November 30, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 48
Dear
Washingtonians,
Yesterday,
I hosted Rat Stat, an opportunity for experts and city leaders to come together
and discuss rat abatement in Washington, DC. At the meeting, representatives
from across DC Government shared updates on current abatement efforts and
gave recommendations for how we can do better.
As
I said in my letter two weeks ago, in recent years, the District has seen an
increase in rodent activity. This problem is not unique to Washington, DC
and it is believed to be the result of warmer winters. It is an issue we take
very seriously, and we are committed to implementing and strengthening
solutions that work for our residents and businesses.
Tonight,
we will broadcast Rat Stat on Channel 16 at 8:00 p.m. I encourage you to watch,
learn more about our efforts, and join the conversation on social media using
#backtobasicsDC.
Sincerely,
 Last month, Dolores
Kendrick, poet laureate of Washington, DC, passed away. Dolores was a poet, an educator, a trailblazer, and a tremendous
source of inspiration for many, and her legacy will live on.
On
Saturday, December 9, join Mayor Bowser at EdFEST 2017, DC’s only
citywide public school fair, and meet representatives from more than 150 DCPS and public
charter schools before the common lottery application opens on December 11,
2017. EdFEST will also feature many free services
and fun activities for the whole family, including:
- lottery application
information and guidance from the My School DC team;
- immunizations for youth
and adults and health screenings for kids and teens brought to you by the DC Department of Health and MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital;
- recreational activities
for all ages, including information about the DC Department of Parks and Recreation Fun Days, Winter and Spring Break Camps, and Cooperative Play;
- story time with DC
Public Library and library card and Books from Birth registration.
Interpretation will be available in sign language, Spanish, Amharic,
Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French.
Learn
more HERE.
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Tomorrow, in honor or World AIDS Day, Mayor Bowser will participate in the World AIDS Day
Red Carnation Affair. Attendees will help assemble health kits and care packages for Washingtonians and have the chance
to learn about DC-based resources and volunteer opportunities to combat HIV/AIDS.
Register HERE.
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Tomorrow morning, join fish and wildlife
biologists at the Department of Energy and Environment's “Winter Wonders" and learn how aquatic animals make it through the snowy season. This family-friendly program at the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Anacostia Park will feature a Snowy Survival Aquarium Tour, a Coldwater Critters Aquatic Animal Presentation, and a variety of crafts and activities.
“Winter
Wonders” is part of the Family Discovery Days series. View other programs and
learn more about the Aquatic Resources Education Center by visiting doee.dc.gov/arec. All AREC programs are free, but Winter Wonders is limited to 40 attendees. Register HERE.
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 Take a step toward better health in the New Year! On January 1, 2018, join us at Mayor Bowser's 4th Annual Fit DC Fresh Start 5K Walk/Run.
Register HERE.
 This
week’s District Minute features stories about Small
Business Saturday, the opening of new retail at the Convention Center, and the
Administration's kickoff of the holiday season.
Attention
recent graduates of master’s degree programs in public administration, public
health, urban planning, social work, or other related fields: the Mayor’s
Capital City Fellows Program is accepting applications until Friday,
December 15. Applicants will compete for a paid opportunity
to work alongside cabinet officials in DC Government, receive on-the-job training, and experience unique educational and professional development opportunities.
For more
information about the Mayor’s Capital City Fellows Program, visit dchr.dc.gov
or email capcity.fellows@dc.gov.
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