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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
08.............Go See Do
10.............East of the River Calendar
16.............The Bulletin Board
20.............The District Beat • by Martin Austermuhle
22.............The Numbers • by Ed Lazere
24.............H St. Playhouse Moves • by Annette Nielsen
26.............Jail Leads to the Law • by Amanda Wilson
27.............ANC 7A Report • by Mariessa Terrell
28.............Marshall Heights Job Readiness • by Stephen Lilenthal
EAST WASHINGTON LIFE
30.............EOTR Steelband • by Michelle Phipps-Evans
32.............History Comes to Life • by Monica Z. Utsey
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KIDS & FAMILY
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34.............Kids and Family Notebook • by Kathleen Donner
38.............Camp Invention Expanding in DC • by Virginia Avniel Spatz
HOMES & GARDENS
39.............Changing Hands • compiled by Don Denton
40.............The Classifieds
42.............E on DC • by E. Ethelbert Miller
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ON THE COVER:
Children’s History Theater Group
History came alive last month as W.E.B. DuBois, Carter G. Woodson, Frances Ellen
Harper and Septima Clark graced the stage of St. Stephen’s church in Northwest during
the performance of the play “The War in the Classroom.” Nabila Abdul-Malik portrayed
Sister Clara Muhammad. See story page 32
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GO.SEE.DO.
Richard Diebenkorn:
The Ocean Park Series at
the Corcoran
A pivotal figure in the history of modern painting,
Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993) was an innovator
whose work inspired legions of artists and greatly
advanced the lexicon of abstraction. The Corcoran
is the only East Coast venue for Richard Diebenkorn:
The Ocean Park Series, the first major museum exhibition to focus on the artist’s most celebrated body
of work. The exhibition features more than 80 works,
including large-scale paintings, smaller paintings
made on cigar box lids, mixed-media drawings on
paper, monotypes, and prints. On view at the Corcoran Gallery of Art from June 30-Sept 23. 500 17th St.
NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org
Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park #38, 1971. Oil on canvas, 100 1/8 x
81 inches. The Phillips Collection, Gift of Gifford and Joann Phillips.
©The Richard Diebenkorn Foundation. Image courtesy The Richard
Diebenkorn Foundation.
Havre de Grace
Seafood Festival
Crowds line-up at a popular crab shack. Photo: Heppner Imaging
From August 10-12, Havre de Grace, Md welcomes seafood lovers with over 30 vendors
serving more than 175 seafood delicacies. This
historic town located “where the Chesapeake
Bay begins” puts on this annual event that has
been named on of the 10 best food festivals in
the country. Other things-to-do are visit an arts
and crafts market with 120 vendors with locally
made products, 24 hours of live entertainment,
a classic car show and the general fun of a festival on the water. Havre de Grace is about 75
miles from DC; take Route 95 north. 410-9391525. HdGSeafoodFestival.org
Summer Music in the Courtyard
Gallery OonH Concerts
Gallery OonH continues its Summer Music in the Courtyard Series on Saturdays, 5:30-10:30 p.m., through September 2, with
performances by the John Stone Reggae Band; Sir Allen and
the Calypso Ponzi Schemers; and Wheelie and Tia Nina. The
gallery and adjacent courtyard, at 1354 H Street, NE, provide
an indoor/outdoor space where art, music, and minds intersect
for cultural experiences appealing to a broad range of ages and
interests. Presentations will include pop-up markets for food
and retail while continuing to feature gallery exhibits from the
private collection of the owners Mary Ellen Vehlow and Steve
Hessler. “We see this as an opportunity to infuse the local
community with an energy beyond the bars and night life of H
Street,” explains Vehlow. galleryoonh.com
Photo: Courtesy of Events DC
Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium
The Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium is an outdoor venue
for skateboard lovers of all ages and skills. Located in Parking Lot 3 adjacent to RFK Stadium, this new 15,000 square
foot facility is open daily for public use from dawn to dusk
and is only closed during inclement weather. Use of the
park is free as is parking. Designed by Pro Skater Geoff Rowley and California Skateparks, the Maloof Skate Park is the
first major skate park in DC. Inspired by Freedom Plaza and
the architecture along Pennsylvania Ave., the skate park includes replicas of the Golden Rail and Freedom Plaza Ledges. Located by DC’s Metro Center rail station, the Golden
Rail has been made world famous by local skate boarders.
202-608-1100. dcsportsent.com
A Celebration of Gaming at Labyrinth
From August 5-12, join Labyrinth Games & Puzzles for a week-long
Celebration of Gaming. On Sunday, August 5, the week will start
with a super-bargain sale of used and donated games and puzzles
for all ages. It will continue throughout the week with their annual store-wide sale. On Thursday, August 9, they will celebrate the
store owner Kathleen Donahue’s birthday with Party Game Night!
Award-winning game designer Dave Chalker will play Get Bit and
friends from local North Star Games will join everyone to play their
award-winning Wits & Wagers. There will be door prizes and cake!
The Celebration will culminate in a weekend-long celebration of
board games and tabletop role-playing on Saturday, August 11 and
Sunday, August 12, featuring game designers from all over the east
coast. Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202544-1059. labyrinthgameshop.com
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Courtesy of the Anacostia Watershed Society
Anacostia River Paddle Night
Wednesdays through Sept. 12, 5-7:30 PM. Come out and join them for a relaxing evening of paddling on the Anacostia River. There’s no fee. Just bring
yourself and be ready to have a good time! They’ll have staff, canoes, and kayaks there for anyone who would like to paddle on the river. These events
are hosted by the Anacostia Watershed Society and the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association. Meet at the Anacostia Community Boathouse,
1900 M St. SE. RSVP at 301-699-6204. anacostiaws.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
2012 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednesdays, Aug. 15, 22, and 29. 7 PM with pre-ceremony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. The 2012
Twilight Tattoo season has been extended and
will run through the entire summer. Members
of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the
US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum
Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform
an hour-long sunset military Pageant. Over
100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history
from colonial times to the soldier of the future. Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in
Arlington, Va. usarmyband.com
Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Friday
evenings through Aug. 31. Guests admitted
starting at 7 PM. Guests should be seated by
8 PM. Program begins at 8:45 PM. The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of
the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de
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Corps of the United States Marines. The story
of the ceremony reflects the story of Marines
around the world. The ceremony begins with
a concert by the United States Marine Band.
Free. It is wise to have reservations that can
be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Marine Barracks (front gate), Eighth and I Streets SE.
202-433-4073. mbw.usmc.mil
Free Summer Saturdays at the Corcoran.
This summer, through Labor Day weekend, enjoy special exhibitions and programming free
of charge in addition to Gallery tours, select
workshops, demonstrations, and performances
for all ages. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th
St. NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org
offers six Rhythm and Blues performances in
July and August as part of Fort Dupont Park’s
“Summer Theatre” concert series. The concerts’ are sponsored solely by the National
Park Service and free to the public. On Aug.
11 at 7:30 PM, it is DC’s Legends ‘n Soul Night,
Al Johnson & His A Team, Peaches & Herb,
Skip Mahony & the Casuals and HALO. On Aug.
18 at 8 PM, see KLYMAXX featuring Bernadette
Cooper and B’ela Dona. There is a Jr. Ranger
tent offering programs for children and general information about Fort Dupont Park. nps.
gov/fodu
SUMMER MUSIC
1812 Overture on the Mall. Aug. 14, 8 PM.
US Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and the 3rd
US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery. Sylvan (open air) Theater on the Washington Monument grounds
(southeast corner). usarmyband.com
Fort Dupont Summer Concerts. Saturdays,
Aug. 11 and 18. The National Park Service
South on South Capitol Southern Rock Concert Series. Aug. 24; 11:30 AM, Bands all
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day, mechanical bull, picnic tables. Half and
M Streets SE at the Navy Yard Metro. fairgroundsdc.com
Evenings at Zuppa Fresca. Third Thursdays,
6-8 PM; Aug. 16, Jimi Smooth & the Hittime
(Motown), Sept. 20, Levi Stephens (Funk/
Blues). 250 K St. NE. nomabid.org
Yards Park Friday Evening Concert Series.
Through Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 PM. Spend your
Friday evenings on the river, relaxing on the
terraced lawn steps with family and friends
and listening to live music from the Yards
Park’s boardwalk stage. Friday evening concerts will feature a wide range of live musical performances including jazz, salsa, reggae,
and more. capitolriverfront.org
Military Band Concerts at the US Capitol.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in
summer (weather permitting). 8 PM. Mondays,
US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band;
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Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Fridays, US
Army Band. Free. West Terrace US Capitol
Building.
US Marine Band Concerts at the Sylvan
Theater. Thursdays in summer (weather
permitting), 8 PM. You are welcome to
bring folding chairs, blankets and refreshments to the concert. Free. 15th St.
and Independence Ave. SW (on Washington Monument grounds). 202-433-5717.
mbw.usmc.mil
National Shrine Summer Organ Recital
Series. Sundays in Aug., 6 PM. Free. Free
will offering accepted. All welcome. 400
Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com
Navy Memorial Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays, through Aug. 28, 8
PM. Come out to the US Navy Memorial
for an evening of relaxing music by the
United States Navy Band and its specialty groups. Free. US Navy Memorial, 701
Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-737-2300.
navyband.navy.mil
Air Force Band Concerts. Wednesdays
in summer. 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at
One Air Force Memorial Drive in
Arlington, Va. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia,
merge onto Washington Blvd. and then
Columbia Pike in the direction of the
Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect
a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the
nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free.
airforcememorial.org
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays in
summer (rain or shine), 5-8 PM. National
Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz
performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains
visitors outdoors in front of the fountain
or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining).
The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal
tapas-style menu and bar service during
the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these
concerts. You do not have to order food or
drinks. Free. 202- 289-3360. nga.gov
MUSIC AND THEATER
Follow the Drinking Gourd. Aug. 11 and 25,
10:30 AM. Join performance artist Kwelismith,
as freedom fighter Harriett Tubman, and take
a trip on the Underground Railroad to freedom
by following the celestial drinking gourd. Go
back in time to 1854 and learn how Tubman’s
faith in God and her knowledge of land, water,
stars, plants and animals contributed to her
success on the dangerous journey from Cambridge, Maryland, to St. Catherine’s Canada.
For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
Fort Dupont Summer Concerts. Saturdays,
Aug. 11 and 18. The National Park Service
offers 6 Rhythm and Blues performances
in July and Aug.ust as part of Fort Dupont
Park’s “Summer Theatre” concert series. The
concerts’ are sponsored solely by the National
Park Service and free to the public. On Aug. 11
at 7:30 PM, it is DC’s Legends ‘n Soul Night, Al
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“He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine” Photo: Courtesy of THEARC
He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine at THEARC
Aug. 19, 3 PM. Promise Productions presents “He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine,” a heartfelt play that exposes the
challenges and struggles of blended families. What happens when a son and his stepfather refuse to get along
and the mother/wife is in the middle? Will the family ever survive? This is a story you don’t want to miss! $25.
THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org
Johnson & his A Team, Peaches & Herb, Skip
Mahony & the Casuals and HALO. On Aug. 18
at 8 PM, see KLYMAXX featuring Bernadette
Cooper and B’ela Dona. There is a Jr. Ranger
tent offering programs for children and general information about Fort Dupont Park. nps.
gov/fodu
mation, call 202-633-4866 or 202-633-4844.
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl.
SE. anacostia.si.edu
His Chosen Diamond-A Domestic Violence
Story. Aug. 11, 3 PM. Dan Didier Productions,
Inc. presents “His Chosen Diamond,” a riveting, suspenseful, and powerful stage play that
executes a message against domestic violence. $25. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE.
202-889-5901. thearcdc.org
The Gallery at Vivid Solutions-Inside Outside by Gabriela Bulisova. Through Sept. 28.
This project offers the first-person accounts
and insights of formerly incarcerated men on
the process of reentry. It casts light on their
plight in the hope that we will do more to
help these men succeed in becoming productive members of society and caring family
members. The Gallery at Vivid Solutions, 2208
MLK Ave. SE. 202-365-8392. vividsolutionsdc.
com
Women Breaking Salsa Boundaries. Aug.
25, 2-4 PM. Host Jim Byers of WPFW 89.3FM’s
“Latin Flavor” as guest Eileen Torres and others discuss breaking the glass-ceiling facing
female musicians and percussionists in the
male-dominated world of Salsa. The band
“All-Star Female Descarga” will perform Salsa
music in the second hour. This program received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian
Latino Center, as well as an individual Artist
Grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and
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EXHIBITIONS
Sixth Annual East of the River Exhibition.
Through Sept. 8. This exhibition showcases
the work of artists with connections to communities east of the Anacostia River. Gallery
hours are Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 PM and
Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM Honfleur Gallery, 1241
Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-365-8392. honfleurgallery.com
Double Take-The Surreal Art of Russ Mc-
Intosh. Through Aug. 31. Russ McIntosh’s
unique digital photography exhibition. Center
for Green Urbanism, Tubman-Mahan Gallery,
3938 Benning Rd. NE. 202-506-3867. centerforgreenurbanism.org
DeanwoodxDesign: Designing Life Through
the Arts. Through Aug. 31. DeanwoodxDesign
is a creative place-making project sponsored
by ArtPlace and the DC Office of Planning
(OP). ArtPlace, a new private-public collaboration, is an initiative of eleven of America’s
top foundations working in collaboration with
the National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, ArtPlace’s aim is to drive
revitalization across the country by putting
the arts at the center of economic development. Each project supported by ArtPlace has
been selected for developing a new model of
helping towns and cities thrive by strategically integrating artists and arts organizations into key local efforts in transportation,
housing, community development, job creation, and more. Center for Green Urbanism,
Tubman-Mahan Gallery. 3938 Benning Rd. NE.
202-506-3867. centerforgreenurbanism.org
Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in
the District of Columbia. On view indefinite-
ly. From Reconstruction to the second
half of the 20th century, baseball, the
great American pastime, was played in
Washington, DC, on segregated fields.
“Separate and Unequaled” looks at
the phenomenal popularity and community draw of this sport when played
by African Americans. Featured are
such personalities as Josh Gibson and
“Buck” Leonard, star players of the
Negro Leagues most celebrated team,
the Washington Homestead Grays. The
show also highlights community teams
that gave rise to the various amateur,
collegiate and semi-pro black baseball
teams and leagues. For special viewing
hours and tours, call 202-633-4844.
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901
Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
TOURS, TALKS AND
CLASSES
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Tours. Weekends in Aug. 9 AM and 11
AM. Awaken your senses and sense of
discovery with a ranger led tour of the
ponds and wetland area that borders
them. Find out who was out during
the night eating water lilies and which
plants are in bloom. 9 AM tour is best
for night blooming water lilies. 1550
Anacostia Ave. NE. 202-426-6905. nps.
gov/keaq
Public Art East of the River. Aug. 12,
10 AM-12:30 PM. Some of the most
exciting public art in the District of
Columbia is on view east of the Anacostia River. The artworks make bold
statements and reflect the diversity
and craftsmanship of artists through
mosaics, paint, and a variety of sculptural materials. Meet at the museum no
later than 1:50 PM to join them on this
exciting tour as they travel to select
sites and view art by Martha JacksonJarvis, Roderick Turner, Uzikee Nelson,
and others. Mixed-media artist Deidra
Bell will serve as your guide. For registration, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia
Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE.
anacostia.si.edu
Discovering Community-Behind the
Scenes at the Anacostia Community
Museum. Aug. 17, 24 and 31, 10 AM.
Join the Collections staff for a behindthe-scenes tour of some of the holdings used in expanding the museum’s
role as a “community museum.” The
tour will explore art that provides daily
inspiration, observe some of the museum’s ongoing preservation projects,
and possibly preview some of the objects being assembled for future exhibitions. Participants must meet at the
museum’s staff entrance no later than
9:55 AM Space is limited. Call 202-6334844 for more information and to make
reservations. Anacostia Community
Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.
si.edu
The Ties That Binds at Anacostia
Community Museum. Aug. 19, 2 PM.
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Join them for an inspiring story of how a
grandmother’s creative guidance led to the
development a uniquely imaginative idea.
Beautifully handcrafted of high quality fabrics, Velma Crawford’s aprons are fun, fancy
and functional. At a very young age Velma
sat at her grandmother’s feet learning how to
cut out quilting blocks. In addition to being
a professional clothing consultant, she now
spends much of her time crafting uniquely
designed aprons that fit any occasion. For
reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia
Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202633-4820. anacostia.si.edu
The Rise of Fashion in WDC. Aug. 21, 7 PM.
Fashion attorney and blogger Mariessa Terrell,
founder of the Fashion Law and Policy Center
and YooHooDarling.com leads a discussion on
the rise of DC fashion. This session includes
a fashion show featuring Fashion Row House
fashion design fellows moderated by selected
east of the river designers. Come and see what
DC Fashion looks like in 2013. For reservations,
call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
Kim Johnson’s Story of the Pan. Aug. 26, 2
PM. The steel pan is the national instrument
of Trinidad and Tobago, which celebrates its
50th anniversary of independence from Great
Britain this year. Kim Johnson, leading researcher of steel band history, presents valuable research in “The Illustrated Story of Pan.”
Featured are oral testimonies and pictures of
the pan from its beginnings to the present.
Links to the African drum and the “African
aural aesthetic,” to tamboo-bamboo and the
older Carnival tradition of beating bits of
metal for percussion, are presented in words
and images. Johnson will discuss this unique
musical heritage and sign copies of the book
that tells its story. A demonstration of pan
music will also be featured. This program is
co-sponsored by Caribbeana Communications
Incorporated. For reservations, call 202-6334844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901
Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
A Watershed Study. Sept. 5, 10:30 AM. What
is a Watershed and how does your backyard
fit into it? In this first educational workshop
of a series, you will learn about the Anacostia River, its tributaries and the land within
its boundaries. Using maps, photos and other
artifacts our journey into the place we call
home begins. For more information and reservations, call 202-633-4866 or 202-633-4844.
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl.
SE. anacostia.si.edu
A Self-Reliant People: Greater Deanwood
Heritage Trail. Discover, or see with new eyes,
this traditionally African American enclave in
Far Northeast when you follow “A Self-Reliant
People: Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail.” Fifteen poster-sized street signs combine storytelling with historic photographs and maps to
transport you back to the days before Deanwood was Deanwood. To pick up the trail go
to Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. and Division
Ave. NE. Walk one block south to Foote Street,
at the edge of Marvin Gaye Park. The 90-minute, self-guided tour will bring you along Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, up 49th St. and
along Sheriff Rd. back to Minnesota Ave. and
the Metro station. Walk the trail at your own
pace and take time to enjoy this small town
in the city. Don’t forget to pick up a free trail
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guide from businesses along the way. 202661-7581. www.culturaltourismdc.org
MARKETS
Ward 8 Farmers Market. Saturdays, through
Thanksgiving, 9 AM-2 PM. Fresh Fruit, vegetables, bread and meat. Market now will double
the value of your SNAP, EBT, WIC or senior
food vouchers for produce. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. ward8farmersmarket.com
Ward 8 Farmers’ Market at St. E’s. Saturdays
through Oct. 27, 10 AM-2 PM. Chapel East
Gate, 2800 MLK Ave, SE. 202-841-0394. ward8farmersmarket.com
H Street FRESHFARM Market at New Location. Saturdays, 9 AM-noon. 1300 H St. NE.
The market is a producers-only outdoor market offering fruit, vegetables, meats, baked
goods, cheese, flowers and more for sale.
freshfarmmarket.org
NOMA Farmers Market. Wednesdays, through
Oct . 31, 3-7 PM. 1200 First St., NE. nomabid.org
Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays,
through Dec. 20, 3-7 PM. North end of Eighth
Street, between D and E Streets NW. freshfarmmarket.org
By the White House FRESHFARM Market.
Thursdays, through Oct. 25, 11 AM-2:30 PM.
810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org
Mount Vernon Triangle Market. Sundays, 10
AM-4 PM. Initiating its second season, the
market is situated in Mt. Vernon Triangle,
at the corner of 5th and Eye Streets NW just
north of Chinatown. The market will feature a
diverse mix of art, crafts, imports, antiques,
collectibles and furniture. The market will also
highlight local prepared foods such as handmade chocolates and breads; and beverages,
such as organic juices, teas and coffee. The
food truck, Curbside Cupcakes and Bita Diomande, of Sarafina will also be at the market.
Also find handmade jewelry, vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories. mountvernontriangle.org
9th and U Flea Market. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM-5 PM. 9th and U Streets NW.
Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays
year round (rain or shine), 9 AM-1 PM. The
Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times
of London named the market one of the top
farmers’ markets in the country. During the
peak season, there are more than 30 farmers
offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry,
fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta,
cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal
products. 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between
Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking
lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org
14th and U Farmers Market. Saturdays. 9
AM-1 PM, until Thanksgiving. Producers-only
market. 14th and U Streets NW, in front of the
Reeves Building. marketsandmore.net
Mi Tierra (Latino) Market at Unity Park.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting). 9 AM-7 PM. Unity Park at Champlain
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and Euclid Streets and Columbia Rd. NW. Mi
Tierra market has 18 approved vendors that
sell foods and crafts from their native countries in the heart of Adams Morgan.
Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year
around (except in the case of very inclement
weather), 8 AM- 4 PM. The crowd is as diverse
as the items for sale! Antiques, collectibles,
art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry,
silver, stained glass, books and photographs
are an example of the available items. 1819
35th St. NW. 202-775-3532. or georgetownfleamarket.com
Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and
important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM-7 PM;
Saturdays, 7 AM-5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM-5 PM.
Flea market and arts and crafts market open
Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM-6 PM. Eastern
Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. On weekends the
market area comes alive with farmers bringing
in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, artists, a flea market and street musicians. 200
block of 7th St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.com
SPORTS, DANCE AND
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Public Skating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena.
Saturdays and Sundays in August, 2-3:30 PM.
Dress for warmth and safety. Clothes should be
easy to move in, and pants must not fall below the heel of the skate (sweatpants or leggings are a good choice). Everyone needs to
wear gloves or mittens, and one pair of thin,
long socks or tights that fit snugly (no ankle
socks). A helmet or knit hat is strongly recommended (loaner helmets are available). $5. $4
for kids and seniors. $3 for skate rental. Fort
Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. NE. 202-5845007. fdia.org
Dr George Washington Carver and the Nature Trail. Aug. 15, 10:30 AM. Learn about Dr.
George Washington Carver and how the museum’s nature trail uses Kwanzaa principles to
explain the benefits of natural recycling, the
insect community, medicinal plants, and other
outdoor offerings. The museum’s trail walk
is co-sponsored by the George Washington
Carver Outdoor School, Inc. For reservations,
call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
Nats Baseball. Aug. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
30 and 31; Sept. 1. $10, up. Nationals Park.
202-675-6287. washington.nationals.mlb.com
National’s Ballpark Tours. Wednesday-Sunday (non-game days), 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
On day of night-time home games, tours at
10:30 AM. Take the Nationals Park Ballpark
Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at Nationals
Park. Over the course of an hour and fifteen
minutes you will visit the PNC Diamond Club,
the Lexus Presidents Club, the Stars & Stripes
Club, luxury suites, the Shirley Povich Media
Center, Nationals dugout and Nationals clubhouse. Throw a pitch in the Nationals bullpen.
$12-$15. All proceeds from Nationals Park
Tours will be donated to the Nationals Dream
Foundation. washington.nationals.mlb.com
DC United Soccer Home Match. Aug. 19, 5
PM, vs. Philadelphia Union; Aug. 22, 7:30 PM,
vs. Chicago Fire; Aug. 29, 8 PM, vs New York
Red Bulls. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202-5875000. dcunited.com
Washington Mystics Basketball. Aug. 19 and
24. $17, up. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW.
wnba.com
Waterfront Workouts at the Wharf. Saturdays, 9-11 AM. Yala Fitness at 9 AM and Flow
Yoga at 10 AM. 7th Street Landing at 7th and
Water Streets SW. wharfdc.com
Pick-up Field Hockey on the Mall. Every
Monday at 6 PM. Meets at the fields in front of
the Smithsonian Metro stop for males and females who have a passion for field hockey. No
experience necessary. Bring water, shinguards,
mouthguard, cleats, a field hockey stick, and
either a reversible jersey or a light and dark
shirt - no grays please. Free.
Rock Creek Park Trail Rides. On Saturdays and
Sundays through Oct. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug., take a
one-hour guided horseback ride through Rock
Creek Park. Weekend rides are at 9:30 AM, 11
AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays and 11 AM and
12:30 PM on Sundays. Weekday rides are at 6
PM. No prior experience is necessary but riders
must be under 200 lbs. except for one horse
that can carry up to 225 lbs. Reserve your ride
well in advance at rockcreekhorsecenter.com
or call 202-362-0117. $40. Rock Creek Horse
Center, 5100 Glover Road, 1/2 block south of
Military Road, NW. Watch for signs.
Adult Dance Classes. Starting Aug. 27. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM, Jazz; Wednesdays, 7-8:15
PM, Ballet; Saturdays, 9-10 AM, Zumba. The
Washington Ballet @ THEARC offers three
adult classes this year. Classes are $12 each
or you may purchase a $100 class card for 12
classes. Classes are only $5 for Ward 8 residents. The class card for Ward 8 residents is
$50. (Valid ID required.) THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org
Free Yoga Classes at Anacostia Neighborhood Library. Every Thursday, 7-8 PM. Yoga
is a great way to relax, unwind and get
grounded. Even if you’ve never done yoga before – this class is for you. Open to people
of all abilities, ages and body types. All you
need to bring is yourself, comfortable clothing and an open mind. Judgment free zone:
having a great time is encouraged! Register in
person at Anacostia Neighborhood Library or
call 202-715-7707. 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE.
dclibrary.org/anacostia
Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate
sunrise to sunset. This is a covered, outdoor
skating pavilion. Free. One-hour free skate
“rental” has started but sizes and supplies are
limited. During summer months, open daily.
Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacostia River
and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn
Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and
then into the park. 202-472-3873.
Free public tennis courts in Wards 7 and 8.
Fort Davis Community Center, 1400 41st St.
SE; Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver
St. SE; Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center,
4300 Anacostia Ave. NE; Randle Highlands
Tennis Courts, 31st St. and Pennsylvania
Ave. SE; Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia
Dr. SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Martin
Luther King, Jr Ave. and Joliet St. SW; Congress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama
Ave. and Randle Pl.SE; Fort Stanton Community Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. All courts are
open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted
for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for
one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis
courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and
attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.
Open daily; Monday through Saturday, 9
AM-9 PM; Sunday, 9 AM-6 PM. Four indoor
courts. Six outdoor courts. Summer hourly
fees at $6 to $10 for adults. Kids 17 and
under play for free. 701 Mississippi Ave. SE.
202-645-6242. dpr.dc.gov
Anacostia Pool. 1800 Anacostia Dr. SE. 202724-1441. dpr.dc.gov
Barry Farms Pool. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE 202645-5040. dpr.dc.gov
Benning Park Pool. Southern Ave. and Fable
St.SE. 202-645-5044. dpr.dc.gov
Douglass Pool. Frederick Douglass Ct. and
Stanton Ter. SE. 202-645-5045. dpr.dc.gov
Fort Dupont Pool. Ridge Rd. and Burns St.
SE. 202-645-5046. dpr.dc.gov
Fort Stanton Pool. 1800 Erie St. SE. 202678-1798. dpr.dc.gov
Kelly Miller Pool. 4900 Brooks St. NE. 202724-5056. dpr.dc.gov
Oxon Run Pool. Fourth St. and Mississippi
Ave. SE. 202-645-5042. dpr.dc.gov
NOTE: All outdoor pools are open weekends,
noon-6 PM. Weekday hours are 1-8 PM. Every
pool is closed one day a week for cleaning
and maintenance. All pools are free for DC
residents. Have picture ID.
CIVIC LIFE
Congresswoman Norton’s Annual Job Fair.
Aug. 23, 10 AM-3 PM. Professional development workshops, 10-11 AM. Over 80 employers will be represented. Washington Convention Center. norton.house.gov
Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office.
Open weekdays, 9 AM-6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave.
SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton.house.gov
Councilmember Alexander’s Constituent
Services Office. Open weekdays, 10 AM-6
PM. 2524 Penn. Ave. SE. 202-581-1560.
Councilmember Barry’s Constituent Services Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM.
2100 MLK Ave, SE, #307. 202-698-2185.
Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting.
Last Tuesday, noon-2 PM. Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details,
contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900.
Capitol View Civic Association Meeting.
Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org
Historical Anacostia Block Association.
Second Thursday, 7-9 PM. UPO-Anacostia
Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For
further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202834-0600.
Anacostia High School School Improvement
Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday. 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets SE.
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Fresh produce from local farmers, plants, art, food-preparation workshops, children activities, nutrition and more...
Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Bread and Meat.
Deanwood Citizens Association General
Body Meeting. Fourth Monday, except Aug.
and Dec., 6:30 PM. 1350 49th St. NE.
Deanwood Citizens Association General
Body Meeting. Fourth Monday, except Aug.
and Dec., 6:30 PM. 1350 49th St. NE.
Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday. 6:30-8:30 PM. Kenilworth Elementary School (auditorium),
1300 44th St. NE. Greg Rhett jrhett3009@
aol.com or 202-388-1532.
Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room
at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good
Hope Rd. SE.
ANC 7A. Second Tuesday, 7:30 PM. BenningStoddard Rec. Center, 100 Stoddard Pl. SE.
202-727-1000. 7A@anc.dc.gov. anc7a.org
We DOUBLE your EBT,WIC
and Seniors Coupon dollars!!
(as long as funds last)
Saturdays: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm At THEARC
1901 Mississippi Ave., SE - Front parking lot
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm At St. Elizabeths
2700 Market Luther King, Jr. Ave. (Chapel Gate)
Ward8FM@gmail.com • www.Ward8FarmersMarket.com
ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St.
SE (Branch Ave. and S St. SE). 202-5843400. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b.us
ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent
Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie
Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. 202-398-5100.
anc7c@verizon.net
The FREE Ward 8 Farmers
Market Circulator Shuttle Bus
Every Saturday
9:30am – 1:15pm.
BUS ROUTE
ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Sixth
District Police Station, 100 42nd St. NE.
202-398-5258. 7D06@anc.dc.gov
Ward 8 Farmers’ Market / THEARC (1901 Mississippi)
ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7-8:30 PM. Jones
Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 202-5826360. 7E@anc.dc.gov
Big Chair (stop in front of Chair)
ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. Anacostia UPO
Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202889-6600. anc8adc.org
ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh
District Police Station Community Center,
Alabama and McGee Sts. SE. 202-610-1818.
anc8b.org
Salvation Army / Spirit Health Center (2300 MLK Ave.)
Birney Elementary / Barry Farms / Matthews Memorial
(Stop in front of Birney E.S.)
Ward 8 Farmers’ Market / St. E’s (Friendship Academy, 645 Milwaukee
Pl. SE) (MLK across from St. E’s Chapel Gate)
Washington Gas Bldg. (3101 MLK) - across from Historic Old Congress
Heights School
(New) Assumption Catholic Church / National Capital Children’s Center
ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 6:30 PM. 2907
MLK Jr. Ave. SE. 202-388-2244.
Secrets of Nature (3923 South Capitol St. SW)
ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty
Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave.
SW. 202 561-0774
Southeast Tennis Center (701 Mississippi Ave. SE)
ANC 8E. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. SE Tennis and
Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Ave. SE.
202-561-6616. 8e02@anc.dc.gov
Note: Many regular monthly community
meetings to not happen in August. l
(New) Simon Elementary (Mississippi Ave & 4th St SE)
Alabama Ave & 10th Place (1000 Alabama Ave. SE)
IHOP / Giant (1523 Alabama Ave. SE) (stop in front of IHOP)
Thank you to our Ward 8 Circulator Sponsors:
Anacostia Coordinating Council • Congress Heights Citizens Association
Secrets of Nature – Natural Foods Store • Georgetown University • SHIRE
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