Beyond Words | Week of July 22, 2024 Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin and visit the library's latest exhibit Join us in celebrating the remarkable legacy of James Baldwin, one of America's most influential writers and thinkers, as we commemorate 100 years since his birth. Throughout the month, DC Public Library is hosting a series of engaging programs honoring the life and legacy of Baldwin and we invite you to be a part of these memorable events. While you’re at it, consider checking out one of Baldwin’s works, or learn more about his impact by watching a film or documentary on Kanopy! Upcoming Special Events Jay Ellis' Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (Or Just Me?) Friday, Aug. 2, 3 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library DC Public Library, in partnership with Mahogany Books is excited to host star of HBO's Insecure Jay Ellis as we celebrate the release of his debut memoir, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)? This humorous memoir charts Ellis' unforgettable journey from adolescence to adulthood, told in the roast-you-with-love voice of your closest homey! Moderating the afternoon's conversation will be New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds! I Am Not Your Negro Documentary Screening Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library I Am Not Your Negro envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words, as read by actor Samuel L. Jackson. Alongside a flood of rich archival material, the film draws upon Baldwin’s notes on the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. to explore and bring a fresh and radical perspective to the current racial narrative in America. Giovanni's Room DC Bushwick Book Club Performance Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. | Georgetown LibraryDC Bushwick Book Club artists will present new works inspired by James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room,' expressing their personal interpretations through spoken word, music, and film. Each of the eight artists will explore the themes of romance and passion found in Baldwin's universally relatable language. See More Centennial Celebrations and Resources Go Back to School with the Library Whether your little one is excited to start school for the first time, your high school senior is thinking about what's next or you are looking at continuing your own education, DC Public Library has everything you need to stay engaged with learning and have a great school year. Explore our many helpful resources and services such as: Early Literacy | Explore educational (and fun!) videos, games and activities for our smallest learners. Research Databases | Research academic topics with a wide variety of research databases that hold articles, studies, presentation support, and more. GED Prep | Receive tutoring for the GED exam and take the GED Practice Ready Test at the Adult Learning Center of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Newspapers & Journals | Access local and global coverage on a variety of topics Adult Literacy | Explore book discussions and information about DC adult literacy programs through the Adult Education Directory. See more for each age group - including book lists, specialized resources and more - on our Back to School page and step into the new school year ready to learn! Learn More About Back to School Do you have your DC Public Library Card? We think a DC Public Library Card is the best school supply you could have in your pencil box. Find helpful resources like research databases, educational games, and live tutoring online - all accessible through your library card! Get a Library Card On Display: Capital Connections Exhibit Explore the African American journey and its role in shaping the cultural narrative of the Washington, D.C. area in the latest exhibit on the fifth floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, now on display until January 9, 2025. Capital Connections showcases the work of seven artists that seeks to symbolize the creative unification of different ethnicities

Dear Neighbors and Friends, Restaurants should always be quiet. You are not dining alone. You are sharing a space with strangers. If your parents did their job, they would have taught you not to disturb other people—ever. If you want to shriek with laughter, shout across the table, stand up and wave to someone just coming in, stay home! I hated eating out when I was a kid. I only remember doing so on Mothers’ Day. I had to sit still! Be quiet! Not squirm or wiggle my chair! Not complain about the food—and it was usually awful! My mother’s cooking was much better. She only cooked what we liked. She didn’t waste time or money on garnishes. Which I thought I had to eat because I had to “clean my plate.” McDonalds, Burger King, and other family “restaurants” don’t count! They are for the family, behave as badly as you wish. “Restaurant” is a misnomer. Eleanor 🌸 - from previous message - I wonder: does anyone else think quiet hours in a restaurant might become a marketable concept? I just returned from San Diego, where the conversation indoors and outdoors on the patio of a restaurant in Little Italy (I recommend Monello if you're going there!) was so low and pleasant that I remarked on it to my dining companion. He was surprised to learn that we had an app to monitor volume in restaurants. I wonder if having the equivalent of a "quiet car" in a train would be possible. I too have declined returning to restaurants if I have to raise my voice and shout instead of speak with others. [snip]

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Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes (Raze Application Report--2024) can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website. ANC Address 3D 5025 Upton Street NW--Raze 1-1/2-story 1955 detached dwelling 3E 4605 48th Street NW--Raze 1-story 1925 detached dwelling For More Information Contact HPO by telephone at (202) 442-7600, or by email at historic.preservation@... ----- Editor's note: To cut down on the length of this announcement and to help keep the Listserv's focus on Cleveland Park and nearby neighborhoods, we have abridged this message to list just the raze applications in Ward 3. You can view the unabridged announcement at this link: View it as a Web page.

Fro Yo is gone?!?! I ate there recently 😳 Deborah Woodley Pl -------- Editor's note: Wish I'd fact-checked that part of the previous message! Here's what you get when you google "Frozen Yogurt Connecticut Ave NW" (text-only version): FroZenYo $1–10 Frozen yogurt shop 99+ Photos Order pickup Order delivery Website https://www.frozenyodc.com/ Directions Share Call Overview Menu Reviews Frozen yogurt chain offering many sweet & fruity flavors at self-service stations. Address: 3000 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 11 PM Updated by this business 6 weeks ago Phone: (202) 232-4222 Menu: frozenyodc.com ....And when you click on the website button and then click on the location tab, you get this: We can't Wait TO See You Woodley Park Location Located in the heart of Woodley Park across from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 We are located directly across from the National Zoo, between the Cleveland Park and Woodley Park metro stations. Street parking is also available. - previous message - Clarification: The new ice cream cart (and the old Baskin-Robbins) is/are in Woodley Park — no competition for Captain Cookie, Coldstone — or even the great Frozen-Yo that used to be across the street from the Zoo.

I just noticed this news tweet today (3 days after it was posted) -- but it's still a relief to learn the good news: Tweet from WUSA9: https://x.com/wusa9/status/1814488410570002693 Link to the WUSA9 news story: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/stolen-dog-returned-to-owner-safely/65-d22ed69d-20cf-4f01-87ad-2db2e3cf7ff2?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot WASHINGTON — A 2-year-old Shih Tzu named Theo has been safely reunited with his owner, after he was stolen from a car Saturday. However, police are still searching for the thief. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Theo was left in a parked car, along with the owner's purse, just before 1 p.m. in the 1900 block of M Street, Southeast. When the owner returned, they found both Theo and their purse missing. Police say they have identified a person of interest in the case, who was last seen in a black Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows, chrome rims and Georgia plates (tag of DAA7179). The theft is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone with provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of a person responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The original message was Message #215804 : Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM MPD Searching for Dog Taken in a Theft from Auto The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for a dog taken in a theft from auto. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 12:58 p.m., the victim left a dog and her purse in a vehicle in the 1900 block of M Street, Southeast. When the victim returned, the dog and the victim’s purse were missing. The stolen dog is a two-year-old male Shih Tzu named Theo. Theo was last seen wearing a green collar with a bone shaped dog tag. Photos of Theo can be seen [at Message #215804 ] Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. CCN: 24107294 MPD Press Office, mpd.press@...

We have a Cold Stone Creamery and Captain Cookie sells ice cream Ryan Porter Street - previous message - We used to have a Baskin-Robbins for years where the marijuana store is now.. It was great to walk over and back on a summer evening. - previous message - Hope everyone can support this pop-up and convince them that we can support a full-time ice cream store in Woodley Park!

Love the idea of Grover Cleveland sitting on a bench. I used to live in Milton, Delaware where a park had the figure of poet John Milton sitting on a bench. He was usually fitted with a proper topper for different seasons. Fun! Bonnie Boyle Côté - previous message - Many posts have recalled statues in different states. I just want to remind neighbors that there are something like 14 wonderful statues at National Harbor, including one of FDR in his wheelchair, one of President Eisenhower in his military uniform, one of Winston Churchill, one of five* military personnel representing five branches of the military (“Team America”) — and even one of Rosie the Riveter. *(We had five military branches before Space Force became our sixth.) I personally love the idea of a Grover Cleveland statue on the Cleveland Park promenade, and if a search is made for an artist, I hope the search committee can visit “Spirit Park” at National Harbor to admire the statues we have there. In fact, with or without a search, I recommend a visit. Fun! - previous message - Dear Friends and Neighbors, Why not expand on [the] idea and have Grover Cleveland sitting on one end of a park bench? Great photo opps for everyone: Zoo traffic. Birthday party guests, local politicians, prom dates, brides & grooms. The groom could bring a top hat as a prop to be photographed in.

Makers Union, the relatively new restaurant where Matchbox used to be, is offering a great lunch or dinner there for $25/$40 respectively as part of Black Restaurant Week (through 7/28). Full disclosure: My daughter works there. But that means I've eaten there a number of times and have been happy with the food (and, of course, the service)! They also offer family-style options if you want to go with a larger group. And they just got some new, huge umbrellas that provide great coverage for outdoor dining. Check them out and help them stake out a permanent footprint in the neighborhood! Eva Ostrum Cleveland Park Listserv Sponsor

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Tuesday, July 23rd - Stitch and Sip at Paragon Thai (3507 Connecticut Avenue NW) 5:30-7:00pm - Sew, crochet, knit, etc and meet your neighbors in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Thursday, June 25th - Night Market on the Cleveland Park Promenade (3300 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW) 5-9pm. To see a list of vendors: https://www.districtbridges.org/events/cleveland-park-night-market/ These events are brought to you by Cleveland Park Main Street. To learn more visit us at: https://www.districtbridges.org/main-street/cleveland-park/ -- Cassandra Hetherington Main Street Director Cleveland Park District Bridges 3400 11th St, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20010 202-929-8124 | cassandra@... | districtbridges.org @districtbridges |#districtbridges | facebook.com/districtbridges Considering becoming a monthly sustainer for Cleveland Park Main Street -- Cleveland Park Listserv Sponsor

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