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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 Borbely536 13th St. NE Monday, May 5 4 p.m. Antz (83 minutes). Film. At Northeast Branch Library, Children's Room, 330 7th St. NE. Info, Michelle Jackson, 698-3299, http://dclibrary.org/branches/noe. 6:30 - 7 p.m. Parent Informational Meeting Regarding School Vouchers. "To ensure that D.C. parents have a voice as to whether or not they have a choice in where to educate their children. ... Come out and raise your voice to let us know where you stand." By Washington, D.C., Chapter of the Black Alliance for Educational Options. At Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. Info, Virginia Walden-Ford, 518-0281. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
Community Meeting. "Discuss capital and service improvements,
and proposed rate increases." At Washington Center for
Aging Services, 2601 18th St. NE. For info or to testify, 7-9 p.m. Public Interest Civic Association Meeting. Monthly Meeting. At Calvary Episcopal Church, 800 6th St. NE. Tuesday, May 6 3:45 p.m. Card Games for Children: Uno, Fish, Old Maid. At Northeast Branch Library, Children's Room, 330 7th St. NE. Info, Michelle Jackson, 698-3299, http://dclibrary.org/branches/noe. 5:30 p.m. Community Rally and Call to Action. "D.C. Residents Don't Want School Vouchers, yet Congress is trying to impose vouchers on D.C., using public money!" At Freedom Plaza, 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. By the Coalition for Accountable Public Schools, 518-3667 or rally@stopdcvouchers.com. 7 p.m. The Police Service Area System. "The Metropolitan Police Department ... is holding a series of community meetings in all seven police districts to get residents' comments and suggestions on improving the Department's Police Service Area (PSA) system." At First District Station, 415 4th St. SW. Info, MPDC's Office of Policing for Prevention, 727-2900. http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/news/news.asp?sid=2050. 7:30 p.m. North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association meeting. At Lane Memorial CME Church, 14th and C NE. Wednesday, May 7 3:30 p.m. Boys Softball. Browne Junior High vs. Jefferson Junior High, at Jefferson, 801 7th St. SW, 724-4881; and Eliot Junior High vs. Francis Junior High, at Eliot, 1830 Constitution Ave. NE, 673-8666. 3:30 p.m. DCIAA East/West Middle School and Junior High School Outdoor Track Championships. At Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol St. NE, 698-4500. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Community Meeting. "Discuss capital and service improvements, and proposed rate increases." At Southwest Library, 920 Wesley Pl. SW. For info or to testify, call 787-2330. http://www.dcwasa.com/news/listings/press_release78.cfm. 7-8:30 p.m. Show Me the Money: Financing D.C.'s Transportation System. "Transportation decision makers will come together ... to answer your questions about transportation needs that should and can be funded over the next five to 10 years." With Council members Phil Mendelson (At Large) and Jim Graham (Ward 1), and Dan Tangherlini, director, District Department of Transportation. At Martin Luther King Memorial Library, Room A5, 901 G St. NW (Metro: Gallery Place). Info, John Swanson, Council of Governments, 962-3295 or jswanson@mwclog.org. Thursday, May 8 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Older Americans Month Kickoff. "The D.C. Office on Aging and the Senior Service Network will sponsor an information fair where D.C. government employees and visitors can get info about senior programs and services." At One Judiciary Square Building, 441 4th St. NW, first floor lobby and auditorium. Info, D.C. Office on Aging, 724-5626. 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. Legal Fair for the Elderly. By AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly. "Receive free legal advice, information and direct service for landlord/tenant issues; obtaining affordable prescriptions; public benefits check-ups; resolving nursing home problems; powers of attorney and wills. We will have lawyers and trained volunteers help you with your legal issues." At Brookland Manor Senior Center, 2325 14th St. NE. Call Mrs. Elliot, 529-6529, to register. 3:30 p.m. Boys Softball. Eliot Junior High vs. Browne Junior High, at Rosedale Recreation Center, 17th and Gales streets NE, 727-5434. 7-9 p.m. ANC 6A Monthly Meeting. Preliminary
agenda includes a discussion of a proposed Police Service
Area redistricting; discussion of consolidating Police Service
Area meetings with the ANC 6A Alcoholic Beverage and
Licensing & Public Safety Committee meetings; and a
proposed nomination for Fifth Police District Citizen of the Quarter
for Marc Borbely, 536 13th St. NE. At Miner Elementary
School, Student Dining Room, 600 16th St. NE. Info, Friday, May 9 3:30 p.m. Grand Opening of the New City Museum. "Join the mayor at a ceremonial blessing of the grounds for the new City Museum of Washington, D.C., at Mount Vernon Square. The event will underscore the contribution of indigenous people to the history of Washington. ... The official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony will be held on May 15. The museum will open on May 16." At City Museum, 801 K St. NW. Info, Historical Society of Washington D.C., 785-2068. http://www.hswdc.org. Saturday, May 10 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Crime Forum II: Building Partnerships for Safe Neighborhoods. "Crime Forum II will feature an interactive town hall meeting with [Mayor Anthony Williams and] Chief Ramsey on community programs that empower citizens to help reduce crime." At Scripture Cathedral, 810 O St. NW (Metro: Mt. Vernon Square). Info, Office of Community Outreach, 442-8150. http://dc.gov/events/index.shtm. 10 a.m. Corner Forum weekly meeting. "Your help is needed to discuss ideas for future articles. Yummy, hot blueberry pancakes and juice for everyone who comes!" At 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447. 10:30 a.m. Learn to Cultivate and Cook with Healthful Herbs. By Fannie Hamilton, master gardener. At Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE, 698-3320, http://dclibrary.org/branches/noe. Ongoing Thief River. May 10 - June 7. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. "The effects of choices and regrets on the lifelong and largely unexpressed love between two men from a Minnesota farming community. Thief River reveals the impact of their relationship on their own lives and on their families from the 1950's to the turn of the 21st Century." By the Theater Alliance. Tickets normally $20; free if you live between 8th Street and 19th Street NE, between C and M streets NE. (Pick up free tickets at least 30 minutes before the show). At H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. 800-494-8497 or 396-2125 or http://www.theateralliance.com/Season.htm. Every Thursday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. D.C. Open Air Farmers Market and the New Horizons Flea Market Spring to Life. "Springtime means that the popular D.C. Open Air Farmers Market, held in RFK's Lot 6 at the corner of Oklahoma and Benning Roads, will be in full bloom. The popular markets [features] fruits, vegetables and other items from local farmers and a variety of eye-catching crafts, antiques, furniture, apparel and other merchandise." Free admission and parking. May 10, and second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - noon. Free Legal Advice Clinic. By the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. "If you have a civil legal matter governed by D.C. law, you can meet in private with an attorney to discuss your legal problem. ... Please bring all of the documents." At two locations: Bread for the City, 1525 7th St. NW and Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE. Info, Ronald Baynes, 737-4700 ext. 292. http://www.dcbar.org/for_the_public/finding_a_lawyer/advice.cfm. § |
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