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Vol. XLVIII, No. 41

The Northwest Current

Nightlife bill sees revisions after feedback

Mayor finds funding for variety of projects

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■ Budget: Ellington School,

Lafayette Rec make the list

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

A bill intended to address noise from the city’s exploding nightlife scene is still inching through the legislative process, even as many within the business community oppose it. At a committee meeting late last month, at-large D.C. Council member Vincent Orange announced plans for a second public hearing on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. to discuss the particulars of the measure now that it has been revised from its July incarnation. The updated bill reflects changes suggested by Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration director Fred Moosally during the July hearing. Under the revised proposal, amplified noise like live music that can be heard from 100 feet away during the day (9 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.) and 50 feet away at night (10 p.m. to 8:59 a.m.) will violate the District’s noise ordinance. This represents what Orange’s committee argues is a more suitable policy that the current See Noise/Page 16

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

An unexpected $47 million windfall in city funds will go toward a series of projects across the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced Friday evening. The projects selected by the mayor span all eight wards and in Northwest include $9.8 million to ensure timely completion of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts modernization in Burleith, $4.6 mil-

Starbucks seeks beer, wine sales at five D.C. locations Brian Kapur/The Current

Professor Natsu Onoda Power and her Georgetown University theater students performed scenes from Power’s stage adaptation of Karel Capek’s “War With the Newts” at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on Thursday night. The play will premiere Nov. 12 at the university’s Gonda Theatre.

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

NEWS

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A group of homeless men lived in front of the Tenley-Friendship Library for several weeks.

At the neighborhood level, community members are voicing their concerns to local leaders. In Foggy Bottom, a working group has formed to bring forth tangible solutions to

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

homelessness problems, while Glover Park leaders recently hosted a panel discussion on the topic. And in Tenleytown, advisory neighborhood commissioners have been working to address the recent encampment at the Tenley-Friendship Library. This isn’t the first time that location has been a popular site for homeless people, according to neighborhood commissioner Amy Hall, but given the city’s new focus on homelessness, the community is hoping for concrete results. After a lengthy waiting period, Hall said, city officials were scheduled to clear out the encampment yesterday. When they arrived, Hall said, the residents had already See Homeless/Page 7

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Agency details plans for landscaping at Irish hero’s statue — Page 3

Georgetown Day soccer throttles Saints in 5-0 romp — Page 13

■ ABC: Company’s ‘Evenings’

program eyed for Northwest

Neighbors work to address homelessness In front of the Tenley-Friendship Library, five homeless men have taken up camp for more than a month. In Foggy Bottom, neighbors complain of seeing homeless residents relieving themselves on the sidewalk. Homelessness continues to plague the District in many ways, even as the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser kicks its campaign to end homelessness by 2020 into higher gear. The mayor has pledged to close the D.C. General shelter and find homes for the city’s entire population of homeless veterans by the end of the year.

lion to renovate the Lafayette Recreation Center in Chevy Chase, $3 million to repair and improve the playground and field at Garrison Elementary School in Logan Circle, and $1.9 million to purchase vacant and blighted properties in Ward 4. The money came both from unspent funds from the 2015 fiscal year and from a $25 million agreement with Pepco that grants the firm naming rights to a yet-undecided street, park or other public facility. The deal emerged while the District arranged to buy land from Pepco for the planned Southwest soccer stadium. See Budget/Page 16

A Starbucks program that brings nighttime food and alcohol service to its coffee shops is on tap for five D.C. locations. The Seattle-based chain launched “Starbucks Evenings” in 2010 and it’s since spread to about 100 locations nationwide, according to a company spokesperson. The program’s menu varies by location but generally includes small appetizertype foods and a selection of wines and craft beer purchased at the counter. Starbucks posted notice of its plans at the five locations on Friday as part of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration process. They are 443 7th St. NW, in Penn Quarter; 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW and 1700 Connecticut Ave. NW, in Dupont Circle; 5500 Connecticut Ave. NW, in Chevy Chase; and 1810 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in Georgetown. The plans were first reported by the Washington Business Journal.

BUSINESS

SunTrust highlights new technology at Georgetown branch — Page 5

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The Chevy Chase Starbucks is among the company’s five D.C. shops seeking an alcohol license.

The applications seek operating hours that extend to 11 p.m. for both interior and outdoor seating areas in most cases; in some locations, Starbucks has proposed instead capping the sidewalk cafe hours at 10 p.m. some nights. The applications describe each of the planned operations as “a restaurant serving savory small plates and desserts meant for sharing, in addition to its coffee and breakfast offerings served all day, and offering wine & beer selections to its guest in a relaxing and comfortable environment.” The Starbucks spokesperson declined to say how the company See Starbucks/Page 16

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District Digest Police seek driver in sexual assault case

A woman was sexually assaulted in a car she mistook for an Uber early Saturday morning in the 3500 block of Macomb Street NW, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release. The adult woman entered a fourdoor silver sedan that she thought was the car she hired through the

Uber service between 3:30 and 4 a.m. Oct. 10, and the driver produced a knife and sexually assaulted her. She escaped without further injury. The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man in his early 30s, with black curly hair. Anyone with information should call police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrest and

conviction of a person responsible for assault committed in D.C.

GU Hospital seeks approval for pavilion

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital submitted a certificate of need application to the D.C. State Health Planning and Development Agency last week, advancing its bid to construct a new $560 million

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pavilion next to its existing hospital, according to a news release. The high-tech facility, previously reported to cost $400 million, will have five above-ground floors and three underground parking levels. A rooftop helipad, state-of-the-art operating and treatment rooms, upgraded intensive care beds and modernized imaging systems are among the proposed features. “This certificate of need is the next step in our journey to completing this much needed medical and surgical pavilion on the Georgetown campus,” MedStar Georgetown University Hospital president Richard Goldberg says in the release. “Our goal is to build a medical and surgical pavilion that will meet the needs of our patients, families, staff and community not only today but for years into the future.” The project, which also includes an upgrade for the existing hospital building, has been in the works since 2009. Construction is expected to begin by the end of next year and wrap up by 2020.

DC Reads focuses on Jones’ short stories

“DC Reads 2015” will kick off Thursday with nearly a month of events centered on the book “All Aunt Hagar’s Children” by D.C. native Edward P. Jones. The literacy program “promotes reading for pleasure by having citywide celebrations for teens and adults that focus on one book,” according to a news release. Written in 2006, Jones’ collection of 14 stories describes life for African-Americans migrating to and growing up in D.C. — struggling and surviving in what Jones once referred to in an interview as “the other city,” according to the release. Jones has won the PEN/ Hemingway Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the MacArthur Fellowship

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and the PEN/Malamud Award for excellence in the art of the short story. Events will include a Nov. 3 panel discussion on “DC in the 50s”; a Nov. 5 performance of the play “District Merchants,” about the relationship between black and Jewish D.C. residents; and many book discussion groups at libraries around the city. Details are at dclibrary.org/dcreads.

‘Pay-by-space’ debuts around Gallery Place The D.C. Department of Transportation is introducing a new payby-space parking system in Penn Quarter and Chinatown this month. Drivers will “park in defined spaces, read the four- or five-digit number on space marker posts, and then enter the number at the payment kiosks, or on their mobile devices with Parkmobile,” according to a news release. “There is no need to display a receipt on a dashboard.” The new system will roll out by Oct. 27 in the area between 3rd, 11th, E and H streets NW.

Ward 3 Democrats set to hold caucuses

The Ward 3 Democratic Committee — the official arm of the Democratic Party in the ward — will hold precinct caucuses to fill vacant delegate positions on Oct. 27 at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. The vacant positions are in precincts 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 50, 136 and 138. (Visit ward3democrats.com to check your precinct.) The process will run from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Those wishing to run or vote for delegate must be registered as Democrats in the relevant precinct.

Corrections

Due to a production error, the Oct. 7 article “Neighbors drop bid for Forest Lane landmark” omitted reference to the Wesley Heights advisory neighborhood commission’s 7-0 vote in September to oppose designating the Tudor house at 4304 Forest Lane NW as a landmark. The article should also have noted that more than 150 area residents had written letters opposing landmark designation, with several neighbors also speaking in support of the homeowner, Mike Sicoli, at the commission’s Sept. 9 meeting. In the same issue, the artist featured in the Studio Gallery’s exhibit “Secrets of the Elements 4, Time’s Arrows” was misidentified due to incorrect information supplied by the gallery. The artist is Langley Spurlock, not Morgan Spurlock. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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Bus turnaround renovation set to advance, agencies say By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

A project to renovate the Chevy Chase bus turnaround building might be back on track after months of delays. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been looking to spend $1.1 million on the dilapidated 1940s structure at Connecticut Avenue and Oliver Street NW, possibly making space for one or more commercial tenants in the prime location. Many community members say the building, located at the terminus of the District’s Connecticut Avenue NW bus lines, has historic value for its decades of service to the D.C. transit system and have welcomed plans to restore it. Of late, the former station building has been used only as a restroom for bus drivers due to its poor condition, though buses have continued — and will continue — to turn around there to begin southbound routes. Metro will use federal grant money administered by the D.C. Department of Transportation for the project. Transit officials said back in June that they expected the grant to be approved imminently, but Trans-

portation Department spokesperson Terry Owens said on Friday that his agency instead signed a memorandum of understanding in August. “The project was temporarily delayed due to staffing issues at DDOT,� Owens wrote in an email. “Those issues have been resolved and the work is expected to begin soon.� Metro had previously envisioned spending $127,000 on design work during the 2015 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, and just over $1 million in the 2016 fiscal year for construction. Morgan Dye, spokesperson for Metro, wrote in an email that the two agencies are “working together to finalize administrative details and expect to begin the project very soon,� with community engagement coming as one of the first steps. She referred further questions to the Transportation Department. The community has heard little about the project lately, though. At the Sept. 28 meeting of the Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commission, chair Randy Speck said Metro and the Transportation Department had not yet finalized their memorandum of understandSee Turnaround/Page 19

Park Service strives to protect Emmet statue By KELSEY KNORP Current Correspondent

Plans to spruce up the landscape surrounding a nearly 50-year-old sculpture of famed Irish patriot Robert Emmet in Sheridan-Kalorama are set to get underway this fall and conclude in the spring. The facelift of the triangular park was commissioned by the National Park Service, which recently

released details of the fully funded project for public comment. The agency plans to remove plants and trees that officials believe either threaten the integrity of the statue or obstruct views of it. Most will be replaced by either new types of foliage or updated turf areas. The sculpture occupies a land plot enclosed by Massachusetts Avenue, 24th Street and S Street NW, See Park/Page 19

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The D.C. State Board of Education’s High School Credit Flexibility Task Force will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■The Logan Circle Community Association will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. The meeting will include an update from Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans, a tour of the theater and a reception.

Thursday, Oct. 15

The D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability will hold a symposium on “Follow the Money: Improving Ethics Oversight of Contracting With the District Government.� Panelists will include Darrin Sobin, the board’s director; Daniel Lucas, D.C. inspector general; George Schutter, the District’s chief procurement officer; and Patrick Madden, investigative reporter for WAMU. The symposium will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Moot Courtroom at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. To register, visit bega-dc.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 17

The Heurich House Museum will host a community “Beautification Day� from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sonny Bono Park, located at New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street and O Street NW. The project will remove dead plants and excess soil in preparation for the planting of new perennials. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gardening gloves; tools and bottled water will be provided. To register, visit heurichhouse.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

The Chevy Chase Citizens Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. The agenda will include discussion of efforts underway to improve policing and ex-offender programs in the District.

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The D.C. Department of General Services will hold a community meeting on the Marie Reed Elementary School modernization project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Marie Reed, 2201 18th St. NW.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

The Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold a meeting and “community dialogue� on “Ethics in Our Government.� The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. Preceding the meeting, from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., precinct caucuses will fill vacancies for delegate positions in various areas of Ward 3. For details, visit ward3democrats.com.

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Robbery â– I and 13th streets NW; 1:58 a.m. Oct. 9. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 12th Street Expressway and 12th Street; 7:54 p.m. Oct. 8. Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1399 block, K St.; 1:40 a.m. Oct. 5. Theft â– 900-999 block, F St.; 7:39 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1000-1099 block, K St.; 10 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1100-1199 block, K St.; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 400-499 block, 14th St.; 4 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 750-799 block, 10th St.; 5:45 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1300-1399 block, F St.; 6 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 1300-1399 block, F St.; 8:40 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 6 a.m. Oct. 10. Theft from auto â– 11th Street and New York Avenue; 11:10 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 11th Street and New York Avenue; 2 a.m. Oct. 10. â– 700-799 block, 11th St.; 6:15 a.m. Oct. 11. â– 900-999 block, 10th St.; 7 a.m. Oct. 11. â– H and 11th streets; 8 p.m. Oct. 11.

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Burglary â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 4:57 a.m. Oct. 5.

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Theft â– 600-699 block, 7th St.; 12:44 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 800-899 block, 9th St.; 5:34 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:29 a.m. Oct. 9. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 5:37 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 6:19 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 7th and H streets; 11 p.m. Oct. 10. Theft from auto â– 600-699 block, H St.; 9 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 400-499 block, H St.; 10 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 400-497 block, L St.; 9:20 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 600-699 block, I St.; 10:05 a.m. Oct. 9. â– New York Avenue and 4th Street; 11:05 a.m. Oct. 10. â– 600-699 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 4:15 p.m. Oct. 10. â– 400-499 block, K St.; 10:15 p.m. Oct. 10.

psa PSA 201 201

â– chevy chase

Burglary â– Unit block, Chevy Chase Circle; 12:15 a.m. Oct. 7. Theft from auto â– 3600-3699 block, Jocelyn St.; 10 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 3300-3399 block, Morrison St.; 8:20 a.m. Oct. 7.

psa 202

â– Friendship Heights PSA 202

Tenleytown / AU Park

Burglary â– 4100-4199 block, Fessenden St.; 12:49 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 4200-4209 block, Albemarle St.; 10 a.m. Oct. 8. Motor vehicle theft â– 4200-4299 block, Garrison St.; 4:45 a.m. Oct. 7. Theft â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:43 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:05 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:56 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9. â– 4300-4326 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 5224-5299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4 p.m. Oct. 10. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:50 p.m. Oct. 11. Theft from auto â– 4100-4199 block, Davenport St.; 11:32 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 4210-4299 block, 39th St.; 12:38 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 4700-4799 block, 45th St.; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. â– Davenport Street and Wisconsin Avenue; 1:58 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 5300-5399 block, 42nd St.; 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

psa 203

â– forest PSA 203 hills / van ness

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Theft â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; noon Oct. 6. â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; noon Oct. 10. Theft from auto â– 3700-3799 block, 35th St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 3400-3499 block, Rodman St.; 11:15 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 4400-4499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

psa 204

â– Massachusetts avenue

Oct. 10 (with gun). Motor vehicle theft â– 2900-2905 block, Cortland Place; 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Theft â– 2600-2699 block, Woodley Road; 7:15 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 3000-3099 block, Idaho Ave.; 10:02 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 2111-2199 block, Wisconsin Ave.; midnight Oct. 9. â– 2200-2298 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:15 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 3300-3399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:38 p.m. Oct. 10. â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3 p.m. Oct. 11. Theft from auto â– 3800-3821 block, Garfield St.; 4 p.m. Oct. 5. â– Newark and 39th streets; 6 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 3300-3499 block, 39th St.; 8 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 3100-3199 block, 35th St.; 7:34 p.m. Oct. 7. â– Newark and 39th streets; 8 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 3600-3699 block, 39th St.; 8 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 2600-2699 block, Garfield St.; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

â– 800-899 block, Sheridan St.; 8 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 1400-1499 block, Tuckerman St.; 9:56 a.m. Oct. 8. â– Sheridan Street and Georgia Avenue; 1:01 p.m. Oct. 8. Theft â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:30 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:04 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:51 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 700-720 block, Quackenbos St.; 3:42 p.m. Oct. 10. Theft from auto â– 700-799 block, Sheridan St.; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 500-699 block, Roxboro Place; 10 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 600-699 block, Underwood St.; 2:21 p.m. Oct. 10. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10.

psa 403

â– Brightwood / petworth

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PSA 403 16th Street heights Burglary â– 5200-5299 block, 13th St.; 10:45 a.m. Oct. 5. â– 5300-5399 block, 8th St.; 1:12 p.m. Oct. 8.

PSA 401 shepherd park / takoma

Motor vehicle theft â– 100-199 block, Jefferson St.; 11 p.m. Oct. 10.

Robbery â– 6700-6710 block, 2nd St.; 2:40 a.m. Oct. 10.

Theft â– 400-499 block, Kennedy St.; 1:13 p.m. Oct. 11.

Burglary â– 1300-1329 block, Iris St.; 9:15 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1400-1499 block, Roxanna Road; 8 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 1400-1599 block, Leegate Road; 9 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 6900-6999 block, 5th St.; 9:19 a.m. Oct. 7.

Theft from auto â– 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

psa 401

â– colonial village

Motor vehicle theft â– 6600-6699 block, Georgia Ave.; 1 a.m. Oct. 10. Theft â– 1300-1312 block, Leegate Road; 10:24 a.m. Oct. 5. â– 7800-7819 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:40 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 7300-7399 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 7300-7399 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:49 p.m. Oct. 8. Theft from auto â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 10 a.m. Oct. 5. â– 7600-7699 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:32 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 6600-6699 block, Luzon Ave.; 9 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 800-899 block, Whittier Place; 6 p.m. Oct. 9.

psa 404

â– 16th Street HEIGHTS

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Theft â– 5000-5099 block, 14th St.; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 15th and Allison streets; 1:17 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 3900-3999 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:26 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 4300-4399 block, Iowa Ave.; 9:56 p.m. Oct. 8. Theft from auto â– 3700-3799 block, 9th St.; 1:12 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 4100-4199 block, Kansas Ave.; 8 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 4600-4699 block, Georgia Ave.; 4 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1200-1299 block, Randolph St.; 8:21 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 1700-1799 block, Webster St.; 1:15 p.m. Oct. 9.

psa PSA 407 407 â– petworth

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psa PSA 402 402

Robbery â– 4700-4799 block, 5th St.; 1:02 a.m. Oct. 6 (with gun).

Robbery â– 3000-3199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:55 a.m.

Motor vehicle theft â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 9 p.m. Oct. 6.

Theft â– 400-499 block, Decatur St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 6.

â– Brightwood / manor park

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SunTrust expands ‘Innovation Branch’ technology from Atlanta to Georgetown

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unTrust Banks opened its first Innovation Branch in Atlanta last year, featuring state-ofthe-art technology to streamline and enhance the customer experience. Following a successful launch in their home city, executives at the bank turned their attention to Washington, working with manager Renee Williams to select a branch. Williams, who oversees 16 SunTrust locations in D.C. and Maryland, said she didn’t hesitate to welcome the new technology, even if she struggled to imagine what it would look like. “Looking at an artist’s rendering, it’s very difficult to see what the final results were going to be,� Williams said. But she said ultimately “there was nothing to be skeptical about. It’s a privilege to have a branch like this in Washington, D.C.� Williams is referring to the Georgetown branch at 2929 M St. NW, which SunTrust executives chose as the landing spot for the tech renovation. The branch’s central location and easy street access made it an ideal candidate, she said. The new Innovation Branch boasts a tablet bar for quick selfservice use outfitted with Wi-Fi, which Williams said customers can use for banking activities or personal use — for instance, a tourist figuring out directions. A wall-length touchscreen running Microsoft Surface, which bank staff have dubbed “the Sun Wall,� lets customers search for information. The branch’s defining feature, according to Williams, is Teller Connect, an upgrade from the traditional ATM available in an enclosed area in front of the bank proper. The machines are equipped with a webcam that connects users to a live representative in Atlanta’s SunTrust Innovation branch, who assists with day-to-day business just as an inperson teller would. These machines are open for three hours after the bank closes, providing cus-

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tomers with more opportunities for face-to-face interaction. In addition to the new digital features, the Innovation Branch also boasts an updated look. Upon entry, customers are greeted with a central area of open space, a teller line easily accessible on the immediate left for customers who want to get in and out quickly, and enclosed offices in the back for more private interactions. In the branch’s previous design, those private spaces weren’t available, which meant customers had to have most of their conversations in full view of the rest of the bank. After a renovation process of seven and a half months, the Innovation Branch had a soft opening in May and a grand-opening celebration on Sept. 9. The bank remained open with full services available throughout the construction. Williams said SunTrust is continuing to evaluate customer feedback on the new technology to get a sense of how it ought to evolve. Representatives from other banks have even come from as far as Hawaii to check out the new features, she said. “It’s really exceeded everything we thought it was going to be,� Williams said.

Filson launches D.C. store

The Seattle-based manufacturer Filson, which got its start outfitting prospectors in the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century, opened its first D.C. store last week on 14th Street NW. The company, which makes clothes, outerwear and accessories “for outdoor adventurers and explorers alike,� celebrated its new shop with an in-store exhibit of images by National Geographic photographer Dan Westergren. The store at 1534 14th St. NW is

open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Westergren show will remain on view indefinitely.

Comcast opens store

Comcast customers in Northwest no longer have to trek across the city to the cable provider’s Northeast location. As of August, a new Cleveland Park location, located at 3400 Connecticut Ave. NW, offers the same service features as the established Brookland location, in

addition to a new interactive experience designed to help customers connect with products of interest. Among the technology on display: the X1 Entertainment Operating System, Xfinity Home automation and security offerings, and Comcast’s suite of mobile apps. Fifteen sales consultants are on hand to discuss the new technology with customers while they try it out for themselves. The goal is to create a more hands-on, personal experience, according to Comcast spokes-

person Jamie Debole. “It’s a different experience, and we just really want to make sure that it’s welcoming,� said Debole. The store held a grand-opening event last month featuring Washington Nationals infielder Danny Espinosa, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner and other guests. Comcast also announced that it will donate $1,000 to the D.C. Public Library Foundation in support of the Cleveland Park Library.

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The Pepco Holdings-Exelon Merger: Now, It Works for Everyone. Dear Pepco customers, After working to learn what is important to the District, we’re pleased to report that we’ve reached a settlement with the District government and others on our merger. We listened to District leaders, residents and the community to find a path forward that is more focused on the District’s priorities. The settlement has more than 120 commitments that help ensure the merger benefits everyone in the District. The commitments include more than doubling customer benefits to over $72 million, which is expected to be used for: $25.6 million to offset distribution rate increases for residential customers through March 2019. $14 million in direct bill credits for residential customers. $16.15 million for low-income energy assistance. $3.5 million for renewable energy and $3.5 million for energy efficiency programs. $10.05 million to support the District’s Green Building Fund. The settlement also includes: New commitments for fewer and shorter outages and significant financial penalties if Pepco fails to meet them. Up to 10 megawatts of new solar generation and making it easier and faster for customers to install solar panels. More jobs located in the District as a result of the merger and $5.2 million for workforce development. $19 million in guaranteed charitable contributions over 10 years to nonprofits that serve District residents. The Pepco Holdings-Exelon merger will bring significant benefits to the District, and we hope you will agree that the merger now works for everyone.

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HOMELESS: Neighborhoods tackle issues at community meetings, working groups

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removed many of their belongings, but the authorities removed three carts and provided nearby neighbors with information about how to help the homeless. The Tenleytown commission has heard numerous complaints about the library encampment. According to Hall, the same group of homeless men previously tried to set up across the street on a deck prior to the opening of the Burger, Tap and Shake restaurant. Complicating the issue is the encampment’s location in public space, which has fewer protections than privately owned property. “At what point does public space become no longer public because somebody has taken it over for their own use? I can’t just show up and decide to set up a cafe in front of the Best Buy. That’s public space,� Hall said. “But I guarantee you that the city would be there lickety split and move me on.� American University Park resident Anna Kessler said she has been increasingly sensitive to the presence of the homeless community in Tenleytown since the library encampment started. She has noticed that the homeless men have been taking chairs from the nearby Starbucks and Angelico’s. And her daughter witnessed a car hit one of the homeless men last week. “I think there’s a lot more that the government can do to help,� Kessler said. “I don’t think they’re helping them by just allowing them to live out there.� Meanwhile, closer to downtown, Foggy Bottom Association president Marina Streznewski has convened a homelessness working group comprised of residents eager to make a concrete difference. Finding productive ways to partner with city officials is among the goals of the working group. Participants in the first meeting on Sept. 21 agreed to take on such projects as adding more trash cans in key areas; contacting local officials and community fixtures like George Washington University; and researching the possibility of using Miriam’s Kitchen as a temporary storage option for the belongings of people who frequent the facility. Attendees emerged with workable solutions and assigned tasks to complete before the next meeting sometime next month, Streznewski said. “We do think if we can get the community involved in helping to create solutions to some of the problems that we face, that’s the best thing that we could possibly do,� Streznewski said. “This is more than just signing a pledge.� Streznewski is referring to the Homeward DC pledge that the mayor’s office has been circulating at community meetings for the last several months. By signing it, residents commit to helping make homelessness “rare, brief and nonrecurring� within five years. At last Wednesday’s meeting of

the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights advisory neighborhood commission, commissioner Jon Bender argued that the pledge, while a valuable symbolic asset in the fight against homelessness, can’t solve the issues by itself. “I think it’s the city’s responsibility to provide a better alternative to these folks then sleeping on the streets,� Bender said. “It does require services, and it requires roofs over their heads.�

In Foggy Bottom, Streznewski and her team have been turning heads with their ground-level approach. Streznewski said she has heard from police officers in Penn Quarter who were interested in implementing a similar working group model. The key, Streznewski said, is to let neighbors air their grievances first, so that the real work can begin immediately afterward. Along the same lines, Glover Park advisory neighborhood com-

missioner Brian Turmail organized a panel discussion featuring experts on homelessness from across the District at the commission’s meeting last Thursday. The commission responded warmly to invitations from JeanMichel Giraud, president of the homelessness-oriented nonprofit Friendship Place, for the community to consider his organization a resource. Friendship Place serves as a liaison between the community

and the government on issues ranging from affordable housing to job opportunities. During that panel, Metropolitan Police Department Capt. David Sledge reminded residents that the coming winter is the most dangerous season for homeless people, and the most critical for tackling the problem in a concrete way. “One phone call could save someone’s life,� Sledge said. “Don’t just walk past it.�

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Spotlight on Schools Blessed Sacrament School

Blessed Sacrament is off to a great start. Our school is working together on a service project. To honor the visit of Pope Francis, our school is collecting gently worn shoes for the poor. Shoes are being collected for children ages 5 to 14. Each grade is assigned a month to bring in shoes this year. The eighthgraders who run Christ Care Corps are in charge of the shoe collection. We hope to collect over 500 pairs of shoes for children to donate to the Cardinal McCarrick Family Center. We are all looking forward to the Annual Book Fair, held Oct. 15 to 17. This year’s theme is a Monster Book Fair. The whole school is currently doing the Gabriel Project, a program that helps pregnant women in need. In the Gabriel Project you get a baby bottle and fill it up with as much cash as you can. It is run by the sixth-graders; they collect and count the money. The class that collects the most money gets a pizza party. We have a new playground at school this year. It is a very fun playground and has two slides so that you can race a friend. The kindergarten is learning about Johnny Appleseed, because he celebrated his birthday not too long ago on Sept. 26. They are making applesauce and pictures of him with construction paper. So far it looks like Blessed Sacrament is having a great school year! — Mary Williams, fifth-grader

Eaton Elementary

At John Eaton, there are many different student performances throughout the year. We have a winter concert, a spring concert, talent

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shows at lunchtime and a spring musical. As fifth-graders, we get to participate in all of these events. Every fifth-grader gets to choose which music class they want. Ms. Mistry teaches vocals and marimba, and Mr. Brown teaches strings and woodwinds. Kids really like the idea of choosing their music class and end up having fun, working hard and learning lots of skills. In these classes, we work on pieces for the winter and spring concerts. There are singing groups, instrumental groups and dancing at the concerts. This year, some of us are working on a South African song that we will sing in Swahili. There will also be kids playing xylophone, marimba, drums and maracas. At lunchtime, our assistant principal, Ms. Anderson, is in charge of the informal talent shows. She picks kids who want to perform to go up on stage. Kids can play an instrument, sing, dance, perform studentwritten skits, do gymnastics or tell jokes. It’s awesome to see what different talents everyone has. At the end of the year, we will have our spring musical. Fourthand fifth-graders can audition to be in the cast or sign up to be in the technical crew. We rehearse for months and our shows are amazing. The performances will be in May and everyone is invited! — Amelia Gaston, Liberty Kessler and Omarion Lacore, fifth-graders

The Field School

The Field School has begun its yearly health classes, separated by grade. A couple of weeks ago, sixthgrade health classes began, with boys in one group and girls in

Milken Scholars winners named

Five D.C. high school graduates are attending college as 2015 Milken Scholars, an award that confers both a $10,000 college scholarship and a “lifetime of mentoring and resources,” according to a news release. The award is a joint venture of the Milken Institute and Milken Family Foundation. Chosen based on academic performance, community service, leadership and ability to persevere amid adversity, the 2015 winners are: ■ National Cathedral School’s Antonia Alakija, who is attending the University of Pennsylvania; ■ Thurgood Marshall Academy’s Anthonya James, who is attending the University of California at Los Angeles; ■ Benjamin Banneker Academic High School’s Alisha Jennings-Olowosuko, who is attending the University of Michigan; ■ Archbishop Carroll High School’s Julian Nelson, who is attending Carnegie Mellon; and ■ Benjamin Banneker Academic High School’s Alexis Vivar, who is attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. another. Last week, seventh-grade classes began, with the girls separated into two groups and the boys taking the classes together. And in the beginning of November, eighthgrade coed classes will begin, with the groups separated by homeroom. Younger students will be dominating the school this week because juniors and sophomores are taking the PSAT on Wednesday and will be on field trips on Thursday. Seniors are gone all week because many of them are doing what’s called Senior Search, which is time given to them to make college visits. School was closed for students on Monday because of Columbus Day and Tuesday for a teacher workshop day. — Martin Gerlein, eighth-grader

Throughout college, the students will be in touch with Milken Scholars staff, mentors and each other. “The power of the program is in the network. When a young person is selected as a Milken Scholar, he or she immediately gains access to leaders all across the country and in every sector of the economy,” Simone Friedman, executive director of Emanuel J. Friedman Philanthropies, which supports the program, says in a news release.

Wilson student heads to Taiwan

Wilson High School’s Alexander CarrollCabanes has won a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship to study Chinese in Taiwan for the 2015-16 school year, according to a news release. Carroll-Cabanes was one of 620 students from across the country selected to study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian or Turkish overseas this coming school year. He will receive formal language instruction in Taiwan while engaging in informal practice in an immersion environment. The program aims to increase the number of Americans speaking key languages, the release says.

Hearst Elementary

As part of the first DCPS Cornerstone, the kindergarten classes participated in several lessons, readalouds and discussions centered around friendship. The students were then asked to create posters that depicted what friendship meant to them. Here are some of the responses: Friends can be kind; friends care about you; friends are helpful; you can lose a friend by not treating them the way you want to be treated; good friends are like a sunny day; when you lose a friend it’s like a thunderstorm or a rainy day; good friends hug; good friends teach each other; good friends listen; and principals, teachers, firefighters, grocery people, our family and police officers can all be friends too. They all agreed that friends help to make us happy and it’s great to have friends all day long. — Ms. Prince’s and Ms. Johnson’s kindergarten classes

Janney Elementary

The Janney fifth-graders recently went on their first field trip of the year to a summer camp called Calleva. Calleva has tons of fun activities including ropes courses and ziplining. Janney spent the whole day at Calleva: a 45- to 60-minute bus ride there and back, four 45-minute activities including the giant swing and more. And of course, lunch. But what the Calleva staff was trying to show us was to work as a team. That is what fifth

grade learned on our first field trip of the year. Janney came up with a fabulous idea in the 2014-15 school year: a cross-country team! Jeff Davis and other coaches, who are also Janney parents, encouraged all fourth- and fifth-graders to join the team. Janney has done pretty well over the past year or so, and now Janney is one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the school system. All the cross-country runners thank the coaches for making their lives just a little better. This year fourth-graders at Janney went on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial and shared their hopes and dreams for the year. They stood right where Martin Luther King Jr. stood to share his “I Have a Dream” speech. Fourth-graders did this to show what they are going to achieve by the end of the year. They will also come back to the Lincoln Memorial to share what they accomplished at the end of the year. — Albert Malhotra, fifth-grader

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

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Family values

The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would give residents 16 weeks of paid family leave to deal with major life events such as welcoming a child, caring for a sick parent or dealing with a major illness. The proposal by at-large Council members David Grosso and Elissa Silverman would be unprecedented in this country. And it is well worth examining. Under their proposal, private employers based in D.C. would be required to pay up to 1 percent of each employee’s salary into a central fund, while D.C. residents who work for the federal government or for companies based elsewhere would make their contributions as individuals. Self-employed citizens could opt in or out. When the workers needed to take leave, the D.C. government would draw from the fund to cover their paychecks, providing up to $3,000 per week per employee, depending on the salary. The legislation, based on U.S. Department of Labor-funded research, recognizes that workers are people first — something of a groundbreaking approach for the United States. While the 22-year-old federal Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees workers the right to return to their jobs after taking up to 12 weeks to address certain family needs, that time is unpaid. In fact, the U.S. is the only country in the developed world that doesn’t offer some sort of paid federal leave for new mothers. California, New Jersey and Rhode Island are the only states with paid programs, and none of them tops six weeks. It’s something of an absurdity, actually: The land of motherhood and apple pie believes in families, but we don’t make it easy to have them. We do, however, think city leaders must look at the possible ramifications of the measure. Would employers hire fewer workers to offset the cost? What are the chances the city would lose businesses to Maryland and Virginia due to the policy? The DC Chamber of Commerce says the measure would make us “dangerously uncompetitive,” and it faults the program for putting the burden entirely on employers. Legislators should study the likely impacts before taking action, as well as examine the idea of splitting the contributions between employees and employers, akin to Social Security. But we suspect they’ll find benefits as well. Proponents say the law would make employers more competitive, helping them entice workers who want to take advantage of paid leave. Council member Silverman notes that countless studies show that workers are more productive if they think their employers care about them. And some point out that the DC Chamber raised similar concerns when the council voted to mandate paid sick leave; a D.C. auditor’s report in May found a “minimal impact on employers.” Ultimately, we believe the leave legislation is good policy as long as it won’t cause a substantial loss of businesses to the suburbs. It would be better if we could get our like-minded Maryland neighbors on board. Montgomery and Prince George’s counties joined with D.C. a couple years back on increasing the minimum wage; we ought to invite them to join forces on family leave as well. Their participation would allow residents of those counties who work for the federal government — currently excluded, because there was no legal way to include them — to take part as well. And that would be a better deal for the whole region.

Protecting D.C.’s trees

Picture driving along Massachusetts Avenue or MacArthur Boulevard, Lowell Street or Loughboro Road. What do you see? For many, the tall willow oak trees lining and sometimes arcing over the roadways come to mind — and it’s a pretty picture indeed. But according to the nonprofit Restore Mass Ave, an insect invasion may be threatening these leafy vistas. The oak lecanium scale extracts sap from a tree’s vascular system, weakening the host to the point that it can succumb from disease. Restore Mass Ave, which has been researching the insect and its impacts, is taking action: It has funded treatment of a dozen oaks on Embassy Row, and is urging residents and officials to follow suit in order to protect trees elsewhere. But the D.C. Urban Forestry Administration has a slightly different take. City arborist Kasey Yturralde says her agency is keeping an eye on the scale and has reported a recent increase to the U.S. Forest Service, which is funding further study. But she said D.C. typically does not treat oaks for scale, because the insects serve as a “food source for other organisms.” She said the agency has found the trees can withstand some infestation, but that officials will study the current situation to determine what action is needed. We appreciate the efforts of both the local activists and the city officials, but especially applaud the work done by Restore Mass Ave. We hope the outcome will be continued protection of these majestic trees. We’d like to reap their benefits for many decades to come.

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t may be three strikes time for federal prosecutors here. As NBC4 first reported last week, veteran D.C. prosecutor and Justice Department official Channing Phillips is in line to be the next U.S. Attorney for the District. He was nominated by President Barack Obama after D.C. Del Eleanor Holmes Norton favored Phillips over acting U.S. Attorney Vincent Cohen Jr. The reason, most insiders believe, is that Norton was impatient with the prosecutors’ office, wanting it to wind up — one way or another — the long corruption investigation into former Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2010 campaign. Phillips is almost universally liked and respected. He wins high praise from former Attorney General Eric Holder and many others. As soon as the Phillips announcement was made, Cohen immediately announced he’ll clear out by Oct. 18. When he settles in, Phillips will be the third prosecutor to take over the Gray investigation. First there was U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen. The Washington Post broke the 2011 story of campaign shenanigans in Gray’s 2010 winning bid. News of the “shadow campaign” involving illegal monies soon followed. While Gray has denied any wrongdoing, the subsequent legal case basically killed his re-election chances in 2014. Eight people have been charged and seven have pleaded guilty in the case, but Gray hasn’t faced any charges. Cohen had been Machen’s deputy through the entire investigation. Machen resigned in the spring to return to private practice. Cohen took over April 1 of this year. Many, including your Notebook, had thought that Cohen either would have brought charges against Gray or brought the case to a close. He didn’t. Now it will be up to the new U.S. attorney to pull the trigger or pull the plug. ■ Defending Gray. The Notebook asked Gray’s 2014 campaign manager for a few thoughts. Most activists in city politics know Chuck Thies as a campaign manager with an all-in style and sharp tongue for all things political. Federal prosecutors no doubt have a wholly different view, but Thies thinks prosecutors wrongly destroyed Gray’s career and the media let them get away with it. But let him tell it. “Ron Machen and Vinnie Cohen led investigations that rid District politics of Kwame Brown, Harry Thomas Jr., Michael Brown and numerous other low-level sleaze balls,” Thies begins. “They also nabbed Jeff Thompson, a kingpin of illegal campaign funds who admittedly corrupted District politics for many years. Indeed, his crimes began before Vince Gray had ever run for office. “Machen and Cohen’s success against corrupt politicians doesn’t immunize them from making mistakes, nor does it grant them the right to hound an innocent man and drive him from office. Nonetheless, that is exactly what they did to Vince Gray.” Thies writes that “the U.S. Attorney launched the sharpest arrow in his quiver one week before voting began in the 2014 Democratic Primary. Though the criminal he paraded out was Jeff Thompson, the target was Vince Gray.”

And Thies notes that prosecutors focused on Gray, not Thompson, making “it clear that Gray was public enemy No. 1.” Now, Thies says, another 18 months have passed since Gray lost. “No charges have been filed against him,” he said. “Just as significantly, the U.S. Attorney has orchestrated no further court appearances or press conferences that smear Gray. Prior to the election, such events were regular happenings, as were leaks to the media and rumors that Gray would be indicted. All of the above reinforces the notion that the U.S. Attorney timed its actions against Thompson specifically to undermine Gray’s reelection.” Thies says every public poll, as well as Gray’s internal polls, had Gray leading and “no one inside our camp doubted that we were headed to victory.” But Muriel Bowser won. “So where are we today?” said Thies. “No one can change history. We can’t undo the election results. But what about Vince Gray? Who does he call to get his reputation back? And how can District voters be assured that federal prosecutors will never again meddle in a local election? “Voting rights activists clamor about congressional interference in local governance, but at least congress operates in the light of day. Federal prosecutors make decisions behind closed doors.” Thies contends that for prosecutors, “blowing a big case is not a good career move.” Machen and Cohen quit government with the case unresolved. “Machen is in private practice making millions. Cohen is likely to follow suit. They left Vince Gray flapping in the wind,” he said. Gray’s former campaign manager — again, for the 2014 campaign, not the disputed 2010 effort — adds that “it is also increasingly possible to believe that Gray is innocent; a position from which I have not wavered for more than four years. I know Vince Gray. I knew him before he was a politician. He is an inherently decent, honest, hardworking person.” Thies says in his conclusion: “It is nearly impossible to believe that the U.S. Attorney’s actions weren’t designed to thwart Gray. Apply some logic to the U.S. Attorney’s witch hunt versus Gray and … the evidence becomes clear. Two very aggressive prosecutors targeted the wrong guy and instead of admitting they were wrong, they decided Gray was dispensable. Then they rode off into the sunset.” ■ Christie and D.C. rights? Washingtonian reports that Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie wasn’t so cool on statehood and congressional voting rights for our city during a New Hampshire forum. “I don’t think adding another person to Congress is gonna help,” the magazine says he responded to a question from a Wall Street Journal reporter, who had said the question came from a District citizen. But the magazine also says MSNBC reported that Christie added a fleeting thought to the whole thing, saying, “We may [have] the only capital created just to be a seat of government.” We’ll consider it progress if national politicians express some recognition of our situation, whether they care about it or not. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor Reporter lent clarity to District issues

We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Ms. Elizabeth Wiener [“In memoriam,” Sept. 16 editorial]. If any reporter was going to

single-handedly restore one’s faith in the fourth estate, it was she. We always found her to be fair and factual. We eagerly looked forward to her byline, knowing that however esoteric the issue, her writing would bring great clarity to what we were reading. As many of your readers know, our neighborhood doings

can often be quite fractious. She nevertheless reported the proceedings so accurately and skillfully that you felt you were right there in the room. She will be sorely missed and almost impossible to replace. Godspeed to her and her family. Peggie Lewis Member, Newark Street Community Garden

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Letters to the Editor YMCA didn’t seek help to avoid closure

I am extremely disappointed with the recent announcement that the YMCA National Capital facility will be closing on Dec. 31. I did not receive the Oct. 1 letter from CEO Angie Reese-Hawkins until after seeing reports in the media, and as a 20-plus-year member of this branch of the YMCA, I expected more. I expected that as a longtime member, I would have received a letter or email before I heard about it from the media. I understand the staff of the National Capital branch learned about the closure from the media as well. Why wasn’t there an all-staff meeting to announce this decision before it was released to the media? Does the YMCA really have that little regard for its staff? The letter from Ms. ReeseHawkins gives no indication that efforts were made to keep the National Capital YMCA open. Why wasn’t there a capital campaign launched to save the building? Why weren’t there appeals to members to get a friend to join, get your employer to join, et cetera? I get the occasional appeal for funds from the Y, but no indication that the facility was in peril of closing. If I had, I’d have contributed as generously as I could and encouraged everyone I know to do the same. The Anthony Bowen Y is the next closest facility to me. I’ve been there when the National Capital Y was closed. It is already overcrowded, and there is no way it has the capacity to absorb even 1,000 of the 3,400 National Capital members. I hope that Ms. Reese-Hawkins can explain the plans to do that. I’m heartbroken by this decision and the way it was handled. They should be ashamed! The Y has been my refuge for 20-plus years. It is where I go to swim and relax and disconnect. The pool at the Y is the only place no one can reach me. Everyone needs a place like that! Kristen Barden Brightwood

Medical groups reject assisted suicide laws

Regarding the Death with Dignity Act of 2015, which, if passed, would in certain cases legalize physician-assisted suicide in the District, it should be noted that major medical and disability organizations oppose physician-assisted suicide. The policy position of the American Medical Association, for example, states that physicianassisted suicide “is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer, would be difficult or

impossible to control and would pose serious societal risks.� The ethics policy of the American College of Physicians reads in part: “ACP does not support the legalization of physician assisted suicide. The routine practice of physician assisted suicide raises serious ethical and other concerns.� The American Nurses Association’ position “prohibits nurses’ participation in assisted suicide and euthanasia.� Similarly, “the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization does not support the legalization of physician assisted suicide.� And a Jan. 12 article by the well-known disability organization Not Dead Yet notes that “all major national disability organizations that have taken a position on the issue oppose legalization of assisted suicide.� Francis E. Zapatka American University Park

Community should resist intolerance

Recently, my 13-year-old son was waiting for his mother at a pharmacy on Wisconsin Avenue NW. While he was sitting there, an older white man glared at him and said, “I can’t believe that people like you are still in this country.� My eighth-grader, who was born at Georgetown University Hospital and has lived all his life in Washington, is half-Asian and half-white. Needless to say, my son was speechless in the face of these hateful words, but he was subsequently quite disturbed — as am I. Unfortunately, I had to have that talk with him — years before I had thought it would be necessary. I had to tell him I hoped this was the first and last time something like that would be said to him, but it would probably happen again. Of course, it is possible that the man was mentally imbalanced. After all, who would say something like that to a child? It is, however, also possible that he was parroting the coarse, degrading and oftenxenophobic rhetoric that has permeated much of our politics and media. I implore our community to stand up to purveyors of such sentiments that undermine everything that makes our city and country great — acceptance of diversity, respect for the dignity of each individual, and a celebration of difference. Yes, hate can happen two blocks from home, and it must be countered by each and every one of us. Eric Langenbacher Burleith

Divisiveness at odds with church values

Does hypocrisy hurt? Does it leave a lasting scar? Because ever since several of us neighbors of St.

Thomas’ Parish met with a representative of Washington’s Episcopal Diocese, I’ve had an ache inside, deep and resonant as a bell. At issue was the sale without notice of the historic parish and park, a community oasis for 40 years. Why had the church cut a deal with a developer to sell its land and historic parish hall without first consulting neighbors for alternatives? Was it necessary to install a 70-foot-high condo building on one-lane Church Street? Was it possible to renovate the parish hall instead? Unspoken was another question: How can anyone who makes a tax-free living preaching the virtues of love, compassion and spiritual over material life have committed such an utterly self-centered and divisive act? So we asked this representative what he would do if faced with this prospect. He answered, with untroubled brow, that the development was a “matter of right� and we should “just follow the process.� He was wise to put his faith there. The Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission has taken the spine out of every resolution its constituents have proposed, their collusion with the developers almost comical. The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board has performed similarly, leaving the project’s height and mass substantively unchanged after listening politely to expert testimony as to the project’s incompatibility with historic protections due the site; the hopes of the Dupont Circle Citizens Association to save the park; and eloquent statements by neighbors hoping to defend their community’s character. The Episcopal Church is one of the wealthiest nonprofit landowners in the country. Like other mainstream religions, however, the Episcopal Church is steadily losing membership. According to Pew Research, mainstream church membership dropped nationally by 3.4 percent between 2007 and 2013. Despite St. Thomas’ claims, parochial reports show that in that same timeframe its membership fell from 150 to 120. There are 35 churches within five miles of St. Thomas’. Many are beautiful, and many are struggling for members. Given these trends, the diocese needs a larger vision for its legacy. As it evolves, one would hope that it would live by the values it preaches — open dialogue, understanding and compromise — and never partner with a parish that shuns its neighbors. The ache I feel is not only about the potential loss of this beautiful place and history; it’s about the behavior of this parish. The division it has fostered is deeper than a material building. It’s about a “matter of right.� And wrong. Suzanne Richardson Dupont Circle

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ur community is to be congratulated for its remarkable rescue of the Avalon Theatre, which 14 years ago was closed, decaying and on its way to becoming something other than a movie house. Today we enjoy a beautifully restored and rejuvenated historic building that has become a citywide cultural landmark and thriving nonprofit film center. Our community recognized the vital importance of saving the Avalon, the success of which made it possible to continue using our building for its intended purpose: showing great films that appeal to a wide range of audiences. Transitioning the Avalon from a cog in the wheel of a for-profit national theater chain into a locally managed nonprofit film center saved a favorite movie theater, placed the Avalon on the path to financial stability and, in the process, expanded the theater’s purpose. The Avalon transformed from being simply a movie theater to a cultural film center whose mission now includes film education programming. Film education programs at the Avalon are designed to provide both student and adult audiences with opportunities to deepen their appreciation of the art form that is film. We think it is important to expose our audiences to what we call the language of film, which goes well beyond enjoying interesting stories. Camera angles, sound, music and editing all enter into a director’s film concept. Good films have thematic structures where specific points of view are often presented. As a nonprofit, expanding into film education programming was a natural fit for the Avalon. Two years ago, we launched Cinema Classroom at the Avalon, a free film and discussion program for area middle and high school students. Working closely with educators, we select films that expose students to international cultures, bring important issues to life and prompt students’ critical thinking and engagement. Post-film dis-

Letters to the Editor Safety fix shouldn’t jeopardize officers

I am writing in response to Sept. 23 article “Wisconsin and M eyed for safety fixes.� Pedestrians are not the only ones at “high risk when motorists carelessly make turns.� This intersection previously had a volunteer traffic control officer: Joe Pozell. He was struck and killed by a car at that intersection on May 18, 2005. So before D.C. Council member Mary Cheh looks for funding to pay someone to “better handle� car aggressiveness, she should consider who we are really protecting. I am all for improving safety at this intersection and others throughout our city, but we should not knowingly put others at risk to protect aggressive drivers from themselves! If the D.C. Department of Transportation compiles data on dangerous intersections and Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW is one of the worst, why would Mary Cheh knowingly put an employee at risk at an intersection where a traffic control officer has already been struck and killed? Improving signage, infrastructure, increased photo enforcement, larger fines and longer times for pedestrians to cross all make sense. Purposely

cussions, covering social, political or historical topics and the language of film, have been led by subject-matter experts and film directors. Now in its third year, Cinema Classroom at the Avalon has served over 2,800 students throughout the D.C. area. Films in the 2015-16 series cover timely current issues such as LGBT rights and important social and historical events such as the Holocaust and the American civil rights movement. Past programs have broadened students’ perspective through films about immigration, homelessness, and cultural and social issues in Uganda and Australia. With the success of our film education programming for students, the Avalon also wanted to provide adults with the opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation of film as an art form. With that in mind, this past spring we launched Film Studies, our film education program for adults. Curated and presented by leading area film scholars and experts, Film Studies classes range from one-off events to multipart seminars and cover a wide range of topics including genres, filmmakers, techniques, historical eras and film classics. The fall program is already underway, with a twopart series exploring the career of Academy Award-winning director Billy Wilder and his classic film “The Apartment� concluding on Oct 15. Additional series this fall include programs on post-Soviet cinema, the dark side of comedy and the golden age of documentary film, featuring local experts such as NPR film critic Bob Mondello and former AFI Docs director Sky Sitney. (More details can be found at theavalon.org.) The Avalon, in its 14 years as a nonprofit, has become a D.C. cultural and film center that not only shows great first-run films but also showcases a wide variety of independent, foreign and documentary films. The addition of vibrant film education programs, we hope, will provide ample opportunity for students and adults to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the artistic medium of film. Bill Oberdorfer is executive director of the Avalon Theatre.

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Foggy Bottom will miss local painter

It is with great sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that longtime Foggy Bottom resident Bill D’Italia died in August unexpectedly at his home at age 64. Bill and I had a wonderful partnership ever since he asked me to frame artwork for an exhibition he was presenting at The Rock Creek Gallery. I have represented Bill at the Watergate Gallery since spring 1999, when we collaborated on “Foggy Bottom Views,� an exhibition celebrating the neighborhood association’s 40th anniversary. Bill’s paintings depicted familiar scenes that delighted neighborhood residents. In exhibitions at the gallery over the years, Bill has shared his talent as a painter of urban landscapes depicting everyday places around Washington. These exhibitions have included “Panoramas� in 2001, “Towers and Bridges� in 2003, “Landscapes and Monuments� in 2008 and “Gardens� in 2011. In May 2005, Bill and fellow artist Kevin Adams joined together for “Shorelines,� which inaugurated the newly expanded gallery. In 2013, Bill titled his exhibition “A Year Indoors,� a response to the back injury that prevented him from

lugging his painting gear around the city. Refusing to put down his brushes, Bill painted the interior of his apartment on 25th Street NW. Over the years people would tell me that they had seen Bill on a street corner or on a median strip engrossed in the painting he was executing, unaware of the traffic racing by. Many of these people added those paintings to their collections. The familiarity of Bill’s landscapes appealed to many because he recorded places deeply interwoven with their daily routine. When Bill was not painting, he had a wonderful career working for the National Gallery of Art as publications sales supervisor and then visitor services coordinator. After that he worked for the Smithsonian Institution as information specialist/ volunteer coordinator for 10 years. The last five years he was working at the Koshland Science Museum as visitor services manager. Bill’s next exhibition, “Old Is New: Recent DCscapes,� was to open on Oct. 3. With the unfortunate loss of Bill, I feel it appropriate to offer a retrospective tribute, placing earlier paintings alongside those he had recently completed. The show will be on view at the Watergate Gallery through Oct. 31. A special reception will be held Oct. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. honoring the talented, insightful Bill D’Italia — a man we will all truly miss so much. Dale Johnson Owner, Watergate Gallery

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Youth, injuries slow Cadets early By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Freshman Maliah Morris, left, has led the Cadets’ scoring so far this year, netting more than 10 goals. St. John’s hopes that as it gets a slew of injured stars back in the lineup, those players can quickly mesh with the youngsters for a playoff push.

Last year, the St. John’s roster was loaded with senior leaders, including Washington Catholic Athletic Conference player of the year Sammie Scaffidi. Coming into this season, the Cadets find themselves rebuilding around a younger team while battling injuries and inexperience as they try to contend in the tough WCAC. “We’re the youngest team in the conference this year,” said Cadets coach Devin Payton. “If we continue to have matches against really good competition, we’ll be ready for the WCAC. The girls are starting to gel. We just have to get over the injury bug — we have a lot of injured players and it’s really hurting us.” The Cadets’ long injury report has meant several key players sitting out for extended periods of time, causing the squad to limp to a 5-4-2 record. The team has lost former allleague player and current senior Carmyn Hayes for the season with an ACL injury, sophomore defender Grace Walsh for three weeks, junior midfielder Ashley Ventura for several games, and others. Those injuries have created opportunities for younger players to play big minutes, though, and several have stood out. For instance, freshman forward Maliah Morris has started her career on a scoring tear, racking up over 12 goals in her first few games. “She is on a rampage right now,” said Payton. “There aren’t many freshmen scoring that much.” Payton also pointed out freshman forward Meaghan O’Donovan as a young standout and

said that overall his underclassmen have been exceptional. “I have seen a lot of really good things out of my freshman and sophomore classes,” he said. “They just need time to develop.” While those younger players have shined at times, they have also struggled to adapt to the rigor of the varsity level. But the team leaders believe they are close to a breakthrough. “We’re struggling because our team is so young,” said Ventura. “But we just have to keep working hard and getting our younger players used to high school and playing against bigger players. We’ve been playing really well. It’s just a mindset that we have to have on the field. You can tell that we want to win. We can go really far with the players that we have.” The team does have stability between the pipes. Junior keeper Nikki Shaffer has been steady, despite a banged-up backline. “Shaffer has played exceptionally well,” said Payton. “She has had four shutouts, and the goals that have been scored have been good goals.” With the team on the mend and players slowly returning to the lineup as the season nears the stretch run, Payton remains confident that the Cadets, who were a favorite last season, can be a dark-horse title contender in the WCAC and D.C. State Athletic Association tournaments. “I think we can compete for it,” he said. “The big thing for us is just to weather storms and play well in big matches. We have played well in spells. The chance to compete for a WCAC title is there if we are all healthy and if we’re playing with confidence. Nobody expects us to win, but I expect us to do well.”

Hoppers dismantle Saints with scoring barrage

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Coming into Thursday’s game, Georgetown Day’s boys soccer team had struggled to put goals on the board. But against Saint James, the Hoppers found their groove on offense and racked up five scores en route to a 5-0 shellacking of the visitors. “I’m hoping that it will take us forward,” said Hoppers assistant coach Harold Newton. “We’ve been moving the ball really well, but we’ve just had a lot of trouble finishing in the attacking third. So it was nice today.” Georgetown Day started its scoring bonanza early in the first half when senior goalie Avi BrachNeufeld booted a ball from one end of the field to junior forward Daniel Levine to put the Hoppers ahead 1-0. The Hoppers kept the scoring going when senior defender Michael Osaghae — who’s playing on defense for the first time this season — blasted a long-distance shot into the goal to give the team a surge just

before halftime. “It felt great,” Osaghae said of the score. “It was my first goal on varsity. This year has been a transition for me. I haven’t been a defender all my life. It felt great to be

❝Sometimes when you’re struggling to score, you need a game like this to get it going.❞ — Senior goalie Avi Brach-Neufeld offensively involved.” In the second half, the Hoppers never relented. Senior forward Max Estabrook took a page out of Osaghae’s playbook and ripped a long shot for a goal to continue the scoring fireworks. The team wrapped up with a pair of headers in the box. The first came off junior midfielder Eli Nielsen’s noggin and the final goal of the game was Levine’s second, which he nudged past the Saints’

keeper. “Sometimes when you’re struggling to score, you really need a game like this to get it going,” said Brach-Neufeld. So far this season, the Hoppers have been led by a trio of captains — Osaghae and senior midfielders Julian Wallentin and Ian Ward. Newton said their guidance will be paramount if the team is to compete for the MAC regular-season and postseason crowns. Through seven conference games the Hoppers have posted a 2-3-2 record, but they think their recent win over the Saints could be a springboard to bigger things. “We’re doing well,” said Osaghae. “We only have two MAC wins, but as of late we’ve been doing better. It carries momentum, gives us confidence in ourselves and our ability to win. It will help us against Maret, Sidwell and others in the MAC.” The Hoppers will have a chance to avenge their earlier loss to Maret on Thursday when they travel to play the Frogs at 4 p.m.

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Maret remains undefeated on the gridiron By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

The Maret Frogs continued their undefeated season by shellacking Saint James 44-7 Friday afternoon. Junior quarterback Garrison Burnett tormented the Saints with both his arm and his legs throughout the contest. On the ground, Burnett racked up three touchdowns and 251 yards. Through the air, the quarterback flung two touchdown passes to junior wide receiver Coby Davis. Burnett finished the game with nine completions for 155 yards. The Frogs’ read-option style also benefited junior fullback Aaron Pray, who picked up 159 yards on 20 touches. The Frogs broke the game open in the second quarter by outscoring the Saints 24-7, and they never looked back. Maret will travel to St. Andrew’s in Delaware on Saturday before a Mid-Atlantic Conference showdown against Sidwell on Oct. 23.

St. Albans falls to Paul VI

St. Albans fell to Paul VI in Fairfax on Friday night 37-14. The Bulldogs took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, but couldn’t keep up as the Panthers outscored them 37-7 the rest of the way. Sophomore quarterback Malcolm Spencer paced the Bulldogs offense with six completions for 61 yards and a touchdown pass to junior running back John Galbreath. Meanwhile Galbreath anchored the ground attack with 70 rushing yards on seven carries. The Bulldogs scored their second touchdown in the second half on an electrifying 82-yard kick return by senior wideout Theo Bates.

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Maret junior quarterback Garrison Burnett, shown earlier this season, led the Frogs offense by racking up 251 rushing and 155 passing yards in Friday’s game. game was led by senior running back Terrance Horne, who carried the ball 20 times for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Sidwell also had sophomore tailback Mark Chichester tote the rock nine times for 70 yards and two rushing scores to go along with a receiving touchdown. Sidwell will host Wilmington Friends on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. before a string of MAC contests that will likely determine the conference champion, with games against Maret and Flint Hill looming.

St. John’s blanks Ryken

A week after being shut out, St. John’s rebounded by blanking St. Mary’s Ryken 37-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Cadets used a powerful rushing attack to wear out the Knights’ defense. Freshman running back Joachim Bangda led the team with 72 yards on seven touches and a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Maurice Bellan rushed four times for 43 yards and a score. St. John’s also saw Bellan, who started in place of injured Talik Mann, complete 12 passes for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His scoring passes went to freshman running back Keilan Robinson and senior wideout Kylia Sykes. The Cadets will look to continue on the winning path when they travel to battle WCAC foe Arch-

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bishop Carroll at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

DCPS pushes postponed games to November

D.C. Public Schools initially planned to resume yesterday the football games that were postponed after thunderstorms rolled through the District last Friday evening. Officials first decided to cancel those games, which include Wilson at Ballou’s homecoming, Bell versus McKinley, Coolidge taking on H.D. Woodson, and Roosevelt at Cardozo. The D.C. State Athletic Association shared information on the plans; D.C. Public Schools spokesperson Michelle Lerner said via email that the suspended games would be completed on Nov. 13 with 6 p.m. start times. The games will resume from the spot of the weather delay on the same fields they originally began.

Upcoming games

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TOWN HALL MEETING

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Wednesday, October 28th, 7pm

Georgetown Visitation - 1524 35th Street NW We invite the residents of Georgetown to come hear David Adjaye, architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, present his revised plans and new concept for the proposed Four Seasons Residences. This is an opportunity for the community to learn, inquire and comment. Space limited - RSVP required - 202.337.2058

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NOISE: Council considers legislation to streamline enforcement of nightlife standards From Page 1

law, which states that commercial zones must keep noise levels below 65 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night. The bill also solidifies the alcohol agency’s enforcement authority and prevents noise investigators from needing to enter a complainant’s home to determine whether noise is sufficiently disruptive. The new law is intended to protect residents who live in commercial zones, where current protections fall short. Orange called the current violations of noise limits, and the enforcement of those ordinances, “outrageous.� He said at the Sept. 21 meeting of the Committee on Business, Consumer and Regulatory Affairs that he hopes this new bill will bridge the gap between business owners who want to attract customers and residents who want a peaceful night’s sleep. “It’s my belief that this issue is not going to go away,� Orange said. “I think there needs to be a give-and-take in both sides.� But neither side is entirely satisfied with the provisions of the bill as it currently stands. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington urged the council to table the legislation in a statement that president and CEO Kathy E. Hollinger sent to the committee Sept. 18. The group argues that the law will have an

adverse effect on the city’s business community, restricting popular venues like 9:30 Club from hosting events after 9:59 p.m. “In an urban environment, there must be a balance between a vibrant nightlife economy and the needs of residents,� Hollinger wrote. “Striking that balance requires careful analysis. It is feared, given how this legislation has progressed, that such analysis has not been undertaken in this case.� Bar owners like John Gliatis of Dupont Circle’s Public Bar, 1214 18th St. NW, are concerned they won’t be able to adjust their events to comply with what they see as inordinately strict standards. Gliatis said his sports bar will work toward lowering noise throughout the day, but he doesn’t want to sacrifice having an outdoor rooftop deck. “I think there’s going to be an organized effort by everybody to fight it or appeal it,� Gliatis said of the legislation. “If it gets passed, it’s going to be hard to fight it. It’s going to hurt everybody.� Dante Ferrando, general manager of the Black Cat music venue at 1811 14th St. NW, said he thinks the current iteration of the bill need a dramatic overhaul. “The [new] standard will shut down virtually all of the live music venues in the city unless it’s applied selectively,� said Ferrando, who’s also a member of the D.C. Live Music

STARBUCKS: Licenses sought From Page 1

selected the D.C. locations for the program, except to say that “a number of factors� were considered. “We believe a coffeehouse should be a welcoming, inviting and familiar place for people to connect with the ultimate goal of providing the right experience and products that reflect the unique character of the neighborhoods they serve,� the spokesperson wrote in an email. “By expanding our offerings to include food and drinks that are more suitable for the evening hours, we are enhancing our role as a gathering place for the community throughout the day and into the evening.� In accordance with the standard D.C. policy for alcohol applications,

residents and affected advisory neighborhood commissions are invited to weigh in on the applications. Any objections must be filed with the alcohol agency by Nov. 23. The Current reached out to the neighborhood commissioners around these five Starbucks locations. Few were willing to comment before formally considering the applications at a public meeting, but none raised concerns. “How can anybody object?� asked Dupont commissioner Mike Feldstein. The D.C. effort is part of a broader push by Starbucks to expand the “Evenings� program to more than 2,000 of its approximately 12,000 nationwide locations in the coming months, according to a recent USA Today article.

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Coalition. He doesn’t think the council will let that happen, but he has been talking with fellow club owners and other interested parties with an eye toward suggesting alternatives that make more sense for the community. Others have procedural complaints. Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commissioner Abigail Nichols said she takes issue with some of the language even as she supports its intent. In particular, she hopes the October hearing clarifies what will become of residences within “special-purpose zones,� previously protected under the noise law but now at risk of being left out in the new language. And those who are satisfied with the bill are looking for ways to convince those who aren’t. DC Nightlife Noise Coalition founder and Dupont Circle resident Sarah Peck has been gathering concerned neighbors in an ongoing effort to combat nightlife noise citywide since November 2013. She said she thinks business owners need to understand that their actions seriously affect the lives of D.C. residents. “This is not an either-or proposition,� said Peck. “As the city continues to grow, and as the city promotes mixed-use, we need to find a way for businesses to flourish, but they need to find a way to keep their sound under control and largely inside.� But Peck takes a harder line than some residents. Although she notes evidence of

good-faith efforts from all sides of the issue, she said she hopes the council will prioritize the needs of citizens. “There really is every benefit in finding ways to work together so that we continue to have a vibrant, exciting city that’s also livable for people who have to work or retire,� Peck added. Part of the issue with the new bill lies with the reality that current D.C. law offers many of the same protections, but with scattered enforcement and fewer concrete standards. Peck and other members of the coalition have notified the alcohol administration of several businesses violating existing noise standards, but she acknowledges that those businesses might feel like victims of targeted enforcement. “This must be really galling for some owners who have had the protest brought against them and others who have managed to skirt this for years because of how slow the process is,� Peck said. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration says it will be better equipped to enforce the new standards under the proposed legislation, according to an email from spokesperson Jessie Cornelius. “The agency believes this common sense approach will provide reasonable investigative techniques that will also be effective,� Cornelius wrote.

BUDGET: Mayor selects projects for surplus funding From Page 1

The announcement of the mayor’s plans caught some community leaders off guard, with some learning about the funds in their neighborhoods only when asked by a reporter. Bowser spokesperson Michael Czin said that while there was no formal public outreach in allocating these funds, the administration had a wealth of information to draw upon while making decisions. “The mayor attends a lot of community meetings, as do the deputy mayors and agency directors, so when we found out there was this opportunity for reprogramming ‌ we really tried to take into account what we’ve heard from everyone from the [D.C. Council] to community groups,â€? Czin said in an interview yesterday. Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commissioner Rebecca Maydak said she’s worried, though, that the mayor might have gotten the wrong impression of what the community wants with regard to the Lafayette Recreation Center, located at 5900 33rd St. NW. Recently a group called the Friends of Lafayette Park lost a bruising battle to be recognized as the site’s official partner with the city. But Maydak remembers that the group presented designs for the rec center project at a meeting over a year ago that Bowser — then the Ward 4 D.C. Council member — attended. “If that’s what [the city is] going with, I’ll be upset if it doesn’t get vetted with the community,â€? Maydak said of those previous designs. Friday’s news release describes the Lafayette project as “a renovation of approximately 7,500 square foot recreation center (field house).â€?

Czin had no further details on the project plans yesterday. Maydak said the aging facility is due for an upgrade but that she’s heard “loud and clear� that her constituents don’t want it to be too large. She also wishes the recreation center had been overhauled before the city renovated the site’s playground. “We feel it’s being done backward: First they did the park, and now they’re trying to squeeze a rec center into the space that’s left over,� she said. It also leaves the site with even more construction, following the playground project, recent street reconstruction, and the modernization of Lafayette Elementary. Over in Burleith, neighborhood commissioner Ed Solomon expressed surprise that Ellington is slated to receive even more funding, given that its ballooning budget — newly restored to $178 million, an increase of over 150 percent compared to early estimates — has achieved citywide infamy. Solomon emailed Ruth Werner at Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans’ office, and she replied that she had no further details. “My eyes and ears remain open for more info from the Mayor’s team,� she wrote yesterday afternoon. Czin said the $9.8 million allocated to Ellington reverses a previous cut and fully funds the project, to ensure that work is completed by the start of the 2017-18 school year. “We just want to make sure that we’re getting the resources in place to make sure it does open on time,� he said. “A school isn’t like other buildings. ... It’s a hard deadline.� One project being celebrated in the community is the $3 million for Garrison Elementary’s grounds. The funds would cover the repair of a

sinkhole and the installation of “a brand new playground, recreational field, courts and plaza area for the community,� the release says. Garrison parent-teacher organization member Ann McLeod said the project is long overdue, noting that the sinkhole is a safety hazard that put the field out of service for two school years. Although she worries her fourth-grader will have graduated before the improvements are completed, she wrote in an email that “I don’t think you will find someone happier than me and my son when the ribbon cutting occurs.� Other items identified in Friday’s release include: ■$5 million toward a planned bridge carrying H Street NE over 1st and 2nd streets NE, “which will help to transform Union Station as a transportation hub.� ■$4.5 million to “invest in programs to drive economic development in communities� that include Cleveland Park and the Kennedy Street NW corridor. Czin said the administration will work with business groups in the areas to identify appropriate uses. ■$3 million to develop a new database requested by the newly appointed director of the Office of Risk Management to replace the agency’s antiquated system. ■$1.9 million to “enable the District to purchase vacant and blighted properties for redevelopment and revitalization.� Czin said the city is looking at properties in Ward 4 but that it would be premature to identify them publicly. ■$1 million to “support the development of a state-of-the-art educational media center� at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, 800 Euclid St. NW.

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

October 14, 2015 â– Page 17

Charming bungalow in Palisades offers Craftsman comforts

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charming and modern. This threebedroom in the Palisades offers the character of 1930s Craftsman style and the space for a 21st-century family. During their three decades of living here, the owners maintained the original house while updating and adding to their living space. Their expanded three-bedroom, three-bath home at 5414 Galena Place NW is now on the market for $1,225,000. The home’s Arts and Crafts style comes into focus right from the curb, where an inviting porch beckons, and recently painted pistachio and wine-colored trim pops against off-white bricks. Even the house number’s font complements the construction. A built-in swing offers a spot to sit and greet the neighbors in this walkable community, where recreational opportunities are a short stroll away. (A footbridge over Ari-

zona Avenue NW means a trip to the Palisades Playground doesn’t require traversing any major roads, and a footpath about five blocks away provides a leafy entrance to the Capital Crescent Trail. The C&O Canal towpath is also nearby.) Inside, a foyer gives a first glimpse of the original Missionstyle woodwork that distinguishes the home. Oak trim surrounds the windows and doorways, adding rich warmth to the main floor. The first space here is a modestly sized living room, centered on a whitebrick-surrounded fireplace. Two small windows flank the fireplace, while three large openings look out on the porch. French doors lead to the spacious dining room, where the wood is again a focal point, including custom radiator covers made to match the trim. Hardwoods line the floors here and throughout this level. Two more doors exit the dining room, one to the kitchen and another to a little hallway accessing a bedroom (currently used as a painting studio/library) and bathroom. Doors bookend the hall, so this section can be closed off for visiting guests. The bedroom has two large windows, and the full bath is decorated with green ceramic tile run-

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This three-bedroom bungalow in the Palisades is listed for $1,225,000. ning halfway up the walls. A glass shower stall features a bench and handles — meaning this suite could also be useful to owners who wish to age in place. The kitchen was updated as part of a 2000 addition that provided more space in the rear of the home. A large, granite-topped island with space for stools centers the room and pops against white cabinets. A stainless steel KitchenAid fridge is even newer than the renovation, purchased just a few years ago, as was a Dacor five-burner gas cooktop. A white Bosch dishwasher is tucked into the island, and a white Thermador double oven and micro-

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wave are built into a wall of cabinetry. A ceramic tile backsplash, also added recently, brings extra visual interest to the room. But it would be hard to draw the eye from the windows and doors just beyond the new eat-in portion of the kitchen, which look out to the leafy backyard. This space is part of the addition, but it’s hard to tell, because the owners had the window trim made to match the rest of the house. No stark contrast between old and new here.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 5526 39th St. NW. ■consideration of a public space application for a curb cut behind 5103 Connecticut Ave. NW to permit access from Nebraska Avenue to a parking pad. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application by St. John’s College High School for expansion of athletic and other facilities. ■update by D.C. Department of Transportation deputy director Greer Gillis on community issues, including the agency’s responsiveness; signage of pedestrian crossings on Chevy Chase Circle; notices of road and sidewalk construction; 27th Street bridge construction; progress on Oregon Avenue construction; 39th Street and Reno Road intersection; “No Left Turn� sign removal on McKinley Street; and Nevada Avenue study.

■discussion with D.C. Department of Transportation deputy director Greer Gillis regarding parking along the Connecticut Avenue corridor, including the impact on surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. ■discussion and possible vote on the commission’s proposed 2016 budget and a possible fall grant period. ■consideration of a permit for the Lafayette Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. For details, call 202-363-5803, email chevychaseanc3@verizon.net or visit anc3g.org. ANC 4A ANC Village 4A Colonial ■colonial village / crestwood Shepherd Park Shepherd Park / brightwood Crestwood 16th street heights At the commission’s Oct. 6 meeting: ■commissioners voted 6-1, with Dwayne Toliver opposed, to ask the Zoning Commission to modify or eliminate a series of changes proposed in its 900-page zoning code update that they felt would weaken restrictions in residential zones. ■Scott Allshouse, the regional manager of Whole Foods, presented reasons that his company believes it should be selected as the grocery store at the former Walter Reed site. “The highest quality is what we’re going to be,� he said. “We aren’t going to sell lower quality for lower prices.� Commission chair Stephen Whatley said the commission would soon make a recommendation as to whether Wegmans or Whole Foods should be selected. ■commissioners unanimously agreed to write a letter of support for the 36-unit cooperative at 5610 Colorado Ave. NW to receive a $2.7

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Crime rates in the District are lower than they were in the 1990s but issues remain. There were 120 homicides as of early October, a 45 percent increase from the year before. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy Lanier blames some of the problem on violence committed by repeat offenders. At a public program next Tuesday evening, our association will hear about efforts to improve policing and the successful re-entry of ex-offenders after they are released from prison. Many cities are working to raise public confidence and trust in police by having officers wear cameras that record their interactions with citizens. Some 400 District officers are wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program. The D.C. Council has voted to provide cameras to all 2,800 patrol officers, with the help of a $1 million U.S. Justice Department grant. Among the current issues in the District is what kind of access the public should have to footage from the police cameras. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed that video shot inside a home or related to an assault be exempt from disclosure. The council will decide on the final policy. Cmdr. Ralph Ennis will be with us to discuss the camera program. Ennis has 21 years of experience with the department, rising through the ranks to commander last year. He has served as chief of staff for Chief Lanier and in the Tactical Information and Intelligence Division. The handling of ex-offenders will be discussed by Eric Shuler of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, the federal department responsible for former inmates in the District. Last year the agency supervised an average of about 13,000 offenders daily. Shuler will talk about how the agency tracks its caseload, and opportunities for offender rehabilitation through vocational and other programs. He has worked as a police officer in Montgomery County and with the University of the District of Columbia in its workforce development program, which led him to work in his agency’s vocational million loan from the Department of Housing and Community Development to renovate the building. The

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unit. Please join us starting at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW, to hear about these policing and ex-offender programs. Light refreshments will be served. — Ted Gest

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

Time is running out! The Friends of the Library Used Book Room at the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library will close its door at the end of this month. Be the next person to discover a gem among the remaining collection. Recent finds: a pristine hardcover copy of “The Phantom Tollbooth,� a collection of African folktales with beautiful sepia illustrations, three complete sets of “American Girl� stories of young girls from different ethnic and historical groups, travel books about exotic places, and a James Patterson juvenile thriller. Bring big bags or a box and take them away full of hours of winter reading for only $5. The used-book sale activity will be reactivated when library renovations are completed in the late winter. Monthly sales (probably genre- or age-specific) will be held in new spaces created by the renovations, which will start in November and continue for about three months. The library will have additional small and medium conference/meeting rooms for community and library use, a reconfigured foyer with more usable space, and a new teen area on the ground floor with more computers, some comfy seating and proximity to their own books and materials as well as the children’s and adults’ sections. The library staff will spend the renovation period at other branches and maintain some program offerings in locations to be shared in the next month. When all is finished, there will be a reopening at which volunteers and supporters will join city leaders to affirm the importance of the library to the Shepherd Park community. — June Confer

building provides affordable housing for its largely Latino residents. â– commissioners unanimously called for four non-rush-hour parking meters limited to the handicapped on the 5900 block of Georgia Avenue NW. â– commissioners unanimously called for the District to fund the initial operating cost of express bus service on 14th Street NW and for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to implement the service as early as possible. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Brightwood Education Campus, 1300 Nicholson St. NW. For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org. ANC 4C ANC 4c Street Heights Petworth/16th

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the lower-level community meeting room at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■agency announcements, including reports from Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd’s office, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office, the Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. ■community comment.

■presentation by the D.C. Department of General Services regarding the modernization of Roosevelt High School, including a request for relief from setback requirements for rooftop mechanical screening and for seven additional parking spaces in front of the school. ■presentation regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 3701 New Hampshire Ave. NW to raze the existing building and construct a five-story, 21-unit residential facility, including a penthouse and three ground-floor commercial spaces. Requested variances would relieve parking and lot-occupancy requirements. ■presentation regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 3701 14th St. NW to raze the existing building and construct a fourstory, six-unit condominium with first-floor retail. The request includes three parking spaces and relief from the required rear-yard setback. ■consideration of a proposal to establish a committee of residents and commissioners to address zoning variance issues in the commission’s area. ■consideration of a proposal to amend the commission’s bylaws to require that the offices of secretary and treasurer remain separate from the holding of any other office. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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Northwest Real Estate GALENA: Renovated bungalow From Page 17

for children, with its cheery blue paint, bright skylights, built-in bookcase and connected full bath, which pops in chartreuse. New Berber carpeting covers this entire floor. A hallway lined with built-in shelves leads back to the expanded master suite, a huge bedroom with four windows looking over the backyard. A connected bathroom here has a tub and separate shower stall, as well as double sinks and a water closet. The unfinished basement includes a quarter-bath and garage.

In the spacious rear yard, a cherry tree showers its petals in the spring. The house is pre-wired for a sound system, and it has a dual-zone heating and cooling system. It sits just blocks from a commercial strip on MacArthur Boulevard NW that includes restaurants, a Pilates studio, banks, a Starbucks and more. And the Potomac River, with all its attendant pleasures, is a short walk away. The three-bedroom, three-bath home at 5414 Galena Place NW is listed for $1,225,000. For details, contact Pamela Wye of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty at 202-3204169 or pwye@ttrsir.com.

TURNAROUND: Upgrade sought From Page 3

ing. Asked about Owens’ statement that the agreement was already reached, Speck wrote in an email yesterday that he’d heard contradictory information. “My contacts at WMATA indicate that there are still holdups at DDOT, so I don’t know where the truth lies,� he wrote. At the meeting, commissioners discussed seeking to designate the bus turnaround as a historic landmark in hopes of ensuring that the building doesn’t continue to simply fall into disrepair. “WMATA wants to preserve the building, but hopefully there’s something that urges them [to do so] and makes it easier to get funding,� Speck said at the meeting. Over the summer, Dye said a renovated bus turnaround building would help both Metro — bus driv-

ers would benefit from a safer and more pleasant place for bathroom stops and other breaks — and the neighborhood commercial strip. “This facility represents the heritage and continuing evolution of Chevy Chase and it is essential that its condition reflect well upon the community and WMATA as a community asset,� Dye wrote. “It may also support the active life of community in the future as a site for many types of activities.� Dye also said at the time that Metro would pursue funding for similar projects at three other bus turnarounds — on Colorado Avenue NW near the intersection of 14th and Kennedy streets in 16th Street Heights; near the Duke Ellington Bridge on Calvert Street NW in Adams Morgan; and in Mount Rainier, Md. She declined to comment this month on the status of those sites.

PARK: Agency seeks to protect Emmet statue From Page 3

designated by the Park Service as U.S. Reservation 302. Emmet’s rhetoric against British rule in Ireland is known for mimicking that used by George Washington during the American Revolution. The new landscaping is intended to reflect the original 1966 planting design of the park. Park officials have recently been working with the D.C. Historic Preservation Office to determine whether the site qualifies for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Park Service has determined the site is admissible, but it remains to be seen whether the preservation office agrees. Under the landscaping proposal, officials will plant sweet woodruff,

or “wild baby’s breath,� as a more native alternative to the current English ivy, which they say is invasive. The Park Service will also sow new grass seeds to clean up decades-old dilapidation near the sculpture. The agency will also replace a Deodar cedar tree that it claims partially obscures views of the statue and also poses risks to its preservation. Three 8- to 10-foot-tall columnar Irish yew trees will form a backdrop to the statue instead, according to the plan. Officials will also swap out the last of 75 Sargent’s juniper shrubs in favor of laurel bushes. “It’s a little bit of an odd shrub out, because the laurel shrubs that have been planted seem to thrive more,� said Emily Linroth, public affairs specialist with the National

Park Service. Due to the area’s historic preservation potential, the Park Service is required by federal law to seek public comment on its plans. The agency had not received any comments as of yesterday, but feedback will be accepted until Nov. 12, either online at parkplanning.nps.gov or by mail at National Park Service, Rock Creek Park, 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW Washington, DC 20008. The Sheridan-Kalorama advisory neighborhood commission will review the plan at its Oct. 19 meeting. “From what I have read and understand of the proposed changes, I believe they will improve this overgrown and often neglected park,� commissioner David Bender said in an email.

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DISPATCHES From Page 8 groups to think about possibilities. Should we make it a sculpture garden? Add a fountain? Add benches and do activities there? My group’s plan involved offering options for team-building activities, education and reflection. We even designed a fountain that needs people to collaborate to make water come out. We added benches so people could talk and signs that said no smoking and littering so the space would stay pretty and clean. We also wanted a greenhouse where we could sell flowers and plants. To make our models, we used lots of different materials. There was a lot of cooperation because we all took on different tasks, helped each other and supported each other’s ideas. When we were done, each group shared its prototype and explained how its design would meet certain needs. The staff was impressed with our designs and said the museum might use them one day. I felt proud that we were able to come up with great ideas, and I hope that one day they will use parts each of our prototypes for the west lawn. — Dalia Hochstein, sixth-grader

Lafayette Elementary

Have you seen what’s going on at Lafayette Elementary? It’s totally crazy! Last year, it looked perfectly

normal. Now, the whole early childhood wing is a mountain of broken wood, and the campus is covered with about 40 trailers! The whole thing is surrounded by a long fence. The Great Hall, cafeteria and basement all suffered the same fate as the early childhood wing. The place is crawling with construction machines and workers. Standing in the middle of the operation, there is a 60-foot yellow crane, which seemed to appear overnight. There are also three fairly large excavators on the site. The whole school has moved into the trailers. The workers have finished the demolition, are working on the foundation and have dug a huge dirt pit. In an interview, I asked Lafayette principal Dr. Broquard for details about our future school. The new cafeteria will be underground (hence the pit), though it will have a skylight. The gym will be very large, like the previous one. There will be a new and very useful multipurpose room. There will be a whole art suite, and each grade will have a wing to itself. Several hundred people are working on the construction. Many people fantasized that a wrecking ball would be used for the demolition. That would have looked pretty cool, but Skanska (the construction company) used what Dr. B described as a sort of “muncher.” The school will move in in August 2016. — Charlie Pomper, fifth-grader

Murch Elementary

On Oct. 7, Murch students, like many kids across the country, enjoyed walking and biking to school on National Walk to School Day. The goal of the program is to help get kids active and make them think about the need for communities where people can walk to places easily and safely. Murch organized four walking “school buses” to pick up kids from different points near the school, and students walked in groups in the crisp morning air. Some kids rode their scooters, or even ran! We saw a few dogs trotting along with their kid owners, too. It was nice to walk with my sister and friend, and our parents also came along, so we all got to be active and social at the same time. When we got to school, some special greeters met us­— District police officers. They passed out stickers encouraging kids to walk and bike to school. It was a fun way to start the day! And I’m glad I saw many fewer cars than usual on the roads around school, which means there was less pollution. I would love it if our school could hold a Walk to School Day every month! — Lucy Chamberlain, fifth-grader

National Presbyterian School

We’re learning so many interesting and new things in fifth grade, so I don’t know if I can name them all.

In language arts, we’re writing essays about our two-day camping trip to Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, Va. We did many fun activities like rock climbing, canoeing and high ropes. We slept in nine cabins — four for the girls, three for the boys and two for the teachers. When we returned, the first thing we did was write a journal entry in our writing journals, then we did a pillar (graphic organizer). Now we’re doing our rough drafts and next week we’ll do our final copies. In math, we’re working on prime and composite numbers and revisiting multiplication and division, including doing math mad minutes. In reading, we read “What Does A Fish Have To Do With Anything” by Avi. It was full of short stories that were definitely very captivating. We are starting a book called “Maroo of the Winter Caves” about a semi-nomadic girl who lived during the Ice Age, which ties into our study of ancient history in social studies. Currently we are learning about how people lived then, for example that nomadic people moved from place to place following animals and food. We are developing our note-taking skills. In art, we’re doing tessellations. A tessellation is a shape that can fit into itself perfectly. All in all, we have a lot of fun in fifth grade. — Allison Cheney, fifth-grader

Our Lady of Victory School

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the Thursday afternoon chess club! You will like it even if you have never played chess before. Our coaches, Win Persina and David Bennett from Silver Knights Chess, will teach you how to play so don’t worry! At the end of school last year the OLV chess team came in second out of 47 teams participating in the May 30 “May Mayhem” tournament at James Madison High School in Vienna, Va. We couldn’t believe it! There were 179 kindergarten through eighth-grade students from all over the area. Coach Win was so proud of us for coming in second. We were very excited to hold the team trophy! The tournament lasted for four hours, and each of us played one game every hour. Noah S., who was in first grade last year, got an individual trophy for coming in fourth place in the kindergarten to first grade division. This year he moves up to the second and third grade division. He has been playing over the summer, so look out! Between games we hung out in the Skittles Room. At first we thought it was a place you could get candy! But then we learned that a skittles game means a leisurely game of chess. Some kids play pick-up games in the Skittles Room just for fun between their official matches. So don’t be scared — come join our Thursday chess club! You will See Dispatches/Page 21

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Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Oyster-Adams Bilingual has two campuses, Oyster for prekindergarten to third, and Adams for fourth to eighth grades. Oyster Elementary was named in 1926 after James F. Oyster. John Quincy Adams Elementary was a segregated, whitesonly school until the Supreme Court ruled against segregation. Our schools were combined in 2007 and the dual-language immersion model was expanded to middle school. Our mascot is a tiger and our colors are blue and yellow. We have sports, clubs and other activities like baseball, robotics and swimming. On Sept. 15, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the LatinGrammy-nominated folk music group “Sones de Mexico� from Chicago performed songs in different tempos and styles. Group members Juan Dies, Victor Pichardo, Juan Rivera Zacbe Pichardo and Javier Saume-Mazzei sang “La Bamba� while Lorena Iniguez danced. They also showed us some of their unique instruments. “The instruments really surprised me — most of all, the lower jawbone of a donkey. It was kinda gross,� said Alexa Iraheta. Sixth grade went to the Air and Space Museum on Sept. 30. In fact, we were one of the first schools to participate in its new education program. The most fun part was the planetarium. The planetarium is a dome where high-definition projectors show the planets, stars beyond our solar system in constellations,

and an illustration of how scientists theorize the Milky Way galaxy looks. The exhibit on the planets was a little dark but it was really cool. — Giselle Argueta, Lismari Gandia and Itzelly Casarrubias, sixth-graders

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

This week, third-grade students went on a trip to Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, Va. When we arrived, we went on a trail and looked for small plastic animals to encourage us to use our senses. I found all 32 of the hidden animals, but it was really hard and we had to walk slowly and look carefully to see them all. Then we went to the pond and looked for evidence of real animals. We saw deer markings on a tree and tadpoles with legs in the pond. Afterward, we learned how to make friction fires. We used a spindle, a board with holes in it, and a bow. We tied the bowstring around the spindle and moved the bow back and forth to try to make smoke. My group did it, but it was really hard. The end of the spindle was very hot when we were finished and we almost made a spark! This was my favorite part of the day. Later, we collected dry sticks to make a real fire get bigger. Finally, we went to a shelter-building activity. Other groups had already started making a large shelter from big logs and larger sticks and branches, but my group put lots of grass on it and finished off the inside by stuffing grass in the holes and getting sticks to help the grass stay in place. At the end of the day, we had a campfire and roasted marshmallows to make s’mores. — Anneliese Engel, third-grader

School Without Walls High School

And we are back for the 2015-16 school year. School Without Walls has opened school with a strong six weeks. This week at Walls, students prepare for the PSAT test scheduled for Oct. 14. The test now excludes the writing section due to a changed SAT format. To simulate the actual SAT, each section will be scored on a scale of 80, just like how the real test is judged on a scale of 800. Since the entire test is scored on a scale of 1600, the PSAT total is 160. The change in the two tests is thought to better reflect what is taught in the classroom. The test will also be extended to two hours and 45 minutes. Only seniors will not take the test, and the junior class will compete for the National Merit Scholar awards. — Michael Edgell, 10th-grader

Sheridan School

In seventh grade we do a mini version of TED Talks called Tiny Ted Talks. The purpose is to learn about each other and talk about our identity and see how our experiences influence it. We had to think about a moment when someone had a single story about us based on what they saw or heard. A single story is when a person makes an assumption about someone just because they’re a girl or a boy, or because of the color of their skin, or where they’re from. We picked moments when someone tried to create a different identity for us than who we are. Our talks had to be two to three minutes. Once we completed the scripts we filmed our Tiny Ted Talks as we delivered them to our classmates. We heard different experiences about each other. It was surprising to hear the different kinds

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of things that other people thought about us. We learned that before we think someone is a certain way or before we act a certain way toward a person, we should get to know them first. Single stories are dangerous because a lot of times they aren’t the truth about a person’s identity or who they really are. Doing the Tiny Ted Talks was informative. It wasn’t too scary but it was nerve-wracking to present a story to the class and be filmed. We learned a lot about what people felt was important about themselves. — Courtney Aldridge, seventh-grader

around as a group, trying to keep it from touching the ground. The experience as a whole was very interesting because we took what we learned in class and experienced it firsthand. Having Chinese food afterward solidified the feeling that we were actually taking part in an authentic celebration for this very interesting festival. Although it would have been cool to eat the traditional moon cakes, we still felt very entertained and further informed about the cultural elements related to this festival. — Saron Paulos and Eric Omorogieva, 11th-graders

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Washington Latin Public Charter School

For our Chinese field trip, we explored the mid-autumn festival at the University of Maryland University College campus in ways that related to what we learned in Chinese class. The field trip came at the perfect time because our class learned about the tradition of the festival and how important it is to the lunar calendar and the people of China. While there, we saw performances such as martial arts and dragon dancing. Along with the performances there were four culture tents. The first tent had calligraphy; the second had Chinese kites and other traditional handicrafts; and the third tent had a Chinese book exhibition, games and language teaching demos. The last tent had a “Message of Peace Banner,� the purpose of which was to leave quotes of peace in either English or Chinese. Other fun things included jumping rope and a little toy that you kick

A few days ago, the fifth grade went to Calleva, an outdoor adventure camp. There my favorite part was the giant swing. The swing was from one rope to another, anchored to a tree, with another rope anchored to a harness. That rope was also anchored to another tree. On that tree, about 15 kids pulled and I went up through the sky on the rope that was anchored to the first tree. Then you had this little dinky string tied to itself, and you pulled that string and you floated for a millisecond, and then went soaring through the air by the harness. You keep going back and forth, but then you get used to it, so it was fine. When you’re on the other end of the line and you are pulling when the string gets released, you feel a jerk and you think they are going to fall. It was so fun. I want to go back! — Ella Kramer, fifth-grader

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Wednesday october 14 Classes and workshops ■ Yoga Alliance will present a class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-727-8707. ■ Gay Cioffi, director of Little Folks School, will present a parenting workshop on “Talking With Children About Death.” 6 to 8 p.m. $30 to $40. Little Folks School, 3247 Q St. NW. 202-333-6571. ■ Dexter Sumner will lead a “Vinyasa Yoga” class. 7 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Concerts ■ Members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra will perform works by Rebecca Clarke, Mendelssohn and Schumann. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ National Symphony Orchestra organist William Neil will join members of the group’s brass and percussion sections for a program featuring works by Handel, Gabrieli, J.S. Bach, Franck and Widor. 8 p.m. $15. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega and American roots duo Smooth Hound Smith will perform. 8:30 p.m. $14 to $16. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Orthopedic surgeon Richard Barth will discuss “Current Concepts in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel and Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Sibley Medical Office Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-660-6683. ■ David Nicholson will discuss his book “Flying Home: Seven Stories of the Secret City.” 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2823080. ■ John Danforth, former U.S. senator and ambassador to the United Nations, will discuss his book “The Relevance of Religion: How Faithful People Can Change

Politics.” 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ The Book Hill Talks series will feature filmmaker Chris Palmer, founder of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University and author of “Shooting in the Wild.” 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Amanda Lane, executive director of the Collateral Repair Project, will discuss “Bringing Peace and Reconciliation to Refugees.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu/events-calendar. Films ■ The annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza will feature a sneak preview of Anthony Anderson’s “City Boyz,” about the joys, pains, struggles and triumphs of seven outspoken, ambitious gay men from the Washington area. 7 p.m. $8 to $10.50. Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market, 550 Penn St. NE. reelindependentfilm.com. ■ The Lions of Czech Film series will feature Petr Václav’s 2014 movie “The Way Out,” about a Romani couple trying to live in a community obscured by prejudice. 8 p.m. $8.75 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-9666000. Performance ■ The Washington Ballet will present “Latin Heat,” featuring works by Mauro de Candia, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Edwaard Liang. 7:30 p.m. $30.50 to $102. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

Thursday october 15 Concerts ■ The American Roots Music Concert Series will feature the Backroads Band

nedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ DJ Williams Projekt, the Trongone Band and the Get Right Band will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $13. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Demonstration ■ In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, local cook, author and storyteller Jonathan Bardzik will demonstrate basic culinary skills and Latin-inspired recipes. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/50179.

Wednesday, october 14 ■ Discussion: Garth Risk Hallberg will discuss his novel “City on Fire,” set in 1970s New York. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. performing honky-tonk country. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ The Take 5! Jazz Series will feature the Samora Pinderhughes Ensemble performing works by Billy Strayhorn. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ CityCenterDC’s monthly outdoor concert series will feature the 19th Street Band. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. The Plaza at CityCenter, H Street between 9th and 10th streets NW. citycenterdc.com. ■ Singer-songwriters Nate Leavitt and Glenn Yoder will perform. 7 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Vocal Arts DC will present mezzosoprano Jamie Barton and pianist Bradley Moore performing selections by Schubert, Dvorák, Chausson and Turina, as well as arrangements of American spirituals and hymns. 7 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Ken-

Discussions and lectures ■ Robert Clarke, dean of research at the Georgetown University Medical Center and co-director of the Breast Cancer Program at Georgetown University, will give an update on breast cancer research. 11 a.m. Free. Room 139, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-1207. ■ Fred Ramos, a photojournalist for the Salvadoran online newspaper El Faro, will discuss his work. 11:45 a.m. Free. Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, George Washington University, 500 17th St. NW. gwu.edu. ■ Fashion historian and curator Valerie Steele will discuss “Chanel and Her Rivals: Women and 20th-Century Fashion” as part of a series on the 20th-century transformation of women as seen through fashion. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $7 to $20; free for Hillwood members and volunteers. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■ Walt Mossberg, co-founder and editor-at-large of Re/code, will discuss “The Global Digital Tidal Wave — Are Consumers and Corporations Prepared for What’s Coming?” 5:45 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Georgetown University professor Bárbara Mujica, an expert on the 16th-century mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila, will discuss “Was Saint Teresa a Feminist?” 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Murray Room, Lauinger Library, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-7446. ■ The Cottage Conversation series will feature historian Jason Silverman, author of “Lincoln and the Immigrant,” and Ben Johnson, executive director of the American Immigration Council, discussing immigration policy under President Abraham Lincoln and in contemporary times. 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. ■ The Georgetown University Women’s Leadership Institute will host a talk by Moroccan photographer, designer and philanthropist Nezha Alaoui on “Choose to Be Who You Want to Be.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 360, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. ■ Dave Goulson, founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, will discuss his book “A Buzz in the Meadow: The Natural History of a French Farm.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Ever Lee Hairston will discuss her book “Blind Ambition: One Woman’s Journey to Greatness Despite Her Blindness.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-

2227. ■ Humanities DC will present “Current Literary Voices of the District,” featuring Kyle Dargan, author of “Honest Engine”; Melanie Henderson, author of “Elegies for New York Avenue”; David Nicholson, author of “Flying Home: Seven Stories of the Secret City”; and Richard Peabody, author of “The Richard Peabody Reader.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. humanitiesdc.org/ literaryvoices. ■ “Books, Bites & Brews” — the Palisades Library’s book club for 20- and 30-somethings — will discuss “Salvage the Bones” by Jesmyn Ward. 6:30 p.m. Free. Seventh Hill Pizza, 4885 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ Corliss Kin I Soo, postdoctoral fellow at the Geophysical Laboratory of the Carnegie Institution for Science, will discuss “Memoirs of a Mineral.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Carnegie Institution for Science, 5241 Broad Branch Road NW. carnegiescience.edu. ■ Sir Keith Thomas, honorary fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, will discuss “The Ends of Education in Early Modern England.” 6:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ Linda Mary Montano, a seminal figure in feminist performance art, will discuss her work. 6:30 p.m. $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ David Talbot will discuss his book “The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America’s Secret Government.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Geraldine Brooks will discuss her novel “The Secret Chord.” 7 p.m. $10. Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Denise Bethea Lewis, clinical liaison with the Washington Home and Community Hospices, will discuss “Caring for Bedbound and Mobility-Challenged Adults.” 7 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202541-6100. ■ The Classics Book Group will discuss “Brighton Rock” by Graham Greene. 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■ William R. Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist and an adjunct faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center, and Ned Johnson, president and founder of PrepMatters, will discuss “Motivation, Performance & the Teenage Brain: Why a Sense of Control Is Important to Teens and Their Parents.” 7 p.m. Free. Media Center, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. wilsonhs.org. ■ “Coming of Age — A Magical and Dangerous Journey” will feature authors Audrey Taylor Gonzalez and Marilyn Oser discussing their respective novels, “South of Everything” and “Even You.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ The Georgetown Book Club will discuss the 2015 DC Reads selection — “All Aunt Hagar’s Children” by Edward P. Jones. 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov. ■ National Geographic explorer Mike Libecki will discuss “When Tough Meets Tech: Exploration’s New Frontier.” 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. See Events/Page 23

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Continued From Page 22 ■Musician Elvis Costello will discuss his memoir “Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink.� 7:30 p.m. $45 for one ticket and one book. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Films ■The “Textiles at Twelve� series will feature the 1999 film “Through the Consul’s Eye,� about a little-known aristocratic French diplomat who left a remarkable portrait of China at the brink of a new age. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■The 2015 Human Rights Film Series will feature Jennifer Maytorena Taylor’s film “Daisy and Max,� about the lives of gang violence intervention workers in South Central Los Angeles. A Q&A will follow. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Room 602, American University Washington College of Law, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. auhumanrightsfilmseries.org. ■The sixth annual Reel Independent Film Extravaganza will conclude with Harold Jackson III’s “Counselor� and the short film “The Loyalist.� 7 p.m. $8 to $10.50. Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market, 550 Penn St. NE. reelindependentfilm.com. ■The Austrian Cultural Forum will present “The Sound of Music,� one of the most successful films ever filmed in the Austrian Alps. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. ■The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker’s 2015 documentary “Welcome to Leith.� 7:30 to 9 p.m. $13. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Performances and readings ■The Suzanne Farrell Ballet will perform excerpts from the company’s upcoming performances in the Opera House, as well as two sections from “Balanchine’s Don Quixote� in honor of the iconic work’s 50th anniversary. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Kramerbooks and Hillyer Art Space will present “Campfire Tales,� a reading of classic and contemporary ghost stories. 6:30 p.m. Free; donations to Hillyer Art Space encouraged. Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court NW. 202-338-0325 ■Sarah Blake will read from her book “Mr. West.� 7:30 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■George Washington University will present “The Basilisk of Barnagasso,� an original comedy using the masks, characters and techniques of commedia dell’arte. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $20. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■American University will present Bertolt Brecht’s “The Threepenny Opera,� a biting critique of social and political life in the 20th century. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

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Events Entertainment ■The Mask & Bauble Dramatic Society will present Arthur Miller’s classic drama “All My Sons.� 8 p.m. $8 to $12. Stage III, Poulton Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. The performance will repeat Oct. 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. ■The three-day VelocityDC Dance Festival will open with performances by Stuart Loungway’s Terra Firma Dance Theatre, Yamini Saripalli, Malayaworks Dance Theater, Ballet ADI and the Washington Ballet’s Studio Company, among others. 8 p.m. $18. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. The festival will continue Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Special events ■In collaboration with the Bubny Shoah Memorial in Prague, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will host “Drumming for Drums� to commemorate the day in 1941 when the first Nazi transport of Jews set out from the Prague-Bubny Railway Station and to raise awareness for the Memorial of Silence in Prague. Attendees are invited to bring something to make noise. 6 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required by Oct. 13. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. drummingfordrums.eventbrite.com. ■“Tudor Nights: Whiskey & Weaponry, Williams & Peter� will feature a look at arms from the Tudor Place collection and a talk about Confederate adventurers Walter “Gip� Peter and Orton Williams, Tudor Place kin who were condemned by the Union to hang in Franklin, Tenn. The event will include a whiskey tasting with a look at the history and intricacies of distilling with experts from the Whiskey Library. 6 to 8 p.m. $20 to $30; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■“History & Hops,� a monthly series of house tours and beer tastings at the Heurich House Museum, will spotlight Evolution Craft Brewing Co. of Salisbury, Md. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichhouse.org. ■The 2015 DC Reads kickoff will celebrate the selected book — “All Aunt Hagar’s Children� by Edward P. Jones — with a look at the vibrant music and culture of 1950s Washington. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the Chicago Blackhawks. 7 p.m. $40 to $341. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Friday, Oct. 16

Friday october 16 Children’s program ■“Spooky Spy Family Night,â€? a chance for participants to go deep undercover and transform their appearance with the help of makeup artists, will feature snacks, a scavenger hunt, prize competitions and more (for ages 5 and older, with one adult required for every five KidSpy agents). 6 to 9 p.m. $12 to $14. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. Concerts â– The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by DvorĂĄk, AndrĂŠ Previn and Gaubert. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. â– Organist Wm. Glenn Osborne of Baltimore will perform works by DuprĂŠ, Mulet, King, Osborne and Bourgeois. 12:15 p.m.

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Photo shows explore man vs. nature Cross MacKenzie Gallery will open two photography shows today with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Exploring the confrontation between man and

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nature in a contemporary world, the photos will remain on view through Nov. 11. A FotoWEEK DC reception will take place Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. “Sylvaniaâ€? presents forest-oriented imagery by Anna Beeke, a D.C. native who now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. She will sign copies of her new book, “Sylvania,â€? at the reception. “Intersectionâ€? highlights a body of work by LĂŠa Eouzan that explores the intersection of rural and urban areas. Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-333-7970. ■“Remembrance,â€? highlighting works by expat Iranian artist Shahram Karimi about exile and dreams of the past, will open tomorrow at Syra Arts with an artist’s reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Nov. 7. Located at 1054 31st St. NW (Canal Square) in Suite A, the gallery is open by appointment only. 703-944-3824. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. â– The Friday Music Series will feature organist Jinsun Cho. 1:15 p.m. Free. Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. â– As part of the East River Jazz Series, the Samora Pinderhughes Ensemble will perform “Billy Strayhorn: The Sutherland Hotel Period.â€? 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■“Luce Unpluggedâ€? will feature a performance by Cruzie Beaux and Near Northeast. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– Barbara Cook’s “Spotlightâ€? series will feature vocalist Terri White. 7 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– The KC Jazz Club will present pianist Joanne Brackeen. 7 and 9 p.m. $34 to $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The S&R Foundation’s Overtures Concert Series will feature cellist Char Prescott and pianist Mohamed Shams performing works by Beethoven and Shostakovich. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623 28th St. NW. overtureseries.org. â– The American Pops Orchestra, the National Broadway Chorus and singers Christine Ebersole, Paige Faure and Nick Ziobro will present “Stairway to Paradise: A Gershwin Spectacular.â€? 8 p.m. $35 to $65. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. â– The Falconers, an indie duo, will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Better Off Dead and Shwizz will perform. 9 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– Daniel Geary, assistant professor of U.S. history at Trinity College Dublin, will

■“Figuratively Speaking,� a diverse show of sculptural works by five artists, opened recently at 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, presented by Zenith Gallery. Featuring artists Jan Paul Acton, Elissa Farrow-Savos, Mary Hourihan Lynch, Jaclyn Martin and Tatyana Schremko, the show will continue through Jan. 9. An artists’ reception will take place today from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. On weekends and evenings, enter on 12th Street NW; knock and the guard will let you in 24/7. 202-783-2963. ■“Implicit Bias,� a group show of works that explore the power of subliminal suggestion, opened recently at Smith Farm Center’s Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery and will continue through Dec. 5. A curator and artists’ talk will take place Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Located at 1632 U St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202-483-8600. ■Watergate Gallery recently opened a tribute retrospective to celebrate the life and paintings of William D’Italia, a longtime Foggy Bottom resident who died in August. He enjoyed a long relationship with the gallery, which will combine paintings from his seven exhibits

discuss his book “Beyond Civil Rights: The Moynihan Report and Its Legacy.� Noon. Free. Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202707-0185. ■University of Cincinnati associate professor Theresa Culley will discuss “Beyond Herbal Plants,� about the history of medical botany and the many new discoveries that plants continue to provide. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■Ellen Clark, library director at the Society of the Cincinnati, will discuss Sebastian Bauman’s “Plan for the Investment of York and Gloucester,� a large-scale map of the battlefield at Yorktown prepared after the surrender of the British at Yorktown. After the talk, attendees will

“Smithsonian Castle From Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden� is part of the Watergate Gallery’s retrospective of William D’Italia’s paintings. there with ones from an exhibit that was originally planned to open there this month titled “Old Is New: DCscapes.� A special reception will be held Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a portion of the sales to be donated to the Koshland Science Museum, where D’Italia worked for the last five years. The show will continue through Oct. 31. Located at 2552 Virginia Ave. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-338-4488. have a chance to view the map up close. 12:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■Carla Arnold will discuss “Thailand Through the Eyes of a Peace Corps Volunteer.� Lunch at 12:30 p.m.; presentation at 2 p.m. Free; reservations required for lunch. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. ■Israeli researcher Noga Kadman will discuss her book “Erased From Space and Consciousness: Israel and the Depopulated Palestinian Villages of 1948.� 1 to 2 p.m. Free. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1290. ■“Meet an F-4 Pilot� will feature Mark Hewitt, author of “Special Access,� “Shoot Down� and “No Need to Know.� 1 to 4 See Events/Page 24

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Continued From Page 23 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. â– The George Washington University Philosophy Department’s annual Sophia Lecture will feature Oklahoma State University assistant professor Shannon Spaulding discussing “Divergent Social Interpretations.â€? 4 p.m. Free. Room 359, Duques Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. gwu.edu. â– Anthony Marra will discuss his book “The Tsar of Love and Techno: Stories.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. â– Ron Childress will discuss his novel “And West Is West,â€? winner of the 2014 PEN/Bellwether Prize. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. â– A panel discussion on cities tackling global warming will feature StĂŠphane Hallegatte, senior economist with the World Bank and MĂŠtĂŠo-France; John Lewis, executive director of ProNatura USA; and Paolo Avner, urban economist within the Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank. 7 p.m. $10 to $15. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Films â– A Seijun Suzuki retrospective will feature the filmmaker’s 1964 movie “Gate of Flesh.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– The Arabian Sights Film Festival will open with Egyptian director Sherif Nakhla’s 2014 documentary “Les Petits Chats,â€?

about a legendary Egyptian 1960s and 1970s rock band that performed American and European chart toppers in carefully choreographed shows. The director will attend the screening. 7 p.m. $13. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. filmfestdc.org/arabiansights. The festival will continue through Oct. 25. Performances ■Friends of Hexagon will present a fall show, “Hexagon Classics: 60 Years of Satire and Songs.� 8 p.m. $22 to $25. Auditorium, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. hexagon.org/fallshow. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ■Teatro de la Luna will present Argentine playwright Mariano Moro’s “De Hombre a Hombre (Man to Man),� about a student and a professor who together jeopardize their very existence in order to arrive at the possibility of loving and being loved freely and free from judgment. 8 p.m. $15 to $20. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-882-6227. The performance will repeat Oct. 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. Special events ■Steelhead Productions will present “Scream City, Washington, DC,� an immersive haunted house experience for Halloween. 7 to 10 p.m. $35. Parking lot, RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. NW. screamcity.com. The event will continue on various nights through Nov. 1. ■Pleasance Silicki, founder of lil omm yoga, will lead “Rhythm of the Seasons: Fall Women’s Retreat.� 7:30 to 9 p.m. $40. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. lilomm.com. Tours ■The American University Museum will present a weekly docent-led tour of current

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Saturday october 17 Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will feature the children’s band Rocknoceros. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. ■Casey Trees will present “Buds,� a tree-focused story time for toddlers and preschoolers. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. caseytrees.org/events. ■“First Studio: Story + Workshop� — featuring a gallery tour, a story and a hands-on art-making experience — will offer a chance for children to explore the paintings, sculpture and architecture of the Kreeger Museum. 10 to 11 a.m. $7 per child; free for adult companion. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202338-3552. ■National Symphony Orchestra violinist Glenn Donnellan and bassist Rick Barber will present “NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Fiddlin’ Around,� with a focus on string instruments. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■The weekly “Arts for Families� series will feature Central Asian puppet performance by Crescent Moon Karagoz Shadow Puppet Theater, refreshments and a craft activity. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■A park ranger will lead a “Spooky Night Sky� planetarium program. 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes and workshops ■Artist William Woodward, professor emeritus at George Washington University, will lead a seminar on “Murals: What the Walls Say.� 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Instructor Ursula Rehn Wolfman will present a seminar on “The Baltic Riviera: Landscape and Memory.� 9:30 a.m. to 7+( :25/' )$0286

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p.m. Free. Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court NW. 202-338-0325. â– Cynthia Connolly, publisher and coauthor of “Banned in DC: Photos and Anecdotes of the DC Punk Underground,â€? will discuss significant downtown locations for the punk scene, with then-and-now photos of spots such as the original 9:30 Club, dc space, Lansburgh Center, Lonestar Beefhouse and Oscar’s Eye. The event will include a book signing of the new edition. 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/50123. â– Photographer Jesse Frohman will discuss his works on view in “Eye Pop: The Celebrity Gaze.â€? 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. â– Former NBC News correspondent and “Meet the Pressâ€? moderator David Gregory will discuss his book “How’s Your Faith?: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey.â€? 2 to 3 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. Festivals and family programs â– Georgetown Community Day will feature food, live performances, face paintings, a bounce house, giveaways, raffle prizes and more. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Copley Lawn, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. communityengagement.georgetown.edu. â– Kids’ Corner Day Care Center will hold its ninth annual Fall Fair, which will feature pumpkin decorating, a moon bounce, wagon-led hay rides, games, crafts, face painting and live performances. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Mitchell Park, 23rd and S streets NW. kidscornerdcc.org. â– The Stoddert Fall Festival will feature rides, music, crafts, games and food. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Stoddert Elementary School, 4001 Calvert St. NW. â– Book Hill Fall Market will feature live music, raffles, pumpkin and apple sales, children’s activities, a photo booth, food and more. Sale proceeds will benefit the Georgetown Ministry Center. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 1600 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW. â– Halloween Family Day will feature craft activities, scavenger hunts, and live music and performances. Costumes are encouraged. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– Vern Harvest, an annual familyfriendly fall event, will feature pumpkin carving, arts and crafts, yard games, caricaturists, balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, music and desserts. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. Quad, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. 202-242-5117. Films ■“Maya Deren: Rhythm, Ritual, Repetitionâ€? will feature Martina KudlĂĄcek’s 2003 documentary “In the Mirror of Maya Deren,â€? at 12:30 p.m.; the films “Meshes of the Afternoon,â€? “At Land,â€? “Ritual in Transfigured Time,â€? “Meditation on Violenceâ€? and “The Private Life of a Cat,â€? at 2:30 p.m.; and the films “Witch’s Cradleâ€? and “Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti,â€? at 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■“The Met: Live in HDâ€? series will feaSee Events/Page 25

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Continued From Page 24 ture “Otello.� 12:55 p.m. $20 to $26. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. An encore screening will take place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ■The National Archives will present Billy Wilder’s 1959 film “Some Like It Hot.� 2 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. Performances and readings ■“Identify,� the National Portrait Gallery’s first-ever performance art series, will feature Martha McDonald’s “Hospital Hymn: Elegy for Lost Soldiers,� a dynamic portrait of the Old Patent Building’s past role as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. 1 p.m. Free. Great Hall, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■The National League of American Pen Women will present “Soul Lifting,� an arts program featuring dramatic poet and lyrical dancer Marilyn Lewis-Alim. 7:30 p.m. Free. Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW. 202-785-1997. ■The In Series’ “Made in America� season will feature Aaron Copland’s opera “The Tender Land,� about the coming of age of a young girl from the Midwest. 8 p.m. $22 to $45. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Oct. 18 and 25 at 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ■Dance Place will host a performance by alight dance theater featuring world premieres of “Remanent� and “Dixie Fried� and a reprise of “Stargazing� in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Hubble launch. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. Special events ■The National Italian American Foundation’s Expo Italiana — spotlighting Italian food and specialties, wine, fashion and culture — will feature beer and wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, sports cars, popup luxury stores, an indoor bocce court and children’s activities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibition Hall C, Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road NW. niaf.org/40. An Italian wine tasting with antipasti will take place at 1:30 p.m.; tickets cost $150. ■Rabbi Mark Novak will present “Minyan Oneg Shabbat: Jewish Renewal Service,� featuring song, chant, meditation, story, Torah and a potluck lunch. 10 a.m. Free. Geneva Room, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. 202-362-3270. ■The Georgetown 5K Race Against Homelessness (with a 2-kilometer walk as well) will benefit the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homelessness programs. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $20. Red Square, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. georgetown5k.org. ■The National Zoo will unveil its new “Jewels of Appalachia� exhibit, which explores the underground world of salamanders. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Reptile Discovery Center, National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. ■Metro Washington Financial Planning Day will feature workshops on subjects such as budgeting, credit and debt, investing and taxes, as well as one-on-one per-

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Sunday october 18 Classes ■Local yoga instructor Lauren Jacobs will present “Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park.� 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $5 donation suggested. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. ■Yoga Activist will present a “Yoga at Your Library� class. 3:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420

Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Concerts ■“The President’s Ownâ€? U.S. Marine Band will present a chamber music recital. 2 p.m. Free. Sousa Band Hall, Marine Barracks Annex, 7th and K streets SE. 202433-4011. â– George Washington University will present “GW Bands: The Silver Anniversary Concert.â€? 2 p.m. $10 to $15. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. â– The Kennedy Center Chamber Players will perform works by Beethoven and Brahms. 2 p.m. $36. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will present “Beginnings and Endings: A Concert of Prayer, Evocation, and Passion.â€? 3 p.m. $20; free for ages 18 and younger. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 703-799-8229. â– The Poulenc Trio will perform works by Glinka, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Poulenc. 3:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â– The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present “The Wesley Hymn Project,â€? featuring the Chamber Singers. 4 p.m. $20 donation suggested. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-244-3669. â– American cellist Lynn Harrell and pianist Victor AsunciĂłn will perform works by Schumann, Bach, Debussy, Mendelssohn and Chopin. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. â– The Cathedral Choral Society, soprano Danielle Talamantes, tenor Peter Scott Drakley and bass Kenneth Kellogg will perform Haydn’s “The Creation.â€? 4 p.m. $25 to $75. Washington National Cathedral,

Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■Violinist Lara Boschkor, violist Soyoung Cho and cellist Zlatomir Fung — three top winners of the 2015 Johansen International Competition for Young String Players — will perform works by Brahms, Carter, Tsintsadze, Penderecki, Enesco, Debussy and Wieniawski, as well as the world premiere of “Shades of Red� by local composer David Froom. 5 p.m. Free. Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-441-7678. ■The Capital City Symphony will present “An American Tale,� featuring danceinspired works by American composers Charlie Barnett, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. 5 p.m. $15 to $25; free for ages 16 and younger. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. Discussions and lectures ■Ruth Reichl, former Gourmet editorin-chief, will discuss her memoir “My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life.� 10 a.m. Free. Dupont Circle Freshfarm Market, 20th Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Hillyer Place NW. freshfarmmarkets.org. ■Surgeon Mary Neal will discuss her book “To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again.� 10:10 a.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■Tom Lewis will discuss his book “Washington: A History of Our National City,� at 1 p.m.; and Joy Williams will discuss her book “The Visiting Privilege: New and Collected Stories,� at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington and the Sibley Senior Association will present “Technology Talk: New Products to Enhance Our Lives,� featuring Moira Williams of Enhanced Technology on products for reading, writ-

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Monday october 19 Classes and workshops ■Yoga teacher Robin Glantz, owner of Vibrant Health, will lead an “Introduction to Viniyoga� class. 11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. The class will also be offered Oct. 26. ■Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present a Veterans Resource Workshop on searching for affordable housing, budgeting, credit repair and tenant rights. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202-667-7006. ■Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class geared toward beginners. 7 p.m. Free. Second-floor meeting room, Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. The class will also be offered Tuesday at 7 p.m. ■Cartoonist Adam Griffiths will lead a four-session drawing and storytelling course (for ages 18 and older). 7 p.m. $60 to $90. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. The class will continue Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. Concerts ■The First Mount Zion Baptist Church Recording Choir of Dumfries will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The IPS Singers, a school choir from London’s Ibstock Place School, will perform sacred choral works. 7 p.m. Free. Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th St. NW. 202-628-0009. ■Violinist Johannes Fleischmann and pianist Philippe Raskin will perform. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. Discussions and lectures ■Mara Cherkasky and Sarah Shoenfeld of Prologue D.C. will discuss their public history project using GIS mapping software to document the historical segregation of D.C.’s housing, schools, recreation facilities and other public venues. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■Kathleen Ernst will discuss her book “A Settler’s Year: Pioneer Life Through the Seasons.� Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■Mark Tessler, professor of political science at the University of Michigan and co-director of the Arab Barometer Survey project, will discuss his book “Islam and the Politics in the Middle East: Explaining the Views of Ordinary Citizens.� Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room

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Call Michael for estimate: 202-486-3145 www.computeroo.net New computer or smartphone? Over 15 years’ experience tutoring adults on all types of technology. I can help you with PCs or Macs as well as iPhones/iPads, Kindles, and all other devices. I also provide technical support, help choosing, purchasing, setting up, and troubleshooting devices. Call Brett Geranen at (202) 486-6189 or email ComputerTutorDC@gmail.com.

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EVENTS From Page 26 NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Photographer Patty Hankins will discuss “Taking Great Pictures With Your Cellphone Camera.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW. 727-420-6184. ■ David Royle, head of programming and production at the Smithsonian Channel, will discuss the launch of the HD channel and the creation of innovative natural history programs. 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3408. ■ Historians working on the “Mapping Segregation in Washington DC” project will discuss how the city’s racial geography has been shaped by segregation. 7 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■ Photographer Robert Cunningham will discuss his book “Afghanistan: On the Bounce,” about life for service members in over 40 units at 15 different bases in Afghanistan. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully will discuss their book “Nopi: The Cookbook” in conversation with Atlantic national correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg. 7 p.m. $18. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. ■ The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will feature a talk by John Klima, author of “The Game Must Go On: Hank Greenberg, Pete Gray, and the Great Days of Baseball on the Home Front in WWII.” 7:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. Films ■ “Tuesday Night Movies” will feature Brad Peyton’s film “San Andreas,” starring Dwayne Johnson as a hero out to rescue his daughter after a major earthquake in California. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ The Film and Beer Series will feature Karel Smyczek’s musical fairy tale “Ruffiano and Sweeteeth.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Bistro Bohem, 600 Florida Ave. NW. bistrobohem@gmail.com. Performances and readings ■ As part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, the Millennium Stage will host Allyson Currin’s “The Return to Latin,” commissioned and developed by Theater J’s Locally Grown Initiative. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Poets Grace Cavalieri and Sue Ellen Thompson will read a selection of their works on the theme “Women of Their Time.” 7 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■ The Lannan Center author series will feature readings by poets Tim Seibles and Patricia Smith. 8 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown.edu. Special events ■ The 57th annual Washington International Horse Show will feature more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders competing for the $125,000 President’s Cup and other prizes. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $15 to $60. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. The competition will continue through Oct. 25.

■ Esther Productions Inc., author jonetta rose barras and artists Brittany Nicole Adams, Joy Jones and Tracie Robinson will present “The Gift: An Interactive Arts Healing and Reconciliation Project,” a program for individuals who have experienced a traumatic loss. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Reeves Municipal Center, 2000 14th St. NW. 202-829-0591. Wednesday, Oct. 21

Wednesday october 21 Classes and workshops ■ Gay Cioffi, director of Little Folks School, and Jane Bandler, a licensed clinical professional counselor, will present a parenting workshop on “Discipline: A Proactive Approach.” 6 to 8 p.m. $30 to $40. Little Folks School, 3247 Q St. NW. 202333-6571. ■ Yoga Alliance will present a class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ Dexter Sumner will lead a Vinyasa yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts ■ Mary-Victoria Voutsas and the Greek Chamber Music Project will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Singer-songwriter Katie Hargrove will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Bud’s Collective, Mountain Ride and Sam Burchfield will perform. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ The Smithsonian Associates and International Spy Museum will present a lecture by Mary Manjikian, associate dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, on “Edward Snowden: The Contractor” as part of the series “The Men Who Spilled Secrets: Whistleblowers, Leakers, Heroes, or Traitors?” 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. $25 to $35. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-633-3030. ■ Muriel Atkin, professor of history at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, will discuss “Shaping a Tajik Identity Within Soviet Constraints.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ Kirk Savage, professor of the history of art and architecture at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss “The Art of the Name: Soldiers, Graves, and Monuments in the Aftermath of the Civil War.” 4:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Deborah K. Jones, U.S. ambassador to Libya and a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will discuss “Libya: Failed or Recovering State?” 6 to 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu/events-calendar. ■ Bill Clegg will discuss his novel “Did You Ever Have a Family.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. ■ David Locke Hall will discuss his book “CRACK99: The Takedown of a $100 Million Chinese Software Pirate.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■ Orthopedic surgeon Marc D. Connell

will discuss “Knee Preservation, Reconstruction and Replacement: Current Concepts and Techniques.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Sibley Medical Office Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-660-6683. ■ D.C.-based architect Suzane Reatig, author of “A Clear View: How Glass Buildings in the Inner City Transformed a Neighborhood,” will discuss how her firm’s designs have addressed the changing needs of city dwellers. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $12 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■ Daniel Rothbart and Karina Korostelina of the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution will discuss “Resolving Violent Conflicts.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■ Diana Nyad will discuss her book “Find a Way: One Wild and Precious Life.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ A panel discussion on “FDR and the Holocaust: A New Appraisal” will feature Jay Winik, author of “1944: FDR and the Year That Changed History”; Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times; Richard Breitman, professor emeritus of history at American University; and moderator Edna Friedberg, historian at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW. 202-4880460. ■ The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZforum” will feature a talk by musician and educator Robert “Bobby” Felder on his 23-year tenure as director of instrumental music at UDC. 7 p.m. Free. Recital Hall, Building 46-West, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-274-5803. ■ “District of Change: D.C. Utopia” — about visionary plans for the city — will feature Julian Hunt, founder of the Dupont Underground; Andy Shallal, artist, social entrepreneur and founder of Busboys and Poets; and Jair Lynch, Olympic medalist and founder of Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/50521. ■ Steve Knopper will discuss his book “MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson,” a panoramic, vivid portrait of the King of Pop and his influence in music, dance and popular culture. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ The D.C. Public Library’s “Books & Bars” modern-day book club will discuss “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Gordon Biersch Brewery, 900 F St. NW. kari.mitchell@dc.gov. ■ Sloane Crosley will discuss her novel “The Clasp.” 7 p.m. $10. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ As part of the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, the Lisner Auditorium will host a talk by Michael Pollan, author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” “Cooked,” “In Defense of Food” and “The Botany of Desire.” 8 p.m. $40. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. Film ■ The Italian Cultural Institute and the Library of Congress will present selections from the documentary series “Great Conversations in Music.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it.

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