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What will D.C. do about dockless bikes? By KIRK KRAMER Current Staff Writer

The dockless bikes that have popped up in recent months on Washington, D.C.’s streets - and sidewalks - have a strong advocate in Colin Browne. “Once we can get past sidewalk issues, I think the dockless bikeshare program will be a great asset for the city,” said Browne, communications director for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). “Dockless bikes offer flexibility. You can pick one up where it is and leave it where you’re going. They provide ‘last-mile solutions’ for a lot of folks.” Getting past the sidewalk issues is going to be a hard sell for Rebecca Maydak. She belongs to Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase). The ANC heard from public officials and discussed the bikes at its Feb. 26 meeting. “I’ve got nothing but complaints about them,” Maydak said. “[Bicyclists] leave them in the front yards of houses where people aren’t using

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Archbishop Carroll’s Aminu Mohammed was named Freshman of the Year at Monday night’s Metropolitan Awards at Wilson High School. Mohammed averaged more than 19 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Lions this past year.

World premiere of all-male choral arrangement comes to the District By MICHAEL DOAN Guest Contributor

Two regional choruses will stage the world premiere of an all-male version of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ popular cantata “Dona Nobis Pacem” at 5 p.m. on April 8 at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. Both the Washington Men’s Camerata and the Virginia Glee Club from the University of Virginia will unveil this breakthrough work in a concert entitled “Grant Us Peace,” featuring numerous songs of peace in addition to the Vaughan Williams

work. Featured along with the allmale chorus will be soprano soloist Rosa Lamoreaux, baritone Christopher Edwards, organist Chris Betts and members of the celebrated Washington Symphonic Brass. Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem,” written in 1936, is a plea for peace recalling the memory of World War I amid growing fears of World War II. The composer juxtaposed texts taken from the Latin Mass, Biblical verses, poems by Walt Whitman and a political speech from the British House of Commons. See CHORUS/Page 18

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Dockless bikes, while providing another public transportation option, are being left anywhere by their riders. Where and how the bikes are parked is becoming an issue for residents. them. At the Silver Spring Metro station, the Capital Bikeshare station is a block away. It’s all neat. At the station itself, there’s a heap of dockless bikes. It looks like a junkyard. “I’m a senior citizen. I don’t want to have to move somebody else’s bike to walk down the sidewalk.”

Commissioner Dan Bradfield also panned the dockless bike program. “I have 23 written complaints [from constituents],” he said. “The bikes are tossed in yards, thrown in flower beds.” Chris Mitchell is a lawyer who See BIKES/Page 3

‘Doubled honors’ for Hortense Prout: Underground Railroad marker in Kalorama Park By KIRK KRAMER Current Staff Writer

Mary Belcher and Eddie Becker have been giving walking tours of their D.C. neighborhood for more than a decade. Becker had named the tour “Slavery and freedom in Adams Morgan.” Belcher, an artist and historian who has lived in the neighborhood for 29 years, stumbled across a 19th-century newspaper article that vividly illustrated both aspects of that history. The one-paragraph story in the June 17, 1861 issue of The Washington Evening Star told of an enslaved woman who had run away from a D.C. farm belonging to John Little during that first summer of the Civil War. The Evening Star article reads: “A FUGITIVE. - A slave woman belonging to Mr. John Little having eloped, Mr. Little made diligent search and ascertained that she was in one of the Ohio camps. He made a visit to the camp and told the colonel

commanding what he wanted, and the reply was, ‘You shall have her, if she is here.’ Search was made, and the fugitive was found, completely rigged out in male attire. She was immediately turned over to the custody of Mr. Little, and was taken to jail. Every opportunity is afforded loyal citizens of loyal States to recover their fugitive slaves.” Thanks to Belcher, more information about Hortense Prout, the “fugitive” at the center of the drama described in the short paragraph, has come to light. And Prout’s story will soon be commemorated in a historic marker at Kalorama Park, the site of the farmhouse and slave quarters on Little’s 56-acre cattle farm two centuries ago. Belcher spoke at a March 7 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C (Adams Morgan). ANC member Amanda Fox Perry introduced a resolution of support for the effort by Belcher and the Kalorama Citizens Association to commemo-

rate Prout’s flight with a wayside marker at the east end of the park. The resolution, which was voted on and passed unanimously by the commission, honors Prout’s “historic 1861 escape from slavery,” and informs park visitors about “the facts of Washington’s Underground Railroad and our city’s roots in slavery.” In her subsequent research, Belcher found that the encampment of Ohio soldiers where Prout hid was near a farm called Bloomingdale, at the present-day intersection of North Capitol Street and Rhode Island Avenue. Belcher speculates she was working at the camp as a cook. By a search of 1861 jail records, Belcher found that Little committed Prout to the City Jail on June 15, 1861 to punish her for fleeing. “She was released back to him 10 days later,” Belcher said. “It was a habit of slaveholders to put slaves in jail for ‘safe-keeping.’ I’m sure it was a very dramatic form of discipline and punishSee PROUT/Page 2

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District Digest DPR Opens 2018 spring fitness programs Registration for the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2018 spring fitness programs began at 9 a.m. on Feb. 23. D.C. residents can enroll in sports including baseball and soccer for kids, and flag football and tennis for youth and adults. There are popular exercise classes like weight training, yoga and Zumba. Included are “senior strength,” “walk fit” and more active programs for seniors. The full listing of spring fitness programs is available online, but an account must be created for each participant to register for a program. Users are encouraged to set up an account prior to the registration date. Registration must be completed online. Credit cards will not be accepted at DPR sites. All aquatics and non-fitness programs open for registration March 1.

Elise Lemle named director of exhibits and education for the National Children’s Museum

The National Children’s Museum, a nationally recognized cultural and educational institution that serves children and their families, announces the appointment of Elise Lemle as director of exhibits and education.

Kirov Academy of Ballet to hold open house

The Kirov Academy of Ballet will hold an open house on April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The open house will take place in the academy theater. Staff and teachers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. All guests will have the chance to view the various classes. Parking will be available onsite. Directions and further information

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Lyft offers free rides on St. Patrick’s Day

Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft rides will be offered to deter impaired driving throughout the District. The 2018 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be in operation beginning at 4 p.m. on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) and continue until 4 a.m. on March 18 as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk holiday. During this 12-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download Lyft to their phones, then enter a SoberRide code in the app’s “promo” section to receive their no-cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. The St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide promo code will be posted at 2 p.m. on March 17 on SoberRide.com.

District of Columbia National Guard celebrates Year of the Warrant Officer

The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) held a warrant officer reception in the Commanding General’s Conference Room of the D.C. National Guard Armory on Feb. 27. Chief Warrant Officer Michael R. Jewett and members of the D.C. Army National Guard’s warrant officer cohort coordinated the reception. The event began with the signing of a proclamation, by Brig. Gen. William J. Walker, making 2018 the year of the warrant officer in the DCNG.

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■ The State Board of Education High School Graduation Requirements Task Force will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. in Room 1114 at 441 4th St. NW. The task force will make decisions on changes to the requirements, choose a final direction on learning plans for students before grade nine, and continue to discuss multiple pathways of attaining mastery related to the high school diploma.

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PROUT: Underground railroad marker to be set at Kalorama Park From Page 1

ment. Conditions were terrible. They were not fed enough or clothed well, or given proper sleeping quarters.” On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, which paid slave owners in the District of Columbia the market value of their slaves, thus freeing all enslaved persons in D.C. Little lodged his claim for 12 slaves with the commission appointed to decide how much compensation slaveholders should receive. According to Belcher, “Little took all his enslaved workers down to City Hall, where they were evaluated by slave traders as to their worth.” One of the 12 was Prout, aged 21. Little described her as “a healthy and industrious house servant.” He valued the loss of her services at $1,500, but Belcher said slaveholders tended to overestimate such figures. The average compensation allowed was $300. Little received $525.60 for Prout. Belcher’s efforts to trace Prout after she finally gained her freedom in 1862 have been fruitless. “Unfortunately she disappears from the record after emancipation,” Belcher said. So far the historical record has not revealed that Prout hid out in a basement or barn or attic known to have been stops on the Underground Railroad during her flight to freedom. But Belcher said the railroad was more than a collection of physical structures. It was a network of courageous people. And in the latter sense, she is certain that Prout was a passenger on that railroad. “D.C. was a hotbed of Underground Railroad activity. [Among the conductors were members of] the black community in Washington, including black churches, carriage drivers, civic leaders, and also white abolitionists in political and civil service posts,” Belcher said. “The Underground Railroad was not a formal institution - it had to be covert. Escape was a dangerous business for an enslaved person or anyone who aided or abetted them. “There is no way Hortense Prout would have known to hide with a group of Ohio soldiers had she not been given some advice and guid-

ance, in my opinion. That information came through the grapevine ‘some of the Ohio soldiers are sympathetic to us.’ Jonathan Seaver was a Quaker who lived near Little. He may have given her advice. Maybe her brother or her church helped her. She might have been waiting for others to gather. And she had to have an abettor to get that male disguise.” Belcher said she is personally inspired by Prout’s story. “People like her were just as important in the fight to end slavery as people like Abraham Lincoln, because if it weren’t for these acts of resistance, the moral question of slavery couldn’t have been so clearly answered,” she said. In 2008, Belcher nominated Kalorama Park for inclusion on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a congressionally chartered program that seeks to document as much as possible the flights to freedom. The National Park Service (NPS) approved the nomination. Thanks to a $13,000 grant from the NPS and the association for the Study of African-American Life and History, the park’s role in history and the story of Prout - will be remembered with the wayside marker. Belcher expects the sign will be in place by summer if not earlier. William Still was a 19th century African-American abolitionist, historian and conductor on the Underground Railroad. In his 1872 book “The Underground Railroad Records,” Still paid tribute to women like Prout who made the dangerous attempt to gain their freedom. “Females in attempting to escape from a life of bondage undertook three times the risk of failure that males were liable to, not to mention the additional trials and struggles they had to contend with. In justice, therefore, to the heroic female who was willing to endure the most extreme suffering and hardship for freedom, doubled honors are due.”

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BIKES: Dockless bikes strewn over yards and sidewalks creating issues for D.C. residents From Page 1 works in an office near the Farragut North Metro station, and as a general principle is glad to see people using bikes. “I’m all for the concept,� Mitchell said in an interview. “The more people on bikes, the better - getting cars off the streets. And I like the bright colors [of the bicycles for rent]. It makes you aware they are available.� But he is not impressed with the manners or the intelligence of some who use dockless bikes. “I don’t like the messiness of how the bikes are left behind and abandoned. They get dumped just anywhere,� he said. “You’d think people would have enough common sense to save us the eyesore of bikes lying down on the sidewalks.� Sam Zimbabwe of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) attended the ANC meeting in Chevy Chase and talked about the trial program for dockless bikes, which began in October. He compared the two bicycle rental options on offer locally. “Dockless bikeshare does not mean Capital Bikeshare is going anyplace,� Zimbabwe said. “But dockless bikeshare might help where Capital Bikeshare doesn’t have stations. Dockless bikeshare doesn’t need so much infrastructure - there’s no need for docking stations.�

There are demographic differences between users of the two programs. “[The use of] Capital Bikeshare has skewed whiter and wealthier than the region as a whole,� Zimbabwe said. Zimbabwe acknowledges there have definitely been problems with the roll-out of what he said is also called “free-floating� bikeshare. “There have been two big fears. There’s a lot of impact on public space. There have been issues with bikes tipping over. And the quality of the bikes is not super-great.� Five private companies provide the dockless bikes, unlike Capital Bikeshare, which is basically a form of public transportation run by DDOT. The five dockless companies are Jump, Limebike, Mobike, OFO and Spin. The different companies have different equipment. “Spin bikes, for example, are equipped with double kickstands that tip over less than others,� Zimbabwe said. Browne said neighboring jurisdictions have come up with regulatory solutions to some of the problems with dockless bikes. He described the contracts with the bike companies as “specific and rigorous� regarding sidewalk space and maintenance of the rolling stock. “If callers complain about the location of bikes or broken bikes in Montgomery County, the companies will be fined if they don’t take care

of problems within a specific time,� Browne said. Joe Gibbons is chairman of the Georgetown ANC and strongly supports alternatives to automobile travel. But in an interview, he said the free-floating bikes have posed challenges in his neighborhood. “The problem is with our walkways,� Gibbons said. “They are very tight real estate. Even when a rider is very responsible and parks the bike carefully, the wind can blow it down. They cause severe problems for people in wheelchairs, or someone pushing a stroller, or for toddlers. What happens if they fall on somebody?� Randy Downs of the Dupont Circle ANC thinks dockless bikes are “a fantastic fit� for the District. In an interview, he explained that dockless bikeshare got its start in China. “They are a huge option for public transportation there,� he said. “In China they designate certain parking areas [for dockless bikes] in highly dense neighborhoods like Dupont Circle. In less dense neighborhoods the tree box area - between the sidewalk and the street - is a perfect location for folks to park their bikes.� Downs said using a dockless bike to get around is also easy on the pocket book. “Some dockless bikes operate for a dollar a ride. That’s less than Metro, Uber or a taxicab.� Browne said the cost factor makes the user base a lot broader for

dockless bikes. “It’s a lot easier to rent a dockess bike than one from Capital Bikeshare. Capital Bikeshare puts a $100 hold on your credit card when you rent one. A $10 Apple gift card from 7-Eleven is 10 rides on a dockless bike.� But Browne said you must own a smartphone to figure out where to find a bicycle. Capital Bikeshare, by contrast, offers reliability. “You know where they are and where to drop them off,� Browne said. “Dockless bikeshare offers flexibility. You pick up the bike where it is and leave it where you’re going.� Which he realizes can cause problems. “Because it’s easier to leave them anywhere, people leave them anywhere, and the bikes fall over over. That’s not good.� Some companies, such as Jump, offer bikes that are more about ease of movement than exercise, which as Evelyn Waugh said, stirs up unhealthy humors in the body and causes disease. “The bikes have an electric assist motor that gives you a boost. It makes it easier to go uphill,� she said. “These bikes are a car replacement for a short trip. You don’t have to find a place to park. A boost helps you get up the hill. If you have a backpackful of groceries, it’s easier.� Browne described the options open to dockless bikeshare users in other cities owing to the miracle of

modern technology, which allows science to annihilate distance. “In San Francisco, Jump has partnered with Uber. When you open the app, it will tell you three drivers are near for $9 and two bikes for $2. But that has not rolled out in D.C. yet.� Browne said the proof of the pudding is in the eating. “Bicycles were not so visible in the past. These bikes are showing up everywhere in the city, so that means people are using them.� A reporter for The Current happened upon one of the dockless bikes last week on his way to an assignment. Next to a stop for the G8 bus on Randolph Street N.E., behind the nursing home for the aged poor run by the Missionaries of Charity, was a red dockless Jump bicycle. The bike was locked to the pole displaying the bus stop sign. Inside the electric bicycle’s basket was a message to users: “Always lock the bike to a bike rack - otherwise additional charges will be applied.� The trial period for dockless bikeshare ends in April. Zimbabwe asked citizens to offer their feedback on dockless bikes by sending an email to dockless.bikeshare@dc.gov. Downs wants to see a thousand travel flowers bloom in Washington. “As the population here continues to explode, and as climate change increases, it’s important to bring sustainable, low-carbon transportation options to the District,� he said.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. 2A ANCBottom, 2A West End Foggy â– FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Main Meeting Room, West End Library, 2301 L St. NW. Agenda items include: • police report. • reports from the offices of Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans and Mayor Muriel Bowser. • report from the West End Library. • update regarding the commission’s ongoing protest of FoBoGro’s application for renewal of its Retailer’s Class B grocery license at 2140 F St. NW. • presentation by the D.C. Fire and EMS Department regarding the department’s “Right Care, Right Nowâ€? initiative. • presentation by Matthew Le Grant, zoning administrator for the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. • presentation by D.C. Water regarding sewer habilitation and water meter replacement efforts in the neighborhood. • update regarding the Stevens School development project. • consideration of a resolution to create a community garden in Square 1. • presentation by Brookfield Hotel Properties regarding the proposal to rezone the Wink Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Ave. NW. • consideration of a special event application for the D.C. Bike Ride on May 19. • consideration of a special event application for the Lawyers Have Heart 10K & 5K on June 9. • presentation by Benjamin Douglas, a neighborhood resident, regarding the implementation of the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Amendment Act. For details, visit anc2a.org. 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: • presentation by Clifford Seagroves, senior bureau official, Office of Foreign Missions, State Department. • presentation by Jeff Marootian, director of the transportation department. • police report. • reports from the offices of Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans and Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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The association will present a program on the evening of March 20 to alert the Georgetown community to public safety issues. The event will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St. NW, with a reception at 7 p.m. and the program beginning at 7:30 p.m. We will hear presentations from Commander Gresham of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District, and Cameron Windham of the D.C. Office of the Attorney General who will brief attendees on crime statistics, describe recent incidents and explain how their offices are working to protect residents and prevent crime in D.C. This event will also feature a presentation from Block Captain Anne Abramson on the new Safety Task Force, as well as a public safety presentation that explains the benefits of purchasing the Nest security camera for your home. — Bob vom Eigen For details, visit anc2d.org. 2E ANC 2E Burleith, Hillandale, Georgetown, ■GEORGETOWN / CLOISTERS Cloisters BURLEITH / HILLANDALE The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, visit anc2e.com. 3B ANCPark, 3B Cathedral Heights Glover ■GLOVER PARK / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, visit anc3b.org or contact info@anc3b.org. 3C ANC 3C Cleveland Park, ■CLEVELANDPark, PARK / Woodley WOODLEY PARK Massachusetts Avenue Heights, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Cathedral CATHEDRAL Heights HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, in the Community Room at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. Agenda items include: • consideration of a motion approving a public space application for a fence at 3314 Cathedral Ave. NW. • presentation by the fire chief regarding the Right Care, Right Now Initiative. • consideration of a resolution on the framework element of the D.C. Comprehensive Plan. • consideration of a resolution on UDC’s Equity Imperative. For details, visit anc3c.org. 3D ANCValley, 3D Spring Heights, ■SPRING VALLEY /Wesley WESLEY HEIGHTS Palisades, Kent, Foxhall PALISADES / KENT / FOXHALL The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Room K-106, Kresge Building, Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3d.org. 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown, AmericanPARK University ■AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Park FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS / TENLEYTOWN The commission will meet at

7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in Room NT07, Washington College of Law, American University, 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW. Agenda items include: • police report. • presentation by Friends of Friendship Park about Turtle Park Day and possible vote on letter in support thereof. • presentation by D.C. FEMS on the department’s “Right Care, Right Nowâ€? initiative. • discussion of and possible vote on resolution regarding application by Tenley Gastropub for change of hours to serve alcohol. • discussion of and possible vote on resolution regarding public space application by Georgetown Day School to close one driveway and build another. • presentation of updated development proposal by Sunrise Senior Living at site of Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church. • discussion of and possible vote on resolution regarding signatory parties to zoning agreements. • discussion of and possible vote on resolution regarding legislation to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. For details, visit anc3e.org. 3F ANC 3F Forest Hills, â– FOREST HILLS North / NORTHC CLEVELAND PARK The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Room A-03, Building 44, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. Agenda items include: • police report. • D.C. Water discussion related to CRIAC. • consideration of a Connecticut Avenue traffic study resolution. • comprehensive plan discussion and resolution. • presentation on 4250 Connecticut Ave. NW. • consideration of 3416 Garrison St. NW zoning exception. • gas-fueled leaf blower legislation discussion. For details, call 202-670-7262 or visit anc3f.com.

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Motor vehicle theft ■ 2500-2599 block, Tunlaw Road; 3:56 p.m. Mar. 6. Theft ■ 2600-2699 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:13 p.m. Mar. 5. ■ 2400-2798 block, Calvert St.; 6:55 p.m. Mar. 6. ■ 2312-2399 block, Calvert St.; 12:12 a.m. Mar. 9. ■ 2600-2699 block, Garfield St.; 5:55 p.m. Mar. 10. ■ 3200-3299 block, Cathedral Ave.; 7:53 p.m. Mar. 10. Theft from auto ■ 2200-2298 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:26 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 2700-2799 block, 36th St.; 7:39 p.m. Mar. 10.

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PSA 205 WESLEY HEIGHTS / FOXHALL

Motor vehicle theft ■ 5500-5599 block, Carolina Place; 8:34 a.m. Mar. 7. ■ 5157-5299 block, Macomb St.; 10:35 a.m. Mar. 7. Theft ■ 5000-5049 block, Lowell St.; 5:55 p.m. Mar. 5. ■ 4100-4199 block, 49th St.; 1:51 p.m. Mar. 6. ■ 4100-4199 block, 49th St.;

2:11 p.m. Mar. 8. Theft from auto ■ 2500-2599 block, Chain Bridge Road; 10:36 a.m. Mar. 7. ■ 5300-5399 block, Carolina Place; 11:09 a.m. Mar. 7. ■ 2103-2199 block, Foxhall Road; 2:28 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 4700-4799 block, Sedgwick St.; 11:17 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 5157-5299 block, Macomb St.; 11:30 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 5100-5198 block, Macomb St.; 1:28 p.m. Mar. 8.

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■ 1600-1649 block, 30th St.; 11:09 a.m. Mar. 9. ■ 3200-3231 block, Reservoir Road; 10:53 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 3100-3199 block, R St.; 11:45 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 1200-1299 block, 31st St.; 8:52 p.m. Mar. 11.

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PSA 207 ■ FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END Robbery ■ 2505-2599 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 12:28 a.m. Mar. 6. ■ 2000-2099 block, L St.; 2:33 a.m. Mar. 10 (with gun). Sexual abuse ■ Unit block, Washington Circle; 5 a.m. Mar. 10.

Theft ■ 3300-3399 block, M St.; 6:11 p.m. Mar. 5. ■ 1851-2008 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:11 p.m. Mar. 5. ■ 1224-1299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:01 p.m. Mar. 6. ■ 3200-3275 block, M St.; 7:29 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 3200-3247 block, O St.; 8:31 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 1401-1498 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:26 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 3000-3043 block, P St.; 9:24 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 3810-3899 block, Reservoir Road; 10 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 3600-3699 block, O St.; 5:42 p.m. Mar. 8. ■ 2800-2899 block, M St.; 7:24 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 3100-3199 block, M St.; 1:40 p.m. Mar. 10.

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1800-1899 block, L St.; 10:08 p.m. Mar. 5 (with gun). ■ 2200-2299 block, M St.; 3:46 p.m. Mar. 11.

Theft from auto ■ 1635-1699 block, 31st St.; 11:05 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 1635-1699 block, 31st St.; 1:43 p.m. Mar. 8. ■ 1600-1642 block, 31st St.; 8:16 a.m. Mar. 9.

icut Ave.; 12:50 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 1800-1899 block, M St.; 1:25 p.m. Mar. 11. ■ 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 6:54 p.m. Mar. 11. Theft from auto ■ 2400-2499 block, M St.; 11:12 a.m. Mar. 5. ■ 2400-2499 block, M St.; 11:49 a.m. Mar. 5.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1500-1549 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:08 p.m. Mar. 7 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft ■ 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 5:28 p.m. Mar. 5.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 2500-2599 block, M St.; 6:09 p.m. Mar. 9.

Theft ■ 1200-1299 block, 14th St.; 11 a.m. Mar. 7. ■ 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 7:25 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 1200-1249 block, 22nd St.; 10:29 p.m. Mar. 9.

Theft ■ 1200-1299 block, 24th St.; 11:26 a.m. Mar. 5. ■ 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:34 a.m. Mar. 5. ■ 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:27 p.m. Mar. 6. ■ 1700-1709 block, K St.; 12:54 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 2400-2499 block, M St.; 5:57 p.m. Mar. 7. ■ 2500-2599 block, M St.; 5:43 p.m. Mar. 8. ■ 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:57 p.m. Mar. 8. ■ 1100-1129 block, Connect-

Theft from auto ■ 1200-1399 block, 16th St.; 12:19 p.m. Mar. 5. ■ 1800-1899 block, S St.; 6:22 a.m. Mar. 6. ■ 1300-1321 block, 15th St.; 8:38 a.m. Mar. 8. ■ 2100-2118 block, R St.; 10:39 p.m. Mar. 8. ■ 1820-1899 block, 19th St.; 10:01 p.m. Mar. 9. ■ 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 4:40 a.m. Mar. 10. ■ 1900-1999 block, Sunderland Place; 3:59 p.m. Mar. 10.

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In a previous article (Nov. 29), I urged couples contemplating divorce to settle out of court if possible to avoid the stress and expense of litigation and to keep control of your future. This article has more detail on the most common forms of out-of-court settlements.

Negotiated settlement. The good news is that you don’t have to start from scratch. There are numerous rules and rules of thumb from previous court cases on issues like splitting marital assets (including retirement benefits), spousal support, custody and visitation, and child support. DC courts, for instance, favor joint custody as a rule so it would take some pretty convincing evidence that is not good for the children if you are seeking sole custody. Your lawyer will negotiate on your behalf and advocate for you. But your lawyer will also help you set reasonable expectations for what you can get, whether in a settlement or in court. Spousal support, for instance, depends on how long you were married, whether both worked or one stayed home to raise the kids, and what you need in terms of support. However, a healthy, working-age and dependent spouse who hasn’t been working will be expected to go back to work; support may not guarantee a lifestyle on the same level as before. Courts put a high priority on the rights of parents to raise their children. All decisions about custody, visitation and support should be seen in that light. Child support can be contentious, but keeping the focus on the children helps. It’s painful to see couples spend thousands in court costs to argue over $20 a month difference in child support.

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Mediation. A specially trained neutral party helps to facilitate settlement negotiations. “Facilitate” means just that – the couple that still has to do the heavy lifting. The mediator can identify difficult emotional issues that may hamper an agreement, but the individuals still have to bring good will and an open mind to the sessions. Both parties are represented by their own lawyers. An experienced mediator can save divorcing couples many hours of going back and forth over contentious issues. Prenups. The most common cases for a prenup are when one party has many more assets or a much higher income than the other or when one party has children from a previous marriage and wants to safeguard their inheritance. A prenuptial agreement – before the wedding – may be advisable, but parties that are already married can consider a postnuptial agreement. A well-constructed prenup or postnup is virtually impossible to overturn in court. Couples can anticipate issues that might arise during the marriage, particularly financial issues, and set out an agreement on distribution of assets upon divorce. As with negotiated settlements, it is important for each party to have a lawyer and to listen carefully to their advice. In my next article, I will describe the newest form of out-of-court settlement, collaborative divorce, and why I believe it can be the fairest and most costeffective method for many couples to reach their goals. Andrea E. Hirsch has more than two decades’ experience in family law. The Law Firm of Andrea Hirsch is located in the Collaborative Practice Center of Greater Washington at Dupont Circle.

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Wrong turn by the mayor on Comp Plan VIEWPOINT LARRY HARGROVE

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he mayor has submitted to the D.C. Council an initial batch of amendments to the District’s current Comprehensive Plan, which dates from 2006. They’re attracting intense public scrutiny, in part because the mayor has made no secret of her unhappiness with the fact the D.C. Court of Appeals in recent years has sent back to the zoning commission, or even vacated, commission orders approving major development projects that have been challenged by citizens on the grounds that they don’t comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Such legal challenges are possible because, by law, zoning “shall not be inconsistent with” the plan. The first place the court will look in determining consistency with the plan is certain provisions the mayor now wants to change, which deal with two maps – a “Generalized Policy Map” and a “Future Land Use Map.” Taken together, these maps determine what sorts of development – from low-density residential to the highest density commercial – are appropriate for what parts of the city. These counciladopted maps are from one-half of a two-part system of land use regulations established by the District’s 1973 Home Rule Charter. They set the basic rules for that system, afford citizens a democratic voice in determining what sorts of developments zoning may allow in their neighborhoods, and provide predictability. The other half is zoning, which is

done by two unelected agencies – the zoning commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment - that must follow the plan. The mayor wants to curtail judicial interference with major development projects. So she proposes to insert various kinds of qualifying language into the provisions governing the two maps, rendering them so vague and permissive as to give the commission virtually unfettered discretion to deviate from them. This would leave the court with little to no basis on which to hold that the commission has acted inconsistently with the plan, effectively depriving aggrieved citizens seeking compliance with the plan of judicial relief, and turning basic land use decisions into the exclusive domain of the zoning commission and the mayor. The mayor is right to be concerned that development projects not be impeded by challenges based on the plan. But it is profoundly wrongheaded to think the remedy is to cut off citizen access to the court by rendering these foundational provisions of the plan legally ineffectual. The right remedy is for all concerned – developers, the commission and the mayor – to take pains to forestall such challenges by complying with the plan as written by the council, and then to rely on the court to deal appropriately with any legal challenges, including any that are without merit. It is now up to the council to correct the mayor’s wrong turn. Larry Hargrove is an attorney who has resided in Adams Morgan since 1963.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR What does age have to do with it?

Judy Chesser’s comments (Sunrise project now “in developer’s court,” The Current, Jan. 31, 2018,) left me awe struck. In the article, which is about how the Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church is partnering with Sunrise Senior living to build a senior living facility in Tenleytown, Ms. Chesser is quoted as saying, “It’s a four-story building in a neighborhood of two-story houses – essentially more than 100 residents over 60 in a residential neighborhood.” Wait a moment, Ms. Chesser, it’s one thing to object to a four-story building, but quite another to object to people over 60. Really? On the other hand,

perhaps I see your point. After all, we who are over 60 can be quite a nuisance in a residential neighborhood. You need look no further than our daily routine. We like to take walks around the neighborhood when most others are at work. We are quick to spot and report suspicious activity. We pick up litter, throw away trash, and we actually say “good morning” to passersby. We patronize neighborhood small businesses. And when we drive, we tend not to speed and actually stop at stop signs. I think you get my point Ms. Chesser. Object all you want to four-story buildings (four-story buildings?), but there is no place for ageism in any discussion – zoning or otherwise. Stephen Gardner Berkeley/Palisades

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Point Reno - The District’s high point VIEWPOINT BY PAT SPILLMAN

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etting “high” is easy here in D.C.’s Northwest. All it takes is a casual stroll to the District’s official highpoint – its highest point of natural elevation – located in Fort Reno Park, a few blocks from the Tenleytown shops and Metro station. D.C.’s highpoint –a lofty 409 feet above sea level – is located at the crest of a hill adjacent to Deal Middle School on the south side of Fort Reno Park near Nebraska Avenue and Chesapeake Street. You will not see a sign or obelisk marking the location. It is marked, rather inconspicuously, with a small brass survey marker set in concrete at ground level a few yards off a pathway near a large oak tree. You could easily step over the marker while looking for it. The marker was placed in 2007 after years of effort by the Highpointers Club to achieve official highpoint recognition. The club is a national group of summiting enthusiasts that promotes climbing to the highest point in each of the 50 states. It has 2,500 members, including 11 D.C. residents. Former club board member and D.C. resident Robert Hyman (who has reached 48 state highpoints) spearheaded the effort, which included obtaining a formal survey of the location by the District of Columbia Association of Land Surveyors, and gaining approval from the National Park Service (NPS), which manages Fort Reno Park. “We worked with professional surveyors and Park Service officials to get approval for a marker that is permanent, unobtrusive and accessible to the public,” Hyman said. The NPS formally dedicated the highpoint marker in April 2008. The highpoint is designated “Point Reno” with coordinates 38.95198° North, 77.075922° West. Interestingly, Point Reno is not the highest elevation in Fort Reno Park. The D.C. Water storage reservoir on the park’s built-up plateau sits at about 429 feet above sea level. However, the reservoir is a manmade “artificial” elevation. The reservoir and accompanying water towers and buildings are government property and fenced off from public access. So, despite its lower elevation, the Point Reno marker is the official highest point in the District. At 409 feet, our local highpoint is hardly worth crowing about. Point Reno is the second lowest high-

point in the United States, coming in just below Delaware’s Ebright Azimuth (448 feet), but towering above Florida’s lowly Britton Hill (345 feet), located in that state’s western panhandle. Although reaching Point Reno requires no ropes, crampons or gasping for breath in thin air, it has its rightful place in the pantheon of U.S. highpoints along with Maine’s iconic Mt. Katahdin (5,267 feet), Hawaii’s Mauna Kea (13,796 feet) and the grandaddy of them all, Alaska’s Denali (20,320 feet). “The Highpointers Club recognizes the USA as 50 states and one federal district,” Club board member John Mitchler said. “D.C.’s highpoint is on the map and no true highpointer’s life list can be complete without summiting our local peak.” Several other highpointing opportunities are within a few hours drive of D.C. Weekend summiting enthusiasts can pick up the “Allegheny trifecta” of high points – Pennsylvania’s Mt. Davis (3,213 feet), Maryland’s Backbone Mountain (3,360 feet) and West Virginia’s Spruce Knob (4,861 feet) in a day. The Backbone Mountain hike is about a mile in length. The others are less than a quarter mile walk from nearby parking areas. The Delaware high point is also a two-hour drive north on I-95, located along a two-lane road in a residential area north of downtown Wilmington and just a few yards from the Pennsylvania line. So, if you get the highpointing bug, don your hiking boots (or your flip flops), grab a coffee in Tenleytown and start your quest with a high alpine ascent to Point Reno. Enjoy the climb! Pat Spillman is a D.C. resident.

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The marker on top of Point Reno, D.C.’s highpoint, at 409 feet above sea level.

A ‘modest proposal’ for D.C. Comp Plan VIEWPOINT MARK PATTISON

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he D.C. Council has before it a bill to approve the “framework element” – introductory chapter – of the D.C. Comprehensive Plan. In it, the District’s office of planning suggests the city’s population will rise to 1 million by 2045. However, making concrete canyons out of Georgia Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and other thoroughfares to squeeze in all these new residents will only fuel property speculation and resident displacement. Jonathan Swift never claimed to be a city planner, but we can borrow a page from his “A Modest Proposal” to envision a more inclusive future for D.C. with far less displacement of people. How? By buying Rock Creek Park and bulldozing it. Given President Donald Trump’s penchant for shrinking the footprint of federal parkland across the country and for privatizing heretofore public infrastructure, it is a win-win for the administration, the developers and the multitudes of potential D.C. citizens. Zoning? Who needs it? As long as builders obey the federal height limits, we can have a thousand acres or

so of 12-story apartment blocks. Hmm, kind of like Moscow or Bratislava in the midst of another Soviet five-year plan. The city can alleviate the overcrowding at Wilson High School and Deal Middle School when they build new facilities within Rock Creek Estates. Hey, every D.C. neighborhood needs a name. Retail can be a thing of the past as long as the apartment buildings have enough loading docks for all the trucks from UPS and Peapod, and rooftop heliports for the Amazon drones. Historic designation? Pshaw. The last time I looked, trees don’t vote. But before we cater to the moneyed class, let’s first take care of the city’s neediest. We can put all of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed homeless shelters in this new-found land. How? By redrawing the District’s eight wards so each gets a piece of the park. We can call in the gerrymanderers from Pennsylvania and North Carolina for their expertise. There won’t be any NIMBY complaints, since the shelters got there first before the boutique apartments. But first, let’s start by building a new north-south street so commuters’ blood pressure doesn’t rise with the continued repair of Beach Drive. Mark Pattison is president of the Shepherd Park Citizens Association.

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School DISPATCHES

As winter slowly turns to spring, life at the British International School of Washington picks up pace. With year 11’s General Certificate of Secondary Education and year 13’s International Baccalaureate exams fast approaching, as well as year 12 students sitting for the SAT and ACT, an atmosphere of anticipation has settled upon the school. Immediately before the February half-term break, year 11 and year 13 students sat for a series of “mock exams” in each of their subjects. These exams were administered to assess accurately the level each year 11 and year 13 student is currently working at and to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the mock exams were held under formal test conditions to ensure that the students become acclimated to the testing environment. From this point forward, students will use the results of the mock exams to improve in the areas where learning gaps were identified. To prepare year 12 students better for the SAT and ACT, BISW offered students the opportunity to take practice tests for both. The results of these tests, very much like the mock exams, will be used by the students as they study for the formal test. Despite the focus on the preparation for upcoming exams, BISW remains a warm and friendly environment. At all times, teachers are open to student queries or concerns and students support and encourage each other. — Ava Lundell, Year 12 (11thgrader)

son students volunteered at a community service event at the Capitol Area Food Bank. Our school counselor, Ms. Reinhart, accompanied the group and facilitated Emerson’s participation. An Emerson partner organization, the Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP), as well as the Capitol Area Food Bank sponsored this great chance to earn community service hours. As we filed into the food bank, we were given a quick safety briefing for working in an industrial warehouse. We were also informed about the great work that the staff at SGAP does for youth around the world through various programs that “[empower] young leaders to think critically and to design answers to real-world problems.” Now that SGAP is a partner to our school, we are fortunate to have many of those opportunities available to us. We are especially lucky in this instance because we are serving our communities and working on team-building skills, which are a crucial part of a successful academic career. This time, with the help of food pantry staff, we stacked wooden pallets, labeled, and packed up dozens of boxes of sliced turkey. Although frozen solid, the turkeys were flying! Across the table, that is. This rewarding experience will bring more stability to those in the area who are food-insecure, and hopefully inspired all of us to continue to serve those around us. — Isabel Fajardo, 11th-grader

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Key Elementary School

Students ended February with a much anticipated presentation, celebrating Black history. In the performance, we recited poems from Black icons, such as “Can You See the Pride in the Panther?” by Tupac Shakur, and poems written by the students themselves. We gave historical facts, whether about U Street, which used to be called “Black Broadway,” or about former Mayor Marion Berry. Leahno Dicks, a seventh-grader participating in the event, said, “I wanted to be in the assembly because it’s important for Black people to share our feelings and thoughts about Black history.” This performance itself is a powerful one, spreading information about the rich Black history in D.C, but nothing is more powerful than the closing of the performance, when we have our fists up, proclaiming, “We are Black history!” — Aigner Muschette, eighthgrader

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Last week the Key School Press Corps visited the White House Press Room. Key School parent and White House reporter for the Associated Press, Ken Thomas, kindly arranged our visit. Arlo’s father, a White House reporter for The LA Times also met us. When we got there at around 4 p.m. it was crunch time. Outside the entrance of the press room, we saw a bunch of people running to cover two senators who had just come out of a meeting with President Trump on the Florida school shooting. It was exciting. Then Mr. Thomas took us inside the main press room itself. Built from 1969-1970, it clearly has a long history of questions and amazing answers. The surrounding cubicles and small workspaces were so tight in some places it was hard to understand how they get things done. We hoped we could see the president but he was tied up in another briefing. Then we learned that Hope Hicks, a chief White House aide, was going to resign and we had to leave. The hustle and bustle overall inspired some

of us to be a reporter. — Arlo Bierman, Jackson Mello and Robert Swift, fourth-graders, and Michelle Dunkley, fifthgrader (Key School Press Corps)

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On March 9, students of Lafayette jumped their hearts out with classmates, teachers and friends. At Lafayette every year students aim to raise approximately $20,000 for Jump Rope for Heart. The organization helps kids with heart problems, including some who need surgery. In the gym there were hearts hanging with jumping goals on them like 100 jumps, jump for a minute and even 250 jumps. When the student achieved that goal they could write their name on the heart. The hearts filled up quickly! Speaking of the gym, the PE teachers, Mrs. Howes and Mrs. McClure, got students physically active and heart-healthy. They taught about how you need to get at least 60 minutes of exercise every day. During the event, the teachers took time to teach about the importance of the heart. Fifth-graders were especially excited, as it is their last year. According to fifth-grader Molly Hutchinson, “I was really excited to have fun and exercise with my friends. Everyone can have fun.” The fun spread to the Art room where the students decorated posters that were hung around the gym. Students created signs to encourage and inspire the jumpers. As of Friday morning the fundraising total was $20,000, but money will continue to come in for a few more days. The school can’t wait until next year! — Natalie Broquard, fifth-grader

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

When you think of Haiti, what words and thoughts pop into your head? Maybe you think of poor people, dilapidated houses and that earthquake that rocked the country in 2010. These were some things that I thought of when news came out that St. Patrick’s was sending three students there. From the moment we reached our home for the four days, we had so many friendly people greeting us. I immediately could just see the love and openness that the Haitians show to each other and to visitors. Visiting our sister school, St. Etienne, was an experience like no other. The kids were curious but friendly at the same time. We brought out ukuleles and taught some of the kids how to play them. They were ecstatic and couldn’t wait to simply pluck them. Finally, we delivered the medicine that the St. Patrick’s community donated to St. Etienne. I hoped so much that the medicine we gave to the school would actually make a difference

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The Key School Press Corps visited the White House Press Room. in the community. Probably the most amazing person we met was Ephesian, whom we met in Jacmel. His lifelong mission is taking in orphaned children in the area, schooling them and teaching them trade skills. As an orphan himself, Ephesian did not want children to experience the hardships that he had. His dedication to nurturing and raising these children is just beautiful to me. This part of the trip was a turning point, the part where I realized that Haiti isn’t just some poor country that shares the island with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is a friendly nation with resourceful, kind and optimistic people. —Simeon Swaby, eighth-grader

Sheridan School

We have been having fun in Spanish class for the last few weeks because we have been using the Olympics to practice our Spanish skills. We took academic work, like essays and questions and answers, and mixed it with Olympic sports such as figure skating, biathlon, curling, hockey and many more! The Olympics are important because countries and people come together in peace to compete. We learned that Ecuador competed for the first time in the Winter Olympics and also that athletes have to make a promise to compete fairly and not cheat. As classroom Olympians, we signed the contract too! We ended our experience with a closing ceremony celebrating our success and teamwork! — Sr. Bremner’s third-grade class

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The fifth-grade at Stoddert is learning ballroom dancing. Our teachers are Ms. Vivian, Ms. Melissa and Ms. Cynthia from Dancing Classrooms. They come twice a week for 20 classes and we are going to do a performance in April for the school and our families. We have learned the merengue, fox trot, rhumba, tango, heel-toe polka and the sugar dance. The fox trot was created by Harry Fox in 1914 in the U.S. The merengue

was created in the Dominican Republic by Rafael Trujillo in the 20th century. The tango was from Argentina and created in the late 19th century. The sugar dance is the name for a special dance we do at the end of class. My favorite is the rhumba! We are all having fun participating in Dancing Classrooms. — Maya McLaughlin, fifth-grader

Washington International School

Seventh-graders are hustling to finish our civil rights project in our English classes. After reading John Lewis’ book, “March,” this project allows us to dig deeper into the civil rights movement and choose a topic of interest, varying from notable activists to anti-discrimination campaigns. Some seventh-graders are doing their projects by hand, meaning tons of effort to get every detail right. However, two seventh-grade sections are using HTML to create websites that demonstrate their knowledge. Walking into my class in the middle of us learning code together can be interesting. Some students are so focused on what they’re doing that they tune out everything else. Some students may have their hands raised high, still confused on which code is used in order to insert an image. Some students are even kind enough to help solve their peers’ problems. The process to getting this far in the project was stressful, but an experience to remember. We had to write a persuasive essay to our teacher letting her know why we should work with certain partners. Then, we had to pick three different topics to research, before choosing our top one. We looked at sample websites to understand how they tell a story, and we had to create a mockup design to showcase everything we wanted to include before learning to code it ourselves. All seventh-graders are anticipating the day when our parents and other students have the opportunity to visit the “7th Grade Civil Rights Museum.” — Sophia Rees, seventh-grader See Dispatches/Page 10

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Carroll’s Mohammed wins Freshman of the Year award By SHAWN MCFARLAND Managing Editor

Last year the Archbishop Carroll boys basketball team went winless, as the Lions finished 0-22 and faced a new low for the program. Enter Aminu Mohammad. Mohammed, a 6-foot-5, 175pound do-everything point-forward, came into the varsity program this past season and immediately helped turn things around. Over the course of just a few months, Mohammed led Carroll to a 17-13 record (8-11 in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference) and a berth in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association where the Lions defeated Cesar Chavez Parkside before falling to St. John’s. On Monday night, Mohammed was recognized for his efforts at the Metropolitan Awards at Wilson High School, as he was honored with the Freshman of the Year award. “I want to thank God for blessing me to be able to play basketball - the sport that I love,” Mohammed said while at the podium. “Thanks to everybody who voted for me to receive this award, writers and friends. “For me, it is not about individual achievements. The goal this year was to win and bring the respect back to Archbishop Carroll basketball. And we did that. Thank you to Carroll head coach Mike Powell and the coaching staff, and thanks to all of my teammates that helped make this possible. Indeed, it is a blessing.” Mohammed played in 29 games for the Lions and averaged more than 19 points and 10 rebounds per game. According to The Washington Post’s statistics, he tallied 552 total points and 297 rebounds making for a possible 2,000-point, 1,200-rebound career. His season high for points was 35 against Bishop Ireton (where he also grabbed 18 rebounds), and he also dropped 33 against The Heights (where he also grabbed 19 rebounds). He scored less than 10 points just twice all season. Furthermore, Mohammed posted 16 double-doubles. Ten of those came in succession from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13. Add all of that together and you have the area’s freshman of the year. “It feels good,” he said. “With the help of my teammates, this is a great achievement. This year it wasn’t easy playing for Carroll who went 0-22 last year. We were trying to bring back the culture and respect to the team, to the school. It wasn’t easy, but we did it. So I am proud of that and I am proud of my teammates.” Coming into this season,

Mohammed was the second-rated freshman by Capitol Hoops behind Paul VI’s Trevor Keels. In the end, Mohammed got the last laugh as he beat out Keels - who was also a nominee - for the award. Transitioning to the varsity game as a 13 or 14-year-old, and going up against more experienced 17 and 18-year-olds can be a hard thing to do. However, Mohammed said basketball isn’t about age. It is about one’s hard work and dedication to the game. “I won’t say it was nothing much, but if you play basketball - it is not about age,” he said. “If you love the game, you are going to go out there against anybody. I just let my passion for the game raise my level of play.” Still, he said there are two aspects of his game that he needs to work on. “I need to work on my jump shot and mental toughness,” he said. “Those are the things that I need to get better at for next season.” Regardless if Mohammed can iron those things out over the summer, he will still have three full seasons to wreak havoc on the rest of the WCAC before venturing off to a Division I university. But for now, he is just happy to recollect on the things he accomplished this year. “Making the All-WCAC firstteam, and being one of the leading scorers and rebounders in the WCAC,” Mohammed said. “That was really big. And winning this award as well.” ----------------------------------Other Metropolitan Award winners: Coach of the Year: Nick Myles, St. Frances; Senior of the Year: Jermaine Harris, Rock Creek Christian; Junior of the Year: Justin Moore, DeMatha Catholic; Sophomore of the Year: Jeremy Roach, Paul VI and Adrian Baldwin, St. Frances; Rising Star (Eighth grader): Shane Lancaster; Play of the Year: Amir Nesbitt, Virginia Academy vs. Sidwell Friends; Dunk of the Year: Jao Ituka, Gaithersburg vs. Paint Branch; Leadership Award: Cam Savage, South Lakes; Academic Achievement Award: Ike Nweke, Georgetown Prep.

Photo by Shawn McFarland/The Current

Archbishop Carroll’s Aminu Mohammed was named the Freshman of the Year for the area at the Metropolitan Awards on Monday night.

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School Dispatch: Honors for All initiative proving to be successful By ELLIDA PARKER and MAYA WILSON

Wilson Beacon (Wilson High Newspaper)

Principal Kimberly Martin remembers eagerly awaiting the first day of school in 2015. She was new to Wilson and was thrilled by the prospect of working in a diverse community where students of all backgrounds learned together. But as she made her way through first period classes introducing herself to students, it quickly became apparent that the diversity she had anticipated with such zeal was not reflected in the classroom. “I would go into a classroom and realize, ‘there’s shockingly only white students in this classroom,’� Martin recalled. “Then I’d run to the next classroom and it’d be all Black and Latino. We have classrooms that are segregated by race. Nobody prepared me for that.� Last year, 91 percent of white students were enrolled in one or more honors or Advanced Placement (AP) classes, compared to 59 percent of Black students and 54 percent of Hispanic students. Honors and AP classes provide a rigorous academic environment intended to challenge students and ensure they are better prepared for the workload and expectations that accompany college. In addition, enrollment in honors or AP classes significantly boosts a student’s grade-point-average. Until the current school year, incoming freshmen were recommended for either the honors or the on-level version of English and biology classes by their middle school teachers. Alice Deal Middle School, which is predominantly white, recommended 84 percent of its eighth graders for honors class-

es. Zero students were recommended for honors classes from Hardy, Wilson’s predominantly Black feeder middle school. Honors for All, an initiative implemented by Martin at the start of the school year, changed this system. The program aims to close the prevalent opportunity gap in the school by mandating that every freshman student take honors English and honors biology. The hope is that if students are exposed to advanced classes their freshman year, they will be more likely to choose to take advanced classes as they move through their high school career. Halfway through the year, feelings towards Honors for All are overwhelmingly positive. In a series of interviews conducted by the Beacon, seven of the nine freshmen biology and English teachers said they thought Honors for All was a good decision. The outliers felt they could not answer the question, as they are new to the school and do not have a means of comparison. “The overall conclusion I’ve drawn is that all the ninth grade students at Wilson are capable of being successful in an Honors English class,� said English teacher Natalie Zuravleff, who is new to Wilson this year. At a Diversity Task Force meeting in February, several teachers testified that prior to this year, they had been teaching their on-level classes with less enthusiasm and rigor than they devoted to their honors classes. Honors for All changed this, and also eliminated any subconscious bias they held towards individual students. Also at the meeting, several students said they likely would not have taken advanced classes at Wilson without the Honors for All

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A new program at Wilson High School places all freshman in honors English and honors biology. program, but are now very likely to take advanced classes beyond freshman year. In a survey of 142 freshmen conducted by The Beacon, 61 percent of students said they were planning on taking more honors and AP classes in the future, even before taking honors biology and English. An additional 32 percent of students said they are planning on taking more honors or AP classes in coming years because of the confidence and practices they’re developing with Honors for All. Only seven percent said they had no plans to take advanced classes in the future. As with any new initiative, there was initially concern and skepticism. Community members worried if making every class honors would simply mean “dumbingdown� the curriculum, or if having

mixed-level classes would result in behavioral issues. These concerns were largely disproven. Teachers have modified the English curriculum particularly to be more rigorous than before. They worked to emphasize analysis in essay prompts as opposed to summary, added an extra layer of outside reading, and disregarded any suggested tasks or classwork they thought would feel elementary to the students. They report that classes are actually more reigned in this year than they have been in the past. “The concerns about behavior were racist in nature and I think that the kids have done a really good job of proving those concerns wrong,� Zuravleff said. Though teachers recall feeling excited going into the year with the new initiative, they also expected challenges, including catering to a range of skill levels and ensuring that no one fell behind or felt intimidated by the rigor of the course. Overall, students have made the teachers’ jobs easier so far in their willingness

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11 - Real Estate

Northwest Real estate The Current

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

March 14, 2018 â– Page 11

On the Market: Barnaby Woods Colonial with a modernist vibe Barnaby Woods is a close-knit community living in harmony with its surroundings. Bordered by Rock Creek Park and developed to make the most of its natural contours and topography, it is a green and tranquil refuge that has long appealed to high-pressured Washingtonians and their families.

ON THE MARKET SUSAN BODIKER

While Cape Cods and Colonials are the predominant architectural style, there is more to these homes than meets the eye. Many have been updated to suit today’s lifestyles and use of space while still keeping some of the unique exterior details that make each one unique. Like its neighbors, the brick Colonial at 6425 31st St. NW has been “reverse engineered� by architects Hamilton Snober and builders Mauk Zantzinger & Associates to maximize interior functionality and access to the outdoors. Built in 1937 and smartly renovated in 2009 (interiors and rear deck) and 2013 (front porch), it now offers 3,400 square feet of abundantly lit, open living space on three levels and includes four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, landscaped front and back yards, and priceless parkland views. It is on the market for $1.35 million. A flagstone walkway leads to a

double-columned portico/porch, which, like the shutters and window trim, is painted in Prussian blue – a color that nicely complements the red brick façade and appears again on the rear Hardie plank siding that is embellished with Chinese Chippendale molding. A black 1930s-era 12-light front door with transom opens into the foyer and fills the entry hall with natural light. To the right are the living room and dining room, and to the left a passageway leading to a half-bath, sitting area with upholstered window seat and butler’s pantry. Straight ahead is a stairway leading to the second level. Beyond the stairs are the kitchen and family room. Anchoring the living room is a feature wall with original beadboard paneling and a wood-burning fireplace with custom “transitionalâ€? mantel and honed slate surround. Twin passages – a design element often found in traditional Colonial double parlors – take you into the dining room where French doors open onto an IPE wood deck, which is spacious enough for comfortable al fresco dining. Pocket doors, flanked by built-in cabinetry, reveal the open plan kitchen and family room. The sleek and ergonomic kitchen is defined by rift-cut oak cabinetry with stainless hardware, Caesarstone countertop and a festive multi-colored glass mosaic tile backsplash. Chef’s grade applianc-

es include a Dacor five-burner gas range and oven with a Miele hood and a KitchenAid French door refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. A large island offers extra prep/serving space while adding some separation between the kitchen and family room. A wall of oversized south- and west-facing windows and a coffered ceiling in the family room draw your attention up and out to the grand view of the rear garden, Pinehurst tributary and woods beyond. Off the family room, a pergola-covered walkway connects the deck and a staircase leading to a brick-covered patio below. Upstairs on the second level are the owner’s suite and two guest rooms; one with en-suite bath and one with access to the hall bath. Like the family room, the master bedroom enjoys a sunny southwest exposure and overlooks the garden. It also features a tray ceiling and two spacious walk-in closets. The en-suite bath picks up the natural, organic look and feel with marble tile flooring, floor-to-ceiling grey glass wall tile, a floating maple double sink vanity with fossil-bearing limestone counters. A Duravit soaking tub, frameless glass shower with Hansgrohe fixtures and Toto commode complete the spa-like accommodations. The bright, above-grade lower level includes a large office with garden views, second mudroom, rec room/living room, contempo-

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The kitchen and living room work great together at 6425 31st St. NW. The 3,400-square-foot Colonial is on the market for $1.35 million. rary full bath, under-the-stairs storage and large laundry room complete with customized dog tub, Whirlpool washer and dryer, glossy metallic blue cabinets and slate tile floors. Modern, clean and intelligently designed, the home also features oak hardwood and maple flooring, recessed and dimmable lighting throughout, Sonos-based audio system, two-zone, programmable HVAC and whole house surge protectors. Located just south of the Mont-

gomery County line at Western Avenue, this quiet suburb-in-a-city neighborhood is an easy car ride to Chevy Chase Circle, Friendship Heights and Connecticut Avenue. While this home does not have a garage, there is plenty of on-street parking. The red-brick Colonial at 6425 31st St NW is listed at $1.35 million with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. For details, contact Ellen Abrams, 202-255-8219 or eabrams@ttrsir.com. For a video tour, visit URL TK

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12 - Autos

GettinG Around in D.C. The Current

March 14, 2018 â– Page 12

A Look at Transportation in Northwest Washington

On Autos: Pair of Chevy, Jeep SUVs put brawn over space efficiency With SUVs pulling away from passenger cars as the default choice for more buyers, it is not surprising that most of them are more like cars than trucks. Best sellers like the compact Honda CR-V, midsize Kia Sorento or full-size Ford Explorer are front-wheel-drive crossovers that prioritize smooth, quiet rides and spaceefficient interiors.

ON AUTOS BRADY HOLT

But a handful of models continue focusing on more traditional SUV strengths, such as off-road capability or a high towing capacity. Even for buyers who do not necessarily plan to take advantage of those strengths, such vehicles present a counterpoint to the purely sensible family-friendly sales leaders or the most car-like luxury crossovers. Two recently tested SUVs in this class are the full-size Chevrolet Tahoe and the midsize Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Tahoe looks like a no-nonsense Secret Service ride, while the Jeep is prepared to power through mud and scramble over boulders. Both are essentially luxury cars. The base price of a 2018 Tahoe is nearly $50,000, despite the all-business government-work vibe. You are paying for an imposing silhouette, effortless V8 engine, commanding seating position and extra-comfortable front seats. The Tahoe (along with its mechanical twin, the GMC

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The Chevrolet Tahoe looks like a Secret Service ride, but think of it as a big luxury vehicle that’s too bulky to be sensible - yet whose high comfort levels and powerful image lend it high levels of potential appeal. Yukon) also boasts the strength to haul a trailer weighing more than 8,000 pounds and the durability to withstand emergency-services work. Northwest buyers probably will not need that capability, but some will appreciate a big SUV that avoids any sort of minivan vibe. The Tahoe also delivers unexpectedly respectable gas mileage: up to 19 mpg in mixed driving. And although it is undeniably bulky, light steering takes some of the effort out of maneuvering the Tahoe. However, the Tahoe is not as spacious and functional as it looks. The heavy-duty suspension takes up a lot

Armada already do better even at the Tahoe’s size. And from a purely functional standpoint, car-based crossovers such as the Honda Pilot and Chevrolet’s own Traverse provide more usable space in addition to tidier footprints and better gas mileage. The Grand Cherokee, meanwhile, also delivers five-passenger comfort and luxury — but in a smaller, less expensive and more fuel-efficient package. There is no available thirdrow seat and less total cargo space, but it is perhaps the more sensible choice if those aren’t requirements. Like the Tahoe, the Grand Cherokee is cleanly styled, avoiding the low-slung shapes and dressy ornamentation that makes many of today’s high-end crossovers look sporty yet delicate. And with prices

$50,000. Also like the Tahoe, the Grand Cherokee is pleasant to drive without abandoning a truck-like vibe. While it does not beat you over the head with rough edges, the Jeep does give up the truly decadent luxury vibe and the polished on-road driving dynamics of a Mercedes-Benz GLC or BMW X3 crossover. Tastes will vary. And as with the Tahoe, the Grand Cherokee will not be a purely logical choice. A Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue compact crossover has just as much passenger and cargo space. You can also get the Jeep’s quiet ride and powerful engines from a Ford Edge, Kia Sorento, Nissan Murano or even Subaru Outback. The Grand Cherokee and the Tahoe are both luxury models with intangible qualities — a brawny character rather than the pol-

of space under the skin, elevating the interior floor of the vehicle. Five adults can be pretty comfortable, but third-row passengers end up in a surprisingly cramped space, sitting uncomfortably knees-up. Also, there is almost no cargo space with the third row in place. The second and third rows fold easily flat, but you have to hoist your cargo high above waist level to get it into the vehicle. Chevrolet would encourage buyers interested in more space to buy the Suburban, an extended-length version of the Tahoe. But competitors like the Ford Expedition and Nissan

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ished perfection of a Mercedes-Benz. If that is what you are looking for, keep both of these SUVs on your radar along with the similarly hardy but less cushy Toyota 4Runner.

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p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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Saturday MARCH 17 Children’s programs ■The National Geographic family event, “Adventures in Exploration: Protectors of the Wild� will feature stories from explorers about rainforest conservation, games and a screening of the film “Mission Critical: Orangutans.� 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 for children ages 7 to 12; $15 for adults. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■Tthe Heurich House Museum will open “Kids in the Castle� to families for self-guided, kid-friendly tours, scavenger hunts with prizes and games in the museum’s castle garden. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free; registration recommended. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-429-1894. ■GALA Hispanic Theatre will present “VolcanO - Tales of El Salvador,� a bilingual play for children ages five to 10 about the Salvadoran folk tales of the cadejos, which are magic dogs of the volcano that protect families. 3 p.m. $10 to $12. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174. Classes and workshops ■The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia will host a series of free propagation clinics covering how summer crops become food. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. The University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-274-6103. ■Bring a yoga mat and a towel to the Kennedy Center for a weekly all-levels vinyasa yoga class in the Grand Foyer. 10:15 a.m. Free; registration required. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. 202467-4600. Event repeats every Saturday. ■The U.S. Botanic Garden will hold its weekly “Yoga in the Garden� class that will allow participants to tune into their breath while enjoying the natural beauty of the garden. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Conservatory Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. ■The National Portrait Gallery will hold a creative writing session targeted at adults, which will take inspiration from the gallery’s special exhibition “The

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Saturday, MARCH 17

■Concert: Join the Celtic Consort for a St. Patrick’s Day performance of traditional Irish music, featuring harps, flutes, mandolins and other instruments. 4 to 7 p.m. $25 to $30. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers.� 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, registration required. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. This event repeats weekly. ■March is Orchid Month at Hillwood Estate, which will hold a workshop to teach orchid growers about repotting their flowers. Participants should bring one or two orchids from home. 2 to 4 p.m. $25 to $30. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. This workshop will repeat on March 16. Concerts ■The Macalester Concert Choir will perform a program of traditional and modern Americana, including Jeffrey Van’s extended work “A Procession Winding Around Me.� 7:30 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 651-696-6831. ■Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a performance by the Celtic Tenors, a trio known for their professional, sparkling and good-humored performances, who will play as part of the Dumbarton concert series. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $39 to $42. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000. ■Professional Choir The Thirteen will perform a seasonal concert titled “Bach Reflections� that will explore the music of Bach, his ancestors and those inspired

by him. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $30. St. Columba’s Church, 4201 Albermarle St. NW. Visit TheThirteenChoir.org for tickets. ■At “Curtain Up! Broadway Musical Magic,� the Congressional Chorus will celebrate nine decades of showtunes, from 1939 classics to songs off the soundtrack of 2017 Tony-winner “Dear Evan Hansen.� 8 p.m. $29 to $45. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-629-3140. This performance will repeat on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. Discussions and lectures ■Todd Brethauer, a science education volunteer at the U.S. Botanic Garden, will hold a lecture in conjunction with the Garden’s “Orchid Spectrum� exhibit, discussing Cortes, President Thomas Jefferson and Charles Darwin playing key roles in our enjoyment and understanding of orchids as well as learning about different types of orchids. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; pre-registration required. U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave SW. 202-225-8333. ■Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington will discuss their book “The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South,� which describes the bad forensics, structural racism and what the authors believe are the institutional failures in how criminal justice is carried out in Mississippi. 3:30

Films ■The National Geographic Museum will screen “Jerusalem 3-D,� which features aerial footage of the ancient city of Jerusalem. Noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. $7. Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. The film will be shown Saturdays and Sundays until August. ■Attend the American premiere of “City of the Sun,� a portrait of Chiatura, a nearly-deserted city in the country of Georgia that was once a center of manganese production. 2 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. ■“Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf� will explore the landscapes that have inspired the Dutch designer who was commissioned to work on the New York City Highline. 4:30 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. This film will be screened again on March 21 at noon. Performances ■Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess will explore the historical concept of “exotic� in a dance salon inspired by the “Portraits of the World: Switzerland� exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. 2 and 4 p.m. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-8300. ■Keegan Theatre will present the legendary musical “Chicago,� featuring Maria Rizzo as Roxy Hart and Jessica Bennett as Velma Kelly. 7:30 p.m. $55 for general admission tickets. Andrew Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. The show will be running until April 7. ■Forum Theatre will present the new play “Nat Turner in Jerusalem,� which imagines the last night of the infamous leader of the 1831 slave uprising in a jail cell in Jerusalem, Va. 8 p.m. $18. Silver Spring Black Box, 8641 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring. 301-588-8279. The show will continue until April 7.

■The Congressional Chorus will present “Curtain up! Broadway Musical Magic� that will include bold, brassy song and dance celebrating ten decades of Broadway brilliance. 8 p.m. $19 to $45. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-629-3140. The show will repeat on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. ■Spilling Ink will premiere “Srishti Layankari,� a dance theater project capturing the creative and destructive forces of the Hindu goddess Durga. Drawing from the imaginative vocabularies and delicate nuances of classical South Indian dance forms Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, the work creates a vast canvas soaked in religious fervor and spiritual energy, where the performers dance as the gods and for the gods. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. The show will repeat on March 18 at 4 p.m. Special events ■The Ford’s Theatre Society and the Abraham Lincoln Institute will hold a fullday symposium focused on the life, career and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, including talks by noted authors and historians Anna Gibson Holloway, William C. Harris, Richard Carwardine, Stanley Harrold and Walter Stahr. Free; pre-registration suggested. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. Fords.org. ■Marie Reed Elementary School will hold a Willy Wonka Fundraiser described as a “Scrumpdiddlyumptious� event to support education and celebrate community activism while the classic film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory� plays. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket required for admission. Mellow Mushroom, 2436 18th St. NW. Contact pooja@ goampm.com for more information. Tours ■Horticulturist Drew Asbury will give Hillwood visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the estate’s greenhouse for “Orchid Month.� 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. Free for members and children under 6. $5 for children 6 to 18, $10 for students, $15 for seniors and $18 for adults. Hillwood Estate, 4155 See Events/Page 14

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Sunday Sunday,MARCH March 18 18 Concerts â– Piano and flute duo Tabatha Easley and Tracy Cowden will hold a musical reflection honoring the work of prominent female composers including Lili Boulanger, Cecile Chaminade, Jennifer Higdon and Germaine Taileferre. 1 p.m. Donations accepted. Christ Lutheran Church, 5101 16th St. NW. Contact David Lippe at lippedk@aol.com for more information. â– The Trio Strata, musicians on the piano, violin and clarinet will perform music by Mozart, Menotti and Bruch as well as jazz-inflected modern works. 3 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 301318-3240. â– The Canales Project will present “This I Choose‌,â€? a performance inspired by women who have devoted their lives to helping other women. 3:30 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. â– Fazil Say, known as “a pianist of genius,â€? will perform music by artists including Chopin and Mozart, in addition to Say’s own Gezi Park 2: Sonata for piano, as part of the Phillips Collection

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Sunday, MARCH 18 ■Discussion and lecture: Lars Krutak, a research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art and the co-editor of “Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing,� will lead a discussion on the diverse tattoo traditions around the world as part of the Profs and Pints lecture series. 6 p.m. $10 to $12. The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St. NW. Tickets can be purchased online at BrownPaperTickets.com/ event/3326670.

3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-5376200. Workshops are held the third Sunday of each month. Discussions and lectures ■Michele Lent Hirsch will discuss her book, “Invisible: How Young Women with Serious Health Issues Navigate Work, Relationships, and the Pressure to Seem Just Fine.� 1 p.m. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■Carol Troyen, a curator from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, will talk

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Monday Monday,MARCH March 19 19 Discussions and lectures ■“Conversations,� The Kreeger Museum’s monthly interactive gallery talk for individuals with memory disorders and their caregivers, will focus on Joan Miro’s painting, “Deux Personnages.� The program will be accompanied by a musical performance. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free; registration required. The Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-337-3050 ext. 318. ■The Ward Circle Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will sponsor a presentation by Melissa Chavez, a singer in musicals and operas who will discuss her experience as an opera singer. 12:30 p.m. social time, 1 p.m. program. Free. National United Methodist Church, Metropolitan Memorial Campus, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-363-4900. ■“Fiction Fun!,� a monthly book club that promises a “lively discussion of the human soul shown in current fiction,� will focus on Abraham Verghese’s novel, “Cutting for Stone.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; RSVP required. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Contact Beverly Rude at fictionfun@cathedralcongregation.org. See Events/Page 15

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Tuesday MARCH Tuesday, March 20 20 Classes and workshops ■ Bring a sketchbook and pencils to the Luce Foundation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Center and participate in a “Sketching: Draw and Discover” event, taking inspiration from the objects on display at the museum. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free; walk-ins welcome. Smithsonian American Art Museum, F and 8th St. NW. 202-633-5435. This event repeats weekly. Concerts ■ The John Hanson Montessori School Chorus, the Freedom High School Artist Guitar Ensemble and the Colgan High School Chamber Ensemble will highlight excellence in local school music programs as part of the Music in Our Schools Month. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Arts Club of Washington will host an “Evening with Extraordinary Artists,” featuring jazz singer Lena Seikaly and guitarist Steve Herberman. There will be a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres before and after the performance. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25; free for members. Monroe House, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■ American baritone Theo Hoffman and pianist Bradley Moore will perform as part of the Gerald Perman Fund for Emerg-

ing Artists recital. 7:30 p.m. $50. Kennedy Center, Terrace Theatre, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■ At “Wild Florida: Hidden in Plain Sight,” Carlton Ward Jr. will explain how he uses photography to raise awareness of conservation issues and tell stories about his adventures into Florida’s little-known forests, swamps, rivers and ranchlands. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $25. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ LGBT rights activist Sarah McBride will discuss her book “Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality,” as part of a conversation with Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.). 7 p.m. Free admission. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-354-1919. Films ■ In celebration of cherry blossom season, the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. will host “CineMatsuri,” a five-day-long festival to showcase Japan’s best and most recent films. Screenings at 7 p.m. each night. $13 to $15 per film. E St. Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. 202-833-2210. This festival will run until April 3. ■ The Cultural Services of the French Embassy will present “Paris: A Wild Story,” about the 3,000-plus animal species living in France’s capital. This screening is part of the D.C. Environmental Film Festival. 7 p.m. Free; registration required. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. 202-944-6000. Performances ■ Folger Shakespeare Library will present “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare’s play about jealousy, prophecy, redemption and the power of forgiveness. 7:30 p.m. $35 to $79. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-7077. This production will run until April 22.

Tours ■ “Tour and Tea” will offer an in-depth tour of the Washington National Cathedral, followed by traditional English tea with a view at the seventh floor Pilgrim Observation Gallery. 1:30 p.m. $36. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200. This tour will repeat Tuesday and Wednesdays through Aug. 8.

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Tuesday, MARCH 20 ■ Discussion and lecture: Author Paolo Cognetti – the 2017 winner of Italy’s highest literary prize, the Premio Stregia – will sit down with Simon & Schuster senior editor Rakesh Satyal to discuss his novel, “Le Otto Montagne (The Eight Mountains).” 6 to 8 p.m. Free; registration required. Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. 202-518-0998. Special events ■ The Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown will hold a Cherry Blossom afternoon tea to coincide with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring a signature Fairmont Cherry Almond tea and other sweet and savory treats. 2 to 4 p.m. $40 to $55. Fairmont Washington, D.C., 2401 M Street NW. 202-4575020. The tea will be offered until April 15. ■ Celebrate the Spring Equinox by joining in D.C.’s largest indoor drum circle, led by Katy Gaughan of Drumming for Wellness. Drums will be provided or participants can bring their own. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; RSVP required. $5 donations requested at the door. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200.

Children’s programs ■ Hillwood’s March preschool series, “Fanciful Heroes,” will take children ages two to five on an imaginative tour of the estate that includes hunting for dragons and making hero’s capes. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. $10 to $12 per session. Ticket includes one child and one accompanying adult; additional adults $18 each. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. Classes and workshops ■ Stretch some muscles while surrounded by art at Yoga in the Galleries. Bring your own mat; blocks and blankets are also recommended. 10 a.m. $10 per class; $5 per class for museum members. The Katzen Arts Center, American University Museum, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Classes are held every Wednesday. Discussions and lectures ■ The National Capital Planning Committee will hold a public discussion for parks and open spaces. 6 p.m. Free. National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th St. NW, Suite 500N. 202-4827200. There will be a second open house on April 12 at 10:30 a.m. Films ■ Director Karim Moussaoui will attend a screening of his debut film, “Until the Birds Return,” which examines contemporary Algeria from the perspectives of three loosely-related characters.

A conversation with Moussaoui will follow. 8 p.m. $12.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances ■ Bowen McCauley Dance, the only dance company in the D.C. area to offer a free weekly dance class for people with Parkinson Disease and their caretakers, will perform the choreography of the company’s founding artistic director, Lucy Bowen McCauley. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The Korean Cultural Center will present “Touching Time,” a performance from the Shin Dance Company that blends signature movement styles with themes of Eastern philosophy. 7 p.m. Free; RSVP required. The Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. NW. 202-587-6152.

Thursday Thursday,MARCH March 22 22 Classes and workshops ■ “Cook Sisters” Adrienne and Danielle Cook will lead a cooking demonstration on how to incorporate mushrooms into meals. Noon and 12:45 p.m. Free. U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ A weekly class on “Basic Knitting: Casting On, Garter Stitch, Purl Stitch” will offer instruction for beginners who want to learn the essential foundations of knitting. 5 p.m. Free. West End Library, 2301 L St. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ Promote “common sense gun safety” by signing up for a spin class at Flywheel Sports in Dupont, when proceeds See Events/Page 16

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Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists for a special joint concert which will later be performed at the Russian Embassy. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Phillips Collection will hold a poetry reading with Sherwin Bitsui and Paisley Rekdal, as part of an event responding to the exhibition “Ten Americans: After Paul Klee� which explores the influence of artist Paul Klee on mid-20thcentury American Art. 6:30 p.m. $15. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-544-7077. Special events ■The National Museum of the American Indian will hold an “Americans� After Hours event after the public museum closes, where visitors will enjoy drinks and snacks and discuss the role of American Indians in shaping the nation’s identity. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $40 for one ticket or $70 for a pair of tickets. National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St. and Independence Ave. 202-633-6613.

Friday Friday,MARCH March 23 23 Children’s programs ■At “Creature Feature,� children ages four to 10 will learn about Rock Creek Park wildlife and get a chance to meet and feed the animals housed in the nature center. 4 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6000. This event will repeat every Friday until April 27. Classes and workshops ■“Orchid 101: How to Get Your Orchid to Rebloom� will teach beginner and intermediate-level orchid gardeners the basics of growing the flower. 10 a.m. to noon. $25 to $30. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. This event will repeat on March 31. ■Classical painter Teresa Oaxaca will teach a figure drawing class for all levels using traditional drawing media. 10:30

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Georg BĂśhm, Charles-Marie Widor and Nicolaus Bruhns as part of the National City Christian Church’s Friday Music at Midday concert series. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-232-0323. This concert is part of a weekly series that repeats every Friday. â– Members of the National Symphony Orchestra will play chamber works at the Kennedy Center. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures â– Society of the Cincinnati library assistant Benjamin Hurwitz will discuss David Humphreys’ 1794 poem “A Poem on Industry,â€? which praises the industrious spirit of the American people and called for the creation of domestic manufacturing. 12:30 p.m. Free. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. Films â– The Japan Foundation and Japan Information & Culture Center will cohost a screening of “Gundam Seed,â€? where rock artist T.M. Revolution – who produced the

Performances â– The Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Masqueraders will perform the classic musical “The Sound of Music.â€? 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Nolan Center, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory, 1524 35th St. NW. 202-337-3350, ext. 2209. The show will continue until March 25 at 2 p.m. â– Rorschach Theatre will present Frances Ya-Chu’s “410[Gone],â€? a play about a Chinese-American boy using arcade games to take control from the Land of the Dead from the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and the Monkey King. 8 p.m. $20 to $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. Visit RorschachTheatre.com/410gone for information and tickets. The show will continue until April 15. Special events ■“La Grande FĂŞte,â€? a party to close out the D.C. Francophonie Festival, will feature food and drink samples from more than 30 embassies and music provided by DJ Princess Slaya. 7 to 11 p.m. $40; tickets must be purchased in advance. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. 202-944-6000. The Current welcomes submissions regarding activities in D.C. for the Events & Entertainment calendar, although space constraints limit the number of items we can include in print. Items should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event and include a summary of the event and its date, time, location with complete address, and cost to attend (indicate “freeâ€? if there is no charge). Also, please list a phone number for publication and a phone number for an editor to reach a contact person. Entries may be sent to calendar@currentnewspapers.com or The Current, P.O. Box 40400, Washington, D.C. 20016-0400.

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CHORUS: All-male chorus in D.C. From Page 1 Walt Whitman and a political speech from the British House of Commons. The work was painstakingly revoiced for a men’s chorus by Ken Harned, a professional musician and music educator who has conducted high school, collegiate and community men’s choruses, and has worked with the Disney Performing Arts program at Disneyland. “I saw value in this project due to the lack of serious, major, multimovement works written or arranged for men’s choruses,� he said. Men’s choruses had been on the wane after many universities turned them into co-ed groups, but the rise of gay men’s choruses in the United States has given impetus to the creation of new, commissioned, largescale works for male choruses. In particular, Harned was inspired by his experiences singing and working with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles and the Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club. “When Ken told me about his project 10 years ago, I was skeptical. But after reading his doctoral dissertation and seeing the methodology he used to create a TTBB (tenor, tenor, bass, bass) version of the work, I was convinced,� said Frank Albinder, director the Camerata and the Virginia Glee Club. “I’m thrilled that we get to give the world premiere performance of this valuable new addition to the repertoire for men’s chorus.� Though much male chorus music has been rearranged from mixed chorus compositions, most of it has been of songs or segments MGR CLEANING SERVICE We Offer A First Class Service! 30 years Serving The Community BEST RATES! CALL TODAY 202-422-1424

rather than entire works. In recent years, all-male versions have been created of the DuruflĂŠ Requiem, John Rutter’s Gloria and Requiem, Francis Poulenc’s Gloria, and Gabriel FaurÊ’s Requiem. To create his all-male version of the “Dona Nobis Pacem,â€? Harned could not simply drop each part one octave. The first tenors often sing the soprano part down an octave and basses will sing pretty much what they sang in the mixed chorus version. The trick comes with the middle parts: the second tenors and baritones. Harned would often give second tenors the original tenor part or the alto part an octave lower. Baritones might fill in a note usually sung by a different part to complete the chords. Harned also scaled back the orchestration to make the work accessible in a smaller space and for a smaller chorus than often performs the mixed work. “The new accompaniment for brass septet, organ and percussion should add authenticity and vitality to the performance, while respecting budgetary constraints,â€? he said. In creating the male version, Harned said he tried to keep the sense of the piece that the composer intended. “Vaughan Williams was a major proponent of this practice, arranging his works to suit the needs of various ensembles,â€? he said. “Vaughan Williams himself created a male version of his own Five Mystical Songs.â€? Harned will be present for the concert. “I am so honored that these choruses have chosen to bring this work to life for the first time. The message of peace resonates with me, and I believe music can help us make the world a better place,â€? he said. Tickets, ranging from $15 to $60, can be purchased at camerata. com. The Church of the Epiphany is located near the Metro at 1317 G St. NW.

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We will and sustainable to every dayeach for munity effort requiring the people and byand the people. training to to serve sure is better a place where people people withD.C. disabilities attake risk dor currently house Last month, I throughout had theispleasure our agencies to ourselves, ensure that continue to make smart spending Combating Isolation -most The FY will also be piloting ahow Virtual tions happening the continue advocating on behalf solution for aging in place. tosister do every day for ourselves, munityand effort requiring landlords, of the people and studies by the people. dor training to learn how to Senior serve sure D.C. isthe a place where people stable, affordable housing for you for being an example of a break from their to create Seniors are also using their crecelebrate power of community Combating Isolation The FY will also be piloting a Virtual Senior tions happening throughout the day. On any given day, our passionate team of social workers are advocates, teachers, To learn more about our Community Transition and Social Work team, reach out to usoffor at solution and for aging inthat place. continue advocating onand behalf of residents, and stakeholders and for each Thank you as a resource for are isolated seniors of ages and abilities thrive. pastwill year, we’ve seen stuofThis isolation have access to social, mortar sites. We looking forward toall present Mayor Murielcan Bowser’s your voices areother. amplified you decisions ensure our to local Wellness Center in wards that do District. 18 budget ensure seniors and our community, working closely with Investing wisely – We will residents, and stakeholders to and for each other. Thank you for as a resource for isolated seniors of all ages and abilities can thrive. 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Demonstration Center, 2730 Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City 10th • 7 to 9 p.m. centenarians and their Aging. To learn more, contact Dr. and services at the Human Rights two senior women in a comedic during each day of theperformed three day tors and Shirley Rivens Smith, Ms this year’sColumbia Ms. Senior America Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE. It skit. days family members andPagThe D.C. Office onCurtis Aging will prohome. the MC Steppers poise in her grey sequined evening the District. Ms. Johnson was Centenarians. Senior D.C. 2009 was reappointed eant. Congratulations again She also presented her philosophy of long pageant performing a differMartin Luther King Jr Ave. SE. It family members and this past October, accompanied by The D.C. Office on Aging will proKatrina Polk at the 202-885-9575. Campaign Equality Center, 1460by friends atto the 31st Anlong pageant performing a differSenior D.C. 2009 was reappointed eant. 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The two March as Parliamentarian. to all participants. life, displaying elegance, grace and March two busloads supporters from To learn more, contact Dr. and services atofthe Human Rights eant, the 2018 group wowed the first crowd young and is still employed asp.m. an country competing in this annual 18th • 10:30 a.m. 2:30 10:00am – 1:00pm 21, 2018 15, Security Administration, nual Salute to District of poise in her grey sequined evening days the MC Steppers performed Aging. To learn more, contact Dr. the District. Ms. Curtis Johnson was and services at the Human Rights information, call Alice A. Thompson Columbia Centenarians. DC Office on Agingthere Multi Agency Workshop 11am daysa–the SteppersFunk performed poise inPolk her grey evening 12:30pm the District. Ms. Johnson Katrina atunderstands 202-885-9575. Campaign Center, 1460was with mixMC of Uptown and assistant in the private sector and 11:30am event heldEquality at theCurtis Resorts Hotel. are EVENTS more thanfor300 The D.C. Office onsequined Aging will Resource Center says, “DCOA’s social work team and ”GET INVOLVED” – DECEMBER Columbia Centenarians. tributes to Prince. For the final paggown. Ms. Senior D.C. is 68 years Katrina Polk at 202-885-9575. one 37 women from across the Campaign Equality Center, 1460 at of 202-535-1321. According to the the prospective returning citizens JailSocial DC: Metro Access Program Ms. D.C. issupport 68 years tributes toMagic Prince. the final residents ofof the District one of Island 37 the women from across the Rhode NW. For more also served for two terms during the Transport 24k Karat byFor Bruno Mars.pag- Senior Telephone Town Hall During week of activities Ms. thegown. support theSenior annual Robert According toDCthe Social respects thatAve. change lies within individual and their the group wowed the crowd Call FRIDAY, young is first still employed asp.m. anL. 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NEwith a mix of Uptown Funk and ”GET ––Contact: DECEMBER EVENTS age and older. old-300 Physician’s Office Building -The 11 a.m. - 3INVOLVED” p.m. assistant in the sector with a mix Uptown Funk and event held at the Resorts there are more than 300 The D.C.“Age Office onLoud” Aging will and events, ToniofJackson, Ms. Senior Carolyn Slade Harden from Contact: where portrayed aSenior discHotel. jockey at 202-535-1321. Month Outprivate celebration. Enjoy ashe “Community Day ”GET INVOLVED” DECEMBER EVENTS valuable programsest for prospective returning Tinya Lacey at 202-529-8701 residents of the District Magic by Bruno Mars. also served for two termsRobert during During the week of activities Ms. support the first annual L.the 24k Karat at 202-535-1321. with compassion and purpose. We make sure that the individual has in attendance was Samet Atrium residents of the District World Aid’s Day & Luncheon 24k 2014 Karatand Magic by Bruno Mars. March also for two terms during During theradio week of activities Ms. New Jersey was crowned Ms. Se-L.the Billie LaVerne support first annual Robert for a senior program WFRJ1333 It willserved bethe held at 2201 Savannah St. D.C. Out” at North Michigan Park, citizens and you arewho interested in sharing yourof 21, 2018 Aging Resources andold Services FRIDAY, DEC. 1 are 100 years Clinton White Also participating during the Senior presented her talent Walkerwhen HouseitHouse. Older Americans 11th •D.C. 10 a.m. to 2primary p.m. 106 year aEmerson voice and is the comes to his Aging Resources and100 Services 106 Irving Street Street, NAda Wyears -Clark, FRIDAY, DEC. Presented by the 1Mayor’s Office on resources. who are of Also during White House. Smith, Ms. Senior D.C. 2016the joined 2:00pm nior America. The 73Americans year oldorAlice is a March Senior presented her talent Walker Houseinformation, Older SE. For more call 11th •D.C. 10 a.m. to 2event p.m. St. NE. The isdecision-maker free for Clinton –a.m. 3:00pm 16,participating 2018 age and older. The oldPhysician’s Office Building 11 3 p.m. Carolyn Harden from events, Toni Jackson, Ms. Senior aOffice longtime resident where portrayed aplanning.” disc jockey Month “Age Slade Out Loud” celebration. Enjoy ashe “Community Senior Day age and older. TheofoldWard 5 Physician’s Building Volunteerism The Mayor’s Office 11group a.m.for-caregivers 3& p.m. her long-term care queens from states part Support and former business execuevents, Toniseveral Jackson, Ms.asSenior Slade Harden from 10:00am – 2:00pm where portrayed aSenior disc jockey A.Carolyn Thompson at 202-535-1321. Month “Age Out Loud” celebration. Ward 5 “Community residents age 60 and older. singer Enjoy ashe Day est in7.attendance Samet Atrium World Aid’s Day & Luncheon ward The oldest was cen2014 and Billie LaVerne was Ms. Se- St. TheD.C. for a senior radio programPark, WFRJ1333 New It willJersey be held atcrowned 2201 Savannah Out” at North Michigan est in attendance was Samet ofWorld LGBTQ Affairs Aid’s Day Luncheon March 27,Atrium 2018 Sunrise on Connecticut Ave,&5111 Connecticut Senior Zone –and Senior Spa Day the2014 National Queens Choir. tive who worked Whitney D.C. Billie LaVerne Jersey was Ms. Se- St. of for radio programPark, WFRJ It will be has held atcrowned 2201with Savannah NE.a senior For more information, call1333 Tinya New Out” at North Michigan 106 year oldNAda Clark, 106 Irving Street Street, W tenarian registered with Presented by the Mayor’s Office on 18th •more 5clients to information, 9The p.m. Ms. Senior D.C. 2016 joined Avenue, America. 73 year oldthe is a Ft.Smith, SE. For call Alice Emerson St.we NE. successfully The event is free for nior 106 year old Ada Clark, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 1:00pm – 3:00pm NW Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie Street, In 2017, transitioned 60 back into Center Street Street,resident N W - of Presented by the Mayor’s Office on 106 Irvingthe Houston, Cissyinformation, Houston and Dionne The National Senior America America. The 73 year old is a Smith, Ms. Senior D.C. 2016 joined Reeves Lacey, community SE. For more call Alice a longtime Emerson St. NE. Theplanner/outreach event is free for nior D.C. Fair Office on Aging Ward Volunteerism &202-364-0020. The Mayor’s Office DC10 Take aand whirl around the dance queens from several states as part Contact: singer former business execua longtime resident of A. Thompson at 202-535-1321. Ward 5 residents age 60 and older. ce on55Aging Resource Christine Bitzer a.m. - 2 p.m. 2001 14th Street, NWMayor’s - Ward 1Office Offi Ward Volunteerism & The community thanks dedicated Community and ward 7. The oldest cenWarwick other professionals elections singer andand former business execu- SE Alumni queensClub fromheld several statesduring as part coordinator at 202-529-8701. A. Thompson atTransition 202-535-1321. Ward 5 residents age to 60 our and older. is 113 years old but was of LGBTQ Affairs DCMayor’s Dept. of Behavior Health7. Saint Elizabeth’s ward The oldest cenContact: Perry 301-509-9013 floorwho at the Prom of theShawn National Queens Choir. hasannual workedWard with7Whitney NE. For more information, call Tinya tive 2017 Senior Holiday CelContact: Lee (202) 215-1176 of LGBTQIsha Affairs tenarian with week and Ann Thomas, overwho the as a recording artist. the of the National Queens Choir. Ms. March tive has9worked withabout Whitney 18th • 5 years to p.m. Social team. But it’s not about the numbers—it’s not able toregistered attend this NE. For Work more information, call Tinya WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 Hospital 22, Center 2018 Reeves tenarian registered with for Seniors. year’s theme is 11thcommunity • 10:30 a.m. and Dionne The National Senior America 18th • 5Cissy toThis 9Houston p.m. Lacey, planner/outreach Houston, ebration WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 the D.C. Office on Aging Reeves Center year’s event. The National Senior America Houston, Cissy Houston and Dionne Take a whirl around the dance Lacey, community planner/outreach 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE 10:00am – 12:00pm March 19, 2018 people! It’s about the lives impacted. It’s about instilling hope. It’s 10 a.m. 2 p.m. the D.C. Office on Aging 2001 14th Street, NW Ward 1 “Sparkling Roaring Visit the Amish Market on Brown Warwick andNight other—professionals Alumni Club held elections during Take a whirl around the dance coordinator at 202-529-8701. DC10Armory WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 - Ward 113202-299-5157. years old but was a.m. Awosika - 2isp.m. 2001 Street, NWTraining 1 Warwick other professionals Alumni Club held elections during DC Offi Contact: Samuel ce on 14th Aging Ambassador Program 10:00am-11:30am floor atThere the annual Ward 7 Prom coordinator isSenior 113 years old but was Mayor’s 2017 Holiday Celabout all ofMarlboro, us that we over all have aand part making our Contact: Isha Lee (202) 215-1176 ‘20s.” will dinner, Stationreminding Roadatin202-529-8701. Upper the asinbe a recording artist. Money the Smart weekforand Ann Thomas, Ms. floor at years the annual Ward 7 dancing Prom notSenior able to attend this 2001 East Capitol Street, SE -Ward 6 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Mayor’s 2017 Holiday CelContact: Isha Lee (202) 215-1176 Arthur Capper Senior Apartments, 900 5th Street, Older Adults-DCOA Ambassador the week and Ann Thomas, Ms. over the years as a recording artist. for Seniors. This year’s theme is 11th • 10:30 a.m. not able to attend this by calling Morgan or Vicki at Catholic Church will hold its First ebration 19th • 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. andSeniors. a special guest. Thetheme eventisis Md., with the congregate mealto live in. community one that we want for This year’s year’s event. 11th • 10:30 a.m. Contact: 202-535-1395 Community Resource Fair ebration March 29, 2018year’s event. SE Workshop Series Night —ofthe Roaring Visit the Amish on Brown 5504. Annual Resource Fair, sponsored by 202-686DC Armory WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 Inc. holds its Older Ameri- Contact: held in celebration Older program of theMarket Washington Senior “Sparkling “Sparkling Night — the Roaring 500Terrific, Visit the Amish Market on Brown 10:00am-2:00pm Alyce Murrell: 202-397-1725. K Street, NE In Collaboration with DC Armory WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 ‘20s.” There will be dinner, dancing Station Road in Upper Marlboro, D.C. Office on Aging. The fair will 2001 East Capitol Street, -Ward 6 11 a.m. 2 p.m. cans Month celebration with the Whether they’re skillfully assisting ‘20s.” residents as navigate Americans the East River Contact: Sadia.ferguson@dc.gov or 202-727Wellness Center, 3001 Alabama Day for Seniors and their familySE members WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 ThereMonth willthey bebydinner, dancing Station Road in Upper Marlboro, DC Office on 31st • 10 a.m. to 2orStreet, p.m. 2001 East Capitol SE -Ward 6 11 a.m. - 2Aging p.m. by calling Morgan Vicki at Catholic Church willSt.hold itsContact First Family 19th •“Age 10:30 a.m. to 2It p.m. and a special guest. The event is Md., with the congregate meal be at 3630 Quesda NW. Contact: 202-535-1395 theme Out Loud.” will be Community Resource Fair by calling Morgan or Vicki at Catholic Church will hold its First Washington Seniors Wellness Center March 26, Hill 2018 Family Strengthening Collaborative. 19th • 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ave. with SE. To learn more, call 202-58111Contact: a.m. -5504. 2202-535-1395 p.m. through various service systems or serving an advocate, our socialis 0374 and aasspecial guest. The event Md., the congregate meal Capitol Towers Model Cities Senior Wellness Community Resource Fair 202-686Annual Resource Fair, sponsored by Terrific, Inc. holds its Older Ameriheld in will celebration of by Older program the Washington Senior Pat at 202-449-3987 to 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE at the Nineteenth Baptist InKavanaugh Collaboration 202-6865504. Annual Resource Fair, sponsored Music beour played WPFW DJ 9355 of Terrific, Inc. holds Street its Older Ameri- 9:00am-4:00pm The Southwest held in celebration of Older program of thethrough Washington 900 G Street, N Ewith -with Ward 6 will by Center holds its Waterfront Older Americans workers push with Senior persistence to ensure residents haveRiver In Collaboration D.C. Office on Aging. The fair cans Month celebration with the Contact: Dr. K, 202-581-6019 Open House for Ward 7 Seniors, 60 years and Americans Month by the East March 20, 2018 Wellness Center, 3001 Alabama learn more. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Church, 4606 16th St. NW. For more DC Office on Aging D.C. on Aging. The fair will 31st •celebration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nate D. Skate. For more cans Month celebration with the AARP Americans Month by theinformation, East River 10:30am Wellness Center, 3001 Alabama with the WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 theme OfficeQuesda on Aging 31st •Chapter 10- 2a.m. to 2 p.m. access what they need, when need it. beDC at 3630 St. NW. Contact Month 12th 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.theyFamily – “Age 2:30pmOut theme Loud.” ItThompson will be older Strengthening Collaborative. Ave. SE.•to To learna.m. more, call 202-58111 a.m. p.m. information, call Alice A. Capitol Hill Towers be at•3630 Quesda NW. Contact “Age Model Cities Senior Wellness call Robin Gantt at 202-534-4880 “Age Out Loud.” It will be Washington Silver 25th Anniversary Luncheon MONDAY, DEC. 11St. Strengthening Collaborative. DCattheme Ave. SE. To learnCPDC more,and call Emmaus 202-581- Family Out Loud.” It will be at 26th 2Seniors to 3:45 p.m. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Capitol Hill Towers Wellness Center Offi ce on Aging Health & Resource Fair Model Cities Senior Wellness Pat Kavanaugh at 202-449-3987 to The 5th Annual the Nineteenth Street Baptist Music willorbeChicquita played by WPFW DJ 9355 The Southwest Waterfront at 900 G Street, NSE -presents Ward 6 its to 1901 Pat Kavanaugh atE pm 202-449-3987 Center holdsSt. itsNE. 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