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If you attend any of these events, please send in anything from a few lines to a long article about what happened. And if you know of any upcoming events that other readers might be interested in, send them in! Events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to all. — Compiled by Marc Borbely and Tammi Cioffi536 13th St. NE Sunday, March 16 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nonviolence Training for direct actions this coming week. "Stop the war now. .. From March 17-24 we will take action in the halls and offices of Congress in DC and across this nation — filling the jails until they answer the people's call for peace and justice!" At SEIU Local 82, 1220 13th St. NW. (Metro: Metro Center). Sponsored by United for Peace and Justice. Info, 299-1054. http://www.unitedforpeace.org. Noon to 4 p.m. 57th Annual District of Columbia Citywide Mathematics, Science and Technology Fair. Public Viewing of Projects. 2 p.m. awards ceremony. At Burr Gymnasium, Howard University, 6th and Girard streets NW. http://www.carnegieinstitution.org/first_light_case/horn/lessons /scifair.html. 6-8 p.m. Global Candlelight Vigil for Peace. "Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Reverend Robert Edgar, and other religious leaders call for candlelight vigils around the world on March 16 to say yes to peace — and no to war with Iraq. So far, 4444 vigils have been scheduled in 117 countries. Folk singers Peter, Paul, & Mary are among voices that will be lifted in an inner faith candlelight vigil for peace in the Nation's Capitol." The American Friends Service Committee is a sponsor of the Washington DC vigil. Sponsored by Win Without War and American Friends Service Committee. At Lincoln Memorial, on the Mall. (Metro: Foggy Bottom). http://www.moveon.org/vigil. Monday, March 17 7 p.m. Knit One, Purl Two. "Beginning knitting." All ages. At Northeast Branch Library, Children's Room, 330 7th St. NE, 698-3299. http://dclibrary.org/branches/noe. 7-9 p.m. Full Moon Hike. "A very popular, magical
hike through moonlit gardens and collections. Enjoy scents
and sounds as you experience the arboretum by the light of
the moon. At special stops, your guide shares selected
arboretum and horticultural facts. Wear good walking shoes and dress
for the weather as this is a 5-mile, mildly strenuous hike.
Not recommended for children." $10. Maximum participants:
30. Registration required. Info, Nancy Luria, 245-4546. At
National Arboretum. Enter through the R Street gate. Tuesday, March 18 4 p.m. The Graphic Reader Book Club. "A book club for
teens, with an emphasis on graphic novels." First meeting. At
the Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE, 698-3320, Wednesday, March 19 6:30 p.m. Police Service Area (PSA) 511 monthly community meeting. Teacher's Credit Union, 9th and D streets NE. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Capitol Hill's Trolley System and Other Early Transportation Ventures. A discussion with Lee H. Rogers. From Near Northeast resident Richard Layman: "Lee Rogers has worked on the Capitol Hill North/Near Northeast Cultural and Social History Study that I manage. He knows so much about so many aspects of DC's history. He is one of the nation's leading experts on historic trolley systems so I bet this will be a great presentation to go to. It's also timely, given the transportation study effort that is about to start for H Street later this Spring." Sponsored by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. At Trattoria Alberto's, top floor, 506 8th St. SE. Info, 543-0425. 6:30 p.m. Stated Board of Education meeting. Fifth floor board room, 825 North Capitol St. NE. 442-4289. http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/boe/boecalendar.html. Thursday, March 20 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Training on the Impact of the
Mayor's FY 2004 Budget on Human Services. Saturday, March 22 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Youth Law Fair. At D.C. Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave. NW. (Metro: Judiciary Square). Mock trials, teen speak-out sessions, courthouse tours, summer job tips, law-related career information, and youth advocacy. "Teaching D.C. teens and their parents about their rights and responsibilities and the justice system." By the D.C. Bar's D.C. Affairs Section, 626-3463, http://www.dcbar.org/youthlawfair. 10 a.m. Corner Forum weekly meeting. Participate in the planning of next week's issue. Northeast Branch of the Public Library, meeting room, 330 7th St. NE, 544-2447.
Looking Ahead April 5: ANC 6A06 Commissioner Jessica Ward is organizing an open house on the 1300 block of H Street NE. This will be a chance for residents to meet the merchants on the block, and to view the Atlas Theater, the H Street Playhouse theaters and the R.L. Christian Library. Meet at the Playhouse, at 1365 H Street, at 10 a.m. Bring your donations down to the thrift store. The United House of Prayer for All People will open its kitchen at 11, as usual on Saturdays, for $5.§ |
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