I received three excellent recommendations for disposal of electronic items. I used the 1st of these, the uBreakiFix on Connecticut Avenue. Thank you to all who responded! - Warren UBreakiFix - 3510 Connecticut Ave. Staples on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda All local Best Buy stores Thank you to all who responded! - Warren

I recommend Chili Lati at https://vitalphysicaltherapy.net/ . She takes all sorts of insurance and is very highly rated rated. Ross

Greetings, I am seeking advice or resources on rehoming a small 19 lbs male Shih Tzu/ Bishon Frisée dog. I am looking for a forever family who has the time to take care and love this little guy. Unfortunately, my financial situation has forced me to make some very tough decisions and I am completely devastated and at wits end. Please note: I do not want him to go to a shelter -- that’s why I’m reaching out to the Listserve to ask for help. Please do not judge me or criticize me. It’s hard enough already. Thank you in advance for any advice, Deena Gorland Glover Park dgorland @ comcast dot net

Happy holidays all! Is anyone on the board looking to sell their tickets for the Commanders game this weekend? Felicia thekingfamily6506@... [thekingfamily6506 @gmail dot com]

On Wednesday, December 25, District Government will observe the Christmas Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Wednesday, December 25 Access to Emergency Shelter All low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Wednesday, December 25. New York Avenue Men’s Shelter (1355 New York Avenue, NE) 801 East Men's Shelter (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE) Adams Place Men’s Shelter (2210 Adams Place, NE) Emery Men’s Shelter (1725 Lincoln Road, NE) Pat Handy Women’s Shelter (810 5th Street, NW) Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter (1910 Massachusetts Avenue, SE) Living Life Alternatives LGBTQ+ Shelter (400 50th Street, SE) The following overflow and hypothermia shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will remain open all day on Wednesday, December 25. Men: 801 East Day Center (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE) Emery Overflow (1725 Lincoln Road, NE) Federal City 1 North (425 2nd Sttreet, NW) Salvation Army (3335 Sherman Avenue, NW) Women: Eve’s Place Overflow (2210B Adams Place, NE) Hypothermia Swing Space (1009 11th Street, NW) CCNV 2 South (425 2nd Street, NW) Individuals and families seeking accessible transportation to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night. The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center), located at 1313 New York Avenue, NW, provides walk-in services to guests with no appointment required. The center will be open on Wednesday, December 25 from 8 am to 3 pm. Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center. Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center for residents experiencing homelessness, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, offers a safe place for youth 24 hours a day and will be open on Wednesday, December 25. DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Residents facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol/drug use concerns, or just need to talk as well as those who are concerned about family members/friends can call 988 anytime to talk with a trained, caring crisis counselor for free, confidential support. The following services also are open on Wednesday, December 25: The DC Stabilization Center, located at 35 K Street, NE, is a 24/7 safe place for people experiencing a substance use disorder crisis to get the help they need and is open to individuals 18 years and older at no-cost, and with no insurance necessary. The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric services and extended observation beds for individuals 18 years of age and older by calling (202) 673-9319. The Community Response Team (CRT) provides 24/7 support to adults who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric or substance use vulnerabilities, including on-the-spot assessment and referral to behavioral health care. The response team is available by calling (202) 673-6495. The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) outdoor parks, playgrounds, athletic courts, and fields will be open. All previously permitted events on these outdoor spaces will take place as scheduled. Modified Service Adjustments The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will not collect household trash, recycling and food waste collection on Wednesday, December 25. Trash, recycling, and food waste collections will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday. For example, households that normally receive trash, recycling and food waste collections on Wednesday, December 25 will be serviced on Thursday, December 26. Leaf collection will operate on schedule. The Benning Road Transfer Station is closed for renovations until further notice. The Fort Totten Transfer Station will be closed to the public on Wednesday, December 25. All services will resume on Thursday, December 26 for bulk trash and recycling.

Hi Neighbors, I have no plans for Christmas. So rather than sit at home and feel bad that I have no where to go for Xmas dinner - it's okay because I don't "celebrate" the holiday - I would rather like to spend the time helping others. Anyone know of a soup kitchen or volunteer opportunity between now and New Years that needs volunteers? Any leads would be helpful. Happy Holidays! Kay creativegrantsdb@... [creativegrantsdb @ gmail dot com]

We've left stuff in the big discard box inside uBreakiFix. The shop is located right near the firehouse in Cleveland Park. I think they send back to Dell, though I'm not 100% sure. I don't think there's a volume limit to how much stuff you can leave. uBreakiFix Phone and Computer Repair - DC Deborah Woodley Pl

This is a wonderful heater that I am only selling because I am leaving the country. Infrared heat is more comfortable than regular heat pushed out with air. Comes with humidifier option. Selling for $55. Paid $120. Must sell soon! Dr Infrared Heater DR-998, 1500W, Space Heater with Humidifier, Oscillation Fan & Remote Control (Cherry) Specs: Can heat up a large room with Dual Heating System: Infrared Quartz tube + PTC. Tip-over protection and Overheat protection.Heating Coverage:400 sq.ft Built-in humidifier produces a cool mist to add much needed humidity to dry, winter air Oscillation function distributes warmth throughout your entire area evenly and faster.Can be operated as a fan with humidifier or without , good for summer time Electronic Thermostat: range 50 to 85 degrees. Uses water bottle instead of water tank. Lifetime filter can be removed easily and cleaned. Cannot harm children or pets. Filter can be cleaned with warm water or a vacuum once removed from the back of the unit The DR-998 Portable Infrared Space Heater is a 1500W portable heater featuring a dual-heating system with both infrared and ceramic heating elements inside. This heater comes with a Humidifier attachment as well as a remote for convenient use. The heater can be used with or without the humidifier, the humidifier can be run with or without the heating portion of the heater turned on, and the heater can also be run in fan-only mode. It comes with 4 durable caster wheels that allow the heater to move effortlessly from room to room. Mounting type: Free Standing Maria Cleveland Park beachbombshell@... [beachbombshell @ gmail dot com]

Wise folks: Do you — or does Tony — know a knee PT? Trying to avoid knee replacement. Many thanks! Sonni - previous message - Once a week I see this magician of a PT guy, Tony Touma, who was at one time the “spine guy” for the Washongyon Wizards. He does a combination of massage, stretch, pulling here and there to keep my lousy discs loose, keep my tight joints loose, and to fix whatever is killing me that week. I lifted something heavy last fall which caused sciatica up and down my left leg. He fixed that eventually. His office folks are wonderful. They take Medicare as well. [snip] Tony Touma, PT, MSPT, FAAOMPT Where: C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy Address: 2440 M St NW Ste 316 Phone: (202) 659-2673

In the holiday spirit, I am giving away a nearly new Shardor burr coffee grinder, purchased on Amazon for about $60 in October, and listed currently on the Amazon website for $70 (you will easily find it by searching the Amazon website). The catch is that the coffee beans seem to get lodged in the machine and then it stops grinding the coffee until I shake the machine a bit to dis-lodge the stuck beans. (There is at least one other Amazon review that notes this issue.) I emailed the company, apparently located in Changsha China, and they asked that I not give them a bad review, and, instead, offered and then did in fact ship to me a replacement coffee grinder. It may be that I was not doing something right, I will wait a while and see how the new machine does. But in the meantime, I have this extra coffee grinder. If I get multiple requests, I may go for someone in need. Thanks, Warren wgorlick@... [wgorlick @ gmail dot com]

Hello, The sum of recommendations for Electrolysis: Laser and Needle methods: Georgetown Rejuvenation in Arlington, https://gtskincare.com/ Maureen Schantz at Alternative Health Associates in Old Town Alexandria is very good. 703-683-5736 Stacy Eston 301-385-0938 in Rockville, https://www.stacyeastonelectrologist.com/ Mical

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Has anyone lost asparagus in Cleveland Park? I did some detective work, and my forensic examination suggests they were purchased about noon today [December 23]. If you are missing those rascals -- the organic ones do tend to want to live free range, but on a city sidewalk? I. don't. think. so -- they were just lying there comotose...in a vegetable state. They have been rescued and revived. Steph Gerard Woodley Rd Gerardsteph@... [Gerardsteph @ yahoo dot com]

Hi all, I have old computers to dispose of, and the Fort Totten Transfer Station will not take these items, or at least that is what their website says. The District does have a few days each year where such disposal can happen, but the next date is not until February 2025. I also have one piece of heavy construction material that Fort Totten also will not take, so looking for suggestions on that as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for these types of bulk trash? Please let me know. Thanks, Warren wgorlick@... [wgorlick @ gmail dot com]

The tickets to “A Complete Unknown” are claimed. Marcia

A variety of household cleaning products and gear is available free of charge -- some new unopened stuff and some partly used, all acquired for use by professional housekeepers. Find the lot displayed on or around a cardtable standing in the open garage behind 3622 Van Ness, accessible via the alleyway connecting Reno Rd. and 37th St. If you see something useful, help yourself! (Car and chest of drawers NOT available!) Bill Coe Van Ness bceedeec @ gmail dot com

Hi and Seasons Greetings: Two questions re: health and aging 1) Just wondering the best way to treat sciatica back and leg pain. Any recommendations for an orthopedic doc, chiropractor or physical therapist who takes Medicaire (if not, that's OK)? Hopefully based in NW-DC or Maryland? 2) Any recommendations for complementary / alt-medicine doctors who can help to boost energy / sharpen cognition? And who may also take Medicare? Has anyone tried the GW Center for Integrative Medicine? Contact William E: aigle@... [aigle @ verizon dot net]