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Kevin Brandt, a supervisor with the National Park Service, conducted a smell test yesterday at Fletcher’s Cove along the C&O Canal. He inhaled deeply, paused, and then exhaled with a smile on his face. “For the first time in a long time I can smell the honeysuckle blooming,” he said. “It’s the sweet smell of nature in a national park.” Residents who live along the canal or use the park know that wasn’t always the case. Wafting sewage and gas odors permeated the park and the neighborhoods adjacent to the canal due to the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipe, which runs 50 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Southwest D.C. But the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority says that shouldn’t be a problem anymore. A ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at Fletcher’s Cove unveiled a new “scrub facility,” which will neuSee Park/Page 10

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Georgetowners are bracing for the impacts of a potential sewer project that could lead to four or five years of disruption along the Potomac waterfront. But the project might not come to pass: While the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority is currently planning to build a massive sewagestoring tunnel beneath the neighborhood, the agency is also considering

City removing new median on part of Wisconsin Ave. ■ Transportation: Agency Bill Petros/The Current

Caitlin “Spinnable Lee” Matanle entertained the crowds with her hula-hoop during Saturday’s 24th annual Glover Park Day at Guy Mason Recreation Center.

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The school is expanding beyond its space in the Georgetown Presbyterian Church.

offer enough space, said Pacot, and because federal child-care regulations require that children under the age of 3 have an emergency exit that leads directly outside. While Pacot said the details of the

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new property acquisition were still confidential, the 3224 N St. location is listed as the location of the Little Folks School on that program’s website. The Current could not reach representatives from the Little Folks School for comment. “It was just an opportunity that was offered to us,” said Pacot. She noted that the three-story row house is “already designed for classrooms and structured to have children there.” French Maternal will be able to retain the Little Folks School’s preschool child-care license, which will allow the new program to hold classes in its second and third floors, both of which provide direct egress. There See Preschool/Page 14

SPOR TS

Local student wins national contest with letter to Wilder — Page 2

Heavy downpour suspends play at D.C. Classic game — Page 11

responded to calls for change

By ELIZABETH WIENER

French Maternal aims to enroll 2-year-olds Georgetown’s French Maternal School is ready to skew a little younger this fall, according to founder and director Peggy Pacot. The French-language preschool, which opened in 2004 in Georgetown Presbyterian Church on P Street, will begin enrolling 2-yearolds in its immersion program after taking over a row house at 3224 N St. this summer. The school’s 3-, 4and 5-year-olds will remain in the P Street church, while the new children go to the N Street property. French Maternal could not enroll 2-year-olds at the church because the second-floor classrooms did not

an alternative. Officials are eying several Georgetown sites, among others in the city, as places to test “green infrastructure” methods to reduce stormwater runoff — and, accordingly, the need for this tunnel. Under an Environmental Protection Agency mandate, the water authority must construct a tunnel by 2025 that can store up to 58 million gallons of sewage, which would otherwise discharge into the Potomac River during heavy rains. Such a tunnel would likely run three miles long along the Potomac, 100 feet below ground, with a 34-foot diameter. It would be accessed in GeorgeSee Tunnel/Page 19

Undoing a controversial piece of the Wisconsin Avenue streetscape project, the D.C. Department of Transportation last week began removing a painted median between Calvert and Garfield streets to restore a lane for cars. The agency was responding to complaints — voiced loudly at a May 1 D.C. Council hearing — that the narrowed roadway was causing bottlenecks and sending frustrated motorists onto residential streets. The change will not affect the Glover Park commercial district, which runs from Calvert south; that area is not slated to lose its new median or dedicated left-turn lanes. But the reversal upset some Glover Park residents who say the overall project is both calming traffic and improving pedestrian safety. And some say the Transportation Department acted without proper consultation or consideration of the spillover effects. The change was

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The new painted median is being removed from Calvert to Garfield streets, but will remain farther south in Glover Park.

announced just days before the yellow-striped median between Garfield and Fulton streets was partially scrubbed away. “It’s abundantly clear DDOT didn’t do any evaluation,” said Brian Cohen, chair of Glover Park’s advisory neighborhood commission. Cohen said the lane restrictions resulted from several years of study, which, he said, “found the See Traffic/Page 16

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Local student wins national contest with ‘letter’ to Wilder By ALIX PIANIN Current Staff Writer

Palisades fifth-grader Alessandra Selassie recently became the first student from D.C. to win the Library of Congress’ national Letters About Literature contest. The 11-year-old wowed judges with her “letter” to author Laura Ingalls Wilder — an essay that explained how Wilder’s novels about growing up in a pioneer family helped Selassie better understand her own father’s childhood in Eritrea. The annual contest, which is sponsored nationally by the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress, asks students in grades four through 12 to select a book, poem or speech, and then write a “letter” to its author explaining how they were personally affected by the work. The contest is judged on a state level first — here by the D.C. Public Library

system — and then on the national level. This year, Selassie won both. Selassie heard about the competition when her English teacher at the BASIS DC charter school announced the essay prompt as a class writing assignment. When reaching for a work of writing that had impacted her life, Selassie went with a lifelong favorite: Wilder’s “Little House on the Prairie” books from the 1930s and ’40s. Selassie has been reading — and re-reading — the series since kindergarten, but as she has gotten older, she has started to see parallels between Wilder’s accounts of growing up in the Midwest in the late 19th century and her own father’s early life in eastern Africa, she said. “My dad kept on telling me stories about his childhood, but I wouldn’t really understand them,” Selassie said. “When this contest came up, I thought about my dad, and I realized how I have sort of changed over the time that I had read

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Fifth-grader Alessandra Selassie won a national essay contest by relating “Little House on the Prairie” to her father’s experiences. [the series], because I understood them more, and I related to the books.” She was among several at her school — a new charter that opened in downtown Washington at the beginning of the academic year — to be selected as finalists to move on to the state championship sponsored by the D.C. Public Library system. In March, she learned that her essay had been selected as the state winner in the category for grades four through six. “A great story can help students

make sense of their lives,” D.C. chief librarian Ginnie Cooper said in a statement. “When a student like Alessandra connects with and is inspired by a story she reads, it helps that child do well in and beyond school.” In her paper, Selassie wrote that reading about Wilder’s pioneer experience allowed her to better understand parts of her father’s childhood that had sometimes seemed incomprehensible, such as not always having enough to eat or See Letters/Page 14

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Current Staff Report The Citizens Association of Georgetown last week elected new officers, handed out its annual service awards, and heard praise of the community’s direction from Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans, also a resident of the neighborhood. Pamla Moore, a former member of the Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission, is taking the reins as the association’s new president. Moore replaces Jennifer Altemus, who will remain involved as a board member. The association also elected Bob vom Eigen as vice president, former president Barbara Downs as secretary, Bob Laycock as treasurer and Diane Colasanto, Karen Cruse, Hazel Denton and Luca Pivato as directors. The group’s annual meeting, which took place May 29 at the Dumbarton House, also featured awards. Cruse, a board member of the citizens association for more than 15 years and chair of its alcoholic beverage control committee, won the Belin Award for Distinguished Service. She drew praise for her pivotal role in establishing the area’s first moratorium on liquor licenses. She has also worked on the Georgetown Community Partnership, mentoring university students. Leslie Buhler, executive director of Tudor Place Historic House and Garden since 2000, received the Cochran Award for her efforts to protect and enhance the community’s parkland and architectural resources. She has led substantial restoration efforts for the historic house museum, developing a comprehensive preservation plan. Buhler works with several local groups and is a board member of the Georgetown Business Association. Dana L. Nerenberg, the principal of Hyde-Addison Elementary School since 2007, won the Charles Atherton Award for exceptional service by a dedicated public-sector professional. In her tenure at Hyde, the school has doubled in size and increased in-boundary enrollment. Nerenberg is also an adjunct professor with the Urban Teacher Academy at the University of the District of Columbia. Ginger and John Laytham of Clyde’s Restaurant Group won the Martin-Davidson Award for providing an outstanding communityserving business and enhancing the historic character of Georgetown. John joined Clyde’s as a dishwasher in 1963 when he was a student at Georgetown University. Five years later he was named a partner of the privately held firm, which now has more than a dozen area restaurants. See Awards/Page 19

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AEI plans modest changes to iconic Dupont mansion

The week ahead Wednesday, June 5

By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

One of the nation’s top conservative think tanks is promising only modest changes when it moves into a prized beaux-arts mansion that now houses the National Trust for Historic Preservation — widely considered one of the finest buildings in Dupont Circle. Architects for the American Enterprise Institute presented their $50 million plans for the mansion at 1785 Massachusetts Ave. to the Historic Preservation Review Board last week. The board offered tentative support for a new handicap-accessible entrance on P Street, an alley addition to house an elevator and fire stairway, and a rooftop penthouse to enclose mechanical equipment and provide access to a roof terrace. American Enterprise Institute officials said their intent is largely to preserve and restore the 1915 man-

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is moving out of the 1915 building.

sion, where both the exterior and much of the interior enjoy landmark protections. Most intriguing, they will maintain a grand staircase that winds up five floors but remove the elevator later placed awkwardly inside it. And, under a tentative sales agreement, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will retain a conservation easement on the exteSee Landmark/Page 14

The D.C. Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold an oversight hearing on safety in taxicabs and implementation of the Taxicab Service Improvement Act of 2012. The hearing will begin at 11 a.m. in Room 500, John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. â– The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session to hear a presentation on revisions to annual report cards on performance prepared by the D.C. Public Schools system and charter schools. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1112, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

Thursday, June 6

The D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education will convene a focus group as part of an initiative to create a statewide report card for all public schools. Participants will discuss what information should be included and how to make sure it is accessible and easy to use. The group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the third-floor conference room at the agency’s headquarters, 810 1st St. NE. Reservations are

required; contact maisha.hayes@dc.gov.

Saturday, June 8

The fourth annual “Tour de DCPL� will feature a bicycle ride starting at the Takoma Park Library and stopping at the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park, Lamond-Riggs, Woodridge and Mount Pleasant branches. Check-in, snacks and library card sign-up will begin at 9 a.m. at the Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW; the ride (for adults only) will depart at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, June 10

The D.C. Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on legislation to close the T-shaped public alley in Square 77, where George Washington University is proposing to build a dormitory. The hearing will begin at 11 a.m. in Room 412, John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

Tuesday, June 11

The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a drop-in public workshop to discuss the “moveDC� initiative to develop a long-range transportation plan for the District. Officials will

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A seemingly straightforward request to rename a Sheridan-Kalorama intersection to honor a Bulgarian official who reportedly helped save Jews from deportation during the Holocaust has immersed the D.C. Council in debate about Balkan history, anti-Semitism and World War II. A bill to rename the intersection of 22nd and R streets has spurred reports by at least 50 media outlets in five countries, including Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece, said a former advisory neighborhood commissioner who proposed the Dimitar Peshev Plaza Act of 2013. “I wanted to honor the actions of one hero,� said Neil Glick, a Capitol Hill real estate agent who learned about Peshev during a trip to Sofia, Bulgaria. “Then I got caught in a shooting match.� Debate continued May 28 before the council’s Committee of the Whole, with Chairman Phil Mendelson mediating a discussion about whether Peshev was a true hero, how complicit the Bulgarian government was in Nazi atrocities, and why the Communists still considered Peshev an anti-Semite and put him on trial once the Iron Curtain descended over Eastern Europe. Mendelson was clearly interested in sorting it all out, though his history was a bit rusty. At one point, he asked whether it was in Sweden or Norway that gentiles wore the See Plaza/Page 15

present potential approaches to meeting D.C.’s future transportation needs, and participants can provide reaction. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the West Carriage Port at Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. ■The National Capital Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on the draft Foreign Missions and International Organizations Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the commission’s offices in Suite 500, 401 9th St. NW. For details call 202482-7200 or visit ncpc.gov/CompPlan. ■The Brightwood Community Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John United Baptist Church, 6343 13th St. NW.

Thursday, June 13

The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a public workshop to discuss the “moveDC� initiative. Officials will present potential approaches to meeting D.C. future transportation needs, and participants can provide reaction. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW.

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District Digest Drivers may get some broader appeal rights

Responding to news reports of traffic and parking fines imposed even when a driver can prove innocence, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson yesterday offered legislation that would extend appeal rights. Drivers would get two years to prove a ticket was erroneous even if the Department of Motor Vehicle’s deadline for appeal had expired. Mendelson cited a case in which an appeal of an automated speeding ticket was denied even after the motorist showed the color of the car and the license plate on the ticket didn’t match his vehicle. He also shared a tale of a driver who had documentation that his car was parked in an airport garage yet was still fined for a parking violation in the city. “Justice is not just about punishing the guilty. It’s about fairness and proof,� Mendelson said. His bill is based on an “Innocence Protection Act� in criminal law, he said.

Bowser bill proposes free student transit

A bill introduced in the D.C Council yesterday would allow free bus rides for all District students attending elementary through high school in the city. Currently, those students can get a monthly pass for Metrobus and Metrorail for $30, and they can ride free on the DC Circulator bus. Ward 4 member Muriel Bowser’s bill would make all Metrobus rides free for the students, and provide reduced fares — subsidized by the

District — on Metrorail. Bowser said the need for transit help has increased since many neighborhood schools have closed and more are slated for closure. A majority of the council members co-sponsored her bill, which would apply across the board for public, charter, parochial and private school students.

ties, including happy hours and ice cream socials, in area neighborhoods. United Way of the National Capital Area developed Do More 24 after working on the first D.C. online giving day, back in 2011. The organization is also releasing a report it commissioned to assess the community’s needs.

Wells seeks greater availability of fields

Dupont Main Streets selects new director

Ward 6 D.C. Council member Tommy Wells yesterday proposed legislation to open up more public school fields to recreational sports during non-school hours. Wells noted the many recreational sports leagues seeking field space and the health benefits of playing sports. He said the bill would not only direct schools to make fields available when possible, but also limit the District’s liability for injuries on those fields.

United Way to hold fundraiser Thursday

United Way of the National Capital Area is organizing a day of social action events and online fundraising throughout the D.C. area tomorrow. “Do More 24� will run from midnight to 11:59 p.m. June 6. Residents are encouraged to “give where they live� by choosing one of more than a thousand nonprofits at domore24.org. The day will also feature three major “social action� events, involving donations by Wegmans, Pepco and Microsoft, as well as more than 50 smaller-scale activi-

Dupont Circle’s Main Streets group has hired a new director, selecting Bill McLeod to lead the nonprofit’s revitalization efforts. McLeod previously served as executive director for both the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District and the Barracks Row Main Street group. Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets hopes to establish a business improvement district in the neighborhood in order to raise funds to expand its services.

Pride Parade to fete Maine grandfather

Local leaders in Dupont Circle have invited a 91-year-old grandfather from Maine to participate as a special guest in the 38th annual Capital Pride Parade Saturday. Harlan Gardner, a World War II vet and retired mailman, recently starred in an ad for Equality Maine that drew national attention, with The New York Times calling him “the unlikely hero� of the gay marriage referendum in Maine. In the video, which can be seen at tinyurl.com/harlanvid, Gardner appears at the dinner table with four

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generations of his family, including his granddaughter Katie and her partner Alex. “I flew in the last battle of World War II,� says Gardner. “I couldn’t see how anyone who had been in combat could ever be cruel to anyone, ever again. It takes a great deal of bravery to be a lesbian, and I am so proud of Katie and Alex.� The Dupont advisory neighborhood commission will host the Gardner family for the weekend’s festivities; they are traveling to D.C. using frequent flier miles donated by neighborhood commissioners and other community members. Saturday’s parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at 22nd and P streets NW. Details on the parade are at capitalpride.org.

Methodist Home to hold golf tournament DC Chamber honors The Methodist Home of D.C. will hold its 21st annual golf tourlocal businesses nament and awards banquet next week at the Kenwood Golf and Country Club in Bethesda. The annual event is the major fundraiser for the local nonprofit, which operates senior living and care facilities in Forest Hills and Chevy Chase. Proceeds and contributions supplement the charitable endowment that aids long-term residents whose assets are depleted, according to the Methodist Home’s website. The event will begin Monday at noon, with the shotgun tee-off at 1 p.m. The awards banquet will commence at 6:30 p.m. Details are available at methodisthomeofdc.org.

Temple Micah marks its 50th anniversary

Temple Micah celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend with a gala and a forum on 21st

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The DC Chamber of Commerce gave out its annual awards last month, honoring Brett Greene, founder of American Management Corp., as its small-business person of the year. Greene, a Howard University graduate and an Air Force veteran, started American Management Corp. in 2001. His firm has managed programs at federal and local entities such as the U.S. Agency for International Development, Union Station and the D.C. Public Schools on areas including health care, housing, education, transportation and information technology. At its May 23 awards ceremony, the chamber also honored Paola Moya, the executive principal and co-founder of inNuevo, as young entrepreneur of the year. Her design firm has managed the renovation of the Howard Theatre and the modernization of several District public schools, including Mann Elementary, in addition to work with numerous private companies. The chamber named the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities as nonprofit of the year and Access Green as small-business champion of the year. Quality Trust, founded in 2001, helps identify learning opportunities for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Access Green, a leading energy conservation contractor in the District, has worked with nonprofits and faith-based organizations such as Martha’s Table and AIDS Rides. Necole Parker, chief executive officer of The Elocen Group, was named this year’s champion of women in business. Her firm’s expertise includes space planning, equipment procurement and construction management.

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Catania introduces legislative Essay contest gives students chance to speak out package to reform education By ALIX PIANIN Current Staff Writer

By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

Exercising his clout as chair of the D.C. Council’s Education Committee, at-large member David Catania Tuesday introduced an ambitious package of bills to improve the city’s public and charter schools. The seven bills would: ■Alter the per-pupil funding formula to boost the allotment for students from poor families and in vocational schools and schools with low graduation rates. The measure also provides that no public school would lose more than 5 percent of its funding from year to year, in order to maintain stability. ■Require turnaround plans for schools that underperform for two years, or convert them to “innovation schools� with more flexibility in programming and collective bargaining. ■End “automatic promotions�

for young students and require all students who are held back to attend summer school. ■Establish a “unified lottery,� with common application and deadlines, for applying to all charter and out-of-boundary public schools. Mayor Vincent Gray recently proposed a similar measure. ■Require vacant school buildings to be either leased to charter schools or designated for D.C. Public Schools use. This bill would also allow charters to go to court if they feel the disposition process is violated. ■Clarify the role of the school system’s ombudsman in offering “neutral complaint resolution,� and establish a new Office of the Student Advocate to serve as the voice of students and parents and to provide outreach. ■Set a four-year term for the state superintendent of education See Education/Page 7

French fries, recess and vicious bullying were among the topics over a dozen D.C. fourth- through ninth-graders touched on in award-winning essays shared last week. The Celebration of Youth essay contest, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, calls for D.C. Public Schools and charter school students to examine their thoughts and feelings about a particular personal experience. This year’s award ceremony, held

at the Sumner School Museum last Thursday, celebrated with readings from the 14 winners, who addressed issues as diverse as body image, immigration and gun violence. The essay contest has developed “roots� in the D.C. school system, becoming more popular each year, said Chevy Chase resident Dorothea Brady, who along with husband Jim heads the competition’s nonprofit sponsor, Global Harmony Through Personal Excellence Inc. This year, the contest drew about 250 submisSee Essays/Page 10

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This is a listing of reports taken from May 27 through June 2 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas.

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Burglary â– 700-799 block, 13th St.; 3:34 a.m. May 27. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 8:57 p.m. May 31. Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1399 block, K St.; 4:55 a.m. May 27. Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:57 a.m. May 27. â– 1300-1399 block, G St.; 7:23 a.m. May 29. Theft â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 2 p.m. May 27. â– 1000-1101 block, 11th St.; 1:03 p.m. May 28. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 2 p.m. May 28. â– 1300-1399 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:15 p.m. May 28. â– 1300-1399 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 5:30 p.m. May 28. â– 7th Street and Madison Drive; 2:50 p.m. May 29. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 10:45 a.m. May 30. â– 900-999 block, 14th St.; 8:07 p.m. May 30. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 3:26 p.m. May 31. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 5:42 p.m. May 31. â– 500-599 block, 13th St.; 4:20 p.m. June 2.

psa 102

â– Gallery place

PSA 102

PENN QUARTER

Robbery â– 800-899 block, 5th St.; 8:07 p.m. May 29. â– 6th and H streets; 8:45 a.m. May 31. â– 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue; 3:52 a.m. June 2 (with knife). â– 11th and Irving streets; 10:21 a.m. June 2. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 600-699 block, D St.; 3:18 p.m. May 27. Burglary â– 400-499 block, K St.; 7:33 a.m. May 28. Motor vehicle theft â– 600-699 block, H St.; 1:44 p.m. May 31. â– 6th and E streets; 7:34 p.m. May 31. Theft from auto â– E and 5th streets; 8:58 p.m. May 28. â– 400-499 block, 4th St.; 2:05 p.m. May 30. â– 800-899 block, H St.; 1:03 p.m. June 2. â– 1000-1089 block, 5th St.;

3:31 p.m. June 2. Theft â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 6:25 p.m. May 27. â– 700-799 block, 6th St.; 11:04 p.m. May 27. â– 700-799 block, G St.; 12:02 a.m. May 28. â– 400-499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:36 a.m. May 28. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 12:23 a.m. May 28. â– 400-499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:30 p.m. May 28. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 5:39 p.m. May 28. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 11:22 p.m. May 28. â– 600-699 block, H St.; 11:30 p.m. May 28. â– 700-799 block, G St.; 11:35 p.m. May 28. â– 400-499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:41 a.m. May 29. â– 400-499 block, 7th St.; 3 p.m. May 29. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 5:30 p.m. May 29. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 5:49 p.m. May 29. â– 700-799 block, H St.; 6:27 p.m. May 29. â– 462-599 block, Indiana Ave.; 12:43 p.m. May 30. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 5:34 p.m. May 30. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 8:45 p.m. May 30. â– 800-899 block, E St.; 10 a.m. May 31. â– 700-799 block, 4:52 p.m. June 2.

psa PSA 201 201

â– chevy chase

Burglary â– 3741-3899 block, Military Road; 8:30 a.m. May 27. â– 3300-3599 block, Military Road; 9 p.m. May 27. â– 3900-3934 block, McKinley St.; 1:08 p.m. June 1. Theft from auto â– 3600-3699 block, Quesada St.; 6:24 p.m. May 30. â– 6100-6199 block, 31st St.; 6:21 p.m. May 31. Theft â– 3012-3099 block, Legation St.; 2:46 p.m. May 28. â– 5400-5419 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10 p.m. May 31. â– 5600-5628 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:19 p.m. June 1.

psa 202

â– Friendship Heights PSA 202

Tenleytown / AU Park

Robbery â– 4000-4099 block, Chesapeake St.; 7:46 p.m. May 29. Burglary â– 4300-4317 block, Fessenden St.; 12:57 a.m. June 2. Theft from auto â– 4400-4499 block, Sedgwick St.; 7:20 a.m. May 27. â– 4400-4498 block, Van Ness St.; 4 p.m. May 27. â– 4300-4310 block, Chesa-

peake St.; 8:32 a.m. May 28. â– 4600-4699 block, Verplanck Place; 11:48 a.m. May 28. â– 4300-4399 block, Alton Place; 11:59 a.m. May 28. â– 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 8 p.m. May 30. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:59 p.m. June 2. Theft â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:08 p.m. May 27. â– 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 3:31 p.m. May 30. â– 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 12:20 p.m. May 31.

psa 203

â– forest hills / van ness PSA 203

cleveland park

Theft from auto â– 3300-3499 block, Van Ness St.; 3:10 p.m. May 29. â– 3000-3029 block, Tilden St.; 1:20 p.m. May 31. â– 3700-3899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:08 p.m. Theft â– 4200-4225 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6 p.m. May 28. â– 3500-3599 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:51 p.m. May 29. â– 4800-4899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:32 p.m. May 29. â– 2900-2999 block, Van Ness St.; 4:35 p.m. June 1.

psa 204

â– Massachusetts avenue

heights / cleveland park woodley park / Glover PSA 204 park / cathedral heights

Burglary â– 3400-3499 block, 38th St.; 2:18 p.m. May 30. Theft â– 2301-2499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:10 a.m. May 27. â– 3800-3899 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7 p.m. May 29. â– 2701-2899 block, Calvert St.; 2:46 p.m. June 1. â– 2200-2298 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:26 p.m. June 1.

psa 205

â– palisades / spring valley PSA 205

Wesley Heights / Foxhall

Burglary â– 4500-4599 block, Cathedral Ave.; 10:14 a.m. May 27. Theft from auto â– 4600-4699 block, Reservoir Road; 1:10 p.m. May 31. Theft â– 4400-4499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 6:42 p.m. May 29. â– 5210-5299 block, Loughboro Road; 11:03 a.m. May 30. â– 4400-4437 block, Greenwich Parkway; 11:53 p.m. May 30. â– 3400-3499 block, Nebraska Ave.; 2:21 p.m. May 31. â– 4824-4875 block, MacArthur Blvd.; 3:53 p.m. June 2.

psa PSA 206 206

â– georgetown / burleith

Robbery â– 1200-1229 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:48 p.m. June 1. Sexual abuse â– 1133-1333 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4 p.m. May 29. â– 1600-1631 block, Avon Place; 6:20 p.m. June 2. Theft â– 3000-3049 block, M St.; 10:34 a.m. May 27. â– 2300-2699 block, Q St.; 6:10 p.m. May 27. â– 3000-3091 block, K St.; 10:01 p.m. May 27. â– 3808-3899 block, Reservoir Road; 8:37 a.m. May 28. â– 1000-1003 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; 11:41 a.m. May 28. â– 3100-3199 block, M St.; 3:53 p.m. May 28. â– 3808-3899 block, Reservoir Road; 6:52 p.m. May 28. â– 1402-1442 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:32 a.m. May 29. â– 1604-1639 block, 33rd St.; 4 p.m. May 29. â– 3100-3199 block, M St.; 8:35 a.m. May 30. â– 3200-3247 block, O St.; 10 a.m. May 30. â– 37th and O streets; 10:04 p.m. May 31. â– 3229-3299 block, P St.; 11:41 a.m. June 1. â– K and 31st streets; 2:35 p.m. June 1. â– 3200-3277 block, M St.; 9:05 p.m. June 1.

psa 208

â– sheridan-kalorama PSA 208

dupont circle

Robbery â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:48 a.m. May 30 (with gun). â– 1521-1599 block, 16th St.; 9:56 a.m. June 2. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1601-1699 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 6:50 p.m. June 1. Theft from auto â– 1647-1999 block, R St.; 4:04 a.m. May 27. â– 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 11:24 a.m. June 2. Theft â– 2000-2013 block, P St.; 11:41 a.m. May 27. â– 1500-1599 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 9:30 a.m. May 29. â– 15th and Church streets; 10 a.m. May 29. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave; 12:02 p.m. May 29. â– 1521-1599 block, 16th St.; 6:29 p.m. May 29. â– 1728-1799 block, 18th St.; 8:25 p.m. May 29. â– 1800-1899 block, S St.; 8:26 a.m. May 30. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 4:26 p.m. May 30.

The Current Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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EDUCATION: Committee chair Catania introduces ambitious legislative package

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and allow removal only for cause. Since taking over as head of the newly constituted committee in January, Catania has promised to scrutinize the school system’s budget, truancy policies and integrity of scoring on standardized tests. On Tuesday, the council gave initial

approval to a bill he authored that would make cheating on standardized tests a violation of D.C. law, create standardized testing procedures, and protect whistle-blowers who report cheating by teachers or administrators. The bills introduced Tuesday aim at even broader goals: lifting achievement citywide and narrow-

ing the academic achievement gap between schools in poorer and more affluent neighborhoods. Since the mayoral takeover in 2007, “there’s no question we’ve had improvements in infrastructure and programs. But it’s clear there’s work to be done,” Catania said. He cited a systemwide graduation rate of only 57 percent, with less than

half of all students testing proficient in reading and math. The fate of the various bills, drafted with the help of a private law firm, is not clear. They probably won’t be considered until the council returns from summer recess in September. But most of them won immediate co-sponsorship by a majority of the council, and all were

referred to the Education Committee, which Catania chairs. From 2008 until this year, education issues have been handled by the council’s Committee of the Whole — a system designed to avoid “micro-managing.” But critics say it also led to less oversight of the public school system, a lapse Catania has vowed to correct.

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The Georgetown

Current

Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor Chris Kain/Managing Editor

Welcome progress

In practical terms, the District remains quite far from operating a “premium transit” line from Georgetown to Union Station and H Street NE. Thankfully, the D.C. Department of Transportation recently took an important step toward making streetcar or rapid bus service a reality, releasing three concrete options for public comment: two streetcar routes and a new bus service. Each would roughly follow the K Street corridor with dedicated lanes, fewer stops than existing buses and faster fare collection. We applaud the efforts to augment today’s popular bus service in the downtown area and bring a sorely needed connection to Metrorail-deprived Georgetown, and we’re excited to see the plans moving forward. At the same time, each of the three options is missing a vital link to Georgetown University — the District’s largest private employer. The proposals now end at 29th and K streets or M Street east of Wisconsin Avenue. Largely in response to requests from neighbors and the city, the university is working to shift some of its operations from Georgetown to a new downtown campus. Providing quick and easy transit between the two campuses will help ensure the viability of this second campus, and will also help ease the university’s burden on Georgetown residents. We therefore urge the Transportation Department to reconsider this omission. We would further suggest that if it’s impractical to serve the university campus with a streetcar, that should be a significant point in favor of the rapid bus option. Additionally, we ask that transportation planners balance the overall needs of the city’s transit network with those of residents and businesses in the directly affected corridors. Plans call for the loss of hundreds of parking spaces, along with some reductions of sidewalk width and removal of trees. While we would hate to see improved transit sacrificed because of localized impacts, the District should make every effort to mitigate concerns. The Transportation Department should also factor into its decision how “green” each of its three options is while choosing among them. The impact of reducing automobile travel lanes must also be considered. Some residents have raised questions about the value of premium transit compared to the existing well-used bus network — especially if the new line were to replace rather than supplement key Metrobus and DC Circulator routes. While we see the value in dedicated transit infrastructure — it reduces travel times, has broader appeal to prospective riders, and boosts property values — the city must justify the hundreds of millions of dollars it would spend on any of the three new options. We’ve waited for many years for premium transit in this critical corridor, and we’ll no doubt be waiting for many more years before the streetcars or new buses start running. But we’re encouraged by the progress after more than a decade of studies, and we hope the city will refine its plans to maximize benefits and minimize side effects.

A troublesome roadblock

We’ve had — and heard about — positive experiences with the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles lately: swift car inspections, easy online registration renewal and even speedy in-person license replacement. But at least one DMV service has fallen far short of the mark this spring: scheduling road tests. A Northwest resident reported to The Current that he called last week to set a date for a driving assessment — a requirement for getting a new driver’s license — and was told the earliest slot was in September, more than three months away. A news report on WJLA aired a similar complaint. The agency has responded that it is short-staffed and is working to address the delays, including by waiving the road test for certain groups of drivers. But the test remains a requirement — as it should — for many, and we don’t think any of them should have to wait longer than a week for an assessment. A three-month delay in getting a driver’s license is bad enough for an anxious teen, but consider those for whom a license is necessary for employment. The road test is required not only for those getting a first-time license, but also for residents who have had theirs suspended and for some who let one lapse for more than a few months. Even some young drivers may be suffering more than just frustration, if parents were counting on an extra set of hands behind the wheel, or a teen was planning to drive to a job or classes. This is the sort of galling experience that can make D.C. residents wish they lived in a suburb. We expect Montgomery and Arlington counties get their new and reinstated drivers on the road within days, not months. We hope D.C. residents will soon have similar access.

The Current

Ginnie Cooper, checking out …

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ur headline might get a chuckle from Ginnie Cooper. But she indeed is checking out as the city’s chief librarian after seven years of transforming the D.C. Public Library system. “It’s really changed,” said John W. Hill, chair of the library board for the last nine years. “It’s a very active system now from the sleepy, musty, dirty, sparsely populated place” that greeted her, he told the Notebook this week. “And a lot of that is what Ginnie Cooper has brought. She has brought them into the 21st century.” Recruited in 2006 by then-Mayor Tony Williams and his task force on libraries, Cooper has overseen a remarkable transformation of branch libraries that either were remodeled or rebuilt from the ground up. The Notebook can attest to the dramatic changes. We’ve seen them firsthand. And so have you if you’ve been to almost any branch library in town. Hill said libraries aren’t just for books anymore. They’ve become high-tech launchpads for children who don’t have computers at home. And the improved libraries have become soughtafter meeting places for all sorts of communities. “Our libraries are booked throughout the week,” Hill said. The storytime sessions for children at the Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library on 7th Street is so popular that it has had to add more hours, and strollers are lined around the block waiting to get inside. “We almost need valet parking for them,” Hill joked. Cooper will remain with the library this summer to help staff up for the fall, when the 2014 budget will take effect. The mayor and council have added money to expand library hours seven days a week. In a March interview with The Washington Post, Cooper reflected on her tenure and the rebuilt library system. “We have said, let them be beacons in their community,” she told the Post. “Those beautiful libraries draw people in.” One unfinished project for Cooper is the biggest: Cooper and the library board have been wrestling with what to do with the flagship Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library downtown. The building itself, a distinctive black box designed by architect Mies van der Rohe, has historic landmark protections. But it’s a wreck inside. Mayor Vincent Gray has just added $100 million to the library’s next budget to begin repurposing the building. A modern library doesn’t need the floors of space inside. The library board is looking at a remodel that

would both serve the library’s needs for decades to come and provide commercial space that will help pay its expenses. Overall, as Cooper closes the book on this chapter in her life (that’s corny, we know), every District citizen can be glad she was here and knew what she was doing. ■ And Jack makes three. Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans will formally get into the mayor’s race on Saturday. He’ll give a kickoff speech at 10 a.m. on the corner of 14th and Q streets. Evans told the Notebook that he picked that corner because it is reflective of the bustling city that Washington, D.C., has become. (Not surprisingly, it’s also in the ward he represents.) Ward 6’s Tommy Wells did a similar kickoff for his mayoral campaign, picking the reviving H Street NE corridor for his announcement a few weeks ago. And Ward 4’s Muriel Bowser chose her family home when she became the first official candidate. Mayor Vincent Gray has yet to indicate when or whether he’ll run for a second term. Evans replaced the late John A. Wilson on the council in 1991 and is the longest-serving member. He ran for mayor in 1998 but was swept aside by Tony Williams. Evans has a safe seat in Ward 2. But he said he alone understands the entire $12 million budget and how it can both be used to prompt more economic development and to pay for crucial social service programs like education and to provide jobs and job training east of the Anacostia River. Evans will have to stress that full agenda in his campaign. He is an unabashed promoter of professional sports and public-private partnerships that have helped rebuild the city. Critics say he’s too close to developers and business interests. As the Ward 2 council member and chair of the powerful Finance and Revenue Committee, Evans also is a major supporter of nonprofit arts and humanities organizations. He proposed money this year to open all libraries seven days a week. But when it comes to development, Evans doesn’t back down. He routinely points out that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Verizon Center and the baseball stadium are three successful projects that first had to overcome intense political opposition. “Imagine what downtown Washington would be like without those projects,” he says. “We’d be Detroit.” Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

TOM SHERWOOD’s

Notebook

Letters to the Editor Portland parking woes offer lessons

The District’s Department of Transportation and Office of Planning proposals regarding development, parking, traffic, transit and zoning have all relied heavily on examples enacted by the city of Portland, Ore. Because of that, we should all pay heed to Portland’s experience, good and bad. In the last few years, Portland greatly reduced the number of parking places required in apartment buildings, with hopes that apartment-dwellers on transit routes would not want to own cars. The D.C. Office of Planning is now proposing the very same

reduction in parking. However, the Portland City Council has discovered that apartment-dwellers, indeed, do want to own cars. The result? On April 5, the Portland City Council voted 4-1 to reinstate increased parking minimums for new buildings. For the buildings constructed under their last rules, with so few parking places included, the only remedy now is to add aboveground parking. In the meantime, Portland’s apartment residents are parking in nearby neighborhoods. We see this every day in Woodley Park, with apartment buildings constructed in the 1920s, on transit routes, with no garages — almost exactly what the Office of Planning is proposing for all of D.C. For those Woodley Park apartment-dwellers, above-ground parking (both outdoor lots and

garages) has had to be added. In addition, west of Connecticut Avenue, parking for apartment residents had to be extended to the north side of Cathedral Avenue, making the street dangerously narrow. With the D.C. and Portland examples that we see now, would it not be better to ensure that D.C. developers provide underground parking in new construction — all the better to “hide” the cars, while allowing residents to have them if they wish? Underground spaces could always be rented out if not used by building residents. We all want a better and prettier city, with space for all — walkers, cyclists and drivers together. Let’s agree to hide the cars underground — and enjoy all of the views above! Sally MacDonald Woodley Park

The Current

Letters to the Editor Transit plans would cause major impacts

There are at least six likely outcomes if the city proceeds with the Union Station to Georgetown Premium Transit Service proposal as reported in The Current’s May 29 issue. ■Two of the three options would replace seamless Circulator connecting service at Union Station with a strenuous walk to H Street to board streetcars either at 3rd Street NE or at North Capitol Street on either side of the Hopscotch Bridge over the station. Only the premium bus service comes close to the current Circulator service, but with no provision for using the interior garage. ■Traffic congestion would worsen as motorists heading to Georgetown and Upper Northwest would have to share the restricted tunnel under Washington Circle with the streetcar or premium bus service. Massive traffic jams will surely result from this planning folly. The Circulator, wisely, avoids the tunnel entirely. The current afternoon rushhour mess would further deteriorate under this plan. ■As there is no provision to retain current Circulator service to upper Georgetown, people would have to make the steep climb to reach M Street and Wisconsin Avenue and beyond to shop or dine. ■Between 278 and 814 badly needed parking spaces downtown would be lost, at a significant cost to consumers hoping to visit their doctors and businesses. ■The widening of K Street between 10th and 12th streets would strip away a good chunk of the front yard of the historic Asbury United Methodist Church at 11th and K streets NW. The pre-Civil War church is on the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Civil War to Civil Rights Heritage Trail. A large shade tree in front of the church would be uprooted together with scores of others along the designated route. ■The three proposals would provide minimum benefit at a substantial cost. The proposals would cost between $220 million and about $400 million. The D.C. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration assume 13,500 riders would use this transit at its peak, meaning construction alone will cost between $16,000 and $30,000 per rider. But the proposals would be only between five and 11 minutes faster than the current Circulator service. The city will therefore spend between $20 million and $80 million in construction

per minute of time saved. The D.C. Council and independent traffic experts need to closely examine the final alternative to be adopted this summer before the city proceeds with this project. Howard S. Marks Franklin Square/Downtown

Neighbors appreciate new Foxhall stoplight

The May 15 letter to the editor by Alma Gates regarding new traffic lights omitted some key information and facts that I would like to add as former president of the Palisades Citizens Association and current chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D. Traffic is a major neighborhood concern. So is safety. I will never forget a neighbor and friend who was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on MacArthur Boulevard. None of us want to see that happen again. More than a decade ago, the arrival of the Field School and George Washington University to the area prompted concerns about more traffic and opposition to the idea of a traffic light at the intersection of W Street and Foxhall Road. New traffic lights were added at Whitehaven Parkway and at Field School for a turning lane. Since then, much has changed. There is more development in this area and heavy traffic on Foxhall Road, with few safe places for pedestrians to cross. Our community is filled with new young families and children. And more people are biking and walking to work and for pleasure. W Street has an incline on both sides of Foxhall, making it difficult for W Street drivers to see oncoming Foxhall traffic. A new sidewalk on one side of W stops at Foxhall and then jumps to the opposite side of Foxhall. Pedestrians there often take their lives in their hands. It is important to recognize these changes, reassess earlier thinking and make improvements. Relying on actions that the citizens association took a dozen years ago and an 11-year-old traffic study doesn’t speak to today’s circumstances. The D.C. Department of Transportation, working with the Federal Highway Administration, reassessed this intersection and concluded that “restricted sight distance on W Street� warranted a signal. While this signal adds to the string of traffic lights on Foxhall, this is one we need. The new light will change on Foxhall only if activated by an approaching vehicle on W Street. It will be timed to work in conjunction with other signals on Foxhall. The city also moved the signal box to accommodate an immediate neighbor. The board of the Palisades Citizens Association and the neighbor-

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In mid-April 2012, the D.C. Department of Transportation added a large concrete extension to the sidewalk in the westbound lane of California Street at Massachusetts Avenue without any notice to advisory neighborhood commissioners or residents. This extension, known as a bump-out, creates a dangerous as well as annoying traffic situation at this intersection. Now, turning from California Street onto Massachusetts Avenue forces a driver to cross the yellow center line on California, and traffic turning from Massachusetts onto California is often blocked by cars waiting to turn onto Massachusetts. Prior to the addition of the bump-out, this intersection of California and Massachusetts functioned smoothly; the width of California Street at the intersection was modest for pedestrian crossing and governed by a traffic signal with walk indicators. Our two neighborhood commissioners and residents to whom I have spoken are unaware of any heightened pedestrian hazards observed at the intersection before it was modified. In 2011, the Transportation Department asked the SheridanKalorama neighborhood commission to prioritize traffic and safety issues. Our commissioners formed a committee, did a study, collected neighborhood input and presented their top priorities. None of these were acted upon by the Transportation Department — instead, this intersection was targeted. I observe daily the confusion and frustration that this added obstacle creates. Already more than one driver has run over the curb and suffered auto damage, including blown tires. It’s just a matter of time until there is a serious accident. Implementation of alternative solutions, such as converting California Street to one-way traffic, would impose significant and unnecessary burdens on residents of the neighborhood. Parking near this area is of premium value and should not be further restricted to compensate for this new structure. In short, the bump-out does not resolve any recognized hazards to pedestrians or automobiles. It should be restored to its prior design immediately. If you agree, please let Transportation Department director Terry Bellamy know how you feel by signing a petition available online at tinyurl.com/ california-st-bump-out. Kim Nettles Sheridan-Kalorama

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PARK: Odor-scrubbers helps residents, visitors breathe easier

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tralize odors from approximately 50 million gallons of wastewater that pass through the sewer pipe each day. Formerly, corrosive and foulsmelling sewer gases were released through vents into the open air along the pipe’s 50-mile route. Now most of those vents will be closed (it will be necessary to keep a few open to maintain the vacuum effect that keeps the sewage flowing), and the water will pass through a tank, nearly two stories high, housed inside a small brick building near Fletcher’s Boat House at 4940 Canal Road. It’s one of six odor-scrubbing facilities along the Potomac Interceptor’s route. Three others have been completed in Maryland, and two in Virginia will be constructed in the coming months. The total construction cost for the six facilities is about $19 million. George Hawkins, general manager of the Water and Sewer Authority, said the tanks use carbon to

eliminate odors. The facility is entirely computerized to monitor the air and water, so it doesn’t need to be staffed — but if something goes wrong, it will set off an alarm at the authority’s headquarters, which is manned around the clock. “There’s a great sense of satisfaction in taking a project from an idea to seeing it through to completion ‌ where it can make such a difference to the community,â€? Hawkins said in an interview after the ceremony. Hawkins stressed that the effort has been a collaboration among the water authority, the National Park Service and government officials and community members in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. Because the project required more than 40 permits from local, state and national government authorities, cooperation was key to successful completion. The interceptor wasn’t always a problem. When it was built back in the early 1960s, there were fewer residential and business developments near the canal — in fact, Fletcher’s Cove didn’t even become

part of a national park until the early 1970s — and there was less volume passing through the pipe, so its ventilated design wasn’t a nuisance. “It’s like, if the sewer smells in the woods and nobody’s there to smell it, does it really smell?� Brandt said in an interview. But by the mid-2000s, residents living near the canal started to become overwhelmed by the odors, which cropped up with no discernible pattern. Burr Gray, president of the Cabin John Citizens Association in Maryland, and Mac Thornton, former chair of the Potomac Conservancy, got together and started to investigate the problem. At that point, they said, it was getting so bad that outdoor activities like barbecues were regularly moved indoors. Residents in the Palisades were equally impacted, so the citizens association there became involved, with efforts led by Sally Strain and former president Spence Spencer. “Anyone who comes down here loves the park and the canal,� Strain said in an interview after the ceremo-

ny. “Here you were in this beautiful setting and then you’d be hit with this horrible smell. It was such an insult to the senses.� The community groups worked with the water authority, the National Park Service and the local and state authorities to find a solution that met everyone’s needs — from designing a building that fits in with the park to making sure the odor problem was solved for residents. “It’s a great example of community action and the government responding,� said Hawkins. “We have thousands of projects on our list. Some are prioritized for engineering reasons, but others are done when the community steps forward and engages us with thoughtful persistence — that action led directly to the outcome here.� Strain said having representatives from Maryland and Virginia as well as the District pushing for a solution also helped. “It wasn’t just us,� she said. “I hope we can continue to work with the river communities on other efforts that affect us all.�

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ESSAYS From Page 5 sions, she said. A judging panel eventually whittled the pool to seven winners each in the two categories — fourth through sixth grades, and seventh through ninth grades — along with 24 honorable mentions. Oyster-Adams Bilingual School sixth-grader Neil Leibovich took first place in his age group with an argument against kids’ meals at restaurants. “I think kids’ menus have ruined the opportunity for children to develop sophisticated palates,â€? he wrote. Sixth-place winner Noa Rosinplatz, also a sixth-grader at OysterAdams, wrote about how the D.C. Comprehensive Assessment System reduces the learning process to a single multiple-choice test. “We are students, we are humans, we are not data points on a chart,â€? she wrote. Rosinplatz has also started a Facebook page against the standardized testing, written to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in protest, and launched her own blog as another platform for her arguments. Global Harmony has handed out almost a thousand awards to student contestants since first launching the competition more than two decades ago, according to Brady. The nonprofit got its start within “Community of Hope,â€? a program spearheaded by Brady and several friends that brings carolers to area nursing homes during the holiday season. Interested in expanding the group’s volunteer work, Brady started to look into a project for younger District residents. “That was the age when children started really making decisions about the kind of person they want to be,â€? Brady said of fourth through ninth grades. After speaking with a teaching assistant at a local public school, Brady and her fellow volunteers decided to launch the essay contest. They soon incorporated Global Harmony Through Personal Excellence Inc. as a nonprofit in the District, and it now sponsors both the annual essay competition and the seasonal programs at D.C. nursing homes. While Brady recalls aggressively advertising to schools when the competition first launched, the program now has a close following among students and teachers. “All of these people that have participated in the essay contest are now a community,â€? said Brady. “One of our goals now is to start bringing all that together. ‌ We have started actually reaching out [to past winners], tracking them down, researching them.â€? Past winners who have since moved on to college come back during their school breaks to volunteer with the contest, and they help promote it through social media, she said. Among the winners who read at See Essays/Page 15

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Heavy rain suspends D.C. Classic with Wilson leading Maret 1-0 in the fifth By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Wilson has never won a D.C. High School Baseball Classic, but on Sunday afternoon, the Tigers, riding a wave of in-game momentum, led Maret 1-0 through four innings of play. The Tigers seemed on the cusp of clinching their first title, but Mother Nature had other ideas: A few scattered rain drops and distant lightning flashes turned into a torrential downpour, and the precipitation flooded the infield and suspended play at Nationals Park. “We were disappointed,” said second-year Wilson coach James Silk. “But it happens. What can you do? “We have a really strong ballclub that’s worked very hard for five months to get where we are,” he continued. “I’m glad we were able to put on a nice show for four innings. That was some absolutely fantastic baseball.” The game will resume today at 2:30 p.m. at Banneker, with Maret batting. The squad had a man on first base and no outs on the board when play was halted Sunday. As the rain began to pick up that day, there was some chatter that if the teams got through five innings, the leader would be declared the winner. But the rumor — which was especially prevalent in the Wilson dugout — was unjustified. “We have to — for a championship game — play a complete game,” said Frogs coach Antoine Williams. Either way, Wilson had the upper hand going into the bottom of the

fifth thanks to strong defense and just enough offense. Through three innings the game was a pitcher’s duel between a pair of senior aces — Maret’s Andrew Culp and Wilson’s Sean Kelly. Maret put Kelly in a jam in the bottom of the second by loading the bases with two outs. But the Tigers’ outfield provided great support for their standout pitcher when senior fielder Vincent Femia caught a deep fly ball. “Sean is an absolute horse,” said Silk. “We rode him all year. To have him pitch the way he did tonight against a team like Maret is great. He gave it his all — just two hits in fourand-a-half, and one walk.” In the bottom of the third inning, Maret was again threatening to get into scoring position, but Wilson senior Pedro Mateo wouldn’t allow it. Mateo sprinted from the catcher’s position to near first base to recover the ball after an errant throw. The catcher then rifled the ball to second to get senior Jonathan Korobkin out. The play fired up the Wilson players

D.C. Baseball All-stars Some of the area’s best players gathered at Nationals Park Sunday for an all-star baseball game at the annual D.C. Classic. The contest mixed players from private schools — Georgetown Day, Gonzaga, Sidwell and St. Albans — with players from public schools — School Without Walls, Bell and Wilson. The roster included: Rayonte Campbell, Bell Sultan Kahn, Bell Roger Sanchez, Bell Ben Breuer, GDS

Zack Freeling, GDS Jason Hanerfeld, GDS Benjamin Pockros, GDS Jimmy Davis, Gonzaga Patrick Lynn, Gonzaga Tray Brown, Sidwell Aidan Monheim, Sidwell Chase Plebani, Sidwell Chris Stevens, Sidwell Michael Fontaine, St. Albans Mike McCurdy, St. Albans Lane Miles, St. Albans Henry Engerlert, Walls Jordan Howie, Walls Jack Barbash, Wilson Ben Carleton, Wilson Alex King, Wilson

and began to shift the momentum in the Tigers’ favor. “He is an absolute stud,” Silk said of Mateo. “He comes out every day and works harder than anyone else. To have him bust his butt down the first baseline like that and throw a strike to second base from 110 feet, it’s a special thing.” Wilson carried its defensive momentum into the batter’s box. A Tiger got on base thanks to a Maret error. Then Mateo blasted a double to set the table for Femia, who notched an RBI to provide Wilson with a 1-0 lead. “We’re definitely a strong defensive team,” said Wilson senior Noah Lipshie. “We have strong pitching. All we need to do is execute on our at-bats. Our defense and pitching is there.” The Tigers kept the pressure on Culp in the top of the fifth inning, but despite getting two on base, Wilson was unable to add any runs because of Maret’s defensive effort. Shortly after, the weather — which had been threatening throughout the championship contest — finally gave way. “It’s kind of deflating,” said Kelly. “We were really amped up and had the energy way up. We were ready to go. … But that’s baseball

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A torrential downpour halted the action for Wilson and pitcher Sean Kelly, above, Sunday. Play will resume today at 2:30 at Banneker. Neither team is certain if their respective ace pitchers — Kelly for Wilson or Andrew Culp, lower right, for Maret — will throw today. — you win some, you lose some, and a lot of days it rains. You just have to fight through it.” One issue facing both teams going into today’s game will be pitching. Both teams played twice Sunday, depleting their options for the mound. Maret knocked off St. Albans 4-3 in the first game Sunday to earn a place in the city title game. The Frogs pitched senior Nick Leonard in that contest. The squad then turned to Culp, who was named the D.C. Gatorade baseball player of the year on May 28, in the title game, and he threw an estimated 80 pitches. Williams was uncertain whether Culp would be ready to return to the mound today. He named senior Jamie Progebin and junior Shankar Mani as possible alternatives. Wilson had made it to the field against Maret by winning its 21st consecutive D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association championship

earlier Sunday, thrashing McKinley Tech 16-1. “The body of work speaks for itself,” said Silk. “Twenty-one consecutive titles is a nice thing. Everybody stepped up and got their work in.” For Wilson, winning the DCIAA has become a rite of baseball season. “Unfortunately, D.C. Public Schools baseball isn’t at the level it should be,” said Kelly. “Each school has a couple of good players, but the coaching isn’t there and the consistency isn’t there. We just have a good program. We’re more aggressive than anybody else.” Junior Todd Allen-Gifford pitched in the DCIAA title game blowout, and Kelly took on Maret. While Silk was reluctant to say that Kelly would be on the mound at Banneker today, the Tiger ace had no such qualms. “I’m a senior — it’s my last game — of course I’m going,” he said.

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Spotlight on Schools Aidan Montessori School

On May 13 to 16, the upper elementary class went to an outdoor school in Echo Hill near the Chesapeake Bay. It was one of the best times of the year. In Echo Hill, most of the vegetables they served were homegrown. We enjoyed the food. We went out on a boat and explored the Chesapeake Bay. Our boat was called “Twilight.� We also learned about the brackish water, which is salt and fresh water mixed together. The classes in Echo Hill were interesting. One of our favorite classes was the giant swing. On the giant swing you are strapped into a harness that has three ropes attached to it. One of the ropes was connected to a quick release device. Once

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you are harnessed and ready to go, you tell the group “pull team� and you go higher and higher. Once you have been pulled as far as you want you yell “stop,� then pull the string that is connected to the quick release. You will then start swinging. It was a bit scary but awesome. — Marshall Cooperman and Sebastian Lenart, fifth-graders

British School of Washington

The IPC (International Primary Curriculum) topic Year 6 have been studying, artist impressions of the world, has been pretty enjoyable. For our entry point we had to make

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a piece of art using iconography, collage or simply drawing to show what our host country, the U.S., means to us. After this we completed research and a timeline showing what style of art came in which period of time. We then took two trips to the National Gallery of Art, one to the East Building and one to the West Building, and took part in docent-led tours on impressionism and expressionism. We have also taken part in the “One Million Bones� project, using tape, newspaper, glue and plaster to make a bone. On June 8 we will lay down our bones (and a million others) on the National Mall in remembrance of the victims of genocide that has occurred around the world as part of a social art project. — Sam Forrester, Year 6 Birmingham (fifth-grader)

Holy Trinity School

Holy Trinity School held a special night celebrating the music and art of students. When families arrived at school on Night of the Arts, they got a gift bag with a pencil and clue sheet for the scavenger hunt. Students hunted for information around the school that was found in students’ artwork. Students could get their faces

painted by eager seventh-graders. There were craft rooms with cardboard piggy banks to decorate and monster magnets to make. The third-graders held a live wax museum. The pretended to be famous artists like Mondrian and Matisse. They had signs that said “push,� and when we pushed, they would explain their lives and paintings. There were several performances. Kindergartners sang a few songs about butterflies. The first-graders danced a Spanish dance called La Raspa. The second-graders did a play called “Hansel and Gretel,� about learning to eat right from the forest animals. The fourth-graders sang “Your Love Never Fails,� about God’s strong love for all of us, and a Liberian folksong called “Take Time in Life,� which was introduced by a haiku by Sofia D. Finally, they performed “In the Jungle� with recorders, drums, shakers and boomwhackers. A boomwhacker is a hollow instrument that is played by whacking it against a hard surface. Fifth-graders sang “Run, Run, Hide,� the sixth-graders did a swing dance, and the seventh grade performed the finale. Thanks to all who made this night possible: Mrs. Tober, Mrs. Galvin, Miss Livingston, Mrs. Bearss and our principal, Mr. Hennessy. — Lydia Furlong and Myles Silsby, fourth-graders

Maret School

Author Patricia Polacco came to Maret School and presented to the second grade in our library. She brought some objects with her like a part of a meteor, a quilt with animals on it, and some of the books she has written. She mentioned her grandmother a lot when talking about growing up. She said that most nights her grandmother would get fresh apples from the apple tree outside, some popcorn, and sometimes some fudge, and little Patricia and her brother would sit by the fire and listen to their grandmother tell

stories. Her grandmother called it “fire talk,� and Patricia and her “rotten redheaded older brother� (from a title of one of her books) would ask her if the stories were true. She would answer that the stories are true, but they may not have happened exactly as she told them. Ms. Polacco had dyslexia and it made school very difficult for her. She was 14 years old before she could really read and write. One of her teachers, Mr. Falker, helped her with reading and writing a lot. Now she is a great reader and an awesome writer! — John Dowd, Jaden Hinderlie and Katie Tibbits, second-graders

Powell Elementary

Powell Elementary is a school that creates future leaders. As a fifth-grader who’s about to leave Powell, I want to share what I’ve learned from my teachers and our principal about what leadership means. Being a leader means knowing how to bring people together positively by setting a good example through your actions, decisions and awareness. To be a leader, you must be able to make decisions or take actions that lead to your own well-being and the well-being of others. I will definitely carry this knowledge when I transition to middle school. I also want to share that the parents at Powell made a special quilt for the school. All of the parents created squares that represent their life, their families and where they came from. It is really a nice and lovely quilt. Thank you, parents! — Jeff Williams, fifth-grader

St. Ann’s Academy

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DISPATCHES From Page 12 even have a field trip to the zoo next week. We are looking forward to spending the whole day there. We also have learned a lot about how God is with us every day and that we can go to Him when we have a problem or worry. We also received our last spelling list for the school year! Only a few weeks to go now. We are going to be working on a mini booklet today, about our third-grade experience and what advice we would give to the class after us. One thing is for sure: Mrs. Neal will never have another class like ours. — Third-graders

School Without Walls High School

Students this past week took their final exams. Each day, exams were held in two subject areas, with one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each lasting about two hours. On Tuesday students had their history and math exams, followed by humanities/English, science and foreign language on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings respectively. Exams for elective classes were held Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, with make-ups after the foreign language exams on Friday. Although often stressful with last-minute studying, the week is a

relief to many as it signals the coming of summer break. Seniors will have only one more week of school after their exams. They will make sure that they have completed their work for each class and then they will be good to go. The rest of the students have three more weeks of classes. Some teachers will continue teaching at full-speed, and others hopefully not so much. As the year begins to wind down, various activities are held in order to end the school year with some fun. Prom was held on June 1, the Saturday after finals week. The school’s sports banquet, recognizing the numerous student-athletes, will be held on June 9, and seniors graduate on June 12. With finals over and done with, the school is ready for a break. Classes will continue, but hopefully the workload will ease off. — Delmar Tarragó, 11th-grader

Shepherd Elementary

Hello, Shepherd Mustangs, this is London Downing reporting for the last time this school year. Lately, everyone has been asking me about GeoPlunge. GeoPlunge is club where we learn different facts about U.S. geography. Last week there was a Spring Tournament Challenge. At the tournament all of our teams placed! We had two intermediate teams and one advanced team. We had to play eight different teams in three games. The games were Guess the

State, Race for the Borders and Play the Ranks. The advanced team with Colyar Trimble, Margaret Goletiani and Savannah Waymer came in seventh place. The intermediate team with Keshav Mehta-Harwitz, YoYo Kebede and Godloves Tata came in 10th place. My team, with Nicole Spriggs Moye, my brother Lyndon Downing and me, came in first place! Leela Mehta-Harwitz and players from other schools placed, too. This was a really cool way to learn facts about states and to compete at the same time. We did it all because of Ms. Ulba and Ms. Thomas! You should join this or some other team or club at Shepherd next year. I had great experiences this year trying new stuff. — London Downing, fourth-grader

Stoddert Elementary

At Stoddert we have a vegetable/ flower garden. Our garden teacher is Ms. Kealy. We’re in Mr. Duff’s fifth grade, and it was our turn to go to the garden. It was our turn to water the new trees and check on the compost. Ms. Kealy was putting a sign up in the garden about garden rules when she saw a snake right behind where she was putting the sign. Everybody saw the snake and there were five of them. We think it was a family. Ms. Kealy really moved back quickly and two students jumped on the picnic table scream-

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Mr. Duff looks at one of the snakes with Elez Beresin-Scher, center, and Destiny Morgan.

ing! Mr. Duff picked up the snake and released it in the woods, but not before the snake let out a liquid. There were three snakes in the compost area. Mr. Duff released those snakes in the woods, too. There was a baby snake — it also made its way to the woods. We believe that they all found each other. Mr. Duff allowed us to touch the snake, if we wanted. It felt a little rough and also soft. It was grey and brownish with white under its belly. We looked up snakes in the D.C. area and we found that there are northern brown, garter, northern black racers and wormsnakes. These were northern brown snakes. — Baraka Aboul-Magd and Nicholus Antrim, fifth-graders

Wilson High School

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season. However, before the night that seniors will always remember come the promposals. Although some are less intricate than others, such as senior Brandon Dunston, who got asked by an anonymous text, many people go all out. Often, an easy way of making the question of “prom” seem important is to ask in a public way. Two friends, Julia Kott and Aria Tilove, decided to ask each other — one by painting the stage in the middle of Fort Reno, the other by choreographing a dance. Senior Josh Bramble asked fellow classmate Isabel Albee by publishing his request in the school paper. Another public proposal was between junior Evan Hamlin and senior Shane Achenbach, where he spelled out “Prom?” in cups on a fence in Fort Reno (let the record show that I helped with this one!). However, a good response can still be received from a private invitation. Senior Matthew Golden asked his girlfriend Anna Allard by spelling out the word “PROM?” in tea candles. Also, track ace Noah Howard asked senior Maddy Conover by spelling out “Prom” in rocks on the trail that they often run together. With the promposals out of the way, students were ready to enjoy their night of dancing and possibly awkward photographs. Wilson’s prom was held at the Carnegie Library on June 1. — Lauren ReVeal, 10th-grader

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rior of the building and much of the interior, in perpetuity, to ensure that the building — and some public access — is preserved. “We believe the project secures the future of the building,� said an official with the preservation nonprofit. The organization in February announced the impending sale to AEI of what was originally known as the McCormick Apartments. Rebecca Morgan, spokesperson for the preservation group, said a “new strategic vision� will decentralize the organization’s operations, “putting more field staff on the ground in local communities, where they are best positioned to do the hard work of saving historic places.� Headquarters staff will need less space, and officials said they hope eventually to relocate to another historic — albeit smaller — building in Washington. AEI vice president David Gerson told the preservation board that the think tank needs more room. “We’ve been saving and exploring,� Gerson said. “A year ago we learned the National Trust was looking for a buyer able to give its building the

care it deserves.� The restoration and alterations will cost about $50 million, he said, “indicative of the care we will give it. But we need to modify the building to make it useful.� The sale has not yet closed, and neither party will disclose the purchase price until the transaction is finalized, Morgan wrote in an email, adding, “We do not currently have a move date.� Meanwhile, AEI’s lead architect, Mary Lanzilotta of Hartman-Cox, has been busy. Alteration plans presented to the review board last Thursday include a one-story addition within a private alley to the east of the building, with a light well filled in to enclose a new elevator and fire stair. A new accessible entrance with both a stairway and retractable lift would be cut into an existing window opening on P Street. It would replace a ramp on the west side of building that now leads down to the basement — “neither compliant� with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations “nor sending an appropriate message,� said staff reviewer Steve Callcott. The rooftop additions are compli-

cated, because support structures must protect a fifth-floor apartment — with its own landmark protections — where philanthropist Andrew Mellon lived while serving as secretary of the treasury in the Harding, Coolidge and Hoover administrations, and while he laid plans to establish the National Gallery of Art. The equipment penthouse would be set back 22 feet from all sides, but one portion would rise 18 feet, generating “some limited visibility� from Dupont Circle and other points a few blocks away, Callcott said. But it would be topped by a mansard roof, like that of the original building, so observers would see only “such a tiny little sliver, like an echo of the building,� he said. Community groups have been following the plans closely and are generally on board. “This is one of our jewels, one of the most important beaux-arts buildings we have,� said Michael Beidler of the Dupont Circle Conservancy. The group requested only that the preservation board provide a secondary review of the design for the accessible entrance and the new stairway it requires on P Street. Board members agreed.

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is also already a playground structure and sandbox in the backyard, which will allow instructors to “do a lot of outdoor activity without having to take [the kids] to the park,â€? which can be logistically difficult with such young children, Pacot said. Pacot has always wanted to add a younger class to the school, which operates entirely in French and follows the French national curriculum, “L’Êcole Maternelle,â€? a more structured approach than what’s offered at some American preschools, she said. She said students could benefit from the additional year of school and French instruction, especially if it means exposing children to the language at an earlier age. The school currently enrolls children from 40 to 45 families, according to Pacot. The new facilities would allow her to almost double the number of students, but that “is not necessarily our intention,â€? she

said. “One of the reasons we’re expanding is because we were so small originally that every year there was frustration from applying families� who couldn’t secure a slot, Pacot said. Some families that have older children attending the school have already expressed interest in enrolling their younger children in the new location this fall, she said, and she is hoping the expansion will reach new families in Georgetown as well. The school will accept rolling admissions for its 2-year-old classes in its first year at N Street. With the coming expansion, Pacot plans to recruit more instructors for the school, which currently employs seven teachers. The French Maternal School will also be adding a new after-school program this year for former students ages 6 to 10 who have since enrolled in English-speaking schools but would like to continue practicing their French language skills.

LETTERS: Frontier inspires From Page 2

easy access to electricity. “When I want water, I turn on the tap. When it’s dark, I turn on the light,â€? Selassie wrote to Wilder, who died in 1957. “While my life is so different than yours, I was still so touched by your books because they helped me to finally understand the life of someone I love: my father.â€? The “Little Houseâ€? books, wrote Selassie, “gave me a new way of looking at him. ‌ I know you wrote these books to help children understand the lives of American pioneers, but for me, it helped me see my father’s African childhood as being less foreign.â€? Selassie’s mother, Carol Pineau, said her daughter was also inspired by a visit the family made to several iconic Wilder spots in the Midwest, including a reconstruction of the author’s childhood cabin home in Wisconsin. “She’s physically been there and seen it ‌ and the only thing to really compare it to would be her dad’s experience growing up in Africa,â€?

Pineau said of the trip. Along with other state winners, Selassie read her letter at the contest’s national ceremony in early May — and was shocked when she learned she had won the entire competition. “I was not expecting to hear my name. ‌ My mouth just dropped open,â€? she said. “They started taking pictures, and my mom and dad were like, ‘Try and smile!’â€? Selassie was honored again at a May 15 ceremony with representatives from the Library of Congress and the D.C. Public Library, where she was awarded an oversized check for $1,000. According to George Williams, a spokesperson for the D.C. Public Library, this year’s contest drew more than 50,000 applicants from across the country. Selassie credited her teachers with encouraging her to capture the spirit of the competition. “When I write about something that is personal to me, I end up understanding the book and my personal life more,â€? she said.

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the Sumner auditorium last week was Kaleb Anderson, a fourth-grader at Eaton Elementary School in Cleveland Park, who came in third place with his essay “Reduce Recess Time in Schools? No Way!� As the youngest winner, he had to have the microphone lowered to his height on the podium. “I think it is best for kids to have time to run around and enjoy themselves,� Anderson read. “One time when we had three straight days of bad weather and couldn’t go outside to play ... all I could think about was, ‘Let me out of this cemetery!’� Anderson said in an interview that he was

surprised to get third place in a category dominated by sixth-graders. “Earlier this year, my mom told me school officials might be reducing recess time, and when I heard about this, I decided that maybe I should do my essay on it, because I care about it a lot,� said Anderson, an exercise enthusiast who recalled doing jumping jacks with first lady Michelle Obama on the White House lawn in 2011 as part of a fitness-oriented attempt to break a Guinness World record. Xiu Qi Chen, a ninth-grader at School Without Walls in Foggy Bottom, earned her fourth award from the competition with her third-place essay about a friend who tried to commit suicide after being bullied.

“To know that someone really close to me suffered from it was really eye-opening ‌ and really changed how I acted,â€? she said in an interview. In her essay, Chen wrote that she thought the way she spoke about others before the experience reflected a “shallow personality and small-mindedness,â€? but that she now hoped to “start a chain reaction by being conscious of the words I saw and lend a listening ear.â€? And Akhayla Reynolds, a sixth-grader at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Northeast who came in seventh place, got gasps from the audience after sharing personal difficulties she had navigating her school’s lunch program. Her mother had miscalculated the

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hated yellow star to help keep the Jews among them safe. “Denmark,� gently corrected Peter Black, senior historian at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, although he told Mendelson that the story is largely “apocryphal,� since Denmark never adopted a law requiring its Jews to wear the sixpointed star. “Who’d think we’d have such a history lesson at the D.C. Council?� asked John Sitilides, a specialist on southeastern Europe who also offered his expertise. Glick’s proposal, which would rename an intersection that fronts the Bulgarian Embassy in SheridanKalorama, was inspired by his visit to Bulgaria, where he bought a faded yellow star in an antique shop, went to a synagogue in Sofia and heard the story of “how the Jews of Bulgaria were saved. It’s the greatest story that I never heard from the Holocaust,� he said. Peshev was deputy speaker of Bulgaria’s parliament during the war. He’d gone along with both the government’s action to deport Jews in its territories — parts of Cyprus, Macedonia and Greece — to the Nazi death camps, and with draconian domestic legislation in 1940 stripping Bulgarian Jews of their citizenship and property, and requiring them to wear yellow stars. But when Germany in 1943 ordered Bulgaria to deport its 48,000 Jews to Poland — and the death camps — he balked. After meeting with a delegation of Jews, Peshev got 42 of his colleagues to sign a petition asking the government to defy the secret order. “These people were his friends, neighbors — not faceless people,� said Glick. The petition failed, and Peshev was censured. But the protest that he spawned inspired others, including church leaders, writers and artists, to join in. King Boris, perhaps swayed more by politics than righteousness, suspended the secret order. The Jews of Bulgaria were “relocated� to camps within the country, and they suffered great hardship. But, as Sitilides testified,

they escaped deportation to concentration camps in Poland “where they would have certainly perished. They survived and returned to homes and families� after the war. Peshev’s act of courage demonstrated “the power of a single individual to change the course of history,� said Sitilides. So far, most historical accounts agree. But when a Mendelson staffer asked the Holocaust Museum to comment, things started getting tricky. Museum officials argued that a letter from the Bulgarian Embassy, largely drafted by Glick and supporting the renaming, whitewashed the role of the Bulgarian government — referring to it as an occupied country, rather than “a strategic ally� of Germany, for example. It

also glossed over the fact that Bulgaria did send some 11,000 Jews from its territories to the Nazi death camps, apparently without protest from Peshev, they added. Bulgarian officials, for their part, called those comments “insulting.� Ambassador Elena Poptodorova told The Associated Press that her country was not denying Bulgaria’s role in the Holocaust, but simply agreeing to honor one of its heroes. “Every nation involved in World War II had a dark side, and Bulgaria was no different,� Glick agreed. “The resolution only honors Dimitar Peshev. It does not honor the government of Bulgaria or anyone else.� If the committee moves the bill forward, the full council could consider it later this month.

amount to put in her account at the beginning of the academic year and came up short. A cafeteria worker took Reynolds’ meal and threw it away. “I was angry!� Reynolds said after giving her reading at the ceremony. She said her mother helped her outline her experience in essay format, and it just “flowed from there.� Brady admitted that judging the variety of personal essays in the contest can be challenging. “It’s very, very hard to choose,� she said. The winning papers tend to be ones where “there’s just a little bit more information, or there’s just a little bit more of a personal story.�

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pedestrian environment dangerous.� “I understand there are issues that need to be resolved, but let’s resolve them in a thoughtful, comprehensive way — and this action is the opposite,� Cohen said. He said two pedestrians were hit by cars each year from 2008 through 2010 along that stretch of Wisconsin. But the latest change pleased residents in Massachusetts Avenue Heights, which flanks Wisconsin’s east side north of Glover Park. They had argued, just as vociferously, that the striped yellow median with its marked turn lanes was not only clogging traffic, but also encouraging pedestrians to jaywalk midblock and drivers to turn into their neighborhood to avoid the congestion. “I’m surprised, but pleased,� said Massachusetts Avenue Heights neighborhood commissioner Catherine May. “People really want this striping gone.� She said her constituents had uniformly protested the loss of a traffic lane, as well as new evening parking restrictions introduced on that stretch of Wisconsin without proper notice. “It doesn’t improve pedestrian safety. It makes it worse,� she said of the initial changes.

Both Cohen and May said the “un-striping� began with minimal and late notice. May said the neighborhood commissions got an email notice about a day before the work began, and Cohen said the Transportation Department sent his to the wrong e-mail address. The agency sent the council a notice May 28 saying it was responding to “a request from [Ward 3] Council member Mary Cheh, [Ward 2] Council member Jack Evans, and community residents.� “In the interest of pedestrian and vehicle safety, an independent determination has been made� to remove the striping north of Calvert and reopen the middle lane to traffic, wrote chief traffic engineer James Cheeks. Monica Hernandez, a Transportation Department spokesperson, said only that the removal of the median strip north of Calvert Street is a “permanent change.� Evans said Monday that after the May 1 hearing he and Cheh had instructed agency director Terry Bellamy to “make those changes in 30 days.� Bellamy had initially said his department needed at least 90 days to evaluate the proposal. Cheh said she, too, was surprised by the Transportation Department’s quick action and short notice. She

said she had only asked Bellamy to study the issue and report back in 30 days. But the Ward 3 member said that there seemed to be consensus that restoring a traffic lane along that stretch of Wisconsin would improve traffic flow. “We’re restoring some-

â??If from a pedestrian and safety perspective it makes sense, why not respond to a major problem?â?ž — Council member Mary Cheh thing that existed before,â€? she said. “If from a pedestrian and safety perspective it makes sense, why not respond to a major problem?â€? The Wisconsin Avenue project has been under discussion for years, following a 2006 study on ways to improve the business climate and pedestrian safety in Glover Park. The entire project, stretching up Wisconsin from Whitehaven Parkway to Massachusetts Avenue, also produced wider sidewalks, better street lighting and new parking restrictions. But the transformation of a through-traffic lane into a yel-

low painted median strip, complete with multiple turn arrows, has spurred the loudest reaction. “This idea of restricting [northbound] traffic to one lane ‌ is unacceptable,â€? Evans said in an interview, arguing that backups extend down past the Safeway several blocks south, with one illegally parked truck able to bring the entire stretch to a halt. Evans called the return of a traffic lane north of Calvert Street “a half measure,â€? and said he will continue to push for removing the entire yellow striped median in Glover Park’s commercial area as well. The first news of the change came last Wednesday, when the Transportation Department posted a news release announcing “temporary lane closures on northbound Wisconsin Avenueâ€? starting the next day “to facilitate the removal of pavement markings in this corridor.â€? By Sunday, the bright yellow stripes had been roughly scrubbed away between Garfield and Fulton streets, with work farther south to come. The change sparked criticism on the Glover Park neighborhood listserv and from neighborhood commissioners. Several targeted Evans himself. “I’ll be honest,â€? said Cohen.

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what they’re looking for at 4770 Reservoir Road in the Palisades, on the market for $1,825,000. The home was designed to showcase the current owners’ art collection, and in doing so, it too became a work of art, according to Realtor Zelda Heller. Bethesda-based architect Mark McInturff won awards for the 1965 home’s extensive 1993 renovation, earning accolades for both its overall design and its floating staircase and library. Reflecting the location directly across from the Georgetown Reservoir, the home’s exterior, with its rounded addition — intended to mimic the form of the reservoir’s gatehouse — appears a sort of modern lighthouse. This lighthouse effect shows up inside as well, where the architect took advantage of the corner lot by incorporating expansive windows throughout to bring in an abundance of natural light.

The home’s focal point is its floating central staircase. The glassed-in structure spans three levels and is made of limed oak, brushed stainless steel and painted steel. A skylight above allows light to flow to the rest of the house, illuminating the living areas as well as the artwork on display throughout. The main level offers views of the reservoir through a wall of windows. The living room features built-in illuminated shelving made of steel, wood and tempered glass to showcase the art collection, which includes paintings, sculpture and ceramics. There’s a fireplace in the living room, and French doors lead to one of the home’s three decks. This one is unique in that it sits above the home’s library and is surrounded by light boxes that serve as extensions of that room’s walls — light from the room below passes through glass panels lined with honey-colored maple, emitting a warm glow in the outdoor space. The dining room features more built-ins, including a side table made of sycamore. Inside the adjacent eat-in kitchen is one of the home’s most dramatic elements: an oculus or “eye of God� skylight. Modeled after the

one in the Pantheon in Rome, the round cutout in the ceiling serves as a glass table in the room above. Directly above that is another skylight, which floods both levels with light. The kitchen also includes custom wood cabinetry, built-in shelving and an indoor grill by Thermador. French doors open to a second deck that looks out onto the garden below, which features rose bushes and other mature plantings. Three of the home’s four bedrooms are on the second level. The spacious master bedroom features an en suite bath. One bedroom was converted into a home office, complete with a built-in desk and bookshelves, while another is used as a walk-in closet, outfitted with custom shelving — though both conversions could be easily undone. A large landing at the top of the stairs serves as an open and airy secondary home office space. There’s also a second full bath on this level. A sitting room — affectionately called “the round room� by the current homeowners — is situated above the kitchen. The glass table, part of the oculus feature, offers a bird’s-eye view into the kitchen below. The skylight above and wall-

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ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown ■Georgetown / cloisters Cloisters burleith / hillandale At the commission’s June 3 meeting: ■commissioners voted 7-0, with Charles Eason absent, to endorse a Georgetown Presbyterian Church picnic from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Volta Park. ■commissioners voted 7-0 to endorse Volta Park picnics held by the Westside Club addiction services nonprofit on July 4 and on Labor Day. Some commissioners were initially hesitant to allow the use of the park on major holidays, but a Westside representative said the picnics had already been taking place previously, just without an endorsement, and there had been no complaints. ■commissioners voted 7-0 to protest a liquor license renewal at The Graham Georgetown hotel, 1075 Thomas Jefferson St., following complaints about a noisy sound system on its roof deck. Commissioners said they would like the sound system removed; hotel representatives said they wanted to work with affected neighbors on a less drastic solution. “Let’s continue the discussion and hope to work this out,� said commission chair Ron Lewis. ■commissioners voted 6-0, with Charles Eason absent and Ron Lewis abstaining, to support an Old Georgetown Board application for alterations, signage and a roof deck at the bank building at 1115 30th St., but they asked that proposed roof deck railings be sited farther from the edge of the roof. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to generally support an Old Georgetown Board application for a new entrance and modifications to a storefront at 3299 M St., while asking for smaller windows. A tenant for the building has not yet been secured, and it hasn’t been decided whether it will be a shop or restaurant, the building’s owner said. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to support an Old Georgetown Board application for planned renovations at the Georgetown Running Co. building, 3401 M St., which include enclosing a rear porch. The building owners said they’re not yet sure whether the athletic supply shop will remain as the building’s tenant. ■commissioners decided to defer to the Old Georgetown Board on an application for signage, lights and a door surround at Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 Water St., because the applicant did not attend the meeting. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to raise no objection to an Old Georgetown Board application for light fixtures and security cameras at Malmaison, 3401 Water St., but asked that conduits be hidden rather than exposed. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to oppose an Old Georgetown Board application for a blade sign at El Centro D.F., 1218 Wisconsin Ave. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to support an Old Georgetown Board application for a rear addition to an attic on a home at 1354 27th St.,

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On May 29 the Citizens Association of Georgetown held its annual meeting and election of officers at Dumbarton House. As a community resource available to residents, businesses, the D.C. government and university students, our organization for years has strived to play a key role in educating and informing the community and finding solutions that benefit our historic district. The 2013-2014 board of directors includes myself, president Pamla Moore; vice president Bob vom Eigen; secretary Barbara Downs; treasurer Bob Laycock; and directors Jennifer Altemus (president emeritus), Diane Colasanto, Karen “Cookie� Cruse, Hazel Denton, Michele Jacobson, Christopher “Topher� Mathews and Gianluca “Luca� Pivato. Our legal adviser, Richard Hinds, and executive director, Betsy Cooley, round out a strong team. As president, I look forward to working with this highly qualified board, the very talented standingcommittee members and the many neighbors who give hundreds of volunteer hours. Thanks to all. — Pamla Moore which architects said would be minimally visible from the street and would not alter the home’s footprint. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to raise concerns about an Old Georgetown Board application to demolish a rear addition at 2734 P St. to build a more modern glass and steel replacement. The architect said the existing threestory addition is of low quality and has been altered repeatedly over the years, and the replacement would be only slightly larger. Several neighbors objected to the scale and modern style of the proposal; the commission’s objection asked for careful review of both elements. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to support an Old Georgetown Board application for a second-floor blade sign at Lovely, 1632 Wisconsin Ave. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to oppose an Old Georgetown Board application for a freestanding ATM at 1335 Wisconsin Ave. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to raise no objection to a revised Old Georgetown Board application for alterations at 1344 Wisconsin Ave. so the site can house a 7-Eleven. Architects addressed complaints from the commission and the Old Georgetown Board about the entrance, signage, window treatments and other issues. “This has come a long way since we first looked at this project,� said commissioner Tom Birch. ■commissioners voted 6-0 to raise no objection to an Old Georgetown Board application for roof repairs and rear modifications to a commercial building at 1422 Wisconsin Ave. The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover ■Glover Park / Cathedral heights The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Stoddert Elementary School and Recreation Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, call 202-338-2969, email info@anc3b.org or visit anc3b. org.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, in the Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. Agenda items include: ■police report. ■community concerns. ■presentation by Verizon on problems that bad weather frequently causes for phone lines. ■consideration of a public space application at 2427 Chain Bridge Road for a new driveway, alley paving, parking, a leadwalk and a wall/ fence. ■consideration of a public space application at 3030 Chain Bridge Road for a new driveway. ■consideration of a public space application at 4808 Hutchins Place for the replacement of an existing apron and driveway to be shared and construction of a new leadwalk. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 4824 MacArthur Blvd. for a special exception to establish a pet grooming establishment. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 4463 Greenwich Parkway for a use variance to establish a rental apartment unit in the basement of a singlefamily row house. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 4351 Klingle St. for expedited review of a special exception to allow completion of a rear addition to a singlefamily house that does not meet side-yard requirements in the Wesley Heights overlay district. ■consideration of alcoholic beverage control license renewal applications for Listrani’s Italian Gourmet, Sur La Place and Little China Cafe. ■presentation by Safeway representatives and Marc Dubick of Duball LLC on proposed development plans for the Safeway store at 4865 MacArthur Blvd. (Discussion of this item will not start before 8:30 p.m.) For details, call 202-363-4130 or visit anc3d.org.

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town by three to four shafts with diameters of up to 50 feet. The construction would likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Though such a tunnel has long been a possibility, water authority program manager Donal Barron faced horrified reactions when he described details of the project at Monday’s Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission meeting. The good news, he reported, is that the EPA could allow the water authority to scale back or even eliminate the tunnel project if it can reduce stormwater runoff via other methods. The authority is currently working with the federal agency to seek an extension of the 2025 deadline to address sewage overflows into the Potomac, and would use the extra time to experiment with other approaches. Currently, much of the District uses combined sewer systems, in which stormwater runoff joins with sewage in a single network of pipes. This means that the pipes and wastewater treatment facilities can be overwhelmed when heavy rain floods into city storm drains, and the extra substance — sewage diluted with stormwater runoff — is then released into the Potomac and Anacostia rivers and Rock Creek. The most effective solution on the table is to build three giant tunnels — one of which is already under construction near the Anacostia — that will simply fill up with this extra sewage. Then, once the rain lets up, the treatment facilities will gradually catch up and the tunnels will empty slowly. But Barron said the District would prefer to prevent sewage overflows by reducing the amount of stormwater runoff entering the system in the first place. While he said a tunnel would be the most effective solution to prevent sewage from getting into the Potomac, it has no other value — whereas measures like green roofs, rain gardens, increased vegetation and reductions in impervious surfaces would also enhance the community above ground. Barron said the water authority intends to try out such features in several sites around the city, including Georgetown, to see how easily they can be retrofitted to dense, historic neighborhoods. “The purpose of this is not so much to test how effective green infrastructure practices are, but to see how much we can put in without impacting anyone,� he said. The Georgetown area’s tentative green infrastructure “demonstration project� sites are along the east side of Wisconsin Avenue between N and Q streets, the west side of Wisconsin between 35th and 37th streets, and the west side of Wisconsin between K Street and the C&O Canal. The two other tentative sites, each cover-

Ginger, who met John at the restaurant, first worked there as a hostess. Among the community support systems Clyde’s has launched are professional development and mentoring programs for employees, a profit-sharing plan and a school/ work program for city kids. The association also presented a Special Appreciation Award to Raymond Danieli, the longtime former assistant director of the Office of Off-Campus Student Life at Georgetown University. Danieli was a driving force behind the uni-

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Some residents fear construction of a tunnel would impact the newly completed Georgetown Waterfront Park. The four- to five-year project likely will require multiple one-acre staging zones. ing about two square blocks, are located around 9th and Jefferson streets in Petworth and 13th and Q streets in Logan Circle. (As a separate effort, the D.C. Department of the Environment has also piloted stormwater retention measures in parts of the city.) If the EPA allows this approach, construction of green infrastructure projects could begin at these locations in 2015 or 2016, according to water authority spokesperson John Lisle. It’s not a given, though, that the EPA will grant approval. There’s been some debate, even within the District government, about whether the green infrastructure can make a sufficient impact on runoff. And according to Barron, a tunnel of some size will likely be needed regardless — though perhaps one that would disrupt a smaller area and cost less. At Monday’s meeting, though, most of the interest was on the worstcase-scenario tunnel. Although the dirt excavated from the tunnel would come out all in one location, the large shafts — where sewage would drop from regular pipes into the storage tunnel — must be spread across the riverfront. Each would likely need a one-acre staging area. Work on the tunnel would begin between 2019 and 2021 and take four to five years. Barron said the water authority has some flexibility in tunnel placement, provided the locations are near the Potomac. But nearly any spot would spark an outcry from one group or another. “Do you really think that’s conceivable to tear up the prime real estate along our waterfront?� asked neighborhood commissioner Bill Starrels, who represents southern Georgetown. “Well, tear it up and put it back,� replied Barron. “What we’re trying to do is intercept sewers that are getting into the river, so we’re not going to get away in total from these areas.� Though the years of construction

would be disruptive, the only permanent aboveground impact would be a manhole cover or slightly raised concrete structure, said Barron. Bob vom Eigen, president of the Friends of the Georgetown Waterfront Park — a newly completed facility that could become, at least in part, a construction site if a tunnel is built — urged the water authority to consider digging down into K Street rather than in the park. Neighborhood commission chair Ron Lewis told Barron and community members that they must continue discussions and work toward the least disruptive option for Georgetown. “I think we’ve learned a lot,� said Lewis. “Some of it is very disquieting, and with your help we’ll continue the conversation.�

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Wednesday june 5 Book launch ■ Artist Wilmer Wilson IV will celebrate the launch of his book “Henry ‘Box’ Brown: Forever,” which documents his performance suite inspired by Brown’s historic 19th-century escape from slavery. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, 200 I St. SE. dcarts.dc.gov. Concerts ■ Drummer Lenny White will perform as part of the DC Jazz Festival. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-4334011. ■ The DC Jazz Festival will feature violinist David Schulman. 8 and 10 p.m. $12. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. 202-2340072. Discussions and lectures ■ A summer lecture series on architecture will feature Mark Sexton of Chicagobased firm Krueck+Sexton Architects. 5:30 p.m. Free. Koubek Auditorium, Crough Center of Architectural Studies, Catholic

Events Entertainment University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. architecture.cua.edu. ■ Social psychologist Melanie Joy will discuss her book “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism.” 6 p.m. Free. West End Library, 1101 24th St. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ The Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library will host a book talk by Scott D. Seligman, author of “The First Chinese American: The Remarkable Life of Wong Chin Foo.” 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ Jeff Shaara will discuss “The Battle of Vicksburg: A Siege for the Ages.” 7 to 9 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Rabbi Scott Perlo will lead a discussion about the meaning of masculinity in the 21st century. 7 p.m. $6. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487. ■ Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., will discuss his work with the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its efforts to promote economic fairness, civil liberties and envi-

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ronmental protection. 7 to 9 p.m. $20 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-2327363. ■ Essayist A.X. Ahmad will discuss his first novel, “The Caretaker.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Photographer Justin Quinnell will trace the history of pinhole photography back to Aristotle, describe contemporary approaches and present his own work. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. tinyurl.com/quinnell. Films ■ The Czech That Film Festival will present the 2011 movie “Flower Buds (Poupata),” about the personal hopes and ambitions of an ordinary family. 7 p.m. $10.34. West End Cinema, 2301 M St. NW. 202-419-3456. ■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor film series will feature Rob Reiner’s 1987 comedy “The Princess Bride,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Robin Wright. 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen. ■ The Panorama of Greek Cinema series will feature Nikos Koutelidakis’ 2011 film “Christmas Tango.” 8 p.m. $8.50 to $11.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances ■ The collective LYGO D.C. will host a stand-up comedy show featuring Marcus Brown, Matt Mero and Mikey Larrick. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10. The Codmother, 1334 U St. NW. lygodc.com. ■ The Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America series, showcasing the best of ballet from regional companies across the nation, will open with a performance featuring the Richmond Ballet, the Oregon Ballet Theatre and the Boston Ballet. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $75. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance series will continue with two other performances in repertory Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ■ Step Afrika! will present “Symphony in Step,” a merger of stepping and classical music that will feature dynamic dancers and a 15-piece chamber orchestra. 8 p.m. $20 to $43.50. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. ■ Busboys and Poets will host an open mic talent showcase. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Special events ■ UniverSoul Circus will present the “Turn’t Up Tour,” with acts such as a headbalancing group from Vietnam, a cappella and beatbox vocalists from Atlanta, and a hip-hop-inspired illusion featuring live tigers. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. $16 to $32. RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000. Performances will continue through Sunday at various times. ■ A Corcoran Gallery of Art happy hour will include drinks, live entertainment by musician Bob Schwartz, a workshop for guests to build their own pinhole cameras,

Wednesday, june 5 ■ Special event: The DC Jazz Festival will present a “Meet the Artist” evening with jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. and a docent-led tour of the famous works in the Corcoran’s collection. 5 to 9 p.m.; workshop at 6 p.m. $8 to $25; registration required for workshop. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the New York Mets. 7:05 p.m. $5 to $65. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, June 6

Thursday june 6 Benefits ■ The Fusion de Filantropia & Fashion Show will benefit the American Diabetes Association. 6 to 10 p.m. $25 to $50. Outdoor patio, Fitness Together Central Georgetown, 3222 N St. NW. fusiondefilantropia2013.eventbrite.com. ■ The 2013 Seabury Leadership in Aging Celebration will feature silent and live auctions, a cocktail reception and recognition of former Sibley Senior Association program coordinator Julie Potter. 6 to 9 p.m. $125; $225 per couple. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-414-6315. Children’s program ■ The Palisades Library will host a Summer Reading Kickoff Party, featuring refreshments and a show by the Bubble Lady. 4 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Concerts ■ The Brown Bag Concert series will feature a chamber recital. Noon. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1291. ■ As part of the DC jazz Festival, saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart will present “Jazz Racine Haiti,” a project that blends modern jazz and ritual voodoo music from Haiti. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Children’s musician John Henry will perform a weekly concert. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Broad Branch Market, 5608 Broad Branch Road NW. 202-249-8551. ■ The National Symphony Orchestra, violinist Augustin Hadelich and mezzo-

soprano Nadezhda Serdyuk will perform works by Mozart, Dvorák and Prokofiev. 7 p.m. $10 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■ Austrian duo Michaela Rabitsch and Robert Pawlik will perform jazz with their signature catchy melodies, strong harmonies and groovy rhythms. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW. tinyurl.com/ embassy-jazz. ■ The Marine Band will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. 202-433-4011. ■ Students of Peter Fraize will present a saxophone recital. 8 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-2447326. ■ New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band will perform its take on brass band music. 8 p.m. $20. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745-3000. ■ Bassist Antone “Chooky” Caldwell will celebrate his new release “Subject 2 Change.” 8 and 10 p.m. $22.50. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-3374141. ■ The DC Jazz Festival will feature the Universal Mind Ensemble. 8 and 10 p.m. $12. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. 202-2340072. ■ The U.S. Army Concert Band will kick off the Sunsets With a Soundtrack concert series with a performance of “A Carmen Fantasy.” 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. usarmyband.com. The concert will repeat Friday at 8 p.m.; the series will continue June 13 and 14. ■ Aaron Myers and his ensemble will perform jazz, neo-soul and blues. 9 to 11 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by Georgetown University professor and intellectual property specialist Jonathan Band on the future of libraries with the advent of Google Books. 10 to 11:50 a.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ Journalist Marie Arana will discuss her book “Bolívar: American Liberator,” about the adventurous and volatile life of Simón Bolívar. 4 p.m. Free. Room 119, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-3302. ■ Andrea Pitzer will discuss her book “The Secret History of Vladimir Nabokov.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $18 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Classical archaeologist Frederick Winter, former professor of classics at the City University of New York, will discuss “Retelling Homer.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Rep. John Lewis (shown), D-Ga., will discuss his career promoting human rights and civil liberties in a conversation with NPR correspondent Scott Simon. Lewis will also sign copies of a commemorative edition of the Emancipation Proclamation. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Daniel James Brown will discuss his book “The Boys in the Boat: Nine AmeriSee Events/Page 21

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Concerts ■Organist Tyler Canonico of Lebanon Valley, Pa., will perform works by Mozart, Franck and other composers. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■The U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact ensemble will perform. 12:30 p.m. Free. National Air and Space Museum, 6th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-767-5658. ■The DC Jazz Festival will feature salsa group Sin Miedo. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360. ■Members of the National Symphony Orchestra will perform music by Schubert. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Students of Mandy Brown and Gwyn Jones will present a voice and flute recital. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■The Embassy Series will present baritone Bergthor Pålsson performing Icelandic and Italian songs. 7:30 p.m. $100. Residence of the Icelandic Ambassador, 2443 Kalorama Road NW. tinyurl.com/ bergthor-palsson. ■The DC Jazz Festival will feature the Kenny Wessel Quartet. 8 and 10 p.m. $18. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. 202-2340072. The concert will repeat Saturday at 8 and 10 p.m.

Special event ■Teatro de la Luna’s annual Spanishlanguage poetry marathon, “La Pluma y la Palabra,� will open with a presentation of the participants’ books and a dialogue on Hispanic poetry today. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Mary Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-882-6227. The event will continue Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. with readings and an open mic event at Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW.

Meeting ■The Mystery Book Group will discuss “Hush Now, Don’t You Cry� by Rhys Bowen. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. Performances ■“Fighting for Democracy: Who Is the ‘We’ in ‘We the People’?� will trace the real-life stories of seven young men and women whose lives were forever changed by the events of World War II. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. ■Taffety Punk Theatre will present a staged reading of Justin Moyer’s “The Poker Night.� 7 p.m. Free; donation suggested. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. ■Pianist and pop-song archivist Alex Hassan, tenor Douglas Bowles and soprano Karin Paludan will present “The Greatest Songs You Never Heard,� about tunes composed for shows and films that flopped quickly or were never produced at all. 7 to 9 p.m. $30 to $42. Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Topaz Hotel Bar’s weekly standup show will feature local comics. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. 1733 N St. NW. 202-393-3000. Special events ■“Phillips After 5� will feature a look at “Jazz and Swing of the 1930s,� with live dance performances, and board and card games; a gallery talk will examine how Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and other artists depicted performances. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. Friday, June 7

Friday june 7 Benefit ■The Friends of Volta Park group will hold its annual cocktail party fundraiser. Proceeds will go toward helping to maintain and beautify the park. 7 to 9 p.m. $125 to $200. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. voltapark.org. Children’s programs ■“The Uncle Devin Show� will use drums and storytelling in a cross between “Fat Albert� and “Schoolhouse Rock� (ages 5 through 12). 1 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202282-3080. ■The Rock Creek Nature Center will introduce its collection of live animals to children and allow students to assist in their feeding. 4 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■The Petworth Kids’ Book Club will chat about Dan Gutman’s “The Homework Machine,� about a group of quirky fifthgraders. 4 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■“The Uncle Devin Show� will use drums and storytelling in a cross between “Fat Albert� and “Schoolhouse Rock� (ages 5 through 12). 4 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420

Discussions and lectures â– Horticulturist Adam Pyle will discuss the types of plants that push the boundaries of hardiness zones. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; registration required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. â– Jenn Crovato, private chef and owner of Healing With Fresh Foods, will discuss her cookbook “Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Pepper,â€? at 4 p.m.; and Washington Post reporter Steve Vogel will discuss his book “Through the Perilous Fight: Six Weeks That Saved the Nation,â€? at 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Film scholar Terri Ginsberg will discuss David Koff’s 1981 documentary “Occupied Palestine.â€? 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. â– The Dupont Circle Village’s “Celeb Salonâ€? speaker series will feature an intimate conversation with Washington power couple Frank Mankiewicz and Patricia O’Brien. 7 p.m. $75; reservations required. Location provided upon registration. dupontcirclevillage.org. Films â– The CinĂŠ MĂ´me series will show the animated children’s film “Ponyoâ€? (for ages 6 and older). 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. ■“Divas Outdoors: Classic Films Under the Starsâ€? will feature the 1955 melodrama “Queen Bee,â€? starring Joan Crawford. 6:30 to 10 p.m. $10 to $15. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW.

Friday, june 7 ■Film: The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District and the Heurich House Museum will present Michael Curtiz’s 1942 classic film “Casablanca� as part of the weekly “Golden Cinema Series� of outdoor screenings. 8 p.m. Free. Courtyard, Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. goldentriangledc.com.

202-686-5807. â– Alliance Française will screen the 2009 comedy “Le bal des actrices.â€? 7 p.m. $4 to $6. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. â– The 18th annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival will feature Law Chi-leung’s 2012 film “The Bullet Vanishes.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. The film will be shown again Sunday at 2 p.m. Meeting â– A weekly bridge group will meet to play duplicate bridge. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $6. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 301-654-1865. Performances â– The U.S. Marine Corps will host a weekly Friday Evening Parade with music and precision marching. 8:45 to 10 p.m. Free; reservations required. Marine Barracks, 8th and I streets SE. 202-4336060. â– Washington Improv Theater ensembles will present a long-form improv performance. 10 p.m. $8 to $12. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. witroadshowdcac.eventbrite.com. The performance will repeat Saturday at 10 p.m. â– Busboys and Poets will host an open mic talent showcase. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021

Sporting event â– The Washington Nationals will play the Minnesota Twins. 7:05 p.m. $5 to $65. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Saturday at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Tour â– U.S. Botanic Garden curator Bill McLaughlin will lead a tour of the National Garden. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; registration required. National Garden, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. Saturday, June 8

Saturday june 8 Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will feature Happenstance Theatre presenting “Pinot & Augustine,� featuring circus clowns in a show packed with physical comedy. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets required. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202783-3372. ■The Chevy Chase Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff will feature a hands-on look at fossils with Smithsonian Institution scientist John Pojeta. 10 a.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■The National Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Concert — “Violins, and Trombones, and Bears, Oh, My!� — will explore how a delicate violin and brassy trombone can play together (for ages 3 through 5). 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $18. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. ■The Takoma Park Library will kick off its summer reading program with stories, crafts, snacks and a guest gardener. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7252. Classes and workshops ■Artist Mequitta Ahjua will introduce the essential elements of her collage draw

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Events Entertainment ■ Tony Award nominee Ken Ludwig will discuss William Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night” and sign copies of his book “How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ Susan Sachs Goldman will discuss her book “Friends in Deed: The Story of Quaker Social Reform in America,” at 1 p.m.; Gary Anthes will present his book “The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,” at 3:30 p.m.; and Elliott Holt will discuss his debut novel “You Are One of Them,” at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Samantha K. Wyer, the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s director of education, will lead a discussion about the classic play “The Winter’s Tale.” 5 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. ■ Journalist Jeremy Scahill will discuss his book “Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield” and the film of the same name. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Films ■ The “Kick Action Saturdays” series will feature Tony Gilroy’s 2012 film “The Bourne Legacy.” 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-6713121. ■ The National Gallery of Art will screen selections from last year’s “Black Maria” film festival, featuring documentary and experimental shorts from both new and experienced independent filmmakers. 3:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Nequa Studios will present the D.C. premiere of “Promise Land,” a look at immigration issues and same-sex relationships through the stories of characters struggling to keep their families together and pursue their dreams in a place they have come to call home. A networking session and dance performance will precede the film; a question-andanswer session with the cast and crew will follow the screening. 7 p.m. $15. AMC Georgetown 14, 3111 K St. NW. promiselandfilmdc.eventbrite.com. Performance ■ Opera Camerata of Washington will present Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci,” conducted by Gregory Buchalter of the Metropolitan Opera. 6:30 p.m. $175. Embassy Row Fairfax Hotel, 2100 Massachusetts Ave. NW. operacamerata.org. Reading ■ The Federal Poets, the area’s oldest continuously active poetry group, will read their poems. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Special events ■ The Neighborhood Farm Initiative, a

ties inspired by Korean ceramics, a dressup photo booth, mime, dance and comedy; soju cocktails, Korean beer and traditional snacks will be available for purchase. 7 to 11 p.m. $25 to $30. Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-1000. Sporting event ■ The Washington Mystics will play the Minnesota Lynx. 7 p.m. $12 to $300. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Saturday, june 8 ■ Parade: The 38th annual Capital Pride Parade — celebrating the diversity of the area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and featuring performer Lynda Carter as “super grand marshal” — will proceed along P Street, New Hampshire Avenue, R Street, 17th Street and 14th Street. 4:30 p.m. Free. capitalpride.org. nonprofit dedicated to community gardening, will hold its annual open day, featuring educational programs, volunteer opportunities and samples of farm-fresh food. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Mamie D. Lee Garden, 100 Gallatin St. NE. neighborhoodfarminitiative.org. ■ The Corcoran Gallery of Art’s “Free Summer Saturdays” will include a “Create a Tee Workshop,” a chance to design a unique T-shirt using selected art materials. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. ■ The National Zoo will offer familyfriendly educational activities about the world’s oceans and the creatures that live in them. Staff members will conduct animal feedings and explain what everyone can do to help preserve healthy oceans. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4462. ■ The National Museum of the American Indian will host “Ceramica de los Ancestros: A Central American Pottery Festival,” featuring demonstrations, hands-on programs and performances. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. The festival will continue Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ The Langston Heritage Celebration will commemorate the Langston Golf Court’s induction into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame. The event will include panel discussions and interactive exhibits. 11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Langston Golf Course, 2600 Benning Road NE. langstongolfcourse.com. ■ The 2013 Asia After Dark season will kick off with a night aboard the “Korea Seoul Train.” The event will include activi-

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Walks and tours ■ A Civil War-themed tour of Tudor Place will focus on the lives of the predominantly Southern-sympathizing Peter family, which opened a boarding house for Union officers and their families during the war, at 10:30 a.m.; and a walking tour of Georgetown will point out the final resting place of three renowned Civil War spies, a Union hospital, the residences of military leaders and a neighborhood of enslaved and free African-Americans, at 1 p.m. $8 to $10 for one tour; $12 to $15 for both. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplacecivilwartour. eventbrite.com. ■ Washington Walks will present a walking tour of Penn Quarter. 11 a.m. $15. Meet outside the Archives-Navy MemorialPenn Quarter Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■ Ann Shumard, senior curator of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, will lead a tour of the exhibition “Bound for Freedom’s Light,” about African-Americans in the Civil War. 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. Sunday, June 9

Sunday june 9 Children’s program ■ Children will hear a story about Elvis Presley, and then add color and design to a cardboard guitar. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Class ■ “For the Birds” will explore how to turn used yogurt containers, paper towel rolls and drink cartons into unique bird feeders and birdhouses. 1 to 3 p.m. $10 to $15; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448. Concerts ■ The Steinway Series will feature classical pianist Ang Li. 3 p.m. Free; tickets required. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Musician Elijah Jamal Balbed will perform as part of the 2013 DC Jazz Fest. 3 p.m. $12. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. georgetownjazzinthehoods.eventbrite. com. ■ The Fairfax Wind Symphony, an ensemble comprised of current, retired and future music educators from the D.C. area, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. ■ Cellist Peter Hörr and pianist Henri Sigfridsson will perform music by Beethoven, Duport, Mozart and Webern.

6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842-6941. ■ Composer Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform at a concert examining the relationship between Jewish culture and Latin music. 7 p.m. $25 to $30. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745-3000. ■ CapitolBop’s D.C. Jazz Loft Series will feature performances by Gerald Cleaver’s Black Host, Brian Settles and Central Union. 8:30 to 11:45 p.m. $15. The Fridge DC, 516 1/2 8th St. SE. blackhostloft. eventbrite.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Nora Gallagher will reflect on writing her forthcoming memoir, “The Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic.” 10:10 a.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■ Veteran White House correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh will discuss his book “Prisoners of the White House: The Isolation of America’s Presidents and the Crisis of Leadership,” at 1 p.m.; and therapist Kerry L. Malawista and co-author Anne J. Adelman will discuss their book “Therapist in Mourning: From the Faraway Nearby.” 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Author Ross King will discuss “The Accidental Masterpiece: Leonardo and ‘The Last Supper.’” A book signing of “Leonardo and the Last Supper” will follow. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Landscape architect Thomas Rainer will discuss native plant communities. 2 to 3 p.m. Free; registration required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Festival ■ The Capital Pride street festival will feature a variety of entertainment and activities, including performances by Emeli Sandé, Icona Pop and Cher Lloyd. Noon to 7 p.m. $10 to $20 donation suggested. Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th streets NW. capitalpride.org. Films ■ ITVS Community Cinema will present Macky Alston’s Sundance Award-winning documentary “Love Free or Die,” about Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay person to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christianity. 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-939-0794. ■ As part of its series on Great Britain’s Seventh Art Productions, the National Gallery of Art will screen the documentary “In Search of Haydn,” followed by a discussion with director Phil Grabsky. 4:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances ■ Washington Ballet artistic director Septime Weber will lead an open ballet workshop as part of a series of summer dance performances in honor of the exhibition “Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, 1909-1929: When Art Danced With Music.” 1 and 3:30 p.m. Free. East BuildSee Events/Page 24

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Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission costs $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students; it is free for ages 18 and younger. 202-387-2151. ■“Living Artfully,� highlighting Marjorie Merriweather Post’s grand estates of the 1950s and ’60s with multimedia displays, jewelry, apparel, decorative art and furniture, will open Saturday at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens and continue through Jan. 12. Located at 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $15

for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students and $5 for ages 6 through 18; it is free for ages 5 and younger. 202-686-5807. ■“Artist-Citizen, Washington, DC,� a group show highlighting the home city of diverse Washington artists, will open today at Hemphill with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will continue through July 27. Located at 1515 14th St. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-234-5601. ■Heurich Gallery will open an exhibit of paintings by Adam Lister today with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Sept. 4. Located at 505 9th St. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-223-1626. ■“Scotland — Boundless, Beautiful and Home,� featuring abstract paintings by Lesley Clarke, will open today at the Foundry Gallery and continue through June 30. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the gallery

is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-463-0203. ■Touchstone Gallery will open three shows Friday with a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. They will continue through June 30, and they can be previewed today and tomorrow. “Fragments of Classical Music� presents paintings by Aina Nergaard-Nammack. “Along the Oregon Coast — From Gold Beach to Coos Bay� features photographs by Harvey Kupferberg. Gallery A includes a members’ show. Located at 901 New York Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-347-2787. ■Studio Gallery recently opened three shows that will continue through June 15. “A Sense of Place: Transformative Architectural Landscapes� presents mixed-media works by Suzanne Yurdin. “Movements in Color� features paintings by Thierry Guillemin. “Structures: New Paintings and Drawings� highlights Dupont Circle artist Carol Rubin. A “First Friday� reception will take place

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Special event ■The Coalition on Political Assassinations will commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 commencement speech at American University calling for a nuclear test ban treaty. 12:30 p.m. Free. Reeves Athletic Field, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

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Monday june 10 Children’s program ■Performer Arianna Ross will weave together storytelling, dance, music, visual arts and theater (for ages 6 through 12). 1:30 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2823080. Class ■An AARP driver safety course will offer instruction in proven safety strategies. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $12 to $14; registration required. Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW. 202-877-6213. Concerts ■A Rainbow of Music Serbian Quartet, led by pianist Djordje Nesic, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■The U.S. Navy Band’s Commodores ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. navyband.navy.mil. ■English neo-soul band The Heavy will perform with bands The Silent Comedy and The Skins. 8 p.m. $17.50. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800745-3000. Discussions and lectures ■Horace Campbell will discuss his book “Global NATO and the Catastrophic

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Failure in Libya: Lessons for Africa in the Forging of African Unity.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Mystery writer Walter Mosley will present “Little Green,� the latest in his series about fictional detective Easy Rawlins. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■The Books on Film series will screen Mike Newell’s 1992 film “Into the West,� based on a modern Irish fairy tale by Mary Ryan. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The Civil War Film Series will continue with a screening of the movie “Shenandoah.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■The EuroAsia Shorts festival will feature films from China and Germany. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. GoetheInstitut, 812 7th St. NW. euroasiashorts. com. The festival will continue through Saturday with screenings at various venues. Performances ■The Theater Alliance of Washington DC’s “Hothouse on the Hill� series will feature a reading of “O Beautiful� by Theresa Rebeck. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Fridge DC, 516 1/2 8th St. SE. theateralliance.com. ■Shakespeare Theatre Company will host “Celebrity Autobiography,� featuring material from memoirs as performed by Rachel Dratch of “Saturday Night Live,� Carla Hall of “Top Chef,� Mario Cantone of “Sex and the City� and other celebrities. 8 p.m. $50 to $65. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122.

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Teen programs ■Lewis “LeWONe� Ford will teach a hip-hop music workshop for teens. 5:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■The D.C. Beat Club, a digital music workshop, will offer teens an opportunity to create music together. 5:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Tuesday, June 11

Tuesday june 11 Classes and workshops ■The Neighborhood Legal Services Program will offer an information session about its offerings. 11:30 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■Teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a weekly yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District will present a Pilates class led by a certified instructor from Yoga District. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. The class will repeat June 18 and 25 at 5:30 p.m. ■The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class geared toward beginners. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2823080. ■Michael Bloom will lead a class on “Origins of Jewish Food.� 7 to 8:15 p.m. $15 to $20. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. Concerts ■Melinda Baird and Ali Mushtaq, faculty members at the Levine School of Music, will perform piano music by Beethoven, Ravel, Richard Rogers and Vladimir Horowitz. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■The Berklee College of Music’s jazz sextet will perform jazz standards. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Friday Morning Music Club and Dumbarton House will present a music program commemorating the War of 1812. 7:30 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. warof1812concert.eventbrite.com. ■New Dominion Chorale’s “Washington Summer Sings!� — a series of group singalongs of major choral works — will feature choral excerpts from Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,� conducted by Thomas Beveridge, artistic director of the New Dominion Chorale and National Men’s Chorus. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Western Presbyterian Church, 2401 Virginia Ave. NW. newdominion.org. ■The U.S. Navy Band will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil. ■The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West

Steps, U.S. Capitol. 202-767-5658. ■Jazz ensemble Moutin Reunion Quartet will perform. 8 and 10 p.m. $20. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tinyurl.com/moutin-reunion. ■The Redwine Jazz Band will present a salute to Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. 8 and 10 p.m. $12. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. 202-234-0072. Discussions and lectures ■The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by Kreeger Museum director of education Erich Keel on “The Bauhaus and the Weimar Republic: Artists and Architects in the Crosscurrents of Fascism and Communism.� 10 to 11:50 a.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■In celebration of King Kamehameha Day, U.S. Botanic Garden volunteer Todd Brethauer will discuss the evolutionary forces that shaped Hawaii’s unique native plant communities. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■The Kennedy Center will offer an insider’s look at its production of “The Guardsman,� including a discussion with cast members. 5 p.m. $12. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Steve Hammond and Erin Voorheis will discuss Brian Bergin’s book “The Washington Arsenal Explosion.� 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■The Takoma Park Library will host a talk about the basics of composting. 7 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7252. ■Lionel Shriver will discuss her novel “Big Brother.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Dana Greene will discuss her book “Denise Levertov: A Poet’s Life.� 7 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. artsclubofwashington.org. ■Married chefs Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray will discuss their cookbook “The New Jewish Table� and their favorite recipes. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $15 to $18. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■Boyd Matson, host of “National Geographic Weekend,� will host a panel discussion featuring some of the world’s top explorers. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $22. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Films ■The Global Lens 2013 film series will screen Suman Ghosh’s 2012 film “Shyamal Uncle Turns off the Lights.� 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■The Pop Movies series will feature Sam Raimi’s 2013 film “Oz the Great and Powerful,� starring James Franco, Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The EuroAsia Shorts festival will feature films from Korea and Spain. 6:30 p.m. See Events/Page 25

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Continued From Page 24 Free; reservations requested. KORUS House, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. euroasiashorts.com. â– The Embassy of France will host a screening of Rachid DjaĂŻdani’s 2012 film “Rengaine (Hold Back).â€? 7 p.m. $5 to $8. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. rengaine.eventbrite.com. Meetings â– The Creative Juices Writing Club will meet for a monthly workshop led by published author and poet Ginder Ingalls. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â– Recovery International will host a group discussion for people suffering from stress, anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems, anger, fear and other mental, nervous or emotional problems. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3642680. The group meets every Tuesday. Performances â– Comedian Marc Maron will discuss and perform selections from his new autobiographical book “Attempting Normal.â€? 7 p.m. $20 for a ticket; $36 for the book and a ticket. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. â– Students from the D.C. Creative Writing Workshop will read from their poetry. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. â– SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show will focus on “geeking outâ€? — stories about collections, obsessions and fandom. 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. tinyurl.com/speakeasy-geeking. Teen programs ■“Beneath the Surfaceâ€? will present a personal writing workshop to assist in writing an essay for a college application. 4:30 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. â– Members of the Albus Cavus art collective will teach about the art form of wheatpasting. 5:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Wednesday, June 12

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Exhibit opening ■The Woman’s National Democratic Club will host a reception to open its summer art exhibit, featuring works by artists Sharon Wolpoff, Claudia Samper and Felisa Federman. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363.

Wednesday, june 12 ■Discussion: National Book Award winner Colum McCann will discuss his new novel, “Transatlantic.� 7 p.m. $20; $30 for a book and a ticket. Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tinyurl.com/colum-mccann. volunteer David White will discuss his research into the early history of the Georgetown landmark and present new acquisitions to the Dumbarton House’s historic collection. 12:30 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. acollectionsconvoinjune.eventbrite.com. ■Margalit Fox will discuss her book “The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code.� 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $18 to $25. Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-3030. ■Abraham H. Foxman, head of the Anti-Defamation League, and Christopher Wolfe, a privacy and data-security law expert, will discuss their book “Viral Hate: Containing Its Spread on the Internet.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Con-

Films â– The Inter-American Development Bank will present Sean Fine and Andrea Nix’s film “Inocente,â€? the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Short Subject. A panel discussion on art intervention will follow. 6:30 p.m. Free. Iglesias Auditorium, Inter-American Development Bank, 1330 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-3558. â– The EuroAsia Shorts festival will feature films from China, Japan and Italy. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. euroasiashorts.com. â– The Czech That Film Festival will screen the comedy “Men in Hope (MuĹži v nadeji),â€? about the challenges inherent in marriage. 7 p.m. $10.34. West End Cinema, 2301 M St. NW. 202-419-3456. â– The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor film series will feature the 2003 film “The Italian Job,â€? starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Donald Sutherland. 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen. â– Fathom Events and Competitor Group will present the film “Spirit of the Marathon II,â€? about seven runners from around the world as they journey to the starting line of the 2012 Rome Marathon. 7 p.m. $12.50. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. â– The Lions of Czech series will feature

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Continued From Page 25 include a docent-led tour celebrating the images of men in the collection, in honor of Father’s Day. 7 p.m. $8 to $10 for admission; $15 includes one drink ticket as well. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. Teen programs ■ Author Marc Tyler Nobleman will talk about his recent books, featuring some of today’s most popular superheroes. 4:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ Members of the Albus Cavus art collective will teach teens about the art form of wheatpasting. 5:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Thursday, June 13

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