A great turn-out for the Fall Mixer, in spite of the rain. Photo by Ericka Hume.
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Hi there,
As the newest addition to the GGWash team, allow me to introduce myself: I'm Tricia Chicka, the Communications Intern for fall 2024. I am taking the reins of many of our email communications and excited to work with these excellent folks on important issues for our region. You can read more about me here.
I was able to help with the Fall Mixer this past week and it was wonderful to see such great crowd in spite of the weather. It reminds me of the bike commuting and outdoor recreation mantra: No bad weather, only ill-suited gear. The GGWash crowd is not afraid of a little rain and knows how to prepare for it with style!
Without further ado, here are some happenings you may find interesting...
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Book talk: When Driving Is Not an Option Sunday, October 6, 1:00-2:00pm
1350 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC
We’re hosting a book talk with Anna Zivarts on her book, When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency. Anna is the founder of the Week Without Driving campaign and is the director of the Disability Mobility Initiative in Washington state. Light refreshments will be provided and the first fifteen attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
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Attainable housing walking tour of Ashton, Md. Saturday, October 19, 11:00am-12:30pm
(address and directions provided upon registration)
This fall, Montgomery County will have a big conversation about how its neighborhoods should look in the future–including how to create more housing options for people of different ages, incomes, and lifestyles. What does that mean for you? Let's go for a walk and find out. For this tour, we're taking advantage of the fall foliage and heading out to the historic community of Ashton. |
Attainable housing walking tour of Friendship Heights, Md. (updated date!) Saturday, November 2, 11:00am-12:30pm
(address and directions provided upon registration) This fall, Montgomery County will have a big conversation about how its neighborhoods should look in the future–including how to create more housing options for people of different ages, incomes, and lifestyles. What does that mean for you? Let's go for a walk and find out. For our last tour of the fall - we're heading to Friendship Heights!
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In pursuit of our free speech right… to train ANCs
Last week, we sent a letter to the DC Board of Ethics and Government Accountability demanding a change in DC regulations to comply with the First Amendment, stemming from our 2023 effort to provide trainings for new ANC commissioners. |
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DC Week Without Driving
GGWash and the DC Transportation Equity Network organized the Week Without Driving campaign (September 30 - October 6) in DC. The Week Without Driving encourages public officials and members of the general public to experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities of navigating their community without driving. |
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2024 Fall Mixer photo album
Well over 300 of you joined us at the Fall Mixer at Metrobar on September 25. We had a blast, and hope you did too! Check out the Fall Mixer photo album on Facebook. |
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| See you out there! All the Best, Tricia Chicka Communications Intern |
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_799_534_90.jpg "Waiting for the bus at 14th & U Street NW by Mike Maguire licensed under Creative Commons.")
