Calendar of 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 7

International Women's Day.

Monday, March 8

4-6 p.m. Home Purchase Assistance Program Orientation. "HPAP, sponsored by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, enables low- and moderate-income individuals and families to purchase homes in the District of Columbia. HPAP loans [up to $20,000] to qualified DC residents or DC government employees to help with down payment and closing costs on the purchase of a home in Washington." Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, 3939 Benning Road NE. Info, 396-1201 ext. 164.

Tuesday, March 9

6:30 p.m. (refreshments at 6 p.m.) Good Neighbors: New Development in Older Neighborhoods. "Neighbors often cite out-of-character buildings and traffic congestion when objecting to new development. Leading developers and designers show how they have addressed residents' concerns and made new development fit in and enhance existing communities." At the National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th St. NW, North Lobby, Suite 500. RSVP, 667-5445 or staff@washingtonregion.net. http://www.washingtonregion.net.

7:30 p.m. Linden Old City Capitol Hill Neighborhood Association Community Meeting. Director Anne Witt of DMV and officials from DOT and Parking Enforcement will be on hand to address issues such as parking enforcement and signs. At Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE. Info, linexchang@aol.com. http://www.oldcitycapitolhill.org.

Wednesday, March 10

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Building Futures: Housing Design and Development in Washington, D.C.'s Historic Districts. A citywide historic preservation conference sponsored by the D.C. Office of Planning/Historic Preservation Office and others. With Mayor Williams. Includes sessions on strategies for attracting newcomers to the city, incentives for encouraging homeownership, and planning for affordable housing for residents who live and work in neighborhood business districts. $25. At the True Reformer Building, 1200 U St. NW. http://www.dcpreservation.org/HP%20Building%20Futures1.pdf.

Thursday, March 11

6-8:30 p.m. Financial Planning Workshop. Designed to help individuals and families save for the future. Israel Baptist Church, 1251 Saratoga Ave. NE. Info, 667-1700.

6:30 p.m. Restoring Excellence to the D.C. Schools. A discussion by the Council of Great City Schools on its recent report, which states that the D.C. schools district has "abdicated its leadership responsibility for student achievement. ... Hear how the Council's study was conducted, what other urban systems are doing to improve student achievement, and what can be done here in Washington, D.C., to improve education outcomes for all of our students." At the Sumner School Museum, at 17th & M Streets NW. To RSVP, contact Erika Landberg at 986-8534 or elandberg@dcvoice.org, or Alicia Bell at 986-8533 or abell@dcvoice.org."

7-9 p.m. ANC 6A Monthly Meeting. Preliminary agenda includes a discussion with Stanley Jackson, director of the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development, on three abandoned properties: 525 9th St. NE; 1125 G St. NE; and the firehouse at 1341 Maryland Ave. NE. Agenda also includes update on process for determining whether there should be community standards for establishments with liquor licenses. At Miner Elementary School, Student Dining Room, 601 15th St. NE. Info, ANC 6A Chairman Joseph Fengler (6A02), 423-8868. http://www.anc6a.org.

7:30 p.m. Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal Class. "Real Estate Tax Bills are in the mail for Tax Year 2005. If you want to learn about real estate taxes in our neighborhood, spend the evening with us as we host officials from the Office of Real Property." By the Linden Old City Capitol Hill Neighborhood Association Community Meeting. At Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE. http://oldcitycapitolhill.org.

Saturday, March 13

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Youth Law Fair. The fair will "teach District youth about their rights, responsibilities, and the justice system; encourage District youth to form and voice opinions about important legal and social issues; and empower District youth to believe that they too can pursue careers in the justice community." The focus will be on gang violence. At D.C. Courthouse, 500 Indiana Ave. NW. By the D.C. Bar Association. Info, 626-3463. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/sections/litigation/youth_law_fair.

2 p.m. Researching Building History. "Gail Redmann, Vice President, Research Library and Collections, will offer a hands-on workshop on researching the history of buildings in Washington. She will present a slide presentation of case studies with examples of resources, including maps, city directories, tax assessments, building permits, and photographs." Reservations required, 383-1809 or reservations@citymuseumdc.org. Museum admission ($2 - $3) required. At the City Museum, 801 K St. NW.

Sunday, March 14

3 p.m. Stanton Park Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fundraiser. Closing performance of "sic" at 4 p.m. Includes tea before the performance, a reception afterwards and a silent auction. Benefits area high school seniors. $25 for SPNA members and $30 for non-members. At the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. RSVP to Bill Silagi, 543-6775 or wsilagi@hotmail.com. http://www.stantonpark.org.

Monday, March 15

7 p.m. ANC 6A Community Outreach Committee meeting. At the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1235 C St. NE. Info, ANC Commissioner (6A05) Michael Musante, 548-2542 or mfm81472@yahoo.com. http://www.anc6a.org.

Tuesday, March 16

7 p.m. ANC 6A Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee meeting on community standards for liquor stores. Panel (neighborhood associations, community groups, liquor store owners, District officials) will take questions from attendees regarding desirability of minimum community standard for voluntary agreements. At Sherwood Recreation Center, 10th and G Streets NE. http://www.anc6a.org.

Wednesday, March 17

6:30 p.m. PSA 511 meeting. At the Teacher's Credit Union, 9th & D Streets NE. http://www.psa511.juniperdc.com.

Friday, March 19

7 p.m. An Evening of Poetry and Fiction. With writers from Capitol Hill. By Writer's Way. At the Corner Store Artist Studio, 9th Street & South Carolina Avenue SE. Info, 547-3506. http://www.dcwritersway.org.

Saturday, March 20

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

Sunday, March 21

Happy 2nd birthday to Katina Bigelow (1317 Emerald St. NE)!

Ongoing

H Street Cleanup. Every second Saturday of the month, over the next few months. (Begins March 13). 10 a.m. - noon. "The H Street Main Street Promotions Committee is starting a series of cleanups that will help to make the H Street corridor a more inviting place to visit and shop. Over the next few months, we'll concentrate on keeping the street clean every second Saturday. So grab broom, dust pan, and gloves, and join fellow neighbors as we pick up trash, sweep the streets, and bring H Street back to glory. ... Some tools will be available, but additional rakes and brooms are always welcome. Garden gloves are also recommended." Meet at H Street Main Street Office, 961 H St. NE. Info, Joe Tortorici, 368-5698 or jtortorici@wesleysem.edu.

March 18-28. 12th Annual Environmental Film Festival. Over 90 documentary, feature, archival, children's and animated films. These films are presented in collaboration with nearly 60 local, national and international partners. Screenings take place at a wide range of venues throughout the city. Most screenings free. For a schedule, call 342-2564. http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org. §