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Shepherd Park NewsA newsletter for the residents of Shepherd Park,Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates

Did you know that Alexander “Boss”

Shepherd, our neighborhood namesake and second District governor, directed the planting of more than 60,000 trees all over the city? He appreciated the value of urban green spaces, and SPCA invites you to share that appreciation with your neighbors at the 13th annual SPCA Garden Tour on May 21. This self-guided walking tour showcases the beautiful landscapes within Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates. Unique gardens of all sizes and styles, both brand new and old favorites, will be on display for everyone’s enjoyment and inspiration. This year’s tour will also feature presentations about beekeeping, composting, urban gardening, and more. Get tickets online now at www.shepherdpark.org or buy them on the day of the tour at the tent in front of Shepherd Elementary. Tickets are still only $15 per person for general admission, and $7 for SPCA members. The Garden Tour is a wonderful chance to meet other gardening enthusiasts. Come celebrate the beauty of spring and show your community support! The proceeds from the tour go directly to support SPCA beautification projects throughout

2017 Vol., Issue 2 www.shepherdpark.org MAY/JUNE 2017

In This Issue:

• 2017 SPCA Membership Application ..................pg 2

• SPCA Community Meeting ...................................pg 3

• SPCA Elections .........................................................pg 3

• SPCA Spring Plant-in ..............................................pg 4

• SPCA Picnic ...............................................................pg 5

• Children’s Financial Future .....................................pg 6

• Andrea’s Fine Hats ....................................................pg 7

• Moorenko Ice Cream ..............................................pg 7

• Development Updates ............................................pg 8

• Business Beat .............................................................pg 10

• Community Calendar ..............................................pg 11

History, Heritage Highlight SPCA May Meeting by Mark Pattison

Celebrate Urban Green Spaces at the 13th Annual SPCA Garden Tour

by Alexander Kincannon

Next Community

Meeting

Tuesday,

May 9, 7 pm

Our proud history in Shepherd Park predates most of us. However, there are still jewels in our neighborhood

who can reveal treasures we can only imagine. We’ll do that at the next SPCA community meeting, slated for Tuesday, May 9, inside the Shepherd Elementary auditorium starting at 7 pm. We plan to have representatives from Neighbors, Inc., which grew — and grew up— alongside the SPCA, talk about the critical role it played in helping to make Shepherd Park the neighborhood all of us love.

It’s also our “annual” meeting, so we’ll be nominating and electing the 2017-18 SPCA Board of Directors (see separate story). Plus, we’ll update the development situation along Georgia Avenue. We’ll outline plans for the May 13 Spring Plant-In along Georgia Avenue, the annual Garden Tour set for May 21, and our annual picnic, to be held June 25, 2-5 pm at Lowell Field. And no SPCA meeting would be complete without Ledo Pizza. Come join us!

our neighborhood. Would you like to volunteer to help with the tour and enjoy insider perks? Contact tour coordinators Alexandra Kincannon ([email protected]) or Deirdre Evans-Pritchard ([email protected])

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SHEPHERD PARK NEWS MAY/JUNE 2017

SPCA Board of DirectorsMark Pattison, President

(202) 829-9289 [email protected]

Yvette Pearson, Vice-President(202) 841-7793 [email protected]

Alyssa Wilhelm, Treasurer(804) 615-8012

[email protected]

June Confer, Recording Secretary(202) 722-1461

[email protected]

Thomas DominiqueMembership Secretary


At-Large DelegatesStacie Dennis


Cynthia Prather(202) 882-7419 [email protected]

Bonnie Randolph(202) 215-7710

[email protected]

Delegates to the Federationof Citizens Associations

Ed Atkins(202) 723-1594 [email protected]

Paula Sanderlin Dorosti(202) 291-4123 [email protected]

Deirdre Evans-Pritchard(323) 333-3125 [email protected]

Delegates to the Federation of Civic Associations

Carl Bergman202) 291-8212

[email protected]

Naima Jefferson(202) 285-7523

[email protected]

Donalee Wood(202) 829-7387 [email protected]

Contact the Editors!Whether it’s a letter to the editor, info on a community event, or an ad, we’d love to

hear from you!

Editor: Cynthia Prather(202) 882-7419 [email protected]

Advertising: Beth Allaben(202) 882-2609 [email protected]

Calendar: Claudia [email protected]

Editing & Layout: André R. Carley(202) 813-3152

[email protected]

The Shepherd Park News, a newsletter of the Shepherd Park CitizensAssociation, is published four times per year: October/November; December/

January; March/April; and May/June. As a matter of policy, all errors of substance are corrected in the next issue.

Report errors to [email protected] Shepherd Park Citizens Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt

organization. Dues and donations are deductible as charitable contributions.

Make your check out to SPCA and mail toSPCA, PO Box 55255, Washington, DC 20040-5255, or pay on-line at www.spca.ecwid.com. Questions? Contact SPCA Membership Coordinator, Thomas Dominque, [email protected] or (240) 350-1702

2017 SPCA Membership ApplicationI want to join or renew my SPCA membership for 2017. Dues are $30/household for the calendar year.o I live in the area bordered by Eastern Ave. on the north, Aspen St. on the south, Georgia Ave. (west side) on the east, and Rock Creek Park on the west.

o I don’t live in Shepherd Park, but I want to be a Friend of SPCA.

Name(s):_____________________________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________________Email Address:__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|________________Phone No:____________________________________________________________Signature:____________________________________________Date:____________

I want to buy Garden Tour tickets (May 21, 2-5 pm) Pick up your tickets at Shepherd Elementary on tour date starting at 1:30 pm ______tickets @ $7 each for SPCA members (immediate family members only at discount rate) ______tickets @ $15 each for non-members

$_____________ 2017 Membership Dues $_____________ Garden Tour Tickets$_____________ Donation $_____________ Total

o I would like to volunteer to help with the following:____ Spring Plant-in, Sat, May 13, 8:30 am____ Garden Tour, Sun, May 21, 2-5 pm____ Picnic, Sun, Jun 25, 2-5 pm ____ Newsletter ____ Economic Development ____ Other (Specify)___________________

CorrectionIn the March/April 2017 issue, the photo in the article “It’s Not Too Early to Think

Spring” was taken by Ralph Blessing, not Ed Savwoir.

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An Election WhereWe’re All Winners

by Mark Pattison

Community Meeting Highlights the Man

Who Built the Nation’s Capital by June Confer

With all the national dialogue this year on democracy, it’s natural to seek ways to apply democratic

principles wherever we can. This includes the SPCA. Each year all 14 board positions are up for election: 5 officers — president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, membership chair 3 at-large members 3 delegates to the DC Federation of Citizens Associations 3 delegates to the DC Federation of Civic Associations Ah, but to be elected, one must be an SPCA member — and be nominated. If you wish to serve in a leadership capacity in the SPCA, now is the time to consider the best way you can serve. The board will be nominated and elected at the next SPCA community meeting, set for Tuesday, May 9, at 7 pm at Shepherd Elementary. To explore your options, call the interim chair of the SPCA Nominating Committee, Carl Bergman, at (202) 291-8212.

The SPCA community meeting on April 3

opened with a presentation by Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd. He first provided an update on the budget process. He was pleased to report that the Mayor’s budget includes funds to renovate the Shepherd Elementary gymnasium/multi-purpose room and the cafeteria. He also reported that housing will be a priority in the coming budget year, with a proposed increase in the senior property tax relief income limit to $150,000 for the 50% reduction. He requested residents to get involved in the budgeting process. After the budget discussion, he spoke to questions about the various Shepherd Park development projects, pothole repairs, and crime reduction. Author and former Shepherd Park resident John Richardson shared his book, “Alexander R. Shepherd: the Man Who Built the Nation’s Capital.” Born in 1835, the man for whom Shepherd Park is named rose from an employee at Thompson Plumbing to being its owner before becoming Governor of the District of Columbia. Shepherd was responsible for developing much of the infrastructure of the city and for planting thousands of trees that still line neighborhoods throughout the city. Although Shepherd over spent his budget by millions, he convinced Congress to absorb the debt, although it then took control of the city and retained it until 1974. (Congress still has control over much DC legislation through its House Committee.) A copy of the book can be found at the Shepherd Park library. Yao Afantchao, a community educator from UDC’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and

Environmental Sciences, gave an introduction to “ethnic crops” as he described his role at the UDC agricultural program. He distributed the pamphlet, “Ethnic Crops Nutritional Value Guide and Recipe Book,” and encouraged neighbors to visit the demonstration farm in Beltsville. Ed Atkins reported on the work of the SPCA Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development (PZED) Committee on the settlement agreement with soon-to-open Champion’s Kitchen (see Developments on p. 8), and the continuing monitoring of the Eastern/Georgia Ave project and Walter Reed construction. Other board members shared information on the annual yard sale (April 29 and 30), the garden tour (May 21), and the picnic (June 25).


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Summer Flowering: Volunteers Needed! by Cynthia Prather

Now that our spring bulbs have reached their peak, SPCA gardeners can turn their attentions to planting

the scarlet-red geraniums and other greenery along upper Georgia Avenue. Why geraniums? Of course, geranium is one of the many “flower” streets here in Shepherd Park. Quite coincidentally, the sun-loving, drought-resistant geranium is a great choice for our Georgia Avenue strip (as well as for any full-sun or partly sunny garden). During late spring, blooming geraniums can survive with less than daily watering. In the hotter days of July and August, however, geraniums should be watered at least once a day. In addition, to keep the flowers blooming and healthy, spent flower stalks should be removed, new growth should be pinched, and a mild fertilizer should be applied once a month (Behnke’s 2017). With these points in mind, SPCA is seeking volunteers! SPCA provides the flowers (thanks to all who have joined the association and/or who support the Garden Tour!). We

need hands to dig holes and get the baby geraniums into the pots. Then, we need volunteers to water the flowers during the late spring and summer. Georgia Avenue businesses and other community groups are being recruited to help. Neighbors can volunteer for either of two options: Option 1: Adopt a pot. Neighbors can care for a pot for a few days, a week, or the entire summer. Option 2: Adopt a day. Neighbors could water some (or all) plants on a particular day each week. The kickoff planting date is May 13, 8:30 am. Staging is in the Ledo Pizza parking lot. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me at [email protected]. Also, feel free to suggest/refer summer programs that might be able to participate in planting or watering. We want the avenue to look nice. Help us to make it happen!


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picnic is around the corner, and we are in need of your support! This year’s picnic will be on Sunday, June 25. We are looking for people to serve on the planning committee, which will meet a few times between now and June. If you have been looking for a way to get more involved in the community, here is an amazing opportunity to raise your hand! Additionally, we are looking for 40-50 volunteers to provide support and serve in various roles on the day of

the picnic. This is a great opportunity for families, teens, teams, student groups, or area clubs to get a few hours of community service and spend a day giving back. Finally, the awards committee is seeking nominations for the annual SPCA Community Awards, which will be presented at the picnic. A variety of awards may be conferred, although the committee may decide to not select a winner for a particular category. Feel free to nominate candidates for neighbor of the year, business supporter of the year, champion of public safety, public advocate, friend of Shepherd Park, community service award, and president’s award for outstanding service. Send nominations to Yvette Pearson at [email protected]. For more information about the picnic, committee participation, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Stacie Dennis at [email protected] or (360) 888-0424. Hope to see you there!


4 Things to Keep in Mind for Planning Your Children’s Financial Future

by Jackie Walters

After my husband’s mom passed away recently, I realized as we went through the probate process how little

I knew about life planning. We had a retirement plan, but outside of that we hadn’t done much to prepare for life down the road. I began to do some research into life planning, and thought it would be beneficial to share what I’ve learned with others. Of course, for us parents, planning for our children’s future is often of greater concern than planning for our own. It’s crucial that you take steps now to prepare for whatever lies ahead for your child. With that in mind, the information below will help you prepare financially for your children’s needs. Here are four things to plan for. College: There are all kinds of ways to save for college, so research your options carefully. Some states have prepaid programs that allow you to lock in current university tuition rates and pay them off early. Even if the rates increase by the time your child graduates, you’ll still get credit for the percentage you’ve already paid off. Home Modifications: If your child has a disability, you’ve probably already made home modifications. But if their

needs are likely to evolve, it’s important to be prepared for any additional alterations. There are many different kinds of grants and programs that can offer you financial assistance. Caregivers: If your child has a particularly advanced or limiting condition, you’ll want to ensure they’ll always have a caregiver in the event of your sudden death. Keep in mind that even if you’re married, your spouse will likely need some extra help caring for your child in the beginning. Your Property: One of the most important considerations to keep in mind when planning for your child’s future is guaranteeing a roof over his or her head. While most people think a will is all they need, you should consider taking steps that will specifically pertain to how your property will be handled in the event of your passing. If you plan for these things — college, home modifications, health care, and the distribution of your property — your child/children will be safer whenever you are no longer able to make decisions for them.

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Andrea’s Fine Hats and Accessories:

Completing Any Outfit with Style

article and photo by Angela Martin

Have you ever seen and wondered about the hat shop on Eastern Avenue? Andrea Bray, the owner of

Andrea’s Fine Hats and Accessories, has been in business for about 28 years, and at 7825 Eastern Avenue for about 24 years. Andrea retired as host of “The Andrea Bray Show” on WPFW 89.3 FM in June 2016 and is transitioning into retirement at the shop, so I spoke with Ms. Brenda Davis, store manager for the past five years. Mrs. Bray started the hat business because she loves hats. She started selling hats from her home, then at multiple locations in the metropolitan area, before settling down on Eastern Avenue. Andrea’s sells accessories such as jewelry, gloves, scarves, hat pins, and travel hat boxes. They also host annual hat shows throughout the DMV. The hats are from all over the world, and they have an in-house designer for some custom-made hats. Additionally, they do hat repair, cleaning, and blocking. Easter and Mother’s Day are really big for women, and the winter season is really big for men. Ms. Davis states that there are three main purposes of a hat: for coverage and protection from the sun and elements, to frame the face, and to complete the outfit. “Some people think you only wear hats when you’re older, but there are some younger people wearing hats,” said Ms. Davis. “An outfit is not complete until you have a hat to go with it.”

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Cool News! by Mark Pattison

Moorenko’s Ice Cream is sponsoring “SPCA Dessert Day” on Monday, May 8. Say the magic words, “Shepherd Park,”

any time during their shopping day, and Moorenko will give SPCA 20 percent back from those purchases on anything in the store -- cones, drinks, even pints to take home. Plan now to stop by and sample some of their spring/summer delights!

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downtown Silver Spring developers recently announced. The developers have sealed a management agreement with Marriott International, Inc. for a proposed 14-story Residence Inn. The space at 8600 Georgia Avenue, located a short walk away from the Silver Spring Metro station, is currently occupied by a gas station. The project involves a partnership between PMG Development Group, Starr Capital, and SV Hospitality, which are shooting to begin construction in December and have the hotel open by January 2020. The Residence Inn will feature a rooftop terrace and 5,000 sq ft of meeting space. The Montgomery County Planning Board in November approved a plan enabling the developers to build up to 147,440 sq ft for the hotel. Timothy Eden, Starr Capital’s

managing director, said the project partners need final site plan approval before they can start to build. Eden said they plan to submit the final plan in April and anticipate securing approval by August.

Things are happening at Walter Reed and along

Georgia Avenue near the Silver Spring line. Walter Reed: The DC International School, the International Baccalaureate public charter school for grades 6-9, is renovating its new location at Delano Hall (Walter Reed’s 1931 nurse’s dormitory), on Aspen near 16th Street. The completed facility will be 170,000 sq ft, to include a 135,000 sq ft renovation of the existing building and a 35,000 sq ft addition

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for a new gymnasium. The school plans to open in its new facility this fall term. The gym addition should be completed next spring. The Walter Reed master developer is in the preliminary design phase for a mixed use (residential/retail/commercial) complex to be located at the corner of Aspen Street and Georgia Avenue. The five-story building will have approximately 280 units, with about 80 condos and the remainder rentals. The retail/commercial mix and bedroom mix are still undecided. Construction should begin sometime next year and be completed in 2020. This will be the first new construction on Walter Reed’s campus as a part of its redevelopment. The State Department is beginning a series of public hearings on its Master Development Plan for its Foreign Missions Center. Georgia Avenue: Champion Kitchen, formerly Eddie’s (at Georgia Avenue and Kalmia Road) has no firm opening date. Owners are awaiting various inspections from the District government. The Doggie Washerette has begun the formal procedures to move from the Georgia Avenue location to her home in Colonial Village. Mrs. Taylor, the owner, reported, however, that the date for a hearing at the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) has not yet been set. The move may not happen until May or June.

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Accidents continue to occur at the circle at 16th Street and Eastern Avenue. With inter-jurisdictional planning

stalled another year, Councilmember Brandon Todd has asked DDOT to prepare a comprehensive safety/traffic plan that can be implemented without Maryland participation. The plan would address the DC side of the circle. For updates, contact Joshua Fleitman at [email protected].

As reported by ANC 4A02 Commissioner Stacey Lincoln, the Mayor’s proposed budget includes funding

for a “new park community to include gymnasium, fitness rooms, showers and restrooms, senior room, and other recreational spaces” at Shepherd Elementary School. Note that funding would be through the DC Department of Parks and Recreation.


Membership benefits (depending on the level) include a listing on the SPCA website, an online business profile, and credit towards an ad in the Shepherd Park News.Visit www.shepherdpark.org for a list of all of our business and community members. We encourage our neighbors to check out their goods and services.

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Creative Ways Therapy: A Path to Mental Healthby Cynthia Prather

The door opens to a smile and a short walk to comfortable seating, a wall of

miniature, life-like figures, and a raised, stand-alone sandbox. The space is calming. The feeling is warm and comforting. Welcome to Creative Ways Therapy, a relatively new business neighbor on upper Georgia Avenue whose mission is to provide access to quality mental health care for underserved populations. Creative Ways Therapy provides this care using, among traditional talk therapy and other methodologies, sand tray therapy, an expressive therapy where a client uses miniature figures to create his/her own world in natural sand. The organization offers culturally-competent, bilingual services for English and Spanish speakers— children, teens, and adults. Clients are referred from DCPS, the court system, and foster care. Self-referrals also are welcome. Owners Teresa Arene (LICSW, LCSW-C) and Donna Geraci (LICSW) started the organization in 2004 in

Columbia Heights to serve the immigrant community. They moved to Shepherd Park a little more than a year ago for new space and to better serve their clients. We’ve found Shepherd Park to be a lovely community.” Located on the upstairs level of a street-front property, the owners are planning to make a stronger business presence, with a larger sign and some other improvements, thanks to a recent Great Streets Grant. What would they like to say to our readers? “It’s a stressful time, politically,” offered Donna.

She feels that the political climate adds new stress to our already hectic lives. “It’s OK to need each others’ support.” she said. “ Listen to your kids. Hug them. Be present. Be greatful. Accept yourself and grow.”

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Renewing Silver MemberTifereth Israel CongregationRabbi Ethan Seidel7701 16th St NWWashington, DC 20012Phone: (202) 882-1605Website: www.tifereth-israel.orgEmail: [email protected]

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Community Calendar, May - June 2017Shepherd Park LibraryBaby Lap TimeStory times of 20-30 minutes introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces appropriate for newborns to toddlers. Every Mon, 1:30 pm

Kids and Teen Game NightVideo games, board games, and more! Ages 9 and up. Every Mon, 4 -5 pm

Baby and Toddler Story TimeStories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Ages birth to 3 and parents/caregivers. Every Wed, 10 am

Family Story TimeStories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Ages birth to 7, and parents/caregivers. Every Sat, 11 am

Yoga for AllRestorative yoga practice led by Tara Bishop, certified teacherEvery Wednesday, 7:30 pm

STEAM AheadAn afternoon of fun, including an out-of-this world experiment or new artistic heights. Ages 6 and up. Participants under 9 will require a caretaker/parent. Every Sat, 3 pm

Tues, May 9, 7 pmSPCA Community Mtg & Elections Shepherd Elem

Wed, May 10, 7 pmPSA 401 MtgSh Pk Library

Sat, May 13, 8:30 amSpring Planting Ledo Pizza

Sun, May 14Mother’s Day A worship celebration of women and families. Sh Pk Christian Church

Wed, May 17, 7 pmConcerned Neighbors, Inc. Comm. Ass’n Meeting Shepherd Park Library

Thurs, May 18, 7 pm4D Police Citizens Advisory Council Mtg 6001 Georgia Ave NW

Meditation for Optimal Well-BeingLearn simple meditation techniques, taught by David Newcomb.Thurs, May 18, 7 pm

May

Tues, May 2, 7 pmANC 4A MtgMPD 4D HQ, 6001 Georgia Ave NW

Sat, May 6, 6-10 pmSpringtime in Shepherd Park SoireeA celebration of teachers/staff featuring celebrity hosts, light fare, cocktails, dancing, and silent auction. Shepherd Elem (Tks at www.shepherd-elementary.org/support-us/spring-gala)

Sun, May 7, 1 pmHands on Hearts CPR TrainingJoin WES and DCFEMS for a Hands on Hearts CPR training. Pre-registration is requested at https://wes-cpr-class2.eventbrite.com, Wash Ethical Soc’y

Sun, May 7, 5-8 pmZenith Community Arts Foundation Silent Auction FundraiserEvent supports Hands on Workshop (HOW) training, Wash Ethical Soc’y

Sun, May 21, 2-5 pmSPCA Garden Tour Tks at Shepherd Elem

Sun, May 28, 1 pmWorking for Racial Equity Talk & Teach Session will include a brief learning opportunity, video, and/or exercise with facilitated discussion on the topic: History of Racism in America: How Did We Get This Messed Up?, Wash Ethical Soc’y

JuneFri thru Sun, June 2-4Women’s Retreat Join a women’s retreat at Bethany Beach, DE. Sh Pk Christian Church

Tues, June 6, 7 pmANC 4A Mtg Location TBD

Wed, June 14, 7 pmPSA 401 MtgSh Pk Library

Sun, June 18Father’s Day A worship celebration of men and families.Sh Pk Christian Church

Wed, Jun 21, 7 pmConcerned Neighbors, Inc. Comm. Ass’n Mtg Sh Pk Library

Thurs, June 22, 7 pm4D Police Citizens Advisory Council Mtg 6001 Georgia Ave NW

Sun, June 25, 1 pmWorking for Racial Equity Talk and TeachSession will include a brief learning opportunity, video, and/or exercise with facilitated discussion on the topic: Prison Industrial Complex: 13th Screening -From Slave to Criminal With One Amendment. Wash Ethical Soc’y

Sun, June 25, 2-5 pmSPCA Annual Picnic Lowell School 1640 Kalmia Rd NW

Sun-Fri, June 25-29Vacation Bible School Lessons for all ages in life and faith. Sh Pk Christian Church

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SPCA Upcoming Events

Take the Shirts Off Our Backs!

Community Meeting and Elections Tues, May 9, 7 pmShepherd Elementary School

Spring PlantingSat, May 13, 8:30 amLedo Pizza

Garden TourSun, May 21, 2-5 pmTickets at Shepherd Elementary

Annual PicnicSun, Jun 25, 2-5 pmLowell School Shepherd Park shirts are now on sale! $30 for polo shirts,

$30 for sweatshirts, and $17 for T-shirts — with discounts for SPCA members. Available in S, M, L, and XL in gray, red, blue, or green. Contact [email protected]. for available sizes and colors.

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