October 11, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to raise awareness and encourage early detection. We know that breast cancer awareness is important nationally and here in DC – it is the number one most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the District. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women will get invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Next Friday, on October 18, the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Policy and Initiatives and partnering organizations invite you to join us at Breast Care for Washington (4 Atlantic Street SW) for free mammogram screenings, wellness resources, and more. The event and screenings will take place on Wear Pink Day between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. During that time, the Art to Go-Go shuttle will provide free transportation from eight sites in Southeast to the event.
For ongoing, year-round support, the Project WISH program continues to provide free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. If you or someone you know is eligible, contact Project WISH at (202) 442-5900 or project.wish@dc.gov for more information.
And if you don’t need a mammogram, maybe you need an annual well-woman visit, or a physical, or a colonoscopy. Let’s spread the word to people in our circles to make their appointments and get checked!
 The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will not collect household trash and recycling on Monday, October 14. Trash and recycling collections will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday. For example, households that normally receive trash and recycling collections on Monday will be serviced on Tuesday.
Learn more about modifications to District services HERE.
This weekend, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is hosting events in each police district marking National Faith and Blue Weekend 2024. Through a variety of events happening across the city, MPD will unite with faith-based communities to strengthen connections between DC residents and officers.
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More information: Check the flyer above for specific event locations and times or click HERE.
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Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? T
 Calling all plant lovers! Whether you want to trade, give away, or pick up new greenery for your home or office, head to the MLK Library Plant Swap on Sunday, October 20! Bring your houseplants, cuttings, or just your clean pots and planters to the New Books room for a fun exchange. All plants should be pest-free and in clean containers. No plants to exchange? No worries! The library will have a limited supply of free cuttings and small plants so you can grow your collection.
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When: Sunday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m.
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Where: MLK Library, 901 G Street NW
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Register: Learn more and sign-up here
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