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In This Issue
Silver Spring Crime Summit
Summer Lunch Program
Sounding a Note for Change
Community Gardens to Open
Purple Line Meeting
Ervin Named Person of the Year
Plant a Tree
Ervin to open Silver Spring Crime Summit - Sat, May 16 
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Goal: Develop strategies and partnerships to keep Silver Spring a community where people can live, work, and play safely.
 
Where: Montgomery College Silver Spring/Takoma Park Campus
 
When: Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
To register: Email safesilverspring@gmail.com or call 301-431-4185 x212.
Summer Lunch Program 
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Councilmember
Ervin is working to expand the summer lunch program.  Last year, an inter-agency task force helped increase the number of meals served by 30%! 
 
If you run or know of a summer program for children under 18, the program may be eligible to receive free summer lunch.  Click here for more information. 
Sounding a Note for Change: Benefit for Shepard's Table
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On May 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. GEICO and Shepard's Table will present a free concert on the Silver Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. Donations will be accepted on Shepard's Table behalf.  Performers include: Marcus Johnson, Russ Arlotta and Friends, and Uma and the Free Mindz Poetz.
 

May Events in District 5

Please join us at these great community events.
Community Gardens to
Open - May 16 Val at Center for nonprofit Advancement 1
Last November,
I asked the Department of Parks to consider the creation of community gardens. Join me this Saturday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. as we open the first Community Garden at Sligo Overlook Park in Takoma Park.  Thirty two garden plots have been prepared and the Department of Parks and representatives from the City of Takoma Park will be on hand to help residents plant their plots. 
Purple Line Meeting - May 20:
Presentation of MTA Tunnel Analysis requested by Councilmember Ervin on behalf of Seven-Oaks and Park Hills Neighborhood Associations
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The MTA has completed its draft analysis of a tunnel for the Purple Line, that would extend from the Silver Spring Transit Center to Manchester Road.  Join us to discuss the analysis on Wednesday, May 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oak View Elementary School, 400 East Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring.
Ervin Named Person of the Year by the Mid-Atlantic Political Action Committee
Val Headshot MAPAC honored Councilmember Ervin as its 2009 Person of the Year.  Ervin was recognized for her work on the Council advocating for the needs of working families; enacting the County's Prevailing Wage Law; and expanding high-quality preschool programs for needy children.
Plant a Tree - $25 Coupon
http://www.montgomeryplanning.org/environment/forest/leaves_for_neighborhoods.shtm The Leaves for Neighborhoods campaign sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Department is intended to help increase the county's tree canopy on residential property.  Shade trees can lower energy costs 15 to 30 percent by reducing the need for heating and air-conditioning. The campaign is funded by the Montgomery County Forest Conservation Fund.  Click here for more information.
Sincerely,

Valerie Ervin
Office of Councilmember Valerie Ervin
240-777-7960