June 16, 2023
Dear Washingtonians,
Earlier this week, we cut the ribbon on the new Sycamore & Oak retail village in the great Ward 8. This stunning space on the St. Elizabeths East campus is home to 13 businesses—all owned by residents of Wards 7 and 8. The 13 locally owned, Black-owned businesses at Sycamore & Oak include:
- Black Bella Spa & Wellness Center
- Soufside Creative
- Chris Pyrate & Friends
- LoveMore Brand
- Paradyce Clothing Company, Inc.
- Vaya Beauty
- The Museum DC
- WeFitDC
- Dionne’s Good Food
- Glizzy’s
- Tricey’s DC
- Buna Talk Café
- The Fresh Food Factory Market
You can support these local businesses and attend events at Sycamore & Oak throughout the weekend, including the Juneteenth “Conversation and Crank” panel and performances starting at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
On Monday, we are also hosting two fun, family-friendly Juneteenth events downtown that I invite you to join us at. Come to Franklin Park at 9:00 a.m. for FITDC’s Juneteenth Health and Wellness Fair. Then, join us at Black Lives Matter Plaza at 12:00 p.m. for an activation that will include games, dancing, a kid zone, and musical performances from EU featuring Sugar Bear, Anthony Brown, the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band, The Image Band, and more!
Juneteenth is a day we honor all those who fought and struggled to ensure our freedoms. And in DC, we celebrate our progress while continuing to fight for full access to American democracy through DC statehood.
Sincerely,
 On Monday, June 19, DC Government will observe Juneteenth. The Department of Public Works will “slide” household trash and recycling collections for the remainder of the week into Saturday.
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 On Saturday, June 17, join the Department of Parks and Recreation to celebrate fathers, father figures, and fatherhood organizations. The family-friendly event is free and will include water activities, food, a live DJ, a photo booth, wellness activities, barber/stylists, a bounce house, e-games, massages, competitive sports, toddler friendly activities, and yoga!
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When: Saturday, June 17 @ 12:00 p.m.
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Where: Oxon Run Park (1200 Mississippi Ave SE)
- Learn more HERE.
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The Department of Parks and Recreation has a free hip hop dance class for youth (ages 8-16). The class teaches the basics of hip hop dance, and while the first class was this week, families can still register their child.
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Where: Douglass Community Center (1922 Frederick Douglass CT SE)
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When: Every Wednesday @ 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Register for the class HERE.
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 The Department of Public Works is hiring for leaf season! Interested applicants can register to attend a leaf season hiring fair where on-the-spot interviews will be conducted and contingent offers will be made. Registration is required; register HERE.
Hiring events will be held at the Frank D. Reeves Center (2000 14th Street NW) on the following dates:
Motor Vehicle Operations Interviews
- Tuesday, June 20 @ 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 21 @ 9:00 a.m.
Sanitation Worker Interviews
- Thursday, June 22 @ 9:00 a.m.
- Friday, June 23 @ 9:00 a.m.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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 On Thursday evening, Mayor Bowser and Administration officials hosted a teletownhall to gather perspectives from residents on the issues and priorities for the next Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department. If you missed the call, you can watch it HERE.
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