Laks Advanced , Ward Five & Home Based Business

Monday 31 July 2017

cheat_training_group Open Practice Cancelled

Hi there,

I am sorry to say, we will not be holding Open Practice tomorrow night, Aug 1st. Hope you can get on the water with us again this weekend! We will resume the regular schedule next week. Please let others know.

Thanks,

Ashley McEwan

Calleva's Liquid Adventures
301 229 0428

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Sunday 30 July 2017

[WardFive] Upcoming Washington, D.C. Food Policy Council Meeting!

Hello Community members:

If you are interested in Food Policy, please come out to the next DC Food Policy Council meeting.

At the next meeting we will be hearing from the Department of Public Works on their Organic Waste/Food Waste Approach. If you have any thoughts on Food Waste in the city, I would love to hear them!

We will hold our next meeting on Wednesday August 2nd from 6-8pm, at 2235 Shannon Place SE, on the 2nd floor. Join us from 5:45-6pm for socializing and networking before the meeting's official business begins. To see the full agenda, Visit: https://dcfoodpolicy.org/

The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of stakeholders and government representatives who have come together to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individuals involved in the food economy.

Jeremiah Lowery

DC Food Policy Council Member

Connect With Me On Social media: Facebook (jeremiah.lowery). Instagram (jeremiah_lowerydc). Twitter (@JeremiahLowery1).

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Saturday 29 July 2017

[WardFive] Urgent: Please Register Today: Broadway Style Musical…National Press Club… Esther, Sweet Esther…--VIP Complimentary Invitation! Sunday, July 30, 2017 ...Rev. Dr. George E. Holmes

From: Dr. George E. Holmes
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 21:00
To: Revgeholmes
Subject: Urgent: Please Register Today: Broadway Style Musical…National Press Club… Esther, Sweet Esther…--VIP Complimentary Invitation! Sunday, July 30, 2017 ...Rev. Dr. George E. Holmes

My Dear Friends and Colleagues:

I hope that this day finds you and yours doing extremely well. Thank you for your extraordinary leadership, for it is not in vain, as your leadership is impacting all of us in every State of the United States of America and especially here, in our Nation's Capital. I genuinely thank you for the wonderful way in which you are uniting all people, from all walks of life.

Therefore, in that same spirit of unity, it brings me great joy to cordially invite you and yours to the highly acclaimed, much anticipated musical opening of "Esther, Sweet Esther" ! This one-night Broadway type Musical Concert based on the Book of Esther in the Bible, portrays and celebrates the life of a hero, as this obedient Jewish maiden Esther, made the hard choice that saved a Nation.

Please come and join the exceptional Broadway and Hollywood Team of Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg, the world-renowned, iconic and co-host Jan Du Plain, the multi-talented cast of actors and the many persons from around the Nation and the World for this once in a life time musical show that will be playing here in our Nation's Capital. This unforgettable, extraordinary, remarkable story will have you standing on your feet as these world accomplished musicians and actors will bring this poetic expression to life; with opera singing, chorographic dancing and Broadway acting, right before your very eyes. Please make your plans to come on Sunday, July 30^th, 2017 at the National Press Club at 7:00pm for an unforgettable evening. Following the show, you are welcomed to join us for the meet and greet with the cast, crew and sponsors.

Please look below for more information on the website. Please share with family and friends. This is a first come, first served wonderful experience. Please register with the link below as we are expecting a heavily participated, powerful, memorable evening.

Thank you again. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach me directly via cell (202)-276-0305 or email revgeholmes@aol.com. May God Bless you always.

With great admiration,

Rev. Dr. George E. Holmes,

Recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Barack Obama,

Contributor of the highly-acclaimed book, "Mr. President",

Member of the National Clergy Leadership Network &

Chaplain and Chair of the Religious Council of the DC Democratic State Committee

Rev. Dr. George E. Holmes

cordially invite You and Your guest

to attend the opening of

"Esther, Sweet Esther!"

Sunday, July 30, 2017

7:00 PM

WHERE: The National Press Club | The Ballroom- 13th Floor |

529 14th Street, NW | Washington, DC 20045

The Broadway and Hollywood theatrical team of Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg will be bringing to the stage a romantic biblical story, based on the Book of Esther, which celebrates in comedic-dramatic-operatic style, the life of Esther-- the beautiful Jewish maiden, who courageously risks her life for the safety of her people. The musical features Kyaunnee Richardson, a beautiful African American soprano, who will play the role of Esther in the cast of 11 talented performers, including many Broadway, National and International Tour actors.

RSVP for two complimentary tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esther-sweet-esther-tickets

To visit website: www.esthersweetesther.com

Re: [WardFive] Fw: Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

Call me ignorant but I see everything but the racist issue. I see the fear, hate and other issues. While I agree that the shirt is problematic, I want to be clear of the issues.

Thanks

On Jul 29, 2017 12:25 PM, "Theodora H. Brown" <thbrownlawyer@msn.com> wrote:

From: Law4BlackLives-DC via OrganizeFor <info@colorofchange.org>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 6:28 PM
To: Theodora Brown
Subject: Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

Law4BlackLives-DC just started a petition to

Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

Sign now

Dear Theodora,

We just started a petition titled "Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!"

On June 2, 5, and 13, 2017, Officer Vincent Altieri, Badge #4440, of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, was seen in the DC community and at the DC Superior Court (where he was present to testify in a criminal case), wearing an offensive, racist, and threatening shirt. The shirt displays symbols of police harassment, hate, and death while prominently displaying the symbols and emblems of the Metropolitan Police Department. We're asking that you join with us, together we can voice our extreme concern about this offensive shirt and demand that the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints take immediate disciplinary action against Officer Altieri and any other Officers who have worn this or similar shirts. We are also requesting proactive measures to address systemic abuses that led to the creation of a department environment that allowed this type of misconduct to go unchecked.

The Seventh District is a Black community being policed by an officer openly displaying white supremacist symbols!

The shirt displays a "sun cross," replacing the letter "O" of "PowerShift" with a notorious white supremacist symbol adopted by the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist hate groups. Immediately below is the image of the Grim Reaper, a personification of death in the form of a hooded skeleton, holding an assault rifle and a Metropolitan Police Department badge. Below, the shirt reads "Let me see that waistband jo," referring to "jump outs" and the routine practice of demanding to see the waistbands of individuals, who are disproportionately young Black and Brown men, often for no legitimate reason.

Given the prominent placement of MPD logos and a badge number, the shirt does not appear to be attributed to Officer Altieri alone, but instead, appears to have been designed for a group of officers associated with the MPD Seventh District. Ninety-five percent of the residents in MPD's Seventh District are black and too many Seventh District residents have experienced harassment and abuse at the hands of the police.

This shirt is offensive and indicates systemic bias in the policing of people of color. Join us to fight back.

White supremacy and insinuated threats of death should never be associated with or tolerated in police departments who are sworn to protect and serve. Such ideologies are dangerous and demonstrate a blatant disregard for Black and Brown life. They are at the root of rampant police abuse and result in the unconstitutional terrorizing of Black and Brown communities and the callous murder of Black and Brown men and women at the hands of the police, both in Washington, DC and across the country.

On behalf of a number of community organizations and community members, Law4BlackLives-DC has formally filed complaints with both the Internal Affairs Division of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints regarding this shirt and the message it propagates. The shirt stands alone as an affront to the community. It also embraces ongoing patterns of constitutional violations, and constitutes a blatant disregard of MPD's own general orders, including MPD General Orders 110.11, 201.26, 304.10, and 304.15.

Such Officers are a threat to public safety and erode public trust in the police. Inaction by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints would be an endorsement of this shirt's hateful message and an acceptance of a policing culture infected by racism and violence. Our effort are already having an effect, we're going to keep pushing until we win substantive change.

Will you pledge to join the fight against racist policing?

Thank you,

Law4BlackLives-DC

Sign now

Join us and start your own petition on OrganizeFor today!

Color Of Change is building a movement to elevate the voices of Black folks and our allies, and win real social and political change. Help keep our movement strong.

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[WardFive] Fw: Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

From: Law4BlackLives-DC via OrganizeFor <info@colorofchange.org>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 6:28 PM
To: Theodora Brown
Subject: Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

Law4BlackLives-DC just started a petition to

Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!

Sign now

There is no room for racist cops in Black neighborhoods

Dear Theodora,

We just started a petition titled "Kick Racist Cops Out Our Community! Tell MPD To Fire Officer Altieri!"

On June 2, 5, and 13, 2017, Officer Vincent Altieri, Badge #4440, of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, was seen in the DC community and at the DC Superior Court (where he was present to testify in a criminal case), wearing an offensive, racist, and threatening shirt. The shirt displays symbols of police harassment, hate, and death while prominently displaying the symbols and emblems of the Metropolitan Police Department. We're asking that you join with us, together we can voice our extreme concern about this offensive shirt and demand that the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints take immediate disciplinary action against Officer Altieri and any other Officers who have worn this or similar shirts. We are also requesting proactive measures to address systemic abuses that led to the creation of a department environment that allowed this type of misconduct to go unchecked.

The Seventh District is a Black community being policed by an officer openly displaying white supremacist symbols!

The shirt displays a "sun cross," replacing the letter "O" of "PowerShift" with a notorious white supremacist symbol adopted by the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist hate groups. Immediately below is the image of the Grim Reaper, a personification of death in the form of a hooded skeleton, holding an assault rifle and a Metropolitan Police Department badge. Below, the shirt reads "Let me see that waistband jo," referring to "jump outs" and the routine practice of demanding to see the waistbands of individuals, who are disproportionately young Black and Brown men, often for no legitimate reason.

Given the prominent placement of MPD logos and a badge number, the shirt does not appear to be attributed to Officer Altieri alone, but instead, appears to have been designed for a group of officers associated with the MPD Seventh District. Ninety-five percent of the residents in MPD's Seventh District are black and too many Seventh District residents have experienced harassment and abuse at the hands of the police.

This shirt is offensive and indicates systemic bias in the policing of people of color. Join us to fight back.

White supremacy and insinuated threats of death should never be associated with or tolerated in police departments who are sworn to protect and serve. Such ideologies are dangerous and demonstrate a blatant disregard for Black and Brown life. They are at the root of rampant police abuse and result in the unconstitutional terrorizing of Black and Brown communities and the callous murder of Black and Brown men and women at the hands of the police, both in Washington, DC and across the country.

On behalf of a number of community organizations and community members, Law4BlackLives-DC has formally filed complaints with both the Internal Affairs Division of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints regarding this shirt and the message it propagates. The shirt stands alone as an affront to the community. It also embraces ongoing patterns of constitutional violations, and constitutes a blatant disregard of MPD's own general orders, including MPD General Orders 110.11, 201.26, 304.10, and 304.15.

Such Officers are a threat to public safety and erode public trust in the police. Inaction by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of Police Complaints would be an endorsement of this shirt's hateful message and an acceptance of a policing culture infected by racism and violence. Our effort are already having an effect, we're going to keep pushing until we win substantive change.

Will you pledge to join the fight against racist policing?

Thank you,

Law4BlackLives-DC

Sign now

Join us and start your own petition on OrganizeFor today!

Color Of Change is building a movement to elevate the voices of Black folks and our allies, and win real social and political change. Help keep our movement strong.

If you're absolutely sure you don't want to hear from Color Of Change again, click here to unsubscribe.

[WardFive] Statement on President Trump's Comments Endorsing Law Enforcement Police Officer Brutality

Statement on President Trump's Comments Endorsing Law Enforcement Police Officer Brutality

“When you see these towns and when you see these thugs being thrown into the back of a paddy wagon, you just see them thrown in, rough, and I said, ‘Please don’t be too nice.” “Like when you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting their head, you know, the way you put their hand over, like, don’t hit their head and they’ve just killed somebody, don’t hit their head, I said, ‘You can take the hand away, OK?’” – President Donald Trump

During an appearance before an assembly of law enforcement officers yesterday, Friday, July 28, 2017, President Trump condone police officer brutality upon people they encounter in the exercise of their official duties.

President Trump’s comments are offensive, dangerous, reckless and should be roundly condemned.

As Chairman Emeritus of the 5^th District Citizen’s Advisory Council and member of Chief’s Chief Citizen’s Advisory Council, I respect and honor the sacrifice of law enforcement officers who place themselves in danger to protect residents and visitors of the District of Columbia.

The history of discriminatory and racist law enforcement in the District of Columbia is not too far in the distant past to be forgotten. As an African American male growing up in the District of Columbia I can bear witness to law enforcement misconduct. Today, I applaud the efforts of our local officials and community members who have worked hard and valiantly together to build trust between District citizens and the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Community policing works and helps to promote citizen confidence in law enforcement and judicial due process.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2012, MPD and District residents will come together in solidarity with Americans across the country for a “National Night Out.” I urge all District residents and officers to remain committed to the principles of human dignity and respect for every person.

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Robert Vinson Brannum

Member, Chief’s Citizen’s Advisory Council

President Emeritus, DC Federation of Civic Associations, Inc.

Former President, Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.

Chairman Emeritus, 5^th District Citizens’ Advisory Council, Inc.

Chairman Emeritus, Ward 5 Democratic Committee

Former Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner

@robert158

Friday 28 July 2017

Potomac River Access

Adventure is not in the guidebooks and beauty is not on the maps.

Dear Friends and Families of Calleva and the Riley's Lock area of the Potomac River,

As many of you have seen in the news on televisions, papers, and on-line; there is a proposed shore to shore Security Zone being implemented on the Potomac River outside of the Trump National Golf Course. This has the potential of having a very big impact on all river users that put in down near Calleva at Rileys Lock on the C&O Canal and the Seneca Creek. This area is considered one of the four most popular paddling spots along the Potomac River and also happens to be where Calleva is headquartered and home to many of our instructional camps and programs. On the days when the Security Zone is in effect, Calleva would be forced to relocate all of our Island Day Campers, and a good portion of our sailing, SUP, canoeing, inflatable, and kayaking camps as well.

Of course we would not be the only group impacted by this Security Zone. There are numerous other camps and organizations that come visit this location each day, and during the weekends Calleva and other outfitters teach river (kayaking) classes for kids as well as adults. One particular group that we are involved with is Team River Runner (https://www.teamriverrunner.org), and every Sunday they run their adaptive paddling to help heal our nation's veterans. This location is ideal for them because of the easy access to the river, and the perfect river features to build skill and confidence. Beyond the multiple groups that depend on this area, there are an equal amount of other recreational boaters that come to the river to fish, waterski, bird watch, powerboat, and enter the waterway to take advantage of this tremendous resource with friends and family. Please help keep this section of the Potomac River open to the Public.

Calleva understands and supports a reasonable Security Zone. In this area, the Potomac River is thousands of feet across and paddling channels and lanes can be clearly marked and patrolled. There are at least a half dozen other options that can be implemented that would not permanently close this section of River.

Please help us by showing your support to keep our Nation's River free and accessible. You can submit a comment here: http://www.regulations.gov

Make sure you copy this docket number to search for this regulation: USCG–2017–0448

We have until Aug 9th, to help shape the outcome of this Interim. If you have any questions regarding this Interim Rule, please submit questions to:

Mr. Ronald Houck. 410-576-2674 or email: Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil

If you are unfamiliar with what is going on regarding the proposed Security Zone, here are some links to recent stories:

Fox 5: http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/269031909-story

Washingtonian: https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/07/17/trump-virginia-golf-course-potomac-boaters/

DCist: http://dcist.com/2017/07/trumps_constant_golfing_may_ruin_th.php

NBC(Local): http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Potomac-River-Section-Now-Closed-When-Trump-Is-at-His-Virginia-Golf-Club-435049013.html

USA9: http://www.wusa9.com/sports/trump-golf-habit-sparks-outrage-over-river-closures/457425260

Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/coast-guard-wants-to-kick-boats-off-potomac-river-when-trump-is-golfing/2017/07/17/8ac56828-6afd-11e7-9c15-177740635e83_story.html?utm_term=.5f0048a9c16a

The Hill: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/342416-coast-guard-to-create-buffer-zone-on-potomac-river-when-trump-is

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Thursday 27 July 2017

[WardFive] StreetWise Partners Mentoring Program

Good Morning,

Streetwise Fall 2017 programs are coming up and are interested in clients who could benefit from a free workforce development program with personalized mentoring! Please see attachments and ways to refer and their dates and qualifications.

Commissioner Ursula Higgins
Chairperson, ANC 5B
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov
Website: www.anc5b.org
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Wednesday 26 July 2017

[WardFive] HHW/E-cycling/Shredding In August

DPW Offers Options to Dispose of HHW/E-cycling/Personal Documents for Shredding in August

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will accept District residents’ household hazardous waste and e-cyclables on Thursday, August 3 and Thursday, August 31 from 1pm – 5pm, in addition to our regular Saturday service from 8am – 3pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.* DPW will also provide document shredding services on Saturday, August 5 from 8am – 3pm for up to five boxes (or equivalent container) of documents, such as bank statements, credit cards, and pay stubs for shredding from each resident. The boxes should be no larger than 16.5”x12.5”x 8.5” or the approximate size of a box of copy paper. Document shredding is available the first Saturday of the month for paper documents of a sensitive nature. Please place newspapers, magazines and other items that are not confidential in your recycling bins.

District residents may bring HHW items such as pesticides, batteries and cleaning fluids to Ft. Totten, along with e-cycling items such as computers, televisions and other unwanted electronic equipment. For a list of all household hazardous waste and e-cyclables accepted by DPW, including how to prepare lithium batteries or batteries greater than 9 volts, and additional information about document shredding, please click on the HHW link at www.dpw.dc.gov.

Household Hazardous Waste and E-cycables Drop-Off Schedule (August)

Every Saturday: 8am—3pm
Thursday, August 3: 1pm—5pm
Thursday, August 31: 1pm—5pm

Personal Documents for Shredding Drop-Off Schedule (August)

Saturday, August 5: 8am—3pm

*Directions to Ft. Totten, 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Drive, NE and continue to the end of the street. Directions from additional locations can be found at www.dpw.dc.gov.

Regards,

Kevin

Kevin B. Twine

Staff Assistant

Office Of The Director

Department Of Public Works (DPW)

2000 14^th St., NW, 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20009

Ph: 202-673-7084

DPW: 202-673-6833

Fax: 202-202-671-0642

kevin.twine@dc.gov

www.dpw.dc.gov

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Sunday 23 July 2017

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[WardFive] Parent roundtables on the state of childcare in DC!

Hello Community Members

Right now, the cost of childcare in the District of Columbia is higher than anywhere else in the entire country. Yes, you read that right! Let's work together to change that!

MomsRising.org is partnering with the Universal ChildCare Now D.C. Coalition to make sure D.C. families get the 411 on upcoming childcare legislation and make sure we hear from families like yours on how child care is impacting your family.

We'll also be decorating onesies with messages to be delivered to City Council Members. So let's make it a playdate! Tell us what you think in person — and bring your children. We'll have food, juice boxes, kid-friendly space, and lots to talk about.

Play dates will be held throughout the city. Click here to select one of multiple dates-http://action.momsrising.org/survey/DC_Childcare/.

Jeremiah Lowery

Universal Childcare NOW DC Coalition Director

https://childcarefordc.org/

Connect With Me On Social media: Facebook (jeremiah.lowery). Instagram (jeremiah_lowerydc). Twitter (@JeremiahLowery1).