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Community
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September 2005 |
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Wednesday,
September 7, 2005
Planning
DC's Transporation Future: Transit, Streets, Traffic and Parking
for a Livable City
As DC looks to a future of revitalized
neighborhoods and business districts, how is the city planning
to increase access while managing traffic and parking for residents
and workers? Director of DC Department of Transportation Dan Tangherlini
discusses his vision for making the city's transportation system
work.
6:00pm Refreshments / 6:30pm
Program (Please bring photo ID.)
National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street, NW, N Lobby,
Ste 500
Metro Stations: Gallery Place, Metro Center, Archives, Federal
Triangle.
RSVP: (202) 244-1105 or staff@washingtonregion.net
or www.washingtonregion.net
Friday,
September 9, 2005
Sidewalk
Housing Fair
District government agencies will be
on hand to distribute home buying, counseling and fair housing
information. Sponsored by the DC Department of Housing and Community
Development.
11:00am -- 3:00pm
DHCD, 801 N Capitol Street, NE
INFO: (202) 442-7200
Saturday,
September 10, 2005
Wells
Fargo Wealth Building Strategies Seminar
Learn firsthand from the experts how
you can realize your goals. Come talk to us one-on-one. Tell us
your story. And we'll show you how to build your financial legacy
-- through owning your own home, starting a business, or saving
and investing for a secure today and tomorrow. Come see Tavis
Smiley, the first American ever to simultaneously host signature
talk shows on both PBS and Public Radio International (PRI), and
Kelvin Boston, author of the best-selling book, Smart Money Moves
for African Americans, and host of the popular weekly television
show Moneywise on PBS. Co-sposored by Freddie Mac. FREE.
9:00am -- 4:00pm
The Hilton Washington, 1919 Connecticut Avenue
INFO/REGISTER: (866) 275-8584 or www.wellsfargo.com/wealth
Saturday,
September 10, 2005
Free Legal Advice
Clinic
If you have a civil legal matter governed by D.C.
law, you can meet in private with an attorney to discuss your
legal problem. Although the attorney will not be assigned to represent
you, you may receive important information about your legal situation.
If you are eligible, youmay be referred to one of the legal or
social service agencies in the District to provide you with additional
assistance and/or representation.
10:00am--Noon
Bread for the City, 1640 Good Hope Rd, SE.
Metro: Anacostia. Metrobus: B2, U2.
INFO: DC Bar Pro Bono Program, (202) 737-4700 x290
Saturday,
September 10, 2005
3rd Annual
Hillbrook Community Day
Come one, come all! Free food, entertainment
and moon bounce. Come out and have a great time. Info available
from DC agencies, MHCDO and others! Meet and greet your City Councilmembers.
Organized by the Hillbrook Community Association.
1:00pm -- 6:00pm
4100 block of Hayes Street NE
INFO: (202) 396-7340 or (301) 728-0426
Monday,
September 12, 2005
Ward 7
Arts Collaborative Monthly Meeting
Meet your artsy neighbors at the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative's
monthly meetings! Topics covered will include our strategic plan
for the next year and beyond, and planning activities to increase
the role of community-based arts in public and private development.
View our latest newsletter at www.eastriverdc.net.
6:30pm
Capitol View Public Library, 50th Street & Central Avenue,
SE
INFO: (202) 396-1201 x107
Tuesday,
September 13, 2005
Access
to Capital for Small Businesses -- Loan Day
MHCDO and the Washington Area Community Investment Fund invite
owners of businesses in Wards 7 and 8 and Empowerment Zones to
obtain information on federally funded loan programs and receive
on-site application processing. Space is limited, so please register
soon!
1:00pm -- 5:00pm
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road, NE
INFO/REGISTRATION: WACIF, (202) 529-5505 x12
September
13, 15 & 17, 2005
Comprehensive
Housing Strategy Task Force Public Meetings
The Task Force's year long effort will result in a report
affecting the housing policy in the District for the next ten
years. You can meet the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force,
get a draft of the executive summary, and voice your concerns
at these public meetings.
Tuesday, September 13 -- 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Howard University (Cramton Auditorium), 2455 Sixth Street, NW
Thursday, September 15 -- 6:00pm to 8:30pm
University of the District of Columbia (Auditorium), 4200 Connecticut
Avenue, NW
Saturday, September 17 -- 10:00am to 12:30pm
Thurgood Marshall Academy (Auditorium), 2427 Martin Luther King
Avenue, SE
Wednesday,
September 14, 2005
Great
Streets Transportation Framework Project Kick-Off
The DC Department of Transportation
has programmed over $100 million to improve six corridors targeted
as Great Streets (Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; H Street NE/Benning
Road; Georgia Avenue/7th Street; Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue;
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue/South Capitol Street; Minnesota
Avenue NE/SE). The Framwork Plan will be a roadmap for improvement
over the next 4 years for these critical corridors to improve
quality of life, catalyze economic development, and promote safety
and mobility. Participate in the collaborative process and help
create a vision for your corridor and the program as a whole.
6:30pm -- 8:30pm
Former Council Chambers, 441 4th Street, NW, 1st Floor South
INFO: Karina Ricks, (202) 671-2542 or karina.ricks@dc.gov
Thursday,
September 15, 2005
Joint
Utility Discount Day -- Apply and Save!
We will be accepting applications from
DC residents. With one application, you may be eligible for discounts
from Washington Gas, Pepco, DC WASA and Verizon. You may also
be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP). Bring proof of household income; photo ID (proof of
age); Social Security card; recent lease/rent receipt, if your
heat is included in your rent; recent utility bills for electricity,
gas, telephone and water.
8:00am -- 7:00pm
Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW.
Metro: Mount Vernon Square. Metrobus: 66, 70, 71, G8, G2, P6
INFO: DC Energy Hotline, (202) 673-6750
Thursday,
September 15, 2005
Smart
Growth: Next Steps for the Washington Reality Check
Len Forkas, chair of ULI Washington’s
“Reality Check”, will discuss the February 2005 event that was
an innovative planning process that brought together for one day
300 leaders from the Washington, DC region to envision how the
area could best accommodate 2 million new residents and 1.6 million
new jobs over the next 25 years. Participants included homebuilders,
environmentalists, elected officials, developers, business leaders,
civic leaders, and others. Using large maps and plastic blocks
to represent residents and jobs, the leaders sought to arrange
the changes in a way that would minimize traffic and environmental
impacts and maximize housing availability and quality of life.
The Washington Reality Check was modeled on similar exercises
in Salt Lake City, Chicago, San Diego, and Boston. He will conclude
with the next steps in refining and implementing this vision.
FREE.
12:30pm -- 1:30pm
National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW
INFO: (202) 272-2448 or www.nbm.org
Friday,
September 16, 2005
What's
in it for Kids? -- Assessing the Investment in Children and Youth
in the FY 2006 Budget
Join DC Action for Children for our
second annual child and youth policy forum. $15 fee includes refreshments
and materials. Registration deadline: September 14.
10:00am -- 12 noon
True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street, NW (U St/Cardozo Metro)
INFO: (202) 234-9404 or dcaction@dckids.org
Saturday,
September 17, 2005
13th Annual
DCBIA Community Improvement Day
Volunteer projects include expansion
of community garden, creation of buffer from overpass, construction
of paved pathways, upgrade and installation of new lighting, planting
trees and shrubs, and enhancing general landscape.
Virginia Avenue Recreation Center, 10th & Potomac Avenue,
SE
INFO: (202) 966-8665 or www.dcbia.org
Saturday,
September 17, 2005
Comprehensive
Housing Strategy Task Force Public Meetings
The Task Force's year long effort will result in a report
affecting the housing policy in the District for the next ten
years. You can meet the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force,
get a draft of the executive summary, and voice your concerns
at this public meeting.
10:00am -- 12:30pm
Thurgood Marshall Academy (Auditorium), 2427 Martin Luther King
Avenue, SE
Saturday,
September 17, 2005
Festival
of the Building Arts
Visitors of all ages can work side by
side with as many as 25 master craftsmen in a variety of hands-on
activities to discover the skills and secrets employed in the
building arts. Free. Donation of $5 is suggested.
The National Building Museum,
401 F Street NW
INFO: www.nbm.org or (202) 272-2448
Saturday,
September 17, 2005
Preview
of Color Scheme at the Frederick Douglass NHS
National Park Service, National Capital
Parks-East will give a sneak preview of the historic color scheme
of the home of Frederick Douglass at 1:00pm. At 2:00pm, the public
is invited to join the Frederick Douglass Memorial & Historical
Association for its annual public program. The keynote speaker
will be Harold (Hari) Jones, Curator of the African American Civil
War Museum. Seating is limited.
The Frederick Douglass National
Historic Site, 1411 W Street, SE
INFO: Vivian Smith, (202) 582-4348
September
17 & 24, October 1, 2005 (Session I)
October 15, 22, & 29, 2005 (Session II)
Adult
Ice Skating
Love to skate or want to learn? Great
for beginning and intermediate level skaters. Sign up for these
three-week sessions at Ward 7's Fort Dupont Ice Arena -- Washington,
DC's only full-size, indoor public skating rink. Gain confidence
to enjoy a lifetime of skating on your own. Each class includes
25-minute lesson and 25-minute practice. Rental skates included.
Ages 18 and older. $36 per session.
12:00pm -- 12:50pm
Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Place, SE
REGISTRATION: Dolly Davis, (202) 584-5007 x11 or ddavis@fdia.org
Monday,
September 19, 2005
Tree Planting
at Watts Branch Park
Join Casey Trees, Home Depot, Washington Parks & People,
Greater DC Cares, and the Earth Day Network to plant 100 trees
in Ward 7's Watts Branch Park. Tools, meals and instruction will
be provided. No experience necessary.
7:45am -- 4:00pm
5200 Foote Street, NE (a half block south of Nannie Helen Burroughs
and Division Avenues)
INFO: www.caseytrees.org
or (202) 833-4010 x109
Monday,
September 19, 2005
MHCDO
Homebuyers Club -- New Course Begins!
The MHCDO Homebuyers Club (HBC) includes a six-week course
on financial literacy, followed by a six-week course on the process
of buying and maintaining a home. Over the 12-week period, HBC
participants open savings accounts and save toward the purchase
of a home. Qualified HBC graduates may be eligible to participate
in the IDA savings program, receiving a match of up to $3 for
every $1 saved toward the purchase of a home.
Lloyd D. Smith Center, 3939 Benning Road, NE
REGISTRATION: Quaneza Harding, (202) 396-1201 x135 or qharding@mhcdo.org
Monday,
September 19, 2005
THEARC:
First Annual Community Leaders' Open House
Community leaders and the public are invited to visit THEARC,
an 110,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art community resource facility,
which opened spring 2005. The purpose of this open house is to
1) introduce you to THEARC Partners and our programs, 2) provide
you with a tour of THEARC, and 3) begin building relationships
for future collaborations.
4:00pm -- 6:30pm
Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus, 1901 Mississippi
Ave, SE
RSVP: (202) 889-8155 or ktoews@washingtonballet.org
Wednesday,
September 21, 2005
"Katrina Open Arms Coalition" Fundraiser
The Urban Roundtable and the Thursday Network, auxiliaries
of the Greater Washington Urban League, invite you to attend this
fundraiser for the Hurricane Katrina Evacuees in Washington, DC.
Organizers will accept as admission at the door $10 and $20 gift
cards from Target, Kmart, CVS or Walmart.
6:30pm -- 10:00pm
Duke City Restaurant and Lounge, 1208 U Street, NW
INFO: (202) 265-8200 or koac_gwul@yahoo.com
September
21, 22, 27 & 28, 2005
DC Comp Plan -- Planning Fairs
Help shape the DC Comprehensive Plan and the kind of place
the District will be for generations to come. The Comp Plan guides
how and where we as a city will grow, and provides the policy
and planning guidance we need to address the issues facing Washington,
DC today. The fairs will include "stations" on topics
including: housing, public education facilities, transportation,
land use, economic development, historic preservation, urban design,
arts & culture, parks & recreation, public facilities
& infrastructure, environment. The content of all 4 fairs
is the same, so participate in the one most convenient for you.
All will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Wednesday, September 21
Kelly Miller Middle School, 301 49th St, NE. Metro: Benning Road
/ Bus: U8, W4
Thursday, September 22
Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St, NW. Metro: U St. / Bus:
S2, S4, G8, 66
Tuesday, September 27
Eastern High School, 1700 E Capitol St, NE. Metro: Stadium Armory
/ Bus: D6, B2
Wednesday, September 28
Woodrow Wilson HS, 3950 Chesapeake St, NW. Metro: Tenleytown
/ Bus: 36, H4
INFO: DC Office of Planning, www.inclusivecity.org
or (202) 442-8812
Friday,
September 23, 2005
Public
Health, Clean Air, and Transportation: In Pursuit of Cleaner,
More Livable Communities
An annaul legislative conference hosted
by Congresswoman Julia Carson and the Congressional Black Caucus.
Panelists will focus on the relationship between transportation
policies and cleaner communities. This issue forum will explore
the increased need for African Americans to 1) understand the
impact of planning and public transit decisions on public health,
2) promote eco-friendly transportation investments and land use
policies, and 3) participate in planning, zoning and transportation
decisions.
2:00pm -- 5:00pm
Washington Convention Center, Room 201
INFO: Marti Thomas, (202) 225-4011 or marti.thomas@mail.house.gov
September
23-25, 2005
Anacostia
Art Gallery Grand Opening
Friday, beginning at 4:00pm: gallery
& boutique ribbon cutting ceremony, candlelight jazz reception
w/Kontagious Band, meet the artists. Saturday, beginning at 11:00am:
children's art workshop, spoken word artists, urban dance theater,
DJ Barry, A Nappy Hair Affair, libations & drumming w/Vera
Oye. Sunday, beginning at noon: Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Ancestral Garden
dedication & traditional Akan Ceremony, libations, drumming
and dancing Melvin Deal's African Heritage Griot Ensemble, tours
of the Anacostia Museum. All events are FREE!
Anacostia Art Gallery &
Boutique, 2806 Bruce Place, SE
RSVP : BZB Public Relations, (202) 610-4188 or www.bzbinternational.com
Saturday,
September 24, 2005
DC's Largest
Baby Shower
Gifts for mom and baby. Information
on breastfeeding. Information for you and your newborn. Food and
much more. Wizards basketball coach, Eddie Jordan, will be signing
autographs from noon to 1:00pm. Special appearance by a Mystics
basketball team member! If you are a low-income mother or expecting
mother who would like to attend the Baby Shower, you must call
to register.
Noon -- 3:00pm
Chartered Family Health Center, 3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE
INFO/REGISTRATION: (301) 429-4613
Saturday,
September 24, 2005
Step Up:
Mobilizing Youth Across DC
Music & Entertainment. Sports Activities.
Prizes & Give-Aways. Refreshments and more! Sponsored by the
DC Dept of Health, Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration,
Office of Prevention & Youth Services, and Neighborhood Youth
Organizations.
INFO: Call (202) 645-0344 for locations near you
Saturday,
September 24, 2005 -- Volunteers Needed!
Public
Lands Day at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
The National Park Service and National Parks Conservation
Association need you to join with other volunteers to assist with
work projects at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to remove litter from
the marsh area, prune and weed trees and flower beds, and remove
invasive and exotic species. All volunteers are urged to wear
appropriate clothing (work boots, long pants, and long sleeve
shirts, please!) Rubber boots, gloves, and tools will be provided
on a first come first served basis.
9:00am--1:00pm
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue, NE. (202) 426-6905.
INFO/RSVP: Alan Spears, (800) 628-7275 x236 or aspears@npca.org
Saturday,
September 24, 2005
2nd Annual
Family Financial Fun Day
Games, prizes, seminars, music, food, and lots of fun! Meet
celebrities and city/church/community leaders. Free gifts and
financial education programs for children of all ages. Seminar
topics: building your credit; buying a home; protecting your good
name; planning for the perfect retirement. Sponsored by HEW Federal
Credit Union.
10:00am -- 2:00pm
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue,
SE
INFO: (202) 488-5400 or www.hewfcu.com
Saturday,
September 24, 2005
DC Men's
Health Forum and Rally
Join the
"Faces" Project in
addressing the health concerns of African-American men. Free prostate
and diabetes screening and health insurance information. Food
and refreshments.
11:00am--2:00pm
Greater Southeast Community Hospital
INFO: O.D. Dickson, Faces2@verizon.net
Sunday,
September 25, 2005
Frederick
Douglass at Home
National Park Service, National Capital
Parks-East will present an interpretive talk by Park Ranger Paul
Gross on the history, achievements, and life of Frederick Douglass
as a family man. Free. Seating is limited.
2:00pm -- 3:00pm
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W Street,
SE
INFO: (202) 426-5961
Tuesday,
September 27, 2005
New Heights
"Expo 2005" Support Services for Teen Parents
We are all the help you need! Exhibits
from organizations city-wide. Free childcare support, clothing
and training: GED, transportation, housing, and medical assistance!
Open to DC residents who are parents or soon-to-be parents ages
20 and younger. Hosted by Taylor Thomas 93.9 WKYS. Music by DJ
Project X.
9:00am -- 3:00pm
Gallaudet Kellogg Conference Center Hotel, 800 Florida Avenue,
NE
INFO: (202) 671-1995
Wednesday,
September 28, 2005 -- CANCELLED
Eastgate
HOPE VI Re-Entry Sub-Committee Meeting
6:00pm
Capitol Gateway Senior Building, 58th Street, NE
INFO: Jessica Franklin, (202) 535-2572
Thursday,
September 29, 2005
Pin Points
Theatre's Conflict Resolution Play/Workshop
Pin Points Theatre is offering its conflict
resolution play/workshop to organizations throughout Washington,
DC. The workshop has a reputation for changing young and old minds
in the three hours it is presented, making each participant newly
enlightened and effective with the many techniques for managing
and avoiding potentially violent outcomes.
4:00pm -- 7:00pm
Dept of Mental Health, 4th Floor Training Room, 64 New York Avenue,
NE
INFO: Ersky Freeman, (202) 582-0002 or www.pinpoints.org
Friday,
September 30, 2005
BB&T
Homeownership Mobile in Ward 7
Traveling from the Gulf Coast to the
Mason-Dixon Line, the BB&T Homeownership Mobile (eBus) is
bringing the American Dream straight to the doorsteps of local
communities. Climb aboard the retrofitted 40-foot bus for one-on-one
counseling with BB&T reps; access to online tools such as
mortage payment calculators; free credit reports; and more!
10:00am -- 2:00pm
East River Park Shopping Center (behind the Benning Library)
INFO: www.communityconnect.org
or (202) 396-1201 x122
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