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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 Sharon Cochran (1300 Block of Emerald Street NE) and Marc Borbely (536 13th St. NE) and Albert Stevens (Eastern Senior High School Student)Wednesday, June 2 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting on Schools. By the Washington Teachers Union. "The meeting will address the critical issues now facing DCPS, abolishment, teacher buyouts, the DCPS budget and the future of DCPS administration." In the Dunbar Senior High School Auditorium, 1301 New Jersey Ave. NW. Thursday, June 3 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. High Risk Task Force on Violence in Schools. By the Public Charter Schools Center for Student Support Services. "Youth in the District of Columbia confront crisis levels of substance abuse and violence. This one-day summit will bring together policymakers, advocates, service providers, and members of the local community to build a collaborative agenda for effective prevention based on policies and practices that have proven effective in other States and cities." RSVP required, to Melodye Watson, 628-8848 ext. 104, or mwatson@csss.org. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 9th & P Streets NW. 10 a.m. U.S. House of Representatives D.C. Appropriations Committee Hearing. In the Rayburn Office Building, Room 2362. "This is a hearing ... to consider the rider which prohibits D.C. to use its locally raised tax revenue in support of Congressional voting rights. In the past the chair of the committee has said that he saw no reason not to include the rider because DC residents did not care: few were in attendance at the hearing. This year we might be able to get the House to follow the lead of the Senate and drop this insulting rider. To do so the committee room needs to be packed. Although none of us will be permitted to speak, our presence would demonstrate that DC citizens do care." Info, Kathy Schmidt, D.C. Voting Rights Chair, 237-5550. http://www.dcvote.org. 7 p.m. Royal Words Poetry Lounge: A Tribute to Fathers. At DC Sanctuary, 1355 H St. NE. $4 for nonperformers. Hosted by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney "Ashawarrior." "Featuring Joseph S. Briggs, The Honorable Baba-C, and Mike Maggio, along with special guest artists such as Queen Sheba and Sylvia Dianne Beverly `Lady Di.' There also will be musical accompaniment by Doc Powell and drum call by Amikaeyla Proudfoot Gaston. Poetry open mic, surprised guest artists, networking opportunities, literary displays and more are also included." Info, 399-4033. http://www.dcsanctuary.com. Saturday, June 5 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Opening Day for Fresh Farm Farmer's Market. Open rain or shine every Saturdays, through October 30. Everything sold at this market is grown or produced by the seller. 600 H St. NE, 362-8889. http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org. 10 a.m. Corner Forum meeting. Help plan the next issue. At 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447. 6 p.m. Kingsman Basketball Summer League. At Kingsman Basketball Court, D Street, between 13th and 14th Streets. For ages 14 and under. Info, 388-3466. 6 p.m. D.C. Divas vs. Pittsburgh Passion (National Women's Football Association). At Eastern Senior High School, 1700 East Capitol St. NE. $12; free for children under 6. Info, 703-856-4331. http://www.dcdivas.com. Sunday, June 6 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Festa Italiana. By Fieri. "Annual celebration of Italian American culture and the contributions of Italian Americans to the Washington area." At 3rd Street NW, between E and G Streets NW. Info, Alyssa Ciccone, 368-7379. http://www.fieridc.org/FestaItaliana2002.html. Monday, June 7 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Bicycle Safety Classes. By the D.C. Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. "The classes include both classroom and on-road sessions on how to ride in traffic, avoid hazards, use gears for a more comfortable ride and perform basic bicycle maintenance." Second in-class session is on June 14. On-road session is on June 20. At 3rd District Police Station, 1620 V St. NW. Info, 628-2500 or waba@waba.org. http://ddot.dc.gov/ddot/cwp/view,a,1252,q,613525,ddotNav_GID,1610.asp. Tuesday, June 8 12-1 p.m. Freedom Songs. "Bernice Johnson Reagon and Toshi Reagon perform songs of the Civil Rights Movement." In Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 First Street SE. Info, Monica Mohindra, 707-1071. http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2004/04-101.html. Wednesday, June 9 6-7 p.m. Meet and Greet Reception. By the United States Attorney's Community Prosecution Team for the First District. At the First District Police Station, Community Room, 415 4th St. SW. 6:30 p.m. Rainbow History Project Talking History Chat With Jack Nichols. "Native Washingtonian and editor of Gay Today.com Jack Nichols co-founded the Mattachine Society of Washington and was at the forefront of many of the early gay civil rights campaigns that made Washington a groundbreaker in areas of outreach to clergy, reversal of the APA's definition of homosexuality as a pathological illness and in the use of demonstrations and picket lines to advance gay civil rights. Nichols will talk about his experiences in Washington and respond to questions from the audience." At the Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW. Info, the Rainbow History Project, 907-9007 or info@rainbowhistory.org. Submitted to the Corner Forum by John Olinger, john.olinger@worldnet.att.net, 1200 block of Duncan Place NE. 7 p.m. Police Service Area (PSA) 103 meeting. At Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE. Thursday, June 10 7-9 p.m. ANC 6A Monthly Meeting. At Miner Elementary School, Student Dining Room, 601 15th St. NE. Info ANC 6A Chairman Joseph Fengler (6A02) 423-8868. http://www.anc6a.org. Saturday, June 12 7 a.m. Peace in the Streets Bike-a-Thon and Festival. "Bike ride begins and ends at Holy Christian Missionary Baptist Church with a stop at Franklin Park. The Festival is at Holy Christian Missionary Baptist Church (Parking Lot), 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE." Info, Holy Christian Missionary Baptist Church, 396-7700. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 9th Annual Hoop Dreams Basketball Tournament. By the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund. "Hoop Dreams is a 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament that brings together DC public high school students with the Washington business and professional community to raise money for academic college scholarships." At 20th Street NW, between Constitution Avenue and C Street. Info, 414-4774 or info@hoopdreams.org. http://www.hoopdreams.org. 10 a.m. Corner Forum meeting. Help plan the next issue. At 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ward 6 Community Town Hall Meeting with D.C. Courts. "The D.C. Courts are holding this meeting to hear the views of residents in your community on how the courts can help address critical issues facing the community and the court system. Residents will have the opportunity to speak with judges and court representatives." At D.C Superior Court, 3rd floor, 500 Indiana Ave. NW. Info, David Bell, 879-1258. 6 p.m. D.C. Divas vs. Baltimore Burn (National Women's Football Association). At Eastern Senior High School, 1700 East Capitol St. NE. $12; free for children under 6. Info, 703-856-4331. http://www.dcdivas.com. Upcoming June 21-23. Community Policing for America's Future.
Free conference, by the U.S. Department of Justice. Register
ASAP. "More than 47 insightful workshops grouped into seven
subject tracks: Homeland Security, Integrity, Law
Enforcement Technology, School and Campus Policing, Problem
Solving Strategies, Partnerships, and Contemporary Issues
in Community Policing. The workshops in each track will
address critical law enforcement and community issues and
emphasize the role of community policing in the future of
law enforcement." At the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Ongoing 10:45-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Walk-Fit, for Seniors. By the D.C. Department of Recreation. Meet at Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 G St. NE, 698-3075. § |
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