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Published by the City of Takoma Park www.takomaparkmd.gov MAY 2011
Souper Soup, Baked Goods, and a
Treasure Trohv Move to Takoma
By Virginia Myers thoughtfully designed home accessories,
art, cards, jewelry, kitchen/bar goods, bath
N
ew shops popping up this spring and body products, candles, various baby
in Takoma Park and Takoma, D.C. products, bedding, some limited clothes/
will be offering residents a chance to bags, fun/quirky accoutrement, and a lot of
pick up a carry-out soup (or eat in), order general gifts that represent things we think
gluten-free baked goods, or shop for funky are well-designed, useful and/or generally
and functional furniture and homewares desirable.”
right in town. Takoma Park got a taste of the new Trohv
during last month’s Art Hop, with a small
Trohv treasures display of local artist Bobbi Kittner’s work
at the front of the expansive, warehouse-
The largest of these ventures is Trohv,
sized building, and merchandise displays
a new home and housewares shop, at 232
beginning to fill in behind. Homola calls
Carroll St. NW (trohvshop.com). Own- the Takoma collection a mix of vintage and
ers Ben Homola and Carmen Brock have industrial, with some modern thrown in
Photo by Patsy Lieberman
Takoma Park recently qualified as the first National Wildlife Federation-designated
taken a successful venture, Red Tree, in the for good measure. There are plenty of re- Community Wildlife Habitat City in Maryland. The designation recognizes the City
hip Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, purposed items, and even the hardware of for having more than 150 yards and nearly a dozen public sites registered as provid-
and extended it, with some alterations, to the shop itself is intriguing: light shades, ing food and shelter for wildlife. Here, a bleeding heart at Becca Lily Park. For more
Takoma, D.C. They’ve renamed the Balti- for example, are fashioned from old gym photos of these nature spots, see page 6.
more site to match, so now there are two locker doors.
stores named “Trohv,” a twist on “treasure Expect to eventually see the work of lo-
trove” but with more panache. cal artists integrated into the shop, along Soupergirl makes the scene D.C., this small family business is run by
Both places offer an eclectic selection with big items (couches, cabinets, tables) Sara Polon, who started making soups in a
Down the street toward Metro, Souper-
of furniture, housewares and art tailored and small (soaps, cookbooks, pillows, D.C. basement and selling them for pickup
girl is taking over the spot next to Mayor-
to the neighborhood. Homola calls it a candles, mugs). The Baltimore store’s style
ga, with homemade soups to go and, later, and delivery.
“lifestyle” store, and describes typical has landed mentions in numerous national
merchandise: “hardwood furniture from magazines and garnered awards from the to stay (314 Carroll St. NW, thesoupergirl. Now Polon, joined by her mother, Mari-
Indonesia, India and Eastern Europe in local press as well. com). An extension of a two-and-a-half- NEW STORES
custom upholstery and leather, various Trohv opened in late April. year-old soup delivery service based in continues on page 11
INSIDE: City Manager Proposes Status Quo Budget
RENT ALLOWANCE SET ...... pg. 3 By Virginia Myers
A
CITY MUSIC ........................ pg. 4 fter last year’s severe cuts and layoffs
AUDIO BOOKS .................. pg. 10 and continuing signs of a general
recession, it was no surprise that Ta-
koma Park residents were bracing them-
selves for another dismal budget season.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
7500 Maple Ave.
Mayor & Council
The mayor developed a “budget game” that
anticipated a possible $1 million reduction
in the City budget (just in case) and gave
residents the opportunity to theoretically Source: City of Takoma Park
select which city services they would elimi-
nate if they had to choose one over another. FY 2012 Budget general Fund expenditures by department
ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER
But, as it turns out, this year’s budget
process has been surprisingly smooth. ■ General Government $2,490,336 ■ Library $1,025,774
As City Manager Barbara Matthews de- ■ Police $5,939,150 ■ Non-Departmental $905,790
scribes it, ”It’s a status quo budget.” In Feb- ■ Public Works $3,900,442 ■ Capital Outlay $1,383,291
■ Recreation $1,344,716 ■ Debt Service $2,144,583
ruary, City Council directed her to avoid
■ Housing and Community Development $1,278,650
reducing services or staff, but also not to ■ Communications $323,425 tOtAL $20,736,157
add staff. The resulting budget proposal,
presented in April and expected to be ap- ing regular meetings and informally out cludes $22.9 million in total revenues, and
proved by City Council with some changes in the community to consider the budget $24.5 million in expenditures (down from
in May, reflects no changes in personnel proposal. Council is expected to finalize last year’s $24.8 million). The difference
and little change in revenues or expendi- the budget May 23. The following descrip- between revenues and expenditures has to
tures. At press time, it looked likely that tion of the City’s budget is representative do with reserve funds and special revenues
City Council would add one position or ex- of Matthews’ proposal, with some adjust- that come from outside sources, and are
PRE-SORT STANDARD
TAKOMA PARK, MD
PERMIT NO. 4422
penditures for a consultant to fill a request ments where noted. Further adjustments limited to specific expenditures.
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for a sustainability coordinator. are possible between publication time and Challenges this budget season include
PAID
Over the course of two months, the City finalization. continued low interest rates on the City’s
Council held extra sessions and listened investment portfolio, and the general state
to residents at budget hearings, as well Budget basics
as during public comment periods dur- BUDGET
As proposed, the FY2012 budget in- continues on page 7
Page 2 May 2011 Takoma Park Newsletter
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE City Council Action*
CALENDAR* *Only negative votes and abstentions/recusals are noted. For additional information,
contact the City Clerk at Clerk@takomagov.org .
Second Reading Ordinance 2011-6 was adopted,
Monday, May 2 - City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC March 21 – Special Session
Auditorium) approving a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for
First Reading Ordinance 2011-6 was adopted, approving 7901 Lockney Ave. (Voting no: Schultz)
Monday, May 9 – City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for 7901
Auditorium) Lockney Avenue (Voting no: Schultz) Second Reading Ordinance 2011-7 was adopted,
Monday, May 9 - Recreation Committee meeting, 7 approving a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for
First Reading Ordinance 2011-7 was adopted, approving
p.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for 8316 8316 Flower Ave.
Tuesday, May 10 - Facade Advisory Board meeting, 7 Flower Ave. Second Reading Ordinance 2011-8 was adopted,
p.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) First Reading Ordinance 2011-8 was adopted, approving approving a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for
Tuesday, May 10 - Tree Commission meeting, 6:30 a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for 8 8 Philadelphia Ave. (Voting no: Schultz)
p.m. (CC Lilac Room) Philadelphia Ave. (Voting no: Schultz)
Second Reading Ordinance 2011-9 was adopted,
Wednesday, May 11 - Takoma Junction Task Force First Reading Ordinance 2011-9 was adopted, approving approving a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement for
meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC Lilac Room) a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for 1007 1007 East University Blvd. (Voting no: Schultz)
Thursday, May 12 - Emergency Preparedness East University Blvd. (Voting no: Schultz)
Committee meeting, 8:30 a.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) The consent agenda was adopted. It consisted of:
First Reading Ordinance 2011-10 was adopted,
Monday, May 16 – Ward 6 Night Reception, 7 – 7:30 amending the Takoma Park Code to provide for adoption Resolution 2011-14 regarding the Preliminary Plan for
p.m. (in the Community Center Atrium Lobby) of administrative regulations for use of public space and 6450 New Hampshire Ave.
Monday, May 16 – City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. buildings
Resolution 2015 recognizing Arbor Day 2011 in Takoma
(CC Auditorium) Park
March 28, 2011 – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 17 - Washington Adventist Hospital
Land Use Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC Second Reading Resolution 2010-70 was adopted, Resolution 2011-16 reappointing Julie Boddy to the
Hydrangea Room) approving the annexation of the Flower Ave. right-of-way Nuclear-Free Takoma Park Committee
Wednesday, May 18 - Takoma Park Board of Resolution 2011-12 was adopted, providing direction to
Elections meeting, 7 p.m. (Heffner Park Community the City Manager regarding the budget for the Flower Ave. April 4, 2011 – Special Session
Center, 42 Oswego Ave.) Green Street Project (Voting no: Clay, Schultz, Snipper) Resolution 2011-17 was adopted, granting a fee waiver
for use of the auditorium for a public screening of the film
Thursday, May 19 - Nuclear Free Takoma Park Resolution 2011-13 was adopted, authorizing the City
Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) “Bag It”
Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with
Monday, May 23 – City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. Montgomery County regarding the County’s contribution of
(CC Auditorium) $200,000 to the Flower Ave. Project April 11, 2011 – Regular Meeting
First Reading Ordinance 2011-12 was adopted,
Tuesday, May 24 - Arts and Humanities Commission First Reading Ordinance 2011-11 was adopted,
regulating panhandling and prohibiting aggressive
meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
for processing credit card and other electronic payments panhandling (Voting no: Robinson, Seamens)
Thursday, May 26 - Takoma Junction Task Force
meeting, 7:30 p.m. (CC Hydrangea Room) (Voting no: Seamens, Wright) Second Reading Ordinance 2011-11 was adopted,
Monday, May 30 – City offices closed for the Second Reading Ordinance 2011-4 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
Memorial Day holiday authorizing a contract with Enterprise Information Solutions processing credit card and other electronic payments
for the development of a pavement condition index and
Tuesday, May 31 (tentative) – City Council meeting, First Reading Ordinance 2011-13 was adopted, awarding
related services
7:30 p.m. (CC Auditorium) a contract for lighting and City TV technology improvements
Second Reading Ordinance 2011-5 was adopted,
*For the most up to date information, check amending the Takoma Park Code to repeal the section on Single Reading Ordinance 2011-14 was adopted,
takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/agenda. Most meetings “Burning of Refuse” and to adopt the Montgomery County authorizing an upgrade to the Granicus web streaming
are held in the Takoma Park Community Center – Code provisions regulating burning by open fire application
Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center, 7500 Maple Ave. (CC).
Individuals interested in receiving a weekly Council
agenda and calendar update by e-mail should contact
the City Clerk at 301-891-7267 or clerk@takomagov.
org.
CITY CLERK News Briefs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
200/300 Blocks Hilltop Road Traffic Calming
Notice on ADA Compliance Ward 6 Night – Monday, May 16 May 9, 7:30 p.m.
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that
individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate Residents of Ward 6 are invited to join the City Council on
The Takoma Park City Council will hold a public hearing
in public meetings. Anyone planning to attend a City Monday, May 16, for a reception from 7-7:30 p.m. in the on Monday, May 9, to hear comments on residents’
of Takoma Park public meeting or public hearing, and Community Center lobby. A special Ward 6 public comment petition for traffic calming on the 200/300 blocks of
who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or Hilltop Road. The public hearing will be held at 7:30
accommodations is invited to contact the Deputy City session will be held at the beginning of the City Council
p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
Manager at 301-891-7229 or suzannel@takomagov. meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium, 7500 Maple
org at least 48 hours in advance. Avenue.
The schedule for future Ward Nights is:
Ward 2 - June 20 (Monday) Residents are urged to attend the meeting to express
their views. Written comments addressed to City Clerk,
VISIT Residents who have questions may contact their City
City of Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park,
MD 20912 or clerk@takomagov.org will also be made
Councilmember or Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk at 301-891- part of the record. For further information, contact the
WITH THE 7267, jessiec@takomagov.org.
City Clerk at 301-891-7267 or jessiec@takomagov.org.
MAYOR FY 2012 Living Wage Rate Established Tasa de Costo de Vida fue Establecido para el
Ordinance 2007-55, amending the City Code to require Año Fiscal 2012
Mayor Bruce the payment of a living wage by certain City contractors, Ordenanza 2007-55 cambió el Código de la Ciudad para
Williams welcomes became effective January 1, 2008. requerir el costo de vida actual para cierta contratistas de la
community input Ciudad. La Ordenanza 2007-55 fue efectiva el 1 de enero de
Each year on April 1, the City Manager establishes the 2008.
and invites you to Bruce Williams living wage rate, which shall be equal to the Montgom-
meet with him during ery county living wage rate established and published by El 1 de abril de cada año, el Administrador de la Ciudad
his regular hours on Montgomery County pursuant to Section 11B-33A of the establece la tasa de costo de vida, el cuál será equivalente
Montgomery County Code and any applicable regulations, a la tasa de costo de vida establecida por el Condado de
Tuesday: by appointment from 2 - 5 p.m., as amended from time to time. Montgomery siguiendo la sección 11B-33A de el Código del
with walkins from 5 - 7 p.m. Condado de Montgomery y cualquier regulación aplicable.
The current living wage rate is $13 per hour. Effective July
1, 2011, the rate will be $13.20 per hour. Actualmente, la tasa de costo de vida es $13.00 por hora.
To schedule a meeting, contact Peggye Efectivo el 1 de julio de 2011 la tasa sera $13.20 por hora.
Washington at 301-891-7230 or A full copy of the Living Wage Ordinance may be found at
peggyew@takomagov.org. takomaparkmd.gov. Para obtener una copia de la ordenanza de costo de vida
visite la página web takomaparkmd.gov.
Takoma Park Newsletter May 2011 Page 3
Accessible Homes for Seniors Rent Stabilization Allowance Set at 3 Percent
By Linda Walker
Affordable Housing Manager Takoma Park’s laws Rent Stabilization Landlords required to comply with Ta- • Any rental facility that is subject to a
law maintains the affordability of rental koma Park’s Rent Stabilization law can- regulatory agreement with a govern-
Maryland’s Department of Housing and units in the community by limiting the not increase the rent on occupied units mental agency that controls the rent
Community Development in partnership number and amount of rent increases levels of one or more rental units so
any higher than this allowance.
with the Department of Aging offers a loan that may be charged for specific rental that they are available only to low and
program that helps fund the costs for accessi- Multi-family rental properties and in-
units. Generally rent may be increased dividually-owned condominium rental moderate income tenants;
bility related improvements in homes where
seniors live. The program is a low interest only once in a given 12-month period • Newly constructed rental units for a
units are subject to Takoma Park’s Rent
deferred loan for a term of 30 years. Funds and rent increases are limited to the period of five years after construction;
Stabilization law, however the following
may be used to pay for the actual costs of annual increase in the Consumer Price
units may be exempt from many of the • All rental units in a building with two
making a home accessible or functional for Index. The rent stabilization allowance
requirements of rent stabilization. The dwelling units, where the owner oc-
senior residents. is calculated on an annual basis, and ap-
plies to all multi-family rental facilities exemption is not automatic and is sub- cupies one or more of the units as his/
This can include: with two or more rental units, and to all ject to the approval of the City. her principal residence.
• Widening doorways rented condominium units. If you have any questions about the
• Purchase/installation of exterior ramps The 2011-2012 Rent Stabilization Al- • Rental units leased to tenants under rent for your unit or Takoma Park’s Rent
lowance is 3 percent, and will be in ef- the Housing Choice Voucher Pro- Stabilization law, please contact Jean
• Purchase/installation of accessible show-
fect July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. gram; Kerr, 301-891-7216.
ers, grab bars and lever handles.
• Additions to accommodate first floor
bathrooms and laundry rooms are consid-
ered on a case-by-case basis. Rental Unit Service Fees Limited by Law
Criteria for eligibility for A tenant contacted the mailbox lord-tenant and rent stabilization law. If, however, the landlord
the program are: and asked, “What type of fees can creates a new amenity, such as storage or onsite parking where
• Must reside in Maryland and at least one a landlord charge in addition to none previously existed and the amenity is optional, then a fee
occupant must be 55 years or older the rent, if my unit is under rent may be charged.
• Own and occupy the home to be reno- HOUSING stabilization?” A landlord can choose to allow pets as an amenity but can
vated as principal residence. Seniors
living with relatives will be considered on
Mail Box In accordance with Section
6.16.110 of the Takoma Park Land-
also charge a pet fee of up to $25 monthly for a dog or cat, or
$10 monthly for any other pet as long as the fee is disclosed at
a case-by-case basis lord-Tenant Law, a landlord can not the beginning of the lease term. If the pet was obtained follow-
By Jean Kerr charge a fee for items and services ing the execution of the initial lease or lease renewal, a fee may
• Home must be structurally sound and Housing Specialist that were previously included in the be assessed to the tenant.
free of health and safety hazards rent. For instance, if parking has al-
• No outstanding federal or state tax liens, ways been included in the rent with If you have any questions regarding a fee you are being
open bankruptcy or foreclosure no fee and your landlord now informs you that there will be a charged, please contact Jean Kerr, 301-891-7216 or
monthly parking fee, this is considered a violation of the land- JeanK@takomagov.org.
• Must meet household income require-
ments (cannot exceed 80 percent of the
Washington D.C. area median income The Commission on Landlord- charged monthly rents that were higher than the rent amount
of one person – $51,240; two persons – Tenant Affairs (COLTA) issued an allowed for their units by the City’s rent stabilization law. COL-
$58,560; three persons – $65,880, etc. Opinion and Order on two illegal TA found that using the rents reported by the landlord in its
You can get further information and an rent complaints for a rental prop- annual rent reports at the commencement of the tenants’ ten-
application at http://dhcd.maryland.gov/ erty in Takoma Park. The com- ancies to determine the base legal rent for each apartment and
website/programs/ahsp/Default.aspx. plaints were consolidated into one then applying the annual rent stabilization allowance for each
COLTA hearing. subsequent year to be the appropriate method of calculating
Be Smart Energy Loans Now the legal rents for the tenants in this consolidated case. COLTA
Available for Single Family COLTA’s Scian, et al. V. Hillwood found that the rents charged by the landlord exceeded the rents
CORNER
Manor Apartments Joint
Homes and Multifamily Rentals it certified as accurate in its annual rent reports submitted to
Venture LLP, et al.
the City. COLTA ordered that the landlord refund the tenants
The Maryland Department of Housing and COLTA Case Nos. a total of $11,719.85 ($4,196.46 for the first unit and $7,523.39
Community Development has announced By Jean Kerr 2010-20T and 21T for the second unit), which represented the rent overcharges.
two programs that will help owners finance Housing Specialist
On March 29, 2011, COLTA is- COLTA further ordered that the rent refunds awarded to the
energy improvements to their single family
sued a decision on two tenants’ tenants will accrue interest if the landlord failed to pay within
homes or multifamily rental properties. Ta-
complaints that the landlord 14 days of the date of the order.
koma Park is one of 15 communities chosen
to be a part of this new programming.
1) Single family homeowners may use the
First Time Home Buyer Class
loans to upgrade appliances, heating, cool-
ing and ventilation systems, windows, doors,
water heaters, etc. Free home energy audits
will be available for a limited time as an in-
centive for homeowners to realize their po- Saturday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
tential energy savings.
2) Multifamily rental housing owners can at the Takoma Park Community Center
access funds for the installation of equipment 7500 Maple Avenue
and materials for energy efficiency measures
in pre-existing rental properties (e.g. light-
Expert speakers from a lending institution, title company,
ing retrofits, hot water heater replacements,
real estate office and an inspection company
HVAC systems, insulation, windows, appli-
ances).
Details of the programs can be found at Learn the entire process for buying a house or condo
the following websites: Provided by a HUD-approved housing organization
Single Family Homes – http://dhcd.mary- Certificate of Completion awarded to attendees.
land.gov/website/programs/besmart/home.
aspx Pre-Registration Is Required – Class is Free
Multifamily Rentals – http://dhcd.mary- Contact Linda Walker at 301-891-7222
land.gov/website/programs/besmart/multi- Sponsored by the City of Takoma Park
family.aspx Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
Page 4 May 2011 Takoma Park Newsletter
TAKOMA Arts
Azalea City Recording Celebrates 15 The following free events are sponsored by the
Years with Eight Musical Acts in May Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission.
Points of View
Azalea City Recording celebrates 15 roots-rock and Afro-beat, from artists band configurations, these musicians
years in Takoma Park with a show that Patty Reese, Jon Carrol, Elikeh, Karen draw inspiration from one another This event presents two artists, two media and
will include eight of its recording art- Collins and the Backroads Band, the and from their loyal audiences. Azalea two artistic visions with printmaker Norman Strike
ists at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at the U-Liners, Ruthie and the Wranglers, City, known as a homegrown outfit, and photographer Rob Rudick. Opening reception
Takoma Park Community Center Au- Carey Creed and Jesse Palidofsky. has gone from small-town folk label to will be held in the Atrium Gallery on Friday, May
ditorium. The event, which also cel- Founded in 1996 by GRAMMY® winning multiple WAMMIE awards 13 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The exhibit can be viewed in
ebrates the release of a new CD, is free. award-winning mastering engineer for best D.C. area record label; produc- the Atrium Gallery at the Takoma Park Community
The acts represent the diversity of and producer Charlie Pilzer, Azalea ing four full-length sampler CDs; and Center until May 28.
recording artists at Azalea City, a City Recordings includes an eclectic garnering national radio airplay and
musicians’ cooperative based in Ta- array of roots-based musicians and press. Third Thursday Poetry Reading
koma Park that includes a number of songwriters who dip into the well of For more information on the up-
musicians who live in the City. The traditional music for their inspiration. coming event, see facebook.com/event. Poetry lovers will gather on Thursday, May 19, for
show will include folk and country, Whether performing solo or in full php?eid=160087410717798. an hour of original work by poets Michele Wolf, Mi-
chael Gavin and Takoma Park Poet Laureate Anne
Becker. Moderated by Martin FitzPatrick, the read-
Three bands and Azalea City musicians coming to Community Center ing begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Ta-
koma Park Community Center Auditorium.
Four musical events are scheduled this month at the Community Center, from spiritual music to traditional tunes, sing-
er-songwriters and a CD release including eight different bands. All concerts will be held in the Takoma Park Community Nominations Due
Center auditorium. The Arts and Humanities Commission has issued
has been described calls for a new Poet Laureate and an Exhibits Coor-
as both city-folk and dinator. Applications are available online at takoma-
Azalea City Recordings’ 15th Anniversary Americana. Traveling a gov.org and will be accepted until May 9. Appoint-
Concert and CD Release road lush with har- ments would become effective on July 1.
Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m. monies, banjo, fiddle,
Admission: FREE mandolin and upright For information on these and other activities
Part of the We are Takoma series, facebook.com/ bass, the songs are sponsored by the Takoma Park Arts and Humanities
event.php?eid=160087410717798. infused with heartache
Commission, please contact Sara Anne Daines at
and loss yet they have
The “We Are Ta- 301-891-7224, at Sarad@takomagov.org or
an uplifting twang in
koma” celebrates the their sound. Madison facebook.com/takomaparkmd
15th anniversary of Violet is relentless, per-
Takoma’s own Azalea forming for audiences
City Recording with a all over the world.
free CD release concert
featuring eight diverse Tom Prasada Rao
acts ranging from folk Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
to country, roots rock Admission: $15 advance, $20 door, Student with ID: $10
and Afro-beat. Per- Presented by the Institute of Musical Traditions,
forming are Patty Re- imtfolk.org.
ese, Jon Carrol, Elikeh,
Karen Collins and the Tom Prasada Rao is an
Backroads Band, The award-winning singer-
U-Liners, Ruthie and songwriter of broad vision
the Wranglers, Carey and, after numerous
Creed and Jesse Palidofsky. Presented by Azalea City collaborations with Cary
Recording, azaleacityrecordings.com. (See related story, Cooper (formerly Dream-
above). sicle) and others, he is
releasing his first solo
Madison Violet album in 10 years. His
Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. music is melodic, ambi- Film shows Navajo struggle with
Admission: $15 advance, $20 door, tious and reverent. “Tom uranium mines
student with ID: $10 Prasada-Rao is a rare and The Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee’s spring
Presented by the Institute of Musical Traditions, brilliant performer. His film series, Nuclear Safety: Problems and Possibilities
imtfolk.org. fine voice and thrilling Then and Now, presents “The Return of Navajo Boy”
guitar work hold you on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park
Hailing from Canada, Brenley MacEachern and Lisa spellbound while he heals Community Center Auditorium. Admission is free.
MacIsaac have come into a sound of their own, which your heart” (David Wilcox, Singer-Songwriter). “Navajo Boy” focuses on a family struggling with
the effects of uranium mining on tribal land, con-
fronting several issues in the industrial production of
The Secret to a Happy Ending Barr Weissman followed the band during nuclear power including environmental racism and
three critical years of touring and record- the denial of retribution for continued abuses. The
May 6, 7 and 9:30 p.m. ing — years in which the band struggles film was included in the 2000 Sundance Film Festival
Part of the We are Takoma series to overcome the trauma of divorce and and aired that same year on the PBS documentary se-
Advance reservations: imtfolk.org survives a near breakup. Weissman’s film ries, Independent Lens. It won Programmer’s Choice
Free Event combines band interviews, behind-the- Award of the Planet in Focus Festival. Currently it
scenes footage on the road and in the is being used as an educational tool by the Indian
“The Secret to a Happy Ending” docu- studio, along with legendary live perfor- Health Service. For more information, see http://na-
ments the Drive-By Truckers and their mances. Reflective of the band’s roots in vajoboy.com.
congregation of fans as they explore tales Alabama and Georgia, the film explores Speaker Linda Gunter, of Beyond Nuclear and Nu-
of human weakness and redemption. the changing American South — its tan- clear Free Takoma Park Committee, will be a part of
Filmmaker and Takoma Park resident gled past and strange beauty. the film event.
Takoma Park Newsletter May 2011 Page 5
claim victims who are asleep and not even
City Earns Finance Award aware of the fire. Even if residents awaken,
the effects of exposure to these gases can
cloud their thinking and slow their reac-
The Certificate of Achievement for Ex- cial reporting, and its attainment repre- tions so that they cannot make their es-
cellence in Financial Reporting has been sents a significant accomplishment by a cape. This is why it is so crucial for you and
awarded to the City of Takoma Park by government and its management. The your family to have sufficient warning so
the Government Finance Officers Asso- GFOA is a nonprofit professional as- that you can all escape before your ability
ciation of the United States and Canada sociation serving approximately 17,500 to think and move is impaired.
(GFOA) for its comprehensive annual government finance professionals with More than half of fatal fires in homes oc-
financial report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year offices in Chicago, Illinois and Washing- cur when people are asleep, this represents
2010. This is the fifth consecutive year ton, D.C. only a third of a 24-hour day. Therefore,
that the City has received the Certificate An Award of Financial Reporting any fire protection system must be able to
of Achievement for Excellence in Finan- Achievement was awarded to Director of protect people who are asleep in their bed-
cial Reporting. Finance Yovonda Brooks, CPA and City rooms when fire starts.
The Certificate of Achievement is the Manager Barb Matthews as the individ- Furthermore, nearly half the people
highest form of recognition in the area
of governmental accounting and finan-
uals primarily responsible for preparing
the award-winning CAFR.
Firehouse killed in home fires each year are either
preschool children or adults 65 or older. In
REPORT the event of a fire, be prepared—have
working smoke alarms on all levels of your
home, and have an escape plan.
POLICE Briefs By Jim Jarboe
TPVFD Again Welcomes Two
Cyclists Must Obey shoulder More New Members
As of March 31, the Takoma Park Vol-
Traffic Laws • Give pedestrians the right-of-way At the department’s April meeting,
unteer Fire Department and the person-
As the weather warms, more residents • Keep your bicycle in good condition nel of the Montgomery County Fire and Awontt Ndyongo and Sean Peacock were
will be riding bicycles around town. Bicy- Rescue Service assigned to the station have voted into membership. If interested in
clists are considered vehicle operators; they responded to 200 fire-related incidents. joining the department, please contact
Click It Or Ticket Mike Livingston at the fire station, 240-
are required to obey the same rules of the Campaign Launches The department addressed or assisted with
728 rescue or ambulance-related incidents, 773-8954. The only requirement from you
road as other vehicle operators, obeying
The statewide Chiefs’ Challenge, which for a total of 928 this year. Totals for 2010 is time and commitment.
traffic signs, signals and lane markings. It
emphasizes safety restraint enforcement in were 194 and 808 respectively, for a total
is so important to follow safety rules while
riding a bicycle, especially when riding
vehicles, begins May 1 and will run through- of 1,002, representing a decrease of 74 in- A Farewell to Long Time
out the month. In Takoma Park, that means cidents. Volunteer Edna Fiske
near motor vehicles. Please use the follow-
police officers will focus on enforcement of
ing safety tips while riding your bike: On March 26, 2011 Takoma Park Vol-
the state’s seat belt laws as part of the nation- The Dangers of House Fires
wide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Officers unteer Fire Department Auxiliary Presi-
• Always wear a helmet Most home fires occur in the kitchen dent Edna Fiske passed away at the age 96.
will stand at various places throughout the
• Obey all traffic controls (including stop- City during the campaign and issue tick- while cooking and are the leading cause She served the auxiliary for more than 64
ping at stop signs) ets to any person not wearing a seatbelt or of injuries from fire. However, they are of- years, and for the past 20, she served as
• Ride near the right-hand edge of the who does not have their child properly re- ten extinguished with only minor damage its president. She might have been a small
strained. since a person is generally present. person, but she had a big heart, was a hard
road
The driver, front seat passenger and all The two most common causes of fires worker and a genuine leader of the auxilia-
• Never carry another person on your at night are carelessly discarded cigarettes ry. Regardless what type of fire department
bicycle other occupants under the age of 16 must
wear a seat belt or be restrained by a child and food left cooking on the stove. These event was planned, she would always be
• Always use hand signals when turning fires can be particularly dangerous because there ready to assist, especially with meals.
safety seat. The penalty for violating this law
or stopping they may smolder for a long period of time At the fire department banquets, she was
is $25. A child under the age of 8, less than
• Watch for cars at cross streets, drive- 4’9” tall, and weighing less than 65 pounds before being discovered by sleeping resi- the first one you saw at the reception desk
ways and parking areas should be secured in an approved child safe- dents. to greet you. She loved people. She will al-
• Be careful when checking traffic and ty seat if the vehicle is registered in Mary- Most victims of fire succumb to the ways be remembered by her smile and the
don't swerve when looking over your land. The penalty for this violation is $60. smoke and toxic gases, and not to burns. way she cared about people, especially her
Fire produces poisonous gases that can fire department family. She will truly be
spread rapidly and far from the fire itself to missed.
THUNDERBOLTS 2011 SEASON Saturday 7/2 Alexandria Aces
HOME SCHEDULE Sunday 7/3 Baltimore Redbirds
Thursday 7/7 Vienna River Dogs
Home games are at Montgomery Blair Friday 7/8 Rockville Express
Baseball Stadium Tuesday 7/12 Herndon Braves
51 East University Blvd., Silver Spring Thursday 7/14 Youse’s Orioles
Saturday 7/16 Rockville Express
Admission: Wednesday 7/20 Bethesda Big Train
Adults, $5; Friday 7/22 Youse’s Orioles
Children under 18, $2 Saturday 7/23 Vienna River Dogs
Youth baseball and softball players in
uniform and children under the age of 5 The Silver Spring-Takoma Thunder-
get in FREE bolts play in the Cal Ripken Collegiate
Baseball League, a wooden bat league
Mon.-Sat. 7 p.m. composed of nine teams in the D.C. and
Sun. 6 p.m. Baltimore areas.
Sun. double headers 5 p.m. The team also runs baseball camps in
June and July for boys and girls 7 to 15.
DAY DATE OPPONENT Instruction is from Thunderbolts head
Saturday 6/4 Bethesda Big Train coach Jason Walck, assisted by T-Bolts
Sunday 6/5 Vienna River Dogs coaches and players.
Thursday 6/9 Youse’s Orioles Camps are June 20-24: June 27-July
Friday 6/10 Rockville Express 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; and July 18-22,
Monday 6/13 Bethesda Big Train from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Bernadette
Thursday 6/16 Alexandria Aces School, 80 University Blvd. East in Silver
Saturday 6/18 Baltimore Redbirds Spring, across the street from Blair High
Friday 6/24 Herndon Braves School. Cost is $195 per week. Go to
Sunday (DH) 6/26 So. Maryland Nationals the T-Bolts website, tbolts.org, or call
Wednesday 6/29 Herndon Braves 301-270-0794 for more information.
Page 6 May 2011 Takoma Park Newsletter
Living the Celebrate Wildlife Habitat
wild life in
A ceremony recognizing Takoma Park as
a National Wildlife Federation Wildlife
Habitat Community
Takoma Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.
Spring Park, at the corner of Elm and
Park
Poplar avenues
Presentation, refreshments, tree planting
Photos by
Patsy
Lieberman
L
ast month, Takoma Park was the first commu- Wildlife habitats qualify for certification when they
nity in Maryland to be designated a National show that plantings provide shelter, food and water
Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife for birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Necessary el-
Habitat. A pioneer in saving natural habitat, the City ements might include food sources, such as native
is the 50th in the nation to qualify and was praised plants, seeds, fruits, nuts and nectar; waters sources
by NWF for its long-standing commitment to the like bird baths or ponds; places for cover—thickets,
environment: it’s been a “Tree City” since 1984, rockpiles or birdhouses—or sustainable gardening
maintains a strong tree ordinance, and hosts yard that might include mulching, composting, or a rain
Clockwise from top, Becca Lily
tours, community habitat restoration, education garden. For a full list of requirements, see www.nwf. Park, spice viburnum in Takoma
events and booth displays about the environment. org/gardenforwildlife. To see existing public proper- Woods, the National Wildlife desig-
It also includes more than150 yards, five school ties, you can visit Takoma Woods, Spring Park, Blag- nation sign, City wildlife, Takoma
grounds, a church and four parks that are NWF den Run (a stream that parallels Maple Avenue), and Middle School magnolia, fiddlehead
Certified Wildlife Habitat sites. That’s partly thanks Becca Lily Park, Takoma and Piney Branch elemen- ferns, and mushrooms in Spring
to the efforts of residents led by the Friends of Sligo tary schools, Takoma Middle School and Takoma Park.
Creek and the Takoma Horticulture Club, who have Day school. The Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
been working since 2006 to enhance wildlife habitat is also certified. Or you can look for the “Certified
in the City. Wildlife Habitat” signs in your neighbors’ yards.
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Takoma Park Newsletter May 2011 Page 7
Proposed Budget
at a Glance
• Total revenues, $22,915,252
• Total expenditures, $24,540,487
• Total General Fund revenues
$19,417,988
• Assessable real property base
(net) projected to increase by
approximately $59 million or 3.2
percent from FY11
• Real property tax rate remains
at .58 per $100 of assessed
Source: City of Takoma Park value. Real property tax revenue
increases by $395,178 compared
FY 2012 Budget Combined expenditures by type to FY11 budgeted revenues.
■ Personnel $13,525,745 ■ Miscellaneous $1,623,346 • Tax duplication payments from
■ Supplies $1,105,131 ■ Capital Outlay $3,181,791 Montgomery County decrease
■ Services and Charges $3,026,891 $127,503 from FY11 to FY12
■ Debt Service $2,144,583 tOtAL $24,607,487
• Increase in County police rebate,
budget to budget gain of $204,590
• Increase in existing fees such
as parking violations, dumpster
and utility fees, development
applications, housing workshops
and non-resident Library cards
• Flat staffing levels
• $568,193 in street improvements
from the General Fund, including
$150,000 for Flower Avenue Green
Street
• $750,000 for Equipment
Replacement Reserve
• $250,000 for new Facility
Source: City of Takoma Park Maintenance Reserve
• Early redemption of Community
FY 2012 Budget general Fund Revenues by type - adjusted with anticipated revenue increases. Center bond issue to save
$347,000 in interest and fees
■ Taxes & Utility Fees $14,059,123 ■ Charges for Services $900,580 • $15,000 for emergency assistance
■ Other Revenues $195,650 ■ Intergovernmental $4,137,610
■ Fines & Forfeitures $228,800 tOtAL $19,521,763 • $7,500 for small community grant
program
of income. Although the proposed rate is redemption of the 2002 Community Cen- and the continuation of the bulk buy tree
BUDGET steady, individuals may experience an ac- ter bond; early redemption would, in the purchase program to maintain the City’s
continued from page 1
tual tax increase due to increased property long run, save the City $347,000 in interest tree canopy.
value. And, because of the Homeowner costs and trustee fees. Other significant expenditures include
Property Tax Credit, increased property Another significant portion of the bud- $2.3 million in public safety expenditures
of the economy, which affects income tax get is the proposed contribution to the
values from the past may still be reflected from speed camera revenues; these in-
revenues that come through the state. Spe- equipment reserve fund, at $750,000, and a
in current property tax bills: the tax credit clude installation of new sidewalks and
cifically, the FY2012 budget reflects a 5 per- new facilities reserve fund, begun with an
program limits property tax increases to a improvement of existing walks to meet
cent reduction in tax duplication payments installment of $250,000. These funds are
fixed percent of a person’s income annual- ADA regulations, police equipment, pro-
from Montgomery County, or approxi- designed to ensure the continued mainte-
ly, spreading the increases out over several gram staffing a traffic officer and a portion
mately $127,503, on top of last year’s 15 per- nance and service of City vehicles, equip-
years. of the cost of a police officer assigned to
cent reduction in that payment. There were ment, and buildings.
At this property tax rate, the City will see the county gang task force. There are also
also projected reductions in the County li- Throughout the budget process, there
brary aid payment and the operation grant a $395,178 increase in real property tax rev- proposals of $568,193 for street improve-
enues this year, compared to FY11. have been many discussions of expendi- ments, including $150,000 for design ser-
for the New Hampshire Avenue Recreation tures that support environmental initia-
Center. Some City fees are also increasing: vices for the Flower Avenue Green Street
dumpster permits will go up $5, driveway tives, and a lot of support from residents
Despite these dips, revenues from Mont- project; a $160,000 local supplement to the
apron fees and utility permits go up by $15, for more of them. Although the budget
gomery County will increase $57,957 due Homeowner Property Tax Credit Program;
and parking fines increase by $5; non-city proposal does not include the sustainabil-
in part to a miscalculation in the police $30,000 for Main Street Takoma; $15,000
residents would have to pay $37 for a City ity coordinator position so many residents
services allocation from the County. An- for the Crossroads Farmer’s Market;
have supported, City Council was, at press
other bright spot is an unexpected increase library card, and $60 if they are not Mon- $12,500 for the Independence Day Com-
time, leaning toward adding either that po-
in Highway User Revenues from the state. togmery County residents, and Library mittee and $7,000 for the Takoma Park
sition or funding to pay a consultant to do
These were expected to be $21,999 but came copy costs would increase by .35 for color Folk Festival. There is $7,500 for the Small
similar work.
in at $131,994, an increase of $109,995. This and .05 for black and white. Community Grant Program, and $498,511
The city manager's proposal does out-
was still a decrease in what Takoma Park line several other environmental initia- for construction, repair and maintenance
was accustomed to receiving in the past: in Expenditures of storm drains, inlets, channels and ditch-
tives, including a hybrid vehicle to replace
FY08 and FY09, the funds were approxi- Among the increased expenditures in a gasoline-fueled vehicle in the police de- es as well as bio-retention project.
mately $500,000 annually. the proposed City budget are an 8.5 percent partment, three bio-retention or stormwa- Residents may still comment on the bud-
increase in health insurance for employees, ter management systems of plants and soil get as the Council goes through reconcilia-
Revenues and a 47 percent increase in the City’s con- that promote drainage, the Flower Avenue tion process. For a complete look at the pro-
On the revenue side, the budget proposal tribution rate to civilian employees’ state Green Street project that encourages pe- posed budget, go to takomaparkmd.gov/
sets the property tax rate at the same rate as retirement and pension system. Debt ser- destrian and public transportation as well finance/fy12/proposed/index.html. City
last year, at .58 cents per $100 of assessed vice in the proposed budget is up as well, by as stormwater filtration, the replacement of Council deliberations are available online
value. This is the City’s primary source nearly $1 million. This is due to a possible a chiller with a more energy-efficient model as well, at takomaparkmd.gov/council.
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May
Tremendous Trips May 31 – July 5
Ages 6 – 12 (in Grade 1 starting Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.,
September 2011) May 14 – June 25
June 20 – 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Each day offers a different experience. TP Resident $85
Minimum enrollment must be met. Non-Resident $105
Monday,bowling, College Park and No class on May 28.
Wheaton Regional Park
Tuesday, Clark Elioak Farm Petting Zoo,
Pond Habitat, Garden Tour
Wednesday, Water Park Adventure
R e c r e a t i o n Basic Dog Obedience
Dogs six months and older
Teach your dog basic obedience and
Volcano Island expand on commands they already
Thursday, B&O Railroad Museum and know. Cover problem behaviors such as
train ride nipping, barking, jumping, lunging and
Friday, Gaithersburg Water Park digging. Learn loose leash walking, heel,
distance stop, directional commands
TP Resident $40/trip and tricks. Must have proof of rabies
Non-Resident $50/trip vaccine. This class in not appropriate for
aggressive dogs. Six weeks. Minimum
Camp Takoma five, maximum 12.
Ages 6 – 12 (in Grade 1 starting
September 2011) Tuesays, 8 – 9 p.m., May 31 – July 5
Explore a new adventure each week Saturdays, 3 – 4 p.m., May 14 – June 25
with games, crafts, activities, trips and
presenters related to the TP Resident $85
theme for the week. The fee for camp Non-Resident $105
includes swimming, a camp T-shirt and No class on May 28.
trips. No camp
on July 4. Taekwondo
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAYS AND TIMES
TP Community Center Ages 5 and older
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Korean martial art of Taekwondo
June 27 – July 1, Rock Star Week promotes fitness and strength in a fun
July 5 – 8**, Space Week and social environment. Taekwondo
Lucia, Aziz, Jalen and Meile take a break on the basketball court. (foot-hand-way) is known for beautiful
July 11 – 15, Pirate Week Photo by Eric Rasch
July 18 – 22, Wild Wild West Week and powerful kicks. Students learn self
July 25 – 29, Mystery and Magic Week defense and practice drills, forms and
August 1 – 5, Circus Week technique and enhances skills, focusing Heffner Community Center sparring. The Tenets of Taekwondo—
August 8 – 12, Wet and Wild Water Week on fundamentals, strategy, practice Mondays, 9 – 10:30 a.m. courtesy, integrity, perseverance,
techniques and course etiquette/ May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13 self- control and indomitable spirit—
Weeks 1, 3-7 management. The goal is to ensure that are emphasized. Adults are welcome
T.P. City Residents $130 each camper is safe, builds skills and TP Resident $100 to register with their child. One-time
Non-Residents $150 knowledge of golf and comes away with Non-Resident $120 fee paid to the instructor at the first
a memorable and fun experience. When class (nonrefundable) for uniform ($40
**Week 2 they are not learning about golf, their day Artistic Explorers, Level 2 Class children, $50 for adult). Nine weeks.
T.P. City Residents $110 will be filled with games, outdoor play Ages 3 - 6 Instructor Lois Schoenbrun.
Non-Residents $130 and game room fun. A swimming trip An extension of Budding Builders,
and special guest round out this camp. this class includes exploration of Dance Studio, TP Community Center
**CAMP TAKOMA ONLY Receive week Maximum 13, minimum five. museums like the Louvre, and structures Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m.,
two free when you register for all seven from houses to apartment towers. June 23 – Aug. 25
weeks** TP Community Center Participants will learn to build on No class June 30, July 7, 21, Aug. 8.
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ideas as individuals and as a group, No class July 21.
Visual Art Camp Session 1, June 27 – July 1 thinking about solutions to real building
Ages 11 – 14 Session 2, July 11 – 15 questions, using what they learn to TP Resident $65
Sharpen your drawing skills with a create what they imagine. Every class Non-Resident $75
different theme each week by exploring TP Resident $160/session is different, but each encourages
new materials and exercising your Non-Resident $190/session innovation, intuition, critical thinking and or Saturdays, 1 – 2 p.m.,
imagination with inspiring art projects. imagination to carry out creative, team- June 25 – Aug. 20
Two hours of drawing in the morning Budding Builders, Level 1 building projects. $24 materials fee due No class July 2, 23, 30.
using a variety of tools, followed by two Ages 18 months – 3 years to the instructor on the first day of class.
hours of painting and/or collage and This class explores the world’s Instructor Amanda Faye Dowd. Maximum TP Resident $65
assemblage in the afternoon. Media structures—farms, castles, houses and 20, minimum six. Six classes. Non-Resident $75
such as watercolor painting, sumi-e, timeless wonders such as the pyramids.
mixed media painting, texture and found- Examine architectural concepts such Heffner Community Center or Thursdays and Saturdays,
object assemblage will be explored. Trips as columns, cantilevers, forms, and Tues. 9 – 10:30 a.m. June 23 – Aug. 20
to the pool, art-related movies, access foundations. Instructor, Amanda Faye May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14
to the game room during the day and Dowd, helps your child use intuition to TP Resident $110
outdoor art adventures are all included. understand form, space, order, rhythm, TP Resident $115 Non-Resident $130
All materials included. Maximum 12, sequence and balance. Use critical Non-Resident $135
minimum eight. Instructor Katie Dell thinking and imagination to carry out T-Ball Program
Kaufman. creative, team-building projects—and Basic Puppy Obedience Grades K- 1 (must be 5years old by June
have a lot of fun. Join your child as Puppies six months and younger 11)
Art Room, TP Community Center we work through skills like shape and Socialize your puppy and begin training The goal of this coed program is to
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. form creation, focused play through fun basic obedience commands. You will emphasize learning and to expand
Session 1 June 20 – June 24 and games, proportions, imagination learn how to teach your dog sit, down, new skills, participation and fun. The
Session 2 June 27 – July 1 and creation, cooperation and social come, stay and stand. Learn loose T-Ball program is a safe introduction
Session 3 July 11 – July 15 interaction, hand eye coordination, leash walking and husbandry. Problems to the game of baseball. The ball is
expression of ideas, recognition of behaviors such as nipping, barking and hit off a stand (tee) instead of being
TP Resident $280/session details, use of large and small muscle jumping will be addressed. Must have pitched. The main purpose is to teach
Non-Resident $310/session groups, planning and carrying out ideas proof of rabies vaccine. Six weeks. girls and boys the basics of baseball
and group socialization. $22 materials Minimum five, maximum 12. in a positive environment. Your child
Golf Camp fee due to the instructor on the first day only needs a baseball glove and
Ages 9 - 12 of class. Maximum 20, minimum six. Six Heffner Community Center
This specialty camp teaches golf classes. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., RECREATION continues on page 9
Takoma Park Newsletter May 2011 Page 9
RECREATION Adult Softball League-COED
continued from page 8 Ages 16 and older
Whether you’re a home-run hitter or a
sneakers to participate, the Recreation dugout socialite, the TP Coed Softball
Department will provide t-shirts and all League gives adults a chance to have
other equipment. If you are interested in fun, exercise and most of all interact with
volunteering as a coach please contact friends. There’s nothing hard about this
Lew McAllister at LewM@takomagov.org. game except the competition! So grab a
Mandatory Coaches meeting June 1. bat, and get ready for some major fun.
All games will be played on Sundays at
Belle Ziegler Park, Lee Jordan and Lee Jordan Field. Individual registration
Hodges fields is accepted for players not already on a
Saturday mornings, June 11 – Aug. 6 team as well as team registrations for
groups. All games are umpired by MSUA-
TP Resident $55* certified umpires. Rosters must consist
Non-Resident $65 of at least 50 percent Takoma Park
No games July 2. residents to qualify for the resident entry
fee. Roster limit 25. For more information
*A special $15 rate is available to contact Lew McAllister, 301-891-7284 or
TP resident who can provide proof of
LewM@takomagov.org
enrollment in the Free or Reduced Meals Afternoon Addition enjoyed the first warm day of the year outside.
program or similar financial assistance Photo by Eric Rasch
Lee Jordan Field and Nolte #2
program.
200 Denver Road, Silver Spring
Girls Lacrosse Clinic and skills of the game. Lacrosse sticks Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
will be provided. Instruction will be Hodges Field May 1 – June 19
Grades 3 - 6
We offer this session once per year, given by Tessa Mork. No experience is (Behind TP Elementary)
required. Maximum 20, minimum six. All Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Individual Fee
and accept only 20 girls per session,
participants who register before April 15 May 18 – June 15 TP Resident $45
to insure the personal, high-quality
will be eligible for free admission to a Non-Resident $55
attention that creates an ideal learning
environment for beginning or established Montgomery Blair High School lacrosse TP Resident $25
Drawing and Watercolor
players. The clinic will cover basic rules game. Non-Resident $35
Ages 11 – 14
Silver Foxes For Active Adults Over 55
Have fun learning to draw with black,
white and colored drawing materials.
Paint with watercolors, use pen and ink
and explore mixed media approaches
to representational imagery. Subjects
Tennis Instruction Class light breakfast (bagel, coffee, juice). 891-7280 to pre-register, then fill
will include still life portrait, landscape
Ages 55 and older. Bring your lunch. out registration forms by 5/9/11 or
(weather permitting) and floral studies.
According to Dr. Gordon Blackburn, of earlier.
Beginning students welcome. The focus
the Miller Family Heart and Vascular 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 2
Hillwood Estate/Gardens, of the class is appropriate for students
Institute, playing tennis on a regular Meet at Takoma Park Community
Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Bus pick Washington, D.C. interested in developing a portfolio for
basis is a good way to get aerobic
up at Franklin, Mapleview and Victory entry into the Visual Art Center at Albert
exercise, burn calories, lower blood Ages 55 and older
Tower apartments only. Registration Einstein High School. $25 materials fee
pressure, reduce the risk of heart Hillwood Estate, Museum and
disease and improve agility and is required. Please call 301-891-7280 paid directly to the instructor on the first
Gardens, the grand estate of Post
balance. In addition, tennis can offer to pre-register. Registration forms are day of class. Six weeks. Instructor Katie
cereal heiress, Marjorie Merriweather
players an opportunity to socialize. due on 4/29/11 or earlier. Dell Kaufman. Maximum 12, minimum
Post, sits on 25 beautiful acres in a
So, if you are ready to come to the seven.
residential neighborhood in northwest
courts, get some fresh air, and take Patuxent River Refuge National Washington. Come explore the art-
your stress out on that little yellow Wildlife Center/Tram Tour, filled mansion, 13 acres of formal Art Room, TP Community Center
ball, join Pat Rumbaugh, a Takoma Laurel, Maryland gardens, a working greenhouse and Tuesdays, 3:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Park resident and award-winning Ages 55 and older the Museum Shop. May 3 – June 7
tennis coach. Beginners and more The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Note: new lunch information. Option TP Resident $135
experienced students are welcome. facility, located on 12,841 1: You may pre-order from the Non-Resident $155
Six weeks. Maximum 12. acres, is the largest science and Hillwood Café (express dining—
environmental education center in sandwich and soup or salad, dessert Collage
Meet at the tennis courts, Takoma the Department of the Interior. The and beverage, $19.95 includes tax 18 and older
Park Middle School Visitor Center includes interactive and gratuity. Checks, made out to Enjoy new ways of combining materials
exhibits about global issues, wildlife RA at Hillwood Museum 20721, and media. Using a variety of collage
Fridays, May 6 – June 10 habitats and endangered species must be received by Paula Lisowski,
4 – 5p.m. and paper altering processes, students
recovery efforts, and is surrounded mailed, or in person by 5/16/11. combine found and altered papers and
No cost. Registration and registration by forests, lakes and trails. When we This is the only way to guarantee lightweight three-dimensional materials.
form is required to participate in
arrive at the National Wildlife Visitor lunch selection. Option 2: Purchase Class covers principles of color, such
this class. Call 301-891-7280 to
Center we will board the Tram (all- lunch at the café, no pre-order, take as limiting the color palette, and the
pre-register. Registration forms due
electric, open –air vehicle, wheelchair your chance, no guarantee of menu principles of design, such as structure,
5/4/11 or earlier.
accessible) for a 30-minute guided selection availability. Option 3: You balance, repetition, value and gradation.
tour through forest, meadows and may bring your lunch.
*JUST ADDED* wetlands. After the tour, you are free
Suitable for beginners, as well as more
experienced students. Basic materials
Active Aging Expo 2011, to explore the Wildlife Nature Visitor Tues. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gaithersburg, Maryland provided (some personal or found collage
Center. Bring spending money for May 24
elements may be desired to enhance the
Ages 55 and older lunch at a local restaurant. Meet at Takoma Park Community
collage). $30 materials fee paid directly
City of Gaithersburg has invited Center, 7500 Maple Ave.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 12 Bus pick up at Franklin, Mapleview to the instructor on the first day of class.
us for a free, fun-packed day at
the Bohrer Park Activity Center. Meet at Takoma Park Community and Victory Tower apartments only.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations, Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Bus pick Registration is required. Call 301- Art Room, TP Community Center
speakers, authors, performers, up at Franklin, Mapleview and Victory 891-7280 to pre-register, forms due Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
health screenings, pampering (free Tower apartments only. $4 admission by 5/19/11 or earlier. $10 admission May 3 – June 7
facials, massages), senior services per person. Bring cash on 5/12/11. fee, per person, cash only. Bring with
information, seminars, dancing. Free Registration is required, call 301- you on 5/24/11. TP Resident $205
Non-Resident $235
Page 10 May 2011 Takoma Park Newsletter
THE AudIO ALTERNATIvE:
Takoma Park Library
CALENDAR Listening to Books Grows in Popularity
Community Circle Time By Karen MacPherson survey found. ing challenges or whose first language isn’t
Every Tuesday Despite the increasing popularity of au- English, listening to a book is “cheating” for
Two times: 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. Heard any good books lately? diobooks, however, there still is a stigma at- other students.
Spanish Circle Time Listening to books—in the car, on an tached to “just” listening to a book, instead Reading experts, however, say that audio-
Every Thursday MP3 player, on a computer or e-reader, of reading a print version of it. Even adults books are a great tool to allow people of all
10:30 a.m. with Señora Geiza or even on a mobile phone—has become who enjoy audiobooks find that they some- ages to read more books. In particular, the
Thanks to the Friends of the Library increasingly popular in recent years with times are denigrated for listening to a book, audio format can attract more young read-
for sponsoring this program. both adults and kids. To ers because it makes read-
Bedtime Stories keep up with that inter- ing a “cool” activity. And,
Monday, May 2, 7 p.m. est, our Library has put as reading expert Frank
Come in p.js, bring your teddy or together a growing col- Serafini of the University
other stuffed favorites as we read lection of audiobooks for of Nevada put it in a paper,
some stories and sing some songs
all ages, featuring both Audiobooks and Literacy,
in this half-hour program. Perfect for
babies, toddlers, preschoolers and fiction and non-fiction, “The road to becoming a
their grown-ups. as well as best-sellers and reader begins with hearing
classics. stories read aloud.”
How My Grandmother
Found a Story
The most recent con- Other benefits of audio-
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. sumer survey by the Au- books, according to reading
Featuring Berkeley, Calif. storyteller dio Publishers Associa- experts, include:
Patricia Bulitt our program will cul- tion, for example, found • Exposing readers to
minate with a unique Mother’s Day that more than one-third new vocabulary and an ap-
craft. Best for ages 4 up; registration of all adults surveyed preciation for literary lan-
encouraged. Azalea Room, TP Com- have listened to an au- guage. This is particularly
munity Center. dio book, and 20 percent important for children or
Favorite Poem Evening have listened in the past adult English language
Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. year. Audiobook listeners learners, who can listen to
Come read your favorite published are better educated than audiobooks that are still
poem, or just enjoy listening. Call non-listeners, with 21 too complex for them to
Ellen at the Library for information or percent of them having read in print;
e-mail ellenr@takomagov.org Re-
completed post-graduate • Providing an under-
freshments provided by the Friends of
the Library. work—twice as many as standing of the correct pro-
non-listeners. nunciation of words;
Friends Reading Group
While the median age • Demonstrating fluent
Discussion of “Bleak House”
concludes.
of audiobook listeners is reading skills while help-
Wednesday, May 11 48, more young people ing readers improve their
7:30 p.m. – Community Center are becoming attracted listening skills;
All welcome! to the idea of listening to • Allowing readers to
French Circle Time books, according to the APA statistics. For instead of reading it. multi-task as they can listen to a book while
Saturday, May 14 example, 23 percent of audiobook listeners Many parents worry, meanwhile, that doing other tasks (great for getting kids to
10:30 a.m. with Madame Marie are 18-24 years old, drawn to the ability to their children won’t develop their reading do chores!).
Thanks to the Friends of the Library download their favorite reads. In addition, skills if they listen to books. Listening to To get the most out of listening to books,
for sponsoring this program. 45 percent of adult audiobook listeners who books is increasingly accepted in educa-
Comics Jam have children under age 18 report that their tion, yet some teachers still feel that, while AUDIO BOOKS
Wednesday, May 18, 4 p.m. children listen to audiobooks as well, the audiobooks are fine for students with read- continues on page 11
Come read comics with us on the big
screen! Thanks to the Friends of the
Library for sponsoring this program.
Friends Reading Group Award Winning with her performance in “Alchemy and
Meggy Swann” (ages 10-14), Kellgren nets
Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Center Audiobooks a fourth Odyssey Honor. In its citation,
the Odyssey committee said: “Through
Discussion of “As I Lay Dying” by Wil-
liam Faulkner. All welcome ! her ability to sing in character, honk like
By Karen MacPherson a goose and capture the voices of a variety
Friends of the Library Book Sale with Ellen Robbins of Londoners, Kellgren transports audi-
Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On the Library lawn.
ences to Meggy’s Elizabethan world.”
There are several hundred audiobooks In “The Knife of Never Letting Go”
(See article) for kids and teens published each year, (ages 15 up), a novel written by Patrick
French Circle Time and it can be hard to know which ones are Ness, a teen named Todd is on the brink
Saturday, May 21 worth the listening time. So, three years
10:30 a.m. with Madame Marie of a birthday that will make him a man
ago, the American Library Association in the futuristic world in which he lives.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library created the Odyssey Award as a way to
for sponsoring this program. But Todd discovers a disturbing secret
spotlight the best audiobooks for kids and and must run for his life. The Odyssey
Junior Banned Books Club teens each year.
Monday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. committee said that, “[Narrator Nick] Po-
In choosing the Odyssey winners, a perfect wisecracking voice for 12-year- dehl’s gripping narration of this disquiet-
For kids in third, fourth and fifth
committee of librarians listens to dozens old Gratuity “Tip” Tucci in “The True ing work of dystopian fiction is master-
grade. We’ll be discussing “A Wrinkle
in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle.
of audiobooks and considers such things Meaning of Smekday” (ages 7-12), a book ful.”
A limited number of copies of the as the voice and diction quality of the written by Adam Rex. But Turpin’s true Two narrators – Emily Janice Card and
book are available for check-out at reader (or readers), whether the perfor- genius comes through in her audio por- Emma Bering – bring to vivid life author
the main Library desk. Thanks to the mance is “dynamic” and reflects the text, trayal of J.Lo, a renegade “Boov,” or alien Jennifer Donnelly’s centuries-spanning
Friends of the Library for sponsoring and the quality of the sound, including creature. She uses various vocal tricks to novel, “Revolution” (ages 14 up). As the
this program. any background music and sound effects. capture the whirring, clicking sounds Odyssey committee said: “Card and Ber-
Banned Books Club This year’s Odyssey winner, as well as made by J.Lo – as well as his eccentric ing portray both an edgy Brooklyn teen
Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. the four Odyssey Honor (or runners-up) grammar and accent — and seamlessly mourning the death of her younger broth-
Award-winning book club for middle- winners, are great examples of how won- works them into the narrative. er and an eighteeth-century Parisian girl,
and high-school students derful audiobooks can be for kids and caregiver to the doomed dauphin. The nar-
Our book is “The Hunger Games” by teens. Here’s a closer look: 2011 Odyssey Honor books:
Suzanne Collins. rators’ dramatic, forceful performances
Thanks to the Friends of the Library Actress Katherine Kellgren has won an
for sponsoring this program. 2011 Odyssey Award winner: Odyssey Honor for each of the years that
Narrator Bahni Turpin provides the AUDIO BOOK AWARDS
the award has been in existence. Now, continues on page 11
Takoma Park Newsletter May 2011 Page 11
City TV Debuts Talk Show Highlighting Life in the City
City TV’s new program, “We Are Takoma ments, City TV collaborated with several
– The Show,” will highlight life in the City teenagers. Middle school and high school
in a talk-show format, with host Stephen students are invited to contact City TV to
Abrams. In May the Recreation Depart- get involved: staff will teach interested stu-
ment’s Senior Group, “the Silver Foxes,” dents TV production from lens to screen.
and the Social Security Administration will
be featured. Production of “The Show” in
If you are a non-profit or a community
organization you can advertise your activi-
LIBRARY Briefs
Spanish, “Somos Takoma” will also begin.
ties on our bulletin board, and also on the
In May, City TV will continue covering Friends Book Sale Returns
City’s facebook page and twitter feed. Con-
the Third Thursday Poetry Series. To see The Friends of the Library spring
the show live, come Thursday, May 19 at tact craigt@takomagov.org or call 301-891-
7236. book sale returns May 21 from 10
7:30 p.m. to the Auditorium and enjoy the a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Library lawn. The
poetry of Michele Wolf, Michael Gavin and Old Town. Earth Day, Art Hop, Farmer’s Also, if you would like City TV to cover
sale always boasts a superior collec-
Takoma Park poet laureate Anne Becker. Market and the Spring Poetry Series will be an event or add specific programming to its tion of the best fiction and non-fiction
The May edition of Snapshots Magazine featured in the 98th edition of the maga- line-up, call 301-891-7118 or send an e-mail for adults and children, at remarkable
will feature a special on the spring events in zine show. For some of the Snapshots seg- to cabletv@takomagov.org. prices. This year the Friends had extra
storage, thanks to Historic Takoma, so
you can expect to find an even larger
selection than usual.
tress Stockard Channing, and the full-cast charming voice of Isabel Dalhousie, star of
AUDIO BOOKS recordings of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark the “Sunday Philosophy” series by Alexan-
Volunteers are still needed to work at
continued from page 10 the sale, and students may earn service
Materials” trilogy. der McCall Smith. learning hours for helping out. If you
Some great readers for adult audiobooks Whether you’re already an audiobook are interested in volunteering, contact
however, it’s important to choose wisely; include Simon Vance, who reads the Black- fan, or want to try it out, come to the Li- Ellen Robbins at the Library, 301-891-
the right voice (or voices) makes all the dif- stone Audio version of Charles Dicken’s brary and check out the collection. Staff is 7258, or at ellenr@takomagov.org
ference in an audiobook. Some classic au- “Bleak House” and well as “The Girl With happy to help you find the best audiobook The semi-annual book sales are
diobooks for kids (also enjoyed by adults) the Dragon Tatoo” series; Jonathan Cecil, for your needs and interests. among the biggest fund-raisers orga-
include the “Harry Potter” audiobooks by the quintessential voice of Bertie Wooster For information about the many ways of nized by the Friends, and all proceeds
Jim Dale (which are among the best-sell- in P.G. Wodehouse’s “Jeeves” stories; An- listening to audiobooks, see the audiobook go to the Takoma Park Library in the
ing audiobooks of all time, for children or thony Heald, voice of “The Odyssey” and posting on the Library’s Books blog, at ta- form of gifts.
adults), the “Ramona” books, read by ac- other classics; and Davinia Porter, the komapark.info/library.
Stories and talking sticks
on Mother's Day
For a special pre-Mother’s Day treat
AUDIO BOOK AWARDS Matt Damon, et al. “What a special col-
lection of preserved and retold folklore,
Frank Remembered” by Miep Gies and
for kids and adults, the Library is
continued from page 10 Alison Leslie Gold, read by Barbara
creation stories, and fables from Uganda, presenting a program entitled “How
Rosenblat. “Barbara Rosenblatt…effort- My Grandmother Found a Story” on
Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and all over the Af- lessly conveys Miep Gies’s pervading
meld two emotional and wrenching plot Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Aza-
rican continent” (Audiofile). sense of sadness tinged with frustration,
lines.” lea Room.
“The Word of Promise Audio Bible: New
Two hugely popular writers for teens, anger and resentment at the horrors in- Featuring award-winning Berkeley,
King James Version” won the Audie for Calif. Storyteller Patricia Bulitt, the
John Green and David Levithan, teamed up flicted by the Nazi regime” (Audiofile).
best audio drama. Read by Michael York, program focuses on a retelling of her
to tell the stories of two teens with the same Richard Dreyfus, Gary Sinise, Marisa To- “Rain: What a Paperboy Learned About
grandmother’s story from a plate that
name. Now, in the audio version of “will mei, et al, “The elements of voice, sound, Business” by Jeffrey J Fox won the Audie
hung on her kitchen wall. The pro-
grayson, will grayson” (ages 14 up), veteran and music are densely woven together in for best business/educational audiobook. gram begins with Patricia leading the
readers MacLeod Andrews and Nick Po- this complete New King James Version of Read by the author. “Fox’s soft vocal ur- audience in a “talking sticks” exercise
dehl combine their narrative talents. the Bible…This production style is highly gency, along with his ability to write and designed to open everyone’s imagina-
effective in retelling these stories – thanks deliver dialogue, creates enormous curi- tions and get them ready to listen to
Audio Awards to the many talented actors who populate her compelling story.
ousity about where the story is going …”
In addition to the Odyssey Awards, the the cast…” (Audiofile) (Audiofile) The program will conclude with a
annual Audie Awards, held by the Audio Dashiell Hammett’s “Maltese Falcon” craft in which everyone will be able to
Other 2010 Audie winners included
Publisher’s Association (APA), recognize won for best audio adaptation. Read by make their own “story plates,” using
“Bellwether” by Connie Willis for sci- paper plates and markers. These plates
the best in voice narration within catego- Michael Madsen, Sandra Oh, Edward
ries of adult as well as children’s books. Herrmann and a full cast. It is, “…a taut, ence fiction/fantasy, Charles Dickens’ will make a unique Mother’s Day gift
The 2010 ‘Audie’ audiobook of the year well-paced audio production, drawn di- “Great Expectations” for classics, Walter for children to make for the special
was “Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African rectly from the novel, first serialized in Mosley’s “Devil in a Blue Dress” for mys- woman in their lives, but adults also
Folktales,” read by Gillian Anderson, Ben- Mask Magazine in 1929” (Audiofile). tery and suspense and Kathryn Stockett’s are encouraged to create their own
jamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Don Cheadle, Best biography/memoir was “Anne “The Help” for fiction. story plates.
Registration is encouraged for this
program, which is best for ages 4 and
up. To register, go to: takomapark.
will open up for retail business. Besides ing about for recipes that would accommo-
NEW STORES soups, the menu will include salads, sides
info/library/registration.html or call
us at 301-891-7259.
continued from page 1 date her four children, some of whom have
and desserts. There will be seating in the allergies to wheat, gluten, oats, soy, corn
shop, and wi fi for those who want to hop
lyn Polon, offers two kinds of soup each and dairy.
on the internet while slurping up the wares.
week, all homemade and vegan, as well as Polon hopes to open in May. Now Iwugo uses the Capital City Cheese-
salads and desserts. Soups are ordered by
phone or on line, and can be picked up at
To sample the goods pre-opening, go to
thesoupergirl.com for info on how to order.
cakes kitchen at 7071 Carroll Ave. to bake
goodies like chocolate chip cookies, rasp-
EMERGENCY?
ten different locations or delivered. There berry thumbprint cookies, oatmeal raisin
If you see a crime in progress
are even “soupscriptions” that provide soup Goodies, and good for you and need to contact the
cookies, lemon bars and birthday cakes. Takoma Park Police,
for a month. The Takoma shop will offer Another homegrown business, but on a You’ll find her products for sale at Capi- Call 301-270-1100.
the same selections. Many of the ingredi- smaller scale, is Leli Bellys (202-403-9534, tal City, or you can order and pick up at a
ents are locally sourced from area farmers lelibellys.com under construction), a brand If you need to report an
number of drop sites around town. So far, emergency that involves
markets. Soups include hearty choices like new, gluten-free baking business. Founded
West African Safari Stew and smooth se- orders from the list serve Iwugo has set up the need for fire or rescue
this March by Jamie Iwugo, who grew up
lections like Chaotic Lentil Apricot Puree. in Takoma Park and now lives in Takoma, have been steady, and Iwugo hopes to even- services, you must
Polon says the Takoma shop will start D.C., Leli Bellys is a one-batch-at-a-time tually offer her products at the Takoma CALL 9-1-1
with deliveries only, then after a few weeks enterprise. It began when Iwugo was cast- Park Silver Spring Co-op.
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TAkOMA PARk CALENDAR - MA 2011
DO YOU HAVE AN ITEM FOR THE CITY CALENDAR?
Let us know if you have a non-profit event that would be of interest to most City of Takoma Park residents, and we’ll consider it for inclusion in the calendar.
Deadline for the June issue is May 16. To submit calendar items, email tpnewseditor@takomagov.org.
CITY OFFICE CLOSURES Favorite Poem Evening May 21, 5 – 7 p.m. $15 in advance from designated Takoma
May 5, 7:30 p.m. Now and Then, 6927 Laurel Ave. merchants, $20 on the day of the tour
Monday, May 30 Takoma Park Library “Images of America: Takoma Park,” with Historictakoma.org
City Offices Closed for the Memorial Come read your favorite published poem, co-authors Diana Kohn, Caroline Alderson 5K Challenge
Day Holiday or just enjoy listening. For information, con- and Susan Schreiber May 1, 8 a.m.
tact ellenr@takomagov.org Refreshments Free
PUBLIC MEETINGS provided by the Friends of the Library.
Free KIDS ACTIVITIES
City Council Meeting
May 2, 7:30 p.m. The Secret to a Happy Ending Camp Takoma
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium May 6, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. June 27 – Aug. 12
See takomaparkmd.gov for agenda Takoma Park resident Barr Weissman’s TP Community Center
documentary about the Drive-By Truckers Action-packed, traditional summer day
City Council Meeting and their congregation of fans as they camp with a different theme every week,
May 9, 7:30 p.m. explore tales of human weakness and for ages 6 – 12.
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium redemption 301-891-7100
See takomaparkmd.gov for agenda Advance reservations: imtfolk.org
Free COMMUNITY EVENTS
Public Hearing, Hilltop Road Traffic
Calming Morris Dancers
May 9, 7:30 p.m. May 1, 6 – 7 a.m. Takoma Park Community Center
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium Traditional steps dance up the dawn for Benefit road race and fun run for Safe
Persons wishing to comment may attend May Day. Additional dance from 9 – Routes to School
the public hearing and sign up to speak, or 10 a.m. at Gazebo or Community Center Tkpk5k.com
comment in writing to City Clerk Jessie Car- Free.
penter, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Adult Softball League Season
MD 20912, or clerk@takomagov.org. Takoma Park House and Garden Tour May 1 – June 19
May 1, 1 – 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Recreation Department
Ward 6 Night reception Tour starts at the Thomas-Siegler Carriage 301-891-7100
May 16, 7 - 7:30 p.m. House, on Tulip Ave. between Maple and
Community Center Atrium Lobby Cedar avenues
City Council Meeting
May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium MAKE A DIFFERENCE
PLANT A TREE
See takomaparkmd.gov for agenda The Return of Navajo Boy
Nuclear Free Film Night
May 10, 7:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
May 23, 7:30 p.m. discount Trees Available to Beautify Yards, Replace the Canopy
Film focuses on the effect of uranium min-
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
ing and the production of nuclear power on
See takomaparkmd.gov for agenda
tribal lands, with speaker Linda Gunter.
City Council Meeting
facebook.com/event. The season is right to plant trees, and in Ta-
php?eid=192407220797017 koma Park that means you could be saving the
May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Free aging tree canopy in the City. If you’re interested
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
See takomaparkmd.gov for agenda in replacing old growth in your yard, or adding to
“Points of View” Opening Reception greenery outside your door, you can save through
May 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
ARTS AND LITERATURE the City’s bulk buy tree sale.
The Galleries at Takoma Park
Community Center Acting as a purchasing agent with Arbor Land-
Linocuts by Norman Strike and photo- scapers, the City is making a number of species
graphs by Rob Rudick available at wholesale prices. Residents can pur-
Free chase black gum, red oak, willow oak, red maple
facebook.com/TakomaParkMD?sk=events and sycamore — all native shade trees that usu-
ally retail for about $350 – for $195, installed.
Tom Prasada Rao Concert Sale dates run through May 13.
May 18, 7:30
p.m.
Takoma Park
Community Cen-
ter Auditorium Order Form
Melodic, ambi-
tious, and rever- Please include check, including tax, written to Arbor Land-
ent voice and scapers Inc. and be sure to draw a map of the property
guitar and locations for installation (see order form). Submit to
$15 advance, Todd Bolton, Takoma Park Department of Public Works, 31
$20 door, Oswego Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 by close of business May 13.
Azalea City Concert $10 student
Someone will be in touch regarding installation dates.
May 1, 7 p.m. Institute of Musi-
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium cal Traditions
The 15th anniversary of Azalea City imtfolk.org Name___________________________________________________
Recording CD release celebration, featur-
ing eight diverse acts ranging from folk to Third Thursday Poetry Reading Series Address__________________________________________________
country and from roots-rock to Afro-beat. May 19, 7:30 p.m. Phone____________________________________________________
Free Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
facebook.com/event. Hosted by Martin Fitzpatrick and featuring Please include a map of property/tree installation locations.
php?eid=160087410717798 poets Michele Wolf, Michael Gavin and
Takoma Park Poet Laureate Anne Becker
Madison Violet Concert Free
May 4, 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/TakomaParkMD?sk=events Species Price Quantity Total
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium Red Maple (2”) 195
With banjo, fiddle, mandolin and upright Friends of the Library Book Sale Red Oak (2”) 195
bass, Madison Violet performs songs May 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Willow Oak (2”) 195
infused with heartache and loss with an On the Library lawn Black Gum (2”) 195
uplifting twang. Free Sycamore (2”) 195
$15 advance, $20 door, $10 student 6 % Sales Tax
Institute of Musical Traditions
imtfolk.org Book Signing: “Images of America: Total amount enclosed _________
Takoma Park”
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