SEPTEMBER 2015
#EntreeDC2015
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Date:
Monday, September 21, 2015
Time:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001
To Register: www.EntreeDC2015.com What:
Third Annual Entrée DC: Food & Drink Forum 2015
Audience:
Business owners who want to grow their business, get ideas, and have an opportunity to network with other business owners, and District leaders.
• DC Government Regulatory Processes • Do’s and Don’ts of Operating a Food Industry Business in DC • The 5 BIGGEST Business Public Relations Mistakes • How to Get Financing to Open a Business • Entering into a Building Lease Agreement • Ins and Outs of Food Trucking, Public Markets, and Vending
Money Smart for Small Business: Organizational Types & Tax Planning and Reporting
How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA’s Regulatory process
Navigating Government Contracting with DC Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time:
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: 1100 4th Street, SW 4th Floor (E-4302) Washington, DC 20024
Location: 1100 4th Street, SW 2nd Floor (E-200) Washington, DC 20024
Location: 1100 4th Street, SW 4th Floor (E-4302) Washington, DC 20024
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Money Smart for Small Business: Recordkeeping & Time Management
The Regulatory Process of Starting a Business
SmartStart Program Integrated Licensing and Money Smart for Small Business Program
Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Monday, September 28, 2015
Date:
Monday, September 28, 2015
Time:
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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9:00 am – 11:00 am
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In Every Issue
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The Bulletin Board
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The District Beat
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Murder of Reporter Charnice Milton Unsolved
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The Numbers
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Large-Scale Development Coming to Historic Anacostia
by Jonetta Rose Barras
by Adia H. Robinson
by Soumya Bhat
What’s on Washington
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East of the River Calendar
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Our River: The Anacostia
The Classified
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The Crossword
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United Medical Center Welcomes New Interim CEO by Candace Y.A. Montague
by Phil Hutinet
by Bill Matuszeski
EAST WASHINGTON LIFE
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E on DC
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Allen Chapel AME
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Taking on Alzheimer’s Disease in DC
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Jazz Avenues
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by Adia H. Robinson
by Candace Y.A. Montague
by Steve Monroe
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Changing Hands compiled by Don Denton
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Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC Watch as DC’s creative community re-imagines public and private space and invites us all to see our city anew. Indoor and outdoor venues will showcase work by artists in a diverse range of media--with vibrant visual arts, street performances, live music, and DJs contributing to an unprecedented mash-up of cultural experiences in the nation’s capital. Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC will be held on Sat., Sept. 26, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 27. It takes place in the Dupont Circle, Shaw, North Capitol, H Street NE and Congress Heights neighborhoods. For more information, visit thedcarts.com Art All Night 2014. Photo: Valerie Russell
Rosslyn Jazz Festival The Rosslyn Jazz Festival, Sat., Sept. 12, 1 to 7 p.m., is the annual free music celebration in Gateway Park just across Key Bridge in Rosslyn. This year is the 25th anniversary of the festival. It features locally, nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Funk/Afrobeat ensemble The Funk Ark at 1 p.m.; internationally acclaimed Sonny Knight & The Lakers at 2:20 p.m.; Ethiopian pop music inspired Debo Band at 3:30 p.m.; and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, a group whose music has been featured on the HBO series Treme at 5:20 p.m. The festival is two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro Station and there is $5 flat-rate parking at 1911 N. Fort Myer Dr. A full schedule is available at rosslynva.org Photo: Courtesy of Rosslyn BID
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H Street & Barracks Row Festivals The H Street Festival is on Sat., Sept. 19, noon to 7 p.m. on 10 blocks of H St. NE. There will be 14 stages of music; over 100 restaurants, food trucks and food vendors; the standard array of community information tables; and a Washington Nationals Presidents’ race at 3 p.m. starting at the Eighth Street Stage. For more information, visit hstreet.org. The Barracks Row Fall Festival is Sat., Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Eighth St. SE, between E and I Streets. The festival has plenty of activities for the whole family, including a military chef cook-off, a performance by Trapeze School New York, swing dancing, an ice carving competition, live music, food trucks, fashion trucks and information tables. The DC Area Drone User Group will showcase do-it-yourself and consumer drone technology. For more information, barracksrow.org Dancing to music at the H Street Festival. Photo: Andrew Lightman
National Cathedral Blessing of the Animals The annual Blessing of the Animals celebrates the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. This year’s blessing at the National Cathedral takes place on Sun., Oct. 4 at 2:30 pm. The service features a brief prayer followed by individual blessings. All animals are welcome and must be leashed. cathedral.org. No need to drive. There are blessings right on the Hill. On Sun., Oct. 4, there is a Blessing of the Animals at Christ Church, 620 G St. SE. at 11 a.m. and another at St. Monica & St. James Episcopal Church, 222 Eighth St. NE at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Canon Gina Gilland Campbell blesses a dog and its owner at Washington National Cathedral’s annual Blessing of the Animals. Photo: Courtesy of Washington National Cathedral
DC Department of Parks and Recreation Annual Doggie Day Swim The annual DPR Doggie Day Swim is on Sat., Sept. 12, noon to 4 p.m. at Upshur Pool, 4300 Arkansas Ave. NW; Francis Pool, 25th and N Streets NW; and Randall Pool, South Capitol and I Streets SW. Capacities are: 75 dogs at Upshur Pool, 150 dogs at Francis Pool and 75 dogs at Randall Pool. With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this event provides dogs with a one day opportunity to enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games. The DC Department of Health will be on hand to monitor the health and safety of the pets and their owners; to ensure all dogs have a DC dog license and to provide outreach and education on animal related issues. Licenses will be issued on site, however dog owners must have all the required documentation (proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations; and proof of spaying/neutering) and fee payment. Read the rules at pr.dc.gov/release/dpr-hostssixth-annual-dpr-doggie-day-swim. Annual Doggie Swim at Randall Pool. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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CALENDAR
tAste of DC Oct. 10 to 11. Noon to 7 PM, daily. Taste of DC is a culinary and cultural event that packs four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue with area restaurants, great drinks, lively entertainment, engaging corporate partners, and fellow Washingtonians and visitors. Event entrance is Pennsylvania Ave. and Seventh St. NW. thetasteofdc.org
calendar Taste of DC is held on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown DC from the White House to the Capitol.
SEPTEMBER
SPECIAL EVENTS
Shakespeare Theatre Company 25 Anniversary of Free For All! Through Sept. 13. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. shakespearetheatre.org Truckeroo Food Trucks. Sept. 11, 11 AM to 11 PM. Half and M Streets SE, near Nat’s Park. Truckeroodc.com Columbia Heights Neighborhood Festival. Sept. 12, 11 AM to 6 PM. 11th Street NW, between Kenyon Street and Park Road. columbiaheightsday.org “This Old Warehouse” Celebration at Community Forklift. Sept. 12, 10 AM to 3 PM. They’ll have antique experts giving advice on appraisals, vintage shops and preservation societies with information tables, old-time music and entertainment, food trucks, free restoration workshops all day long and a rare opportunity to check out our large selection of vintage tools and hardware. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Hyattsville, MD. 301-985-5180. communityforklift.org Kreeger Museum Annual Open House. Sept. 12, 10 AM to 4 PM (cancelled in the event of rain). Live jazz, rock and roll, outdoor storytelling and art activities for children, drum circle, sculpture garden and gallery art talks. Treat your-
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self to lunch at food trucks and enjoy beer provided by local breweries. The Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW. kreegermuseum.org
Snallygaster-DC’s Largest Craft Beer Festival. Sept. 12, 1 to 6 PM. A benefit for Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Snallygaster is once again setting new heights tapping no fewer than 300 unique craft beers, featuring more than 10 of DC’s finest food trucks & vendors, multiple musical acts, entertainment, games, family fun and more. The Yards, First and N Streets SE across from Nationals Park. snallygasterdc.com Adams Morgan Day. Sept. 13, noon to 6 PM. Festival is along 18th Street and Columbia Road in Adams Morgan. facebook.com/adamsmorganday Park After Dark. Sept. 19, 6 to 10 PM. This event is held under the stars in the C&O Canal NHP at the Historic Great Falls Tavern. Attendees will kick back and enjoy live music, great food, libations, unique live and silent auction items, a campfire, and much more. Benefits the C&O Canal National Historical
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CALENDAR Park. $175. Historic Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD. ParkAfterDark.org Turkish Festival. Sept. 27, 11 AM to 7 PM. Explore the Wonders of Turkey in DC. Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between 12th and 14th Streets and Freedom Plaza. turkishfestival.org Taste of Georgetown. Oct. 3, 11 AM to 4 PM. The annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year with creative tastes from more than 35 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as a Craft Beer & Wine Garden. The Taste will move from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, along the Georgetown Waterfront. tasteofgeorgetown.com Chile Pepper Day at the National Arboretum. Oct. 3, 1 to 4 PM. Taste-test a variety of peppers, sample chili-based foods, watch live demonstrations, and pick up informational materials at this annual drop-in event celebrating the cultivation and use of chili peppers. Explore the National Herb Garden’s extensive collection of over 60 varieties, including some of the world’s hottest peppers. Free. No registration required. U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE. usna.usda.gov
LAST OF THE OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC AND MOVIES National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert at the Capitol. Sept. 6, 8 PM. Dress rehearsal is 3:30 to 6 PM. Gates open at 3 PM. In case of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Call the NSO Summer Concert Hotline at 202-416-8114 after 2 PM. Harbor Nights Summer Concerts. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Sept. 9, Phil Kominski; Sept. 16, The Suitors; Sept. 23, Dan Haas Duo; Sept. 30, The Bubbas. Washington Harbor, 3050 K St. NW. thewashingtonharbour.com Yard’s Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, through Sept. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a five-minute walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org Movie Night Out at Marvin Gaye Park. Sept. 12 and 22, 8:30 to 11PM. This activity shows family oriented movies for those in the community. Marvin Gaye Park, 5200 Foote St. NE. dpr.dc.gov Hot 5 @ Hill Center: (outdoor) Jazz on a Summer’s Eve. Sept. 20, Nasar Abadey; 5 PM. Performance is preceded by a short Q&A with the artist. Sponsored by Stella Artois. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org Live! Concert Series on the Plaza. Through Oct. 2, weekdays, noon to 1:30 PM. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. itcdc.com
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Night Falls on the Blue Planet at Anacostia Playhouse. Through Sept. 27. Renee has had a rough couple of years. Screw that--a rough life, shaped by alcoholism and estrangement. All that changes when she gets a massage and discovers that her body is a world unto itself. She starts to map and explore a lifetime of trauma: but is she healing, or is she vanishing into her own world? Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. 202-290-2328. anacostiaplayhouse.com Delusions of Grandeur Exhibition at Honfleur Gallery. Through Oct. 23. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-365-8392. honfleurgallery.com
eAst of tHe river book festivAl Sept. 12, 11 AM to 3 PM. This event highlights the creative work of authors who are independently published and/or from small presses in the area. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. eastoftheriverbookfestival.com Local author Courtney Davis autographs her second book. Photo: Christopher Wilson
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How the Civil War Changed Washington Exhibition. Through Nov. 15. This exhibition examines the social and spatial impact of the Civil War on Washington, DC. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu Hand of Freedom: The Life and Legacy of the Plummer Family. Through Dec 27. This exhibit looks at the life and legacy of the Plummer family in Prince Georges County, MD, in the 19th century. Adam Francis Plummer, enslaved on George Calvert’s Riversdale plantation, began to keep a diary in 1841 and maintained it for over sixty years. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-6334820. anacostia.si.edu
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CALENDAR Creature Feature at Kenilworth Park. Saturdays, 11 AM to noon. Visitors will have a chance to join a Park Ranger for a guided program which will explain the park’s animals as well as give you an opportunity to interact with them. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq Paddle Nights on the Anacostia. Thursdays, through Sept. 24, 5to 7:30 PM, discover your Anacostia by joining the Anacostia Watershed Society in the free Paddle Nights on the Anacostia Program. AWS provides the canoes, life jackets, paddles and safety lesson: everything you’ll need to have a great paddling experience. The events are first-come first-served, so come early for a better chance of getting out on the water. Sept. 10, Paddle Night leaves from Kenilworth Park, 4000 Deane St. SE. Sept. 17, Paddle Night leaves from Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD. Sept. 24, Paddle Nights leave from Ballpark Boathouse, Diamond Teague Park, First and Potomac Ave. SE. Register at anacostiaws. org. Registration does not guarantee a canoe, but does allow them to inform you if the event is cancelled.
SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals Baseball. Sept. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27. washington.nationals.mlb.com Washington Mystics Basketball. Sept. 8 and 15. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com Nation’s Triathlon. Sept. 13, 7 AM. Swim the Potomac River; Bike and run--start and finish at West Potomac Park. nationstri.com DC United. Sept. 15, 8 PM vs. Arabe Unido; Sept. 19, 7 PM vs. Crew SC; Oct. 2, 7 PM vs. NYCFC. RFK Stadium. dcunited.com Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler. Sept. 20, 7 AM. Starts and ends on Washington Monument Grounds. navyairforcehalfmarathon.com Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Sept. 26, 8 AM. $30. President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW. lincolncottage.org/freedom5k2015 Dead Man’s Run 5k and Kids Fun Run at Congressional Cemetery. Oct. 3, 6 PM (kids run at about 6:05 PM). $40 for the 5k, $10 for the untimed kids run (around a 2k distance). Packet pick-up at 5 PM. Bags may be left inside the Chapel during the race until 7 PM, and a volunteer will oversee them during this time. Strollers and dogs allowed. No retractable leashes; all participating dogs must be properly vaccinated and well-socialized. Contact Congressional Cemetery race staff with questions at 202-543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org Public Skating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Fridays, noon to 2 PM and Saturdays 12:45 to 1:45 PM. Public Skate, $5 for adults (ages 13 to 64); $4 for seniors and children (ages five to 12); $3, skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202584-5007. fdia.org Free Public Tennis Courts in Wards 7 and 8. 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 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE; Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue and Joliet Street SW; Congress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama Avenue and Randle Place SE; Fort Stanton Community Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a firstcome, first-serve basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov Barry Farm (indoor) Pool. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to 8 PM; and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. 202-730-0572. dpr.dc.gov Deanwood (indoor) Pool. Mondays to Fridays 6:30 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. 202-671-3078. dpr.dc.gov
MARKETS AND SALES
CIVIC LIFE
Market SW “night market”. Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 4 to 9 PM. Bills itself as “an evening of arts, food, flea & fun, live music.” Market is at Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com
Councilmember Alexander’s Constituent Services Office. Open weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. 2524 Penn. Ave. SE. 202-581-1560.
Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair at Union Market. Sept. 26 to 27, 10 AM to 5 PM. Now in its 12th year, Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair is an exhibition and sale of handmade goods from independent artists. washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show. Oct. 2, 10 AM to 8 PM; Oct. 3, 10 AM 5 PM. (Advance Chance Party held Oct. 1, 5:30 to 9 PM, $75.). Over 50 American craft and wearable art designers, all previously juried into the renowned Smithsonian Craft Show, will offer unique jewelry, clothing and accessories for women and men in all price ranges, with many items under $100. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. Craft2Wear.Smithsonian.org Ward 8 Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 AM to 2 PM. St. Elizabeth’s Gateway Pavilion, 2730 Martin Luther King Ave. SE. They accept EBT or SNAP. They also accept WIC coupons and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers. ward8farmersmarket.com The Farm Stand@THEARC. Saturdays through Nov. 14, 3 to 7 PM. The stand features fresh produce grown both locally. It also accepts WIC, SNAP and Produce Plus. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 10 AM to 1 PM. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com H Street NE Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through Dec 19, 9 AM to noon. Located at H and 13th Streets NE. EBT/Food Stamps can be redeemed at the information table. All EBT customers and WIC/Senior coupon customers will receive “Double Dollar” coupons to match their EBT dollars or WIC/Senior coupons redeemed up to $10. freshfarmmarket.org Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays, year-round (weather permitting). Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD Union Market. Tuesday to Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-6527400. unionmarketdc.com
Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202678-8900. norton.house.gov Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30-8 PM at Kenilworth Elementary School Auditorium, 1300 44th St. NE. Contact Javier Barker, j58barker@yahoo.com or 202-450-3155. 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 Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. 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.
ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE (Branch Ave and S St. SE). 202-584-3400. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@earthlink.net ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. 202-398-5100. anc7c@verizon.net ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Sixth District Police Station, 100 42nd St. NE. 202-398-5258. 7D06@ anc.dc.gov ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 202-582-6360. 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. 202-889-6600. anc8adc.org ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets SE. 202-610-1818. anc8b.org ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. 202-388-2244.
Ferebee Hope (indoor) Pool. Open weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends. Free for DC residents. 3999 Eighth St. SE. 202-645-3916. dpr.dc.gov
Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays, year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35 St. NW. georgetownfleamarket.com
ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. 202-561-0774.
East Potomac (outdoor) Pool. Closes for season on Sept. 30, 6 PM. 972 Ohio Dr. SW. dpr/dc/gov
Maine Avenue Fish Market. Open 365 days a year. 7 AM to 9 PM. 1100 Maine Ave. SW. 202-484-2722.
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Are you a small business owner? Are you looking to improve your place of business? If so, consider submitting an application for a GREAT STREETS SMALL BUSINESS GRANT through the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). Grants of up to $50,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis to owners of small retail and service-oriented businesses in 13 Great Streets corridors who want to renovate or expand their place of business. Prospective applicants can verify their location eligibility by using the interactive mapping tool at www.greatstreets.dc.gov. Visit greatstreets.dc.gov to learn more and apply today! East of the River Magazine September 2015
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AfterDArk@tHeArC funDrAising gAlA After Dark at THEARC is an elegant evening honoring THEARC’s eleven resident nonprofit organizations. It is a night of cocktails, cultural performances, entertainment and a deliciously prepared dinner held in order to raise funds for each partner organization. Every year, community members, foreign dignitaries, political figures, corporate supporters and neighboring non-profit organizations witness the talent of our aspiring artists, dancers and musicians. A cocktail reception is held in the lobby, the theater revue in THEARC Theater, and the seated dinner and headline performance in the transformed Boys & Girls Club gymnasium. Guests dine on vegetables from THEARC’s on-site organic garden. The Gala is Sat., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., cocktail reception; and 7:30 p.m., program, dinner and dancing. $250. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org
CHromAtiC CAnyon exHibition At tHe AnACostiA Arts Center An installation of stalagmites, hoodoos, and spires made from individually cut and stacked felt, Elisa Berry Fonseca creates a fantastical universe. Her creative process is analogous to the way nature has created canyons with their beautiful layers and stripes. Her sculptures twist and writhe as they emerge from the ceiling or the floor as Fonseca’s landscape comes alive. Chromatic Canyon is on exhibit Sept. 11 to Oct. 27 at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, The opening reception is Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
kenilwortH wAter lilies feAtureD on us stAmps Four new postage stamps featuring the water lilies of Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens have been issued. Each stamp depicts a midsummer close-up of one of four classic garden water lilies cultivated at Kenilworth’s gardens. The water lily stamps are available in booklet form online and at post offices across the country. Water lilies are aquatic herbs that live in both temperate and tropical climates around the world; they are found in still freshwater habitats. Courtesy of Washington Capitals Photography
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Help restore sHepHerD pArkwAy Volunteer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. Shepherd Parkway’s 205 acres are home to two Civil War forts, two bald eagle nests and some of the oldest forests in DC. Help your neighbors remove trash and invasive species from this important but neglected natural area in
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Help Find Charnice Milton’s Killer Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating what is believed to be seven vehicles and 14 persons of interest in connection with the shooting death of 27year-old Charnice Milton of Southeast, DC. Milton was murdered on the 2700 block of Good Hope Rd. SE on May 27, 2015, at 9:41 p.m. She was on her way home after completing an assignment this paper. It is believed these persons may have information related to this case. The 14 persons and seven vehicles of interest can be seen in this video at youtu. be/0xhK6Y274_M. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Support the Anacostia Community Museum Although the Anacostia Community Museum receives some Federal funding towards its operating budget each year, this amount does not fully support the Museum’s ongoing exhibitions, programs, and special events. $20,000 is needed to continue to provide substantive and interesting exhibitions and programs for 2015. Contributions are needed by Sept. 30, 2015. Donations are fully tax-deductible. anacostia.si.edu
Plots Available in Ward 7 and 8 Community Gardens DPR currently has 26 community gardens under its jurisdiction. If you are interested in being placed on the waiting list for a DPR community garden plot, contact the garden organizer listed below or the DPR Community Garden Division at 202-262-2138. Community gardens in Ward 7: Benning Garden, Fable Street and Southern Avenue SE, 16 plots, benningcommunitygarden@ gmail.com; Hillcrest Garden, 3100 Denver St. SE, 14 plots, hillcrestgardencenter@gmail.com; and Lederer Garden, 4801 Nannie H. Burroughs Ave. NE, 40 plots, frederick.jones2@dc.gov. Community gardens in Ward 8: Douglass Garden, 1898 Stanton Terrace SE, nine plots, friendsofdouglasscc@gmail.com; and Fort Greble Garden, Martin
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Luther King Jr. & Elmira St. SW, nine plots, ftgcommunitygarden@gmail.com. dpr.dc.gov
South Capitol Street Corridor Project Moves Forward The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has approved the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement. The agency has also issued a Record of Decision for the South Capitol Street Corridor Project. Both actions indicate federal approval of the project will be forthcoming. The South Capitol Street Corridor Project will replace the existing Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge transforming the connected urban freeway into a beautiful scenic boulevard that increases pedestrian and vehicular safety, improves multimodal transportation options, increases community accessibility and supports economic development on both sides of the Anacostia River. The project is one of a series of transportation, environmental, economic, community and recreation projects included in the 30-year, $10 billion Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. Visit anacostiawaterfront.org/southcapitolstreetcorridor for more information.
Congressional Black Caucus Prayer Breakfast The annual Congressional Black Caucus Prayer Breakfast is on Sept. 19, 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Washington Convention Center, Hall D, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. Purchase tickets at cbcfinc.org.
Great Streets Grant Applications Sought The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development invites the submission of applications for the FY2016 Great Streets Retail Small Business Reimbursement Grants. Grants of up to $50,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis to owners of small retail and service-oriented businesses in 13 Great Streets corridors. Prospective applicants can verify their location eligibility by using the interactive mapping tool at greatstreets.dc.gov. The grant is available at dmped.dc.gov and greatstreets.dc.gov. Applicants must submit a completed online application via the ZoomGrants system by Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m.
City First Bank to Hold East of the River Economic Summit On Nov. 5, 2015, the City First Foundation will convene an Equitable Economic Development East of the River Summit entitled “Equitable Economic Development East of the River.” The day-long summit will discuss the primary challenges and opportunities impacting neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. It will bring together the District’s key community development stakeholders and thought leaders to discuss
the primary challenges and opportunities impacting DC’s neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Topics of discussion are related to housing, commercial corridor revitalization, and small business development. This will be a forum to share industry best practices, trends in public policy, and incubate new and innovative ideas to deliver inclusive and visionary commercial revitalization and housing opportunities for all. See the agenda and read more at cityfirstfoundation.org.
Calling All History Buffs and Art Enthusiasts! Join the Anacostia Community Museum Docents Program which offers training to prepare you to take tour groups through their exhibitions. Call Shelia Montague Parker at 202-633-4823 or parkers@si.edu.
Lane Changes on Minnesota Avenue The District Department of Transportation has instituted a new traffic pattern on Minnesota Avenue. NE, from A Street SE, to south of Benning Road NE, for center-of-the-road construction as part of Phase 1 of the Minnesota Avenue Revitalization project. Traffic has shifted to the outside lanes with lane closures in the center lanes at all times on weekdays and on nights and weekends, as needed. The DDOT personnel will be working 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This multiphase project is expected to continue for 18 months, with completion in the spring of 2017. Phase 1 of this project is expected to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and accessibility through the corridor and improve the aesthetics and quality of life for the community. At all times during the various phases of work, the travel lanes on Minnesota Avenue will be restricted to one lane northbound and one lane southbound. The work zone will shift in various phases and will be marked with the appropriate signage.
Tour the Frederick Douglass House The only way to get inside Frederick Douglass’s historic house is to take a guided tour. Tours cover the first and second floors of the house, and they last about thirty minutes. Restored to circa 1895 appearance, the house is furnished with original objects owned and used by Frederick Douglass and his family. Space is limited to ten people on the standard tour. Reservations are not required, but they are strongly encouraged. To make a reservation, visit recreation. gov or call 1-877-444-6777. The Frederick Douglass House is at 1411 W St. SE. The visitor center and a free parking lot are at the intersection of W and 15th Streets SE. nps.gov/frdo
Newseum Brings Civil Rights History to Life The Newseum, in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, has unveiled “Voices of the Civil Rights Movement,” a new interactive kiosk that features stories and interviews with leaders of the struggle for equal rights. The videos in the kiosk are part of Comcast NBCUniversal’s “His Dream, Our Stories” project, a collection of historical narratives and firsthand accounts of the civil rights movement from activists, participants, community leaders, elected officials and others. newseum.org
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event at Kenwilworth Park On Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., over 200 volunteers will help with the removal of cut lotus from the park’s ponds as well as a variety of other park improvement projects including transplanting perennials, removing invasive species, and picking up litter. The work will be followed by lunch in the picnic grove. RSVP is recommended. Contact Tina O’Connell at tina@friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org
SE Yoga Reggae Festival The Way of Life DMV hosts the “Yoga Reggae Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 9 p.m. at Gateway DC East, located at 2700 MLK Jr. Ave. SE.
The all-day music and wellness festival fuses live reggae music and yoga with the aims of bringing health, relaxation and the art of peaceful living to urban Southeast DC. The event features a performance from the Grammy-nominated reggae band “Third World.” There will also be health food and craft vendors, wellness workshops, and premier yoga and fitness instructors. Faith Hunter, a nationally-known yoga instructor who owns and operates the Embrace Yoga DC studio, and Kamila McDonald, a certified personal trainer and official ambassador for Adidas in Jamaica, are expect to attend. For more information visit . The Way of Life DMV promotes the holistic art of peaceful living and introduce urban areas healthy body, mind and spirit alternatives.
byte bACk volunteer opportunities Giving back as a Byte Back volunteer is rewarding and a great boost for your resume. They’re currently recruiting volunteers for the following positions: (1) Instructors and Assistant Instructors for PC for Beginners or Office Track classes, morning, afternoon, or evening hours; (2) Tutors, twice per month on Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; (3) Mentors, must be in the IT field and able to meet with a student in person a minimum of two to four hours per month for four months; (4) Ambassador, recruit potential volunteers and donors; (5) Administrative, data entry minimum of two hours per week; (6) Resume Helper, twice per month on Friday afternoons; (7) Marketing Assistant, minimum of two hours per week; (8) Workshop Presenters, flexible schedule, day or evening. Interested in giving back as a volunteer? Email your resume, position(s), and availability to volunteer@byteback.org.
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creativity, power, and enchantment. Radio Africa offers hours of tracks including field recordings from remote villages, voices of political protest, and songs from emerging Afro-pop artists. It is a collaboration between Smithsonian Folkways and the National Museum of African Art. Radio Africa is courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Go to africa.si.edu and find link on bottom, right hand side of main page.
DistriCt Dmv inspeCtion stAtion returns to fAll Hours The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Inspection Station, at 1001 Half St. SW, has resumed its fall and winter hours, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. With more than 45 online and mail services available, DC DMV encourages customers to “skip the in-person trip,” and conduct their business online at dmv.dc.gov.
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CApitAls DonAte DAsHerboArDs to fort Dupont iCe ArenA The Washington Capitals have donated a set of Verizon Center dasherboards to the Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Verizon Center installed new dasherboards during the offseason and kept the previous boards for donation to Fort Dupont, the only public indoor ice arena located in Washington, DC, and the only skating facility in the area that provides free or subsidized skating programs to children. Its Kids On Ice program provides free figure skating, hockey and speed skating lessons to economically disadvantaged children, who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn these sports. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena partners with public and private schools, summer camps, churches and local community organizations to promote and deliver its programs to more than 7,000 children annually.
partnership with DDOE will provide in-depth instruction on how to properly identify and remove invasive plants and tip on how to lead groups in this effort. Email tina@friendsofkenilworthgardens.org to sign up. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org
free smAll business legAl ADviCe There is a Spanish Language Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic on Sept. 16, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD), 441 Fourth St. NW. DSLBD, the Office on Latino Affairs and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center are working together to offer this free legal clinic. All are welcome but they will have additional Spanish speaking attorneys. This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal issues their businesses may be facing. lawhelp.org/dc/ced
rewArD for tips About illegAl guns Call 202-727-9099 if you know someone who has a gun or you know where illegal guns are hidden. You’ll be doing the right thing and helping to take another gun off the street. Your tip is completely anonymous and you will be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500. Read more at mayor.dc.gov/page/firearm-tip-reward-program.
and Michelle Ephraim will be on hand to discuss their book, “Shakespeare, Not Stirred: Cocktails for Your Everyday Dramas.” Reception and book-signing will follow. “Shakespeare, Not Stirred” explores the works of the world’s greatest playwright through equal parts booze and Bard, turning a literary icon into your favorite drinking partner. Bicks and Ephraim serve up cocktails and munchies with shots of Shakespearean wisdom on everything from romance to workplace politics. Each chapter includes original recipes for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres that connect Shakespeare’s characters and plotlines to life’s daily predicaments. Individual tickets are free. Reservations are requested at folger.edu/talks-screeningsmore and will be available in early September. Folger Shakespeare Theater, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu
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The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition has declared August as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. Pepco reminds its customers they have numerous options to apply for energy assistance including LIHEAP, which provides critical home heating and cooling assistance to those who qualify. Customers can apply, starting Oct. 1, through a network of local agencies. Residents must apply for assistance by calling 311 to schedule an in-person appointment or by completing an online application through the new DOEE web portal at doee.dc.gov/liheap.
nAtive plAnt volunteer event On Sept, 12, 9 to 11 a.m., the First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD, is working with the Anacostia Watershed Society to improve the stormwater management at their site through stormwater retrofits. This large project includes removing impervious surfaces, such as parts of the parking lot, to make room for tree boxes as well as creating/planting several Bayscapes. A Bayscape is a garden that uses native plants that help prevent erosion and absorb and treat stormwater better than traditional gardens. This event will focus on planting native perennials to improve the function of the bayscapes and will involve repetitive bending, digging, lifting, use of hands tools, and walking. Participants will be expected to wear boots or closed toed shoes. Long pants are encouraged. Registration is required at anacostiaws. org. Contact Volunteer Program Manager Joanna at jfisher@anacostiaws.org or 301-699-6204 ext. 109. with any questions or concerns. Have an announcement for the East of the River Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u
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istrict politicians famously promise, primarily through sloganeering, to connect communities. Their delivery often falls short; neighborhoods remain mostly a string of silos. Former Mayor Vincent C. Gray, for example, repeated with passion his “One City” mantra. Instead of being the sealant people wished for, he proved to be more divisive than his predecessor, albeit for different reasons. Muriel Bowser marketed “All Eight Wards” during last year’s mayoral campaign. Once in office, she quickly jettisoned that catchphrase for “We Are DC.” That motto has jockeyed with her “Pathways to the Middle-Class.” It’s as if an ad agency is appended to the Bowser administration churning, at a moment’s notice, glib dicta. What does any of it mean? Is there any significant and measurable effort to connect all District residents, marshaling collective talents, expertise and resources to tackle seemingly intractable problems? Does anyone believe the whole is only as strong as its parts? Sections of the DC are suffering—none more than communities east of the Anacostia River. Unemployment in Wards 7 and 8 is in double digits. There is a heavy concentration of returning citizens, deteriorating public housing, poor transportation, low levels of home-ownership, under-performing public schools, and inadequate municipal services. Yet there is no mayoral Marshal plan and no citywide rescue squad of ordinary citizens. “Look at the homicides in Ward 8—the lives lost,” says Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D). “As the city is trying to grow, to be successful, we can’t be that when there is a neighborhood in that much trouble. As a city we want A young man adds his thoughts to a dream board of suggestions for the development of East of the River at the 2013 Lumen8 Festival in Historic Anacostia. How many of these ideas have been realized in the interim? Photo: Andrew Lightman
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to look to areas of need and try to figure out how we can help.” “We’re interconnected whether we like it or not. We’re all in on it,” says Ward 3 DC Councilmember Mary Cheh (D). “Everyone on the east side thinks everyone on the west side has all the advantages,” says Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander (D). West of the river residents should “come over the bridge and see what’s over here,” she continues while noting that “Many people who now live in Ward 4 grew up in Wards 7 and 8.” Ward 8 DC Councilmember LaRuby May blasts the media’s and others’ sudden interest in Ward 8 neighborhoods. “We’ve been dying consistently. We’ve lacked resources consistently,” she says. “The only reason people are paying attention now is because people west of the river are dying.” Truthfully, in a city that is a mere 68.3 square miles, with a population of less than 700,000 residents, a dividing line is mostly illusion. “Sometimes the differences we have in the city are not as great as we think they are,” says Ron Lester, a political consultant who has conducted surveys and polls of District residents for more than 30 years. “We want the same thing people west of the river want: We want safe neighborhoods; we want jobs. We want a quality education for our children,” says May. DC Deputy Mayor for Economic Opportunity Courtney Snowden says she often tells people that “When you go to the CVS
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on Connecticut Ave., the young people working there [likely] live east of the river. There is much more interaction than people have historically acknowledged.”
A First Step Despite her revolving anthems, Mayor Bowser’s administration seems to recognize the challenge posed by Washington’s inequities and citizens’ misperceptions of each other. She created Snowden’s position, assigning it a portfolio that includes the Department of Employment Services, the Department of Small and Local Business Development, the Office of African American Affairs, and the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys. Is a new deputy mayor sufficient to affect a deliverance from enlightened and organized citizens? It may be too soon to tell. Snowden identifies with the problems however. She knows something about the river’s divide, residents’ indifference and government ineffectiveness. A sixth generation Washingtonian, she grew up in Shepherd Park, but moved 10 years ago to Ward 7. “I was blown away at how inadequate the city services were,” she says, admitting that until four months ago she was one of those frustrated Ward 7 and Ward 8 residents sitting in community meetings and wondering “what can’t we just” have programs and services like other wards. Now, she says she’s in a position to help bring real change—except her target clients are residents in under-served communities. “The mayor actually gave me the whole city,” she says correcting the District Beat. “The work of this office is really focused on all eight wards.” But Snowden hasn’t made any overt effort to organize residents outside of underserved communities who could act as an army of surrogates. She admits that she has “a unique role in helping to facilitate that” and “at least rhetorically, people in other wards care deeply about what happens east of the river.” Talk is cheap, says May, pointing the finger at council members. “When their actions match their words, then maybe we can believe their words.”
East of the River Matters There is reason to care about east of the river. “So goes Ward 8, so goes the District of Columbia,” says May. She’s right. Key issues, like education, health care, affordable housing and crime are without boundaries. High unemployment, which in Ward 8 was over 14 percent in June of this year, or low-wage salaries, resulting in mothers and their children being evicted, has translated into family housing crisis. It doesn’t help that the government has allowed public housing to disintegrate or to be downsized; a family with more than two children can have a hard time finding a decent home at a reasonable rent. Substance abusers also land on the streets. Those two groups com-
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prise parts of the city’s homeless populations, many of whom are housed in the old DC General Hospital or in expensive hotels and motels, draining the government coffers. When schools in Wards 7 and 8 underperform, parents race west of the river creating overcrowding in facilities like those in Wards 2, 3 and 6. That dynamic only exacerbates education inequities, as schools in those west-ofthe-river-communities are put at the head of the line for modernization. The high volume of students also means more money for specialized quality academic courses and fancy extracurricular activities. And, says Cheh, “People who need money and think crime is the answer, aren’t going to come to the boundary and think ‘Whoa.’” Once quiet northwest neighborhoods are witnessing huge spikes in homicides and robberies: a family murdered in Woodley Park; a person stabbed 40 times on the Metro; an American University student on his way to a party is killed. ”It’s all porous,” adds Cheh. It would be a mistake to conclude, however, that east of the river is a wholly poverty-stricken basket case. It has sturdy pockets of decent and middle class residents. It also has huge, under-exploited amenities, including three Metro stations, quick access via car to downtown DC, national parks, an ice-skating rink, and a youth baseball academy. Those gems aren’t properly marketed. The areas’ socio-economic ills dominate its public façade. “The media highlight all the negatives,” says May. “We are working on a strength-building model, instead of a deficit model.” An organize west-river citizenry, working collaboratively with east of the river residents, could help turn that around, creating a win-win for everyone: less government spending on social services, a safer community, and an overall more vibrant city. “Economic development is more than bricks and sticks,” says Stan Jackson, head of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation. There is no question that residents in Ward 7 and 8 must become more engaged, he continued, but east of the river needs an assist from a citywide coalition “organizing, pushing, and cajoling.”
We Were Together Once Building citizen bridges across the river and ward boundaries isn’t a foreign concept—although admittedly it isn’t easy. More than a decade ago parents from Ward 3’s Janey Elementary collaborated with those from Anne Beers Elementary in Ward 7 to raise money for their respective institutions. Eugene and Tonya Kinlow, Ward 8 residents, who had their children in Janey, helped facilitate the partnership. “We had to overcome a set of challenges and barriers,” says Eugene Kinlow, adding that some Janey parents questioned the need for
the collaboration and wanted to focus more on their individual school. Eventually, parent leaders cut through those divisions. “We developed a group that saw beyond their needs, beyond their community [and] beyond their capacity and limitations.” Alexander thinks that kind of collaboration should be replicated. “That would be phenomenal.” Further, those-west-of-the-river young people who flock to the ice skating rink could develop mentorships with youth who live in the surrounding Ward 7 neighborhoods. But, she adds, that everything starts at home. “Right here in Ward 7, some people don’t venture into our neighborhoods.” Strong communities like that around Anne Beers Elementary School could form partnerships with say the one around Aiton, adds Alexander. Already civic association members in Ward 3 and Ward 7 host annual programs in each other’s community. And, as Cheh made her rounds last month assessing the readiness of schools in her area, she learned that “Principals of different schools in Ward 3 are getting together with those in Wards 7 and 8 to share information. “That’s at a smaller level, but it is happening,” continued Cheh. “Maybe the government could foster more of these collaborations.” There is ground work to do. Allen relays a conversation he had with Snowden about the barrage of calls he received from constituents irate that their trash wasn’t collected during the recent winter storm. “She told me they received zero calls from Ward 8,” continued Allen. That means “the skepticism to overcome is palpable.” Further, there are conspiracy theorists, who believe the arrival of even one white face means the immediate and mass removal of black and brown people. “They see it all as the white man’s fault and in their minds black folks on the west side are just as bad,” says Kinlow. That mindset and other social conditions could change, argues Lester, if people were employed. “Once they get in the workforce, pay taxes, they are less likely to be involved in crimes; they have money to spend with local vendors. People want to participate, but they can’t.”
Eastern Wards Can’t Wait Snowden says her office “has been focused on jump-starting employment in a meaningful way—including in parts of ward 1, 4, 5, and 6—not just east of the river.” Naturally, she praised her boss for extending the summer jobs program to include residents between the ages of 22 and 24. Snowden anticipates the mayor will meet the council’s success barometer of employing at least one-third of those participants. During her “Vision Tour”, which was a series of community meetings, she may have discovered an important hurdle to an east of the river renaissance. “The harder thing was for [residents] to talk about what they want to see in their communities.” That vision thing could be greatly improved by relations with residents in other wards who, because of government myopia, weren’t sure of what to expect or demand. Now, those neighborhoods have been revitalized. Still, Allen cautions that in collaborating with “east of the river residents, care has to be taken. A lot of loaded things come with it. It almost has to be organic.” East of the river can’t wait, neither can the rest of the city. Snowden says, “In the coming months there will be creative initiatives to engage people across the city.” Hopefully it won’t be yet another slogan, full of rhetorical passion but yielding few measurable outcomes. As Jackson correctly asserts, “We can’t keep doing it the same way and expect results to be miraculously different.” Jonetta Rose Barras is a freelance writer, whose works have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Post and the Washington Examiner. She frequently blogs at www.jonettarosebarras.com u
Murder of Reporter Charnice Milton Unsolved by Adia H. Robinson
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rancine Milton and her husband Kenneth McClenton stand outside of Mayor Bowser’s F.R.E.S.H. Faith Based Block Party, collecting signatures for their petition. They have two demands: a public oversight hearing on DC’s unsolved homicides and passage of the Relisha T. Rudd Law. They work hard in memory of their slain daughter, Charnice Milton. A little after 9:40 p.m. on May 27, Milton, a Capital Community News reporter, was on her way home from an assignment at Eastern Market. She had stopped to change buses in the 2700 block of Good Hope Road SE. An individual riding in a group of dirt bikers shot wildly in her direction, hitting Milton squarely in the chest. She was not the intended target. Her killer has not been found.
say, “we do close many homicides.” The Open Heart/Close Case Campaign petition puts the number of unsolved homicides at 48.
A Fight for Justice
“She Cared about People” After their daughter’s murder, Milton and McClenton started the Open Heart/Close Case Campaign to call attention to homicides in the city. Their petition, which has garnered 288 signatures, can be found on the group’s Facebook page. When asked about Charnice, McClenton smiled and said “Oh, that was my good girl.” Her parents say that she was shy and always worked hard. Born in Southeast, Charnice returned to her hometown after receiving her master’s degree, determined to cover the news in her community. She became an ace reporter for Capital Community News. “She became a part of the stories that she did” said her mother. She talked about her daughter’s humility and her attention to detail. Many of the people Charnice wrote about attended a vigil for her, carrying her articles with them. “She cared about people [and about] the things that don’t matter to anybody else,” Milton went on to say. “I miss that.”
Investigation Update Unfortunately the Milton-McClenton family hasn’t received any new information about their daughter’s killer. The police department
has been supportive of her family. “One of the detectives told us not to give up,” said Milton. While detectives have received many tips, they still don’t have enough evidence to warrant an arrest, stated Metropolitan Police Lt. Anthony Haythe, a 25-year veteran. Detectives follow up on every tip, he continued. DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier has made dirt-bike and ATV policing a priority, stated Haythe. It is illegal to operate the vehicles in public space. Special units monitor arrests of people operating them, hoping to identify those connected to other crimes, like the murder of Charnice Milton, he continued. Charnice’s murder was one of 94 homicides committed in DC this year. That number has since risen to 97. Asked about the number of those remaining unsolved, Haythe replied, “I don’t necessarily have those numbers at hand right now,” but went on to
McClenton asked that “the city open its heart” and refuse to “allow this to go unchallenged.” Many other groups, including the Anacostia Coordinating Council and faith leaders, support the campaign. The Milton-McClenton family wants the hearing to take place east of the Anacostia River. This would give residents of Wards 7 and 8 a chance to speak directly to councilmembers about the violence in their neighborhoods that has impacted innocent bystanders. “This is your home. You’re never in the wrong place when you’re home,” stated Milton. “We know there is someone out there who knows exactly what happened,” stated Haythe. Anyone with information about a homicide can contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411, the anonymous tip line. u
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What We Know About Charter School Finances the numbers by Soumya Bhat
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ublic charter schools serve almost half of all public school students in the District. They receive over $600 million in local resources from the DC government each year. So, understanding how charter schools spend these resources is important for both parents choosing a school and policymakers responsible for their financial oversight. We are learning more and more about the health of charter school finances, thanks to an annual report from the Public Charter School Board. Which charter schools ran a deficit? How much did each charter school raise from fund-raising? How much do charter schools spend per pupil? It’s all there in the Financial Audit Review report (FAR). At the same, the FAR could do a lot more to help DC parents and policymakers understand how the city’s charter schools spend money and how financially strong they are. For example, the report tells us how many schools are financially at risk – seven this year – but doesn’t tell us which ones. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) examined recent financial information for DC charter schools from the 2014 FAR report. We highlighted some key revenue and spending trends, and made recommendations for how information on charter school finances could be even more clear and accessible.
Key Financial Trends The FAR report for the 2013-2014 school year shows wide variation in the financial health of DC’s 60 charter schools known as Local Education Agencies (LEAs): • Seven LEAs were identified as financially low-performing. As noted, the FAR
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does not identify which schools fall into this category. • 21 LEAs were categorized as financially high performing. • 18 charter LEAs had operating deficits, an 80 percent increase from the previous two fiscal years. • DCFPI’s analysis of the Financial Audit Review (FAR) also reveals wide variation in spending per-pupil and in the philanthropic revenue raised by each charter school LEA. • Per-Pupil Spending Varies from School to School. Charter LEAs spent an average of $14,639 per pupil for school year 2013-14. This spending ranged from less than $10,000 per pupil at four schools to more than $19,000 per pupil at five schools. In most cases, the variation reflects the characteristics of the students – charter schools serving adults receive less per-pupil funding than others, while schools with a substantial number of special education students or English language learners receive more per pupil. • Philanthropic Revenue is a Relatively Small Share of Charter School Finances. DC’s charter school sector brought in an approximate $44 million in philanthropic revenue, including parent fund-raising and foundation grants. However, most DC charter schools still rely primarily on local resources – philanthropic revenue only accounted for 6 percent of the sector’s collective revenue, while funding from the District accounted for 82 percent. • Philanthropic Revenue Varies from
School to School. While most schools raised less than $500 per pupil from philanthropic sources, five schools received none at all, and 12 charter school LEAs raised $1,000 or more per pupil. Maya Angelou public charter school raised over $15,000 in additional resources per pupil.
Improving Financial Transparency While the FAR is a helpful document, more could be done to make it easier for the public to learn about the finances of each charter school including successful schools and those considered financially at-risk. DCFPI makes the following recommendations: • Detailed Breakout of Personnel and Staffing – The report should include information on the number of executive staff, school leadership positions, certified teaching staff, administrative (certified) staff, and non-certified administrative staff. This would provide a better picture of how money is allocated for personnel expenses. • Restricted Funds – Many charters report having restricted funds, but restricted for what? Facilities, bond financing, or other purposes? As a matter of transparency, the public should know, but currently there is no uniform reporting on the nature of restricted funds. • Capital Expenses – The FAR reports on each school’s “occupancy expenses,” but that includes a mix of both capital costs – dollars spent to build, own, and maintain long-term assets – and operating expenses like utilities and maintenance. Because charters get one pot of money for operating expenses and another pot for facilities, DCFPI recommends a more careful separation of occupancy into operating costs and capital costs for each charter LEA. • Philanthropic Revenue – The current information on philanthropic revenue is broad, requiring anyone interested in learning more to contact each individual LEA. DCFPI suggests that the FAR report include additional breakdown of these funds – such as the share from private foundation grants versus parent fees or
PTA fund-raising, and the share of philanthropic revenue that is for multi-year vs. single-year grants. • DC funding Per Student in Special Categories – Each charter school gets an allotment for its at-risk, special education, or English language learners. But the FAR report doesn’t say how those resources are spent on the same students. This could change with the Council requiring each charter LEA to report on how at-risk funds are being spent. • A Financial “Grade” for Each LEA – The FAR lacks a cumulative list of which charter school LEAs are considered high performing or at-risk. While it includes financial report cards for individual LEAs, they present several metrics – some of which are hard for non-accountants to understand -- but not a summative “grade” of the school’s overall financial health. A singular letter grade to represent the overall financial health of a charter would be a smart addition to the financial report cards. • List of Charters and their Financial Status – The FAR does not list which schools are financial high-performing or financial low-performing. It simply states the number that fall into each category. Parents and policymakers deserve to know. To read the full DCFPI report, see here or go to www.dcfpi. org/areas-of-research/education. Bhat is an education policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents. u
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Large-Scale Development Coming to Historic Anacostia
Rendering of artist work-live space with movable partition barn door. Image: Four Points Development LLC
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arge-scale development has come to Historic Anacostia. Developer Four Points LLC partnered with property owner Curtis Investment Group in 2013 to transform the former Metropolitan Police evidence warehouse at 2235 Shannon Place SE into an 82,000 squarefoot office building. It is now occupied by DC government agencies including the DC Lottery and the Taxicab Commission.
Rendering of 2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, which breaks ground this fall. Image: Four Points Development LLC
Reunion Square The neighborhood’s next significant development will also be led by Four Points and Curtis. A new six-story, 68,000 square-foot building will occupy a portion of the large gated parking lot on the corner of Chicago Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in front of 2235 Shannon Place. It is scheduled to break ground this fall with delivery in late 2016. One of several phases of a larger project called Reunion Square, the new apartment building, at 2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., features 71 one- and two-bedroom apartments. On its ground level six artist work-live spaces provide a hybrid retail-residential experience similar to the Brookland Arts Walk. Four Points is co-developing Reunion Square with the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), a community development organization based in Historic Anacostia. Of 71 units in the building, 53 will be areamedian-income (AMI) tested. In other words, a tenant’s income cannot exceed a certain annual amount. The remaining 18 units will be offered at market rate. Four Points LLC plans to work with Teach for America, DC Public Schools, and the Urban Teacher Center to provide workforce housing for incoming teachers, many of whom both teach in Wards 7 and 8 and likely qualify for the affordable units. The artist work-live space along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue provides residents and visitors with an arts-focused retail experience. This concept aligns with a neighborhood that has re-
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cently attracted new arts organizations such as the Anacostia Playhouse and Project Create. The front half of the work-live space opens into a small sidewalk garden that allows visitors to access the studio directly. A movable barn door allows each artist resident to close their personal space, separating public and private spaces. These areas have been deeded as permanent artist work-live spaces, states Stan Voudrie, principal at Four Points LLC. This is an encouraging prospect for artists, many of whom face displacement once areas become high-rent districts. The occupants of these spaces will set business hours, adding more stops to a growing arts district, Voudrie believes. However, while some find the prospect of new development east of the river encouraging,
Rendering of entrance to artist studio with front garden. Image: Four Points Development LLC
such substantial change has some Anacostia residents concerned.
Community Concerns Neighbor Charles Wilson has concerns about the scale of the project in relation to the adjoining Anacostia Historic District that lies just across Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. While Wilson finds any new development in the neighborhood “exciting,” he believes that a six-story building is at odds with the historic charm of the neighborhood. “Historic Anacostia is
a small town in the big city; the scale of the building [Reunion Square] complicates the charm that exists in the neighborhood,” explains Wilson. Camille Bourgignon, another resident, echoes some of Wilson’s misgivings about the size and scale of the building, believing that the Reunion Square project might block Anacostia’s breathtaking vistas of the city. “The 65-foot building is the first of a series of 65 to 90foot structures the developer hopes to build along MLK that would block the view and visually disconnect the neighborhood from the river and the rest of the city,” suggests Bourgignon. Earl Rodriguez, an artist and 12-year resident of Anacostia, does not want to see Anacostia become a “dumping ground for affordable housing,” and expressed concerns about 2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue’s AMI units setting a bad precedent, as several other affordable housing projects are currently being considered nearby. However, Rodriguez was pleased to hear that an underground parking garage is planned for the building and welcomes the addition of the artist studios. Greta Fuller, who was the neighborhood Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner at the time Four Points proposed its first rendering of 2255 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., takes pride in the work she and the community did to mitigate what she and other residents believed were pitfalls in the building’s initial design. “We helped negotiate an increase in market rate units,” explains Fuller, who believes the AMI restriction acts as a gatekeeper for people who might want to live in Anacostia yet earn too much to qualify for the AMI units. “He [Stan Voudrie] also worked with us on the design,” which according to Fuller originally looked “cheap and dull.” Fuller also expressed her appreciation for the arts component in the building. “We have many great artists in the neighborhood who paint, draw, story tell, act, and we have great art amenities like the Anacostia Playhouse and the Anacostia Arts Center. We hope new people will want to come into the community because of our vibrant arts district.” Award-winning artist Luis Peralta Del Valle is especially encouraged by the artist work-live space component of the
development. “I think it’s a great idea. It gives artists an opportunity to live there. It’s affordable space.” However, in future projects Peralta Del Valle believes “it would be great to give artists the opportunity to own the spaces, which would really empower them – perhaps an opportunity to rent with an option to buy.” Peralta Del Valle is really looking forward to the opening of the artist studios and thinks “this type of project will get artists to come here. It will get people from the District and the D.M.V. It’s a wonderful opportunity for artists!”
Economic Opportunity Four Points’ strategic partnership with AEDC may lead to other opportunities for neighborhood residents. AEDC, which developed the Anacostia Gateway Office building at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road SE, has a track record of ensuring that the local community benefits from large-scale developments economically. Stan Jackson, executive director of AEDC, explains that “This is an example of how the public and the private can come together to do something for Ward 8. Part of our mission is to engage in commercial transactions that will serve the residents of the community.” By providing small-business technical and business training and connecting with local trade groups, AEDC staff seek to ensure that many of the contracts for building Reunion Square will stay local. AEDC will host public meetings to connect with local residents and businesses. Jackson believes that “MLK is a wonderful boulevard with a lot of upside” and he hopes Reunion Square will create a strong relationship between the 11th Street Bridge and the Anacostia Metro station. Ultimately Jackson would like people to “start seeing Anacostia as a destination.” For more information on upcoming AEDC workshops go to www.anacostiadc.com. For more information on Reunion Square visit www.reunionsquare.com. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www. eastcityart.com. u
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A Timetable for Restoration our river: the anacostia by Bill Matuszeski
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romises! Promises! Promises! For how long has the public been told the Anacostia River would return as a healthy and accessible urban river? What is it really reasonable to expect and when? It is easy to get frustrated at the pace of recovery of old Mother Nature. However, these are complex systems of land and water that have been abused for centuries. So, it is not so easy to turn them around. The pieces are starting to fall into place. It is now possible to construct a timetable of major actions that should lead to steady and increasing improvements. This is important for at least two reasons. Firstly, it provides the public with some clear markers. Secondly, gives citizens a basis for pressuring the politicians and public agencies to stay on track and deliver on time. What can we expect in the coming years in the way of visible improvements?
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the opening of the link between Benning Road NE and the Bladensburg Marina in Maryland. It will be possible to ride from the South Capitol Street Bridge upstream along a number of tributaries to Greenbelt, College Park, and even Brookside Gardens well beyond the Beltway. Plans are being laid to celebrate with thousands taking part in a bike rides all over the watershed. The effect will be to make us feel for the first time that we are all connected by the River and the streams that feed it.
tWo yeArs hence 2016 and 2017 will bring more progress on cleaning up some of the remaining streams that serve as storm sewers in the part of DC where the storm and sanitary sewage are separate. Two that are getting a lot of attention are Springhouse Run and Hickey Run. Both surface in the Arbo-
retum. Both have serious issues of sewage and other pollutants that need to be cleaned up as part of their restoration. The older parts of DC are served by the combined sewer system. This antiquated approach used the storm water to regularly flush out the sewers. Over time this caused more and more overloads and releases of the combined storm water and sewage into the rivers. In the case of the Anacostia, this happens about once a week, hardly a way to expect the river to stay healthy. The answer is the DCWater Long-Term Control Program (LTCP), a court-mandated multi-billion dollar effort to build tunnels to store the combined flow until the storm passes and the treatment plants can handle the volume. For the Anacostia, this means a 13.1-mile tunnel that captures all
A New Riverside Trail in Anacostia. Courtesy Wikipedia for “Greenway” neighborhood of SE
the storm water and sewage and reduces any discharge to the River by 98 percent. Recent changes to the LTCP in other parts of the City will replace tunnels and storage with so-called “green infrastructure” – rain gardens and swales. These practices are designed to hold the storm water in place and not overload the sanitary sewers. This will add more years to LTCP in those areas. For the Anacostia, where the tunnels will be built to full capacity, the LTCP is on time and on budget. The first results will be seen in fewer overflows beginning in 2018.
Longer Term Two other things to look for in 2018 are approval by the City of the Final Plan to clean up the toxics at sites along the Anacostia and in the sediments in the river bottom. Also, the DC United soccer stadium on Buzzard Point will open. While the games will start immediately, the toxic clean-up will take at least six years to complete. In 2019, the completed 11th Street Bridge Park will open. There will be performance spaces, urban demonstration gardens, cafes, river access with boat rentals and an environmental study center. So that is the next four years along the River. What comes after that?
Creating a Swimmable River In 2022, the tunnels will have been com-
pleted reducing the combined sewer overflows to the River to two percent of current levels. In 2024, the toxic cleanup should be finished. Still, there will be more work to do. The streams feeding into the Anacostia in both DC and Maryland will require continued efforts to prevent pollutants from entering the system. The toxics in the soils and sediments at old industrial sites along the Anacostia must be monitored and cleaned up as they leach into the water. Even the air must be managed lest it will continue to deposit toxic chemicals from traffic and industry. So, the big jobs will be done, but the clean-up of smaller and more hidden sources will continue. What’s the best guess on when we might have a fishable and swimmable Anacostia River? The District has set 2032 as the year when we can all go down to the River and jump in. I would say it is worth waiting for. Expecting it happen any sooner is wishful thinking. In meanwhile, enjoy the trails, the beautiful sights like sunset from the 11th Street Bridge, the eagles and hawks, the canoe rides, kayaks and sculls. All this makes the Anacostia River the wonderful place it already is. Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacostia River. He is the retired Director of the Chesapeake Bay Program, past Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Anacostia River and a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River. u
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United Medical Center Welcomes New Interim CEO andrew l. davis debuts as hospital’s newest leader by Candace Y.A. Montague
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ast summer the board of directors at United Medical Center began its search for the next permanent chief executive officer. The board hired an executive search firm to find a replacement for David Small, who had been placed in that position by Huron, a consulting firm that came on board to help create a strategic plan for turning around the failing hospital. The search for a permanent CEO has paused, and in July the board unanimously approved a new interim CEO to take the helm as David Small exits that position. Andrew L. Davis, 44, has been welcomed to the executive staff at UMC. He brings years of experience to the position. More importantly Davis brings a vision for the community that he hopes will come to fruition during his tenure.
The Road to Southern Avenue Andrew L. Davis hails from Bonifay, Fla., where he was a high school basketball star. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Troy State University in Alabama, he became a certified public accountant and trained as a hospital administrator at Baptist Health Care in northeast Florida. Davis’ experience with urban hospital settings came when he moved to Boston, selected as president of Carney Hospital by Steward Health Care in 2012. Dorchester, a large neighborhood in Boston, is prime territory for learning about urban healthcare. African-Americans comprise 24 percent of the population. Nearly one-quarter of the population earns below the poverty level. The leading causes of death are cancer and cardiovascular disease. Obesity, tobacco smoking, asthma, and lack of physical activity are continuous health challenges for residents. Most of the low-income residents rely on public health insurance. Time in Dorchester prepared him for work in the District, says Davis. “I think my background suits a place like United Medical where we have similar health challenges to overcome. The demographics there are very similar to the demographics here in DC. When I was hired by Stewart Health I tried to help turn the hospital around and improve health outcomes.”
His Vision for the Community Surrounding UMC United Medical Center has been providing health care in the District for 50 years. In the last few years the hospital has been pushing for more health education. Studies show that health education is critical to positive long-term healthcare and fewer trips to the emergency room. Davis wants to keep the push for health education growing at UMC. One way to achieve this is through community events. Davis hopes to hosts community health education events.
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Andrew L. Davis joins United Medical Center as the new interim chief executive officer. Photo: UMC
“We are in the process of setting up the FY15 community events calendar,” he explains. “The events would be held on campus here and provide information on diabetes, women’s health, etc. We can invite the community in and by doing so we empower them to live a better quality of life.” Davis adds that health awareness and goal setting will increase positive health outcomes. “We want people to build a primary care network that really starts to help them understand about their health, eating habits, sleeping habits, exercise – things that prolong life. We need to put more resources into educating our local community on good health.” Davis’ other goal is to get continuous input from the community, a precedent set by Huron when they conducted multiple town hall meeting to get input from constituents. Davis has already made plans to work with the Ward 7 Health Alliance and the Ward 8 Health Council. The administration is working to develop a family advisory committee in the fall consisting of former UMC patients who could provide first-person feedback on how to improve patient satisfaction. “The family advisory council will give us a better feel for the patient experience,” Davis says. “Our vision is to be one of the premiere hospitals on patient satisfaction and improve the patient experience, which will improve the clinical outcome. I think we need to focus on those outcomes.” Davis also hopes to increase access to healthcare east of the river. In July the first of two mobile units began circulating through the neighborhoods. It has been a success. Patients who lack transportation or ample time for healthcare visits can see a medical
professional in the mobile unit to discuss their health before it reaches the urgent level. Davis is excited about the mobile units making rounds in the community. “The mobile clinics are deployed six days a week. And this is important because now we are able to go to the people. We’re really excited about the second clinic because it will have a dental component. We needed that component. So we’re taking it to the streets.” United Medical Center aims to have more primary care physicians on staff for the residents in Wards 7 and 8. The goal for staffing, according to Davis, is to recruit at least three more primary care doctors this year who will concentrate on family and internal medicine. “Most of the visits here are in the emergency room. In a number of those visits most of the people don’t have a primary care physician (PCP). We’re working on looking at the ER as a way to provide information to the patients about finding a primary care physician,” says Davis. Connecting patients with a PCP during that time can help foster a long-term relationship with a medical professional that will maintain continuous care and keep the patient healthier longer. For more information about Davis visit the website at www.united-medicalcenter.com. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News. u
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East washington life / E on dc
Who Let the Dogs Out? by E. Ethelbert Miller
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he poet Ahmos Zu-Bolton once called Washington the Demon City. Ahmos, who died here in 2005, was from DeRidder, La. Together we edited the anthology “Synergy,” the first collection of DC black poetry, birthed back in 1975. Ahmos put a dent in the literary world in much the same way Jim Rice knocked balls off the Green Monster in Fenway Park. Ahmos was heavily influenced by science fiction and he drove a white van around town as if looking to pick up Sun Ra’s Arkestra. Back in the 1970s one could often hear talk about survival and rumors about how we wouldn’t live beyond 1984. Remember when that year was supposed to be the end of everything? Funny how, in 2015, it looks like Big Brother and his entire Big Family are watching all of us. At times I wonder if we are not quickly moving into being known as Disaster City. Even in the midst of tremendous construction around town there are things that seem to be falling apart. I could begin with the Metro, but why go underground? One Sunday back in July I was at a friend’s house listening to City Councilmember Elissa Silverman give an overview of DC wins and losses. One young man at the meeting raised the issue of the city moving away from the use of fossil fuels. He supported what is now a growing divestment movement against companies that continue to shake hands with the devil. He also mentioned how flooding was going to be a major problem in the future for the DC area. For some reason I continued to eat the chips without the dip. I’m more
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aware of climate change issues these days. I admire the Pope and Naomi Klein (in that order). Still, I’m lazy and have no survival kit in the basement. I have maybe two flashlights and no extra batteries. Even though I grew up in the 1950s, the “duck and cover” era, I probably became arrogant because no atomic bomb ever fell on the Bronx. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a homework assignment that my teacher didn’t check for spelling. I suspect however there are demons on the march. Yes, planes did fall out of the sky and one hit the Pentagon. The Towers in New York collapsed as if struck by the wings of Rodan. That was yesterday, and tomorrow is going to be a dangerous place to live. Years ago I fell in love with Seattle, the way I now go steady with the Nationals. Yes, I love the Seahawks, and Ichiro crushed my heart when his number was 51. However the July 20 issue of The New Yorker knocked me down like a Bob Gibson fastball. Terror is not something you want to experience or read about. I slowly read “The Really Big One” by Kathryn Schulz. It’s a very scary article about the earthquake that will one day hit our Northwest states. After reading Schulz one will always be sleepless in Seattle. The early warning signals might begin with the barking of dogs. I walk around DC and stare at the many dogs that now reside here. I’m a cat person, but dogs can be cool. Maybe their barking in unison might one day save us. If not we will simply be punished for the way we have lived, and believe our destruction is a result of the sins of our government. When all the animals flee there is always a scapegoat left behind. Our failure to prepare properly for the future will one day introduce us to science fiction. Ahmos was a prophet among poets. E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist. He was inducted into the Washington Hall of Fame in April 2015. Miller’s “Collected Poems,” edited by Kirsten Porter, will be published next spring by Willow Books. u
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Allen Chapel AME “the cathedral of southeast” article and photos by Adia H. Robinson
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n a hot Sunday in late July, before his 11:00 o’clock service, Pastor Michael Bell chats with members of his congregation in the multipurpose room of Allen Chapel AME, located at 2498 Alabama Ave. SE. He listens to an older woman and shakes hands with Rev. Lolitia Turner and other members of the church’s Ministry of Hope who are running a clothing drive. The service begins, and after uplifting gospel music, prayer, and scripture readings Pastor Bell takes to the pulpit, giving a sermon about hope and perseverance. “God’s going to deliver on promises he made to you,” he says to the congregation. Afterwards he asks the congregation to join him at the altar for prayer. The people come, some moved to tears, some kneeling, and some standing, all with their heads bowed in prayer.
Rev. Dr. Michael Bell chats with a parishioner.
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Pastor and Community Activist Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell Sr. is the son and the grandson of pastors from Baltimore. Originally he wanted to be an accountant. In 1985 Bell decided to become a minister while a member of Bethel AME in Baltimore. “When you talk to preachers about their calling, all of them are similar,” Bell says when talking about his spiritual journey. “The press of God upon our lives was such that we could no longer resist it. We could no longer resist saying yes to God.” Bell received master of divinity degree from Howard University in 1995. During his tenure there a professor taught Bell the importance of the church’s “coming outside of the walls and impacting the community.” Bell has been an activist ever since, encouraging his churches to positively shape the world around them. “That’s been my thrust,” says Bell: “To identify the needs in the community and have our church be in the forefront.” Bell went on to receive a doctorate from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. After leading churches in Cockeysville, Md., and Texas, he was assigned to Allen Chapel AME in 2005. Bell’s preaching style is “unique,” says Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Paul Trantham (ANC 8B02), Bell’s personal steward at Allen Chapel. “He captivates people’s attention when he preaches.” Bell uses his sermons to help guide his con-
Rev. Dr. Michael Bell preaches the word.
gregation through trying times. He often touches on larger social issues. His sermon the Sunday after the massacre at Emmanuel AME in Charleston, S.C., for example, focused on healing, prayer, and racism. Bell is well suited to lead a congregation as storied as Allen Chapel AME.
“The Cathedral of Southeast” Originally organized out of Israel AME in 1850, Allen Chapel AME is the oldest church east of the Anacostia River. Named after Bishop Richard Allen, the founder of African Methodism, it is known affectionately among its congregants as “the Cathedral of Southeast.” The church has grown in the nearly two centuries its doors have been open. In the 10 years under Bell’s stewardship alone the size of its congregation has surged from 1,500 members to nearly 4,000. More people attend Allen Chapel’s services because they see the work the church does in the community, says Trantham. “They see that this is a church that outreaches, comes out into the community... they had come out of hardship and they witnessed our pastor take out [of ] his pocket and buy a young boy tennis shoes.” Other community leaders, including Councilmember LaRuby May (DWard 8), the vice chair of Allen Chapel’s board of trustees, are active in the church’s outreach efforts. Pastor Bell has been supportive of ANC 8B, allowing the commission to hold its meetings in the church, says Trantham.
Serving Its Community Allen Chapel ministers to its surrounding community. Its Food Pantry Ministry, partnering with Capital Area Food Bank, provides groceries and produce
to families on first, third, and fifth Wednesdays. Velma Speight works closely with the ministry and described its work. The Pantry serves 125 to 175 families a week, she explains. It also provides nutrition classes and has a hunger hotline. “Nobody in Ward 8 should ever go hungry,” says Pastor Bell. Allen Chapel has also sought to address the city’s affordable housing crisis. In 2013 it partnered with Vision of Victory, a local nonprofit, to open Roundtree Residences, an affordable housing complex for senior citizens. Additionally the church runs a learning center that provides daycare for children. In the not too distant future the church hopes to build another affordable housing complex and open a charter school, says Bell. “Allen is an example of the role we need houses of worship to play in our community. Allen serves the spiritual needs of the community while helping residents meet basic needs like food and clothing. Dr. Bell’s leadership embodies worship and service beyond the four walls of physi-
cal space,” says Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May (D). “I am very proud to be a member of Allen and to represent such a committed longstanding community institution.”
A Church in the Nation’s Capitol While steering Allen Chapel’s focus toward its immediate community, Bell remains aware of the church’s location in the nation’s capital. After the tragedy in Charleston, S.C., Bell believes that the church should take an active stance against racism. “The soul of this country is damaged,” he says. “It’s still damaged.” When asked if Charleston made him worried about his own safety, Bell says no, “I’m not going to pastor and live in fear. We’re not changing what we’re doing ... and I’m not going to be in the pulpit and be afraid that somebody could come in at anytime. I’m not living like that.” For information about Allen Chapel visit www.acamec.org. u
Rev. Dr. Michael Bell in his office.
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Taking on Alzheimer’s Disease in DC how can seniors and families be more proactive about staying mentally healthy? by Candace Y. A. Montague
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f you were to speak to Shirley Byrd you might not immediately recognize that she struggles with a cognitive disease. Look a little deeper and you will see that she seems mentally cloudy at times. Her daughter, Angela Byrd, has been her caretaker, along with lifelong best friend Malvolia Gregory. Many families in DC share the challenge they face in caring for Shirley. Alzheimer’s disease slowly deteriorates the brain and disconnects the patient from their loved ones. The resources to help families are present but not abundant. As government works to keep the District an age-friendly city, seniors can take an active role in keeping a healthy brain.
There’s Something about Shirley Shirley Byrd is a retired DC public school teacher. She taught math and technology in middle and high school. A minister and choir member at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Southeast, she loved to travel, shop, and help people through prayer and song. She was once an independent woman who was meticulous about things like bills and personal upkeep. And then things began to slip. Shirley would begin to leave for work in the morning extra early so she could have time to get there if she happened to lose her way. Or forgetting to pay bills so often that she would get phone calls summoning three months of back payments. “I don’t know why they keep calling me about my mortgage. I know I paid them,” she would complain. Gregory recalls going to one of Shirley’s doctor appointment where she got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. “That’s when we started putting it all together. Not caring about her clothes anymore. Leaving really early for work. Forgetting her bills. Angie had been telling us that something was wrong with her mother but we just kinda blew it off. We were all doing things like that. But this was something different.” Getting help for Shirley has been a long and frustrating journey for her family. They had been
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Malvolia Gregory (right) shares a laugh with Shirley Byrd after church services. Photo: Candace Y.A. Montague
receiving support from the Washington Senior Wellness Center and the East of the River Southeast Collective, but they needed more. Shirley is not on Medicaid and her pension doesn’t cover the $5,000-$7,000 cost per month for her care. Not to mention transportation and food costs which have increased because Shirley forgets that she ate and demands to be fed. “We were on a food supplement list since 2013. They finally called us and said that the accounts were frozen. Then they told us that Capital Area Food Bank could help us. Why didn’t they explain that before?” asks Gregory. That’s when a nonprofit organization called Right At Home came into a grant and could offer 40 hours of services. The Byrd family had set up an appointment to arrange services. An hour before the appointment Right At Home called and said the funds for the grant were frozen. “An hour before? Why so late? Somebody had to know something before then,” Gregory explains incredulously. (A spokesperson for Right At Home said she was unaware of any frozen grants.)
It’s not uncommon for families to feel lost and frustrated when they have to confront Alzheimer’s. So many questions arise from the diagnosis regarding medications, living arrangements, and insurance to name a few. There is a dire need for navigation services to help caregivers know where to go for select services and assistance. The DC Office on Aging can offer assistance. Brittany Kitt, an Office on Aging project lead, says education on the disease and the options available are critical. “DC Office on Aging offers several programs to support those living in the community with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. These include programs like respite relief for family caregivers and Iona’s Citywide Money Management program for those living alone with dementia.” There are barriers to care externally and internally. Neighborhoods across Wards 7 and 8 lack the rally cry for more information regarding the disease. Aside from the Brain Health Tour and the Purple Sunday events co-sponsored by the DC Department of Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, there are few events that will screen for the signs of Alzheimer’s. Internally, families grapple with caring for the elderly while caring for young children and/ or working full-time. Caregivers need answers about their loved one’s illness but don’t have the opportunity to search for resources. Many of them simply concede that caring for relatives is their obligation.
Clinical Trial Participation Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Additionally there is no approved treatment that will prevent it or slow it down. The only way to get anywhere near that point is to conduct clinical trials. But a mistrust of the medical community has had a stranglehold on AfricanAmericans for decades. According to African Americans Network at US Against Alzheimer’s, blacks make up only 5 percent of clinical tri-
Shirley Byrd in earlier years. Photo: The Byrd family
for developing treatment. “There is a huge disadvantage when we [AfricanAmericans] don’t get involved in trials. There are trials going on that could benefit our community. It is important to keep in mind that we need data to prove that we carry certain genes more than other races so we can get the funding for development.”
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Seniors can do things to keep their minds fresh and maintain a healthy brain. The Alzheimer’s Association recommends three things: • Staying physically active will increase blood flow to the brain and help reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol, both linked to dementia. al participation. However, black participation is imperative in the development of treatment for two reasons. First, race, gender, and ethnicity can greatly influence how a person’s body responds to treatments. What works well in a 65-year-old white female may not work as well in a 75-year-old African-American male. Second, AfricanAmericans carry two genes that have been linked to Alzheimer’s. Results from a study done by Columbia University researchers show that the presence of the ABCA7 gene nearly doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The apolipoprotein E (APOE) e4 gene variant, which is rare, has been found to be carried in blacks 1.4 more times than in whites. Dr. Lennox Graham, assistant professor of health science at Howard University, states that African-American involvement in clinical trials is imperative
• Eating a heart-healthy diet can also benefit the brain because it increases the consumption of brain-healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, and fish. • Staying mentally and socially active to challenge the brain. Take a class with friends, try a new hobby, or pursue more formal education. There is still more to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. But fear doesn’t have to prevent seniors from living life to the fullest every day. Learn more. Do more. Shine on. For more information about Alzheimer’s in the District visit the DC Office on Aging website at www.dcoa. dc.gov or call 202-724-5622. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News. u
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Jazz Avenues by Steve Monroe
Bill Cole Group Plays Next for Transparent Productions Looking for a newer path, a newer sound, a fresh vibe? One so inclined might sample some of the offerings of the new Transparent Productions season of avant jazz, beginning with Bill Cole and his New Untempered Ensemble coming Sunday, Sept. 13, at Bohemian Caverns. Cole, a Pittsburgh native, has a doctorate in ethnomusicology and has served as an educator at many universities. He is admired as an innovator who combines the sounds of “untempered” instruments with jazz, specializing in using non-Western wind instruments, especially double reed horns including Chinese sonas, the Korean hojok and piri, the Indian nagaswarm and shenai, the Ghanaian flute, and other instruments. Having played with distinctive voices in the music such as Sam Rivers, Billy Bang, Julius Hemphill, Ornette Coleman, and William Parker, to name a few, Cole has led his Untempered Ensemble group since 1992. A listen to his 2014 CD “Sunsum,” among his other recordings, gives an idea of the free-form sounds Cole and friends may well provide at the Caverns (see.www.billcole.org). Michael Parker of All About Jazz says, “Cole takes solo after solo that allows a lifetime of immersion in jazz to reveal itself through the extraordinary timbral resources of his chosen instruments.” Cole’s shows on Sept. 13 – entitled “For Endangered Species, African Youth & Don Pullen – are to feature Cole on reeds, Warren Smith, drums, Althea Sullycole, vocals, Joseph Daley, tuba, Ras Moshe, reeds, Lisette Santiago, percussion, and Gerald Veasley, bass. For tickets and more information see www.transparentproductionsdc.org or www.bohemiancaverns.org. Next this month for Transparent Productions are the Evan Parker & Ned Rothenberg Dup on Sept. 26, at Union Arts, and The Thing on Sept. 27 at the Caverns. Shows later this fall include Matt Lucian & Matt Maneri on Oct. 11; Stephan Crump and Mary Halvorson on Nov. 8; The Mark Taylor Group on Nov. 29, and Grass Roots on Dec. 5.
Grubbs’ Annual Coltrane Concert Award-winning saxophonist, composer and educator Carl Grubbs performs with his ensemble at his Annual John Coltrane Celebration Concert at 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 19 at St. Paul’s Schools in Brooklandville, outside of Baltimore. The show by Contemporary Arts Inc. and St. Paul’s Schools is in the Ward Center for the Arts and features the St. Paul’s School Jazz Band, under the direction of jazz studies director Grubbs, and the Carl Grubbs Ensemble, with Eric Byrd, keyboards, Blake Meister, bass, and John Lamkin III, drums. See www.contemporaryartsinc.org or call 410-944-2909 or 410821-3047 for ticket information.
JACS Organ Sundays Organ combo sounds made for one jamming Sunday evening last month as The Jazz & Cultural Society on Franklin Street in Northeast began its Hammond B3 Organ Sundays series. Craig Briscoe on the keys, John Lee, guitar, and JACS maestro DeAndrey Howard, a renowned trumpeter showing his multi-instrumentalist skills by rapping out jazzy beats on drums, entertained a large crowd on “Days of Wine and Roses,” “Close Your Eyes,” and other tunes, with vocalist Venus Dotson coming on with a soaring, lilting
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Edgy, avant, virtuosic saxophonist and composer Brian Settles headlines the DC Jazz Jam on Sept. 20 at The Brixton. Photo: Brian Settles
vocalese on “Satin Doll.” The venue’s organ, once belonging to Dr. Bill Clark, a close friend of Howard, was purchased from Clark’s widow, “who felt the instrument would be in amazing hands at JACS,” according to JACS information. Howard said Sundays at JACS, which already had started having live music on Wednesdays, would see organ groups leading jam sessions. See www.facebook.com/jazzandculturalsociety for more information.
tles/DC Jazz Jam, Sept. 20. The Brixton … Mark Meadows, Sept. 23, Blues Alley …14th Annual DC Jazz Preservation Festival, Sept. 26, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Evan Parker & Ned Rothenberg Duo, Sept. 26, Union Arts … Tim Leahey/DC Jazz Jam, Sept. 27, The Brixton …. The Thing, Sept. 27, Bohemian Caverns … Marianne Solivan, Sept. 30, Blues Alley … Chick Corea & Bela Fleck Duet, Sept. 30, The Music Center at Strathmore …
September Highlights: EC3 & Friends, Sept. 8, Blues Alley … Bobby Muncy, Sept. 9, Twins Jazz … Greater U Street Collective, Sept. 11, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Jason Moran/ Finding a Line: Skateboarding, Music and Media, Sept. 11, Blues Alley …Veronneau, Sept. 12-13, Twins Jazz … J.S. Williams/DC Jazz Jam, Sept. 13, The Brixton … Bill Cole New Untempered Ensemble, Sept. 13, Bohemian Caverns … Clifton Anderson, Sept. 16, Blues Alley … A Token of Love for Ron Elliston, Sept. 18, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Christian Scott, Sept. 18-19, Bohemian Caverns … Carl Grubbs/Annual John Coltrane Concert, Sept. 19, St. Paul’s School/Brooklandville … Brian Set-
September Birthdays: Art Pepper 1; Horace Silver, Clifford Jordan 2; Mickey Roker, Roy Brooks 3; Meade Lux Lewis 4; Andrew White, Buddy Bolden 6; Sonny Rollins 7; Wilbur Ware 8; Elvin Jones, George Mraz 9; Roy Ayers 10; Steve Turre 12; Chu Berry 13; Oliver Lake 14; Cannonball Adderley 15; Joe Venuti, John Hendricks 16; Brother Jack McDuff 17; Emily Remler 18; Muhal Richard Abrams 19; Chico Hamilton 21; John Coltrane 23; Gary Bartz 26; Bud Powell 27; Kenny Kirkland 28; Buddy Rich, Oscar Pettiford 30. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed atwww.twitter.com/jazzavenues. u
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Healthiest You! Challenge Seeks to Improve Children’s Health and Fitness The Children’s National Health System, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, and the Washington Mystics are partnering to improve children’s health and fitness in DC’s low income communities. The initiative is a wellness program that includes health education and activities that address fitness, nutrition, and academic excellence for District youth. The partnership launched on the first day of the Anacostia Museum Summer Session with a kick-off event with 40 DC public school children who participated in a fitness activity and attended a health education session. This program is intended to support and encourage children to have fun and make healthy choices. ChildrensNational.org Savoy Elementary School students participated in health and fitness activities with Dr. Bear, Pax the Panda, and the Washington Mystics’ guard Ivory Latta (center), at the launch of a new children’s wellness program between Children’s National Health System, Washington Mystics (WNBA), and Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. Photo: Nadiya Lonkevych
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Schools Skate for Fitness at Fort Dupont Ice Arena In partnership with DC Public Schools Department of Health and Physical Education, the Schools Skate for Fitness is a program designed to meet the physical education requirements of the elementary, middle and high schools in DC and to promote physical fitness and an active lifestyle. Fort Dupont Ice Arena encourages you to bring the same class or group of students three or four times for a full ice skating curriculum. This curriculum, or repeat instruction, enables those particular children to advance beyond the very basic first skating lesson and to truly develop recreational ice skating skills. Developing strong
skating skills increases the likelihood that these children will continue to skate and make exercise and physical activity a regular part of their life. To schedule a visit, contact Program Director Leticia Moreno Enos at 202-584-5007, ext.13 or lmoreno@fdia.org.
Learn to Play Chess at Deanwood Library Learn to play chess, improve your game, or practice your moves with other players. This dropin group is open to all ages and experience levels and meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at Deanwood Neighborhood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. 202-698-1175. dclibrary.org/deanwood
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kids fun run at Congressional Cemetery The annual Dead Man’s Run 5k and Kids Fun Run at Congressional Cemetery is on Saturday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. The untimed kids run, around a 2k distance, is $10 to register. Contact Congressional Cemetery race staff with questions at 202-5430539. congressionalcemetery.org
“kids ride free” Program exPanded Under the newly expanded program, public school students and public charter school students can ride the bus, DC Circulator, and Metrorail--to and from school, and for school-related activities. Private and parochial school students can register to receive the Metrobus pass. For an average family with two children who ride the metro to school, Kids Ride Free on rail will save them $600 over the course of the school year. For more information, visit kidsridefree. dc.gov or call DC Department of Transportation at 202-673-1740.
shakesPeare theatre’s “free for all” information for families This year’s Free For All, Sept.1 to 13, is a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. The Shakespeare Theatre’s intention is for the Free For All to be family-friendly. Guardians should bring children out into the lobby if they are restless. Babes in arms are not allowed in the theatre. They request that children be five years of age or older. Every person entering the theatre must have a ticket. If a child will be sitting on someone’s lap, they still must have a ticket. Read more about how to get tickets at shakespearetheatre.org.
star family festival at mlk library The Star (Sing, Talk and Read) Festival showcases all the ways parents can help young children build their vocabularies, fall in love with reading and develop the skills they will need when they start
school--often without books. On Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW, learn how singing, talking and reading with your baby or young child now will help them later in school. It’s never too early to give your kids a smart start. The festival will feature workshops for parents to support your child’s early learning; activities, crafts and games for children; free children’s books; live entertainment by Uno, Dos Tres con Andres and drummer Jali-D; safety, health and education resources; door prizes; lunch; photo ops with costumed characters; and special guest appearances from Radio One’s Shorty da Prince and Angie Ange and Ebony McMorris. Learn more at dclibrary.org/starfestival.
teen ambassadors Program at the smithsonian museum of afriCan art
Pre-K to 3rd grade Building a strong foundation for learning Spaces available for students in K thru 3rd grade. enroll today. Bridges PCS is an expanding elementary school, growing to serve grades Pre-K–5th by 2017-2018. • Before & After Care • Small classroom size and well trained staff • Individual planning for each student • Hands-on and project-based curriculum Free and open to all DC residents. Tuition paid by non-residents.
www.bridgespcs.org 1250 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 p: 202.545.0515 Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Voted one of the Best Preschools in DC, City Paper Readers Poll 2013 -2015! For the 2016-2017 school year Bridges PCS will be in our new location:
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The Teen Ambassadors Program at the National Museum of African Art is a youth development opportunity for teens in the area with an interest in the arts, culture and history of Africa. This program is an opportunity for young people (grades 10 to 12) to become involved in the nonprofit world and learn techniques for looking at and talking about art. In addition, teens will gain valuable experience serving as front-line representatives of a national Institution. They will develop communication skills that can be applied to any future career. Most importantly, the program will inform and reframe students’ attitudes and knowledge about the arts, history and culture of Africa. Read more at africa. si.edu/education/teen-programs.
synetiC auditions for teen romeo and Juliet Synetic Teen Productions are a physically intensive and artistically challenging training program that results in high quality, professional level productions at Synetic Theater’s Crystal City Theater. Teens work closely with professional directors, fight and movement choreographers, and as part of their mentorship, East of the River Magazine September 2015
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KIDS & FAMILY / NOTEBOOK The Big Build: A Hands-on Family Festival of Tools, Trucks, and Construction On Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., be a builder for the day at The Big Build at the National Building Museum. Amateur builders young and old can discover what it’s like to build a brick wall, carve stone, hammer nails, and much more as they work side-by-side with designers, builders, and artisans demonstrating their skills. Meet plumbers, electricians, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers, and experts in many other fields to learn about their professions and hobbies. The National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org Photo: Emily Clack Photography
receive special coaching on character and technique from senior Synetic company members. At the end of eight rigorous weeks the teen ensemble has a fully staged, full-length production, to go along with an experience of a lifetime. Synetic Teens will perform on the same set and stage as the adult company. Many Synetic Teen production alumni go on to star in Synetic main stage productions. Auditions will be held by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 5 and 12. Auditions can be scheduled by emailing education@synetictheater.org.
release of “Happy Birthday EVERYONE!” This new storybook features an easy-to-follow narrative accompanied by full colored illustrations. “Happy Birthday EVERYONE!” follows the experiences of a young boy named Stevie who is celebrating his fifth birthday. The story reveals his imaginary journey through the world as he wonders who else might have birthdays and parties. Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Enjoy free access to a skate park and a series of free open skate sessions. Open skate sessions are Sept. 10 and 13 at 6 p.m. Performances by young local bands (ranging from rock and punk to indie and jazz) showcasing their music are Sept. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. $22. A waiver is required to skateboard alongside performances. Skateboarding and music takes place on the front plaza. kennedy-center.org
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Throughout the history of aviation and space exploration, women have fought to be on equal terms with their male counterparts. At this family day, Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum, enjoy learning about the significant contributions women have made despite the many challenges they faced. The day will feature presentations by women in the field, hands-on activities, and stories. airandspace.si.edu Capitol Miss Foundation Support Group Meetings for Bereaved Parents The Washington, DC chapter of the MISS Foundation offers monthly support group meetings to mothers and fathers experiencing the loss of a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant/child death. Participants are invited to share, but are also welcome to listen until they are comfortable sharing their stories. Meetings are informal and typically occur the second Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Northeast Library in the mezzanine conference room. Northeast Library is at Seventh St. and Maryland Ave. NE. capitolmissfoundation.org
New Children’s Book Delivers Message of Gratitude Sharron Allen marks her debut in the world of children’s literature with the
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Leading DC based sexual assault and advocacy group “Men Can Stop Rape” has launched a back-to-school, safe and confidential, UASK DC personal security app for all eight universities in the District. The UASK DC App features real-time responsiveness, user friendly functionality, plus critical crisis and reporting resources, specific to each campus. Visit uaskdc.org to download the free app and lean more. mencanstoprape.org
Skateboarding, Music and Media at the Kennedy Center This is a multi-disciplinary, family-friendly festival that celebrates an influential American subculture by highlighting local artists, as well as the creative ties and improvisational elements shared between skateboarding and live music.
Authors Duncan Tonatiuh and Margarita Engle will receive the Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature during a special awards presentation on Friday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library of Congress James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE.
ZooFiesta ZooFiesta is on Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the National Zoo. Family activities include animal feedings, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, educational activities highlighting conservation research in Central and South America, and authentic gourmet cuisine at a Latin American inspired food bazaar. ZooFiesta is free, so bring the whole familia! nationalzoo.si.edu
President Lincoln’s Cottage Family Day On Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’re invited to the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for the fourth annual President Lincoln’s Cottage’s Family Day event. Family members of all ages will enjoy the live entertainment and creative activities inspired by the Lincoln family and their life at the Soldiers’ Home. There will be a Civil War encampment, a petting zoo with pony rides, arts and crafts, a picnic on the grounds, live music and cottage tours. The entrance to President Lincoln’s Cottage is through the Eagle Gate, at the intersection of Rock Creek Church Road. and Upshur Street NW. The street address is approximately 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW. lincolncottage.org
Race for Every Child Kids’ Dash The Race for Every Child supports children and families throughout the Washington area by raising funds for specialized medical care, research into childhood diseases, and important wellness and preventive services at Children’s National Health System. The 100-yard Kids’ Dash is a great way to encourage your child to be active and healthy. Just one block long, the Kids’ Dash route is on Pennsylvania Ave. NW, starting at 12th and finishing at 13th Streets. The race takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3. Pre-race activities begin at 7 a.m.; kids dash at 10:15 a.m. Read more at childrensnational.donordrive.com
Hispanic Innovators in Aviation and Space Family Day at Air and Space On Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join them as they celebrate the contributions of Latinos to aviation and space exploration. Hear about Latin Americans’ contributions to aviation and space exploration, meet Hispanic scientists and engineers—including a NASA astronaut—and participate in bilingual activities. airandspace.si.edu
Constitution Day Family Activities at the National Archives Two hundred and twenty-eight years ago the founding fathers signed the US Constitution creating the United States government that exists today. On Thursday, Sept. 17, 1 to 4 p.m., cel-
ebrate with them in the home of this important document by participating in exciting, hands-on activities taking place at the National Archives. Constitution Ave. and Seventh St. NW. 202357-5400. archives.gov
Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park Kids, ages 4 to 12, can run the bases after select Nationals games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Remaining dates are Sept. 6, 20 and 27. 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/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the Seventh inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First Street washington.nationals.mlb.com
Civil War Artillery Day at Fort Ward On Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn about the life and duties of an artilleryman from reenactors in the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, a unit that was stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War. Cannon firing demonstrations, equipment display, and camp life. This free program is weather dependent. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard
Boys & Girls Clubs Seek Grant The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington in partnership with the Washington School for Girls will submit an application to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. If granted, funds will be used to support afterschool and summer activities at the FBR Branch @ THEARC. The program will provide academic support, quality enrichment opportunities and family engagement activities. Members of the community, students, and parents are invited to participate in the planning process. To learn more East of the River Magazine September 2015
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The Anacostia Community Museum’s annual Celebrating Family Community Festival is on Saturday, Sept. 12, noon to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is Celebrating Community Diversity. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and art activities. Entertainment includes Mental Attraction (GoGo band), Broesler School Irish Step Dancers, Pan Lara Steel Drummers, Panamanian dance troupe Panama Danzas y Ritmos, and performers from Savoy Elementary, the Savoy Players. Art activities include making Japanese kites, Mexican paper flowers, Venetian ball masks, Indian Henna painting, African storytelling and more. Activities take place on the outside picnic area and inside the museum. They’ll also have information tables from Martha’s Table, The Textile Museum, Anacostia Watershed Society, Zenful Bites, Creative Junkfood, U.S. Coast Guard, ArtWorks Now, Metro Teen AIDS, Washington Performing Arts, the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Howard Theater, The National Museum of the United States Navy, Children’s National Health System, Smithsonian African Art Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Cultural Tourism DC, Project Create and others. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu Performers from the Panamanian dance troupe Danzas y Ritmos will perform live at the Anacostia Community Museum for their annual Community Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Festival features arts and crafts activities, live performances, exhibition tours, storytelling and food. Photo: Nailah Gobern Lee
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Imagine an upside down lullaby! Rather than lulling you to sleep, this enchanting world premiere sends you to a Dreamland of another sort. Discover the fantastical journey that awaits a child and her dog when their familiar bedtime ritual is thrown delightfully off-balance. Combining live music, movement, and visual art, Stay Awake invites young children and their grown-up friends into a theatrical world where anything is possible. This highly interactive, sensory-filled theatre experience, at the Atlas, Oct. 2 to 11, welcomes the very youngest audiences, ages 2 to 4, into the magic of performing arts. Stay Awake will open the Atlas Performing Arts Center’s fourth season of Theatre for the Very Young, a highly success-
ful series of performances for children ages infant to five inspired by the belief that every age has the right to experience powerful, pleasuregiving, and challenging art. $9. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. atlasarts.org
national museum of the marine CorPs “robots” family day This is an event for robot enthusiasts of all ages. On Saturday, Sept. 12, noon to 3 p.m., explore the wonderful world of robotics and maybe even try your hand at operating one of these amazing machines. Free admission and free parking. National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle VA. 703-784-6116. usmcmuseum.org u
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