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Jim would love to hear your views about the future of Ward 2 and Takoma Park. The best way to do this is to meet or interact with him in person or online, either one-on-one or with neighbors, and tell him what you are thinking. If you haven't seen any events here that suit you, go to the contact page to suggest a place, platform, and time to meet.

COME AND MEET JIM: Takoma Park Folk Festival

7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Come and meet Jim while enjoying the music and other activities at this signature Takoma Park community event, held at Takoma Park Middle School. Look out for Jim and his supporters at their table and tent. Any questions about Jim's candidacy? This would be a great time to ask them. More details on the Folk Festival are here: https://www.tpff.org/

WALK AND TALK: Let's imagine a new community at the Washington Adventist Hospital siteTitle Here

Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Takoma Park, MD 20912

With each walk, I have learned from neighbors about Sligo Creek, and their questions have led me to seek fresh information about the hospital project. Now that it's cooler, join me for a walk along our creek and around the old hospital, starting at the bottom of Garland & Flower Avenues on the trail near the Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park.

COME AND MEET JIM: Takoma Park Street Festival

7000 Carroll Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Come and say "hi" at Takoma Park's biggest event of the year, presented by Main Street Takoma, and held on Carroll Ave. As postal votes are getting ready to go out, Jim will be ready to answer any last questions. More details on the Street Festival are here.

MEET-AND-GREET WITH JIM: Devonshire Ave

707 Devonshire Ave
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Jim will briefly speak about his experience and priorities, then take questions about neighbors' priorities for the remaining time. All neighbors welcome. If there's anything in particular you hope to be covered, please let me know.

TEXT: Start a text chat with Jim

Virtual

Not all events are accessible, including for those with visual or hearing impairments. This campaign does not have professional translators, including for American Sign Language. However, Jim is ready to have one-on-one exchanges via email, text, and Google Translate. To start a conversation: email (jim@jimforward2.com) or text (240-606-4571).

VIRTUAL: Hold an online chat with Jim

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We all have busy days, and these events won't work for all residents. If you would like to set up a time for an online chat, reach out to me directly via email (jim@jimforward2.com) or text (240-606-4571). I would be happy to meet one-on-one or in small groups on your preferred online platform.

Past Events

PRE-CAUCUS MEETUP: Let's gather together ahead of the nominating caucus

6930 Carroll Avenue, Ste 910
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Stop by 6930 Carroll Avenue, Ste 910, for some food & drink (from Olive Lounge) before the city's nominating caucus at 7:30pm. We will walk / drive down to the caucus together after the event.

Guests can park in the building's visitor lot. Doors and elevators will be open until 6pm. If arriving after 6pm, please call 202-380-6480 for access.

MEET-AND-GREET: Forest Park neighborhood playground

518 Elm Ave
Takoma Park, MD 201921

Outgoing Council Member Cindy Dyballa will host a meet-and-greet at the Forest Park playground with Jim to give neighbors the opportunity to talk to him before the official start of the campaign season, after the city's nominating caucus on September 15. In case of rain, Cindy will host the event in her house across the street.

WALK AND TALK: Let's imagine a new community at the Washington Adventist Hospital site

Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Join us for a walk around the old Washington Adventist Hospital site to learn more about what is being done there and talk with neighbors about imagining what it could become. While oriented towards adults, children are welcome. We will meet at the bottom of Garland and Flower Avenues on the Sligo Creek Trail near the park.

COFFEE IN THE PARK: Colby Neighborhood Park

799 Colby Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

In the latest of his In the Park meet-and-greets, Jim will stop by the Colby Neighborhood Park in the South of Sligo Creek (SOSCA) neighborhood to meet residents and hear your views on what matters to our neighborhoods, ward, and city. There will be coffee, donuts, and tea. No RSVP needed.

MEET-AND-GREET: Long Branch-Sligo neighborhood

812 Jackson Avenue
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Our Long Branch-Sligo neighbors are hosting a casual meet-and-greet for Jim. This is an opportunity to have a longer conversation, dig into issues affecting us all in Ward 2, and share your thoughts on what matters most to our neighborhood, ward, and city. All neighbors welcome. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. No RSVP is necessary.

MEET-UP IN FOREST PARK: Coffee, tea, donuts, and discussion

518 Elm Ave,

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Jim will be in Forest Park with some coffee, tea, and donuts. He would like to hear from you what the important issues are for your block, street, ward, and the city. This will be an informal opportunity to talk, but if you can't make it, email Jim (jim@jimforward2.com) to find another time to meet that works for you.

PARK MEET-UP: Coffee, donuts, and discussion

Jim for Ward 2 is hosting a meetup at the park! Come have coffee and donuts at shady Becca Lilly Park and learn about the campaign. Kids are encouraged to attend! In addition to the playground and creek, we will have toys/games/chalk, etc., to keep kids busy. If you can't make it, email Jim (jim@jimforward2.com) to find a time that works for you.

COFFEE & MUFFINS: Campaign Launch

7401 Garland Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Join Jim and his supporters for some teen-made muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and tea from 10 am. There will be a short speech to launch the campaign at around 10:30. This will be an opportunity to meet new and old neighbors and to talk to Jim about neighborhood issues that concern you. It looks like it will be raining, so this will be an indoor event.