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.

Tuesday, October 14

7 p.m. Sam Francis will speak about the Anacostia River at Capitol Hill Garden Club meeting. All are welcome. At Monica's Episcopal Church, 1340 Massachusetts Ave. SE. http://www.ncafgardenclubs.org/chgcwebpage.html.

7 p.m. Brown v. Board of Education. "A panel led by Robert Cottrol and Leland Ware will discuss Brown v. Board of Education. Cottrol and Ware are authors of Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture, and the Constitution." Reservations suggested. At the National Archives, Room 105, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 501-5000.

Wednesday, October 15

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Journey Toward Equality Bus Tour. "The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site merge their individual stories for a groundbreaking interpretation of one of America's key chapters in history, the struggle for equal rights." Reservations required. $5 per person; $3 for children under 7. Tour meets at Eastern Market metro plaza. Info, 546-1210. http://www.culturaltourismdc.org.

6:30 p.m. PSA 511 community meeting. At Teachers Credit Union, 9th & D Streets NE. http://psa511.juniperdc.com.

6:30-7:15 p.m. Avoiding Home Hazards, Part 2: Electricity Problems and Fire. By the Capitol Hill Restoration Society Preservation Café. At the top level of Trattoria Alberto, 506 8th St. SE. Info, 543-0425. http://www.chrs.org.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Washington Area Gentrification. "Gentrification, the influx of high-income individuals into previously poor neighborhoods, is one of the most important phenomena shaping Washington. This panel discussion, with [Mayor Williams and] experts from the fields of government, development and community activism, aims to promote a responsible and informative public dialogue on this contentious issue." At the City Museum, 801 K St. NW (Metro: Mount Vernon Square). $3 adults; $2 students and seniors. http://www.citymuseumdc.org.

Thursday, October 16

7 p.m. Youth or Dare. "Come and join us for an evening of drama by D.C.'s most talented high school students. This is a benefit performance for Young Playwrights' Theater." $35. At Carnegie Institution,16th & P Streets NW. http://www.youngplaywrightstheater.org.

Saturday, October 18

9 a.m. Free health screenings (i.e., glucose, blood pressure, body fat), information booths on cancer, diabetes, STDs, and diet. Speakers from the D.C. Department of Health. A free continental breakfast and a healthy lunch will be served. Info, 582-4811. http://www.ewhbc.org/contactUs/directions.htm.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oral History Workshop. At Strayer University, in Takoma. "Like to talk to neighbors about the `old days?' This layman's guide on how to do oral interviews includes tips on advance preparation, recording, and transcription." $30. Info, Diana Kohn, 301-270-8187. http://www.historictakoma.org.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.) Charles Hamilton Houston: Paving the Road to Brown — Celebrating a Washington Native Son and "Chief Architect" of Desegregation, Attorney Charles Hamilton Houston. Includes a "Griots Circle," featuring oral history; a high school student advocacy forum; and panel discussions about parent priorities and choices in public education, civil rights education, housing, and media that matters. With Mary Frances Berry, Darlene Allen, Adrian Fenty, Virginia Walden Ford, Courtland Milloy and Iris Toyer. By the Humanities Council of Washington, DC. $15 for adults, including boxed lunch. At Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness St. NW (Metro: Van Ness/UDC). Info, Michon Boston, 387-8391 or info@wdchumanities.org. http://www.wdchumanities.org.

10 a.m. Corner Forum meeting. "Help assemble the current issue and plan future ones." At the home of Marc Borbely and Tammi Cioffi, 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Third Annual Renovator's House Tour. "These walls can talk is the theme for a tour of renovated houses on the hill." The tour benefits the Watkins, Peabody and Stuart-Hobson Elementary Schools. $20. Info: John Burst, 547-3336.

11 a.m. Art and Spirit: A Celebration of Womanhood! "Vera Hope Walston, a fashion and furniture designer encourages women to empower themselves in all aspects of life by finding the artist within." Reservations suggested, 610-3371. At the Anacostia Museum & Center for African American History & Culture, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. http://anacostia.si.edu.

Noon - 3 p.m. A Bash for Bearden's Book. "Step inside the newly-published book by Romare Bearden, Li'l Dan the Drummer Boy. Celebrate this Civil War story with activities from the time period and projects inspired by the artist." At the Capital Children's Museum, 800 3rd St. NE. http://www.ccm.org.

2 p.m. Bike Ride for Beginners and Experienced. "Denise D'Amour of Capitol Hill Bikes will guide participants along the most scenic and safest routes from Capitol Hill to many of D.C.'s bike paths. This is a joint venture with The Healing Arts of Capitol Hill. Before beginning the ride, Denise will help get bikes adjusted and talk about how to safely navigate the streets. Bring water and a helmet." Meet at Capitol Hill Bikes, 709 8th St. SE. Info, 544-9389. http://capitolhillbikes.com/site/intro.cfm. §