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The Gateway Arts District in Hyattsville is quickly becoming a destination for locally brewed libations — think Streetcar 82 Brewing Co., Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store and the upcoming Sangfroid Distillery. This month, the city adds mead to the list of options, with the opening of Maryland Meadworks by longtime Hyattsville resident Ken Carter. Maryland Meadworks will be the first meadery in Prince George’s County. Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages on the planet, with origins dating back to 8,000 B.C. and historic evidence of its production found across the world. It is made from honey and water fermented by yeast and has an alcohol content ranging from 5-20 percent by volume. In the past decade, mead has experienced a resurgence that, according to Carter, can be compared to the craft beer industry of 20 years ago, a “tight community … that helps each other out and shares recipes.” Carter estimates that there are over 300 meaderies currently operating in the U.S., and he expects more to open as Americans are introduced to the beverage. Carter, owner and head brewer of Maryland Meadworks, started out as a beer connoisseur. He began brewing beer at home in the 1980s and continued for the next 30 years. Then, about 10 years ago, Carter began to apply his beerbrewing experience to mead after a friend introduced him to the craft. To perfect his mead-making skills, Carter participated in two advanced mead makers’ workshops at UC Davis. Subsequently, he visited Moonlight Meadery in Londonderry, N.H., the secondlargest meadery in the U.S, to gain even more insights into the art of mead production. MEADERY continued on page 12
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COURTESY OF STREETCAR 82 BREWING CO. Jon Cetrano, Sam Costner and Mark Burke are the owners of Streetcar 82 Brewing Co., the first deaf-owned and -operated brewery on the East Coast.
Beer and community flow at Hyattsville’s newest brewery By Matt Humbard
With all permits in hand and inspections completed, the longawaited opening of Hyattsville’s newest brewery is here. Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. is the second brewery to call Hyattsville home. The owners say it’s been a long — and at times frustrating — process to open, but all the equipment is in place and beer is flowing. Owners Jon Cetrano, Mark
Burke and Sam Costner say they are excited to finally be open. “There were a lot of delays with inspections and utilities,” said Burke, the head brewer at Streetcar 82. Like so many breweries, Streetcar 82 got its start through ambitious homebrewing. Burke said he was inspired by Frenchand Belgian-style farmhouse ales like saisons. He wanted to bring a combination of Belgian-inspired
beers and more approachable styles to Hyattsville. “My favorite beer is saison,” Burke said, “but it is not for everyone. People like IPAs or pale ales.” With the delays behind them, the brewers at Streetcar 82 are ramping up production. “The brewhouse is three barrels, and we are starting with single batches of beer,” Burke explained. Selection changes rapidly with a smaller brewhouse, but the
owners hope to always have a variety of beers available. Streetcare 82 plans to offer a wide variety of styles, from saisons to IPAs to stouts. The goal is to provide people with choices ranging from light to dark. Some of the first beers Streetcar 82 offered were two stouts: one made with an English ale yeast and one made with a Belgian ale STREETCAR continued on page 10
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FromTheEditor Schools, scouts address digital use and safety By Heather Wright
In our May print edition, I referred to smartphones as “time-sucking labyrinths” and discussed how tech companies strive to keep us on our digital devices. As a direct result of my research for that article, I’ve set my phone to grayscale. Without a carnival-colored screen and red alerts, my phone has a weaker tractor beam, and my eyes can more easily escape its pull. I also learned that 50 percent of U.S. teens reported feeling addicted
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to their mobile devices, according a 2016 study by Common Sense Media. Considering that even infants are now given smartphones and tablets to keep them busy, helping children safely navigate this brave new digital world should be a concern of everyone who parents or works with children. How are Hyattsville schools responding to this challenge? St. Jerome Academy (SJA), where my two children attend, has taken a low-tech approach. Students don’t have access to computers during the day beyond Scantron testing. They are not allowed to bring cell phones to school, or else they must get parental permission to keep them in the office. Vice Principal Michelle Trudeau explained, “The reasons are manifold, but the goal is to create and support authentic
and respectful peer culture, to focus attention on the community, and to nurture a present mindfulness.” Most schools in Hyattsville are decidedly highertech, with students using computers and other technology — including smart phones — during school hours. The Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) student code of conduct notes that school administrators can determine when students can use portable electronic devices (PEDs) during the school day and notes, “When students do not have permission to use PEDs, the devices must be turned off and be stored in the student’s pocket, backpack, purse, locker or vehicle.” The code of
conduct discourages using social media on school equipment and accessing social media while in school, on school property or while attending school sponsored events.
Neither the PGCPS communication team nor Hyattsville public school administrators responded to requests for comments on the topic of online safety. However, Nicholas Orem Middle School’s website has a link to “15 Dangerous Apps That All Parents Should Know.” In addition to describing relevant apps, this document includes a social media checklist and online resources for parents. Parents on Hyattsville listservs reported individual teacher efforts within public schools to support students interacting in the digital world, especially by technology teachers. I have no doubt that many teachers and administrators talk to their students about the dangers of social
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media, for example, and address online bullying and the permanent nature of anything they post online. What I still don’t know, however, is if there are any formal programs or curriculum available at area public schools. Frank Mills, upper school principal at Chelsea School, a private school for students grades 5-12 with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits, said that the middle school took a two-week break from PEDs last school year. “We paired this with an initiative to get students to sit at lunch with a student who they normally would not. We gave them ice-breaker questions to ask and encouraged them to socialize,” he explained. Mills added, “We did this because we noticed that more and more, students were not socializing with each other. During and after the two-week break, we discussed the impact that technology has on our lives and how it can isolate us from others.” The most formalized area programs I found that address digital access and safety were from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Girl Scouts. The BSA has teamed up with content expert NetSmartz, part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to create the Cyber Chip program. The program’s
requirements for grades 6-8 include, for example, writing and signing a personalized contract with a guardian for computer and mobile device use, watching several videos “to see how friends can help each other to stay safe online,” and teaching internet safety rules, behavior and “netiquette” to their troop or another patrol. Girl Scouts can earn a Netiquette badge, which focuses on “how to make positive choices in the online world.” Additionally, according Adina Brosnan-McGee, leader of Troop 6899 in Hyattsville, their Journeys program has a unit focused on cyber relationships. When she led this unit, BrosnanMcGee had a special agent from the Department of Homeland Security speak to her troop. Brosnan-McGee said that she received great feedback from parents on the unit and saw significant changes in girls’ online behavior. “Just insisting each girl turn off their location information and and make their social media profiles private was huge,” she said, adding that she hopes area schools take a page from the scouts on this subject. Many of us grownups are fairly clueless about the digital world we’re supposed to help children navigate. I, for one, will take as many pages and maps from whatever sources I can.
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Then Then&Now Keep looking through your old windows By Randy Fletcher
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NatureNearby: Music of the night By Fred Seitz
It’s hard to miss the daytime and evening melodies of our local insects, which includes an assortment of grasshoppers, crickets, katydids and cicadas.
These orthopterans (the first three) and hemipterans (the last one) grab our attention from tree limbs, fields and sometimes our houses. All of their songs are quite different, but they often intermix and become a little difficult to differentiate,
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We now have six public electric vehicle charging stations in the City of Hyattsville – and all of them are free to use! You may have seen us demo our newest ones in the parking lot of the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) during our Electric Vehicle Car Show on September 8. These Level 3 stations will give electric cars a 180-mile range in just one hour! We also have two Level 2 chargers in Public Parking Lot 2 off Hamilton Street, and two more in Public Parking Lot 3 off Farragut Street. How’s that for #GoingGreen?!
Better, Brighter Lights
We’re currently installing 64 new LED lights and retrofitting 254 lights to LED in residential areas between Ager Road and Queens Chapel Road, as well as in areas south of Hamilton Street between 35th Place and 38th Avenue. This is Phase Two of an initiative to bring better, brighter street lighting to Hyattsville. In Phase One, we installed 21 new LED lights and made upgrades to 73 existing lights in and around Queens Chapel Town Center. In addition to using less energy, these LED streetlights are expected to last two to three times longer than the previously used high-pressure sodium lights! We’ll share the details on Phase Three with you once Phase Two is complete - so stay tuned!
Community Survey
We’re expanding our reach to get more feedback in the City’s 2018 Resident Satisfaction Survey. Every household should have now received a postcard with a code to access the survey online or to request a mailed version. If you didn’t get one, or lost the one you got, please visit www.hyattsville-survey.com. We would love your opinions and suggestions on City services and local quality of life. ALL SURVEY RESPONSES ARE ANONYMOUS. If you have questions, please call (301) 985-5020.
Teen Program
The City’s free afterschool program is back with even more recreational and academic activities for middle- and high-school students. The program is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 8 p.m. at the Magruder Park Recreation Center (3911 Hamilton Street). To learn more, stop by or contact Saarah Abdul-Raul at 301985-5065 or srauf@hyattsville.org. Want to serve as a tutor-mentor to one of the students? Contact Sydney Cross at (240) 825-5126 or scross@hyattsville.org.
Reimagining Magruder Park
We’re creating a new vision for Magruder Park. Join us and our consultant team on Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Magruder Park Recreation Center (3911 Hamilton Street) to share feedback on the project and possible redesigns. Learn more and get involved at www. speakuphvl.com/projects.
Movin’ with the Mayor
Mayor Hollingsworth and JM3 Health & Fitness invite you to another six weeks of fun-filled strength and conditioning training! Sessions will take place every Wednesday from September 19 through October 24, 5 – 6 p.m. All ages and exercise levels are welcome. To RSVP, please email epreston@hyattsville.org or call (301) 985-5006. If the class is at capacity, you can be added to our waitlist for potential future sessions.
Members of our Community Action Team, Acting Corporal Evans (left) and Private Matthews (right) thank everyone who donated school supplies to Stuff the Hummer for the Summer! ¡Miembros de nuestro Equipo de Acción de la Comunidad, interino Corporal Evans (izquierda) y Oficial Matthews (derecha) les dan gracias a todos quienes donaron materiales escolares para Llenar el Hummer Pal’ Verano!
Summer Jam & Police Open House
Join us Friday, September 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) for our next Summer Jam and annual Police Open House! Meet our officers and Chief of Police, tour the inside of the station, and learn more about how the Hyattsville City Police Department works to keep our community safe. This Summer Jam will include a performance from the Roustabouts, D.C.’s coolest bluefiddle band! We’ll also have the District Waffle food truck, locally brewed beer, our moon bounce, and more family activities.
Micro Farmers Market
Don’t forget Summer Jam’s opening act: The City’s Micro Farmers Market! Come out to 4310 Gallatin on Friday, September 21, 4 – 8 p.m., for the best in fresh, local produce. For more information or to become a vendor, please email epreston@ hyattsville.org or visit www.hyattsville. org/fresh.
Park(ing) day
Join us for Hyattsville’s Third Annual Park(ing) Day all day Friday, September 21. For one day – street parking spaces throughout the City will be turned into pop-up parks. Each parking space will be hosted by a local business or group. For more information, visit www.hyattsville. org/PARKingday or email kgerbes@ hyattsville.org.
“Arts & Ales”
The Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 22, 12 – 6 p.m. in the City’s Gateway Arts District. Join us, the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation, and other sponsors to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the festival with over 100 artist exhibits, breweries, food trucks, live entertainment, and more! For the latest information, visit www.hyattsvilleartsfestival.com.
Sunset Movie Series
We’re screening The Lego Batman Movie in Heurich Park (2800 Nicholson Street) on Friday, September 28, at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets or chairs and come enjoy this FREE movie in the park!
Community Shred-it Event
On Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., residents can bring any paper documents they need shredded for FREE to the City Building parking lot (4310 Gallatin Street). Please separate and
remove the paper from binders, clips, and other large metal pieces. If you have any questions, please call (301) 985-5000.
Cyclocross
The annual Hyattsville Cyclocross bike race, sponsored by the Route 1 Velo Cycling Team, will take place Sunday, September 30, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This offroad bicycle race through Magruder Park and woods will benefit the Prince George’s County Special Olympics. Timber Pizza Company, Shortcake Bakery, and Streetcar 82 – Hyattsville’s newest brewery – will all be there. For more information and registration, check out www.hyattsville.org/cx.
City Transportation Study
Major findings of the City’s Comprehensive Transportation Management Study will be presented at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 1. The study provides recommendations to improve roads, bike lanes, bus routes, and points of traffic congestion in the City. We’ll post the final draft of these recommendations to speakuphvl.com soon, so stay tuned for updates!
Fall Community Yard Sale
The City’s 2018 Fall Community Yard Sale will take place October 5 – 7, during daylight hours. Participation is free, and registration is voluntary. Residents who do register will have their address included on a “treasure map” on the City’s website. The sale dates will also be listed on Craigslist under their Yard Sale Section with a link to the map. For more information and to register, please visit www.hyattsville.org/ yardsale or call (301) 985-5000. If you’d like to rent a table from Friendship Arms Apartments for $10 a day, please contact Jackie Johnson at (301) 277-6658 (there’s no charge for Friendship Arms Residents).
International Festival
Join us in Heurich Park (2800 Nicholson Street) on Saturday, October 6, 4 – 8 p.m., to celebrate the diversity that makes our community great with music, dance, food, and drink from around the world. To learn more or get involved, please visit www.hyattsville.org/InternationalFest, or contact Cheri Everhart at (301) 985-5021 or ceverhart@hyattsville.org.
Zombie Run
Registration is now open for the fundraising fun runs organized by the Hyattsville Elementary School PTA! Join
your friends and neighbors on Saturday, October 13, for some good ol’ fashioned exercise while raising money for art supplies, instruments, coats for kids, classroom supplies, and more! Learn more and sign up today at www.runsignup.com/ hvlzombierun.
Free Transportation
Hyattsville residents can ride all the University of Maryland Shuttle Routes for FREE! Route 113 loops through Hyattsville, stops at the Prince George’s Plaza Metro, and then heads to the University. To get a pass to ride, bring photo ID and proof of residence to the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Passes are issued the same day. Route maps and schedules are available at www.dots.umd.edu.
Mosquito Control
From June until September, the State of Maryland monitors adult mosquitos in Hyattsville. If certain thresholds are met, they will conduct spraying operations on Monday evenings. The City will also report issues with mosquitos to the State on a weekly basis. To report a problem in your neighborhood, please call (301) 9855000, or visit www.hyattsville.org/pests. You can also request an exemption from adult mosquito control services on that site. Please note that exemptions must be filed each year and must be submitted to not only the Mosquito Control Program Supervisor but also to the City.
Free Clothing, Toys & More!
Shop the HY-Swap for FREE infant, children’s and maternity clothing, toys, and gear. On October 20, doors will be open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the Hyattsville City Building (4310 Gallatin Street). The HY-Swap is organized by local parents dedicated to sharing items within the community, helping families save money and reducing waste. Items mentioned above that are in good condition are collected in advance from now until Sunday, October 7. The exception is large items (strollers, car seats, cribs, highchairs, etc.), which can be brought the morning of the event (October 20), starting at 9 a.m. No other items will be accepted by the HY-Swap on October 20, but DC Diaper Bank will be on hand to accept donations of diapers and sanitary items. For more information about when and where to donate goods or how to volunteer, contact hyswap@gmail.com, or visit www.hy-swap.com!
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Estaciones de Carga de Vehículos Eléctricos
¡Ahora tenemos seis estaciones públicas para cargar vehículos eléctricos en la Ciudad de Hyattsville – y todos son gratis para usar! Quizás nos haya visto demostrando las estaciones nuevas en el estacionamiento del Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin) durante la Expo de Vehículos Eléctricos que pasó el 8 de septiembre. ¡Estas Estaciones de Nivel 3 pueden darle una carga de 180 millas a vehículos eléctricos en solo una hora! También tenemos dos Estaciones Nivel 2 en el Estacionamiento Público 2 por la Calle Hamilton y dos más en el de Estacionamiento Público 3 por la Calle Farragut.
Luces Mejores y Más Brillantes
Estamos en el proceso de instalar 64 nuevas luces LED y convirtiendo 254 luces normales a LED en áreas residenciales entre Ager Road y Queens Chapel Road y también en zonas al sur de la Calle Hamilton, entre la Calle 35 y Avenida 38. Esta es la Segunda Fase de una iniciativa para mejor la iluminación pública en Hyattsville. En la Primera Fase, instalamos 21 luces LED y modernizamos 73 luces existentes alrededor del Centro Comercial de Queens Chapel. ¡Además de usar menos energía, estas luces LED se esperan que duren dos a tres veces más que las anteriores! Pronto compartiremos la Tercera Fase de nuestra iniciativa una vez que completemos la Secunda Fase. ¡Manténgase sintonizado!
Encuesta Comunitaria
Estamos ampliando nuestro alcance para obtener más información por medio de la Encuesta de Satisfacción de Residentes de 2018 de la Ciudad. Ya para este tiempo, todos los hogares deberían haber recibido una tarjeta postal con un código para acceder una encuesta en línea o para pedir una versión impresa por correo. Si no ha recibido la tarjeta, o si la ha perdido, por favor visite www.hyattsville-survey.com. Recibiremos con gusto sus comentarios y sugerencias con respecto a los servicios de la Ciudad. TODAS LAS RESPUESTAS SON COMPLETAMENTE ANÓNIMAS. Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame al (301) 985-5000.
Programa de Adolescentes
El programa gratis extracurricular de la Ciudad está de vuelta con más actividades académicas y recreacionales para estudiantes en las escuelas secundarias. El programa está abierto los martes, jueves, y viernes hasta las 8 p.m. en el Centro Recreacional del Parque Magruder (3911 Calle Hamilton). Para aprender más, contacte a Saarah Abdul-Raul al (301) 9855065 o vía srauf@hyattsville.org. ¿Quiere ayudar a uno de los estudiantes como un mentor y tutor? Contacte a Sydney Cross al (240) 825-5126 o vía scross@hyattsville.org.
Reimaginando al Parque Magruder
¡Estamos rediseñando el Parque Magruder! Acompáñenos con nuestro equipo de consultantes el sábado, 15 de septiembre, de 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., en el Centro Recreacional del Parque Magruder (3911 Calle Hamilton) para compartir sus ideas sobre el proyecto. Para aprender más e involucrarse, visite www.speakuphvl.vom/projects.
Acción con la Alcaldesa
Alcaldesa Hollingsworth y JM3 Health & Fitness los invitan para seis semanas más de sesiones de entrenamiento que estarán
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llenas de diversión y acondicionamiento. Las sesiones tomarán plazo cada miércoles desde el 19 de septiembre hasta el 24 de octubre, de 5 – 6 p.m. Gente de cualquier edad y nivel físico están bienvenidos. Para hacer RSVP, por favor mande un correo electrónico a epreston@hyattsville.org o llame (301) 985-5006. Si la clase está llena, puede ser agregado a la lista de espera para sesiones potenciales en el futuro.
Summer Jam Y Exposición de Policía
¡Acompáñenos el viernes, 21 de septiembre, de 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin) para nuestro próximo Summer Jam y Exposición de Policía! Conozca a nuestros oficiales, tome un paso adentro de una celda y aprenda más sobre cómo la policía trabaja para mantener nuestra comunidad segura. ¡Tocará el grupo Roustabouts, la banda más chévere de D.C. que toca la música bluegrass! También estará el camión de comida District Waffle, cervezas hechas localmente, nuestra brinca brinca y más actividades familiares.
Mercadito de Hyattsville
No se olvide que cada Summer Jam tiene un telonero muy especial: ¡El Mercadito de la Ciudad! Vengan a la 4310 Calle Gallatin el viernes, 21 de septiembre, 4 – 8 p.m., para lo mejor de productos frescos y locales. Visite a wwww.hyattsville.org/fresh o mande un correo electrónico a epreston@hyattsville.org para más información o para convertirse en un vendedor.
Día del Parque(o)
Acompáñenos para el tercer anual Día del Parque(o) de Hyattsville el viernes, 21 de septiembre. Por un día – espacios de parqueo por toda la ciudad se convertirán en parques temporales. Cada espacio de parqueo será representado por una empresa o grupo local. Para más información, visite www. hyattsville.org/PARKingday o mande un correo electrónico a kgerbes@hyattsville.org.
“Artes Y Bebidas”
El Festival de las Artes en el Centro de Hyattsville tomará plazo el sábado, 22 de septiembre, de 12 – 6 p.m. en el Distrito de las Artes. Acompáñenos, la Hyattsville Community Development Corporation y otros patrocinadores para celebrar el undécimo aniversario del festival. ¡Habrá más de 100 exhibiciones artísticas, cervecerías, camiones de comida, música en vivo y más! Para las ultimas noticias, visite www.hyattsvilleartsfestival.com.
Serie de Películas al Atardecer
Estamos proyectando la película The Lego Batman Movie en el Parque Heurich (2800 Calle Nicholson) el viernes, 28 de septiembre, a las 7 p.m. ¡Traiga sus mantas o sillas y venga a disfrutar de esta película GRATIS en el Parque!
Evento Comunitario para Triturar Documentos
El sábado, 29 de septiembre, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., residentes de la Ciudad pueden traer documentos de papel que necesiten ser triturados GRATIS al estacionamiento del Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin). Por favor remueva los papeles que quiera triturar de los encuadernaros, sujetapapeles y otros objetos metálicos que estén unidos antes de venir. Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame al (301) 985-5000.
The Jimmi Smooth Band gettin’ groovy at August’s Summer Jam; La Banda Jimmi Smooth pasándola chévere en el Summer Jam de agosto.
Cyclocross
La carrera anual de bicicletas de Hyattsville, patrocinada por Route 1 Velo Cycling Team, tomará plazo el domingo, 30 de septiembre, de 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., en el Parque Magruder. Todos los procedimientos beneficiarán las Olimpiadas Especiales del Condado Prince George’s. Timber Pizza Company, Shortcake Bakery y la nueva Cervecería de Hyattsville, Streetcar 82 estarán presente. Para más información y para inscribirse, por favor visite a www.hyattsville.org/cx.
Estudio de Transporte de la Ciudad
Encuentros del Estudio Comprensivo de Gerencia de Transportación serán presentados en la reunión del Consejo Municipal el lunes, 1 de octubre. El estudio provee recomendaciones para mejorar carreteras, carriles de bicicletas, rutas de autobuses y puntos de congestión de tráfico en la Ciudad. Pronto publicaremos una versión final sobre las recomendaciones en speakuphvl.com. ¡Manténganse sintonizados para más actualizaciones!
Venta Comunitaria del Otoño
La Venta Comunitaria del Otoño de la Ciudad tomará plazo desde el 5 hasta el 7 de octubre durante las horas que esté afuera el sol. Participación es gratis y registración es voluntaria. Los residentes de la Ciudad que se registren tendrán sus direcciones incluidas en un “mapa de tesoros” en el sitio web de la Ciudad. Las fechas de venta también estarán listadas en Craiglist con un enlace para el mapa. Para más información y registrarse, por favor visite www. hyattsville.org/yardsale o llame al (301) 9855000. Si quisiera rentar una mesa de los Apartamentos Friendship Arms por $10 al día, por favor contacte a Jackie Johnson al (301) 277-6658 (no hay cargo para residentes que vivan en los Apartamentos).
Festival Internacional
Únase a nosotros en el Parque Heurich (2800 Calle Nicholson) el sábado, 6 de octubre, 4 – 8 p.m. para celebrar la diversidad que hace que nuestra comunidad sea tan maravillosa. Habrá música, baile, comida y bebidas de todo el mundo. Para más información o para involucrarse, por favor visite www. hyattsville.org/InternationalFest. Además, puede contactar a Cheri Everhart al (301) 985-5021 o vía ceverhart@hyattsville.org.
Carrera de Zombis
¡Ahora se puede inscribir para las carreras divertidísimas del PTA de Hyattsville Elementary! Únase a sus amigos y vecinos el sábado, 13 de octubre, para correr y recaudar fondos para suministros de
clases, materiales artísticos, instrumentos musicales, abrigos para niños y mucho más. ¡Aprenda más e inscríbase en https:// runsignup.com/hvlzombierun!
Transportación Gratis
¡Residentes de Hyattsville pueden tomar todos los autobuses de la Universidad de Maryland GRATIS! La Ruta 113 pasa por Hyattsville, con paradas en la estación de metro de Prince George’s Plaza y al fin en la Universidad. Para obtener su pase para el autobús, presente una identificación con foto y prueba de residencia a la Ciudad en 4310 Calle Gallatin, lo que está abierto lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Le podemos dar el pase el mismo día de su visita. Mapas y horarios de la ruta del autobús se los puede encontrar en www.dots.umd.edu.
Control de Mosquitos
Desde junio hasta septiembre, el Estado de Maryland monitorizará los mosquitos adultos en Hyattsville. Si los mosquitos llegan a un cierto límite, el Estado realizará operaciones de fumigación los lunes después del anochecer. Además, la Ciudad reportará problemas con mosquitos al Estado cada semana. Para reportar un problema en su vecindario, por favor llame al (301) 985-5000 o visite a www.hyattsville.org/pests. En ese sitio también se puede pedir una exención de servicios de control de mosquitos. Por favor tenga en cuenta que usted debe pedir una nueva exención cada año, entregando la solicitación al Programa de Control de Mosquitos y a la Ciudad.
¡Ropa, Juguetes Y Mas Gratis!
Venga de compras en el HY-Swap, un intercambio comunitario GRATIS para ropa de infantes, niños pequeños, ropa de maternidad, juguetes y bienes. El 20 de octubre, las puertas se abrirán de 12 p.m. a 3 p.m. en el primer piso del Edificio Municipal de Hyattsville (4310 Calle Gallatin). El HYSwap está organizado por un grupo local de padres dedicados a compartiendo bienes dentro de la comunidad, ayudando familias y reduciendo el desgaste. Se recolecta bienes que ya fueron mencionados y estén en buenas condiciones desde ahora hasta el 7 de octubre. Bienes más grandes como cunas, sillitas de paseo y sillas infantiles no serán colectadas hasta el día del evento (20 de octubre) empezando a las 9 a.m. El HY-Swap solo colectará los bienes grandes el 20 de octubre, pero la organización DC Diaper Bank estará presente para aceptar donaciones como pañales y artículos sanitarios. ¡Para más información acerca de dónde y cómo puede donar bienes o para convertirse en un voluntario, contacte a hyswap@gmail.com o visite www.hy-swap. com!
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MissFloribunda Dear Miss Floribunda,
Dear Cautious Composter,
Last month you advised “UberOrganic” that home compost is usually well-balanced for the vegetable garden. It would be a lot less expensive than purchased compost or plant food and would be a great way to get smelly kitchen garbage out of the house. I’d like to try it but need to have a few questions answered before I go to the trouble. 1) What are the best things to use, and what things should not be added? a) I am aware that meat scraps would attract rats but what about clean bones — those already boiled for soup, for example? b) What things guarantee the balance you mention? 2) What is an inexpensive container for compost? a) Please don’t suggest anything I have to build unless very simple. b) Does the city have any restrictions on what can be used? 3 ) How long does it take before usable compost develops? a) Is there any way to help it along? b) Can I start now, or wait till next spring? If there’s anything I’ve forgotten, please let me know. Thank you.
Now is an ideal time to start a compost pile. For one thing, the City of Hyattsville is offering free state-of-the-art composting bins by GEOBIN. Not only will you save time and money, you won’t have to worry about violating any city code, you will cut down on the time needed to have usable compost and you’ll greatly expand the range of what you can compost. The bins are made of lightweight but rugged plastic, are 36 inches high and expand from 2-feet to 3 1/2feet in circumference. They can hold up to 216 gallons (14 bushels) of compost. They not only retain heat and moisture well, but their open-weave design allows for needed ventilation and drainage. For information about how to get one, please contact Colleen Aistis at 301.985.5057 or caistus@hyattsville.org. She tells me the demand is great, but the supply will be renewed if the city runs out of them. They are also inexpensive to buy online. You can start right away, using grass clippings from your mowing, and in time to add the leaves that will soon be falling from your trees. Capability Green, of the
Cautious Composter on Crittenden Street
Community Garden, asks me to caution you — cautious as you are — against adding any seed-bearing weeds or diseased vegetables. You, yourself, are aware that meat is out of the question, and although I confess I am tempted to say yes to clean bones for the calcium they provide, they can’t be used because they would attract scavengers of all kinds. Egg shells, however, are not an attractant and provide calcium. Their alkalinity can be offset by the addition of acidic coffee grounds and tea leaves. Banana and avocado are particularly good for adding much needed phosphorus and other essential elements. Some people advise against this if you plan on using the compost to grow potatoes because the peels might harbor potato blight. In well-rotted, turned compost this is highly unlikely, and potato blight is rare in our area because our soil is not alkaline. Carrot and cucumber peels are good, but onion and citrus peels can harm earthworms. You definitely want earthworms, and they are attracted to compost. Do not add oils or fat. Along with the green waste of fruit and vegetable table scraps, grass clippings and green leaves, experienced composters advise adding brown waste: paper,
SUMMER JAM
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May 18 N2N Band June 15 JaneliaSoul
July 20 Run Come See
dead leaves, twigs and sawdust (if not from chemically treated wood). The green waste provides nitrogen, and the brown adds carbon and aids aeration. As autumn is coming soon, you will have lots of leaves to add. If you mow the leaves into fragments first and moisten them, the volume will quickly reduce, and you can continue to keep adding them till hard frost. Begin watering your compost bin again in spring, and remember to turn it from time to time. This is called cold or passive composting, and it generally takes about two years to create usable compost — probably less in a GEOBIN. If you’re in a hurry and want to take the trouble, you can do what is called hot composting. You need to add much more more green material, which is high in nitrogen, and even processed manure (no pet waste) or high-nitrogen chemical fertilizer. Leave out corn cobs or branches, or other materials slow to break down. Aside from getting usable humus faster — perhaps within six weeks — you don’t need to worry about grass and weed seeds, which the heat will destroy. However, hot compost is a worm killer, and I can’t emphasize too much the
SERIE
SUMMER JAM Hamburguesas • Bebidas • Perros Calientes
Camiones De Comida • Entretenimiento Musical Pintura De La Cara • Brinca Brinca • Mandy La Payasa
August 17 Jimi Smooth Band
18 de Mayo N2N Band
September 21 The Roustabouts
15 de Junio JaneliaSoul
Opening Act Every Summer Jam: MICRO FARMERS MARKET 4 - 8 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 4310 Gallatin Street This is a rain or shine event! For more information visit www.hyattsville.org/summerjam
importance of earthworms. It can also be a potential fire hazard if it heats too rapidly. You would need to get a compost thermometer to monitor the heat. There are some other caveats. Aunt Sioux advises against newspaper in any compost pile because of possible toxins in the ink, but shredded cardboard is fine, and is a good source of highcarbon brown material. I am assured by other gardeners that most modern newspapers use soy-based rather than petroleumbased inks, but you might test first to be sure. Slide your finger over the surface of the paper and rub — if your finger darkens with residue you know that the ink contains petroleum oil, which never completely dries. If you would like to know more about composting as well as other important ecological initiatives being encouraged by the City of Hyattsville, please come to the next gathering of the Hyattsville Horticultural Society at the Emerson Street Food Forest on Saturday, Sept. 8. Dawn Taft, Hyattsville’s city arborist, will give a tour you will not want to miss. The address is 4515 Emerson Street, and we meet at 10 a.m.
20 de Julio Run Come See
17 de Augusto Jimi Smooth Band 21 de Septiembre The Roustabouts
Telonero Cada Summer Jam: NUESTRO MERCADITO 4 - 8 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 PM 4310 Calle Gallatin ¡Este es un evento de sol o lluvia! For more information visit www.hyattsville.org/summerjam
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yeast. These beers allowed people to explore how different yeasts affect the outcome. Streetcar 82 has also offered saisons made with rye and different IPAs using hops like Azacca and Cascade. The brewery takes its name from the 82 Streetcar line that ran in the area from 1888 to 1958. Some of the beer names follow a streetcar theme, like Last Stop and Conductor, while others take their names from the area surrounding the brewery, like Trolley Trail and the SoHyPA series. Streetcar 82 is one of only
two completely deaf-owned and -operated breweries in the country and is the only one on the East Coast. The second is Lochiel Brewing in Mesa, Ariz. The owners of Streetcar 82 say being deaf-owned is an important dimension to the identity of the business. Currently, the brewery is staffed by deaf individuals. “We aren’t going to hire exclusively deaf employees,” explained Burke, “but a lot of places won’t give a deaf bartender the chance.” Ultimately, Streetcar 82’s goal is to be a place where the deaf and hearing communities will find common ground and learn to communicate with
100+ artists + artisans • craft breweries • food + music • kids activties
each other better. There is a growing community of deaf individuals in Hyattsville and the surrounding areas, many of whom meet monthly at local bars and restaurants for “Hyattsville Deaf Happy Hour.” The meetups, which have been held at places like Towne Center Market and Burton’s Bar and Grill, usually draw a few dozen people. “We will be regulars at Streetcar 82,” said David Guana Day, a regular at deaf happy hour. Streetcar 82, housed in a remodeled auto shop, has a tap room and working brewery that has a combination of indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area offers plenty of seating and games like cornhole and giant Jenga. During its soft openings, the brewery was frequently full, with a mix of people signing and talking. “We worked hard to develop a place that is diverse, neighborly and intimate,” Cetrano said in an interview with On Tap Magazine. “Our brewery is a place where people can really chat with each other and see people with their kids and dogs. When you’re there, you feel like you belong.” Burke said the owners of Streetcar 82 hope the space will facilitate communications between the hearing and deaf communities. “The menu will be
KRISSI HUMBARD Several county and state officials attended the grand opening of Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. on Friday, Sept. 7. From left to right: Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, County Executive Rushern Baker, Streetcar 82 owners Sam Costner, Mark Burke, and Jon Cetrano, and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford.
easy to order from for both hearing and deaf individuals,” Burke explained. And a combination of signs, text and numbers will adorn the brewery to assist people in communicating. Streetcar 82 is also working with area businesses and is using local ingredients in some of their beers, including rye malt from Dark Cloud Malthouse in Maryland and honey from Hope Honey Farm in Hyattsville. “We are planning to do a coffee stout with Vigilante Coffee,” Burke revealed, indicating a test batch of dark beer in a fermenter. By using local ingredients, Streetcar hopes to further engage Hyattsville and the surrounding
communities. “We chose Hyattsville because of the community,” Burke said, “both the local community and the deaf community in the area.” Burke is from Hyattsville and said he knew that area residents would support a new brewery. Following a number of soft openings starting in July, Streetcar 82 officially opened its doors on Sept. 7 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and weekend-long celebration. Streetcar 82 is located at 4824 Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville. Check the brewery’s Facebook page and Instagram for hours and the most up-to-date beer offerings.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR September 15
Porchfest Hyattsville. Sponsored by the Hyattsville Preservation Association. Family-friendly community event for all ages featuring musical acts ranging from acoustic to electric and solo to ensemble. 301.699.5440. hpahyattsville@hotmail.com Roxanne Live in Concert. Produced by D.C.’s Sound of the City, Roxanne’s inspirational and evocative lyrics are coupled with soulful instrumentation to create an uplifting musical experience. $30 in advance; $35 at the door (cash only). Food available for purchase on-site. Proceeds will support mentoring programs for underserved youth. 6 to 8 p.m. MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave., College Park. 240.623.1423. Milkboyarthouse. com
September 22
Annual Rivers to Rockets Bike Rally. Come and ride on the Rhode Island Ave. Trolley Trail from Roosevelt Center to the Hyattsville Arts Festival. Event T-shirts guaranteed to those who register by Sept. 14. Cost: $20 for one rider; $35 for two riders; $70 for family/group of
four. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roosevelt Center, 101 Centerway, Greenbelt. anacostiatrails.org/bike-rally Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival: Arts & Ales. Over 100 artists and artisans, local breweries, food trucks and live music come together for a one-day celebration of Hyattsville’s arts and artists. Family- and pet-friendly event. Free. Noon to 6 p.m. Festival spans three streets: Farragut St., Gallatin St., and Church Alley. Hyattsvillearts.com
September 24
Library Independent Film Series. “Dolores” documents the life of activist Dolores Huerta, known for co-founding the first farmworkers union with César Chávez in the 1960s, and for fighting for racial justice and
women’s rights. Discussion to follow screening. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. University Christian Church, 6800 Adelphi Rd. 301.985.4690
October 7
Arrow Bicycle Sunday Ride. Moderately paced 32-mile ride that emphasizes group riding techniques. Those new to group riding are welcome. Free. Every Sunday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Ride starts at Arrow Bicycle, 5108 Baltimore Ave. 301.531.9250
October 20
Fall HY-Swap. Free exchange of infant, children’s and maternity clothing, gear and toys. Noon to 3 p.m. Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin St., first floor multi-purpose room. Sign in at www.hy-swap.com.
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MEADERY
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Fast forward to 2016: Carter turned to an old friend, Stuart Eisenberg, executive director of the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation, who agreed to rent him a space along
Route 1 next to Shortcake Bakery. The location, now known for its iconic turrets and betta fish mural, was built as a private residence in 1915 and was being used as a storage facility before construction began over two years ago to build out Maryland Meadworks. All of the mead sold by Maryland
Meadworks will be produced onsite in custom tanks. The primary source of honey will be the Dutch Gold brand from Lancaster Farms in Pennsylvania, but Carter will also use locally produced honey from Hope Honey Farm in Hyattsville in each batch. The house yeast strain is from the Mondavi Wine Institute in
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California. Maryland Meadworks will be the only meadery in the country that uses this strain. The versatility of mead and recent technological advances in its production are what finally prompted Carter to take the leap and open his own meadery. When he first started making mead at home, it would take at least a year to age, but long fermentation times are no longer required. “In the last 10 years, the body of knowledge on how to produce mead has improved dramatically,” Carter said. “I can now brew a drinkable mead in less than one month.” Carter also said he appreciates mead’s versatility. “The spectrum of possibilities for what mead can taste like is huge,” remarked Carter. “It is like the Wild West in terms
of potential options, from sweet, fruity notes that resemble wine to dry, hoppy mead that tastes like a craft beer.” Carter plans to offer two large-scale production meads (300 gallons each) and a rotating selection of 6-gallon experimental batches at the meadery. One of the first meads that will be available is a selection called Tart Gwen. Named after a friend’s mother, Tart Gwen is given a distinct flavor by the addition of cherry juice from Michigan and locally grown lemon thyme from New Brooklyn Farms in Mt. Rainier. While food choices at the meadery will be limited, Carter plans to partner with Shortcake Bakery to offer pretzel sticks with a honey mustard dipping sauce. continued on next page
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COURTESY OF MARCIA EUGENIO Ken Carter has been brewing mead for the last decade and plans to open the countyĘźs first meadery this fall.
Carter is not shy in naming his mead varieties. Two other options he plans to have available on opening include Nightmare on Hops Street, made with hops grown in Carter’s backyard, and a fruity mead called Blue is the New Orange. Ties to the local business and artisan communities are already strong. Carter is planning a coffeeflavored mead in conjunction with Vigilante Coffee Company. Mike Roy, head brewer at Franklins, helped design the layout of the meadery, and Peter McClintock of Tanglewood Works built the meadery’s custom furniture and sconces from old maple syrup buckets. Carter said he also plans
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Maryland Meadworks, located at 4700 Rhode Island Avenue, held a soft opening Sept. 7 and will have a few more soft open dates until the grand opening in October. Hours are expected to be Thursday through Saturday from 4-10 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Maryland Meadworks will offer mead on-site and in growlers and bottles to go.
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