The Hillcrest Heartbeat – November 2022

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The Hillcrest Heartbeat – November 2022

In this issue, we’ll discuss upcoming HCCA events and activities, Halloween in Ward 7, MPD’s Coffee with a Cop, the Lidl Grand Opening, and more. <!–

A Message from the HCCA Leadership

November is the Season to Give Thanks
By Villareal “VJ” Johnson
 
November is almost here, and we should be thankful. As we settle into fall, we can enjoy the colors of the foliage and how they are just as diverse and captivating as those of us who call Hillcrest home.

The funny thing about fall is that it is the signal for winter. The leaves need raking, wood needs stacking, and summer clothes need packing. The transition gives us a lot to think about as we prepare for colder days.

The Hillcrest Community Civic Association (HCCA) leadership is also in transition. Approval of the by-laws and election of officers will occur during the November general body meeting. If possible, we need to meet sooner than later. If you are available to meet this Saturday, October 29, from 11:00 am-noon, to approve the by-laws and discuss leadership nominees, please click here. Read More >>>

Join/Renew Your HCCA Membership!

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General Membership Meetings
 

All Hillcrest residents are invited to join the association to promote the welfare of our neighborhood. Our November 5 meeting will be hybrid. You can attend in person at the Hillcrest Recreation Center or continue to join us via Zoom. 

Meetings are typically held on the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you plan to attend via Zoom, please register now for the November 5  meeting!

Register for the November HCCA Meeting (Zoom only)

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Twitter: @HillcrestWard7

Instagram: @HillcrestWard7

Facebook: Hillcrest DC

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Election Day is November 8 – Do You Have a Plan?

Voting in the mid-term elections allows you the opportunity to have a say in your local government. Here’s some helpful information from NBC News Washington to help you get your voting game plan together. Read More >>>

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HCCA Nominations Closing Soon

The HCCA election for the Board of Directors will be held at our community meeting on Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 am. Until that time, we can continue to take nominations from our community. Those elected to each position will serve one-year terms beginning on January 1, 2023.

Please review the position descriptions and consider nominating someone who you believe will work diligently in service to the HCCA community. Self-nominations are also being accepted. Read More >>>

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Starbucks Skyland Hosted its First Coffee with a Cop

On October 5, Starbucks in the Skyland Town Center hosted its first Coffee with a Cop, a national program that brings police officers and the communities they serve together over coffee. They used the opportunity to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The Ward 7 event attracted Chief Robert Contee, a former Patrol Chief of the 6th District, which encompasses Hillcrest. Since its inception in 2011, Coffee with a Cop events have served to build trust and help foster a sense of community in large and small communities.

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A Haunted Halloween in Hillcrest

Looking for homes to take your little ghouls and goblins trick-or-treating this Halloween? Look no further than this Hillcrest Halloween Map. Neighbors at these homes and others will be waiting to welcome your children on the evening of Halloween.

We also invite you to take a look at some of the haunted homes in Hillcrest. Please visit us on Instagram for some spooky sights. https://www.instagram.com/hillcrestward7

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Lidl Skyland Opens to Much Fanfare

Several Hillcrest residents and the Ward 7 community joined Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray, executives from Lidl, and other political leaders in the ribbon cutting and preview of the new Lidl supermarket in the Skyland Town Center on September 27. It was a party-like atmosphere as this major development in the Skyland Town Center has taken several decades to come to fruition. Lidl is the first new grocery store to open east of the river in over a decade and is located at 2224 Town Center Drive SE.

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The History of the Hillcrest-Palisades Partnership

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Join the MPD Engagement Academy

Launched in 2015, the Community Engagement Academy allows community members to learn firsthand about police operations. Through this eight-week program, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) provides participants with a personal view of the positive aspects and challenges confronting officers daily. Read More >>>

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Ward 7 Happenings

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The History of Hillcrest

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of our beautiful neighborhood? Well, we’ve invited neighbors who are interested in its history to share stories about our community. Please send articles to comms@hillcrestdc.com.

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Leaf Collection Dates Now Available

For residents who receive trash and recycling services from the city, leaf collection begins on November 7 and continues through January 28, 2023. Check DC DPW for information on when Hillcrest will be serviced: https://dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-collection.

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ANC 7B Monthly Meetings

Join the ANC 7B Advisory Neighborhood Commission on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for their monthly public meeting. Learn More >>

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MPD Sixth District Virtual Meetings

On the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm, join the Metropolitan Police Department 6th District for their Monthly Sector 3 Community Meeting for PSAs 605, 606 & 607 to discuss crime stats and community issues with the 6th District PSA Officials.
Join the Meeting >>

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COVID-19 Updates

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