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Chinatown Celebrates the Year of the Rabbit

The DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade is on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Join in on the celebration by wearing the color red to ward off evil spirits and bring in good fortune. People born in the Year of the Rabbit usually have soft and tender personality traits. They keep a modest attitude and maintain a pleasant relationship to people around them. Years of the Rabbit include 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927. The parade starts at “I” and Sixth streets, NW and takes a circuitous route and ends Sixth and H. Find the exact parade route at dcparade.com (scroll down).

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Ribbon Cut on (long-awaited) Northwest One

On Dec. 19, Mayor Bowser, the DC Housing Authority, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and community members cut the ribbon on The Rise at Temple Courts, the long-awaited first phase of Northwest One at 2 L St. NW in Ward 6. The Rise at Temple Courts delivers 220 residential units, including 65 replacement units, 85 affordable dwelling units and 11 permanent supportive housing units. The New Communities Initiative--which began during the Administration of Mayor Anthony Williams--was conceived to revitalize severely distressed public housing and the surrounding neighborhoods into vibrant, mixed-income communities.

Shaw Main Street’s Bridge Fund Grants

e third round of Bridge Fund grants o ers many Shaw businesses the opportunity to receive up to $45,000 to compensate for the impacts of COVID-19 on operations and pro tability. e funds can be used to pay a wide range of business expenses incurred between the date of grant award until 09/30/23. ese include rent or mortage and payroll, among other costs. If your business has not previously received a Bridge Fund grant or other DC pandemic relief and meets all other requirements, you will receive between $5,000 and $45,000. Businesses that have previously received a DC Bridge Fund grant or other pandemic relief may apply but are not guaranteed to receive funding. obviouslydc.com/fy22-business-funding-opportunities.

Reserve Sewing Machine Time at MLK Library

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine for the rst time? Want to do a simple repair, but don’t own a machine? Make a three-hour long reservation on one of the Labs sewing machines at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. First time Labs sewists will have a one-hour sewing machine orientation as part of their rst appointment. Reserve an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ursdays, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Register at bit. ly/labsclasses. Please note that completion of a Labs Safety Orientation is a requirement before reserving any machines at the Labs. e Labs is located on the A Level of the library. dclibrary.org/mlk.

Free Legal Services at MLK Library

On ursday, Feb. 2, 1 to 3 p.m., Neighborhood Legal Services Program attorneys will meet with customers who may have a variety of civil legal matters. ey can help with debt collection protection, criminal records sealing, disability and other public bene ts, student loans, unemployment, and wrongful placement on the child protection registry. Meet with a lawyer at MLK Library, 801 G St. NW, in rooms 202 J and K. No appointment needed. Dclibrary.org/MLK.

HBCU Scholarship Opportunities

DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance Higher Education Initiative will award ve $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen during fall semester. All applicants must be from DMV, Baltimore or VA/MD Eastern Shore. Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2023. Read more and apply at Bit.ly/Higher/ Education/Scholarship/Awards2023.

Free Weekly Bingo at The Fainting Goat

DC Fray asks you to get out of the house and turn your Tuesday into fun with DC Fray’s and e Fainting Goat’s free, in-person bingo series on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fray will provide the game night host, bingo materials including daubers, and awesome prizes. e Fainting Goat is at 1330 U St. NW. districtfray.com.

Chamber Music at Noon at MLK Library

On rst ursdays 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 di erent musicians

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Capital City Go Go at the Entertainment & Sports Arena

Through March 25, enjoy watching Washington’s own NBA G League Capital City Go Go in the 4,000-seat Entertainment & Sports Arena with sight lines designed for an exceptional spectator experience. Here are the remaining game dates: Jan. 18 and 29, vs. Long Island Nets, Jan. 25 and 27, Windy City Bulls; Feb. 1, vs. Maine Celtics, Feb. 10, vs. Wisconsin Herd; Feb. 15, vs. Westchester Knicks, Feb. 25 and 27, vs. Delaware Blue Coats; and March 17 vs. Texas Legends, March 23, vs. Wisconsin Herd and March 25, vs. Westchester Knicks. The arena is a three-minute walk from the Congress Heights Metro at 1100 Oak Dr. SE. Tickets are $15. eventsdc.com.

and includes background discussions on the works being performed. Free. MLK Library is at 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/mlk.

Career Development at DC’s Achievement Centers

The Achievement Centers, at 2101 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE and 450 H St. NW, offer a range of career development programming led by expert staff who help young people develop their strengths and confidence. The programming is free and open to all District youth ages 14 to 21. There is a seven-week vocational program for 18- to 21-year-olds that provides young adults with industry-aligned training to be able to pass recognized industry certifications. The training includes preparation for industry-recognized exams and participation in work-based learning experiences that transition into employment opportunities, with a goal of receiving a Certificate of Completion and job readiness. Young adults can register for the vocational program by walking into either Achievement Center or calling 202-5767299. The next program begins in January 2023 and will focus on tattoo artistry and microblading. dyrs.dc.gov.

White House Historical Association 2023 Quarterly Lecture Series Announced

The White House Historical Association has announced its Quarterly Lecture Series for 2023, White House History with Frank Sesno. The Emmy award-winning journalist and former CNN White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief will sit down with news media influencers and authors to discuss the nuances of White House discourse and journalism. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Sesno will moderate the first lecture of the series, “The

Winter Birdwatching on Kingman Island

On Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 to 11 a.m., join the Anacostia Watershed Society, Friends of Dueling Creek, and National Links Trust for a fun morning at the Langston Golf Course on Kingman Island looking for some of the Anacostia River’s prettiest and most secretive feathery friends—winter birds. The watershed is in the Atlantic Flyway. Learn about the different species of waterfowl and other wetlands birds that spend the winter at Kingman Lake and the Anacostia River. This event is open to birders of all levels. They will have some binoculars available on a first come, first serve basis and will have a couple of scopes to get a nice look at the birds. Bring your bird app and field guides. Some hiking will be involved but mostly on flat terrain on grassy and wooded terrain. Dress appropriately in layers and bring a warm beverage. Registration required at anacostiaws.org.

Televised Presidency.” The event will take place at The White House Historical Association at 5 p.m. with a reception to follow. The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited, and an RSVP is required at whitehousehistory. org/events. Other lectures include: “Women and Journalism in the White House” on Thursday, March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.; “Black Voices and the Media” on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.; “Covering the White House in the 24-Hour News to Social Media” on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. whitehousehistory.org.

Behaving Boldly: Women Leading 21st Century Museums

On Jan. 18, 6: 30 p.m., join the directors of the Hirshhorn, National Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery, and Smithsonian American Art Museum as they look back at the Guerrilla Girls’ “Horror on the National Mall!” (2007) and discuss the 21st century responsibilities of museum-making. In-person, free and in the Hirshhorn Ring Auditorium. Registration required. Light refreshments available for purchase. hirshhorn.si.edu.

Rock the Rink at The Wharf

This year, there are two Rock the Rink days at The Wharf, Wednesday, Jan. 11. 6 to 10 p.m. (Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers) and Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 to 6 p.m. (Capitals at Boston Bruins). Skate at The Wharf Ice Rink with a DJ and Caps giveaways. The game will be broadcast on a jumbotron on the Transit Pier. Throughout the day, fans wearing Capitals gear receive $5 off admission to The Wharf Ice Rink. wharfdc.com.

Fire & Ice at the Wharf

On Saturday, Jan. 21, 1 to 4 p.m., join The Wharf for the third Fire & Ice, featuring the WAFF Ice House. Stop by the House on District Pier and help support the Washington Area Fuel Fund in their mission to raise funds to keep our neighbors warm this winter. Sit in the House and get your “Bring the Heat” thermal photo. There will also be a DJ, whiskey sampling stations, fire twirlers, an ice sculptor and s’mores at the firepit. This event is free and open to the public, must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Sampling tickets will be sold on-site. wharfdc.com.

Anacostia Playhouse Seeks New Plays for Festival

Anacostia Playhouse is seeking new, nonproduced plays from local playwrights for its New Voices New Works Play Festival. Submissions are being accepted through Jan. 15 and should address this year’s theme Love: Make Ya Do Right / Make Ya Do Wrong, be set in an East of the River neighborhood and have a maximum of four characters. The festival will run over three consecutive Monday evenings beginning April 28 at the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. This project will introduce new and seasoned playwrights to Washington’s theater community; as well as, and establish relationships among writers, producers, and directors. Send submissions to the Anacostia Playhouse by email to info@ anacostiaplayhouse.com.

Eight-Part Business Law Series for Small Business Owners

This eight-part course is hosted by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development, and the DC Small Business Development Center. The course is designed for the non-attorney small business owner including sole proprietors, business partnerships, general managers, and owners of LLCs that seek to develop their capabilities. It provides an overview of setting up your business, contracts, employment law, risk/insurance, accounting, and intellectual property legal concerns. Registration includes all eight virtual sessions. There is a one-time $75 fee. Sessions are held on consecutive Tuesdays, from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of DC registration and corporate law, employment law, risk management, contracts, government contracting and certification, intellectual property, and accounting from experienced business attorneys at DC’s most prestigious law firms. Contact lpaley@dcbar. org with questions. Register at probono.center/ smallbiz8part2023.

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DC Holds DC Teacher Summit in February

e Bowser Administration, through the O ce 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. e 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.

Foreclosure Prevention Webinars

e non-pro t Housing Counseling Services is conducting Foreclosure Prevention webinars in January to provide information about available options for people who are having di culty paying their mortgage, condo fees or property taxes. You may participate in the webinars by internet or telephone. Webinars, on Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at noon, are free: registration is required. Register at housingetc. org/webinar-registration. If you have questions, you may also call the Foreclosure Prevention hotline at 202-265-2255. housingetc.org. ◆