ANC 5D

Know who’s shaping public safety in your community. Join us for a real conversation with leaders from MPD, USAO-DC, Ward 5 Council, and CSOSA about how decisions are made—and how they impact the Fifth District. 🗓 Tuesday, March 24 ⏰ 6 PM 💻 Zoom

Join us for upcoming ANC 5D meetings and community cleanups across 5D. There are plenty of opportunities to stay informed, get involved, and help keep our neighborhoods clean and connected. Learn more at anc5d.org.

DC Water is hosting a virtual briefing on the Potomac Interceptor Response for environmental organizations. 📅 March 18 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 💻 Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Learn more and join: qrco.de/Virtual-Briefi…

Concerned about rising energy bills? Join the Healthy Homes Fair on March 21 at Catholic University to learn ways to lower costs and improve your home’s efficiency. Free and family friendly.

Join DPR and DGS for an in-person community meeting to discuss the upcoming Crummell Community Center renovation. 📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Trinity Baptist Church (1814 Central Pl NE) Community input is encouraged. Learn more: crummell.splashthat.com

YBA Play is offering free baseball for youth ages 5–12 from March 16–May 20 (6:15–7:45 PM). No experience needed and equipment is provided. Register at ybaplay.com.

DC residents living with dementia and their caregivers are invited to join a Dementia Stories DC creative arts workshop. 📍 Ward 5 session: March 28 Michigan Park Christian Church Food provided. Space is limited. Register: dementiastoriesdc@gmail.com

The DC Office of the Attorney General invites DC students in grades 6–8 to enter the Do the Write Thing writing challenge.Deadline: March 15. Learn more: oag.dc.gov/dtwt

Join us Sat, March 21 at 12 PM at Starburst Plaza (Benning Rd NE & Bladensburg Rd NE) for a Down Syndrome Awareness Month event in Ward 5. March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, a global day for awareness, inclusion, and advocacy. Learn more: worlddownsyndromeday.org

Join the DC Prevention Center Wards 5 & 6 for the next Lunch-N-Learn: Beyond the Data – A Restorative Approach to Acknowledging the Impacts of Opioids Open to practitioners, partners, and community members

DC Water is hosting a community meeting on the Potomac Interceptor Response for DC residents. This meeting will provide updates, outline next steps, and give residents a chance to hear directly from DC Water and ask questions. RSVP at events@dcwater.com

Join CSOSA for a Community Justice Advisory Network (CJAN) meeting focused on healthcare changes coming in 2026. Hear directly from CSOSA and the DC Department of Health Care Finance about what’s changing, why it matters, and how it may impact residents and returning citizens.

Don’t forget! Ranked-Choice Voting 101 is this Saturday, Feb 28 from 12–1 PM. Join us and get election-ready. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/ranked-choic…

Looking for construction or trade opportunities in DC? Join us Feb 23, 10 AM–2 PM at the UDC Student Center for the Meet the Generals Economic Development Expo. Connect with employers, training programs, and District agencies. Reserve Your Spot: eventbrite.com/e/2026-meet-th…

ANC 5D has a full calendar coming up. Committee meetings, a community cleanup, and Ranked Choice Voting 101. Join in and stay engaged. Details at anc5d.org

Ready to rank your choices with confidence? Join us for Ranked Choice Voting 101 on Saturday, Feb 28 from 12–1 PM (virtual) to learn how the process works in D.C. and what to expect in the next election. REGISTER HERE: eventbrite.com/e/ranked-choic…

TONIGHT! Join the ANC 5D public meeting at 7:00 PM to hear updates and share your voice on zoning, traffic, safety, and what’s happening in our neighborhood. Register to join via Zoom at anc5d.org.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter is offering 10 book scholarships to support students pursuing their education. The deadline to apply is April 5, 2026. Apply online at ophizdc.org/scholarships. For questions, contact scholarships@ophizdc.org

Want to better understand how felony sentencing works in D.C.? Join this free, two-part virtual training that breaks down how sentencing guidelines are used and what’s changing in 2026. Open to the public. Learn more and register here: dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join Lieutenant Stephen Sharp for public safety updates, community discussion, and a chance to engage directly with Fifth District leadership. All PSA 507 residents and community partners are encouraged to attend.