Calendar of Upcoming Events

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.

Sunday, March 23

Noon. Operation Dire Distress: Veterans demonstration against the war. Sponsored by Veterans Against Iraq War, Veterans for Peace, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Common Sense, and Military Families Speak Out. At Constitution Gardens, near Vietnam Memorial, with solemn procession to the Veterans Administration, White House and Ellipse. Info, Erik Gustafson, 543-6176 or 546-0044.

6 p.m. Ending War, Bringing Peace. Prayer Service and Vigil sponsored by Potomac Association, Plymouth Congregational, Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, Black Voices for Peace, Washington Peace Center. At Plymouth Congregational Church, 5301 N. Capitol St. NE. Info, Rev. Hagler, 723-5330.

6-8 p.m. Candlelight vigil. In front of the White House, 16th and H streets NW. "Honor those who are under attack in Iraq." Sponsored by CODEPINK. Info, Ann, 387-2884. http://www.codepinkalert.org.

Tuesday, March 25

10:30 a.m. The FY 2004 School Budget. City Council hearing. DC Voice says, "We urge you to attend the hearing even if you don't testify — let's come out and show the Council how important education funding is for our children." At Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. To testify, call Kristy Tate, 724-8068, or e-mail kate@dccouncil.washington.dc.us.

7-9 p.m. ANC 6A Economic Development & Zoning Committee monthly meeting. Included on the agenda: 1) Office of Planning Presentation: Options for zoning changes to address H Street NE Strategic Development Plan; 2) Office of Planning Presentation on possible Farmers' Market on 600 block of H Street NE; 3) presentation and Q&A with Emily Paulus and Lisa Burcham from the DC Historic Preservation Office; 4) Update on Kingsman School Building. At Capitol Hill Towers, 900 G St. NE. Info, ANC 6A03 Commissioner Rice, 544-3734.

7 p.m. Pax Christi Prayer Service for Peace. "Please join us for this interfaith prayer service. Members of many faith traditions have been invited to join with us, to send out a unified plea for mercy, forgiveness and peace." Afterward: strategy session to plan Wednesday's events. At St. Aloysius Church, North Capitol and I streets NW. Info, Johnny Zokovitch, 352-219-8419, or Michael Jones, 814-964-0078. http://www.paxchristiusa.org/news_events_more.asp?id=490.

8-9 p.m. Dirty Bomb. WETA TV-26. NOVA. "Examine two attack scenarios — based on sophisticated models developed by radiation experts — a "dirty bomb" attack in Washington and London." http://www.pbs.org/nova/dirtybomb.

Wednesday, March 26

9:30 a.m. and noon. At 9:30 a.m., nonviolence training by Pax Christi, followed by prayerful public witness against the war at noon. "Eric LeCompte, chair of the national council of Pax Christi USA and staff person with SOA Watch, will lead a training session in nonviolent civil disobedience." Training is at St. Aloysius Church, North Capitol and I streets NW. Action is tentatively scheduled for Lafayette Park, 16th and H streets NW — final location to be announced Tuesday evening. Info, Johnny Zokovitch, 352-219-8419, or Michael
Jones, 814-964-0078. http://www.paxchristiusa.org/news_events_more.asp?id=490.

3:30 p.m. Boys Softball. Deal vs. Eliot, at Eliot, 1830 Constitution Ave. NE, 673-8666, http://www.k12.dc.us/schools/eliot/homepage.htm — and Browne Junior High vs. H. Johnson Junior High, at H. Johnson, 1400 Bruce Pl. SE, 698-1017.

6:45-9 p.m. Rent Stabilization Forum. A panel of experts and city officials will discuss all sides of rent stabilization. "Can changes in the city's rent stabilization program help preserve affordable housing?" By the D.C. League Committee on Affordable Housing, 347-3020. http://www.wishdc.org/events.htm. At Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW.

Thursday, March 27

7 p.m. Students Not Soldiers. Citywide organizing meeting. "This campaign is challenging the militarization of schools and students by the No Child Left Behind Act, JROTC and recruitment practices." Info: Trent Moyer, 299-1050, or John Judge, 234-2000. At AFSC-DC, 2211 14th St. NW.

Friday, March 28

3:30 p.m. Boys Softball. Terrell vs. Eliot, at Eliot, 1830 Constitution Ave. NE, 673-8666, http://www.k12.dc.us/schools/eliot/homepage.htm.

Saturday, March 29

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great American Clean Up on H Street Main Street. "Come and clean up H Street with H Street Main Street and the residents and merchants of H Street for the Great American CleanUp." With Mayor Anthony Williams. Meet at the H Street Connection, 900 H St. NE, to get your gloves and trash bags. Coffee provided. Info, Tomika Hughey, 486-0346.

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. Info, 544-2447.

1 p.m. Wall to Wall: D.C. Public Murals. Panel discussion. "Examine the history, function and philosophy of public murals, as well as the negotiation process with communities, local government, and the private sector about spaces and content." At True Reformer Building, 1200 U St. NW. (Metro: U Street/Cardozo). Info, Michon Boston, Humanities Council of Washington, DC, 387-8391, ext. 13. http://www.dcheritage.org/calendar2532/calendar_show.htm?doc_id=124352. §