Community Forum for CareFirst Customers
This is an announcement for subscribers of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield health insurance. The Council of the District of Columbia's Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs would like to hear from you. Councilmember Mary Cheh, who is investigating CareFirst's compliance with its non-profit mission, will be hosting a series of community forums to receive comments from CareFirst customer's regarding the company's quality of service. We encourage you to come out and share any concerns you might have regarding rates, coverage, and other issues. The first forum, for Wards 3 and 4, will be held on Thursday, July 17, from 7-9 pm at the Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave., NW.

July eNewsletter
I hope that you had a wonderful time celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family.  I had the pleasure of marching in the Palisades 43rd Annual July 4th Parade.  This is one of my favorite events of the year because so many members of the community come out to celebrate together.  I am already looking forward to next year’s parade. Click here for the full letter.

Seeking Volunteers
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, a nonprofit organization serving people of all ages in the Washington metropolitan area who are blind and visually impaired, is recruiting adult volunteers to serve as Readers and Friendly Visitors. Participants in the Readers & Friendly Visitors program are adult volunteers who are matched one-on-one with blind or visually impaired adults.  Volunteers arrange weekly meetings with clients at their homes to assist with activities, such as reading mail, grocery shopping or running errands.  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Jocelyn Hunter at 202-454-6422 or jhunter@clb.org to attend an upcoming orientation. 

Guy Mason Community Survey
Click here for the survey.

ALERT: Fort Reno Open
(Washington, DC) —Test Results from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Geological Survey Indicate Arsenic Soil Testing at Fort Reno at Acceptable Levels; NPS to Re-Open Park; Small, New Area of Elevated Lead Levels Identified and Will be Remediated.
Click here for a link to the full press release.

Cheh to Lead Ward 3 Bike Tour
Councilmember Cheh is leading a bike tour of Ward 3 that will focus on issues related to trees on Saturday, May 31st at 10 am. The riders will meet at Wisconsin Avenue and Albermarle Street, NW next to the east exit of the Tenleytown Metro station. The tour will last for approximately 6 miles with stops for discussion on topics such as dead or missing trees, trees and power lines, tree planting, the need for residential stewardship of trees, and informational resources for residents who care about trees. Please call (202) 724-8062 for more information.

Ward 3 Newsletter
Councilmember Cheh printed her first Ward-wide newsletter. Click here for the full letter.