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Council bill seeks vote for Norton

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■ Politics: Legislation aims

for voice on D.C.-only issues By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

In an unconventional effort to give D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton a long-sought vote in the House of Representatives, Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh introduced a bill Tuesday for the

council to grant her that right. Most of Cheh’s colleagues are in support of the legislation, and while it would only give Norton a vote on matters that deal with the District, the change would mean that she could actually vote on matters that affect only her constituents. As it stands now, D.C.’s delegate can speak in the House but can only vote in committee, not on final legislation. Can D.C. just decide to give

itself a vote in Congress, even a partial one? Cheh said she is relying on court precedent and the Home Rule Charter, the city’s governing document that was passed by Congress in 1973. The charter gives the D.C. Council “the authority to amend federal legislation that applies exclusively to the District,” Cheh said. One example is the Federal See Cheh/Page 10

Pennsylvania office project advances By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted its annual Concerts in the Parks series on Sunday. The event featured the Market Band performing popular and folk songs.

Development plans for 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW are moving forward after the Zoning Commission deemed the proposal ready for a public hearing. George Washington University owns the 1960s office building there, and the school partnered with Boston Properties to redevelop it into a larger and more modern mixed-use commercial building. Design renderings show a glassy 11-story structure with its mass broken by projecting curves, particularly at the corner of 21st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. This new project would also replace the adjacent Rice Hall, a university administrative building at 2121 I St. NW. If the development wins zoning approval, construction will begin in mid-2019 and last nearly three years. The project will be the university’s third along this stretch of Pennsylvania. The Avenue — also devel-

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The project will replace the aging office buildings at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 2121 I St. NW.

oped with Boston Properties — opened in 2011 a block away with a mix of retail, residential and commercial uses. Meanwhile, another 11-story office building is currently under construction next door at See Zoning/Page 12

Cathedral grad wins national competition

Gas meter work faces review for effect on historic districts

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■ Utilities: Agencies examine placement of gas meters.”

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By ANDRIA MOORE

Georgetown resident Skye Bork made history July 1 when she became the first-ever D.C. winner of the national Distinguished Young Women of America scholarship program. The recent National Cathedral School graduate took home $36,500 total to attend Columbia University this fall. Distinguished Young Women (formerly known as Junior Miss) was founded in 1958, but D.C. didn’t begin competing as a district until last year. The competition encourages high school seniors to pursue higher education, and honors their academic and extracurricular accomplishments. The first-place winner receives an automatic $30,000 to attend the university of her choice, but cash prizes can also be awarded for placing in individual categories. This

issue after resident complaints By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Distinguished Young Women of America

Skye Bork, a Georgetown resident, won $36,500 as the District’s first winner of the national contest.

year alone the program awarded $2.1 million in scholarships. “One of the biggest challenges is educating the public in what this program is about,” said Mohra Gavankar, D.C. chair of Distinguished Young Women. “It’s not a beauty pageant.” See Award/Page 12

If Betty Ann Kane wants to replace the windows of her Capitol Hill home, the permit would need review by the D.C. Historic Preservation Office to ensure there’s no damage to the fabric of the designated historic district where she lives. Accordingly, Kane told The Current, “it seems to be reasonable that the Historic Preservation Office could come up

Kane is the chair of the city’s Public Service Commission, which oversees the rates, safety, reliability and quality of the District’s electricity, natural gas and telecommunications services. The commission has an open case regarding complaints that Washington Gas has damaged the aesthetic of historic neighborhoods — including areas of Capitol Hill and Foggy Bottom — with unsightly installations of exterior gas meters. With limited authority to govSee Meters/Page 10

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Child care operators ponder Construction begins on new Ward 4 shelter response to new regulations By KATHERINE SALTZMAN Current Correspondent

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Protesters outside the Wilson Building have drawn citywide attention in the past month to controversial new regulations that have many operators of early childhood centers worried. But the road ahead for tackling those regulations remains uncertain — especially since some stakeholders disagree over the best path forward. These challenges were on display last Thursday in the Thurgood Marshall Center at 1816 12th St. NW, where more than 20 current operators and teachers met with attorneys and communication specialists from the nonprofit activism organization Institute for Justice. The group became aware of the cause after seeing the protests, and now hopes to partner with child care operators on a broader activism effort that could culminate in a lawsuit against the city. Following a 2014 federal mandate for more stringent standards nationwide, late last year the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education modified regulations

for the city’s more than 400 early childhood facilities serving children ages 3 and under. Under the new rules, all child care program directors must have a bachelor’s degree, and every child care employee must have an associate degree; current staff without those degrees need to secure them within a few years. Other major changes include a higher upfront cost for a preschool license; more detailed requirements for establishing emergency procedures and contingency locations; and highly specific safety provisions, including a ban on children using cups during water play and mandatory helmet use on any wheeled equipment, including a tricycle. Operators have raised concerns about the regulations at numerous community meetings this year, with many arguing that they’ll struggle to stay afloat given the new financial burdens. Some say they don’t have enough money to match salary expectations for degree-holding applicants, while others expect that parents will balk at sending children to programs where fewer activities can See Regulations/Page 5

Construction formally began last week on Ward 4’s new short-term family housing facility — the first of six new homeless shelters planned across the city to replace the dilapidated D.C. General. Despite steady rainfall on Thursday morning, crowds gathered at 5505 5th St. NW in Petworth to witness Mayor Muriel Bowser ceremonially break ground on the project. When it opens in fall 2018, the shelter will include 45 family units, 27 bathrooms and laundry facilities, as well as a playground, basketball court and courtyard, according to a news release. “This is the start of something special,” Bowser said at the event. “I promised you that we had a real commitment in this city to make homelessness rare, non-recurring and brief in the nation’s capital. In a city as prosperous as ours, we can end homelessness in D.C.” The new shelters include existing buildings that are being repurposed to serve families experiencing homelessness — such as the Ward 4 building — and new construction. Shelters in wards 7 and

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The 45-unit family shelter will open at 5505 5th St. NW in Petworth next fall.

8 are also expected to open in the fall of 2018, while facilities in wards 3, 5 and 6 will open in the summer of 2019, according to a mayoral spokesperson. Several of these facilities faced strong objections from neighbors but ultimately won approval. D.C. Department of Human Services director Laura Zeilinger, whose agency oversees homelessness prevention, lauded the program. “The mayor has done what many others would never be brave See Housing/Page 5

The week ahead Saturday, July 15

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will host an information session on its Oregon Avenue and Bingham Drive NW sewer rehabilitation project. The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the rear of the project trailer at Oregon and Nebraska avenues NW.

Tuesday, July 18

American University will host neighbors for a meet-and-greet with its 15th president, Sylvia Mathews Burwell. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Rooms 2 and 3 in Constitution Hall on East Campus at Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. To RSVP, contact Andrew Huff at 202-885-2167 or ahuff@american.edu.

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Thursday, July 20

The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold a final public meeting to present study findings and final alternative recommendations for the Downtown West Transportation Study, which aims to improve east-west travel for cyclists, pedestrians and buses along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 17th Street and Washington Circle and along H and I streets NW between New York Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 222, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. ■ Pepco will hold an open house on the planned expansion of its Champlain Street NW substation. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Meridian International Center, 1630 Crescent Place NW. ■ The Western Avenue Citizens Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. The meeting will include a discussion with a team from the D.C. Department of Transportation on ways to calm traffic along Western Avenue NW.

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keep D.C. from spending local funds on abortions for lowincome women and on commercializing marijuana; to repeal the District’s budget autonomy referendum; and to circumvent the city’s new Death with Dignity Act and a law regulating the labeling of wet wipes. Norton also referred to the now-“ritual” attempts to subvert the city’s anti-discrimination laws and gun laws. In the latter case, she accused Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., of trying to “shamelessly exploit” the shooting of Congress members last month in Alexandria, Va., by introducing a bill that would “force D.C. to recognize out-of-state permits to carry concealed guns.” With the last Congress, Norton

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Cathedral taps group as musical partner

The PostClassical Ensemble, a music group interested in rethinking the format and lineup of concerts, was named ensemble-in-residence at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday. The Cathedral will be the group’s first dedicated performance space since it was founded in 2003 by Angel Gil-Ordóñez and Joe Horowitz. PostClassical Ensemble, or PCE, will begin performing there on Dec. 7, presenting “Music in Wartime: A Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration.” “I have long been an admirer of the philosophy behind PostClassical Ensemble — presenting forward-looking music that probes and educates. Having worked with Joe and Angel, I realized how much that philosophy could align with the Cathedral,” Cathedral music director Michael McCarthy, who approached the co-founders earli-

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Chevy Chase bus crash injures five

A bus crash near Chevy Chase Circle sent five people to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday morning, according to news reports. The Washington Post reported that a Montgomery County Ride On bus crashed into a utility pole on the District side of Western Avenue near the traffic circle shortly before 8 a.m. A D.C. police spokesperson told the newspaper that the bus and another car collided before the bus crashed into the Pepco pole. Six to 10 people were apparently on board the Ride On bus at the time of the crash, according to a Montgomery County spokesperson. The bus driver reportedly lost control or stopped abruptly before the crash, the spokesperson said.

Corrections

In the July 5 issue, an article on the Cleveland Park streetscape project included several mentions of advisory neighborhood commissioner Emma Hersh without providing her full name. In the same issue, due to an editing error, the Chevy Chase Citizens Association’s column stated incorrectly that Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G chair Randy Speck had hosted an informal meeting with seniors regarding use of the Chevy Chase Community Center; it should have said that he had spoken with seniors on the matter during an informal meeting. Also, the events calendar in the print edition misstated the times for several tours at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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REGULATIONS: Debate swirls From Page 3

the new regulations, they aren’t yet comfortable with possible litigation, and a few said they’re take place. Thus far, city officials haven’t inclined to support the regulations wavered in the face of protest. and find the degree of backlash Deputy Mayor for Education Jen- troubling. Among those defenders is Carnie Niles has met on several occasions with frustrated operators, rie Thornhill, president of the DC but the regulations remain in Early Learning Collaborative, an place. Some operators now hope advocacy alliance of more than they’ll have more success with 100 early childhood educators. backing from the Arlington-based Her group believes requiring more experienced Institute for child care Justice, a liberworkers will tarian civil libhelp students in erties organizathe long run. tion formed in Several opera1991 with the tors at Thurshelp of seed day’s meeting funding from echoed those billionaire sentiments. political donor Having “High and philanthroQuality/Highly pist Charles Mark Lieberman/Current file photo Compensated Koch. At this Operators have been protesting Teachers is the first building point, the orga- regulations outside the Wilson block toward nization is still Building since June. high-quality in early talks with operators, but hopes discus- programs,â€? Thornhill wrote in a sion can coalesce around the most statement. If the institute decides to initieffective solutions. “We fight against regulations ate a lawsuit, it would seek three that make it difficult for people to five operators to serve as plainlike yourselves to earn an honest tiffs in the case, Flaherty said at living,â€? Brooke Fallon, the insti- the meeting. The organization tute’s assistant director of activ- would provide pro bono legal services and publicize the case to ism, told operators last week. Institute for Justice attorney national media. But no action is Renee Flaherty told operators the imminent; the institute’s board of organization is particularly con- directors hasn’t yet approved a cerned about the provision man- lawsuit, Flaherty told The Current. A few operators said they’re dating college degrees for child worried about what will happen if care staffers. “We agree that early childhood the organization’s activism is education is really important. ‌ unsuccessful. Institute representaThere’s research that shows that tives expressed confidence in their good teaching matters,â€? Flaherty approach. “It’s tough when you’re in the said at the meeting. “But there’s no research that shows that getting reactive position; it’s already been an associate’s degree leads to passed,â€? Fallon said. “We fight good teaching. That’s the leap that those fights all the time, and D.C. has taken that doesn’t quite they’re definitely winnable.â€? Five of the institute’s cases make sense.â€? The meeting offered operators have gone before the Supreme the opportunity to share their Court — most recently in 2011, thoughts on how to raise aware- when the organization helped ness of their concerns. Ideas strike down a campaign finance included a social media blitz and law in Arizona that provided addian informative one-page docu- tional public funding to candidates ment summarizing the issues. But based on the amount of spending some said that, while they oppose by their opponents.

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enough to do: Come into communities throughout the city and say, ‘We are going to take care of our families, and it’s going to be part of the community and we are going to be good neighbors while we do it,’� she said. Bowser and Zeilinger also expressed gratitude for community support, advocacy and outreach. “We have learned a lot about the generosity of our communi-

ties,� said Bowser. “We have learned that when we have a shared challenge, it takes a shared commitment and resolve across all eight wards to address those challenges.� Members of the Washington Interfaith Network — a multifaith, nonpartisan advocacy and community organizing group that has acted as a liaison between residents of D.C. General and the mayor’s office — were also in attendance.

Felicia Miller, an organizer at the network, praised the mayor’s investments in housing and said the new facilities are the first step toward finding accessible and permanent housing. “We are so happy she has put forth the money and budget. It was a fight, but I am glad she stuck with it,� Miller told The Current after the event. “The city is changing. It should be inclusive of everyone, not just the wealthy or those that can afford it.�

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As the District’s 2018 elections approach — likely bringing tough contests for the mayoralty and other top city offices — we may once again see allegations that officials are too beholden to their big campaign donors. Despite repeated efforts to reform D.C. campaign finance laws, there still remains ample room for “pay-to-play” dealings and the corrosive appearance thereof. As D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine noted in a news release, there is “an overwhelming perception among District residents that pay-toplay politics means big money can exert an undue influence on government decision-makers — to the detriment of residents’ needs and concerns.” Fortunately, there is still a bit of time to address this persistent issue before the campaign season heats up. The D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety held a hearing Monday to review four campaign finance bills, with an eye toward combining the best elements into a single piece of legislation. In our view, awarding city contracts to large campaign donors erodes the public’s trust in local government. Even when a contract — or other government benefit such as a tax abatement — is awarded based on the merits, it’s understandably difficult to persuade skeptics. Moreover, local businesses have reported feeling pressure to contribute to campaigns to remain in the running, which clearly runs counter to the spirit of a donation. Proposals from various council members and Attorney General Racine would prevent the awarding of contracts and other benefits to donors who provide more than a certain amount, for a certain period after the donation is made. We aren’t wedded to specific numbers, but would like to ensure that small donations — perhaps under $100 — remain permissible with proper disclosure. We also appreciate Mr. Racine’s proposals to further separate candidates from political action committees, or PACs. One concern, as the judiciary committee sorts through myriad proposals and opinions, is that indecision could further stall the campaign finance process. With the appropriate degree of effort, however, the committee could develop a bill during the council’s summer recess and be ready to move forward with it in the fall. If necessary to keep to the timetable, we’d encourage a relatively simple measure to start, allowing room to increase its scope as time progresses. The priority should be to have the new rules in place before serious 2018 fundraising is underway — and that means acting quickly. We should not have any more public officials’ terms clouded by their high-dollar election campaigns. Separately, we support a proposal from Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh that would ramp up disclosure requirements for lobbyists. This bill would help shed light on lobbyists’ efforts to influence a greater variety of public processes, including awarding of contracts. But with the election looming, we do feel that campaign finance is the priority.

Welcome transparency

When the District’s traffic engineers redesign a road, evaluate a speed limit or otherwise review the operations of the city’s transportation network, they place great importance on information about crashes. Similarly, when residents advocate for or against a certain change, they can also find their arguments informed or bolstered by this type of safety data. Until recently, this data was often difficult to come by. Community members and even many decision-makers couldn’t glance at a map of a neighborhood to see where its drivers were most frequently colliding with each other, with pedestrians or with cyclists. Now that’s changed, thanks to a new collaboration among the D.C. Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Police Department and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Now, anyone can visit opendata.dc.gov/datasets/crashes-in-dc to see a map of collisions, click on any dot to view data on that crash or download a chart with a full data set. The project is part of the Vision Zero initiative, which seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2024. We support that goal and the role of these crash data to help achieve it. We do hope, though, that the District can find a way to present the information in a more user-friendly manner. While the map’s cluster of blue dots is clear enough, the data are largely made up of codes and of fields that don’t apply to most crashes. Still, this is a great starting point toward improving public access to key traffic safety information.

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Volunteer? Yes, you, now … It’s not Thanksgiving. It’s not Christmas. There’s been no flood, no fire, no terror attack. But, you are still needed. Yes, you. And you especially are needed now. Monsignor John Enzler of Catholic Charities says the need is great year round, especially the summer. Catholic Charities is sponsoring a “Summer of Service” to draw volunteers to any of its 70 unique projects — something for anyone inclined to give time. “It’s a chance for those who are enjoying the vacation season, who might have a little extra time to get involved in a project that allows them to serve the most needy in our midst,” Enzler told the Notebook. Back in 2013, when a federal government shutdown was imminent and threatening the church’s programs, Enzler was a bit blunter: “It’s not an option for us to simply stop our services.” For example, Catholic Charities hosts a weekly Wednesday dinner for anyone who is homeless or simply hungry. Saint Maria’s Meals is held at the James Cardinal Hickey Center, 924 G St. NW, and depends upon volunteers for service. “We usually serve up to 100 people each week, but all are welcome,” a spokeswoman told us. Catholic Charities says one in six D.C. households has difficulty affording enough food, including about 200,000 children at risk of hunger every day. In the District and the suburbs, many children depend on school meal programs that are not as readily available in the summer. The Summer of Service includes food service, assisting the homeless, community restoration and much more. You can even play bingo at Mulumba House — a chance for homeless men to have positive social interaction. One volunteer recently posted on the Catholic Charities Facebook page, asking “Am I good at [calling] Bingo? Not really … but those staying in the shelter love to play.” Catholic Charities is also happy to receive financial donations if you can’t give time. A separate social service, Food for All DC, is a much smaller operation. It’s been in the District since 1984, and it delivers desperately needed food to hundreds of clients. It’s in a drought season for volunteers, too. “The summer is bleak,” said Graeme King, the organization’s volunteer coordinator. “We rely 100 percent on volunteers and have an incredible following of regulars as well as new folks,” he told the Notebook. “Yet we struggle to attract volunteers during our lean summer months.”

The food delivery program serves elderly citizens, those with disabilities, single mothers and others in need. It makes more than 3,000 deliveries a year to more than 200 households across all four D.C. quadrants — all year, not just during the holiday season. Catholic Charities and Food for All DC are just two of dozens of local social service groups that depend on volunteers. Check your calendars, search around a little on Google to see what you might do, and visit foodforalldc.wordpress.com. ■ A ‘hidden jewel.’ A different volunteer opportunity is available at one of the coolest but least-known spots in the city — the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. It is “an incredible wetland and natural riparian environment” just minutes northeast of downtown Washington. It’s 700 acres of unique lotus and water lilies (blooming now) in addition to wildlife, trails and recreation grounds. The Audubon Society identified 59 different bird species there a few years ago. It all sounds nice and historic, but there is a big volunteer need right now. The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, celebrating its 10th year as a nonprofit, is looking for volunteers, board members and others who want to make “this hidden jewel” into one of the city’s “shining jewels.” Friends help staff spring break programs for elementary students and other environmental education. The friends group estimates it has volunteered the equivalent of $258,000 in services over the past 12 months. There are 10 specific volunteer events a year. As volunteer Tina O’Connell told us, the friends especially are looking for nearby community members in Ward 7 along with volunteers citywide — people with “interest in green space, place-making, and connecting at-risk youth and their families to nature.” There is no better place for learning than outdoor space, no matter who you are. Visit friendsofkenilworthgardens.org to learn more. You can sample — and maybe fall in love with — the gardens this coming weekend and next week. The park is celebrating peak bloom with the upcoming Water Lily and Lotus Festival week that starts on Saturday with a day full of animal demonstrations, live performances and family activities. Perhaps we’ll see you there. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Klingle trail reflects misplaced priorities

The Current’s June 28 article “Long in the works Klingle trail crosses the finish line” is tragically short on perspective. For over 150 years District of Columbia residents living on the east and west sides of Rock Creek used Klingle Road NW as an efficient connector. The impetus to prevent the D.C. government from rebuilding Klingle Road was a campaign initiated by residents living along the western terminus of that portion of the road, which was rendered inoperable

by government neglect. The principal purpose of that campaign was to preclude D.C. residents living on the eastern side of the city from continuing to use the road to reach schools and churches and other facilities located in the northwest side of the city. In more recent years that campaign gained the figleaf invention of the added desire for a hike-bike trail. While there may be occasional use of the so-called trail for bicycling and walking, in reality taxpayers at a cost of $6.6 million plus unreported millions for adjacent stormwater management have funded a completely unnecessary park for the west-terminus neighbors. While the article refers to the eastern and western borders of

Klingle Road, it fails to report that the Tregaron estate’s 13 acres of trails and gardens open to the public constitutes the northern edge of this newly constructed park. There is no environmental need for closing Klingle Road for what is essentially a second and very expensive neighborhood park. There is ample space for a reopened two-lane road with an adjacent hike-bike trail. Closing Klingle Road has done nothing to decrease car culture. It has simply increased traffic congestion on D.C. streets that connect the west and east sides of Rock Creek, including Calvert and Porter streets. William Carroll North Cleveland Park

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efore American University and the surrounding community there is an opportunity — and an obligation — to build a functional, productive relationship. The opportunity is bolstered by new leadership, both at the university and among stakeholders representing the university’s neighbors. The obligation stems from the failures of the past, wherein overly contentious relations have failed to produce positive and constructive results for the broader community. We are pleased to share that progress is being achieved. American University, representatives from the adjacent advisory neighborhood commissions, and engaged community groups are constructing a new process designed to build trust among neighbors, open dialogue regarding concerns and objectives, and, eventually, improve cooperation between the community and the university. The new process has two main components: a Neighborhood Forum and a Neighborhood Collaborative. The purpose of the forum is to increase the knowledge of neighbors about the evolving nature of higher education, best practices in campus planning and the District’s zoning paradigm so they can engage with AU as equally informed participants. The Neighborhood Forum also serves a second but equally important function as a space to build familiarity and trust among attendees. Participants come from many neighborhoods, representing groups with differing views about how AU relates and responds to the community. The forum discusses these views in an open, respectful and joint fashion. It is from these repeated interactions that participants build a unified vision of AU’s place in our community. The forum is open to neighbors only; despite providing key resources, American University is not permitted to participate, and no comments from meetings are shared with the school. The second half of the new process, the Neighborhood Collaborative, is more transactional in nature. In the collaborative, unlike the forum, AU representatives are equal participants. While the presentations and discussion topics at forum meetings are decided by the attendees’ interests, meetings of the collaborative are focused on prompt and specific consensus-based resolution of university-community issues. There are similarities between the forum and collaborative, such as having trust-building as a main objective. By working together to effectively respond to day-to-day, neighborhood-specific issues, repre-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Superfresh parcel needs redevelopment

Before developers unsheath their sledgehammers to raze 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW — a large, reasonably attractive, rather youthful structure — how about shaking a leg and rebuilding the American University Park site a mile or so away that once housed (the never-revamped) Superfresh? Fallow now for several years, the one-time supermarket carcass at 48th and Yuma streets NW is

sentatives of the community and AU are building the necessary foundation for cooperation on broader, community-wide issues. And with negotiations over a new campus plan looming on the horizon, now is the time to begin casting that foundation. The example set by Georgetown University — highlighted in a June 14 editorial in The Current — is encouraging. By adopting processes like those described above, Georgetown morphed in short order from the poster child of poor town-gown relations into a shining example of community cooperation. This experience is not lost on AU: With the express support of the Zoning Commission, AU hired the same facilitator who helped right the ship in Georgetown to oversee the process in our community. The community is already seeing dividends from its investment in the form of better relations with AU: Neighbors adjacent to the newly constructed East Campus found the university cooperative, responsive and effective at redressing their complaints about inadequate vegetation near their homes. Despite this progress, challenges remain. The university has appeared sluggish in providing pertinent financial information to community representatives. And some neighborhood groups oppose the creation of the Neighborhood Collaborative, continuing to insist on private, bilateral negotiations between their organizations and the university. Nevertheless, we are confident the new cooperative and open model is the best path forward to ensure all points of view are recognized and included. The potential benefits to the community of an improved relationship with American University are substantial. A stronger university can provide additional amenities that enhance the desirability of our neighborhoods, including library, gym and green space access; cultural offerings; lectures; and shuttle service. At a more fundamental level, universities attract and build human capital, and this all gets priced into the value of our homes. Peer-reviewed research finds the economic impact on nearby neighborhoods of incremental investments by universities can be considerable. We welcome your involvement. The best place to start is the next monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Forum on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 247 of the Mary Graydon Center. With your help, we can build a functional, inclusive process in which all interested parties negotiate in good faith for the betterment of the entire community. Our community, including American University, deserves it. Troy Kravitz and Jonathan McHugh are advisory neighborhood commissioners for single-member district 3D02 in Spring Valley and 3E05 in American University Park, respectively.

remarkably nondescript and no longer providing an alternative — if only logistical — to Tenley’s Whole Foods and Safeway, the latter being also defunct. (Mercifully, tasteful minds prevailed — after many years — with the new Giant at Cathedral Commons. And Rodman’s remains as our sui generis quirky gem.) Some have argued that building a little bit higher would generate undesirable traffic, but right now just a few vehicles trickle by in that neighborhood per hour. Let it not be forgotten that Washington is a city, not a hamlet somewhere in Montana; what’s more, the alternatives proposed

are hardly skyscrapers. Michael Kent American University Park

Recent front-page photo inappropriate

I cannot believe The Northwest Current’s June 28 front-page photo that showcases an instructor giving ukulele lessons to young students. Am I the only one who noticed she was scantily clad? What kind of message does that send? Adults need to act as role models for the students they teach. This fell short of the mark. Mary Bienvenue Tenleytown

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Current publishes letters and Viewpoint submissions representing various points of view. Because of space limitations, letters should be no more than 400 words and are subject to editing. Letters and Viewpoint submissions intended for publication may be sent to newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com. The mailing address is Letters to the Editor, The Current, Post Office Box 40400, Washington, D.C. 20016-0400.

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Police RePoRt This is a listing of incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police Department from July 3 through 9 in local police service areas, sorted by their report dates.

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6:46 p.m. July 7. ■ 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:44 p.m. July 7. ■ 2200-2299 block, I St.; 1:39 p.m. July 8. ■ 2000-2099 block, M St.; 12:36 p.m. July 9. ■ 2400-2499 block, N St.; 4:22 p.m. July 9.

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1700-1799 block, I St.; 4:51 a.m. July 4.

Theft from auto ■ 900-1010 block, 24th St.; 2:37 p.m. July 8.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 7:50 a.m. July 9.

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■ FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END

Theft ■ 900-999 block, 17th St.; 2:24 a.m. July 3. ■ 2400-2499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 12:58 p.m. July 3. ■ 2000-2099 block, L St.; 6:15 p.m. July 3. ■ 2000-2099 block, M St.; 11:54 a.m. July 4. ■ 2200-2299 block, I St.; 1:18 p.m. July 4. ■ 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:53 p.m. July 4. ■ 1718-1799 block, L St.; 3:39 p.m. July 6. ■ 2200-2299 block, I St.; 4:44 p.m. July 6. ■ 2200-2299 block, Constitution Ave.; 1:19 p.m. July 7. ■ 900-915 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 1:22 p.m. July 7. ■ 1900-1999 block, K St.; 4:23 p.m. July 7. ■ 1100-1199 block, 22nd St.;

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Robbery ■ 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3 p.m. July 5. ■ 2417-2512 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 12:27 a.m. July 7. Motor vehicle theft ■ 1700-1799 block, N St.; 7:19 a.m. July 3. ■ 1700-1799 block, N St.; 11:26 a.m. July 3. Theft ■ 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:51 a.m. July 3. ■ 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 6:11 p.m. July 3. ■ 1400-1499 block, P St.; 7:12 p.m. July 5. ■ 1320-1399 block, 15th St.; 8:13 p.m. July 5. ■ 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:27 p.m. July 7. ■ 1300-1699 block, Connecticut

Ave.; 11:20 a.m. July 8. ■ 2000-2015 block, O St.; 7:59 a.m. July 9. ■ 1600-1699 block, P St.; 1:38 p.m. July 9. ■ 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:56 p.m. July 9. Theft from auto ■ 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 10:22 p.m. July 3. ■ 1700-1799 block, Q St.; 4:48 p.m. July 5. ■ 1500-1599 block, Church St.; 6:54 p.m. July 5. ■ 2100-2129 block, S St.; 3:26 p.m. July 7. ■ 1400-1499 block, 22nd St.; 9:50 p.m. July 9.

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■ DUPONT CIRCLE

Robbery ■ 1400-1499 block, U St.; 7:52 p.m. July 3. ■ 1921-1999 block, 14th St.; 11:12 p.m. July 7. Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1400-1499 block, W St.; 2:30 a.m. July 5 (with gun). Burglary ■ 1700-1799 block, Swann St.; 2:38 a.m. July 5. Theft ■ 1618-1699 block, 14th St.; 10:01 p.m. July 3. ■ 1618-1699 block, 14th St.; 4:15 p.m. July 5.

Double shooting in Georgetown leaves one dead, one injured

A double shooting on the Georgetown waterfront left one man dead and another seriously injured early Saturday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police responded to the reported shooting at 2:51 a.m. July 8 in the 3500 block of Water Street NW, the area near the road’s terminus at the Capital Crescent Trail beyond the Key Bridge. According to a news release, officers found 19-year-old Kennedy Javier Ama■ 1900-1999 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 8:24 p.m. July 9. ■ 1600-1699 block, Riggs Place; 11:17 p.m. July 9. Theft from auto ■ 1720-1799 block, 16th St.; 9:37 p.m. July 5. ■ 1600-1699 block, R St.; 8:41 p.m. July 6. ■ 1700-1799 block, Willard St.; 11:56 a.m. July 9.

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Motor vehicle theft ■ 1800-1881 block, Kalorama Road; 10:14 a.m. July 3. Theft ■ 2201-2299 block, Champlain St.; 2:30 a.m. July 7. ■ 2400-2499 block, 18th St.;

ya-Olivares, of Severn, Md. — a southern suburb of Baltimore — dead at the scene. A second man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries; initial reports inaccurately stated that he had also died. Police have not identified the second victim. Police are offering rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to convictions in homicide cases. In the Georgetown incident, police are reportedly looking for a gray Nissan with Maryland license tag 7BB-8558 but have released no further information about suspects.

4:15 a.m. July 8. ■ 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:06 p.m. July 9. Theft from auto ■ 1900-1902 block, Wyoming Ave.; 3:56 p.m. July 3. ■ 2200-2299 block, 18th St.; 5:40 p.m. July 5.

PSA PSA 307 307

■ LOGAN CIRCLE

Robbery ■ 1200-1299 block, 13th St.; 5:07 a.m. July 4. Theft ■ 1300-1399 block, 13th St.; 10:56 p.m. July 4. ■ 1300-1399 block, R St.; 8:39 p.m. July 5. ■ 1300-1399 block, S St.; 2:33 p.m. July 6.

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■ 1300-1399 block, 13th St.; 10:32 p.m. July 6. ■ 1200-1299 block, M St.; 7:36 p.m. July 8. ■ 900-937 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 7:47 p.m. July 8. ■ 1500-1521 block, 11th St.; 7:42 p.m. July 9. ■ 1200-1299 block, M St.; 9:33 p.m. July 9. Theft from auto ■ 1500-1599 block, 13th St.; 9:28 p.m. July 4. ■ 1300-1399 block, S St.; 10:53 a.m. July 6. ■ 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 1:42 p.m. July 9. ■ 1500-1599 block, Kingman Place; 7:26 p.m. July 9. ■ 1100-1127 block, 13th St.; 7:58 p.m. July 9. ■ 1722-1799 block, 13th St.; 11:33 p.m. July 9.

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MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD GORGEOUS! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 12:00-4:00 PM (TENTATIVE) Locations throughout Foggy Bottom and the West End For the past four years, the Foggy Bottom Association has partnered with GW’s Freshman Day of Service – and this year is no different. This event is a great opportunity to connect incoming first year students with the community where they will live for the next four years. Volunteers from the community are very welcome. If you’d like to help – perhaps serving as a team captain for a small project – please email president@ foggybottomassociation.org. As we expect a large group of student volunteers this year, we are hopeful that we can accomplish more projects. If you live or work in Foggy Bottom or the West End, and you see a pocket park, a tree box, or other public space that needs some TLC, please email president@foggybottomassociation.org. We will have access to a range of hand tools, and a few small power tools (e.g., weed whacker), but no heavy equipment. Please submit your project ideas, with as much detail as possible, no later than August 1, 2017. And as September 9 is FBA President Marina Streznewski’s birthday, there will be cupcakes.

DISTRICT PRIVATE SECURITY CAMERA REBATES STILL AVAILABLE The Private Security Camera Incentive Program, administered by DC’s Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG), creates a rebate for residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions to purchase and install security camera systems on their properties and register them with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The program provides a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of $500 per residential address, and $750 for all other addresses. This program is intended to deter crime and assist law enforcement investigations. The camera system must have been purchased and installed on the exterior of the property after September 22, 2015. The camera also must be registered with MPD. Only one security camera system per property address is eligible. Applicants will also be required to verify installation of the system; please see the application for complete details. There is more information, including the application, camera specifications, and a list of frequently asked questions, at http://ovsjg.dc.gov. If you have additional questions, please contact the program at security.cameras@dc.gov or (202) 727-5124.

SAVE THE DATE: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TRAINING AT FBA SEPTEMBER MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 7:00-9:00 PM Location TBA Learn strategies to prevent crime in your community – strategies that are completely safe, yet very effective. Longtime MPD volunteer Samantha Nolan will lead the discussion, with input from PSA 207 Lt. Zenobia McBride.

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ASSISTANT MPD CHIEF LAMAR GREENE TO SPEAK AT FBA’S JULY MEETING

ANOTHER REASON TO JOIN THE FBA

Effective immediately, your Foggy Bottom Association membership card will reduce your lunch (or dinner or TUESDAY, JULY 25, snack) bill! 7:00-8:30 PM FBA members will now 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, receive a discount of 25 Suite 200W (be percent at the GWU Hospital sure to bring ID) cafeteria – including purchases from Subway and Lamar Greene, Starbucks. Assistant Chief, Simply present your Metropolitan Police unexpired FBA membership Department, will meet with the Foggy Bottom Association card to the cashier. Our thanks to the GWU to discuss MPD’s new patrol structure and how it will affect Hospital leadership for partnering with the FBA to Foggy Bottom and the West End. Bring your neighbors and offer this community benefit.

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New participants must register once with Seabury. Call Cynthia Moore or Oneka Ambrose at (202) 844-3006. Give your name, address, phone number, and date of birth. Call the volunteer to make your reservation(s) for one or more of the trips. Call early, since the bus holds only 16 people. The Volunteer for July is Bea Rief; you can reach her at (202) 785-3882. Leave your name, telephone number, and the date(s) on which you wish to ride in the van. You will not receive a return call unless there is a problem. Meet the bus at the Watergate East driveway before it leaves at 10:45 am sharp! It makes another pick-up at the Diplomat in Columbia Plaza.

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Traffic Act of 1925. Cheh said the council regularly amends that law, which only applies to the District, whenever it wants to tweak D.C.’s motor vehicle laws. Cheh wants to apply that same principle to the District of Columbia Delegate Act of 1970, another federal law that deals exclusively with D.C. The council leg- Cheh islation would simply alter that 1970 bill to give the District’s delegate “the right of voting with regard to any matter restricted in its application exclusively in or to the District.� Cheh said that the proposal is not “foolhardy,� and that lawyers and other experts have vetted the bill. “This council and the District government must exhaust every plausible avenue to obtain voting

rights for our residents,� she said. The idea originated from DC Appleseed, Cheh said. The advocacy group previously pushed for budget autonomy, and now executive director Walter Smith thinks the time is right for this latest step. “I think the more visibility we bring to our lack of democracy, the better our chances of gaining that democracy,� Smith said. As with all D.C. laws, Congress can quash it during its review period. But Smith called it unlikely that a disapproval resolution would be passed in both chambers of Congress within 30 days. In addition, if the council passes the legislation in the fall, there won’t be a federal appropriations bill for a while — a popular avenue to block D.C.’s laws by attaching provisions. Cheh co-introduced the bill with Council members David Grosso, Charles Allen, Brianne Nadeau, Brandon Todd and Robert White. Anita Bonds, Phil Mendelson, Jack Evans and Vincent Gray co-sponsored.

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ern aesthetics, however, the commission has convened a group of stakeholders that recently began working on the issue, Kane said. In addition to commission staff and Washington Gas, participants include representatives of the Historic Preservation Office; the D.C. Department of Transportation, which reviews applications for gas work in public space like a street or the city-owned portion of a front yard; and the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, which handles those on private property. The Historic Preservation Office, part of the Office of Planning, already has advisory guidelines on meter installations in historic districts. Office of Planning spokesperson Edward Giefer told The Current that the city agencies are collaborating to ensure that work by Washington Gas adheres to existing regulations, and also to craft an update to the guidelines. The issues arose out of a citywide Washington Gas effort to relocate interior gas meters when doing other gas work nearby. The Public Service Commission’s regulations call for the meters to be located outside when possible for safety reasons, but some old homes still have them indoors. Owners of small row houses — such as on Snows Court NW in Foggy Bottom — cried foul when the relocated gas meters dominated their facades. Snows Court, part of the Foggy Bottom Historic District, was lined with meters and with the metal posts designed to protect them from passing cars. Residents complained that their homes were scarred and, in some cases, it was even difficult to open

their front doors. The D.C. Office of the People’s Counsel, which represents ratepayers in matters related to utility companies, brought the issue to the Public Service Commission last year. The office’s filing argued that Washington Gas harmed property values by locating meters in “apparently the most expedient location without regard to aesthetics.� In a recent interview, People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye said the Public Service Commission’s process has been productive. “I’m very pleased that the commission and the other stakeholders responded favorably to OPC’s petition, and recognized that those issues are issues that have real-life consequences for consumers,� Mattavous-Frye said. Furthermore, although the specific solution is still “subject to discussion,� she said, “there is general consensus that something needs to be done.� Washington Gas spokesperson Bernie Tylor said the company could not comment because the commission’s review remains a legal matter. In a written filing in January, the company said that after the Capitol Hill and Foggy Bottom complaints, it moved to enhance customer notification and customer-relations training; “sensitize� contractors to the concerns in historic districts; and improve its system for handling customer complaints. It also argued that some complaints were overblown and warned against slow regulatory reviews that would hinder its ability to work efficiently. Mattavous-Frye said that Washington Gas appeared to be receptive to feedback during the stakeholder meeting — perhaps, she said, because the Public Service Commission must approve its

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Meter relocations on Snows Court in Foggy Bottom recently drew aesthetic complaints.

ongoing attempt to merge with AltaGas. “My personal opinion is that they feel it’s opportune to be as cooperative as possible,� she said. Mattavous-Frye would like to see gas meters kept indoors in historic districts, as already takes place in Georgetown. Although that neighborhood is subject to stricter review as a federal historic district, she said, “to me that doesn’t justify an inequitable treatment.� Kane said her commission will ensure that any regulatory changes “conform to safety needs.� She added that she’s optimistic that exterior meters can be installed appropriately in most cases — such as on her own home, where it’s tucked away under her front steps. “It doesn’t show; it’s not sticking out in your face,� she said. “There are ways to do it so it doesn’t look unattractive.� Kane also encouraged residents with complaints about Washington Gas work to contact the commission’s Office of Consumer Services at 202-626-5100. “We want to obviously be sure that things are being installed properly,� said Kane. “Whether people are concerned about safety or repair and damage to their property, we want to make sure that Washington Gas is doing it right.�

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Serving D.C. residents who are age 18+ with a disability or age 60+ and their caregivers

Executive Director’s Message Laura Newland novationover percent andthis produce fiscal year, measurable DCOA’s We areOlder Happy hot! And American’s I’m notMonth! talking and sustainable proposed budgetresults. will enable the about We at the the D.C. hot July Office temperatures. on Aging are At the to proud DCcelebrate Office onhow Aging our (DCOA), older agency DCOAtoand continue DHCF to were combat recognized for promote creating wellness, a new enrollwe are celebrating residents are redefining this aging monthevery after isolation, support ment process aging in place,for invest the wisely, Elderlyand and winning day. You’re two proving prestigious that aging awards— does persons listen to the withcommunity. Physical Disabilities These are the mean not Cafritzgetting Foundation old, it Team meansAward livfor Innovation ing your best life and every theday! n4A Take Aging a Waiver our DC values (EPD Waiver) and I’mProgram. proud to The say EPD Waiver allows people who Innovations look at our community Award for calendar Home and for that the Mayor’s budget exemplifies wouldvalues these otherwise in action. receive care in Community-Based Older American’s Month Services. celebraa nursing Combating home Isolation to receive - Thecare FY in tions I am happening so proudthroughout of my teamthe for their own homes and seniors remain and in working hard each and every day District. 18 budget will ensure their communities. people with disabilities most at risk to Last ensure month, that Iour hadprograms the pleasure and of In isolation 2014, we have began accessworking to social, services to presentforMayor District Muriel residents Bowser’s are working! fiscal yearAnd 2018it budget, feels great “DCto Values be together, health, and brainstorming wellness activities ideas on how to reduce wait acknowledged. in Action, a Roadmap to Inclusive with an additional $459times, thousand increase to invested transparency, expand transportation and improve Prosperity,” In June, DCOA and the andinvestments the Departcustomertoservice for vulnerservices Senior Wellness Centers. ment of made to Health supportCare seniors, Finance people The ablebudget Districtwill residents also enable in need us to of (DHCF) with disabilities, received and the caregivers. 16th AnnualTo continue long-termtoservices host events and to supports. celebrate Morris view the& full Gwendolyn testimony,Cafritz visit: www. Foundation Team Award for Innovation. District dcoa.dc.gov. We created seniors, theincluding Medicaidthe EnrollCenment Specialists team to conduct TheWith award an increase is designed of nearly to honor 11 the tenarian Salute, Ms. Senior DC, the home visits and assist applicants achievements of teams in one or throughout the enrollment process. multiple DC Government agencies to this successful interagency who implement ongoing customerCOMMUNITY EVENTSDueCALENDAR – MAY collaboration, significant improvefocused initiatives that drive inR.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, 2730 10th • 7 to 9 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE. It The D.C. Office on Aging will prois supported by the D.C. Office on vide information on its resources To learn more, contact and services at the Human Rights COMMUNITY EVENTSAging. CALENDAR – Dr. Katrina Polk at 202-885-9575. Campaign Equality Center, 1460 JULY Rhode Island Ave. NW. For more 18th • 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. information, call Alice A. Thompson The Office on Aging withD.C. disabilities and theirwill caregivers, 12th • 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 202-535-1321. support annual Robert L.that and helpthe us first connect to persons DC Office on Aging is holding a Walker House Americans 11th • 10 to 2 p.m. need our help.Older For more information resource faira.m. at Bernice Fonteneau Month “Age Out celebration. Enjoy “Community Senior Dayat or to register, callLoud” 202-724-5626 or SenioraWellness Center, located willdcoa.dc.gov. be held at 2201 Savannah St. Out” North Ave. Michigan Park, 1333 It visit 3531 at Georgia NW. For more Emerson St. NE. The event is free for SE. For more information, call Alice information, contact Michelle Thompson 202-535-1321. Ward 5 residents 60 and older. A. 27th • 6 to 8atp.m. Singleton at (202)age 727-0338. NE. For more information, call Tinya Attend a talk on Safer, Stronger DC 18th • 5 to 9 p.m. Lacey, planner/outreach Community Partnerships at Langs13th •community 6 to 8 p.m. Take a whirl around the dance coordinator 202-529-8701. Attend a talkaton Safer, Stronger DC ton Dwellings, located at 667 24th floor at the annual Ward 7 Prom Community Partnerships at Ferebee St. NE. For more information, for Seniors. This year’s theme is 11th • 10:30 a.m. Hope Recreation Center, at 8th and email cameron.shields2@dc.gov. “Sparkling Night — the Roaring Visit the Amish Market on Brown Yuma St. SE. For more information, ‘20s.” There will be dinner, dancing Station Road in Upper Marlboro, 28th • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. email cameron.shields2@dc.gov. and a special guest. The event is Md., with the congregate meal Enjoy happy hour at Model Cities held in celebration of Older program of the Washington Senior Senior Wellness Center, located at 20th • 10 a.m. to noon Americans Month by the East River Wellness Center, 3001 Alabama 1901 Evarts St. NE, and dance to Want to make a difference in your Ave. SE. To learn more, call 202-581- Family Strengthening Collaborative. music by DJ community? Train to become a Music will be played by WPFW DJ 9355 Tyzer. A $10 donation includes a DCOA Ambassador with the Office Nate D. Skate. For more information, 12th • 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aging. Learn information about light buffet and non-alcoholic frozen call Robin Gantt at 202-534-4880 The 5th Annualand CPDC and Emmaus drinks. For more information, call our programs services for ext. 110 or Chicquita Bryant Aging Community Health and personsinage 60 and older and adults 202-635-1900. ext. 125 Wellness Fair will be held at the

ments Symposium were made and to the Senior theMedicaid Mayor’s enrollment Annual Holiday customer Celebration. experience. Later this month, Promoting Wellness DCOA – Thanks and its to SafeMayor’s at Home Program will investbe honthe $350 thousand ored at the n4a Annual Conference ment towards senior wellness, we in Savannah, Georgia, with the will be supporting additional senior 2017 n4ainAging activities Department Innovations of Parks Award in Home & Community-Based and Recreation (DPR) sites through Services. award recognizes the SeniorThe Fit n4a & Well program. We the most will also be innovative piloting ainitiatives Virtual Senior in the field of aging. know Wellness Center in We wards thathow do great the Safehouse at Home program not currently brick-andhas been in enabling Districtforward mortar sites. We are looking residents continue living in their to workingtowith our community own homes and communities as partners, advocates, and providers they to develop age. Now, this model Safe atand Home hopeis to a nationally expand it inrecognized all eight wards, program afterand a model what for aging in place. learning works. DCOA partnered the – We Supporting Aging with in Place Department will continue on theHousing successful andSafe Community in at HomeDevelopment program with(DHCD) $3 million January 2016 to create the Safe at Home Program, a program that provides home accessibility adaptions to reduce the risk of falls and

allocated in our baseline budget. reduce mobility barriers theservThrough this program, weinare home. We600 started the program ing nearly residents, installing with a projection to servesuch up to preventative adaptations 100 clients.cuts, In itschair firstlifts, yearand alone, as bathtub we completed nearly furniture risers, projects enabling for them to 200 residents, and this year, own we’re continue living safely in their projecting to serve additional homes as they age. an In addition, 450! $300 thousand will be committed Junevillages. 2017, the to In senior We program will be lookexpanded provide increased ing for inputtofrom the community safety in and on howboth we can bestaround supportthe the home village throughmodel the Private Security senior as an effective Camera Program, which enables and sustainable community-driven eligible Safe at Home clients to solution for aging in place. receive private security camera Investing wisely – We will systems at cost. continue to no make smart spending It’s a huge honor to beour recogdecisions and ensure that local nized for initiatives because dollars arethese invested effectively, our they are both examples how programs are meeting theofchanging Districtofagencies work together needs our community, and that towards the common of we are accountable andgoal transparserving it’s ent withour our residents, funds. Thiswhether means that making programs like when weimportant make decisions, no matter the EPD Waiver more accessible, how small, our decisions are drivenor developing innovative solutions to by the answer to one question: promote aging in place. But it’s not about the awards and accolades—it’s about you! Since Mayor Muriel Bowser

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What’s best for the community we took office, she has made it clear serve? that “District government is the Listening – Our most important people’s government.” That means value is listening to the commuour agencies work forneed our nity—not just need whento decisions citizens. We’re to you, to be made, but accountable every day. How and can we we are answer responsible for ensurelse the question of ing all Washingtonians are onwe the what’s best for the community path to inclusive prosperity. serve, if we don’t listen? We need When my team think seniors and people and withIdisabilities about weon keep to driveour theprograms, conversation what it these values theincore of allAnd of means to age at well this city. ourneed decisions—how canand we open work we to be adaptable better, smarter, more effecto change, whenand necessary. We will tively to advocating respond to on your needs? continue behalf of to Mayor Bowser’s ourThanks community, working closely with commitment to making D.C.that the our sister agencies to ensure best voices city in are theamplified world to and age,you we’re your working everyaddressed. day to needs aretogether appropriately ensure Theseall areresidents our D.C. have valuesaccess and to supports andvalues services. I likeD.C. to these are the thatAsmake say,best growing doesn’t mean the city inolder the world to age! gettingproud old. Aging is living. And we We’re of the work we’ve want and to help you thrive! Those done we’re especially proud are of our D.C. what we Values. can accomplish together Forthese moreshared information with values.on the EPD Waiver Program or Safe at Home, contact DCOA at 202-724-5626. (Below) Mayor MuBe well! riel Bowser greeted 31 centenarians and their family members and friends at the 31st Annual Salute to District of Columbia Centenarians. According to the Social Security Administration, there are more than 300 residents of the District who are 100 years of age and older. The oldest in attendance was 106 year old Ada Clark, a longtime resident of ward 7. The oldest centenarian registered with the D.C. Office on Aging is 113 years old but was not able to attend this year’s event.

by calling Morgan or Vicki at Catholic Church will hold its First 19th • 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-686- 5504. Annual Resource Fair, sponsored by Terrific, Inc. holds its Older AmeriD.C. Office on Aging. The fair will cans Month celebration with the 31st • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. be at 3630 Quesda St. NW. Contact theme “Age Out Loud.” It will be Model Cities Senior Wellness Pat Kavanaugh at 202-449-3987 to at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Center holds its Older Americans Church, 4606 16th St. NW. For more learn more. Month celebration with the theme information, call Alice A. Thompson 26th • 2 to 3:45 p.m. “Age Out Loud.” It willwho be atwas (Above) WE HAVE A NEW QUEEN! Congratulations to Ms. Senior D.C. Frances Curtis Johnson atcrowned 202-535-1321. at the recent Ms. Senior D.C.Chevy Pageant. Judyan 1901 EvartsPatricia St. NE.Ragland For morewas inforChase HouseAndrews presentswas its First Runner-up, Second and contestants voted Muhammad Congeniality. AlsoAlice participating in at mation, call A. Thompson First Hadiyah Annual Resource Fair as at Ms. 5420 20th • 1Runner-up to 3:30 p.m. this year’s event were Rebecca Washington, Paulette Cunningham, Juanita Patterson and Elenthea Smith. 202-535-1321. Connecticut Ave. NW. Learn more The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament Congratulations again to each of the ladies who did an excellent job competing during this year’s event.

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2112 Pennsylvania and is scheduled to open in early 2018. All are investment projects intended to generate revenue for George Washington, without having a university component to the buildings themselves. At 2100 Pennsylvania, developers need zoning approval for various aspects of the project, including allowing additional height and density. The plans also require a revision to George Washington’s campus plan, because part of the development site was originally targeted for university uses. The D.C. Office of Planning is pressing the school to pin down where those uses — and the displaced Rice Hall functions — would be relocated. “A purpose of the Campus Plan was to limit the impact of uses on the surrounding neighborhood and show how those

uses can be accommodated on the campus,� the agency wrote in a June 16 report. The university will need to provide that information before a full Zoning Commission hearing takes place, likely this fall. The Planning Office also sought more details on the community benefits that would offset the additional density, which the development team is required to provide as part of the project’s planned unit development process. The zoning application states that some of these amenities are related to the building itself — a more modern, attractive and environmentally friendly addition to the neighborhood. Developers also promise an onsite day care center that will be open to the public as well as the building’s tenants. Meanwhile, the project would contribute $8 million toward affordable housing in D.C. The developers will also likely produce

more community benefits in advance of the hearing, in consultation with community leaders. At the April meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A (Foggy Bottom, West End), developers offered various possibilities: a bust or statue of Duke Ellington for Duke Ellington Park; rent for the Foggy Bottom West End Village’s office; improvements to the park at 21st and I streets NW; and repairs to the Foggy Bottom Dog Park and Tot Park on 26th Street NW. The new development would include about 453,000 square feet of total commercial space, of which at least 30,000 square feet would be set aside for retail use. Part of the I Street frontage would have doubleheight ceilings that developers say would be ideal for a restaurant, cafe or high-end food market, or perhaps a gym. Other space on both Pennsylvania and I would be appropri-

ate for “fast casual dining, boutique fitness, daycare, and other convenience-related retail,� the zoning application states. “The zoning actions will facilitate the redevelopment of a strategic corner site along Pennsylvania Avenue into a signature mixed-use building, and the proposed project’s retail use will significantly strengthen the development of the I Street retail corridor,� the application reads. At a June 26 setdown — the Zoning Commission’s preliminary review of new applications before a public hearing can take place — commissioners expressed few concerns. The Office of Planning is also generally on board with the basic idea of the project, praising the architecture and concluding that additional density is valuable in an area close to the Foggy Bottom Metro station and other transit options.

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define you,� she said in an interview. “It’s about looking past and recovering from failure.� In addition to a GPA of 3.25 or higher, applicants to the Distinguished Young Woman program must be physically fit and display excellence in volunteering and other activities outside school. Bork won out against 16 other contestants in D.C. and then the 50 finalists from each U.S. state, but she said the competition never felt like it was about “beating� someone else. The program “creates a really supportive network of strong and successful young women that are committed to being their best self,� Bork said. Timothy Bork, Skye’s father, said that although he didn’t understand the competition at first, after witnessing his daughter’s experience he deemed it incredibly rewarding. “The program is beautifully designed and professionally run,� he said. “It is one of the few solely merit-based scholarship programs in the U.S. I hope more D.C.-area young women take advantage of it.� Syke Bork graduated from Cathedral this June and has always had an interest in international relations, business and politics. After living in Japan for a year in eighth grade, she created High School International Forums, a group that allows high school students in Japan and the U.S. to collaborate and develop policy ideas. “When I was in Tokyo, I was met with new ideas and opinions every day,� Bork said. “I wanted

to bring some of that with me back to D.C.� In addition, Bork has always been an avid ballet dancer. Her talent routine for Distinguished Young Women was a classical ballet performance to “Carmen Suite #1 — Aragonaise.� For college, she said Columbia University’s prominent ballet ensemble was one compelling draw. Gavankar emphasized that this idea of discovering a young woman’s full potential — beyond merely academics — is one of the most important aspects of the competition. The 51 finalists spent two weeks in Mobile, Ala., where the final competition was held, attending seminars and workshops designed to enhance career skills. “They attend interview seminars that teach them everything from how to walk into an interview, to how to walk out from one,� Gavankar said. “We have bankers come in and teach them how to manage finances, and successful professionals in the workforce mentor them.� Bork and Gavankar both hope that Distinguished Young Women expands in prominence in the D.C. area, for more teenage girls to take advantage of its benefits. “When I meet these young girls, I see the future of this country,� Gavankar said. “It’s phenomenal to see their goals and what they hope to achieve.� Past contest winners have included Diane Sawyer and Amy Goodman.

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Northwest Real estate

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

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In American University Park, home is where the art is

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e’re often advised not to judge a book by its cover. The same can be said of houses. A colonial is a

patio off the large family room/ conservatory, which was added to the original 1940 house in 2003. The property is now on the market for $1,595,000. A Palladian entrance with a red door opens into a center hall facing a wide staircase. Grass cloth SUSAN BODIKER with a subtle hand lines the walls colonial, right? Unless, of course, up the stairs to the second floor. there’s a more intriguing design To the left is a formal living room story to be told just behind its anchored by a vintage wood-burnclassic brick facade. The home at ing fireplace with white wood 4535 Windom Place NW in mantel and brick surround, a American University Park is just recessed arched bookcase and such an example: a traditionally large windows overlooking the elegant exterior that unexpectedly gardens at front and back of the reveals a work — and works — house. The living room opens into of art within. a sunny office that includes severSituated on a corner lot beautial oversized windows with extrafully landscaped with deep sills for plants. an array of pink coneTo the right of the flowers, impatiens, entrance hall is the scented lilies and formal dining room, evergreen shrubs, this attired in Chinese red residence offers 3,949 — silk/linen wall square feet on four coverings, chair rail levels of graciously and archway trim. It proportioned living can easily seat eight space. It includes four to 10 people. Susan Bodiker/The Current bedrooms; three-andNext door is a Kitchen tiles offer a a-half bathrooms; sunken great room — family and rec rooms; touch of whimsy. large enough for a a wood-burning firegrand piano and place; and a host of thoughtful cus- breakfast table — with skylights tom built-ins and decorative touch- and three sets of wood-trimmed es. The house also boasts ownerFrench doors that open into the curated paintings, sculpture, texrear garden. Facing the wall of tiles and furniture throughout. windows are built-in light wood There is also a landscaped back bookcases and a curved room

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The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home at 4535 Windom Place NW is priced at $1,595,000. divider with shelves, cabinets and whimsical tile treatment (also repeated as the backsplash) that sets off the step-up galley kitchen. The kitchen features Shakerstyle cherry cabinets with nickel hardware; an island/breakfast bar with built-in wine rack; granite countertops; and limestone tile floor. Pendant lights hang over the island. A custom-painted feature wall (same color as the cabinetry) adds visual interest. Stainless appliances include a French door refrigerator/freezer; two Kohler sinks (one on the island); a Bosch dishwasher; a Panasonic microwave; and a Viking Professional six-burner gas cooktop, double oven and warming drawer. The main level also houses a deep pantry, hall closet and blue/ cream half-bath with blue burlap walls that lend a nautical look and feel. On the second floor there is a

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McLean. Beautiful home designed by Ted Bower, perfect for entertaining w/private terraces off almost every room, 4 frpls, chef’s kitchen, lavish master suite, 4 BRs, 4 FBs, & 3 car garage. $2,150,000

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Chevy Chase Village. Grand 1903 colonial renovated in 2004 over 4 floors with 5 BRs, 5.5 BAs, chefs kitchen, family room, study, master suite, lower level, garage, beautiful outdoor space. $2,150,000

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Room 108, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. Agenda items include: ■police report. ■report from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■report from the Ward 2 Education Network. ■report from the West End Library. ■presentation by Karima Holmes, director of the D.C. Office of Unified Communications, regarding D.C.’s 911 and 311 call center operations. ■consideration of a resolution authorizing ANC 2A to enter into an agreement with George Washington University Hospital regarding the operations of a proposed helipad at 900 23rd St. NW. ■presentation regarding the D.C. Department of Transportation’s Downtown West Transportation

Planning Study. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the proposed installation of a Capital Bikeshare station near the intersection of 23rd and M streets NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding a Historic Preservation Review Board application for landmarking the U.S. Department of State’s Harry S. Truman Building at 2201 C St. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the public space application by Bluestone Lane for a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe with 12 tables and 48 seats at 1111 24th St. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding a public space application by the American Red Cross to relocate the sculpture located at the intersection of 20th and E streets NW to the intersection of 18th and E streets NW. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a new Class C nightclub license for Effigy at 1720 I St. NW. The applicant hopes to transfer an existing license at 2840 Alabama Ave. SE from safekeeping to the new location. The maximum number of seats is 350, the occupancy load is 500 and nude performances would be permitted. ■consideration of a resolution regarding illegally installed exterior signage at 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW. ■consideration of a special event application for the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure on Sept. 23. ■consideration of a special event application for the Nation’s Triathlon on Sept. 10. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the disposition of the former Stevens School building at 1050 21st St. NW. ■administrative matters. For details, visit anc2a.org.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements and public comments. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by City Tap House for a new Class C restaurant license at 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW (total occupancy load of 315; sidewalk cafe with 30 seats; hours of operation for premises from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; hours of alcoholic beverage sales, service and consumption for premises from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; hours of operation and alcoholic beverage sales, service and consumption for sidewalk cafe from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday). ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Effigy for a new Class C nightclub license at 1720 I St. NW (maximum number of seats of 350 and total occupancy load of 500; nude performances permitted; hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday; hours of alcoholic beverage sales, service and consumption from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday). ■update regarding ANC 2B’s protest of Safeway’s application for a new Class B grocery store license at 1701 Corcoran St. NW. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a

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two-year time extension of the zoning board’s order regarding development at 1600 I St. NW. ■consideration of a public space application by Wawa for a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe with eight tables, 24 seats and four umbrellas at 1111 19th St. NW. ■consideration of a public space application by Buredo for a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe with four tables, eight seats and one umbrella at 1213 Connecticut Ave. NW. ■consideration of a public space application by the Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington for a valet staging zone with two spaces at 1700 H St. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding proposed D.C. Department of Transportation improvement projects throughout ANC 2B, including crosswalk re-marking and sidewalk repairs. ■administrative matters, including consideration of a resolution replacing Dupont Festival with Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets as the fiscal agent for the Dupont Circle renovation project. For more information, visit dupontcircleanc.net. ANC 2C ANC 2C Quarter Downtown/Penn

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Thursday JULY 13 Performance ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s will present “Summer School,” featuring performances by Bottom Shelf, Man Feelings, Stovetron and Jive Turkey. 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue through Aug. 6 with various ensembles for each show. Tours ■ “Dupont Underground Historic Tour” will offer a chance to explore the city’s newest art space — a former trolley station with 75,000 square feet of underground platforms and tunnels. 6, 7 and 8 p.m. $15. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground. org. The tour will also be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday at various times. ■ A slide show and outdoor tour will focus on the Washington National Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques (for ages 10 and older). 6:30 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral. org. The tour will also be offered Saturday at 2 p.m. Friday, July 14 Friday JULY 14 Art event ■ The D.C. Chapter of Moms Demand Action will host an opening night event for “It Takes Us,” an exhibit of photographs by Joe Quint about the effects of gun violence. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; attendees are asked to bring a new or gently used book to donate to the Charnice Milton Bookstore. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. 202232-5483. Children’s program ■ Discovery Theater will present “Rhythm & Beats,” featuring Max Bent covering themes in hip-hop culture, language, math and music with audience

participation and on-the-spot improvisations (recommended for ages 5 through 12). 10:30 a.m. and noon. $3 to $8. Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6338700. Concerts ■ Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art will feature the Onyx Club Boys performing Gypsy swing. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360. ■ The Luce Unplugged Community Showcase will feature Escape-ism, the solo project of Ian Svenonius, a D.C. rock musician known for his magnetic personality; and Irreversible Entanglements, a multi-city ensemble led by Luke Stewart that explores jazz, electronic and experimental tunes. The event will include snacks and drinks available for purchase. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Students of Hyun-Woo Kim, Holly Hamilton and James Nickel studying at the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute will perform works by Dvorák, Ravel and Nielsen. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Middle C Music will host a final concert by participants in the first week of its Rock Band Camp. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■ The Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series will feature singer Justin Trawick and his band The Common Good. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■ An “OnStage Korea” showcase will feature the Korean musician gamin and her traditional musical group PAN Project. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Kogod Cradle, Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW. KoreaCultureDC.org. ■ The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform as part of the “Sunsets With a

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Soundtrack” series. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. usarmyband.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Brad Thor (shown) will discuss his book “Use of Force: A Thriller” in conversation with Larry O’Connor. 7 p.m. Free. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■ Matthew Klam will discuss his novel “Who Is Rich?” — a study of passion and family as well as a sharply satirical look at today’s mass-consumer society — in conversation with CNN chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Festival ■ The eighth annual Living Earth Festival — celebrating the bounty and wisdom of the Earth — will feature cooking presentations highlighting cacao as the featured ingredient, artist demonstrators, and dance performances by the Southern Ute Bear Dancers from Ignacio, Colo. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. Films ■ “Cinéma de la révolution: America Films Eighteenth-Century France” will feature Sofia Coppola’s 2006 movie “Marie Antoinette,” a revisionist portrayal of France’s last queen that delights in jabbing at the court’s relentless rounds of pageantry. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The March on Washington Film Festival will feature the 2016 documentary “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice,” about the 18 African-American athletes who participated in the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936. A post-screening discussion will feature Meredith Pollard Russell, the granddaughter of Fritz Pollard Jr.; Deborah Riley Draper, filmmaker; Sonja Robinson, director of diversity and inclusion at the NCAA; Amy Tiemann, executive producer; and Kevin Merida, editor-in-chief of ESPN’s The Undefeated. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Navy Memorial, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. marchonwashingtonfilmfestival.org. The festival will continue through July 22 7+( :25/' )$0286

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Friday, JULY 14 ■ Concert: Grace Episcopal Church will continue its 24th annual Bach Festival with guitarists Piotr Pakhomkin (shown) and Yuri Liberzon performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach. 7:30 p.m. $25; $10 for students. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-7100.

with screenings and other events at various venues. ■ As part of the 22nd annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival, director Wong Chun and screenwriter Florence Chan will attend a screening of Chun’s 2016 drama “Mad World,” about a former stockbroker who is released into the custody of his father after being institutionalized for bipolar disorder. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The Golden Cinema series will feature “Finding Dory.” Sunset. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Performances ■ As part of the Capital Fringe Festival, Jane Franklin Dance will present “Aflight,” featuring stories of migration and nature through movement and sound. 7:15 p.m. $17 plus Fringe Button. Elstad Auditorium, Gallaudet University, Florida Avenue and 8th Street NE. capitalfringe.org. The performance will repeat July 20 at 9 p.m.; the Capital Fringe Festival will continue through July 30 at various venues. ■ As part of the Capital Fringe Festival 2017, the D.C.-based fire troupe Peculiarity Productions will present “8 Bit Circus S*it,” featuring a reinterpretation of classic video games (for ages 13 and older). 8:30 p.m. $17 plus Fringe Button. Old City Farm and Guild, 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. capitalfringe.org. The performance will repeat July 15, 21 and 22. ■ Busboys and Poets will present “11th Hour Poetry Slam,” hosted by

Tours ■ The American University Museum will present a docent-led tour of one of its summer exhibitions. 11:30 a.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ The Heurich House Museum will host a “Brewmaster Tour,” featuring a one-hour guided tour through the mansion and a half-hour craft beer tasting in the conservatory. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $25. Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org. Saturday, July 15 Saturday JULY 15 Children’s programs ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the solar system, the Milky Way and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. Classes and workshops ■ Albuquerque-based artist, art educator and administrator Denise Rudd will lead a mixed-media sculpture workshop inspired by the creativity of contemporary artists featured in the special exhibition “Revival.” 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $15 to $25; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. ■ Archaeologist Robert Stieglitz will present a seminar on “Cultures of the Ancient World: An Evolutionary Exploration From the Sumerians to the Greeks.” 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Bill Keene, a Smithsonian study tour leader and lecturer in architecture and urban studies, will present a seminar on “Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Reflections on an Extraordinary Life and Career.” 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Robin Glantz will present a workshop on “Yoga for Insomnia.” 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. megan.mcnitt@dc.gov. ■ Writer Willona M. Sloan will present “Quit Your Day Job! Create an Action Plan for Your Arts Career,” a workshop for artists, writers, dancers and musicians. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $39. Hera See Events/Page 17

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and an array of food trucks. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. archaeologyincommunity.com. ■ Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens will open its annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival with music and dance performances, live animal demonstrations and other family-oriented activities. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. go.nps.gov/lotus. The festival will continue through July 22 with various events. ■ DC Zinefest will host its seventh annual festival celebrating self-published magazines that cover an array of topics, from politics and comics to poetry and personal essays. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. St. Stephen and the Incarnation Church, 1525 Newton St. NW. dczinefest.com. ■ “Polish Day” will feature music, games for kids, traditional Polish food, Polish beer and vodka cocktails, trivia about Poland, traditional Polish items for sale, and a dramatic reading by playwright John Feffer focused on Kosciuszko’s “Last Will.” Noon to 4 p.m. $25; free for children 9 and younger. Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 O St. NW. 202-7852320. A jazz concert by Kuba Cichocki’s Audubon Lab Experiment will follow from 4 to 5 p.m., with a suggested donation of $15. Films ■ The National Gallery of Art will present the Washington premiere of Elissa Brown’s 2016 film “Windshield: A Vanished Vision,” about the iconic house on Fishers Island, N.Y., that was modernist architect Richard Neutra’s first East Coast commission. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The National Gallery of Art will present Victor Grauer’s 1974 film “Book of the Year 3000,” a rarely screened formalist work. In introductory remarks, film scholar Brett Kashmere will discuss Pittsburgh-based Grauer’s influence as filmmaker, composer, theorist, poet and playwright. Noon. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Health screening ■ Giant Food will offer blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Pharmacy, Giant Food, 1345 Park Road NW. giantfood.com. Performance ■ Capitol Tap will present a performance by the next generation of tap musicians, dancers, historians, improvisers, technicians, teachers and performers. 8 p.m. $10 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. Special events ■ Union Market’s seventh annual DC Scoop event will feature ice cream vendors competing for the “Best Ice Cream” title. The event will include contests, raffles and giveaways, as well as free samples and servings available for purchase.

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Saturday, JULY 15 ■ Festival: The Hillwood Estate’s French Festival will celebrate France’s national holiday and Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post’s passion for 18th-century French decorative arts. Events will include games, art projects, and live dance and music performances. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $18; $15 for seniors; $10 for college students; $5 for ages 6 through 18; free for ages 5 and younger. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-6865807. 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. ■ “New Orleans Fun & Food,” the Comité Tricolore’s annual Bastille Day celebration, will feature an evening of music, dancing and fine food featuring jazz musician Don Vappie and his Creole Jazz Quintet. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $115 to $175. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. bastille-day.org. Tours and walks ■ A park ranger will lead a two-mile hike to learn about non-native plant species and their impacts on Rock Creek Park’s ecosystem. 11 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■ Washington Walks’ “Get Local!” series will present a tour of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and through the 1950s neighborhood of Eastland Gardens. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet inside the Minnesota Avenue Metro station just beyond the turnstiles. washingtonwalks.com. Sunday, July 16 Sunday JULY 16 Children’s program ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about “Fire and Ice: Strange Moons of the Solar System” (for ages 7 and older). 4 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes and workshops ■ Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell will present “Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park.” 10 to 11 a.m. $5 donation suggested; reservations encouraged. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. The program will continue weekly through Aug. 27. ■ Arrin Sutliff, wedding and event coordinator at Wollam Gardens, will present a two-hour “Flower Arranging” workshop focusing on the fundamentals of floral preparation, concepts of color and texture, and how to forage your own

Concerts ■ A Multicultural Showcase Concert will celebrate the diversity of music in the Washington area with performances by Hindustani violinist Nistha Raj, Palestinian-American family band Foty Fusion, Caribbean steel pan player Josanne Francis and Grammy-nominated beatbox/ukulele player Christylez Bacon. 12:30 p.m. Free; monetary donations will benefit the food pantry ministry. Christ Lutheran Church, 5101 16th St. NW. 202-829-6727. ■ Grace Episcopal Church will conclude its 24th annual Bach Festival with organist Lawrence Molinaro and tenor Joseph Regan performing selections from “Clavier-Übung III.” 1 p.m. $25; $10 for students. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-3337100. ■ The DC Chamber Orchestra will present a classical music concert. 2 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Students of Heather Green, Wanzhen Li and Ko Sugiyama studying at the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute will perform works by Maurer, Debussy and Schubert. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■ In conjunction with the March on Washington Film Festival, the Washington National Cathedral will host a panel discussion on “The Gathering Place: Creating a Shared Religious Activism,” featuring Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner (shown) of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism; the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas of the Washington National Cathedral; Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington; and Dennis Wiley, pastor of Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ. 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org.

■ Amitai Etzioni, professor at the Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies at George Washington University, will discuss his book “Avoiding War with China: Two Nations, One World.” 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Mervin Richard, chief of conservation at the National Gallery of Art, will discuss his department’s behind-thescenes role in preserving the timeless works of art in the gallery’s collection. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■ John Bicknell will discuss his book “Lincoln’s Pathfinder: John C. Fremont and the Violent Election of 1856.” 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ The 22nd annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival will feature “Trivisa,” featuring three tales of criminal derringdo played out against the backdrop of the 1997 British handover of Hong Kong to China, at 1 p.m.; and “Vampire Cleanup Department,” about a mild-mannered millennial who survives a vampire attack and discovers he is part of a centuriesold organization of vampire hunters, at 3:30 p.m. Free. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ “Cinéma de la révolution: America Films Eighteenth-Century France” will feature Stephen Frears’ 1988 film “Dangerous Liaisons,” featuring dark games of intrigue and mischief in the American movie adaptation of Christopher Hampton’s play. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances and readings ■ The Joaquin Miller Poetry Series will feature readings by writers Jessica Cuello and Melissa Scholes Young, as well as an open mic segment. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, See Events/Page 18

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Humane Rescue Alliance True to his namesake, Odysseus has been on quite a journey. He came to the Humane Rescue Alliance in February when his owner could no longer care for him. Heartbreakingly, it was on Valentine’s Day. And this sweet, handsome guy is still here and really can’t wait to find a new home. The staff and volunteers at the Humane Rescue Alliance report that Odysseus is very affectionate and intelligent. A senior dog at 10 years old, he doesn’t have puppy energy, but he does love walks, hikes and playing outside. Odysseus can’t go to a home with other dogs, but he would love an adults-only home where he can have all of the attention. Odysseus’ adoption has been sponsored by a generous donor, so there will be no adoption fee for him. If you have a space in your heart for this sweet senior, you can find him at the Oglethorpe Street adoption center.

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Continued From Page 17 5200 Glover Road NW. 703-820-8113. ■ “Sunday Kind of Love,” a monthly program, will feature readings by emerging and established poets, followed by an open mic segment. 5 to 7 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. Walks and tours ■ A park ranger will present “By Dawn’s Early Light,” about the life and legacy of Francis Scott Key in D.C. (for ages 7 and older). 11 a.m. Free. Meet near the fountain in Georgetown Waterfront Park, Wisconsin Avenue and K Street NW. 202-895-6070. ■ The D.C. Preservation League’s “Mid-Century Modern Instameet” will feature a photo walk through Southwest D.C., highlighting architectural standouts such as River Park’s aluminum arches and one of I.M. Pei’s lesser-known works. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Meet in front of Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW. dcpreservation.org. Monday,JULY July 1717 Monday Children’s programs ■ Mr. Banjo Man will present “Rise + Rhyme,” a performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ “Pacific Rhythm” will feature traditional dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands and Samoa performed with authentic costumes. 1 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Classes and workshops ■ The weekly “Yoga Mondays” program will feature a gentle yoga class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free; tickets distributed at the second-floor reference desk beginning at 10:15 a.m. to the first 30 people who arrive. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ The Petworth Library will host “Fix

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Tuesday,JULY July 1818 Tuesday Benefit ■ The D.C.-based nonprofit Kidsave will host a fundraiser for its “Summer Miracles” program to help orphans from Colombia who are in need of permanent families. 6 to 9 p.m. $75 to $200. Home of Claire Lucas and Judy Dlugacz, 3102 Ellicott St. NW. kidsave.org/ summer-miracles-events. Children’s programs ■ Discovery Theater will present “Summer Magic,” featuring Dave Thoren (recommended for ages 5 through 12). 10:30 a.m. and noon. $3 to $8. Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-8700. The event will repeat Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and noon; Thursday at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and noon. ■ “Living the American Indian Experience” will have participants make a clay pot, practice safety archery and listen to a Piscataway story (for ages 8 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to

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shop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■ Fiona Barton will discuss her psychological thriller “The Child,” about the tenacious hold of the past and the ways secrets affect lives. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Films ■ The “Marvelous Movie Monday” series will present Christopher Guest’s 2000 film “Best in Show.” 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ “RSC Live” will feature a screening of director Iqbal Khan’s “Antony and Cleopatra,” Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and duty. 7 p.m. $20. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-5447077.

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Tuesday, JULY 18 ■ Concert: As part of the Washington National Cathedral’s Summer Concert Series, soprano Allison Mondel will present “Songs in Praise of the Creator,” featuring arias of Mozart, Handel, Monteverdi and Hildegard von Bingen. 6:30 p.m. Included in $5 discounted admission for summer evening hours. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-7270232. ■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory vinyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Dojo Comedy will present a workshop on “The Joy of Improv,” with participants working together to stage funny scenes and scenarios. 4 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ CASS Fitness will present a weekly outdoor fitness class led by a certified personal trainer. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. The Parks at Walter Reed, Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW. TheParksatWalterReed@gmail.com. The class will continue weekly through Oct. 24, weather permitting. ■ A workshop on personal archiving will share basic concepts and practices for preserving photos, papers, memorabilia, email and other media. Local historian Marya Annette McQuirter will also discuss her current project to produce a history of D.C. in 1968, and will scan items such as photographs, yearbooks, report cards, church bulletins, letters, diaries and holiday cards brought by audience members. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ Facilitator Catharin Dalpino of the Washington English Center will lead an Evening English Conversation Group for members to talk about ideas and events and practice conversation skills. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Concerts ■ “SummerSet DC 2017: Lunchtime Music Series on the Mall” will feature the classic blues band Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes and spoken word artist Ashley “Epiphany” Hodges. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. In front of the National Air and Space Museum at 7th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. dcarts.dc.gov. The series will continue on July 20 and 25. ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, clarinetist Adam Ebert and pianist Raffi Kasparian will perform works

Demonstration ■ In conjunction with the March on Washington Film Festival, the National Museum of American History will present a cooking demonstration on “Crops, Culture and Lowcountry Cuisine,” featuring culinary historian Michael Twitty and Anson Mills founder Glenn Roberts. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. Discussions and lectures ■ Garrett Graff will discuss his book “Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government’s Secret Plan to Save Itself,” about doomsday preparations on how to evacuate and protect the nation’s historic artifacts and its leaders. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ In conjunction with the March on Washington Film Festival, the National Museum of American History will host an afternoon devoted to artists, authors and poets whose work honors and informs civil rights and social justice. The program will include panel discussions on graphic novels and comics as well as spoken word and poetry, with book sales and signings available all day. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Alix Murdoch, federal policy director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, will discuss “Preserving the Health of Our Chesapeake Bay,” about issues the bay has encountered throughout the years and the challenges to its cleanup presented by the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. 5:30 to 7 p.m. $10 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Emily Esfahani Smith will discuss her book “The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Pamela Heyne will discuss her book “In Julia’s Kitchen: Practical and Convivial Kitchen Design Inspired by Julia Child,” about how the American chef, author and television personality influenced the modern home. 6:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ Craig Bauer, professor of mathematics at York College and editor-in-chief See Events/Page 19

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cal changes that Orwell foresaw and the increasing relevance of the author’s thoughts on the English language. 6:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■Lynda Schuster will discuss her memoir “Dirty Wars and Polished Silver: The Life and Times of a War Correspondent Turned Ambassatrix.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

and the Sacred Text,� which features the two of them reading from the beloved series through the lens of instructive and inspirational text and extracting lessons that can be applied to our own lives. 7 p.m. $20 to $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Sporting event ■The Washington Kastles will play the New York Empire in Mylan World TeamTennis competition featuring Martina Hingis and Frances Tiafoe. 7 p.m. $16 to $73. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800-745-3000. Tour ■“Gardener’s Focus: The Cutting Garden’s Bounty� will feature a tour led by Drew Asbury, Hillwood’s horticulturist and volunteer manager. 1 p.m. $15 to $18. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-6865807. The tour will also be offered Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1919 Wednesday JULY Children’s program ■Andrea Beaty will discuss her books “Ada Twist, Scientist�; “Iggy Peck, Architect�; and “Rosie Revere, Engineer� (for ages 4 through 8). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Classes and workshops ■“Tai Chi Health Lab� will offer a chance to learn about tai chi through practice and a study of texts such as “The Harvard Medical School’s Guide to Tai Chi� and “The Art of Qigong.� 9:30 a.m. Free. Meet at the top of Book Hill behind the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. The weekly sessions will continue through July 26. ■Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries� class. 10 a.m. $5 to $10. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■The weekly “Sunset Fitness in the Park� event will feature a one-hour class presented by barre3. 6 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Waterfront Park, Potomac and K streets NW. georgetowndc.com/sunsetfitness. The series will continue through Aug. 30. ■The Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop to critique participants’ poems. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Instructor Tara Bishop will lead a weekly “Yoga for All� restorative yoga practice. 7:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Concerts ■The Washington Balalaika Society, the largest orchestra of Russian folk instruments in North America, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The “President’s Own� U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011. Discussions and lectures ■The Guy Mason Reading Group will hold its monthly meeting. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-

Wednesday, JULY 19 ■Discussion: David Daley, digital media fellow for the Wilson Center for Humanities and Arts and the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, will discuss his book “Ratf**ked,� about the effort of GOP legislators and political operatives to push through an audacious redistricting plan called Redmap. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. 0232. ■Scholar Andrew Rubin will discuss “George Orwell in the 21st Century,� about the many monumental technologi-

Films â– The National Gallery of Art will present Marie HĂŠlène Rebois’ 2016 film “In the Steps of Trisha Brown.â€? Noon. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The film will be shown again July 22 at noon. â– The Monthly Family Film series will feature “Paddington.â€? 3 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. â– The Embassy of Italy will host a screening of Giuseppe Petitto’s 2015 film “Occhi Chiusi (Eyes Shut).â€? 6 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. â– As part of the March on Washing-

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Thursday JULY 20 Children’s programs ■ The Georgetown Library’s July film series will feature “Kubo and the Two Strings.” 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ “Pajama Movie Night” will feature “Muppet Treasure Island.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Class ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707.

Thursday, JULY 20 ■ Concert: Award-winning actors and Broadway veterans Tituss Burgess and Jane Krakowski (shown) will join special guest Judah Friedlander for a National Symphony Orchestra Pops performance of hits from the stage and screen. 8 p.m. $29 to $125. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Concerts ■ “SummerSet DC 2017: Lunchtime Music Series on the Mall” will feature the band Sahel and cellist Benjamin Gates. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. In front of the National Air and Space Museum at 7th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. dcarts.dc.gov. ■ The Star-Spangled American Music Series will feature live performances by the U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current bluegrass quintet. Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. americanhistory.si.edu. ■ DowntownDC Live will feature pia-

nist and vocalist Jenna Camille. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free. Franklin Park, 13th and I streets NW. downtowndc.org/event/ downtowndc-live-2017. ■ The Take 5! Jazz Series will feature the New Yorkbased Michael Gallant Trio. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ The Mount Vernon Triangle Com-

munity Improvement District’s “Tunes in the Triangle” concert series will feature singer Phil Kominski performing an acoustic set. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Plaza, 5th and K streets NW. mvtcid.org. ■ As part of the Washington National Cathedral’s Summer Concert Series, soprano Jaely Chamberlain (shown) and pianist and harpsichordist George Fergus will present “Delights From the Baroque Era,” featuring works by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell, Byrd, Handel and more. 6:30 p.m. Included in $5 discounted admission for summer evening hours. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ The Fort Reno concert series will feature Bitter Medicine, The Southern Ocean and Data Recovery Project. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Fort Reno Park, 40th and Chesapeake streets NW. fortreno. com. ■ The “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011. Discussions and lectures ■ William LeoGrande, associate vice provost for academic affairs and professor of government at American University, will discuss the implications of the new Cuba policy announced by President Donald Trump. Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Carl Cannon, Washington bureau

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