GIVES is the apt acronym for the Greenbelt Intergenerational Volunteer Exchange Service, but it took me some sleuthing to figure it all out. Thrown by the term “intergenerational”, I assumed it was strictly younger people helping the elderly but that’s … Read More
One-year-old Naomi Gasper here was the youngest contestant – ever! – in Greenbelt’s Labor Day Art Show. And from this photo by her mom Ana I’m totally inspired by how she gets INTO her art – full-body painting! The … Read More
I’m hearing great things about the new exhibit “Greenbelt: The First 75 Years, 1937-2012 by the Greenbelt Museum, on display at the Community Center. According to their website, the exhibit “examines Greenbelt’s history in timeline form and features photographs, ephemera, … Read More
A highlight of our highlight-filled Labor Day Festival has gotta be the Kids Pet Contest. Here are just a few of the reasons. Now I think I understand why there are soooo many pugs on the wildly popular animal blog … Read More
Greenbelt’s Free Mulch One of my happiest discoveries upon moving to Greenbelt last winter was the inexhaustible supply of free mulch available for the taking at the east end of Northway. That’s because my organic practices depend on gobs … Read More
Early this summer I posted the photo above in a story for the Behnkes Nursery blog, but this plot looks much fuller now. In fact, all the plots are looking good, and according to the gardeners there, it’s been a … Read More
In case you haven’t heard, the New Deal Cafe recently beat out the likes of Wolf Trap, the 9:30 Club and the Birchmere in WTOP’s Best Music Venue contest. Seriously. So how did that happen? That a 70-person-capacity funky local … Read More
Coming up is the third Sunday of the month, which means that Master Gardeners will be at the Greenbelt Farmers Market to answer all your yard and gardening questions. the Master Gardener in charge of this event, GHI resident Janice … Read More
Thanks to Sarah for photos and details about the kitchen renovation in her block home. Looks great! When we purchased our 2-bedroom block with downstairs study in 2005 the kitchen had a top load washing machine, no dishwasher, and a … Read More
You’ve seen my new bathroom. Now I’m happy to (finally) reveal my all-new kitchen and dining room! It’s in a 3-bedroom (or 2 and a studio) block home in GHI. First, the views that I have “before” photos for – … Read More
The Greenbelt Community Foundation recently announced its newest grantees, which include an eco-education program at Greenbelt Middle School (thanks to CHEARS) and a 75th anniversary exhibition at the Greenbelt Museum. Great causes! But what struck me is the plebian nature … Read More
Luke Tornatore, a 2012 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, entertained shoppers and vendors this week. Thanks, Luke! (Editor’s note: this video taught me to turn the iPhone on its side next time. First time for everything.) Market’s Invitation to … Read More
Ever wondered what goes on down the stairs from this sign across from the Co-op and behind Domino’s in Roosevelt Center? The answer is: 33 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week. 2 Narcotics Anonymous meetings per week 3 Chemically Dependent Anonymous … Read More
Laurie Lemieux, a long-time Greenbelter and avid cyclist, recently bought Proteus Bicycles on Route 1 (with Proteus employee Ben Bassett) and you can meet Laurie and cycling husband Jeff tomorrow at the Farmers Market. They’ll be conducting a bike clinic, … Read More
Aspiring artists of all types, listen up! Everyone may be telling you to have a Plan B, your Plan B doesn’t have to mean giving up what you’re passionate about – what we used to call “selling out” back in … Read More
