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Community
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April 2006 |
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Saturday,
April 1, 2006
Community
Tree Planting at Marvin Gaye Park
Join
your neighbors and volunteers from Casey Trees, Washington Parks
& People, Watts Branch Community Alliance, DC Habitat for
Humanity, and Home Depot to plant trees in and around one of the
great parks in Washington, DC. Tools, training and refreshments
provided.
9:00am to 1:00pm
Meet at the Riverside Center at Division Avenue and Foote Street,
NE
INFO/REGISTER: (202) 833-4010 or www.caseytrees.org
Sunday,
April 2, 2006
Marvin
Gaye Park Dedication & Celebration
DC
Parks & Recreation, Washington Parks & People, and the
Watts Branch Community Alliance are pleased to invite you to the
renaming and dedication of Marvin Gaye Park.
Children's programs start at 1:00pm. The 3:00pm dedication ceremony
will feature performances by The Marquis, Malcolm X Drummers and
Dancers, and local youth talent in honor of Marvin Gaye. There
will be a special tribute to community heroes, including Earl
Simpson, founding chair of the Watts Branch Community Alliance.
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Heritage Green and Riverside Center, Division Avenue and Foote
Street, NE
INFO: (202) 462-7275 or washingtonparks@aol.com
Sunday,
April 2, 2006
NE DC Historical Society Meeting
Come join us as we continue to explore the history of our
northeast Washington communities. Presentations at this month's
meeting will include "Trinidad: The Past, The Present, and
The Future," by George Boyd, president of the Mount Olivet
Heights Civic Association and "Preserving and Maintaining
the Historic Archives of the DC Department of Transportation"
by Bill Rice, DDOT spokesperson. Our meetings take place the first
Sunday of every month.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Fifth Distrct Metropolitan Police Station, 1805 Bladensburg Road,
NE
INFO: queenstowndc@yahoo.com
Wednesday,
April 5, 2006
Community
Forum on DCPS' Facilities Master Plan
District
of Columbia Public Schools continues its series of public information
meetings with this session focusing on Areas C&B (Ward 7)
schools. This meeting will enable parents and community members
to learn more about the District's plan for school consolidations
and modernizations, with a focus on the use of school buildings
that will no longer be used by DCPS for standard K-12 enrollment.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Thomas Elementary School, 650 Anacostia Ave, NE
INFO: Robin O'Hara, (202) 576-7718 or www.k12.dc.us
Thursday,
April 6, 2006
UDC Open
House -- College Info Fair & Career Exhibits
Learn about the University of the District of Columbia's Academic
Programs, Workforce Development Programs, Financial Aid and Scholarship
Programs, and Campus Tours.
10:00am to 6:00pm -- Physical Activities Building #47
11:30am to 12:30pm -- High School Student Program, Main Auditorium,
Bldg 46E
12:30pm -- UDC Gospel Music Ensemble Concert, Main Auditorium,
Bldg 46E
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW (Metro: Van Ness/UDC)
INFO: (202) 274-5029 or www.udc.edu
Through
April 19, 2006
"Where
Eagles Fly"
This
inspiring play about the historic neighborhood of Shaw is a lesson
to all in the importance of preserving and passing along the legacies
of the communities in which we live. The play uses music, dance
and verse to tell the story of the incredibly rich legacy of Shaw,
a neighborhood that was/is integral to the modern development
of African American culture. Written
by Carole Mumin. Starring
actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. Tickets: $38-$75.
The Lincoln Theatre,
U Street NW between 12th and 13th Streets
INFO: (202) 939-0560 or www.WhereEaglesFlyLLC.com
Friday,
April 7, 2006
3rd Annual
Lorraine H. Whitlock Memorial Dinner
Join the Ward 7 Democrats for this annual event featuring
guest speaker Dr. Ronald Walters, political scientist and professor
at the University of Maryland, and presentation of the Lorraine
H. Whitlock Memorial Scholarship & Ward 7 Democrat of the
Year Awards. Tickets: $25.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
St. Luke's Center, 4923 East Capitol St, SE
Ward 7 Democrats Infoline: (202) 584-8477
Friday,
April 7, 2006
Application
Deadline for Lloyd D. Smith College Scholarship
The Lloyd D. Smith Foundation will award four $1,000 college
scholarships to deserving high school seniors
residing in Ward 7. The scholarship program aims to recognize
students who demonstrate strong academic promise, leadership potential,
or who wish to pursue a community service related career.
INFO: Robyn Goodwine, (301) 787-4740 or LDSFoundation@msn.com
Friday-Sunday,
April 7-9, 2006
Strategies
for Addressing Poverty and Inequality
Please join us for this important conference sponsored by
the UDC-Law School. Speakers and panelists will focus on issues
of racial fairness, the access to justice movement, and the role
of the legal profession and clinical legal education in addressing
poverty and inequality. Issues will include affordable housing,
economic justice, and making public systems work for children.
Free and open to the public.
UDC Auditorium, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut
Ave NW
INFO: JLibertelli@udc.edu
Saturday,
April 8, 2006
Spring
Community Planting -- Kenilworth Park
Volunteers
needed! Tools, refreshments and instruction will be provided.
9:00am to 1:00pm
Kenilworth Park
INFO: Casey Trees, www.caseytrees.org
Saturday,
April 8, 2006
Health
Fair
Check-up and check out a healthier you! Free screenings and
information related to blood pressure, glaucoma, glucose, sickle
cell, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease,
vision, hearing, nutrition, dental, weight and more. Sponsored
by First Baptist Church of Deanwood in partnership with Chartered
Health and Howard University Hospital.
10:00am to 2:00pm
The First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 45th and Sheriff Road, NE
Saturday,
April 8, 2006
Capitol
Gateway Community Taskforce Meeting
The public is invited to this quarterly meeting to inform
the community about progress on the Capitol Gateway HOPE VI mixed-use
development in Ward 7.
10:00am to 12 noon
Shadd Elementary School
INFO: Kerry Smyser, (202) 535-2823 or ksmyser@dchousing.org
Saturday,
April 8, 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.
12 Noon to 2:00pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road NE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x164
Saturday,
April 8, 2006
HIV/AIDS
Discussion: Youth & High Risk Behavior
Please
join us at the Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood for a panel
discussion and Q&A period on the above topic. Our focus is
toward the young people, but all are welcome. Bring your friends
and neighbors. We want to hear from you! A box will be provided
for the Q&A period and will be anonymous. A permission slip
is required for youth who are under 12 years of age.
9:00am to 12 noon
1105 50th Street NE
INFO: (202) 399-8118
Monday,
April 10, 2006
Lincoln
Heights New Community Advisory Committee
The
New Communities Initiative is a comprehensive partnership designed
to improve the quality of life for families and individuals living
in distressed neighborhoods in Washington, DC. The New Communities
objective is District-sponsored redevelopment of the physical
and human architecture of neighborhoods troubled by concentrations
of violent crime and poverty. Help shape the vision for the Lincoln
Heights New Community. Meetings are held every other Monday.
6:00pm
Kelly Miller Middle School, 301 49th Street NE
INFO: Patricia Malloy, (202) 398-1956 or linkmalloy@aol.com
Monday,
April 10, 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,
April 11, 2006
Idealist.org
Annual Nonprofit Career Fair
Learn about job openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities
with DC area nonprofits. To register (it's free for job seekers)
and for details, including schedule, directions, and a list of
the more than 80 registered organizations, visit www.idealist.org/fairs.html
and click on Washington.
12 noon to 4:00pm
George Washington University
Tuesday,
April 11, 2006
Lincoln
Heights Resident Council Meeting
Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month.
6:00pm
5017 Banks Place, NE
INFO: Patricia Malloy, Chair, (202) 398-1956 or linkmalloy@aol.com
Tuesday,
April 11, 2006
ANC 7D
Monthly Meeting
Meetings
are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
7:00pm
5140 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, 3rd Floor
INFO: Dorothy Douglas, ANC 7D Chair, (202) 398-5160 or anc7d@earthlink.net
Tuesday,
April 11, 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
Thursday,
April 13, 2006
ERFSC
Job Fair
Bring
copies of your resume to this job fair, organized by East River
Family Strengthening Collaborative, in partnership with Upper
Room Baptist Church, East Capitol Center for Change, DC Department
of Employment Services, MHCDO, CSOSA, Project Empowerment, Paradise
Parkside SALC, and Strive, Inc.
10:00am to 3:00pm
Upper Room Baptist Church, 60 Burns Street NE
INFO: (202) 397-7300 or DMcRae@ERFSC.org
Thursday,
April 13, 2006
ANC 7C
Monthly Meeting
Meetings
are held the 2nd Thursday of each month.
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Call for location
INFO: Muriel Chambers, ANC 7C Chair, (202) 398-5100
Friday,
April 14, 2006
Deadline
to Participate in DC Budget Survey
Mayor Williams included 39 "opportunity
enhancements" in his proposed FY 2007 budget -- a portion
of these are related to children, youth and their families. The
order in which additional revenue would be directed to these enhancements
is not final -- so YOU have a say in what gets funded and in what
order. DC Action for Children will share the results of this effort
with the mayor in mid-April in time for the community's recommendations
to be incorporated prior to the new revenue estimate release on
May 1. Please identify your priorities through this survey and
then encourage EVERYONE you know who has an interest in the District's
budget as it relates to children and youth to do the same.
Link to Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?A=93373288E79226
INFO: Susie
Cambria, 234-9404 or scambria@dckids.org
Saturday,
April 15, 2006 -- (Rescheduled from April 8 due to weather)
Twining
& Dupont Park Community Clean-up & Beautification Day
Join the Twining/Dupont Park community in cooperation with
DC Parks & Recreation, DPW/SWEEP, MPD/ECU, and others to participate
in the Potomac River Watershed Clean Up. Volunteers will clean
streets and roadways in the watershed including Fairlawn Avenue
and Pope Branch Park; clean alleys on the west side of Minnesota
Avenue; clean railroad tracks and right-of-way in the 2300-2900
block of Fairlawn Avenue. Tools, gloves and refreshments will
be provided. High school seniors can earn community volunteer
credits for graduation! Rain date: April 15.
9:30am to 12:30pm
Staging area is in Pope Branch Park at the corner of the 2900
block of M Place, SE at Fairlawn Avenue, SE.
INFO: Dolly Davis, (202) 605-1135 (pager)
Sunday,
April 16, 2006
Easter
Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2006
DC Emancipation
Day
April 16 has special meaning for the District
of Columbia. On that day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed
the Compensated Emancipation Act for the release of certain persons
held to service or labor in DC. The Act freed about 3,100 enslaved
persons in DC nine months before President Lincoln issued his
famous Emancipation Proclamation telegraphing the eventual end
of slavery to the rest of the nation. The Act represents the only
example of compensation by the federal government to free enslaved
persons. On January 4, 2005, Mayor Anthony Williams signed legislation
making Emancipation Day an official public holiday in the District.
Each year, a series of activities are held during the public holiday
-- this year on Monday, April 17, 2006.
INFO/VOLUNTEER: (202) 727-6306 or (202) 671-1105.
Tuesday,
April 18, 2006
Reading
of "The Other River: Ripples and Vibes from DC's Southside"
The
community playbuilding process that led to The Other River began
two years ago when Woolly Mammoth artists started working in schools
and social service agencies on both sides of the Anacostia River
to offer free theatre arts workshops to community residents. At
the same time, we collected oral histories from residents ranging
in age from young teens to people in their 70s -- these stories
were then passed on to playwrights Patrick Crowley and Karen Zacarias,
who shaped them into this extraordinary original play. This public
reading is an opportunity for the playwrights to get feedback
and for audience members to see a snapshot of the community playbuilding
process. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. The
production will appear June 23-25 at THEARC.
7:30pm reading, followed
by a reception
Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, 641 D Street
INFO/RESERVATIONS: (202) 289-2443 x510
Thursday,
April 20, 2006
Watts
Branch Community Alliance Meeting
The
Alliance focuses on bringing the neighborhoods -- through which
Marvin Gaye Park and Watts Branch run -- together around issues
relating to the park, the river, and the community. Meetings are
held the 3rd Thursday of each month.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Riverside Center, 5200 Foote Street NE (Division Avenue &
Foote Street)
INFO: Dennis Chestnut, (202) 345-5693 or dchestn@msn.com
Thursday,
April 20, 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,
April 20, 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
Saturday
& Sunday, April 22 & 23, 2006
WalkingTown
DC SPRING EDITION
Presented by Cultural Tourism DC, WalkingTown,
DC SPRING EDITION is a weekend of 52 free walking tours (and a
few bike and boat tours) in neighborhoods across Washington, DC.
Reservations are not required, with the exception of bike tours.
Tours are held rain or shine.
INFO: (202) 661-7581 or www.culturaltourismdc.org
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Anacostia
River Earth Day Cleanup
Join the Sierra Club as we participate in
the Anacostia Watershed Society's Earth Day Anacostia River clean
up. Bring your neighbors! Bring your children! Youth are encouraged
to participate for community service hours.
8:30am to 12:00pm -- Clean up sites include Kingman Island and
Kenilworth Park.
1:00pm to 2:00pm -- Celebration lunch, featuring live music and
dance performances, environmental displays and speeches by dignitaries.
Seafarers Yacht Club, 1950 M Street, SE
INFO: Linda Fennell, Sierra Club, (202) 610-0200
Saturday,
April 22, 2006
Spring
Community Planting -- Anacostia Park
Volunteers
needed! Tools, refreshments and instruction will be provided.
9:00am to 1:00pm
Anacostia Park (Pennsylvania Avenue and the John Phillips Sousa
Bridge)
INFO: Casey Trees, www.caseytrees.org
Monday,
April 24, 2006
Resource
Development Workshop
Randall
Memorial United Methodist Church, the Mayor's Office of Partnerships
and Grants Development, and the Southeast White House are hosting
a series of free workshops to provide technical assistance to
help congregations develop, expand, and enhance programs to meet
the needs of the community.
9:30am to 11:30am
Randall Memorial UMC, 1002 46th Street NE
INFO/RSVP: Patmos Ministries, (703) 569-7237 or pnmarks@patmosministries.net
Monday,
April 24, 2005
Pennsylvania
Avenue Gateway Revitalization Taskforce Meeting
Invited speaker: Karina Ricks, DC Department
of Transportation
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
St. Francis Xavier Church, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
INFO: www.HillcrestDC.com
or (202) 899-8966
Wednesday,
April 26, 2006
Deanwood Heritage Trail Meeting
Help bring a Neighborhood Heritage Trail to Deanwood! Join
the Deanwood Heritage Trail Working Group. Call (202) 543-9514
for meeting location and to RSVP.
6:30pm
Thursday,
April 27, 2006
"A Community Conversation on Health Relationships and Marriage"
This townhall style conversation, involving more than 35 community-based
organizations and 300 people -- will launch a city-wide campaign
that will foster open dialogue on healthy marriages and relationships.
Renowned radio host and motivational speaker Willie Jolley will
serve as Master of Ceremonies. Led by the DC Metropolitan Health
Marriage and Relationships Coalition, the National Center for
Fathering, and the East Capitol Center for Change.
6:00pm to 7:00pm Reception
7:00pm to 9:00pm Town Hall meeting
Kelly Miller Middle School, 301 49th Street, NE
INFO: ECCC, (202) 610-5211
Saturday,
April 29, 2006
Anacostia
River Clean Up
Help
the National Park Service, Pepco, Pepco Energy Services, North
American Energy Services, MHCDO and others to improve the environment
in our community! Please dress appropriately, i.e. long pants,
long sleeve shirt, sneakers or boots. Children above the age of
7 are welcome and can receive credit for community service.
Lunch will be provided.
8:30am – 1:00pm
Pepco's Benning Service
Center, 3400 Benning Road, NE
INFO: Linda Jo Smith, (202) 872-2024 or
Robert Englund, (703) 253-1787
Saturday,
April 29, 2006
Earth
Day Celebration at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
9:00am to 1:00pm
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue, NE
RSVP: Alan Spears, National Parks Conservation Association, (202)
454-3384 or aspears@npca.org
Saturday,
April 29, 2006
Spring
Community Planting -- Fort Dupont Park
Volunteers
needed! Tools, refreshments and instruction will be provided.
9:00am to 1:00pm
Fort Dupont Park at Randle Circle
INFO: Casey Trees Endowment Fund, (202) 833-4010 x109 or www.caseytrees.org
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