Urban Sherpa DC

This weeks trash pick up is confusing but to clarify Georgetown trash will get picked up on Thursday this week. Trash and recycling will slide to Saturday. Hope this helps.

FYI Covid tests being offered at Volta Park tennis courts. Free and open until 4 pm today only.

Was just informed that even though tomorrow, July 3rd is a city holiday, all trash and recycling will be picked up as per regular schedule.

Can I give a shout out to the West End Trader Joe’s! We’re all doing our best to self quarantine but sometimes you have to go to the grocery and that is the one where I feel safest! They have implemented so many precautions that I can’t even begin to list them. Feel free to reach out with any questions and please stay safe and sane!

Neighbors - Safeway has decided to have shopping for seniors , pregnant women and children with compromised immune systems from 7am to 9am on Tuesdays and Thursday’s, starting tomorrow.

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Wilson (with a curly W) joined us on our adventure to the Nats Parade yesterday. I feel like I needed that extra hour this am to make up for all the late nights. Totally worth it though!

For those who know me my weakness is chocolate chip cookies. Quite a few Georgetown places on this list. For what it’s worth, Wisemullers Deli, Stachowskis and Patisserie Poupon are some of my faves. We may need to do a cookie tasting. Will keep you posted.

16 Destinations for Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies in D.C. Chewy or crisp, these cookies are chock-full of chocolate

OMG, who can resist this? The holidays are almost here!

Crown & Paw Crown & Paw turn your pet photos into hand-designed pet portraits. The perfect gift for pet lovers.

The new Dent Place Market has opened and what a change. They’re still working with vendors and stocking but so far it’s a great selection of high end and local goodies. You can get fixings for dinner or impromptu party. Right now they have Compass Coffee and Bullfrog Bagels for weekday breakfast and plan to have bigger brunch spreads for the weekends. Stop in and say hi to the new owner. He’s local and looking forward to being part of the community.

I’ll be hostessing at 31st and Avon Place.

Georgetown Garden Club's annual garden tour Please join us for the 91st annual tour this May 11 from 10:00-5:00. Fabulous gardens and a traditional afternoon tea. Tickets at georgetowngardenclubdc.org.