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 Holton Lane Mural
CDA members are invited to participate in several community meetings about the Holton Lane mural to give input on the designs to the artist. The next meeting is Thursday, October 15 from 6-8pm, at 1335 Holton Lane. Final designs for two themes will be presented by Peter Krsko.
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 Diwali Mela (Festival)
The CDA is sponsoring a celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights that coincides with the Hindu New Year, on Sunday, November 8 from 2-7pm at Hampshire Place, 7505 NH Avenue. The Diwali Mela will bring crowds to the Crossroads for a fun, FREE, family-oriented outdoor festival. Co-sponsoring the event are the Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington and City of Takoma Park. Traditional Indian dancers and musical performances will be perform onstage, while vendors sell clothing, jewelry, sweets, and snacks. Plan to attend and spread the word!
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 CDA, Property Managers Plan Clean Up Day
The CDA met with several property managers this week to discuss a Spring 2016 Clean Up Day, where property owners would undertake maintenance on their properties such as sweeping, powerwashing, litter pickup, and landscaping. Tenants could participate by washing windows and doors, refreshing window displays, improving their business' facade and "front of the house." The date will be selected for April or May 2016. Other topics discussed were holiday decorations to enhance shoppers' experience during the December holidays. The CDA will explore how to add decorations at one or two locations. The CDA proposed an amenities partnership with property owners whereby owners install planters at their centers and the CDA maintains them.
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New CDA Assistant
Melissa Avery began working as a part-time contractor for the CDA this week, providing administrative and communications support for marketing initiatives, member outreach, special events, and contract management. In her first few days, she created marketing materials for the October 4 Takoma Park Street Festival promoting the Holton Lane Mural, November 8 Diwali festival, and November 14 Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup. Melissa has considerable experience working with small businesses, runs her own nonprofit, and brings ideas and skills the CDA needs to implement work plans and broader mission. Please email her a welcome at mavery@takomalangley.org.
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Express lndia, 9/29/15