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East of the River Magazine July 2016

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Capital Caring Supports Families Through Troubled Times by Candace Y.A. Montague

Hepatitis C Prevalent in Southeast

The Bikers of Benning Park

Reversing the Odds for East of the River Kids

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by Stephen Lilienthal

East of the river goes green

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Celebrating a Milestone in Anacostia

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Jazz Avenues

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Horse Racing at Laurel Park No need to gamble, often genteelly referred as wagering, to enjoy thoroughbred racing. Live racing this month at Laurel Park takes place on July 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. All other days are what they call “simulcast” days with horse races on television. Avoid these. If you do want to gamble, Laurel Park has put up a “how to wager” page on their website with a Beginners Guide at laurelpark.com/racing-101/how-to-wager. Learn the terms and techniques before placing your first bet. Laurel Park, Rt 198 and Racetrack Rd, Laurel, Maryland. 301-725-0400. laurelpark.com. Photo: Courtesy of Laurel Park

Brew at the Zoo On Thursday, July 21, 6 to 9 p.m., raise a glass to conservation. Join Friends of the National Zoo at DC’s biggest and best beer festival, all in support of wildlife conservation. Enjoy great times and great brews with unlimited beer tastings from more than 70 breweries, exotic animal encounters, live music from The Reagan Years, fare from popular food trucks and a unique after-hours Zoo experience. Proceeds benefit the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in its mission to save species. Tickets are $65 (Sober Ride, $30) and available at nationalzoo.si.edu. Photo: Mehgan Murphy/ Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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American Roots Music Outdoor Concerts at the Botanic Garden Photo: Kathleen Donner

Georgetown Flea Market Since 1972, there’s been a flea market in the school parking lot, just north of S Street, across Wisconsin Avenue from the Georgetown Safeway. It’s open every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except in the case of very inclement weather. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale. You’ll find antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs. Read more at georgetownfleamarket.com.

Enjoy the Garden and listen to the sounds of American roots music. Here’s the lineup: July 7, Jarekus Singleton; July 21, Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes; Aug. 4, The Crawdaddies; Aug. 18, Vintage#18. All concerts are on the Conservatory Terrace (rain location, Conservatory Garden Court)from 5 to 7 p.m. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. The Crawdaddies perform on Aug. 4.

Kenilworth Park Lotus & Water Lily Festival The annual Lotus & Water Lily Festival is Kenilworth Park’s signature summer event. On Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the lotuses will be in full bloom. The festival celebrates the profusion of flowers all around the garden and the cultures that nuture them with music, dance, crafts, tours and children’s activities. Kenilworth Park is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq. Volunteers are needed to work two to three hour shifts during the day to help with set-up/take down and to orient visitors. Register to volunteer at goo.gl/forms/vpT5CfUB9f. Lotus flower art making table presented by Modern Buddhism of America Inc. Photo: M. Marquez

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Fort duPoNt ice areNa PuBLic sKatiNg. Public ice skating is on July 12, 15, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 8 PM; on July 16, 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 PM; on July 17, 24 and 31 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-5845007. fdia.org. Photo: Courtesy of Fort Dupont Ice Arena

calendar indePendence day events Folklife Festival on the Mall. July 4 through 10. Featuring Basque Country and the Sounds of California, The Folklife Festival is on the National Mall between Fourth and Seventh Streets. The Festival Marketplace is inside the Arts and Industries Building, newly renovated for special events. festival.si.edu. Fourth of July National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capitol West Lawn. There is a much smaller crowd at the concert rehearsal. Spectators are allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. One must go through security and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org. An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 8 AM to 5 PM. Mount Vernon salutes our first commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-fordaytime fireworks. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org. Fourth of July Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol West Lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one is allowed on the Capitol west lawn before 3 PM. Come early with a picnic and a blanket to the grounds of the Capitol for the National Symphony Orchestra Annual Independence Day Concert. The fireworks can be seen from all over the mall, from many rooftops and from across the river. One must go through security and alcohol

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may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. The best source for up-to-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org. Annual Independence Day Organ Recital at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Free. nationalcathedral.org. “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” July 4, 11 AM to noon. On July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass climbed onto a stage in Rochester, New York, and into the history books. His audience that day came to hear just another Independence Day speech. What they got was as brilliant indictment of slavery. On the Fourth of July hear the speech ring out from the steps of Frederick Douglass’s own home in Washington, DC. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo. Air Force Memorial Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org. National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4. Band performance, 8:30 to 9:45 AM; Ceremony, 10 to 11 AM; Family activities, 11 AM to 4 PM. The celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors, and exciting free family activities. Free. Constitution Ave. and Seventh St. NW. 202-357-5400. archives.gov. Alexandria’s 267th Birthday Celebration with Fireworks. July 9, 6 to 10 PM. Fireworks at about 9 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra plus cannon firing, birthday cake, food trucks and a fireworks display. Oronoco Bay Park at Old Town. visitalexandriava.com.

outdoor Music, Movies and cereMony Jane Austen Film Festival. July 13, Emma (1996); July 27, Pride & Prejudice (2005). Doors open at 7 PM. General admission is $6. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. DumbartonHouse.org. Navy Band Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil. NoMa Summer Screen. July 6, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure; July 13, Life of Pi; July 20, O Brother, Where Art Thou?; July 27, E.T.; Aug. 3, Apollo 13; Aug. 10, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Aug. 17, Jurassic Park; Aug. 24, rain date. Movies are at dusk at Storey Park Lot, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. July 7, Mean Girls; July 14, Jurassic World; July 21, Minions; July 28, Creed; Aug. 4, Pitch Perfect 2; Aug. 11, The Martian; and Aug. 18, Skyfall. Movies at Canal Park, Second and I Streets SE, begin at sundown Arrive as early as 7 PM. Yards Park Friday Night Concerts. July 8, Jeff From Accounting; July 15, The Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 22, Sara Gray; July 29, Sly 45; Aug. 5, Justin Trawick; Aug. 12, Lovely Rita; Aug. 19, The 19th Street Band; Aug. 26, Lloyd Dobler Effect; Sept. 2, Almost Journey. These free concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 PM on the Great Lawn of Yards Park. Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org. Rosslyn Cinema Outdoor Movie Festival. July 8, Dirty Dancing with The Union Dog Food Truck; July 15, Finding Nemo with The Big Cheese Food Truck; July 22, Casablanca with Fava Pot Food Truck; July 29, Top Gun with Urban Bumpkin BBQ Food Truck; Aug. 5, Up with Captain Cookie & The Milkman Food Truck; Aug. 12, Roman Holiday; Aug. 19, Casino Royale (2006); Aug. 26, The Notebook. 5 to 11 PM. Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Hwy. rosslynva.org. Jazz in the Garden at the NGA. Fridays from 5 to 8 PM. July 8, Chelsey Green and the Green Project; July 15, Origem (Brazilian jazz); July 22, Incendio; July 29, Eastern Standard Time; Aug. 5, Creative Love Happening; Aug. 12, Paul Carr; Aug. 19, Sin Miedo; Aug. 26, Moonshine Society; Sept. 2, Fred Hughes Trio.

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CALENDAR Outdoor Concerts at the Botanic Garden. July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20; 5 to 7 PM. Free. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Cinematery Movie Night at Congressional Cemetery. July 22 and Sept. 16; 7 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights throughout summer, 8 PM. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden. Glen Echo Summer Concerts. Thursdays through Aug. 25, 7:30 PM. The concert series offers music for family audiences under the glittering lights of the Park’s covered, open-air Bumper Car Pavilion. Bench seating is available or visitors may bring their own seating. Dancers are welcome. The historic Dentzel carousel operates during the concerts for $1.25 per ride. Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd,, Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes set to spectacular views of the nighttime DC skyline. airforcememorial.org

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Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall. Wednesdays through Aug. 3 (no performances July 6 or July 13), 6:30 PM. Twilight Tattoo is an hourlong, live-action military performance that blends the precision and discipline of the Third US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) with the orchestral sounds and pop music from The US Army Band. twilight.mdw.army.mil. Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, through Aug. 16, 7 to 8 PM. The Sunset Parade features the music of “The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as precision drills by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Marine Barracks Row Evening Parades. Fridays, through Aug. 26, 8:45 to 10 PM. Performance features music and precision marching. Reservations highly recommended a month in advance but there is also a general admission line with no guarantees. barracks.marines.mil.

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CALENDAR for turtles, butterflies, spiders, birds and much more. Kenilworth Park is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq. UNCOVERED at Anacostia Arts Center. Through July 15. Artwork of Photographer Todd Franson and Painter/Illustrator Scott G. Brooks has lived behind the headlines of Metro Weekly covers for years. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Hear/Here at Honfleur Gallery. Through July 16. Opening Reception, June 4, 6 to 9 PM. Honfleur Gallery presents Hear/Here, a group show organized by local curator Jarvis DuBois. DuBois has assembled four young artistic activists. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-631-6291. archdc.org. Twelve Years that Shook and Shaped Washington: 1963-1975. Through Oct. 23. Change was in the air, some of it unsettling and threatening. Against a national background of Lyndon Johnson’s “great society,” anti-war protests, black power and feminism, this exhibition focuses on events, people and challenges that transformed the city between 1963 and 1975. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu. Riches by Lee Blessing and Yellowman by Dael Orlandersmith at Anacostia Playhouse. July 7 to Aug. 7. Anacostia Playhouse presents two plays performing in rotation, Lee Blessing’s Riches, directed by Paul-Douglas Michnewicz, and Dael Orlandersmith’s Yellowman, directed by Thembi Duncan. Both plays focus on relationships that veer of the tracks in unexpected ways. Tickets are $30 ($20 for seniors, students, and East of the River residents) at anacostiaplayhouse.com. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE.

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Music at The Howard. July 2, The Huggy Lowdown; July 3, Los pericos and Rare Essence; July 8, Los Cafres & Estelares; July 9, The Sweet Spot DC and Bomba Party; July 10, Luciano; July 14, Aterciopelados; July 15, Tarrus Riley w/ Dean Fraser & The Blak Soil Band; July 16, Rakim - Performing “Paid in Full”; July 17, Harlen Gospel Choir; July 22 and 23, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Live!; July 25, Zion I & Grouch & Eligh; July 27, Brazilian Girls; July 28, DMX; July 29, Point Break Live; Aug. 1, Todrick Hall Presents: Straight Outta Oz Tour. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at Hill Country. July 2, Andrew Leahey & the Homestead; July 3, The Highballers; July 6, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; July 7, Forlorn Strangers; July 8, Human Country Jukebox; July 9, Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons; July 10,

Yarn, Tony Furtado; July 14, Graham Wilkinson; July 15 and 16, Ray Wylie Hubbard; July 19, Fort Defiance; July 21, Locust Honey; Aug. 5, Henry Wagons. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at the U Street Music Hall. July 2, Anamanaguchi (DJ Set) and Skylar Spence; July 3, THE BIG BOOM ft. The Golden Pony; July 6, Zella Day; July 15, Mike Cooley; July 16, REV909: Daft Punk/French House Tribute & Indie Dance Classics; July 22, Young Summer and Robag Wruhme; July 23, BJ The Chicago Kid and Marvel Years; July 24, Vic Mensa; July 26, LP; July 27, Club Cheval (live); July 28, Lindstrøm. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. July 2, Green River Junction; July 5, Phoebe Ryan; July 7, NOTHING and CITIZEN; July 8, Lights & Music’s “Drake VS Kanye”; July 12, Gone Is Gone; July 20, Cousin Stizz; July 22, Trixie Whitley; July 28, Quilt; Aug. 4, Elvis Depressedly, Teen Suicide. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. July 4, Linwood Taylor Band; July 11, Reggie Wayne Morris Band; July 18, Moonshine Society; July 25, Vince Evans Blues Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at 9:30 Club. July 6, Los Van Van; July 7, Guided By Voices; July 8, Soul Rebels; July 9, Emily King and MIXTAPE: Alternative Dance Party; July 16, An Evening with Jack & Amanda Palmer; July 21, Brett Dennen; July 22, No Scrubs: ‘90s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman and Brian Billion; July 23, Super Furry Animals; July 26, Digable Planets; July 28, Swans; July 29, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force; July 30, Drop Electric & Tone; Aug. 1, BROODS; Aug. 4, Boris performing Pink; Aug. 5, Us the Duo. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Black Cat. July 6, Rainbow Kitten Surprise; July 7, The Split Seconds; July 8, Sick of it All and Underground; July 9, David Bazan; July 10, Steve Gunn; July 14, Wussy; July 15, Hey Mercedes; July 16, Air Guitar Championship; July 17, Technophobia (record release); July 19, Azealia Banks; July 23, Cryfest; July 29, The Suspects; July 30, Run for Cover 2016; Aug. 3, Vita and the Woolf; Aug. 5, The Flop House. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at the Library of Congress. July 6, noon, NOKA: Basque Song and Music from California; July 21, noon, The Legendary Ingramettes: African American Gospel Music from Virginia; July 28, noon, Rahim AlHaj Trio: Middle Eastern Music from New Mexico. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building. 202-707-5502. loc.gov. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. July 8, Paul Carr; July 15, Mavis Waters Jazz Ensemble; July 22, Introducing B.J. Simmons; July 29, Three Saxes for Butch Warren; Aug. 5, Lavenia Nesmith Jazz Singer. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Rea-

sonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at the Lincoln. July 12, John Carpenter-Live Retrospective; July 16, Kian ‘n’ JC; July 25 Bryan Ferry; July 28, Case/Lang/Veirs; Aug. 3, Garbage. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. NSO POPS: The Beach Boys at the Kennedy Center. July 19, 8 PM. In addition to founding Beach Boy Mike Love (lead vocals) and Beach Boy vet Bruce Johnston (vocals/keyboards)— Jeffrey Foskett (guitar/vocals), Brian Eichenburger (bass/vocals), Tim Bonhomme (keyboards/vocals), John Cowsill of The Cowsills (percussion /vocals), and Scott Totten (guitar/ vocals) round out the band. Tickets from $29. kennedy-center.org. The Phantom of the Opera at the Kennedy Center. July 13 to Aug. 20. This fresh and dazzling production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s perennial classic comes to DC as part of a brand-new North American tour. $25 to $149. kennedy-center.org. NSO POPS: The Beach Boys at the Kennedy Center. July 19, 8 PM. In addition to founding Beach Boy Mike Love (lead vocals) and Beach Boy vet Bruce Johnston (vocals/keyboards)— Jeffrey Foskett (guitar/vocals), Brian Eichenburger (bass/vocals), Tim Bonhomme (keyboards/vocals), John Cowsill of The Cowsills (percussion /vocals), and Scott Totten (guitar/ vocals) round out the band. Tickets from $29. kennedy-center.org. Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays through Aug. 28, 6 PM. No admission fee but a free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome. There’s plenty of parking. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals Baseball. July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24; Aug. 5, 6 and 7. washington.nationals.mlb.com. DC Road Runners Bastille Day 4 Miler. July 14, 7 PM. This 4 miler commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. The start/finish line is near the Fletcher’s Boat House, 4940 Canal Rd. NW. dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/bastille. Washington Mystics. July 20 and 22. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com. DC United at RFK. July 31, 6:30 PM vs. Montreal Impact; Aug. 6, 7 PM vs. Philadelphia Union. dcunited.com. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Mondays through October, 6:30 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org. Practice with Love Yoga Gathering at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays through fall except July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend and Oct. 1; 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free. Bring your own mat. usbg.gov.

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Lotus Jazz Night at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens July 23, 5 to 7 PM. Lotus Jazz Night features DC native Akua Allrich and her sextet jazz band. Bring family, friends and a blanket to enjoy this show along with the jawdropping backdrop of the pink American lotus. Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. 202-426-6905. nps.gov/keaq. Akua Allrich. Photo: Jati Lindsay

Adult Zumba at THEARC. Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM and Saturdays, 9 to 10 AM. Ditch the workout, join the party! Latin Dance-Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org. Adult Vinyasa Yoga at THEARC. Mondays, 7:15 to 8:30 PM. Vinyasa Yoga is a practice where postures or asanas are connected through the breath for a transformative and balancing effect. it builds heat, endurance, flexibility and strength. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org. Adult Pilates at THEARC. Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 PM. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org. East of the River Outdoor Public Pools. Anacostia Pool, 1800 Anacostia Dr. SE, 202-724\1441; Barry Farms Pool, 1230 Sumner Rd. SE, 202-645-5040; Benning Park Pool, Southern Avenue and Fable Street SE, 202-645-5044; Douglass Pool, Frederick Douglass Court and Stanton Terrace SE, 202-645-5045; Fort Stanton Pool, 1800 Erie St. SE, 202-678-1798; Kelly Miller Pool, 4900 Brooks St. NE, 202724-5056; Oxon Run Pool, Fourth Street and Mississippi Avenue SE, 202-645-5042; Ridge Road Pool, 830 Ridge Road, SE, 202-645-5046. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov East of the River Public Tennis Courts. Fort Davis Community Center, 1400 41st St. SE; Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver St.

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SE; Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center, 4300 Anacostia Ave. NE; Randle Highlands Tennis Courts, 31st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE; Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue and Joliet Street SW; Congress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama Avenue and Randle Place SE; Fort Stanton Community Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first come, first served basis for one hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov. Barry Farm (indoor) pool. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to PM; and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 5PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. 202-730-0572. dpr.dc.gov. Deanwood (indoor) Pool. Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. 202-671-3078. dpr.dc.gov. Ferebee Hope (indoor) Pool. Open weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends. Free for DC residents. 3999 Eighth St. SE. 202-6453916. dpr.dc.gov.

MARKETS AND SALES Ward 8 Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. Saturdays, starting June 4, 10 AM to 3 PM. Market is in the parking lot behind Martin Luther King Elementary School (new location), 3200 Sixth St. SE. ward8farmersmarket.com. SW Market. July 23, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28, 4 to 10 PM. Featuring arts and crafts,

jewelry, accessories, bath/beauty, furniture, furnishings, accessories, collectibles, live-music, food trucks and a beer garden. Market is at the Waterfront Station, Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh St. SE. 202698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th Street and Mass. Avenue NW. 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays, year-round (weather permitting). Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD. Union Market. Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301652-7400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around, 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW. Have an item for the Calendar? Email calendar@hillrag.com. u

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Capital Caring Supports Families Through Troubled Times Hospice Care Organization Supports Terminally Ill Patients and Their Loved Ones by Candace Y.A. Montague

lanning for the end of life is never easy. Surrendering to the inevitable after a valiant fight can be emotionally devastating. It’s especially difficult when the end is present but seemingly stalled. How do life-limited patients and their families begin to cope with death and dying? How do they handle medical care, funeral planning, loads of paperwork, and other things? For more than 60 years hospice care has helped answer those questions. Capital Caring, based in Virginia, has been at the forefront of hospice care in the DC area since 1977. Capital Caring assembles a multidisciplinary team of professionals to ease pain symptoms, provide counseling, and advocate for grieving families so that loved ones can die with dignity. Families do not have to wait until a loved one is at death’s door to get help. They can access services beforehand that will ease symptoms and provide peace of mind for everyone involved.

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Elinor Wurtzel was confronted with devastating news in 2006. Her husband of 43 years, Don, was diagnosed with a recurrent bladder cancer. She had many things to face: surgery, doctor visits, painful therapy sessions for him. In 2011 he had surgery. The cancer came back in 2014, which required a second surgery. “We knew it was not good. The doctor said to Don, ‘This is going to kill you.’ I found myself actually asking God to take him because I didn’t want him to suffer the way he did when he woke up,” recalls Elinor. After it was decided that nothing more could be done for Don, someone mentioned hospice to Elinor as a next step. She emphatically refused. “I said, ‘No! He is not ready for hospice. He doesn’t need hospice.’ Hospice had the reputation of the end of life. I didn’t want to talk about it. I didn’t want the information. I wasn’t ready for hospice.” A friend who worked for Capital Caring convinced her that hospice would be the best course of action and urged her to call. She reluctantly complied. “They came to the hospital and helped me bring him home two days later. They got everything ready for his arrival including ordering a bed. They spoke to the both of us. They made sure everything was in place before he got here. The nurses were so supportive of me.” The Capital Caring team handled many things including bathing, administering medication, and ensuring that Elinor ate. Don Wurtz-

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wHo is Capital Caring? Capital Caring is a service organization created to help the sick and their loved ones cope with an illness and the residual effects on the quality of life. With eight locations in the Washington metropolitan area, it brings services to the patients. Hospice care is only one side of the work. Malene Smith Davis, president and CEO of Capital Caring, says the services extend beyond death. “We focus on pain management and symptom control. Patients need somebody to pay attention to that and work with them, the pharmacy, and those kinds of needs. For example, someone who is going through cancer treatment but has serious symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, pain, they need someone who is seasoned and knowledgeable to focus on that.” Capital Caring offers services that help with every stage of terminal illness, supporting both the patient and the family. “Families are going through the stages of grief and getting adjusted to the fact that this person won’t be here much longer. So the counseling that we do is as much for the family as it is for the patient. Our social workers are working with the families. And that goes beyond when the patient passes away. We are actively working with the family for up to a year. It can be counseling, helping someone get a job, driving lessons, finding companionship. It’s mostly counseling people and letting them know that they are not alone,” explains Davis. Davis says people are often unaware of how much hospice can do for families. “There are so many services available, and that’s the number one thing

that people say. They say, ‘Why didn’t I know about this sooner? I could have used this assistance months ago.’ Hospice care is not just a medical kind of care. We are spiritual. We are psychosocial.”

ratEs of HospiCE CarE usE in us on tHE risE According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the number of patients under hospice care has been steadily rising over the past decade. In 2013 approximately 1.5 million US patients received hospice care until death, continued to receive care from 2012 to 2013, or left hospice care alive. The average length of service for patients is 72 days. What helps prolong the days for an ill patient? Davis says a key factor is using trained professionals who know how to manage pain and symptoms. “Often palliative care is coupled with a specialty like oncology, cardiology, or urology to help people have their symptoms taken care of while they’re going through treatment. Palliative care professionals are learning more about pain management. Now, when people get into hospice care, they start feeling better. It doesn’t mean the disease is gone but they are definitely feeling better.”

gEtting in touCH witH Capital Caring Most of the families are referred to Capital Caring through a hospital or faithbased organization, but anyone can refer a family. Families can also call on their own for help, right from the hospital if need be. Hospice care is generally covered by Medicare Part A. Typically there is no co-pay or deductible. To find out more about Capital Caring visit the website at www.capitalcaring. org or call 800-869-2136 (24 hours). Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News. u

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Hepatitis C Prevalent in Southeast A Recent Study Shows a High Number of Baby Boomers Infected in Wards 7 & 8

wo viruses are transmitted by blood or sex. Two viruses carry a heavy stigma because of their modes of transmission. Two viruses show few if any symptoms but if left untreated can have a devastating effect on health. But only one of the viruses has a cure and is covered by health insurance. More people are testing positive for hepatitis C these days, especially among the baby boomer crowd. Are you at risk?

Hepatitis C: A Study and the Stigma The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is transmitted through blood and can lead to serious liver problems such as cirrhosis and cancer. HCV is a quiet offender that doesn’t come with many symptoms. A person who becomes infected may develop a mild illness, but not always. Left untreated it could be fatal. Baby boomers or people born between 1945 and 1965 are especially at risk for HCV. According to the DC Department of Health’s Annual Epidemiology and Surveillance Report for 2014, out of the total positive HCV cases in the District, the majority are black and male. Although the number of newly diagnosed cases took a dip between 2009 and 2013, that number is on the rise again. New efforts to screen people for HCV may be the reason for the rise, which can be good from a treatment standpoint. Hepatitis C east of the river has a grimmer outlook. In September 2015, United Medical Center began a six-month study, funded by Gilead Sciences, to see how many baby boomers test positive for HCV. The results were staggering. Out of the 1,380 baby boomer patients screened, 23.5 percent tested positive. Dr. Nnemdi Elias, director of community health at United Medical Center, says that number is far too high. “Our goal was to test pretty much everyone who walked in the door. We started in September in the emergency room and then

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moved to testing inpatients and outpatients. We saw these numbers and thought, okay, we really have an issue here. That number is 10 times the national average. We were blown away by that.” Why isn’t there more of a buzz about HCV? One possible reason is the stigma that it carries. Two primary forms of transmission are needle sharing and unprotected sex, similar to the way HIV is transmitted. A discussion about drug use and sex continues to be a taboo subject in many circles within the black community. But the silence surrounding the virus can prove to be treacherous as people get diagnosed at later stages. Doctors advise against waiting to get tested.

Never Used Drugs, Now I Have Hep C Perceived risk is another complication that interferes with getting baby boomers tested for HCV. Both Gwendolyn and Maurice (names changed to protect privacy) discovered they were infected through the correctional system. Gwendolyn, 65, believes that she was infected from a dirty needle while working as a correctional officer in the 1980s. During a routine doctor’s visit she was told that she had liver disease. “He never said hepatitis C. He just kept saying it’s a liver disease. I never thought about hepatitis. I didn’t have any symptoms. No pain. My stomach never hurt at all.” It wasn’t until she went to Community of Hope that Gwendolyn received the news: this was more than liver disease. “When my doctor said hepatitis C I almost fell out on the floor. I never knew I had it,” Gwendolyn recalls. She was referred to United Medical Center for treatment and was given a three-month supply of Harvoni. “I took it every day, on time. I was shocked that I had it but I’m glad it’s gone.” Maurice, 55, was diagnosed during his physical examination while he was incarcerated. “I didn’t have any symptoms. I felt fine. When

the doctor told me I had Hep C all I could do was hope and pray for a cure. I was trying to figure out where I got it from. I don’t use needles.” He believes he contracted it from unprotected sex. Maurice began treatment in prison but the length of time to complete it exceeded his prison sentence. He was released before he could finish treatment. After some time had passed, his physician recommended that he try a newer, faster treatment. “I tried it [Harvoni] and it worked.” Healthcare professionals are growing concerned about tattoos and piercings and HCV. While there hasn’t been sufficient evidence, recent research has found a possible link between HCV and tattoos. A study conducted by researchers at New York University’s Langone Center Medical Center found that infected persons were nearly four times more likely to have a tattoo. Dr. Elias warns that even having sex with someone who has a tattoo or someone who has been infected some other way could present a risk. “Doctors may think that because a patient doesn’t use intravenous drugs that they may not be at risk. But that is not the case. The other risk factors are people with tattoos or people who have had sex with someone who got a tattoo. People who have had surgery in the past. Also people who have had sex with someone who is infected.”

The Cost of Treatment and Not Treatment for HCV has evolved over the last decade. What used to be a tedious 40-week process of pills and shots is now a 90-day period with one pill once a day. Biweekly doctor appointments should be expected for blood tests and to see how the drug affects the individual. The cost of the treatment is covered by DC Medicaid and Medicaid managed-care organizations such as Trusted Health Plan and AmeriHealth. “The issue of cost has raised a lot of

flags,” explains Dr. Elias. “On average the cost is around $55,000. If you take a step back and think about someone who has diabetes or hypertension, it might be something they would have for 20-30 years. Now add up the cost of insulin and other medications for all these years. If you compare the cost of treatment of hepatitis C and the cost to care for these other diseases, it’s not really that expensive. And now it’s curable for many people.” Not getting the treatment would be even more costly if the virus caused liver cancer, a disease that could cost in excess of $50,000 before targeted therapy. Stigma doesn’t have to ruin a person’s chance for a healthier life. One screening can open so many doors that lead to wellness. There is no shame in getting help. Hepatitis C is treatable and best of all curable. Take the healing. For more information about getting screened for hepatitis C contact your primary care physician or United Medical Center at 202-574-6000, or visit www.united-medicalcenter.com. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News. u

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The Bikers of Benning Park Benning Park Bike Club Builds Character and Teamwork

hat’s not to love about a good bike ride? The wind in your face. The road under your wheels passing by much faster than it does when you walk. The privilege to roam when and where you want to with only a few restrictions. A bicycle is a quintessential symbol of freedom. For one local recreation center the bike club fosters that empowerment while helping kids learn the value of teamwork and appreciation for their community.

Power Pedal Up Antoinette Poindexter, aka Netta, is eager to start the bike ride of the day. She is the first to arrive for the meeting and doesn’t hesitate to explain why she loves riding bikes. “I like riding bikes because I can roll down hills and I love to feel the wind blow up my shirt when it’s hot.” But she hates riding in the heat. “It makes my asthma act up.” She can hardly keep her seat. As the bike club prepares for the Wednesday afternoon ride, adult leader Jessie Webb goes over a few basics. “What’s CHAIN, guys?” The kids politely take turns explaining: “Caring. Helpful. Active listening. Inspiration. Nice.” Webb approves. Then he quizzes them on the rules: Have fun. Pay attention. Stay on the right. Watch out for cars. “No wheelies!” Netta adds. “I do things to encourage the behavior I want to see and the type of character I want to see,” remarks Webb. “CHAIN embodies the things we want to encourage. These are the things we want to see them encourage each other to be.” They each get a chain link every week for seeing any one of the CHAIN behaviors. Riders can redeem the links for prizes. The Benning Park Bike Club began in 2014 when Jessie Webb noticed that he didn’t see a lot of kids riding bikes when he came to work. “I would see kids riding bikes and not being safe. I’ve seen kids riding on bikes with just the rim.

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No tire. That showed me that they really wanted to ride a bike. They seemed to need some instruction and a space so they could do it together. Different programs are geared toward certain things. We want the kids to explore their community safely.” That space ended up being the Benning Park Recreation Center on Southern Avenue in Southeast. With the help of the Washington Area Bicycle Association, Webb developed an eight-week curriculum that teaches kids who already know how to ride a bike about road safety, speed negotiation, and how to ride as a group. There is a spring and a fall session. “We go on short rides around the neighborhood. When we start out it’s riding together as a group. We’ll go to the basketball court and play follow the leader. I’ll say, ‘Power pedal up,’ and they get into position. Then I’ll say ‘Rolling,’ and we’ll start our ride together. We also do a circle game. I’ll set up cones and we’ll ride together in a circle.”

Beyond the Ride Aside from the sense of independence, bike riding has many health benefits for children including muscle and balance development as well as strengthening the heart and lungs. Childhood obesity rates in the District are very high, with 21 percent of youth ages 10-17 falling into the obese category, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health. The 2011 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance report indicates that 76 percent of children under the age of five watch more than two hours of television a day. Along with better nutrition, bike riding provides a physical activity that can help manage weight. Mentally, bike riding can be very beneficial. The release of endorphins and cannabinoids from exercise has been proven to improve mood and reduce irritability. It sharpens memory and problem-solving skills. Bicycling magazine reports that regularly riding your bike helps keep hormones like adrenaline and cortisol in check,

Jessie Webb, recreation specialist and bike club leader, helps adjusts helmets before the weekly ride.

which means you’ll feel less stressed and you’ll bounce back from anxietyfilled situations more easily. Webb says his bikers love to ride and are very confident kids. The ride combined with the lessons about teamwork and character go a long way. “I find that the age range [8-12] are really excited about riding a bike because they’re old enough to be out of mom’s immediate grasp but not old enough to be behind the wheel of a car.”

All In Parents and community members seem encouraged by the club as bikers roll through the neighborhood. Webb says he regularly gets inquiries about the club. “The parents and community members really love the club.

On several occasions I’ve had people stop and ask what we’re doing and how can they join. They see us riding and they know we’re a group and it’s novel to them.” Community assistance is always appreciated. The Benning Park Bike Club is looking for bicycle donations as well as helmets and other hardware. “We get donations but we can always use more. I don’t want to turn kids away. My goal is for everyone who wants to sign up to be a part of the club, and that needing bikes won’t preclude them from joining up. I want to get more lights for winter rides too,” says Webb. Keith A. Anderson, director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, encourages more kids to ride bikes and hopes the community will help keep it going. “We are always looking for ways to help our communities to move, grow, and be green. Bike riding is a great way for kids to get fit, have fun, and develop independence. It helps them to explore the city beyond their own neighborhoods. Many of the kids in the Benning Park community do not have their own bicycles. Some of the bikes that they ride have been donated, and we appreciate the community’s support in this endeavor.” Many more bikes will be needed for the upcoming fall session as well as people who can offer skills in bike repairs. Bike riding is a rite of passage that no child should be denied. It’s about having fun, staying healthy, and enjoying youth. The next session of the Benning Park Bike Club will begin in September. Bikes are not required to join, but children must come with basic bike riding skills. Jessie Webb hopes to increase his enrollment. For more information call the Benning Park Recreation Center at 202-645-3957. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News. u

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Reversing the Odds for East of the River Kids $10 Million Initiative to Improve Lives of Infants and Toddlers in Wards 7 & 8

ast of the River kids may someday understand that their neighborhoods and their parents’ income and education levels exerted a substantial impact on the direction of their own lives. Many parents are struggling to do the best for their infants and toddlers (0-3 years old). But worries about feeding, clothing, and housing their families, much less transportation, healthcare, childcare, and employment, often take a toll. Unfortunately the toll on infants comes at a time which academic research identifies as most crucial to future learning, health, and behavior. The Bainum Family Foundation (BFF: www. bainumfdn.org) has launched a $10 million, fiveyear investment to reduce the gaps adversely impacting many parents and their young children in Wards 7 and 8. “There’s a real potential to think boldly,” stresses Miriam Calderon, BFF’s senior director of early learning. “It will not be one program, agency, or funding-stream model that makes a difference” in helping more children start pre-kindergarten ready to learn, but ensuring services are delivered with more coordination and consistency. It’s reasonable for people to wonder wheth-

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The late Stewart Bainum with Kramer JHS Dreamers. Bright Beginnings, Inc. class.

er a $10 million program can exert enough impact to surmount difficulties ranging from easily corrected developmental disabilities in children to homelessness and domestic violence. BFF contends that several initiatives can broaden the impact of its immediate work.

Bainum Foundation: A New Direction BFF, with approximately a half-billion dollars in assets, was formed by the late Stewart W. Bainum and his wife Jane, with a mission to help impoverished students obtain an education. Coming of age in the Great Depression, Stewart Bainum never earned a college degree but became a successful entrepreneur, running the Manor Care nursing homes and Choice Hotels. In 1988 Stewart Bainum promised 67 members of a class at Kramer Junior High School in Southeast DC that they would have scholarships to attend college. Three-quarters of the “Dreamers” finished high school,

well above the level of their peers at Kramer. A BFFsponsored evaluation of 29 participants in the “Dreamer” program nearly 20 years later showed 10 having completed some form of higher education. The report also noted that many Dreamers placed importance on receiving supporting services earlier, which helped them overcome poverty-related problems. That finding helped to persuade Bainum’s daughter Barbara, a certified, licensed clinical social worker, now BFF’s president, to reorient the foundation’s direction. “Our focus is to dramatically reduce the vulnerability caused by poverty by providing children with high-quality education and support,” she explains in BFF’s 201520 strategic plan. Underpinning the new direction is BFF’s analysis of research examining how the well-being of parents influences children’s future lives.

Evening the Odds That many children, often despite their parents’ best intentions, are being raised in trying conditions in Wards 7 and 8 is made clear by BFF’s December 2015 report, “Infants and Toddlers in the District of Columbia: A Statistical Look at

Needs and Disparities.” Compared to “more aﬄuent” areas of DC, specifically Wards 2 and 3, the report found that children born in Wards 7 and 8 are nearly 40 times more likely to be born to a teen mother; 20 times more likely to be raised in neighborhoods of “concentrated poverty” that often have higher crime rates and a greater percentages of problems linked to physical and mental health; and twice as likely to live in homes where no parent holds a stable job. Calderon insists that not all is bleak for parents because the city “has many assets upon which to build.” DC children have healthcare coverage, and universal pre-K access starts at age three. BFF’s emphasis on improving and better integrating systems and services to aid parents and their young children, if successful, should help more children in Wards 7 and 8 start pre-K ready to learn. Accomplishing that goal, says Calderon, depends on the young students’ having “strong supports,” such as parents who engage infants and toddlers in talk and play, and more economically secure households. Such supports are usually present in the lives of kids growing up in aﬄuent Wards 2 and 3 but not always in Wards 7 and 8.

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ment or education. BBI’s High/Scope curriculum stresses creative problem solving and learning through play. In one class for pre-K children, a Head Start teacher reads “Mouse Soup.” Children are excited and interested. Lessons involving numbers and vocabulary are inserted into the reading. BBI also insists on daily attendance and encourages responsibility by helping children make choices in the classroom through leading certain activities. Many families from Wards 7 and 8 commute to BBI’s Northwest DC location. To bring its assistance closer, BFF recently provided BBI with a grant to help design and construct a new facility in Southeast. Yet providing effective programs for children is only one part of the puzzle. BFF also provided a grant to the Community of Hope (www.communityofhopedc. org) to provide home visits to forge partnerships with parents, helping them to bond with their infants. Parents receive emotional wellness assistance and learn how better to build a young child’s vocabulary. They learn that infants develop a greater sense of security when parents respond quickly to their cries.

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Policy Alliance, comprised of nearly 20 public policy organizations and service providers. The alliance will inform policymakers, city agencies, and social service providers about best early learning practices and the needs of children and families. Another way BFF attempts to magnify its impact is through its partnership with a web-based platform provider of information about quality child care practices and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education Division of Early Learning will provide information about best childcare practices to licensed child development facilities within the District. Early Childhood Share DC can help to reduce costs and provide quality instructional advice for service providers. Both initiatives can help increase the impact of BFF’s immediate work. Victoria Roberts, vice president of health services at Community of Hope, stresses that developing partnerships with Ward 7 and 8 parents and providers and using evidencebased practices can change the odds for young children and their families as they have in other communities. She says, “We need to make that commitment” in DC.

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here are many perks to living in DC, but did you know that as a DC resident or business you also qualify for rebates for purchasing energy-saving appliances, cooling and heating systems, and lighting – regardless of your income bracket? The District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) offers discounts and rebates to help residents and businesses use less energy and save money through energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. This is a resource that every DC resident or business owner should be taking full advantage of. DCSEU has an easy-to-navigate website (www.dcseu.com) that includes a wealth of information. You’ll find a list of appliances that qualify for rebates and the corresponding amount for each appliance type by brand and model. You’ll also find links to the application process and instructions for submitting an application. DCSEU also provides guidelines for when you should consider replacing appliances such as air-conditioning and heating systems, the estimated savings over time, and tips for where you can recycle your old appliance. The DC Council established DCSEU as part of the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008. Operating since 2011, and overseen by the District Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE), DCSEU has an FY16 budget of roughly $20 million to spend on energy-efficiency initiatives. Funding comes from the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (SETF), which is financed by a surcharge on electric and natural gas utility ratepayers in DC. Essentially your money is made available to help you offset the price of making smart energy investments. DCSEU offers several types of rebates, noted below.

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$50-$75 for clothes washers $50-$250 for clothes dryers $50-$75 for refrigerators $25 for dehumidifiers

Other Rebates DCSEU will provide significant rebates for home heating and cooling systems including hotwater heaters, mini-split systems, and programmable thermostats. Rebate amounts include: • $100-$500 for home cooling systems such as o $100 for (ductless) mini-split systems o $250-$500 for high-efficiency central air-conditioners • $300-$1,000 for home heating systems such as o $500-$750 for-high efficiency natural gas boilers o $500 for high-efficiency natural gas furnaces o $300-$500 for (ductless) mini-split heat pumps o $350-$750 for an air-source heat pump • $100-$500 for hotwater heaters: o $100-$500 for natural gas, storage water heaters o $300 for whole-home, tankless gas water heaters o $500 for heat pump water heaters.

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Specific Programs for Homeowners and Multi-Family Units DCSEU offers rebates to residents who complete energy-efficiency upgrades through certified District contractors. The DC Home Performance Program offers up to a $450 incentive to households that complete a qualifying home energy upgrade. To qualify for this incentive requires an energy audit through a qualified DCSEU contractor. The audit will evaluate the amount of air leakage and the effectiveness of insulation, the heating system, lighting, appliances, and windows, and provide professional advice on ways to lower energy bills. You’ll then need to contract with a participating contractor and complete a minimum of $600 worth of approved improvements (inclusive of the $400 cost of the energy audit). DCSEU offers 50 percent cash back on air sealing (up to $150) and 50 percent cash back on insulation (up to $300), upon completion of the project. For an overview visit www.dcseu.com/for-my-home/audits-air-sealing-insulation/audits.

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Appliance Rebates DCSEU provides rebates for a wide variety of Energy Star home appliances. Rebates for the FY16 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016) include:

DCSEU provides $250 to retrofit an outdoor reset control on a boiler. This control adjusts the water temperature to the lowest possible setting, based on the outdoor temperature, to maintain a comfortable inside temperature. It can be retrofitted to older models. DCSEU also provides $25 for programmable thermostats. To qualify for these rebates homeowners must work with a DCSEU participating contractor to determine which systems are best suited for their home.

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Light-emitting diode (LED) technology is evolving rapidly, and many lighting hues and styles are available. Energy Star qualified LEDs use 75-90 percent less energy and last 8-15 times longer than an incandescent bulb. While you may pay

Energy-efficient washers are just one of many qualifying appliances for DC SEU rebates. Photo: DC SEU

more for an LED, one bulb can save you approximately $42 or more in energy costs over its lifetime. DCSEU’s site has a comprehensive lighting guide to help you determine the most appropriate lighting for your needs. DCSEU has partnered with local businesses to bring down the costs of Energy Star-qualified LEDs at the point of purchase, so you can purchase for less without the need for additional rebates. Home Depot, Safeway, Annie’s Ace Hardware, and Yes! Organic Markets are just some of the DC stores participating in this program. For a list of all participating District retailers check out www.dcseu. com/for_your_home/lighting/find-a-retailer and click on the “Find A Retailer” tab near the bottom of the page.

pROgRAms fOR businesses DCSEU offers technical assistance to improve energy efficiency in DC businesses and institutions. It provides reduced up-front costs for upgrading to energy-efficient technologies and equipment that reduce electric and gas consumption. Rebates are available for HVAC and refrigeration as well as other equipment. Check out www.dcseu.com/for-your-business/ business-rebates for more specific information. The Business Energy Rebate

program helps pay for the replacement of less efficient lighting with more efficient options. Restaurants on average consume 2.5 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. Union Kitchen is just one local business that has collaborated with DCSEU with investments that are saving over 6,800 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. “Our programs are meant to help reduce energy demand, and ultimately lower energy costs for District residents and businesses, regardless of income,” says Ted Trabue, managing director of DCSEU. “They will stabilize energy costs across the District – which is a benefit to everyone in the District.” Since its inception in 2011, DCSEU has conserved over 192,671 megawatt hours of electricity, enough to power over 22,000 homes in the District for an entire year. The DCSEU programs described are available through Sept. 30, 2016, the end of the fiscal year. All DCSEU rebates are subject to funds availability, so it’s in your best interest to act quickly to maximize savings! For more information check out www.dcseu.com, write to info@DCSEU. com, or call 202-479-2222.

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s the cost of solar technology The Davids aren’t the only family installing continues to drop, more Amersolar. According to Pepco there are now more icans – and DC residents – are than 2,300 solar PV installations on homes and opting to install rooftop sobusinesses across DC, with more on the way. lar panels to defray electricity In addition to federal rebates there are procosts and green their homes. Ashley David, a grams that are making solar installations availDC teenager, urged her family to install solar able and affordable. DC Solar United Neighborphotovoltaic (PV) panels on their Northeast hoods (DC SUN) is helping to establish solar DC home, and in May the David home became bulk purchases that reduce the cost of solar inthe symbolic one millionth solar installation stallations by as much as 20 percent. Recently in the US. over 70 families living east of the Anacostia RivThe installation of one million solar arrays er signed up to have solar installed. The DC Deis cause for celebration. The event marking the partment of Energy & Environment’s (DOEE) milestone was hosted by GRID Alternatives, a 2015 Solar Advantage Plus Program is run by nonprofit organization that installs solar for lowthe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (www.dcincome families, which was leading the instalseu.com/). It provides rebates to companies for lation, as well as Solar Energy Industries Assothe installation of solar panels on low-income Ashely David celebrates a solar photovoltaic installation on her family’s ciation and the Smart Electric Power Alliance. East of the River home. Photo: Julian Foley The event kicked off a national “#MillionSolarStrong Campaign” celebrating and promoting the growth of the solar industry. Earl Trent, senior pastor at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church in DC, who attended the event, noted that having a solar PV system installed on his church in 2011 saved money while making his congregants more aware of the world around them. “We do not own this world,” he said, “we just manage it.” He has become a vocal advocate for solar in the DC area. According to a recent Oxford University study, the cost of solar panels has dropped 10 percent per year since the 1980s. This trend is likely to continue, and solar energy is on track to meet 20 percent of global energy needs by 2027. As solar energy becomes more affordable, more people are installing solar PV panels on their homes and businesses and reducing the dependence on fossils fuels. The Davids’ 3.5 kilowatt system will save $18,000 in energy costs over its 10-year lifetime. Thanks to GRID Alternatives, the solar panels didn’t cost anything out-of-pocket. While the Davids will be producing solar energy on the roof, solar energy will merely supplement their energy needs. They’ll still have access to electricity whether the sun is shining or not. Excess solar energy produced will be sent into the grid for use by other customers. About the only change the Davids will notice is a drop The cost of solar photovoltaic installation continues to drop while the number of installations soars. in their electricity bill. Image: news.energysage.com Should I Go Solar Now or Wait? | EnergySage

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homes across the District, and to date over 300 solar PV systems have been installed. DC Councilmember Mary Cheh is sponsoring the Renewable Portfolio Standard Expansion Amendment Act of 2016, which will expand affordable access to clean energy. The bill has strong support from low-income advocates, business leaders, investors, and the environmental community and will maintain DC’s solar-renewable-energy-certificate (SREC) prices, which are essential to keeping solar accessible and affordable. Solar energy plays a huge role in the government’s “Sustainable DC Plan,” an effort to make DC the most sustainable city in the nation. As a part of the plan DC hopes to increase the use of renewable energy (wind and solar) by 50 percent over 2011 levels by 2032. The District is on track to meet that goal: according to the recently published Sustainable DC progress report, the use of renewable energy among DC homeowners had increased by 15 percent by 2015 (only four years into the plan). The DC government is also jumping on the solar energy bandwagon and installing solar panels on over 30 District-owned buildings. Meanwhile DC Water is literally converting trash to energy through an anaerobic biodigester located at the Blue Plains facility. In addition to decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, these investments are creating jobs for residents and reducing the District’s carbon footprint. The cost of solar installations continues to drop. While it took 43 years for the United States to reach the one-million-installation mark, industry experts believe the two millionth solar installation will happen by 2018. Will the party be at your house? Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_ Recycler. u

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here’s a sense across DC that environmentally friendly “green” investment is happening everywhere – except east of the river. But while green investment east of the Anacostia has lagged, this is changing rapidly. Ward 8’s Eagle Academy at Congress Heights was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification in May. Eagle Academy joins a long list of DC public and charter schools that are receiving LEED certification as a part of their renovation process. The list includes Anacostia High School and the DC Scholars Public Charter School, both of which are located east of the Anacostia River. Eagle Academy at Congress Heights is a charter school located in the former McGogney School at 3400 Wheeler Road, with an enrollment of more than 750 pre-K through third grade students. In 2013 the school began an intensive renovation project that included investments in information technology, infrastructure, and a swimming pool for students and families. The renovations were designed to meet three criteria: (1) reflect current environmental standards, (2) promote optimal early childhood development, and (3) provide operating cost savings. The DC-based architectural firm Shinberg Levinas designed the environmental components of the project. Green aspects of the renovation include the incorporation of translucent panels in the school’s gymnasium, library, and pool, which allow natural light to illuminate these areas, thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting. The panels also diffuse heat and insulate the building and allow for “daylight harvesting,” whereby lights on the perimeter of the building, along the line of the windows, are on separate switches and only turn on when the outside light levels are too low. Occupancy sensors automatically turn off lights in any room when no movement is detected. The school made significant investments in the exterior insulation and the roof as well as in efficient heating and cooling systems. In addition to the LEED Gold Certification, Eagle’s innova-

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or unexpected change orders. In fact, WhitingTurner, the construction contractor on the project, reported Eagle had the fewest construction surprises due to our extensive pre-planning efforts.” This forward planning paid off, and the incorporation of LEED-recognized elements cost the school $260/square foot, far less than the $400-$1,000 range among similar schools. The students at Eagle Academy’s Congress Heights school may not fully appreciate the LEED Gold status that their school now enjoys, but they’re definitely learning to appreciate nature. The school garden provides an excellent resource for teachers and students to explore the importance of taking care of our planet. This year the kindergarten class planted organic flowers on Earth Day, and they’re maintaining the patch through the year. Maybe one day they’ll look back and think of their time at Eagle Academy and its cool translucent panels and realize that they were part of the pioneering of green architecture east of the river!

tive architecture has received three American Institute of Architects awards. Joe Smith, co-founder and CEO of Eagle Academy, is proud of the school and its LEED certification. “Our goal was to design a space that was for optimal learning, and one that the community would be proud to support. We Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a are proud to not only have accomplished our goal, but to have done so in an blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitenvironmentally sustainable way that led to the prestigious LEED Gold Certer @DC_Recycler. u tification. We would like to thank Milton Shinberg and the Shinberg Levinas team for their dedication to the project, which resulted in the Gold recognition – but perhaps more importantly – in creating a space that brightens the Ward 8 community.” While green investments pay for themselves over time through reduced energy use and heating and cooling costs, upfront energy-efficient equipment costs are often high. As a charter school with a limited budget, Eagle Academy wanted to limit costs while still making the school more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. “We understood that the planning on the front end would allow us savings on the back end,” said Cassandra Pinkney, co-founder and executive director of Eagle Academy. “We maintained close communication with our architects from Shinberg Levinas and the construction company well before any shovel hit the ground. This provided an agreedupon blueprint before construction, thereby mitiEagle Academy gym. Translucent panels bring in natural light. gating what could otherwise prove expensive and/ Photo: Eagle Academy

olar power for residences, apartments, and condos. Green buildings. Rain barrels and the forecast and mitigation strategies for likely climate-change impacts. These are just a few of the topics that DC’s advisory neighborhood commissions (ANCs) address. Now, thanks to a program offered by the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE), commissioners will receive technical assistance on these complex issues through an Environmental Ambassador (AEA) program. The goal is to provide the tools for understanding and influencing environment-related strategies on development projects brought before the ANCs. Each commission has been asked to designate an ambassador for this training. An initial AEA meeting held in May focused on “Climate Ready DC,” the city’s climate adaptation plan and how ANCs and their constituents can comment on it. For the last two years DOEE has been working with a team of technical experts to assess the risks that climate change poses and identify potential solutions. In addition to briefing commissioners on the identified risks to the District’s infrastructure, public facilities, and neighborhoods, the team is seeking feedback on the recommended actions to build resilience. Feedback will be incorporated into a climate-change adaptation plan that DOEE will release for public comment this summer. Future trainings will include topics such as DOEE’s Stormwater Credit Trading Program, climate-change resilience, clean energy, DC’s Green Building Code, and green incentives offered by the DC government. The sessions will also give the commissioners an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on new policies, plans, and programs under development. ANC commissioners need to be knowledgeable about a wide array of topics. As DC’s most local form of government, the ANCs have a tremendous amount of neighborhood responsibility and influence. Through the AEA program DOEE hopes that these trained ambassadors can be leaders on environmental and sustainability issues. The ambassadors will also be neighborhood advocates for the District’s Sustainable DC Plan (www.sustainabledc.org/), initiated

under Mayor Vincent Gray’s administration and embraced by Mayor Bowser. The plan sets out ambitious but realistic goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve the livelihoods of all District residents by 2032. DOEE Director Tommy Wells notes, “Having served as an ANC commissioner for three terms, I know you can be faced with complex problems and must make decisions with the best information you have. The goal of this program is to increase the commissions’ confidence and competence when development has an environmental impact.” Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a 20-year DC resident, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler, www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_Recycler. u

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UMC Board approves site FeasiBility stUdy The Board of Directors of the United Medical Center has voted to approve a site selection study in support of the District’s plans to create a new hospital east of the Anacostia River. Work on the site studies for a new hospital should begin by August 2016. The execution of a site selection study is a necessary first step in the planning and design phase of a new hospital.

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Alexander (D), DC Department On June 7, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette of General Services Director of Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson, Department cut the ribbon on the new Christopher Weaver and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, ent of Parks and Recreation Departm DC the of Ridge Road Community Center. Photo: Courtesy

new ridGe road CoMMUnity Center opens The newly constructed Ridge Road Community Center replaces the older Ridge Road Recreation Center, also known as “the field house.” The $18 million Ridge Road project includes: a new 18,500 square-foot community center with an indoor gym, and fitness center; lounges for seniors and teens; a pool; a concession stand; upgraded pool house and deck; new playground and basketball courts; on-site parking, landscaping and lighting. The existing field house was preserved and received upgraded bathrooms to support the athletic fields.

hikinG For FUn at anaCostia liBrary Curious about hiking as a hobby? On Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. join Michael Martin for an introductory talk on recreational hiking. Learn what you will need, where the best local spots to hike are and more. Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Road SE. 202-715-7707. dclibrary.org/anacostia.

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On Saturday, July 23, 1 to 3 p.m., join Derek Hyra and Sabiyha Prince, co-editors of the book “Capital Dilemma: Growth and Inequality in Washington, DC” along with contributing authors for a discussion of the dynamics that have shaped the rapid economic and demographic advancement of the city. While accounting for historic disparities, mainly along racial and class lines, these scholars reveal how more recent federal and city political decisions and circumstances shape the current neighborhood gentrification patterns. “The Capital Dilemma” for DC, and other major cities, is how to produce sustainable equitable economic growth. The forum discusses the contradictions, challenges and opportunities associated with modern-day urban development. Limited copies of the book will be available for purchase. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202633-4820. anacostia.si.edu.

Josephine Baker: MarCh on washinGton, 1963 On Saturday, July 30, 2 to 4 p.m., scholar and artist Shawn Hart looks at the side of famed dancer and chanteuse Josephine Baker many don’t know about. Although Baker found fame and notoriety as an entertainer “outside” the United States, in her later years she used that notoriety to be a voice of protest during the 1960s civil rights struggle. In 1963 she was one of numerous African American celebrities who

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On June 3, staff from the District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and community members celebrated the habitat restoration at Nash Run. DOEE is working to remediate damaged and polluted habitats and restore them to their former natural beauty. The 1400 foot stream restoration at Nash Run will help improve the water quality and flow of the District’s waterways. It will revive the wildlife found along and in the stream and its tributaries. As part of this effort, the agency is encouraging the public to celebrate the return of one of the District’s major watersheds. DOEE planted over 1000 native herbaceous plants, 99 native trees and 92 native shrubs to provide quality habitat areas around the restored stream corridor. The project added over one acre of wetland area to the Anacostia watershed as well through a low floodplain bench design. It will prevent over 32 tons of sediment eroding from Nash’s stream banks each year. The agency has installed a litter trap to capture trash flowing through the waterway. For more information about habitat restoration, visit doee.dc.gov/ service/habitat-restoration.

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participated in the famous March on Washington. Listen to Baker’s stirring remarks made just before Reverend King took to the podium to make his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. See rare photographs of Baker in her later years; not the glamorous vixen, but the older, stateswoman activist. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Twelve Years That Shook and Shaped Washington, 1963-1975.” Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202633-4820. anacostia.si.edu.

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Many Americans have never seen a will. Far too many do not have one. On Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m., join Amy Gellatly of Neighborhood Legal Services Program for an engaging talk on the history of wills and how historical figures have used wills. Participants will learn the legal re-

quirements for a valid will in the District of Columbia, the information needed to prepare a will, what happens during a will execution and how to find free, legal help to prepare one. Deanwood Neighborhood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. 202698-1175. dclibrary.org/deanwood.

it’s tiMe to prepare or re-think & re-invent yoUr resUMe Preparing a resume is crucial in your effort to land a job; and many career specialists advise that summarizing relevant aspects of your education and experience is the first step in the employment process. Need to write a resume? Want to revise an old one you? If so, this drop-in clinic each Monday, through Oct. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. may be perfect. Capitol View Neighborhood Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. 202-645-0755. dclibrary.org/capitolview.

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Blossoms at Twilight at Kenilworth Come to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on July 22, 5:30 to 9 p.m., for a rare opportunity to stroll the gardens and hear special Ranger programs during the cooler evening hours. Over 27 varieties of water lily bloom at twilight including the famous “Kenilworth Comet” and the historic “Victoria Regia” named after Queen Victoria. During the evening hours, blossoms range from white through purple and look like a painting from Monet. In addition to the color, visitors will smell the perfume of hundreds of blossoms. The NPS even took care of the mosquito problem as each pond is stocked with special mosquito-eating fish. Activities for toddlers includes: make your own lotus and coloring with pastels. Kenilworth Park is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq.

DOH Zika Virus Community Info Meetings On Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be Department of Health Zika Virus Community Events in all eight wards. Free educational materials and Zika virus prevention kit will be provided. There will also be on-site teams to share information on how to protect yourself and others from mosquito bites. Emergency Preparedness Backpacks to will be distributed to the first 50 households at each location: Ward 7, Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st St. SE; and Ward 8, Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. If you have questions, contact the DOH Animal Services Program at 202-4425833 or mosquito.info@dc.gov.

Help Restore Shepherd Parkway Volunteer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, July 9, and Aug. 13. Meet at the picnic tables near the corner of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X Avenues SE. Gloves, bags and light refreshments will be provided. Wear boots and clothes you can get dirty. For more information, contact Nathan Harrington at nbharrington@yahoo.com or 301-758-5892. Visit shepherdparkway.blogspot.com.

the performance, walk up to the box office and Name Your Own Price! Tickets are limited. One per person. Come early to ensure you get one. Additionally, discounted prices ($10 off ) are available for each performance for students, seniors and military personnel. theateralliance.com.

SafeTrack Help DC’s plan to deal with SafeTrack includes expanded rush hour parking restrictions, re-timing traffic signals, deployment of additional traffic control officers and discounted fares on Capital Bikeshare. It also includes the formation of a citywide Traffic Operations and Control Center, increased Roadway Operations Patrol staffing during rush hours, and expanded use of variable message boards to alert motorists to Safetrack changes. DDOT will provide additional staging areas for taxi cabs and carpooling. The District is also exploring expanded hours for the DC Circulator and enhanced capacity at Capital Bikeshare locations impacted by the SafeTrack operations. Capital Bikeshare has created a new $2 per trip fare to provide an additional transit option for commuters. More information on commuter impacts and alternatives is available at safetrack.godcgo.com. This site will remain active for the entire SafeTrack process to provide residents with upto-date transportation resources.

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Limited Purpose DMV Credentials Require No Appointments District residents who want to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license or identification card will no longer be required to make an appointment as part of the application process. Effective Aug. 2, 2016, the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles will accept walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday for those applying for a Limited Purpose Credential. Tuesdays will be by appointment only. For a Limited Purpose credential, residents must provide proof of identity, two proofs of current DC residency; two proofs of six-month DC residency, and Social Security ineligibility. dmv.dc.gov.

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DC Traffic Control Plans Now Published Online

Ten tickets to every performance (excluding opening nights) are reserved for walkups. Starting one hour before

The District Department of Transportation has announced that traffic control plans (TCPs) for occupancy per-

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Your History. Your Legacy. Your Capital. This summer reclaim, restore, and reconnect with heroes and influencers of the Civil Rights present and past like artists Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon & Toshi Reagon, Louis Gossett, Jr., the Little Rock Nine’s Ernie Green, Baltimore activist DeRay Mckeeson, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Stax Records’ Al Bell, MLK adviser Clarence Jones, NFL and NCAA legends Walter Beach and Rick Arthur, poet Nikki Giovanni, dancer Carmen de Lavallade, Rabbi Ben Kamin, and more. Plus films!

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eCleCtiC tUesdays at anaCostia arts Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, is extending the Eclectic Tuesday series through July 26 (no performance on July 5). This free performance series features artists of all disciplines. This series is made possible in part by NBC4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st Century Solutions Grant and BB&T Bank. Reservations are recommended. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Visit anacostiaartscenter.org/events for event details and to make reservations. The goal of Eclectic Tuesdays is to introduce new artists and audiences to Anacostia whereby increasing the artistic nightlife of the neighborhood. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lineup: July 12, DJ 2-Tone Jones; Hip Hop and Film; July 19, Ebony Qualls, Belly Dancing; July 26, PS24, Folk Hop.

mits at construction staging areas are available for viewing online. DDOT is publishing this information in an open data format through the Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS). Through TOPS, residents are now able to download TCPs and any permit issued by DDOT. To view TCPs for construction staging events, users must search for occupancy permits. The TCPs outline the portions of roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes and other types of public infrastructure that will be temporarily occupied or altered as part of an approved occupancy permit. The basic objective for each TCP is to permit the contractor to work within the public right of way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe, uniform flow of traffic. Searches for construction and occupancy permits can be performed on permits that are up to six months old. Additionally, unlike some TOPS features, one does not have be a registered user to perform a permit search. For more information, visit tops.ddot.dc.gov.

Mental health help For dC residents Ebony Qualls appears on July 19.

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District residents seeking immediate or ongoing mental-health care for themselves or a family member can speak with a certified behavioral health care provider by contacting the Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357.

RiverSmart Innovation” Grant Winners Earlier this year, the Department of Energy and Environment launched the RiverSmart Innovation Grant program to provide start-up funding for community-oriented projects that improve storm water management in the District. Applicants were challenged to propose innovative initiatives from green infrastructure to awareness-raising projects like art installations. The program requires applicants to be physically located in the District. Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and small businesses were eligible to apply for up to $20,000. The 2016 RiverSmart Innovation grantees and projects are: DC Wheel Productions, Inc./DBA: Dance Place for 8th Street Arts Park Native Gardens, $20,000; Landscape Architecture Foundation for RiverSmart Homes Rain Garden Evaluation, $19,990; Forest Hills Neighborhood Alliance for Broad Branch & Linnean Stream Restoration and Education Project, $19,650; George Washington University for GroW Garden Rainwater Catchment System, $5,900; Endangered Species Coalition for Rock Creek Songbirds, $18,500; Anacostia Watershed Society for Saving our Native Grasslands (SONG), $13,000; Bona Terra LLC for Sousa Middle School Rain Garden and Sculpture, $20,000; Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region for Watershed Watchers, $20,000; and University of the District of Columbia for East Capitol Urban Farm GZEP Education and Green Roof Project, $19,460.

SafeTrack Emergency Parking Restrictions Begun DDOT has extended morning and evening rush hours by 30 minutes Monday through Friday on certain bus priority corridors. On these corridors, morning rush will begin at 7 a.m. and continue until 10. The evening rush will run from 4 p.m. until 7. To accommodate the extended rush hours, emergency parking restrictions will also be extended and enforced. Temporary signs notify motorists of the emergency parking restrictions. DDOT will implement

similar measures for each phase of repairs being conducted by WMATA over the next year. DDOT encourages commuters to consider other transit options or carpooling during the SafeTrack repair work.

Pepco’s Preparations for Summer Hurricanes Pepco’s overall 2016 storm readiness includes: Advanced metering technology that limits the amount of times it is necessary to send a truck with a crew to inspect an individual customer’s service; 150 permanent line personnel and 250 contract line personnel on the system ready to respond to emergencies. Since 2010, nearly 9,900 miles of trees trimmed to enhance the reliability of Pepco’s system. An enhanced free mobile app with interactive outage maps and more accurate restoration estimates to provide a convenient way for customers to get more information and reach us in the event of an outage. Pepco provides a “Weathering the Storm Fact Sheet” that can be downloaded from pepco.com.

Shakespeare Theatre’s Annual Free For All The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition, offering free performances of a Shakespearean classic to the general public each summer. This year, The Tempest by William Shakespeare, will be at Sidney Harman Hall, Aug. 16 to 28. Started in 1991 to bring free Shakespeare to new and diverse audiences in the Washington metropolitan area, the Free For All presented Shakespeare under the stars at the Carter Barron Amphitheater. In an effort to make Shakespeare completely accessible for all residents of the area, the Free For All was brought to downtown DC in 2009 and now resides at the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall. To date, the Free For All has reached more than 662,000 area residents and counting. shakespearetheatre.org. Have an item for the Bulletin Board, email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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Democratic Primary Upends Wilson Building by Jonetta Rose Barras

he mayor never had seven votes down here, anyway,” said Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans during a recent interview about the effect of the Democratic primary. Three of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s allies – Vincent Orange (At-large) Yvette Alexander (Ward 7), and LaRuby May (Ward 8) – failed to be renominated. That has prompted some pundits to assert the departure of those legislators spells trouble for the mayor as she attempts to secure votes in the 13-member legislature to advance her administration’s agenda. That conclusion ignores the reality that the executive’s path was never smooth. “She’s not warm and fuzzy. She’s aloof and has a bit of a mean streak. She has a [Mayor Adrian M] Fenty personality,” said one observer who requested anonymity. Bowser’s political disorder coupled with council Chairman Phil Mendelson’s developing skills resulted in the mayor’s racking up significant losses long before the June 14 primary. The biggest slap-down may have come just days before the election, when the legislature approved an alternative plan to build and locate family homeless shelters throughout the city. Bowser was so frustrated by their action, she splattered Mendelson with an expletive. Interestingly, the vote was unanimous; even her allies

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weren’t in her corner. The mayor’s vote-whipping talents are not the point. The ability of the leader of the legislative branch is far more important. After all, that’s where all the action will take place. “The council is [now] even more inexperienced and frankly kind of rudderless,” said Evans, who has had disagreements with the chairman, particularly over committee structure. The Ward 2 legislator is one of two politicians left standing from that so-called Bowser Caucus. The other person, Ward 4’s Brandon Todd, won his reelection battle, earning 8,145 votes over his nearest competitor, Leon T. Andrews, who won 6,738 votes, according to the uncertified results published by the DC Board of Elections. Evans’ assessment may elicit criticism. But as At-large Councilmember Elissa Silverman as-

tutely noted, “The burden is on Mendelson.” The chairman’s political future could rise or fall based on how he deals with this new council, which includes at one person who has been a former legislator, former council chairman, and former mayor.

Herding Cats “My job is to find consensus whenever possible. That has been the challenge forever,” said Mendelson, noting there have always been new members. Of course, he’s right. In 2012 the council seemed the paragon of political instability. Three legislators, including the chairman, pleaded guilty to federal felony charges and were forced to leave office. Mendelson was chosen by his colleagues as temporary chairman and subsequently won a special election. That same year Ward 5’s Kenyan McDuffie arrived on the council. In 2014 Ward 1’s Brianne Nadeau, Ward 6’s Charles Allen, and at-large member Elissa Silverman came on board. Last year LaRuby May and Todd each won special elections. As an example of the effect of council changes on District communities, consider that in the past two years Ward 8, one of the most depressed areas of the city, will have had three different leaders: Marion F. Barry, who died in 2014; May, who took over in 2015; and Trayon White, who unseated May last month. Mendelson called the level of experience for new members “typical.” Neither Silverman nor Allen held elective office before. But Silverman, a former journalist and public policy analyst, knew the government like the back of her hand. Allen was chief of staff to former Councilmember Tommy Wells. Similarly, Todd worked in various positions in Bowser’s council office. Robert White, who beat Orange, 38,790 to 36,985 votes, worked for DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Trayon White, who pushed out May, winning 4,272 votes to her 3,584, served for a time as the member of the DC State Board of Education representing Ward 8, a post he later resigned. “With Vince and Trayon, I think we [will start] to see a more vigorously engaged independent council, which is a good thing. We don’t want a rubber stamp legislature,” said civic leader Terry Lynch. “I don’t think I have a more independent council. The council has always been independent of me,” Mendelson disagreed. Over the past year, however, there have been signs of a more cohesive council, held together by the chairman’s increasing ability to herd his cats.

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New Math That could get easier, according to political insiders. “When people talk about fresh start, they don’t just mean new faces. DC is moving away from the type of politics Orange had been engaged in,” said Melik Abdul, a Ward 8 political activist. “It’s not just Robert [White’s] youth that appealed to people, it’s also his approach.” Silverman has concluded that the same progressive movement that was behind her election victory was behind White’s win. White defeated Orange in Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6. The pouncing came despite the fact that Orange received The Washington Post’s endorsement. “The city is changing,” said Silverman. “The issues that voters care about are different. A lot of younger, affluent residents, both black and white, care about progressive policies.” DC progressives have supported tax reform that would force wealthy residents to pay more. They have advocated for more low-cost housing. They have pushed for better schools and more generous benefits for welfare recipients. They also have voiced support for a $15 minimum wage. They have sought campaign finance reform and removal of the council from the contract approval process. (With the arrival of Robert White there may be enough votes to pass the latter two issues.) Some of that agenda may be music to Mendelson’s ears, although he has pushed against removing the council from contract approval and lately he has shown signs of becoming more fiscally cautious. He may get some help in the financial arena from Gray, who, during his mayoral tenure was a tad frugal.

Abdul remarked, “In a perfect world if Vince Gray is able to mentor Trayon White, providing assistance to help him grow from community activist to legislator, they could be a power, a force for East of the River.” Some people have worried aloud that Gray may strike out against Bowser and council members. But during an appearance on WAMU-FM radio, he said, “I am there to get the Ward 7 agenda done. I’m not there to engage in any contentious relationship.” That pledge of cooperation may be tested as Mendelson considers who will chair a committee. In 2015 he refused to assign one to any new members. That, said some Wilson Building sources, has created a problem for the chairman. “How can he give a committee to Vince Gray and not the others? Where do you start drawing the line?” asked one government employee. “I may have a philosophy about chairmanships,” said Mendelson. “But in practice I talk with members around the end of the year.” He said he would be guided by those conversations in making decisions about the committee structure. “The chairman has a lot of power,” noted Silverman, adding that she would give a committee to Gray. “It’s sign of respect.” When Barry was elected initially as the Ward 8 council representative after serving as mayor, then-Chairman Linda Cropp gave him a subcommittee. If Mendelson chose to do the same

that could give Gray the kind of citywide platform he would need, if as some have predicted he runs for mayor again. Gray wouldn’t be the only elected official whose ambition would be on full display. The 2018 election season likely will begin as soon as new council members are sworn-in. The mayor, council chairman, and seats of six other legislators will be up for grabs. Everyone is expecting lethal levels of pontificating and pandering. There has been talk that Council Chairman Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie may consider running for mayor. Evans said earlier this year he might run for council chairman. But running against Mendelson is more than a notion. Based on past election returns, he may be the second most popular locally elected official. In the 2014 primary he received 69,138 votes; the only person to receive more than that was DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (87,247). That trend continued in the general election. Mendelson brought in 138,066 votes. Bowser received only 96,666. The numbers underscore why Mendelson may have even more to lose than Bowser in this new political reality that includes the arrival at the council of an unrepentant former mayor. Jonetta Rose Barras is a Washington, DC-based writer and author. Read more of her thoughts on DC politics at www.jonettarosebarras.com. u

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The Elephant Entering the Room “I think Gray is a very interesting factor in the new council,” said Silverman. Gray had a good turn as chairman; many people believe he made a mistake running for mayor. His level of knowledge means he could quickly dominate the council conversation. “He’s experienced. He’s wise and he has a lot to offer,” said Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh. Public disclosure of the illegal 2010 shadow campaign prompted Cheh and other legislators to call for then-Mayor Gray’s resignation. After the Office of the US Attorney General dropped the investigation last year, Cheh, like others in the city, suggested she may have judged too quickly. East of the River Magazine July 2016

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bility. So not only does IZ help create affordable housing in economically diverse neighborhoods, it also improves economic mobility – all without requiring tax dollars.

Inclusionary Zoning Has Untapped Potential to Expand Affordable Housing in DC

IZ Is Not Helping Families Who Need It Most

by Claire Zippel

t’s impossible to miss the construction cranes that dot the District and seem to spring up everywhere you look. Most of them are building housing to meet the demands from a growing population. New housing construction in the District is the highest it’s been in 25 years and will create over 16,000 new apartments. Unfortunately most of them will be high-end rentals – out of reach of the growing number of DC families

struggling with rising housing costs. DC’s private market simply isn’t producing apartments that moderate- or low-income families can afford. The good news is that the District has a program – called inclusionary zoning – to harness market-rate housing production to create affordable housing. The bad news is that, as currently designed, inclusionary zoning tends to create housing for people who actually don’t need much help finding affordable housing. That’s why it is important to take steps – now – to strengthen inclusionary zoning so that it produces new homes for the residents most in need.

How to Create Affordable Housing without Tax Dollars? Inclusionary zoning, also known as IZ, has created over 900 below-market homes throughout the District over the past few years. Here’s how the program works. Developers are allowed to build residential units larger than zoning rules normally allow. That is a financial gain to them. In return, a share of the building’s apartments or condos must be rented or sold for more affordable prices. The value of the added density covers the cost of making some units affordable. It’s a program with lots of potential. Because IZ works wherever new development happens, it can create affordable housing in neighborhoods otherwise out of reach to low-income residents, where access to public transportation, good schools, retail amenities, and job opportunities are likely to be best (See Figure). Research shows that when low-income families have access to such neighborhoods, their lives improve: better health, lifetime earnings, and family sta-

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But this potential has so far been untapped. DC’s IZ program now mostly creates housing that’s too expensive for those who need it. Most IZ homes rent for over $1,600 a month for a one-bedroom – close to market-rate prices in most neighborhoods, and affordable only to households with incomes close to $80,000 for a family of three. Yet most families at this income level, while not wealthy, are not facing severe housing affordability problems. The DC families most likely to struggle to afford housing are at lower incomes. That’s why a group of affordable housing advocates and supporters (including the DC Fiscal Policy Institute) asked the Zoning Commission to strengthen the IZ program. We recommended that future IZ rentals should be set aside for residents with incomes below $59,000 for a family of three, and priced at a level those families can afford, about $1,100 a month. Real estate developers and Mayor Bowser have opposed making the changes – despite the fact that economic analysis from the Bowser administration shows IZ hasn’t hurt DC’s real estate market. In fact, IZ has made some projects more profitable because of the extra housing it allows developers to build. That added value should go to help more DC residents in need of affordable homes, instead of to developers’ bottom lines. We can make IZ homes more affordable without hampering new development in DC – the numbers show real estate projects will pencil out under our proposal too. With tens of thousands of DC families struggling to pay the rent and get by, the city can’t afford to leave this important affordable housing tool sitting on the shelf. We hope the Zoning Commission will decide to adopt our proposed changes. If they do, the DC Council would likely join in support. The council passed a resolution last year calling for strengthening IZ’s affordability. Now is an opportune time to ensure IZ fulfills its potential. The cranes rising over the city should signal not only a booming real estate market, but new housing opportunities for low-income DC families as well. Claire Zippel is a policy associate at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and to increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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Iftar at America’s Islamic Heritage Museum. Photo: V. Spatz

July 4 Ramadan Cookout

Ramadan, Fasting, and Food

Third Annual ‘Feeding the Community’ at AIHM by Virginia Avniel Spatz

n July 4, in the middle of a Muslim fast day, America’s Islamic Heritage Museum (AIHM) is hosting its third annual “Feeding the Community” cookout. The free community event will be held at AIHM, 2315 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, from 3 to 6 p.m. After dark, an iftar (break-thefast) gathering – open to all, Muslims and nonMuslims, fasting or not – will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. The Zakat Foundation of America, an international Muslim charity, organizes the cookout as part of its work sharing food around the globe. But fellowship and com-

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munity-building are just as central as food to events like the July 4 cookout. “About three years ago, the Zakat Foundation and the museum were working to provide food in the community,” explains Murat Kose, East Coast program director for the Zakat Foundation. “And we thought, why not have a barbecue to bring people together?” That first year on July 4, Kose says, volunteers from the museum and the foundation just started cooking. And people started coming. “Everybody liked it, so it became a yearly event. We encourage everybody to come, not only to eat but to interact with each other.”

Volunteers, most of them Muslims who fast during daylight in Ramadan, are lined up to help with the cookout. This may seem odd to some, but many Muslims find Ramadan a time to reflect on hunger and give thanks for what they have through sharing. The Zakat Foundation, in particular, believes Ramadan “is a time to awaken compassion and solidarity with the hungry,” and focuses its work during this month on food distribution. Throughout the year the foundation helps Muslims serve refugees, aid in emergencies, and address long-term poverty. This year, drought-stricken regions in the Horn of Africa are of particular concern, but Ramadan donations are expected to include over three million meals in 40 countries. Ramadan is also a time to focus on fellowship, so the foundation and the museum encourage community members to get to know one another while participating in the cookout. Although many AIHM events include music and other entertainments, this one will honor Ramadan practice, which involves fasting from many forms of pleasure in addition to food. At sundown the day’s fast will be broken with prayers and a shared meal. Those who

ing the fast. AIHM’s celebration will take place at the museum, July 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. The community event will include vendors and entertainment. At press time Muhammad said details were still to be confirmed. But all are encouraged to participate. Look for America’s Islamic Heritage MuJuly 4 at America’s Islamic Heritage Museum. seum on Facebook for the Photo: Zakat Foundation of America latest information. For more information or to volhave been fasting are usually offered unteer for the cookout, contact Muan opportunity to eat first, but all are rat Kose at 708-466-3369. For dewelcome. “The iftar is open to anyone tails on the iftar and Eid al-Fitr event who is interested,” says Amir Muhamcontact Amir Muhammad, 202-610mad, AIHM’s director. “We encourage 0586. Learn more by visiting www. the community to join us.” zakat.org and www.aihmuseum.org.

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Crockett, Callahan, Allrich, Vocal Summit Highlight July by Steve Monroe

[Billy] Eckstine’s rich baritone voice made him one of the most popular ballad singers of the late 1940s, but leading the first bebop big band was his major contribution to jazz… “Jazz Portraits” by Len Lyons and Don Perlo (William Morrow and Company, 1989)

Captivating vocalist Akua Allrich performs in July for the DC Jazz Jam at The Brixton and for the Vocal Summit at Wesley United Methodist Church. Photo: Akua Allrich

Billy Eckstine-band vocalist Sarah Vaughan, along with Ella Fitzgerald, was among those who made our jazz vocalist heritage. Locally we have our own talented songbirds this month. The eclectic, multi-genre Alison Crockett performs on July 8-9 at Twins Jazz. Kristin Callahan is at 49 West in Annapolis on July 9 (see www49west coffeehousr.com) and performs with trumpeter Thad Wilson’s group on July 22-23 at Twins Jazz. Akua Allrich, another multi-genre performer, is the featured artist on July 17 at the DC Jazz Jam at The Brixton Restaurant (www.dcjazzjam.com). There is the vocal summit at Wesley United Methodist Church with Crockett and Allrich on July 22, and Janine Gilbert-Carter and Amelia Brown on July 23. Backing the ladies are Washington Women in Jazz guru Amy K. Bormet on piano, Nicole Saphos bass, and Lydia Lewis drums. And there is the always charming Lena Seikaly performing on July 30 for the Petworth Jazz Project at the Petworth Recreation Center, Eighth and Taylor Streets NW. (www.petworthjazzproject.com)

InPerson … Cole/Shipp, Salvant, Washington Hits at DCJF The Bill Cole and Matthew Shipp trios played vibrant, free-flowing jams as Transparent Productions closed out its season in a big way as part of the DC Jazz Festival’s opening weekend in June at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Other festival highlights included a dramatic, sensational set by vocalist Cecile McClorin Salvant, a swinging, jamming set by the New Century Jazz Quintet, winners of the first DCJF JazzPrix competition, and a rousing set by saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington at Yards Park on the festival’s final weekend.

A Happy Happy for Billy Eckstine We take a moment to say Happy, Happy Born Day to our July birthday heroes, including Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Philly Joe Jones, our own Dr. Billy Taylor (featured in the July 2015 Jazz Avenues), Carl Grubbs (playing this month at Artscape in Baltimore), Kenny Burrell ... and Billy Eckstine (July 10). According to the book “Jazz Portraits,” Eckstine was born in Pittsburgh, grew up in Washington, DC, and attended Howard University, before working for several years as a singer and emcee in Detroit and Chicago. He joined the big band of Earl “Fatha” Hines in 1939 and became its star attraction after his blues hits “Jelly, Jelly” and “Stormy Monday.” Eckstine then formed his own group in 1944. “The nucleus of the band were

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former Hines sidemen … At various times Eckstine’s band included Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Mikes Davis, Art Blakey, Sarah Vaughan and other early boppers…” The book “JAZZ, A History of America’s Music” by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns (Alfred A. Knopf, 2000) says about Miles Davis: “When the Billy Eckstine Band came to St. Louis in the summer of 1944 and the third trumpet fell ill, Davis got a chance to sit in for a week. He was a good sight reader and had no trouble with the arrangements, he remembered, but he had barely been able to bring himself to play ‘because I was listening to what everybody else was playing … Bird was unbelievable … [Eckstine’s] band changed my life. I decided right then and there that I had to leave St. Louis and live in New York where all these bad musicians were.’”

July Highlights: … Cecily /A Celebration of Womanhood, July 7, Jazz and Cultural Society … Chelsey Green and the Green Project, July 8, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden … Paul Carr Quartet, Introducing Andre Enceneat, July 8, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Alison Crockett, July 8-9, Twins Jazz … Kristin Callahan, July 9, 49West/Annapolis … Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, July 9, Single Carrot Theatre/Baltimore … Craig Alston Ensemble, July 10, The Inn at The Black Olive/Baltimore … Antonio Parker, July 10, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton ... Twins Jazz Orchestra, July 14, Twins Jazz … Reginald Cyntje Group, July 16, An Die Musik/ Baltimore … Luke Stewart, July 17, Artscape/Baltimore … Akua Allrich, July 17, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton ... Carl Grubbs, “Inner Harbor Suite Revisited,” July 17, Artscape/Falvey Hall, Brown Center/Baltimore … Fairfax Wind Symphony Summer Jazz Ensemble, July 18, Blues Alley … Michael Bowie’s BLAST, July 19, Blues Alley … Introducing B.J. Simmons, July 22, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Vocal Summit, July 22-23, Wesley United Methodist Church ... Brad Linde, July 24, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton ... Thad Wilson Quartet/Kristin Callahan, July 22-23, Twins Jazz … Three Saxes for Butch Warren, July 29, Westminster Presbyterian Church … July Birthdays: Rashied Ali 1; Ahmad Jamal 2; Johnny Hartman 3; Hank Mobley 7; Louis Jordan 8; Billy Eckstine, Lee Morgan 10; Albert Ayler 13; Philly Joe Jones 15; Cal Tjader 16; Chico Freeman 17; Sonny Clark 21; Billy Taylor 24; Johnny Hodges 25; Carl Grubbs 27; Charlie Christian 29; Hank Jones, Kenny Burrell 31. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www.twitter.com/jazzavenues. u

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New Remodeler Has Rx for Homeowners by Tony Robinson

Rendering of proposed backyard design.

ll long-time homeowners eventually come to the same crossroads – sell or renovate. After living in the same place a few years, the expected life events occur: kids grow up and move away, adult kids boomerang back, or you simply realize your arms are too short to fight the battle with aging. Conversely, young couples have a similar choice – buy new or “as is” and renovate. Either way, you have decisions to make about where and how you wish to live. According to Daanen Strachan, Ph.D., president and managing partner of ARS Residential Design-Build, you should never make decisions about your living space without a trusted advisor. Just as you would consult an accountant about taxes or a doctor about medical issues, you should not

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make the decision to renovate your home without careful consideration and consultation with an expert. With an initial focus on customers in the District, particularly east of the river, Strachan and his partners, designer Donna Lewis and Al Vaughn, who leads the construction division, look to bring high-end yet practical solutions to customers seeking to maintain and improve their homes, inside and out. “We saw a need to establish a higher-end design-build firm with capabilities for complete remodeling services for kitchen, bathroom, patio – the full complement of design and construction services,” said Strachan. A native of Miami, Strachan came to the nation’s capital in the early 80s to attend Howard University and has made DC his home. He continued his education at the University of Mary-

land and earned his doctorate in instructional design from Capella University. The Ward 7 resident, who lives in the Hillcrest neighborhood, is a serial entrepreneur with several business interests, but the focus now is establishing ARS Residential Design-Build as the premier remodeler in the region. “The clientele we are dealing with are people in their 50s and up, mostly in Wards 7 and 8, who are looking to do some renovations that they’ve always wanted to do and now have the funds and means to do it,” said Strachan. “It’s really a twophased approach. You renovate and then you’re poised to sell when you want or need to.” Strachan and his partners are intensely focused on educating their clients. They want to help homeowners improve their largest investment and also seek to ensure that they understand the process so that they are not ripped-off by unscrupulous contractors. When asked what homeowners should consider before starting a remodeling project, almost in unison the partners said that due diligence is the key before signing on with a design-build firm. “You want to check a contractor’s license, insurance, and references. When we meet with clients, that’s the first thing we do to show that we are a legitimate, reputable business that has references from satisfied customers. We do that so that the client has a sense of comfort. When you’re talking about 20, 30, up to 60 thousand dollars or more that you’re investing, that’s a lot of money and you need to be sure who you’re dealing with,” said Strachan. He also advised being leery of doing business with any contractor that doesn’t get permits or says they need all of the money for a job upfront. “Like most reputable firms, we get all permits for the applicable trades. And we are paid on percent completion rate: retainer to get started, mid-completion, and then final payment upon satisfactory completion.” Developing a realistic design and budget are vital to a successful renovation. “It’s not that we want to look at your budget and say how much can we get, but how much can we give you with the budget that you have,” explained designer

CHANGING HANDS Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list,based on the MRIs, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

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Lewis. “The next step obviously is to start thinking of ideas. It helps me as a designer to determine what I can do for you if you know what you want and like. Look at pictures in the magazines, online, whatever it is. If you see something and say, ‘This is my dream,’ that is what you should share with us. Tell us your wants and we’ll help you figure out your needs. There’s always a happy medium.” Recently the firm completed two outdoor projects in Ward 7 including a beautiful patio for Yvonne Dupree featuring new retaining walls, slate pavers, lighting, and landscaping. “The ARS team provided a comprehensive design and construction plan of my back patio. I am extremely pleased with the results. The entire team was courteous and skilled and wanted to deliver a quality project,” said Dupree. Beyond the dream projects, like a new kitchen or bathroom, Strachan also advises homeowners to vigilantly inspect their property and keep up with maintenance, inside and out. “As a Ward 7 resident, I’m keenly familiar with the

types of issues residents need to be cognizant of, especially those in Wards 7 and 8, particularly with structural issues related to heavy brick and stone fronts, facades, driveways, patios, and retaining walls,” says Strachan. “When the earthquake happened a few years ago, there was some damage that maybe people didn’t realize that they had, and we still see it today. It could have been chimneys, roofs, or parts of the foundation and the driveway. Some of it could have been from just lack of maintenance over the years, or the earthquake, but you generally see a lot of heavy stone masonry work that’s needed, and that’s something that we specialize in with a very capable stonemasonry team.” ARS Residential Design-Build is proud to note that it has assembled a team of veteran tradespeople that helps produce superior results. Said Strachan, “As general contractors we have skilled artisans and craftsmen that meet our high standards. We have specialists in every area of the construction trades.” Lewis adds that working with their highly skill staff and creative design often produces stunning results while saving customers money. “Every client is going to have a different budget, so the key is to have a knowledgeable designer help you find the best materials, resources, and design to fit a budget. I always say, go with the best that your dollar can afford. There are excellent products out there that are semi-custom, some things are ready-made, and things can be altered. You have to be creative. I’ve taken IKEA cabinet doors and created a custom closet. Anything is possible.” For more information about ARS Residential Design-Build visit www.arsconsulting.net, email daanens@arsconsulting.net, or call 202-525-3590. u

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Free Bike Repairs at Anacostia Library Volunteers from The Bike House, Gearin’ Up Bicycles and Chrome Industries will provide bike repair services at no cost outside of Anacostia Neighborhood Library on Saturdays, July 9, 23 and Aug. 13, noon until 2:30 p.m. Anacostia Neighborhood Library is at 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-715-7707. dclibrary. org/anacostia. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association will also be on hand to provide advice and connect bicyclists with resources. All ages and bikes are welcome!

Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park Kids ages 4 to 12 can run the bases after select Nationals games. Kids Run the Bases immediately follows the game, weather permitting. Remaining dates are July 3, 17 and 24; Aug. 7, 14 and 28; and Sept. 11. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. SE. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

Children’s Musical Rainforest On Sunday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., come to the Botanic Garden for music and magical tales from the heart of the rainforest. Cantare’s original song delivers a powerful ecological message about protecting the rainforest and

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the plants, animals and people that live there. Audience members will experience song, folk stories and dance from the rainforest of South America, Central America and Puerto Rico. The 3:15 p.m. concert will be a repeat of the 1:30 p.m. concert. Limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Cantare performers Cecilia Esquivel and Dani Cortaza are very active in the Washington area music scene. They have extensive training in performance and music education. Vocals are accompanied by string and percussion instruments from Latin America with bass, percussion, and keyboard backing tracks.

Treasure Hunt And Tour Families are invited to a docent-led tour of the exhibition Twelve Years That Shook and Shaped Washington (1963–1975). Afterwards kids can go on a treasure hunt with an exhibition family guide to test their knowledge. They’ll receive a free gift for completing the hunt. Each Tours to Treasure program lasts approximately 60 minutes; recommended for families and children ages 6 years and up. Tours are on July 3, 17, 24 and 31 and Aug. 7, 12, 16, 20 and 28; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Science in the Summer This year’s program will introduce students to Oceanography through fun activities to help them learn about the oceans and the plants and animals that live there. Level 1 classes for children entering grades 2 and 3 are at 2 p.m. on July 11, 12, 13 and 14. Level 2 classes for children entering grades 4 through 6 are at 3:30 p.m. on the same days. Register in-person at Capitol View Library or visit scienceinthesummer.com. Capitol View Library is at 5001 Central Ave. SE. 202-645-0755. dclibrary.org/capitolview.

Mars Day! Mars Day! is an annual National Air and Space Museum event that celebrates the Red Planet with a variety of educational and fun family activities. Visitors can also talk to scientists active in Mars research and mission planning. Learn about current and future missions. Meet a Mars rover driver and see a meteorite from Mars. Mars Day! is on Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the Museum. airandspace.si.edu.

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Saturday Mornings at The National The National Theatre invites parents and children on select Saturday mornings for free programs best suited for children 4 to 10 years. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance. The reservation system closes at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the performance, but walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org. Here’s what’s coming: July 9, The Velveteen Rabbit; July 16, Uncle Devin; and July 23, Vladimir Goes for the Gold! Uncle Devin is at the National Theatre on July 16. The Uncle Devin Show is an interactive, musical experience for children by drummer and percussionist Devin Walker. The show cultivates the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between Fat Albert and Schoolhouse Rock! Uncle Devin will also be at Francis A. Gregory Library on Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. and Anacostia Library on Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

Hear the Peace Train Youth Choir On Sunday, July 17, noon, the Peace Train Choir of more than 100 young voices from across America will present a multicultural concert of music and dance at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument. The last stop on the Peace Train’s multi-city tour, the concert culminates months of rehears-

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peter and the woLF Staged with half life-size marionettes, “Peter and the Wolf ” is one of the Puppet Co.’s best-loved stories. Over a million children and adults have seen this one-man show based on Prokofiev’s popular tale of versus evil and performed by Puppet Master Christopher Piper. An introduction to the instruments in the orchestra precedes this story of Peter and his animal friends and their attempts to capture wily Old Lupus. On stage at Glen Echo, July 21 through Aug. 28. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org.

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the LittLe MerMaid In this faithful re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen original, the Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and longs to join him in his world above the waves. Despite the warnings of her Mer-family, the Little Mermaid seeks out the Enchantress who trades her pair of legs for the mermaid’s beautiful singing voice. A follow-up to the highly acclaimed “The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe (2012),” this collaboration between Imagination Stage and The Washington Ballet features dance, puppets, music and singing in a highly theatrical and epic style of performance. Best for ages five, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs through Aug. 14 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301280-1660. imaginationstage.org.

inside out Inside Out follows the story of two siblings who use their imaginations to turn their room into a wonderland of mess instead of

getting ready for bed. While playing dress-up, a glove becomes a dancing fish, a shirt becomes a fantastic creature and a sock dance rocks the closet. The audience even gets to join in on the fun and discover the joy of turning things inside out. Inside Out at Imagination Stage, through July 31, closes out the 20152016 Season of My First Imagination Stage programming. Originally written and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer and Natasha Holmes, this interactive show is all about getting creative with clothes and our imaginations is a fan-favorite. Inside Out is best for ages 1 to 5. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $14, with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. Tickets may be purchased online at imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or by calling 301-280-1660. Imagination Stage is at 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD.

Stories in Art at the National Gallery of Art “Stories in Art” introduces children, ages 4 to 7, to artists through storytelling and hands-on experimentation. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries and completing a simple, hands-on activity. Each program is about 60 minutes. These free dropin programs are designed for individual families, and they cannot accommodate groups. There is no advance registration. They will only accept sign-in for children ages 4 to 7. Signin is in the West Building Rotunda, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Sundays. This summer, “Stories in Art” discovers Dutch Art. Visit a windmill. Sail the seas. Discover mince pie and listen to a concert. Learn about landscapes, still life, seascapes and scenes of interior Dutch life by reading children’s books, looking at 17th-century Dutch art and making a souvenir to document each adventure. Here’s the schedule. Landscape: Visit a Windmill, July 9 to 11; Still Life: Enjoy a Feast, July 16 to 18; Seascape: Sail the Seas, July 23 to 25; Music: Listen to a Concert, July 30 to Aug. 1. The days and hours are Saturdays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; and Mondays,

10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. nga.gov.

Young Adult Twitter Book Club YA readers of all ages are invited to join DCPL librarians for a twitter book club (#DCPLnewYA) on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Discuss recent and upcoming YA releases, share opinions. Report on trends in YA fiction. Share thoughts. Find an absorbing rea in #DCPLnewYA.

Glen Echo Hosts a Family Dance On Sunday, July 10, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an afternoon, family dance. Bring the children to live music and called dances. The entire family, neighbors, a birthday party or girl or boy scout troop are all welcome. Admission is $5 for age 4 and older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd,, Glen Echo, MD. 301-6342222. glenechopark.org. There will be other Family Dances at Glen Echo on Sundays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (save the date) Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on the National Theatre stage from Dec. 13 to Dec. 31. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heartwarming holiday classic. As Max the Dog narrates, the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. thenationaldc.org. Have a story for the Kids & Family Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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