Dear PoPville


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“Dear PoPville,

I need your help in organizing something to greet Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and say good-bye and good riddance to You Know Who and his band of fascists.

For the first time in almost a year because of COVID-19 and in four years because of Trump, I feel like I climbing out of a deep, dark hole. I feel like I have been silenced, even though I have been shouting, stilled even though I have been acting.

No more.

We may not be able to go into the streets, but we can make ourselves heard. (more…)


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Rant/Revel


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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Event

Join us for a night of cocktails (open bar), light fare, live music by the Future Band, and dancing as we honor champions of children in foster care. Awards will also be given to honor our Foster Youth of the Year, Foster Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and more.


police


4400 block of Connecticut Ave. NW at Yuma

Thanks to Wendy and Chris for sending starting around 4:30pm: “this is a sample of the large police presence and unmarked cars at Days Inn in Van Ness”

Update from Kristen: “I was there dropping off an Avis car out back- the Avis guy said they found some suspicious items in a car (he specifically mentioned gas masks)”


Churches


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From The National Mall:

“Tonight, 5:30 pm ET, will be the first-ever lighting around the Reflecting Pool in honor of the American lives lost to COVID-19. People everywhere are invited to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance.”

From the Presidential Inauguration Committee:

“The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is hosting a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. On January 19 at 5:30pm (local time), we invite Americans across the country to come together for a national moment of unity and remembrance.

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Dear PoPville


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“Dear PoPville,

I lost my sister on Friday…

I am looking for an outdoor space to have a memorial service which would accommodate 30-35 people for no more than 1.5 hours. Due to Covid we are not interested in food or beverages. Please let us know if you are aware of an outdoor space that may accommodate this event.”