[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Olson Community E-News, July/August 2012

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> From: County Council District 3 <tsmayah at co.pg.md.us>
> Date: July 6, 2012 4:15:52 PM EDT
> To: dmglaros at gmail.com
> Subject: Olson Community E-News, July/August 2012
> Reply-To: tsmayah at co.pg.md.us
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> July/August 2012
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> Dear Friends,
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> I hope you and your family had a good 4th of July.  In light of the most recent storms, I encourage you to join Notify Me Prince Georges, an emergency notification system dedicated to providing residents with emergency preparedness, response and recovery information.  Alerts can be received via email, text or pager.  Also, please take the time to ensure that your home is prepared for the next emergency.  Please check out the County's Emergency Management Site for a checklist. 
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> If you have debris for pickup from the last severe storm, please place in the County Right of Way and schedule a pickup at (301) 499-8520.  If you live in a municipality, please contact your town for details on their pickup schedule.  The County is extending free disposal of storm related debris at Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill to Saturday, July 7, 2012 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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> Given the weather predicted for this weekend, the County is continuously operating cooling centers.  Please check here for details and please remember to check on seniors in your community. 
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> Starting next Monday, July 9th, the County will launch its new 311 site CountyClick.  Soon you will be able to report concerns or check for information easily via the internet or a mobile app and in early fall the new CountyClick Call Center will be operational.  Please keep an eye out for more details next week.    
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> Additional information on free meals for seniors and students are listed below as well as details on an upcoming Council Meeting on health care and information on a rain barrel workshop.  As always, please contact my office with any concerns at 301-952-3060 or email me at eolson at co.pg.md.us.   
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> Take care,
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> Eric Olson 
> Council Member, District 3
> (301) 952-3060  
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> SENIOR NUTRITION SITES  
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> The Prince George's Department of Family Services has opened several Senior Nutrition Sites. These locations serve meals to all persons 60 years of age and older and service is also provided to spouses under 60.  Meals are served at 12:00 p.m. daily.  Follow the link above for locations and more information.      
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> LEADERSHIP & LIFE CAMP   
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> The Prince George's County Police Department will host its 4th Annual Leadership & Life Camp at Police Headquarters (7600 Barlowe Road in Landover) this July.  The purpose of this program is to provide a supportive environment for teens and improve leadership skills.  There is a $100 fee per camper.  For more information contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Community Services Division at (301) 909-7126 or email Corporal Erika Ervin at ejervin at co.pg.md.us.       
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> CAPITAL SCHOLARS STILL HAS SPACES    
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> Capital Scholars, Inc., still has spaces available at their Summer Enrichment Program for children ages 8-14.  This program will provide reading, math and technology enrichment and is free.  Activities will be held at the University of Maryland Center for Educational Partnership Building (6200 Sheridan Street in Riverdale).  Visit the link above to register.     
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> HEALTHCARE IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY     
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> The Prince George's County Council in its role as the Board of Health will host a Town Hall meeting concerning the state of Healthcare in Prince George's County at the Harmony Hall Regional Center (10701 Livingston Road in Fort Washington) on July 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Click here for more information        
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> JOB FAIRS  
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> Prince George's County Schools will host two job fairs for those interested in becoming a bus driver and for food service professionals. The bus driver job fair will be held at Lake Arbor Elementary School (10205 Lake Arbor way in Mitchellville) on July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Preregister for the fair and apply online.  The food service professional event will be held at High Point High School (3601 Powder Mill Road in Beltsville), on July 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Preregister for the fair and apply online.              
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> NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES  
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> The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is offering new initiatives to help homeowners in need.  Please click here for more information..           
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> FREE HOT MEALS FOR YOUTH  
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> The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Safe Summer Initiative will serve hot meals to young people 18 and under.  Also, entry to the safe Summer late night recreation program is free.  Click here for more information.  The Maryland Summer Food Service Program is also serving meals throughout the day.  Please click here for details.               
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> CHRISTMAS IN APRIL ANNIVERSARY  
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> Christmas in April (CINA) turns 25 on April 27, 2013.  This program has assisted many elderly and physically challenged individuals with home repair in the past and next year is no exception!  Those in need of services must apply by November 1, 2012.  CINA is always looking for volunteers.  Please click here for more information.  
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> RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP 
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> The University of Maryland Extension Prince George's will host a workshop on rain barrels at the University of Maryland Center for Educational Partnership (6200 Sheridan Street in Riverdale) on July 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The workshop is free and rain barrels are $70 a piece. Click here to register or contact Christie Balch by email (cbalch at umd.edu) or at (301) 779-2806 x706.           
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> TEAM BUILDERS ACADEMY
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>  The Team Builders Academy (TBA) at Prince George's Community College offers accelerated adult career training.  TBA's mission is to provide soft skills training combined with technical trade skills and graduates are matched with local employers.  Click here for more information.        
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> SEED
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> Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc. (SEED) is a non-profit agency dedicated to serving the economic and educational needs of Prince George's residents. SEED will host a number of events this summer to empower residents in the areas of first time home buying, foreclosure prevention, short sale purchasing, and much more.  For more information please call (301) 458-9808.  Fees may apply. 
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> HUD Approved First Time Homebuyer Seminars
> Saturday, August 18th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Refreshing Springs Church of God In Christ (COGIC)  
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> Farmers Markets Open in Riverdale Park and College Park    
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> The Riverdale Park Farmers Market, located at the Riverdale MARC Station on Queensbury Road, is open every Thursday until November 15th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Join their Facebook page. 
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>  The College Park Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays and will continue service until November 17, 2012 in the parking lot of the Herbert Wells Ice Rink (5211 Paint Branch Parkway in College Park).  The farmers market operates from 7:00 a.m. -12:00noon. Also, the Market is open on Sundays this Summer at a separate location.  Sunday Market will operate in the parking lot of the College Park City Hall (4500 Knox Road in College Park) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  For more information contact Phil Miller at (301) 399-5485.              
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> PROGRAMS FOR HOMEOWNERS  
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> The Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development has several programs that offer rehabilitation and weatherization assistance for homeowners.  Please click below or use the following phone numbers for more information.
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> Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program 
> Financial Assistance for home rehabilitation
> (301) 883-5570
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> Weatherization Assistance Program 
> Financial Assistance for home weatherization
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> UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND "GOLDEN ID" PROGRAM 
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> The Golden ID program is dedicated to retired seniors with a desire to return to school.  Participants must be Maryland residents, over the age of 60 and work only 20 hours or less weekly.  Tuition is waived for the first three courses.  Please click here for more information.                 
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> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FUND    
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> The Economic Development Incentive Fund is a $50 million endowment designed to widen the commercial tax base of our county.  Eligible projects should demonstrate job growth and promote local/minority small business development. The fund will award $7-$11 million annually.  Please click here for more information.     
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> SUMMER ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU
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> Please check out these wonderful resources in our community for local activities.
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> College Park Aviation Museum
> Riversdale House Museum 
> College Park Arts Exchange 
> Marietta House Museum 
> Maryland Milestones, a project of the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area 
> Prince George's County Parks & Recreation 
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> If you have received this e-news from someone other than my office, and are interested in receiving this update directly, please email Thomas Mayah at the District 3 Council Office at tsmayah at co.pg.md.us or call (301) 952-3060.
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