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Ward 3 Update: Boosters and 9/11 Fire Station Visits
Dear Neighbors,
As you may have seen, new bivalent COVID-19 boosters have been approved, which protect against the more contagious Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. They will become available across the District tomorrow, and more details are listed later in this newsletter. If you're eligible, please get boosted to protect yourself and those around you.
This Sunday, September 11th marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11. I will be continuing my annual tradition of visiting the fire stations in Ward 3 and bringing them a small token of my appreciation for all they continue to do to keep our community safe.
Please feel free to join me at your local fire station. The schedule is as follows:
- 1:30pm - Engine 29 (4811 MacArthur Boulevard NW)
- 2pm - Engine 20 (4300 Wisconsin Avenue NW)
- 2:30pm - Engine 31 (4930 Connecticut Avenue NW)
- 3pm - Engine 28 (3522 Connecticut Avenue NW)
Regards,
Mary
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Speaking with our local firefighers at last year's visits |
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Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm: ANC 3D
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Thursday, September 8th at 7pm: ANC 3B
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Thursday, September 8th at 7:30pm: ANC 3E
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Sunday, September 11th: Fire Station Visits
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Monday, September 12th at 7pm: ANC 3/4G
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Friday, September 16th: Council returns from recess
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Saturday, September 17th at 1pm: Chevy Chase Day
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Monday, September 19th at 7:30pm: ANC 3C
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Tuesday, September 20th at 12pm: Committee of the Whole Meeting
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Tuesday, September 20th at 1pm: Legislative Meeting
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Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm: ANC 3F
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Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th: Art All Night
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New COVID-19 booster shots were approved last week. These boosters protect against the more contagious variants that are becoming more and more prevalent.
COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines produced by both Pfizer and Moderna are available:
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The Pfizer bivalent booster is recommended for individuals 12 years of age or older if it has been at least two months since they have completed their primary vaccination series or at least two months since they received a booster dose.
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The Moderna bivalent booster is recommended for individuals 18 years of age and older if it has been at least two months since they have completed their primary vaccination series or at least two months since they received a booster dose.
The boosters, along with vaccines, masks, and tests will be available starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7th, at the eight COVID centers throughout the District. Ward 3's is located at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, and its hours are as follows:
- Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm
- Friday: 9 am - 7 pm
- Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
- Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm
You can also receive a booster by visiting a pharmacy, making an appointment with your healthcare provider, or making an at-home vaccination appointment by calling 1-855-363-0333.
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School Readiness Tours Follow-Ups |
At my annual School Readiness Tours in August, my staff and I took extensive notes on the state of our Ward 3 schools. While the schools are generally in good condition, there were several work orders that remain to be completed. We are continuing to follow up with the agencies responsible and ensure that these issues are taken care of - in particular, those relating to safety, like door locks and functioning intercoms. |
On Thursday, August 26th, my Constituent Services team (comprised of Dee Smith, Aukima Benjamin, and Amy Sinnenberg) went to the Entertainment & Sports Arena to attend a Joint Utility Day and gather helpful information for our Ward 3 residents. Joint Utility Days occurred in past years, but this is the first in many. The event is put on by the District’s utility companies: Washington Gas, Pepco, and DC Water. Joint Utility Days are held to help residents receive answers to questions regarding their utility services and discuss water and energy-efficient practices. Residents may also explore payment plans and budget programs, such as deferral options, budget billing, and automated payments. In addition to the three utility companies, other District agencies and organizations in attendance were the Department of Energy & Environment, the Office of the People’s Counsel, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, the Salvation Army, Some Center for Employment Training, amongst others. The next Joint Utility Day will be held in September at Stadium-Armory – we will provide more details as they become available.
Should you have any questions about Joint Utility Day or the services the utility companies provide, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Constituent Services team!
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Chevy Chase Day, hosted by the Chevy Chase Citizens Association, will take place on Saturday, September 17th, from 1pm-4pm. The festivities will take place on Connecticut Avenue between the Chevy Chase Library (5625 Connecticut Avenue NW) and the Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Avenue NW).
The attractions include music and dance performances, art by local artists, face painting, chalk art, balloons twisting, yoga, and more! Chevy Chase Citizens Association will also be providing free ice cream and mini cupcakes.
I'm very much looking forward to it, and I hope to see you there!
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Save the Date: Art All Night |
Art All Night is back! It will take place on two nights—Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24. The festival will take place in 20 neighborhoods with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants. Four Ward 3 neighborhoods will be participating this year.
Friday, September 23rd:
Saturday, September 24th:
More details will become available in the coming weeks, and the central website is available here.
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Cleveland Park Main Street Raffle |
Cleveland Park Main Street is auctioning off tickets to tour Bill Christenberry's studio in Cleveland Park. Tickets cost $25 for one or $45 for two. All proceeds benefit the Main Street.
Raffle tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 30th, and winners will be notified on Saturday, October 1st. The tours will take place on Saturday, October 8th, and Saturday, October 15th, from 1:30-2:30pm.
More details are available here.
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Our Office is Open!
Connect with our staff - While Councilmember Cheh's physical office is closed during the public health emergency, she and her staff are teleworking and will remain accessible for residents.
You may continue to reach us via email or phone through our main line at (202) 724-8062 with legislative ideas, budget requests, and constituent services requests.
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