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Neighbors for Justice Launched

Capitol Hill residents who live near the jail have port the 1,400 District residents living at the jail. Their first efforts include: Compassionate release-There are 700 DC residents who have requested compassionate release during COVID, but need lawyers to process their request; ANC commissioner at the jail--Inmates at the jail have the opportunity to run for and vote for a never-before-filled ANC commissioner seat; Medical lockdown--All 1,400 residents at the DC jail have been in their cells for 23 hours a day since March, even though there are no COVID cases. neighborsforjusticedc.org. tigen test and the Antibody test. Appointments are re-

formed an engagement and advocacy group to supquired and can be scheduled at grubbs.timetap.com.

Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Ina Garten

On Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 to 7 p.m., award-winning journalist, political insider and Capitol Hill resident Bill Press hosts a live, interactive Zoom discussion with Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. Bill takes a break from politics to talk to Ina Garten about her newest cookbook, “Modern Comfort Food,” in which she shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favorites—but with the volume turned way up,

Capitol Hill BID Virtual Holiday Celebration Videos

The Capitol Hill Business Improvement District has announced the virtual celebration of our neighborhood traditions. Keeping everyone’s health and safety in mind during this unprecedented time, Capitol Hill BID has arranged for Dec. 4 tree lighting and the Dec. 10 Menorah lighting to be captured on video without an audience to be later released online for the community to enjoy. The public is asked to come view the holiday decorations and menorah in the newly renovated Parcel One of Eastern Market Metro Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue and Eighth Street SE, safely and socially distanced on their own time. capitolhillbid.org/things-todo/bid-events.

The Essential Theatre Presents The Resurrection of Alice

The Essential Theatre has launched the first in a series of virtual performances. The Helen Hayes Award nominated one-woman show, “The Resurrection of Alice,” is its first presentation available thru Jan. 10, as a Pay-WhatYou-Can on-demand performance run. Written and performed by two time Helen Hayes Award nominee, Perri Gaffney, the play is an exceptionally heartwarming, funny and poignant exploration of a young girl’s journey into a pre-arranged marriage with a much older man to financially sustain her family during the great depression of the 1930’s. Recommended for audiences aged 17 and older for its mild sexually suggestive situations. Tickets are available at theessentialtheatre. org or call 800-868-3006.

Perri Gaffney

Grubbs Pharmacy Offers COVID-19 Rapid Testing

Grubbs Pharmacy, 326 East Capitol St. NE, now offers both the Ansuch as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina’s Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are made in a waffle iron! The ticket is $10; ticket and signed book from East City Books, $40. hillcenterdc.org.

Folger ENCORES Online Series

ENCORES is a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. As many arts and cultural institutions remain closed during this time, these ENCORES provide a way to connect and revisit the breadth of Folger offerings with a

Hill Center’s Uniting US: Veterans (virtual) Art Show

Uniting US is organized by a small nucleus of veterans, family members and friends who promote art-making as a mode of wellness. Through Dec. 31, Uniting US showcases their artistic expressions through exhibition and sales. National in scope, these artists have lived in every US state and territory and in more than 50 countries worldwide. In addition to unique and inspiring art shows, Uniting US also offers the opportunity to sponsor an artist, or to learn more about military life with “Art Framing the Discussion” artist talks. The organization communicates regularly with United US artists and facilitate donations of art supplies, classes/ trainings, and art exhibitions. All artwork is available for purchase. hillcenterdc. org/artist/uniting-us-veterans-art-show.

Everyday Superhero by Mark Tobin, mixed media, 16” x 20”

wider audience. Each Friday, a “from the archives” performance will be released on our YouTube channel, introduced by some of their favorite artists, showcasing the best of Folger Theatre, Folger Consort, O.B. Hardison Poetry, and lectures. folger.edu.

DDOT Planning on the Hill

behind the Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenue projects? DDOT Planning on the Hill is presented by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm. DDOT personnel, George Branyan and Abdullah Mohamed will outline the factors that were considered, including the need for different transportations modes. They will also discuss current progress on these important projects and answer questions. Visit chrs.org/ddot-planning-on-the-hill/

Curious about the planning process for more information, including WebEx/call-in information.

Nationals Park is now a COVID-19 Testing Site

Nationals Park has opened as a new COVID-19 testing site. You can get tested in the GEICO Garage, 16 N St. SE, on Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you are going to any District testing site, please pre-register at coronavirus.dc.gov/register. You will provide your insurance information when you pre-register online and you will not need to show your insurance card at the site. If you provide insurance, you will not be charged a copay. Testing remains free, and no one will be turned away or denied testing if they do not have insurance.

Really Reading Romance Pride And Prejudice Party

Really Reading Romance is full of romance readers who love, well, love. Join us on Friday, December 18, 2020 - 6:30pm to discuss Pride and Prejudice. Everyone reads their choice of a Pride and Prejudice retelling. The group will discuss pluses and minuses of the respective books. This book club is open to anyone who wants to join the discussion. If you’d be interested in joining this virtual event email Book Club Coordinator Destinee Hodge at destinee@eastcitybookshop.com. Sign up here to be notified of upcoming meetings for this book club. Learn more about all of East City Bookshop’s at https://www.eastcitybookshop.com/event.

SE Library Community Meeting

DC Public Library will host a virtual meeting about the Southeast Library modernization plan on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. The design team will share concept designs and gather community feedback. The WebEx meeting link will be available at dclibrary.org/southeastlibraryrenovation.

WINTERFEST at Wunder Garten

Through Sunday, Dec. 20, Wunder Garten, 1101 First St. NE, hosts its fourth annual WINTERFEST holiday pop up festival. Find everything from Christmas trees, holiday craft activities, Santa Pet Photos, seasonal beers and warm cocktails. The Giving Tree Christmas tree lot is back selling a wide variety of fresh-cut trees--from Frasier Firs, Balsam Firs, Douglas Firs, White Pine, Scotch Pine and Blue Spruce. Giving Tree has staff on hand to help tie trees to your car, and parking is available through PMI (entrance on L Street). Giving Tree hours are Mon-Thurs, 4 to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 9 p.m. At WINTERFEST, there will be Drag Queen Bingo, Drag Queen Trivia, and Holi-gay parties hosted by DC’s very own Queens, Crystal Edge and Katrina The Hurricane Colby. Also, WINTERFEST will host a variety of popup restaurants throughout the season.

Wunder Garten adheres to the Phase 2 COVID restrictions announced on Nov. 24. Space for activities will be extremely limited. Masks are required for entry and no more than six people at a table. Wunder Garten hours of operation are Mondays to Thursdays, 4 to 10 p.m.; Fridays, 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays to Sundays, noon to 10 p.m. wundergartendc.com.

Holidays at the Capitol Riverfront

The holidays are not cancelled in Capitol Riverfront. 12 Days of CapRiv, Dec. 9 to 20, brings an exciting lineup of festive activities to safely celebrate the holidays in a fun and socially-distanced way during a time when many holiday traditions and events are not possible. From holiday-themed drive-in movies and virtual winter cocktail-making classes with local restaurant bartenders, to a holiday family photo pop-up and pet portraits with Santa, these two weeks of remixed holiday traditions will keep the reason for the season alive

at the riverfront. Activities are open to the public—some free and some ticketed, with proceeds going to local neighborhood charities and foodsupport charities throughout the District. capitolriverfront.org/do/12days-of-capriv.

Grief During the Holidays Virtual Support Group

A death changes those left behind. The grief that follows such a loss is natural and normal, but many of us find our own reactions are unexpected, especially during the holidays. VITAS’ Healthcare invites you to a free six-week series of classes on Fridays or some Tuesdays (December 4, 11, 18, 22, 29, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.) provided in partnership with Capitol Hill Village. This group is for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Come to learn about the symptoms of grief, what you can expect to experience, how to respond to the occasional hurtful statements made by wellmeaning people and more. There is no cost, but space is limited.For login information and to RSVP, contact Jasmine Blue at Jasmine.Blue@vitas.com or 202-414-5424.

Updated DC Travel Guidance

Mayor Bowser has issued Mayor’s Order 2020-110, which modifies the requirements for visitors coming into Washington, DC and District residents returning to DC from any state or country that is not considered “lowrisk.” Requirements for visitors coming into Washington, DC from a jurisdiction with more than 10 cases per 100,000 people include: Before you travel, get a test. If you test positive, don’t travel. Get tested within 72 hours of traveling. If you are a close contact of a confirmed positive case, don’t travel. If you are visitor to DC for more than three days, get tested within three to five days of arrival. Exceptions are vis-

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DDOT Planning on the Hill – Community Forum

DDOT Planning on the Hill, presented by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 pm. Curious about the planning process behind the Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenue projects? DDOT personnel, George Branyan and Abdullah Mohamed will outline the factors that were considered, including the need for different transportations modes. They will also discuss current progress on these important projects and answer questions. Visit chrs.org/ddot-planning-on-thehill/ for more information, including WebEx/call-in information.

Survey to Shape Future of Parks and Recreation Released

The Bowser Administration and DPR has released a citywide survey to gather public input to create, “Ready2Play”, a new 20-year parks and recreation master plan for the District. Now live on ready2playdc.com, the survey will be available until Dec. 20, 2020. The Ready2Play plan will take a holistic view of parks and recreational opportunities throughout the District, not just at DPR’s existing parks and recreation centers, but also at federal parks, school sites and other locations. DPR will host community meetings citywide in January 2021. Residents can send any com-

moveDC 2021 Feedback Sought

Do you drive, walk, bike, ride a bus, or take a train in the District? DDOT needs your feedback for moveDC, the District’s long-range multimodal transportation plan, which will set the 25-year vision for the transportation system. Share your vision for the city’s transportation system by providing comments on interactive network maps, participating in telephone office hours, watching a recording of their virtual town hall, and participating in an online survey. Visit movedc-dcgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/resources. You The 2020 Literary Pumpkin Walk was a can also learn more and share Huge Success! your ideas by email at movedc@ Since the ever-popular Literary feast dinners could not be held this dc.gov or phont 202-599-7371. year, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation created a self-guided tour of book-themed pumpkins across the Capitol Hill neighbor- #FITDC3: Take hood. The Literary Feast usually raises about $40,000 for grants Control of Your to local schools, through a series of book-themed dinners held in Health Campaignhomes across the Hill. Because of the pandemic the Foundation On Nov. 12, the Bowser adminfocused on building a sense of community and working with the istration launched the #FITcommunity to create a safe Halloween season. The winner of the DC3 campaign to prepare resPumpkin Walk (voted by residents) was Adrienne Wojciechows- idents for 2021 and beyond by ki and her family, who were given a grant of $1,000 to donate to a offering a new, online health local school. They chose Maury Elementary. and wellness resource guide designed to make healthy livments, questions, or concerns directly to DPR by ing easier. Powered by AETNA, emailing ready2play@dc.gov. a CVS company, and executed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, #FITDC3 will DCPSC Offers Free Home be a year-long campaign featuring: online fitness Weatherization content and nutrition information for the body; The Public Service Commission of the District monthly mental health checks and good habits of Columbia kicks off its annual Winter Ready to adopt for the mind; and virtual fitness events DC campaign from November to March to en- that unite and inspire communities to be their courage District residents to prepare their homes fittest selves. All content and programming are for winter to help avoid high utility bills. District available on the newly launched, FITDC3.com. residents can receive a free weatherization kit and learn about resources and assistance programs to DC’s COVID-19 Hotline help manage their utility bills. To receive a kit, you District residents who are homebound due to must be a District resident and sign-up at dcpsc. COVID-19 can request support from the Disorg/winterreadydc. The free weatherization kits trict for food and other essential items. Call 1-888are designed to help seal air leaks in your home, 349-8323 or visit coronavirus.dc.gov/gethelp. and include door/window weatherstripping, foam pipe insulation, foam switch and outlet gaskets Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email the and a window insulation shrink kit. information to bulletinboard@hillrag.com u

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