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Vol. XLVIII, No. 49

The Northwest Current

16th Street bus proposal due next week

Current Staff Report The D.C. Department of Transportation plans to present a detailed proposal to improve transit on 16th Street NW between H Street and Arkansas Avenue to a citizen advisory group on Dec. 15, culminating months of studying the corridor’s bus service. The final proposal will combine elements of three distinct approaches the agency presented in January, project manager Megan Kanagy said at recent community meetings. The key elements of these approaches were to: ■ set aside curb lanes exclusively for buses from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. while reconfiguring the intersection of Harvard and Mount Pleasant streets and Columbia Road NW; ■ set aside the curb lanes only during rush hours (7 to 10 a.m. southbound, and 4 to 7:30 p.m. northbound); and ■ speed up boarding by having passengers pay at bus stop kiosks and enter through both the front and rear doors. Another concept under consideration from all three approaches would have traffic signal lights offer early or extended green lights when a bus arrives if more than two minutes has elapsed since a bus passed through the intersection. According to Kanagy, 16th Street carries as many weekday bus passengers as automobiles — about 20,000 daily. But the corridor’s bus service has been faulted for overcrowding and unreliability. The buses spend only about half their time in motion, with the rest spent stopped for passengers, red lights or illegally parked cars, she said. The agency’s goal for the upcoming proposal is to have rush-hour buses run two minutes apart. “There is the possibility of having more buses on the corridor,” she said. Bus-only lanes, though, have faced some resistance over concerns about their impact on parking, loading zones and automobile traffic. Kanagy said two exclusive bus See Buses/Page 5

NEWS

■ Education: Lower grades

would move from Bethesda By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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St. John’s College High School hosted a special dinner theater performance of “Steel Magnolias” on Thursday. The play’s run continued Friday and Saturday at the Chevy Chase school.

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As Sidwell Friends School prepares to relocate its lower grades from Bethesda to the current site of the Washington Home, many neighbors are worried about a twice-daily influx of cars onto neighborhood streets for pickup and drop-off of 300 or more students. The Washington Home, a nonprofit providing senior housing and hospice services, is located at 37th and Upton streets NW, just north of Sidwell’s middle and high school campus. Sidwell’s plan to use the existing Washington Home building and driveways would increase activity on these residential side streets, which neighbors say are already bursting with existing traffic from Sidwell and Hearst Elementary. “The situation today is untenable,” one resident told Sidwell officials at a community presentation Monday. “We really want you guys to come into the neighborhood, but by definition unless we do some

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Sidwell Friends would retain the Washington Home building and driveway for the lower school.

kind of real fundamental changes, we’re going to make this situation worse.” The Washington Home reached an agreement in September to sell its 5.7-acre campus to Sidwell for $32.5 million, and the nonprofit plans to close its facility in December 2016 to focus on providing in-home services. Sidwell will move its 295-student lower school from Bethesda to unite its grades on a single campus. The school also plans to replace two existing campus buildings with new space in the Washington Home building, which will be expanded with two new additions. Sidwell hopes to complete its project in time See Sidwell/Page 15

Millie’s reaches agreement with ANC on hours, operations By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The upcoming seafood restaurant Millie’s has reached an accord with the Spring Valley/Palisades advisory neighborhood commission, resolving a lengthy dispute over issues like operating hours and neighborhood impacts in its liquor license application. The settlement agreement the commission approved last Wednesday allows Millie’s to be open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily, and its outdoor seating must stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The restaurant will have a smaller bar than originally proposed; forbid staff from parking on the street; offer discounted off-street parking to patrons; have no outdoor amplified sound; and offer no drinking games or all-you-can-drink specials. “I think it’s a good compromise that provides the protections it needs [to],” commission chair

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Jewish Community Center receives $6.5 million donation

Sidwell’s consolidation sparks traffic concerns

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Gonzaga rolls past H.D. Woodson to repeat in DCSAA — Page 9

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Millie’s still faces preservation concerns over plans to expand the former gas station.

Tom Smith said of the agreement, which went through eight drafts before reaching the version the commission passed unanimously. Restaurant owner Bo Blair hopes to turn the former Chicken Out space at 4866 Massachusetts Ave. NW into a spinoff of the original Millie’s he

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runs in Nantucket, Mass., which serves Baja-style seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Blair also owns five Jetties sandwich shops and other D.C. eateries. But his plans faced resistance in Spring Valley, whose modest commercial strip has no comparable large late-night venue. The neighborhood commission initially declined to support Blair’s alcohol application, filed in October, unless he agreed to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m. Commissioners said last week that additional restrictions — especially on drinking games and drink specials — made them comfortable with the later closing time. Blair pointed out during the meeting that his restaurant has no obligation to stay open for the full length of the approved hours and said he expects he’ll often close earlier than the deadline, with a dwindling number of patrons as midnight approaches. “If [you’re] able to have enough busiSee Millie’s/Page 5

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District Digest Four legislators blast Pepco-Exelon merger

Four D.C. Council members sent a letter to the Public Service Commission this week detailing their opposition to the proposed $6.4 billion Pepco-Exelon merger. Mary Cheh (Ward 3), David Grosso (at-large), Elissa Silverman (at-large) and Charles Allen (Ward 6) urge the commission to reject a settlement agreement for the electric utility takeover. They say the agreement, which Mayor Muriel Bowser helped negotiate, is “contrary to the public’s interest.” “Many of the alleged benefits of the settlement are either Exelon complying with existing law, agreeing to standards below those already met by Pepco, or short-term benefits that in the long-term have detrimental costs to ratepayers and the District of Columbia,” the legislators write. The commission is accepting public comment on the possible deal through Dec. 23, an extension of several days past the originally announced deadline.

Canal Road to close Saturday for repairs

Canal Road NW will close from Foxhall Road to Arizona Avenue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday so the D.C. Department of Transportation can conduct emergency repairs. The agency will be addressing concerns about pooling water at the intersection of Arizona and along Canal, according to a news release. Workers will do emergency cleanup and repair manholes and drop inlets. Officials note that drivers should anticipate moderate delays.

Macomb, Hamilton to undergo renovations

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reation centers will close Dec. 14 through Feb. 8 for renovations. Both facilities will receive Americans with Disabilities Act and HVAC upgrades and bathroom renovations, and new exterior ramps and hand railings will be installed. The playgrounds, fields and courts will remain open during the work. The Macomb facility is located at 3409 Macomb St. NW in Cleveland Park, and the Hamilton center is located at 1340 Hamilton St. NW in 16th Street Heights.

Fire stations collect gifts for Toys for Tots

The D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department will collect donated toys at fire stations and other agency facilities through Dec. 24 for the U.S. Marine Corps’ 2015 Toys for Tots Campaign. Donated toys must be new and unwrapped, and may not include toy guns or knives of any kind. To find a nearby fire station, visit fems.dc.gov. For details on the drive, call 202-433-0001 or visit anacostia-dc.toysfortots.org.

Corrections

In the Dec. 2 issue, the summary of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E’s most recent meeting

The week ahead Wednesday, Dec. 9

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold an additional working session at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■ The Cleveland Park Citizens Association will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room of the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. In addition to a vote on a resolution regarding the proposed Pepco-Exelon merger, the agenda will include discussion with Metropolitan Police Department Cmdr. Melvin Gresham about complaints of poor treatment of area residents seeking assistance at the 2nd District Police Headquarters.

Thursday, Dec. 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. at the D.C. Armory, 2001 East Capitol St. SE. The event will also provide information about My School DC, the lottery for D.C. public schools and charter schools.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Moms Demand Action DC will hold an “Orange Walk” in remembrance of the December 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and in honor of gun violence victims and survivors everywhere. Participants will wear orange to symbolize the value of human life. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at Freedom Plaza, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and proceed to the White House. Reservations are requested at every.tw/1TjtDWU.

HumanitiesDC will hold a DC Community Heritage Project Showcase from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Richard Wright School of Journalism and Media Arts, 770 M St. SE. The free program includes dinner; to RSVP, visit tinyurl.com/hf3smrl.

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Friday, Dec. 11

Tuesday, Dec. 15

The D.C. government will present a progress report on implementation of the “Age-Friendly DC” plan at 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW.

Saturday, Dec. 12

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The Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold a “Community Dialogue” with Attorney General Karl Racine at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. As part of the 16th Street NW Transit Priority Planning Study, the fourth Citizens Advisory Group meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 3rd District Police Headquarters, 1620 V St. NW. ■ The Ward 4 Democrats group will hold its monthly membership meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Emery Recreation Center, 5701 Georgia Ave. NW.

Dent Place NW. Commissioners voted to oppose an application for a rear addition to the residence and alterations to the penthouse at 2705 P St. NW.

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Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 in local police service areas.

psa PSA 101 101 â– downtown

Sexual abuse â– 900-999 block, F St.; 6:34 a.m. Dec. 5. Theft â– 700-799 block, 12th St.; 1:41 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 1000-1099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 7:37 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 3:27 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 3:36 a.m. Dec. 4. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 3:50 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 7:53 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 500-599 block, 13th St.; 6:57 p.m. Dec. 6.

6. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 3814-3989 block, Chesapeake St.; 3:59 p.m. Dec. 1 (with knife). â– 4400-4499 block, Davenport St.; 10:19 p.m. Dec. 6 (with knife). Theft â– 4800-4899 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:41 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:05 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Dec. 3. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:17 p.m. Dec. 5.

Motor vehicle theft â– 3900-3944 block, Morrison St.; 1:41 a.m. Dec. 5.

Theft from auto â– 4800-4899 block, Albemarle St.; 8:26 a.m. Dec. 1. â– 3800-3899 block, Veazey St.; 7:58 p.m. Dec. 4. â– 4300-4399 block, Garrison St.; 8:10 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4210-4299 block, 39th St.; 9:32 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4300-4399 block, Garrison St.; 9:33 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4300-4399 block, Garrison St.; 10:25 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4100-4199 block, Emery Place; 10:32 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4100-4199 block, Emery Place; 10:40 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4400-4499 block, Jenifer St.; 11:24 p.m. Dec. 5. â– 4100-4199 block, Emery Place; 9:01 a.m. Dec. 6.

Theft â– 5500-5599 block, 30th St.; 7:20 p.m. Dec. 6.

â– colonial village PSA 401

Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, L St.; 2:42 a.m. Dec. 3.

psa PSA 201 201

â– chevy chase

Burglary â– 3200-3225 block, Aberfoyle Place; 4:22 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 3800-3849 block, Ingomar St.; 9 p.m. Nov. 30.

Theft from auto â– 3700-3799 block, McKinley St.; 1:47 p.m. Dec. 4. â– 3700-3743 block, Jenifer St.; 4:31 p.m. Dec. 4. â– 3100-3199 block, Legation St.; 7:20 p.m. Dec. 4. â– 3800-3899 block, Legation St.; 8:15 p.m. Dec. 4.

psa 202

â– Friendship Heights PSA 202

Tenleytown / AU Park

Robbery â– 4600-4699 block, Butterworth Place; 11:22 p.m. Dec.

psa 401

shepherd park / takoma

Burglary â– 6900-6923 block, Maple St.; 10:22 a.m. Nov. 30. â– 7427-7489 block, Blair Road; 5:50 p.m. Dec. 2. Theft â– 6600-6663 block, 13th St.; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 200-299 block, Cedar St.; 8:26 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 7800-7899 block, 13th St.; 12:37 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 200-299 block, Cedar St.; 5:22 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 5:24 p.m. Dec. 2.

Theft from auto â– 500-599 block, Dahlia St.; 8:22 a.m. Dec. 4. â– 400-499 block, Butternut St.; 2:41 a.m. Dec. 6.

psa PSA 402 402

â– Brightwood / manor park

Burglary â– 5916-5999 block, 4th St.; 1:55 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 1400-1599 block, Sheridan St.; 3:54 p.m. Dec. 3. Theft â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:12 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 6212-6299 block, 7th St.; 2:01 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 300-399 block, Quackenbos St.; 8:43 p.m. Dec. 4. â– 6100-6199 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:21 p.m. Dec. 5.

â– 1400-1599 block, Longfellow St.; 8:54 p.m. Dec. 4. Theft from auto â– 5900-5917 block, 16th St.; 8:03 p.m. Nov. 30.

psa 404

â– 16th Street HEIGHTS PSA 404

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Robbery â– 3700-3799 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:12 p.m. Nov. 30. â– 1100-1299 block, Buchanan St.; 4:08 a.m. Dec. 2 (with gun). â– 4300-4399 block, Iowa Ave.; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2 (with gun). Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 4200-4205 block, Kansas Ave.; 5:10 a.m. Dec. 6.

Theft from auto â– 6200-6211 block, 8th St.; 3:28 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 900-999 block, Sheridan St.; 10:21 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 6400-6489 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:45 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 6500-6599 block, 5th St.; 11:48 a.m. Dec. 5. â– 6300-6311 block, 8th St.; 4:40 p.m. Dec. 5.

Theft â– 828-899 block, Quincy St.; 3:14 p.m. Dec. 1. â– 1200-1271 block, Quincy St.; 11:08 p.m. Dec. 6.

psa 403

psa PSA 407 407

â– Brightwood / petworth

Brightwood park PSA 403

16th Street heights

Robbery â– 5700-5799 block, 13th St.; 7:02 p.m. Nov. 30 (with gun). â– 1200-1299 block, Kennedy St.; 6:57 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 1200-1299 block, Madison St.; 2:03 a.m. Dec. 3 (with gun). â– 5100-5199 block, 2nd St.; 2:29 p.m. Dec. 3. â– 1400-1599 block, Madison St.; 7:17 p.m. Dec. 4. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 5600-5699 block, 14th St.; 11:17 a.m. Dec. 4. Burglary â– 800-899 block, Kennedy St.; 1:59 p.m. Dec. 4. Theft

Theft from auto â– 4100-4199 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:31 a.m. Nov. 30. â– 1300-1399 block, Taylor St.; 10:27 p.m. Dec. 2.

â– petworth

Robbery â– 900-999 block, Emerson St.; 3:53 p.m. Dec. 1 (with knife). â– 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:23 a.m. Dec. 3. â– 300-399 block, Farragut St.; 6:38 p.m. Dec. 4 (with gun). Theft â– 4300-4399 block, 2nd St.; 9:40 a.m. Dec. 3. â– 3800-3804 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 10:33 a.m. Dec. 3. â– 5000-5099 block, 1st St.; 6:18 p.m. Dec. 3. Theft from auto â– 200-232 block, Rock Creek Church Road; 8:27 a.m. Dec. 1. â– 400-499 block, Randolph St.; 6:26 p.m. Dec. 2. â– 4600-4699 block, 8th St.; 1:12 p.m. Dec. 4.

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BUSES: 16th Street plan due soon MILLIE’S: Restaurant reaches settlement with ANC From Page 1

on buses to issue tickets to illegally parked cars, and a dedicated towing service, she said. Meanwhile, to reduce the bunching of buses — often caused by different route starting points — the Transportation Department study suggests simplifying the routes. However, Kanagy said one route originally considered for elimination, the S1 — which heads to Foggy Bottom after arriving downtown — will definitely remain. The study also looked at eliminating stops within a block of another stop. All three proposals contemplate removing four southbound stops: at Newton, Lamont and V streets and Riggs Place; and five northbound stops: at L, Q, V, Lamont and Newton streets. They also call for expanding the southbound stops at Harvard and M streets and relocating the northbound Spring Place stop to Spring Road. Others would be upgraded. Kanagy has made presentations to several advisory neighborhood commissions and other groups. Last Wednesday, the Adams Morgan neighborhood commission backed a modified single rush-hour bus lane but asked that the evening time end at 7 p.m. rather than 7:30 as currently imagined and that the V Street NW stop remain.

lanes would eliminate about 500 parking spaces, and that a rushhour-only bus lane would eliminate between 100 and 150. With one bus-only lane, cars would likely take just one additional minute — 17 total — to travel 16th Street between H Street and Arkansas Avenue, but that would slow to 25 minutes with two exclusive bus lanes, she said. Kanagy added that the data don’t reflect the fact that most drivers already avoid the curb lanes so they’re not trapped behind stopped buses, so the actual delay may be less. The advance ticket payment system, meanwhile, works successfully in New York City and San Francisco, said Kanagy. That approach, which would allow passengers to board at the rear doors of the bus as well as the front, would reduce the amount of time 16th Street’s buses currently spend loading and unloading passengers, she said — which is now 20 percent of the total travel time. Both cities, said Kanagy, have hired inspectors to ensure that riders have paid. If they haven’t, they are asked to leave the bus; if they refuse, police are called. Another option to combat travel delays would be automated cameras

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ness to stay open until that hour, more power to you,� Smith told Blair. Other requirements in the settlement agreement include 130 indoor seats, offering discount parking for patrons in the lot adjacent to the restaurant and prohibiting restaurant employees from clogging neighboring streets by taking residents’ parking spots. When a neighborhood commis-

sion signs a settlement agreement, separate protests by groups of private citizens are dismissed. But Bill Krebs, a member of a 30-person group that had opposed Millie’s, said at the meeting that he’s pleased with the new version. “There are things which Bo has agreed to in order to get this process moving and things which may have been given up, but which were not attainable,� he said. The settlement agreement resolves one of two long-running battles surrounding Millie’s, located

in the historically protected Spring Valley Shopping Center. In addition to the liquor licensing issues, Blair is also grappling with historic preservation regarding his building’s history as a former gas station. Blair hopes to replace an existing glass front addition with a larger one, among other changes. The Historic Preservation Review Board has asked him to shrink the addition, and a number of residents and the neighborhood commission are also opposed to the most recent design.

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Reform campaign finance

At-large D.C. Council member David Grosso has reintroduced legislation to create a public financing system for local elections. After offering the same measure unsuccessfully in 2013, Mr. Grosso presented the bill last week with support from Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and members Charles Allen, Mary Cheh, Brianne Nadeau and Elissa Silverman. We’re pleased that the legislator has restarted this conversation. The apparent benefits of publicly financed elections seem almost too obvious to state: They provide, at least theoretically, a chance to get special-interest money out of campaigns, leaving candidates beholden to only constituents. Whether such a system can deliver on these goals is unclear. In presidential races, a public finance option has been available since the 1970s, but it’s hardly been a panacea. In recent years, nearly all candidates, aware that they can exceed the limits of taxpayer money available by raising private funds, have opted out. And according to a 2014 Washington Post article about public finance systems nationwide, the impacts have been minimal. Council member Grosso proposes a system similar to those used elsewhere, in which candidates who meet a certain basic threshold of signatures and privately raised small contributions would qualify for public support. Candidates for mayor would have to raise $50,000 (with no individual donation exceeding $100); for attorney general or council chairman, $30,000; for at-large council member, $15,000; and for ward council member, $5,000. They would receive matching funds for donations of $5 to $100, provided on a four-to-one ratio (i.e., for every $100 raised from an individual, the city would provide $400), with limits on the total amount provided. Our concerns include the possibility of mounting overall costs when elections inspire many candidates, such as the 2007 special election for the Ward 4 seat, which drew 19 hopefuls (including now-Mayor Muriel Bowser). While we appreciate the idea of the threshold, we wonder if those figures would be enough to ensure taxpayers are funding only viable campaigns. The bill also includes a section on political action committees supporting candidates. Mr. Grosso’s staff says they need to do further work on the language, but that the goal is to preclude donations to such entities from qualifying for matching funds. Even with that inclusion, we fear that PACs could be used to raise funds exceeding the limits to help a candidate who accepted public funds. Despite our concerns, we appreciate the goals and intention of Mr. Grosso’s bill. We hope the council will explore it carefully. The benefits of a system that amplifies the voices of small donors would be substantial, and the idea is worth serious consideration.

Thinking green

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a network of large cities working to address climate change, singled out 10 jurisdictions last week for their policies and programs that reduce emissions and increase sustainability — and the District earned the nod for green energy. D.C. Department of Energy & Environment director Tommy Wells was on hand in Paris to accept the award. The recognition came in response to a wind power purchase agreement Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration made over the summer with Iberdrola Renewables LLC. The largest wind power deal ever made by a U.S. city, it involves buying the entire output of a 46-megawatt wind farm in southwestern Pennsylvania each year for 20 years. That will cover 35 percent of the city government’s energy consumption, reducing D.C.’s carbon footprint and saving taxpayers $45 million a year, according to the mayor’s office. And that’s not the only green move the administration has made lately. Mayor Bowser’s team announced last week that D.C. will create one of the country’s largest “municipal onsite solar projects,” putting panels on the roofs and parking lots of 34 city-owned facilities. The systems — expected to be in place by late next year — will yield about 13,800 megawatt hours of electricity per year, which will equal 3.5 percent of city government building use and reduce peak summer demand by 15 percent, according to an administration news release. It will also save taxpayers about $25 million per year. Between the two projects, D.C. will cut its carbon emissions by 110,000 tons per year and derive more than a third of the city government’s power needs from wind and solar, according to the mayor’s office. The rest will be offset by renewable energy credits, making it one of just a few large municipalites using “clean” sources for all of its government electricity needs. Climate change is clearly one of the biggest problems of our time, and action is needed on both a grand and small scale. Kudos to Mayor Bowser and her team for helping Washington lead the way for U.S. cities.

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ou are not just imagining all those commuters on the roadways and streaming out of Metro. A new report shows that in 2014, there were 774,000 people who reported working in the District. And two-thirds of them came from Maryland and Virginia. Although the city has attracted thousands of new jobs held by people who live here, the suburbs still supply most of the workers. And Virginia supplies most of the higherincome workers. The new statistics were put together by District, Measured, reports released by the chief financial officer’s Office of Revenue Analysis. About 32 percent of the jobs in the District (about 251,000) are held by city residents. That means that 68 percent are held by commuters, mainly from Maryland and Virginia. Another 89,000 District citizens do the reverse commute to jobs in the suburbs. The statistics show that Virginians hold only 28 percent of the jobs in the District. But they hold 40 percent of all the jobs that pay $100,000 or more. And while District job-holders reported an average income of $63,700, and Maryland commuters’ average was $69,400, the average for Virginians is $95,000. (Maybe we should put a tollbooth on our bridges after all.) This region has a vast number of nonprofit jobs, but District residents dominate this category — which is one of the lowest-paying in the region. The bottom line, the report says, the “District’s labor market and workforce are tied deeply with those of Maryland and Virginia. If salaries are any indicators, the most educated and productive residents of our neighboring jurisdictions work in the District.” Overall, about $63.5 billion is earned in the District each year by all workers. If the District could tax them, we could cut our tax rates in half. But Congress doesn’t allow the city to tax income at its source, so we have to tax residents, not commuters. ■ Shoot it down. All 13 members of the D.C. Council signed a letter Monday to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The council members told McConnell they don’t want the Senate to reconsider bill S.2359 that would loosen the city’s gun laws. The Senate last week rejected the proposal by Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky. The council says Paul’s proposal “completely disregards the safety of those who live or work in the

[city], is oblivious to national security, and is in conflict with the federalist principles that so many Members of Congress purport to hold as fundamental to our American system of government.” How different would it be if the senator’s provision passed? “The bill would allow assault weapons, expand access to high-capacity weapons, eliminate registration requirements, and expand the areas where guns may be permitted to include schools.” The council’s letter notes that the District is filled with national and foreign dignitaries. And the council makes one final, important note: All of these liberalized gun measures would stop — stop — at the property line of the U.S. Capitol. Guns are prohibited there. Your Notebook suggested on the WAMU Politics Hour last week that maybe we’d be for relaxed gun laws in our local city if the Congress and federal government would open up their buildings to gun-toting employees and visitors. ■ No FBI holdup. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., thinks the federal government is taking way too long to decide on how to dispose of the old FBI headquarters downtown. The Washington Business Journal reported that Hoyer told the General Services Administration that he wants to outright sell the building at 9th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW rather than the current plan. The GSA is seeking a developer that would build a new FBI headquarters in the suburbs in exchange for rights to redevelop the downtown site. It’s a plan to avoid any big budget hits. Hoyer says that deal is too complicated, that the feds should sell the old property and pay to build the new one. The old headquarters essentially is falling apart and hardly worth the upkeep. The District is looking forward to the land being returned to the city’s tax rolls once it is fully redeveloped. ■ A final word? No. The still-stuck D.C. streetcar has rolled over another deadline. Mayor Muriel Bowser had hoped to have the H Street NE line running by the end of this year. It’s not going to happen. About a year ago, then-Mayor Vincent Gray tried to get the line running so he could claim credit. The streetcar debacle — it’s cost more than $200 million and still isn’t running — began with the Adrian Fenty administration. What’s the delay? The rail system can’t yet satisfy safety concerns about the cars, the tracks and the wiring and how close the whole system is to cars and buildings. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor D.C. should lead on gardening guidelines Thanks to Wesley Heights neighbors, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D and Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh for their interest in the topic of leaf blowers and other polluting garden equipment [“Noisy dispute on leaf blowers reaches council,” Nov. 25]. Our city has an opportunity to fully embrace this issue as part of Sustainable DC and lead the nation in developing and publicizing guidelines/best practices for gardening. This could include use of brooms and rakes vs. leaf blowers; use of mulch (in place) or compost on site; and scheduling mowing, trimming and edging based on need vs. the calendar/

contract. The document should include a set of rating systems for gardening products, techniques and landscapers, similar to those developed by the U.S. Green Building Council for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program, which is used worldwide. The guidelines would be useful for individual gardeners, as well as for those negotiating a contract with landscapers. Sally Strain Palisades

Holiday gifts needed for District children Remember when you posted your holiday gift list on your bedroom door? Such are childhood memories of past Christmas holidays when there were presents under your tree. Unfortunately, hundreds of D.C. homeless and foster kids

may not receive much of anything this year unless we intervene. This year’s “Holiday Gifts for DC Kids” campaign could use a gift-giving boost. We’re asking if you would donate a new, unwrapped gift for these deserving children, from infants to young adults. The deadline is Saturday, Dec. 12; the drop-off location is Sport & Health, at 4001 Brandywine St. NW. Warm clothing (extra-large sizes are needed for teen boys), hat and mitten sets, crayons, markers, sweaters, jeans, crib toys, diapers and books are suggestions. (Bikes, toy guns/swords and electronic devices are not accepted, however.) All holiday gifts will be distributed to deserving children by the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency. D.C. kids thank you for your help and support. Anne Renshaw Chevy Chase

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Eagles trounce Warriors in DCSAA AA title game By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

As last year’s D.C. State Athletic Association title game approached, Gonzaga’s football team was in disarray. Led by several highly touted seniors, the Eagles fell short of high expectations, preseason national rankings and the coveted Washington Catholic Athletic Conference crown. Despite the shortcomings, Gonzaga qualified for the DCSAA playoffs and rolled to the 2014 state championship. But many of the senior stars were nowhere to be found during the title run, as many opted to skip out on the tournament to begin thinking about their college careers. The defections proved to be a blessing in disguise. They allowed the Eagles to start crafting their identity for this season with a two-game head start, giving younger talent opportunities at key positions. That experience helped the Eagles earn the No. 1 seed in this year’s Washington Catholic Athletic Conference playoffs and enjoy success with a team of fewer superstars but more unity. “Last year’s [DCSAA] game was a springboard to what we did this year,” said second-year coach Randy Trivers.

The team returned to the site of its renaissance Saturday afternoon at Howard University. This time, the Eagles weren’t searching for answers but instead delivering results as they throttled H.D. Woodson 45-6 to win the 2015 D.C. State Athletic Association Class AA football title. “This year, the attitude of this Gonzaga team was different than last year’s,” said senior safety Luke McCaleb. “Last year we had cliques and guys doing what guys wanted to do and being individuals instead of team players. This year everyone was for the team, and that’s why we started the year 9-0 and ended with a championship. I feel bad for those guys that left last year, because you can’t finish your career better than on a win and with a championship.” McCaleb was named the game’s MVP after racking up a slew of tackles on defense, scoring a rushing touchdown and even completing a pass. “Luke is such a versatile and high-impact player,” said Trivers. “His leadership is special. He has been a great captain for his teammates. His attitude, enthusiasm, toughness and energy that he brings to the team — we will miss that next year.” Gonzaga’s balanced offensive assault was led by junior quarterback Sam Brown, who completed nine

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Gonzaga’s defense — led by Luke McCaleb, wearing the No. 3 jersey — held the Warriors to just six points in the DCSAA title game. McCaleb earned MVP honors for his efforts on both defense, where he contributed several tackles, and offense, where he scored on a rushing touchdown. passes for 112 yards and a score. The game ended the first-year starter’s season on a high note, giving the coach something to build on for next year. “Sam had a heck of a year,” said

Trivers. “He just does so many things well at the quarterback position. His intangibles of poise and leadership are excellent. It’s great to have a kid like that who cares about being good and works hard at it.”

Brown’s go-to targets at the title game were junior wideout Jirhe Love, who had two grabs for 39 yards; freshman receiver Dean Engram, who made two receptions See Gonzaga/Page 10

Cadets begin hoops season with a pair of big wins By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. scored 32 points in the Cadets’ win Thursday.

When the St. John’s boys basketball team took the court last year, it was searching for an identity after losing a slew of talent to graduation. The Cadets found traction by the end of the season, winning the D.C. State Athletic Association crown, but the team came up empty in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference playoffs. Despite winning some hardware last March, the Cadets remain hungry this season. “Some say we had a good season, but we weren’t satisfied,” said senior point guard Anthony Cowan Jr. Cowan, who is committed to play for the University of Maryland at College Park in 2016, has taken the reins as the team’s leader. “I’ve been trying to get my mindset right,” said Cowan. “I took it upon myself to work on my game and work on my body and to come out with a killer instinct. I’ve seen that whatever I do, my teammates follow. So I have to lead by example.” In the Cadets’ WCAC season opener on Thursday night against Bishop O’Connell, Cowan delivered a 32-point outburst as St.

John’s routed Bishop O’Connell 79-57. The Cadets now own a 2-0 record after defeating Wilson 85-64 on Dec. 1. Cowan’s leadership was on display throughout Thursday’s game as he constantly lined up his teammates, called plays and pointed out adjustments. And he set the tone by standing tall to a Knight who tried to intimidate him, after he made a tough basket and then got fouled. “His body has changed — he has gotten stronger and more explosive,” said Cadets coach Sean McAloon. “I’ve given him a lot of leeway to call plays.” Although the future Terrapin dominated the stat sheet Thursday, McAloon expects the team to have more balance throughout the season. “It’s a good collection of kids that play for each other,” said McAloon. “I don’t think we will have another year of Anthony scoring 20 points per game.” The Cadets will look to fellow senior guard Jeffrey Dowtin Jr., who is committed to play for the University of Rhode Island, to help shoulder the load. So far Dowtin has delivered with two double-digit scoring performances to start the season — dropping 19 on Wilson in

the opener and 13 against the Knights on Thursday. The Cadets’ strong backcourt also has a pair of veteran players to rely on in the wings: senior Dejuan Clayton, who has scored 11 points in each game so far this season, and senior Kylia Sykes, who has 19 points this year. “The experience we have together — we have four starting seniors,” said Cowan. “That’s big in the WCAC, to have all of that experience. The work we have put in has been huge. We work as hard or harder than any team in the league.” Giving the team more depth is an influx of young talent: sophomores Richard Njoku and Tre Wood, and juniors Reese Mona, LJ Bryan and Emanuel Hylton. “They give us such power,” said Cowan. “Reese makes hustle plays and Tre comes in and can handle the ball.” While the Cadets’ savvy with a quartet of fourth-years has given them an edge, McAloon points to the team’s ability to rebound — and its stout effort against Bishop O’Connell — as evidence the team should take a leap this year. See Cadets/Page 10

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for 36 yards; and junior wideout Max Fisher, who snagged three for 25 yards. Meanwhile, junior running back Tyree Randolph – one of the backups last year who got valuable game experience in the DCSAA finale — controlled the game on the ground. The junior carried the ball 26 times for 146 yards and a rushing score. “We had a mindset that we were going to dominate these guys this year,� said Randolph. “Last year we dominated them, but we wanted to dominate them more this year.� While Gonzaga eventually blew out the Warriors, H.D. Woodson was able to hang tough for a half. The Eagles took a 10-6 lead at halftime off a Brown touchdown pass to senior tight end Patrick Hesse and a field goal by senior kicker Brian Johnson. In the locker room, Trivers emphasized to his 15 seniors that this would be their last opportunity to wear Gonzaga purple and that they had a chance to leave as champions. “The word of the week was ‘love,’� said Trivers. “We felt that we had a half of football left and if you cared about the guy next to you, show it.� In the second half, the Eagles’ defense delivered jarring hits, giving the team extra possessions to go on the

attack. “We just came out hitting,� said McCaleb. “We set the tone right away, stopped them from a punt and we just kept going — grinding it out and playing tough defense.� The Eagles went on a run in the third quarter when Randolph, sophomore fullback Joey Freeman and senior tailback Kyle Taylor each ripped off touchdown scampers to give Gonzaga a 31-6 lead. Despite their big advantage, the Eagles stayed aggressive and used an onside kick to earn an extra possession. The team then emptied out the playbook with tricks, including having McCaleb throw a pass to quarterback Brown. “We were practicing some of those plays all season long and we just wanted the kids to have some fun,� said Trivers. The trickery allowed McCaleb to score a 29-yard rushing touchdown and Freeman to tack on a 28-yarder. The squad hopes its second DCSAA crown will have a similar effect going into 2016 as last year’s did. “It will help us next year,� said Randolph. “This gives the team a good foundation for next season. We started well this year, but we didn’t finish on our terms [in the WCAC]. Next year is going to be really different — I’m going to make sure of it.�

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“This unit has been together for two years now, and we have never been able to consistently rebound for an entire game,� McAloon said after Thursday’s victory. “We worked on it during the preseason, and tonight we did a great job.� Starting off with a 2-0 record, the Cadets have already found themselves with a coveted new position — in The Washington Post’s first hoops rankings of the season.

“I told the kids this was the same paper that didn’t have us ranked last year. And we have the same group,� said McAloon. “Nobody thought we

â??It’s not a good season unless we win the championship this season. I’m not leaving without a championship.â?ž — Cadets senior Anthony Cowan Jr.

Sports Desk DCSAA unveils all-state honors

The D.C. State Athletic Association hosted its second annual “senior bowl� all-star football game at Howard University on Saturday afternoon, where the West squad rolled to a 47-0 victory in the showcase. The following players earned the honor of competing after being nominated by their respective coaches: East team ■Darius Anderson, Kiman Johnson, Talib Kingwood, John Marshall Jr., Keijuan McSwain, D’Montrae Reaves, Deandre Shackleford, Antonio Simpson and Khiri Thomas — Anacostia ■Jordan Clark, Marquis Hamilton, Delonte Moore and Darin Pullen — Ballou ■Jamal Abraham, Kenneth Bryant, Maurice Edwards, Rasheed Mullins and Marques Stubbs — Chavez ■Ibraheem Ball, Traevon Battle, Jose Delcid, Diamohn Jackson, David Johnson, John Johnson IV, Brian Mason, Robert Morina and Angless Tyree — Eastern ■Brandon Brown, Eligah Hunter III, Jalen Kenner, Taro Lipscomb, Da’Yonte Medley and Devin Smith — Friendship ■Nasheed Bridgeman, Patrick Hesse, Brian Johnson, Luke McCaleb, Rob Omelchenko and Kyle Taylor — Gonzaga ■David Armstrong, Muakease Bishop, Anthony Braxton, Deon Jones, Lonnie Miller and Parnell Motley — H.D. Woodson

would do anything, and now we have expectations. We don’t really care about those. What we really care about is March.� If Cowan has his way, the Cadets will be hoisting the elusive WCAC crown next spring. “Coach McAloon keeps pushing us to our limit,� said the senior point guard. “We haven’t reached our limit yet. It’s not a good season unless we win the championship this season. I’m not leaving without a championship.�

■Anton Brown, Gerard Contee, Allen Hill, James Haston, Donell Jones, Joshua Richardson, Derrick Taylor and Kevon Williams — McKinley Tech ■Brandon Gant, Deandre Sellars and Tyler White — Phelps ■Dwayne Brooks, Kenard Jones, Alonte Sanders and Ta’One Walker — Richard Wright Public Charter School ■Tiree Harris, Marquese Johnson, Lenny Lewis Jr., Jah-Quan Meadows and Johnathan Savoy — KIPP West team ■Darius Barkley, Charles Brooks, Deoro Brown, Hunter Echols, Greg Gaskins, Damon Quigley and Christopher Watts — Bell ■Victor Balbuena, Michael Broadus, Kevron Clarke, Michael Carter and Jaquan Spriggs — Cardozo ■Jerome Brooks, Richard Butler, Kendall Byrd, Noah DuQue, Lawrence King Jr., Eric Meeks, Christian Melgar, Tyreek Ransome, Jubril Robinson-Hall and Trevon Shorts — Carroll ■Ronnie Brooks, Cam Ford, Sam Moore and Alex Wassmer — Maret ■Kwame Asare, Kameron Cunningham, Kaleb Libby and Andrew Watkins — Paul Public Charter School ■Savohn Hunt and Brian Manuel — St. John’s ■Lindon Harris, Ted Hefter, Torrence Horne, Nat Jackson, Ben Lee and Josh Portnoy — Sidwell ■Peyton Foreman, Brian Higginbotham, John Mccrea, Connor Mosby, Khamal Peterson, Navon Prince, Kasper Tuomala and Maurice Tyler — Wilson

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE ON AGING NEWS

Spotlight on Community Living Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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

Vol 5, No 2

Interim Executive Director Message Laura Newland I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s a dedicated time for gratitude. This year I was especially grateful and humbled to have become part of the DC Office on Aging’s family. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked me in early November if I would be the agency’s Interim Executive Director. Having worked with DCOA first as a liaison in the Deputy Mayor’s office and then as Interim General Counsel, I am intimately familiar with the agency and the community we serve. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Brenda Donald—who served as Interim Executive Director for several months this year—returned to her full-time duties as

Deputy Mayor. But she remains committed to DCOA’s mission and continues to be one of the agency’s strongest supporters. When I was an attorney at AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE), I represented older homeowners who became delinquent on their real property taxes and were at risk of losing their homes through real property tax foreclosure. None of my clients ever lost their homes to tax sale, but that experience pushed me to look for systemic changes. During my time at LCE, I recruited pro bono partners and community stakeholders to push the District to change the real property tax law so we could better protect our long-time District residents. I am happy

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR DECEMBER EVENTS 2nd, 7th, 16th • 11 a.m. Seabury Ward 5 Resources for Aging will host an AIDS Awareness Presentation by Terrific Inc. at three locations: Dec. 2, Gettysburg Apartments, 2855 Bladensburg Rd. NE; Dec. 7, Edgewood Terrace Apartments, 635 Edgewood St. NE; and Dec. 16, Delta Towers, 1400 Florida Ave. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. 7th • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center will hold a Community Health, Wellness and Informational Fair. The center is located at 324 Kennedy St. NW. For more information, call 202- 291-6170.

7th • 11 a.m. Medstar will hold a Medicare seminar at Petersburg (Ft. Lincoln III), 3298 Ft. Lincoln Dr. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. 8th • 11 a.m. Learn more about AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly services at Vicksburg – Ft. Lincoln 4, 3005 Bladensburg Rd. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701.

to say that sweeping changes were made and implemented last year, and the Deputy Mayor’s office works closely with the tax office to ensure that homeowners have every opportunity to protect themselves from losing their homes due to unpaid taxes. I joined the District government to continue the systems reform work, but from the inside. Over the past year and a half, I have worked with District agencies in making our long-term care services and supports system better, and I continue to be impressed with the dedication and passion of District government employees. Serving as Interim Executive Director of DCOA is a great opportunity for me to continue implementing

the Mayor’s vision for DCOA. Mayor Bowser is committed to building an age-friendly city where all residents can thrive. As you may have heard me say at our senior wellness centers, we are committed to listening to you. We want to truly understand your needs, wants, and hopes—now and in the future. We will continue providing the core services you have come to expect, but we also want to hear from you about how we can better serve you where you live, work, and play. We want to make sure that DCOA connects with you—no matter where you live in the District. My professional roots are in advocacy, and I look forward to continuing my advocacy for older adults

and people with disabilities in the District of Columbia as DCOA’s Interim Executive Director. The DCOA team is staffed with hard-working, creative, and passionate people. Please continue holding us to the highest standard— I know we are up to the challenge. And stay tuned: We’re going to be announcing the beginning of a really fantastic grants program for accessible modifications to your home or apartment up to $10,000 in January. As we begin the holiday season, please remember to check in on loved ones and neighbors who may be isolated and want fellowship or need assistance. Have a joyous and safe New Year!

9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. “It’s OK To Be Older — Self Empowerment For Older Adults In The LGBT Community” is a new interactive course at Iona Senior Services in partnership with Whitman Walker to help prepare older LGBT adults to effectively navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of aging. The classes meet for four Wednesdays from Dec. 9 to 30. The course fee is $85, and scholarships are available. It will be held at Iona, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. For more information or to register, contact Emily Lootens at elootens@ iona.org or 202-895-9420.

10th • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2015 Mayor’s Annual Senior Holiday Celebration will take place at the D.C. Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. NE. There will be live entertainment, dancing, health screenings, safety and health information, immunizations, food, giveaways, and exhibits. For ticket reservations, call 202-724-5626.

Iona is located at 4125 Albemarle St. NW. See www.iona.org/education-and-events/special-events.html to register or call 202-895-9448.

10th 9th • 3 to 5 p.m. Seabury Ward 5 Resources for Aging The D.C. Office on Aging will holds its holiday open house at the provide an informational table on its resources and services at the center for the Blind and Visually Supreme Court 2015 Health and Impaired, 2900 Newton St. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie Wellness Fair, 1 First St. NW. For more information, call Alice at 202-529-8701. Thompson at 202-535-1321.

11th • noon to 2 p.m. The Howard University College of Dentistry will hold its annual senior luncheon at 600 W St. NW. For more information, call Alice Thompson at 202-535-1321. 14th • 7 p.m. Bring the grandchildren to a play reading at Iona Senior Services. The play, Princess Georgie, is a about a princess growing up in a restrictive environment, who raises a baby dragon in secret. A $5 contribution is requested.

15th • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A Delta Towers Town Hall Meeting will take place at the apartments, 1400 Florida Ave. NE. For more information, call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. 19th • 6 to 8 p.m. Councilmember Brandon Todd hosts a Ward 4 holiday celebration at St. John’s College High School, 2607 Military Rd. NW. For more information, call Alice Thompson at 202-535-1321.

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

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Spotlight on Schools Annunciation Catholic School

Blessed Sacrament School

need by collecting cans around the neighborhood and giving them to people who need them most. Families work together to collect cans in “territories.â€? Each territory has about 200 houses. Every year many families and friends participate in rounding up the bags and bringing them to the Geico parking lot in Friendship Heights, where they are then shipped off to multiple food banks. The cans are distributed to nearly 40 organizations in the area. Every year Blessed Sacrament collects over 100,000 cans and we also serve the community by making it a better place to live. Our parish has collected over 1 million cans and is still counting. This food drive brings people together and brings joy to the community. Not to mention it is a great act of charitable service. For more information visit greggannoncfd.org. — Patrick Williams, seventh-grader

This week in second-grade math, we are learning how to tell time. In writing, we are making our ideas visible, using both words and images, to create our own characters, settings and problems in the fictional stories we are writing. We are also learning how character traits can help us better understand the character and the story we are reading. In reading, we used sequence words to help order the events in a story. We are also learning how character traits can help us better understand the character and the story we are reading. In social studies, we have been learning about historical people, places and events that have helped create the country we live in today. In science we are learning all about physical science. We began by using our five senses to make observations, and now we are learning how to use a scale, a ruler, a measuring cup and a thermometer. — Second-graders On Dec. 5, Blessed Sacrament participated in the 28th annual Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive. We are one of 11 parishes in the area that collect cans for this food drive. This event helps other families in

School DISPATCHES

Eaton Elementary

On Dec. 17, Eaton will have a big and exciting Winter Concert where third-, fourth- and fifth-graders will have the opportunity to

show lots of musical talent. We’ve been practicing since October and we hope our family and friends enjoy the performance. At Eaton, we have a beforeschool marimba class with Ms. Mistry, one of our music teachers. A marimba is a giant xylophone. At the concert, we will play music from all around the world on it. We have a choir group that will sing a variety of songs including one from central Africa. Mr. Brown, our other music teacher, teaches a woodwind ensemble and a string ensemble made up of fourth- and fifth-graders. They will play five pieces including some classical music, some jazz and some holiday songs. Third-graders have a recorder group that will perform at the concert too. We’ve been practicing a lot. Some groups practice early in the morning and others practice during regular music class. On Dec. 4, there is no school, but everybody in the winter concert will come to school for a dress rehearsal. Each group will have separate practices and then we will do a run-through of the whole show in order. We asked 66 fifth-graders how they felt about being in the concert. Forty-six people said they were excited and happy, 10 people were in the middle and 10 were nervous. We hope that everyone enjoys it! — Claire Cavanaugh, Ahmed Ibrahem and Erin Kearney, fifth-graders

Hearst Elementary

“Kids should have a right to vote because they have a voice too!� one of Ms. Dilley’s third-graders stated. “But, kids don’t have enough information to vote for the right person!� rebutted another.

The ongoing debate in our thirdgrade reading class for the past two weeks has been whether children should have the right to vote. Using a variety of texts that focused on voting, our democracy and government from our second unit, students gathered information to support their arguments as they debated the issue. This debate was a lead-in to the student’s most recent cornerstone project, on whether voting is a right or responsibility. Students were asked to create a poster to display if they believed voting is a right or responsibility. Our thirdgraders are ready and prepared when their time to vote comes! — Ms. Dilley’s third-grade class

Hyde-Addison Elementary

On Nov. 30, first grade started a new writing unit on chapter books. We will write our own chapter books about something we research and learn all about. Last week, we read to other classes our small-moment stories, written about something important in our own life. In math, we are learning subtraction by using number bonds and number sentences. Earlier in the fall, we went on a field trip to Imagination Stage to see a play called â€œWhen She Had Wings,â€? about Amelia Earhart. We learned about Amelia Earhart and what she did. When we went back to school, we made airplanes and read books about her. — Caroline Kuhnert, first-grader

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

The sixth-grade and kindergarten classes at JPDS-NC participate in a program called iBuddies. Every kindergartener is assigned to a

sixth-grade buddy who uses technology to help them research the projects they work on in class. On their last visit, buddy teams worked on finding and creating patterns in math, and discussed and illustrated the story of creation for Judaic Studies. iBuddies helps kindergarteners to learn, be creative, experience technology and connect with older students. Kindergarteners Molly, David and Gabriel said “iBuddies is fun,â€? and, “We love working with iPads.â€? The sixthgraders enjoy seeing the younger kids, teaching them, and being role models. Anna said, “It’s great to see these awesome little people become more awesome. Since pre-K moved to the South Campus, having this program lets us make these special connections.â€? Rochelle added, “We were once in pre-K and kindergarten — and being with the younger students lets us relive what we did and learned before. Only now, we see what they are learning ‌ and connect it to how much we know now.â€? Samantha added, “We also learn how they think and get to understand their point of view. It’s great for us to experience what they are experiencing for the first time.â€? Gabriel noted that “the iBuddies program teaches us how to teach, and how to share our experience without talking down to the younger students.â€? — Rochelle Berman, Gabriel Brumberg, Anna Well and Samantha Feldman, sixth-graders

Maret School

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The three-bedroom home at 1337 Montague St. NW, with two full baths and one half, is on the market for $770,000. The house stands out in its corner lot at the intersection of Montague Street and Colorado Avenue. Stone pillars front an oversized wraparound porch, and the masonry continues over most of the house, except on a green-shingled upstairs portion that pokes up through the porch roof, tucked under gables. The front door opens into the living room, where the stone theme continues in a huge original fireplace. One large window looks onto the front porch and two smaller openings give views of the side yard. Dark hardwood covers the floors throughout this level, and radiators provide heat. French doors lead into a study that has room for both built-in shelves and large windows on three walls. Next is the spacious kitchen,

which was updated and expanded (taking over a former bedroom) in 2007, creating an eat-in area beneath a window in the rear. Slate tiles cover the floors in this central room, which connects to every other space on the first floor (including a powder room) and stretches up to the second, as the stairway descends here. A large, marble-topped island provides room for both prep work and seating, and it houses a massive double farmhouse sink with professional-grade faucet. Butcher block covers the rest of the counters, offset by green subway tiles as backsplash and stainless appliances including a Wolf professional oven and gas range, Viking hood, Arctica fridge and Fisher and Paykel dishwasher drawers. The cabinets are a medium-colored wood and provide ample storage. A second sink is tucked in a corner. A small laundry room was created out of a mudroom off the kitchen in 2010, providing easy access for cleanup. It has a stacked LG washer and dryer in fashionable red, as well as shelving and a utility sink built into the counters. The dining room brings us back around to the front. It’s connected via open shelving to the living room

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This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath bungalow in 16th Street Heights is priced at $770,000. but still provides a separate spot for meals. Three large windows look into the front and side yards. Back through the kitchen, a sunroom in the rear was likely added in the 1960s. In this space, the stone delineating the home’s original back wall has been painted white, and it reflects the ample sunlight coming in through three walls of windows. A door leads outside, providing access to a driveway and garage, and a stairway leads down to the unfinished basement, which is also accessed via a door in the kitchen. Upstairs, a landing opens into the three bedrooms and a hall bath. The master, in the front, is surprisingly spacious for a house of this vintage — undoubtedly expanded sometime in the past into a neigh-

boring bedroom. The added space provides room for a sitting area, and it connects to an attached bath and two closets, one with built-in shelving. The bathroom, updated in 2011, has a tub with a built-in bench and white tile floors. The master also has a door opening onto a balcony that sits atop the front porch. This outdoor spot is accessed as well via the second bedroom, which is good-sized for a non-master. A third bedroom is smaller but sufficient, and both of these bedrooms have closets with attached shelves. The hall bath is mostly clad in white tile. The hardwood floors, which

have been recently re-stained, continue on this floor, but the radiators have been replaced with baseboard heat. Central air runs throughout the home, with a new compressor unit installed in 2011. Located just blocks from both Rock Creek Park and Georgia Avenue, the home sits in a residential neighborhood with easy access to both recreation and businesses. This three-bedroom, two-and-ahalf-bath house at 1337 Montague St. NW is on the market for $770,000. For details contact Lisa Stransky Brown of Washington Fine Properties at 202-368-6060 or lisa.stranskybrown@wfp.com.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in Chevy Chase Ballroom I at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road NW. (Note the earlier starting time due to the length of the agenda.) Agenda items include: ■announcements/open forum. ■police report. ■discussion of the proposed PepcoExelon merger with presentations by a representative of Pepco or Exelon and by Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh. ■presentation by Valor Development regarding proposed mixed-use development at the site of the former Superfresh store, 4330 48th St. NW. ■discussion and possible vote on a resolution regarding a public space application by Chick-fil-A for an outdoor patio and a truck turnaround for the planned branch in the former Payless space at 4505 Wisconsin Ave. NW. ■discussion and possible vote on a resolution regarding a public space application for paving at 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW, site of American University’s new law school. ■discussion and possible vote on a resolution regarding a public space application for a minor change to the approved awning of the patio at Burger Tap & Shake at 4445 Wisconsin Ave. NW. ■discussion and possible vote on a resolution regarding an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board application by Range restaurant at Chevy Chase Pavilion for a brewpub endorsement to its liquor license. ■discussion and possible vote on a

Chevy Chase Citizens Association

Registration for a long slate of winter activities at our Chevy Chase Community Center, at Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW, began this week. Classes run for eight weeks. For more information or to register, either visit the D.C. Parks and Recreation Department website, accessible at tinyurl.com/dpr-classes, or call the center at 202-282-2204. (Where prices are mentioned, they are for D.C. residents.) Abstract painting (art, mixed media, collage) is on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $90; Art 4 Kidz, ages 2.5 to 5, Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.; ballet for ages 4 to 12, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, $80; adult ballet, ages 18 and up, Thursday evenings, $80; Awareness Through Movement, ages 18 and older, Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons, $80; bridge instruction, ages 18 and up, must have some knowledge of the game, Wednesdays, $100; and digital photography, ages 16 and older, camera required/laptop optional, Wednesdays, free. Gymnastics classes, ages 2 to 12, are on Mondays, Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings, $105; fencing, ages 8 and up, call for details/pricing; karate, ages 6 and up, Mondays and Thursdays, $80; tae kwon do, ages 10 and up, Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons, free, must speak to instructor before registering; yoga, ages 18 and up, Wednesday mornings, $80; line dance, ages 50 and up, Tuesday mornings, free; qi gong, ages 18 and up, Tuesday and Friday mornings, $80; pottery, various ages resolution regarding the D.C. Department of Transportation’s notice of intent to install a HAWK signal at Wisconsin Avenue and Veazey Street NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3/4G ANCChase 3/4G Chevy ■CHEVY CHASE

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from kid to adult, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, $115. No registration is required for the D.C.-area Scrabble club, which meets Tuesdays from 5:30 to 9:50 p.m. Don’t miss the special photo exhibit in the center’s lounge, “Black Broadway: This Is U,� which features 60 photographs taken, framed and curated by students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The photos, which are for sale, come down on Dec. 18. Mark your calendar for two special activities at the center: on Jan. 14, “Bridging the Gap: Open Mic on Martin Luther King, Jr.,� where students and seniors will read poems in honor of the civil rights leader, and on Feb. 13, a “Sweet Tea� for kids ages 4 to 9. — Ted Gest

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

This is the time of year to reflect and project. The Shepherd Park Citizens Association elected new officers in May. Led by its president, Mark Pattison, the association held three major events in May and June — the garden tour, yard sale and picnic. Experienced and new volunteers made these successful events. In October, the annual Halloween parade and decoration contests brought out bigger crowds than ever. Creativity abounded in costumes and homes. The association’s board initiated a year of service with Hope and a Home, a nonprofit supporting homeless families in transitional housing. The first project was a successful coat, hat and gloves drive, ensuring that all 37 children and

p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Agenda items include: â– announcements. â– presentations by Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh and Pepco regional vice president Donna Cooper and discussion regarding the proposed Exelon-Pepco merger,

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teens would be warm this winter. The gift-giving project, also involving the pre-K and kindergarten classes at Shepherd Elementary, will wrap up Dec. 21, when presents and gift cards will leave the Morris Miller drop-off site and help the families have a happy holiday season. At the start of the new year, from Jan. 2 to 31 – often the most difficult month for helping others because of donor fatigue — there will be a canned goods/nonperishables drive for Shepherd’s Table in nearby Silver Spring. People do still need to eat! On the day that activity ends, our association will hold its annual potluck at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Again led by Roz Coates with the kosher table coordinated by Sarah Gershman, the potluck will honor new residents from this past year and celebrate the longevity of some of our older members. At the February community meeting, the revised bylaws will be presented for a final vote. With this approval, the association will complete its business of ensuring that the new budget process is in order as are our tax-exempt and licensing statuses. We will continue to monitor the developments at Walter Reed and Georgia and Eastern avenues NW and the businesses along upper Georgia Avenue NW. We are glad to report that the 16th Street circle has seen shrubbery trimming, crosswalk painting and new signage with the help of residents, D.C. officials and elected politicians. We thank everyone for their hard work to make Shepherd Park a vibrant place to live. — June Confer

with a possible vote on a resolution. ■supplemental presentation on the Board of Zoning Adjustment application in connection with the modernization of Lafayette Elementary School seeking a variance from screening, rooftop-structure and retaining wall requirements, with a possible vote on a resolution. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 3621 Jocelyn St. NW. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 3620 Kanawha St. NW. ■discussion of the D.C. Department of Transportation’s notice of intent to install a reserved parking space for a disabled resident at 5531 30th Place NW. ■update regarding the Office of Zoning’s use of email only to provide notification, without also providing notice through the U.S. Postal Service. 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 The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. The meeting location has not been determined. For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org.

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6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the lower-level community meeting room at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. Agenda items include: â– agency announcements, including reports from the offices of Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd and Mayor Muriel Bowser. â– community comment. â– presentation and further discussion regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 307 Taylor St. NW for a special exception to allow the conversion of a single-family home to a three-unit apartment building (tabled from the November meeting to allow the parties to reach an amicable resolution). â– presentation by Darrell Powell of the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health regarding prevention, intervention and treatment services for all residents with mental and/or substance use disorders at varying levels of care. â– discussion of the proposed ExelonPepco merger and consideration of a resolution expressing continued opposition. â– consideration of a settlement agreement and a possible entertainment endorsement for the Ruta del Vino Restaurant, 800-802 Upshur St. NW (former site of the Riyad Market). â– consideration of a fiscal year 2016 spending plan for the commission. â– consideration of bylaw compliance with the D.C. regulations. â– consideration of a proposal to the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles regarding removal of offensive/sensitive alpha tags. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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Northwest Real Estate SIDWELL: Neighbors worry about worsening traffic due to lower school CENTER

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for the 2019-20 school year. The Quaker school has moved quickly toward securing the necessary Board of Zoning Adjustment approval, hoping to get sign-off in March. Through the zoning process, the board will review the impacts the expansion would have on the residential area. Chief among those impacts is traffic. “It looks like you’ve done an unbelievable job on everything else,� one resident said Monday, but he said Upton and 37th streets are too narrow to accommodate high demands of traffic and parking. At the presentation, Sidwell traffic consultant Jami Milanovich said the current lower school in Bethesda sees 5,800 weekly vehicle trips, compared to 3,800 at the Washington Home today. But she said the school’s goal is to have fewer weekly vehicle trips on 37th and Upton than the home generates today, and she calculated that a series of mitigation measures would bring that number to about 3,600. Those measures — which Milanovich forecasts would bring a 20 percent reduction in vehicle trips — would include transit subsidies for students, faculty and staff; a shuttle to the Tenleytown Metro station; a

carpool-matching service; and, if there’s enough demand, a school bus from Bethesda. Neighborhood streets would see another 14 percent reduction in vehicle trips under a proposal to designate an area off Wisconsin Avenue for lower-school parents who also have an older Sidwell student, so they wouldn’t have to use 37th and Upton to collect their children. Another 9 percent reduction would come from sending faculty and staff parking to the main campus garage off Wisconsin. Remaining drivers would enter the new lower school grounds via the Washington Home’s service entrance on 37th Street, queue for their children in the driveway, and exit via the existing main entrance onto Upton. Parents would be prohibited from parking and walking to get their students, and the driveway’s 58-car capacity would prevent queuing from spilling over into the street, Milanovich said. But residents at the meeting said that the total of 3,600 cars that would come to the campus in waves twice per weekday is a far more significant impact than 3,800 spread more evenly across a week. They also noted that Sidwell is seeking permission to add 100 more students on top of its existing lower school enroll-

ment of 295 and its zoning-mandated cap of 850 students currently at its D.C. campus, which would further increase traffic. Accordingly, several attendees asked Sidwell for more aggressive mitigation measures, such as mandatory school buses or transit use, widening 37th and Upton or prohibiting parking on one side of the street, or making 37th Street oneway. Milanovich and head of school Bryan Garman said some of the ideas are worth considering with the D.C. Department of Transportation, but Garman said he didn’t imagine prohibiting students from coming by car. “One hundred percent [transit use] is just not something we think is achievable for us,� he said. Some of the other ideas suggested at the meeting proved divisive. For instance, immediate neighbors strongly opposed eliminating residential parking spaces, but some residents from farther away said that would improve safety and traffic flow. A Tilden Street resident said making 37th Street one-way would be a burden for her and her neighbors. And project architect Susan Rodriguez said physically widening the streets would put trees at risk. Sidwell has promised to employ staff members in charge of overseeing traffic during pickup and drop-

off; to repeatedly review traffic conditions for two years after the new lower school opens; to coordinate arrival and dismissal times with Hearst; and to allow parents a 30-minute window to pick up their children to spread the traffic impact. In response to concerns that these actions aren’t enough, Garman replied: “We hear your point and we want to keep trying to find a way to find a solution. ‌ We’re open to finding a solution — because we don’t like it either.â€? Other aspects of the Sidwell plan have been less controversial to neighbors. The school has promised to retain most of the green space on the Washington Home campus, and dropped plans for new tennis courts that would have reduced that. The school plans to convert the bottom two levels of the Washington Home building into lower school classrooms and other facilities, install administrative offices and campuswide seminar and lecture rooms on the third floor, and replace a one-story addition with a new gymnasium with a basketball/volleyball court. Sidwell also wants to construct a new Campus Center building attached to the south side of the Washington Home building, featuring a cafeteria, recreation space and other amenities.

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The couple providing the lead gift for the new capital campaign, Ginny and Irwin Edlavitch, have been longstanding supporters of the Jewish Community Center. The Edlavitches made a $1.5 million gift during the center’s 1996 renovation campaign. Irwin Edlavitch previously owned and operated Atlantic Garage Inc. Ginny Edlavitch is a former special assistant in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. In addition to taking leadership roles at the Jewish Community Center (Irwin on the board of directors, Ginny on the executive committee), they have both served on numerous other boards in the D.C. area. “Every nonprofit should be lucky enough to have donors as passionate as Edlavitches,� Zawatsky said. The Jewish Community Center’s new capital campaign comes after its purchase this summer of a three-story row house at 1534 16th St. NW across the street from the community center, which became a new office for administrative staff. Zawatsky said the next step of the capital campaign is to “start to meet with folks in our neighborhood� to ensure that “everything we do speaks to the needs of this growing, vibrant community.�

Mandy Mills & David Getson Co-Chair and Gold Sponsor of the 2015 Butterfly Bash that helped raise a record-breaking $450,000 for local non-profit Fair Chance, which provides development and consulting services to support and strengthen organizations that work with DC children living in poverty. Founding member and Vice President of DC Wise, providing support to local non-profits that serve women and children. Supporter of local arts and community organizations including Studio Theatre, Transformer, and the Washington Animal Rescue League.

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last Friday at Bike & Roll D.C., 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW, which offers a wide range of bike and Segway tours year-round. The company’s other locations include Union Station, G Street between 9th and 10th streets NW, and the National Museum of American History. The occasion for my Segway foray was a festive one, only accessible from the L’Enfant location: Christmas on Wheels. Instead of closing up shop for the winter as they typically do around this time, Bike & Roll decided to offer holiday tours of major sites downtown, beginning at 4 p.m. and ending a little after 6:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights between now and the week before Christmas. The

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holiday Segway tour costs $64 per person, for ages 16 and up. The equivalent bike tour costs $39 per adult and $34 per child. The idea for the tour, according to Bike & Roll marketing director Leah Nadeau, was to let residents and tourists alike experience downtown D.C.’s disparate holiday sites in one fell swoop, connecting the distance with the help of the speedy Segways. Our tour, guided by Jen Shafer, left from the company’s L’Enfant Plaza location, swooping onto the National Mall past the Smithsonian Castle and the National Air and Space Museum, stopping at the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Christmas Tree, the Willard Hotel and the White House Christmas Tree before coming full circle back to L’Enfant a couple hours later. It’s a lot of ground to cover, and the tour did spill a bit over its allotted time. The expedition began after our group was outfitted with helmets and yellow Bike & Roll vests. The first part was my least favorite: learning how to (and how not to) ride the Segway. An appropriately foreboding safety video warned me and my fellow riders not to direct our Segways toward obstacles or to try any funny business. I was happy to find that I was one of several people in my seven-person group who had no prior Segway experience, and even happier to find that we had ample time to practice riding on the patio by the rental place. Along with other employees, Shafer, who also serves as location manager for the company’s Smithsonian location, was a helpful and encouraging tutor. The biggest learning curve for a

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new Segway rider is remembering there’s nothing to be gained from gripping the handlebars or moving your feet. You control your motion by shifting weight ever so slightly toward your toes (forward) or your heels (backward), and by nudging the handlebars to the left or right for turning. Shafer likens the Segway handlebars to a windPhoto by Leah Nadeau shield wiper, capable Bike & Roll D.C. will host Christmas on only of horizontal Wheels tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday motion. nights through Dec. 20. Counterintuitively, the more you think about riding a Segway, the harder it Segway feelings, remarked on past experiences with the holiday sites, becomes to go in your intended and learned some history from Shadirection. I started out thinking intently and concentrating whenever fer, who regaled us with trivia as we reached each stopping point. (Did I wanted to slow down or stop, but you know that Ulysses S. Grant the Segway outsmarted me every helped popularize the term “lobbytime — it feels what your body is ist� when he complained about actually doing, not what your mind townspeople interrupting his afteris commanding. noons in the lobby of the Willard I was also unprepared for the Hotel?) eyes of nearly everyone we passed The highlight of the tour is the on our tour to gravitate toward us as stretch between the Capitol and the we barreled past them on our futurWillard Hotel, during which we istic devices. I didn’t hear it, but barreled down Pennsylvania Aveone of my fellow riders swears he nue via the bike lane in the center heard a woman yell after us, “That of the road. It was exhilarating to is just ridiculous!� A few children watch cars zip past on either side, pointed, a few parents chuckled. the iconic buildings on the strip There were a few cheers, and even a hearty “That looks fun!� from one serving as the backdrop for a festive night. onlooker. This experience is maybe best Indeed, there’s no excuse for being shy if you’re taking a Segway suited for visitors to D.C. who are eager to knock out a bunch of musttour. My group gradually formed a see spots in short order. But little collegial bond during our couple delights like the complimentary hot hours together. We aired out our chocolate we enjoyed at the Willard made the evening memorable even for those of us who were already well-acquainted with downtown D.C. Afterward, Shafer told me the biggest challenges of leading a Segway tour are making sure everyone’s safe and managing riders’ different levels of comfort. Her job seems daunting, keeping track of people unfamiliar with the extremeSunday, December 13, 2015 ly expensive equipment they’re Part I at 9:30 AM & Part II at 11:00 AM operating. But she executed her job with ease on Friday night, maintaining a sense of humor even when we ran a little behind schedule. After returning our Segways and by Johann Sebastian Bach gear, the riders carried on conversations and some exchanged contact Foundry choirs, soloists, and Baroque orchestra will celebrate information. Eventually we went this time honored Advent cantata. Lead by Stanely Thurston, our separate ways, legs aching, Director of Music Ministries. hearts content. The Segways took us on a ride around the Mall, but WK 6WUHHW 1: _ _ ZZZ IRXQGU\XPF RUJ they also brought laughter and new $ 5HFRQFLOLQJ &RQJUHJDWLRQ :H ZHOFRPH HYHU\RQH acquaintances. They’re an ideal vessel for the spirit of the season.

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Traditional and early music brightens holiday season in Washington By MARK LONGAKER Current Correspondent

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raditional and early music is especially welcome during the holidays, perhaps because in it we can catch sight of a distant past that feels remarkably familiar in its celebration of light in a time of darkness. There are many concerts of such music taking place around Washington this month. Here is a look at some of the highlights: Every year, the Folger Consort decks the halls of its Elizabethan Theatre with poinsettia and rolls out the red-and-green carpet for a series of Christmas concerts with works from medieval, Renaissance and baroque times. This year, its program turns toward the later end of that spectrum. Its title, “The Season Bids Us: Christmas Music Featuring Guido’s ‘Four Seasons,’� highlights the main work on the program, written by a composer so little known that even his name is uncertain. The Folger Consort has decided to call the composer whose “Four Seasons� they will play Giovanni Antonio Guido, though he went by many names. The piece was probably written between 1716 and 1717, the same time that Antonio Vivaldi was writing his “Four Seasons.� Though Guido was writing in France, he

came originally from Italy, where Vivaldi was writing. What influence the two had on each other is not known, but there is some indication that Vivaldi followed Guido in associating a seasonal poem with each movement. Also on the Folger Consort’s concert are French baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “NoĂŤls.â€? The atmospheric works will be sung by soprano Rosa Lamoreaux, accompanied by a string ensemble and lead by Consort codirector Robert Eisenstein. Returning from two years ago will be French virtuoso violinist Julien Chauvin, a baroque specialist. The program is slated for eight performances between Dec. 18 and 23 — not in the Elizabethan Theatre as usual, but at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, across the street from the Folger Shakespeare Library, where the group is resident. Visit folger.edu for more information and tickets, which range in price from $40 to $50. Elsewhere, Trio Sefardi will present a free concert of seasonal new and old Sephardic favorites at the National Gallery of Art’s Sunday concert series in the West Garden Court of its West Building. Highlighting musicians Tina Chancey and Howard Bass on early and traditional stringed instruments, along with vocalist

Susan Gaeta, the concert is scheduled for this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Visit nga.gov for more information. Chancey and Bass will also join the 10-women vocal ensemble Vox Pulchra in a program of early and traditional holiday music from around the world on Dec. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. at the Corner Store on Capitol Hill. Festive music from England, the U.S., Germany, Russia, Canada and the SepPhoto by Teresa Wood hardic Jews will be feaRobert Eisenstein (seated, center left) leads the Folger Consort and guests in tured. A $25 donation is requested with an RSVP. the 2013 “Christmas in New Spain� program. This year’s event, “The Season Visit cornerstorearts.org. Bids Us,� runs from Dec. 18 to 23 at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. Something a bit more this weekend. Tickets cost between run with three concerts this weekthan a concert — because it invites $18 and $60 for adults and between end. Besides performing music audience participation in dance and $12 and $40 for ages 18 and young- from Celtic lands on early and folk song — is the Christmas Revels, er. Visit revelsdc.org. instruments, the consort is assisted which every year celebrates the A candlelight Christmas celebra- by WETA’s Robert Aubrey Davis, winter solstice and the return of lontion of long standing, the Barnes who reads poetry and Dylan Thomger days with traditional and early and Hampton Celtic Consort’s “A as’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.� music and dance, along with a draCeltic Christmas� program, which Tickets cost $35 for adults, $30 for matic narrative. This year, the story opened last weekend at Georgestudents and seniors, and $17 for involves a medieval king, a mystetown’s historic Dumbarton United ages 18 and younger. Visit rious woodland queen, a pair of Methodist Church, will conclude its dumbartonconcerts.org. fools and cast of townspeople that numbers near 100, along with the customary singalongs, including the madcap “Twelve Days of Christ7KH &KXUFK RI WKH $QQXQFLDWLRQ mas.� Though the run began last week, five performances remain for &DWKHULQH DQG 0DU\ 5RWK &RQFHUW 6HULHV

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Wednesday december 9 Class ■Yoga Alliance will present a class on the benefits of yoga for overall physical and emotional well-being. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. Concerts ■The Georgetown University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform traditional carols, seasonal music and works from the choral canon. 7:30 p.m. Free. Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■Erin & the Project will perform. 7 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Poet Remi Kanazi will discuss his book “Before the Next Bomb Drops: Rising Up From Brooklyn to Palestine.� 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. ■“Game Changers — A Panel Discussion on the DC Millennial Community� will feature Nate Yohannes, senior adviser at the Office of Investment and Innovation in the Obama administration; Jason Greene,

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Events Entertainment founder of SkillSmart and national director for voter registration in the Obama 2008 campaign; Angel Rich, CEO of the Wealth Factory; and Brandon Andrews, entrepreneur and consultant for Values Partnership and Google. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Meg Watters, president of Visual Environment Solutions and one of the nation’s leading historical archaeologists, will discuss “Archaeology at Parker’s Revenge.� 6 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. Films ■“Stories of Strength: First-Person Films by Community Activists� will feature digital shorts by Washingtonians looking back on their activism between 1963 and 1975. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2220. ■“DC Music Salon� — focusing on guitarist Danny Gatton and his ability to erase the lines between rock, jazz, blues, rockabilly, country and soul — will feature a screening of documentary filmmaker Bryan Reichhardt’s work-in-progress on the

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D.C. musician. 7 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202727-1288. ■GALA Hispanic Theatre’s fourth annual international film festival, “Real Time at GALA,� will open with Mexican director Julio Bracho’s 1943 film noir “Distinto Amanecer (Another Dawn),� about a union leader who is murdered by a corrupt governor. A post-film Q&A will feature film critic and programmer Anne Wakefield. 7 p.m. $10. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202234-7174. The film festival will continue through Dec. 13. ■The Lions of Czech Film series will feature Slobodanka Radun’s 2014 movie “Us 2,� about a woman who leaves her family and womanizing husband. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performance ■Ballet Petite & Youth Performing Arts School’s Ballet Performance Company will present “The Nutcracker.� 6 p.m. $20. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. american.tix. com. The performance will repeat Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Special events ■“ZooLights� will feature environmentally friendly LED displays, a light show set to music, a model train exhibit, three 150-foot-long “snow tubing� tracks, the Conservation Carousel and entertainment. 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si. edu. The event will repeat daily through Jan. 2 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31). ■The Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual Christmas open house will feature live choral music, tours of period rooms decorated for the holidays, a visit from Santa Claus, hot cocoa and cookies, and more. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free. DAR Headquarters, 1776 D St. NW. 202-573-0563. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the Houston Rockets. 7 p.m. $29 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000.

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Support group â– Widowed Persons Outreach will host a twice-monthly meeting of its Younger Widows Support Group (for ages 69 and younger). 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Second-floor Conference Room 5, Sibley Medical Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-364-7602. Thursday, Dec. 10

Thursday december 10 Children’s programs ■Upshur Street Books will host a singalong for children with John Ray. 11 a.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. The event will repeat Dec. 13, 24 and 27 at 11 a.m. ■The Georgetown Library’s “Cats and Dogs� film series will feature “Snow Dogs� (for ages 4 through 12). 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. Classes and workshops ■Iona Senior Services will host a weekly dance class designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease. 2 to 3 p.m.

$10 to $13 per class; free for an introductory session. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-253-7946. The class will repeat Dec. 17. ■Instructor Nina Dunham will lead a “Gentle Gyrokinesis� class. 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7527. Concerts ■“Luce Unplugged� will feature a performance by Nag Champa, a D.C.-based progressive, beat-driving electronic jazz and R&B group. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■The National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellows will present a duo by violinist Yukino Takehara and harpist Kai-Lan Olson, as well as solo performances by horn player Gaby Pho and violinists Tavifa Cojocari and Juliana Lu-Yang. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■“An Evening at the Garden� will feature Lox & Vodka performing klezmer music. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■NSO Pops will present “The von Trapps & Stephanie J. Block Family Holiday,� featuring an evening of Christmas classics and new holiday tunes performed by the famed “Sound of Music� family and the Broadway star (shown). 7 p.m. $20 to $99. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. ■The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZforum� will present its annual holiday concert featuring choral music, gospel and big band jazz. 7:30 p.m. Free. Theatre of the Arts, Building 46-East, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. jazzaliveudc.org. ■Musician Alex Piper will perform a mix of bluegrass, folk, acoustic rock and blues. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“A Colonial Christmas!� — a celebration of music from Colonial America — will feature Tyler St. Clare on wooden flutes and voice, Michael Jancarek on hammered dulcimer, Joshua Barnett on guitar, Tim Anderson on cello and Janna Critz on alto. 7:30 p.m. $12. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. colonialxmasdc.brownpapertickets.com. ■Middle C Music will present a recital by adult students. 8 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-2447326. ■Martha Davis and the Motels will perform. 8:30 p.m. $20 to $23. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The weekly “Textiles at Twelve� series will feature a talk by American University assistant professor of art Ying-Chen Peng on “Fashioned Exposure: Portraits of Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908).� Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■Historian Mary L. Dudziak will discuss “A Bullet in the Chamber: The Politics of Catastrophe and the Declaration of World War I.� 4 p.m. Free. Room 119, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-0213.

■Local historian James M. Goode will discuss his book “Capital Houses: Historic Residences of Washington, D.C., and Its Environs, 1735-1965.� 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichhouse.org. ■At-large D.C. Council members Elissa Silverman and David Grosso will discuss the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, a bill they introduced that would provide most D.C. residents and employees 16 weeks of paid family and medical leave. 6 to 8 p.m. $15. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-2327363. ■Thomas Fudge, professor of medieval history at the University of New England, will discuss “Who Was Jan Hus? — Myth, Memory, and Meaning,� about a Czech priest executed for heresy in 1415. 6 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. janhus. eventbrite.com. ■Julian Kulski will discuss the diary he kept during World War II, during which he was captured by the Gestapo, sent to Auschwitz and spent time as a 16-year-old German prisoner of war. 6:30 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■Elizabeth C. Childs, professor of art history at Washington University in St. Louis, will discuss “Painting Tahiti’s Women for Paris,� about Paul Gauguin’s iconic canvases created during his first sojourn to Tahiti and intended for Parisian exhibition and sale. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■Joan Keefe, an expert on legendary French singer Edith Piaf, will discuss Piaf’s life and legacy. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $35 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Art historian Nigel McGilchrist, author of “Blue Guide to the Aegean Islands� and the multi-volume “McGilchrist’s Greek Islands,� will discuss “The Wonders of the Cyclades Islands: Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and Delos.� 6:45 to 9 p.m. $30 to $42. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202633-3030. ■Military historian David Silbey will discuss “Why the United States Keeps Losing Wars.� 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■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. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-567-7252. ■The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family will present a talk by Anne S. McKnight on “A Family’s Reaction to Death: What Difference Does a Family Systems View Offer.� 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-965-4400. Films ■Mike Chinoy, senior fellow at the U.S.China Institute at the University of Southern California and former CNN Beijing bureau chief and senior Asia correspondent, will speak at a screening of “Assignment China: Follow the Money,� the final episode in a 12-part series chronicling the history of American correspondents in China from the 1940s to the present day. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 213, Elliott See Events/Page 19

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Continued From Page 18 School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/assignmentchina. ■A screening will feature Kip Anderson’s documentary “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret,� about the destruction caused by animal agriculture and the failure of leading environmental organizations to discuss the issue. 6 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Performances ■The “Happenings at the Harman Happy Hours� series will feature Shawn Northrip’s punk rock musical “TITUS X,� an adaptation of Shakespeare’s goriest play. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Forum, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. ■Step Afrika! will present “Magical Musical Holiday Step Show 2015.� 8 p.m. $19 to $39.50. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. Performances will continue through Dec. 22. ■Washington Improv Theater will present “Seasonal Disorder,� its annual tribute to the chaos of the holidays. 8 and 10 p.m. $12 to $30. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue Dec. 11, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 and 10 p.m.; Dec. 12 at 9 p.m.; and Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Special events ■The St. Alban’s Opportunity Shop will host a customer appreciation evening with light refreshments and raffle prizes. 3 to 7 p.m. Free admission. St. Alban’s Opportunity Shop, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-966-5288. ■Dumbarton House’s “Tasting at Dumbarton� series will focus on “An Early American Christmas,� about the history of notable holiday candies, cakes, breads, drinks and cookies. Participants will have a chance to sample an original version of a sugarplum, a Twelfth Night cake, a classic Christmas cookie and spiced wassail. 6 to 8 p.m. $15 to $20. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. ■The National Museum of American Jewish Military History will host its annual Hanukkah party with latkes, jelly doughnuts, gelt and song, as well as a look at ways Jews in the American military have continued the tradition of the Maccabees. Museum tour at 6 p.m.; party begins at 6:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW. 202-265-6280. Tours ■“Gardener’s Focus: Christmas Decor� will feature a tour led by Hillwood head of design Jason Gedeik highlighting Christmas trees inspired by diverse decades of fashion from Marjorie Post’s life. 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. $15 to $18; tickets distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-6865807. The tour will repeat Friday at 12:45 p.m. ■Tudor Place will host a candlelight tour featuring the mansion’s glittering holiday decor and outdoor illuminations. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $20; free for members. Reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The tour will repeat Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11

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workshop using cedar, magnolia, berry-laden holly, pine cones and boxwood from the mansion’s garden. 1 p.m. $30 to $35. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The workshop will also be offered Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Concerts ■The U.S. Air Force Band Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will present a matinee holiday concert for children. 10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. DAR Constitution Hall, 18th Street between C and D streets NW. 202-767-5658. ■The Arts Club of Washington will present its chamber concert series. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■The Friday Morning Music Club’s Composer Concert Series will feature a performance of works by Ronald Dicus, Sharon Guertin Shafer, Leslie Bennett and Mark Simon. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■“Fringe Music in the Library� will feature a concert by the D.C.-based band Soccer Team. Noon. Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■Organist Carol Feather Martin of Alexandria, Va., will perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.� 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■Arts@Midday will present instrumentalists John Armato and Charles Mokotoff performing 16th-century duets for Renaissance lutes as well as music for classical guitar duo by Falla, O’Carolan and Brahms. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202363-8286. ■Middle C Music will present a recital by students of Nathaniel Aguilar. 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■The Croatian girls’ choir Zvjezdice, harpist Dijana Grubisic Cikovic and soprano Antonia Dunjko will perform Croatian and Central European choral music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Van Ness Players will perform popular and classic music for the holidays. 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■The China National Traditional Orchestra will present “Rediscover Chinese Music.� 7 p.m. $20 to $150. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. ■The Embassy Series will present a Christmas Gala featuring American Songbook standards and Christmas choral music. 7:15 p.m. $150. Embassy of Luxembourg, 2200 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-625-2361. The concert will repeat Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ■American roots band Pony Bradshaw will perform, at 8 p.m.; and blues-roots artist Jason Ager will perform, at 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“Christmas With the Swingles� will feature the famed London-based a cappella ensemble performing with local groups Vox Pop and the Capital Hearings. 7:30 p.m. $12 to $65. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. theswingles.eventbrite.com. ■The 18th Street Singers will perform

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nean, will open Sunday at the National Gallery of Art and continue through March 20. Made during the fourth through the first centuries BC, the works reveal the importance of bronze in the ancient world, when it was the preferred medium for portrait sculpture. Located at 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, the gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-737-4215. ■“New York City: A Portrait Through Stamp Art,� exploring the cultural heritage of New York City through original artwork made to adorn stamps, will open tomorrow at the National Postal Museum. On view through March 2017, the show includes 30 images divided into six categories — baseball, Broadway, city life, icons, politics and government, and music. its annual winter concert, “The Greatness and Smallness of Being.� 7:30 p.m. $15 to $20. First Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 E St. NW. 18thstreetsingers.com. The concert will repeat Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ■The Funk Ark and Dangermuffin will perform. 8:30 p.m. $14 to $16. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■President Lincoln’s Cottage and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will host a discussion with scholars Christian Samito, George Rutherglen and Edna Greene Medford on the historical, legal and contemporary impact of the 13th Amendment. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. lincolncottage.org. ■Eleesha Tucker, director of education at the Society of the Cincinnati, will discuss a reproduction uniform of a soldier in the First Rhode Island Regiment and the story of African-Americans in the Continental Army. 12:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■Louis R. Cohen, senior counsel at 7+( :25/' )$0286

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Located at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202-786-2120. ■“Pressure Points,� presenting paintings, collages and works on paper by five artists who have taken a look at society’s pressure points, will open Friday at the DC Arts Center with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Highlighting artists Aziza Gibson Hunter, Imani Shanklin Roberts, Michael Fischerkeller, Ashley Ja’nae and Elana Casey, the exhibit will close Jan. 10 with a discussion and reception at 5 p.m. An artists’ talk and happy hour are planned for Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 2438 18th St. NW, the center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. 202-4627833. ■Long View Gallery recently opened a Holiday Group Show of small works by artists Jason Wright, Mike Weber, Lori Katz, Laurel Lukaszewski, Sondra N. Arkin, Val Rossman, Anne Marchand and Zach Oxman. It will continue through Jan. 9. Located at 1234 9th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-232-4788.

WilmerHale and board chair at the Folger Shakespeare Library, and Erin Kidwell, curator of legal history at the Georgetown Law Library, will discuss the connections between law in Shakespeare’s time and today. 6 p.m. Free. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Films ■“Lunch and a Movie� will feature a screening of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,� starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. Lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations for lunch required by Dec. 9. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. ■The Japan Information and Culture Center will present Umin Boya’s 2014 film “KANO,� about a Taiwanese team that overcame long odds to make it into Japan’s high school baseball championship. 6:30 p.m. Free;

On loan from Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, this Hellenistic bronze portrait is on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. ■“The Sun, the Moon and the Lotus: Korean Traditional Landscape Painting Reimagined,â€? presenting works by Jeon Soo-min that reinterpret traditional Korean landscape paintings, opened recently at the Korean Cultural Center and will continue through Dec. 18. Located at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. koreaculturedc.org. reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. â– Alliance Française de Washington will present the animated short “La Buche de NoĂŤl (The Christmas Log),â€? with hot chocolate and Christmas cookies served during the screening. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Performances â– Faction of Fools Theatre Company will present “Pinocchio!,â€? an adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s beloved tale with a flurry of masks, music and merriment for the whole family. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $20. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 800-8383006. The performance will continue through Dec. 19 on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 and 4 p.m. See Events/Page 20

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Continued From Page 19 ■The Washington Revels will present “The Christmas Revels: A Medieval Celebration of the Winter Solstice.� 7:30 p.m. $12 to $60. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 800-595-4849. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Special events ■The Georgetown Business Improvement District will debut Georgetown GLOW, a 10-day celebration of the holiday season with outdoor light art installations, live music, merchant promotions and more. Art installations lit nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Locations throughout Georgetown’s commercial district. georgetownglowdc.com. The event will continue through Dec. 20. ■Students from Raymond and Takoma education campuses will discuss their “CityVision� projects, which featured designs for several triangle parks near the National Building Museum. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. Saturday, Dec. 12

Saturday december 12 Book sale ■The Friends of the Petworth Library will host a winter book sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Lower-level meeting room, Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will present “A Dickens Tale,� Bright Star Theatre’s retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.� 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-7833372. ■The Marsha & the Positrons Holiday Concert will feature D.C. singer-songwriter Marsha Goodman-Wood, djembe drummer Kweku Owusu and bassist Wardell Howell. 10 a.m. $5.50 to $7. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. ■Casey Trees will present “Buds,� a

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Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.� 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■Ceramic artist Elizabeth Vorlicek will lead a hands-on workshop on the techniques and forms of clay slab building (for ages 13 and older). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $13 to $15. Kasser Board Room, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■Classical guitarist Alexander Barnett will perform a collection of songs ranging from the Renaissance to the modern era. 1:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■Howard University’s Afro Blue ensemble will perform holiday carols. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■The DC Youth Orchestra Program will present a concert by its intermediate ensembles. 2 and 5 p.m. Free. Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. dcyop.org. ■The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will present a holiday concert. 3 and 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. DAR Constitution Hall, 18th Street between C and D streets NW. 202767-5658. ■The 80-voice Georgetown Chorale will present “Sweet Was the Song,� a holiday concert featuring a singalong, contemporary carols and seasonal favorites from the musical traditions of King’s College, Cambridge. 3 p.m. $15 to $30. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW. georgetownchorale.org. ■The Cathedral Choral Society’s annual “Joy of Christmas� concert will feature performances by the Lyric Brass Quintet, the Children’s Chorus of Washington, organist Todd Fickley and carillonist Edward Nassor. 4 p.m. $25 to $77. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-5372228. A family-oriented matinee will be presented at noon, with tickets costing $15 to $25; the regular performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■Dumbarton Concerts will present “A Celtic Christmas,� featuring the Linn Barnes & Allison Hampton Celtic Consort and seasonal readings. 4 and 8 p.m. $17 to $35. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202965-2000. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■“A Salute to Sinatra� will feature area musicians and singers performing reimagined versions of Frank Sinatra’s most famous hits. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Middle C Music will present a recital by students of Alicia Kopfstein-Penk. 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■The Jazz@Wesley series will present “A Jazzy Christmas,� featuring the Wesley Combo, jazz vocalists Tiya! and Patrick Deo, soprano Winona Stanback, harpist Kim Sator, and vocalist and percussionist Alfredo Mojica. 6:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. wesleydc.org.

■The In Series will present “By George, by Ira, by Gershwin,� featuring iconic jazz classics and memorable show tunes by the incomparable songwriting duo. 7 p.m. $22 to $42. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Dec. 13 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ■“Discovery Artist in the KC Jazz Club� will feature the Fresh Cut Orchestra, a 10-piece jazz ensemble from Philadelphia led by trumpeter Josh Lawrence, bassist Jason Fraticelli and drummer Anwar Marshall. 7 and 9 p.m. $20. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Institute of Musical Traditions will present a concert by two generations of Southern Appalachian musical activists — vocalist Sam Gleaves (shown) and folk legend Si Kahn. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $25. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW. 301-960-3655. ■Folk/Americana duo Rye Baby will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■Folk mainstay Dar Williams will perform. 8 p.m. $35 to $38. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745-3000. ■Crowded Streets will present a Dave Matthews Band tribute. 9 p.m. $12 to $13. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Collectors and dealers Mark S. Keshishian and Melissa Keshishian will share an eclectic mix of carpets and textiles from their vast holdings. 10:30 a.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■Author, historian and tour guide Garrett Peck will discuss his book “Walt Whitman in Washington, DC: The Civil War and America’s Great Poet.� 1 p.m. Free. Peabody Room, Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0233. ■Local historian James Goode, recipient of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.’s 2015 Visionary Historian Award, will discuss his book “Capital Houses: Historic Residences of Washington, D.C., and Its Environs, 1735-1965.� 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Kiplinger Research Library, Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K St. NW. 202-249-3955. Films ■“Twenty-Five Years of Milestone Film� will feature Leo Hurwitz’s 1948 film “Strange Victory,� at 2 p.m.; and Kathleen Collins’ 1982 film “Losing Ground,� at 3:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances ■Washington National Opera will present its holiday family opera production of “Hansel and Gretel.� 2 and 7 p.m. $59 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Performances will continue through Dec. 20. ■Coyaba Dance Theater’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration will celebrate the holiday’s seven principles. 2 and 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■The In Series will present an English adaptation of Mozart’s fairy-tale opera “Bastian & Bastianna.� 2:30 p.m. $13 to $28. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-

7763. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. ■Momentum Dance Theatre will present the “Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker,� featuring Duke Ellington’s version of “The Nutcracker Suite� with hip-hop, funk, salsa and swing music and dance. 4 p.m. $14 to $22. Theater, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. momentumdancetheatre.com. The performance will repeat Sunday at 3 p.m. ■Joy of Motion Dance Center will present its Fall Youth Concert. 6 and 8 p.m. $17 to $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. Special events ■The Newseum will host its 17th annual “Yes, Virginia� Family Day, an event inspired by Francis P. Church’s 1897 New York Sun editorial responding to an 8-yearold’s question “Is there a Santa Claus?� Activities will include holiday crafts, train rides, cookie decorating, a performance by the Figgy Puddings Holiday Carolers and a reading of Virginia O’Hanlon’s original letter. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free for ages 18 and younger if they bring a letter for Santa to put in the Macy’s Santa Mail letterbox; $18.95 to $22.95 for museum admission for others. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. newseum.org. ■The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will hold its annual Winter Performance Festival & Arts Showcase. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. ■The Dumbarton United Methodist Church’s Christmas Mart will feature global, handmade, fair-trade items as well as art, jewelry and crafts made by local artists. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-333-7212. ■A Russian Winter Festival will feature Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden, folk music, art activities, fortune telling and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 to $18; free for ages 5 and younger. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. The festival will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■“Happy Birthday, National Building Museum� will feature free access to the museum’s exhibitions as well as a “Lego community build� for all ages. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■The Washington Humane Society will offer a chance to get your pet’s photo taken with Santa. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 donation suggested. Pro Feed Pet Nutrition Center, 5140 MacArthur Blvd. NW. washhumane.org. ■The 10th annual Upshur Street Handmade Art & Craft Fair will feature vendors selling one-of-a-kind handmade goods, as well as local music by Jahnel Daliya, CaSh & Earle, Ed and Donna, and Three Man Soul Machine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 800 block of Upshur Street NW. petworthwdc.com. ■The Washington Nationals Winterfest will feature holiday and baseball-themed activities and interactive events, as well as opportunities to meet players. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 to $30 in advance; prices higher at the door. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. nationals.com/natswinterfest. The event will continue Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■The Deck the Walls at Art Enables Annual Holiday Show will feature one-of-akind art and ornaments made by the selftaught artists of Art Enables. 1 to 4 p.m. See Events/Page 21

Continued From Page 20 Free. Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE. 202-554-9455. â– The sixth annual Cheap Art Sale — featuring artwork priced mostly at $50 or less — will benefit An Open Book Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting literacy among disadvantaged children in the Washington area. 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission. La Casa, 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. facebook.com/CheapArtSaleDC. Sunday, Dec. 13 Sunday december 13 Children’s programs â– A park ranger will read Dr. Seuss’ classic “The Loraxâ€? in the planetarium. 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■“Awaken the Force at the Library,â€? a drop-in program for ages 12 and younger, will celebrate all things “Star Warsâ€? with crafts, a photo booth, music, books and more. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. â– A park ranger will use the story of Goldilocks to explain what exoplanets are and discuss the search for another Earth. 4 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes and workshops â– An art workshop will help participants decorate their own holiday ornaments under the tutelage of Art Enables artists Vanessa Monroe and Shawn Payne. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE. 202-554-9455. â– Chef Lynnette Jackson of Lynnette’s Cakes and Catering will lead a workshop on holiday cookie decorating. 1 to 3 p.m. $75 to $90. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– A teacher from Yoga Activist will present a “Soothing Sunday Yogaâ€? class. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– A Holiday Handicrafts Workshop will use burlap, ribbon, glitter and glue to create seasonal decorations (for ages 18 and older). 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. rebekah.smith@dc.gov. ■“Nutcracker Family Yogaâ€? will focus on bringing the traditional story to life through yoga, dance and music (for ages 3 through 8 and their families). 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $30 to $40 per family; reservations required. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. lilomm.com. Concerts â– The DC Youth Orchestra will perform holiday carols. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. East Garden Court, West Building, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â– The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present “A Family Christmas,â€? featuring songs about Santa, Rudolph and Frosty (for ages 5 and older). 2 p.m. $15 to $45. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– The Washington Sängerbund will present its annual German Christmas Concert. 3 p.m. Free. The United Church, 1920 G St. NW. 202-331-1495. â– The Steinway Series will feature a concert by the Smithsonian Chamber Players. 3 p.m. Free; tickets available in the G Street lobby a half hour before the performance. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– Trio Sefardi will perform a holiday

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ing Travel Woes for People With Vision Challenges,� featuring independent travel advocate Gail Snider. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Sibley Medical Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-364-7602. ■Jens M. Daehner and Kenneth S. Lapatin, associate curators of antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum, will provide an introduction to the exhibition “Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World.� 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. Films ■A Seijun Suzuki retrospective will feature the director’s 1991 film “Yumeji,� about an artist known for his bohemian lifestyle as well as his paintings of beautiful women. 2 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. ■The National Gallery of Art will present Jem Cohen’s 2015 film “Counting,� featuring sights and sounds from 15 urban landscapes across the globe. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances and readings ■“In Your Ear� will feature poets who draw on an avant-garde tradition. 3 p.m. $5. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcpoetry.com/iye. ■In honor of Hanukkah, Story District will present “My So-Called Jewish Life,� featuring funny, poignant, powerful and peculiar autobiographical stories from David Wolkin, Valentina Stackl, Davene Wright, Richard Miron, Dana Stroul, Art Delibert and Robin Katcher. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW.

877-987-6487. Special events ■The Washington DC Jewish Community Center’s “Chanukah Celebration 2015� will feature a moon bounce, games, crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. 10 a.m. to noon. $15 to $20 per family. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■The Big Bad Woof Takoma will host the Washington Humane Society’s mobile pet adoption center Adopt Force One. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. 117 Carroll St. NW. washhumane.org/adoptionevents. ■“A Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols� will feature music by Rutter and Willcocks, as well as traditional Christmas carols for all to sing. A holiday reception will follow. 5 p.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. 202-338-1796. ■The Festival of Lessons and Carols will feature choral music, Gregorian chants, hymns and carols with performances by the Schola Cantorum and St. Matthew’s Festival Singers. 7:30 p.m. Free admission; $20 donation suggested to support the Music Ministry. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 202-587-5141. Monday, Dec. 14

Monday december 14 Classes and workshops ■Yoga teacher Robin Glantz will lead an “Viniyoga� class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free; reservations requested. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. ■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. Concerts ■The Tel Aviv-based band Ramzailech will blend the ancient roots and traditions

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of klezmer music with a new, raw rock sound. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Duke Ellington School of the Arts String Orchestra and Sophisticated Ladies will present a concert of holiday and classical music, ending with a carol singalong. 7 p.m. Free. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1514 14th St. NW. ellingtonschool.org. ■The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present “A Choral Arts Christmas,� featuring seasonal classics, singalongs and Christmas standards. 7 p.m. $15 to $69. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. Discussions and lectures ■Michal Frankl and Katerina Kralova, fellows at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will discuss “Global Refugees: The Case of Jews and Greeks in 20th-Century Czechoslovakia.� Noon. Free. Mary Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-9897. ■John A. Tyson, postdoctoral curatorial fellow at the National Gallery of Art, will discuss “The Artist as Weatherman: Hans Haacke’s Critical Meteorology.� 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■The Japan Information and Culture Center will host a panel discussion on “Legacy of Japanese Americans in the US Military.� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■The World Affairs Council will host a talk by Hamdullah Mohib, ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $25 to $35; reservations required. Embassy of Afghanistan, 2001 24th St. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■As part of a series on National Book Award-winning novelists, Lisbeth Strimple Fuisz, a lecturer in the English department See Events/Page 22

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and Shirley Higuchi, chair of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. Films ■“Tuesday Night Moviesâ€? will feature the 2015 film “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.â€? 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– The “Film and Beerâ€? series will feature the classic Czech fairy tale “The Three Veterans.â€? 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Bistro Bohem, 600 Florida Ave. NW. bistrobohem@gmail.com. â– The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present LĂĄslĂł Nemes’ 2015 film “Son of Saul.â€? 7:30 p.m. $13. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Performances ■“Tablet Magazine Presents: Unorthodox at the DCJCC,â€? a live recording of the publication’s newest podcast, will feature Jewish food maven Joan Nathan, New Republic writer Elizabeth Bruenig, Tablet deputy editor Stephanie Butnick, Tablet editor-at-large Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet senior writer Liel Leibovitz. 7 to 9 p.m. $11.50 to $15.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. â– The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Nightâ€? will feature performances by the ensembles Discoteca! and Madeline, at 8 p.m.; and by Extra! Extra! and Thank You for Sharing, at 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Wednesday,december Dec. 16 Wednesday 16 Classes and workshops â– Yoga Alliance will present a class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. â– Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts â– The Millennium Stage will host the 42nd anniversary of “Merry TubaChristmas,â€? featuring hundreds of tuba, sousaphone and euphonium players from the area coming together to play traditional Christmas music. Rehearsal at 3 p.m.; performance at 6 p.m. Free. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Soprano RenĂŠe Fleming will sing a program of songs written by American jazz artist Patricia Barber, followed by the two performers singing an assortment of holiday favorites. 7 and 9 p.m. $85. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The American Pops Orchestra and guest artists Elaine Paige, Matt Doyle and Julia Goodwin will present “A Broadway Christmas.â€? 8 p.m. $35 to $65. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. â– Singer-songwriter Amber Dutton will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– The Gypsy Sally’s Holiday Hoedown will feature the Thrillbillys and Ruthie & the Wranglers. 8 p.m. $10. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– The Guy Mason Recreation Center’s Book Reading Club will discuss “Spool of Blue Threadâ€? by Anne Tyler. 11 a.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Cal-

vert St. NW. 202-727-7527. â– National Museum of Women in the Arts director of education and digital engagement Deborah Gaston will discuss several works in “Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft, and Design, Midcentury and Today.â€? Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. â– Katie Wallat of Bread for the City will discuss the D.C. law that prevents certain employers from asking questions about criminal background on initial job application forms. 2 to 3:15 p.m. Free. Room 311, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– In conjunction with the Folger Consort’s holiday concert, artistic director Robert Eisenstein and guest artists will present a seminar exploring the lives and music of the featured composers. 6 p.m. $20. French Embassy, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. folger.edu. â– The World Affairs Council will host a panel discussion on “Pragmatism vs. Policy: The US Approach Towards Refugees,â€? featuring Michel Gabaudan, president of Refugees International, and Samuel Witten, counsel for Arnold & Porter LLP and former acting assistant secretary of state for population, refugees and migration. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Horizon Ballroom, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. â– John Sedgwick will discuss his book “War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel That Stunned the Nation.â€? 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $25 to $35. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. â– The German Language Society will host a lecture by Rainald LĂśhner, professor of fluid dynamics at George Mason University, on his work developing models that predict Hajj pilgrim densities (in German). 8 p.m. $5; free for members and students. Reservations required. Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Road NW. 202-239-0432. Performances ■“Lights Up on the Lie: Perfect Liars Club at Woolly Mammothâ€? will feature four storytellers and four stories, one of which is a lie. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free. Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. â– Pratham DC Young Professionals and the South Asian Performing Arts Network and Institute will present “Arts for Kids: An Evening of Music and Theater,â€? with proceeds benefiting educational programs in India. 7 to 9 p.m. $15. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. â– The Chavez Schools Poetry Slam will feature special guest Messiah and host Malachi “MalPracticeâ€? Byrd, the District’s first-ever youth poet laureate and a Chavez Schools alumnus. 7 to 9 p.m. $10 to $25. Rotunda, North Tower, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. chavezpoetryslam.splashthat.com. Special event â– RAW:Washington DC will hold its Holiday RAWk Showcase featuring local visual artists, vendors, crafters, designers and boutiques. 6 to 11 p.m. $15 to $20. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. rawartists.org. Sporting event â– The Washington Capitals will play the Ottawa Senators. 7 p.m. $31 to $313. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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DISPATCHES From Page 12 ferent dances than we do, and they do more. But there are still some similarities. In one of the songs we danced to, part of the Indian song had the song “Lean On” in it. Neha and Nirathi taught us really cool hand gestures to go with the dances and taught us about the different hand gestures. Each dance tells a story. The different hand gestures mean different things like if you clap your hands together it represents a crocodile. Neha and Nirathi have been dancing since they were little girls. When you are very young, you have to do dance exercises for hours. When your dances are perfect, you can learn harder dances. They talked about the different holidays like Diwali, the festival of lights. Because a stepmother made the prince go away for 14 years, everybody was sad. They wanted him to be king. When he came back, he was floating on lights. At the end, they showed us how to do Indian dance moves ourselves. We also learned facts about India that we didn’t know before. — Ms. Fenner’s third-graders

National Presbyterian School

The NPS fifth grade is working on a very fun project. In social studies, we have been studying the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia and we started to make travel brochures for one of the five civilizations we’ve been studying. Our choices were Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, Phoenicia and Israel. Our first step was to take notes from our textbook, magazines, encyclopedias and library books. We divided the notes into history, culture, geography and extra. Once we had thorough notes, we started organizing them. Then we drafted our brochures. Once all of that was done, we used Microsoft Publisher and came up with a catchy slogan. The inside is filled with interesting information and pictures for our ancient civilization. On the back, we put extra information and our sources. I’ll probably look back on this as one of my favorite projects. It helped us develop our note taking skills and is helping us with our persuasive writing. The travel brochure is a fun way to help fifthgrade with our social studies, read-

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Our Lady of Victory School

For the first annual OLV Turkey Bowl on Nov. 24, everyone got together on the school’s front lawn to watch a football game between the seventh- and eighthgraders. There were concession stands with delicious snacks and beverages. Students from pre-K and kindergarten dressed up in adorable turkey and pilgrim costumes and cheered enthusiastically. Other grades held up vibrant posters and screamed for the teams. Two students held up a grand red and blue scoreboard, and other kids did game commentary. Sixth-graders played in the pregames, and seventh- and eighthgraders played for the Turkey Bowl trophy. It was a really close game! There were tied scores throughout almost the whole game. With two minutes left everybody had nervous looks on their faces. Eighth grade scored a touchdown, and seventh was one touchdown behind. They just had seconds to score, and they miraculously made it, which tied the game. The final score was 35-35. Both grades took pictures with the trophy. It was a triumph of team effort and hard work. Go Turkey Bowl! — Camila M., seventh-grader

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

We have been so fortunate to receive a great student teacher, Ms. Leslie Norgart, from Catholic University. Ms. Leslie has been with us since the very beginning of the school year. We read “Beowulf” and parts of the book “Grendel” which tells about Beowulf from the monster’s point of view. Both stories were hard to understand, but Ms. Leslie helped us retell the story in our own words. Now we are writing our own version of a popular monster story (like about Cruella de Vil or the chupacabra) from the point of view of the monster! It will be extremely hard for the sixth grade to forget about her. (Not that we would ever want to!) This year’s seventh-grade student teacher for English humanities was Ms. Amaro, who attends American University. According to the lead seventh-grade English Humanities teacher, Ms. Sebastian, Ms. Amaro has positive interactions with students and is great at giving help without giving

answers. The final student teacher is Ms. Lucas, who also goes to American University. She is a young but excellent student teacher. She was a great helper to Mr. Brian Muldoon. She was always pleasant but without making students go all wild. Thank you guys for your hard work and dedication to making us better students and people. We will miss you Ms. Lucas, Ms. Amaro and Ms. Leslie! We wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors! — Brenda Rivera and Oliva Csedrik, sixth-graders

Ross Elementary

Every week, we start with Fillmore on Monday. We leave at about noon. In a few weeks, there will be a Winter Fillmore Concert. This is where students perform what they have been learning in the semester. Every year, the fourth- and fifthgraders go on an annual ski trip. They go to Ski Liberty. They have to be at school at 6:45 a.m. We get ready to leave at 6:55 a.m., get on the bus at 7 a.m., and get there at 9 a.m. We get our rental helmets, ski boots and skis. We ski until noon and take a rest until 1 p.m. — we have lunch, then we relax and read, play games and do many other things, then get back on the hills. This week, fourth-graders continued with their Sweetgreen Program. They went to Sweetgreen in Dupont Circle. There they learned about fruits and veggies. This is a three-part class. So they go three times and each time they get a salad made by the skilled salad makers. Also, our second-graders went on a field trip to the Kennedy Center. They had a great time. — Lucy Mencimer, fourth-grader

St. Albans School

The most respected teacher in all of St. Albans Lower School — head of school Paul E. Herman — surprised teachers and students alike by proclaiming his retirement this week during an afternoon chapel service. Paul E. Herman has been as much an integral part of the school system as the structure of the buildings. Having taught generations of certain families (many students attending St. Albans can attest to their dad or uncle being taught by Mr. Herman), he knows how to work with faculty and the student body better

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School Without Walls High School

During the holiday season the School Without Walls community has many opportunities for students to help those in need. A joint food drive is ongoing at both School Without Walls High School and School Without Walls at Francis Stevens, the elementary and middle school, with an ambitious goal of collecting 3,000 food items. The food drive involves a contest between grades, with food items being sorted and counted by grade, and the highest total will win a yetundetermined prize. An annual clothing drive is also taking place, sponsored by the high school community service club, where new or lightly used clothing is collected in advisory class period. — Michael Edgell, 10th-grader

Sheridan School

In second grade at Sheridan School we read “Just Right Books” when we have R.A.T. It stands for Read Alone Time. It’s where we get our books from our book boxes and we read alone in our classroom. Usually we have R.AT. when we get to school. You can read any kind of book you want except the Reading Workshop books or Partner Read books. When we’re done with one book, we pick a new one in a special way. We pick a new book that

we think will be interesting to us. Then we take one hand and we spread out all our fingers. First we take a picture walk. That helps to tell if the book is interesting to us. Then we read a few pages. If a word is tricky for us, we put down one finger, and if we put down more than five fingers and have a fistful of words then we know that the book is too tricky for us. Then we have to do the same with another book. If we have no fingers down, then we know the book is too easy for us. If our fist is not full of words and only a couple of fingers are down then we know that the book is just right for us. Almost everybody in second grade loves R.A.T. because almost all the second-graders are inspired by books. — Josephine Farber, second-grader

Washington Latin Public Charter School

This year is a first for the Latin community: Middle-schoolers are now offered the chance to run and to be elected as a member of the Middle School Community Council. Comprised of a treasurer, secretary, president, vice president and up to two representatives from each grade, the team will work together to listen to the needs of the Latin middle school community. During an assembly held on Nov. 16, hopeful candidates excitedly stood on stage and approached the microphone, nervously reading speeches and occasionally cracking a smile. When asked why she decided to run, new president Aseeyah Walker said, “Because I feel like all of the students at our school need to be a part of [our school] and help out,” and after a couple seconds added, “You know ‘no taxation without representation?’ Well now it’s ‘no education without representation!’” The winners of the election are as follows: president: Aseeyah Walker, eighth grade; vice president: Logan Brown, seventh grade; secretary: Lydia Moore, seventh grade; treasurer: Robbie Mirabello, seventh grade; fifth-grade representatives: Gavin Neubauer and Michela Irving; sixth-grade representatives: Allison Bleimehl and Luke Lowenfish; seventh-grade representative: Amaya Tatum; eighth-grade representative: Kim Montpelier. — MK Wilson, eighth-grader

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