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DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership inthe city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors homebuyer or a D C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on first trust mortgages. You are not required to be a firsttime homebuyer or a D.C. resident to qualify for DCOD. You must, however, be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia.

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership inthe city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership int city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia.

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership int city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia.

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $202,000 combined. DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first-time home buyer program.

DC4ME years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

COVID-19

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

COVID-19

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is offered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower’s employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

COVID-19

COVID-19

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

Local Chorus to Begin New Season

Second Wind, a small chorus that has been making music on Capitol Hill for more than a decade, inaugurates its spring season on March 7. New singers are always welcome. The group rehearses at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on Tuesdays 12:30 to 2 p.m. There are no auditions and the ability to read music, while helpful, isn’t necessary. Membership fees are assessed on a sliding scale. Singers are required to wear masks and new members must show proof of vaccination. Read more at secondwindchorusdc.com or contact Shirley Rosenfeld at 202-630-2176.

show your knowledge of classic and modern Science Fiction and Fantasy novels written by Black authors. On Feb. 25, 6 p.m., in store. In this open mic event, they encourage all local Black poets to share poetry and anyone and everyone to come support them. East City Bookshop is at 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com.

HOTTIX and Pay Your Age at Arena

the show’s first performance. Proof of age required. Limit of four per household. arenastage.org/tickets/ savings-programs.

AARP Tax Help at Southwest Library

to making hundreds of pots of coffee, as well as leading local efforts to welcome immigrants and refugees and delivering meals to neighbors who are ill. James Perry will receive a Steve Cymrot “Spark” award for his spirited and welcoming leadership of the increasingly acclaimed Eastern High School Band. These individuals will be celebrated and thanked on Tuesday, May 23 with a garden reception and awards ceremony at St. Mark’s Church. For information about sponsorships and tickets contact Nancy Lazear, nlazear@aol.com.

Mardi Gras on Barracks Row 8th St.

From Feb. 17 to 21, New Orleans’ Mardi Gras comes to 8th Street Barracks Row. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with a free communitywide extravaganza. On Friday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 and 7 p.m., enjoy spirited sidewalk parades featuring live music, beads and fun. The celebration continues with food and special activities from 8th Street restaurants and merchants. Read more at barracksrow.org.

East City Bookshop February Events

On Feb. 11, 4 p.m., at Hill Center. Katy Didden, Ore Choir: The Lava on Iceland. Part miracle, part oracle, in these poems lava “speaks with the focus of a burning glass,” lighting lyric core samples through geo-historical and cultural texts about Iceland. On Feb. 11, 5 p.m., in store. Black History Month Bookstore Trivia Night: The New Canon. On Feb. 13, 7 p.m. in store. Queer Speed Dating. On Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m., zoom and in store. East City Bookshop welcomes Megan Wagner Lloyd to celebrate the start of her new series, Super Pancake, about a pancake named Peggy, who accidentally develops superhero abilities. On Feb. 18, 5 p.m., in store. Come

Arena Stage sells a limited number of half-price tickets for most performances, subject to availability. HOTTIX go on sale 90 minutes before curtain in person at the Sales Office and are sold until all available HOTTIX sell out. Limit of two per person. Pay Your Age tickets are for the 30 and under crowd, and just like the name says, your age determines the price. Tickets become available about two months before

Meet with a trained volunteer with the AARP Foundation to help prepare your income tax return. Assistance is by appointment only. To make an appointment, send an email to 20051018@aarpfoundation.org or call 202-656-0442. Appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Southwest Library is at 900 Wesley Pl. SW. dclibrary.org/southwest.

Nation to Nation Exhibit at American Indian Museum

Treaties—solemn agreements between sovereign nations—lie at the heart of the relationship between In-

Alexandria’s George Washington Birthday Parade

On Monday, Feb. 20, 1 to 3 p.m., the largest parade in the country celebrating Washington’s birthday marches a one-mile route through the streets of Old Town. The Reviewing Stand is on Royal Street at King Street. With nearly 3,500 participants, this community parade honors one of Alexandria’s favorite sons. The parade begins at the corner of Gibbon St. and S. Fairfax St., travels north on S. Fairfax St. and then turns west on Queen St. After one block, the parade continues south on S. Royal St, ending on Wilkes St. visitalexandriava.com.

Sign Up For Your Free Small Business Workshop Today

Are you an aspiring or existing business in the District? The Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is here for you!

WEBINAR: LEARN HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (CBE)

Thursday, February 2, 2023

10:00 am – 11:00 am Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/58976

WEBINAR: ALL THINGS NON-PROFIT

Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/59400

WEBINAR: BUSINESS FOUNDATION SERIES: THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

Thursday, February 9, 2023 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/60452

WEBINAR: BUSINESS FOUNDATION SERIES: THE LEAN BUSINESS PLAN

Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/60457

SBRC ONE-ON-ONE CALL SESSION: STEPS TO OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE

Monday – Friday

By appointment between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events

SBRC ONE-ON-ONE CALL SESSION: “TALK BUSINESS AFTER HOURS”

Wednesdays

By appointment between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events

LLAMADA TELEFONICA: 1:1 PASOS PARA OBTENER UNA LICENCIA COMERCIAL CON LA SRA. HERRERA

Miercoles con cita de 12:00pm a 1:00pm Registro: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events

Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538 | dlcp@dc.gov dian Nations and the United States. Native Nations made treaties with one another long before Europeans came to the Western Hemisphere. The United States began making treaties with Native Peoples because they were independent nations. Often broken, sometimes coerced, treaties still define mutual obligations between the United States and Indian Nations. The eight treaties featured in Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations, on loan from the National Archives, are representative of the approximately 374 that were ratified between the United States and Native Nations. The National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence Ave. SW, is open daily (except Christmas, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. americanindian.si.edu.

March Book: the Folger Shakespeare Library Book Club

March’s book is A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein, an Elizabethan espionage thriller in which playwright Christopher “Kit” Marlowe spies on Mary, Queen of Scots while navigating the perils of politics, theater, romance—and murder. Pairing modern language with period detail, Allison Epstein brings Elizabeth’s lavish court, Marlowe’s colorful theater troupe, and the squalor of sixteenth-century London to vivid, teeming life. At the center of the action is Kit himself—an irrepressible, irreverent force of nature. The discussion is on Thursday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. All discussions are held in Zoom. They will share the discussion questions, supplemental materials, and suggestions for sips and snacks in advance. Free but registration required at folger.edu/words-words-words-book-club.

Oral Histories of January 6 with Jane Campbell

Ribbon Cut on Bard High School Early College

On Jan. 5, Mayor Bowser and DC Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee cut the ribbon on Phase I of the newly modernized Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) DC at 1351 Alabama Ave. SE. BHSEC DC is a District-wide high school program that offers students the opportunity to earn up to 60 transferable college credits and an associate degree from Bard College alongside a high school diploma, free of charge. The new BHSEC DC is approximately 108,200 square feet spread over four floors, including 32 classrooms. Phase II of the project, which includes additional work to the exterior of the building, an outdoor parking lot, and outdoor turf field and basketball courts, is scheduled to be completed by the start of the 2023-2024 school year. bhsec.bard.edu/dc.

Capitol Hill Home Photo Contest

In anticipation of the 66th anniversary of the Mother’s Day Tour, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society is holding a photo contest--The Capitol Hill Home. The submission deadline is March 5. Winning images will be awarded two passes to the Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour and will be displayed on the CHRS website. View details and past contest winners at chrs.org/photo-contest-2023/.

On Monday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., Jane L. Campbell, president of the US Capitol Historical Society, will describe the organization’s January 6 Oral History Project, which seeks to capture first-hand memories of the dramatic events of that day at the United States Capitol. She will explain the origins and activities of the project and will assess its potential longterm impact. Village Voices presentations are free and open to the public and sponsored by Capitol Hill Village. For more information and to register, visit capitolhill.helpfulvillage.com/events.

SW Waterfront AARP Black History Month Commemoration

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon, the Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter will remember the former SW resident, Dr. George R. Carruthers— an African American, Apollo-Era visionary space scientist, astro-physicist, engineer, professor and inventor of the ultraviolet camera/spectrograph that went to the moon during the Apollo 16 mission. Dr. Carruthers received the National Medal of Technology and Invention awarded by Presi- dent Barack Obama. The speaker is Dr. David DeVorkin, Senior Curator Emeritus, History of Astronomy and the Space Sciences, National Air and Space Museum. All are welcome. The meeting is in River Park South Common Room, 1311 Delaware Ave. SW. Lunch is $5. For further information contact Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901.

Community Forklift Seeks AC Donations

It may be a pleasant 45 degrees outside, but the DMV’s hot and humid summers will be back again in no time. Community Forklift needs your help to provide AC units to your neighbors in need. Many seniors and people with medical conditions risk serious health problems as the temperatures rise. An air conditioner can make a world of difference for an elderly neighbor, someone suffering from heart or lung problems, or a

Death Doula Days at Congressional Cemetery

Bring your curiosity, your courage, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to explore the worries and wonderment about mortality. Join Congressional Cemetery’s new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying, care for our bodies, and help those we will leave behind. Participants will work on projects like organizing their digital lives, documenting their wishes, and telling their life stories. You will play games, do projects, hear musicians, meet artists, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Their goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to Historic Congressional Cemetery are warmly encouraged. Reserve your chair today at congressionalcemetery.org.

child with asthma. Community Forklift is at 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org.

Chamber Music at Noon at MLK Library

On first Thursdays at noon through June, enjoy an hour of beautiful music in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library auditorium with their Performance Lab: Chamber Music at Noon concert series. Curated by Vasily Popov and Ralitza Patcheva, each program features different musicians and includes background discussions on the works being performed. MLK Library is at 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/mlk.

DC Public Library Launches Public Square

What are we talking about when we talk about equity and racial justice? How will leaders advocating for social change and the scholars who study it know that their ideas are meeting the moment? The DC Public Library hopes to help explore the next frontier of equity through a conversation series called “The Public Square.” In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s 50th anniversary, the Public Square will bring leaders and innovators to the Library to discuss the next phase of their work or scholarship. Traditional prepared speeches will be replaced by engaging conversations designed to move their work or scholarship forward. The Public Square is presented in partnership with the DC Public Library Foundation and Pepco, an Exelon Company. For more information, visit dclibrary.org/publicsquare.

DC Living Wage Increases

As of Jan. 1, in accordance with the Living Wage Act of 2006, the living wage in the District of Columbia increased to $16.50. On July 1, the District’s minimum wage will increase to $17, triggering an increase to the living wage for non-tipped workers to the same rate. This increase is due to provisions of the amendment that tie DC’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index.

DC Holds DC Teacher Summit in February

The Bowser Administration, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, and CityBridge are partnering to hold a DC Teacher Summit for educators from DC public schools and public charter schools on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The summit is themed, “Teachers Teaching Teachers (T^3): Lessons from Classroom to Community,” and will bring together teachers from across the city to connect and share strong instructional practices through teacher-led sessions. Teachers interested in attending can submit their interest at linktr.ee/teachersummit2023.

Keegan’s Boiler Room Series Announces 2023 Artist Opportunities

The Keegan Theatre’s Boiler Room Series (BRS) has opportunities for actors, stage managers, and videographers for this spring’s Boiler Room Series, a new works-focused initiative that supports and promotes theater-makers who are driving theater in DC. The 2023 BRS will take place in April and May and feature half-day workshops of seven new plays by five featured playwrights, including Keegan’s 2022-23 Playwright in Residence, Graziella Jackson, and four playwrights selected from hundreds of 2022 new play submissions. Workshops will culminate in live public table readings, followed by moderated talkbacks. All roles and positions are paid, and artists may submit for multiple roles. keegantheatre.com.

MLK’s Beloved Community and the DC Art Bank

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. extolled the promise of the beloved community. As the result of a world committed to non-violence, the beloved community would be an integrated global society in which all citizens would share in prosperity; where justice and peace would reign; and where bigotry and prejudice would fall away. This panel, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 to 4 p.m., explores how the Art Bank pieces on the walls at the MLK Library, from DCPL’s inaugural Art Bank Collection Loan program, might bring Dr. King’s teachings to life. MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/mlk.

DC Community Emergency Response Team Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates families and individuals about preparing for disasters or hazards. CERT trains people in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an incident until professional emergency responders and critical resources arrive. Read more and request training information at servedc.galaxydigital.com/dc-cert/.