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Community
Events
August 2006 |
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Tuesday,
August 8, 2006
Community
Meeting on the Ward 7 Waterfront Plan
Come help shape the vision for the waterfront! Learn about
various Ward 7 projects: ballfields and recreation; Parkside Development;
Riverwalk Trail; Pollin Memorial Community; transportation enhancements.
Sponsored by the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Chavez Charter School, 3701 Hayes St, NE
INFO: Howard Ways, (202) 406-4035 or www.anacostiawaterfront.net
Wednesday
& Friday, August 9 & 11, 2006
Registration
for Fall 2006 MHCDO Homebuyers Club
The next 6-week course on Economic Literacy begins in September!
Learn how to improve your credit and better manage your finances.
Upon completion of the Economic Literacy classes, sign up for
the 6-week course on Homeownership. Bring a copy of your photo
ID to register!
5:30pm to 6:30pm
MHCDO's Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Rd, NE
INFO: Quaneza Harding, (202) 396-1201 x135, or Andree Martin,
x157.
Wednesday,
August 9, 2006
Anacostia
Waterfront Corporation Public Board Meeting
Visit www.anacostiawaterfront.net
to view the meeting agenda.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Southeastern University, Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Fl, 501 I St,
SW
INFO: David.Howard@awcdc.com
Thursday,
August 10, 2006
AARP's
Mayoral Forum
AARP District of Columbia invites you to find out where the
Mayoral candidates stand on the issues District residents age
50+ care about most, such as economic security, long-term care
and identify theft. Lunch is availabe to the first 200 people
who RSVP.
11:00am to 12:30pm
THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE
INFO: Louis Davis, (202) 434-7712
Thursday,
August 10, 2006
National
Capital Medical Center Strategy Meeting
Please join the Citizens for the National
Capital Medical Center 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.
7:00pm
MHCDO's Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning
Rd NE
INFO: Greg Rhett, (202) 550-4612 or www.cncmc.org
Thursday-Monday,
August 10-14, 2006
Lincoln
Heights Community Design Charrette
Lincoln Heights residents, businesses and public agencies
will roll up their sleeves and work hands-on to create a vision
for the Lincoln Heights New Communities. The charrette -- a community
design workshop -- will be an interesting and exciting experience!
Drop by for one hour, one day or the entire workshop. Refreshments
will be served.
Aug 10 -- Opening Presentation (6:00pm to 9:00pm)
Aug 11 -- Workshop (9:00am to 7:00pm)
Aug 12 -- Workshop (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Aug 14 -- Workshop (9:00am to 4:00pm), Final Presentation (5:30pm
to 7:00pm)
Kelly
Miller Middle School, 301 49th St NE
INFO: (202) 727-6355
Saturday,
August 12, 2006
Poetry
Reading by Patricia Biela
Patricia Biela was a poetry venue review columnist for the
Spring/Summer 2004 One Heart Publication -- Holistic Journal.
Her poems appear in Cracking Walnuts and Other Goodies, Black
Arts Quarterly, and the upcoming The Caribbean Writer. Part of
the Esther Production, Inc. 2006 Summer Literary Series.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Public Library, 3660 Alabama Ave, SE
INFO: (202) 645-4297
Saturday,
August 12, 2006
Ward 7
Night at Fort Dupont Concert Theater
Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray and the National Park
Service invite you to this special community concert featuring
Blue Magic. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some
of the finest music in the DC area. Concert goers are asked to
respect park neighbors by not parking to obstruct driveways. Rain
or shine.
8:00pm
Fort Dupont Drive east of the intersection of Randle Circle and
Minnesoat Ave SE
Sunday,
August 13, 2006
NE DC Historical Society Meeting
Come join us as we continue to explore the history of our
northeast Washington communities. Our community focus will reach
out beyond NE DC to discover one of our neighbors to the west
of upper NE DC, a "quaint community rich in history and architectural
charm" known as Bloomingdale. Come join us! Our meetings
take place the second Sunday of every month.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: TBA
INFO: queenstowndc@yahoo.com
Monday,
August 14, 2006
6th District
Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
Meetings
are held the 2nd Monday of each month. (Call to confirm
August meeting.)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
6th District Police Headquarters, 100 42nd St, NE
INFO: Linda Jo Smith, Chair, (202) 584-2024 or jo4148@aol.com
Wednesday,
August 16, 2006
DC Mayoral
Candidate Forum on the Restoration of the Anacostia River
Breakfast refreshments will be served. Hosted by Anacostia
RIVERKEEPER at the Earth Conservation Corps, in partnership with
Watts Branch Community Alliance, Kingman Park Civic Association,
Casey Trees Endowment Fund, and others.
9:00am to 11:00pm
ECC Matthew Henson Earth Conservation Center, 2000 Half St, SW
RSVP/INFO : Brian Van Wye, (202) 554-1960 or bvanwye@ecc1.org
Wednesday,
August 16, 2006
Covenant
Houst Mayoral Candidate Forum
Please come out and support Covenant House by bringing young people,
friends, and family to this important event!
3 :00pm to 5:00pm
Covenant House Washington, 2001 Mississippi Ave, SE. Metro: Southern
Avenue
INFO: (202) 610-9600
Saturday,
August 19, 2006
Shop Ward
7 Day on Minnesota Avenue!
Rediscover the many goods, services and amenities available
in Ward 7! Enjoy shopping, discounts and bargains, entertainment,
and kids activities! Free $10 coupons for the first 500 people.
Pick-up your coupon at 3933 Minnesota Ave (formerly Eddie's Outlet).
Participating stores include DC Dome, Discount Mart, East River
Bagel, Elmada's Hair Salon, Granny's Kitchen, Mr. Natural's Barbershop,
NE Beauty and Wig, Payless Shoes, Safeway, Shoe City...and more!
Sponsored by the Ward 7 Business & Professional Association
and MHCDO with support from the DC Department of Housing and Community
Development.
10:00am to 5:00pm
INFO: Linda Hembry, (202) 396-1201 x163 or lhembry@mhcdo.org
Saturday,
August 19, 2006
A Skyland
Design Kick-Off Meeting
The National Capital Revitalization Corporation invites neighborhood
residents and the communities surrounding the Skyland Shopping
Center in Ward 7 to come hear about master planning ideas for
the site. Refreshments served.
9:30am to 10:00pm -- Open House
10:00am to Noon -- Design Presentation
INFO: Tiffany Simms, (202) 530-5750 or www.ncrcdc.com
Friday,
August 25, 2006
Bless
the Mic!
Talented teens! Express yourself this summer at this open
mic night event for teens (20 and under). Spoken word! Music!
Comedy! Freestyle! If you can perform it and it is a clean, family-friendly
performance, you can come bless our mic! This is a free event!
Sponsored by the Ophelia Egypt Program Center, Fresh Ideas, and
the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative.
Sign-Ups at 5:30pm. Show from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ophelia Egypt Program Center, 3933 Minnesota Ave, NE
INFO: Deidre Gantt, (202) 399-5036 or blessthemic@fresh-ideas.org
Saturday,
August 26, 2006
DCPS Beautification
Day
Volunteer for a few hours to spruce up your neighborhood school
for opening day!
8:00am to 1:00pm
INFO: Kris Benjamin, (202) 727-0488 or volunteer4schools@k12.dc.us
Saturday,
August 26, 2006
The Amen
Corner
Ana's Gold Children's Theater presents James Baldwin's play,
The Amen Corner.
12:30pm
Boys & Girls Club, 4301 Benning Rd, NE
INFO: (202) 678-3800
Saturday,
August 26, 2006
Saturday
NIte LIVE -- Worship Experience 2006
Don't miss this end of the summer JAM-PACKED night of inspiration
and excitement for youth and young adults (12-25). Featuring praise
dancers, spoken word, young adult choir, comedian, singing group,
Living Waters Mime Ministry, gospel go-go band. Please, no shorts
or tank tops. "For you are fearfully and wonderfully made"
-- Psalms 139:14.
7:00pm
Antioch Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1105 50th St, NE
Wednesday,
August 30, 2006
DCRA Consumer
Protection Workshop
Whether you're hiring a mechanic, contracting a carpenter
to remodel your kitchen or your entire house, buying or selling
on the Internet, or opening a bank account, it pays to know how
to spot scams. The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
exists to help make sure that you are not a victim of fraud and
that you get everything you pay for.
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Public Library, 3660 Alabama Ave, SE
INFO: (202) 442-4400 or www.dcra.dc.gov
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