Month: June 2013 Page 1 of 3

NCP Crime Stats: June 23 – 28, 2013

On June 30, 2013

Please see below last week’s crime stats and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

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Date of Incident	Time of Incident	Incident Type	Location
06/23/2013	1308	B & E, RESIDENTIAL	9600 Blk 52ND AVE
06/24/2013	1241	AUTO, STOLEN	10100 Blk BALTIMORE AVE
06/24/2013	1350	THEFT	9000 Blk BALTIMORE AVE
06/25/2013	422	B & E, COMMERCIAL	3700 BlkMETZEROTT RD
06/26/2013	829	THEFT	5100 Blk KENESAW ST
06/27/2013	1443	THEFT	4700 Blk CHERRY HILL RD
06/28/2013	212	B & E, RESIDENTIAL	5200 Blk PALCO PL
06/28/2013	836	THEFT	9800 Blk RHODE ISLAND AVE
06/29/2013	2208	ASSAULT, WEAPON	9100 Blk BALTIMORE AVE

School Board Approves College Park Academy, Recruiting Staff to Start Soon

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 29, 2013

In College Park academy, Education

College Park Academy, which will be located on Adelphi Road in Hyattsville

In a major news last Thursday, the College Park Academy was approved by the Prince George’s County School Board. The College Park Academy will be the latest charter school in the county. The County already has 7 charters schools. http://www1.pgcps.org/charters/

This means the school can now start operating from the upcoming fall semester. The school has already selected 300 students out of 450 students who have applied so far.

The work now begins with registration for our potential families and recruitment for several vacancies that are available. The school is looking for the following positions:

Success Coach
Secretary
Receptionist.

If you are interested please forward your resume and cover letter to Council member Denise Mitchel at the following address: mitch4CPAacademy@gmail.com.

This Saturday’s Market will be Grand!

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 28, 2013

In Farmer's Market, Hollywood Farmers Market

Please see below this week’s Hollywood Farmers Market Newsletter. See you all tomorrow

This coming Saturday, June 29, marks the official “GRAND OPENING” of the Hollywood Farmers Market (HFM) in North College Park. You may have noticed the big flashing signs on Rhode Island Avenue announcing it. The market had its “soft opening” on June 1, but after working out the kinks, we’re ready to celebrate the grand opening at the one-month anniversary of the Market at 10 am with a ribbon-cutting. Special guests include Maryland Senator Jim Rosapepe (District 21) and other elected officials!

Ripe berries, cherries and apples at Tuckey’s Mountain Grown

Going the Extra Mile

To mark the occasion, several College Park volunteer organizations will join the regular vendors.

Prince George’s County Police Department Community Liaison Corporal Jaron Black will be at the Market to answer your questions and concerns about safety and crime in our neighborhood.
College Park Neighborhood Watch will be there to talk about this program and recruit participants.
Members at the Committee for a Better Environment (CBE) table will distribute reusable produce bags (not to be confused with the shopping bags that MOM will distribute) and display informational brochures about topics like how to prune trees and how to compost.
Melissa Sites from the College Park Arts Exchange will serenade us with her guitar.
The College Park Community Library will be there between 9 am and 11 am to sign up new members.
Branchville Volunteer Fire Department will be at the Market with a firetruck and free fire hats for the kids!

Coffee Barn

Featured Vendor

Heavenly Created Desserts
If you have a sweet tooth—even a little bit of a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss Sharon Morrison’s tent. Sharon, owner of Heavenly Created Desserts and College Park resident, makes her baked goods from scratch using gourmet ingredients, such as Valrhona cocoa and Madagascar vanilla beans, as well as fresh and frozen fruits. Specialties include cupcakes and a variety of fruit crisps. Examples of desserts that residents have tried and loved: the Oreo cupcake, caramel-filled cupcake, and chocolate merlot cupcake. For her menu, see http://www.heavenlycreateddesserts.com/.

Ear Gear

Specials This Saturday
At the tent of Heavenly Created Desserts, shoppers can receive a free cupcake with a $5 purchase (gluten-free excluded).

New Vendors Coming This Saturday
For the grand opening, regulars will see a few new faces:

This week’s Vendors
1. Calvert Farm
2. SunSplash Farm
3. Pleitez Farm
4. Legacy Manor
5. Shlagal Farms
6. Ferguson Family Farms
7. Morning Glory Farm
8. Heavenly Created Desserts
9. I Heart U
10. Ear Gear
11. Silent Beading
12. Fertile Soil Teas
13. Green Sprouts
14. Conscious Alchemy
15. Coffee Barn
16. Tiffany’s Oven
17. Tuckey’s Mountain Grown
18. Create Peace Jeweleries
19. Eastern Delights
20. Bill’s BBQ
21. Phil’s Dills
22. Chic Expressions
23. Ozlem Crafts
24. Caspari Farm
25. A Little pottery
26. Micromed Diamond Seal Systems
27. Henna Art
28. Alan Comer Canvas

Bill’s Backyard BBQ
Phil’s Dills (pickles that is)
Ozlem Crafts
Jen’s Crafts and Massage
Fransisco Jewelry
Smile Herb Shop

This Week’s Recipe – Chinese Green Bean Salad and Dressing

Ingredients for the beans:
1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger root
1 cup sliced red onion

Ingredients for the Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the following:
4 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dark-roasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons of sugar

After cleaning and snapping into one-inch pieces, put the beans into a pot of boiling water and cook until crunchy tender. Remove and run cold water over the beans, so they stop cooking. Put in bowl, slice onions over the top, and mix in ginger root. Add salad dressing and serve immediately.

Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with your community? Please send it to us and we may use it in our newsletter!

Hollywood Farmers Market is located at the Hollywood Shopping Center (near REI) on Saturdays from 8am to 12 noon. Email: Hollwoodmarketcp@gmail.com. Phone: (301) 659 – 6295 Like us on the FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodmarket
Copyright © 2013 Hollywood Farmers Market, All rights reserved. www.Hollywoodmarket.org

County Kicks off Summer Programs for Teens

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 27, 2013

In Announcements, County

Xtreme Teens

From June 25 – August 21, Prince George’s County residents ages 12-24 were encouraged to join friends Monday through Saturday nights at any of 24 PG Park’s facilities in the county between 10 pm and midnight to participate in exciting and enriching activities. The fun included photography, sports, team building workshops, recording sessions, and more.

Suitland Community Center, a Safe Summer site in Forestville, MD, offered youth sewing and design classes, and celebrated their efforts with an end-of-Safe Summer fashion show.

This was the second year Safe Summer was implemented county-wide. County’s Park department anticipated another great summer when “Teen Fest,” this year’s Safe Summer kickoff, attracted nearly 1,000 kids for swimming, roller skating, entertainment and other fun activities.

The event was followed by more than 5,000 visits to Safe Summer sites during the first week of the program, and averaged over 4,000 visits per week thereafter. The program drew more than 35,000 visits throughout the eight-week period, to sites with plenty of police presence.

In fact, Maryland-National Capital Park Police and Prince George’s County Police worked each of the sites every night, not only keeping participants safe but developing good relationships with the young people. Thanks to successful planning and marketing, along with engaged staff and a whole summer of great activities, the young participants kept coming back.

To find more about the program, please visit XtremeTeen’s website here http://www.pgxtremeteens.com/

New Smoothie and Yogurt Shops Open in North College Park

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 26, 2013

In Business

Mr. Smoothie

This month has seen the opening of a smoothie and a yogurt shop in north College Park. The popular smoothie chain Mr. Smoothie will open in the shopping complex near IKEA, where as the yogurt shop will open in the College Park Market Place near Shoppers / Best Buy shopping complex.

Mr. Smoothie: Since 1996, Mr. Smoothie has been serving the freshest and most delicious smoothies, juices and everyone’s favorite frozen treat, frozen yogurt. They continually work with their vendors to ensure each location is supplied with the freshest and healthiest products while delivering the best value to customers. Juice lasts longer when it’s made in a masticating juicer.

iYoggie: Located in the College Park Marketplace along with Best Buy, Home Depot, and Shopper’s, iYoggie offers self-serve frozen yogurt, bubble tea, and other desserts. The shop opened in late May and features a variety of yogurt flavors and toppings,

In addition to Mr. Smoothie and iYoggie, the city has seen the opening of two other businesses. Terrapin Turf at 4410 Knox Road and The Common at 3501 University Boulevard.

Two Senior Events this Week

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 25, 2013

In Senior citizens

A gathering of College Park senior citizens

College Park Recreation Board will sponsor two College Park Senior Summer events this week. There will be food, beverages, and entertainment. These events are only targeted for College Park Residents 55+

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Attick Towers 9104 Rhode Island Avenue
Time: Noon -1:30 p.m.
Registration before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, 25 June is required
Please contact Attick Towers staff at 301-345-3600 to register

Friday, June 28, 2013 at Spellman House
4711 Berwyn House Road, College Park, MD 20740
Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
Registration before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 26 June is required
Please contact Spellman House staff Charles Robinson at 301-474-3435 to register

Grand Opening of Hollywood Farmers Set for June 29

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 24, 2013

In Hollywood Farmers Market

Hollywood Farmers Market - Grand Opening

The Hollywood Farmers Market had a soft opening on June 1 and has so far gone through 4 weeks, but it will be having a grand opening this Saturday, June 29.

The market committee has been busy in planning a few things to make the grand opening a success.

A huge neon sign has been in place on Rhode Island avenue at the corner of Edgewood Road, announcing the big event. The committee is also busy in inviting community leaders and local officials to the event. also, the Prince George’s Police will be at the grand opening day and will provide free child ID kits.

The market is expecting to add a few more vendors on the opening day. Details to come later.

also, thanks to MOM’s organic market who have designed this beutiful flyer (on the left). Please share this with your families and friends.

For more, please check market’s web site at http://hollywoodmarket.org

NCP Crime Stats, June 15-22, 2013

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 23, 2013

In Crime Reports

Please see below last week’s crime report and let me know if you have any questions.

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Date of Incident	Time of Incident	Incident Type	Location
06/15/2013	1447	AUTO, RECOVERED	4700 Blk NANTUCKET RD
06/17/2013	2037	ROBBERY, COMMERCIAL	9700 Blk BALTIMORE AVE
06/18/2013	756	THEFT	4700 Blk CHERRY HILL RD
06/20/2013	316	ASSAULT	9600 Blk BALTIMORE AVE
06/22/2013	1223	B & E, COMMERCIAL	5100 Blk BRANCHVILLE RD
06/22/2013	2034	B & E, RESIDENTIAL	9600 Blk 52ND AVE

MOM’s to Offer Free Electronics Recycling

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 22, 2013

In Announcements, Environment

MOM’s Organic Market invites the community to bring unwanted electronic products to be recycled by an environmentally responsible R2 Certified recycler through June 30th, 2013. The week-long electronics recycling program will culminate in MOM’s third annual E-Cycle Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 & 30 2013. The weekend event will feature free food, local vendor demos, and children’s activities. However, if you cannot attend or do not live in the area then you could hire a server equipment recycling service to get rid of any unwanted electronics.

MOM’s will accept drop-offs of electronics and e-waste, including:

· Computers, monitors, keyboards, circuit boards, networking equipment
· Televisions, VCRs, CD and DVD players, discs and cassettes.
· Electronic games and gaming devices you can use to power the new mega888 apk
· Cell phones, telephones, answering machines
· Stereo components, radios, cameras, camcorders
· Fax machines, circuit boards, copiers, electric typewriters
· Microwave ovens, toasters
· Circuit boards, networking equipment, batteries
· Other electronics, cables, batteries and accessories

Free Recycling Drive Culminates in E-Cycle Celebration June 29th – 30th 2013

All electronics will be accepted, free of charge, from June 22nd -30th, 2013. Recycling is provided by Capitol Asset Recovery of Beltsville, MD. In accordance with R2 recycling standards, Capitol Asset will ensure all data-containing devices are wiped, and electronic equipment and materials are reused, recycled or disposed of responsibly, legally and safely. If you’re located in London, weee recycling london accepts computers, laptops, monitors, mobile phones, and other electronic devices.

About MOM’s Organic Market
Founded in 1987 in Scott Nash ‘s mother’s garage in Beltsville, MD, MOM’s Organic Market is a family owned and operated organic grocer with ten stores in the Washington-Baltimore region. MOM’s is dedicated to supporting organics and furthering their Purpose: to protect and restore the environment. For more information visit momsorganicmarket.com

Tomorrow at the Market – Free Veggies, Cookies, Tunes, “Big” Chess and More..

By Fazlul Kabir

On June 21, 2013

In Farmer's Market, Hollywood Farmers Market

Please see below this week’s Hollywood Farmers Market Newsletter. See you all tomorrow

The list of farmers and vendors at the Hollywood Farmers Market continues to grow, with great deals and free offers! If you haven’t come by yet, this is a great opportunity to check it out, and if you have been before, come again and see what’s new! The market is open from 8 am to 12 noon.

Saturday Specials

Calvert Farms: Buy one bunch of beautiful Swiss chard and/or collards and get oneFREE! Choose two of the same greens or mix and match.

I Heart U: This Saturday get a free cookie with any purchase of a delicious, organic, non-GMO, preservative-free I Heart U dessert!

Ferguson Family Farm: Lynn Ferguson will bring pork hocks and trotters for fajitas or to add to collard or turnip greens. (See a sample recipe below!)

Calvert Farm at the Hollywood Farmers Market

Featured Farmer – Pleitez Produce
This small, family farm sells its own produce, including peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes (including heirlooms), summer and specialty squash, and many other delicious vegetables—all fresh off the vine. Pleitez Farms is a family business, and you might see the children of company founders Astrid and Alex Pleitez — Joana, Gabriela, Maria, and Osiel — or other family members helping out!

New Vendors Coming This Saturday

Kevin from Tuckey’s Mountain Grown is a Pennsylvania farm that has been in the Tuckey family for four generations. Kevin Tuckey will be at the market with a variety of berries, fruits and vegetables as well as cut flowers.
Jennifer from Conscious Alchemy offers holistic artisan skin-care products (vegan, fair-trade, organic, wild-crafted) including soaps, raw sugar scrubs, shea balms and butters, herbal body elixirs, bath salts, and more! (For more details about the products, see http://www.consciousalchemystore.com/.)
Ateeqah Francisco and her granddaughters will sell their own handmade beaded bracelets.

Tunes at the Market

This week’s Vendors

1. Calvert Farm

2. SunSplash Farm

3. Pleitez Farm

4. Legacy Manor

5. Shlagal Farms

6. Ferguson Family Farms

7. Urban Co-op farm

8. Heavenly Created Desserts

9. I Heart U

10. Ear Gear

11. Silent Beading

12. Fertile Soil Teas

13. Green Sprouts

14. Conscious Alchemy

15. Coffee Barn

16. Tiffany’s Oven

17. Ateeqah Fransisco

18. Tuckey’s Mountain Grown

19. Create Peace Jewelries

20. Eastern Delights

Melissa Sites, director of College Park Arts Exchange (CPAE), which connects “people through arts’ experiences,” will serenade shoppers between 9 am and 10 am. In addition to her role with CPAE, Melissa performs and teaches music (singing, piano, and guitar). (For more on CPAE, go to www.cpae.org.)

Get Involved with the Hollywood Farmers’ Market
The more the merrier…many hands make light work…etc. The “founding members” of the Hollywood Farmers’ Market—some of your neighbors in North College Park—invite you to help us make every Saturday morning a success. You can volunteer just an hour of your time or more, it’s your choice! Please see below how to contact us.

Take the Challenge – Play BIG at the Outdoor Chess: If you love playing chess, you’re in luck! Last week, we added a “life-size” chess set to our market. Many of our residents, especially those with children, played and enjoyed it enormously. Please come this Saturday and take the challenge!

Special Thanks to MOM’s

Outdoor Chess

Check out our flashy new flyers—one in English and one in Spanish , designed by Christine Koetz of MOM’s Organic Market. MOM’s agreed to donate her time, and Christine put her talents to work produce this eye-catching announcement. Look for representatives from MOM’s at our June 29 “Grand Opening,” where they will distribute free shopping bags! We’re grateful to MOM’s dedicated staff for their continued support!

Crowd at the Pleitez Farm booth

Recipe of the Week

As you can see here, Trotters can be “thrown into a pot of soup, made into stew, grilled, pickled or cured and smoked as a delicacy. They also can be boiled in water, vinegar, salt, barbecue sauce, onions and celery until very tender.

To pickle them, boil the basic steps include boiling the trotters until tender, simmer in pickled vinegar (seasoned with chili pepper, onions, bay leaf, salt, coriander and mustard seeds, cloves, peppercorns and ginger), then arrange on two one-quart jars and seal with the pickled vinegar.

In other cuisines, they are made into specialty dishes, such as the pied de cochon in France, tebichi in Japan and jok-bal in Korea. In Ireland, the trotters are cooked as crubeens or braised pig feet with onions, carrots and parsley.”