Calendar of Upcoming Events

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Events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to all.

Monday, February 23

7:30 p.m. Stanton Park Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting. "Join us for great presentations by landscape designer Cheryl Corson and public space advocate Barry Goodinson of Green Spaces for DC. We'll discuss landscaping in the historic district (including permitting), good plants for small gardens, public green space, and more!" At the Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE (by Maryland Avenue), 698-3320, http://stantonpark.org.

Tuesday, February 24

10 a.m. PSA Restructuring Hearing. By D.C. Council Judiciary Committee. "A hearing on the MPDC's Police Service Area (PSA) Restructuring plan. ... The plan, which reduces the number of PSAs from 83 to 43, is designed to improve police services in DC neighborhoods and enhance public involvement in community policing." In Room 412, Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 724-7808. http://mpdc.dc.gov/info/districts/PSAs_proposed.shtm.

11 a.m. Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir. Civil rights activist and social reformer Dorothy Height will discuss her new book. At the Library of Congress, Mumford Room, 6th floor, James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Info, 707-6456. http://www.loc.gov.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Neighborhood History in DC. "Matthew Gilmore, co-editor of H-DC, Washington DC History e-list and Web site, will be offering a workshop for doing neighborhood history — offering research techniques and describing the sources." In the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library, 901 G St. NW, Room 307. Registration requested, dc-edit@mail.h-net.msu.edu or 352-4378.

7 p.m. ANC 6A Economic Development & Zoning Committee. Agenda includes 1) review of application by 347 Tennessee Ave. NE for special exception to allow a two-story rear addition; 2) maintenance and disposition of D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development property at 525 9th St. NE; and 3) Large Tract Review by Office of Planning of Arboretum Place Proposal by Clark Realty (the development of 52 townhouses and 200 apartments will affect the revitalization of H Street NE). Info, ANC Commissioner 6A03 Cody Rice, 544-3734. In the Community Room, Capitol Hill Towers, 900 G St. NE. http://www.anc6a.org.

Wednesday, February 25

2 p.m. City Council Oversight Hearing of WASA's Lead Service Replacement Program. In Room 500, Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 724-8105.

7 p.m. ANC 6A Public Safety Committee meeting. At Holy Name Church, 920 11th St. NE. http://www.anc6a.org.

Thursday, February 26

7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Ward Six Neighborhood Citizen Summit. With Mayor Williams. Topics of discussion: Lessons from Citizen Summit III, a long-range vision for D.C.; priorities and initiatives in the proposed fiscal year 2005 Budget request; and questions and answers with the mayor. At Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE. Info, 727-2822. http://www.citizensummit.dc.gov.

Saturday, February 28

Out of Boundary Public school transfer request deadline.

10 a.m. Corner Forum meeting. What do you want to see in the next issue? At 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447.

11 a.m. Tree Pruning Workshop. Trees for Capitol Hill has arranged for Jim Adams of the National Arboretum to give a free Tree Pruning Workshop in our neighborhood. Meet at the corner of 7th & Constitution. We'll walk up Massachusetts and end at Ladybird Park, pruning along the way. Info, Laura Canfield, 547-2209 or lmc01@verizon.net.

Monday, March 1

7 p.m. H Street Food Coop Meeting. Everyone is welcome. At the old Bank Of America building, 961 H St. NE.

7 p.m. Stanton Park Playground Design Meeting. "The National Park Service, DC park planners, and community representatives have agreed upon a new design for Stanton Park playground. ... The meeting will give residents a chance to offer their views on the new equipment and the replacement schedule." By the Stanton Park Neighborhood Association. At Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th Street & Independence Avenue SE. http://www.stantonpark.org.

Tuesday, March 2

7:30 p.m. North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (NLPNA) meeting. With Ward 6 Services Coordinator Peter Jones and his assistant Francine Edmonds. At Lane Memorial Church, 14th & C Streets NE.

Wednesday, March 3

9:30 a.m. N-A Minit/Excello. Three status hearings. At the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration, 941 North Capitol St. NE, 7th floor. Info, Laura Byrd, 442-4359, or Zandra Goode, 442-4418.

Friday, March 5

6-8 p.m. Print Portfolio 2004, opening reception. Includes works by Dustin Piccolo, 524 13th St. NE. Through March 27. Exhibit is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. At Corcoran College of Art and Design, 328-9100. http://www.DFAonline.com.

Saturday, March 6

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Second Annual Pancake Feast. By the Capitol Hill Scouts Troop 500. A fundraiser to help finance scouting activities and equipment. The all-you-can-eat menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. Requested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Tickets may be purchased from the scouts in advance or at the door. At Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (lower level Washington Seminar Center), corner of 4th Street SE & Independence Avenue. http://www.capitolhillscouts.org.

1-3 p.m. Talking History with JEB (Joan E. Biren). The Rainbow History Project and the Lesbian Services Program of Whitman Walker Clinic present an afternoon Talking History Chat with Joan E. Biren, internationally recognized documentary artist. JEB will discuss her career as a documentarian, her time as a member of the Furies collective, and aspects of the history of the lesbian community, especially in Washington. At the Lesbian Services Program of Whitman Walker Clinic, 1432 U St. NW. Info, 907-9007.

Ongoing

Prostate Cancer Testing. For men ages 40 and older. On the third Wednesday of each month, all day. By the Howard University Cancer Center. At Howard University Cancer Center, 2041 Georgia Ave. NW. Info, 806-9259.

7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 24 and 25 and March 1, 2 and 3. Flavors. A concert, a tapestry of favorite and classic songs from the 40s to the present. Starring The Father's Children, Ty-Gray-El and the Str8-N-Up Performers. Also featured are Kris & Krew (dancers), Mercedes Arrington (gospel singer), Megan Barkley (ballerina) and Personal Touch and many others. This show is presented by Str8-N-Up productions, Inc. Tickets $21.50. Info, 550-3863. Tickets, http://boxofficetickets.com. At the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE.

Citizen Forester Trainings. By the Casey Trees Endowment Fund. "Citizen Foresters are local volunteers who serve the DC community by helping to restore, enhance, and protect our city's tree canopies. ... Participants learn to select and prepare a tree planting site, choose an appropriate tree species for the site, and properly plant the tree to ensure survival. We cover the techniques critical to maintaining urban tree health, including mulching, watering, and pruning. The service component consists of community tree planting and maintenance projects." Classes (daytime or evening) start week of March 1. Register with Heather Langford, 833-4010. http://www.caseytrees.org/cfprogram.html. §