Events

Home Tree Care 101 Class

/ Anna White
Photos by Phyllida Paterson

On Oct 21, 2023, our neighborhood hosted our eighth Home Tree Care 101 class, offered via Conservation Montgomery and taught by arborist Jack Pond. Ten neighbors attended, as well as one guest from Bowie, another from Rosemary Hills, and Conservation Montgomery board member Lauren Brown.

We addressed tree questions at five different yards. Topics covered included: pruning street trees to ameliorate or prevent damage caused by passing vehicles; general guidelines for pruning large and small trees; cabling; powdery mildew on a beloved dogwood; a crepe myrtle with scale insect infestation; a magnolia tree declining due to increasing overhead shade; identification of a mystery tree; proper use of mulch around trees (keep it away from the trunk!) and more. Jack demonstrated pruning techniques on several trees. Reviews for the class were highly complimentary. Thanks to NWCA, which kicked in $5 per neighbor to reduce the cost of the class for the purposes of community building.

— Phyllida Paterson, NWCA Tree Committee

Vote on Art for Gene Lynch Park!

/ Anna White
Image courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to vote on a new art installation that will be featured at  Gene Lynch Urban Park in downtown Silver Spring.  

This park, dedicated this past June, is named after a longtime North Woodside resident. Read more about Gene Lynch.

For more information about the opportunity to provide public input on artwork for the park, check out this Montgomery Parks’ news release.

Click here to vote! 

Deadline to vote: Monday, October 9, 2023

Tree Watering Party

/ Anna White

Please join our third tree watering party of the summer this Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9:00 am-10:00 am, at the Warren St pocket park next to Woodlin Elementary School, and meet some neighbors too!

We gave the trees a boost last week but they are still stressed and there’s no rain in the forecast. If we can pull these beeches, American sycamores, and dogwoods, plus witch hazel and spicebush shrubs, through the drought, the park will be lovely in a few years.

We’ll have hoses from two homes available to us. Bring large or small buckets or watering cans if you have them but I will have plenty to share as well. Wagons for hauling buckets welcome.

RSVP to me if you can so I have a general idea of who’s coming, but it’s fine to show up on the spur of the moment too. Projections show the temperature should be pleasant, after a cool overnight.

Thanks!
Phyllida Paterson
Chair, NWCA Tree Committee

Luzerne Labor Day Block Party 2023

/ Anna White

Keeping up our more than thirty-year tradition, the 2000 block of Luzerne Avenue will be closed from 2-8 on Monday, September 3 for Labor Day.

Wander on by–it’s pretty low-key, but it’s a fun opportunity for kids to play in the street and grownups to get to know our neighbors. 

Libby Sander is coordinating a potluck, so let her know if you can bring food to share or a table and chairs.

And if you have some ideas for fun things to do, now’s the time to organize them.

During the years the block party has changed a lot–some years there are lots of activities. Some years it’s just been a chill time to relax. The folks who used to organize it are stepping back to allow a new generation of leaders to come forward and make it their own. So think of it as a blank canvas that you can fill up with sidewalk chalk (which will be in plentiful supply).

Community Tree Triangle Design Presentation

/ Anna White

On June 15th, Kellie Cox of Strawberry Fields, LLC presented her Landscape Design Master Plan for the “Community Tree Triangle” located at the intersection of Glen Ross and Luzerne.  The virtual walk-through of the design was followed by a Q&A session.

Missed the presentation? No worries! You can watch a recording of the presentation* or scroll through the presentation slides below. After viewing, you are invited to send any questions or comments about the project to the Community Design Committee’s Chair, Cheryl Copeland, or the NWCA Board.

Please note that the committee would really love to connect with a neighbor with grant-writing experience for the next phase of the project. If that’s you or you can suggest someone, please contact Cheryl at the link above.

* Passcode: Uy?Xm@f1

June 15, 2023 – NWCACDC-Triangle Landscape Design ProposalDownload

Celebration of Life for Jay Thirunarayanapuram

/ Anna White

North Woodside resident Jay Thirunarayanapuram passed away unexpectedly on June 20th, 2023. 

Jay was only 15, but he packed so much into his short life and touched so many hearts. He was quirky, funny, smart and charming, and he loved to make people laugh. 

Please join his parents, Vaishali and Desikan, to celebrate Jay’s life and view some of the amazing art he created at the Silver Spring United Methodist Church (8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910) on Saturday, July 8, at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to two local nonprofits that mentor teenagers: Mentor MD/DC and DC Dream Center.

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP here.

We hope to see many of you on Saturday, July 8, as we honor and celebrate Jay.

** UPDATE ** Attire Request: Please wear colors to Jay’s celebration of life (instead of black), to celebrate and honor the vibrant person he was.

North Woodside Community Yard Sale 2023

/ Anna White

NORTH WOODSIDE’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE HAPPENS THIS WEEKEND!

Over 18 households have yard sales this weekend in North Woodside.

When:
Saturday, June 10th 9am – 1pm
Sunday, June 11th 9am – 1pm

Where: North Woodside neighborhood is west of the intersection of 16th St & Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Start anywhere in the neighborhood and check them all out.

What: We will have over 17 separate yard sales and free sales happening at the same time! Sellers have kids toys, books, baby items, American Girl dolls and items, clothing & accessories, household items and more. Even lemonade stands!

Map: Click here for a map of all the sales.

North Woodside Annual Meeting 2023

/ Anna White

Dear North Woodside Residents,

Please join us for the North Woodside Citizens Association annual meeting!

When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Where: Grace Episcopal Church
(1607 Grace Church Rd., Silver Spring)

Pizza will be served starting at 6:30 and the meeting will begin at 7:00pm. Our new County Councilmember Kate Stewart will talk about her work on the council and answer questions. We will hear what the Board and committees have done this past year, review the NWCA budget, and vote on new Board members. Representatives from our committees and interest groups will be available to meet in breakout groups to let you know about their activities and give neighbors a chance to meet and get involved.

Please RSVP for the meeting so we will know how much pizza to order and how many families plan to use the onsite childcare.

Hope to see you there!

Wander Under Weeping Cherry

/ Anna White

As noted recently by a neighbor on the NWCA listserv…

The fabulous, giant, weeping cherry on 2nd Ave.* is in full bloom…. do take time to wander under it…

Want to behold cherry blossoms, but not up for the crowds and traffic around Washington, DC’s tidal basin? Take a stroll under this magnificent tree!

* Between Grace Church Rd. and 16th St.

No doubt a small sapling many a decade ago, the canopy of this weeping cherry now reaches high into the sky, spilling a swaying “bloomfall” of light pink blossoms over 2nd Ave. What young trees planted in North Woodside now will one day grow to great heights and beauty, and grace the path of future generations of neighbors?

If interested in planting a tree in the right of way in front of your house or on your property, contact the NWCA Tree Committee.

North Woodside Egg Hunt 2023

/ Anna White

This year our egg hunt will take place on April 15, 2023, at 10 am at the Yeshiva Field. It is the weekend after Easter because we know many families may be traveling during spring break. RSVP is not required but is appreciated so we can make sure to have enough eggs and crafts for the kids.

If you want to donate any eggs are candy you may drop them off at the address below. And if you are interested in volunteering to pack and distribute eggs or with craft please email Luisa at the email below. Looking forward to seeing everyone this year!