Composting and Zero Waste in Greenbelt
posted in: Outdoors, Environment
The latest Greenbelt Minute video from Andy Zmidzinski.
Day Tripping to Sandy Point
posted in: Day Trips
I’d seen the beach at Sandy Point State Park many times as I glanced quickly to the left while crossing the Bay Bridge on my way to the ocean, but had never seen this view – up close, looking back … Read More
New Deal Cafe News – June 2017
posted in: Arts/Entertainment
Greenbelt’s New Deal Cafe now has a monthly e-newsletter and I’m posting them here, too – because the Cafe is our Living Room and Night Spot. Selfishly, it’s very important in my life. So I teamed up with manager Heather Brooks … Read More
Wildflowers and Pollinators at Buddy Attick Park
posted in: Outdoors, Environment
Greenbelters, have you noticed the serious blooming and buzzing action going on at Buddy Attack Park right now? It’s happening in the fabulous “Wildflower Area and Pollinator Garden, which is nicely sited between the open lawn and the woodland picnic … Read More
Where Greenbelters go Dancing, 2017 Edition
posted in: Food/Health/Fitness, Fun Stuff
Here’s a round-up of social-dancing opportunities IN Greenbelt and where Greenbelters go dancing nearby, focusing on social dancing – not jazzercize, zumba, or other workout-focused dancing. The information is up to date as of May 2017 but if you spot … Read More
Scottish Country Dancing at the Community Center
posted in: Fun Stuff
by Ellen Ternes Looking for fun exercise with super music and nice people? Then try Scottish Country dancing at the Greenbelt Community Center, every Tuesday night from 8 to 10, with the St. Columba’s Scottish Country dance group. Just stop by any … Read More
How to Go Car-Less in Greenbelt
posted in: Transportation
Up to date as of May 1, 2017. If you spot an error or have an something you’d like added, please describe it in a comment. In compiling this information I surveyed users of public transportation I happen to know … Read More
Greenbelt’s Very Own Silver Diner
posted in: Business
Silver Diner restaurants have been popular in our area since they first opened in Rockville back in 1989. They now have 14 local locations, including – thankfully! – one on Greenbelt Road. See, because of the company’s emphasis on local … Read More
How Greenbelters Talk Online
posted in: Community
Back in November of 2014 I wrote a blog post called “How Greenbelters Talk Online” and boy, is it ever out of date! So here’s the latest on how we Greenbelters are communicating among ourselves online, in 2017. The info is … Read More
What to do in the Garden this Spring, in 400 Words
posted in: Home and Garden
I was asked to write a short article for the GHI Communicator about what to do in the garden, for their April issue. So I enlisted help from the gardeners in GHI’s Yard Solutions Task Force, and then boiled it … Read More
Video: Support a Coffee Shop at the New Deal Cafe
posted in: Food/Health/Fitness
Another great video by Andy Zmidzinski, this time to raise money for the New Deal’s much-awaited coffee shop. The pitch is short; the quick tour of Roosevelt Center and the Cafe are great, but for this Cafe regular, the best … Read More
Who Knew Karaoke would be a Great Fit for Greenbelt?
posted in: Arts/Entertainment
I was one of those Karaoke scoffers, having only seen snippets of it in movies and TV, where the singers are often portrayed as drunks. But when Karaoke recently made its Greenbelt debut – at the New Deal Cafe – … Read More
Compost and other Creative Uses for Popcorn at Old Greenbelt Theatre
posted in: Food/Health/Fitness
Ever wonder what happens to the unsold popcorn at the Old Greenbelt Theatre? This being Greenbelt, it’s composted, naturally. I’m not sure I even knew popcorn could be composted, though a quick Googling of good sources confirmed that it can, as … Read More
Video: Todd Turner Listening Session
posted in: Greenbelt News
Next up from Andy Zmidzinski, a “Greenbelt Minute” about County Councilman Todd Turner’s recent listening session for Greenbelt residents. Topics include: tax increases, repeal of TRIM and possible Lakeside North development.
A Toasty Marathon through Greenbelt
posted in: Food/Health/Fitness
With temperatures in the 70s this year, the DC Road Runners George Washington’s Birthday Marathon through Greenbelt challenged runners still weeks away from getting acclimated to heat. In times of the year when temperatures are predicted in that range, races start … Read More