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Cheh pushes ban on gas leaf blowers

MLK Library project clears early evaluation

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■ Renovation: Commission

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Current Staff Writer

Noisy leaf blowers have increasingly caused headaches for many in Northwest — literally and figuratively.

But these residents may have a respite to look forward to eventually: In 2022, gas-powered leaf blowers would be banned in the District under a new bill introduced last week by Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh.

The Leaf Blower Amendment Act of 2016 — co-sponsored by Ward 2’s Jack Evans — would impose a $500 fine for using the devices after that date, and would shift enforcement from the Metropolitan Police Department to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.

There are already existing regulations intended to prevent noise impacts from leaf blowers, limiting sound output to 70 decibels heard from 50 feet away. But some residents allege that many gaspowered leaf blowers exceed those current levels. Cheh agreed in an interview that the specificity of this requirement has made enforcement difficult, and that police officers have better things to do than try to establish decibel readings for lawn equipment.

The bill, in broadly banning the noisy devices, will more easily address a perennial grievance for many constituents, Cheh said.

“The purpose of it, straight up, is to respond to the noise complaints,” she said. “Particularly starting in the fall, I get lots and lots of emails from people who complain about the noise.”

The concept of a ban gained momentum last fall with a vote by Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, which includes Foxhall, the Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights. That commission called for a ban after reviewing research by a group of Wesley Heights residents who said gaspowered leaf blowers cause polluSee Bill/Page 7

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Serving Chevy Chase, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Brightwood, Crestwood, Petworth & 16th Street Heights

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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The NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo featured health screenings, motivational speakers, fitness classes and free samples over the weekend at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Dance classes, yoga demonstrations and golf lessons rounded out the activities for all ages.

Plans for the $200 million-plus renovation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library downtown are rolling forward to the next phase of revisions after the National Capital Planning Commission provided review and comments last Thursday.

Commissioners made minor suggestions and asked to see a revised update in the spring from the design team of Martinez + Johnson Architecture and Mecanoo.

In particular, staffers recommended changes for the project’s 9th Street NW side: lowering an exterior wall and removing a parking ramp in order to create an open public space and reduce risks of vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

The commission also asked for more aesthetically pleasing designs for the library’s loading dock and urged designers to remain vigilant on historic preservation issues as the project proceeds.

In the meantime, the commis-

Courtesy of the D.C. Public Library

Library officials hope to begin the project early next year.

sion will release an environmental study on the proposed design.

The city’s central library building, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, opened to the public in 1972. The modernist building at 901 G St. NW earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

The new project will upgrade the library’s facilities to 21st-century standards, with more inviting exteriors and vibrant interiors, along with modernized infrastructure and sustainable elements. The proposed design calls for adding a fifth story, a publicly accessible roof garden, a trapezoid-shaped addition for a new fourth-floor auditorium, and other new event See Library/Page 3

Choral group offers ‘encore’ performance to mature singers

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

It’s never too late to learn something new, even if you’ve never sung a note in your life and that new thing is choral singing.

That’s the guiding principle for Encore Creativity, a local organization that hosts biannual crash courses in choral singing for seniors over 55, with professional-level concert performances at the end. This spring, some changes are in store for the nonprofit’s largest program, Capital Encore Chorale.

The D.C. program will be moving into a new home at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 945 G St. NW, relocating from the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center. And in a new offering this spring, participants can choose between the traditional chorale and Encore Rocks D.C., a new rock ’n’ roll

Photo courtesy of Larry Kelly

Members of the 55-and-over chorale rehearse one of their numbers for a previous concert.

alternative.

Even with the changes, the mission of helping older area residents discover a new passion remains intact, according to conductor Jeffrey Dokken.

“We try to provide people with a profes-

sional opportunity. It’s not just getting together and singing in unison,” said Dokken, who will conduct Encore Rocks D.C. and four other Encore chorales this spring. “It’s just rewarding to watch these people who never thought they could do choral singing really just flourish in this system.”

Encore Creativity was founded in 2007 by Jeanne Kelly, who previously created the Levine School of Music’s Virginia campus.

The idea sparked from a National Endowment for the Arts study that Kelly worked on in 2001, which revealed that seniors who sing under a professional conductor tend to be healthier and more productive in their later years. The study concluded after three years, but its corresponding singing program continued. A few years later, Kelly decided to take it on full-time.

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‘District Lines’ offers voice to local authors on local subjects

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Politics and Prose routinely welcomes authors from around the world to read from their work and address global issues. But on Saturday evening, the men and women of the evening tackled a subject closer to home: the D.C. area.

The 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW bookstore hosted an event to celebrate and premiere the third annual release of “District Lines,” a bound compilation of stories, poems and images inspired by and detailing aspects of the nation’s capital and surrounding communities.

Ten readers — ranging from a

recent grad school alumna to city experts with decades-long experience — offered selections from their contributions to the publication, which was overseen by editor-in-chief Justin Stephani, the store’s programs manager. Along with a small team of collaborators from the store’s staff, Stephani whittled down the selection pool from 135 submissions to 44 back in early and mid-2015. He told The Current after the event that he was looking for pieces that taught him something new about the city or captured his attention with a unique stylistic choice.

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spaces.

New features would dot the existing floors as well. On the main level, a “digital commons” section would be comprised of four new meeting “pods.” One floor up, a small slide would be added for children’s play. The new auditorium on the fourth floor would be surrounded by space for art exhibitions and galleries.

More technical plans include replacing the building’s lighting system and creating a uniform ribbon of ceiling lights on the upper floors visible from outside the library.

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2017 and end three or four years later, according to D.C. Public Library spokesperson George Williams.

Several aspects of the design haven’t yet been finalized, including the 9th Street wall, according to Williams. Officials are also considering three options for transforming the library’s main first-floor vestibule, all with the goal of making the inside space more visible and inviting from the street. The front entrance will either be constructed entirely of glass or retain a portion of the existing brick wall, depending on feedback from other interested parties.

Friends of the Library representative Mary Alice Levine read a letter from group president Robin Diener during the commission meeting. In her letter, Diener expressed concern about the auditorium’s placement on the fourth floor. Hosting large events on an upper level could cause overcrowding on elevators and stairways, as well as challenges for disabled patrons, she said.

“We feel strongly that much remains to be examined and discussed with the interested public

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The expanded children’s section would be one new feature of the renovated downtown library.

and the renovation advisory panel,” Levine said on Diener’s behalf.

She also urged stakeholders to continue discussions on the planned tribute to the library’s namesake. One possibility that’s been floated would dedicate a room to books referenced in King’s speeches, all surrounding a model of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., where King led his famous civil rights march.

Several residents including Diener also mentioned the future of the city’s public record archives, some of which could be moved into the renovated library from their current home in the D.C. Archives building. Diener said these plans for the archives — involving documents including birth, death and marriage certificates — might depend on whether storage space is available in the library after construction of the new auditorium. Friends of the D.C. Archives president Bill Rice urged collaboration between the D.C. Public Library and the Office of Public Records on the issue.

Williams confirmed to The Current that discussions are ongoing about the placement of the archives in the library. Meanwhile, the Washingtoniana Collection of locally focused materials will remain on the third floor of the King library where it currently resides, he said.

The week ahead Thursday, Jan. 14

The George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus will hold its quarterly community meeting at 7 p.m. in the Webb Building on campus at 2100 Foxhall Road NW. To RSVP, email bwaddell@gwu.edu or call 202-994-0211.

Monday, Jan. 18

The Tregaron Conservancy will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer event from 10 a.m. to noon to remove English ivy from trees. Volunteers will meet at the Tregaron entrance near 3100 Macomb St. NW. Attendees should wear comfortable shoes and bring water; tools, gloves and snacks will be provided. Registration is required; visit tregaronconservancy.org.

Thursday, Jan. 21

The D.C. Department of Transportation will host the final public meeting for the 16th Street NW Transit Priority Planning Study. An open house will be held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. in the Kay Community Room, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. An overview presentation about the process and the preferred alternative will take place at 4 p.m. and repeat at 7 p.m.

■ The D.C. Department of General Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation will present a community update on the construction and playground design at Friendship Recreation Center/Turtle Park. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the large conference room at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

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District Digest Ward 4 ‘village’ ready to launch programs The aging-in-place organization East Rock Creek Village will hold a launch party Friday evening in its new 7838 Eastern Ave. NW office.

The village — the 10th in the District — covers Brightwood, Colonial Village, Crestwood, Manor Park, North Portal Estates, Shepherd Park and Takoma.

Friday’s event, running from 5 to 7 p.m. will feature keynote speaker Anita Bonds, an at-large member of the D.C. Council; Brenda Donald, deputy mayor for health and human services; Ward 4 Council member Brandon Todd; and a number of advisory neighborhood commissioners.

Started in Boston in 2001, the village movement provides volunteer support for seniors who wish to remain in their homes.

Demolition to begin at old Post building

Demolition of The Washington Post’s former home at 15th and L streets NW will start soon, and the project will affect pedestrians and vehicles in the area for many months, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation.

Some closures started last weekend to prepare for the demolition, which will begin on Mon-

day, Jan. 18. Work will proceed 24 hours a day until mid-April, weather permitting.

The L Street sidewalk and curb lane will be closed for the duration of the project, until summer 2018. The eastbound bicycle lane on L Street will be shifted several feet, and a barrier will separate it from vehicular traffic.

Carr Properties, which acquired the four Post buildings for $159 million in March 2014,

is planning a major new development with Fannie Mae as the anchor tenant. After more than 50 years at this location, the Post moved to its new home at One Franklin Square in December.

Rock Creek Park to host service events

Rock Creek Conservancy will host more than 15 volunteer events Jan. 16 through 18 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Activities will include trash cleanups, trail management efforts and removal of invasive species. All ages are welcome.

The weekend is presented in collaboration with the National Park Service, Montgomery Parks and other partners. Details are at rockcreekconservancy.org.

Online clothing shop to open storefront

Online clothing store Tuckernuck will open its first brick-andmortar shop this spring in Georgetown, developer EastBanc announced recently.

The company, based in Georgetown, calls its style “classic American cool, rediscovered.�

The store will be the first retail tenant at 1055 High Residences, a condo building developed by EastBanc and The Willco Cos. A grand opening is slated for March.

The store at 1055 Wisconsin Ave. NW will feature a monogram bar and a “Best Sellers Wall,� offering items like Barbour jackets, Sperry boat shoes and Saint James striped shirts.

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CHORALE: Seniors sing at professional concerts at downtown program hosted by Encore

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Today, the program has blossomed to include 16 chorales with nearly 1,000 singers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The maximum number of singers for each chorale is 130, with approximately 25 slots still available in the D.C.based Capital Encore Chorale.

Singers can register and join the chorale until Jan. 29, the end of the third week of rehearsals.

The move from the Ripley Center to the downtown church was motivated by the need for more space, healthier acoustics and a better-sounding piano, Kelly said.

And the new offering — the rock ’n’ roll chorale — stems from a successful pilot program at the Smithsonian Associates last fall.

Dokken said a local band will join the singers onstage during the final concert, differentiating this chorale from the traditional one.

He plans to invite in a different band each year for the program.

Both the Capital programs will culminate in concerts this spring.

For the traditional chorale, that performance will take place May 12 at the Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. The location and date for the rock concert aren’t yet determined.

Encore’s chorale groups are typically made up of a mix of participants: experienced singers, people who used to sing, and people who have never sung, Kelly said. No formal experience is necessary, and entry is first-come, first-serve — no auditions. “They’re just going to find a warm, friendly and challenging atmosphere,� Kelly said.

Accounting for different skill levels can be difficult, Dokken said, but bridging that gap is critical to the Encore experience.

The program helps people who might not thrive in a competitive setting find their voice, subverting the idea that new skills are best mastered at a young age, Kelly said. It also lets people who have always loved singing but can’t hit the same notes they did when they were younger. “Are they just supposed to stop singing?� Kelly said. “Absolutely not. They can be a wonderful contributor to music and continue enjoying excellence.�

Each chorale program lasts 15 weeks, with 90-minute rehearsals once a week. The rehearsals focus on breathing, vocal technique and reading music, with a dash of music theory and history, Dokken said. Rehearsals begin on Jan. 13.

“I use a lot of humor in my rehearsals because that’s the great equalizer for everybody,� he said. “If everybody’s laughing and in a good place, they’re going to be working at a higher level.�

The chorale attracts many perennials like Foggy Bottom resident Nancy Webb, who has participated in every spring and fall session of the Capital Encore Chorale since the program first launched. Webb, a retired physician, first heard about the opportu-

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Webb has already signed up to do both the traditional and rock ’n’ roll chorales in D.C. this spring. “Anyone who’s sung in the past and stopped — it brings back memories of an earlier age when we were younger and maybe tougher,� Webb said. “It’s not as hard as you think it’s going to be.�

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 5500-5530 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:17 p.m. Jan. 5 (with knife).

Motor vehicle theft â– 3300-3399 block, Stuyvesant Place; 9:52 a.m.

Jan. 6. â– 6321-6599 block, 31st Place; 1:16 p.m. Jan. 10.

Theft â– 3800-3899 block, Jocelyn St.; 8:30 a.m. Jan. 7.

Theft from auto â– 5420-5499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:47 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 5400-5449 block, 31st St.; 2:13 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 7011-7099 block, 31st St.; 3:02 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 3800-3899 block, Livingston St.; 4:14 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 5400-5432 block, 32nd St.; 10:32 a.m. Jan. 7. â– 3500-3599 block, Rittenhouse St.; 5:33 a.m. Jan. 8. â– 3246-3299 block, Aberfoyle Place; 3:44 p.m.

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Theft from auto â– 4100-4199 block, 38th St.; 8:43 p.m. Jan. 8.

Theft â– 6100-6199 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:11 p.m. Jan. 8.

psa 401

Theft from auto â– 6300-6311 block, 9th St.; 2:02 p.m. Jan. 7. â– 6500-6599 block, 14th St.; 6:32 p.m. Jan. 7.

â– colonial village

PSA 401 shepherd park / takoma Sexual abuse â– 7400-7599 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:07 a.m. Jan. 4.

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 6936-6999 block, Piney Branch Road; 4:35 p.m. Jan. 8. â– 6658-6799 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:08 p.m. Jan. 9 (with knife).

Burglary â– 600-699 block, Aspen St.; 6:31 p.m. Jan. 10.

Motor vehicle theft â– 1400-1599 block, Whittier St.; 11:22 a.m. Jan. 4.

â– Friendship Heights PSA 202

Burglary â– 4800-4899 block, 48th St.; 12:18 a.m. Jan. 9.

Theft from auto â– 1400-1599 block, Jonquil St.; 6:11 p.m. Jan. 6.

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Theft â– 7400-7599 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:49 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 6600-6699 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:17 a.m. Jan. 6. â– 7700-7799 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:33 a.m. Jan. 10.

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â– Brightwood / manor park

Robbery â– 1400-1599 block, Sheridan St.; 8:42 p.m. Jan. 4 (with gun).

Motor vehicle theft â– 900-999 block, Sheridan St.; 12:48 p.m. Jan. 7.

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16th Street heights

Robbery â– 800-899 block, Kennedy St.; 5:05 p.m. Jan. 7. â– 5500-5528 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:57 a.m. Jan. 10.

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 5800-5899 block, Colorado Ave.; 10:13 p.m. Jan. 6 (with gun).

Burglary â– 700-799 block, Ingraham St.; 10:44 p.m. Jan. 7.

Motor vehicle theft â– 1200-1299 block, Hamilton St.; 12:49 p.m. Jan. 7.

Theft â– 5400-5499 block, 9th St.; 9:20 a.m. Jan. 4.

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â– 5200-5299 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 5:18 p.m.

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Robbery â– 900-927 block, Quincy St.; 12:51 a.m. Jan. 10. â– 4800-4817 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:47 p.m. Jan. 10.

Theft â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:49 p.m. Jan. 4. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:22 p.m. Jan. 5. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:08 p.m. Jan. 5.

Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, Shepherd St.; 9:05 a.m. Jan. 4. â– 4800-4899 block, Blagden Ave.; 9:31 p.m. Jan. 7. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:27 p.m. Jan. 8.

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Robbery â– 200-299 block, Emerson St.; 6:07 a.m. Jan. 4 (gun). â– 300-399 block, Webster St.; 10:07 p.m. Jan. 6. â– 400-499 block, Randolph St.; 9:46 p.m. Jan. 7.

Burglary â– 5000-5099 block, 2nd St.; 9:59 a.m. Jan. 4.

Motor vehicle theft â– 300-399 block, Farragut St.; 6:34 a.m. Jan. 4.

Theft â– 4900-4999 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:59 p.m. Jan. 5.

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tion and other health hazards — in particular to the lawn-care employees who use them all day — in addition to their noise impacts on neighbors. “There seems to be no particularly strong reason to continue to utilize a fossil-fuel-burning piece of equipment when we know what that’s doing to the planet at large and to the individual operator when we know there is a safe, affordable alternative available,� said Wesley Heights resident Grif Johnson, referring to electric battery-operated leaf blowers.

The Current reached out for comment to various lawn-care companies in the D.C. area and to manufacturers of leaf blowers and did not receive responses. But as dozens of communities around the country have moved to implement similar bans, some landscapers have complained that the restrictions drive up costs and limit their ability to meet customer expectations.

Cheh said her office’s research concluded that electric blowers produce just a quarter of the noise of gas-powered ones. She said the District doesn’t have the authority to regulate engine emissions, but she said the environmental benefits would be a welcome “byproduct� of her noise-focused law.

These benefits will likely attract the support of various environmental groups. Brent Blackwelder, president emeritus of the international Friends of the Earth network, said in an interview that his group supports Cheh’s bill and that he has personally been unable to work on the porch of his Cleveland Park home when “the gang of leaf blowers turns up.� “It’s not often you see an issue where something has such specific and direct impacts on people,� said Blackwelder.

Blackwelder’s one complaint with Cheh’s bill — which has generally won support from residents active on leaf blower issues — is

that he feels the law should go into effect before the proposed date of Jan. 1, 2022. Cheh said that date is a compromise to give residents and lawn-care companies time to transition to electric leaf blowers.

Some have already done so.

Johnson said a couple of years ago, he changed lawn service companies to one whose workers would use electric leaf blowers on his property instead of gas. He said they’re not only quieter, but they also aren’t so strong that they blow away his mulch along with leaves.

Cheh also personally uses an electric leaf blower at her Forest Hills home. “I’m hardly a landscape expert, but it certainly does

the job — I don’t see any issue with it at all,� she said.

Asked whether her office consulted anyone from the lawn-care industry in crafting the bill, Cheh said that feedback will come during a public hearing. “That would really be the occasion to see what citizens think, what businesses think, what environmentalists think,� she said. “That’s the reason why we have a hearing.�

The bill was referred to the

council’s Committee on Business, Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, chaired by at-large member Vincent Orange. Manuel Geraldo, spokesperson for Orange, said the committee’s calendar is backed up for the time being. “At some point, most likely towards the second half of 2016, the Committee will address B210564 [the leaf blower measure] and hold a hearing on the bill,�

Geraldo wrote in an email.

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Camera-ready

The D.C. Council last week passed legislation that will create incentives for property owners to install security cameras and register them with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Mayor Muriel Bowser originally proposed the program, and Ward 6 member Charles Allen made some changes and re-introduced it. His version increases the total number of maximum rebates by slightly decreasing the amount provided per camera to $200. Those who install multiple cameras on residential property can earn up to $500, while installations on business, nonprofit or religious institution properties can draw up to $750. The city’s fund for the security program totals $500,000.

Though some take pause when they see cameras everywhere, we appreciate the value they provide to crime fighting. Mr. Allen says the cameras both work as deterrents and help police identify suspects after crimes have occurred. Police Chief Cathy Lanier calls video a “force multiplier” for her department, saying cameras add “an extra set of eyes by allowing us to provide much needed situational awareness,” according to Mr. Allen’s bill summary.

We particularly appreciate the council member’s inclusion of a provision that will prioritize the highest-crime areas of each ward in terms of doling out rebates. Some might say that preference should go to the areas with the most crime in the city — rather than spreading it out by ward — but property crimes take place throughout D.C., and we think everyone deserves support in helping to combat these and other safety challenges.

We’re glad that Mr. Allen expanded Mayor Bowser’s proposal to include not just residential properties, but also commercial. At a recent Brightwood meeting, Ward 4 Council member Brandon Todd’s chief of staff reported numerous car break-ins in the neighborhood CVS and Safeway parking lots. Those type of spots seem like prime candidates for new cameras — and thanks to Mr. Allen’s updates, they would qualify.

Up in the air

Given the numerous and increasing complaints about airplane noise in a number of Northwest neighborhoods, we were encouraged by remarks Mayor Muriel Bowser made at this month’s meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, which covers Foxhall, the Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights.

Mayor Bowser pledged to ensure that any new D.C. member of the board governing the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority — to which she appoints four people — would work to end the noise problems. She also said her legal counsel would consider an amicus brief supporting a petition on the issue that nine community groups filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals last summer. Those groups sought review of the Federal Aviation Authority’s finding that a recent shift in plane routes would cause “no significant impact” to the affected neighborhoods.

It doesn’t take much investigation to discover there’s actually been quite an impact. Residents in city neighborhoods dotting the edge of the Potomac River have spoken up to decry the recent increase in plane noise. Activists point to flights earlier in the day as well as shifts in routes away from the river as the source of the greatest disruption.

Georgetown’s community listserv lit up with comments on the issue this past week, and while some said they’re not bothered by noise — or have noticed no increase — enough people pointed to serious disruptions to make the problem clear.

Many people appreciate the convenience of Reagan National Airport as opposed to the larger but more distant Dulles International. There are also certainly cheerleaders for early morning flights, which were prohibited in the distant past by a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. While we don’t anticipate any major changes to the airport’s overall operations, we certainly believe there are ways to mitigate the noise, whether by demanding more flights stick to roughly the river routes or by limiting aircraft that take off and land during the wee hours. We appreciate that Mayor Bowser is supporting efforts to bring about change.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has also been backing the residents on this matter. She organized a community meeting on the issue in the Palisades last spring. Given that the noise affects so many neighborhoods — including some like Glover Park and Massachusetts Avenue Heights that didn’t historically hear many planes — we’d like to see Del. Norton and Mayor Bowser reach out beyond the Palisades to discuss with residents how to solve the problem.

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The Power(ball) of hope …

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ell, Powerball fever should peak about the time you’re reading this.

The jackpot exceeded $1.3 billion at the start of the week.

Did you win on Wednesday? Probably not.

Your chance of winning for each ticket played was 292 million-to-1.

We repeat. The odds were 292 million-to-1.

Don’t feel bad.

Even after Saturday’s inconclusive drawing for the big prize, people weren’t impressed with reports that some players had won $1 million and many others had won $50,000.

No, players who lose don’t waste time on smaller-prize winners, even if it is a million dollars. If you don’t win the big one, you’re a loser.

And even as people lusted — yes, lusted — after the outsized jackpot, people also were ignoring the $160 million jackpot in the weak sister Mega Millions game. The Notebook bets you didn’t even buy a ticket for that contest. Its odds of winning the top prize were only 252 millionto-1.

Why this outsized belief that we can win an outsized prize?

It’s fun to fantasize, pure and simple, and reality doesn’t have to intervene.

In a 2013 article, Associated Press reporter Sharon Cohen was blunt.

“The incredibly remote odds don’t really sink in for people,” she reported, quoting George Loewenstein, a professor of economics and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.

Loewenstein has researched the motives underlying lottery ticket purchases.

“People don’t really understand probabilities at all,” he said in the 2013 report. “Once you have a bunch of zeroes, it doesn’t matter how many you have — one in 10,000, one in a million or one in a billion. ... People do understand the meaning of the word ‘largest.’ They overact to one dimension and underreact to the other.”

And Loewenstein said people also cling to a more romantic notion: Amazing things happen to others, so why not to me?

■ Speaking of long odds! The lottery fever fades with the reality of losing. So we turn to the equally long-shot chances of the Republican Party in the District.

There’s little hope any Republican will win this city’s three electoral votes. But, if you are so inclined, you could compete to be a D.C. delegate to the July 18 National Republican Convention in Cleveland.

It’s not a waste of time.

D.C. Republicans will pick 16 voting delegates and 16 alternates for the convention. That’s more delegates than Delaware or Vermont. It’s the same

as Rhode Island and Hawaii.

The city Republicans will pick delegates at a March 12 convention, where members will also select their preferred presidential candidate. The hotel site hasn’t yet been chosen. If you’re a registered Republican here, you have to collect only 25 signatures or pay $50 to become a delegate candidate. Currently, there are 60 people signed up to run for a delegate slot. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.

Local party official Patrick Mara says the city’s delegate total is nothing to sneeze at.

Given the potentially close national GOP convention, Mara told us, “We haven’t mattered as much since Frederick Douglass was alive and a delegate.”

And the District is not winner-take-all. The 16 votes will be proportioned among the candidates.

Plus, there are three more voting delegates — one each for the local party chairman and the national committeeman and committeewoman. But those three must vote for the winner of the local convention.

There are 10 candidates who qualified to be considered at the city Republican convention.

Rand Paul was the last. Based on nominating signatures, each candidate must pay $7,500 or up to $15,000 to be considered at the convention. That’s cheap compared to other jurisdictions. In South Carolina, you pay $40,000. It’s how the various parties pay their expenses.

Obviously some candidates may drop out, but those qualified for the D.C. convention right now are Paul, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, John Kasich, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Rick Santorum. (The deadline to become a candidate was Jan. 4.)

If you have questions about becoming a delegate or helping the party’s convention, contact Patrick.

Mara@dcgop.com.

■ 92 percent! What were the odds? Your Notebook wishes he could have written his own report cards in school. We’re certain that the grades and the comments would have been a lot more favorable that they actually were.

We bring this up because Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a first-year report card on her administration. In a 44-page report, the mayor gives herself a grade of 92 percent on doing what she said she’d do in the first year.

“The mayor has either delivered, launched or prepared to launch 92% of the promises she committed to during the 2014/2015 Mayoral transition,” her office reported on Monday. “We laid the groundwork … for future growth and prosperity.”

In light of all of this, we give the Notebook a grade of 92 percent for knowing to stop here.

Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor Bottle bill would aid D.C.’s environment

It was heartening to read The Current’s editorial and Tom Sherwood’s Notebook in the Jan. 6 issue that not only praised the D.C. Council for the recently effective ban on the use of Styrofoam by restaurants for takeout, but also called upon that body to legislate a “bottle bill” that would require deposits on the sale of beverage containers, similar to long-standing

laws in a minority of states, including New York, California and Michigan with their large urban areas.

The environmental benefits of such laws in those states, similar to the benefits of the District’s 5-cent fee on plastic bags, are a matter of record.

One other indirect benefit of those laws is that the homeless and others in need can collect discarded containers and redeem them to help eke out an existence.

Another is the instillation of thrift in the young. I can remember in the 1950s my friends and I hunting for dis-

carded bottles in order to collect the 2-cent deposit then universally in existence.

Of course, the beverage industry and retailers will scream bloody murder, as they did in 1987 when the District last considered such a measure.

Those industries, however, are doing just fine in New York, California, Michigan and other bottle bill states.

The D.C. Council has a responsibility to hear those howls, but it should put them in perspective and then enact a bottle bill.

Jonathan Strong Forest Hills

The Current

Letters to the Editor Cyclists must obey basic traffic laws

I drive, I bike, I walk, and I’m against changing any law that would allow bikers to blow through red lights and stop signs.

From what I observe, bikers in the District are largely a thoughtless and lawless bunch. Changing existing law to favor bikers will endanger everyone, especially if bikers are freed from any liability in a crash.

My closest calls when biking have been with other bikers. Biker-to-biker crashes aren’t nice.

And I pity the poor pedestrian hit by a speeding biker.

There is so much going on in the District’s streets these days — lawless bikers racing through intersections without stopping, distracted drivers on the phone, pedestrians in a Twitter trance lurching into the street without looking, et cetera — that everybody needs to obey all the laws.

William Herron Dupont Circle

Idaho stop should stay illegal for bikes

In The Current’s Dec. 30 issue, Raphaelle Hupez put forth an argument that I have heard countless times in recent years for why cyclists need not and should not obey one of the most basic rules of the road: stopping at a stop sign. The general theory is that it is too difficult for the cyclist to come to a complete stop and then start again, so stop signs should be viewed as yield signs for cyclists allowing them to proceed through the intersection at what they judge is a safe manner.

This argument in support of a D.C. law codifying the Idaho stop, as it is called, is really about making the current rampant lawbreaking legal. With minimal if any enforcement of the laws, cyclists (and I ride in this city, too) are seeking to eliminate a clear example of bad behavior that can be used against them. If you change the law, it makes it harder to point out the law-breaking that hurts cyclists’ arguments for preferred nation status. It is a PR effort to clean up the image of cyclists not by changing behavior but by changing law.

I live in Georgetown, so most of my trips be they on foot, bike or car start and end in this condensed area of four-way stops.

Every intersection has cars, pedestrians and the occasional cyclist all moving in sometimes totally unpredictable ways. I

don’t think codifying in law the bad practices of some (well, really most, including myself at times) cyclists is a path to a safer or more efficient system.

Yes, stopping and starting is annoying — it is for drivers, too, and walkers when we confront those “Don’t Walk� signals. Yes, riding a bike is harder than driving a car, but try running the same distance and you will see how much harder that is than cycling.

Different forms of transportation have their relative strengths and weaknesses. I respect all of them, but if all forms are going to share the common resources, then we can’t have one group playing by its own rules. Why couldn’t a driver make the case that it is less efficient and bad for the environment to bring a vehicle to a complete stop and accelerate again, thus arguing for cars not to follow stop signs?

We all make mistakes, and we all act selfishly out there at times.

But codifying that entitlement with law makes no sense.

Richard N. McGlothlin Georgetown

Council office strives to reply to everyone

In a Jan. 6 letter to the editor regarding roadways in the District, a resident expressed frustration with the lack of response from my office to his letters. I write now to apologize for my office’s failure to respond; a staffer had put the letters aside with the intention of crafting a written reply, but failed to do so. For that I am responsible.

Constituent services is a top priority for me, and I pride myself on my office’s responsiveness to residents. Nevertheless, we do receive a lot of correspondence from residents across the ward and, actually, from other wards as well. My staff fields constituent requests and inquiries via phone calls, emails, letters, neighborhood listserv posts, Facebook messages, tweets, walk-ins, community meetings and my website. Although this does result in a high amount of correspondence, I do want to respond to every inquiry, and we are pleased that residents turn to us for assistance. But sometimes we do drop the ball.

If you have sent a letter or email to me or my office and feel you haven’t received a timely response, please call. My office number is 202-724-8062. We truly appreciate a reminder that your issue or question is outstanding because in the end we want to be fully responsive.

Mary Cheh D.C. Council member, Ward 3

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

New building at WIS would harm Tregaron

The Jan. 6 article on building plans of Washington International School failed to convey both the magnitude of the threat to Tregaron, a national historic landmark, and the neighborhood’s strong opposition.

Tregaron’s protected status recognizes the significance of both the classic Georgian manor and the surrounding gardens and woodlands designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman, a nationally recognized landscape designer.

After many years of threatened development, a creative resolution was worked out involving Washington International School and the Tregaron Conservancy.

The property was divided between the school, which took over six acres and the buildings, and the Tregaron Conservancy, which took over the Shipman gardens and woodlands. Each committed to act as a guardian for its portion of the property. The conservancy has lived up to its responsibility, raising funds for the restoration of the gardens and woodlands.

Unfortunately, Washington International School has intensively developed its academic campus, constructing three new buildings, extensively terracing a slope for a large sports field, and widening its roadways to create parking spaces. These actions already have seriously degraded the original harmony of the estate.

The school’s recent proposal for a massive 175-foot-long, three-story, glass-walled building would require the removal of 26 to 28 major trees. The proposed building would dominate the Macomb Street ridge and would overwhelm the street views of the natural woodlands. The proposal also calls for a two-story underground garage dug into the side of the Macomb ridge. If any development along these lines is permitted, no matter how redesigned, the historic nature of the property will be fatally compromised.

We note head of school Clayton Lewis’s statement that Washington International School does not intend to increase enrollment.

This is not a concession on his part, as the agreements that permit the school’s use of the property already prohibit increased enrollment.

We hope that Mr. Lewis will devise a plan that accomplishes his academic objectives without any further degradation of the historic Tregaron property.

Mary Ellen and Gene Massey Cleveland Park

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Spotlight on Schools Maret School

Maretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-grade field trip to the Japan Information and Culture Society was educational. We saw what children and adults alike do in day-to-day life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; games, food, origami and much, much more.

When we got there, we saw lots of origami all over the place.

We also saw a robot seal. Its name was Parro (which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;baby sealâ&#x20AC;? in Japanese). Since people have fights about dogs and cats, they decided to make a baby seal. Parro is trained to whine if you lose your grip or squeeze too tightly. People can buy Parro as a pet. He will also wake up or go to sleep if you say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wake up, Parro!â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodnight, Parro!â&#x20AC;?

Everybody loved him!

We saw a slideshow of Japan.

We played a game with a hammer-like toy with a ball on a string. The point of the game is to get the ball on the hammer by tossing it in the air. We did a competition with the tiny ball and the hammer, but nobody won.

The information and culture society had an outstanding performance. It also showed us technology, transportation and traditional Japanese clothing. We also learned that boys and girls each have their own days in Japan. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ms. Fennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

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in the new year with the return of school and the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, the revelation of the birth of Jesus and visit of the three wise men. My family celebrated the Eve of the Epiphany last Tuesday by inviting over families and friends to share a cake that had a small baby Jesus in one slice. My neighbor found the trinket, so she gets to host the celebration next year!

I always look forward to the holidays with my family but now I think our tradition on the 12th night after Christmas is something I cherish more and more every year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emma M., eighth-grader

St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Day School

For St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh-grade students, humanities classes on Fridays are quite interesting. On â&#x20AC;&#x153;Primary Fridaysâ&#x20AC;? (as they are known), students spend the class catching up on the latest news about the presidential primaries.

Each humanities class section is assigned a subject area to study and provide weekly updates to other students. These subject areas include polls (national and state), candidates and campaign issues/topics.

After their research, students

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spend time updating informational posters that hang on the walls of the MacArthur Campus. The goal of the visuals on the walls is to inform fellow students about the primaries. One of the displays thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s updated each week is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Said It?â&#x20AC;? poster, which tracks some of the notable things candidates say. The group following the polls created cutouts of candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faces that slide up and down a scale to represent their current standings. Another group keeps an eye on the headlines and displays information about how candidates are reacting to current news stories.

At the moment, a good deal of focus is on the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, both of which are coming up in a few weeks. If a democratic society succeeds only when the members are active and informed, then democracy is alive and well on MacArthur Boulevard! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thomas Lowe, seventh-grader

Sheridan School

Second-graders at Sheridan School write really good books in writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop. A good book has five parts: a beginning, a problem, a middle, a solution and an end.

In each part of our stories we have these three things: action, emotion and senses. Action tells what happened in the story. Emo-

tion tells how you felt. We use the five senses to add awesome words so that our readers feel what we felt, see what we saw, hear what we heard, taste what we tasted and smell what we smelled. For example, in my story the action involves moving from house to house and boxes being lifted. One of the senses I used was smelling all that cardboard from the boxes, and my emotions were being â&#x20AC;&#x153;sappy,â&#x20AC;? a combination of happy and sad. Our teachers help us come up with great ideas for books, and we make lists before we write so we can include the action, emotion and senses.

Then there is a process for getting it polished and published.

First we draft by writing our ideas on paper. Then we revise and edit by catching our mistakes. Then we share our stories with our teachers and classmates. Finally, we publish our books either on our classroom bulletin board or in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literary magazine.

Once you have done all these steps you wind up with an awesome story! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Miles Walters, second-grader

Sidwell Friends School

The sixth-graders at Sidwell Friends experienced important societal differences during the Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

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We were given a name, age, family life, job, native country and level of income. The sixth-graders were rationed out just like the real world would be: 50 percent low income, 30 percent middle income, and 20 percent high income.

Oxfam asked us to open our eyes to unfortunate, true situations that our worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s citizens have to deal with every day, and most visibly, the issue of food security. Low-income students were on the floor, and were given a scoop of rice in a bowl and just more than a thimble of water.

Utensils: unimaginable. Nobody could go for second helpings.

Middle-income participants didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive much better. They were given chairs, and they got beans with their rice. They also had spoons. But, girls had to wait for the boys to be served first.

Lastly, the high-income individuals were waited on hand and foot. Chairs, tables and even tablecloths and sparkling cider were displayed for them while they were fed Sidwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily beneficial and balanced lunch.

They were given as much as they wanted.

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Sophomore lifts Sidwell past Wilson

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Clinging to a one-point lead on Saturday afternoon, Sidwell’s girls basketball team needed to make one more stop to put Wilson away.

Sophomore guard Annie Boasberg saw an opportunity when the Tigers mishandled the ball. She stole it and raced for an easy fastbreak bucket to preserve her team’s 55-52 victory.

“She was bobbling the ball, and you just have to go after it and take the chance to grab it,” Boasberg said of the pivotal play. “I got the steal and just ended it. At the very end of the game you have to concentrate and take it all the way.”

Overall Sidwell featured a balanced scoring attack in the win.

Boasberg led the Quakers with 17 points, freshman forward Nalani Lyde added 14, sophomore guard Nicole Willing scored 11, and senior forward Gaby Statia pitched in 10.

While the Quakers ultimately lit up the scoreboard, Sidwell coach Anne Renninger had to continually coax her younger players into putting up shots.

“We have these great threepoint shooters,” the coach said.

“At the beginning they kept trying to fake and see if it was open instead of just shooting or driving.

They’re almost too unselfish.”

The coach used the halftime break to implore her team to take more chances, and in the second half the Quakers came out shooting. They quickly turned a 24-23 lead into a 32-25 advantage early

in the third quarter.

“At some points we are triggershy, and we have to be more confident when we get the ball,” said Boasberg. “You have to take the chance. We will improve on it.”

With Sidwell finding a groove, Wilson began to play recklessly on defense, leading to fouls. In their state of frustration, the Tigers committed a pair of technical fouls as Sidwell seized control of the game.

“The girls let the calls from the refs get to them,” Wilson coach Nadira Ricks admitted after the game.

The match featured a gritty battle in the post between Lyde and Wilson senior forward Angelica Chacon, who continually fought for rebounds and layups.

But the Sidwell freshman was able to hold her own against the veteran.

“It was pretty physical. Sometimes it was overly physical, but I tried to not let it get to me,” said Lyde.

Though the physical play and fouls set them back, the Tigers rallied to tie the game at 50 with 2:45 to play behind senior forward Tytilayo Green. Green led the team with 16 points, sophomore guard Asia Coates added 12, senior forward Angelica Chacon scored 10 points, and senior guard Tu’ziah Hall chipped in nine.

“They’re my veterans and I’m looking to have them help lead and help us become consistent with our performance,” said Ricks.

“We’ve been up and down. It’s mental, it’s not physical. We just have to regroup as we get into the

thick of our league schedule.”

Sidwell made more plays in the final minutes, but also got an assist from a shot clock malfunction.

The Quakers had the ball with 34 seconds to go on the game clock and a 30-second shot clock to work with. But by the time the game clock dwindled to 19 seconds, the shot clock was even.

Without that four-second margin, the Tigers were forced to change strategy — instead of playing out the clock and counting on one last possession, they had to foul.

“We were having some technical difficulties and we had several lapses with the shot clock,” said Ricks. “It’s a computer — you never know when it’s going to malfunction. We mentioned it to them.”

But Ricks refused to blame the loss on technology.

“I felt that we came out really flat,” said Ricks. “We didn’t play our style and we let them dictate.

They beat us in all facets — rebounds, loose balls, hustle plays, and they got more free-throw shots than we did.”

For Sidwell, the win makes for a strong 8-3 record to start the season. Renninger points the team’s trio of captains — seniors Statia, center Adrianne Goldstein and forward Sydney Garner — as vital for leadership.

The coach described Statia as the team’s heartbeat. “I can’t say enough about her,” she said. “She gets everybody up and calms everyone down. She is a great teammate. She’s undersized, but gets a ton of boards. She always See Sidwell/Page 12

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Sidwell sophomore guard Annie Boasberg, right, made this gameclinching layup late in Saturday’s game against Wilson to lift the Quakers to a 55-52 win over the Tigers.

Eagles’ defense corrals Mustangs in WCAC showdown

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Gonzaga sophomore Prentiss Hubb gave the Eagles a surge of momentum with this key layup on Thursday night.

Gonzaga’s basketball team went on a scoring run in the third quarter Thursday, but Bishop McNamara was still rallying to get back in the game. That’s when sophomore guard Prentiss Hubb ripped the ball from a Mustang and scored a fast-break layup. The play disheartened McNamara as Gonzaga went on to cruise to an 84-50 victory.

“Prentiss is a great player,” said junior point guard Chris Lykes. “He can guard anybody in this league. He got that steal, and that changed the whole momentum of the game and helped us open up the lead.”

Lykes led the way in the rout with a game-high 32 points. Hubb scored 12, and junior guard Michael Myers added 10.

On top of Lykes’ offensive force, Eagles coach Steve Turner pointed to his defensive effort — particularly against Mustang guard

Jamir Moultrie — as the junior’s biggest contribution.

“The key for us tonight was his ability to hold Jamir to 10 points,” said Turner. “He’s a heck of a scorer and Chris got it done for us as much on the defensive end as the offensive end. For me, his defense was better than his offense. It’s something I take pride in. His defense was a big part of our win tonight.”

While Gonzaga ultimately secured the big win, the Mustangs pushed the pace and controlled the game at times in the first half.

Turner said his team’s sluggish start stemmed from its overtime loss to St. John’s just 48 hours before Thursday’s game.

Sensing their lethargy, the coach barked at the players on the bench to clap for big plays, while urging quicker defense on the court to slow the Mustangs’ fast attack.

“We had to get back on track to what we were doing earlier in the season,” said Turner. “This league is a grind. You could

see the hangover early in the game. Sometimes it takes my energy to push them to where we want to get them. … McNamara likes to leak a kid out and get fast-break layups. We weren’t running our stuff the right way and it fueled their offense.”

Despite the slow start, Gonzaga took a 39-30 lead into the locker room. That’s when Turner challenged his players to lock down on defense.

“Coach Turner told us to slow it down and take a good shot and make sure that we got back on defense,” said Lykes. “We turned it up on defense.”

The Eagles went on to outscore the Mustangs 45-20 in the second half, turning the close game into a blowout.

“We had to get after them,” said Hubb.

“In the first half we played soft, and we wanted to bring a lot of intensity.”

Gonzaga, now boasting an 11-2 record, will be back in action Friday night, hosting Good Counsel at 7:30.

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Senior Cadet nets D.C. Gatorade honor

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Upon entering the athletics wing at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, visitors encounter a trophy case commemorating the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various sporting accomplishments, including four D.C. Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year honors. Last month the Cadets had to open up the case to add a fifth when senior middle Jeanne Westney was named the 2015 winner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know I was up for it,â&#x20AC;? said Westney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really cool. I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a trophy in there, and I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be just a player that passed through. There will be something there to remember me by.â&#x20AC;?

When Gatorade made the announcement on Dec. 8, Westney joined former Cadets teammate Becca Bateman, who won the award in 2013 and 2012, and Darian Dozier, who received it in 2011.

Gatorade honors play on the court as well as academic and

community service accomplishments, and the St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior excelled in all facets.

Westney helped the Cadets roll to a 21-13 record and the D.C. State Athletic Association title, where she earned the tournament MVP honor. In addition, the senior was a first-team Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection while notching 429 kills, 273 digs and 91 aces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeanne Westney is a tireless worker,â&#x20AC;? St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach Bill Pribac says in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is one of the first in the gym and the last to leave, and she constantly works on improving all her skills.

Her free spirit is a great influence on the team, and she exemplifies how a captain should lead both on and off the court.â&#x20AC;?

In the classroom, Westney posted a 3.62 GPA, and in the community she volunteered with the National Fragile X Foundation and gave back as a member of the St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cadets for a Cure campaign to benefit cancer research.

Westney will continue to play

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Senior Jeanne Westney became the fifth Cadet to win the honor.

volleyball when she moves on to the college level, suiting up for the University of Central Florida next year.

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Renninger was also complimentary of the other seniors, noting that Garner â&#x20AC;&#x153;is having a good year.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggressive and can take over a game.â&#x20AC;? Goldstein, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is a basketball junkie.â&#x20AC;?

With the strong leadership, Renninger believes her

team could be dangerous once the Independent School League tournament rolls around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can get there by the end of the season. We will be ready for the tournament,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Sidwell will look to stay on the winning track when it hosts Maret on Saturday at 1 p.m.; Wilson, meanwhile, will try to rebound when it hosts Bell today at 6 p.m.

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of them,â&#x20AC;? Stephani said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try not to duplicate too many topics or subjects or perspectives or forms.â&#x20AC;?

The project came together smoothly but for one last-minute glitch, according to Stephani: The printer he and his team was using to create the â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Linesâ&#x20AC;? copies broke early in the process. The store had fewer editions to offer on Saturday than planned, but Politics and Prose owner Lissa Muscatine assured the audience that anyone who missed out on getting a copy could reserve one.

Muscatine introduced the event as one of the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular and said each yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project has been more successful than the last. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think our staff works as hard for any other event as they do for this one,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completion was also a triumph for contributor Melody Rowell, who read her reported essay about the unusual social appeal of the late-night slice spot Jumbo Pizza on U Street NW. Rowell wrote the essay while in a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree program in nonfiction writing at Johns Hopkins

University, from which she graduated in May. She wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure where to publish it at first because it lacked a timely news hook. But when she got an email about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Linesâ&#x20AC;? submissions, she remembered attending and enjoying the event last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice little D.C. story.

This is full of nice little D.C. stories,â&#x20AC;? Rowell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought this would be the perfect home for it.â&#x20AC;?

The first edition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Linesâ&#x20AC;? came out in 2013. It was the brainchild of the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of programs and events, Susan Coll. She passed the reins this year to Stephani because he spent months â&#x20AC;&#x153;pesteringâ&#x20AC;? Coll about the project, Stephani said.

Other contributors have been with â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Linesâ&#x20AC;? since the start. Cary Kamarat provided a poem in 2013, a photo in 2014 and both this year. The Chicago native lived in Southwest D.C. and worked at D.C. public schools including Cardozo for 15 years before recently relocating to Ocean City, Md., which he said has a comparatively modest literary scene.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really prefer the cosmopolitan natureâ&#x20AC;? of the District, Kamarat said, noting a cultural diversity thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far less present in eastern Maryland.

On Saturday, he read the slinky â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Kitten,â&#x20AC;? an account of his experience seeing Eartha Kitt perform at Georgetownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blues Alley several decades ago.

Other topics covered on Saturday included the inimitable Fourth of July spectacle on the National Mall; the tranquility of the Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden at the Washington National Cathedral; the social opportunities at Sunset Liquor in Bloomingdale; and the consistent headaches of rush-hour traffic.

Audience members laughed and cheered at the last one, a poem

by Gina Brown pointing out characteristics of the D.C. commute like bike lanes, trash collectors and pesky potholes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When did a bicycle become a vehicle? â&#x20AC;Ś Bicycles are for sport. Sport doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen during rush hour.

Sport happens on the weekend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wednesday at 8:10 a.m.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Lines: Volume III, Winter 2015â&#x20AC;? is available for purchase at Politics and Prose for $18.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE ON AGING NEWS

Spotlight on Community Living Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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

Vol 5, No 2

Acting Executive Director’s Message Laura Newland Happy New Year!

On December 18th, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced my appointment to serve as Executive Director of the DC Office on Aging. I am honored and excited to continue implementing the Mayor’s vision for DCOA. In the new year, DCOA will be starting new initiatives to strengthen the administration’s commitment to make DC an Age-Friendly City. AgeFriendly DC is a coordinated, comprehensive and collectiveaction effort to ensure all DC residents are active, connected, healthy, engaged and happy in their environment and community.

Beginning this month, DCOA, in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Develop-

ment (DHCD), will begin the “Safe at Home Program.” This program will provide a grant up to $10,000 for seniors and people living with disabilities to make their homes accessible. These adaptations may include ramps, grab bars, and shower cut outs. Safe At Home fills a gap in the District’s current home modification programs as DHCD’s Single Family Residential Rehab Program (SFRRP) is a loan program for modifications of $10,000-$30,000. Safe At Home will work closely with DHCD to make appropriate referrals for larger projects.

District residents 60 years or older or between 18 and 59

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY EVENTS

5th and 19th • 11:30 a.m.

Seabury Ward 5 Resources for Aging presents: “Get2Breast Care Program” sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The program will be held in two locations. On Jan. 5 it will be at Senior Village I, 3001 Bladensburg Rd. NE, and on Jan. 19, it will be presented at Kibar, 1519 4th St. NW. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701.

5th and 19th • noon

The D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon is a great resource for caregivers. Log on for advice, resources and tips to assist you with your caregiving responsibilities. On Jan. 5 the topic is “Creating a caregiver toolbox in 2016.” The Jan. 19 topic is “How do I transition into my role as a caregiver when caring for someone with lupus?”

If you are not available at 12 p.m., check back at your convenience and hit replay to see the entire chat. Join the discussion at www.dcoa.dc.gov/page/

caregiver-chat. For more information, contact Linda Irizarry at 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.

7th+ • 2 to 3 pm.

Iona offers a dance class for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families. The class, which follows the model of the Dance for PD program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group, combines live violin accompaniment and easy-to-do movement drawn from a wide range of dance styles, all of which are adaptable to varying levels of physical ability. As they enjoy dancing together, participants focus on areas including stretching, balance, and freedom of movement. No dance experience is needed, and family members and care partners are welcome to join. The fee is$10 per individual class with registration for each complete session or $13 per class for drop-in students. No fee for family members or care partners. Students may begin at any time. The introductory class is free.

The session meets from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25 at Iona, 4125 Albemarle St. NW.

years old living with a disability and with an income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible. If you are the only one living in your household, your income would need to be under $61,152; and if you live with your spouse or partner and filed a joint tax return, your household income would need to be under $69,888.

Please contact 202-638-0050 for more information.

DCOA is also partnering with the National Council on Aging to offer BenefitsCheckup, an online service that provides customized benefits eligibility information for seniors and people living with disabilities. The question-

naire is available online, takes 10-15 minutes and doesn’t require any sensitive personal information - such as a social security number. Since November, DCOA staff and all of our community partners have used BenefitsCheckUp. It includes more than 2,000 public and private benefit programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Finally, DCOA will soon be conducting an assessment that will review current aging programs, senior wellness centers, senior center facilities, and other programming specific to seniors living within the District to make recommendations for new programming opportunities, including areas without brick and mortar senior wellness centers.

With this evaluation, we

will be able to examine the current service and programmatic needs of older adults living in the District of Columbia and develop a strategic road map to help us meet you where you are at. We will also gain valuable demographic data, which will help us make informed funding decisions and determine impact across the city.

To find out more information about these important projects please visit our website at www.dcoa.dc.gov or call 202-724-5626.

As you can see, we have a lot of plans in 2016! I’m excited to lead such a great staff of dedicated professionals as we continue to advocate for older District residents, people living with disabilities, and their caregivers.

For more information, contact Anthony Hyatt (301-657-8484) or Robert Sacheli (202-246-6644), or e-mail danceforparkinsonsDC@gmail.com.

Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue, 5111 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. To register to attend, call 800272-3900.

9th • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10th • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

13th *2 – 3 p.m.

connect your neighbors, friends and family members to DCOA programs and services. DCOA has valuable programs, services and resources to help residents age 60 and older remain in their communities and assistance for their caregivers. Resources are also available for persons living with disabilities age 18 and older. Call 202724-5622 to register.

The annual NBC 4 Health & Fitness Expo returns to the Washington Convention Center, 901 Mt. Vernon Place NW. The event includes health screenings, fitness classes and speakers. Visit www.nbcwashington.com for more information.

11th • 12:15 p.m.

Learn about AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly services at a session at Petersburg – Ft. Lincoln 3, 3298 Ft. Lincoln Dr. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701.

12th • 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

The D.C. Central Kitchen will present a food demonstration at Model Cities Senior Wellness Center, 1901 Evarts St. NE. For more information, contact Alice Thompson at 202-535-1321.

12th (part 1), 19th (part 2), and 26th (part 3) * 2-4 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association will present Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Dementia (3 part series) at

The Alzheimer’s Association will present “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You” at Grand Oaks Assisted Living, 5901 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016. To register to attend, call 800-272-3900.

13th • 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The Northeast branch of the D.C. Public Library hosts a workshop at Hayes Senior Wellness Center, 500 K St.NE. For more information, contact Alice Thompson at 202-535-1321.

13th and 19th • 11:30 a.m.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center will give a “Heart and Brain Health Seminar” at two locations. On Jan. 13, it will be at Delta Towers Apartments, 1400 Florida Ave. NE, and on Jan. 20, it will be presented at Edgewood Terrace Apartments, 635 Edgewood St. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701.

21st • 10 a.m. to noon

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Train to become a DCOA Ambassador, and help

22nd • 11:30 a.m.

The Office of the People’s Counsel offers an energy information session at Kibar, 1519 Fourth St. NW. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202529-8701.

23rd • 8 a.m. to noon

Learn about caregiving in a session titled “Prepare to Care” at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW. For more information, contact Alice Thompson at 202-535-1321.

26th • 11:30 a.m.

Seabury Ward 5 Resources for Aging’s town hall meeting will be held at the Edgewood Terrace Apartments, 635 Edgewood St. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-5298701

GOVERNME N T O F T H E D I S T R I C T O F C O L U M B I A — M U R I E L B O W S E R , M AY O R

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The low crime rate in our associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area means we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to live in constant fear, but there are enough troublesome offenses to take sensible precautions. A recent concern is thefts from vehicles. Eight incidents were reported in the last month in our Police Service Area 201, compared with five the previous month. Other crimes included six burglaries (higher than average) and one stolen auto. Many crimes are not reported to police; more reporting would help establish trends.

Several thefts from vehicles occurred in the Hawthorne area of 250 homes. Some incidents are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;liftsâ&#x20AC;? because teams of thieves lift handles of parked cars to see if they are unlocked.

A resident reported on the Chevy Chase listserv that when the owner of a car caught a theft in progress, thieves left on foot toward a getaway car. One perp dropped a car cell battery charger in haste. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time, the bad guys did not win, thanks to the safety network we have â&#x20AC;Ś with strong communication and two block captains,â&#x20AC;? said the resident.

She was alluding to our associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort to have a captain on every block to keep in touch with neighbors. Samantha Nolan, our associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, coordi-

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The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Tenleytown Ballroom I at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; announcements/open forum. â&#x2013; police report. â&#x2013; presentation by and discussion with Mayor Muriel Bowser regarding D.C. priority issues. â&#x2013; presentation by at-large D.C. Council member Elissa Silverman and a possible vote on a resolution regarding campaign finance reform bills. â&#x2013; discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding the suggested addition of a raised crosswalk and related pedestrian safety improvements near Chesapeake and 40th streets NW at the path to Deal Middle School. â&#x2013; discussion of and possible vote on a resolution urging the D.C. Department of Transportation and the Office of the Zoning Administrator to examine potentially illegal, grandfathered and unsafe curb cuts and parking spaces along Wisconsin Avenue. â&#x2013; discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception for relief from back-yard and nonconforming-structure requirements to permit a proposed addition at 4308

47th St. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org.

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nates this program. She says block captains in Hawthorne â&#x20AC;&#x153;have been great about sharing crime prevention information with neighbors. In years past, a burglar dressed as a mailman and a bike thief in Hawthorne were both arrested with the help of block captains sharing information with the police.â&#x20AC;?

Nolan says recent crimes have Hawthorne residents concerned. One house with an alarm system was burglarized while the homeowners were up the street.

Visit our website, chevychasecitizens.org/ about/about_blockcaptains.htm, and you can see if your block has a captain. If you want to volunteer, contact Nolan at nolantutor@ yahoo.com. You can meet with one of our PSA 201 officers at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW, to discuss crime issues. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ted Gest

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

It may be unfair to ask a new resident to solve the problems of the neighborhood.

When the new resident is Mayor Muriel Bowser, we think not.

The upper part of 16th Street NW presents several serious safety issues. The circle at the District/Montgomery County line continues

to see traffic accidents despite trimming of shrubbery and some new pedestrian walkway paint. The promised traffic light additions/ adjustments have not happened. Drivers, many coming southbound from the Maryland side, often speed or practice bad habits. There is little or no police presence. The lack of traffic lights between Portal Drive and Kalmia Road gives drivers plenty of time and distance to pick up speed. Other motorists, hoping to avoid the Kalmia Road light, race through the neighborhood to get to Rock Creek Parkway or 16th Street at Alaska Avenue. There are two schools on Kalmia Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shepherd Elementary on the east and Lowell School on the west. Students cross at the 16th and Kalmia light to get to the schools or to catch the 16th Street bus for Deal Middle or Wilson High. Many have reported near misses. Moms with strollers have recounted angry comments from offending drivers.

We do not want serious injuries or fatalities to occur. So, Mayor Bowser, Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd, advisory neighborhood commission representatives and Montgomery County authorities: We are asking for renewed energy to make the 16th Street corridor safe. We promise to work to be part of the solution, not the problem. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June Confer

McKinley Street NW. For details, call 202-363-5803, email chevychaseanc3@verizon. net or visit anc3g.org.

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; agency announcements. â&#x2013; community comment. â&#x2013; election of officers. â&#x2013; presentation of a public space permit application at Powell Ele-

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 1300 Van Buren St. NW. For details, call 202-450-6225

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mentary School. â&#x2013; presentations regarding proposals for the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles and the D.C. Department of Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public space policies. â&#x2013; consideration of a settlement agreement in connection with an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Ruta del Vino at 8th and Upshur streets NW. â&#x2013; discussion of Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing renewals.

For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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square footage. The ceilings stretch to 10 feet on the first floor and 9 elsewhere. Even the custom-made front door is 8 feet tall, dwarfing most who pass through.

Also, the house is immaculate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and agents hope to keep it so.

Guests must either shed their shoes or don little blue protective booties (a first for this writer of On the Market).

Developer Zuckerman Partners recently completed construction on this five-bedroom, five-and-ahalf-bath house in Chevy Chase, which is listed for $1,995,000.

Soon to join it on the market will be the attached mirror-image home at 3823 Morrison, expected to go on sale next month. (The project caused controversy when an aging house on the site was demolished to build these two homes. Neighbors said the 100-year-old home could be rehabilitated, but the developer, who

could tear it down as a matter of right, argued that it was structurally unsound.)

The new home has a wide front porch that invites guests to climb the steps and sit a spell.

Inside, an entry hall runs along the left side, providing doors to a powder room and closet, while the rooms sit to the right and rear.

The layout is standard for many updated homes: living room, dining room, then kitchen/family room stretching across the back.

Dark-stained red oak hardwood covers the floors on this and the two floors above, and tasteful grays, yellows and light blues decorate the walls. The living room is full of light, thanks to five oversize windows. Substantial molding adds detail to the rooms and brings a classical feel.

The dining room is open on three sides via archways, and three windows occupy the fourth wall. The family room centers on the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole fireplace (gasburning), flanked by built-in white shelving. Two windows and a glass door look over the rear yard, which features a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Georgetown gardenâ&#x20AC;?: a small enclosed space typically paved or, in this case, bricked. Behind a fence is

Photos courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate

This new five-bedroom home in Chevy Chase is priced at $1,995,000. one parking space.

A granite-topped island marks the entry to the kitchen and provides room for stools. Like the rest of the house, this room has been carefully constructed, with thoughtful details like pullout shelves in a lower corner cupboard and mini subway tiles providing a decorative backsplash.

The stainless steel appliances are top of the line: Wolf microwave, electric wall oven, gas oven and gas six-burner range; Asko dishwasher; and Sub-Zero fridge.

The second and third floors house two bedrooms apiece, each of them en suite with bathrooms featuring marble. The master sits in the rear of the second floor. Its bathroom includes a grand soak-

ing tub, walk-in glass-doored shower, water closet and double vanity. Attached is a massive walk-in closet with built-in shelves, rods and bureaus. All of the masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaces have multiple windows.

The bottom floor features a large carpeted rec room, a kitchenette ready for appliances and the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth bedroom. One bath serves the floor.

A three-zone heating/cooling system means every floor will be comfortable, and the built-in air filtrator will keep that warm and cool air particle-free. The home is wired for cable TV, phone and

security, and the rear patio has a gas connection for a grill.

The Morrison Street house sits within sight of the commercial corridor on Connecticut Avenue, with its restaurants, shops, movie theater, supermarket and more. It also takes less than 15 minutes to walk to the Friendship Heights Metro and shopping district.

The five-bedroom, five-and-ahalf-bath house at 3821 Morrison St. NW is listed for $1,995,000 by the Fleisher Group of Long & Foster Real Estate. For details, contact Marc Fleischer at marc@thefleishergroup.com or 202-438-4880.

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Wednesday january 13 Class ■ The Jewish Study Center will present a two-week class on “What Does the Talmud Say About Employment Law?” led by Rabbi Alana Suskin. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $15 to $20 per session; $25 to $35 for both sessions. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. 202332-1221.

Concerts ■ New Orleans-based Tank and the Bangas will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.

■ The Darkest Timeline will perform.

7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com.

Discussions and lectures ■ Carole Burns will discuss her book “The Missing Woman and Other Stories.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400.

■ American University anthropology professor David Vine will discuss his book “Base Nation,” about the complex

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Events Entertainment socioeconomic and geopolitical issues surrounding the establishment and maintenance of U.S. military bases abroad. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ Katherine Zoepf will discuss her book “Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Young Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World.” 7 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919.

■ Editor Kelly Ann Jacobson and contributors Tara Campbell, Christina Keller, Marlena Chertock, Diana Bolton, Johnna Schmidt and Jacquelyn Bengfort will discuss “Dear Robot: An Anthology of Epistolary Science Fiction.” 7 p.m. Free.

Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com.

Film ■ The Programmer’s Choice series will feature the 2015 film “Heart of a Dog,” a personal diary centering on creative pioneer Laurie Anderson’s beloved rat terrier Lolabelle. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut

Ave. NW. 202-966-6000.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Milwaukee Bucks. 7 p.m. $18 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Thursday january 14 Classes ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an orientation session for prospective homebuyers. 11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org.

■ Iona Senior Services will host a weekly dance class designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. 2 to 3 p.m. $10 to $13 per class; free for an introductory session. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-2537946.

■ Instructor Nina Dunham will lead a “Gentle Gyrokinesis” class to improve posture, balance and agility. 4 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527.

■ David Newcomb will lead an “Embrace the New Year” class on meditation and spiritual development. 7 p.m.

Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288.

Concerts ■ “Luce Unplugged” will feature the band Stronger Sex performing experimental, electronic noise-pop. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ The Ella and Louie Tribute Band will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ Shoddy Blacktooth will perform.

7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com.

■ Roosevelt Dime and Drymill Road will perform. 8 p.m. $12 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Demonstration ■ Gardening and cooking writer Adrienne Cook and nutritionist Danielle Cooke will explore the nutritional value of turmeric root and ginger root. Noon and 12:45 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by journalist Steve Roberts on “Politics 2016 — What’s Happening and Why.” 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860.

■ The “Textiles at Twelve” series will feature a talk on “Chinese Silk Scroll Conservation” by Grace Jan, assistant Chinese painting conservator at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. Noon. Free.

George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ Journalist Molly Sinclair McCartney will discuss her late husband James McCartney’s book “America’s War Machine: Vested Interests, Endless Conflicts,” which she completed after his death. Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s

Thursday, january 14 ■ Concert: The National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi and violinist Baiba Skride (shown) will perform works by Prokofiev, Sibelius and Eller. 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363.

■ “The Europe-Russia Relationship: From the Ukraine Crisis and the Rise of the Far Right to the War in Syria” will feature Marie Mendras of the Transatlantic Academy, Alina Polyakova of the Atlantic Council, Marlene Laruelle of George Washington University and Jeff Mankoff of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/russiaeurope.

■ American University professors Caleen Jennings, Teresa Runstedtler, Kyle Dargan, Marc Medwin and CelineMarie Pascale will discuss “The You That You Create: Personal Stories of Identity, Difference and Power.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar.

■ The Cottage Conversation series will feature Harold Holzer, co-author of “A Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity” and a leading authority on Lincoln. Reception at 6 p.m.; lecture at 6:30 p.m. $10 to $20. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-688-3735.

■ Local author and historian James Goode will discuss his book “Capital Houses: Historic Residences of Washington, D.C. and Its Environs, 1735-1965.”

6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

■ French scholar Vanessa Badré — who uses well-known works of art to contemplate the creative processes of master artists — will discuss “Art and Innovation: What Do Images Teach Us?” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events.

■ Janice Y.K. Lee will discuss her novel “The Expatriates.” 7 p.m. Free.

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

■ Bowen Center for the Study of the Family faculty member Daniel Papero will discuss “Differentiation of Self and the Undifferentiated Family Ego Mass.”

7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the

Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-965-4400.

■ A discussion of social justice will feature documentarian Aviva Kempner (shown), whose film “Rosenwald” tells about a Jewish philanthropist who joined forces with AfricanAmerican communities in the South to build over 5,300 schools; Clarence Page, a syndicated columnist and graduate of a Rosenwald school; and Rabbi David Saperstein, former director and counsel of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

The event will include a 15-minute film about Kempner’s documentary. 7:30 p.m. Free. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. 301-692-4841.

Films ■ A weekly movie night will feature the 2014 film “Unbroken.” 6 p.m. Free.

West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707.

■ The K-Cinema series will feature Jeong Gi-Hun’s 2012 film “Love 911.”

Appetizer social at 6 p.m.; film at 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Korean Cultural Center, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. koreaculturedc.org.

■ The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library will host a screening of Haya Fumm and Vitorio De Janeiro’s film “Ariadne’s Thread,” about a young woman struggling with an outburst of emotions as her lover declares that he is leaving. A Q&A with Fumm will follow. 6:30 p.m.

Free; reservations requested. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/51402.

Performances ■ The “Happenings at the Harman Happy Hours” series will feature a comedy performance by Happenstance Theatre. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Forum, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5475688.

■ The Washington Improv Theater will present “Road Show: Wintry Mix.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue through Feb. 13 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Vancouver Canucks. 7 p.m. $36 to $295. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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Friday january 15 Concerts ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202333-2075.

■ The Ukrainian world music quartet DakhaBrakha will perform. 6 p.m. Free.

Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a chorale concert featuring works by Bach and Leavitt. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. 202-333-2075.

■ Musician Samantha Pearl will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com.

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Continued From Page 16 form. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $14. Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Lisa Schulte Moore, associate professor of natural resource ecology and management at Iowa State University, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harnessing the Power of Prairie.â&#x20AC;? Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. â&#x2013; Susan Schoelwer, senior curator at George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Vernon, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;An 1811 embroidered mourning sceneâ&#x20AC;? as an example of the creation of schoolgirl art as a form of memorialization. 12:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-7852040. â&#x2013; Jean-Pierre Filiu, professor of Middle East studies at Sciences Po, Paris School of International Affairs, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twelfth War on Gaza.â&#x20AC;?

12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. â&#x2013; Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a worldrenowned authority on Islam, will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m.

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

Films â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Vaultsâ&#x20AC;? will feature the 1945 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wings for This Man,â&#x20AC;? about the history and organization of the Tuskegee Airmen, and the 1944 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Negro Soldier,â&#x20AC;? produced by Frank Capraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army motion picture unit to demonstrate to black troops their particular stake in the fight against the Axis Powers. Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â&#x2013; The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time Capsule: 1966â&#x20AC;? music film series will present George Axelrodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord Love a Duck,â&#x20AC;? a darkly comic tale of high school madness starring Roddy McDowall and Tuesday Weld. 7 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. loc.gov/concerts.

Special events â&#x2013; Members of the George Washington University community will share the wisdom and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the public reading of the civil rights leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letters, sermons and speeches. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Kogan Plaza, George Washington University, 2121 I St. NW. mssc.gwu.edu/king-week. â&#x2013; The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue will hold a MLK Shabbat with Turner Memorial AME Church to commemorate the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. 7 p.m. $8; reservations suggested.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487.

Saturday, Jan. 16 Saturday january 16 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs â&#x2013; A park ranger will lead a scavenger hunt along the half-mile Woodland Trail (for ages 4 and older). 10 a.m. Free.

Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover

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Events Entertainment Road NW. 202-895-6070. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Studio: Story + Workshopâ&#x20AC;? will feature a gallery tour, a story and an art-making experience (for ages 3 and older with an adult companion). 10 to 11 a.m. $7 per child; free for adult companion. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-338-3552. â&#x2013; The National Gallery of Art will present the 2001 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Polar Bear,â&#x20AC;? about a young cub searching for his place in the world (for ages 4 and older). 10:30 a.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The film will be shown again Sunday and Monday at 11:30 a.m. â&#x2013; Children will hear a story about Elvis Presley and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Classes and workshops â&#x2013; The Mount Pleasant Library will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saturday Morning Yoga.â&#x20AC;? 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home Buying 101 Workshopâ&#x20AC;? will explore the process of buying a home.

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. petworthlibrary@dc.gov. â&#x2013; Guest instructor and ceramicist Elizabeth Vorlicek will lead a hands-on workshop on the techniques and forms of clay slab building. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $13 to $15; reservations required.

Kasser Board Room, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. â&#x2013; Yoga Activist will present a class.

11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. â&#x2013; Blair Goins will present a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Design My Careerâ&#x20AC;? workshop for job seekers. 1 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. megan.mcnitt@dc.gov.

Concerts â&#x2013; Cellist Alban Gerhardt and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott will perform 20th-century works, including sonatas

by Barber and Britten. 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/concerts. â&#x2013; Rob Downing and D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apollo Chamber Orchestra will perform chamber music featuring singers and musicians from countries all over the globe, including Turkey, Russia, France and Great Britain. 6 p.m. Free. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; Diderot String Quartet (shown), singer Dashon Burton and bassist Doug Balliett will perform Franz Schubertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song cycle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Die Winterreiseâ&#x20AC;? in an arrangement for voice and string quintet by Harold Birston. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $40. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. â&#x2013; Singer-songwriter Paul Jamain will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. â&#x2013; The Mount Holyoke Club of Washington DC will host the Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra in a concert of

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colby Caldwell: how to survive your own death,â&#x20AC;? a series of digital images made by Caldwell from acci-

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dentally corrupted data files, will open Saturday at Hemphill with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. On view through March 5, the series includes more than 200 images, each arising from a common corrupted data source.

Though each piece is related to the other, they are all different, like members of a family.

Located at 1515 14th St. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-2345601. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masha Trebukova and Oleg Kudryashov: Watercolors, Pastels, Drypoints, and Gouache,â&#x20AC;? highlighting two Russian-born-and-trained artists who have worked in England and the Netherlands, will open Saturday at Gallery Neptune & Brown and continue through Feb. 21. Their works are both vibrant and challenging; in Kudryashovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, they often extend beyond the picture plane. works by Roxanna Panufnik, Tawnie Olsen and Mary D. Watkins. 8 p.m. $5 to $25. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. mtholyokedc.com. â&#x2013; The Friday Morning Music Club Chorale will perform works by Bach and Leavitt. 8 p.m. Free. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. 202-333-2075. â&#x2013; Dumbarton Concerts will present pianist Steven Beck performing Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Goldberg Variations,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Italian Concertoâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Concerto in D minor.â&#x20AC;? 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202965-2000. â&#x2013; Splintered Sunlight and Black Muddy River Band will perform. 9 p.m. $15. Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Seven writers for the female-run company She Writes Press will discuss the unique venture that seeks to reduce

Colby Caldwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital images are featured in a Hemphill exhibit.

Located at 1530 14th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. 202986-1200. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shakespeare, Life of an Icon,â&#x20AC;? commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death this year by bringing together some of the most important manuscripts and printed books related to his life, will open Jan. 20 at the Folger Shakespeare Library and continue through March 27.

Drawn from the Folgerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection and other major British and U.S. institutions, the exhibited objects include deeds recording the Bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate purchases, drafts of the heraldic grant of arms he helped his father obtain, diary entries and quick takes on the playwrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast-rising reputathe barriers to traditional publishing for women writers. Participants will include Marianne Bohr, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gap Year Girlâ&#x20AC;?; Susan Hadler, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Beauty of What Remainsâ&#x20AC;?; Kate Raphael, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder Under the Bridgeâ&#x20AC;?; Claire and Joan Scott, authors of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfolding in Lightâ&#x20AC;?; Pam Webber, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wiregrassâ&#x20AC;?; and moderator Joanne Cronrath Bamberger, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Her, Love Her Not.â&#x20AC;? 1 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; The Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History/Biography Book Club will discuss Manning Marableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention.â&#x20AC;?

3:30 p.m. Free. Ledo Pizza, 7425 Georgia Ave. NW. alexis.waide@dc.gov. â&#x2013; Elizabeth Strout will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Name Is Lucy Barton,â&#x20AC;? at 3:30 p.m.; and Paul Lisicky will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Narrow Door: A Memoir of Friendship,â&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919.

Film â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Athens Today: New Greek Cine-

tion.

Located at 201 East Capitol St. SE, the library is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

202-544-4600. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Creative Century: The Beginnings,â&#x20AC;? a centennial exhibit at the Arts Club of Washington that celebrates the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history as the oldest arts nonprofit in D.C., opened last week and will continue through Jan. 30. Featured are archival photographs and other club memorabilia, as well as more than 100 paintings, drawings and prints from the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection.

Located at 2017 I St. NW, the club is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331-7282. maâ&#x20AC;? will feature Pantelis Voulgarisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2013 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little England.â&#x20AC;? 2:30 p.m. Free.

East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; The D.C. Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20th annual Poetry Extravaganza in honor of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature live poetry, drumming, dancing, youth performances and more. Performers will include Sistah Joy and Collective Voices. 1 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Identify,â&#x20AC;? the National Portrait Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-ever performance art series, will feature James Lunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ishi: The Archival Performance,â&#x20AC;? paying tribute to the last member of the Yahi, a Native American tribe indigenous to Northern California. 4 p.m. Free. Great Hall, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. â&#x2013; KanKouran West African Dance Company will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sundiata,â&#x20AC;? a tale of courage and determination. 8 p.m.

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Continued From Page 17 $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m.

Special events â&#x2013; The giant panda cub Bei Bei will make his public debut. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free. Enter the panda house at the Asia Trail entrance across from the Visitor Center at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. â&#x2013; Rabbi Mark Novak will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minyan Oneg Shabbat: A Prayerful/ Playful Jewish Renewal Community,â&#x20AC;? a service dedicated to the memory of Debbie Friedman and featuring a haftarah chanted to Martin Luther King Jr. texts. 10 a.m. Free. Geneva Room, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. MinyanOnegShabbat.org. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;E-reader Rescue Hourâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for people unsure how to use their new e-reader, tablet, smartphone or other digital device â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will offer one-on-one assistance with e-books. 11 a.m. to noon.

Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. â&#x2013; The D.C. Public Library and the

Johns Hopkins Museum Studies Program will present a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pop-Up Museumâ&#x20AC;? exhibit featuring Washingtoniansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal treasures related to the topics â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; What It Means to Meâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;DC Music.â&#x20AC;? 1 p.m.

Free; reservations required to contribute to the exhibit. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/51284. â&#x2013; MAGFest and American Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game Lab will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indie Arcade,â&#x20AC;? featuring a chance to play old favorites such as Donkey Kong and PacMan, participate in game-building workshops, and try new creations from local chapters of the International Game Developers Association. 1 to 7 p.m.

Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â&#x2013; The Georgetown Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;E-reader Rescue Weekendâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for people unsure how to use their new e-reader, tablet, smartphone or other digital device â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will offer a hands-on instructional session and one-on-one assistance with digital library resource needs.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0233.

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Sporting event â&#x2013; The Washington Wizards will play the Boston Celtics. 7:30 p.m. $23 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Sunday, Jan. 17 Sunday january 17 Class â&#x2013; A teacher from Yoga Activist will present a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soothing Sunday Yogaâ&#x20AC;? class for adults. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202727-1288.

Concerts â&#x2013; The Kennedy Center Chamber Players will perform works by R. Strauss, Mozart, J.S. Bach and Mendelssohn. 2 p.m. $36. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform spirituals. 3:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â&#x2013; Pianist Timo Andres (shown) and violinist Tessa Lark will perform as composerpianist Nico Muhly opens his threeconcert Phillips curation. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. â&#x2013; The Brazilian band CabruĂŞra will perform a mix of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, electric funk, folk rock and Middle Eastern sounds. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The Emerson String Quartet will present a solo recital with violist Lawrence Dutton, violinist Elizabeth Lim-Dutton and pianist Michael Brown performing works by Matt Van Brink, Arvo Pärt, Rebecca Clarke and Johannes Brahms.

6 to 8 p.m. $56 to $68. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; R. Douglas Fields will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why We Snap: Understanding the

Rage Circuit in Your Brain,â&#x20AC;? at 1 p.m.; and Chris Bohjalian will discuss his novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Guest Room,â&#x20AC;? at 5 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; George Koutsouflakis, director of archaeological sites, monuments and research at the Hellenic Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bronzes From the Aegean: The Lost Cargos and the Circumstances of Their Recovery.â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Film â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reseeing Iran: Twentieth Annual Iranian Film Festivalâ&#x20AC;? will feature Mohsen Makhmalbafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 satirical allegory â&#x20AC;&#x153;The President.â&#x20AC;? 4 p.m. Free.

East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunday Kind of Loveâ&#x20AC;? will feature emerging and established poets, followed by an open mic segment. 5 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

Special event â&#x2013; Soprano soloist Kevia Richardson and healing minister Vikki Montgomery will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosa and Martin, Martin and Rosa,â&#x20AC;? about the relationship between Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. The program will include excerpts from one of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sermons, singing, reflection and prayer. 1 p.m. $10. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org.

Sporting event â&#x2013; The Washington Capitals will play the New York Rangers. 5 p.m. $62 to $369. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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FIlm â&#x2013; The DC Political Club will screen and discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Citizen Kingâ&#x20AC;? at an event hosted by Foggy Bottom advisory neighborhood commissioner Phil Schrefer.

7:30 p.m. Free. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court, 725 24th St. NW. 202-393-1511.

Special events â&#x2013; The National Association for Black Veterans Inc. will present a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and a tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will include a talk on Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views on social justice and the Vietnam War by the Rev. Dr. Lewis M. Anthony of St. Lucille AME Zion Church and a talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Veteran, Democracy & Self-Determinationâ&#x20AC;? by journalist and political commentator Mark Plotkin. Noon. Free. Covenant Baptist Church of Christ, 3845 South Capitol St. SW. 202-367-5527. â&#x2013; The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University will present Grammy Award-nominated gospel singer Yolanda Adams (shown) and the Let Freedom Ring Choir in a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will include recognition of Georgetown alumna Nakeisha Neal Jones, executive director of Public Allies DC and recipient of the 2016 John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed at the entrance to the Hall of Nations beginning at 4:30 p.m. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Sporting event â&#x2013; The Washington Wizards will play the Portland Trail Blazers. 2 p.m. $18 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Tuesday january 19 Classes and workshops â&#x2013; A certified yoga instructor will lead a class targeted to ages 55 and older.

10 a.m. Free; reservations required.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@gmail.com. â&#x2013; A yoga class will focus on introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@gmail.com. â&#x2013; Chef Simone Proietti Pesci will present a cooking class on how to use seasonal ingredients to create fourcourse Umbrian dinner. 6 to 8 p.m. $85.

Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. The class will also be offered Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Concerts â&#x2013; As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, harpsichordist and organist Theo Davis will perform works by Bach, Couperin, DuprĂŠ and DuruflĂŠ. 12:10 p.m.

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Pets EXPERIENCED PETSITTER/ Housesitter available. Responsible 32/F, seeking long or short-term opportunities. Employed non-smoker with car, can provide multiple references. Call 703-772-8848 or email kp105dc@gmail.com for more details.

Rooms For Rent GEORGETOWN ROOM for rent. Located neat Jettie’s, Georgetown University and hospital. Large room on lower level of nice house; two windows with natural light in bedroom. Share common space; LR, Kit, deck and bonus room, with two room mates, both finished grad school. $1,333/ mo. + util’s. & wifi (approx. $125). For appt, call 202-333-7972, leave message.

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EVENTS From Page 18 St. NW. 202-347-2635.

■ The Battle of Santiago, a Torontobased, Afro-Cuban post-rock instrumental band, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

■ The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will present the local a cappella groups SongRise and Not What You Think in a musical remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 7 to 8 p.m. Free.

Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place NE. 202-547-6839.

■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free.

Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on “How Can I Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?” by Dr. R. Scott Turner, professor of neurology and director of the Memory Disorders Program at the Georgetown University Medical Center.

10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860.

■ Isaac O. Agboola, interim dean of the School of Education, Business and Human Services at Gallaudet University, and Judy C. Williams, historian at Shiloh Baptist Church, will discuss “Dr. Andrew Jackson Foster and the African-American Deaf Mission in Washington, DC.” 6 p.m.

Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-2142.

■ Tony Lewis Jr. will discuss his book “Slugg: A Boy’s Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230.

■ The Fiction Lover’s Book Club will discuss Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Room A-3, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1295.

■ The DC Science Cafe will feature a talk by University of Maryland chemist John Fourkas on “Light Matters: Photons and Atoms at Play.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227.

■ Harry Jaffe, editor at large for the Washingtonian magazine, will discuss his book “Why Bernie Sanders Matters.”

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

■ “Beyond MLK’s Dream” will feature a discussion of the role of LGBT activists and leaders such as Bayard Rustin, James Baldwin and Alice Walker during the civil rights movement. 7 p.m. Free.

Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. mssc.gwu.edu/king-week.

■ The Palisades Book Club will discuss “Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy” by Carlos Eire.

7:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139.

■ The Chevy Chase Library’s “Lowbrow Throwdown” book club will discuss Cassandra Clare’s “City of Bones.” 8 p.m. Free. Boiler Room, Jake’s American Grille, 5018 Connecticut Ave. NW. dclibrary.org/node/51283.

Films ■ Tuesday Night Movies will feature Alan Parker’s 2003 film “The Life of David Gale.” 6 p.m. Free. Martin Luther

King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ The “Film and Beer” series will feature Czech director Karel Lamac’s comedy “Mr. Duchácek Will Fix It.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Bistro Bohem, 600 Florida Ave. NW. bistrobohem@gmail.com.

■ The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Aviva Kempner’s documentary “Rosenwald,” followed by a Q&A with the director. 7:30 p.m. $13. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org.

Performance ■ The National Ballet of Canada will present the U.S. premiere of “The Winter’s Tale,” British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. 7 p.m. $39 to $149. Opera House, Kennedy Center.

202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Special events ■ Artist Ravi Raman will present “Wine * Women * Song,” a one-night exhibition of his artwork primarily depicting women and music. 6 p.m. Free.

Roofers Union, 2446 18th St. NW. 202232-7663.

■ An event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature music by Cecil Isaac and the TRU Band (The Road Unknown) and true-life stories by Street Sense representatives. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321.

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Wednesday january 20 Classes and workshops ■ Yoga Alliance will present a class on the benefits of yoga for overall physical and emotional well-being. 6 p.m.

Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707.

■ Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488.

Concerts ■ The James A. Johnson Young Artist Series will feature vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ Washington Performing Arts will present “In Her Voice,” a recital by soprano Alyson Cambridge with cellist Christine Lamprea, harpist Ina Zdorovetchi and pianist Justina Lee. 7 p.m. $40.

Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

■ Acoustic rock artist Brandon Fields will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

■ Musicians from the Marlboro Festival, including New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill, will perform works by Beethoven, Brahms and Penderecki. 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/concerts.

■ Veteran rocker Billy Gibbons, guitarist and vocalist for ZZ Top, will present his first solo project in a performance with the BFG’s. 8 p.m. $30 to $50. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202994-6800.

■ Comic Book Colors and Zydeco Jed

will perform. 8 p.m. $8. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by author and American University law professor Steve Wermiel on “Justice Brennan and the Progressive Supreme Court.” 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860.

■ John Stauffer will discuss his book “Picturing Frederick Douglass: An Illustrated Biography of the Nineteenth Century’s Most Photographed American.”

Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000.

■ Elaine Kamarck will discuss her book “Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know About How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400.

■ Maryl B. Gensheimer, assistant professor of Roman art and archaeology at the University of Maryland, will discuss “Amalfi: Luxurious Living, AncientRoman Style.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ John Donvan and Caren Zucker will discuss their book “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Author and historian Anthony Browder will deliver the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Address as part of the D.C. Public Library’s MLK Week. 7 p.m.

Free. Special Collections Department, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ Georgetown University professor Terrence Johnson will discuss “Why Ethics?: Blacks, Jews and the Crisis of Political Solidarity in an Age of Terror.” 7 p.m.

Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7764.

■ The D.C. Public Library’s “Books & Bars” modern-day book club will discuss “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry.

7 p.m. Free; reservations requested.

Gordon Biersch Brewery, 900 F St. NW. kari.mitchell@dc.gov.

Performances and readings ■ As part of George Washington University’s King Week, actor Ron Jones will present “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle.” Noon. Free. Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. mssc.gwu.edu/king-week.

Special events ■ The Washington Humane Society will host “Designs for Felines: Giving Community Cats Shelter,” a benefit featuring displays of animal shelters created by local architectural firms, student groups and design companies. 6 to 8 p.m. $35 to $70. Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave. SW. washhumane.org.

■ The Capital Pride Alliance will host the fourth annual “Pride Reveal” to announce the 2016 festival’s theme, marquee events and sponsors. 7 p.m. $40 to $50. SAX Restaurant & Lounge, 734 11th St. NW. capitalpride.org.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Miami Heat. 7 p.m. $19 to $899.

Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000.

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CHRISTINA MATTAR JOINS TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY We proudly welcome Christina Mattar to our Chevy Chase brokerage. As a licensed Realtor since 2003 and the daughter of a life long Realtor, Christina has real estate in her blood. She has a keen knowledge of Washington metropolitan neighborhoods, including Chevy Chase and Bethesda, and a great beat on current market trends. A Washington native living in Chevy Chase, MD, Christina is passionate about real estate.

Please contact Christina at +1 202 255 5964 or cmattar@ttrsir.com

POTOMAC, MD $7,995,000 Extraordinary 52-acre private estate features a breathtaking contemporary residence, heated pool, extensive rear terraces, mature gardens, grass tennis court, 5-car garage. The residence has numerous large-scale entertaining rooms.

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BETHESDA, MD From $1,800,000 This handsome 1930’s stone colonial is sited on a large elevated corner lot. Features include gorgeous refinished wood floors, 2 fireplaces, and a classic layout with a large living room, separate dining room, powder room, and sunroom, plus 5 BR and 3 BA upstairs. A sunny level yard is located off the main level. Partially finished lower level with full bath, and two-car attached garage.

COLONIAL VILLAGE $1,195,000 This handsome 1930’s stone colonial is sited on a large elevated corner lot. Features include gorgeous refinished wood floors, 2 fireplaces, and a classic layout with a large living room, separate dining room, powder room, and sunroom, plus 5 BR and 3 BA upstairs. A sunny level yard is located off the main level. Partially finished lower level with full bath, and two-car attached garage.

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CHEVY CHASE, DC $1,195,000

FOGGY BOTTOM $875,000

OBSERVATORY CIRCLE $525,000

This classic colonial offers excellent natural light throughout, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms on the second floor, plus a bonus room on third floor. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and separate formal dining room. The lot features a spacious patio and a creek.

1-car attached garage and driveway.

JONATHAN TAYLOR +1 202 276 3344

This exquisite condo features an open concept living and dining room with a striking gas fireplace, large windows, and panoramic views of Rosslyn. The master suite has a walk-in closet and spa bath, and the second bedroom boasts a bay window. The gourmet kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. It is walking distance to metro and includes garage parking and a storage unit.

Beautifully renovated 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit offering 1,222 sq ft of space. Kitchen with breakfast nook, beautiful balcony overlooking greenery. Garage parking and extra storage included. Pool, doormen, front desk, guest parking, gardens, fitness center.

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