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District rolls outs option for “minor” 911 calls

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By KIRK KRAMER Current Staff Writer

Officials of the District’s Fire and EMS Department (FEMS) have been fanning out across the city in recent weeks to speak to community groups about a change to the 911 emergency call line. At a Feb. 26 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase), Dr. Robert Holman, the medical director of FEMS, said the District has the highest per capita EMS use in the country, owing to calls to 911 for minor illnesses or injuries. “People with headaches are taken in an ambulance to the emergency room,” Holman said. “That’s clearly the wrong thing to do. Headaches, a stubbed toe, toothaches, mosquito bites - you’d be surprised at the level of low-acuity calls to 911.” Holman defined low-acuity as something that “is not or will not

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“Chicago” cast member Kurt Boehm sings while surrounded by other members of the cast. The Keegan Theatre announced it will extend the show’s run through April 14 due to record pre-sales. For tickets, visit boxoffice@keegantheatre.com.

Trouble still brewing over proposed Sunrise, Baptist Church project By KIRK KRAMER Current Staff Writer

The lively, sometimes raucous, discussion in Tenleytown about the proposed redevelopment of a church’s property as a Sunrise senior living facility continued last Thursday at a community meeting. Jonathan McHugh, who sits on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Tenleytown, Friendship Heights), wondered if a new building at the site of Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church on Alton Place NW can really serve both as a church and a continuing care retirement community. “Is it a Reece’s cup?” he mused during the March 15 meeting. “Is it chocolate or peanut butter? You can’t put them together. Is it too much to have these two uses on one site? Can they share the space?” McHugh said if the massing of the building can be changed and the neighboring residents who oppose

the project thereby made happy, he might vote to ask the District’s zoning authorities to grant the variances the developer seeks. Sunrise Senior Living has proposed a new building that would provide space both for senior residential living and a new home for the Baptist congregation. The redevelopment has sparked fierce opposition from some neighbors of the property, especially a group of homeowners on 39th Street between Alton and Yuma. Their houses are a few feet from the property line and would be most affected by the construction and the proximity of a new four-story building in a district of detached residential dwellings. Sunrise official Philip Kroskin, who has been the public face of the proposal, spoke at the meeting to describe recent tweaks to the Sunrise plan. He summarized them in an email to The Current. “The lot occupancy was the See SUNRISE/Page 4

evolve into a limb-threatening or lifethreatening illness.” FEMS Chief Communications Officer Doug Buchanan said 911 is sometimes thought of as “you call, we haul” by residents. “People call after eating chili at Wendy’s [asking for an ambulance],” Buchanan said. “This takes our resources for two hours while someone in cardiac arrest is waiting. People have used 911 as their primary care provider in some cases for generations.” Beginning April 19, callers to 911 will have another option when suffering from such ailments as sore throats, the common cold or toothaches. Right Care Right Now is the name of the new program and was described as a nurse triage line by Buchanan at a March 7 meeting of ANC 1C (Adams Morgan). “If a caller to 911 has symptoms that don’t appear to be life-threatenSee 911/Page 3

UDC out front with urban agriculture By KIRK KRAMER Current Staff Writer

When older folks who live near the East Capitol Urban Farm in Ward 7 get a garden plot of their own there, it is often a happy trip down memory lane. “Senior citizens are excited to get a plot,” said Sabine O’Hara, who runs the urban agriculture program at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). “It takes them back to their childhood days when they helped their grandparents on the farm.” O’Hara wants children here in the District - today in 2018 - to share those same elemental experiences of the soil and the weather and the sun, of sowing and reaping. That is one reason UDC is setting up urban farms like the one at Southern Avenue and East Capitol Street. “We provide those childhood summers to our children now,” O’Hara said. “We want to end the disconnect between us and our food - for the children to experience what a tomato tastes like when it’s pulled fresh from the vine, warmed by the sun.”

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The University of the District of Columbia sponsors an urban farm at Southern Avenue and East Capitol Street. O’Hara, dean of UDC’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, gave a presentation about her division’s work in the community at the Jan. 17 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A (Foggy Bottom, West End). She was invited to speak at the ANC by Will Smith, the commission’s chairman, whose wife is one of

O’Hara’s graduate students. In addition to the East Capitol site, which has 60 raised garden beds that are available for free to people in the neighborhood, the urban farms program also sponsors community food production at a location in Ward 8. A native plant nursery has been established on South Dakota Avenue in

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Mayor Muriel Bowser visited The Current on March 16 to give an exclusive interview for the paper’s Voter Guide. She is flanked by President David Ferrara (left) and Chairman Davis Kennedy.

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■ The D.C. State Board of Education will hold its monthly public meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the old council chambers, 441 4th St. NW.

Saturday, March 24

■ Councilmember Mary Cheh will open her office during the March for Our Lives between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. A photo ID is required for entry to Suite 108 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Enter at the back entrance off D Street NW, located between 14th and 13th streets NW.

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■ Celebrate 200 years of Frederick Douglass’s life and legacy at the National Park Service annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in historic Anacostia. The first 200 children will receive a special bicentennial edition wooden egg. ■ The Parks at Walter Reed will host the first annual Ward 4 Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Roll from 9 to 11 a.m. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to April 7 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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Ward 5. And the building that houses the UDC college O’Hara leads has been retrofitted so that its 20,000-squarefoot roof is itself an “urban food hub.” At the January ANC meeting, O’Hara distributed literature that described the rooftop farm. “Eighteen-inch deep planters placed around the perimeter of the roof support the production of a variety of food plants, from tomatoes to peppers, beans, okra, eggplant and even berry bushes,” the brochure said. “The interior of the roof is limited to no more than four inches of soil, which can support the production of leaf lettuce, microgreens and herbs. “The roof also features a greenhouse and a hydroponic system.” Programs like the one O’Hara has established at UDC - she is its founding dean - have a strong backer in one of the country’s most respected public figures, the Kentucky farmer, writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry. In 2012, Berry was invited by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to give the Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities at the Kennedy Center. According to the NEH website, “The Jefferson Lecture is the highest honor the federal government confers for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.” The Current wrote to Berry and asked him to comment on UDC’s urban farming program. He responded in a letter. “From the point of view of a rural American, urban agriculture is important, not just because it helps to solve certain urban problems, which it does, but also because it helps urban people to learn something of the knowledge and work required to produce food,” he said. “In other words, urban agriculture helps to correct the urban ignorance of agriculture, which is a serious rural problem.” For more than 60 years, Berry has been writing essays, fiction and poetry about farming, good work, the appropriate use of technology, the degradation of the environment, and most of all, the ties that bind human communities. Berry’s letter bears witness to the importance of the work O’Hara and her colleagues are doing. She spoke of two strands of the urban food hubs. “One is the community garden work,” O’Hara said. “It reintroduces people to our food [and where it comes from]. And it re-connects people to nature. “The second strand is commercial. Some techniques of urban agriculture are commercially viable, like turning hot peppers into hot sauce, making pesto from basil and other herbs.” O’Hara noted the disparity in food availability across the District. She said in Wards 7 and 8, there are two or three grocery stores to serve a population of 140,000. People have to travel considerable distances to get food. These “food deserts” benefit from the urban farms O’Hara oversees. In 2014, they grew over eight tons of

produce for food banks like Bread for the City and D.C. Central Kitchen. “We are keenly aware of our mission to provide services to District residents, particularly those who may have less access to services than others,” O’Hara said. Such community service is built into the DNA of the university. Like Cornell, Ohio State, UC Davis and about a hundred other colleges around the country, UDC is a land-grant university. It is the only urban land-grant institution in the country. “We offer not only academic programs,” O’Hara said. “As a land-grant university, we also offer applied research and community outreach programs.” The college has research programs that study the nutritional health of the elderly and the young. “We study what encourages young people to eat more fresh food, and the effect this has on their performance in school,” she said. O’Hara admits getting youngsters to eat garden produce can be a challenge, since their diet includes so much processed food. “Their tastes aren’t used to fresh food. But when children are engaged in growing their own food they are much more ready to try it,” she said. Besides her work as scholar and dean, O’Hara practices what she preaches at her own home in Forest Hills. “I have some old trees I wanted to preserve. I add perennials each year that thrive in a shady spot. Some are edible - asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries,” she said. “I also have some annuals like beans and tomatoes, and some flowering plants. The daffodils and crocuses are coming up right now. It’s always a surprise each spring to see which perennials come back and which ones didn’t make it.” The website for the college O’Hara leads at UDC can be found at udc.edu/ causes. A link to Wendell Berry’s 2012 Jefferson Lecture, “It all turns on affection,” can be found on the NEH website at neh.gov/about/awards/jefferson-lecture.

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911: District unveils new emergency hotline in an attempt to free up resources From Page 1 ing, the caller will be routed to [the Right Care Right Now line],� Buchanan said. “This line will be staffed by a registered nurse.� Deputy Fire Chief John Sollers has also been attending ANC meetings to help roll out the program. On March 15, he spoke to ANC 3E (Tenleytown, Friendship Heights). “The 911 call-taker will walk through what the symptoms are with the caller. If they are non-life-threatening, the call will be transferred to [the Right Care Right Now line.]� The program is intended to free up not only fire and emergency services, but also beds in hospital emergency rooms. Sollers said the new system will help callers who have an illness that does not require hospitalization, but does need medical treatment. It will do so by arranging for callers to visit one of 18 clinics or medical care facilities. “We will make a primary care introduction,� Buchanan said. “All 18 clinics are licensed and staffed with reputable doctors. This program puts patients on the path to healthcare. We’re hoping this process creates a link to a primary care physician. A hospital isn’t a primary care provider.� Buchanan said callers enrolled in Medicaid or D.C. Healthcare Alliance will be provided with free transportation to and from a clinic, probably by Lyft drivers. A flyer prepared by FEMS provided more information about Right Care Right Now. “The Right Care Right Now line will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.,

seven days a week. The medical providers will be able to prescribe medications during a patient visit. “Each clinic has walk-in appointments that will be available to Right Care, Right Now line patients. The nurse will notify the clinic that you are on the way, provide your estimated time of arrival and the reason you are seeking medical care. Upon arrival at the healthcare site, patients will be seen as soon as possible.� “As soon as possible� will probably be quicker than if an ambulance takes 911 callers to an emergency room. “People think if they call 911 they will get treated more quickly,� Sollers said. “That’s not true, if more serious cases arrive [in the emergency room].� Officials say the District’s 911 line receives between 550 and 600 calls a day. Four hundred require an EMS response. Of those, 200 are low-acuity. Buchanan said some of the lowacuity callers are young parents frightened when their children become ill. “Young mothers call in the middle of the night who have sick kids with a fever. We can only put them in an ambulance and have them sit for a long time once they get to a hospital. It’s not good for families. And it ties up the emergency system for a long time.� During the roll-out of Right Care Right Now, Buchanan said only 65 patients a day out of the 600 EMS daily 911 calls will be referred to the new line. The program will be evaluated and fine-tuned over a six-month period. The flyer about Right Care Right

Now says residents should not call 911 to schedule follow-up visits at the medical clinics that are part of the program. “You should schedule all non-lifethreatening medical appointments directly with the medical clinic in which you were seen, and where you are now a registered patient,� the flyer states. Programs similar to Right Care

Right Now already exist in Reno, Dallas and other cities. Ted Guthrie, a member of the Adams Morgan ANC, took advantage of the presence of fire department officials at his commission’s March 7 meeting to lodge a complaint about noise. “The sirens on D.C. fire trucks are louder than anyplace else in the world,� Guthrie said. “It seems really

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SUNRISE: Project has seen developmental changes, many residents still not happy From Page 1 major change from 63 percent to 59 percent,� Kroskin wrote. “This was a reduction from 90 units to 85 units. And the church also reduced its overall square feet within the building.� Kroskin also said he has found a new contractor who would reduce the cost of the building. The developer and his attorney, Carolyn Brown, answered questions from the commission and the audience. Brown said for technical zoning

purposes, the desire of a religious institution to remain in a neighborhood is an “exceptional or extraordinary condition� and should be taken into account by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The board is the District’s quasi-judicial body that has power to grant exceptions to zoning regulations. Brown cited the example of a dispute between George Washington University’s (GWU) Hillel and the neighboring St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on 23rd Street NW as relevant for Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church. The “extraordinary condition� argument was suc-

cessfully used by Hillel in that case. A neighbor asked why the developer does not settle on a smaller building that would house 47 units, a number that could be built as “a matter of right,� in the words of zoning regulations. “That is not economically viable,� Brown said. “Eighty to 85 units is the break-even point.� Bender was intrigued by Brown’s example of GWU Hillel, and said he would look further into the case as having possible relevance to Sunrise. Bender described arguments against the development based on

the cost of living in a Sunrise facility as “a huge red herring.� He said a member of his family had moved to a continuing care retirement community in Phoenix at a cost of $8,000 a month. He said that at-home companion care can cost between $75,000 and $95,000 a year, a figure that does not include property taxes, food and transportation - expenses that are covered in a senior living facility. Commissioner Greg Ehrhardt also said the cost argument does not resonate with him. “The cost of housing in [nearby]

AU Park and Glover Park is not attainable for 75 percent of the country,� he said. Ehrhardt asked Kroskin if Sunrise has considered building on the nearby Fannie Mae site on Wisconsin Avenue, soon to be redeveloped. “They are promoting four to six mid-rise apartment buildings,� Ehrhardt said. “Have you approached them?� Kroskin said no. Tom Quinn, another ANC member, made comments that momentarily sparked an angry brouhaha that

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In Your Neighborhood 1B ANCColumbia 1B Lower Heights, Lower ■ LOWER COLUMBIA HEIGHTS / SHAW Georgia Avenue, Shaw, U Street, PLEASANT PLAINS / U STREET Pleasant Plains LOWER GEORGIA AVENUE The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the D.C. Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. For details, visit anc1b.org. 1C ANC 1C ■ ADAMS MORGAN Adams Morgan The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. For details, visit anc1c.org. 2A ANCBottom, 2A West End Foggy ■ 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 Now” 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. ■ discussion regarding a proposal to hold an upcoming ANC meeting on the lower level of George Washington University’s District House building, 2121 H St. NW. For details, visit anc2a.org. 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Room 500, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, visit dupontcircleanc.net. 2C ANC 2CPenn Quarter Downtown, ■ DOWNTOWN / PENN QUARTER The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room G-9, John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. For details, visit anc2c.us. 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama ■ SHERIDAN-KALORAMA The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org.

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SOLICITATION NO.: 0013-2018 LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AND SPONSOR BASED ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING UNITS The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) has $1,000,000 Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP) funding for Project and Sponsor Based Assistance for Existing Units and seeks Proposals from Interested Rental Unit Owners who will commit units of rental housing to receive assistance through Project Based Vouchers (PBV) or LRSP. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS will be available at the Issuing Office at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 300, Office of Administrative Services/Contracts and Procurement, Washington, DC 20002-7599, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, March 19, 2018 and on DCHA’s website at www.dchousing.org. Proposals will be accepted on a continuous basis due on the 1st Thursday of each designated quarterly month: May 3, 2018, August 2, 2018, November 1, 2018, and February 7, 2019. The proposals must be received NO LATER THAN 11:00 A.M. ON THE DESIGNATED DATES. DCHA will continue to accept proposals every 3-months contingent upon the remaining funds. Contact LaShawn Mizzell-McLeod, Contract Specialist at (202) 535-1212 or by email at LMMCLEOD@dchousing.org with copy to business@dchousing.org for additional information.

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. 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Studio Theatre, 2nd floor Milton Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. For details, visit anc2f.org. 3B ANC 3B Glover Park, Heights ■ GLOVER PARKCathedral / 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. 3C ANC 3CPark, Woodley Park, Cleveland ■ CLEVELAND PARK / WOODLEY PARK Massachusetts Avenue Heights, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Cathedral Heights CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS The commission will meet at

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Maret School, Woodley Mansion, 3000 Cathedral Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org. 3D ANCValley, 3D Wesley Heights, Spring ■ SPRING VALLEY / WESLEY HEIGHTS Palisades, Foxhall PALISADES /Kent, 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, April 12, in Tenleytown Ballroom, Embassy Suites Hotel, 4300 Military Road NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. 3F ANC 3F Forest Hills, ■ FOREST HILLSNorth / NORTHCleveland CLEVELAND PARK The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in Room A-03, Building 44, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut

Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3f.com. 3/4G ANCChase 3/4G Chevy ■ CHEVY CHASE The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. For details, visit anc3g.org. 4A ANC 4A Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, ■ COLONIAL VILLAGE / CRESTWOOD Crestwood, SHEPHERD PARKBrightwood, / BRIGHTWOOD 16th Street Heights 16TH STREET HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the community meeting room at the 4th District Police Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Ave. NW. For details, visit anc4a.org. 4C ANC 4C Petworth, 16th Street Heights

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the community meeting room at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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On December 21, 2017, the United States Department of Justice issued a press release announcing its tally of fraud recoveries for past fiscal year. The Government recovered $3.7B, a significant amount but approximately $1B less than the monies recouped in fiscal year 2016. Out of the total, $3.4B was generated from cases filed by whistle blowers under the Federal False Claims Act. The Government paid $392M to these whistle blowers in 2017. Clearly, the Government relies upon whistle blowers to uncover fraud and rewards them for their assistance. The DOJ Press Release did not break the fraud statistics down by location, but it is not difficult to determine that a significant portion of the recoveries arose from the Washington Metropolitan area. Government contracting exerts a major influence locally and many residents are employed by a government contractor or are closely associated with someone who works for a federal contractor. The Federal False Claims Act predominately concerns federal government money, and the Washington Metropolitan Area receives more federal procurement dollars than any section of the country other than California. In 2017 District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia received $181B in federal procurement dollars to California’s $257B. There were more federal contract dollars spent in the DMV than both New York ($142B) and Texas ($161B). Procurement fraud generally concerns the purchase of goods and services by the Government from Government contractors. It may happen before the contract is awarded if a Contractor misrepresents its qualifications or prices to the Government. For example, some contracts are designated for minorities or small businesses, and large companies conspire with small companies to win minority set-aside contract when in fact most of the work is being done by a large company in the background. Some contractors misrepresent the achievement of certain milestones that trigger payment from the Government, when in fact the work has not been completed satisfactorily or at all. Other contractors commit fraud by selling substandard services or products to the Government in violation of the contract requirements. Procurement fraud is both simple and complex. It is simple in that the ultimate goal is to receive money from the Government to which the person or company is not entitled. It is complex in that the fraud is often hidden under many layers of invoices and routed through countless Government and private sector departments and personnel. The Government does not have the manpower or resources to monitor all of its contracts for fraud. It relies upon the honor and integrity of the contractors, most of whom are honest and law abiding. However, unscrupulous contractors “game” the system and hurt the Government and taxpayers in the process. On the ground, in the field, regular people see the fraud, but often are at a loss for how to stop it. The first step is to call a lawyer who specializes in fraud claims. Without a lawyer, a person cannot file a complaint in court under the False Claims Act. These complaints are filed “under seal” in the United States District Court and the identity of the whistleblower and the claims remain a secret while the Government conducts an extensive investigation with the assistance of the whistle blower and his or her counsel. These investigations are lengthy and difficult, sometimes spanning several years. At the end, if successful, the Government will join the whistleblower in the claims against the wrongdoer, and 85% of these “intervened” cases result in settlement and a recovery by both the Government and the whistle blower, who can receive between 15% and 25% of the settlement under these circumstances. The Government does not accept most claims. In fact, it rejects many. In these situations, the whistle blower and his lawyer have the right to prosecute the wrongdoer in the name of the federal government. If successful, the whistleblower can receive up to 30% of the award. In 2017, $425M was recovered by whistle blowers and private counsel going it alone. These are important cases. Fraud hurts us all taking money from important public and government pursuits like defense and healthcare. Given the amount of procurement dollars spent in the DMV, it is certainly happening here. Whistleblowers are the best line of defense to battle fraud.

Vincent “Vince” McKnight, Jr., is the Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP’s Washington, DC office, a national law firm with offices in Washington DC, New York, California, and Tennessee. He received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in 1978. Mr. McKnight is Co-Chair with Ross Brooks of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s whistleblower practice. In that capacity, he represents whistleblowers in numerous sealed and unsealed False Claims Act/qui tam suits under investion. This is a sponsored column by Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP. The content provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or counsel.

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Whether Amazon comes or not, a better Metro is a win-win for everybody The Washington, D.C. area is very fortunate that three of the 20 areas where Amazon is considering building its second headquarters with thousands of high-paying jobs are in our metropolitan area. Our friends in Virginia appeared to be completely uninterested in insuring that our subway system has $500 million in badly-needed guaranteed annual financing until Amazon’s management indicated that a strong subway system was a major ingredient in its decisionmaking process as to where they would locate that second headquarters. Maryland had been somewhat interested in providing guaranteed financing for Metro, but the possibility of Amazon being located here made the governor and legislature far more interested than they had been. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson, along with several council members, wrote Mayor Muriel Bowser urging that the guaranteed financing provided by Virginia, Maryland and the District be equal. He told The Current he wrote the letter to help Mayor Bowser better negotiate with Maryland and Virginia about the financing. Doing so, in our opinion, was a wise action so that our mayor would be in a stronger position to tell our Virginia and Maryland partners that equal funding is the way to go. Unfortunately, things did not work out that way. The District will have to make a slightly bigger contribution to the guaranteed financing than either Virginia or Maryland. As soon as it was apparent that this was so, Mendelson wisely agreed immediately. Our subway system is a key, if not the key, to the long-term economic success of the District, as well as the rest of the metropolitan area. While it would have been fairer for each of the three major jurisdictions to make equal contributions, we are all far better off now that a formula has been found to get Metro the financing it so badly needs.

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D.C. to boast its own destination arts festival, “By the People,” in June VIEWPOINT BY KATE GOODALL

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e live in divisive times. Which is why Halcyon, with partners from across the city, is organizing a new festival that will connect people from diverse backgrounds and promote open and civil discourse. The “By the People” festival, which will run from June 21 to 24, will bring people together around the themes of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through free and inclusive art installations, performances, discussions and interactive activities. Why now? Because I believe we are more alike than different, stronger together than apart, and more connected than it may seem. I believe in the power of human creativity and compassion. And I believe Washington needs its own destination festival – one that is free, open and inclusive and reinforces the country’s founding principles and longstanding commitment to civil discourse. Why Halcyon? We see the festival as an extension of our work providing resources, information and connections to emerging creatives – socially engaged artists and social entrepreneurs working to use their vision and talent to address the world’s greatest challenges. But we cannot do this alone, which is why we have engaged with partners throughout the District and will sponsor activities in every quadrant. “By the People” will truly be a festival that is just that, “by the people.” There are a number of

I have been in sports all my life, even making the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996. Sports taught me lessons in life that have stayed with me for over 80 years. Winning is easy with good feelings, a sense of a job well done, and great teamwork! Losing is difficult, but it is part of life. [St. John’s] Coach [Patrick] Behan and his boys, in losing the

statewide basketball title to Wilson High School, showed poor judgment and insensitivity in not staying to shake the Wilson boys’ hands after their title match. We cannot always win in life, and how we lose affects our character and how others see us in life. Losing should be acknowledged, and we should learn to go on, learning from each situation. Do better with your boys next time, Coach. Len Oliver National Soccer Hall-of-Famer (1996)

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ways to get involved. Halcyon is currently soliciting digital art for our augmented reality art hunt, which will be powered by ARTECHOUSE and similar to Pokemon Go. At the festival, the public will use their mobile devices to search for virtual artworks throughout the city. The deadline to submit your digital art is April 1. In addition, we also are recruiting volunteers to work at the festival. Information on the art hunt and volunteer opportunities is available at bythepeople.org. “By the People” will begin as a festival, but I hope it will grow into a movement. In the words of Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton, “My hope is that “By the People” will not only inspire empathy and respect that are necessary to bridge divides in our nation, but will reverberate well beyond the nation’s capital and long after the festival’s conclusion.” In conjunction with the festival and in celebration of the summer solstice, select Smithsonian museums will be open late on June 23. Aspen, Colo. has its Ideas Festival, and Austin, Texas has South by Southwest. Now the District has a destination festival all its own – one that will bring people together across the cultural divide. Our city is the perfect setting: it has rich cultural offerings for both residents and visitors from around the globe, is a place where people come to say something important and be heard, and has a long tradition of art-making. If you share my commitment to civility, empathy and connection, I hope you’ll get involved. Kate Goodall is co-founder and chief executive officer of Halcyon, a nonprofit incubator based in Georgetown.

Kudos to Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton for joining Climate Solutions Caucus VIEWPOINT EMILY KOESTER

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ithin a deeply partisan environment, Washington D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) showed that it is possible to reach across the aisle to tackle an issue that affects us all: climate change. On March 7, Norton announced that she was joining the Climate Solutions Caucus alongside Rep. Jenniffer González Colón (R) of Puerto Rico, tweeting, “Combating climate change has long been one of my top priorities. Even with Trump pulling the U.S. out of Paris Climate Accord, we’re still working on bipartisan solutions in Congress, and businesses and states are implementing strategies to save the planet.” Norton and Colón have now brought membership in the Climate Solutions Caucus up to 72 - a remarkable feat given that the caucus is strictly bipartisan. Originally founded by Florida Reps. Carlos Curbelo (R) and Ted Deutch (D), the caucus requires every new member bring a member of the opposite party as well. The fact 36 Republicans have now joined alongside 36 Democrats (barely two years after the caucus’ inception) shows that climate does not have to be quite as partisan as we thought. By partnering with Colón to join the caucus, Norton is also giving an important voice to Puerto Rico. Although Washington, D.C. is not

yet facing the worst effects of climate change, Puerto Rico has been enduring unusually terrible storms. Hurricane Maria, which struck on Sept. 20, 2017, was the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, and thousands remain without power almost six months later. D.C. has been widely criticized for its inadequate response to Puerto Rico’s needs - which makes Norton’s partnership with Colón all the more important. On a more local level, Norton’s decision to join the Climate Solutions Caucus shows a deep level of responsiveness to her constituents. As a D.C. resident for almost seven years, I recently became involved with Citizens Climate Lobby to work towards bipartisan solutions to climate change. Although I have never been politically active before, I participated in writing letters and making phone calls to Norton’s office. At first, I was not sure whether it was realistic to expect any change. When Norton officially joined the caucus, I felt deeply reassured that Norton does in fact hear and respond to her constituents. While joining the Climate Solutions Caucus is a great first step, the work is not over yet. We D.C. residents need to continue to tell Norton that climate issues matter to us. We need to continue to ask her to speak up for climate issues. Because when we do so, we know that we are being heard. Emily Koester is a resident of Washington, D.C. and a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby.

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PSA 202

â– FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS TENPSA 202

LEYTOWN / AU PARK

Robbery â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:17 p.m. Mar. 17. Theft â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:54 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 6:13 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 10:08 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:26 p.m. Mar. 15. Theft from auto â– 4300-4326 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:23 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 4700-4799 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:49 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 4620-4699 block, 40th St.; 9:24 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 3900-3999 block, Ingomar St.; 8:20 a.m. Mar. 13. â– 4600-4699 block, Butterworth Place; 5:47 p.m. Mar. 15.

PSA 203

â– FOREST HILLS / VAN NESS PSA 203

CLEVELAND PARK

Motor vehicle theft â– 3400-3499 block, 30th St.; 10:34 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 3000-3399 block, Porter St.; 5:09 a.m. Mar. 15. â– 3600-3699 block, 34th St.; 10:48 a.m. Mar. 15. Theft â– 5000-5099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:06 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 4400-4499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:28 p.m. Mar. 16. Theft from auto â– 5100-5133 block, Linnean Terrace; 10:48 a.m. Mar. 13. â– 5100-5199 block, 33rd St.; 10:42 a.m. Mar. 14.

PSA 204

â– MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PSA 204 PARK / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

Burglary â– 2910-2999 block, Garfield St.; 10:20 p.m. Mar. 16. Motor vehicle theft â– 2500-2599 block, 39th St.; 8:39 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 3107-3114 block, Woodland Drive; 5:43 a.m. Mar. 15.

Theft â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:21 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 2400-2798 block, Calvert St.; 8:39 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 3900-4099 block, Davis Place; 10:47 a.m. Mar. 14. â– 2241-2318 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 11:17 a.m. Mar. 15. â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:30 p.m. Mar. 16. Theft from auto â– 3730-3799 block, W St.; 8:37 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 2600-3899 block, Tunlaw Road; 7:41 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 3900-3917 block, Benton St.; 10:38 p.m. Mar. 12.

PSA 205

â– PALISADES / SPRING VALLEY

PSA 205 WESLEY HEIGHTS / FOXHALL

Motor vehicle theft â– 4600-4699 block, Hawthorne Lane; 9:51 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 2222-2398 block, 48th St.; 11:34 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 5000-5099 block, Glenbrook Terrace; 8:50 a.m. Mar. 17. Theft â– 4800-4899 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 12:45 a.m. Mar. 16. â– 3900-4099 block, Davis Place; 8:18 p.m. Mar. 16. Theft from auto â– 4600-4699 block, Hawthorne Lane; 11:11 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 2600-3199 block, Chain Bridge Road; 3:47 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 5100-5149 block, Manning Place; 9:14 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 5100-5199 block, Upton St.; 1:03 p.m. Mar. 18. â– 5026-5099 block, MacArthur Blvd.; 3:59 p.m. Mar. 18.

PSA PSA 206 206

â– GEORGETOWN / BURLEITH

Motor vehicle theft â– 1600-1649 block, 30th St.; 1:47 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 3000-3099 block, Cambridge Place; 7:24 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 3000-3099 block, N St.; 4:09 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1000-1199 block, 30th St.; 2:20 p.m. Mar. 18. â– 3100-3199 block, K St.; 11:44 p.m. Mar. 18. Theft â– 3600-3699 block, O St.; 11:54 a.m. Mar. 12. â– 3600-3699 block, O St.; 12:22 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1200-1237 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:50 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 1227-1299 block, 34th St.; 12:31 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 7

p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1000-1099 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; 8:20 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1048-1099 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:04 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 3036-3099 block, M St.; 7:05 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 3036-3099 block, M St.; 4:07 p.m. Mar. 18. Theft from auto â– 3900-4399 block, Reservoir Road; 11:58 p.m. Mar. 17.

PSA PSA 207 207

â– FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END

Robbery â– 1700-1799 block, K St.; 4:19 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 900-999 block, 15th St.; 10:48 p.m. Mar. 15. Theft â– 2000-2099 block, E St.; 2:18 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:42 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:41 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1200-1299 block, 23rd St.; 6:49 a.m. Mar. 13. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:41 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1400-1433 block, K St.; 10:07 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:16 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1900-1999 block, M St.; 10:50 a.m. Mar. 16. â– 1000-1099 block, 19th St.; 4:26 p.m. Mar. 16. â– 900-999 block, 15th St.; 11:07 a.m. Mar. 17. â– 1900-1999 block, K St.; 7:40 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:55 p.m. Mar. 18. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:27 p.m. Mar. 18. Theft from auto â– 2400-2499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11:57 a.m. Mar. 17. â– 1200-1299 block, 25th St.; 2:39 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 1520-1599 block, I St.; 12:16 a.m. Mar. 18. â– 1500-1599 block, L St.; 5:20 a.m. Mar. 18. â– 2400-2499 block, N St.; 5:50 p.m. Mar. 18.

PSA 208

â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208

DUPONT CIRCLE

Robbery â– 1520-1599 block, 16th St.; 4:23 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 5:57 a.m. Mar. 17. Theft â– 1800-1899 block, M St.; 4:33 a.m. Mar. 15. â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 11:12 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 2100-2199 block, P St.; 7:56 p.m. Mar. 16. â– 1400-1499 block, 14th St.; 11:33 p.m. Mar. 16.

Theft from auto â– 1600-1699 block, M St.; 1:30 a.m. Mar. 15. â– 1600-1622 block, 19th St.; 11:32 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 4:47 a.m. Mar. 18. â– 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:31 p.m. Mar. 18.

PSA 301 PSA 301

â– DUPONT CIRCLE

Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, U St.; 12:16 a.m. Mar. 18. â– 1700-1720 block, 14th St.; 5:04 a.m. Mar. 18.

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Motor vehicle theft â– 1700-1799 block, Riggs Place; 12:05 a.m. Mar. 16. Theft â– 1400-1499 block, Park Road; 6:06 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1424-1499 block, R St.; 11:17 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 2100-2199 block, 14th St.; 1:04 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1400-1425 block, R St.; 9:07 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1600-1607 block, 18th St.; 2:39 a.m. Mar. 14. â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 7:11 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 1800-1819 block, 18th St.; 10:31 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 1700-1723 block, 17th St.; 9:17 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1700-1723 block, 17th St.; 7:42 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 1600-1699 block, U St.; 10:40 p.m. Mar. 17. Theft from auto â– 1500-1599 block, Q St.; 3:11 p.m. Mar. 14. â– 1500-1599 block, U St.; 2:34 a.m. Mar. 15. â– 1700-1799 block, T St.; 7:29 a.m. Mar. 17. â– 1700-1780 block, U St.; 1:58 p.m. Mar. 17.

PSA PSA 303 303

â– ADAMS MORGAN

Sexual abuse â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 6:45 p.m. Mar. 14. Theft â– 2000-2039 block, Belmont Road; 12:59 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 1930-1999 block, Columbia Road; 11:09 p.m. Mar. 12. â– 2400-2411 block, 20th St.; 2:04 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:25 p.m. Mar. 13. â– 1811-1852 block, Columbia Road; 7:42 p.m. Mar. 17. â– 2480-2599 block, 16th St.; 12:17 a.m. Mar. 18. Theft from auto â– 1800-1881 block, Kalorama Road; 10:05 p.m. Mar. 15. â– 1800-1899 block, Vernon St.; 9:35 a.m. Mar. 16.

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Cortez opening brings light, Baja-Mexican cuisine and tequila to Shaw By ZOE MORGAN Current Staff Writer

The rapidly expanding Shaw neighborhood is now home to a Baja-Mexican bar owned by a resident of the neighborhood. Cortez, at 1905 9th St. NW, opened March 16 and features light Mexican fare with an alcohol selection that includes more than 30 types of tequila, 10 rums and 15 Latin-American beers. “I’m a local resident of Shaw, so I’m very comfortable and familiar with the neighborhood,� co-owner Ryan Seelbach said. “And then also our other venue in the neighborhood, Takoda Restaurant and Beer Garden, has been very popular with our guests. So I think it was very natural for us to open up a second venture in Shaw.� The venue focuses on serving lighter Mexican food, which Seelbach said is a missing niche in the District and pairs well

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with the drink selection that is available. Menu items include a variety of tacos, as well as guacamole and roasted ears of corn. “The real inspiration was that‌in D.C. there’s plenty of Tex-Mex restaurants, but there’s

not really any Baja-focused Mexican restaurants,� Seelbach said. “And then in our neighborhood especially we thought that Baja-Mexican cuisine was a real hole in the neighborhood that we wanted to fill.� The 2,800-square-foot venue includes a rooftop tequila bar, as well as a main dining area on the second floor of the former rowhouse. Seelbach said they aimed to make the interior bright, airy and colorful. The interior features exposed brick walls painted white, vibrantly colored chairs, wood tables and large murals. The rooftop bar is accented with cactuses and potted plants, and is equipped with gas heaters, allowing it to stay open year-round. The former tenant of the building, 1905 Bistro & Bar, had Victorian-style decoration, making it dark and cluttered, Seelbach said. In redesigning the interior, they wanted to change the venue’s feel dramatically.

Chef Victor Albisu to expand Taco Bama in D.C., replace Del Campo

Nearly five years after opening the award-winning South American steakhouse, Chef Victor Albisu is replacing Del Campo with two Mexican concepts. Taco Bamba, his popular counter-service taqueria, will have its first permanent D.C. home in the front bar and dining room, while the back dining room and patio will welcome Poca Madre. Photo courtesy of Ryan Seelbach

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Albisu is actively searching for a new location for Del Campo. It will close on I (EYE) street after dinner on March 24. Renovations to create the dual concept space will begin immediately. Among the new features will be a double-door vestibule separating the two spaces. When Taco Bamba opens as a permanent concept the week of April 2, it will do so with a new-toChinatown look. The former Del Campo bar, lounge and front dining room area will be made over in the signature Taco Bamba style. Like the Springfield and Vienna locations, this new outpost will feature a bar and an expanded menu of tacos, many original to the location. The space is getting extended hours as well, operating from 8:30

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The dining area is decorated with brightly colored chairs, wood tables and a large mural. “To make the space look as different as possible, as well as fit in with the overall brand of Baja-Mexican cuisine and tequila, we really wanted to make the space feel uncluttered and as bright as possible,� Seelbach said. Dinner is offered 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Taco Bamba DC will celebrate its transformation into a permanent concept with a rooftop Cinco de Mayo blowout on the building’s rooftop on May 5.

Spring Wine Fling reveals participants

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced the participants and specials available during Spring Wine Fling, the annual promotion showcasing wine programs at regional eateries and bars. Guests can peruse the 27 participating locations and learn more about what different wines each restaurant is pouring in either flights of three wines for $15, or flights of five wines for $25 available from March 26 through April 1.

Each restaurant offers something different, with several also planning special programming to showcase their wine programs to guests. The Dish & Dram will host an Austrian wine dinner on March 26 to kick off its in-house promotion, and Honeysuckle (above) is hosting a wine tasting dinner with five paired courses on March 27.

bar is open 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday. Weekend brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information about the restaurant, visit CortezBarDC. com. Slate Wine Bar & Bistro will be offering 10 different wine flights on March 29 for a super sommelier night with sales supporting the Dupont Rotary Club’s Bikes for Change project. Information on all specials and events are available at WineFlingDC.com. The list of participants includes: D.C. Ankara Restaurant Asia Nine Bar and Lounge B Too Belga CafÊ Boqueria Centrolina Compass Rose Cork Wine Bar & Market Cuba Libre Georgia Brown’s Hazel Honeysuckle Iron Gate Joselito Casa de Comidas Jug & Table Occidental Grill Pavilion CafÊ Slate Wine Bar & Bistro Supra Texas de Brazil Via Umbria Virginia American Prime Chima Steakhouse Columbia Firehouse Oz Restaurant & Bar Vermilion Maryland The Dish & Dram

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DPR holds first youth futsal league, crowns champions By CURRENT STAFF WRITER The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the University of the District of Columbia through the 4-H Youth Development Program organized the first youth Futsal League this winter. The league is dedicated to the promotion and organization of youth soccer at both the recreational and competitive level. It is also devoted to the development of its players and coaches in order to allow them to reach their fullest potential and to instill sportsmanship and friendship while developing a community and leadership spirit among all of its members. The league began play in December and ran through March. It featured young adults between the ages of 12 and 19 and consisted in three types of tournaments: U-19 boys, U-19 girls and U-15 boys. Approximately 18 teams composed of roughly 200 youths participated. A tournament was held at the Columbia Heights Community Center March 10 to 14 and crowned the league’s champions. The winners of each league were the Griffins from the U-19 girls (bottom), the D.C. Scores from the U-19 boys (below), and the D.C. Scores from the U-15 boys. Futsal is a variant of soccer played on a hard court, and mainly indoors. It can be considered a version of a five-a-side soccer game. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard surface delimited by lines. Walls or boards are not used. The sport is also played with a smaller, harder ball. Photos courtesy of Marcus Hopkins from DPR.

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Feb. 14, 2018: a tragic day students and teachers will never forget. Now a month later, Deal students have turned a tragedy into a movement. On March 14, approximately 650 students participated in a 17-minute walkout. There were two goals: first, to honor the 17 victims from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and second, to show that together students can change gun laws so an incident like that will never happen again. At 10 a.m., students walked out of their classes into the cafeteria to hear a few brief words from our principal Ms. Neal. From there we all went outside to stand in silence for 17 minutes. Seventh-grader Justice Weimer reflected, “A lot of people took it seriously and I feel like it’s our job as students and citizens of America to stand up for what’s right. And when we know that people are getting killed because of gun violence I don’t see a reason not to protest.” As we stood outside, passersby stood out of the Fort Reno hill with us in solidarity. Student Susanna Hardee shared her thoughts as well. “It was a meaningful show of protest against Congress and show of respect for the 17 people who were killed,” she said. “To see all those kids outlining the school’s athletic field in silent respect for our fellow students in Florida really gave me chills.” After witnessing this event it is clear that if students stand together, we can really change the world. — Naomi Rea, seventh-grader

Emerson Preparatory School

The entryway to the counselor’s office at Emerson Prep is decorated from top to bottom with school notices, college information and flyers with words of encouragement. Inside sits Ms. Reinhart, our school counselor. She describes her primary role at Emerson as being a student advocate, helping students in three main areas: academic assistance, post-high school planning and any social/emotional issues we may have. “Emerson is a school counselor’s dream,” said Ms. Reinhart in regard to our abnormally small student body. “The small size of the school allows

School DISPATCHES me to know everyone’s name and a chance to help students in more impactful ways.” Help she does, as a bunch of bananas sit on the ledge of her office door, providing the option of a free, healthy snack for all. Ms. Reinhart makes sure there is always fruit on display and a stash near her desk for students who are food-insecure or just need a snack to help get through the day. Her favorite part of the job? “The students,” she said. Ms. Reinhart believes that although she may play a small role in our lives, it is rewarding to watch us succeed and grow. Each day, she helps facilitate community events and thinks of new ways to improve our school. Ms. Reinhart’s role as Emerson’s counselor has benefitted the school in countless ways, thanks to her tenacity and genuine concern with students’ lives. — Isabel Fajardo, 11th-grader

Hearst Elementary School

Our class was so surprised at all of the things we celebrate during the shortest month of the year — February. We learned about Groundhog Day, celebrated our 100th day of school, learned about the best ways to take care of our teeth, read books about Chinese New Year traditions, and learned about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln — along with our favorite: President Barack Obama. In addition to all of that, our favorite subject was black inventors, which we learned about throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Here are a few of our thoughts about the topic: Megan, Paul and Anna thought “the potato chip was the best invention because people love them so much.” Mila and Logan reflected on what inventions were and explained that “inventions are things that solve a problem and can help lots of people.” Lucas, Lincoln and Zakarias thought “the traffic light and the gas mask were the most important inventions by Garrett Morgan because they keep people and firefighters safe.” Sathvik said, “Fred Jones was the best inventor because he made the refrigerated truck which helps ice

cream to get to the store.” Speaking of ice cream, Annabel thought that was the best invention because “ice cream is so yummy, it’s just like candy.” Tristan wrapped up our discussion reflecting on John Standard and his improvements to the refrigerator. He said, “It was such an important invention because it helps our food to not melt and keeps it from getting hot”. We learned that more than 20 black inventors came up with solutions to problems that still help today and there are new ones every year. The Ninja Nuggets hope that you will go online and find out more about these inventors and their contributions to our country and the world. — Ms. Prince and Ms. Inge’s kindergarten class

Horace Mann Elementary School

There will be a new playground this year at Horace Mann Elementary School. If you don’t go to Horace Mann, you might not know about it. This playground is made for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders during school times, but if you wish you could go to the playground after school as well. The playground will add four swings, a seesaw, a slide and two chairs which you can spin in. Recess time is where we kids can go and play on the new playground. We interviewed Principal Ms. Whisnant about the new playground. “Our old playground needed replacement and we had ideas of different kind of play structures that might support both recess and our PE program,” Ms. Whisnant said. “The new pieces, twirly chairs, etc., all came from the D.C. government, the PTA helped raise money to add some additional elements.” We think the new playground will be great because there will be new extensions that students will love even more! — Nicola Lauren and Olivia Shima, fourth-graders

Lafayette Elementary School

The wait is finally over. March Madness has arrived at Lafayette Elementary School. Students are filling up the stands in the gym. One student, Anna Finch, said, “I think it will be very fun and cool. I can’t wait!” The games are plentiful: basket-

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Sheridan middle-schoolers walked out of class in response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. ball team vs. alumni, basketball team vs. staff and staff vs. parents. There is also a new game this year, a blue vs. yellow game, which is a scrimmage between the Lafayette basketball team and another elementary school team. Parents and staff will get their share of exercise during March Madness. March Madness has been a tradition at Lafayette since before we were born. Although there are no brackets, there are high expectations for the basketball team. Fifth-grader Carter Hamilton said, “I think that it is a fun event for both the fans and players.” The Lafayette basketball team cannot wait to have a few more games to show off their talent before the season ends. One player, fifth-grader Harry Bertsch exclaimed, “March Madness is very exciting! I’ve been wanting to get back on the court for a while now.” Students, parents and staff can’t wait to show off their moves this week in March Madness. — Caleb Murphy and Mia Mora, fifth-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

On Wednesday, the middle school at Our Lady of Victory School honored the victims of the Stoneman Douglas High shooting with a special prayer service asking Jesus to bless them, comfort their families and protect students from gun violence. Students all over the country remembered what happened in different ways. Some left their school for 17 minutes, others expressed their views to lawmakers, and other schools focused on prayer. At Our Lady of Victory, we prayed the luminous mysteries, but instead of all of us holding rosaries, students themselves acted as the beads of the rosary. Students passed around the microphone and each led a prayer to complete the decades of the rosary. Some students held 17 candles in honor of the 17 students who died. What happened was especially scary to me because my family was flying into Florida when we heard the news. Our family that lives in Florida had friends who died and were in the school that day. It was hard to hear that something so terrible could happen in school. I was glad we made a point to focus on the innocent lives lost inside a school. I hope that in the future students will be safe and that people who need mental health services will get them before someone gets hurt.

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Sheridan School

On March 14, around 50 Sheridan middle-schoolers joined thousands of other students across the country and walked out of class in honor of the 17 lives that were taken in Parkland, Florida, and to protest the lack of gun laws in our country. They marched to the Van Ness Metro station where their enthusiasm and passion caught the attention of the community and morning commuters. They also got the attention of WAMU 88.5 on Twitter and 93.9 WKYS radio station. The Sheridan walkout was organized by the school’s Young Activists group. The group prepared signs with messages such as “Protect our Lives,” “#NeverAgain,” and “Will We Be Next?” Their goal was to call the government to action, to save so many innocent lives, and to honor the ones who were taken by guns. In conclusion, the Sheridan middle-schoolers were very persistent and passionate as they protested for the safety of this country. — Olive Ley and Gwyn Field, seventh-grader

Stoddert Elementary School

My class and Wolf pack went on a field trip to Shakespeare Theater. When we got there we were greeted by our instructor and were allowed to sit whereever we wanted to. We were given a script with lines from Shakespeare’s plays. It also had made-up words like “You Goosenhoff!” and “Gigglehime!” It was funny. We read the story of Romeo and Juliet. All the boys read the part of Romeo in unison and the all girls did the same. Then we acted it out. While at the theater we learned breathing exercises to help us with the play we were practicing at school. We learned more air in our lungs makes our voices louder. After our acting debut, we hopped back on our bus and headed to the Georgetown ice skating rink. When we got there it was lunch time so we could go to Starbucks, a pizza shop or a sandwich shop. After we ate, went to rent our skates. We skated for two hours and then had dessert. After our treats we got back on the bus and went back to Stoddert. It was a long and happy day. — Aidan Jacobs, fifth-grader

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Northwest Real estate The Current

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

March 21, 2018 â– Page 11

On the market: A home with a history is open to house new memories Childhood homes play an outsized role in our memories. Every room tells a story; every detail recalls an emotion.

ON THE MARKET SUSAN BODIKER

The grand neo-classical at 3212 Garfield St. NW is full of design elements that would enchant adults and children alike - from the numerous porches and outside spaces to the elegant rooms just right for formal entertaining. Built in 1928 (one of the peak periods for homes of this style), the red brick manor with an imposing two-story columned portico offers 5,808 square feet of living space on four levels and includes five bedrooms, four full baths, a sunroom, a patio and a lovingly landscaped front and rear yard. There is also a detached single-car garage. It is on the market for $2.25 million. The house sits on a small rise fronted by a stone wall and a profusion of soon-to-bloom irises, dogwoods, cascading cherries and other flowering shrubs. Stone stairs and a walkway lead to a traditional neoclassical front door framed with a fanlight and sidelights embellished with eclipse trim. There is also a screen door with a delicate metalwork lower panel. Inside, a high-ceilinged and gracious foyer reveals a switchback staircase with a spiral handrail. To the

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The neo-classical at 3212 Garfield St. NW offers nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, as well as a backyard patio. It is on sale for $2.25M. right is a formal dining room that seats 16 and features original chair rail, crown and baseboard molding. There is also a gas fireplace with gold-streaked marble surround and a wood mantel with columns and dentil detail. It is flanked by two sets of French doors that open onto a screened-in porch with a hunter green beadboard ceiling. Straight ahead is a bright white kitchen, recently updated with Shaker-style cabinets (some glass fronted) with brushed nickel hardware, granite counters and a glass tile backsplash. Stainless appliances include a Dacor five-burner cooktop, Bosch wall ovens and a KitchenAid French door refrigerator/freezer. Next to the kitchen is a sunny breakfast room with two walls of

windows and a double door opening to the covered back porch where vines of wisteria climb the columns. Off the breakfast room is a laundry area with a Whirlpool washer and dryer. The back porch takes you back into the house via a mudroom, office, full bath with a vintage stand-alone claw foot tub, and a bonus room that opens onto a living room graced by tall windows, ceiling medallion and a traditional wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and wood mantel. Upstairs on the second floor are four bedrooms and two jack-and-jill baths. Two back bedrooms share a large terrace with a view of the rear garden and the National Cathedral. In the front of the house are two more

bedrooms, overlooking the front garden and Garfield Street. They are separated by a sweet little study or nursery with two sets of French doors that open onto a Juliet balcony. Above the bedrooms is another level with a cozy bedroom/retreat under the eaves and access to a spacious attic that can be converted into another bedroom/living space or additional storage. The lower level includes a rec room, full bath, shelving for storage and a separate entrance - making it an ideal au pair suite. Located at the intersection of the

Woodley Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights and Cleveland Park neighborhoods, the home is close to Rock Creek Parkway and a short ride or walk to the Cleveland Park metro station, National Cathedral, the National Zoo and the shops and restaurants of Wisconsin and Connecticut avenues. The home at 3212 Garfield St NW is listed for $2.25 million with Washington Fine Properties. For details, contact Sarah Howard at 703-862-7181 or sarah.howard@ wfp.com. For a virtual tour, see bit. ly/2FAoNnL.

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A Look at Transportation in Northwest Washington

On Autos: Toyota, Mazda crossovers where functionality comes last Most crossovers aim to be pretty functional vehicles. Typically high and boxy, they deliver a commanding seating position and ample space for passengers and cargo.

ON AUTOS BRADY HOLT

This is usually the norm in the subcompact crossover class. While these models tend to give up some space for cityfriendly dimensions, models like the Honda HR-V, Kia Soul, Nissan Rogue Sport and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport still offer comfortable seating for four adults and a decent amount of cargo room. Maneuverable and easy to park, subcompact crossovers are logical choices for Northwest drivers. But in two other recentlytested subcompact crossovers the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR and the newly-updated 2018 Mazda CX-3 - functionality was one of the last priorities. While both models have their appeal, buyers should be aware of their drawbacks. The eye-catching C-HR was clearly designed to attract

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The 2018 Toyota C-HR’s exuberant styling is the most notable appeal of this imperfect subcompact crossover. attention. Picture a low-slung sports coupe, but raised higher off the ground. Then add the tested car’s two-tone white and radiant green mica paint job and the standard 18-inch alloy wheels, and the result looks like a daring concept car you can take home. By the standard of a sports car, the C-HR is actually rather functional. A higher seating position makes it easier to get in and out, and the front seats

are quite comfortable. With five doors, it is easy to load and unload people and cargo. And it is relatively affordable, with a base price of $23,495 (including a suite of sophisticated safety features) and an EPA rating of 29 mpg in mixed driving. However, the C-HR is no sports car. It is peppy and agile around town, to be fair, with eager performance off the line and tight, responsive steering

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mpg in mixed driving, the little Mazda is the luxury car of its class. The exterior is aggressive yet subtly classy, and the elegantly simple interior - with a leather-trimmed dashboard and “floating� center touchscreen - resembles an Audi or BMW. Even more impressive, the CX-3 has polished driving dynamics that continue its premium vibe. While many subcompact crossovers feel like they were simply built to be cheap, the CX-3 embraces the benefits of being small. It is agile and fun to drive, and generally does not make you feel like you settled for a subcompact crossover - but that you actually prefer a vehicle this size. That is not to say everything is quite perfect. The ride could be a little smoother and the acceleration a little quicker. The interior could have a bigger touchscreen, a more advanced smartphone integration, a sturdier center armrest and a better place to stash your phone. But the biggest drawback is the size. Unless you are wedded to an especially small vehicle with all-wheel-drive, sporty handling and an affordable price, the CX-3 makes little sense as a crossover. It is easy enough to get similar virtues from a good compact hatchback - even the Mazda3 that is sold out of the same showroom. It does not have the high seating position or roomy interior of a crossover, and it is only sporty and fuel-efficient by crossover standards. Here, too, there are reasons to buy one. Just do so only with full consideration of what you are looking for, and what sort of vehicles might meet those needs.

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throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This screening is part of the 2018 Environmental Film Festival. 3 to 5 p.m. Free; RSVP recommended. Smithsonian National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4888.

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Saturday MARCH 24 Children’s programs ■ The Rock Creek Park planetarium will host “Winter Night Sky,” a presentation of the brightest stars, planets and constellations visible in the wintertime. Recommended for ages five and up. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free; required tickets can be obtained up to 30 minutes in advance. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6224. This event will repeat every Saturday and Sunday until April 29. ■ All ages are welcome at the “Ranger Reads” planetarium storytime session, where a National Park Service ranger will read Dr. Suess’ “The Lorax.” 2 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6000. Classes and workshops ■ 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. 202-467-4600. 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. 202-225-8333. ■ The National Portrait Gallery will hold a creative writing session for adults, which will take inspiration from the gallery’s special exhibition “The 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. 202-633-1000. This event repeats weekly. ■ In celebration of Women’s History Month, the “Astronomy Stars: Women Who Changed the Night” program will highlight stories of female astronomers and their discoveries. Recommended for ages seven and older. 4 p.m. Free.

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■ Performance: The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present “Doctor Faustus,” the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to practice magic. 2 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202547-1122. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6224. This program will repeat on March 31. Concerts ■ Washington Performing Arts will present pianist Roman Rabinovich to perform works by Haydn, Rachmaninoff and Chopin as well as an original composition. 2 p.m. $45. Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-833-9800. ■ The Gorenman Bach Project will present American University’s musician-in-residence Yuliya Gorenman performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s “The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I.” 7:30 p.m. $10 to $25. Abramson Family Recital Hall at the Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. auarts@ american.edu. Discussions and lectures ■ Ira Spar, a professor of ancient history of Ramapo College of New Jersey, will lead a lecture on ancient and

historic hats and headdresses, including examples from his personal collection, as part of a collaboration with the International Hajji Baba Society. 2 p.m. Free. The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. 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. ■ The Smithsonian Channel will show its documentary, “Laws of the Lizard,” which tells the story of anole lizards and how they have expanded

Performances ■ The Georgetown University Black Theatre Ensemble will present “The Story,” a play about a young black news reporter who gets the scoop on a murder of a white Teach for America instructor. 2 and 8 p.m. $8 to $10. Village C Theatre, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown.edu. ■ The live wax museum “Blacks in Wax” from the youth of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center will put together a Black History production that combines drama, music and dance to educate and entertain through the arts. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ 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 run until April 7. ■ The Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Masqueraders will perform the classic musical “The Sound of Music.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Nolan Center, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory, 1524 35th St. NW. 202-337-3350, ext. 2209. The show will repeat on March 25 at 2 p.m. ■ 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 Road, Silver Spring. 301-5888279. The show will continue until April 7. ■ The National Theatre production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” will come to the Shakespeare Theatre Company. The musical is set in 1971 New York, at a crumbling Broadway theatre where old performers gather to reminisce the night before it is demolished. 8 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW 202-547-1122. This performance will repeat on March 29. ■ Improbable Comedy will present an all-immigrant lineup including comedians Sryia Sarkar, Jepherson Guervara and Rubi Nicholas for its stand-up comedy show “Comedy as a Second Language.” 8 to 9:30 p.m. $20 to $25. The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., Silver Spring. Tickets are available at ImprobableComedy.com. ■ Dance Place will present an evening of mixed repertory including Christopher K. Morgan’s “Rice,” which takes a child’s look at race and Tiffanie Carson’s “B.U.G. - [Backlight. Uplight. Glare.]” a play on the technical lighting term and meditation on the symbolic resonance of light and dark. Morgan’s “Into the Gloaming” will close the evening, addressing the nature of grief and loss with original score by electric cellist Wytold. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-249-7727. The show will repeat at 7 p.m. on March 25. ■ Groove Theory, Georgetown University’s co-ed hip hop team, will present its annual showcase, “One Move, One Groove,” featuring performers from the university as well as the D.C. area. 7:30 p.m. $7 to See Events/Page 14

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Continued From Page 13 $10. Rafik B. Hariri Building, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown. edu. Special events â– The FabergĂŠ Egg Festival with celebrate spring the Russian way with folk music, dancing, egg-rolling games, an Easter play and a FabergĂŠ-inspired egg decorating workshop. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 to $18. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. 202-6865807. This festival will repeat on March 25. â– 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 St. NW. 202-457-5020. The tea will be offered until April 15. Tours â– The National Park Service will offer “As The Wheel Turnsâ€? mill tours, led by a park ranger or a volunteer from Friends of Peirce Mill. Self-guided tours are also possible. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, 2401 Tilden St. NW. Tours will be offered every Saturday and Sunday until March 31. â– Horticulturist Drew Asbury will give Hillwood visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the estate’s greenhouse for “Orchid Month.â€? 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. Free for members and children under six. $5 for children 6 to 18, $10 for students, $15 for seniors and $18 for adults. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. Sessions offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until March 31.

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Irish Dancers will host a lesson in Irish step dancing to participants at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. 5:30 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.

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Sunday MARCH 25 Children’s programs ■“When Architecture Tells a Story,� a creative writing and art workshop for students in grades eight to 12, will explore what D.C. will look like 1,000 years from now. Working with artist Jamila Zahra Felton, participants will create pieces to be compiled into a zine. 1 to 5 p.m. Free; registration required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. teenprograms@nbm.org. ■No rocket ship is necessary to discover distant galaxies and nebulas at Rock Creek Park’s “Exploring the Universe.� Recommended for ages seven and up. 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free; obtain tickets 30 minutes in advance at the Nature Center front desk. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes and workshops ■One Giant Meditation will kick off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with a guided relaxation session to welcome the arrival of spring. Participants should bring their own mats. 9 to 10:30 a.m. $10 to $12. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448. ■Billy Smith, a dancer with the Mark Morris Dance Group, will conclude Joy of Motion’s Master Class series. 5 to 7 p.m. Individual classes range from $30 to $45. Joy of Motion Bethesda, Suite 180E, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. 301-986-0016. Concerts ■On the 100th anniversary of the death of com-

Tours â– TaĂ­na Caragol and Asma Naeem, curators for the National Portrait Gallery, will lead a special tour of the gallery’s special exhibition “UnSeen: Our Past in a New Light.â€? 3 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-8300.

Sunday, MARCH 25 â– Children’s program: Lee Coykendall, a children’s education specialist at the U.S. Botanic Garden, will lead a workshop for children to create a kite inspired by orchid designs just in time for the kite festival on the National Mall. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. poser Claude Debussy, pianist Benedetto Lupo will perform a concert of his most famous works. 3:30 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. â– Weekly Concert will host TK as part of the Phillips Collection concert series. 4 p.m. $20 to $40. International Student House, Grand Hall, 1825 R St. NW. 202-387-2151. Discussions and lectures â– Mary Morton, curator and head of the National Gallery of Art’s French paintings department, will lead an introduction to the exhibition, “CĂŠzanne Portraits.â€? 2 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. â– Speaker Maryl Walters, a spiritual healer, teacher of Christian Science and interfaith activist, will lead a talk entitled “Our Government: Under the Heal-

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Special Events ■“Make Room For Matzah� will welcome families with children 3 and older to participate in crafts, cooking, stories and mitzvah projects for Passover. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $10 per family for registration before March 23; $15 per family for registration after March 23. Edlavitch D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202518-9400. ■At the “John Wilmerding Community Celebration of American Art,� participants can take part in a “Story Chorus� led by D.C. artist Holly Bass, pop-up exhibits and a collaborative sidewalk project. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-7374215. ■The annual Theater J Benefit will feature food, cocktails and a conversation with sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Festive attire encouraged. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW. Contact Skye Landgraf at 202-777-3225 to purchase tickets.

Monday Monday,MARCH March 26 26 Concerts â– Colie Aziza will blend sultry jazz and classic R&B music, in a concert that she hopes will create therapeutic elements that speak to the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of her listeners. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– In celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Ryuji Ueno Foundation will present the 6821 Quintet performing works by Michael Djupstrom, Mamiko Hirai and Kunihiko See Events/Page 15

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 14 Murai. 12:10 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th and Constitution avenues NW. 202-737-4215. Discussions and lectures â– At “Mussolini as Impresario: Jazz and Theater In Fascist Italy,â€? Georgetown University professors Anna Celenza and Patricia Gaborik will explore how music, theater, dance and film intersect with transatlantic culture, business, politics and religion. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. McDonough School of Business, 37th and O streets NW. Contact Serafina Hager at hagers@georgetown.edu. â– At his book talk for “The Watergate: Inside America’s Most Infamous Address,â€? author Joseph Rodota will cover the history of the Watergate complex, from its design and construction to the various scandals associated with it. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. â– Join author JesĂşs Carrasco for a discussion of his debut novel, “Out in the Open,â€? the story of a boy who flees home in an unnamed, drought-stricken country. 6:15 p.m. $10 to $32. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org. Special events â– French students can practice their language skills with native speakers over a game of Scrabble, Clue or Apples to Apples at “Jouons! A French Game Night.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free for Alliance Française members; a $5 donation is suggested for non-members. Alliance Française, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. 202234-7911. â– Chefs and taste-testers alike are invited to participate in the “Matzo Ball Madness: Soup-Offâ€? cooking competition. Contestants must register by March 22. This event is for participants in their 20s and 30s. 7 to 9 p.m. $5 to $10. Edlavitch D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-5189400.

Tuesday MARCH Tuesday, March 2727 Children’s programs ■Homeschool Day at the National Building Museum will host classes on city building, planning and design for homeschooled children aged four to 14. Workshops will be divided by age group. 10 a.m. to noon for morning programs; 1 to 3 p.m. for afternoon programs. $10 per child for one program; no cost for adult chaperones. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. Classes and workshops ■Paula Waltz, a gardener at the U.S. Botanic Garden’s orchid collection, will lead a workshop on repotting orchid plants at home, explaining the differences in

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materials and techniques and answering questions from participants. 10 to 11:30 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. The workshop will repeat on March 29. â– Bring a sketchbook and pencils to the Luce Foundation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Center and participate in a “Sketching: Draw and Discoverâ€? 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 â– Amy Domingues will lead a viol consort in a performance of Dietrich Buxtehude’s “Membra Jesu Nostriâ€? for the Tuesday Concert Series. 12:10 to 1 p.m. Free; $10 donation suggested. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. This concert is part of a weekly program held every Tuesday. â– JOATA, featuring Brooklyn-based Puerto Rican indie-pop musician Jose Oyola, will perform music blending hip hop, indie rock and Caribbean rhythms. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures â– Authors Lisa Rice, Gregory D. Squires and Sam Fulwood III will discuss “The Fight For Fair Housingâ€? as part of a Busboys and Poets Books event co-sponsored by the National Fair Housing Alliance, which looks to eliminate housing discrimination and ensure equal housing opportunities. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Films â– In celebration of cherry blossom season, the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. will host “CineMatsuri,â€? 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 Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. 202-833-2210. This festival will run until April 3. â– See “WĂšlu,â€? a less violent, more thoughtful take on “Scarfaceâ€? set in Mali, where a young bus driver must turn to drug smuggling to provide for himself and protect his sister from prostitution. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free; registration required.

Wednesday MARCH Wednesday, March 2828 Children’s programs ■“Young Planetarium� will give kids ages 4 to 10 an introductory astronomy lesson in the stars and planets of the night sky. 4 p.m. Free; first come, first serve. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070.

Tuesday, MARCH 27 ■Discussion and lecture: Hear photographer Joel Sartore talk about the colors, details and behaviors of different bird species around the world captured by the portraits in his new book, “Birds of the Photo Ark.� 7:30 to 9 p.m. $25. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7700. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. 202-944-6000. ■In association with Maryland Public Television, environmental filmmaking students at American University will air their documentary, “Healing Baltimore’s Harbor: A Pipe Dream?� about the city’s crumbling sewage and stormwater infrastructure. 7 p.m. Free. Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-8851000. Performances ■Folger Shakespeare Library will hold a staged reading of “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,� a play written and directed by Ken Ludwig that recounts his parents’ courtship. 7 p.m. Free; preregistration requested. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. ■Folger Shakespeare Library presents “The Winter’s Tale,� William Shakespeare’s play about jealousy, prophecy, redemption and the power of forgive-

ness. 7:30 p.m. $35 to $79. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-7077. This production will run until April 22. ■“Persephone: A Burlesque,� Richard C. Washer’s Greek mythology-inspired play with original music by Mark Haag, will kick off the First Draft New Play Reading Series. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. Tours ■“Tour and Tea� will offer an indepth 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. 202-5376200. This tour will repeat Tuesday and

Classes and workshops â– 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. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Classes are held every Wednesday. â– The Friendship Heights Toastmasters Club will offer tips for communicating more effectively in a friendly atmosphere. 4:30 p.m. First two classes free; registration required. Geico, 5260 Western Ave NW, Chevy Chase. 301-986-3985. Concerts â– Fernandito Ferrer will bring the Nueva Trova musical style to the Kennedy Center with percussive guitar work and soulful vocals. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. See Events/Page 16

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Continued From Page 15 Discussions and lectures ■The “Women in Architecture: Make No Little Plans� talk will bring together the design leaders behind some of D.C.’s most complex structures and projects to discuss their processes, inspiration, successes and challenges. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202272-2448. ■Folger Shakespeare Library’s resident dramaturg Michele Osherow will share her perspective on Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale� in a pre-performance discussion, including a reception with light refreshments. 6:30 p.m. $20. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. ■Artist Yuki Ideguchi will give a lecture on the history of Japanese painting styles to kick off the opening of the exhibition, “Evolving Traditions: Paintings of Wonder from Japan.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; registration required. Embassy of Japan, 1150 18th St. NW. 202-238-6900. Films ■The Italian Embassy will screen “La ragazza del mondo (Worldly Girl),� Marco Danieli’s award-winning drama about a woman who must choose between her Jehovah’s Witness community and her newfound romance. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Free; registration required. Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. 202-518-0998.

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Thursday, MARCH 29 ■Discussion and lecture: D.C. legend and poet E. Ethelbert Miller – who has won several awards and for 10 years has been the editor of “Poet Lore,� the oldest magazine published in the United States – will discuss his new poetry book “If God Invented Baseball.� 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets, 234 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856.

stand up comedy. 7:30 p.m. $25. The D.C. Improv. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-296-7008. The performance will continue on Friday and Saturday. Special events ■The National Portrait Gallery will hold an after-hours event paying tribute to working women titled “Remix: We Can Do it!� which will feature music from DJ Ayes Cold, a Rosie the Riveter photo booth, art activities and spotlight tours of the exhibition “The Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers.� 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-8300. ■Blank Space will announce the winners of its 2018 “Fairy Tales� archi-

tectureinspired writing competition, with readings of the stories and live interviews with the authors. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $5 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202272-2448. ■At “Chasing Cherry Blossoms,� photo archivist Sara Manco and actress Anne Stone will tell the story of Eliza Scidmore, National Geographic’s first female writer, photographer and board member who helped bring cherry blossoms from Japan to D.C. This event is part of National Geographic’s new “From the Archive� series. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $25. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7700. Friday, March 30

Friday MARCH 30 Children’s programs ■At “Creature Feature,� children aged four to 10 will learn about Rock Creek Park wildlife and get a chance to meet and feed the animals housed at 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 ■Classical painter Teresa Oaxaca will teach a figure drawing class for all levels using traditional drawing media. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per class for Arts Club members; $20 for non-members. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. Contact Teresa Oaxaca at esaoaxacafineart@aol.com. This is a weekly session. Concerts ■Juilliard graduate, Marine Band member and concert pianist Christopher Schmitt will perform in the Friday Noon Concert. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202331-7282. This concert is part of a

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Saturday Saturday,MARCH March 31 31 Children’s events ■The National Park Service celebrates 200 years of the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Anacostia, where families will be able to play games, do crafts and go on ranger-led tours of Douglass’ historic home. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. Go.NPS.gov/Douglass. Tours ■Dwane Starlin leads a “Cherry Blossom Cupcake� walking tour of Georgetown, with stops at Baked and Wired, Sprinkles and Georgetown Cupcake. Tickets include one cupcake from each bakery. Noon to 2 p.m. $23 to $25. Tours start at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. 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 “free� 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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SUNRISE: Discussions ongoing From Page 4 ended with some people leaving the meeting. “Our oath [as commissioners] is to take into account the interests of the entire city, not just our ANC or single-member district. We can lament that healthcare is for-profit, but we can’t resolve that. There’s going to be a change in use at this lot. It could be sold to another developer who would change [the zoning] and build 60 or 70 skinny townhouses. It’s a residentially zoned site. [Sunrise] is proposing a residential use.� One audience member said his mother had lived and died at a nearby Sunrise facility on Connecticut Avenue. He supported construction of the one under discussion in Tenleytown, and echoed Bender’s comments about cost. “I didn’t see people walking around there in mink stoles.� Another resident voiced his support for the project in an email, and said his views are shared by some other neighbors. “I live at 39th and Alton,� wrote Ben Nussdorf. “I support the project because we believe the Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church will struggle

to exist in its current building, and the Sunrise proposal will have fewer detrimental effects on the neighborhood than potential alternatives. Further, we believe that Sunrise’s representatives have made a good-faith effort to listen to and incorporate reasonable community concerns.� Judy Chesser, who lives across the street from the church, said she appreciates the ANC’s efforts but is unpersuaded by arguments in favor of the development. “The ANC Commissioners, thankfully, are trying to sort through the many issues involved with Sunrise,� Chesser wrote in an email. “Commissioner Ehrhardt asked a very significant question. Who owns the site at 3920 Alton? Sunrise does not, and therefore cannot legally ask for any variances - lot occupancy or increased height - on its own behalf. For this reason, this case should be dismissed.� A Sunrise website specifies how ownership of the proposed facility would be arranged. “Upon completion of the building, Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church and Sunrise will each own, in a condominium interest, their respective spaces within the building. Each property will be operated separately and independently,� it said.

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Old Somerset. Magnificent renovated Victorian with grand entry hall, living room, dining room, huge kitchen/ family room opening to large fenced back yard; 5 bedrooms incl. grand MBR suite; 4 full and 2 half baths; fin. lower level. $2,695,000 Ellen Sandler - 202.255.5007 Susan Berger - 202.255.5006

Garrett Park. Exceptional custom home with period features: reclaimed pine floors, custom staircases and millwork, 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, beautiful landscaping; in a wonderful village with train stop, restaurant, playgrounds. $1,995,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255

Town of Chevy Chase. This beautifully rebuilt residence is all about the enjoyment of close-in living! It features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, expansive Key West style porch & balcony, sun-filled rooms & gorgeous backyard. $1,699,900 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255

Bethesda/ Springfield. Another masterpiece by Kelly Development: elegant and practical floor plan with grand proportions and the highest quality finishes and millwork; gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms up; 2nd floor office and additional bedroom and bath on finished lower level. $1,995,000 Marina Krapiva - 301.792.5681

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Martin’s Addition. Exceptionally well-built and meticulously maintained residence offers wonderful open spaces for entertaining, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, landscaped grounds and a rare & sought-after 2-car garage. Very easy access downtown. $1,595,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255

Bethesda/Kenwood Park. Chic renovation of spacious contemporary includes top-ofthe-line sky-lit kitchen, library, living room, formal dining room, family room opening to gorgeous landscaped garden; rec room, 3 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 4 half baths; 2-car garage. Owner/agent. $1,438,000 Linda Chaletzky - 301.938.2630

Capitol Hill. Wonderful renovated bayfront in Eastern Market; superb living room, dining room- both with fireplaces, gourmet chef’s kitchen, elegant hardwood floors, 3.5 baths, 3 bedrooms up, separate lower level suite; landscaped garden and beautiful patio. $1.439,000 Kate Scheckells - 301.806.4450

Georgetown. Elegant historic row house featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, kitchen with gourmet finishes, exposed brick wall, lovely living & dining room with fireplace. Lower level au pair suite with kitchen and separate entrance. $1,399,900 Tracy Tkac - 301.437.8722 Amy Chew - 202.333.4257

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Bethesda. Spacious stone colonial with inviting front porch, living room, dining room, big kitchen with island opening to family room, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, incl. MBR with 2 walk-in closets; 2-car garage. $1,175,000 Catherine Arnaud-Charbonneau 301.602.7808

Battery Park. Walk score of 83 to downtown Bethesda! Renovated and expanded with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Relax and enjoy the inviting front porch or dine al fresco in the back yard screened porch. $1,165,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255

Petworth. This beautiful and recently renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, sun-filled dining and living rooms, high ceilings, two balconies, a welcoming front porch, lower level in-law suite and two-car parking. $749,000 Kate Sheckells - 301.806.4450

H St/Pierce School Lofts. Seven brilliant loft condominiums including an amazing 9,500sf penthouse! Unit #C is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath for $689,000 with access to 38,000 gallon pool, outdoor kitchen, gym. Pricing from $649,000 to $3,399,000 John Coplen - 410.591.0911

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