#OntheRoadWithRhonda May 5, 2021 |
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WARD 3 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: WALTER VASQUEZ The New Annapolis International Market & Sin Fronteras Cafe |
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May 1, 2021, we observed the public holiday in El Salvador, “International Workers’ Day”, or “Dia del Trabajo”. As many of you know, Mr. Walter Vasquez, a very successful business owner here in Ward 3, is from El Salvador. Walter was featured in The Capital newspaper on January 3, 2016, as a restaurateur and business owner, with the moniker “People to Watch”—“born and raised in El Salvador and lived in Miami before he moved to Annapolis”. |
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Walter and I have chatted on many occasions in the past; however, after our very productive meeting on January 28, 2020 for just about 3 hours, it was evident to me that Walter is very proud of his heritage and roots, as well as his very successful family and accomplishments. Therefore, we “Spotlight!” Mr. Walter Vasquez in the month of May as a pillar in our Annapolis community. And we are very proud to call him “One of our sons of Ward 3”. |
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Here is the photo where Mayor Buckley and I attended the grand opening/ribbon cutting for Walter’s “International Market” in Ward 3 at 1927 West Street, on January 12, 2021 (next door to McDonald’s). He has a “Little Sin Fronteras” establishment there as well. And please patronize his long-standing Sin Fronteras Cafe at 2129 Forest Drive in the heart of Ward 3. As Walter indicated in his e-mail to me on March 9, 2020: “Thank you for reaching out to me and I sincerely believe our meeting was very positive.” And I agree! | | |
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And as a celebration of Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, and our entire Latino/Latinx/Hispanic/Spanish-speaking community, we are also highlighting on Facebook in the month of May the following guests on my City TV program, “Watershed Moments”— |
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I was so very honored to have been invited to the Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Sylvia Helen
Kirby McKinney and Mr. Kirby Joseph McKinney, Sr. on April 23, 2021 at the First Christian
Community Church of Annapolis. While Jimmy Stewart made the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” famous
nationally in 1946 (and it’s still being shown every Christmas), Mrs. Sylvia and Kirby made it famous for
us here in Annapolis. Their quotes in |
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their Obituaries epitomize each of their lives. Mrs. Sylvia:
“WORK FOR THE LORD. The work is hard. The hours are long. The pay is low. But the retirement benefits are out of this world.” Kirby: “The closer you get to death. The closer you get to life. Life can be a series of death. You live to die. And you die to live.” We will all truly miss them. May God bring peace to their family and rest to their souls. Amen. |
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COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION: NAVY/MARINE CORPS STADIUM WALK-IN VAX CLINIC |
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From the hours of 9am through 11am, the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium Mass Vax Clinic offers a walk-up clinic, where 200 doses are reserved for the clinic. Currently there has not been enough community participation in this program to use the 200 doses dedicated to the walk-up clinic. There is no pre-registration needed. You must present a photo ID. This is good opportunity for folks to get a COVID-19 vaccination. |
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End of the Day Extra Vaccine - On a daily basis, the stadium vaccination site has vaccine doses left over at the end of the day that have to be used. At 4:45 pm, the site coordinators will make these vaccines available on a first come, first serve basis. Typically the overage will be 10 shots or less. There is no pre-registration needed. You must present a photo ID. If interested in either of the two |
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options, arrive at Gate 6 of the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium at the correct time. Have your photo ID available. The Navy/Marine Corps Mass Vax Clinic is open from 9am - 5pm Wednesday through Sunday. The site is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. As of May 3rd, the vaccine is Moderna. If you have questions, contact the City of Annapolis, Office of Emergency Management. |
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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY RECEIVES FUNDING EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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The Community Action Agency is pleased to announce that they have received $2 million from Arundel Community Development Services as a partner to assist Anne Arundel County residents through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP funding is specifically designated to help County tenants who are behind on their rent payments or are struggling to stay current with their on-going rent as a direct or indirect result of the pandemic. |
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For more information, please contact Martha (Mickie) Stanfield at mstanfield@aaccaa.org or call 410.626.1900, #4. To submit an application for the program, click here. Also, the Community Action Agency is celebrating the completion of 55 years of service to the residents of |
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Anne Arundel County, including the City of Annapolis! The Agency has received citations from U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes, State of Maryland Delegate Shaneka Henson, County Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien, and City of Annapolis Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell-Charles acknowledging the benefits of the services Community Action provides for residents of Anne Arundel County. |
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NAACP The Arundel Green Book |
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May 2 - May 8, 2021 is Small Business Week 2021! The Economic Development Committee of Anne Arundel County's NAACP is committed to promoting racial equity, economic development, and economic empowerment within the Black community. Click below to see how you can get your business added to The Arundel Green Book! | | |
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Click below to learn more about support services offered through the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. |
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"Did You Know?" The first piece of legislation that Alderwoman Pindell Charles voted on as a City Councilwoman was Resolution R-40-13, honoring and celebrating the life of South African President and Martyr Nelson Mandela who had just passed away. This is evidence that her career as an Alderwoman started off as a Social Justice Advocate. |
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Keep up with Rhonda on the Road! | |
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Friends of Rhonda Pindell Charles | Marvin Charles, Treasurer |
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