Ward 6 Candidate Forum
Tommy Wells, Kelvin Robinson and JimDiMartino Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 PM
Christ Our Shepherd Church, 8th and North Carolina Avenue SE
Moderated by Mark Segraves of WTOP and DC Channel 50, Ward 6 resident
Monday August 23, 2010 Volunteers Needed for Barracks Row Fall Festival Volunteers are needed to help Barracks Row Main Street host their autumn street festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 25, 11:00 AM-5:00. Some highlights planned for this year are military chefs cook-off; Ragin’ Cajun Chef Paul Prudomme; Redskins cheerleaders; Chesty the Marine Corps bulldog; commandant's home and Marine Barracks open for tours; ten authentic uniforms representing 1775 through 2010 worn by Marines; clowns, magicians, face painting and contests for kids; booths selling wares from around the world; parachutist landing at 8th and G St.; bands play all day. If you're interested in volunteering, please call the Barracks Row Main Street Office 202-544-3188 or email volunteer@barracksrow.org
Capital City Church's KidsFest At Lincoln Park on Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, there will be fun and games for kids, ages 14 and under, and their parents, including: face painting, a temporary tattoo parlor, bike decorating, honey bee hoedown, square dancing, capture the flag, 3 legged race, doggie treats and more! Be sure to be there at 10:00 AM for a special performance from the renowned band “Rocknoceros”--one of the hottest kids' bands around! Free. It's B.Y.O.P, so bring your own picnic! 202-234-3716. http://www.capcitychurch.com/kidsfest
All Ages Playgroup in Southwest Every Saturday, 10:00 AM-noon, at the River Park Playground (River Park condominiums). Please RSVP to melissa.rohan@gmail.com if you plan on coming so they know to look out for you. In the event of bad weather, the playgroup will move to St. Augustine's (600 M St. SW) basement playroom.
Christ Church's Rector to be Installed The Right Reverend John Bryson Chane will be installing Christ Church's 28th Rector, The Reverend Cara Spaccarelli on Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. A Celebration Luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall. 620 G St. SE. 202-547-9300. http://www.washingtonparish.org
St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals Bring your pets for benedictions and doggie biscuits to Lincoln Park (11th and East Capitol sts.) on Saturday, Oct. 2, 10:00 AM for the traditional Episcopal Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals. All are welcome. 202–546–1746. http://www.smjec.org
Volunteers Needed for Barracks Row Fall Festival Saturday September 25 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Volunteers are needed to help Barracks Row Main Street host our annual autumn street
fair. Please call the Barracks Row Main Street Office 202-544-3188 or send us an email: volunteer@barracksrow.org
Friday August 20, 2010
Yoga & Meditation Mindfulness Classes Stretch, strengthen, and let go of stress by joining this weekly mindfulness class that combines yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. These free classes are open to anyone who wants respectfully to join in. No special clothing is required, but you will be asked to take your shoes off during class. An YogaActivist.org volunteer teachers lead these mindfulness classes. Every Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm. Note: on the second Wednesday of the month the class will be 5:30-6pm. Prevention Works, 2501 Benning Rd NE.
Registration for Arena Stage Pilot Class of Theater 101 The newest venture of the American Voices New Play Institute launches this fall with Theater 101, an audience enrichment seminar designed to deepen audiences’ understanding of the development of new plays. The program will start at the end of September in the Mead Center for American Theater. Program participants will be limited to 50, and enrollment will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee, which includes the price of one ticket to see "every tongue confess," is $75, or $50 for participants under 30. Participants will follow the production’s development from the first rehearsal through its opening, with several behind-the-scenes opportunities. Each event will be followed by a discussion with members of the artistic staff at Arena Stage. All events will take place in the evenings and during weekends, and a specific schedule will be announced at a later date. Participants can register at http://arenastage.org/new-play-institure/theater-101. For more information on Theater 101 or other programs of the American Voices New Play Institute, visit http://www.arenastage.org. 202-488-4377.
Hill Havurah High Holiday Services The Hill Havurah will conduct its lay-led, independent, egalitarian services at 801 North Carolina Ave. SE. Rosh Hashanah Eve, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:00 PM; Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, Sept. 9, 10:00 AM; Children's Program, Thursday, Sept. 9, 10:30 AM; Tashlich on the Anacostia, Thursday, Sept. 9, 3:30 PM; Kol Nidre, Friday, Sept. 17, 7:00 PM; Yom Kippur, Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:00 AM; Children's Program, Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:30 AM; Yizkor Memorial Service, Saturday, Sept. 18, follows Morning Service; Neilah, Saturday, Sept. 18, 6:00 PM; Break-the-Fast, Saturday, Sept.18, follows Neilah Service. No tickets or reservations are required. All are welcome. http://www.hillhavurah.org.
Donate Disability/Medical Equipment DC Shares accepts wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, shower chairs, transfer benches, lifts and computers you are no longer using. This equipment will be given to those who can’t afford to buy them. By giving your unused equipment to DC Shares, you will help a DC resident in need. All donations are tax deductible. Equipment is available free of charge to qualified individuals and families on a first come-first served basis. Call 202-332-2595 or email dcshares@verizon.net to set-up an appointment to visit or drop off equipment at the DC Shares at 1301 Belmont St. NW, Suite 1D. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. http://www.dc-shares.org.
Lincoln, God, and The Washington Press Corps at the National Press Club The National Press Cub celebrates The Lincoln Bicentennial on Monday, Sept. 20, 7:30 PM . The program consists of singing of Civil War songs, a performance of Lincoln and God, a two act play by Anthony E. Gallo, and a Lincoln scholar speaking on relationships between the Lincolns and the national press corps. Remain for a lively discussion afterward. Free. For reservations, call 202 544 6973 or email agallo2368@verizon.net. National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW. 202-662-7500.
Thursday August 19, 2010
Tommy Wells
Two years on the job in Ward 6.
Red Line Closures Over Labor Day Weekend
Metro will close five Red Line stations during the Labor Day Holiday weekend from 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, to closing on Monday, Sept. 6, as the agency undertakes a major rehabilitation and rebuilding project to improve safety, comply with a recommendation made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and maintain service reliability and a state of good repair. The Takoma, Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton and Glenmont Metrorail stations will be closed during the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 5 a.m.
To help people get around the work zone, Metro will operate free shuttle buses between the Fort Totten and Glenmont Metrorail stations. Customers should build an extra 40 minutes into their travel plans if they need to pass through the work zone. This will be the largest maintenance shutdown in Metro’s 34-year history. Officials anticipate having more than 500 track maintenance employees and three contractors working during the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
During the Labor Day Holiday weekend, all Red Line trains will operate between the Shady Grove and Fort Totten Metrorail station. The Fort Totten Metrorail station on the Red Line will remain open. Metro will operate free shuttle bus service between the Fort Totten and Glenmont Metrorail stations. Riders are encouraged to check Metro's web site at www.metroopensdoors.com
Wednesday August 18, 2010
HPRB Landmarks James C. Dent House at 156 Q St. SW Formerly home to the Southwest Community House Organization, a now defunct non-profit social organization that had served low-income neighborhoods in southwest, a historic black and white, detached brick house at 156 Q Street, SW is once again the James C. Dent House. The Historic Preservation Review Board gave its blessing of historical protection to the property and recommended to the National Park Service that the home be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The home is located on Buzzard Point, the urbanized sector of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. http://www.planning.dc.gov Staged Reading Of "The Agony Of David" by Anthony E. Gallo - click here to read his feature in this month's Literary Hill On Saturday, September 4, 2:00 PM, the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts presents as part of the 2010 Stage-to-Page Festival a Seventh Street Playhouse Staged Reading Of The Agony Of David by Hill resident Anthony E. Gallo. (see Literary Hill for more on Gallo) This two-act tragedy of faith and sin is totally based on the life of David, second king of Israel, and pivotal to the two Davidic religions, Christianity and Judaism. David, once a shepherd boy and now the mighty King of Israel, rules the entire region after being crowned King of Israel in 1010 BCE. He has put together a kingdom against all odds. Even his enemies admit that he is God’s chosen. But this providentially endowed military and political genius, poet, spiritual, harpist, sportsman, and dancer is beset by tragedy. "The Agony of David" shows how ultimately David must face the tragic consequences of his decisions but in the end is sustained by a remarkable faith and strength of inner character. Remain for the lively discussion afterward. Free. 202-544-6973. agallo2368@verizon.net Help Save Virginia Avenue Park Hill residents are being asked to provide comments to the Marine's about their location choices for their new Barracks. Among their four prime options is a two-acre park known as Virginia Avenue Park that sits between Eleventh and Nineth, SE just below the freeway. It is historic open space and registered on the National Historic Register as part of the original L'Enfant city plan. Friends of Virginia Avenue Park are collecting signatures as part of the public comment process. If you are interested in signing a petition to save the park from development, or to learn more about the park and the Marine options for other nearby properties, please visit http://www.facebook.com/SaveVaAvePark.
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Annual Fundraising Gala The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) will hold its annual fundraising gala, newly-named ArtSmash, on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 7:00-10:00 PM at its historic building on Capitol Hill, 545 Seventh St. SE. The event will include a silent auction featuring works from local artists and members of the Capitol Hill Art League, unique experiences, and prizes from retail items to gift certificates and jewelry. ArtSmash will feature entertainment from dancers to cabaret singers including performances by a cappella group Not What You Think and the casts of "CHAWbaret" and "The Mikado." ArtSmash supports CHAW’s tuition assistance, outreach, and education programs. Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $75 at the door and can be purchased by calling the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop at 202-547-6839 or email to victor@chaw.org.
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Grant Proposal Deadline The Capitol Hill Community Foundation Fall Grant Proposal Deadline is Sept. 24. Grants are given to school-based and after-school programs for children, social service programs, arts programs, neighborhood beautification and community gardens. 100% of CHCF funds are invested in the Capitol Hill community. To give to the Foundation or to apply for a grant, visit http://www.capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org. 202-544-1845.
Tuesday August 17, 2010
Susan and Adam Clampitt host Gray Fundraiser
at their Capitol Hill Home On the evening of August 16th, The Honorable Sharon Ambrose, Councilmember Yvette Alexander, Councilmember Michael Brown, and School Board member Lisa Raymond hosted a fundraiser for Chairman Vincent Gray at the home of Susan and Adam Clampitt on Capitol Hill.
