Bulletin Board by Kathleen Donner

Join Serve DC’s Volunteer Snow Team

Residents are encouraged to join Serve DC’s Volunteer Snow Team, which helps clear sidewalks for registered seniors who are 65 and older and residents with access functionality needs. This year, Serve DC especially needs volunteers in Wards 4, 5, 7 and 8. Volunteers can sign-up at www.servedc. galaxydigital.com. For more information about DC’s snow program, preparing for winter weather or where District Snow Team plows are during a storm, visit www.snow.dc.gov.

Mayor Muriel Bowser shows how it’s done.

Fort Dupont Public Ice Skating

The Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE, o ers public skating. The schedule through the end of February 2022 is Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 2:00 p.m. Adult admission is $5; kids, $4. Skate rental is $3. www.fdia.org

Intro to Digital Books at Belleview Library

Mid-Day Movies at Capitol View Library

On Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m., adults and seniors are invited to unwind with friends at an afternoon movie. Attendees vote each week for the movie to be shown the following week. Free. Capitol View Library is at 5001 Central Ave. SW. www.dclibrary.org/capitolview

College & Career Readiness at Capitol View Library

On Jan. 12, 20 and 26, 4 p.m., Capitol View Library o ers College & Career Readiness sessions in the rst- oor computer lab. Each week features a di erent topic: Jan. 12, Resume Building & Writing; Jan. 20, SAT Test Prep; Jan. 26, So You Don’t Want to Go To College. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SW. www.dclibrary.org/capitolview On Jan. 26, noon to 1 p.m., library sta will speak about public library resources available on phone, tablet or computer with the free Libby app. The presentation will explain how to get started with the app and answer questions about Libby or electronic resources in general. Free. The Belleview Library is at 115 Atlantic St. SW. www.dclibrary.org/bellevue

Tabletop Tuesdays at Belleview Library

On Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m., the Bellevue Library o ers classic board games like chess and Monopoly, as well as materials to play Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Tabletop Tuesdays is for all ages. The Belleview Library is at 115 Atlantic St. SW. www.dclibrary.org/bellevue

Find an Indoor Pool East of the River

The Department of Recreation operates indoor pools that are free for DC residents (photo ID required); a paid membership is required for non-

DC residents. • Ward 7: Deanwood Aquatic Center, 1350 49th St. NE, open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. H.D. Woodson Aquatic Center, 540 55th St. NE, open Monday to Friday, 6 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. • Ward 8: Barry Farm Aquatic Center, 1230 Sumner Rd. SE, Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Therapeutic Aquatic Center in Ward 7 and Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center in Ward 8 are closed for renovations. www.dpr.dc.gov/page/indoor-pools-00

Wild Turkeys at the Arboretum

Thanksgiving may be over, but turkeys are still out and about at the National Arboretum. Wild turkeys have called the arboretum home for at least the last 12 years. Trail-camera footage indicates three to six may be living at the arboretum. One group, a male and two females, lives in the eastern side of the grounds near the Dogwood and Gotelli Conifer collections. Visitors are asked to be respectful and keep their distance if they encounter turkeys. The outside grounds of the US National Arboretum are open daily to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.usna.usda.gov

Ward 8 Woods Volunteer Opportunities

Ward 8 Woods seeks physically active, nature-loving residents and visitors as volunteers for a range of activities. Most volunteers work in the woods removing trash and cutting invasive vines. Shepherd Parkway volunteer clean-ups are held every second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers should dress for the weather with washable clothes and footwear (boots preferred) with strong traction. Gloves, bags, and water are provided. Documentation of community service hours is provided upon request. Reserve your spot at www. ward8woods.org/volunteer; meet at 555 Newcomb St. SE. For more information, contact Nathan at nathan@ward8woods.org.

Washington Post Best Books of 2021

The Washington Post has released its annual series of articles with top book recommendations for the year. The categories are Top 10 Books, Children and Teen Books, Thrillers, Feel Good Books, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror and Romance Novels. This year o ers titles for readers of all ages and interests. Check them out with your library card. www.dclibrary.org/washingtonpost2021

Become a DPR Lifeguard

The Department of Recreation uses the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) to train and certify lifeguards to work at both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities across the District. The ILTP is an objective-driven program that produces lifeguards who perform at a higher level than those of other national/international training agencies. The content includes Health Care Provider level CPR (one- and two-person CPR, AR, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, and AED training), Emergency Oxygen Administration training and First Aid, along with stateof–the-art rescue techniques. The comprehensive nature of the program allows for a complete training curriculum that prepares the lifeguard with a single course. Lifeguard candidates must pass written and hands-on tests to receive an ILTP course completion certi cate, which can be used to gain employment at any aquatic facility in the world. Training is free. Read more at www.dpr. dc.gov/lifeguard.

Getting Health Coverage During Open Enrollment

DC residents are urged to sign up for high-quality, a ordable health insurance at www.DCHealthLink.com, the District’s online, state-based health insurance marketplace established under the A ordable Care Act. Open enrollment for individuals and families continues through Jan. 31, 2022.

ESL Conversation Circles

Non-native speakers of English who want to practice speaking English or build vocabulary may join an English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Circle at Martin Luther King Jr. Library. The groups meet Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and/or 6 to 8 p.m. The online sessions meet for two hours. They are designed for adults 18 and older with low-intermediate to high-level English skills. For more information, contact adultlearning.dcpl@dc.gov.

Become a Resident Artist

Art Enables provides an opportunity for DC residents interested in exploring the art-making process and art as a career. It serves adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Artists must be 21 or older and live in the DC area. Previous art experience is not a requirement, only a genuine interest in the art-making process and developing as a professional artist. Art Enables is a fee-for-service program. Applicants must have funding from a sponsoring agency/organization or have the capacity to meet the fee requirements independently. Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, has a limited number of scholarships available for those unable to meet the fee requirements. Candidates must have a formal intake interview and assessment. To schedule an initial studio tour and interview, contact the studio at 202-5549455. www.art-enables.org

Air & Space Museum Temporary Closure

The Smithsonian Air & Space Museum will close to the public from March 28 until fall 2022 to complete work on new galleries in the west wing of the building. The west-end galleries will reopen at a date to be announced later in 2022. The west-end exhibitions will include “America by Air,” “The Wright Brothers & the Invention of the Aerial Age,” “Nation of Speed,” “Thomas W. Haas We All Fly,” “One World Connected,” “Kenneth C. Gri n Exploring the Planets Gallery,” “Destination Moon” and “Early Flight.” The museum store and Albert Einstein Planetarium will also reopen in the fall. www.airandspace.si.edu/visit/mall-temporarily-close-2022

DDOT Deploys Traf c Cameras to New Locations

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced the planned deployment of automated tra c enforcement cameras to new locations throughout the District. The locations are sites where data analysis has identi ed speeding and stop-sign running as safety issues. Once “Photo Enforced” signs are installed in the direction of travel within at least 100 to 150 feet of the approach of the location, a 30-day educational phase will start for each camera deployment. During this period, violators will receive warning citations. After the 30-day warning period, DDOT will begin issuing notices of infraction with nes that will range from $100 to $500 based on excess of the speed limit. The new photo enforcement locations are: 1700 block N. Capitol St. NE 3400 block MLK Jr. Ave. SE 3400 block Wheeler Rd. SE 4000 block Wheeler Rd. SE 100 block Florida Ave. NW

Malcolm X Ave. and Oakwood St. SE 1500 block Rhode Island Ave. NE 4400 block MLK Jr. Ave. SW 1300 block Eastern Ave. NE 3100 block S. Dakota Ave. NE 3700 block S. Dakota Ave. NE 4800 block S. Dakota Ave. NE 4900 block 16th St. NW 1500 block Gallatin St. NE 4700 block Reservoir Rd. NW 2200 block Franklin St. NE

Fessenden St. and 44th St. NW

Blagden Ave. and Allison St. NW www.ddot.dc.gov/page/dc-streetsafe-automated-tra c-enforcement

Track DC Snowplows

The District’s Snow Team consists of 882 employees and a 296-vehicle eet, including 120 heavy plows and 100 light plows. This year’s equipment will feature 46 all-biodiesel plows. Snowplow operators clear 2,644 lane miles of residential and commercial streets annually, as well as the interstates. Residents can track snow removal progress in real-time by visiting www.snow.dc.gov/ page/about-track-our-plows.

January Foreclosure Prevention Webinars

Nonpro t Housing Counseling Services will be conducting Foreclosure Prevention webinars on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, at noon, to provide valuable information about options for residents who

In-Person Choral Singing Returns

Older DC residents who love to sing can join in person when Encore Creativity for Older Adults returns for the winter/spring session of its Capital Encore Chorale and DC ROCKS. Capital Encore Chorale is a local group that sings a mix of music in many styles and from many eras. DC ROCKS takes singers back to their favorite rock hits from the 50s through the 80s. Encore welcomes new and returning singers to its 15-week, in-person programs that begin the second week in January 2022. No auditions are necessary. Encore’s mission is to provide accessible arts education and performance opportunities for older adults regardless of ability or experience. Capital Encore Chorale will meet at First Congregational UCC, 945 G St. NW, on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. DC ROCKS will meet at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW, on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 11, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuition is $190 per person for each 15-week program. For more information and registration, visit www.encorecreativity.org or call 301-261-5747.

are having di culty paying their mortgage. Residents delinquent on condo fees or property taxes may also receive help. O ered on the internet or via telephone, webinars are free. Registration is required at www.housingetc.org/webinar-registration; or at the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 202-265-2255. With advanced request, webinars are available in other languages. ◆