I would like to have horses in my life again, and thus want to schedule a tour of the Rock Creek Park horse center. Has anyone done this? Are they friendly? Is it worth it? Carole kenyasaxa@... [kenyasaxa @ yahoo dot com]

Two tickets for John Oliver tonight @Kennedy center Orchestra Front left. Front row on the aisle $400 for pair. Shelley Lowenstein Calvert Street mosklow @ gmail dot com

So many of you responded to my request for advice on mattresses and mattress stores. Thank you! And some of you wanted the results which are as follows: By far, Saatva on 14th St. got numerous thumbs up – from 6 different people in fact; Bloomingdales (Tyson’s) got 2 votes, along with Macy’s (1 vote); Mattress Firm (Wisc. Ave.) got 2 votes, 1 for its Tempurpedic mattress; Others mentioned were: Sleepare (Tysons); Costco; and Avocado Green (which has a Georgetown Store); Finally, 2 which may or not still be around: Room & Board (from 7 years ago); Haverty’s in Rockville (a few years ago). Thank you again for all your great suggestions. Here’s to better sleeping in 2025. Regards, June June Kress 202.316.3439 junebkress@...

The second pass for leaf collection in Section A in Wards 1-8 is still underway. Section B in Wards 1-8 should get ready for your second pass at leaf collection. Residents in Section B, please have your leaves at the tree box or curbside by Sunday, January 5, 2025. Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf to learn about leaf collection and when we will be in your neighborhood. Not sure what section you live in? Find your section at dpw.dc.gov/leaf. 🍂 Leaf collection schedule updates are made every Friday by 5 pm. All sections will receive two weekends’ notice of when to rake their leaves out. Check out our real-time leaf collection tracker! Residents in Section B, please have your leaves at the tree box or curbside by Sunday, January 5 Department of Public Works 2000 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 673-6833 TTY: (202) 673-6833 Email: dpw@... Website: https://dpw.dc.gov/

Greetings, and good wishes to all for the coming year I am seeking to hire an Airbrush artist located near to CP, who is able to use their airbrush set-up to paint flat, wooden parts for a sculpture for me. (I can supply water-based paint.) Hoping someone on the list can either take this on or refer someone else who can. No complex design work required. This is airbrushing at its most basic: lay down only one of several colors on each of the parts. This calls for someone who is able to apply a very smooth, matte surface, water-based paint color to each small wooden sculpture part. (Each part is to be completely covered in one color only, with no more than three colors to be used for the sculpture. Only primary colors and / or black and white.) If this process turns out well, there is the possibility of more of this type of work. If you have the equipment and skills to take on this project, or you know of someone else who is capable of undertaking it, kindly contact me. Many thanks, Nicholas -- Nicholas Smith iisentaku @ gmail dot com

New Years Eve Tuesday, December 31 5 pm – 10 pm Robert’s Restaurant & Terrace Gather with family and friends for the final day of 2024. Raise a glass to the rich memories made. Then raise another to the good things to come in 2025. Join us in our Woodley Park neighborhood at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. Learn more | https://www.opentable.com/roberts-restaurant-at-the-omni-shoreham Happy New Year! -- Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW Washington, DC 20008 https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/washington-dc-shoreham Cleveland Park Listserv Sponsor

The Metropolitan Police Department (Second District) invites you to join us for our upcoming Community Walks. These walks offer an opportunity to join MPD, other government agencies, and fellow neighbors to talk about safety issues impacting our community, and collectively discuss solutions. PSA 205 Community Walk Date/Time: Friday, January 3 @ 10am Start Location: 4554 MacArthur Blvd NW PSA 206 Community Meet & Greet Date/Time: Thursday, January 9 @ 4pm Location: 3150 M St NW (Capital One Café) PSA 207 Community Walk Date/Time: Sunday, January 12 @ 6pm Start Location: M St & New Hampshire Ave NW PSA 209 Community Walk Date/Time: Monday, January 27 @ 5pm Start Location: 1090 I St NW If you are unsure of which PSA (Police Service Area) you live in, you can use this helpful online tool to look up your address https://octo.dc.gov/service/police-service-area-finder Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you! 2D Community Outreach Coordinator Kyi Branch Metropolitan Police Department, Second District 202-360-5392 (mobile) kyi.branch@... [kyi.branch @ dc dot gov]

Re: FFPU: dog/cat stairs and exercise pen All items have been claimed, thank you! Susannah

Hello everyone, We are seeking a caring and attentive nanny to start at the end of January for our baby, who will be 2.5 months old by then. We’re looking for someone active and engaged, who can take the baby for walks, visit the playground, attend library storytimes, and participate in other baby-focused activities. A bilingual nanny who speaks French is a plus! If you know someone who is interested and be a great fit, please message me here or at Ginacolle16atgmaildotcom [gina.touchan @ hotmail dot com ] Thank you! Gina

We have a Graco backless booster seat, free to a good home. It's a few years old but hasn't been used in several years and is in good condition. Let me know if you would like it! - Kerry Van Ness kbschwed@... [kbschwed @ gmail dot com]

Anyone collecting items for the animal shelter? I’ve got towels, sheets and some soft dog & cat beds I’d love to pass along. I can deliver to you. Many thanks, Cindy Snyder 38 & Yuma cindysnyder123 @ gmail dot com

I am posting to recommend Kathy Parris, an excellent caregiver who is available to help a new client, preferably full time in Washington. Kathy is very experienced with longtime clients who had dementia and other impairments. She is kind, knowledgable, intelligent, strong and very can-do. She is from Barbados and native English speaking. Kathy can be reached by phone or text at 202 446-5727. For more information, contact me by email to MargaretLenzner @ verizon dot net. Margaret

Join Mayor Bowser and FITDC for the Fresh Start 5K! Kick off the New Year by participating in the 11th Annual FITDC Fresh Start 5K! This New Year’s Day tradition will take place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Anacostia Park. We are inviting people of all ages to this fun, free, fitness celebration that marks the beginning of the FITDC calendar. Whether you want to run, walk, or just cheer folks on, there's no better way to ring in the New Year than to join us for this DC tradition! Events include the Kids Dash at 10:15 am and the 5K starting at 11:00 AM. Register at fitdcfreshstart5k2025.splashthat.com Mayor Muriel Bowser John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004 (202) 727-2643 muriel.bowser@... | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser

I’m seeking advice on where to buy a great mattress along with “white glove service” (you can sit/lay on it at a store, they deliver, set up, and take your old mattress). I’m really willing to invest in something good. Who has had a good (or not so good) experience with a store in the tri-state area, including department stores? Many thanks and here’s to a future of better nights’ sleep! Regards, June -- June Kress 202.316.3439 junebkress@... [junebkress @ gmail dot com]