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June 4, 2015

Vol. XXXII No. 22

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See Something, Say Something:

personnel play big role in installation security

By Patrick Gordon NSAW public affairs Naval Support Activity Washington and its six fence lines around the region have a secret weapon in the fight against crime and terrorism. Armed with keen senses of perception, these unassuming crime-fighters play a critical role in the defense of the installations and everything on them. They are the installation personnel.

The “See Something, Say Something” campaign aims to make everyone aware of their role in keeping the community safe.

That extends to the NSAW installations, where personnel play a pivotal role in aiding security forces. “‘See Something, Say Something’ came out after 9/11 and it is basically a way for a citizens’ police force to help the normal police and federal agencies identify when things seem out of the ordinary,” said Justin Petrick, NSAW installation emergency manager. “We have as many officers as we can have working the gates and patrolling, but we need personnel inside our fence lines to help and be part of the community policing.”

Petrick explained that NSAW’s fence lines fall inside one of the busiest metropolitan areas in the world. The National Capital Region itself can be a big target, said Petrick, adding that the onus is on those in the region to keep it safe.

“So this program affects the Navy Yard in that we live in a closed society at the Navy Yard and around NSAW,” said Petrick. “We have anywhere from 12,000 to 18,000 people here a day, and there’s always the chance that somebody slips in, so it’s a good opportunity for personnel to make their presence known.”

Petrick said that simply being aware of one’s surroundings is an important tool.

When personnel notice something out of the ordinary – such as a suspicious or unattended package, visitors taking pictures of secure facilities, or asking questions about the specifics of day-to-operations or security at the installation – they should report it in the interest of safety.

“If you’re on the Navy Yard or any of the NSAW installations it is important to call our dispatch at 433-3333, that is our emergency line, and report to them what they’ve seen and all of the pertinent information that

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

Something as seemingly innocuous as a backpack can become suspicious when left unattended. NSAW personnel are urged to act as the first line of defense against crime and terrorism by reporting suspicious activity to authorities at 433-3333 when on base and 911 when out in town. goes along with it,” said Petrick. “And again, it’s important for everyone to know that number; just like out in town you would dial 911 and make the report, inside our fence lines you dial 433-3333.”

When making a report, Petrick said to include as much information as possible. Include a detailed description of the person or object in question, the time and location of the suspicious activity, and any other information deemed pertinent. Petrick stressed that there is no such thing as too much information when reporting a potential threat.

In addition to suspicious packages and people, certain activities that are not suspi-

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cious outside the NCR should be reported within the Washington D.C. city limits. An example of this is drone or unmanned aerial vehicle piloting. A recreational hobby that has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, it is illegal to take part in within Washington D.C. “All of the military installations in the NCR have been asked to bring our people’s attention to drones, light aircraft, and what they call unmanned aerial vehicles,” said Petrick. “They are illegal in the National Capital Region. The NCR has a 15-mile circumference around Reagan National Airport that is a ‘no drone zone.’ D.C. is en-

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compassed in that entire area. It is important that people know this for two reasons – we want to make sure that the bad guys aren’t getting here in that way, and because we have personnel who are plane-and-ordrone enthusiasts who need to know this is a no fly zone. So if you’re coming from somewhere else and you just got stationed here and you don’t the rules, then you can get into a lot of trouble.”

Regardless of the scenario, Petrick reminds personnel to take their security and that of their installation seriously. If it seems out of the ordinary, report it by dialing 433-3333 on the installation or 911 when out in town.

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Tenant executive council gets installation, tenant commands on the same page

By Patrick Gordon NSAW public affairs Naval Support Activity Washington plays host to a number of tenant commands that serve the Navy and nation as a whole. The Washington Navy Yard alone is home to more than 100 tenant commands ranging from Naval Sea Systems Command to Commander, Navy Installations Command.

But with so many commands on one installation, getting pertinent information out or having issues addressed can be difficult.

Or it would be were it not for the tenant executive council. The TEC is a quarterly meeting between the NSAW commanding officer, key staff members, and tenant command representatives to ensure all parties are aware of important and upcoming issues affecting them.

Additionally, it acts as a forum to discuss any tenant-specific issues affecting them or the installation.

“A lot of it is raising awareness on security issues, emergency management, parking, and other issues on the base,” said Lt. Cmdr.

John Liddle, NSAW executive officer. “Anything that makes us more efficient in providing support to the tenants and allowing them to execute their missions, get people on the base at the start of the day and out at the end of the day, is good. The information we

share through the tenant executive council helps us to be more efficient because there is greater awareness of the policies and requirements we have to meet.”

Liddle explained that the more tenants that are involved in the TEC, the better all parties can be informed of issues and changes.

“We are doing our best to improve our communications by way of being more proactive,” said Liddle. “So we’re pushing a lot of information via email and through Facebook and The Waterline. We want folks to definitely make use of those resources, because that’s how we’re going to keep everybody informed between the councils, and hopefully that allows us to set a dialogue where we’re creating a continuous improvement.”

Issues discussed at the last TEC included raising awareness on security issues, emergency management, and hurricane season preparedness. One of the biggest topics was parking on the Navy Yard. Tenant participation resulted in a special parking committee comprised of all the NSAW Washington Navy Yard tenants to help address traffic volume and fewer parking spaces.

“We made sure the tenants understood all of the work we’ve been doing to improve parking as much as we can and create a smooth traffic flow now that NAVSEA is back on the yard, and all the work we’ve been doing with access con-

The tenant executive council is a quarterly meeting between the NSAW commanding officer, key staff members, and tenant command representatives to ensure all parties are aware of important and upcoming issues affecting them. Additionally, it acts as a forum to discuss any tenant-specific issues affecting them or the installation. trol with all the requirements that are levied upon us with the force protection condition bravo at the gates,” said Liddle. “It’s important that the tenants know what the

requirements are to help us keep the base safe and process people through in a timely fashion.”

Liddle added that the next TEC will likely include discussions on

the new Washington Navy Yard L’Enfant Plaza shuttle, preparations for the Display Ship Barry’s departure, and continued parking initiatives on the yard.

Navy Gateways Inns & Suites and DoD Government Lodging Available Through the Defense Travel System From Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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Starting in June 2015, Navy Gateways Inns & Suites lodging reservations and Department of Defense lodging services will be available for DoD travelers on official temporary duty travel to book directly through the Defense Travel System.

DoD travel policy requires military members TDY to a government installation to stay in government lodging facilities when available and directed in their orders/ authorization.

DTS is being modified to allow Navy, Air Force and Army military and government civilian travelers to book DoD government lodging.

Travelers can still make their lodging reservations through www. dodlodging.net or by calling 1-877NAVY- BED, but with lodging accommodations available through

DTS, travelers on official government business will experience a one-stop shop when making travel arrangements - and visibility into all DoD lodging resources.

DoD Lodging properties bookable through DTS meet strict quality and safety and security requirements, and offer many traveler amenities and conveniences.

“Integrating the ability to book government/DoD lodging through DTS is an added convenience for all our official government travelers as it provides a single point of access for reservations, incorporates lodging information into travel documents (authorization/voucher), and automatically secures a nonavailability confirmation number as required by policy when government lodging is directed but not available,” said Tamara Davis, Navy Installations Command, Navy Lodging program director.

NGIS offers more than 24,000 guest rooms at military installa-

tions worldwide and is considered Priority-One lodging for all TDY travelers, offering professionally managed quality lodging and services while helping guests meet fiscal and mission goals.

NGIS delivers comfortable accommodations with cost-saving room rates to all active duty, retirees, reservists, DoD civilians and sponsored guests. Travelers in a leisure status are also accommodated when space is available.

In-room amenities include free Internet service, free premium cable TV, coffee, newspapers, refrigerator, microwave and housekeeping.

Amenities also include guest laundry and business center.

Please visit www.dodlodging. net or call 1877-NAVY-BED for non-DTS reservations and NGIS destination information.

For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

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ONR Testing High-Speed Planing Hulls

By Katherine H. Crawford Office of Naval Research Public Affairs

Earlier this month, scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research performed experiments to better understand the motions, forces and pressures generated by waves on boats with high-speed planing hulls.

Planing hulls are like those used on a speedboat - they’re designed to produce lift and allow the watercraft to glide on top of the water, skimming more quickly over its surface. At higher speeds, waves become a problem. The higher the crests of the waves, the more the boat will rise to the top of the wave and then fall back down to the wave’s trough with great force.

This is known as “wave slam.”

“When a hull is going at speed and it hits a wave, it’s like hitting a wall - it’s a violent collision, and the forces are very large,” said Dr. Bob Brizzolara, a program officer with ONR’s Sea Warfare and Weapons Department. “This causes injuries to Sailors - commonly back and leg injuries - and also can degrade the structure of the vessel.”

This research was motivated by a series of workshops ONR program officers held with personnel from the Navy small combatant craft commands about high-priority challenges that ONR could help with. One identified challenge was the need to carry greater loads while maintaining their speed capabilities. To do this, some structural weight would need to be shed. Since the hull is the heaviest part of a vessel, Brizzolara and his

U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams

A ship hull model attached to a high-speed sled moves through waves at the David Taylor Model Basin at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, during Office of Naval Research -sponsored research. The research studies the fundamental physics of the water-impact of high-speed planing hulls and to measure the slamming loads and resulting motions of the craft upon re-entry into the water. team began there, investigating ways to save weight.

“To deal with the effects of wave slams, the Navy must have strong boats that are forced to reduce speed in higher seas,” said Dr. Carolyn Judge, an associate professor in the U.S. Naval Academy’s Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department, as well as a current Young Investigator Program recipient working with Brizzolara on this research. “Mitigating the problem of wave slams will allow Navy boats to travel faster in higher seas states as well as allow for lighter boat structural designs.”

Working with Naval Surface

Warfare Center Carderock Division, USNA and the University of Iowa, ONR is considering ways to reduce hull weight while maintaining structural adequacy. For unmanned craft, it might be possible to reduce weight even further, allowing additional payload to be carried.

“We’re working to understand the pressures on the hull that are due to the wave slamming, since right now, they are not well understood,” Brizzolara said. “We’d like to be able to save weight in the structure so we can carry more fuel and payload, but we don’t understand those pressures well enough to be able to start taking weight out

of the structures.”

The team is executing the research in two parts: experimentally with scale models and using computer simulations. The scale models are tested in the large tow tank at NSWC Carderock.

Computer simulations for planing hulls are being developed by the University of Iowa, a challenging problem due to the complexity of planing hull physics. The model results will be used to develop computer simulations that are more realistic and accurate. This will vastly increase the numbers of tests that can be run since the computer simulations are much less expensive than experimental testing.

ONR provides the science and

The 5 questions you’re asking about the Navy’s big personnel changes From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs A major rollout of new personnel initiatives that provide greater choice, flexibility and transparency in everything from career path, promotions and advancements, to GMT and even body composition assessment (BCA) was announced

by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on May 13.

As these initiatives move forward, the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel has responsibility for fleet communication and implementation.

Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, had the opportunity to discuss these initiatives with the Fleet last week, and answered Sailors’ questions about the changes.

Here are the top five questions you’re asking in all hands calls and on social media:

1. Why are we making all these changes to the Navy’s personnel system?

“We’ve got a great Navy. Sailors today are high quality. Recruiting is successful and the quality of kids we’re bringing in today is wonderful.

The economy is always our biggest competitor for attracting good people, and keeping good people, so we want to put things in place today, get authority on the shelf that allows us to deal with any changes in the economic situation when the time comes.”

2. Are we really getting rid of mandatory Navy GMT? “We are coming up with better ideas and better training over time ... we are giving this back to CO’s to determine when they think their crew, their squadron, their unit, is in need of that kind of training.”

3. What do the Navy Fitness changes mean for Sailors?

“The PFA as we institute it to-

day is really not measuring health or encouraging better health, it is simply a test. We’re partnering with BUMED to figure out what defines better health and then use the standards we have to get more people to take the test ... really giving them more latitude to pay most attention to doing the right things to be healthier.”

4. Why is CAP changing to the Meritorious Advancement Program?

“Nobody knows their Sailors better than our CO’s in the fleet, the command master chief and the chief’s mess. We want to give them more opportunity to recognize the best of the best inside their units by expanding the opportunity to meritoriously advance Sailors.

We’ve also heard from multiple units and CO’s around the Fleet that all of our great Sailors aren’t only at sea, we have some great Sailors ashore as well.”

5. How are you going to provide greater career path flexibility?

“I think we’re trying to find more than one path to milestone achievement and success for people who are talented. Today it’s defined as the golden career path because it’s pretty rigid. You don’t have opportunities to try something different or to maybe get off track for whatever reason, we want to be able to give people off ramps that have a great deal of talent and are very skilled and want to come back and serve.”

Didn’t see your question about these initiatives on the list? Send it to usnpeople@gmail.com or tweet it to @usnpeople, and the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel will work to get you an answer. http://navylive.dodlive. mil/2015/05/28/the-5-questionsyoure-asking-about-the-navysbig-personnel-changes/

technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 55 countries, 634 institutions of higher learning and nonprofit institutions, and more than 960 industry partners. ONR, through its commands, including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., employs more than 3,800 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel.

For more news from Office of Naval Research, visit www.navy. mil/local/onr/.

NDW Drinking Water

The 2014 Annual Water Quality reports for the Washington Navy Yard will be distributed in print and electronically prior to 1 July 2015. These reports have been prepared in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency Region III, D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, and Naval Facility Engineering Command Washington. These routine reports are required by law, and are being provided to ensure you have all of the available information regarding the quality of your drinking water.

These reports are not being issued in response to a health threat. The water being served at the Washington Navy Yard met federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements in 2014. Copies of the reports will be available upon request. If you have any questions please contact Tawana Spencer, Public Works Department Washington Drinking Water Media Manager, at (202) 685-8007.

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Navy Space-Based Orbital Debris Sensor Receives U.S. Patent

By Daniel Parry U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Public Affairs Small orbital debris objects can threaten vital spacebased assets. The Navy’s patented compact debris detection device can detect debris in near real-time and provide essential trajectory data for future use.

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Geospace Science and Technology Branch, received U.S. patent (#8976245), March 10, for the Optical Orbital Debris Spotter - a compact, low power, low cost, local space debris detection concept that can be integrated into larger satellite designs, or flown independently on-board nano-satellite platforms.

Man-made debris orbiting the Earth continues to increase at an alarming rate - with objects smaller than one centimeter exceeding 100 million. The effects of collisions occurring at orbital velocities approaching speeds of several kilometers per second can range from minor to catastrophic. In Low Earth Orbit, where many space-based assets reside, small debris objects are of concern not only due to their abundance, but because they are often difficult to track or even detect on a routine basis.

The fundamental concept for the orbital debris detection sensor is to create a continuous light sheet by using a collimated light source, such as a low power laser, and a conic mirror. The key idea of this concept is to form a permanently illuminated light sheet rather than a scanning beam.

This way, all particles intersecting the ‘sheet’ will scatter the light from the source, independent of the time of intersection with the plane of the light sheet.

“When the flight path of an orbital debris object intersects the light sheet, the object will scatter the light, and a portion of that scattered light can be detected by a wide

angle camera,” said Dr. Christoph Englert, research physicist at NRL. “The knowledge of the light sheet geometry and the angles of the scattering event with respect to the camera, derived from the signal location on the sensor, allow the determination of the intersection point, and possibly even size, and shape information about the debris particle.”

Many debris studies are performed using damaged satellite surfaces that are brought back to the Earth after months or years in orbit. This newly patented concept can provide, at a minimum, a similar or even improved data set in close to real-time without the necessity of returning satellites back to Earth. Small, stand-alone sensor systems, such as the Optical Orbital Debris Spotter, could also be deployed within a debris cloud to provide in-situ measurements of debris density, distribution and evolution.

“Using a dedicated nano-satellite, or CubeSat, the system could also be used for gathering of more comprehensive debris field data,” Englert said. “Losing the satellite at some point during the mission by a fatal collision could be considered a justifiable risk in comparison to the odds of getting unprecedented data sets for debris field characterization and modeling.”

The sensor concept, weighing approximately two kilograms and measuring approximately 10cm x 10cm x 20cm, depending on specific implementation, could gather valuable input for modeling and prediction software that is starved for information on small debris pieces. These data sets could then be incorporated into global space tracking tools such as the Space Surveillance Network, NASA’s Orbital Debris Engineering Model, and the European Space Agency’s Optical Ground Station.

For more news from Naval Research Laboratory, visit www.navy.mil/local/nrl/.

NAVSEA cafeteria open for WNY employees

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Optical Orbital Debris Spotter is capable of detecting debris with sizes as small as about 0.01 centimeters in the vicinity of a host spacecraft for near real-time damage. The device is a compact, low power, low cost, local space debris detection concept that can be integrated into larger satellite designs, or flown independently on-board nano-satellite platforms.

From NAVSEA public affairs

In anticipation of the Gooding Center closing for up to a year of planned renovations, NAVSEA opened its cafeteria to the rest of the Navy Yard workforce June 1.

Navy Yard employees with common access cards, contractors with access to the base and some non-Navy base visitors are welcome to use the cafeteria on the first floor of Building 197 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Though the base has not yet determined exactly when the Gooding Center will close, NAVSEA leadership decided to open the cafeteria now so that the vendor would have time to plan for the potential increase in volume.

“We’ve worked closely with the vendor to make sure they understand they’ll be seeing quite a few new lunch customers,” said Jen Bennett of NAVSEA’s chief of staff’s office. “They’ve assured us that they will be able to accommodate the increase, though it may take some time for them to make changes if they need to hire new staff or change their processes to keep up with demand.”

Another reason the command is opening the cafeteria early is to allow non-NAVSEA employees time to have their common access cards coded, which will be required for them to access the building.

“CAC holders can have their cards hard-coded to allow access to the building between 11 and 2,” said Bill Ashton, NAVSEA’s director of security.

The cards can be coded by reporting to the NAVSEA visitor center, which is located directly inside the river-side entrance of Building 197. The process should take approximately 10-15 minutes, though employees should be aware that wait times can be longer early in the morning.

Once their cards are coded, those Navy Yard employees can enter the building from the Isaac Hull entrance on the west side of the building. From there, they can walk straight to the cafeteria and dine-in or carry their lunches back to their workspaces.

Other non-Navy personnel who have access to the base, such as contractors with RAPIDGate or other similar forms of identification can also access the cafeteria by using the Isaac Hull entrance and checking in with the security guard.

Those employees will sign in and exchange their ID for a badge that clearly identifies them as having access to the cafeteria only.

“Visitors with a form of state or federal ID will follow the same procedures,” explained Ashton.

Foreign nationals, even those who work on the Navy Yard, will require an escort to access the building unless they are NAVSEA employees. Foreign nationals must also receive prior approval from NAVSEA security, which can be arranged by their designated escort.

In anticipation of the Gooding Center closing for up to a year of planned renovations, NAVSEA will open its cafeteria to the rest of the Navy Yard workforce June 1. Navy Yard employees with common access cards, contractors with access to the base and some non-Navy base visitors are welcome to use the cafeteria on the first floor of Building 197 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“The cafeteria will only be open to those people who have already been cleared to be on the base,” said Ashton.

“So from a security standpoint, we’re comfortable with the access procedures we’ve designed.”

NAVSEA or Navy Yard employees concerned about lines or delays should also keep in mind that, even with the closing of the Gooding Center, there are still several food options available on and near the base. William III has two locations on the yard, as does Dunkin’ Donuts. The base will also increase the number of food trucks allowed on the base in the near future.

The base is also surrounded by several new restaurants, as well as a new Harris Teeter, which are only a short distance down the River Walk. That walk should be shortened in July when the new pedestrian access gate opens along Isaac Hull Ave. on the north side of Building 197.

But for those employees who don’t wish to leave the building, Bennett assures them that the facilities team will keep a close eye on the cafeteria to make sure they’re keeping up with the demand.

“At first we probably will see some longer lines down there. But we’re confident it shouldn’t be anything beyond what they can easily handle. We’ll continuously monitor the situation and will make whatever changes are necessary to guarantee everyone is able to get their lunch without too much of a delay,” said Bennett.

Because of the building’s unique security requirements, Ashton reminds employees to always remain aware that visitors to the cafeteria may not have the clearance level required for access to the information frequently found or discussed in the building.

“Just like dining outside the building, employees should always be aware of what information they keep open on their desks or discuss in public, particularly in or around the cafeteria,” said Ashton. “Operational security is every employee’s responsibility.”

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NSAW News Briefs MD, DE, & DC Elks State Association Camp Barrett Junior Warriors program

Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series and Canal Park Outdoor Film Series

In 1946, the Elks declared, “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” and the Elks have served the veterans since that date. The Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. Elks State Association has determined that the children of those veterans will be provided for as well. By establishing the Junior Warrior program the Elks will provide a week of camp to children of our active duty servicemen, National Guard and wounded warriors. These children will be recommended to the Elks by the military for the appropriate weeks. These special Junior Warrior campers will have their $125 fee paid for by the caring donations of the Elk members and those willing to support this program.

This week at camp will be able to provide a time of relief and enjoyment for these children. Most of these children have to face unique situations in an unfamiliar environment.

They have the constant fear of loss or injury to their parent during deployment along with the constant reminder that they are not there to tuck them in at night or kiss the scrapped knees and watch their school activities. The Elks hope this week at camp will help ease some of the stress from their young lives. For children living in Fisher houses and having parents in Wounded Warrior units, these fears have come to pass. They have now had to learn to adapt to a life now focused at the hospital and/or area in which their parent is recovering in. Many of our young Junior Warriors have had to leave their local schools, friends and neighborhoods so they can be closer to their parent. None are a happy environment for a child during a summer. As Elks, we are trying to give the gift of “being a kid” for at least a week to our Junior Warriors, as well as letting them know that we respect and acknowledge the sacrifices their family has made to protect our country.

Camp dates are Boys: June 21, June 28, and July 5; Girls: July 12, July 19, July 26 For more information or to register, please contact Junior Warrior chairman Danniele McKnight at dannielemcknight@yahoo.com. For more information about Camp Barrett, visit our Web Site http://www.elks-camp-barrett.com/ or follow us on Facebook.

Let the excitement begin! Lineups have been finalized for the Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series and Canal Park Outdoor Film Series this summer in the Capitol Riverfront.

The Friday Night Concert Series kicked off May 15 on the boardwalk and terrace steps of Yards Park. A total of 18 concerts will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a wide range of live musical performances from bands selected by top entertainment source OnTap Magazine.

June 12 - C Jazz Fest at The Yards, Soul Rebels & Sharón Clark (Jazz) June 19 - Texas Chainsaw Horns (Horn Driven Rock) June 26 - Jah Works (Reggae) July 3 - Almost Journey (Journey Tribute) July 10 - Hand Painted Swinger (Pop Hits) July 17 - Wesley Spangler (Crossover Country) July 24 - Justin Trawick (Indie Folk Rock) July 31 - White Ford Bronco (90’s Covers) Aug. 7 - Morrison Brothers (Alt Country) Aug. 14 - Jeff From Accounting (Pop Hits) Aug. 21 - Lloyd Dobler Effect (Party Covers) Aug. 28 - Special Guest TBA in August!

Sept. 4 - Crowded Streets (Dave Matthews Tribute) Sept. 11 - Sara Gray (Modern Country) The “People’s Choice” themed Outdoor Film Series will begin Thursday, June 4, in the northern block of Canal Park at sundown around 8:45 p.m. Bring your blanket and your picnic and enjoy your favorite stars underneath our stars in Canal Park: June 11 - Selma June 18 - The Princess Bride June 25 - Rush Hour July 2 - Independence Day July 9 - Bring It On July 16 - LEGO Movie July 23 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory July 30 - Big Hero 6 Aug. 6 - Pitch Perfect Aug. 13 - The Goonies Aug. 20 - Guardians of the Galaxy Aug. 27 - To Kill A Mockingbird Sept. 3 - The Sound of Music

Everyday Fitness in The Front The Capitol Riverfront BID and partners VIDA Fitness and DC BFIT will host a series of summer workouts and exercise classes in Yards Park and Canal Park from May 19 through Sept. 12.

The fitness classes are free and open to the public and will be offered Monday through Saturday, with a special family fitness class one Sunday per month. The following classes can be enjoyed throughout the summer: Monday: 6:30 p.m.

High Energy class in Canal Park from DC BFIT Tuesday: 7 p.m.

Vinyasa Yoga in Yards Park from VIDA Fitness Wednesday: 6:30 a.m.

Yoga class in Canal Park; 6:30 p.m. High Energy class in Yards Park from DC BFIT Thursday: 7 p.m.

Zumba in Yards Park from VIDA Fitness Friday: 6:30 a.m.

High Energy class in Yards Park from DC BFIT Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Boot Camp in Yards Park from DC BFIT Third Sunday of each month: 1:30 p.m. Family Fitness in Canal Park from DC BFIT

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