Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
July is going to be a monumental month in District 8, as we host two stellar events, one nationally recognized and the other locally renowned. This will be the first time both events are being hosted in District Gr8!
National Association of Counties (NACo), a Washington, D.C. based association, will host their annual conference and exposition for county elected and appointed officials at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in District 8 on July 9-12, 2021. This will be the first major event at the Gaylord since the pandemic sidelined much of the conference and hospitality industry.
District 8 is working with NACo to feature highlights and activities in our District for the conference and incorporating the benefits of District 8 being a destination wellness hub. We are excited to welcome the NACo leadership and members for their 2021 annual conference and being a part of their unprecedented conference with in-person and virtual sessions. To learn more about the NACo Conference Click Here
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It is time for Rebirth! After a year and half of living in what we now know as the COVID-19 pandemic, we all are anxious to feel the sun, enjoy the great outdoors and let's add, hear some good music!
The Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Show - Rebirth at the South Pointe At National Harbor is being hosted in District 8 - July 1 - August 1, 2021. Lake Arbor Jazz Festival has hosted musical festivals in Lake Arbor, Maryland for many years with quite a following. They will Rebirth the Jazz Festival in a new location, District 8, with a Summer Concert Series starting on July 1 - August 1, 2021, with headliner Jazz and R&B artists and local talent. To learn more from Kevin Alexander, Executive Producer of the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, Click Here
Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Show - Rebirth at the South Pointe At National Harbor Information - Click Here
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Prince George’s County Council unanimously adopted a $4.6 billion FY 2022 County Budget on Thursday, May 27, 2021. The County’s new spending plan, which reflects a 2.2 percent increase over last year’s budget, takes effect with the new Fiscal Year, which begins July 1, 2021. The County Council Budget Portal is available to you for details on the 2022 budget. Click https://bit.ly/3idBZFl
To read the Washington Post story - Prince George's approves 2022 budget plan that aims to address inequities - Click https://wapo.st/3yOlqFZ
Photo Courtesy of Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post - Prince George’s County Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins II (D-At-Large) and council member Monique Anderson-Walker (D-District 8), shown in 2018.
June is Flood Awareness Month, though in District 8 and throughout the county and region, we are very aware of flooding all year, resulting from storm water management issues, dated infrastructures and climate change. In this issue, there are some tips for flooding and ways to care for our pets in hot weather and in flooding situations. There is a Storm Water Management Workshop next Tuesday you can register for, more information below.
June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month. In District 8, we are presenting gun violence awareness and mental health support to high school students. We want to make a difference. Our interactive sessions will provide facts and dialogue to help process good decisions, change behavior and provide comfort to those who have been impacted.
This issue shares tutoring resources and the exciting opening of Prince George's new hospital.
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Click Here for report aired on WJLA
We apologize for communicating in our May 25 Orange Alert that Justice the service dog was found and reunited with the owner. Unfortunately, this is not the case and Justice is still out in the community.
UPDATE: Justice was last spotted on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in the area of Livingston Road & Swan Creek Road, Fort Washington, MD.
Justice has a very crucial role in the life of the owner. A service dog helps a person with a disability lead a more independent life. Service animals are specifically trained to work with a person with a disability which makes it easier for its owner to accomplish one or more major life activities, including caring for oneself, working, performing manual tasks, sleeping, walking, and numerous other activities.
Please call (407) 922-9551 if you have seen Justice or have any information that will lead to a successful reunion.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, hosted by the Prince George's County Health Department, will be held at District 8 high schools for ages 12 and over. Families may also receive the vaccine.
The vaccines will be administered in a mobile unit on school grounds.
Parental consent is required for vaccination. Parents/guardians are welcome to accompany their child to the clinic but are not required to do so. Students must bring completed vaccination consent forms to be vaccinated. For consent forms that must be filled out by parents and brought to the site and more information Click Here
Here are the locations, dates and times for the Vaccination Clinics:
Crossland High School - Thursday, June 10th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
6901 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, MD
Potomac High School - Monday, June 14th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
5211 Boydell Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
Friendly High School - Tuesday, June 15th - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
10000 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD
Read the story on the University of Maryland Capital Largo Hospital opening and next steps, Click “We have to get it right’ -Inside UM Capital’s soon-to-o pen Largo hospital .docx
Free K-12 Virtual Tutoring Available University of Maryland
Is your child in need of academic support? Sign up for free, one-on-one K-12 virtual tutoring with The Every Child Project! Click Here to Learn More
Formerly known as COVID-19 Tutoring, The Every Child Project (TECP) is dedicated to lowering the barrier to access one-on-one academic support for K-12 students across Maryland. They provide online tutoring, especially focused on developing and strengthening foundational skills in core subjects (math, language comprehension/literacy, science and social studies). Through their tutoring program, as well as partnerships with local and state-level educational initiatives, they aim to create an online learning environment that is easily accessible and engaging.
TECP offers opportunities to Get Tutored as well as meet a few of the tutors in To Become A Tutor. Feel free to send inquiries to: tecp.umd@gmail.com
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Make a Pet Emergency Plan
- ID your pet. Make sure your pet’s tags are up-to-date and securely fastened to your pet's collar. If possible, attach the address and/or phone number of your evacuation site. If your pet gets lost, his tag is his ticket home. Also consider microchipping your pets.
- Make sure you have a current photo of your pet for identification purposes.
- Make a pet emergency kit.
Check out this quick list:
- Pet food
- Bottled water
- Medications
- Veterinary records
- Cat litter/pan
- Manual can opener
- Food dishes
- First aid kit and other supplies
- Identify shelters. For public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Find out which motels and hotels in the area you plan to evacuate to allow pets well in advance of needing them. There are also a number of guides that list hotels/motels that permit pets and could serve as a starting point. Include your local animal shelter's number in your list of emergency numbers.
- Make sure you have a secure pet carrier, leash or harness for your pet so that if he panics, he can't escape.
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