09

Meeting ID: 980 3763 5291
Passcode:982430

To listen to the meeting by phone
Call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 980 3763 5291
Passcode:982430

View the LRCA March 2022 newsletter here.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) Monthly Public Meeting
December 6, 2021
7:00 pm

Agenda

1. Welcome / Invocation
2. Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report
3. Updates from Elected Officials and PSA
4. Guest Speakers
• Chris Barrett, Onelife Fitness
• Greg and Howard, Lamond-Riggs Boy & Girls Recreation Reunion Community Welcoming
5. Closing

To view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/97545548070?pwd=SThHU2k3SFBIZG1lOWlQeXJHM0FtQT09
Meeting ID: 975 4554 8070
Passcode: 911798

To listen to the meeting by phone
Dial-in Phone Number: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 975 4554 8070
Passcode: 911798

View the LRCA December 2021 newsletter here. To view a map of LRCA’s boundaries click here.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) monthly public meeting
November 1, 2021
7:00 pm

Agenda

• 1. Welcome / Invocation
• 2. Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report
• 3. Updates from Elected Officials and PSA
• 4. Guest Speaker – Councilmember Elissa Silverman discussing redistricting Ward boundaries
• 5. Closing

To view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/93538050820?pwd=ZlU1RGI4Y3EzSjRqS2Npc1cyWjJVQT09

Meeting ID: 940 5935 3805 0820
Passcode: 878493

To listen to the meeting by phone
Call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 935 3805 0820
Passcode: 878493

View the LRCA November 2021 newsletter here. To view a map of LRCA’s boundaries click here.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) monthly public meeting
October 4, 2021
7:00 pm

Agenda

• 1. Welcome / Invocation
• 2. New Executive Board Introduction
• 3. Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report
• 4. Updates from Elected Officials and PSA
• 5. Guest Speaker-Update on Art Place at Fort Totten (South Dakota Avenue)
• 6. Closing

To view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/94055977150?pwd=YUFUZktUcFcvKzZLQnd3QmxjMGx2dz09

Meeting ID: 940 5597 7150
Passcode: 833961

To listen to the meeting by phone
Call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 940 5597 7150
Passcode: 833961

View the LRCA October 2021 newsletter here. To view a map of LRCA’s boundaries click here.

Updated

Last night, the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) Election Committee announced results of the LRCA election for the 2021-2023 term. Barbara Rogers won a decisive victory for president. Thank you to everyone who voted for decency, kindness, and respect for neighbors. More to come.

Election Results from the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Election Committee

For President
Barbara Rogers
120 votes (winner)

Rodney Foxworth
43 votes

For First Vice President
LaRoya Huff
131 votes (winner)

Tanya Slade (write-in)
1 vote

For Second Vice President
Sierra Dickerson
133 votes (winner)

For Treasurer
Tanya Slade (write-in; winner)*
8 votes
*subject to write-in candidate’s acceptance of appointment.

Karen Dickerson (write-in)
4 votes

For Financial Secretary
Tischa Cockrell (write-in; winner)*
2 votes
*subject to write-in candidate’s acceptance of appointment.

Corresponding Secretary
Mateen Rabihah (winner)
125 votes

For Trustee
Danielle Lewis-Wright (winner)
124 votes

Heather Rodgers (winner)
119 votes

Sharolyn Mack (winner)
96 votes

David Kosub (winner)
86 votes

Paquita Wiggins (winner)
82 votes

Patrice Richardson (winner)
80 votes

James Gaston (winner)
76 votes

Reverend Paul Smith (winner)
74 votes

Edgar Allen Sheppard (winner)
73 votes

Johnnie Mays (winner)
73 votes

Theodore Ngatchou
71 votes

Audrey Walker (write-in)
3 votes

Frank Wiler (write-in)
1 vote

Rodney Foxworthy (write-in)
1 vote

By now, Lamond-Riggs residents who paid dues by the April 2, 2021, deadline to vote in the upcoming Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association election should have received an email with voting information (check your spam folder). As I mentioned in this post, I encourage residents to vote for Barbara Rogers for president.

Also, I am not aware of any accurate list of candidates to date published by LRCA on any of its platforms. One of the candidates for trustee, Danielle Lewis-Wright, had her name egregiously misspelled in the minutes in LRCA’s May 2021 newsletter, so I wanted to make a note of that here to let residents know she is running for trustee. I encourage residents to vote for both Danielle Lewis-Wright and Heather Rodgers for trustee.

Below, please find a final message from Barbara regarding this election.

Hello Lamond-Riggs Family,

This is my message to you before the LRCA election: VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE.

It is not my personality to run a negative campaign. You should never have to say negative things about a person to make yourself look good. I am running on integrity and inclusion. My past record will always speak for me as a person, resident, and a leader. I took on this journey after requests from many neighbors wanting to see change. I have never stopped serving my community and will continue to do so regardless of the outcome of this election.

I commend all of the past and current board members that take time out of their personal lives to give back to their community. I also encourage all those reading this to get involved. Ever since I started going to LRCA meetings over the past 10 years, there had been so much advancement. There had been an increase in membership and attendance. A goal of LRCA to become a 501(c)3 was accomplished during my previous presidency. I am not taking the credit for that happening because it was the hard work of an awesome executive board. What I most admire about the executive board when I was president, is that they challenged me and things that were on the agenda.

What I hope most to come out of this election is inclusion and respect for all neighbors. Our neighborhood deserves some positive energy. We are ONE community and we need to respect and get along with all of our neighbors.

Whether you vote for me or not, thank you for participating in the process and supporting LRCA.

Well wishes,

Barbara Rogers

2021 Candidate for President of the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association

(202) 904-1027 

lrcabarb@yahoo.com

Neighbors if you live in Lamond-Riggs, it is time to pay dues for the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) if you have not done so. The LRCA will be holding its next election for officers and trustees on May 3, 2021. Each term is two years. We are fortunate that Barbara Rogers has decided to run for LRCA president again. In order to vote for her in the election, you must pay dues by April 2, 2021. Pay dues at https://lrcadc.org/join-lrca. It is only $10 for individual membership and $15 for family membership. When you pay, be sure to enter your address so that that LRCA has a record showing that you live in the neighborhood.

I know some of this blog’s readers live in North Michigan Park and elsewhere outside of Lamond-Riggs. Take a look at the boundaries for LRCA to make sure you live within the boundaries before you pay. Donations are always welcome, but only those living inside the boundaries of LRCA will be able to vote in the election. LRCA’s boundaries are Galloway Street NE to the south, Eastern Avenue NE to the east, Underwood Place NE/NW to the north, and the Metro tracks to the west. Edit: To be clear, if you do not live inside the boundaries of LRCA, you will not be able to be a member of LRCA.

Many of you know Barbara served two terms as LRCA president from 2013 to 2017, immediately before I served as president of LRCA. I served on the board with her when she was president and she was really fantastic for the board and for the neighborhood. She was so welcoming to all neighbors, new and old. During her tenure, she revived several working committees for LRCA. A number of active committees did great work–education, membership, scholarship, newsletter, nominations, communications, youth development/recreation, senior, public safety, and development task force. LRCA obtained its 501(c)(3) status under her leadership. In addition, LRCA’s website and social media platforms were all created during her tenure as president. Under her leadership, the board did a great job keeping everyone informed about what was happening in the neighborhood. She fostered professional, collegial, and respected relationships among neighbors, elected and District agency officials, and those wishing to do business in the neighborhood. I cannot emphasize enough how meaningful her strong leadership was for the neighborhood.

And on a personal note, I really think kindness matters, and I cannot overstate how kind Barbara is as a person. A lot of good things happened under her leadership because she is a kind person and people were willing to do the work alongside her.

Many asked Barbara to run for LRCA president again and she answered the call. Check out her flyer and pass it along to your neighbors. Pay dues by April 2.

Guest post by Sarah Shank

Sell Your Stuff and Find New Treasures! Sign up to participate in the Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Yard Sale happening on Saturday, August 17. 

Join neighbors in hosting a neighborhood-wide yard side. Each participating homeowner will host a sale in their own yard. The neighborhood yard sale will be promoted by the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) and a map of participating households will be posted on LRCA’s social media pages–that’s @lrcadc on facebook and twitter. Banners and signs will be posted throughout the neighborhood. 

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, email your home address to LRCAYardSale@gmail.com or call 202-529-1729.

Each year, the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) awards college scholarships to neighborhood youth. This year, three outstanding young people will each receive $1,000 to support their college education thanks to the residents who paid LRCA membership dues and who gave donations to LRCA’s scholarship program.

Jade Charity is a student at Capital City Public Charter School. After participating in Tuskegee University’s AgDiscovery program, she developed an interest in agriculture and growing food locally. The research paper that she wrote as a part of this program earned her an invitation to an agriculture conference in Iowa where she presented her reserach to members of the industry. She will be attending Florida A & M University in the fall.

Zakia Faiza attends Theodore Roosevelt High School and has been named the Valedictorian of her class. She interned at the World Bank and they liked her so much, they kept her on as an employee during the school year. Zakia has an interest in criminology and the law. She will be attending Clark Atlanta University in the fall.

Noah White attends Benjamin Bannker High School. On the weekend, he is a volunteer instructor at Northeast Taekwondo where he teaches the young “Tiny Tigers” class. He speaks French and last year, he went on a European study abroad trip with his school. He will be attending University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall where he hopes to study Biomedical Engineering.

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is holding an election for new board officers and trustees at its next meeting on May 6 at LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (501 Riggs Road NE) at 7:00 pm. I am supporting the LRCA Forward slate in the election and I encourage my neighbors to do the same. The slate consists of Gwen Cofield for President, Tischa Cockrell for 1st Vice President, and Lisa Wray for 2nd Vice President.

Gwen currently serves as LRCA’s first vice president and chair of LRCA’s development task force. There’s a lot I can say about Gwen, but I think what really matters is that she is a kind person. She has lived in the community for over two decades now. She embraces and is respectful of everyone. She works hard and smart. There have been a lot of development issues to deal with over the past two years, and I think Gwen has represented the community well in these matters. She is terrific at listening to all sides and attempting to resolve conflicts in a respecful manner. As the community continues to grow, I trust Gwen to continue moving the organization forward and remind us all that at the end of the day we are indeed neighbors and should treat one another as neighbors.

I worked with Tischa a lot when she served as second vice president and I served as a trustee on LRCA’s board from 2015 to 2017. We planned the Riggs Park Community Day together last year, which was super fun. I think she accomplished a lot as chair of the youth committee when she was on the board. She works hard and has a lot of great ideas.

Lisa currently serves as a trustee on LRCA’s board and helped plan LRCA’s 70th anniversary celebration.

If you are an LRCA member and paid your membership dues by April 1, I encourage you to vote for:

Gwen Cofield – President
Tischa Cockrell – 1st Vice President
Lisa Wray – 2nd Vice President

It’s spring! That means it’s time for the 2nd Annual Lamond-Riggs Spring Clean.

The Spring Clean events will bring together neighbors to make our community healthier and more beautiful. Volunteers will remove trash from neighborhood streets and alleyways across the Lamond-Riggs neighborhood, and have an opportunity to learn about the Anacostia River watershed through the installation of three artistic storm drain murals that were selected by popular community vote at the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association December 2018 meeting.

Events are lined up for March 30, April 6, and April 13. Note: Each event would be shifted to the following Saturday in case of inclement weather on the originally scheduled date.

March 30 – Hellbender Hill Clean-up

10:00 am-Noon

2nd Street NE/Hellbender Brewery area Clean Up

Meet at 5788 2nd Street NE

April 6 – Storm Drain Mural Installation

10:00 am-2:00 pm

Storm drain mural installation at 3 sites throughout the community

• Corner of South Dakota Avenue and Galloway Street NE
• In the vicinity of 219 Riggs Road NE (between South Dakota Avenue and the metro tracks)
• Corner of 3rd Street NE and Chillum Place NE 

April 13 – Neighborhood Spring Clean 

9:30 am-Noon

Meet at the Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road NE) to pick up bags, gloves prior to going over to different work areas throughout the neighborhood.

Please sign up at the eventbrite link.

Hosted by the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association, Anacostia Watershed Society, and the South Dakota Avenue/Riggs Road Main Street

The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is accepting scholarship applications from eligible high-school seniors until April 2, 2019. Details and the scholarship packet are available at https://lrcadc.org/scholarships.

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association
Public Meeting
March 4, 2019
7:00 pm
Location: LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (501 Riggs Road NE, enter auditorium on Madison Street)

Agenda
* Pepco Capital Grid Project Update
* Cafritz Foundation: Art Place at Fort Totten Phase 2

Read LRCA’s March 2019 newsletter at lrcadc.org. Pay membership dues online to support scholarships for neighborhood youth.