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Wreaths Across American
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreathlaying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. This year Wreaths Across America is on Dec. 18. Those interested in placing wreaths at Arlington Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day must pre-register at wreathsacrossamerica.org. Proof of pre-registration is required for entry into the cemetery.
Healthy Food Choices Expanding for Ward 8 Residents
Good Food Markets opened its third area grocery store on Nov. 13, at 4001 South Capitol St. SW (at Atlantic Street). The new location is on the ground floor of a new, 190-unit affordable residential building. Good Food Markets offers fresh produce, essential groceries and freshly made prepared food. It will house a dining room as well as a community room for meetings. A full-service cafe at the Bellevue store will begin operating in the new year. The store will open with a staff of 15. The store will also host health education events for adults and children, and partner with community organizations to provide residents with tools to stay healthy. goodfoodmarkets.com.
MLK Gateway Welcomes Capital One Café to Anacostia
The Menkiti Group, a local DC-based minority-owned integrated real estate services company focused on enhancing urban neighborhoods, has announced the opening of Capital One Café at the historic Anacostia MLK Gateway project. Located at the corner of Good Hope Rd. and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, MLK Gateway is a collaboration of DC Government and the private sector, including the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, The Menkiti Group, and Enlightened, Inc. Capital One Café offers a full-service coffee and tea bar featuring locally sourced food and beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as nooks and meeting rooms for the public to use as collaborative workspaces. Capital One Café also offers free meeting space for neighborhood associations, nonprofits and students.
The Fresh Food Factory Job Training
In partnership with @DHS and @UNIFI.inc, The Fresh Food Factory (FFF) Market will provide on-the-job training; case management; entrepreneurship training and job retention services to 10 SNAP EBT recipients of Wards 7 or 8. 28
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Graduates of the program will have an opportunity to become an employee of The FFF and/ or an incubator member and operate at one of The FFF’s kitchens and generate sales at their markets. To learn more and to register, contact the FFF Market at 202-744-1873 or amanda@ thefreshfoodfactory.com.
New Ramp to Northbound I-295 Opens
DDOT has opened the new ramp to northbound I-295 from Suitland Parkway. The existing ramp from Firth Sterling Ave. SE has been permanently closed. Traffic signs to access the new ramp are posted on all roadways. improving295dc.com.
Major Milestones on MLK Gateway Project Celebrated
On Nov. 15, Mayor Bowser joined the Department of Housing and Community Devel-
opment, the Menkiti Group, LISC, CityFirst Bank, PNC Bank and Enlightened Inc. to celebrate the completion of MLK Gateway’s Phase I and the start of Phase II. Phase I represents the renovation of the historic retail buildings at 1201-1215 Good Hope Rd. SE including a two-story office addition above the retail. Phase II will infill an office building at 1109 Good Hope Rd., 1905-1909 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE, and along the adjacent portion of Shannon Pl. SE, restoring the existing buildings at 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE and 1111 Good Hope Rd. SE.
Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Ice Skating
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE, schedule for public skating through the end of February 2022 is Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 2 p.m. Adult admission is $5; kids, $4. Skate rental is $3. fdia.org.
