SMD 11.23 Updates

Written By K Simmons

Hi Neighbors,

Next week, many people will gather with loved ones to reflect and give thanks. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you. Whether you are my constituent or not, I appreciate your support and the opportunity to serve as ANC Commissioner for ANC3/4G Single Member District (SMD) 05. I’d like to hear your thoughts on what’s going well and what could be improved in the neighborhood or with services from DC Government agencies. Your feedback is greatly valued. You can fill out a brief survey here: https://forms.office.com/g/LUHrvp0fAk

The next ANC meeting will be held on Monday, November 24th at 6:30pm. You can register for the meeting and review the agenda here: ANC 3/4G Regular Public Meeting – Virtual Only – November 24, 2025 – 6:30 pm | Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G. 

I've request time on the agenda to discuss the following resolution: Draft-ANC-H-Street-Resolution-2.pdf 

  • EdFEST is DC’s annual public school fair, where families can explore school options for the upcoming year. Meet representatives from DCPS and public charter schools, and learn about programs, support services, and extracurricular activities to help find the best fit for your child. Learn more and attend: Grades 9–12: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and PK3–Grade 8: Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. You can find out more here: EdFEST 2025 | My School DC


  • Mayor Bowser’s 27th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration will be here before you know it. RSVP today and get ready for a day of fun, food, music, dancing, giveaways, and more! Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m., Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Avenue SE, RSVP: tinyurl.com/holidaycelebration27 

  •  The DC Public Service Commission is hosting free weatherization giveaways this December to help residents prepare for the cold. Pick up supplies like draft stoppers, window insulation kits, rubber seals, and other energy-saving resources at select neighborhood libraries. Full schedule and RSVP can be found here: DCPSC.org/WinterReadyDC

 

  • The Chevy Chase Winter market will be held December 6th from 12-5pm on Connecticut Ave NW between Livingston NW and Mckinley Street NW. You can see activities and vendors here:https://districtbridges.org/events/chevy-chase-winter-market-2/

  • Turkeypalooza is back! Washington Nationals Philanthropies will distribute free Thanksgiving meal kits—including a fresh turkey and holiday staples—at six locations from Nov. 24–27. Kits are first come, first served. Mon, Nov. 24: Nationals Park (Center Field Gate), Tue, Nov. 25: Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, Wed, Nov. 26: Oakcrest Community Center

  • DC Water Unveils Pure Water DC: A Bold Vision to Strength Resilience and Secure a Second Source of Water DC Water Unveils Pure Water DC: A Bold Vision to Strengthen Resilience and Secure a Second Source of Water | DC Water

  • The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a Ward 3 public workshop for the Strategic Bikeways Plan project. This in-person workshop will be held on Wednesday, December 10 from 6p to 8p at UDC at 4000 Connecticut Avenue NW The project team will be presenting results from its evaluation of existing conditions and will be inviting community members and stakeholders to share feedback on the project team’s work to date, bicycle transportation needs, safety concerns, key gaps in the bicycle network, potential project ideas, and other local considerations. Register for the event here: StrategicBikeways-Ward3.eventbrite.com

  • Support the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) by buying these DC 51 earrings. Purchase the pair for $40 and $20 will be donated to CAFB. You can find the link to purchase here: Joy of Glass

                           

Karrenthya Simmons   

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner

3/4G, SMD 05

3G05@anc.dc.gov

www.ksimmonsanc.com

K Simmons
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