DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7

 
Free, family-friendly event is city’s official summer kick off and offers something for all ages.

(Washington, DC)  The DC Department of Public Works invites the public to attend DC’s annual free, citywide “Truck Touch” Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 9 am to 2 pm at RFK Stadium, Lot 7. DC government agencies will demonstrate and explain the vehicles used to clean and repair streets, change traffic lights, fix potholes, clear snow, provide emergency services and more. Mayor Vincent Gray’s official summer kick-off event will take place in the adjacent Lot 6 and will offer activities for kids of all ages as well as family services and information from 9 am until 5 pm.

This is the city’s sixth Truck Touch, which is coordinated annually by the DC Department of Public Works. The event will feature vehicles from all DC government agencies that provide infrastructure support and emergency and medical services. Agencies that provide direct services also will be on hand to offer information and a wide variety of mobile services from health screenings to voter registration information. Families can enjoy live music, skating, hoop contests, Segway rides, electric and hybrid vehicle test drives and much, much more.

What: Sixth Annual City-Wide Truck Touch and Summer Kick Off Event

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9 am – 5 pm (Truck Touch portion ends at 2pm)

Where: RFK Stadium, Lot 6 & 7; 2400 East Capitol Street, NE

Free Food:  Hot dogs, Popcorn and Sno Cones for attendees!

Friends of Rosedale Library Meeting

Rendering of Rosedale Library Circulation Area

The Friends of the Rosedale Library (FORL) will host a general meeting on Monday, June 17th at 6 p.m. at the Rosedale Library (1701 Gales Street NE).

We hope you can join us to learn about about upcoming Library activities including the DC Summer Reading Program for everyone from babies to children, teens and adults; weekly baby and toddler reading sessions; the monthly Book Club; the Teen Advisory Group and other activities.  We’ll discuss fundraising ideas, outreach and membership, and what materials and programs you want to see at the Library.

As with all DC Public Library Friends groups, our mission is to promote programs, services and events at the Library, raise funds for materials and Library events, recruit volunteers, and advocate for the Rosedale Branch and for the DC Public Library System.

If you have questions, please email us at FriendsoftheRosedaleLibrary@gmail.com or call 571-213-1630

Orange Hat Patrol: Wed. June 5, 2013@7pm

ORANGE HAT PATROL

 

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

 

(1st Wednesday of each month)

 

7pm-8pm

 

Our meeting point  Triangle Park just across from the Saint Benedict the Moor

Bring yourself, bring your family and/or bring your dogs…great weather, great fun and great exercise!

Being a part of OHP is a great opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors/local patrol officers and also sends a big signal that “We Care” about our neighborhood. 

 

As always, please feel free to contact me at kevindstpehens70@yahoo.com if you have questions, comments or need additional information.

 

Please join us!

 

Best,

Lisa White-ANC Commissioner SMD 7D01 Kingman Park

Summer Reading Program at the Rosedale Library

“Dig Into Reading” and “Beneath the Surface” are the themes for the DC Public Library Summer Reading Program. which runs June 1st to August 24th. There are programs and events for all ages, from babies to children, teens and adults!

At the Rosedale Library (1701 Gales Street NE), the summer program kicks into high gear very soon!
* Monday, June 3rd at 4 p.m. - Teens (12 to 18) are invited to the inaugural meeting of the Teen Advisory Group. Drop in and let us know what books, cds, dvds and programs you want at the library. Pizza and drinks courtesy of the Friends of the Rosedale LIbrary.
* Wednesday, June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. - Everyone is invited to the Kickoff of the Rosedale Summer Reading Program – with games, Wii and refreshments. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and a chance to win prizes. Artist and teacher Albus Cavus will hold a special class on “Stenciling” at 5:30 p.m. for ages 12 and up. Friends of the Rosedale Library will provide refreshments. .
* Friday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. - Author Mark Taylor Nobleman, author of “Heroes With and Without Capes” will discuss his recent books about the creators of “Superman” and Batman” comics. (Ages 12 and up)
* Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. - Master Gardener Fannie Hamilton will teach the basics about Indoor and Outdoor Herb Gardening for Kids at 1 p.m. (Ages 5 and up). Sign up and get seeds and soil – everything you need to ‘get growing’.
* Monday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.- Albus Cavus will teach us about the “Science and Art of Color”. (Ages 12 and up)
 
* Tuesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. - Family dance troupe “Pacific Rythyms” bring the cultures of the Polynesian Islands to life, through dance. For all ages.
***Weekly Story times are 11 a.m. every Tuesday (birth to 3 years); and 10 a.m. every Thursday (ages 3 to 5).
For more information, visit the Library or online at dclibrary.org/rosedale
For information about the Friends of the Rosedale LIbrary, email us at FriendsoftheRosedaleLibrary@gmail.com

Friendly Reminder: Kingman Park Community Yard Sale-Sat. June 1, 2013@8am

Kingman Park Community Yard Sale

Please stop by and support the Kingman Park Community!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

8am-12noon

300 blk of Oklahoma Ave NE

To Benefit Friends of Kingman Park, KPR Garden, Triangle Park, Community Activities and Events.

To set up a table-$10.00 donation

If you wish to donate items, setup or volunteer in any way,
Please contact:
Lisa White (202) 706-4713

 

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