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Community
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February 2006 |
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Friday,
February 3, 2006
2006 DC Housing Conference: Shaping the Future of Housing in Our
City
The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development
(CNHED) has teamed with The Fannie Mae Foundation to present a
housing conference focused on the District of Columbia. The conference
will expore recommendations from the Comprehensive Housing Strategy
Taskforce, and findings from the newly released Housing in the
Nation's Capital 2005. Continental breakfast and lunch will be
provided.
8:30am to 3:30pm
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW
INFO: www.cnhed.org
RSVP: dchousing@fanniemaefoundation.org
or (202) 274-8145
Saturday,
February 4, 2006
ERFSC Financial Literacy Workshop Orientation
Earn while learning how to budget and save. Join us on this
journey to achieving economic success. Be smart! Money smart!
10:00am to 12:30pm
East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, 3732 Minnesota
Avenue, NE
INFO: (202) 397-7300 x130
Sunday,
February 5, 2006
NE DC Historical Society Meeting
Come join us as we continue to explore the history of our
northeast Washington communities. At this month's meeting, The
Washington Times will provide us with speakers on the history
of the newspaper, its local and international accomplishments,
and a tour of the newspaper's campus including the newsroom layout
and the printing plant. Meetings take place the first Sunday of
every month.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Washington Times, 3600 New York Avenue, NE
INFO: queenstowndc@yahoo.com
Monday,
February 13, 2006
HPAP
Orientation
The
Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP),
sponsored by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development,
assists low- and moderate-income individuals and families to purchase
homes in the District of Columbia by providing low- and no-interest
loans up to $30,000 to help with down payment and closing costs.
MHCDO conducts HPAP orientation sessions on the 2nd Monday of
each month.
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road NE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x164
Monday,
February 13, 2006
First
Day of Class -- MHCDO Homebuyers Club (Mondays)
The Homebuyers Club prepares participants for homeownership
through a combination of education and savings. The program includes
a six week "Economic Literacy" course on credit and
financial management, and a six-week "Homeownership"
course on the home purchase process and homeownership. Qualified
HBC graduates can also participate in the IDA Savings Program,
receiving a match of up to $3 for every $1 saved toward the purchase
of a home.
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road
NE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x104
Monday,
February 13, 2006
6th District
Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
Meetings
are held the 2nd Monday of each month.
7:00pm to 8:30pm
6th District Police Headquarters, 100 42nd Street, NE
INFO: Linda Jo Smith, Chair, (202) 584-2024 or jo4148@aol.com
Tuesday,
February 14, 2006
Frederick
Douglass' 188th Birthday Celebration
Join
the National Park Service for a birthday program commemorating
the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. The program will feature
a keynote address by Dr. Greg Carr, Assistant Professor of Afro-American
Studies at Howard University, musical selections by local school
choirs, presentations by the winners of the annual Frederick Douglass
oratorical contest, and a performance by the Kankouran West African
Dance Company.
10:00am
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
INFO: (202) 426-5961 or www.nps.gov/frdo
Tuesday,
February 14, 2006
ANC 7D
Monthly Meeting
Featuring
1) the election of officers for ANC 7D, 2) info on community emergency
response training (CERT), and 3) info from the Department of Transportation
on issues, projects and plans of importance to the community,
including the status of the 295/Kenilworth bridge project and
traffic calming measures. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of
each month.
7:00pm
5140 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, 3rd Floor
INFO: Dorothy Douglas, ANC 7D Chair, (202) 398-5160 or anc7d@earthlink.net
Tuesday,
February 14, 2006
ANC 7E
Monthly Meeting
Meetings
are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G Street, SE
INFO: Naomi Robinson, ANC 7E Chair, (202) 583-9034
Wednesday,
February 15, 2006
First
Day of Class -- MHCDO Homebuyers Club (Wednesdays)
The Homebuyers Club prepares participants for homeownership
through a combination of education and savings. The program includes
a six week "Economic Literacy" course on credit and
financial management, and a six-week "Homeownership"
course on the home purchase process and homeownership. Qualified
HBC graduates can also participate in the IDA Savings Program,
receiving a match of up to $3 for every $1 saved toward the purchase
of a home.
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road
NE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x104
Thursday,
February 16, 2006
Free Child
Safety Inspections
The District government and DC Safe Kids will
observe Child Passenger Safety Week by offering inspections of
child passenger car seats by certified Child Passenger Safety
Technicians. The emphasis will be on training parents and caregivers
to install and adjust their car seats correctly.
2:00pm to 8:00pm
Randall Circle, 2900 Block of Minnesota Avenue SE
Thursday,
February 16, 2006
Eastgate
HOPE VI Community Taskforce Meeting
Join the DC Housing Authority and Eastgate resident leaders
for this quarterly project update for former Eastgate residents
and the broader community.
6:00pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road
NE
INFO: Jessica Franklin, (202) 535-2572
Thursday,
February 16, 2006
"The
Plight of Education in Ward 7" Symposium
Join teachers, students, parents, community
members, and DC officials for an open dialogue about education
in Ward 7. Sponsored by the Ward 7 Education Council.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ronald H. Brown Middle School Auditorium, 4800 Meade Street NE
INFO: William Wilson, (202) 396-0587
Thursday,
February 16, 2006
Community
Meeting on "Wellness" Policies for Schools
There are new requirements for all school
districts with federally funded school meals programs to create
new "wellness" policies addressing nutrition and physical
activity for students. These policies must by in place by the
start of the 2006-2007 school year. This is one of four community
meetings that will be held across the District of Columbia to
discuss creating Local Wellness Policies for our community. Parents,
students, school administrators and others are invited to share
their ideas and insights on nutrition and physical activity in
our local schools. Sponsored by DC Action for Healthy Kids.
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Spingarn High School, 2500 Benning Road NE
INFO: Sarah Latterner, (202) 442-4010 or Sarah.Latterner@dc.gov
Thursday,
February 16, 2006
ANC 7B
Monthly Meeting
Meetings
are held the 3rd Thursday of each month.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ryland Epworth Methodist Church, 3200 S Street SE
INFO: www.anc7b.org
Friday,
February 17-19, 2006
Serenity
Players Present "Harriet"
The Serenity Players is proud to present the
play, "Harriet," written by Kisha Kenyatta, based on
the life of Harriet Tubman, in observance of Black History month.
In this award-winning big-hearted one-act play with monologue
delivered by a former slave, Harriet recounts her childhood, her
path to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and her return to
lead her family and other slaves to freedom. Her tale is laced
with songs, dance and hymns. Serenity Players is a community-based
theater company located and operating in the Ward 7 community.
Cost: $10 seniors & students; $15 general admission
February 17, 11:00am & 7:30pm
February 18, 1:00pm
February 19, 4:00pm
THEARC Theatre, 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE (Southern Avenue Metro)
TICKETS/INFO: Doris A.M. Thomas, (202) 575-4248 or www.serenityplayers.org
Saturday,
February 18, 2006
Volunteers
Needed: Down by the Riverside Campaign
The Down by the Riverside Campaign is a partnership
between the DC government, local nonprofits and residents of the
Watts Branch Streem Valley to restore the vitality and community
value of Ward 7's Watts Branch Park. Come help with park clean
up and revitalization activities, and learn about other volunteer
opportunities!
9:00am to 1:00pm
Watts Branch Park, 5200 Foote Street NE
INFO: Washington Parks & People, (202) 462-7275
Saturday,
February 18, 2006
Family
History Conference: Looking Back & Moving Forward
This Black History Month event is free and
open to the public. Topics include Oral History; Preserving Today
for Tomorrow; Familysearch.org; Land Records; Cemetery and Funeral
Home Records; Black History Outside the U.S. Co-sponsored by Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Montgomery County Historical
Society, and Prince Georges County Chapter of the Afro-American
Historical and Genealogical Society.
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Washington, DC Temple Visitors' Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive,
Kensington, MD
INFO: (301) 587-0144
Saturday,
February 18, 2006
Kenilworth
History Celebration
Come learn about Kenilworth and get a new,
free 32-page booklet telling over 200 years of area history. Bring
photos and story-objects to display. Have your own story of Kenilworth
history ready to share with everyone. Light refreshments will
be served. Sponsored by neighborhood historian Joe Lapp and Cultural
Tourism DC, with support from Kenilworth Courts Resident Council
and Humanities Council of Washington, DC.
3:00pm
Kenilworth Community Room, 4500 Quarles Street NE (Deanwood Metro)
INFO: Joe Lapp, (202) 397-3169
Monday,
February 20, 2006
President's
Day Public Skate at Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Join us for a special public skate in honor
of President's Day.
12 noon to 2:00pm
Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Place SE
INFO: (202) 584-5007 or www.fdia.org
Monday,
February 20, 2006
MHCDO
Summer Youth Employment Program - Info Session
MHCDO will again be a host agency for the
DC Department of Employment Services' Passport-to-Work Summer
Youth Employment Program. We plan to provide a meaningful, paid
work experience to 10 Ward 7 youth between the ages of 16 and
21 over a six-week period (June 26-August 2, 2006). MHCDO will
hold two Information Sessions about the program and application
process on Monday, February 20. Applications to work at MHCDO
will be distributed at the Information Sessions and will be due
by Friday, March 3. **DC youth ages 14-21 have until April
21 to apply for a summer job through DOES. (These youth will be
assigned by DOES to work at locations throughout the city.) Applications
are available at DOES (625 H Street, NE) and MHCDO (3939 Benning
Road, NE).
Info
Session 1 -- 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Info Session 2 -- 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road NE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x102
Monday,
February 20, 2006
National
Capital Medical Center Strategy Meeting
Please join the Citizens for the National
Capital Medical Center and Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray for
an important NCMC strategy discussion. This is a confidential
meeting for Members and NCMC Supporters. We respectfully ask that
no uninvited electoral candidates, media or opponents attend.
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road
NE
INFO: Greg Rhett, (202) 550-4612 or www.cncmc.org
Tuesday,
February 21, 2006
Anacostia
Waterfront Corporation Board Meeting
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Jefferson Junior High School, 801 7th Street
SW
INFO: (202) 724-3780 or www.anacostiawaterfront.net
Thursday,
February 23, 2006
Black
History Month Exhibit & Program
Please join the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative
in honoring local residents gifted in the visual, craft, performing,
and literary arts.
1:00pm to 7:00pm (Artists Reception & Program, 5:00pm to 7:00pm)
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road
NE
INFO: Heather Ampofo-Anti, (202) 396-1201 x107
Friday
& Saturday, February 24 & 25, 2006
"A
Raisin in the Sun"
Ana's Gold Children's Theatre invites you
to an encore performance of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the
Sun, which tells the story of the Younger's, an African-American
family living and struggling on Chicago's South Side in the 1950s.
Tickets: $10/adults; $5/students; $3.50/seniors.
Friday, February 24: 6:00pm
Saturday, February 25: 3:00pm
Ballou Senior High School, 3401 4th St SE
INFO: (202) 678-3800
Saturday,
February 25, 2006
Spring
Cleaning & Flower Planting at Woodlawn Cemetery
In Honor of Black History Month
Please join the Woodlawn Cemetery Perpetual
Care Association and MHCDO for fresh air and exercise as we work
to maintain and beautify Ward 7's historic Woodlawn Cemetery.
9:00am to 12 noon
Woodlawn Cemetery, 4611 Benning Road, SE
INFO/RSVP: Amy Cody, (202) 396-1201 x163
Saturday,
February 25, 2006
Anacostia
Transportation and Development Projects Information Fair
Anacostia is on the move! Get information
on the many transportation and development projects planned in
or near the Anacostia community. See how they all fit together:
11th Street and South Capitol Street Bridges; Anacostia Waterfront
projects and Poplar Point; Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue streetscape
and Great Street; Development of St. Elizabeth's campus; Streetcar
system and transit enhancements; Multiple private development
projects; Utility upgrades and changes; Construction schedules
and timing. Continental breakfast and box lunches provided. Sponsored
by the DC Department of Transportation and the Anacostia Coordinating
Council.
9:00am to 2:00pm (Open house program begins hourly. Bus tours
each half hour.)
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave SE
INFO/REGISTRATION: Philip Pannell, (202) 889-4900 or acc01@aol.com
Saturday,
February 25, 2006
Day at
the Movies: The Hulk
Come join the Metropolitan Police Department
Sixth District and the Sixth District Citizen Advisory Council
for a movie, hotdogs, popcorn, juice and candy. Seats are limited!
12 noon to 2:00pm / First Show
2:30pm to 4:30pm / Second Show
Sixth District Community Room, 100 42nd St NE
Saturday,
February 25, 2006
Ward 7
Democrats Monthly Meeting
"Youth and Politics in Ward 7" -- Led by Youth Mayor
Tyrell Holcomb, this will be an exciting presentation by the youth
of Ward 7 about their new Democratic Chapter, and their view of
politics in Ward 7 and the city. This refreshing and candid presentation
will be conducted entirely by our young people. Come out and support
their work. Join us in this important dialogue with our youth.
Refreshments will be served.
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Ward Memorial AME Church, 241 42nd St, NE
Ward 7 Democrats Infoline: (202) 584-8477
Sunday,
February 26, 2006
Black
Women in America: Contributors to our Heritage
Join the Sewall-Belmont Museum as we re-launch
our publication, Black Women in America, with an afternoon of
black women's history. Hear the inspiring words of Sojourner Truth,
portrayed by actress Cheryl Collins, and learn about black women's
suffrage organizations from Dr. Lisa Hill. The day is open to
children ages 5-15 and their families.
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, 144 Constitution Avenue NE
RSVP: (202) 546-1210 x17 or rsvp@sewallbelmont.org
Sunday,
February 26, 2006
Artist
Live/Work Housing Information Session
Please join the Cultural Development Corporation
(CuDC) and area artists to learn more about CuDC's current artist
live/work projects.
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint, 916 G St NW (Gallery Place &
Metro Center)
INFO: CuDC (202) 315-1324
Tuesday,
February 28, 2006
Revitalization
Efforts in Ward 7 Around Deanwood & Lincoln Heights
Come see and hear what's happening around our community: Lincoln
Heights New Communities Initiative; Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Great Streets Initiative; Planning Efforts for Deanwood. Enjoy
presentations, information booths, student exhibits, refreshments,
entertainment and free activities for children. Sponsored by Councilmember
Vincent C. Gray, government agencies, residents and community
organizations working together through the Lincoln Heights New
Community Partnership.
6:30pm
Kelly Miller Middle School, 301 49th St NE
INFO: Vanessa Akins, (202) 442-7200 or Mike Downie, (202) 442-7600
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