East of the River Magazine June 2017 by Capital Community News

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STAYCATION SPECIAL ISSUE

30 Great Ways to Enjoy a DC Summer by Kathleen Donner

Calendar

Our River: The Anacostia by Bill Matuszeski

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The Bulletin Board Remembering Charnice A. Milton, the District Journalist by John Muller

Ana Harvey: DC’s Business Engine by Jonetta Rose Barras

Gray Proposes Legislative Fixes to Eastside Food and Medical Deserts by Christine Rushton

DC Bureaucracy Threatens Methadone Treatments by Candace Y.A. Montague

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Maple View Flats Looks to Bring ‘Class A’ Retail Space? by John Muller

EAST WASHINGTON LIFE

IN EVERY ISSUE 60 The Classiﬁed 62 The Crossword

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ON THE COVER: July Fourth at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service. See story on pg. 20.

Jazz Avenues Pathways to Work and Better Health by Candace Y.A. Montague

Building Up DC’s Local Entrepreneurs by Christine Rushton

HOMES & GARDENS 52

Three Sisters, Four Brothers by Jessica Wynter Martin

Changing Hands compiled by Don Denton

KIDS & FAMILY

Notebook by Kathleen Donner

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June is Homeownership Month Explore the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency’s Homeownership Resources

Closing Cost Grants DCHFA is offering grants in the amount of $1,500 to be used towards closing cost! Borrower Qualifications Include: · Purchase a home in the District of Columbia · Income at 80% or less of Area Median Income · Close between June 1st and September 1st, 2017 · Use one of the DC Open Doors HFA Preferred loan programs only (with or without Down Payment Assistance) · Visit www.DCOpenDoors.com to find a lender and apply for the grant

Annual House Crawl June 17th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet with lenders, tour properties and learn how you can become a homeowner using the DC Open Doors, HPAP and/or the Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs.

Homebuyers’ Informational Sessions First and third Wednesday of the month. June 7 and June 21 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register by visiting www.DCHFA.org

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TION A C are four other NOVA waterparks with colorful names such as Atlantis, Ocean Dunes, Pirates Cover and Volcano Island and they’re all close by. Read more at novaparks.com.

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GREAT WAYS TO ENJOY A DC SUMMER Get in the Swim Dive into a Summer of Sharks at National Geographic

More than a hundred million sharks are killed each year, primarily for their fins. Award-winning National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has gone to extraordinary lengths to show us why we should not only protect them, but respect and appreciate them as integral species within our ecosystem. The exhibition will include large-scale images, videos, artifacts, models, and interactive experiences—all highlighting Skerry’s passion, skill, and technique. $15, adults; $10, kids. Through Oct 15. 1145 17th St. NW. nationalgeographic.org.

Sharks are an integral species in our ecosystem. Photo: Brian Skerry

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Do Laps in DC’s Outdoor Public Swimming Pools

DC’s outdoor pools are one of our great success assets. Dotted all around the city, they are free to DC residents (adults need picture ID). After school closes, summer hours are 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. Every pool is closed one day a week for maintenance. Find pools at dpr.dc.gov/page/ outdoor-pools. For those of you 18 and older who have put off learning to swim, find a $50 Learn the Basics class at dpr.dc.gov. The DPR instructors are remarkably patient.

Splash Around in the Burbs

Great Waves Waterpark in Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA, is a great way to spend the entire day. It has five waterslides, a giant wave pool, batting cages, 18 holes of miniature golf, rental cabanas, a cafe, pizza and ice cream. Great Waves Waterpark is open every day June 23 to Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission fees for people 48” or more, $14.75; less than 48”; $11.75; age 55 and over, $8.25; after 4 p.m., $8.25; under age 2, free. Add one dollar on weekends. There

Attend the Arbor Fair and Tree Climbing Championship

The International Society of Arboriculture has chosen the National Arboretum as the site for its annual tree climbing competition. Come and see arborists from all over the world compete in professional tree climbing activities. There will be tree and plant identification walks, bonsai workshops, children’s activities, local artisans, exhibitors and much more. Bring your own chair and enjoy a full day of activities and events. The International Tree Climbing Championship with Arbor Fair and Expo is on Friday, July 28, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the National Arboretum. Free. usna.usda.gov.

Tour the National Garden

A natural complement to the US Botanic Garden, the National Garden highlights the amazing diversity of American plants. The three-acre garden draws inspiration from the environments of the Mid-Atlantic region. Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems, the Garden opened in the fall of 2006. On Mondays in summer, 3 to 4 p.m., learn about its history, plants butterflies like, native plants of the middle Atlantic area and roses that grow well in the Washington environment. Bring sunscreen, protective clothing, and water. The tour is canceled if it rains or during times of extreme heat (heat index of 95 degrees or higher/Code Red weather alert). Independence Avenue and Third St. SW. usbg.gov.

Help Clean-up and Enjoy Kenilworth Park

About once a month there is an opportunity to help clean up, hear music or attend a festival at the famously under-visited Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is the only national park devoted to cultivated water-loving plants. This summer, volunteer on Saturdays, June 24 and Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to noon; attend the Annual Water Lily & Lotus Festival on Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and hear jazz on Saturday, July 22, 5 to 7 p.m., on Lotus Jazz Night. Editor’s note: The late afternoon mosquito situation has been han-

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Performing Arts Center Montgomery College

51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850 EXPLORES THE 1960’S The Monday Night Film Series THE BAD SLEEP WELL Akira Kurosawa Japan, 1960, 150 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 5, 2017, 7 p.m.

LORD OF THE FLIES Peter Brook United Kingdom, 1963, 90 Minutes, B&W July 10, 2017, 7 p.m.

THE VIRGIN SPRING Ingmar Bergman Sweden, 1960, 89 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 12, 2017, 7 p.m.

8 1/2 Federico Fellini Italy, 1963, 138 Min, B&W, English Subtitles July 17, 2017, 7 p.m.

DRAGON INN King Hu Taiwan, 1967, 111 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 14, 2017, 7 p.m.

VICTIM Basil Dearden United Kingdom, 1961, 100 Minutes, B&W June 19, 2017, 7 p.m.

THE SOFT SKIN François Truffaut France, 1964, 117 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 24, 2017, 7 p.m.

CAPRICIOUS SUMMER Jiří Menzel Czechoslovakia, 1968, 76 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 21, 2017, 7 p.m.

IL SORPASSO Dino Risi Italy, 1962, 105 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 26, 2017, 7 P.M.

I KNEW HER WELL Antonio Pietrangeli Italy, 1965, 115 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 31, 2017, 7 p.m.

Z Costa-Gavras France/Greece, 1969, 127 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 28, 2017, 7 p.m.

TALE OF ZATOICHI Kenji Misumi Japan, 1962, 96 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 3, 2017, 7 p.m.

DOUBLE FEATURE: AUGUST 7, 2017 BLACK PANTHERS Agnès Varda France, 1968, 28 Minutes, Color 7 p.m.

BLACK GIRL Ousmane Sembene Senegal, 1966, 65 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles 7:30 p.m.

All films begin at 7 p.m. and are FREE and open to the public Box Office: 240-567-5301 Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. montgomerycollege.edu/PAC

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dled. The park has introduced a larva eating fish into the ponds which makes the park much more comfortable at the end of the day. nps.gov/keaq.

na from Stuttgart, Germany. The National Shrine is at 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

Slip the Surly Bonds of Earth

Get Hold of Yourself Take in “One Life: Sylvia Plath” at the National Portrait Gallery

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“One Life: Sylvia Plath” is the first exSylvia “Marilyn” Shot by Gordon Ames Lameyer, June 1954. ploration of the poet and writer’s visual Photo: Gordon Lameyer, Courtesy The Lilly Library, Indiana imagination in an art and history museUniversity, Bloomington, Indiana um. The exhibition reveals how Plath shaped her identity as she came of age the northeast corner of the Washington Monument as a writer in the 1950s and early 1960s. The exhibiGrounds. All are welcome. You can arrive anytime. tion will be in the museum’s “One Life” space June 30 It’s free and you can drop by but they prefer you registhrough May 20, 2018. Through personal letters, selfter at dcyogaday.org. They also suggest you bring your portraits, family photographs and relevant objects, the own yoga mat or sheet if you plan to participate in the exhibition highlights Plath’s struggle to understand the actual yoga asanas. You may also choose to come for traumas in her life—the early death of her father, psythe various speakers and performances. They say, “Alchiatric breakdown in college and collapse of her marthough we are hoping for sunshine, there’s something riage—and to navigate the societal pressures placed magical about practicing yoga in the rain!” which on women as she made her way in the professional means rain or shine. world. The National Portrait Gallery, open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., is at Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu.

Discover Inner Peaceat the International Day of Yoga

Wind Down at the National Shrine Summer Sunday Organ Concerts

One of the great ways to relax and regain your balance during a DC summer is to attend the Summer Organ Recital Series every Sunday in July and August, 6 p.m., at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The concerts feature organists from the US and abroad. There is no charge for admission but a free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome to attend these performances. Here’s the lineup: July 2, Nathan Davy, organist & Alex Trygstad, viola from Washington, DC and Rochester, New York; July 9, Marina Omelchenko from Moscow, Russia; July 16, Benjamin LaPrairie from Washington, DC; July 23, Peter van de Velde from Antwerp, Belgium; July 30, Dan Aune from Baltimore, MD; Aug. 6, Michael Emmerich from Houston, TX; Aug. 13, Peter Latona from Washington, DC; Aug. 20, Iris Lan from New Casey Trees Summer Crew Climb with Davey Tree at the National York, New York; and Aug. 27, Sergio Orabo-

Embassy of India along with Friends of Yoga is organizing the International Day of Yoga celebration on June 17, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Sylvan Theater, on

Arboretum. Photo: Courtesy of Casey Trees

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This is what iFLY (indoor sky diving) says. “Each flight within the wind tunnel lasts 60 seconds. However, total flight length depends on the package that you choose. When jumping out of an airplane, the free fall portion lasts about 45 seconds. If you reserve a package that contains two flights, you will have two turns in the wind tunnel with an instructor lasting 60 seconds each. The entire iFLY first-time flyer experience takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish. You must take a training class. They claim that people between the ages of three and 103 and less than 300 lbs can participate. The Baltimore iFLY is at 8209 Town Center Dr. You see it when on I95 north, just past the Harbor Tunnel exit to your left. iflyworld.com/baltimore.

Take an Open Cockpit Ride

At the weekly Flying Circus Air Show, you’ll see wing walkers, barnstormers, biplanes, parachute jumpers carrying the American flag and hot air balloons. You can also get open cockpit rides. The Flying Circus Air Show happens every Sunday through Oct. 29. The gates open at 11 a.m. and the show starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $13, active military; $7, kids. On Aug. 19 and 20, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., there is a Hot Air Balloon Festival where you can arrange a balloon ride. You deal with the pilot directly. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is 14 miles SE of Warrenton and 22 miles NW of Fredericksburg, just off Route 17, at 5114 Ritchie Road (Route 644) in Bealeton, VA (about an hour away). flyingcircusairshow.com. Bad weather cancels.

Thrill to the Thunderbirds

On Sept. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, 2017 Joint Base Andrews Airshow guests will experience aerial demonstrations and learn more about the military personnel and equipment JBA uses to carry out missions. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform on Saturday at 3 p.m. The airshow is free and welcom-

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TION A C possible not to get a great sunset. Highly recommended are the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. At the Lincoln (our favorite), you can walk around it, on the outside, and face Arlington Cemetery and it’s grandeur. But the sunset, from that perspective, is breathtaking. Another is the unobstructed view from the middle of Memorial Bridge. Parking isn’t as tricky as you would think, even in summer. nps.gov/linc.

Photo: Courtesy of iFLY Baltimore

ing of the public. Security will, of course, be tight. Please have a look at the list of prohibited items on jba. af.mil/About-Us/Air-Show. Parking is at FedEx Field and Branch Avenue Metro Station with shuttles from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is an airshow for DOD cardholders exclusively on Friday, Sept, 15.

Watch a Glorious Sunset Listen to Military Band Concerts at the Capitol

Go for the music but get knocked over by the sunsets. Listening to an evening military band performance is a truly patriotic experience. Weekdays, all summer long, at 8 p.m., hear the US Navy Band on Mondays, the US Air Force Band on Tuesdays; the US Marine Band on Wednesdays; the US Army Band or the US Marine Band on Thursdays; and the US Army Band on Fridays. It doesn’t matter which day you go, the entire experience is glorious. The concerts are on the Capitol steps, west side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden.

Have Drinks on the W Hotel Terrace

The rooftop bar in the W Hotel at 515 15th St. NW, looks at, on and beyond some of Washington, DC’s most spectacular sights--including a glorious sunset. povrooftop.com.

Find a Fun Fair Go to Virginia’s Largest County Fair

The 68th Annual Prince William County Fair, Aug. 11 to 19, features demolition derbies, rides, games, fair food, monster trucks, MotoCrossed, Rockin A Ranch Petting Zoo, tractor pulls and live music. Competitions are the Demolition Derby, a

Baby Contest and a Pet Show. Tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for kids. Gates open at 5 p.m., every day. The Prince William County Fairgrounds is about an hour from DC at 10624 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA. pwcfair.com.

Go to the Closest Fair to DC

The Arlington County Fair, Aug. 16 to 20, is one of our favorites--it’s close in, free and it has no pretensions of being an agricultural fair. During this 40th year of the fair, there are bee keepers and bakers, but no cattle, goats or pigs. Hours are Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Thursday, Aug. 17, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 18, 2 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission to the fair is free but you pay for rides--$1 a ride and $20 for 24 rides. This is a great fair for little kids. There are competitive exhibits in honey bees, baked goods, needlework, crafts and fine arts, photography, and herbs, fruits, nuts and vegetables. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. South. Arlington, VA. arlingtoncountyfair.us.

Eastern Shore Fair at Denton

The Caroline-Dorchester County Fair is held from Aug. 2 to 5 at the Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., outside of Denton, MD. This fair is truly a country fair. There will be a greased pig contest, a baby contest and a dress-a-goat contest, rides, food vendors, games, live music and all the usual fair stuff. One of our favorite features is the nightly communal dinner--fried chicken dinner, a beef dinner, a crab cake dinner and BBQ chicken dinner. Admission is $2 for over 13s and free for under 13s, when accompanied by an adult. caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org.

Tour the Monuments at Twilight

During a twilight tour of the principle Washington, DC monuments, it’s im-

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The sunset from the Capitol grounds. Photo: Nan Raphael

At the Arlington County Fair, 90,000 to 100,000 spectators are expected to pass through the turnstiles this year.

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Get a Trump Experience Check out the “Who’s Looking Back” Photo Show at Gallery O on H

In “Who’s Looking Back”, on display at Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE, June 20 to July 28, Washington, DC’s top street photographers document the tumultuous presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump, an event that met with rioting, peaceful civil disobedience and one of the largest protest marches in US history. Their book, “UnPresidented: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and the People’s Response,” captures the raw emotion that flowed through the nation’s capital, both in celebration and protest of Trump’s ascendancy to the most powerful and important job in the world. The collective body of all submitted photos will become a visual time tunnel challenging the viewer to reflect on how they have related to, reacted to, resisted, and/or re-committed in the six months since Jan. 20, 2017. galleryoonh.com.

Tour the White House

Anyone can take a tour of the White House but you must go through your member of Congress no less

than 21 days and no more than three months in advance of the date you’re requesting. These self-guided tours are from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. All White House tours are free of charge. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation. Reach Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton at 202-225-8050 or norton.house.gov.

Visit Newseum

The Newseum at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., is a remarkable antidote to alternate facts, fake news, flipflops, conspiracy theories, challenges to the First Amendment, the Russians, hypocracy and in-your-face conflicts of interest. Go there to refresh your soul. Plan to spend the day. There is a “President and the Press” talk with White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks April Ryan on Saturday, June 10, 2:30 p.m. Admission to the talk is included in the price of admission. Visit newseum.org and figure out the best time to go.

Elevator up the Old Post Ofﬁce Tower

The Old Post Office Tower is open for business after a nearly three year hiatus during the Trump Tower conversion of the building. The Tower is still a great view of the city especially since the Washington Monument is closed down for the next few years. If you want to go up to the viewing gallery use the south entrance near Starbucks off 12th St., NW. Free. You can, of course, pop into the hotel hobby. It’s your business how you get out of there without buying a $25 cocktail. nps.gov/nama.

Develop a Good Habit Once a Month, Attend a New Theater Company’s Production

Gallery O: “We’re Next.” Photo: Rena Schild

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Just like with any restaurant, bowling alley, department store or church, it’s hard to get people in the door for the first time. It’s no different for a theater company. When we find them, you can find them in the Hill Rag Calendar THEATER AND FILM section. Here’s one we just found. In celebration of National Caribbean Heritage Month, “Jean and Dinah...The Play,” orchestrates itself out of the Mighty Sparrow’s 1956 internationally renowned calypso When the Yankees Gone as

Jean and Dinah...The Play is on stage at Undercroft Theatre, June 8 to 18. Photo: Jeﬀrey Chock

a response to American occupation in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. June 8-18. Undercroft Theatre, Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. theessentialtheatre.org.

Once a Week, Eat Alfresco

One of the great pleasures of summer is alfresco dining. One of our favorites is Indigo at 245 K St. NE. It’s quite informal, reasonably priced, dog friendly, kid okay, good food and a brisk carryout business--especially delightful after dark when they turn on their overhead carnival lights. If you need AC, there is some inside seating.

Once a Day, Workout at a DC Fitness Center

It’s also okay if you want to do laps at an aquatics center (indoor pool). The fitness centers and indoor and outdoor pools are free for DC residents. Just have picture ID with you until they get used to seeing you. Anyway, the point here is that you have formed a good, healthy habit--just like brushing your teeth--it’s something you do every day. Fitness Centers offer ellipticals, stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers, universal weight machines, incline benches, leg press, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and resistance bands. Find fitness centers with an array of super workout machines and indoor pools at dpr.dc.gov.

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Summer at the movies in NOMA. Photo: Courtesy of NOMA BID

Put Down a Blanket

main thing the Rangers are concerned about is that you clean up after yourself. Another area we like is Anacostia Park. There’s some action on the river and in the park but it’s basically quiet.

Catch a NOMA Summer Screen Movie

Roam the Festivals

NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 13-week outdoor film series in one of DC’s coolest neighborhoods. Every Wednesday from June 7 through August 30 (including one rain date), bring your friends, family and neighbors for music, giveaways, food trucks and picnicking to NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. Movies start at sunset and are screened with subtitles. They encourage moviegoers to bring chairs, because the site is covered in asphalt. Bring blankets, frisbees, and picnic coolers when the doors open at 7 p.m. Check out the schedule at nomabid.org. You can also find area outdoor movies, music and ceremony all summer long in the Calendar sections of Hill Rag, Mid-City DC and East of the River newspapers.

Picnic on the River

First, pick a river. We have two. There are places to walk to or drive to along all the riverbanks in the area. We particularly like the park areas along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, north and south. The

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Help the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrate Fifty Years

This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 50 years of Folklife. This is one of our favorite festivals mostly because it can be enjoyed at leisure, over many days. There are no bumper to bumper crowds. There are no huge commercial concerns. There is always an effort to explain the world in which we live--a gentle look at how human beings from different parts of the world live, work, celebrate, worship and create. The festival is on the National Mall, between Third and Fourth, on June 29 to July 4 and July 6 to 9, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with some evening perforThe Giant National Capital Barbecue Festival mances. On July 8 and

Become a Foodie at the National Capital Barbecue Festival The National Capital Barbecue Festival, June 24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and June 25, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is a ticketed, annual event on Pennsylvania Avenue, between Third and Seventh, NW. There will be at least 30 bands playing rock, blues, R&B, Go Go on three stages but the focus here is food, eating food, chefs’ com-

petitions, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and tastings. You can save on tickets by buying early online. bbqindc.com.

9 they are presenting a 50th reunion weekend with stories about early days of the Festival and a look to the futurte, as well as special workshops and performances. Share your favorite Festival memories and photos in person or online. festival.si.edu.

Pig Out at the Chesapeake Beer and Crab Festivals

There are two, each having two sessions 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. The Baltimore Beer and Crab Festival, on June 24, is at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor. The National Harbor festival, on Aug. 19, is at 300 Waterfront St. This is the eighth year for what is becoming a Maryland tradition. The Festivals themselves are an all-youcare-to-taste extravaganza complete with over 65,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts and crafts, live music, family fun and more. There is an array of admission offers that are too complicated to go into here, but there are discounts for prepurchase. Enjoy, because crabs and summer go together. mdcrabfest.com.

Gallery O on H Photo Show and Book Launch

In Who’s Looking Back, on display at Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE, June 20 to July 28, Washington, DC’s top street photographers documented the tumultuous presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump, an event that met with rioting, peaceful civil disobedience and one of the largest protest marches in US history. Their book, “UnPresidented: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and the People’s Response,” captures the raw emotion that flowed through the nation’s capital, both in celebration and protest of Trump’s ascendancy to the most powerful and important job in the world. The collective body of all submitted photos will become a visual time tunnel challenging the viewer to reflect on how they have related to, reacted to, resisted, and/or recommitted in the six months since Jan. 20, 2017. galleryoonh.com.

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Capitol Hill Fourth of July Parade. July 4, steps off at 10 AM. The parade that runs north on Eighth Street SE from I Street to Pennsylvania Avenue features kids on bikes, fire trucks, marching bands, school groups, dogs with their owners, vintage cars and politicians greeting voters.

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National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4, band performance, 9 to 9:45 AM; ceremony from 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 free family activities and entertainment for all ages. Free. Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. archives.gov. Independence Day Concerts at Air and Space. July 4, 11 AM from noon and 1 PM. Concerts feature vocal and instrumental selections from a variety of musical genres including big band, jazz, popular, patriotic and classical. airandspace.si.edu.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon. June 30 and July 1 from 6 to 9:45 PM. Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks choreographed to patriotic music and celebrate the nation’s founding. Fireworks with mansion tour: $34, adults; $24, youth. No mansion tour: $30, adults; $20, youth. mountvernon.org.

allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. Security is required and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org.

Music to Celebrate the Second of July. July 2, 2 PM. Celebrate the Second of July, the day the Continental Congress voted for American independence, with music the founding fathers knew well. David and Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute perform 18th-century songs including ballads, marches, dance tunes and theater songs in costume with period instruments. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org.

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 9 AM to 5 PM. Salute the first commander in chief during their annual Independence Day event. Watch dazzling, made-for-daytime fireworks shoot off over the Potomac River. Listen to the roar of the cannon fire while viewing special military re-enactments throughout the day. mountvernon.org.

July Fourth National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capitol West Lawn. Find a much smaller crowd at the concert rehearsal. Attendees are

Washington Nationals Postgame Freedom Fireworks. July 3, 6:05 PM game vs the Mets. Fireworks will start at about 9 PM. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

Annual Independence Day Concert at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Cathedral organists Benjamin Straley and George Fergus are joined by Washington Symphonic Brass and the US Navy Sea Chanters in presenting a program of patriotic favorites. Free. cathedral.org.

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Air Force Memorial Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 8 PM. Fireworks over Washington Monument follow. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of nighttime DC. Free. airforcememorial.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Punctured Landscape at Art Museum of the Americas. Punctured Landscape is a meditation on the Canadian social landscape. The 17 artworks brought together in the exhibit ask the viewer to consider their interpretation of history, legacy and possible outcomes for the future. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. AMAmuseum.org. Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. June 24, 11 AM to 9 PM and June 25, 11 AM to 7 PM. Barbecue, live entertainment, giveaways. Pennsylvania Avenue NE between Third and Seventh Streets. bbqindc.com. Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrates Fifty Years. June 29 to July 4 and July 6 to 9 from 11 AM to 5:30 PM. This year Smithsonian Folklife Festival brings the rich history and diversity of American circus arts to life on the National Mall between Third and Fourth Streets NW. festival.si.edu.

July 4 from 11 AM. Actor Phil Darius Wallace will portray Frederick Douglass and will give an original performance that includes parts of Douglass’s famous “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” program. The performance will take place from the front porch of the historic house. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo. Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service

Flying Circus Air Shows. Sundays from 2:30 to 4 PM. Adults, $15; $7, kids through 12 and under 5 are free. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is just off Route 17, 5114 Ritchie Rd. in Bealeton, VA. flyingcircusairshow.com.

OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, THEATER AND CEREMONY Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM. Lawn seating. Bring blankets and chairs. No public parking available at the Memorial grounds on Parade evenings. Guests may park at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors’ Center for a small fee. Marine Barracks provides a free shuttle bus service from the Visitors Center to and from the memorial grounds. barracks.marines.mil. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. Thursdays. Here’s the lineup: June 8, Me Before You; June 15, Sister Act; June 29, Secret Life of Pets; July 6, Grease; July 13, Moana; July 20, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; July 27, Arrival; Aug. 3, La La Land; Aug. 10, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; Aug. 17, Beauty and the Beast (2017). Movies start at sundown. Canal Park, Sec-

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ond and Eye Streets SE. Find schedule at capitolriverfront.org. Jazz in the Garden at the NGA. Fridays from 5 to 8:30 PM. The free concerts feature locally and nationally acclaimed musicians performing a wide variety of musical genres. The full schedule is at nga.gov. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, between Seventh and Ninth Streets on Constitution Avenue NW. Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Fridays from 8:45 to 10 PM. Features music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers, and LCpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks. Reservations suggested. barracks.marines.mil. Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series. June 10, 5 PM, Michele McTierney; June 24, 5 PM, Batida Diferente. Corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road. NW. adamsmorganonline.com. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Free Outdoor Theater. June 10, 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24, 8 PM (door open at 7 PM). The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade’s “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield; three actors will take on the characters in William Shakespeare’s canon in 97 minutes. In case of inclement weather, the show will be performed in the church Sanctuary. Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fgcitizens.org. NoMa Summer Screen. Movies start at sunset. Bring chairs, because the site is covered in asphalt. Bring blankets, frisbees and picnic coolers when the doors open at 7 PM. June 14, The American President; June 21, Election; June 28, Lincoln; July 5, All the President’s Men; July 12, Man of the Year; July 19, First Kid; July 26, Wag the Dog; Aug. 2, The Ides of March; Aug. 9, Legally Blonde: Red, White & Blonde; Aug. 16, Lee Daniels’ The Butler; Aug. 23, White House Down; Aug. 30, (rain date). Movies are at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Navy Memorial Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays; June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; and Aug. 1; 7:30 PM. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NE. navyband.navy.mil. Bard in the Park. June 14, Romeo + Juliet (1996); June 21, Much Ado About Nothing (2012); June 28, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). capitolriverfront.org/calendar. In partnership with The Folger Shakespeare Library, Bard in the Park is a three-week series celebrating Shakespeare. It will take place from

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6:30 to 8:30 PM at Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. It includes a screening of Shakespeare adapted movies and a pre-show interactive performance by various Shakespeare entertainers. Summer Evenings Concerts at the National Arboretum. June 15, No Part of Nothin’ (Bluegrass); June 22, IntiLuna (Latin) with Mister G (Children’s); June 29, Mark G. Meadows and the Movement (Jazz); July 6, John Sax Williams (Jazz); July 13, Deja Belle (R&B and NeoSoul); July 20, Rocknoceros (Children’s); July 27, Unified Jazz Ensemble (Jazz). Concerts are 7 to 8:30 PM with no rain dates. The free concerts require reservations at fona.org/events/ summer-evenings. Tickets will become available two weeks before the concert date. Bethesda Summer Concerts. Concerts are 6 to 8 PM. June 15, Urban Funk; June 22, The Crimestoppers; June 29, Oasis Island Sounds; July 6, Caz Gardiner; July 13, Chuggalug; July 20, Joker’s Wild. Veterans Park at corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. Bethesda, MD. bethesda.org. Rosslyn Rocks! Concerts. Thursdays, 6 to 8 PM. June 15, The 19th St Band; June 22, Jeff from Accounting; June 29, The Monster Band. Central Place Plaza, North Lynn St., Rosslyn, VA. rosslynva.org. Golden Cinema at Farragut Park. June 16, Moana; June 23, The Princess Bride; June 30, Dirty Dancing; July 7, Ghostbusters; July 14, Finding Dory; July 21, Big; July 28, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ; Aug. 4, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Movies at 7:30 PM. Rain dates are Aug. 11 and 18. Farragut Park is at Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Roots Outdoor Concert at the Botanic Garden. June 22, 5 to 7 PM. Parker & Gray, blues and roots. Concert goes indoors if it rains. Free. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Tunes in the Triangle. Thursdays, 6 to 8 PM. June 22, Alison Carney; July 6, Pebble to Pearl; July 20, Phil Kominski. Fifth and K Streets NW. mountvernontriangle.org. Sunset Summer Films at Stone of Hope. June 22, Fences; July 27, Moana; Aug. 24, Hidden Figures. Films begin at 8 PM; seating at 7 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and food. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Free admission. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. thememorialfoundation.org. SummerSet DC Lunchtime Concerts. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 29 to July 20, noon to 2 PM. On the National Mall at Jefferson and Seventh Streets NW. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 7:30 PM. Air

July Fourth Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert

July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol West Lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one will be allowed on the Capitol West Lawn until 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. Security is required and alcohol may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely inclement weather. The best source for up-to-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org. View of 2016 ﬁreworks on the Mall. Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service

Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights in summer, 8 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Thursdays, US Army Band or US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden.

Drive-In Movies at Union Market. July 7, Coming to America; Aug. 4, Chef; Sept. 1, Days of Thunder; Sept. 29, Clue; Nov. 3, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Movie start times vary. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups. unionmarketdc.com. Rockin’ the Block Concert Series at Canal Park. Concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 PM. July 12,

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Daniel Hill; Aug. 2, Mike McHenry Trio; Sept. 6, Zach Cutler. Rockin’ the Block will also feature food and beverage vendors, a moon bounce and lawn games for all ages. Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE. capitolriverfront.org. Strathmore’s Live from the Lawn Summer Concerts. Concerts start at 7 PM. July 12, Karen Jonas; July 19, Look Homeward; July 26, Bug Ray & The Kool Cats; Aug. 2, Femina; Aug. 9, Matuto; Aug. 16, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys; Aug. 23, Uke Fest; Aug. 30, Akua Allrich; Sept. 9, Team Familiar. Free. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. strathmore.org. Bethesda Outdoor Movie Series. Movies start at 9 PM. July 18, The Wizard of Oz; July 19, Field of Dreams; July 20, Dead Poet’s Society; July 21, Hidden Figures; July 22, La Land. Free admission. Movies are shown at the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. bethesda.org.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Doubt, A Parable at Anacostia Arts Center. Through June 25. The play examines the Catholic Church abuse scandal. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. SeeNoSun.org. Still Life with Rocket at Anacostia Playhouse. Through July 2. With Etta’s death rapidly approaching, her grown children return home. They revive the wild, reckless and brutal games of their youth. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com.

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2017 EAST RIVER JAZZFest. June 10, 2 PM. Jazz from an African-Latin Perspective performed by the Pepe Gonzalez Quartet at Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. June 11, 10 AM. Mystical Monk presented by Charles Rahmat Woods Duo at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. June 12, 8 PM. Birks’ Works: The Music of Dizzy Gillespie presented by The Freddie Dunn Quintet at Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. June 13, 8:30 PM. Exploring Monk & Other Interesting Music presented by Warren Wolf / Kris Funn Duo at Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. June 17, 2 PM. Lenny Robinson’s Monk Groove presented by The Lenny Robinson Quintet at Fort Dupont Activities Center, Fort Dupont Dr. SE. For more information, visit eastriverjazz.net. Sea of Hope Film and Discussion at the ACM. June 14, 6 to 8 PM. This documentary follows Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry and historian Maxwell Kennedy as they take a team of young environmentalists around America’s Ocean hotspots to showcase the hidden ecosystems hidden beneath

the waves. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu. 11th Annual East of the River Exhibition. June 16 to Aug. 5. Opening reception, June 17, 2 to 5 PM. This annual event provides a platform for the creative talent emerging from the Southside of the District. Artists Elana Casey, Sheila Crider and Amber Robles present their highly anticipated mixed media exhibitions. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. Honfleurgallery.com. Women of The Bible at THEARC. June 17, 4 PM. Asa Academy and Company Dance School presents... Women of The Bible. $15. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org. New Works, New Voices: A Collaboration with the DC Black Theatre & Arts Festival. June 24 and 25, July 1 and 2; 10 AM to 6 PM. The Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a series of staged readings of short plays from new playwrights as part of the annual DC Black Theatre & Arts Festival. These works will be performed inside the museum’s main program room and the educational resource room over a four-day period. For a complete listing of plays, visit anacostia.si.edu/Events. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu. ME’LANGE at THEARC. June 25, 4 PM. IABD and Katherine Smith Contemporary Dance Ensemble present ME’LANGE. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org. DC Black & Arts Theatre Festival. June 27 to July 2. 2017 Black Theatre & Arts Festival; a 10day Multidisciplinary Arts Festival celebrating extraordinary stories by people of African descent. This year’s festival has an exciting menu of more than 150 provocative and groundbreaking performances, by local and national artists, writers, filmmakers and musicians. Read more at dcblacktheatrefestival.com. Fort Dupont Public Skating Schedule. July 10 through Labor Day. July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 6, 9, 10, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28, Sept. 1 and 4; 6 to 8 PM; July 15 and 22, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26, Sept. 2, 1 to 3 PM; July 16 and 23, Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Sept. 3, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, noon to 2 PM. Public skating is $5 for adults (13-64); $4 for seniors and children (5-12); $3, skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. TWB@THEARC Summer Classes. Mondays, 6:45 to 8 PM; Adult Barre, Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM; Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:45 PM, Adult Pilates; Wednesdays, 7:45 to 9 PM; Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 PM, Adult Ballet; Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Adult Zumba; Saturdays, 2:15 to 3 PM, Adult African. Single classes are $12. A $5

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Music at the Atlas. June 12, 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Miho Hazama with the Brad Linde Expanded Ensemble: Monk at 100; June 16, Slavic Soul Party! Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

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Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. June 12, Reggie Wayne Morris Band; June 19, Vince Evans Blues Band; June 26, Louisiana Mojo Queen w/ Memphis Gold; July 3, Charlie Owen & Pocket Change. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Music at The Howard. June 10, Jazz Legends Double Feature: Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band + Ron Carter & Russell Malone Duo; June 11, Harlem Gospel Choir and Rosana; June 13, Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda; June 15, Michael Che; June 16, Big Daddy Kane; June 17, The Delfonics and COLORS Presents: The Biggest 90s Party Ever; June 22, Protoje; June 23, Tributo 2017: Soda Stereo, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Shakira LIVE Tribute Festival; June 24, Luther Re-Lives and The 2nd Annual Lifestyle Summer Fest feat. Backyard Band, UCB & Black Alley; June 28, Al B. Sure; June 29, Sizzla; June 30, Leo Dan; July 1, Beanie Sigel and ZEN: DC Carnival Party; July 3, Pre-4th of July Old School Jam. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at 9:30 Club. June 10, The Record Company and Mixtape Pride Party; June 11 and 12, Rodrigo y Gabriela; June 16, Lizzo; June 17, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience; June 24, White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band; June 30, Get Low w/ Mathias & Friends; July 5, Caravan Palace; July 8, Mitski. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Black Cat. June 10, Christeene; June 14, Cigarette; June 15, Charly Bliss; June 16, Coup Sauvage &The Snips Farewell Show; June 17, JC Brooks; June 20, Post Animal; June 21, The Last Internationale; June 22, Banding Together 2017; June 25, Post Pink; July 2, Sam Kogan; July 4, Hemlines; July 5, T-Rextasy; July 8, Risk! Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. June 10, Boys Noize; June 11, Austin Mahone; June 12, Mt. Kimbie & Ash Koosha; June 15, Glacier Ride Fundraiser Event; June 16, The M Machine; June 17, Miguel Migs; June 18, Toro y Moi (DJ Set); June 21, The Widdler Sorrow Bogtrotter; June 22, Fakear; June 23, Maya Jane Coles; June 24, Azizi Gibson and Cut Snake; June 27, DakhaBrakha; June 29, Jerry Folk; July 1, Feed Me Disco with Eau Claire; July 3, The Big Boom ft. SkiiTour; July 7, 3TEETH and Bondax. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Hill Country. June 10, Colonel Josh & the Honky Tonk Heroes; June 13, Ryan Culwell; June 14, 21, 28 Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; June 15, Jumpin Jupiter; June 16, Marah; June 17, Kris Lager Band; June 19, The Blair - Pongracic Band, Atomic Mosquitos; June 20, Four Star Combo; June 23, Folk Soul Revival; June 27, Flat Duo Jets; June 29, Revelator Hill; July 1, Randy Thompson Band; July 2, Sunny Sweeney - Acoustic Storyteller Session; July 3, Kiti Gartner; July 6, Quiles & Cloud; July 7, Jonny Grave & the Tombstones. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. June 10, Rooftop DJ: Ozker-Sync and Weedeater; June 11, Girlpool; June 13, Sorority Noise; June 15, Great Good Fine OK; June 16, Flynt Fossy and Turquoise Jeep; June 17, Dry Wave; June 22, Magic Giant; June 23, Margaret Glaspy; June 25, Songs: Molina-A Memorial Electric Co.; June 30, Ruse De Guerre; July 1, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Sixth and I. June 10, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque; June 15, 6th in the City Chorus Concert. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

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JFK 100th Birthday Musical Celebration with the Air Force Strings. June 15, 7 PM. This concert will include selections that were performed in the Kennedy White House. National Archives, William G. William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives. archives.gov. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. June 16, Happy Birthday, Brother Black; June 23, Tribute to Chet Baker; June 30, Celebration for Nasar Abadey. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays, 6 PM. July 2, Nathan Davy, organist & Alex Trygstad, viola; July 9, Marina Omelchenko; July 16, Benjamin LaPrairie; July 23, Peter van de Velde; July 30, Dan Aune; Aug. 6, Michael Emmerich; Aug. 13, Peter Latona; Aug. 20, Iris Lan; Aug. 27, Sergio Orabona. No charge for admission; a free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals. June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29: July 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Nat’s Park. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Washington Mystics Basketball. June 11, 18, 27 and 29; July 19 and 28; Aug. 6, 12, 16, 18 and 26; and Sept. 1. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com. DC United at RFK. June 21, 7:30 PM vs Atlanta United FC. dcunited.com. Yoga Gatherings at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. WithLoveDC is a movement to spread love, joy, and acceptance throughout the District. WithLoveDC offers free yoga gatherings at the US Botanic Garden. This program is firstcome, first served with limited space available. Bring a mat. No pre-registration required. usbg.gov. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Wednesdays, 6 PM. Classes are one hour and appropriate for all experience levels. No reservations are required; suggested donation is $15. congressionalcemetery.org. Outdoor Public Swimming Pools. East of the River outdoor public pools are: Anacostia Pool (closed Mondays) at 1800 Anacostia Dr. SE; Benning Park Pool (closed Thursdays) at 5100 Southern Ave. SE; Douglass Pool (closed Wednesdays) at 1921 Frederick Douglass Ct. SE; Fort Stanton Pool (closed Thursdays) at 1800 Erie St. SE; Kelly Miller Pool (closed Mondays) at 4900 Brooks St. NE; Oxon Run Pool (closed Mondays) at 501 Mississippi Ave. SE; Ridge Road Pool (closed Thursdays), 830 Ridge Rd. SE. All outdoor pools are open weekends, noon to 6 PM; weekdays (after school year ends), 11 AM to 8 PM. All DC pools are

free for DC residents. Have picture 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. SE; Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center, 4300 Anacostia Ave. NE; Randle Highlands Tennis Courts, 31st St. and Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Martin Luther King, Jr Ave. and Joliet St. SW; Congress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama Ave. and Randle Pl. 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 Farms Pool. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to PM; and weekends from 9 AM to 5PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. 202-730-0572. dpr.dc.gov. Deanwood Pool. Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8 PM; weekends from 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. 202-671-3078. dpr.dc.gov. Ferebee Hope 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 Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, starting June 17, 10 AM to 2 PM. Market is in the parking lot behind Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3200 Sixth St. SE. ward8farmersmarket.com. SW Arts Market. Second and fourth Fridays, 4 to 10 PM. Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com. Friends of SW Library Book Sale. June 24, 10 AM to 3 PM and June 25, 1:30 to 4 PM. Sale supports events and supplies for the library. Questions? Have Books to Donate? Email them at friendsofswlibrary@gmail.com. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. dclibrary.org/southwest. First Fridays at Community Forklift. First Friday of every month from 6 to 8 PM. In addition to the monthly sales, they also have a “mystery salvage sale.” There are also different bands, artists, and food trucks. Sometimes they also have a magician and cupcakes. The Town Center Market is there every month with a craft beer and wine. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org. Southwest DC Community Farmers Market. Saturdays, May 13 through Nov. 18, 9 AM to 1 PM. Fourth and M Streets SW. dreamingoutloud.org. Capitol Riverfront FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, through Sept. 24, 10 AM to 2 PM. 1101 Second St. SE. freshfarm.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh St. SE. easternmarket-dc.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD.

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Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh Street SE. easternmarketdc.com. Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays to Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton.house.gov. Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens, 1234 Kenilworth Ave. NE. Contact Rochelle Frazier-Gray, 202-352-7264 or richelle.frazier@longandfoster.com. Central Northeast Civic Association. Third Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Dorothy Irene Height Public Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. For more information, email miricotc@gmail.com or call 202-388-1111. Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting. Last Tuesday, noon to 2 PM. Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900. Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org. Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 9 PM. UPO’s Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. Marshall Heights Civic Association. First Saturday, 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Benning Park Recreation Center, 5100 Southern Ave. SE. For more information, contact info@marshallheightsdc.org or call Keith Towery at 240-340-2198. Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets SE. Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Ward 7 Education Council Meeting. Fourth Thursday, 6:30 PM. Capitol View Library, 5001 East Capitol St. SE.

ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@earthlink.net. ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. anc7c@verizon.net. ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 7D06@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 7E@ anc.dc.gov. ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE. ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. Anacostia UPO Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. anc8adc.org. ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets SE. anc8b.org. ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. Have an item from the Calendar? Email it to calendar@hillrag.com.

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GREAT PLACES FOR KIDS ON THE ANACOSTIA Our River: The Anacostia

article & photos by Bill Matuszeski

s more and more happens to restore the waters and to attract people to the Anacostia and the lands along it, there are getting to be a number of super places to take the kids, the grandkids, the nieces and nephews, or whatever else you call the young ones following you around. Here are a number of special activities and the most fun places to go on both sides of our river.

Yards Park

This new waterfront park near the stadium has many attractions and is designed to let the youngsters safely get near and even into the water. The fences along the river are childproof (but watch out when you enter the Navy Yard walkway, where only a single chain separates the pathway from a dropoff into deep water). At the end of Third Street SE there is a set of fountains that go up and down, on and off, in a random pattern. Kids love the excitement of not knowing when a jet of water will shoot up and threaten to soak them, since they can walk right into the array. Even more exciting, below these fountains is a large and safe wading pool, only about 18 inches

Checking out the Pirate Ship in Anacostia Park.

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deep, and dropping into the pool is a 15-foot waterfall that you can actually walk under! Hard to resist. At Second and M streets at Canal Park you can walk around an even larger set of random jets that are lit up with different colors at night.

The Pirate Ship Playground

Right below the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge on the Anacostia side of the river is a playground that features an enormous pirate ship filled with ramps and steps and slides of many kinds to challenge all ages. Reach it off Minnesota Avenue, or bicycle over the bridge on the south side from either direction and slide down the pathway to it. There is a nearby covered picnic pavilion if you want to plan a long stay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the youngsters will entertain themselves and you can read a book or take a nap.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

This hidden gem for seekers of peace and beauty is located along the river not far below the city line on the Anacostia side. It is a National Park Service facility, the only one in the entire national system that features water-based plants. It was originally a commercial operation raising waterlilies, lotus, and other plants. It has a great collection but it is also a favorite place for youngsters to find frogs, water snakes, and all manner of insects and other critters. The ponds are connected underground to the river, so their levels rise and fall with the tide and storms or dry weather, providing lots of exposed areas for kids to hunt. For the littlest hunters, the place to start is a very small rectangular pond near a couple of picnic tables right after you pass the Visitors Center. From there they can graduate to bigger natural ponds and mudflats and head out on a long boardwalk over the marshes. The gardens are connected to

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

the new Anacostia River Walk Trail, so you can even arrive by bicycle. And the Visitor Center has excellent educational materials for children, including a free Junior Ranger Activity Book.

The National Arboretum

For another great space along the river, you can reach the arboretum by boat at the dock below and climb up the path through the Asia Gardens. The best views out over the river are high above in the dogwoods. For the youngsters, a favorite place is Fern Valley, which has a maze of paths, many of which cross the stream that winds through the valley. Older children will enjoy the Washington Youth Garden, which is always open to visitors for inspection (be sure to secure the gates in and out to prevent the deer from entering). Vegetables and spices are well labeled, and there is much to learn about how food grows. At the south end is a play area for younger kids that includes a sandbox. Finally, stop by the Visitors Center to check the live camera in the eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest; the two fledglings may still be in residence and it is quite a scene when Mom arrives with food.

Kingman and Heritage Islands

These two islands in the Anacostia are mostly comprised of dredged material from the days when the Corps of Engineers dug up all the wetlands along the river. But they have survived and now serve as a learning center operated by Living Classrooms. They are

Sandbox at the Youth Garden at the National Arboretum.

the only part of the areas along the river that have been designated a “Chesapeake Gateway,” a set of sites around the Chesapeake watershed known for their special environments and opportunities to learn about preservation of natural systems. Access is from the Capitol Hill side, the parking lots north of RFK Stadium. While there are formal programs working with youth on the islands, they are also open for exploration any time. Those in the know say that the most fun for the kids is on the Heritage Island Trail, which is located very close to the edge of the marshes where there is the best chance to encounter reptiles, amphibians, birds, and other creatures. The islands are connected by a set of large wooden bridges that add to the atmosphere. Plans are underway to expand activities for the public and to form a citizens’ advocacy group to plan the future of the islands.

Boat Rides, Canoe Paddles, and the Like

The DC Government used some of the proceeds of the disposable bag fee to provide boats to two environmental groups for free public trips on the river. The groups have augmented the boat trips with other activities that expand your options to

take the kids out on a special trip. The Anacostia Watershed Society offers a Discovery Series of free summer fun – motorized boat trips nearly every Thursday evening, canoe trips, paddle nights at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, and nature hikes. All of these can be checked out and reservations made on the website – www. anacostiaws.org/anacostia-river-discovery-series. The Anacostia Riverkeeper offers educational boat tours to the public on various Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, as well as free private group tours. To join an existing tour or set up a private tour for your group of up to 20, go to www.info@anacostiariverkeeper.org. Riverkeeper also operates free catch-and-release fishing on Friday nights on the Anacostia, with gear, bait, and fishing lessons provided. Sign up on the website above. So, get out with the kids and help them learn to appreciate and enjoy our river. Along the way, have some fun yourself! Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacostia River. He is the retired director of the Chesapeake Bay Program, a DC member of the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Anacostia River, and a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River.

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Donate to the Charnice A. Milton Community Bookstore The Charnice A. Milton Community Bookstore, 1918 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE. opened on May 27. The bookstore seeks donations. All titles and genres are welcome. Books may be dropped off on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., throughout the summer.

Ward 8 Farmers’ Market Opens The Ward 8 Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays, starting June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot behind Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3200 Sixth St. SE. To bring more residents to the market and ensure that the staff, volunteers, vendors and customers are supported, they need help. Donate to the Ward 8 Farmers’ Market GoFundMe campaign at ward8farmersmarket.com.

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tive group of residents from the Watts Branch area, who will receive training as well as financial and technical support. doee.dc.gov

Kenilworth Peak Bloom Celebration On July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the wild wetlands of Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens for the annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival. Celebrate global culture with free activities for the whole family. Kenilworth Park is at 1550 Anacostia Ave NE. Read more at nps.gov/keaq.

Clean-up Shepherd Parkway Shepherd Parkway volunteers hold their signature community cleanups every second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark the calendar: June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 13, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Volunteers meet in the picnic area near the corner of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X Avenues SE. Gloves, bags and light refreshments are provided. Wear boots and work clothes. There is an open invitation to colleges, schools, churches, offices and other groups who wish to leave their mark on Shepherd Parkway. Pick the date and time. Contact Nathan at nathanbharrington@ gmail.com to arrange for a group volunteer experience.

The District of Columbia was recently awarded a $60,000 Partners for Places Equity Pilot Initiative grant to infuse equity into MAYOR BOWSER BREAKS GROUND ON the planning and implementation SOUTH CAPITOL STREET APARTMENTS of the Climate Ready DC, Clean On May 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Energy DC and Sustainable DC South Capitol Street Apartments, a new development project that will bring 195 affordplans. Thanks to matching grant able apartment units, ranging from efficiencies to three-bedrooms, and 5,000 square-feet of funders through Partners for PlacThe New Southern-Latino community space to the Bellevue neighborhood in Ward 8. All units in South Capitol Street es, The Prince Charitable Trusts Table Author Apartments will be reserved for households at or below 60 percent Area Median Income and the Morris and GwendoOn June 17 from 2 to 4 p.m., listen (AMI), and 78 units will be restricted to households at or below 30 percent AMI and targetlyn Cafritz Foundation, a total of to author Sandra A. Gutiérrez talk ed to formerly homeless individuals and families in need of permanent supportive housing. $120,000 will be invested in cliabout the inspiration for her cookWhen completed, the new apartment building will feature amenities for community mate planning in the District. The book, “The New Southern-Latino use, including fitness and business centers, a community room and office space for AdviDistrict will use this funding to Table,” which brings together the sory Neighborhood Commission 8D. In addition, several major commercial projects are develop strategies to increase reflavors of Latin America and the planned for the neighborhood, including the construction of a 5,000-seat Entertainment silience of neighborhoods along American South. Gutiérrez is a naand Sports Arena on the St. Elizabeths East campus. Watts Branch, one of the areas of tionally recognized food personthe city most vulnerable to floodOn May 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser, broke ground on South Capitol Street Apartments. ality, cookbook author, freelance ing. Watts Branch provides a This new development will bring 195 new apartments to the community. food writer and cooking instrucunique opportunity to pilot this Photo: Khalid Naji-Allah, Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser. tor. Her articles and recipes have community-driven process. been published in newspapers Project funds will be used to and magazines around the world. create a community Equity AdviLimited copies of her book will be sory Group (EAG) that will guide available for purchase. Register online or call 202-633-4849. Anacostia Community the development of climate resilience strategies with express consideration of eqMuseum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu. uity and social cohesion. The EAG will consist of a demographically representa-

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“Write” Stuff Festival The National Archives welcomes the start of summer break with its first-ever, two-day “Write” Stuff Festival demonstrating how research impacts writing and storytelling. Writers young and old, accomplished and novice, are invited to the National Archives to meet and learn from favorite authors and illustrators. Young writers (fourth through sixth grades) can participate in special “story development” workshops in person or online. Additional Festival highlights include book signings, discussions, and hands-on activities. The“Write” Stuff Festival is free and open to the public. Online registration is required for Friday’s “kids only” afternoon workshops that are limited to fourth through sixth graders. All events will be held in the William G. McGowan Theater and Boeing Learning Center. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at Seventh Street NW. For the full schedule, visit education.blogs. archives.gov/2017/04/27/write-stuff.

Lincoln Theatre Call to Musical Artists Labor Day Weekend at the Lincoln Theatre is a series of three musical concerts to be held at the Lincoln Theatre from Sept. 1 to 3. Each individual concert focuses on different musical genres or related genres, e.g. blues, jazz, funk, go-go, folk, rock and others. These family-friendly concerts will be presented free to the public. Musical artists/ groups are invited to apply to perform in the concert series. Artists must reside within a 50-mile radius of DC. Selection preference will be given to city residents. Selected artists will receive an honorarium. The deadline to apply is June 23, at 4 p.m. Artists will be notified no later than Aug. 1. The online application may be found at dcarts.slideroom.com. For more information, contact Jeffrey Scott, CAH Chief of External Affairs, at jeffrey.scott@dc.gov or 202-724-5613.

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Washington Area Community Investment Fund, and Latino Economic Development Center. Ascend 2020 DC, is an initiative to accelerate the growth of minority, women and veteran-owned small businesses by extending entrepreneurial support systems to underserved entrepreneurs and neighborhoods. Read more at wacif.org.

Free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic The DC Bar Pro Bono Center, in conjunction with Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. and Howard University Library’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center, is sponsoring a free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic for small businesses. Get assist with intellectual property needs, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and licensing. Volunteers meet with the small business owners to assess their needs with respect to intellectual property only. Prior to June 26, organizers will send attendees a short questionnaire. The questionnaire serves as a background for discussions with the attorneys. The clinic is on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sterne Kessler’s offices at 1100 New York Ave. NW. Registration is required. Contact Lauren Paley at lpaley@dcbar.org or 202737-4700, ext. 3357 before June 14th. Space is limited.

Washington Nationals “Pups in the Park” Games Purchase a discounted ticket for a favorite family pet and support the Washington Humane Society. All those with tickets purchased for Pups in the Park must enter through the Right Field Gate. Before entering, drop off the required, signed waiver for the dog’s upto-date shots. For more information, visit washington.nationals.mlb.com. Remaining Pups in the Park games this year are June 25, 1:35 p.m. vs. Reds; Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; Sept. 30, 7:05 p.m. vs. Pirates.

Boat-Home Tour Tickets for Sale On Oct. 7, 2017, the Gangplank Marina Slipholders Association and the Port of Washington Yacht Club hold their fifth Boat-Home Tour. Few realize that

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Gangplank Marina is home to the largest liveaboard community on the East Coast. Check out 20 or so of the houseboats, housebarges, trawlers, and sailboats that people call home. Residents in zip code 20024 will be able to purchase tickets at a discount. Read more and buy tickets at dchouseboat.org.

Private Security Camera Vouchers Mayor Bowser has launched the Private Security Camera Voucher Program. DC residents are now eligible to receive a private security camera system without cost. The program is open to residents who either rent or own a property and who receive public assistance from one of the following programs: General Assistance for Children; Emergency Shelter Family Services; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Program on Work, Employment and Responsibility; or Interim Disability Assistance. In addition, through the Safe at Home Program, District seniors will also be able to receive private security cameras.

Educational Sessions on Tenant Rights The DC Office of the Tenant Advocate will present educational sessions on tenant rights on June 28, 6 p.m.; July 29, noon; and Aug. 30, 6 p.m., at Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW, suite 300N. Renters 101 is designed to provide DC tenants with information on their rights and responsibilities. Topics will include leases, security deposits, how to handle housing code problems, landlord disclosures required by law, reasonable notice by landlord to enter property, evictions and quiet enjoyment. Call the Office of the Tenant Advocate at 202-719-6560 to reserve a space or email delores.anderson@ dc.gov. Accommodations requests must be submitted at least five days in advance. ota.dc.gov.

Celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday On July 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., join the National Park Service and friends to commemorate the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune. The event will include Junior Ranger programs, mu-

sic, speakers, guided tours of Lincoln Park, and World War II-era living history programs. nps.gov/cahi.

DOEE and DOES Launch Solar Works DC The Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) have partnered to develop Solar Works DC, a new low-income solar installation and job training program. To implement the first year of the program, DOEE and DOES have awarded $950,000 to GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic through a competitive grant process. With this funding, GRID will operate a year-round program to train District residents in solar installation. In addition to preparing residents to enter careers in solar and related industries, Solar Works DC will increase solar capacity in the District and reduce energy costs for qualified low-income District homeowners by installing solar systems on their homes. Last year, DC Council passed the Renewable Portfolio Standard Expansion Amendment Act of 2016, which increases access to clean energy and creates a long-term pipeline for green jobs. Solar Works DC intends to train more than 200 District residents and install solar systems on up to 300 low-income, singlefamily homes in the District over three years. The cost savings per household is roughly $15,000 or about $600 a year. doee.dc.gov.

Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction On June 19, 40 of the area’s best chefs and mixologists will serve up special tastings of their signature dishes at Chef ’s Best Dinner & Auction. Hosted at the Marriott Marquis, Chef ’s Best will benefit Food & Friends, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that provides life-sustaining meals to those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Guests will enjoy tastings prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs including: Erik Bruner-Yang, Maketto & Paper Horse, Tony Chittum of Iron Gate; Amy Brandwein of Centrolina, and Matt Adler of Schlow Restaurant Group (Tico, The Riggsby, Alta Strada and more), among other notables from the DC dining scene. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on an array of silent and live auction items featuring trips, one-of-a-kind experiences and private dining opportunities. Tickets are $350 and sponsorships start at $1,000. Visit foodandfriends.org/ChefsBest to purchase tickets and see a current list of chefs

11TH ANNUAL EAST OF THE RIVER EXHIBITION

The East of the River Exhibit returns to the Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE, for the 11th year on June 16. This annual event provides a platform for the creative talent emerging from the Southside of the District. Artists Elana Casey, Sheila Crider and Amber Robles present their highly anticipated mixed media exhibitions. “Adjacent Elements” will run through Aug. 5. The opening reception is June 17, 2 to 5 p.m. All are welcome. Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m. and by appointment. Honfleurgallery.com.

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and sponsors. This year, Food & Friends will provide nearly one million meals to more than 2,600 seriously ill individuals in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland.

New DC Primary Election Date The DC Council passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s Primary Date Alteration Amendment Act of 2017 that moves the date of all future DC primary elections to the third Tuesday in June. Next year’s elections will take place on June 19, 2018. Aside from the need to move the primary date to avoid being in violation of Federal Election law, Councilmember Allen cited several benefits to moving the date in avoiding conflicts with schools that serve as polling sites and avoiding any federal holidays during the two-week early voting period to maximize voter turnout. (continues to pg.37)

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Remembering Charnice A. Milton, the District Journalist

’ve been pretty overwhelmed with grief, the past month, over the two-year memorial of the passing of our sister-in-arms Charnice Milton. She was not my blood, but she was my kinfolk. She was my fellow journalist. At times overcome with emotion, I’ve called Rev. Oliver “OJ” Johnson, my dear and longtime friend. His comforting words for me and all those grieving are to remember that Milton served God and was able to live and follow her dream in becoming a journalist. By the time Milton passed, she had become a machine of a journalist. Riding bus and rail, she gathered sources and reported on activities in more than 20 different neighborhoods across three city wards. Neighborhoods she covered included her home town, Hillcrest, in Ward 7, where she was a frequent presence at the Francis Gregory Library, and Capitol Hill in Ward 6, where an advisory neighborhood commission was so moved by her death that they passed a formal resolution recognizing her life and reporting. “Charnice was a good reporter, obsessed with accuracy, and worked hard to improve our community,” the resolution stated. “It was not unusual to receive emails from

Charnice A. Milton reports on a visit by the First Lady of Japan to THEARC less than a month before her passing. Photo courtesy of THEARC.

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Charnice with a timestamp well after business hours. Charnice was always cheerful, and her smiling face in the first row during our ANC meetings will be greatly missed. Our community is better for her efforts, and reduced by her passing.” Milton also covered Old Anacostia, Barney Circle, Barry Farm, Bellevue, Benning Heights, Congress Heights, Deanwood, Douglass, Dupont Park, Fairlawn, Fort Stanton, Hill East, Hillsdale, Kingman Park, Lincoln Heights, Lincoln Park, Marshall Heights, Minnesota, Parkside, Penn Branch, Potomac Gardens, Randle Highlands, River Terrace, Stanton Park, Washington Highlands, Washington View, and others. Charnice was an old soul. She covered old Washington. Two or three times, we crossed paths at events, and she was always very professional and attentive. She was serious about her craft. She was a writer. Not a “community reporter,” but a journalist. Most of my memories were seeing her around town, usually at a library or a Metro station. A memory I will forever hold is seeing Milton in the lobby of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, returning a couple books. I complimented her on a recent story she had written. She thanked me and returned the favor, mentioning the most recent story I’d written about the Big K lot. We both expressed frustration at the endangered status of so many homes in Historic Anacostia. I remember feeling great warmth when she shared that she’d looked into the prospects of the decades-long, ongoing discussions in creating a Congress Heights Historic District. I thought that was a great story idea and offered to send along a contact or two, if she needed. I can’t recall if she did a story about the possibilities of a Congress Heights Historic District, but it was on her radar. Milton had a good nose for stories. Looking back at the moments we shared, I remember she always had a sense of grace. If you were her friend or ever met her just once, you know what I mean. She was happy but she was shy. In personal conversation, she let you speak first. But when she was in jour-

A program for the launch of the Charnice A. Milton Community Bookstore rests on the desk of Frederick Douglass. His home, at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, is located at 1411 W Street SE in Historic Anacostia and open 7 days a week. Please call (202) 426-5961 to reserve a Ranger-led tour of the home. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/frdo/. Ms. Milton was only 27 years old when she was tragically killed on May 27, 2015. A graduate of Syracuse University’s she was a citywide journalist writing for both Hill Rag and East of the River. If you know who killed Ms. Milton please call Detective Chanel Howard at (202) 437-0451 or the mainline for the Homicide Branch at (202) 645-9600.

nalist mode, she had no fear. Her questions were wellthought and usually so adroit they elicited the answer she wanted. That is a special skill – being able to ask the question that makes a city official answer your question! Milton didn’t play the game of journalism, she lived the sport of journalism. Milton was citywide. She was a District journalist. By the time she passed, she was covering Wards 6, 7, and 8. She was writing eight to 12 articles a month. One solitary woman covered nearly 200,000 people. Thousands of us read her stories, dozens of us had an opportunity to meet and talk with her, but only two people, her parents Francine and Kenneth, raised her. And to them, our community owes a great deal of thanks and gratitude for sharing their daughter, not just with us in Ward 8 but the entire city. Charnice Milton made our city a better place to live, a better place to call home. She is deeply missed and loved. Her senseless murder on May 27, 2015, remains unsolved.

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Register for the 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon and Half Marathon returns on March 10, 2018. As the only marathon to run completely within the District of Columbia, the event takes runners on a tour of all the historical landmarks, stunning architecture and natural beauty. The 2017 event saw 24,000 runners take over the streets of DC before finishing at RFK stadium. Registration will open with limited special pricing for all distances. To register and for more information, visit RunRocknRoll.com/DC.

Apply for an Arts and Humanities Grants Guidelines and applications are now available for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) FY18 grant programs for the spring/summer application cycle. Grants currently available for individuals include: Projects, Events or Festivals-Cycle 1; Public Art Building Communities-Cycle 1; Art Bank: The Washingtonia Collection. Grants currently available for organizations include: Arts Education Projects; East of the River Projects; Upstart Program; Projects, Events or Festivals-Cycle 1; Public Art Building Communities-Cycle 1; Art Bank: The Washingtonia Collection. For complete guidelines on and deadlines for each available grant program, visit Current Funding Opportunities at dcarts.dc.gov.

DC Homelessness Down Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Human Services has released the District’s 2017 Point-in-Time Count that measures the number of persons and families experiencing homelessness in the District on Jan. 25, 2017. Compared to the 2016 results, this year’s count revealed a 21.8 percent reduction in the number of families experiencing homelessness; a 10.5 percent reduction in the number of persons experiencing homelessness and a 2.7 percent reduction in unaccompanied individuals. Have an item for the Bulletin Board, email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.

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etite, bespectacled, with a ready, warm laugh, Ana Recio Harvey could be mistaken for a kindergarten teacher. She is, however, the business muscle in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration and a key element in its vision for a robust local economy. Harvey manages the 50-person, $14 million Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The agency has four divisions: certification, affirming through a documentation process that companies are located in the District and giving them an edge in competitive government contracting and procurement; business opportunity and access to capital; commercial revitalization, which includes the popular Main Streets programs and clean team; and management. It also has assumed responsibility for the “Made in DC” project and an array of other special initiatives focused on diverse populations including ex-offenders. Put plainly, Harvey and her team are critical elements in the narrative surrounding the failure or success of DC entrepreneurs and traditional local businesses. “She is exceeding my expectations. I think she is the best director DSLBD has had. She’s been able to get that [Certified Business Enterprise] straightened out and she’s enthusiastic about the Made in DC program,” said Alexander M. Padro, an advisory neighborhood commissioner and the executive director of Shaw Main Streets. “She’s a very visible and a very genuine spokesperson for small business in our city,” added Padro. “I always joke: I am here for ribbon cuttings and wine tastings,” Harvey said, during an interview with me in the conference room of the agency’s eighth-floor office suite at One Judiciary Square. She smiled as we discussed the previous state of the CBE program and other problems that initially confronted her. “They never told

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me how difficult this would be.” Maybe not. Harvey is no wimp and no novice, however.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Harvey has a significant grasp of the micro and macro of business. She has owned two companies, advocated as the president of an association of regional Hispanic businesses, and served in a key management position in former President Barack Obama’s administration. That journey began with her desire to enroll her son in a Montessori school. “I wanted $5,000 to pay the tuition,” she explained. “I started as a freelance translator, finding clients on my own.” That was in 2000, when she founded Syntaxis LLC. “My clientele started growing, and one of them asked if I did French translation. Of course, I didn’t; I speak Spanish. But I said yes. I hired by first French translator.” Before long, Harvey’s translation business was offering 25 languages and she had 75 people in her employ. Meanwhile, she became a member of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and was working a second job with Cultural DC. “I got to know neighborhoods like Columbia Heights,” she said. Her skill and willingness to collaborate with others prompted the chamber’s president to encourage her to apply for his job when he decided to step down in 2007. “I was at the chamber one year and 11 months when Obama was doing his listening tour.” Her participation in several workshops caught the attention of the right people. Soon after he became president, she was asked in 2009 to join the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) as assistant administrator at the Office of Women’s Business Ownership. “I walked into my office, and sitting at my desk I was wondering how I was going to do this job. It was daunting.” She reflected on her own experience as a woman business owner. “I made mistakes in running it: I didn’t know how to finance it. I was taking

loans and using my credit card. There were times when I didn’t know how I was going to make payroll. I never asked for help. No one ever offered to help me either. Success was expensive for me – as a woman,” added Harvey. All those hardships and challenges gave her a unique perspective at the SBA, where she was responsible, among other things, for helping to build women’s business centers, which provided training and counseling. “I learned how to manage grants. I was handling millions of dollars. We’re stewards of taxpayers’ money. We were not going to waste it.” She said she defunded a center in California that was doing poorly. She shifted those funds to create a new center in the District, which until then didn’t have one. “Under my tenure in the SBA, it was the first time there was a center in all 50 states and territories.” That work was grueling. “I did a lot of traveling; the only places I didn’t go were Alaska and Hawaii,” said Harvey. After Obama won his second term, she decided to leave. “I had to rest.” She started another business, the HarveyHudson Group, which allowed her to use her now polished financial skills. Then she received another telephone call. “I was a Virginia resident. I was asked to come to a meeting; three people were there, including [former DC Councilmember] Charlene Drew Jarvis. They invited me to come back on a Saturday. That’s when I met with the mayor and she offered me the job. “I had a good grasp of where the city needed to go to catch up with the rest of the jurisdictions,” continued Harvey, noting that the DSLBD is the city’s version of the SBA. Further, while there had been much attention focused on the CBE program and its failures, there are “60,000 small businesses in the city;” restaurants, retail boutiques, architectural firms, and consulting firms, among others. Harvey said everyone working with her “has embraced the mission. We have reached out to many other businesses: main street, clean teams, while expanding certain demographics – Hispanic women, disabled business owners, and ex-offenders. My job is to grow industries.”

A FEW ACCOLADES

Prior to Harvey’s arrival, DSLBD had been declared a mess. For example, a 2013 audit found that “the legal requirements and internal controls were not sufficient to address the goals of the programs.” Equally troubling, the DSLBD “did not have a compliance and monitoring unit,” opportunities for professional development of staff were insufficient, and the process for ensuring independence from politics was not sufficient.

Further, companies sometimes had to wait years before receiving the coveted CBE designation. Such delays would choke off contracting and procurement opportunities, which sometimes resulted in businesses closing prematurely. CBE problems also made owners vulnerable to corrupt individuals; former at-large councilmember Michael Brown attempted to shake down one business owner seeking certification. Brown was caught on tape by the FBI and later pleaded guilty to a felony. “Muriel had breakfast with us and promised a robust small business agenda. She has followed through with that – Ana Harvey was part of it,” said Jose Sueiro, director of the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association. Harvey said one of the first charges the mayor gave her was to “fix CBE. Do whatever it takes to make it work.” She did just that. Mostly because of her efforts, the DC Chamber of Commerce named Bowser one of its 2016 Small Business Champions. Harvey and her team produced what has come to be called “The Green Book,” chock full of information small companies need to know, including how to compete for contracts. This year, the chamber has decided to present the DSLBD with the same award. (Eventually, they’ll get around to calling Harvey out by name.) Actually, Harvey has collected her share of awards. In 2015, she received the Ohtli Award, which is the highest honor from the Mexican government bestowed on a Mexican national living outside of Mexico. In 2016, the Office of Latino Affairs gave her its Good Governance Award. And in 2017, she was finalist for the Women in Technology Leadership Award. Perhaps the most important, however, are the accolades from local business leaders like Mary Quillian, who owns Mr. Henry’s on Capitol Hill and is a member of the board of Eastern Market Main Street. Main Streets are the city’s prime vehicles for helping to revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors and bring specific assistance to small companies. “They’ve given us good guidance and are doing a good job of nurturing us,” explained Quillian. “Director Harvey has brought great energy to DSLBD.” Ditto that, said Council Chair Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie. “I’m also seeing a solid vision of her trying to be inclusive of all the marginalized communities, particularly as it relates to Aspire. That’s a pretty solid, hands-on program that addresses concerns of returning citizens.” Aspire is a pilot program that works in tandem with other DC agencies to help ex-offenders become business owners. Harvey said the program received an award from the US Confer-

ence of Mayors, and last year the federal SBA took its name and then duplicated it in five cities.

A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

Harvey may have earned high marks but there is more earning to do. “There are gaps,” said McDuffie. “The CBE is not the be-all, end-all of the small business ecosystem.” He said the agency should do more to provide access to capital, particularly for minority-owned business. It should spend more time helping companies build capacity, and there should be greater compliance enforcement. “My biggest criticism of the agency is that it lacks resources it needs to retain and attract small businesses,” McDuffie added. Like other business owners, Quillian said the agency could do more, particularly helping them to interface with other agencies. She cited as an example the problem of one Capitol Hill business waiting for a license. “It was a creamery that was desperately trying to get a license to make cheese in the city. By the time it got its license, it ran out of money,” continued Quillian, offering that the DSLBD should be able to track that and provide assistance. Harvey said she and her team have been exploring other ways they might assist businesses. They are looking at sharing an integrated software system with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. When a business is awarded a license, DSLBD would be alerted immediately and could spring into action, providing much needed first-year aid and guidance. She said the agency, with the mayor, is also beginning to examine the issue of the affordability of commercial space for small business and the weight of regulations. “We’re losing a lot of businesses because of affordability.” The most important thing Harvey suggested that she and her team can do is to remember why they are there – not just for the businesses but the entire city. Some mornings, as she drives into work, she randomly chooses someone on the street to remind of her that priority. The day of our interview, she encountered an older African-American man. She had seen him before. “It seemed like he was carrying the weight of the world. I said okay, today whatever I do, I’m doing it for you.” “I tell my staff, they are not just signing papers. Everything we are involved in, every single document, every meeting, there is a person, a real, live person, attached to it,” added Harvey, providing tangible evidence of why she has so many fans across the city.

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Gray Proposes Legislative Fixes to Eastside Food and Medical Deserts $468 Million of Incentives for a Hospital and more Supermarkets

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esidents in Wards 7 and 8 may not need their large meat freezers in the coming years. Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray (D) introduced legislation in the DC Council on May 21 that addresses two issues in the Ward 7 and Ward 8 communities: the ongoing food and retail deserts as well as a lack of a community hospital. This legislation, if passed, could help keep residents from having to go into neighboring Maryland or other wards for basic food and shopping needs. Bill 22-207, the East End Health Care Desert, Retail Desert, and Food Desert Elimination Act of 2017, would provide construction funds for retail and grocery stores to be built on five sites across the two wards. It also would help fund the construction of a new East End Medical Center on the Saint Elizabeths East Campus. The total amount comes to about $486 million in the current plan. Gray introduced the bill with Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White (D), At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds (D), Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans (D), and Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd (D). The DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) will administer the funds.

LIVING WITHOUT MEANS IN WARDS 7 AND 8

Community members in Wards 7 and 8 have fought for years to bring more grocery and retail options to their neighborhoods. In recent months, East of the River has reported on the ongoing service and sanitation issues in the Safeway grocery stores at 322 40th St. NE and 2845 Alabama Ave. SE. Since then, the stores have changed management, made upgrades, and set plans to speak with community members and Gray. While these fixes help some issues, they don’t solve the overall problem: these wards don’t have nearly enough retail and grocery

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options to meet the needs of residents. During a DC Council hearing on Gray’s new legislation, Warren Williams, CEO of Warrenton Group developers, spoke on his involvement with the project and others in the Ward 7 community. He said when they spoke with residents about their needs related to new housing developments, residents kept asking if the units would come with a deep freezer – much larger than a freezer-refrigerator combo. “Why would you need something like that?” Williams asked them. They responded, “We’re only able to go shopping once a month because we have to go to Virginia to shop. Our local groceries don’t have fresh fruits and food.” Councilmember White, also at the hearing, said he hears the same complaints that Gray does. His residents have poor diets because they often rely on convenience foods without access to fresh food. “Poor diet has a ripple effect and often impacts behavior and performance in school and work,” White said. Gray wants this legislation to fix the problems. “People in 2017…shouldn’t have to live that way,” Gray said at the hearing.

WHAT THE LEGISLATION OFFERS

The legislation is twofold. First, it calls for the construction and funding of the East End Medical Center on the Saint Elizabeths East Campus in Ward 8’s Congress Heights. Second, it calls for construction and incentive measures for both retail and grocery stores for five projects: • Skyland Town Center at the intersection of Good Hope Road, Naylor Road, and Alabama Avenue in Ward 7 • Capitol Gateway on the 5800 and 5900 blocks of East Capitol Street in Ward 7 (continues to pg.43)

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DC Bureaucracy Threatens Methadone Treatments by Candace Y.A. Montague

C Christina Smith, mother and recovering heroin addict, banded with three other mothers to advocate for those who are afraid to speak. Photo: Candace Y.A. Montague

hristina Smith has been through hell. At age 21, she began taking prescription painkillers after suffering from common injuries such as back pain and toothaches. When the prescriptions ran out, she began looking to the streets for relief. A couple of years later, she found it in heroin. Piece by piece, her life began to fall apart. She was hooked on heroin and losing everything else. Employment as a certified nurse assistant, money, friends, and custody of her two sons were gone before she knew it. “The only thing I was left with was a little bit of sanity. Everything else was gone.” After two and a half years of “that life,” Smith was tired. She missed her old life. Most importantly she missed her children. “I asked God to help me get clean and I would never use again. He took the taste and desire out my mouth and I haven’t used since.” After a brief hospital stint, she was linked to Good Hope Institute. She has been clean for the last six years. Now the next battle is brewing. Smith, 32, was told that her methadone treatments were in jeopardy of being taken away due to financial issues beyond her control. She has banded together with other mothers to speak out. They’re demanding respect and not backing down.

PREPARING FOR THE WORST

In October 2016, methadone clinics in DC began receiving some disappointing news. They were given notification that the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) will no longer offset the cost of methadone treatments for clients who aren’t on Medicaid. In response to this news, clinics began to reduce the dosage of treatments without a plan to transition to other forms of medical-assisted therapy. One resident reported that she was told by her clinic’s director, “We have a business to run. If you don’t have the money to pay, we can’t see you.” When a recovering addict hears that their methadone treatments could be cut, it’s absolutely terrifying. They remember what life was like when they were on the streets. They think of sickness, withdrawals, and desperation. They think of going back to prison or being homeless again. They think of all the progress they made to get clean. They think of relapse which could lead to death. But with a

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treatment bill of $14 a day and $420 a month, their backs are against the wall. DBH sent a bulletin to the clinics in December saying that the government would pay for treatments. Yet, clients continued to be billed as late as April. While complaining among themselves, they did not inform government officials.

HEROIN ADDICTION GROWING, NOT SHRINKING

The opioid crisis has hit the country hard over the last two decades. Among whites, the addiction lies in prescription pills, while blacks are more likely to abuse heroin. According to Kaiser Family Foundation reports, there has been a steady increase in opioid deaths in the District over the last four years. There was a 54 percent increase in opioid deaths between 2014 and 2015, as opposed to only a 9 percent increase from 2013 to 2014. Clinics are scrambling to keep up with growing caseloads as bad batches of heroin mixed with fentanyl hit the streets. According to the Metropolitan Council of Governments, over the last three years drug overdose has risen in every ward in DC except Ward 3. Wards 5 through 8 account for 75 percent of the deaths. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reports that in the first half of 2016, 233 people died of an opioid-related overdose. Most of the reported deaths occurred in Ward 8. In December 2016, patients began leaving the District’s medically assisted treatment centers. As it stands, 136 have left and most have not been heard from since their departure.

A LABYRINTH OF FAILURES

Smith and three other brave moms took their concerns to the top: Councilmember Vince Gray (D-Ward 7), chair of the DC Council’s Health Committee. On April 12, Gray sent a scathing letter to DBH demanding answers for the sudden change in payment expectations. It stated, in part, that he wanted answers for the reports he was hearing from his constituents. “When did the Department decide to stop paying for methadone services? What was this decision based on? How many patients in the District are receiving methadone treatment? Why, in a city with over 70 authorized buprenorphine providers, and one of the largest addiction medicine practices in the region, hasn’t the Department transitioned residents receiving methadone treatment to available community based providers?” asked the letter. Two days later, the director of DBH, Dr. Tanya Royster, responded to his letter. She assured him that the department is still covering patients who do not

qualify for Medicaid with local dollars and that she was “dismayed” by his report. She noted that her department has human care agreements with all three of the medically assisted treatment (MAT) centers in the city. There is an acrimonious relationship between DBH and the MAT centers. Clinics claim that the department owes them thousands of dollars. Last year, DBH had trouble with payments to mental health providers due to a technology glitch. This year, MAT providers claim to have had trouble billing local funds for services rendered. But with a $2 million cut to the budget, neither the DBH nor the MAT centers will see much relief. On April 28, a budget oversight hearing was held at the Wilson Building. Four clients from the methadone clinics, including Smith, volunteered to speak about the payment issues. Cuteava Chambers, a Medicaid recipient who has been in treatment for six years, was one of them. When she heard that her friends who go to Good Hope Institute were being told that they have to pay for treatment or be kicked out of the program, she became alarmed and jumped in to help. “Everybody’s complaining but nobody’s coming down to city hall to say anything. I offered to take as many people as I could in my truck to the hearing.” Chambers, mother of two sons, believes they are afraid to speak out for fear of backlash from the clinic’s administration. One administrator had already tried to size her up: “I just wanted you to know that I saw you on PBS talking about the clinic.” She was unmoved. This issue is far from resolved. More inquiries will be made by Councilmember Gray and others about the funding and coverage of treatments. For now, Smith reports that her treatments are being covered. And recovering addicts wait for a miracle to save them from their worst nightmare. Note: EOR reached out to the Department of Behavioral Health, Good Hope Institute, and United Planning Organization requesting comment. None of them have returned our calls or emails. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News.

• East River Park on the 300 block of 40th St. NE in Ward 7 • St. Elizabeths East Campus in Ward 8 near the Congress Heights Metro station • United Medical Center on the 1300 block of Southern Avenue SE in Ward 8 The Medical Center would receive $336 million for planning, design, and construction of a full-service hospital, with emergency healthcare, urgent care, and an ambulatory care clinic. DC will own the property and lease it to a private operator for 90 years at a cost of $1 per year. The legislation would also create a special East End Medical Center Fund from annual District appropriations that could be transferred to the East End Grocery and Retail Incentive Program. That fund will close when the five projects and medical center projects complete. The incentive program, funded at $150 million currently, would pay for the construction of large anchor stores at the five sites. If the store is on Districtowned land, it will lease for $1 per year. If the store closes under the 30-year mark, DC will demand payment for part of the construction costs. The goal: make healthcare and proper nutrition available at an accessible distance for Ward 7 and 8 residents.

NEIGHBORS: HOPING FOR BEST, NOT SOLD YET

Residents in the affected wards have hope for the legislation, but the wait for better grocery and retail options has been 20 years coming now, said Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Sherice Muhammad (7D06). Muhammad also finds the fact that Gray has fused these two seemingly separate pieces of legislation – the hospital and the grocer/retail incentive – into one bill troubling. “I’m not sure if the two halves are adequately aligned,” she said. “I’m concerned that the hospital and retail and grocers, that it would take some really intricate explanation to join the two. Why not just do a bill that addresses the food desert?” She worries that the marrying of the two will jeopardize its ability to gain votes when it goes to the full Council. She also wants to see the residents represented in negotiations with retailers as a marketable community, not as beggars in dire need, she said. Ward 7 has spending power and is ready to use it. On top of that, the legislation should specify that the retailers and grocers employ a certain number of local residents to help boost job opportunities in the area, said Michele Tingling-Clemmons, food policy organizer and president of the Central Northeast Civic Association. Tingling-Clemmons testified at the legislation hearing on May 19 and pressed the councilmembers to meet residents’ needs. “We might live east of the river, but we are not stupid and we do have demands!” she said.

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Maple View Flats Looks to Bring ‘Class A’ Retail Space? by John Muller Overlooking the former Big K lot from Maple View Place. Construction of a two-story underground parking garage will soon begin.

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rom its headquarters at the corner of Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, in the heart of Anacostia’s historic downtown, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) emanates public policy decisions that will unquestionably have a transformative impact on the neighborhood’s near and long-term future. Now into its eighth calendar year of ownership of the “Big K” lot on the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, DHCD has weathered changes in mayoral administrations, executive leadership, and agency staff. With construction of Maple View Flats now getting underway, there is mounting internal and external pressure on the city to execute on a development that will have a generational impact on the neighborhood’s streetscape and built environment. Current staffers of DHCD, from career employees all the way up the ladder to its director, are aware of the historical significance of the Big K lot and the nearly hundreds of community meetings over the past decade. In speaking with agency officials for this story, there appears an increased level of sensitivity and commitment to strengthening existing relationships and building new ones.

SITE WORK

Following the relocation of two remaining historic houses to a DHCD-owned vacant lot on the 1300 block of W Street, in April the Big K Liquor store, at 2252 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, built in 1906 by grocer James Conway, was razed. Soon thereafter, earth work began, and in recent weeks a pile driver has been pounding the soil during weekdays and Saturday mornings. Before the frame of the four-story Maple View Flats is constructed, a two-story underground garage will be built during the next two to three months. Neighborhood speculation, that DHCD would acquire Children of Mine at 2263 Mount View Place SE

and two adjacent vacant properties on lots on the other side of an alley running behind Big K to expand the footprint of Maple Views Flats, appears to be unfounded. In recent weeks, new plywood boards have appeared over the windows of the Southeast Neighborhood House on Maple View Place.

CLASS A RETAIL

In an attempt to secure a Class A retailer for the ground floor of Maple View Flats, Tim Chapman of Chapman Development attended last month’s RECon, the world’s largest retail real estate convention, with more than 1,200 exhibitors, in Las Vegas. Whether a connection was made that could alter the future landscape of the project has yet to be seen. Although Chapman Development closed on a $50 million financing package bundled from multiple sources in January, there are emerging legal questions, according to DHCD’s deputy director Allison Ladd, because of the significant portion of funding that comes from low-income housing tax credits. “Any change at the site would have to comply with the IRS 4-percent tax credits,” Ladd told East of the River. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the IRS can recapture tax credits if a project fails to comply, or if there are housing-code or fairhousing violations. There are two levels of tax credit, 9 percent and 4 percent, formally known as the applicable percentages. Projects can combine 9 percent and 4 percent tax credits. “If the ground-floor space is going to be Class A Retail, there is an analysis that needs to be done about the use of low-income housing tax credits to fund the construction of that space,” said Ladd. No timeline for a study has been set.

RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORIC HOMES

King Jr. Ave. SE, will be reassembled by mid-July. Full restoration is then expected to take six to eight months. Stormwater management and partitioning of the properties will take priority. Once the historic homes are rehabilitated, plans are to construct three more homes on site. Architectural designs passed through the Historic Preservation Review Board in late 2015. Housing in all five housing units on the W Street lot is planned to be affordable.

RESIDENT CONCERNS

At the most recent meeting in the long-running history of the Big K development – held in a new location at 2235 Shannon Place, the former Curtis Brothers warehouse and former police evidence warehouse – the neighborhood was introduced to a new DHCD representative, J. Forrest Hayes, a familiar face from his previous position as associate director of the Department of General Services. With construction pending, there would appear to be a fresh start to the process, but at last month’s meeting a handful of older residents raised longstanding questions pertaining to city development projects, while others questioned the development’s income restrictions. Bob Ridley, a resident of the neighborhood for a quarter-century, asked why he hadn’t seen any local men working on the site’s demolition and earth work. Leonard Watson, a regular presence at community meetings throughout Ward 8, asked about the participation of locally based certified business enterprises. A date for the next public meeting has not yet been set. For more information on the Maple View Flats development visit https://dhcd.dc.gov or follow DHCD on Twitter @DCDHCD.

According to DHCD, the two halved homes currently on the W Street lot, formerly 2234 and 2238 Martin Luther

A view of Maple View Flats from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, where a four-story building will emerge.

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another free event, at 2 p.m., June 17, at the Fort Dupont Activities Center, Fort Dupont Drive SE. For tickets and more information go to www.eastriverjazz.net.

DC JAZZ FESTIVAL ELSEWHERE

by Steve Monroe

GONZALEZ, WOODS, DUNN HELP KICK OFF EAST RIVER JAZZFEST

Thanks to our esteemed impresario Vernard Gray, jazz east of the river returns during the DC Jazz Festival with a lineup of acts celebrating the legacies of Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Thelonious Monk – with some spicy Latin jazz for seasoning. Again part of the DC Jazz Festival, Gray’s 2017 East River Jazz Fest includes “Jazz from an African-Latin Perspective,” a free event with renowned bassist Pepe Gonzalez at 2 p.m., June 10, at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE; Mystical Monk, with the Charles Rahmat Woods Duo at 10 a.m., June 11, at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE; Remembering Lady Ella, with the Tiya Ade Ensemble at 2 p.m., June 11, at the Anacostia Arts Center; “Birks’ Works: The Music of Dizzy Gillespie,” with the Freddie Dunn Quintet at 8 p.m., June 12, at the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE; Exploring Monk and Other Interesting Music, with the Warren Wolf/Kris Funn Duo at 8:30 p.m., June 12, at the Anacostia Playhouse; and LenVirtuoso trumpeter Michael Thomas apny Robinson’s Monk pears on June 16 at the National Gallery Groove, with the Lenof Art and on June 17-18 at Twins Jazz. ny Robinson Quintet,

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All over the area, meanwhile, the DC Jazz Festival, celebrating its 13th year, presents its normal star-studded lineup of shows including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band and Ron Carter and Russell Malone, June 10 at the Howard; Afro-Cuban music with Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, June 10 at the Historic Sixth & I; CapitalBop DC Jazz Loft Series show with Mary Halvorson Octet and Brian Settles, June 10 at Tropicalia, 2001 14th St. NW; An Evening with Pat Matheny, June 12 at the Kennedy Center; DC JazzFest at The Yards shows, June 16-18, with Lori Williams, Robert Glasper Experiment, Jacob Collier, Kenny Garrett, Gregory Porter, and others; and the Capital Bop Loft Series show with Odean Pope’s Saxophone Choir and the Reginald Cyntje Group, June 16 at NYU’s Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L St. NW. At other venues and clubs around the city, performers include the Sun Ra Arkestra directed by Marshall Allen at the Capital Fringe, Nasar Abadey with Allyn Johnson and the UDC JAZZtet, James King Band at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Nicole Saphos at Sotto, and Jeff Antoniuk & The Jazz Update at Twins Jazz. And don’t forget the Second Annual DC JazzPrix Competition Finals, at 7 p.m., June 15, at the University of the District of Columbia’s Performing Arts Building 46-East. See www.dcjazzfest.org for complete information.

Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy holds its JAM Camp from 1 to 5 p.m. on June 26-July 14, with the first two weeks at Takoma Park Middle School in Silver Spring and the third at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase. The JAM Lab residency camp will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 9-14 at the National 4-H Conference Center. For more information call 301-871-8418 or see www.jazzacademy.org. Registration is now open for Summer Activity Extraordinaire (SAX) Music & Dance Camp Program for youth ages 4-17, July 31-Aug. 11. The sessions offer instrumental and vocal music, dance, and chess, with instruction by artists such as award-winning saxophonist and bandleader Carl Grubbs, the camp director. Sessions are held at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact Barbara Harrell Grubbs at 410-944-2909 and see www.contemporaryartsinc.org. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@ jazzavenues.com and followed at www.twitter.com/jazzavenues.

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS: … Latin Interpretations of American Jazz, June 10, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum ... Rick Alberico, June 11, Twins Jazz … Miho Hazama/Brad Linde Expanded Ensemble: Monk at 100, June 12, Atlas Performing Arts Center … Irene Jalenti, June 14, Twins Jazz … Nasar Abadey with Allyn Johnson and the UDC JAZZtet, June 14, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Recital Hall/Building 46-West ... JAZZForum/Jazz Preservation, Education and Promulgation: Building a Network, June 15, UDC Recital Hall/Building 46-West … Michael Thomas Quintet, June 16, National Gallery of Art Garden … Tim Whalen Quintet, June 16, Twins Jazz … Alison Crockett, June 17, The Alex at The Graham Hotel in Georgetown … Michael Thomas Quintet/Anthony Nelson Quartet, June 17-18, Twins Jazz … Nico Sarbanes/Tribute to Chet Baker, June 23, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Juanita Williams, June 23, National Gallery of Art Garden … Kenny Rittenhouse/Bob Murad Trio, June 23-24, Twins Jazz … Pat Martino Organ Trio, June 2324, Blues Alley … Chris Potter Quartet, June 26, Blues Alley … Celebration for Nasar Abadey, June 30, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Victor Provost, June 30, National Gallery of Art Garden JUNE BIRTHDAYS: Josephine Baker, Dakota Staton 3; Oliver Nelson, Anthony Braxton 4; Monty Alexander 5; Jimmie Lunceford, Grant Green 6; Tal Farlow, Tina Brooks 7; Kenny Barron 9; Chick Corea, Geri Allen 12; Jaki Byard, Erroll Garner 15; Lucky Thompson 16; Eric Dolphy 20; Jamil Nasser 21, Milt Hinton 23; Reggie Workman 26; Andrew Hill 30

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Pathways to Work and Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas District of Columbia Helps Members Get Job Ready

article by Candace Y.A. Montague | photos by Imagine Photography

s commencement ceremonies begin taking place around the city, Kristen Goff reflects on her life up to this point. “After I graduated from my GED program, I was in a lot of internships. It was kind of frustrating because they were so temporary.” Goff is certified in hospitality, but it wasn’t enough to help her gain permanent employment. She found out that AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia was sponsoring a job readiness program from the Department of Employment Services and decided to give it a try. After engaging in the 12-week program, Goff is celebrating a commencement of her own. “It was pretty hard to find permanent employment. I didn’t have any work experience other than summer jobs. I was frustrated because I was being turned down for not having enough experience. And now with all that’s happening to me, I feel very blessed.” AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (yes, the health insurance organization) has successfully trained Goff along with 13 other interns for employment opportunities through the Pathway to Work program.

literacy. Some of the soft-skill topics that were covered were things like time management, workplace etiquette, and career planning. The program also offered help with life skills that would help balance work life, such as mental health wellness and financial literacy. Karen Dale, market president for AmeriHealth Caritas DC, explains how the program focuses on strengthening skills. “The key is knowing how to function in a work environment. We teach them how to be resourceful and find things on their own. And if you have sup-

port such as a mentor, that can leverage their assets.” She adds, “There is a level of despondency when women are coming from more challenging work environments where they are overwhelmed with where to start and how to start. It can lead to early failure, which may cause them to want to give up. We want to show them that they have lots of assets and give them an opportunity to practice.”

WEALTH = HEALTH

What does that have to do with health, one might ask? Apparently, a lot. Steady employment leads to better income and health benefits, which is part of the foundation for good health. That leads to stability. And there are mental health benefits to steady employment. A 2010 Gallup poll found that employed Americans were much less likely to suffer from depression and experience feelings of sadness and worry than those who were unemployed. Dale states that addressing employment helps the overall community in the long run, which can be great for health. “This fits the framework of addressing the social needs in the community. It’s part of our mission.” She sees a large return on an investment in the community broadly, not only in the context of health. “We focused, in our recruiting, on families with children under the age of 18 because there’s this intergenerational improvement that occurs. When parents go to work, that family isn’t under the same amount of stress. There

MOVEMENT TO MIDDLE CLASS STARTS HERE

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia initiated its first job-readiness program in March. The Pathways to Work program began with 14 interns who needed a boost in their skills and exposure to the myriad of job opportunities available to them. It was created, in part, to support Mayor Bowser’s plan for moving more families into the middle class by providing better access to job training. The training included workshops and classes on topics such as communication skills, emotional intelligence, dressing for success, healthcare, and computer

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Staff and interns of Pathways to Work Project with Councilmember David Grosso. (L-R) Charisse Vickerie, provider network account executive for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia; Linda Parker, intern; Sonya Dupont, intern; Lauren Mosby, intern; Diamond Bedney, intern; Keith MacCannon, director of marketing, community relations and outreach for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia; Titiana Kelly, intern; David Grosso, councilmember and chair of the Committee on Education; Roschell Jones, intern; Monique Price, intern; Octavia Jackson, intern; Stephanie Hafiz, director of member engagement for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia; Marina Kenney, intern, Sonya Anderson, senior human resources business partner for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia; Brett Greene, president and CEO of American Management Corporation.

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PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2017 MOVING TO WORK (MTW) PLAN AND THE PROPOSED 2018 MTW PLAN The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of a Public Hearing to discuss and solicit comments on an amendment to the agency’s 2017 Moving to Work (MTW) Plan related to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration initiative AND the agency’s proposed 2018 MTW Plan. The Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM at 1133 North Capitol St., NE in the 2nd floor Board Room. The MTW program is a HUD program that allows select public housing authorities to design and implement innovative programs and policies with the intent to: 1) reduce costs and improve efficiencies; 2) encourage residents to obtain employment and become economically self-sufficient; and 3) increase housing choices for low-income families. To request a copy of the amendment and/or plan, please call (202)435-3382. Written comments on the 2017 plan amendment and the 2018 proposed plan initiatives will be accepted thru June 26, 2017 via email at MTW@dchousing.org or by mail sent to Kimberley Cole, Director of Planning, DCHA, 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. To request a copy of the plan, please call (202)435-3382 or send an email to MTW@dchousing.org. Pathways to Work interns outside the John Wilson building. (L-R) Monique Price, Titiana Kelly, Diamond Bedney, Lauren Mosby, Linda Parker, Marina Kenney, Octavia Jackson.

are economic benefits, but there are also health benefits of not having the stress.” In March 2016, Mayor Bowser announced the Pathways to Middle Class plan. Since the plan was unveiled, initiatives such as the L.E.A.P. (Learn, Earn, Advance, Prosper) and DC Career Connections programs have rolled out, and notable changes were made to the Workforce Investment Council. All are focused on improving chances for long-term employment and providing stability to residents. Employment leads to improved health outcomes and longer life expectancy.

SHARING THEIR STORY

The interns had an opportunity to visit Councilmember David Grosso (I-At Large) to present their perspectives on the program and how beneficial it has been to them. Grosso was intrigued by the interns’ work and hopes to see the program grow. “I was incredibly impressed with the interns that came in to meet with me,” says Grosso. “I believe they’re on the right path now to get full employment and move forward in their careers. I was impressed with their understand-

ing of the system and the training they got with AmeriHealth to help them prepare, whether it’s for an office setting or any other type of workplace. It was really an impressive program.” The interns have completed the program, and three have been placed in permanent positions with AmeriHealth including Goff. On May 31, she began her new position as a care connector. She hopes to complete a bachelor’s program at the University of the District of Columbia in social work and start a social work program. “Through the program we had a lot of training, and it was very beneficial to sharpen skills I already have and learn things I may not already know,” Goff remarks. “I’ve taken other classes prior to that one and I’m certified in hospitality, but this [program] was really, really good.” A new class of interns will be starting in the near future to keep the promise of putting more people on the pathway to permanent employment and success in life. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News.

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Building Up DC’s Local Entrepreneurs New Accelerator and Incubator Work to Close the Income Inequality Gap

article by Christine Rushton | photos by Jeremy Cullimore

LEFT: Xanthia Johnson discusses why she started her business, Urban Playology. RIGHT: JC Smith, Owner of Bailiwhick Clothing Company speaking to the group.

ntrepreneurs seeking support opportunities for their small business in DC can now add two new resources to the list: the Ascend Capital Accelerator and the In3 Incubator. Both programs align with the city’s and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Pathways to Inclusion plan to support the growth of local businesses and entrepreneurs across the District, especially for minorities, women, and those living in underserved communities. DC’s white households have about 81 times more net worth than black households, showing a major wealth gap, according to a 2016 report from the Urban Institute. Creditors also deny minority-owned businesses three times as often as white-owned. And DC values white-owned businesses about 3.7 times higher than those owned by people of color – 1.8 times higher than the national average. But these two programs have the potential to help close the gaps.

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Ascend Capital Accelerator operates through the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF), and the In3 Incubator operates under the management of Luma Lab and with the support of a $1 million grant from the District and space in Howard University’s Wonder Plaza center on the 2300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. In3 Incubator connects directly with Mayor Bowser’s Pathways to Inclusion Report released on Nov. 30. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), along with Bowser’s Innovation Technology Inclusion Council (ITIC), put together the report to assess DC’s state of local inclusion in the city’s technology economy. It also announced three goals for DC: to create 5,000 new tech jobs for underrepresented employees; to create 500 new tech businesses run by underrepresented entrepreneurs in DC; and to build up DC as a competitive tech industry site on the East Coast. The Ascend Capital Accelerator follows more than 30 years of work at

WHAT IN3 INCUBATOR OFFERS

Jennifer Richardson, Co-Owner of Chef Jess.

WACIF to close the income inequality gap in the District and build up minority groups, women, and other underserved communities. It is funded by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Capital One Bank, Citi Community Development, and JP Morgan Chase.

WHAT ASCEND CAPITAL ACCELERATOR OFFERS

Ascend focuses on entrepreneurs who have started their venture and would like further support in fine tuning the business model, building capital readiness, developing a marketing and sales strategy, and preparing for growth, said WACIF Executive Director Harold Pettigrew. The program started in mid-May and will run a total of nine weeks, with one week for orientation. Each of the 24 entrepreneurs in the inaugural cohort will meet once a week, for two hours, in a classroom-style workshop at the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) to cover four main topics for business development. They will work with professional business owners and experts for each topic. Each will also work with a mentor or staff member at WACIF to help flesh out their individual business plan. “We want to make sure the entrepreneurs are not only leveraging WACIF as a resource, but also each other,” Pettigrew said, adding that they want to encourage networking among the businesses to increase overall network capital for DC ventures. WACIF found that many of the 60 applicants in the first round stated that they started their business because of an idea or skill, but without a complete plan on how to run the whole operation, said WACIF Director of Communications and Outreach Jeremy Cullimore. “They know how to bake the cake … but they’re

not an accountant,” Cullimore said. “They don’t know marketing, they may not know small business financing.” WACIF wants to help them bridge that knowledge gap and improve their success rate. Rahama Wright, founder of Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty, has joined the Ascend Capital Accelerator for its first session. She said she heard about it through WACIF’s newsletter and is excited to take part. She started her business in 2013, but had worked on it since 2005 as a nonprofit. She appreciates the access to resources as a growing but not new company. “There are a lot of accelerators and incubators that focus on the tech space, but not a lot that look beyond the tech and take a look at retailers, restaurants, etc.,” she said. Wright is in her second round of funding, and wants to use the time and mentorship in the program to help build her company from selling in about 105 retail stores – Whole Foods, Amazon, and more – to going nationwide with distribution. She’s also considering angel investors or loan financing in this second phase. The natural, organic shea butter products she develops help support women in Ghana. She hopes that expansion will help her hire more women in the cooperative and people in her operation in DC. She currently has two employees in DC and three in Ghana, and works with 14 different villages with over 800 women as a part of the cooperative. WACIF is still calculating the full cost of the Ascend program, which can fluctuate based on the needs of each cohort and the program’s growth, Pettigrew said. It’s free for all participants, and the only cost is to provide data to WACIF to assess the effectiveness of the program and share their story, Pettigrew said. The next round of applications will open in the fall. To learn more visit wacif.org/ascend/.

Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3 Incubator) on Howard University’s campus works differently than the Ascend Capital Accelerator. It operates as a paid membership, co-working space that offers rotating, holistic programming on a regular basis, said KellyAnn Kirkpatrick, education coordinator at Clearly Innovative’s Luma Lab. It started with the help of DC and Howard, but now operates independently. In3 Incubator opened on April 17 and offers 8,000 square feet of space with about 60 workstations, 11 offices, and five classrooms. Sponsors like Cisco and OCTO provided free Wifi and technology for the space. It’s designed to support mid- to late-stage tech and innovation startups, Kirkpatrick said. “We are really passionate about making sure people feel the technology is approachable,” she said. “If they do have technical needs, they can talk with us about their project plans.” Some of the events on the calendar at In3 include “WTF Is Crowdfunding? The Good, the Bad, the Cost,” “eBay Startup Cup DC,” and “Seed Fund for Next Gen Tech: NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research.” Kirkpatrick said they like to mix business development courses with cultural events to diversify what In3 offers, so they also offer Kitchen Concerts and networking and drinks gatherings for entrepreneurs to connect. In3 Incubator wants to open up opportunities for business owners to build their knowledge and take away any barriers to success, especially in the tech field that Bowser’s administration wants to grow in DC. “There’s a place for every talent set in technology,” Kirkpatrick said. “We’re a space that’s trying to create that understanding.” Memberships range from about $40 for a dropin to $600 a month for a private office. To learn more visit www.in3dc.com.

NEW ASCEND 2020 PROGRAM

On May 30, Mayor Bowser announced another new program, Ascend 2020, to support minority-, women-, and veteran-owned small businesses in DC’s underserved communities. Bowser’s office will collaborate with Project 500, JP Morgan Chase, WACIF, the Latino Economic Development Center, and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business to train and provide capital for businesses. DC wants to continue its investment in innovative ideas because that supports the District’s local economy and inclusiveness, said DMPED Director of Communications Joaquin McPeek. “Local and small businesses are the backbone of our economy, fueled by entrepreneurs who are improving our communities and putting residents to work,” he said. For more information on the Ascend Capital Accelerator visit http://wacif.org/ascend/. Information on the In3 Incubator can be found at https://www.in3dc.com/.

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Three Sisters, Four Brothers Growing as a Family for Greater Success

ften, when we plan our garden, we focus solely on what we want to get out of it, or at least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I used to do until I realized the benefits of companion planting. Companion planting is the practice of selectively placing certain plant species near (or away) from one another in order to create a beneficial ecosystem for the crops being grown. In my garden, this has brought about more flowers and herbs being grown rather than just beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes ... you name it! Companion planting has helped me and many other growers maximize our yield while protecting our crops and adding diversity to our growing space. Companion planting has been used for thousands of years, perhaps since the beginning of agriculture over 10,000 years ago, as a natural pest repellant, to encourage pollination, and to create a healthy ecosystem for the crops in a natural, sustainable way. Our ancestors perfected this method throughout the agricultural world, tailoring their methods to meet the climate, soil, and crops. The Three Sisters is a planting method developed by our native ancestors of this land to maximize yield,

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maintain soil quality, and suppress weeds. They would first plant maize (corn), then pole beans next to the corn, and then squash among the rows. The beans would grow up the maize stalks, using them as support, and the squash would grow along the ground, suppressing any plants that would compete with the maize and beans. Maize uses a lot of nitrogen, which can deplete soil over time, but the beans add nitrogen to the soil, so the two are a perfect complement. Squash can also take a lot of nutrients but is also benefitted by the beans. While the beans will produce regularly and require frequent care, the corn has a longer growing season, and the squash the longest. Sequential planting, a topic for another article, is another clever method used by our ancestors to maximize the yield from a single field without overworking the soil. The Four Brothers is a planting method developed over the years and named by yours truly. It refers to the planting of basil with tomatoes and oregano with peppers. These combinations work to ward off pests, attract pollinators, and add to the flavor of the crops. Sounds wild but it works! In this way, we can maximize our use of space by mixing the herbs with the fruiting crops. We protect what we (continues to pg.55)

The lesson of this month: nothing grows in isolation.

TOP: Marigolds keep the pests away. MIDDLE: Basil keeps the tomatoes pest-free and extra tasty! BOTTOM: The bees just love these mustard flowers!

homes & gardens / 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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812 BURNS ST SE $341,500 4201 H ST SE $324,900 4370 SOUTHERN AVE SE $317,500 FEE SIMPLE 3940 C ST SE $272,500 3949 ALABAMA AVE SE $232,000 ANACOSTIA 1226 PLEASANT ST SE $453,000 3 HILL CREST 2312 MINNESOTA AVE SE $300,000 3 3560 TEXAS AVE SE $590,000 $289,900 3 2024 14TH ST SE 3230 HIGHWOOD DR SE $566,500 2515 WEST ST SE $166,500 2 2900 FORT BAKER DR SE $560,000 3726 SOUTHERN AVE SE $465,000 CHILLUM 2221 30TH ST SE $352,000 220 RITTENHOUSE ST NW $745,000 4 3108 M PL SE $256,250

CONGRESS HEIGHTS 4003 1ST ST SE 4136 2ND ST SW 1214 SAVANNAH ST SE 3972 2ND ST SW 401 OAKWOOD ST SE 141 DANBURY ST SW 418 ORANGE ST SE 100 XENIA ST SE 864 BELLEVUE ST SE 149 DARRINGTON ST SW 646 ALABAMA AVE SE 124 YUMA ST SE 1100 BARNABY TER SE

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$446,500 $393,000 $289,900 $272,950 $269,000 $259,000 $250,000 $176,200 $125,000

RANDLE HEIGHTS DEANWOOD 5306 EAST CAPITOL ST NE 1027 46TH ST NE 4942 FITCH PL NE 1001 49TH ST NE 4920 AMES ST NE 5355 HAYES ST NE 4201 HAYES ST NE 4533 FOOTE ST NE 819 51ST ST NE 124 36TH ST NE 5911 FOOTE ST NE 5742 SOUTHERN AVE SE 4624 LEE ST NE 4417 BROOKS ST NE 913 45TH PL NE 5211 JAY ST NE 5602 CLAY PL NE 825 50TH PL NE 4243 DIX ST NE 36 58TH ST SE 4924 JAY ST NE 5701 EADS ST NE

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FORT DUPONT PARK 1536 FORT DAVIS ST SE 4400 BOWEN RD SE 543 HILLTOP TER SE

$470,000 $412,000 $359,500

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$390,000 $370,000 $334,000 $333,695 $315,000 $315,000 $313,500 $306,550 $305,000 $282,000

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CONDO ANACOSTIA 2351 16TH ST SE #302

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3872 9TH ST SE #103 3865 HALLEY TER SE #303

$86,000 $58,103

HILL CREST 3819 W ST SE #102

$69,000

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by Kathleen Donner

Double Dutch 4 Fun Double Dutch for Fun Jumpers are passionate about teaching all ages to enter and exit ropes properly and fun tricks to promote overall physical fitness. Jumping rope is a wonderful way to burn calories, tone muscles and improve cardiovascular endurance. Double Dutch 4 Fun is at Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE, on Tuesday, June 20, 4 p.m. dclibrary.org/francis.

Express Yourself Through Dance and Music Dusic and Mance is a dance and music program that teaches the fundamentals. A program designed to empower youth by building their self-esteem and confidence. “Express Yourself ” is exactly what Dusic and Mance is all about. It is a collective recital of music, dance and poetry that allows children to voice their point of view. $25. Dusic and Mance is at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, on Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. thearcdc.org.

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion Opens

The Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel is one of the only solar-powered carousels in the world. It features 58 hand-carved and painted animals for visitors to ride. Many represent endangered species that Zoo scientists and animal care experts have spent years studying, breeding or working to reintroduce to the wild. The animals spin past scenery panels depicting scenes from forest, grassland, savannah and aquatic habitats. Decorative panels, each featuring a different migratory bird species, adorn the top of the carousel. The detailed artwork celebrates animals living at the Zoo, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and in the mid-Atlantic region. The carousel has a net-zero impact on the Zoo’s energy consumption. Tickets are $3. It is open during regular Zoo hours. All proceeds from the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel support animal care and conservation science initiatives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. A King penguin, flamingo and sea horse on the Conservation Carousel. Photo: Devin Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo

The skating pavilion at 1900 Anacostia Drive, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Labor Day weekend. It is free and offers free loaner skate. Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion is the only skating pavilion within in a national park. Visit nps.gov/ anac for more information.

sources. All ages and bikes are welcome. The Anacostia Library is at 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/anacostia.

Ground Broken on Benjamin Orr

Children’s Concerts at the Arboretum

On May 25, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) celebrated the groundbreaking of Benjamin Orr Elementary School at 2200 Minnesota Ave. SE. The new 77,000 square-foot building includes 26 classrooms for students in pre-K through fifth grade, a parent resource center, a dedicated suite for special education, a new library with an adjacent laptop lab and maker space, a music room, an art room with kiln, an outdoor learning terrace, a computer lab, a gym, a library and a playground.

The children’s concerts are June 22, IntiLuna (Latin) with Mister G; and July 20, Rocknoceros. Concerts are 7 to 8:30 p.m., with no rain dates. All concerts are free, but reservations are required at fona.org/events/summer-evenings. Tickets are available two weeks before the concert date.

Bike Repair Clinics On Saturdays, June 10 and 24, July 8, noon to 2:30 p.m., volunteers from The Bike House, Gearin’ Up Bicycles, Velocity Coop, Phoenix Bikes, and Chrome Industries will provide free bike repair services outside of Anacostia Neighborhood Library. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association will also be on hand to provide advice and connect bicyclists with re-

SOLAR-POWERED CAROUSEL AT THE NATIONAL ZOO

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Kids in Canal Kids in Canal is a free, 12-week series of kid-friendly entertainment on Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy magic shows, kids music, science demonstrations and puppet shows. Top it off with a refreshing splash in the Canal Park dancing water fountains. Here’s the lineup: June 7, Rainbow Rock Band; June 14, The Great Zucchini; June 21, Mad Science; June 28, Kaydee Puppets; July 5, Rainbow Rock Band; July 12, Magic of John Jenson. Canal Park is at 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org/canal-park.

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grow from pests, save ourselves time and energy on pest control, and get delicious peppers and tomatoes. In general, aromatic herbs make for good companions to our fruiting crops. Varieties of basil, mint, oregano, thyme, sage, lavender, marjoram, and others are excellent at repelling aphids and other garden pests, and they also attract pollinators. Lemon mint, citronella, and most lemon herbs come with the added benefit of warding off mosquitoes. Often, we forget about pollination in our fruiting gardens and neglect to place pollinators in our fruiting spaces, or at least I have. One easy way to encourage pollinators is to allow some of the greens and herbs to bolt, flower, and go to seed. Usually seen as a negative thing or sign of neglect, flowers attract bees and butterflies, plain and simple. You won’t have to plant anything extra but neglect to remove or harvest a plant or two before the flowers bloom. Often, our herbs and greens have shorter growing seasons and will flower while our fruiting crops are just beginning to bloom. This is the perfect time to send in the bees to flutter by as the butterflies buzz about. Flowers are something new to my garden this year. Never been much for them since they (usually) just look pretty and not much else, ain’t nobody got space for that. However, marigolds, nasturtiums, calendula, borage, yarrow, daisies, bachelor’s button, and hyssop are all beauties that earn their space in a limited garden plot. Marigolds are a wonder for gardeners. They repel pests, attract pollinators, look pretty, and some are even edible. If you walk through my garden you will see marigolds galore, tucked into various spaces throughout the crops. Be sure to plant them near the cabbage and other brassica family greens (collards, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), crops especially vulnerable to aphids and leaf-eating pests, which despise the scent of marigolds. Trap cropping isn’t just for growing your cannabis but is a technique in which one crop is planted to attract pests and draw them from the key crop. Often nasturtiums are used for this purpose and are planted near the brassica family crops. Brassicas themselves, especially cabbage, have been used for this purpose, as aphids prefer the fresh leaves from cabbage over the tarter mustard greens. Speaking of mustard, that is my cover/companion crop this year. The strong, bitter leaves discourage most pests and mosquitoes from the garden space as a whole. I regularly cut them down to prevent them from crowding out the crops, and use them to cover the ground as a living and dying mulch that add nutrients to the soil. By letting them go to flower/seed, I also attract pollinators to the garden as a whole. As an added benefit, they obscure my crops from prying eyes and thieving hands. Calendula, borage, and yarrow come with added medicinal benefits, so be sure to consult your local herbalist for advice on how to use them as you add them to your garden space. Do be warned, these varieties are too large to integrate easily to a garden like marigolds and should be placed along the border. Catnip is also very good at discouraging pests and attracting the best, along with cats. Cats can be nice in your garden space. They will keep larger pests away, but they will roll all over the catnip and will turn that corner of your garden into a kitty’s Studio 54, if you catch my drift. Catnip should be planted a few feet away from your crops. It can take a few tries to get the gardening system growing just right, but it’s worth every moment of effort. The lesson of this month: nothing grows in isolation. Let your fruits have some friends and breathe in the herbs to strengthen and lengthen your growing season. For more gardening tips, workshops, delicious recipes, and wonderful products follow the Wynter Gardener on Facebook and Instagram @Wyntergardener or email her at WynterGardener@gmail.com. See you next month!

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dren’s exposure to lead. Any questions regarding the ongoing investigation related to this alert may be directed to the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA. Questions regarding the retesting recommendations may be directed to CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.

On June 27, 10 a.m., join The Sign of the Times with Mr. Greggs for a photography workshop for ages 10 to 15. This workshop teaches how to use different types of cameras focusing on basic camera functions, good picture taking skills and documenting changes in the community. The workshop will expose kids to books of famous, local and national professional minority artists in photography. This program is free. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on June 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. dclibrary.org/benning.

Newseum Summer Deal The Newseum offers everything from the Berlin Wall and Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to interactive games. This summer, there’s one more great reason to visit. Kids get in free. July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum waives admission for visitors age 18 and younger. Up to four kids visit for free with each paid adult or senior admission, or Press Pass membership. Newseum admission prices are adults (19 to 64), $24.95 plus tax; seniors (65+), $19.95 plus tax; kids through 18, free. newseum.org.

Family Garden Day On June 17, 10 a.m. to noon, families are welcome to come to the National Arboretum Washington Youth Garden to explore nature and food through familyfriendly activities. Registration is required: individuals, $3; family of four, $10. washingtonyouthgarden.org/fgd.

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Photo Scavenger Hunt On July 1, all day, explore the Fort Davis neighborhood and win Summer Reading prizes. Stop by the Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE, to participate in the Fort Davis Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt. Visit the display at Francis A. Gregory Library that features photographs of unique architectural enhancements on buildings and landmarks in this Southeast neighborhood. Each photograph features a number. Printed copies of the photographs are available to aid searching for a building or landmark. Find the building or landmark? Write the answer on the back of the copy to turn into the Librarian. Answers may be the addresses or names of buildings. Completed entries will be collected during the month of July. From the correct entries, a winner will be selected and win a prize after Summer Reading in August. For more information, call 202-698-6373. dclibrary.org/francis.

Kids’ Movies on Tuesdays @ THEARC THEARC Theater hosts free movie screenings and a snack for kids and teens on Tuesdays beginning July 11. Here’s the lineup: Kids movies, 10 a.m.; July 11, Moana; July 18. To reserve group tickets email jmilford@thearcdc.org. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org.

Safety Alert for Lead Tests The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a blood lead test safety alert stating that certain lead tests manufactured by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate results for some children and adults. When performed on blood drawn from a vein, these machines may provide results that are lower than the actual level of lead in the blood. The health advisory only applies to children who were under 6 years of age as of May 17, 2017, as well

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On June 28 through 30 at 10:30 a.m. and noon, based on the true story of “Lonesome George,” Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets tells the tale of a truly one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Described as “an uplifting eco-fable,” this engaging theatrical piece shares an important lesson about man’s impact upon the environment. For ages 4 to 8. This show is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for a child under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org. Barefoot Puppet Theatre has been building and performing original works since 1997 when founder and director Heidi Rugg (pictured here) began building puppet shows from the basement of her home in Richmond, VA. For more information, visit barefootpuppets.com.

as individuals who are currently pregnant or nursing. CDC recommends that parents of children younger than 6 consult their health care provider about whether they should be retested. Individuals who are currently pregnant or nursing and were tested in this manner should contact their health care provider about whether they should be retested. The CDC’s website at cdc.gov/nceh/lead/parents includes information for parents on preventing chil-

General Washington greets visitors and poses for photographs on Father’s Day weekend, June 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Listen as Washington discusses his role as husband, stepfather and Father of Our Country in the program “Father to the First Family.” Admission to Father’s Day is included in Mount Vernon admission: $20, adults; $9, ages 6 to 11; free for children to age five. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. 703780-2000. mountvernon.org.

Kids Run the Nat’s Bases Kids ages 4 to 12 run the bases after some Sunday home games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Dates this season are June 10 and 24; July 8; Aug. 26; and Sept. 16. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to prepare the field. Kids and parents can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning. However, fans who 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 Street SE. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

Thrive By Five DC Launched Mayor Bowser has launched Thrive by Five DC. This citywide initiative connects DC families with a wide range of early childhood health and education resources. At its center is ThriveByFive.dc.gov, the District’s first comprehensive child health and early learning website. ThriveByFive.dc.gov is a one-stop service center to help parents and caretakers navigate the city’s wide range of early health programs and learning re-

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Amazon Adventure 3D IMAX Amazon Adventure 3D tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates’ fascinating 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest as a young man who risks his life for science in the 1850’s. As in any great detective story, audiences will experience, in immersive IMAX, the compelling clues Bates unearths in his major discovery of the phenomenon of mimicry, whereby certain animals adopt the look of others that helps them deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive. Little known to the public, Bates made other crucial contributions to biology, identifying 8,000 species new to science. Amazon Adventure 3D is at the National Museum of Natural History. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7.50 for kids, with small processing fee. naturalhistory.si.edu.

Rock & Roll Wonderland Alice follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland. All the familiar characters have been transformed into live guitar-toting Rock ‘n’ Roll musicians! She takes advice from a Zen Caterpillar and a wise Cheshire Cat. She has tea with the unwelcoming Mad Hatter and argues with the childish Tweedledee and Tweedledum. When the vicious diva Red Queen tries to destroy her, Alice fights back only to find herself in a battle of the bands with the Jabberwocky, a many-headed monster who embodies all her fears and insecurities. Alice ultimately outperforms him on keyboard and drums. Crowned at last, she returns home, a stronger and happier girl. The writers have successfully translated Carroll’s irrational Wonderland to modern times and added lyrics and a beat that will make you want to twist and shout! This show is best for ages five, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs June 21 to Aug. 13, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-280-1660. imaginationstage.org.

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Girl in the World, Oct. 7 to 29; Charlotte’s Web, Nov. 18 to Jan. 7; The Princess & The Pauper � A Bollywood Tale, Feb. 10 to March 18; Robin Hood, April 14 to May 20; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, June 23 to Aug. 12. Subscriptions to the 20172018 season are now on sale. Priced at $60, subscribers will be able to attend all five productions. Flex Packs are also now available, which can be purchased for seven or more tickets. Subscribe by calling the Box Office at 301-280-1660. Single tickets, priced $10 and up, go on sale Aug. 14. imaginationstage.org.

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook When Junie B. Jones with her two besties loses her new furry mittens to some “stealers,” she investigates. But Junie B. might have something she forgot to return, too. Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook is on stage at Glen Echo June 23 to Aug. 14. It is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $19.50. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

The Wizard of Oz Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the tale follows closely the original story in L. Frank Baum’s first, best known and best-loved of the classic Oz tales: There are more adventures than included in the film. More of Baum’s original dialogue is included. The witch plays only a minor (less scary) role. On stage at Glen Echo, June 16 to July 23. This show is recommended for ages pre-K to Sixth Grade. Running time is 45 minutes. Tickets are $12. Next up is Circus!, July 27 to Aug. 27. thepuppetco.org.

Tour Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Sundays, June 25 through Labor Day from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be special family tours led by junior docents, grades four through seven, and ending with hands-on activities in the ballroom. Thanks to stationed guides, families will be able to start a tour as soon as they arrive and move through the museum at their own pace. Children will be able to connect with the museum through their peer tour guides. Admission is $5, adults; $3 for children ages 5 through 12; free for kids four and under. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA. 703-7464242. alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern.

Art Investigators at the National Gallery of Art This program helps children, ages 4 to 7, make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. 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. Children will receive a notebook to accompany the program. These free drop-in programs are: July 7, 10:30 a.m. and noon; July 8 at 10:30 a.m. and noon; July 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and July 10 at 10:30 a.m. and noon. They are designed for individual families on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no advance registration and space is limited, so plan accordingly. They

FRIDAY NIGHT FISHING WITH ANACOSTIA RIVERKEEPER

Families are invited to join Anacostia Riverkeeper Friday nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River, adjacent to the Nationals Baseball Stadium. They provide all the fishing gear, bait and experienced anglers to teach casting. anacostiariverkeper.org. Photo: Emily Franc, Riverkeeper

will only accept sign-in for children in the age range for which the program is tailored. Groups cannot be accommodated. Sign-in takes place in the East Building Atrium, beginning at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, and continues until all spaces are filled. Each day a maximum of 100 children can be accommodated. Weekdays tend to be less crowded than weekends. Each program is approximately 60 minutes. nga.gov.

The Wizard of Oz Creative Cauldron announces American classic musical The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, directed by Creative Cauldron Artistic Associate, Matt Conner. The sto-

ry is the whirlwind journey of a Kansas farm girl swept away to the magical Land of Oz where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Creative Cauldron reimagines America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale within their intimate black box theatre. A virtuosic cast of local talent and an ensemble cast is drawn from Creative Cauldron’s new Professional Musical Theatre Workshop. Adults, $30; seniors/ military, $26; students, $20; kids, $15. There is a limited number of $60 Family Four-Packs available. See The Wizard of Oz, June 8 to 25, at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Ave., Falls Church, VA. 703-436-9948. creativecauldron.org.

Strathmore’s Backyard Theater This summer families can enjoy performances by top-notch “kindie rock” musicians and entertainers under the tented Backyard Theater Stage on Thursdays in July at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Here’s the lineup: July 6, Sonia De Los Santos; July 13, The Amazing Max; July 20, Falu Bazaar; July 27, Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights. Tickets for parents and children are $8 in advance and $10 day-of. Admission is free for kids 2 and under. Performances are at Strathmore’s Backyard Theater Stage, adjacent to the historic Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. Picnic blankets and low beach chairs welcome. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.

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Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Registration Open The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run on Oct. 21, 2017, the day prior to the MCM, is a one-mile just-for-fun running challenge for kids ages 5 to 12. Participants may select from six specific starting waves. Shuttles from Metro, post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. Registration is $8. All participants receive a shirt, access to the Camp Miles Family Fitness Festival and a medal at the finish line. marinemarathon.com. Have an item for the Kids & Family Notebook? Send it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.

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