A Cameron Station family enjoys Fourth of July festivities near the Cameron Circle gazebo.Dozens of Cameron Station residents, young and old alike, paraded down the Linear Park to begin this year’s celebration of the Fourth of July. As they made their way to the Cameron Circle Gazebo, their reward was a barbeque provided by Rocklands. And what a barbeque it was!
Members of the Activities and Events Committee (A&E) and a few kind neighbors set up and managed the barbeque in the beautifully decorated gazebo. For over an hour, they served pulled pork and chicken, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and more to an ever-growing line of hungry celebrants. It looked like there were a hundred people when the party was getting started, and the line kept growing!
In addition to serving delicious food, these volunteers decorated the gazebo, setting out flags to wave, stress balls to play with, and corn hole and connect four games for adults and children to test their skill. Tents were erected to provide some shade, along with several tables.
Many thanks to Aaron Podolsky for sponsoring this annual event, and special thanks to Chairperson Andy Yang and the A&E and the neighbors who volunteered to make it such a success. It was a tremendous effort for all involved, and the community thanks you very much!
But it wasn’t just Cameron Station residents who had a special celebration of the Fourth…
Chef Ram closed both of IndoChen’s restaurants early (Cameron Station and Old Town) and took the staff and their families to see the fireworks on the National Mall – heat notwithstanding! Most of the staff are from Nepal and other countries in Asia, and many had never seen fireworks like that. The photo (below) shows them waving our flag and having a wonderful time!
Neighbors enjoy the community's Fourth of July celebration (left) and parade (middle). IndoChen staff gathers on the Mall for fireworks (right).
Pat Sugrue is an original owner, moving to Cameron Station with her husband Tom in the fall of 1999. She was a member of the first Compass Crew, and later served as Editor-in-Chief for nine years. Pat’s professional career was in advertising – 30+ years in ad agencies in every department except art (no talent at all!); but her favorite position was copywriter, which she felt made a good fit for The Compass. She warns that she is here to stay, regardless of the format!
Lenore Marema moved from Chicago 18 years ago for a great job opportunity. When she left Chicago, it was 20 below zero and when she arrived in downtown DC, it was sunny and 43. She landed in Cameron Station, a welcoming community. She retired here 5 years ago and continues to visit friends in Chicago in the summer and remains a Chicago Cubs fan.
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