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46 I LOVE LUCY: NAVY YARD PIG LUCY MAE IS A LOCAL CELEBRITY BY ELIZABETH O’GOREK

48 RECORD RAT CATCHER: RONAN THE IRISH SETTER BY RINDY O’BRIEN

50 THE DISTRICT VET: IT’S A TASTY WORLD: AVOIDING POISONED PETS BY DAN TEICH

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53 Mike Canning 1941-2023 A Life-long Lover of Films by Mary Procter and Bill Matuszeski

56 Public Safety Crisis – ANC 6A Report by Sarah Payne

57 DDOT Initiates Barracks Row Bus Priority Project – ANC 6B Report by Elizabeth O’Gorek

60 Better Bus Network Routes Discussed –ANC 6C Report by Sarah Payne

62 Extension of Waterfront PUD Supported –ANC 6D Report by Andrew Lightman

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Vacation: Relax, Explore, Rejuvenate by Pattie

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63 C St. NE Traf c Safety Discussed –ANC 7D Report by Sarah Payne

64 DC Reps Grilled on Parking and Congestion – ANC 8F Report by Andrew Lightman

68 Bulletin Board by Kathleen Donner

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Impressionism in the Franciscan Monastery Gardens: Cezanne-Inspired En Plein Air Landscape Intensive

The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, 14th and Quincy streets NE, is one of Washington, DC’s hidden treasures and stands as a meditative oasis of peace. Capture the nuances of the natural light with water-based oils, watercolors, or acrylic paints on canvas as Impressionist artists would. This landscape painting intensive experience focuses on assisting students to examine the gardens as if through Cézanne’s eyes and then to develop their own Impressionistic interpretation. The workshops, on Saturdays Aug. 12 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day, includes teacher-led demonstrations and lectures on color theory, optical color mixing, and landscape composition. $215. smithsonianassociates.org.

WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON

Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies at SAAM

Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies explores the powerful resonances between recent video art and popular music. The exhibition focuses on video art that employs the strategies of musical creation--scores, improvisation, and interpretation--as well as its styles, structures, and lyrics to speak to personal as well as shared aspects of American life. On Friday, July 14, 6 to 8 p.m., to celebrate the return of SAAM’s signature evening concert, two local musical acts will perform in an after-hours concert. Libations and small snacks will be available for purchase from a cash bar as well as free tastings from a local brewery. Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies is at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and G streets, NW, through Jan. 29, 2024. americanart.si.edu.

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Lotus and Water Lily Festival

The 2023 Lotus and Water Lily Festival will take place from Saturday July 15 through Saturday July 22 with most of the activities on Saturdays. Festival activities include art opportunities, dance performances, live music and garden tours. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens within Anacostia Park is a hidden gem in Washington, DC. The summer lotus and lily blossoms are a “must see” during their peak blooming period in July, not unlike viewing the cherry blossoms in the spring. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens are located at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq.

Paul Cezanne: Die Pappeln. For inspiration, works by Cézanne are viewed and discussed. Students should have basic drawing and painting skills.

Cauleen Smith, Sojourner, 2018, digital video, color, sound, 22:41 minutes, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by the SJ Weiler Fund, 2020.54. 1, © 2020, Cauleen Smith.

Carlos Santana at MGM National Harbor

Carlos Santana is at the MGM National Harbor on Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. For more than five decades—from his earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San Francisco—Carlos Santana has transcended musical genres and generational, cultural and geographical boundaries. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY Awards and three Latin GRAMMY Awards, with a record-tying nine GRAMMY Awards for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”). His most recent album, the powerful, energy-infused Blessings and Miracles features collaborations with Rob Thomas, Chris Stapleton, Steve Winwood, and many others. Tickets start at $179.50. mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com.

Our Places: Connecting People and Nature at Natural History

Our experiences with nature can inspire us to connect, care, and act. Learn personal stories of connection and inspiration from scientists and community leaders. Participate in activities exploring your own personal connections. And, in a first for the museum, they have left parts of this exhibit unfinished waiting for audience contribution. By sharing your story, you can co-create an unforgettable exhibition experience for everyone. Our Places: Connecting People and Nature is on the first floor of the Natural History Museum through July 2024. naturalhistory.si.edu.

“A Republic if You Can Keep It” Exhibition at the Capitol

In an age of kings and queens, the US Constitution founded a democratic republic—a government of elected representatives of the people. The First Congress (1789-1791) was the first meeting of the legislature under the new Constitution. It faced the challenge of bringing the Constitution’s plan to life, while guiding the nation’s economy, welfare, and defense. Some “A Republic if You Can Keep It” Exhibition highlights are a piece of the balcony balustrade from Federal Hall in New York City, which George Washington stood behind in 1789 when he took the oath of office as the first president; an original boundary stone from the 1791-1792 survey that marked the boundary of the new federal district that became the home of the new government; and the first Appropriations Act, in which Congress spent $639,000. The largest portion of funding was for Revolutionary War pensions. The “A Republic if You Can Keep It” exhibition is at the Capitol Visitors’ Center through July 29. visitthecapitol.gov.

Kinship at the National Portrait Gallery

Through Jan. 27, 2024, the National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and G streets, NW, presents Kinship, an exhibition featuring the work of eight contemporary artists who explore the complexities of interpersonal relationships both within and outside of family units. Encompassing painting, photography, sculpture, video and performance, the presentation highlights recent work by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Ruth Leonela Buentello, Jess T. Dugan, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Jessica Todd Harper, Thomas Holton, Sedrick Huckaby and Anna Tsouhlarakis. The exhibition of more than 40 works will visualize the complex and deeply moving ways in which interpersonal relationships endure and change, and how kinship, by its very nature, embraces contradictions. npg.si.edu.

On the last day of the Constitutional Convention, September 18, 1787, a lady asked Dr. Franklin “Well Doctor what have we got, a republic or a monarchy. “A republic” replied Franklin “if you can keep it.” Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1767, oil on canvas, 127.2 cm (50 in); by 101.4 cm (39.9 in).

Self-portrait with Elinor (screen) by Jess T. Dugan, inkjet print, 2018. Courtesy of the artist.

Scott Budden of Orchard Point Oysters.

Photo: Will Parson, Chesapeake Bay Program

“Cambodian Rock Band” at Arena

It’s 2008 and a father-daughter duo are heading to Phnom Penh; she to prosecute a notorious Cambodian war criminal, he 30 years after escaping thenCommunist rule. In a psychedelic theatrical extravaganza set to some of the country’s most popular rock music, including from Dengue Fever, Cambodian Rock Band shines a light on the country’s vibrant ’70s rock scene and how an entire generation of musicians was purged by the Khmer Rouge, as it brings long-buried family secrets back to life. $66 to $82. Cambodian Rock Band is at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, from July 17 to Aug. 27. arenastage.org.

Leonardo da Vinci Drawings at MLK Library

Through Aug. 20, the exhibition “Imagining the future: Leonardo da Vinci: in the mind of an Italian genius” will be open to the public at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 901 G St. NW. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view twelve original da Vinci’s sketches and notes not seen in the United States until now. The Leonardo da Vinci exhibit is the first monographic one in the US dedicated to this universal genius. It provides an intimate look at one of history’s most brilliant thinkers. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the origins of technologies we often take for granted and appreciate the remarkable mind that anticipated them centuries ago. Due to the high level of interest in Imagining the Future, visitors may encounter a wait to enter the exhibit. dclibrary.org.

NMAAHC Hip-Hop Block Party

The National Museum of African American History and Culture announces the return of its Hip-Hop Block Party Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., celebrating the culture and music that has been originated and shaped by Black America for decades. This year’s celebration will honor 50 years of hip-hop’s artistry, innovation and global transcendence. It will feature multigenerational performances by some of hip-hop’s most influential DJs, artists and cultural influencers. Attendees will also be able to participate in interactive activities, such as graffiti art, breakdancing and more. There will also be hip-hop-focused tours of NMAAHC’s renowned galleries, revealing the genre’s connection to centuries-old improvisation and social-consciousness traditions. nmaahc.si.edu/block-party.

The Shaw First Friday Art Walk

On the first Friday of every month, Ellington Plaza, on the 600 block of T Street, NW, in front of the Howard Theatre, transforms into a dynamic hub of artistic expression. From 6 to 10 p.m., residents and visitors can experience a fusion of visual arts and small businesses, creating a truly immersive and engaging environment for all. From soothing acoustic tunes to energetic bands, the musical talents on display cater to diverse tastes and ensure an inviting atmosphere for all attendees. You’re invited to spend time engaging in conversations with the artists, learn about their inspirations, and perhaps even discover that one-of-a-kind piece to add to your personal collection. In the event of inclement weather, the Shaw First Friday Art Walk will be cancelled. shawmainstreets.org.

Original Signature Theatre Cast; Joe Ngo, Abraham Kim, Courtney Reed, Jane Lui, and Moses Villarama. Photo: Joan Marcus

Photo courtesy of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photo: Juwan Thomas

Francisco Melzi Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci

WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON

Live and Breath After Dark: An (adults only) Evening at the ACM

Join the Anacostia Community Museum for “Live and Breathe: After Dark: An Evening East of the River” on Thursday, July 20, 7 to 10 p.m. Explore the exhibition, indulge in sweets at the dessert bar from a local restaurant, enjoy vibes from Alex Love and conversation with the community. Follow ACM on social media for sneak peeks into the evening. This event is for 21+ only. Cash bar is by Liquid Therapy. Registration is free and recommended. Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Prologue Theater’s “Monsters of American Cinema” and Classic Movie Series

When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband’s straight, white, teenage son, Pup. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the two have developed a warm and caring familial chemistry—but their friendship fractures when Remy discovers Pup and his friends have been bullying a teen at his school. Told through dueting monologue and playful dialogue, Monsters of the American Cinema is a haunting and humorous tale about fathers and sons, ghosts and monsters. $35 to $45. For age 18+. Monsters of American Cinema is at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NW, from July 20 to Aug. 6. atlasarts.org. ... In a throwback to Atlas’ roots as a movie house, Prologue Theatre is bringing a classic movie series to tie-in to their summer production, Monsters of the American Cinema. Tickets are $7. Here’s the schedule: July 21, 9:30 p.m., Frankenstein; July 22, noon and 9:30 p.m., The Mummy; July 23, 4:30 p.m., The Maltese Falcon; July 28, 9:30 p.m., The Bride of Frankenstein; July 28, noon, The Creature from the Black Lagoon; July 30, 4:30 p.m., Singin in the Rain; Aug. 4, 9:30 p.m., The Invisible Man; Aug. 5, noon and 9:30 p.m., Dracula; Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m., Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. atlasarts.org.

“Fun Home” at Studio

Alison is nine, begging her father to play with her. She is 19, overcome by the aching and joyous pain of first love. She is 43, an out lesbian hunting for the truth of her brilliant, volatile, and closeted father’s life and death. She is all three at once, trying to untangle the central mystery of her childhood: How did she survive their shared hometown, when her father could not? With a score that ranges from exuberant 70s pop to aching melodies and dissonant harmonies of characters longing to be known, Fun Home is the Tony Award-winning story of a daughter and father, of coming out and coming to terms with a life shaped by a family’s secrets. $55 to $125. Fun Home is at Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, through July 30. studiotheatre.org.

Twelfth Night and Measure for Measure: STC Academy

Twelfth Night: Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with Countess Olivia and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identities. Measure for Measure: The Duke of Vienna leaves Angelo in charge of the city. Angelo soon condemns Claudio to death for immoral behavior but offers to pardon Claudio if his sister, Isabella, sleeps with him. Isabella agrees but arranges for Angelo’s erstwhile fiancée to switch places with her. Twelfth Night and Measure for Measure are performed by the Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy in rotating repertory from July 7 to 22 on the George Washington University Campus at Theatre XX, 814 20th St. NW. Tickets are $15. shakespearetheatre.org.

Original artwork by Amir Khadar commissioned for the Anacostia Community Museum based on an image Khadar created for the environmental justice organizations Climate Justice Alliance and United Frontline Table.

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Palomino Tour at The Anthem

Palomino horses aren’t usually born with the golden coats that they’re eventually known for. Instead, they grow into their striking splendor as the years pass, brandishing these colors with age. In similar fashion, First Aid Kit has grown into the majesty and magic of their sound. The sister duo—Klara and Johanna Söderberg—share stories of heartbreak, happiness, life, and love above a patchwork of natural instrumentation. After quietly amassing over one billion streams and counting and earning widespread acclaim, the duo shine like never before on their aptly titled Palomino Tour. First Aid Kit is at The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, on Friday, July 14, 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.). $40 to $65. theanthemdc.com.

An Evening with Eric Lindell (full band show)

Eric Lindell, an American singer and songwriter, performs at the Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW, on Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m. Lindell’s musical style is said to borrow from 1970s blues-rock, soul, and R&B and has been called blue-eyed soul, a common shorthand used for Anglo blues singers. Tickets are $35 to $60. Must be 21+. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

Nickel Creek at Wolf Trap

On Sunday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. (gates at 6 p.m.) Nickel Creek, the renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins, stops by Wolf Trap on their long-awaited reunion tour. Grammy winner Aoife O’Donovan, a frequent collaborator of Sara Watkins and Chris Thile, kicks off the evening. Tickets start at $39. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA. wolftrap.org.

The Last Improv Show at the KC

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From July 11 to 23, after a year of sold-out shows in Los Angeles, The Last Improv Show is bringing their hit long-form improv comedy to the Kennedy Center Theater Lab. This rotating cast of all-star improvisers is comprised of the top comedic minds working in comedy today, many of whom have been performing together for a decade or more. The group improvises scenes inspired by true stories told by a celebrity special guest who are themselves inspired by an audience suggestion. The result is hilarious comedy that has never been seen before and will never be seen again… but it’s the most fun you’ll have all summer. The Last Improv Show is recommended for mature audiences. $45. Kennedy-center.org.

First Aid Kit, Klara and Johanna Söderberg

Let’s Get Physical: True Tales about Sports & Fitness

On Tuesday, July 11, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), enjoy a night of storytelling about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat with the DMV’s premier storytelling organization. Since 1997, Story District has been producing and teaching the art of autobiographical storytelling at its best. Referred to as the gold standard in storytelling, you can count on a riveting night of original, entertaining, and thought-provoking true tales by diverse local talent. Appropriate for age 17 and older. $30 for general admission. Let’s Get Physical is at the Miracle Theater, 535 Eighth St. SE. Other upcoming shows are Which Way is Mecca? at Union Stage on Aug. 8 and Stories in the Key of Life at Union Stage on Sept. 12. storydistrict.org.

(D)rafts and (C)rafts at International Square

(D)rafts and (C)rafts combines dozens of local craft beverage producers and artisan makers in DC’s first small-scale producers festival. On Saturday, July 22, noon to 4 p.m., join the DC Brewers’ Guild and the newly established DC Makers’ Guild for this indoor festival at The Square, the new food hall at Int’l Square, 1850 K St. NW. Grab unlimited tastes from craft beverage producers while exploring locally made artisan goods such as ceramicists, woodworkers, printmakers, jewelers, and more. The Square features brand new local culinary concepts throughout the market-style food hall and will be open just for festival-goers to purchase food and nonalcoholic beverages. $20 to $80. dcbg.org and dcmakers.org.

Ru The World Tour at The Fillmore Silver Spring

Michael Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger, is a Nigeria, Afrobeat musician and songwriter. He has described his music as Afrodancehall--a fusion of Afrobeats with dancehall elements. Ruger is at The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, on Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Tickets are $54 to $387. This is a general admission, standing room only event with reserved seating in the balcony. This show is for all ages. livenation.com.

Michael Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger

Cisco Swank: More Better Tour at Songbyrd

Brooklyn-based jazz/hip hop artist Cisco Swank, renowned in the jazz and hip-hop world, flexes his range following Anderson, Paak & Anthony Fantano-backed indie triumph “All The Same” with “No Funny”, a self-assured, beaming alt-hip hop track. Gathering inspiration from contemporary spaces and weaving intricate webs of jazz, hip-hop and R&B, Cisco’s talent is rooted in his uncanny ability to play just about any instrument. Cisco Swak’s “More Better Tour” stops by Songbyrd, 540 Penn St. NE, on July 17, 8 p.m. (door at 7 p.m.). Tickets are $19.32—the price you’ll pay. No surprises later. All ages. songbyrddc.com.

Are you an aspiring or existing business in the District? The Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is here for you!

WEBINAR: LEARN HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (CBE)

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 • 10:00 am Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/58981

DLCP AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY –LEARN THE PROCESS OF STARTING A BUSINESS

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 • 6:00 pm

Woodridge Library 1801 Hamlin St NE Washington, DC 20018 , Washington DC 20018 Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/60825

WEBINAR: INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 • 2:00 pm Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/60450

DLCP, WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE SERVE? (HYBRID)

Monday, July 17, 2023 • 3:00 pm

R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20032 Register: dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/62471

STREET VENDOR SERIES (HYBRID)

Monday, July 17, 2023 • 5:00 pm

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GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE BOOTCAMP IN PERSON

Thursday, July 20, 2023 • 10:00 am

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SBRC ONE-ON-ONE CALL SESSION: STEPS TO OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE

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LOCAL CALENDAR

LOC’s Summer Movies on the Lawn. July 6, Iron Man; July 13, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; July 20, Shrek; July 27, Groundhog Day; Aug. 3, Mary Poppins; and Aug. 10, Jaws. Live and recorded music begins at 7 p.m., followed by the film at sundown. Located on the corner of Second Street SE and Independence Avenue. loc.gov.

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DC Summer Dance Showcase at CHAW. July 7, 7 p.m. and July 8, 9:30 p.m. Features contemporary dances by artists from the DC area and elsewhere including New York, Pittsburgh. $20 to $30. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. chaw.org.

Country Line Dancing at the Wharf. July 7, 7 to 9 p.m. There are free themed dance nights with live music on Transit Pier on the second Friday in June, July, and August. Each night will feature a different style of music and dancing. wharfdc.com.

Live on the Hill--Music Performances. Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28; 5 to 6:30 p.m. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Flashback Fridays at Miracle Theatre. July 14, 7 p.m., A League of Their Own; July 28, 7 p.m., Labyrinth; Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Ghostbusters (1984); Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Jaws. Adult 13+, $8; child and senior, $6. Miracle Theatre, 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.

Fitness in the Park. July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10 to 11 a.m. Classes are designed for all fitness levels and taught by Certified Fitness Instructors. Classes are for ages 13 and up. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Fourth of July Parade. 9 a.m. on Eighth St. SE. The annual Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade is a local tradition that is considered one of Washington, DC’s best Independence Day events. barracksrow.org.

Fourth at the Wharf. July 4, 7 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier. Bar, music, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall. wharfdc.com.

CHESS: Free Play Fridays. Fridays through July, weather permitting, 1 to 4 p.m. All ages welcome. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Free Rooftop Bingo at Union Market. Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., until Oct. 25. Your ticket comes with 6-8 rounds of bingo with a prize for each round and an evening of fun outside on the rooftop of Hi-Lawn. unionmarketdc.com.

Outdoor Tours of the Capitol Grounds. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Explore the Capitol Grounds on this guide-led tour. 50 minutes. Weather permitting. No reservations or passes needed. Meet outside the north entrance of the Visitor Center. visitthecapitol.gov.

Cinematery at Congressional Cemetery. 8:30 p.m. July 7, The Nightmare Before Christmas; Aug. 4, Batman; Sept. 1, Dark Shadows. $10 donation. Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

Friends of SE Library Book Sale. July 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Friends of Southeast Library to shop a range of titles with prices starting at $1. Proceeds supplement library programs. 403 Seventh St. SE. dclibrary.org.

Carpe Librum Book Sales at Canal Park. Upcoming sales are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Book sales are weather-dependent. capitolriverfront.org/canal-park.

NoMa Nights: Tuesday Concert Series. Live acoustic performances on the second Tuesday through September at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Alethia Tanner Park, between Harry Thomas Way NE & The Metropolitan Branch Trail. nomabid.org.

The Barbie Parties at Wunder Garten. July 15 to 22. Each day of the week will feature a different Barbie theme, ensuring that every party is a unique and exciting experience. Wunder Garten, 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com.

Prologue Theatre: Monsters of the American Cinema. July 20 to Aug. 6. When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband’s straight, white teenage son, Pup. $35 to $45. For ages 18+. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

PINK: Summer Carnival 2023. Aug. 7, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (rain or shine), Featuring Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Grouplove, & KidCutUp at Nat’s Park. $45 to $355. mlb.com/nationals/tickets/concerts/pink. u

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Milley, “Stopping to smell the marigolds” by Megan Smith.

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Our retired racing greyhound Winny being fully retired. by Devon Martin

Macon in Ginko Land. by Maureen Buell

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Zora showing off her cemetery. by Iain McPhie “Where

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Benny. by Meagan Moore

After a long day of hopping and eating and wiggling their noses, Oscar (brown bunny) and Nina (white bunny) relax with their best buddy Marc (human). by Kate Gibson

Nala and her best human buddy, 17-month old daughter Sienna. by David Scavo

Siouxsie the silkie chicken – a girl’s best friend! by Maggie Murray

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Nigel, Bertie & Jasper James on Panther Patrol. by Linda Hight

Nina, River, and Khaleesi, "The ladies of F Street NE." by Noah Meyerson

Dora & Napoli. by Mariana Heavey

Duncan and Bisou, “Scoot over, there's plenty of room!” by Steven Hicks

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“She’s

by David Bradford Crutchfield

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by Daphne Gemmill

Downhill Dreaming (Lizzie). by Maria Carlucci Gracie

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Ace. by Casey Kunkel

Gwennie enjoying her favorite Hill Haunt - the Capitol Riverfront walk. by Andrea Maleter

Violet at Congressional Cemetery. by Jeff Yost

Charlie’s first canoe ride of the season on the mighty Anacostia! by Shaun & Kate Long

Nico by the Bartholdi Fountain at the US Botanical Gardens – Best place to cool off. by Jovito Chase

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HILL PETS

I Love Lucy

Navy Yard Pig Lucy Mae is A Local Celebrity

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Lucy Mae is three-and-a-half years old and locally famous; nearly every time she steps out, someone takes her picture and posts a sighting on social media. She’s often spotted around town, walking in her pink harness or cruising in her custom-made stroller.

That’s because the Navy Yard resident is a 140-pound miniature pot-bellied pig.

“Met and got to feed a pig today. She was just chillin’ in Navy Yard,” reads one Twitter post, with

video of Lucy. “I was not aware pigs were allowed to live in DC.”

“I lived in Navy Yard for years,” one man wrote in reply to a photo of Lucy posted to Twitter. “My kids claimed to have seen Lucy, but I thought she was an urban legend.”

Dogs are ubiquitous in many District neighborhoods, where a stroller or a leash are just about a requirement for residency. But since 2020, Navy Yard has increasingly become associated with a cute little pig who has got both.

Lucy is loved by children, residents and tourists. She is also loved by Dave and Lindsay, Lucy’s owners. To them, she is incredibly important.

Celebrity Status

Last August, Dave and Lindsay said “I do” at District Winery. In the wedding party was Lucy Mae, who was the “Ring Boar.”

“She was the star of the show,” Lindsay said, high praise from the bride.

Both know that “it’s always about Lucy.” When everyone was staying indoors at the beginning of the pandemic, a couple of friends told them that people were live sharing the family’s location on social media, tracking them from window to window so that people could spot Lucy as she walked by.

“That was a little weird,” Lindsay said. “So, I was like, “why don’t we start an Instagram [@lucy_the_ dc_pig] so people can keep up with

her that way rather than tracking our movement through Navy Yard?”

That fame hit a new high last August when CNN producer Donald “DJ” Judd tweeted a photo of Lindsay and Lucy out for a walk. “Yes, that was nuts,” Lindsay laughs, remembering. “I was just trying to get everything together for the wedding when that was taken.”

A Perceptive Pig

Dave adopted Lucy Mae as a support animal when he retired after 24 years as a Navy Pilot. DC Code restricts animal ownership in the District to domestic cats and dogs, small rodents, birds, turtles and fish; residents must apply for exceptions. “We had to put up a big fight for her with the city,” Lindsay said. Lucy is legal; she has special permission from the DC government.

Lucy is incredibly perceptive, Lindsay said. When either of them is having a stressful day, Lucy knows and goes to lie on their feet. She will respond to angry voices on calls, or even in movies. She is eager to make sure Lindsay and Dave are both calm and comforted, Lindsay said. And Lucy is very loving–when she wants to be.

“Lucy is incredibly intelligent,” Lindsay said. “We like to compare her to being a very sassy toddler mixed with an independent cat who likes to be loved on when she wants it.”

A Miniature Pig

People are often surprised that at 140 pounds, Lucy is a ‘miniature’ pig. A regular adult farm pig

Lucy in Navy Yard

Lucy Mae on the farm.

can weigh around 1,000 pounds. But a miniature potbellied pig usually tops out between 100 and 200 pounds. “Lucy looks big for what people imagine a mini pig to be,” Lindsay says, “but she’s about middle of the road.” She could live to be 18 to 22 years old, if they can keep her healthy; that means minding her weight.

Lucy’s days are organized around meals. Lucy loves anything with a “really good wet crunch”, like romaine lettuce, carrots, squash. A summertime treat is frozen watermelon. “They have really, really powerful jaws,” her humans say, “so anything that they can really crunch into, they really love.” She will eat anything put in front of her except brussels sprouts and cabbage.

She spends most of her time in Navy Yard because she knows the area and its smells. And people know her. That stroller Lindsay was pushing her in? They are in the fifth iteration, because it needs to stand up to a 140 lb pig as well as DC sidewalks and pavement. The stroller isn’t because Lucy is slow –she can mosey rather well

when she wants, Lindsay says —but because she has no traction on hardwood, marble or tile which covers much of their apartment, building and some of the neighborhood.

Lindsay and Dave set up a ‘pig highway” in their apartment, laying out runners from Lucy’s favorite corner to the kitchen. When it’s breakfast or dinner time, “she’ll come running and she’ll cut the corners, but her little hoofs will never touch the hardwood,” Lindsay says.

Her best friend is a pit bull named Maverick; they like to chase each other and nap together. There are other pigs in the region, but none that Lindsay and David know of in the District. She has lots of friends at her summer camp, Ross Mill Farms, near Philadelphia, where 100-150 domesticated pigs hang out in the woods.

People

Lindsay says that Lucy Mae has opened a lot of doors for the couple, not least that Lindsay herself has gotten much better at speaking with strangers. But she wants to be clear: pigs are incredibly difficult animals to have if you’re not prepared for it.

So-called mini or ‘teacup’ pigs have experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years, as celebrities including Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson and singer Ariana Grande are photographed carrying theirs. But “mini” is a catch-all term that only means these pigs are smaller than the farm breed; many peo-

ple are unable to care for them once they realize the animals will grow to be more than 100 pounds. According to National Geographic, “Most of these animals end up in overburdened shelters or are euthanized once they outgrow their suburban habitats.”

But the biggest challenge to having a pig is people, Lindsay said. Mostly, new people are great, but at times it is challenging when people see Lucy and get excited. It is especially true of small children; Lindsay braces herself when they encounter a birthday party in a park.

That’s because while pigs have a great sense of hearing and of smell, they don’t have the best eyesight. When people run at her, Lucy only sees them at the very last second. That means she can be severely startled, in turn raising a ruckus that sometimes scares the human right back.

But Lucy loves people, and they love her. To help safely socialize Lucy, Lindsay and David let people feed her cheerios. Strangers are surprised when Lucy sucks them off their hands like a little vacuum, rather than licking. She will also eat anything from firework parts to chicken bones, so she must be closely watched.

They have loved living in Navy Yard and seeing how much Lucy makes people smile. “She loves to ham it up when she’s around meeting people, because she knows she’s going to get treats out of it,” Lindsay says. “She’ll act like everyone’s best friend.”

But the clock is running out on Lucy-spotting. In a year, Lindsay and Dave will move to the Pacific Northwest, where Lucy will have woods, water and space to run around in. There are also a lot of other pigs living nearby. “We’re sad to leave, but we’re excited to bring her there,” said Lindsay. Lindsay and Dave dote on Lucy, but so does much of the neighborhood. So, in the meantime Lucy will continue to revel in her status as a local celebrity, bringing happiness to new friends and comfort and stability to those who love and need her the most. Maybe you, too, will spot a very good girl in Navy Yard soon! u

Lucy the Ring Boar at Dave and Lindsay’s wedding.

pat from Dad.

HILL PETS

Record Rat Catcher

Ronan the Irish Setter

One of Capitol Hill’s most magnificent and beautiful dogs lives on 9th Street, SE. Weighing in at 105 pounds, he is hard to miss. His dark red, silky coat shimmers in the sunlight when he runs, and when he gets going his speed is remarkable. His friendly bark is deep when greeting you at his front gate. His name is Ronan, an Irish saint’s name for this remarkable Irish Setter. The name means “little seal,” says Tim Temple, Ronan’s human companion.

Ronan and Tim have been together for eight years and have developed a deep bond.

Ronan began his life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is Tim’s sixth Irish setter. Why Irish setters? “My ex-wife had an Irish setter in her childhood, and we found a female setter

at the DC Humane Society shelter,” says Tim, “so our first setter was a rescue.” Soon to follow was a second setter, Rosco, who had been a runaway. That pair of Setters made Tim a lifelong fan of the breed.

The Irish Setter Breed

Tim says Ronan is very typical of the breed. He is very affectionate and judging from the number of licks to my face when we first met, he is happy to greet you. Tim says he trained Ronan early on to follow both hand and voice commands and he has never been put on a leash. “None of my Irish Setters has ever crossed a street without a command,” Tim reflects. Ronan is the smartest of all the setters Tim has had, he said.

The American Kennel Club started recognizing the breed in 1878. Today, the breed is listed as number 71 out of 287 popular breeds. The Irish setter is a gun dog and a good family dog. Its red flowing coat

makes it one of the most beautiful dogs leading to its frequent use in fashion photographs. It has a high-spirited nature and has been described as a “rollicking dog.” To keep Ronan looking good, Tim gives him a good brushing once a week.

Another good trait of this breed is that it doesn’t shed fur. “I can tell you, as the owner of Splash Car Wash for years, I have seen a lot of dog hair and golden retrievers hands down are the worse shedders of all dogs,” Tim says.

Ronan the Rat Champ

Ronan started his rat catching career as a young pup at Splash. The car wash had several large trash cans stationed at the beginning of the car wash’s cleaning loop.

“Splash was also neighbors with McDonalds, so we had quite a bit of food debris showing up in our trash cans.” One day, Ronan sniffing at the trash can flushed out a rat that sprung out of the can into the air. Ronan was positioned in just the right place to catch it and threw it up in the air. “All my Hispanic staff stopped and

Article and Photos by Rindy O’Brien

Ronan is a magnificent Irish Setter that lives on 9th Street, SE, and has the most unusual hobby of catching rats.

The mutual respect between Tim Temple and his dog, Ronan, is easy to see. Tim and Ronan have been together for eight years.

Ronan on the hunt.

cheered Ronan on, shouting Ole! Ole!” Tim recalls. From that beginning, Ronan launched his rat catching career tallying up 27 rats before Splash closed in 2021 after 25 years in business.

Today, Ronan continues his hunting skills now at a new location, Gar eld Park. The park, named for President Gar eld, is located at the intersection of 2nd Street and G Streets, SE. Tim credits the shape of the trash cans as an element in Ronan’s success. Gar eld Park is operated by DC’s Parks and Recreation and is a 7.1-acre neighborhood park. Ronan loves to run through the park and hunts down rats that have settled into the trashcans. “It is quite a sight to see,” says Tim. Most of the time the rats

Dogs Catching Rats: A Note of Caution

Some dogs have been bred to hunt and kill rodents. But, especially in the the urban setting, one has to be alert to protecting the dog’s health. Rats may have been poisoned because of the city’s health abatement program. They may also carry other diseases that could be passed on to the dog.

Dr. Allison Gross, Medical Director of Union Vet Clinic which is located at 609 2nd Street, NE, says in her 16 years at Union Vet she has never seen a case of a dog poisoned by eating at rat, but that it could happen. “I have had several cases of dogs being scratched on the nose or face by a rat,” says Dr. Gross. “Being treated quickly helps avoid an infection.”

A dog would need to digest the entire rat to become sick. It can take two-three days for a rat to digest the poison and the toxin remains in the rat’s digestive system for that period. If a dog eats the rat, it could ingest the poison. There are di erent types of poison with the anticoagulants like bromadiolone the most lethal. “It would take a higher dose than usually used for it to harm a dog,” says Dr. Gross, “but, owners should really try and keep the dog from eating a rat.”

If the dog also encounters the urine of the rat, it can be exposed to a disease called Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that causes acute kidney failure and liver disease in dogs. The early signs can be fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea or a cough.

“Early detection is important,” says Dr. Gross. “So, I would always bring your pet in if they have had an encounter with a rat and are showing unusual signs.”

are killed by Ronan, and Tim scoops them up with his blue New York Times plastic bag and deposits the dead rat back into the trashcan.

Ronan’s escapades happen at night. “Rats are nocturnal” says Tim. So, he and Ronan wait until the sun has set to begin their adventures. Ronan runs back and forth between the 17 trashcans in the park and is totally worn out at the end of his visit. It certainly keeps him in great shape.

Tim says his neighbor has decided that the rat record of Ronan should be thought of by using Roman numerals. His accomplishments are special and indeed noteworthy.

As of June 15th, Ronan’s rat record is XXX. Yes, Ronan has sni ed out and disposed of 30 rats in Gar eld Park. Thanks to Ronan – and Tim – for this remarkable community service.

Rindy O’Brien has yet to meet a dog she doesn’t like. To contact Rindy, rindyobrien@gmail.com ◆

The trash barrels at a local park are built in a way that makes it easy for Ronan to tip the can and reach the rats.

“The games seem like minutes, but the memories last forever.”

HILL PETS

The District Vet

It’s a Tasty World: Avoiding Poisoned Pets

by Dan Teich, DVM

It’s a big, tasty world out there. At least that’s what your dog or cat may think. Our pets are curious creatures and our environment presents them many challenges and opportunities. Being scavengers and opportunists, not to mention always hungry, ingestion of plants, foods, objects is part of their every day. While most foods and plants are relatively innocuous, how do you address a potentially dangerous ingestion?

The first step in any toxic ingestion is prevention! Avoiding hazardous situations in the first place is ideal. The ASPCA Poison Control Center fields tens of thousands of calls each year related to pets eating toxic substances. Most common are questions regarding plants. In the recent past we have discussed dangerous and not-so-dangerous plants and pets. The key is not having toxic plants within reach of pets, especially cats! The ASPCA maintains an extensive list of poisonous plants on their website—this is a great resource to consult when adding greenery to your home or garden.

While avoiding specific known toxic plants is important, take care to choose cut flowers carefully, especially those gifted to you. All true lilies are deadly to cats, even the pollen. Plants that are not on the list may not be quite so innocuous. Any plant has the potential to cause

mild gastrointestinal signs, although these are not normally life-threatening. Grass is tasty, and loved by dogs and cats, but frequently returns to you as vomit on a rug.

What about a plant you don’t know? First stop your pet from eating it and then try to save a piece of the plant, or at the very least take photos of several parts of it. If your pet appears healthy and not affected by the incident, briefly consult the ASPCA plant website or other reliable horticultural identification resource. Remember that many plants look alike or may look different during stages of growth. Should the pet be ill or there be suspicion of toxicity, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible and have the plant samples and photos available for review.

While plants are amongst the most commonly ingested toxic materials, household cleaners and chemicals can pose a significant danger as well. First don’t panic. Understand what your pet ate and save any container (or take a picture) and con-

sult your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control 24-hour emergency hotline at 1-888-4264435.

Many times pet parents are unaware of their pet eating a poisonous material. The most common signs of toxicity ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, lip-smacking, depression, and seizures. Changes in appetite, increased or decrease urination, yellowing of the gums, redness or paleness of the gums may also indicate toxicity exposure.

If you are pretty certain your pet has eaten something poisonous, be certain that your pet is breathing and behaving normally. Write down how much you think they ate and the product name and strength. This is especially important if rat poison or human medications are involved! Take pictures of the containers, too. Should the substance be on the pet’s fur, wash it off with mild soap and water, but only if safe to do so for both you and the pet. Call poison control or your veterinarian immediately. Do not try to make your dog vomit as this may be counterproductive, based upon what they ate, especially if a caustic substance or sedative was ingested. Follow poison control or your veterinarian’s directions.

Dan Teich, DVM, is medical director at District Veterinary Hospitals at Eastern Market and Navy Yard u

In Loving Memory of

Michael Canning

1941– 2023

Diplomat - Hill Rag Film Reviewer - Author of Hollywood on the Potomac

Founding Member of the Capitol Hill Village

2009 Recipient Along with His Wife Judy of the Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award

Active Member of The Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Hill Center, Friends of Southeast Library and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation

Mike Canning 1941-2023

A Life-long Lover of Films

by Mary Procter and Bill Matuszeski

In many ways Mike Canning’s whole life set him on the path to become the threedecade film reviewer for the Hill Rag. He loved movies all his life and loved introducing ones he liked best to friends and neighbors and his DC community.

He grew up in Fargo, North Dakota in a family with no TV, but there were a half dozen movie theaters where he could watch abundant cartoons and Western and Disney features. When Mike went on to college at North Dakota State University in Fargo, his interest in films deepened when he became fascinated by foreign films.

In 1963-64 he broadened that knowledge during a year’s scholarship program, first at the University of Tübingen then at the Free University of Berlin. He met Judy Jones on the student ship to Europe. She was also heading for Berlin. Judy and Mike’s courtship included a lot of movie dates watching films like Black Orpheus, La Dolce Vita and Lawrence of Arabia from Mike’s list of 68 movies that he saw in Berlin that year. Soon after, he was accepted into the U.S. Information Agency Foreign Service.

At the time he died of leukemia on June 1 of this year, it had been 30 years since Mike was hired by the Hill Rag as a film reviewer. In 2016, he wrote an engaging short bio called “The Best Job in the World” in which he reported that he had seen about 2500 films and had reviewed about 300 of them (source: Mike’s website mikesflix. com). Since then, many more films have been added to his impressive total.

Mike was well respected in his work as Cultural Affairs Officer and Information (Press) Officer in the U.S. Information Agency. He and Judy served in eight different posts on three continents: in Nicaragua, Peru, Uganda, Kenya, Iran, Italy, Argentina, and Brazil. Mike’s favorite tour was his

four years in Rome from 1982-1986 as Embassy Press Officer.

Joe Johnson, the Assistant Press Officer in Rome wrote a portrait of Mike after he died (for the organization The Public Diplomacy Council) giving a sense of the mix of demanding work and pleasure in Rome. “Our workday began with a press briefing, after which we customarily repaired across the street for a cappuccino and cornetto in the bar, which was operated by a Communist Party trade union. After that we got down to work….Mike had his hands full with the large American media presence and influential Italian television networks...”

His colleague and close friend, Pete Cecere, worked with Mike as young officers, when Mike was made Chief of the Seminar and Youth Programs Office for USIA in Latin America. One task was to come up with a solid understanding of what to expect of student unrest in various Latin American countries and how these differed from the roles of college students in the U.S. The next step was to propose USIA programs that would reach these Latin American young people. Cecere said that “Mike had a gift for clear descriptions of

the challenges of Latin American youth movements for the U.S. and sound proposals for elements of USIA programs that would be effective with them.”

Even when absorbed with the political issues and American cultural outreach to the countries where he was posted, Mike found a way to enjoy films and introduce American movies to people in these countries. He would lead film discussions, organize film festivals, and write about films of all types.

Life on the Hill

After returning from Peru in 1969 with first daughter Elizabeth, Mike and Judy bought a house on 5th St. SE. By the time they left for Uganda in 1972, their second daughter, Rachel, had been born. Both girls went to Brent Elementary School later from 1978-82.

After retiring from the Foreign Service in 1993, they had just returned to the 5th St. house when Mike saw an ad in the Hill Rag for a film reviewer, applied, and was hired. In addition to writing film reviews, he and Judy delivered meals for Food and Friends in and were active with the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

In 2007, they became members of the newly formed Board of the Capitol Hill Village, and conducted about 40 gatherings in homes all over Capitol Hill to promote the idea of aging in place with funds for a minimal staff. They were surprised that many people they talked to wanted to volunteer to help their neighbors, through driving them to medical appointments, tending gardens, and solving simple electronic problems. They also wanted to form clubs: bridge, book, walking, exercise and more.

Years ago, Fran and Tom Zaniello moved to DC and joined the Capitol Hill Village. In 2013 they sent out an invitation to Village members to

Mike and Judy Canning.

In Memory of

Mike Canning

Hill Rag Movie Reviewer 1993-2023

Mike Canning was the Hill Rag’s movie critic and friend for 30 years. His dedication, knowledge and professionalism were extraordinary. And he had fun with the job, reviewing what he liked, eschewing the blockbuster for the creative, unusual, smaller movies that he was delighted to bring to our attention. Our readers will miss him, as will we.

– The Staff of the Hill Rag

Law Offices Of James M Loots, PC

join a “Cinephiles Club”. Mike and Judy signed up immediately and Mike and Tom became co-leaders of the Club. The group would come up with four to ve lms each month and each member would commit to viewing at least three of them to discuss at the next monthly meeting.

Tom Zaniello had been a professor of English and Film at the University of Northern Kentucky, and had become more and more fascinated by lm. He created themes for his course o erings for groups of lms that would engage young people, such as Hitchcock (students loved the dramatic plots) and Epidemics, Catastrophes, and Disasters (very popular for college-age kids facing a scary large world in their futures).

As a professional reviewer, Mike Canning brought great access to lms for the Cinephiles Club; he was invited to critics’ showings and other free previews and would see lms before they were released. He would know when and where each lm would be shown in DC theaters.

Election Night party in Rome 1984. L–R, David Wagner, Michael Canning, Bruno Scarfi.

Photo: Gayle Krughoff

Tom and Mike would occasionally suggest a blockbuster film such as The Black Panther. But they and the Cinephiles were drawn to “E Street Cinemas,” which mostly shows films from independent U.S. and foreign producers.

Of the two, Tom says that Mike had by far the deepest knowledge of film production and Hollywood history. “He had a phenomenal memory for film detail”. Illustrating Mike’s capacity for detail is his 2012 book, Hollywood on the Potomac published by the Friends of the Southeast Library on Capitol Hill (and still available on Amazon).

Each portrait of 58 movies has not only the names of each significant actor and production manager but adds gossip about their relationships and history in other films. In each there is a section called DC/Hill notes about film settings in various DC neighborhoods and another section on Goofs when the producers got it wrong.

Mike kept a list of favorite films. The leaders of his top thirty are first, Citizen Kane; second, Godfathers I and II; three, 8 ½; and four, Casablanca. Judy reports that Mike died peacefully, with very little pain, after treating himself to two of his best loved:

Citizen Kane and Casablanca.

It is a magnificent set of gifts that Mike gave us all. We now must make sure that these gifts are saved and nurtured by others. Thank you, Mike Canning.

Authors Mary Procter and Bill Matuszeski are married and have lived on the Hill for 50 years. Bill has known Mike since both worked in USIA headquarters in 1969. Mary has known Mike and Judy for many years, including several years on the Capitol Hill Village Board. u

Public Safety Crisis ANC 6A REPORT

by Sarah Payne

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 6A) met via Zoom on May 11. Commissioners Keya Chatterjee (6A01, vice chair), Mike Velasquez (6A02), Roberta Shapiro (6A03), Amber Gove (6A04, chair), Laura Gentile (6A05), Robb Dooling (6A06) and Steve Moilanen (6A07) were present.

Ninth Street NE resident Paul Rodriguez helped a neighbor extract a bullet from their child’s car seat. Next door, a family’s car was stolen. His other immediate neighbor was carjacked.

Rodriguez remains shaken.

Another resident testifying at the meeting was Emily, who is also concerned about recent carjackings and property damage adjacent to her home. Her exterior cameras have recorded many of these crimes and she has shared the footage with law enforcement. Encouraging her to be increasingly cognizant of her surroundings, police tell her their “hands are tied.”

Neighbor Ian Staples echoed Emily’s comment about ocers’ dismissive attitude. How should community members most e ectively work with the District’s agencies to mitigate crime, he asked the commission.

“I spend hours every month trying to resolve small issues with the DC government only to be told ‘not my job,’” Staples said. “What can we do to activate agencies, including MPD, to help address dangerous behavior and drug dealing before it becomes a violent crime?”

H Street’s diverse set of activities, restaurants and tight-

knit community with “neighbors who really look out for each other” make it a great place to live, but emphasized that it doesn’t make the violence any less scary for its residents, Vice Chair Chatterjee said.

Chatterjee highlighted the importance of community involvement and investment in mentorship programs and other social services aimed at addressing the root issues of violence and mitigating its impact on the community.

“These are things that may seem really small but actually are the things that result in preventing crime,” Chatterjee said. “Ideally we want to prevent crime, not just respond to it.”

All residents should utilize the District’s camera rebate programs, suggested Commissioner Moilanen. He also cited speci c programs for vehicular safety including wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai

owners and the District’s Doordash partnership for the installation dashboard cameras in delivery vehicles.

Chair Gove echoed Moilanen, noting that cameras can provide “high quality evidence” to law enforcement and can help with tracking crime patterns in the neighborhood as well.

Gove encouraged the residents to attend public safety meetings with law enforcement to express concern about issues, share ongoing neighborhood trends and learn more about the local law enforcement response.

Other Matters

The commission voted to:

• send a letter to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) regarding proposed speed limit changes, the commission’s safety walk and

all Traffic Safety Inputs for the 11th Street NE Corridor from Florida Avenue to East Capitol Street NE.

• send a letter of support to DDOT for the streetscape permit application for 1101 H St. NE.

The next meeting of ANC 6A is at 7 p.m. July 13 via Zoom. Get details on committee meetings and how to join online at anc6a.org.

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AMBER GOVE, CHAIR, 6A04@ANC.DC.GOV

Serving the Near Northeast, North Lincoln Park, and H Street communities

ANC 6A generally meets the second Thursday of the month, virtually on Zoom.

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ALL ARE WELCOME

The Next meeting is 2nd Thursday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.

Transportation & Public Space Committee meeting

3rd Monday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Economic Development and Zoning Committee meeting

3rd Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Community Outreach Committee meeting

4th Monday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee meeting

4th Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Call in information will be posted under Community Calendar at anc6a.org 24 hours prior to the meeting.

DDOT Initiates Barracks Row Bus Priority Project

ANC 6B REPORT

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6 met on June 13 via Zoom. Commissioners Frank Avery (6B01, treasurer); Jerry Sroufe (6B02); David Sobelsohn (6B03, secretary); Frank D’Andrea (6B04); Chander Jayaraman (6B06, vice chair); Vince Mareino (6B07); Edward Ryder (6B08, chair); Matt LaFortune (6B09). Kasie Durkit (6B05) was absent.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is launching an Eighth St. SE Priority Project (Eighth Street Study). The project aims to improve bus operations and safety on the street between East Capitol and M Streets SE. A team from the agency is currently collecting data, speaking to the public about existing conditions and doing analysis, DDOT Planner Andrew Grinberg said. Concepts will be developed over the summer and fall, and shared in September. Design will begin in January 2024 with 30 percent designs expected in March and final designs in June, with a goal of construction beginning in Fall 2024.

DDOT created a bus priority program in 2021, aiming to improve the efficiency of public transit. 51 bus corridors were identified, including the Pennsylvania Avenue SE project, now nearing completion.

The Eighth Street Study examines routes 90 and 92. 2,900 riders pass through the corridor on those buses daily; 1,200 board there, Grinberg said. Corridor-specific data is not available for the two DC Circulators routes traveling on Eighth Street SE, but they carry 380,000 riders annually, he added. Current maps show congestion hotspots for buses at all parts of the day. Buses are largely running under 8 mph, and are rarely on time.

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D

“Uniting Communities East and West”

Representing the Capitol Hill/Hill East, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Kingman Park, Mayfair, Parkside, River Terrace and Rosedale neighborhoods

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Instructions for accessing the meeting via Zoom have been posted under Hot Topics at anc6a.org. Call in information will be posted under Community Calendar at anc6a.org 24 hours prior to the meeting. You will be able to enter the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

A DDOT conditions analysis found that there are a lot of pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) obstructing bus stops, as well as double-parking and commercial loading, which detract from rider and pedestrian safety, Grinberg stated. The angled parking near the Marine Barracks and underpass parking at Virginia Avenue SE are underutilized. Buses are also being delayed by a line of cars waiting to turn at the intersection between Eighth Street with North Carolina and Independence Avenues SE.

In addition to improving speed and reliability, the project aims to alleviate concerns with deliveries, loading and walkability. The project could include any combination of the following: bus lanes, transit signal reprioritization; PUDO zones; commercial loading zones; streeteries; and changes in parking regulation management. Bus stops may be relocated or removed. Curbs could be extended to reduce turning speed, increase pedestrian visibility and decrease crossing distance.

Commissioners implored Grinberg to learn from the Pennsylvania Avenue process and communicate as widely as possible to avoid confusion, supporting engagement with business. Commissioner Avery asked about a recent Notice of Intent (NOI) informing the ANC that DDOT was reconfiguring loading zones on the same stretch; Grinberg said that that team will hold off on implementation until after that project. Asked if protected bike lanes (PBL) could be part of this project, Grinberg said that buses were the priority here, but that if the will exists in the community, the team can look into the feasibility of PBL, noting that trade-offs will be required with-

in the limited space. The ANC took no vote on the matter.

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cilmember Charles Allen (D) successfully pushed for $191,000 for interim services to be added to the FY 24 DC Council Budget.

Reyes-Gavilian said there is still no set date for the Southeast Library closure, noting that permits are still being acquired. The community will get four to six weeks’ notice of the closure via email

Southeast Library

DC Public Library (DCPL) Executive Director Richard Ryes Gavilan told the June meeting of ANC 6B that interim services during the modernization of the Southeast Neighborhood Library (403 Seventh St. SE) would not include an additional book pick-up and drop off location. DCPL is set to close the library sometime this summer, a closure that is expected to last 18 to 24 months. With advocacy for the ANC Southeast Library Taskforce (SELTF), Ward 6 Coun-

and signage. There will also be one more DCPLled community meeting on the project. Northeast Library (330 Seventh St. NE) will be the “nucleus” for interim services, including some children’s and school programing. DCPL will also work with Barracks Row Main Street (BRMS) and Eighth Street book shop Little District Books (737 Eighth St. SE) to offer adult programming. Arthur Capper Recreation Center will host computer and printer services, which Reyes-Gavilian described as a “laptop vending machine” and printers with digital specialists on site to facilitate use.

Improvements to bus operations on Eighth Street SE will factor in the different configurations along the corridor between East Capitol and M Street SE. Image: DDOT; Screenshot ANC 6B/Zoom

Currently, the DCPL ED said, there are no plans for additional book drop o at the Capper site. He said technical limitations make it challenging to modify the library’s systems to allow for a temporary library book pick up and drop o location.

SELTF Chair David Sobelsohn expressed displeasure with the lack of librarians and book services at the Capper site. Treasurer Frank Avery (6B01) encouraged DCPL to work on the problem. He noted that book hold pick-up is a priority for neighbors, and that such a x would have utility for interim services during future modernizations of other locations.

Later in the meeting, the ANC unanimously supported a resolution urging DCPL to ensure there is a location at Arthur Capper Rec Center for book drop o and pick up.

The ANC supported:

• a resolution requesting Councilmember Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and WMATA ANC to maintain the full connectivity of the current 96 bus route in its Visionary Network map, a route many DC students use, noting the proposed elimination of the 96 route would result in no service east of Lincoln Park in the area south of East Capitol and north of Pennsylvania Avenue SE;

• designs for a Historic Preservation Application (HPA) at 202 Tenth St. SE for a two-story rear addition and roof deck to an existing two story with basement. The

ANC wanted to see renderings to ensure a rooftop deck would not be visible from the street.

ANC 6B next meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. See the agenda and information visit www.anc6b.org u

Better Bus Network Routes Discussed

ANC 6C REPORT

by Sarah Payne

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C met on June 14 via WebEx. Commissioners Christy Kwan (6C01), Leslie Merkle (6C02, secretary), Jay Adelstein (6C03), Mark Eckenwiler (6C04, chair), Commissioner Joel Kelty (6C05, treasurer), Patricia Eguino (6C06) and Tony Goodman (6C07, vice chair) were present.

Washington Metropolitan Area

Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Better Bus Project Expanded arrives on the District’s streets as soon as 2024. This WMATA initiative is aimed to rethink, redesign and revitalize the District’s bus services and support partner agencies in both Prince George’s County (TheBus) and Fairfax (CUE). The project considers where, when and how people travel across the DMV to coordinate service with bus priority invest-

ments like bus lanes and transit signal priority.

The project is currently in the second of four phases and is accepting feedback on the proposed changes. WMATA plans to begin implementation of these route and service changes in 2024. Key elements of the proposal, such as the extension of bus hours to 24/7 on some routes, will be “extremely helpful” according to commissioners, but other elements of the proposed service changes raised concern.

Commission Chair Mark Eckenwiler noted the project is “quite an ambitious undertaking” and expressed concerns about some of the proposed routes within ANC 6C. Eckenwiler drafted a letter highlighting concerns about turn maneuvers, particularly in regard to street width, issues with parking practices, noise and vibration concerns for late night routes in residential areas, proximity of bus routes and more.

While noting the need for acknowledgement of concerns on the streets of the proposed routes, Commissioner Kwan spoke in opposition to the letter’s overall tone.

“It does come off strongly as saying we like transit, but not in our neighborhood, which I have difficulty with,” Kwan said.

An abundance of transit access, Eckenwiler responded, already exists in the neighborhood noting that some of the proposed changes do not improve access for residents.

“If this were really, materially improving access that’ll be one thing, but I don’t really see it, and the juice is just not worth the squeeze here.”

Neighbors, Commission -

er Joel Kelty said, have voiced concerns about some of the routes. In particular, Kelty echoed concerns about bus routes on fourth and sixth streets and said he hopes the commission can “dissuade” WMATA from implementing those changes. “We live in the most transit rich neighborhood probably in the country,” Kelty noted.

The inefficiency and cost, Commissioner Merkle, noted are two major obstacles to the new plans. She referenced some route changes that could increase travel time, seemingly unnecessarily, for some riders.

“It doesn’t make sense if you are someone who’s making minimum wage and you need to get to work,” Merkle said. “I don’t think these bus routes are helpful.”

The commission voted to sub-

mit a letter to the DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment, with a copy sent to WMATA, as testimony for the Better Bus Network roundtable held in early June. Visit wmata.com for more information about the initiative.

Other Matters

Jamee Ernst, DDOT Project Manager, spoke to the commission about the New York Avenue Streetscape and Trail Project aimed to develop bike and pedestrian improvements along New York Ave. NE from Florida Ave. NE to Bladensburg Rd. The project intends to provide connections to existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure in the area and to create connections to other destinations along the corridor. A public meeting will take place on June

The Better Bus initiative plans to improve bus service throughout the District and surrounding areas.

28 at 6:30 p.m., and public comments on the project will be accepted through early August. Visit newyorkavenueproject.com for more information.

Resident Ben Schweitzer, raised concerns about crime in the neighborhood after two friends were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight. Schweitzer asked commissioners about “actionable steps” residents could take to help mitigate violence in the community. Kelty encouraged neighbors to take advantage of the city’s camera rebate programs, but acknowledged their shortcomings. Kelty highlighted the importance of advocating for stricter law enforcement and prosecution in the District with an emphasis on a “locally accountable” prosecution.

In February, the commission approved a letter to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in support of The Boiling Crab’s (400 H St. NE) Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS) application for an enclosed structure for trash and grease from the restaurant. Due to a DDOT delay, this item returned to the committee and the previously approved letter will be resent. The commission did not vote again on this item.

The Commission voted to:

• support a stipulated license for Chop Shop DC/Nice N

Easy, a Peruvian Thai fusion chicken carry out spot and associated bar, that will be located on Congress St. NE.

The pending application for their permanent license will be discussed at the next Alcohol Beverage Licensing

(ABL) committee meeting.

• adopt the PZE committee recommendation to support a rear addition to an existing row house at 504 F St. NE with one caveat about decking over the trellis.

• submit a letter supporting the changes that are beneficial raising several issues regarding the Union Station Expansion Project. Discussion included the monitoring and improvement of access to the station, bicycle facilities, including both access and short- and long-term storage and enhancing public space elements.

ANC 6C will next meet on July 12 at 7 p.m. via WebEx. Visit anc6c.org to learn more about the commission and register to attend the meeting.

Extension of Waterfront PUD Supported ANC 6D REPORT

by Andrew Lightman

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on June 12 via Zoom. Commissioners Bob Link (6DO1, vice chair), Ronald Collins (6D02, treasurer), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), Ashton Rohmer (6D05), Bruce Levine (6D06, secretary) and Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, chair and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08) were in attendance.

Brookfield Development asked the Zoning Commission for a twoyear extension to develop its parcels at 375 M St. and 425 M St. SW. The zoning for both was established as part of the Waterfront Planned Unit Development (Waterfront PUD).

The Waterfront PUD is a 59,044 sq. ft. parcel on the site of the old Waterside Mall next to the Waterfront Metro entrance. The original PUD was approved in 2007. The commission has extended its order twice. While all the other parcels have either been completed or are currently under construction, the two parcels fronting M Street SW remain undeveloped.

According to Holland & Knight attorney Christine Shiker, Brookfield plans two residential buildings with ground floor retail and a community center for the parcels. Brookfield has not been able to secure funding to allow the project to move forward, said Shiker. The extension does not call for any changes to PUD, she said.

The northern parcel currently hosts the popular Southwest Farmers’

Market on Saturdays and a Night Market several times a month. Brookfield is committed to maintaining these interim uses until construction commences, Shiker said. Moreover, plans for the two parcels are staggered with 375 M St. SW being the first in line. Brookfield Vice President Augustus Haney committed to notifying in advance both vendors of any commencement in development.

The extension will support the continuation of public space at 425, stated Chair Kramer. Commissioner Pawley voiced support as well.

“It would be great to hear the continuing commitment by Brookfield,” stated Commissioner Link.

“Brookfield is focused 100% on getting this project moving forward,” Haney replied. Due to adverse market conditions, the company is not contemplating selling the parcels, he added.

Commission voted to support the extension. Commissioner Fast recused herself due to her position on the Southwest Community Center board. Commissioner Rohmer abstained.

Other Matters

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD(Captain Kevin Harding briefed the commission on the public safety. Officers are very concerned about the increasing unlawful discharge of weapons in Navy Yard and SW. The incidents have generated dozens of shell casings. Police have doubled their deployment around Greenleaf Recreation Center to combat the issue.

Commissioner Link provided an update on the Jair Lynch development at 899 Maine Ave. SW. The zoning order has been issued, he stated. He is working with Commissioner Fast on a motion for reconsideration. They are arguing that the “balance test” has not been met particularly on affordable housing.

The DC Housing Authority (DCHA) is right-sizing its public housing units in response to an audit by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) The HUD study compared the number of bedrooms to number of unit residents. Commissioners expressed concerns about public housing residents suffering displacement. The commission voted to send DCHA a letter requesting a pause in the practice.

Commissioner Pawley appointed Stephanie Eicher to the Alcohol Beverage Committed. Rohmer appointed James Yan.

ANC voted to oppose any change in the ground floor use at 1550 First St. SW. The developer is not fulfilling the zoning order which had requirements for neighborhood serving retail, commissioners observed.

ANC resolved to ask DC Dept. of Energy and the Environment to conduct an air quality test of particular matter on Buzzard Point in relation to operations at Vulcan Concrete.

The commission voted to:

• support the Paul Taylor Summer in Lansburg Park on Aug. 26;

• support Southwest Garden 10th Anniversary event on July 29;

• urge WMATA to reconsider the elimination of the 74 Bus;

• approve a Cooperative Agreement with Makers Union, 664 Maine Ave. SW;

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• protest on the base of peace, order and quiet for Kinfolk Southern Kitchen, 685 absent a signed community agreement

ANC 6D meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. The next meeting is July 17, 2023. For more information\, visit www. anc6d.org.

C St. NE Traffic Safety Discussed

ANC 7D REPORT

by Sarah Payne

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7D met June 13 via Zoom. Commissioners Siraaj Hasan (7D01), Wendell Felder (7D03, chair), Mike Davis (7D04), Ebony Payne (7D05), Marc Friend (7D06), Brett Astmann (7D07, treasurer), Brian Alcorn (7D08, vice chair), Ashley Schapitl (7D09, secretary) and Brianne Ebony (7D10) were in attendance. Single Member District 7D02 remains vacant.

The DC Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) C Street NE Project (ddot-cp-c-st-ne-dcgis.hub.arcgis.com), aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians, motorists and cyclists, has raised the concern of commissioners and residents due to the lack of a left arrow signal at the intersection of C Street and 21st Street NE in Kingman Park.

Neighbor Malissa Freese supported the implementation of this signal. She highlighted the chaotic current status of the intersection and noted that, due to the “landlocked” nature of the River Terrace neighborhood, a signal at this intersection is key for residents.

Cars speeding along Constitution Avenue and 19th Street NE, she noted, also present a public safety issue for nearby schools.

Citing tra c concerns, Commissioner Ebony Payne spoke in favor of a resolution by the commission that would implement this protected turn and launch a tra c study into nearby streets and intersections.

The current absence of an arrow signal in the intersection is “detrimental,” President of Friends of Kingman Park, Lisa White said.

The commission voted to support a resolution to install a left arrow signal for vehicles turning left from east bound C St. NE onto Oklahoma Ave NE and to support a tra c study on 19th St. NE, D St. NE the intersection of 21st St. and C St. NE and Oklahoma Ave to Benning Rd. NE.

Other Matters

Mike Davis has been elected the commissioner for the previously vacant SMD 7D04. Community Engagement Director for the O ce of Attorney General (OAG) Aaron Jenkins spoke about his agency’s goals, responsibilities and public safety. Jenkins highlighted Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s work to prevent ghost guns from getting into the community and his role juvenile o ender accountability. Jenkins encouraged community members to take advantage of the District’s security camera rebate program.

The commission voted to:

• adopt the revised ANC 7D bylaws which can be viewed at https://60879684-d088-4aeb-bdcaa406ec028ba5. lesusr.com/ugd/1016

9b_9d8c6f6e6c20486d8c69902ac525 aa5b.pdf.

• support the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DDOE) plans for a public playground in Parkside, 685 Kenilworth Ter. NE;

• support plans by Apogee Farms and Rosedale Urban Farm to convert a vacant lot into an urban farm;

• support a historic designation for Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol St. NE.

ANC 7D will meet next on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more at https://7d0761.wixsite. com/anc7d-1.

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DC Reps Grilled on Parking and Congestion

ANC 8F REPORT

by Andrew Lightman

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8F (ANC 8F) met on June 27. Commissioners Nic Wilson (8FO1), Rick Murphree (8F02, treasurer), Brian Strege (8F03, secretary), Edward Daniels (8F04,

chair), Clayton Rosenberg (8F05, vice chair), were in attendance.

The commission questioned representatives from the DC Dept. of Transportation (DDOT), DC Dept. of For Hire Vehicles (DFHV), the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and the DC Dept. of Public Works (DPW) to answer questions on congestion, parking and other transportation issues.

What is the protocol for afterhours enforce-

ment against cars blockings alleys and driveways? asked Secretary Strege. DPW is a 24-hour operations and enforces parking rules after hours, stated DPW Parking Enforcement Manager Preston Moore.

DPW parking enforcement workers do not work any place they feel unsafe, Strege pointed out. In such situations, the matter is referred to the police Moore stated. “To be honest, it is hard to get vehicles towed afterhours,” he said. Private towing services which work afterhours are not regulated.

Commissioners complained about DDOT employees parking illegally in Capitol Quarter. There aren’t enough spots in the DDOT building, the DDOT Ward 8 Specialist Ciara Boderick replied. Strege pointed out the irony given DDOT’s push to reduce underground parking in the neighborhood’s new developments. What is the plan when the existing surface lots are developed, queried Treasurer Murphree rhetorically.

Murphree turned the commission’s attention to illegal pickup and drop o activities by For Hire Vehicles (FHV) on Van Street SE. “People are playing frogger trying to cross the street,” he stated. FHV enforcement ocers are there, but not conducting enforcement, he said. FHV ocers will allow illegal drop/pickup if it is safe, replied the agency representative. “We make sure they don’t stand there,” he added. What about geofencing? Murphree asked. Representatives had no answer.

Chair Daniels raised the

issue of illegal parking by DMV workers on sidewalks on Half Street SE. Staff has been instructed not to illegally park, said DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson. He promised to enforce illegal parking by employees with towing.

The commission asked agency representatives what their approach was to nding tra c ne absconders. There has been a signi cant expansion in the city’s boot teams, replied Robinson. However, he pointed out the difculties in locating absconder vehicles for enforcement. Many of these drivers, particularly commuters, do not park in publicly accessible curbside, but rather in private garages, which limits enforcement, he said. Even if the car is identi ed on a city street, it must remain there long enough to be identified and booted, he added.

Does DMW check license plates of illegally parked vehicles against a database for either stolen or criminally involved vehicles? asked Commissioner Wilson. Moore a rmed this was the case. He asked for increased enforcement in Capitol Quarter.

Commissioners also complained about the Freetomove cars parked alongside Canal Park.

Eighth Street Bus Priority Project

DDOT Transportation Planner Andrew Grinberg briefed the commission on the agency’s evolving plans for priority bus lanes on Eighth St. SE. The agency has identi ed 51 major bus corridors across the District for improve-

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ment. The objectives are to increase bus speeds, service reliability and safety, employing signal treatments, bus stop rebalancing and relocation, bump outs, curb extensions, improved curbside management and bus only lanes to accomplish these objectives, he said. Any new plan will operate with the constraints of the existing curbs.

DDOT is currently analyzing existing conditions. The agency will move into concept design this fall. It will issue a Noti cation of Intent in early 2024. Construction is planned for Fall of 2024. More information can be found at www.buspriority.ddot.dc.gov.

Public Safety

MPD Lieutenant Kenneth Taylor briefed the commission on public safety. Motor vehicle theft is up over 520 percent the last 30 days, he reported. Hyundais and Kias are the main targets. MPD is giving away free steering wheel locks, he said.

Robberies have also increased in the Navy Yard. Taylor asked community members to keep cell phones and earbuds out of sight. It is important to remain aware of ones surroundings, he said. The good news, he added, is in the last 30 days there were zero burglaries and homicides. Of the four homicides this year, three have been closed with arrests, he said.

Chair Daniels expressed concerns about the nightly sidewalk gatherings next to the courtyard at Third and L Streets SE. Crowds number in the hundreds on summer evenings, he said. Tensions have resulted in two shootings, he pointedly reminded the lieutenant. Police enforcement options on private property are limited, Taylor said. Taylor advised calling 911 to remove any cars blocking driveways.

“We don’t have o cers showing up to address the low hanging elements,” Daniels said.

“It’s a slow process,” responded Taylor. “There is no one x. I can’t send my

most aggressive o cer over there to clean house and go away.” Police cops are also frustrated.

“The way this department is holding itself together now, piecemeal would be the best description. We are holding on by a thread, trying not to lose the streets,” Taylor said. “Juveniles feel they are immune to prosecution,” he added.

“The crime is so brazen these days. It’s almost as if the criminals have a sense of impunity,” said Taylor.

Vice Chair Rosenberg pressed Taylor on the role of community engagement and con ict resolution.

“One thing is not going to x it,” said Taylor. “I am all for con ict resolution. We absolutely try everything that I can imagine,” said Taylor.

Since COVID, criminals are masking to avoid identi cation, Taylor stated. “If you see a [masked] group of kids walking down the street and it is 80 degrees outside, it is not going to lead to a good outcome,” Taylor said.

Other Matters

The commission voted to support the private installation of a plaque commemorating the re at Cinema Follies, formerly located at 37 L Street SE. The blaze killed a half dozen gay patrons. Their support was predicated on a greater involvement of the local LGBTQ community in the project led by the Mayor’s O ce on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs.

Atlas Doghouse asked the commission to support its zoning request to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for a modi cation of use and a special exception. Located at the Novel, 2 I St. SE, it is a new state-of-the-art, 3,873 sq ft space dog boarding, daycare, walking and training facility. All pickup and drop-o s will occur on the property, the owner stated. There will be a secure, multi-door vesti-

bule. Sound proo ng will exceed regulatory requirements. Dog activities will be restricted near residences. Dedicated pee drains and other odor mitigation strategies are in place. The facility will be supervised round-the-clock and cage free. The commission supported both requests unanimously.

The commission voted to request the DC Council to change its northern border to align with the median of I-695. This would transfer the Bark & Go Dog Park and several parklets and green spaces adjacent to the southern side of the highway into the commission.

The commission voted unanimously to protest the application of El Rey, 79 Potomac Ave. SE, for a new liquor license in absence of cooperative agreement.

Treasurer Murphree reported the commission’s bank account is now open and that it has received its rst deposit from the O ce of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.

ANC 8F generally meets on the fourth Tuesday on the month. The next meeting is scheduled for July 25 at DC Dept. of Transportation Headquarters, 250 M Street SE. For more information and links to join ANC meetings, visit www.ANC8F.org. ◆

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Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts

The free Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concert Series is back on the Yards Park boardwalk. Fridays through Aug. 4, come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants a short walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 7, The 19th Street Band; July 14, Friends of Pluto; July 21, The Breakaways; July 28, Pebble To Pearl; and Aug. 4, Broad Sound. capitolriverfront.org.

Restoration Society and Art League Call to Artists

The Capitol Hill Restoration Society and the Capitol Hill Art League are sponsoring an Art Walk Sept. 9 and 10. The event is an opportunity for artists and artisans with a Capitol Hill connection to share their work with the public--in micro-galleries at their homes or studios, Participation is free to both artists and visitors. Artists can learn how to participate at www.chrs.org/art-walk-2023. Deadline is Aug. 6.

The Atlas Seeks Performing Artists for 2023-2024 Season

The Atlas Performing Arts Center in the H Street Corridor is a leader in presenting arts of the now. The Atlas produces several festivals and fosters talent through their incubation program Atlas Arts Lab. Applications are now open for their next cohort of artists in the Atlas Arts Lab, where you’ll receive free rehearsal space, a stipend,

Download the July 4th goDCgo.com Fireworks Guide

This guide provides your guests with all the ways they can get to the National Mall conveniently and sustainably whether by Metro, scooter, bike, or bus. Be sure to inform your guests that parking is limited so using other sustainable transportation options is the way to travel to and from these popular events. They should also arrive early due to crowds and to ensure they have the best views of the fireworks. godcgo.com/wp-content/uploads/Gettingto-the-Fireworks-Guide.

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years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

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DC4ME is offered to current fulltime District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower’s employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

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DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

and will be presented in an evening-length work. Applications are also now open for the 14th Annual Intersections Festival, a multicultural, multidisciplinary performing arts festival which features dance, film, music, theater, performance art, spoken word, and more. Winterfest will be presented this December in time to celebrate the season. They’re looking for holidaythemed performances that help spread hope, peace, and love. Applications can be found at atlasarts.org/apply-now. Reach out to Sharon King at sking@atlasarts.org with any questions. All applications are due by Aug. 4, 2023.

Plot Twist: Yoga in Congressional Cemetery

On Saturdays through August, 11 a.m. to noon, join the teachers of St. Mark’s Yoga Center for Plot Twist: Yoga at the Cemetery. This Vinyasa yoga class will be accessible to yogis of all levels. You will move through postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice is a moving meditation that helps create strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. $10. This class is outdoors and weather dependent. Please register to let them know you are

Summer Sunday Organ Concerts at the National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE, presents organ concerts by some of the best organists in the country on Sundays in July and August at 6 p.m. Carillon recitals precede at 5:30 p.m. The concerts are free; donations accepted. Plenty of parking. nationalshrine.org.

NPS Expected to Receive $11 Million for SE DC Parks

A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, DC. The funding for Anacostia Park, the Parkland area of Shepherd Parkway, and several neighborhood parks would help update playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, pavilions and more. The funding would pay for projects in Anacostia and River Terrace parks, Fort Davis and Fort Dupont parks, Kenilworth Park, and the Parkland area of Shepherd Parkway and include replacing or rehabilitating tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and fencing and lighting. The NPS will also use this funding for the design of the Anacostia Park skating pavilion rehabilitation and plans to seek additional funding for the full rehabilitation. nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/gaoa.htm.

The National Park Service is developing designs for future improvements to Parkland, a 1.25-acre area of Shepherd Parkway.

joining. Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

McKenna Pugh New Capitol Hill BID Director of Marketing and Events

President of the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Patty Brosmer has announced that McKenna Pugh has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Events. Pugh will take on more responsibility for enhancing community outreach through events and digital media, all while fostering meaningful relationships between businesses, visitors and the Capitol Hill community. capitolhillbid.org.

Volunteer in Washington Youth Garden

Volunteers at the National Arboretum Washington Youth Garden provide crucial help with gardening tasks such as weed -

ing, planting, mulching, and pest control. You don’t need prior experience, but you must be willing to make friends with the soil and the bugs. Any and all volunteers are welcome, but they greatly appreciate those who can regularly commit to volunteering throughout the growing season. You can also help with FONA events like their seasonal festivals and 5ks. Find volunteering details at fona.org/support.

Toiletries Drive For Good Neighbors Capitol Hill Refugee Resettlement Program - July 8

The Toiletries Drive is on Saturday, July 8, 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Mark’s Courtyard, 301 A St. SE. Volunteers will be there to assist. GNCH is requesting personal hygiene items, toiletries and diapers for refugee families. Please provide items in new family-size unopened containers. These supplies support personal hygiene/health for newly arriving families: bath soap/body wash, body lotion, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes/toothpaste, dental floss, tissues, toilet paper, first aid kit, disposable baby diapers. Labeled containers are available in the foyer at St. Mark’s for those who would like to make donations before July 8 or contact karen. getman@gmail.com for more information. goodneighborscapitolhill.org.

Courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

The Rooftop at Union Market

The Union Market is one of DC’s largest rooftops for dining, drinking and safe socializing. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., grab a bite from your favorite market vendor and bring it up or snag one of Hi-Lawn’s picnic baskets to enjoy with one of their signature cocktails. From noon until midnight, Hi-Lawn is a fun, laid-back and welcoming rooftop and green space, with seasonally-changing fare from culinary director/partner Chef Beauchamp, creative draft and juice box cocktails, hosted picnics, lawn games and outdoor music, all with stunning 360-degree city views. unionmarketdc.com.

US Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center Opens

The new, state-of-the-art, and sustainable United States Park Police Horse Stables and Wells Fargo Education Center has opened. It replaces the original horse stables that were built as a temporary facility for the 1976 Bicentennial. The new facility, near the Korean Veterans War Memorial, was built as part of the preparations for the 2026 semi quincentennial--the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary where the National Mall will play center stage. The Education Center, staffed by volunteers, is open Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It includes video exhibits, interpretive panels, tactile displays featuring equipment and tack, and opportunities to view the horses in their paddocks and grooming stalls. The new facility creates a modern and sustainable home for the horses and provides an opportunity to see the horses and learn about the history of the mounted unit on the National Mall. The project also creates a universally accessible sidewalk path, a “Path of Hope,” to connect the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial directly to the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. nationalmall.org/content/horse-stables.

Full Passport Services Available at MLK Library

There is a Passport Acceptance Office on the second floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos may be taken onsite. All applicants must be present. Free Printing, copying, and scanning is available. Read more about fees and forms at dclibrary.org/passports.

USDA Farmer’s Market

The USDA Farmer’s Market operates on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Sept. 29 outside USDA Headquarters, on the corner of Independence Avenue and 14th Street SW. The market hosts 20+ local vendors and offers breakfast and lunch options, as well as live entertainment, demonstrations, classes, and more. usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/usda-farmers-market.

DC Heat Alerts and Shelter Hotline

When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 degrees, District Government, through DHS and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief. For transportation to a shelter, call 311 or the Shelter Hotline 202-399-7093. For more information, and for a list of District cooling centers, visit heat.dc.gov.

$2 Million Small Business Grants from WACIF

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund will offer approximately $2 million dollars in total grants aimed to retain, grow and propel innovation in district-based small businesses by supporting large scale capital improvements, critical equip-

ment purchasing, and technological advancements within industries related to green innovation, experiential retail, incubators, immersive entertainment and professional services. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded. Email them at smbgrowthfund@wacif.org to schedule a 15-minute meeting with Grants Manager Dawn Sanders. Applications close July 21. wacif.org.

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Founding the Federal City: Congressional Cemetery Tour

Established in 1800, Washington DC was the edgling capital of a edgling nation. Built to house the seats of federal government, the nation’s capital soon became a city in its own right, a place where people lived, worked, and, of course, died. A mix of congressmen, merchants, military ofcers, diplomats, architects, and enslaved individuals comprised the fabric of the new capital, an experimental mix of people in an experimental new nation. On Sunday, July 16 (rain or shine), 10:30 a.m. to noon, you’re invited to imagine the lives of the people in the early days of the Federal City on a new special tour of the Congressional Cemetery grounds. $5 donation. Come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Historic Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

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“Brick City” at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. This night will be 90s nostalgia-themed with a live musical performance. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck and drinks will be available for purchase from local breweries Atlas Brew Works and Right Proper Brewing Company. On-theme out ts are welcome and encouraged. $12 admission. nbm.org.

Giant Food Summer Local Produce Boxes Return

Giant Food has announced the return of its Local Produce Boxes featuring locally sourced in-season pro-

duce sold exclusively through Giant Delivers. Available in summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $22.99 and contain eight varieties of produce from farms throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. Items will vary weekly depending on seasonal farm harvests. Participating farms include Baugher’s Orchards and Houser Produce Farm of Maryland, Papen Farms and Fifer Orchards of Delaware, Kirby Farms of Virginia and more. The Local Produce Boxes are through September or while supplies last. For more information and to purchase a Local Produce Box, visit giantfood.com/pages/ giants-local-best. ◆

Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim and Auction

Wednesday, July 26, will mark the 97th year of Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim. The festivities kick-o the Saturday before the Pony Swim with the Southern Herd Roundup and conclude the Friday after the Pony Swim when the ponies swim back to Assateague.

The Pony Swim moves the ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island so that the foals can be auctioned. The auction helps to control the overall size of the herd and is a fundraiser for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company which uses proceeds from the auction to provide veterinary care for the ponies throughout the year.

The Chincoteague Fireman’s Carnival—with rides, games, ra es, and lots of good food—will be open each night during pony penning week beginning at 7 p.m. Misty of Chincoteague will also be showing, at 11 a.m., daily, at the Island Theater during pony penning week. DC to Chincoteague is about 170 miles. For a complete listing of events and activities, visit chincoteague. com/pony_swim_guide.html.

The Pony Swim moves the ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island so that the foals can be auctioned.

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Adding Color and Beauty Taking Care of Congressional Cemetery

Article and Photos by Rindy O’Brien

Just a mile and half from the US Capitol is Congressional Cemetery, a space interwoven into the lives of many who live in the surrounding neighborhood with its summer outdoor movies, Halloween activities, a death doula, and dog walking memberships. It is also the burial site for John Philip Sousa, and many other famous folks. Now the Cemetery is sprucing itself up and a group of volunteers are adopting the larger cemetery plots to plant annual and perennial flowers that will add color and beauty to the 35-acre national historic landmark.

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The Congressional Cemetery, which is between E and G Streets and 18th and 19th streets, SE, was established in 1807. In March 1812 the deed and plan for the ceme-

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tery were turned over to Christ Church, and it was officially named Washington Parish Burial Ground. Today the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates all aspects of the cemetery according to a long-term lease with Christ Church.

The cemetery fell on hard times in the 20th century and by 1997 was listed as one of the nation’s endangered historic sites. It was literally saved by the dogs. Neighbors banded together and created a K9 Corps for the Historic Congressional Cemetery. Hundreds of members pay an annual fee to walk their dogs off-leash on the grounds. The fees help fund the cemetery.

Many volunteers work to keep the grounds beautiful. Thousands of hours of work are donated by school groups, church

Diane Kroupa is volunteer extraordinaire at the Congressional Cemetery. She now tends to seven plots and 10 public spaces. She can be seen most days watering and watching over her plants.

Over 40 plots are currently being planted in a variety of flowers, roses, shrubs, and wildflowers. The plots have edging around the headstones, helping keep flowers from spreading.

groups, gardeners and K-9 members. Casey Trees recently donated eight Linden Trees to form a natural boundary in the Circle of Life section of the cemetery.

Meet Diane Kroupa – Garden Angel

In 2018, Diane Kroupa moved to Capitol Hill from her home in Minnesota to be near her growing grandchildren. Diane was looking for ways to get involved in her new community and saw an ad about a meeting at the Congressional Cemetery. It involved adopting a plot to add flowers and brighten the space up. “The organizers said no prior gardening experience needed,” Diane recalls. She was already helping the Hill Center with some of their volunteer gardening needs, so this seemed like a good next step.

Today, Diane manages plots and ten public areas in addition to being an enthusiastic recruiter for more garden volunteers. “There are so many different reasons a person can get involved in this work”, says Diane. First, there is the history of the cemetery. “There are over 60,000 stories to hear about the people buried here, how they ended up in this space, and family intrigues. I learn some-

thing new almost every time I come,” Diane notes. And she comes almost every day.

Then there is the chance to bring a plot to life by adding plants and flowers. It is also a great way to meet your Hill neighbors. Most of the time there is no personal connection between the volunteer to the chosen plot. But over time gardeners may do some research to learn more about those buried.

Diane is somewhat new to gardening so getting to try out different plants and combinations is quite educational and exciting. She hunts for plant bargains or freebies she might find on the street as she pushes her red wagon between cemetery and home. ”I am just amazed what people put out on the street,” Diane says, ‘just the other day I found three beautiful healthy azalea bushes on the sidewalk.”

In addition to free plants, Diane has had fun planting bulbs from the Beck Bulb Company’s perennial grab bag. The bag has five or more top quality bulbs for a total of 15 plants. Planted in the fall, the plants pop up in the spring and summer. “These bulbs really were the beginning of my plots.”

“I also learn by doing,” Diane laughs. Not being from the south, dahlias were a complete unknown to her. “I had no idea the size of the plants and especially the size of the flowers. No wonder they are called dinner plates.” This year, Diane

has staked her dahlias to support the heavy flowers to come.

Adopt a Plot

The Congressional Cemetery plots have a variety of plantings. Volunteer favorites are spring bulbs such as daffodils and crocuses, and summer-blooming bulbs such as lilies. Other durable perennials such as salvia, iris, daylily, sedum, catmint, dwarf Russian sage, hardy geranium, dwarf aster, black-eyed Susan, and coneflowers can be found throughout. There is one plot that is covered in wildflowers. It is all up to the gardener.

The plots selected for plants and flowers are those that have a concrete or stone edging. These plots are found more in the historic part of the cemetery and the borders make for a good way to contain the plantings. Currently there are 40 plots adopted and there are plenty more available to be beautified. You can volunteer to care for a plot yourself or put together a group to take on the project, which is a fun way to get involved while sharing the responsibility. There are also plots that were started, then the gardener could no long care for the plot, and you can take up where they left off.

The good news is there no mowing, an outside contractor does that work. There are plenty of water stations that are hooked to hoses to reach to your plot, so you aren’t hauling water to your plot. And the cemetery has just hired a groundskeeper who can be a resource for your work.

You can also help out in ways other than adopting a plot. Do you have left over plants that you no longer need? Gardeners are always thinning out or reestablishing their gardens. Rather than tossing your unwanted plants, arrange to bring them to the cemetery.

For information about getting involved, Margaret Cabilang, a staff member of the cemetery, would love to help you. She can be reached at 202-543-0539. And, of course, Diane is happy to show you around as well. For more information on the cemetery, https://congressionalcemetery.org/

This July 4th, why not commit to a patriotic cause and volunteer to garden at the Congressional Cemetery. You can be part of American history. u

Plot sizes vary but this one is ready to have a new volunteer take over and keep the effort going.

One great advantage of volunteer gardening at the Congressional Cemetery is that there are plenty of water sources and hoses.

The Capitol Hill Garden Club presents Dear Garden Problem Lady,

by Wendy Blair

Our Nepeta (catmint) has been the star of our June garden – how can I get it to keep blooming longer and longer?

For everything there is a season, as the Scribe said. Gardeners, the gods of gardens, sometimes can tweak bloom time – controlling water and exposure to sun – applying phosphorus fertilizer to force blooms – somewhat in uencing botanical genetics. Tricks include pinching back spring buds to make more buds; picking zinnias and dahlia owers to get more owers; and snipping o spent roses and cutting back their stems to above the next ve-leaf stem. In general, try to keep your Nepeta and other perennials from going to seed by cutting them back. But you do need to allow the Nepeta plants to survive until frost to feed their perennial roots for next year.

I’ve had trouble getting some climbing vines to climb, or to climb where they should – and also a di erent problem – how to stop a powerful climber such as climbing hydrangea from destroying the bricks on our house. Are there any rules for plants that climb?

All climbers need help! Some (morning glory, honeysuckle) vine or twist around and around a nearby string or stem. Some do not vine (hydrangea, ivy) but cling to rough surfaces via ne hair roots that form along the stems. Some (clematis, sweet pea) put out tiny curving tendrils that grip

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and hold whatever is near. Against a fence or house you must provide a trellis-like barrier to prevent the tiny roots of hydrangea from destroying brick or wood. Heavy or destructive vines (wisteria, hydrangea) need the additional support of a trellis or pergola, or they will fall down. In addition, to grow at against a surface, each rose cane or early clematis shoot must be guided in the right direction with twine or even small hooks. As they grow, vines will proliferate, needing more guidance or even pruning.

Can I still use a bag of powdered garden lime that turned solid over the winter?

Yes, for plants that crave less acid soil just carve o small pieces. Then cut them up ner to sprinkle on top of soil around the plants, or dissolve them in water. Individual plants need only a teaspoon.

We have a slight incline in our backyard and are looking for something – a shrub? – that will hold its shape and look good. A lively color would also be nice. Any suggestions?

Try “Little Princess”, Spirea Japonica, a deciduous, perennial shrub that likes sun or part shade. Two to three feet tall, it forms a compact mound of charming rose-pink owers that will bloom from June on.

The Capitol Hill Garden Club is on summer break; programs will resume in the fall. For more information visit the club website: capitolhillgardenclub.org.

Feeling beset by gardening problems?

Send them to the Problem Lady c/o the Editor, Hill Garden News. Your problems might even prove instructive to others and help them feel superior to you. Complete anonymity is assured. ◆

Changing Hands

Changing Hands is a list of residential sales in Capitol Hill and contiguous neighborhoods from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

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Traveling to Paris?

Embrace Your Inner Tourist

By Barbara Wells April 28: Queuing up at the Louvre

ver decades of traveling abroad, I’ve fallen captive to the popular quest for authentic experiences, far from foreign hot spots overrun with Americans. So it was with some trepidation that I began planning a week in Paris, the European city second only to London in total visitors last year.

My mission: Shepherd three family members, including two who are over 70 years old, through all the top sights without inducing complete physical and mental exhaustion. When I furnished them with travel guides and suggested they pick what they wanted to see and do, they replied, “Everything.” So the key was to maximize comfort and convenience, embracing my inner tourist and breaking my own rules about economical self-sufficiency.

Consider That Overpriced Hotel in the Tourist Center

There’s a reason why Americans flock to tourist centers and the hotels there cost a lot: They’re close to everything we want to do. I proposed to my group some cute apartments in trendy neighborhoods near a Metro stop, but all bets were off when they saw Hotel La Tamise (https://www.paris-hotel-la-tamise.com/en), a full-service hotel a halfblock from the Tuileries Garden.

The Paris Metro is terrific, but you can sap a lot of energy walking to the station, navigating underground passageways to change trains, and descending and climbing several flights of stairs (forget about escalators!) before getting anywhere near your destination. Instead, from our hotel we enjoyed gorgeous 15-minute walks to the Louvre, the l’Orangerie and Musee d’Orsay art galleries and the Palais Garnier opera house. Plus, my group loved popping around the corner to the uber-touristy Rue de Rivoli to find souvenirs, which my travel guru Rick Steves says cost no more than they would anywhere else.

We also loved the hotel breakfast, a de nite “don’t” on travel websites. Sure, you can spend a lot less grabbing a croissant on the street, and there are bene ts to getting out the door at 8 a.m. to be the rst in line when tourist sites open. But my group enjoyed lingering over co ee, fruit, yogurt and pastries and then freshening up before starting our day — a civilized way to gear up for our 15,000 steps.

Go Ahead and Book the Tour

When visiting tourist attractions, I typically carry around pages from a book and read facts aloud to my fellow travelers. But from the get-go it was clear my group likes an oral nar-

rative from a human being who can answer questions, so we didn’t skimp on guides.

Paris Walks (https://www.paris-walks.com) o ers a ordable tours for small groups. One of their guides expertly maneuvered us through the sea of humanity at the Louvre, which recently had to cap its visitors to a mere 30,000 per day. Our guide illuminated the most famous of its 350,000 works of art as well as some that we would have overlooked. He also showed us the fascinating original castle foundation and moat, where we could get some air and cool o . Two days later, another Paris Walks guide took us on a stroll through Montmartre, detailing its colorful history and the lives of the starving artists who found community there.

Because we weren’t staying in a residential area, we chose a Paris by Mouth

romantic. My group was happy we made the e ort, but we might have settled for seeing the view from the second level rather than enduring the painful ordeal of getting all the way to the top.

If You’re Game, Start Planning

trict with a local who’s also an accomplished food writer. She treated us to sam-

(https://parisbymouth.com/food-wine-tours/) tour of the charming Marais district with a local who’s also an accomplished food writer. She treated us to samples of the neighborhood’s award-winning bread, pastries, chocolate and cheese and showed us around the Marche des Enfants Rouges, the city’s oldest food market, full of friends gathering for a drink after work.

For an e ortless visit to Monet’s garden at Giverny, we took a group tour in a small van with Blue Fox Travel (https://www.bluefox.travel). Thank goodness! Our guide was not only knowledgeable and hilarious but also able to drive us directly to the site, squeeze into an illegal parking spot and steer us past a mile-long line of visitors to the group tour entrance. We also booked guided tours at Musee d’Orsay and l’Orangerie, featuring Monet’s water lilies, gaining invaluable context for the art, the artists and their times.

Know Your Limits

Visits to Versailles and the Ei el Tower are particularly challenging for the faint of heart. We knew Versailles would involve miles of walking, so we took a taxi there to save steps to and from the train station. Still, we could have conserved our energy by skipping the massive palace gardens, despite their lovely sculptures and fountains. It took us more than an hour to make our way to the more interesting Trianon palaces (built in part for conducting extramarital a airs) and Marie Antoinette’s “hamlet,” where she could pretend to live as a peasant amid ocks of sheep and quaint thatched-roof buildings. Mercifully, for 5 Euro a “petit train” at the hamlet took us back to the chateau for the nal leg of our visit.

At the Ei el Tower, gone are the days of just strolling over and climbing to the top. You need to book entrance and elevator tickets well in advance, and the security checkpoints and crush of crowds can make the experience anything but

It’s never too soon to start planning a plunge into Paris, even for winter travel. With the oodgates opening in the wake of the pandemic, the city has no low season; there’s only high season and VERY high season.

I love the fantasy of hopping on a plane and then wandering aimlessly through a tangle of colorful streets, allowing experiences to spontaneously unfold. But in reality, visiting all the iconic sights in a brief time frame requires a strategy. Airfares can skyrocket about three to four months before your travel dates, and options for hotels and even some sights might disappear weeks before you depart. To avoid spending hours in ticket lines, and for some sights to gain entry at all, you’ll need to buy tickets in advance. Even with a Paris Museum Pass, some attractions require scheduling a timed entry online.

Is it worth it? My group, along with the 44 million people who visited Paris last year, said yes.

April 30: Lunch in Montmartre

April 29: Cheese tasting in the Marais

Barbara Wells is a long time resident of Capitol Hill and a theater writer for this newspaper. ◆

April 30: Arriving for a Montmartre walk

May 1: Tour of Monet’s garden

Capitol Cuisine

by Celeste McCall

Hell’s Kitchen might be the hottest culinary ticket in town. Dining companion Peter and I certainly had a hot time at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, 652 Wharf St. SW.

Having made a splashy debut this past winter, Hell’s Kitchen was originally open for dinner only. Now Hell’s serves lunch. So, enroute to our Waterside Fitness & Swim Club, we stopped by for midday sustenance. This place is gorgeous, just short of glitzy. Seating about 450 guests, Hell’s Kitchen is sprawled over two levels overlooking the Washington Channel.

During our brief wait in the comfy downstairs lounge, we were greeted by a life-size video of Ramsay in ames. Upstairs, we were seated alongside the gleaming display kitchen. Ramsay’s fire-and-brimstone theme extends to smoky-hued napkins and grey “share” plates. Pitchfork motifs abound. Designing the 14,800-square-foot restaurant was New Yorkbased Je rey Beers International.

Heading the kitchen is chef Shawn Hamada, who turns out Hell’s Kitchen’s signature beef Wellington and lobster risotto, plus luncheon fare like avocado toast, hell re hot wings, golden beet salad, burgers, sandwiches and even pizzas.

Sipping an excellent New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, I chuckled over the devilish names of the cocktail: Fear & Loathing, The Pitchfork, Smoke on the Water. So, a few days later we brought friends with us to

sample them. The Pitchfork is a potent concoction of dual cask bourbon and Gifford pamplemousse (grapefruit) liquor and other ingredients. adorned with a tiny pitchfork. The Duchess is an exotic ri on gin-and-tonic, made with Empress 1908 gin and Fever Tree elder ower, garnished with a rosemary sprig. Notes from Gordon is made with Plymouth gin, green tea, and lemon grass. The drink’s crowning glory is a message on the back of a miniUnion Jack: “Our sh is so raw he’s still nding Nemo.”

Back to our earlier lunch: I settled for the short rib grilled cheese sandwich, big enough to feed two. The grilled bread enveloped meltin-your mouth shredded beef and wonderfully gooey melted cheddar. Divine. The fries, which I usually eschew, were crisp and crunchy. Peter’s Caesar salad was among the tastiest renditions I’ve ever experienced, napped with plenty of pungent dressing and crowned with homemade garlic croutons and parmesan chips. The trio of chilled huge shrimp cost extra but were worth it.

All too often, when a restaurant arrives overly hyped, diners are disappointed. That was not the case here; our experience exceeded expectations. Hell’s Kitchen prices are high but not outrageous; lunch for two with one glass of wine came to $77, before tip. Service, rendered

by Melinda and others, was beyond exemplary. We will return, with reinforcements, if only to sample the beef Wellington and famous sticky tof-

RIGHT: Clockwise from top.

At the District Wharf, presiding over Hell’s Kitchen’s innovative kitchen is chef Shawn Hamada.

Flying out of the kitchen at Gordon Ramsay’s splashy restaurant is its delicious, signature Beef Wellington.

Customers are awed by Hell’s Kitchen’s innovative cocktails, which sport devilish monikers.

fee pudding. Hell’s Kitchen is open daily; for exact hours and more information visit www.gordanramsayrestaurants.com.

Yet More Pizza...

We nally got around to checking out Della Barba Pizza, 1382 East Capitol NE. (Long time Hill neighbors—including us—remember the site’s earlier occupant: Al’s Gourmet Pizza.) Della Barba’s proprietor is Joey Barba, who is of Italian descent. His family’s original name was Della Barbara. The pizzeria opened back in October for carryout, adding a half dozen tables and chairs earlier this year.

Della Barba o ers four styles of pizza crust: New York “thin,” Nonna (Italian for Grandma) “homestyle,” Detroit “thickest,” Chicago “deep dish.” We wanted the thin New York style, but it only came in large, so we settled for the smaller Nonna. We’re glad we did. The crust was pu y, and slightly singed on the edges.

Once you’ve selected your style, which already comes with tomato sauce and mozzarella, add toppings as desired. We settled on homemade Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and olives.

Della Barba also o ers salads and cookies. Joey Barba plans to eventually add homemade ice cream and maybe outdoor seating. So far, no plans for alcohol. “We’re taking it slowly,” Barba said.

Our carryout pizza was about $40. For now, Della Barba is open for dinner only. For more information visit www.dellabarbapizza.com.

Breakfast Cheer

Good news for breakfast fans: Any Day Now, the highly anticipated café from noted D.C. chef/restauranteur Tim Ma, arrived last month at 21 I St. SE, near the Navy Yard. You’ll nd it tucked in the foot of the snazzy Novel South Capitol apartment complex, former home of Erik Bruner Yang’s ABC Pony.

Chef Ma, by the way, also operates the

popular Chinese American Lucky Danger in Arlington. His 75-seat Any Day Now specializes in breakfast and luncheon fare, showcasing scallion pancake sandwiches stacked with eggs and American cheese, homemade maple-sage sausage, cured bacon, chickenand-waffles, fermented kimchi, all served with garlic-chili sauce. Expect dinner service Any Day Now. For updates visit www. anydaynowdc.com.

Coming soon?

Look for a Sticky Rice spino at 802 13th St. NE—just o H Street in the Atlas District-where DC Diner used to be. The future eatery will reportedly serve Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Stay tuned.

Market Watch

While browsing the Eastern Market weekend farmers line in front of the Rumsey Aquatic Center, we sampled jerk chicken tacos at Pretty Delicious Cuisine. Billed as “always fresh, never frozen,” the zesty dishes are created by Kada Mc, who operates the stand with her nephew Tony. The chicken tacos were delicious, delivering just the right about of repower. Other menu options include jerk wings, rice bowls, mac-and-cheese and several kinds of iced tea. ◆

7/1

7/6 - Ebban and Ephraim Dorsey

7/7 - Lionel Lyles

7/8 - Maija Rejman and Rose Moraes

7/13 - The Radiohead Jazz Project

7/14 - Cindy Moses

7/15 - Jeff Weintraub

7/20 - Tom Saputo

7/21 - Kevin Cordt

7/22 - Craig Gildner

7/23 - Cap Lab Band

7/27 - Madeline Miller

7/28 - Aaron Myers

7/29 - Julian Berkowitz

At Eastern Market’s weekend farmers line, chef Kada and nephew Tony operate Pretty Delicious Cuisine.

Art and the City

by Phil Hutinet

Anacostia Community Museum

“To Live and Breathe: Women and Environmental Justice in Washington,D.C.”

May 19,2023-January 7,2024 anacostia.si.edu

Coinciding with Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum’s 2023 theme of “Our Environment, Our Future,” the current exhibition “To Live and Breathe: Women in Environmental Justice in Washington, D.C.,” sheds light on the role women have played in leading environmental justice movements. Close to home, Silver Spring native Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” exposed the impact pesticides had on reducing avian populations. While Carson is well known for her environmental activism, ACM seeks to highlight “Women of color [who] have led the environmental justice movement. They are often the ones who notice patterns of disease in their communities, fight to protect their families and neighbors, and bear the burden of health disparities.” Curator Rachel Seidman further explains that “By learning why women have become the leaders in the environmental justice movement, which pathways they have taken to get there and how their efforts benefit not just their local communities but the Earth, we hope our visitors will come away feeling truly inspired.” Using a series of interactive installations and a companion

website, audiences will have the opportunity to not only walk in the activists’ shoes but to learn about what they’ve achieved. In addition, ACM commissioned a series of artworks for the exhibition by Amir Khadar, a Philadelphia-based, Sierra Leonean-American artist whose work is “positioned in social movement spaces, where it is central in creating visual language for liberatory initiatives and agendas around racial, gender, and climate justice.” 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC. Open Daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed December 25. (202) 633-4820

Arts in Foggy Bottom

May 6-October 21

Artist guided tours on Saturday July 8 & August 12 artsinfoggybottom.com

Jackie Lemire, Jill Nevius and Mary Kay Shaw began “Arts in Foggy Bottom” in 2007 as a community project to initiate conversations through art. Now in its 16th year, the current edition of the biennial titled “Sites for Centering and Reflection” includes 13 sculptures located on participating homeowner’s properties. The project is curated by Jarvis DuBois, an independent fine art consultant and museum specialist at the National Museum of American History. DuBois selected works by Ajmal MAS MAN Millar, Angelique Scott, Asha Elana Casey, Ayodele Mason,

Jabari Jefferson, Jacqui Maggi, Kokayi, Mahari Chabwera, Orlando Dominguez, Paul Steinkoenig, Rodney “Buck” Herring and Scott Benjamin Tucker. DuBois describes the overarching theme of the outdoor sculpture exhibition as follows:

“With issues such as political turmoil, climate change, and the pandemic always on the back of our minds, we need space to stand still for a moment more than ever. The artists included in the 2023 exhibition are not only exploring their own visual representation of respite, but are hopefully inspiring audiences to do the same.” The link above includes a map of the sculptures’ locations and each has QR-code information to provide audiences with detailed information. For those of you interested in a guided tour, they are available on the second Saturday of each month; check the website for possible schedule changes or updates. The sculptures are located at private residences between K and H Streets NW—to the north and south—and between 26th and 24th Streets NW—to the east and west.

National Portrait Gallery

“One Life: Frederick Douglass”

June 16,2023-April 21,2024

npg.si.edu

You’ve seen him depicted in murals around DC. You may have even visited his home, Cedar Hill, in Anacostia. But, did you know that Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th Century?

Douglass did not believe that a white artist could accurately paint his portrait and instead favored photography to more accurately capture his likeness. On view through next spring at the National Portrait Gallery,

Anacostia Community Museum Mural by Amir Khadar, courtesy Anacostia Community Museum.

Arts in Foggy Bottom – Rodney “Buck” Herring, “With Due Thought & Careful Consideration.”

Photo: Peter Maye and Rodney “Buck” Herring. Courtesy Arts in Foggy Bottom.

“One

Life: Frederick

Douglass” assembles an extraordinary collection of artifacts, over 35 objects in all, including daguerreotypes, etchings and one of the few paintings of the famed orator, writer and abolitionist. Born into slavery in 1818 on the eastern shore of Maryland, he escaped in 1838 to New York then to Massachusetts where he married Anna Murray. He advised every sitting US president from Abraham Lincoln to Grover Cleveland. Guest curated by John Stauffer, Professor of English and African and African American Studies at Harvard University and consulting curator Ann Shumard, the National Portrait Gallery’s senior curator of photographs, the exhibition will offer even the most knowledgeable “Douglassonian” new insight into this extraordinary man’s life. Eighth and G streets NW, Washington, DC. Hours: Every day from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., except Dec. 25. 202-633-1000.

Sycamore & Oak Grand Opening Features Local Artist sycamoreandoak.com

On June 16, Sycamore & Oak, a 23,000 square-foot “retail village” opened its door in Congress Heights on the rapidly changing grounds of Saint Elizabeth’s campus. Sycamore & Oak collocates and incubates Ward 7 & 8 businesses which in turn provide a wide-range of services and merchandise including food, beauty products, a fitness center, clothing stores and art boutiques. “The entrepreneurial and artistic talent present in Congress Heights is palpable and is ready to take DC and beyond by storm,” said Le’Greg Harrison, founder of The Museum DC and experience manager at The Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak. Harrison is among several business owners who offer clothing and collectibles. Like Harrison, boutique Chris Pyrate & Friends, founded by DC-native and artist Chris Pyrate, showcases clothing which utilizes colorful patterns created by Pyrate who has already gained a large following of loyal custom-

ers. Lastly, Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center’s Soufside Creative at Sycamore & Oak provides an annex of sorts for the venerated community arts organization at Sycamore & Oak. 1110 Oak Drive SE Washington, DC. Check each business’ website for hours of operation.

Phil Hutinet is the founding publisher of East City Art, DC’s visual art journal of record. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com u

Sycamore & Oak outside view. Photo: ©Dror Baldinger FAIA Mural by Keyonna Lindsey-Jones. Photo: ©Dror Baldinger FAIA

National Portrait Gallery – Frederick Douglass. Artist: Unidentified Artist. Sixth-plate daguerreotype. c. 1850 (after c. 1847 daguerreotype). National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

the LITERARY HILL

A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events

by Michelle LaFrance

Summer Heats Up with Engrossing Reads

If you need to beat the July heat, the four books reviewed in this month’s column–an alternative history about the courtship of JFK and Jackie; the history of renowned banker, philanthropist, and art collector, William Wilson Corcoran; the biographic history of a classical pianist, Rebecca Burstein-Arber; and a book about exquisite local gardens—will immerse and captivate you. Grab your lemonade, a comfy chair, and find a quiet spot in the shade to enjoy.

Jackie &Me, A Novel

If you missed Louis Bayard’s tenth novel when it was released last summer, now is the perfect time to return to this captivating book. Through the perspective of Lem Billings, Jack Kennedy’s lifelong best friend (based on the real-life Kirk LeMoyne Billings), the novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner lives of these iconic figures, adding personal and emotional layers to what we know of their public personas.

The story follows Lem’s initial encounter with the young Jackie Bouvier. Both Lem and Jackie find solace in their shared outsider status during the campaign, forming a friendship that evolves amidst tumultuous Kennedy family dynamics. As Lem watches Jackie be drawn into the the Kennedy dynasty, he sympathizes with her conflicting feelings towards Jack’s family and her irresistible attraction to Jack himself. Lem’s underlying loneliness, as well as

his awe, admiration, and at times, pity for Jackie shape the story he spins.

Bayard’s talent for crafting fictive histories shines in this terrific summer read, offering readers a rare glimpse into the deeply flawed humanity of people who are often only admired and remembered from a comfortable distance.

For those interested in exploring more of Louis Bayard’s award-winning works, additional information can be found at his website: www.louisbayard.com

Before the Gilded Age: W. W. Corcoran and the Rise of American Capital and Culture

Exploring the captivating life of William Wilson Corcoran (1798–1888), a prominent financier, art collector, and philanthropist, this meticulously researched biography offers a comprehensive account of Corcoran’s multifaceted contributions to banking and business, as well as the capital and the country.

Unflinchingly, Goldstein delves into Corcoran’s incongruities, showing readers a man who amassed influence, yet grappled with moral inconsistencies. While Corcoran was known for his compassion and generosity – particularly in the art world – his sympathies for the slaveholding South stain his legacy. As Corcoran’s story lays bare the intricate intersections between wealth, privilege, and power, it underlines the prevailing hardships and oppressions of the era.

Goldstein weaves together historical context and archival materials to illuminate the profound influence Corcoran exerted on a United States poised on the brink of modernity.

More info about Before the Gilded Age and author

Firebird: The Musical Life and Times of Rebecca Burstein-Arber

An evocative and intimate biography, Firebird breathes life into the remarkable tale of Rebecca Burstein-Arber, classical pianist, conservatory director, and music teacher. Compiling interviews with Burstein-Arber, her wide circle of students and colleagues, concert reviews, correspondence, news accounts, and history, Firebird highlights Burstein-Arber’s contributions

Mark L. Goldstein

Nora Jean and Michael Levin.

Photo: Becky Hale

Mark L. Goldstein can be found at: https://press. georgetown.edu/Book/Before-the-Gilded-Age

to classical music, even as her life’s story is interwoven with pivotal 20th-century events.

Through the prism of Burstein-Arber’s performances, commitment to practice – at times playing the piano to keep her ngers warm – teaching, and traveling, we bear witness to European antisemitism, revolutions, wars, economic crises, political tensions, and personal tribulations. From Odessa to Petrograd, to Bucharest, and nally Israel, Burstein-Arber remained resolute, establishing herself as one of the most highly regarded musicians and teachers of music in Europe.

Firebird is a tribute to a remarkable musician, a recognition of the contributions of Jewish musicians to classical music traditions, and a celebration of the deep connections between music and the invincible human spirit.

Readers will nd Firebird only through Politics and Prose Bookstore. Please visit: www.politics-prose.com/ book/9781624294594

Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake

Through photos, design drawings and philosophies, a summary of the owner’s goals, and lists of plants, Claudia Kousoulas leads us on an intimate journey through 15 remarkable gardens—tucked into the backyards, exurban enclaves, and exclusive neighborhoods that characterize the DC-Metro Area and the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.

The allure of the sites showcased lies in their ingenious ecological collaborations. Each garden featured possesses its own distinct charm and unique landscaping features, making this book a true treasure for gardening and natural-design enthusiasts. Avid gardeners, students of design, and those who appreciate an expertly curated back yard are sure to be delighted and inspired.

Available July 28, 2023. For more information, please visit: https://schi erbooks. com/products/private-gardens-of-the-potomac-and-chesapeake

The 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival

This exciting event for book enthusiasts returns Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Washington Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Everyone Has a Story,” highlights the power of personal storytelling. Expect a terri c lineup of authors: Elliot Page, Douglas Brinkley, Amor Towles, Mary Louise Kelly, R.J. Palacio, Ada Limón, George Saunders, David Grann, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jesmyn Ward, and Meg Medina. Admission is free. Some talks and activities will be livestreamed, with all talks available for online viewing after the event concludes.

More information can be found at loc.gov/events/2023-national-book-festival/ about-this-event.

Poetic Hill

Patricia Coral

by Sandra Beasley

Patricia Coral was born and raised in Puerto Rico and currently lives in Northwest DC. She is the Director of Events at Politics and Prose Bookstore and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from American University, where she served as the Editor-in Chief of FOLIO. Patricia writes creative non ction and poetry, but frequently her words nd their home in-between. She is a recipient of the Myra Sklarew Award for Outstanding Thesis and her work has been featured in Fireside Fiction, Grace and Gravity, Literal Magazine, and Houston Public Media, among others. Find more at www.patriciacoral.com.

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Tahdig and Pegao

Tahdig

Basmati, sa ron, olive oil, yogurt. Raise the re on the

Basmati, sa ron, olive oil, yogurt. Raise the re on the stove, until a golden crust is born. Medium or short grain white rice, corn oil, salt inside a caldero, in Puerto Rico tahdig is pegao. A Salvadorian friend says pegao, tahdigh, is rice burnt by bad cooks. For Iranians and Puerto Ricans, a ritual, a feast. Tahdig with barberries. Pegao with beans. We nd untranslated ground in the bottom of a pan.

Sandra Beasley is the curator of “Poetic Hill,” a resident of Southwest, and the author of four poetry collections. If you live in D.C. and you’re interested in being featured, you can reach her at sandrabeasley@earthlink.net for questions and submissions (1-5 poems). ◆

Michelle LaFrance is Associate Professor of English at George Mason University. She teaches creative non ction, life writing, and civic writing at the Hill Center and can often be found in the company of a cranky chihuahua. She blogs about writing, announces her upcoming classes and events, and offers coaching services at writinglostriver.org.

Claudia Kousoulas

“One Million... What?”

at Hill Center’s Young Artists Gallery

by Elizabeth Nelson, photos Amanda Swift

Fourth grade students at Tyler Elementary (1001 G St. SE) read the book “How Much is a Million” by David M. Schwartz which offers relatable examples of just how much one million really looks like such as “If one million kids climbed onto one another’s shoulders, they would be taller than the tallest buildings, higher than the highest mountains, and farther up than planes can fly.” After visualizing what a million could look like, students considered what items at Tyler might number in the millions. With responses like ‘bacteria’, ‘thoughts’, and ‘strands of hair’, their grasp of the concept is clearly spot-on.

Their art teacher, Amanda Swift then turned to the use of repetition in art, sharing works such as Rene Magritte’s “Golconda” – also known as “Raining Men” - which includes images of nearly identical men in bowler hats streaming from the sky - and Andy Warhol’s prints of Marilyn Monroe. Print-making is a particularly effective way of creat-

Tyler students developing their prints

ing multiple repetitions of an image. The plate or stamp can be used to make individual copies of the same image. Or the technique can be used within a single image to create a repeating pattern. Students pursued the latter, creating stamps to be inked and pressed onto colored construction paper.

Referring back to which items at Tyler were at least a million in number, they each drew their ideas on sticker foam, cut out the shapes, and stuck them onto cardstock to make their personal stamps. The results are both witty and beautiful. And the project was clearly meaningful to the students.

Demi, who appreciates her classmates’ many talents, “liked to think about what there is a million of at Tyler” and decided on “stars.” Liam, whose work is a subtle pre-

sentation of green on green, observed that he particularly enjoyed “using the brayers and painting the colors on the leaves.” And Royale’s favorite part was “drawing the heartbeats and retracing them on the prints.”

Ms. Swift invites you to “Come out to see what there are a million of at Tyler, according to our fourth grade class. There are a million reasons to see the repetition in art that the students’ created using hand crafted stamps! You just may be inspired in a million ways! “

“One Million... What?” will be on view in the Young Artists Gallery on the ground floor at Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) through the end of September. Digital images are also posted in a virtual gallery: hillcenterdc.org/artist/young-artists-gallery-one-million-what/-making it easy to visit this thought-provoking exhibit. u

Completed Work:

“One Million... Crayons” by Helena

“One Million... Books” by Cayden

“One Million... Fingerprints” by Destinee

“One Million... Blades of Grass” by Kyng

“One Million... Letters” by Nala

“One Million... Scissors” by Louisa

“One Million... Dollars Spent on Things at Tyler” by Leo

“One Million... Blades of Grass” by Etta

ANNUAL 2023

Location: Maury Elementary 1250 Constitution Ave. N.E

JULY 5 – AUGUST 4

Children Ages 3-10

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Full Day

8:00 AM –12:30 PM Half Day

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM Half Day

Kids love us; parents trust us. Discover the difference that Polite Piggy’s makes.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Whether you are looking for the morning, full-day, or all five weeks, we have you covered with top-notch programming.

Why Choose Polite Piggy’s This Summer?

Your child will find joy, friendships, and caring team members daily. In addition, we offer unique classes like art, music, sciences, Stemovate, chess, fitness, sports, cooking, Legos, and a hiking club with Aunt Lizzie.

P.S. We forgot to mention there are weekly water play sessions and plenty of popsicles!

2023 SUMMER CAMP FEES

Full Day: $79 per Day          $395 per week

Half Day: $59 per Day         $295 per week

Sibling Discount: 20% discount for each child after the first.

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE (PER CHILD):

Three weeks or more: $150 Two weeks or less: $75

* Includes a t-shirt and transportation for field trips.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Vacation

Relax, Explore, Rejuvenate

by Pattie Cinelli

Though many of us don’t work 9-5 in an office any more, or are retired, there is still a great deal of value in packing a suitcase and heading out of town for a couple of weeks. Summer is vacation time.

Studies have shown that taking time away can have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life and more motivation to achieve goals. These benefits surely tip the scale in favor of taking a break from your daily routine. Research shows the even the planning of a vacation can boost your happiness. Some people experience an elevated mood up to eight weeks before the trip.

Vacations are perfect times to enjoy new experiences. It’s a good time to break no-longer-useful habits and inaugurate new ones. It’s also a great time be open to meeting new people and learning about a new environment. But not all trips turn out to be stress-free. Instead, vacations can become an adventure that makes you more tired and several pounds heavier than you were at the start of the trip.

It doesn’t have to be that way. A vacation doesn’t have to equate to eating and drinking your way to relaxation. You don’t have to throw your nutrition, exercise, and sleep routine out the window in order to have a good time. Just a little planning, thoughtfulness and reflection can make your next vacation the best ever, no matter where you go or who travels with you.

Some Tips

Leave your expectations at home. Expecting something specific to happen only sets you up for disappointment. Instead, be open to your experience and new ways of thinking and feeling.

Take slow, deep breaths anytime anxiety starts. Conscious breathing can help revitalize you, calm you and balance you. You can use this technique anywhere.

Start meditating. Just 10-20 minutes most days sitting quietly is enough to lower blood pressure and restore your energy. Vacations are a good time to start a new habit.

Give yourself a foot massage. One of the best ways to quickly and eas-

Medical massage therapist Melissa Galli on vacation with her daughter Evelyn, playing with Gianni at Broadkill Beach, DE.

ily ground yourself is to rub oil or your favorite lotion onto your feet before you go to sleep. I do it every night. If you are there with a partner, exchange the foot rubs for added enjoyment.

Practice conscious consumption. Sometimes our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. Order what you will eat. Try to eat locallygrown fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid piling food onto your plate at bu ets (you can always go back).

Turn o the news, social media and alarm clocks.

Get quality sleep. Sleep until you wake up, then take your time getting out of bed.

Drink plenty of water. Eight glasses a day is not enough to stay hydrated if you are outside in the sun and/or if you are drinking alcohol. My rule of thumb is during the summer I always have my water with me. When I drink a glass of wine I also drink a glass of water. Get moving. As a trainer, clients often complain that on vacation they didn’t do any exercise. Vacations are times to experiment with new ways of working out. I often try out a di erent kind of exercise class or sport when I’m away from home. When I visited my friend in southern California I went to a class that used inversion tables. It was very di erent being upside down but it was an e ective core workout. While you may not want to head to a gym, you can walk along the beach, through a new town or a museum to get your blood owing and body working.

Wash your hands often. It’s the most e ective way to reduce your risk of catching any germs, bacteria or viruses hanging around. If you are staying in a hotel, bring your own pillow cases, take showers, not baths.

When I travel I always like to explore the less popular tourist sites where there are less crowds. When I want to go to the beach in the summer, I go north to Broadkill, Bowers or Fowler Beach instead of frequenting the more populated Rehoboth, Dewey or Lewes beaches. I’ve become adverse to crowds and tra c. If I want to hike at a beautiful state park, I choose Trapp Pond in the summer instead of the more popular Cape Henlopen.

Finally, chill. Stay cool. Unfamiliar territory, travel delays, tra c and being together 24/7 can create or exacerbate stress levels if you let them. Remember we all have the power to have a fun, relaxing time on vacation if we choose to. Stu happens. Nothing’s perfect, but we don’t have to let a ect us adversely.

For years I hadn’t taken a vacation. Because I owned a business and a dog, getting away required lots of money and planning.

I recognized that taking a vacation would cause me more anxiety than staying home would, so I designed my day-to-day routine with pockets of breaks and stress-free activities so I didn’t feel as if I ‘needed’ to get away in order to get some rest.

I’m much wiser now and know the bene ts of taking a vacation. I embrace the joy of traveling. I’m planning to take several short trips this year, excited to see friends in Nashville and Raleigh, two cities where I have never been.

Pattie Cinelli is a health and tness professional and journalist who has been writing her column for more than 25 years. She focuses on non-traditional ways to stay healthy, get t and get well. Please email her with questions or column suggestions at: tmiss44@aol.com.

S chool N otes

by Susan Braun Johnson

Northeast Stars Montessori

The Northeast Stars students were recently introduced to the decimal system, also known as the base -10 system, which is a number system based on units of 10. The children focused specifically on place value (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands). The lesson used the ones beads, the 10 bead bars, the 100 bead squares, and the 1000 bead cubes to represent different values.

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool, 1325 Maryland Ave NE; nestars.net.

Mundo

As part of their end-of-year celebrations, Mundo Verde students celebrated their field day with a day full of fun and festivities.

J.F. Cook Campus 30 P St NW & Calle Ocho Campus,4401 8th St NE; www.mundoverdepcs.org.

Van Ness

Otters in the Amazon! Fifth grade Van Ness students participated in Journey Through the Arts, a special cross-curriculum program with Imagination Stage, incorporating performing arts, music, and Spanish. The program culminated with a song and dance piece that retold the Magic Tree House book, “Una Tarde en el Amazon” or “Afternoon in the Amazon.” They performed in front of the whole school! Thank you to Capitol Hill Community Foundation, who made this possible through a generous grant.

Van Ness Elementary, 1150 5th St SE, www.vannesselementary.org.

Capitol Hill Day School

Capitol Hill Day School was buzzing with informative bee facts and delicious eats! First grade had their annual celebration of learning last month. They invited parents and staff to peruse tables of honey, seeds, snacks, and facts, to learn about their in-depth study of pollinators and more—with handmade bee T-shirts to boot! Students got some of the inspiration for the event after a field trip to Solid State Books. First-graders also created a class book titled Diary of a Honeybee, inspired by author Doreen Cronin who wrote Diary of a Fly, Diary of a Worm, and Diary of a Spider. Capitol Hill Day School, 210 South Carolina Ave, SE, www.chds.org.

Friends Community School

As the year wound to a close, Friends Community School eighth graders welcomed a new class to Middle School during the annual Move-Up Day ceremony. In this tradition, each eighth-grader hands off a candle to a fourth grader. The candles symbolize the inner light in all of us, and the hand-off represents the new in-

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dependence and responsibility these younger students will experience when they start 5th grade in the fall.

Friends Community School, 5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD; www.friendscommunityschool.org/.

Maury

The Maury fifth grade class organized the second annual March to Support the End of Gun Violence as part of the Whole School Morning Meeting on June 5. All students were invited to create their own handmade signs to bring to the event. This was an outgrowth of the fifth-grade research project on issues that they want to change in the world. They learned about the history and cur-

rent conditions of various injustices such as police brutality, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and the state of our environment—and wrote essays persuading their peers to care about these causes. After much debate they chose gun reform as their signature issue. The students then designed and sold T-shirts to raise funds for Sandy Hook Promise. Maury Elementary, 1250 Constitution Ave. NE; mauryelementary.com

Miner

The Miner Elementary LEGO Club had a blast showing off their projects at the LEGO League Explore Festival. They worked so hard, using technology to operate their creations, and finally got to present their projects to parents, teachers, and classmates on June 12.

Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St NE; minerelementary.org.

Waterfront Academy

On June 13, Waterfront Academy had their annual jogathon. This is the first year the school had sponsors: DC Bouldering and Spy Museum. Waterfront

Academy will be using the funds to support the effort to update classroom furniture. The school also celebrated with their annual Moving Up Ceremony. Primary students performed songs, Elementary presented letters of congratulations and advice and Early Adolescents read a poem. Waterfront Academy, 222 M St. SW; www.waterfrontacademy.org/

Rocketship

Rocketship DC ended the school year by celebrating the incredible impact of their educators. Rocketship is very proud of the excellent educators who are honored as award winners: Jennifer Lewis (Rocketship Legacy Prep), Martin Washington (Rocketship Legacy Prep), Jessica Spiegler (Rocketship network), Hailey Nettles (Rocketship Infinity Community Prep), LaToya Cromwell (Rocketship Rise Academy). Congratulations to the award winners and the rest of the wonderful Rocketship DC educators! It is because of these exceptional

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educators that Rocketeers learn, grow, and live out the school’s core values each year.

Rocketship Rise Academy: 2335 Raynolds Place SE.

Rocketship Legacy Prep: 4250 Massachusetts Ave SE.

Rocketship Infinity Community Prep: 5450 3rd St NE.

DC Prep

On June 8, DC Prep celebrated the graduation of its 120 eighthgrade students from Edgewood Middle Campus and Benning Middle Campus. Everyone is so proud of all of them and so excited to see what they do in high school, college, and beyond! If you are interested in enrolling your child at any of DC Prep’s six schools in Wards 5, 7, and 8, please visit www.dcprep.org, or call or text (202) 780-5126.

DC Prep, 2330 Pomeroy Rd, SE.

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Editor’s Note:

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Capitol Hill Classic Fun Run Capitol Hill Cluster Schools capitolhillclusterschool.org

SAAM Arcade 2023

Kids & Family

Face Painting at the NGA

On Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by the Cascade Café to get your face painted from The Face Paint Lady Inc. Become a work of art! nga.gov.

Birds in Flight Avian Spectacular at the Zoo

Get an up-close look at exotic birds soaring overhead in this free, limited-run avian spectacular at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Join renowned bird behaviorist Phung Luu for a dazzling display of natural behaviors by his ock of exotic birds—from owls and falcons to macaws, ravens and cockatoos—performing six days a week. Birds in Flight takes place at the Bird Plateau near the Bird House, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., daily except Tuesdays, through Sept. 4. This event is free, open to the public and held rain or shine. Zoo admission is free however parking is $30. nationalzoo.si.edu.

On Saturday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., turn the volume up for the American Art Museum’s annual exploration of video games and art, SAAM Arcade 2023. This annual celebration of creativity and innovation in games explores many of the same themes on display in the new exhibition Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. The exhibition explores the powerful resonances between recent video art and popular music. Like the works of video art highlighted in the galleries, video games employ the same toolkit to evoke emotional responses and communicate the game’s story, values, and goals. Music can act as a building block for game worlds and a mechanic for navigating those worlds through rhythm and repetition. This year, the popular Indie Developer Showcase will highlight games that use music and sound design in engaging, experimental, and inventive ways, from rhythm games to musical instrument simulators to groundbreaking soundtracking. Play classic video and arcade games provided by local partner MAGFest and explore Musical Thinking, with a sonic-inspired art scavenger hunt. The Smithsonian American Art Museum is at Eighth and G streets NW. Americanart.si.edu/ events/saam-arcade.

Photo: Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum by Libby Weiler.

Photo: Courtesy of the Smithsonian

Summer Family Days at the DAR Museum

On Wednesdays, July 19 and Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a day full of fun activities for all ages while exploring DAR’s collection. The museum is open to all, and activities and games will be out for children of all ages. Free but registration is encouraged at DARMuseumSummerFamilyDays.eventbrite.com. DAR Daughters of the American Revolution Museum is at 1776 D St. NW. dar.org.

Play Date at Natural History: Fossil Discoveries

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon, is all about fossils. Families can drop in and learn about and make close observations of fossils from their collection, use science skills to make their own fossil discoveries, and think together about what those fossils teach us about ancient life.  Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners and their caregivers and families. Other upcoming Play Dates

Cyrano de Bergerac at Synetic

Cyrano de Bergerac, a brilliant poet and soldier, possesses enormous wit, tremendous bravery, and an unmistakable feature--a nose that could rival mountains. Lacking confidence and good looks, Cyrano is hopelessly in love with his longtime friend and endearing companion, Roxanne. He lives vicariously through the handsome Christian as he ghostwrites poetic love letters to his beloved, signed by his own romantic rival. Synetic Theater’s clowning, commedia-inspired adaptation of the timeless masterpiece,  takes audiences on a journey through the beauty of romance, loyalty, and sacrifice. Cyrano de Bergerac, suitable for ages six and older, is at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA, from July 14 to Aug. 13. Tickets are $35 to $65. synetictheater.org.

are Aug. 8, Spots and Stripes; Aug. 15, Teeth in the Ocean; Aug. 22, Pockets and Pouches; and Aug. 29, Prehistoric Sea Creatures. Play Dates are in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). naturalhistory.si.edu.

Kids in the Castle: Craft Story Hour

On Saturdays, July 29, 2 to 3 p.m. and Aug. 26, noon to 1 p.m.; join the Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW, and their community partners for a story and craft time in the Castle Garden. They’ll explore the history of people who have migrated to our country, while discussing what immigration looks like today in our own city. The hour will start with a read aloud of a book exploring their theme and will conclude with a craft activity. This event is meant for children ages four to eight, but all ages are welcome. A family ticket is $15. huerichhouse.org.

Story Time at Union Market

On Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m., meet Northeast

Exploring the Sky at Rock Creek Park

Exploring the Sky is a joint program between the National Capital Astronomers and the National Park Service Rock Creek Park Nature Center and has been run since 1948 at this location, the field at the corner of Glover and Military Roads in the District. It is free and all are welcome who have an interest in observing the heavens. It’s not an ideal dark sky location but you can still see solar system objects (even the occasional comet), open and globular clusters and maybe a fuzzy galaxy or two. Scheduled Exploring the Sky events this year are on Saturdays, July 15, 9 to 11 p.m.; Aug. 19, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 23, 8 to 10 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. This year you can come one hour early and see a planetarium program in the Nature Center and then come to the field to observe. If the weather is threatening, check for cancelations. Park at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium. There is a short slightly rugged walk downhill between the Nature Center and the field where the telescopes are set up. nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Library staff at the Union Market stage for story time fun. Their 30-minute story times are packed full of books and songs designed to be enjoyed by children up to five-years-old with their caregivers. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate in the story activities during the program. Union Market is located at 1309 Fifth St NE. dclibrary.org/plan-visit/northeast-library.

Kid-led Tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

Every Sunday through Labor Day weekend, from 2 to 5 p.m., guests can meet young historians, from grades four to twelve, as they share the history of the Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA, through stories and hands-on activities— including making historic chocolate. Through the museum’s objects and activities, learn how Alexandria was connected to the world and the wide variety of people who lived and worked in Alexandria. Visitors from past years have found the

Philip Fletcher as DeGuiche with Maryam Najafzada as Roxanne. Photo: Johnny Shryock

Hill Center Family Happy Hours with King Bullfrog

On Fridays, July 7 and Sept. 8, 5 to 7 p.m., bring the family out to enjoy an evening filled with live music perfect for all ages. This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs. Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve— both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers. The duo’s roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog is the hottest sensation in family music in the DC area. Beer, wine, and cheese & pepperoni pizza will be for sale. $10 for kids: $5 for adults. Hill Center is at 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

kids’ unique perspective and enthusiasm for history an “exciting treat” that brings a “fun element” to the tour. Regular admission is charged; $5 for adults, $3 for kids. City of Alexandria Residents are free. alexandriava.gov/museums/location/visitgadsbys-tavern-museum.

July Schedule at Discovery Theater

Behind the Music with Jastin Artis, for ages seven to 16, is on stage from July 5 to 7. The REMIX with SOLE Defined, for ages five to 16, is on stage from July 11 to 14. All Together Now: An Electromagnetic Adventure with the Science Guys of Baltimore, for ages five to 12, is on stage from July 18 to 21. Taratibu!, for ages five to 16, is on stage from July 25 to 28. $8 for adults; $7 for kids; $3 for kids under two. Tickets are on sale now. Discovery Theater’s Ripley Center is at 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (on the National Mall). discoverytheater.org.

National Cathedral Explorer Packs

The National Cathedral’s new Explorer Packs will help kids and families find all the must-see spots. Grab your flashlight and see if you can find the hidden squirrels and butterflies or scan the guide to listen to “Baby Shark” on a massive pipe organ. See if you can find a piece of the moon with your binoculars or reach high to shake President Lincoln’s hand. Grab your Explorer Pack from the Welcome Desk. It will have a tool belt with all the tools you need, a special map, and an activity booklet designed for children ages six to ten. Use of Explorer Packs is free with admission and available during general sightseeing hours on a first-come, first-served basis. When you check out an Explorer Pack, you’ll be asked to leave something of value (keys, credit card or driver’s license) until you return it. Cathedral admission during gen-

MAURY ELEMENTARY WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU!

Maury Elementary would like to thank our Maury at the Market 2023 Sponsors for helping make this year’s event a huge success. With their help, we were able to raise the much needed funds to continue providing an amazing school experience for our Maury students.

Our Diamond Sponsors:

Ride the National Zoo Carousel

Take a spin on the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel. Where else can you ride a naked mole rat, panda or armadillo? Situated across from the Zoo’s Lemur Island, the carousel features dozens of custom-carved and hand-painted animals under a brightly colored, open-air pavilion. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the carousel. Riders under 42 inches must be accompanied by an adult. The carousel is wheelchair accessible. All proceeds from the carousel support animal care and conservation science initiatives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Zoo admission is free however parking is $30. nationalzoo.si.edu.

Our Gold Sponsors:

eral sightseeing is $15 for adults; $10 for ages ve to 17, students, military and veterans; free for kids under ve. cathedral.org.

Discover Summer Museum Day at the National Children’s Museum

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the DC Public Library wants to Discover Summer with you at The National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, combining learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. In addition, DC Public Library and the National Children’s Museum will host a special Storytime for families. To ensure that families can enjoy the spaces and activities and limit crowds, the National Children’s Museum requests that you sign up for a visit time—11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.--using the links on dclibrary.libnet.info/event/8643960. Free entry

to Discover Summer Museum Day requires pre-registration.

Citi Open Ball-Kids Sought

The 2023 Citi Open tennis tournament is at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, 5220 16th St. NW, from July 29 to Aug. First time ballpersons must be 14 years of age or older prior to the tournament, attend a tryout and volunteer the rst Saturday, Monday and Tuesday of the tournament while Sunday is recommended for experience. Complete the form at citiopentennis.com, click EVENT INFO, then VOLUNTEERS. Email citiopenballpersons@gmail.com with any questions.

Children’s Theatre-in-theWoods at Wolf Trap

Tucked in the woods at Wolf Trap National Park, the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has been a summer tradition for generations of children and families. Performanc-

Observe the Sun at the Eisenhower Memorial

From noon to 3 p.m., on July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a ltered telescope. Join the Air and Space sta at the Eisenhower Memorial, located across Independence Avenue from the Museum entrance, to view a variety of features of the Sun. Knowledgeable sta will be there to answer questions and guide observing. No reservations are necessary to participate. This program generally takes place on Fridays and Saturdays but will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. For last-minute updates, call the Astronomy Education number at 202-633-2517. airandspace.si.edu.

Children’s Exhibit: Leonardo’s Lab

Through Sept. 30 and concurrent with the “Imagining the future - Leonardo da Vinci: In the mind of an Italian genius” exhibition at MLK Library, there is a fun, hands-on exhibit on the second oor that allows children to explore some of Leonardo’s designs and ideas through building, sketching and testing activities. Explore the inventions, art, and ideas of the original Renaissance man, as you engage in a dozen hands-on activities. Create a ‘copter, solve math puzzles, try your hand at backward writing, make your own Mona Lisa masterpiece, and engineer towers, bridges, and simple machines. Multi-user ‘workshop tables’ allow individuals or groups to learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s many areas of interest in science and art. dclibrary.org.

es range from music and dance to puppetry and storytelling—interactive, educational, and fun. Here is the schedule through early August:

July 8, Little Miss Ann, ages two to eight; July 12, Coyaba Dance Theater, ages two to 12; July 13, Culture Queen, ages two to eight; July 14 and 15, The Okee Dokee Brothers; July 18 and 19, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, ages two to 12; July 20, Shannon

Dunne Dance, ages four to 12; July 21 and 22, What If Puppets, ages four to t2; July 25, Nathalia, ages two to eight; July 26, Inez Barlatier and Justin Roberts, ages four to 12; July 27, The Magic Jones, ages two to eight; July 28 and 29, Maryland

Youth Ballet, ages four to 12; Aug. 1, Divinity Ross, ages four to 12; Aug. 2and 3, The Lucky Band, ages two to 12; Aug. 4 and 5, Penguin Goes

to Flight School, ages two to 12. All shows are at 10:30 a.m. (gates at 10 a.m.). Tickets are $12. Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. wolftrap.org.

The Bubble Run

On Saturday, July 29, at 8 a.m., gather your friends and family at Rosecroft Raceway to experience the fun of the Bubble Run. You’ll take on a 5k distance race while playing in the endless stream of bubbles. This event is said to be the running equivalent of the whimsical bubble room in Willy Wonka’s factory. Participants receive a nisher’s medal, tee shirt, temp tattoo, race bib number and after-celebration. $40. 6336 Rosecroft Dr., Fort Washington, MD. bubblerun.com/locations/ washington-dc.

Kid’s Movies at the KC REACH

Fantastic Mr. Fox is screening on Friday, July 21, at around 8 p.m. Mr. Fox is an urbane fox who cannot resist returning to his farm-raiding ways, and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. Moana is screening on Friday, Aug. 4, at around 8 p.m. A sweeping, CG-animated feature lm about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Free, no tickets or registration are required. Check kennedy-center.org on the day of lm screening for cancelation or location change due to inclement weather--including heat advisories or rain. A limited number of seats are available for guests with disabilities. Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. kennedy-center.org. ◆

CARPET CLEANING

WOVEN HISTORY

We wash carpets in the traditional manner – by hand, using no chemicals or machinery. No preheated room for drying. We dry in the sun and the wind. Free pick-up and delivery for Capitol Hill residents. Call 202-543-1705. More info. at wovenhistory.com. Located at 311-315 7th St. SE. Your neighborhood carpet store on Capitol Hill since 1995. Open Tuesday- Sunday from 10 am- 6 pm.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Commercial Space on Capitol Hill, 1000 Sq. Ft. Ground Floor. $3800 + Utilities. Call 202-5447577.

OFFICE/WAREHOUSE SPACE

Office/Warehouse Space to share in Cheverly. Call Steve at 301-351-4033. Up to 1,000 sq.

OFFICE SPACE AT THE HILL CENTER

One of our small offices is available on the third floor of our ADA-accessible building. The space comes with reception services at the front entrance of the building; shared access to a staff kitchenette; a Conference Room furnished with a table and chairs that will accommodate 14+ individuals; an informal seating or “huddle” space; and toilet facilities. Utilities and internet connectivity are included in the monthly use fee of $1,080. Interested parties may email info@ hillcenterdc.org.

ATTORNEY, FINANCE

(Washington, D.C.) Represent intʼl & dom. borrowers in transact. incl. acquisition financings, refinancings, incremental credit facilities, rescue financings. Prep, review, negot. primary transact. docs, incl. credit agr., amendments to credit agr., security agr., pledge agr., guarantee agr., commitment ltrs, fee ltrs, term sheets. Advise clients on current mkt trends & transact. structures. $345,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@ lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.

ATTORNEY, SECURITIES

(Washington, D.C.) Represent intʼl & dom. issuers, inv. banks, SPACs, PE firms in conn. w/ transactions incl. IPOs, follow-on & secondary eq. offerings, inv. grade & high-yield debt offerings, bus. combʼs & related PIPE transactions, LBOs, & liab. mgmt. transactions, such as tender offers, exch. offers, consent solicitations. Prov. lgl & strat. advice, reg. guidance to clients, incl. on mkt trends, ind. developments., transact. structures. Prep., review, negot. all offering docs & disclosure pkg. for each transact. $250,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position or 2 yrs of alt occup. exp. in complex capital markets transaction legal duties. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.

ATTORNEY, WHITE COLLAR INVESTIGATIONS

(Washington, D.C.) Represent corps., fin. inst., execs. in white collar governmental & internal investigations. Conduct factual investig. & witness interviews to dev. evidential records, case strategies. Oversee doc rev. & prod. process in white collar investig. Work w/ exp. witnesses & consultants to perform forensic analysis, other data analysis. Draft investigative repts, talking pts, presentations, corresp. w/ regulators. Rep. clients in interviews,

depos, at trial against DOJ & other govt agencies. Prep. for & attend presentations, atty proffers to regulators. Negot. & draft settlement agrʼs, assoc. docs. $250,000 per year. Reqʼmts: JD or foreign equiv., DC Bar, 2 yrs of exp. in position or 2 yrs of alt occup. exp. in complex corporate regulatory defense legal duties. In lieu of a JD or foreign equiv., an LLM or foreign equiv. is acceptable. Email resume/refʼs to Amanda.Wallick@lw.com. Latham & Watkins LLP.

Simple Foods

by Myles Mellor

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52. Flighty 56. Japanese form of fencing 58. Crows

59. Mud 60. Year in Trajan’s reign

62. Dot follower

63. “Another rainy day” singer from the UK 65. Signs of life 66. Specks in the sea 68. Student’s stat. 69. California’s Point ___ 70. Water of life 72. “The Addams Family” character 73. Spots 74. Football org. 75. Bathing suit part 76. One of the Allman Brothers 80. Overact

83. Wine cork

84. Money exchanges

87. Vito Corleone’s creator 88. Cause to fall

89. Alienate the affections

90. Become weary 91. Mil. rank

92. Little Dickens

93. Compass point 96. Salt

97. French summer

99. “C’___ la vie!”

102. French author/statesman de Tocqueville

105. Army branch

108. Words with roll or tear

110. Kind of sch.

111. Duke Ellington’s “I ___ Song Go Out of My Heart”

112. Danish physicist

114. 650, to Caesar

116. Seine tributary

117. Nostradamus, for one

118. Part of N.A.A.C.P.: Abbr.

120. German “I”

121. Sound unit

122. Alias, initially

123. Picker lead-in

124. One ruled by a queen

125. Hit 2011 animated film

126. Forever and a day

127. Blackbird

128. Fulfilled

PLAY BALL! Capitol Hill native Sidney Hais lived by those words. In his oral history he recounted lobbying to bring major league baseball back to DC and relived his thrill attending the 1924 World Series at the old Griffith Stadium. Hais loved baseball and the Capitol Hill that gave his immigrant father a home in 1913. Read the oral histories of Sidney Hais and so many others at CapitolHillHistory.org. Play a part in preserving Capitol Hill history by becoming a volunteer.

Photo by Lis Wackman

Photo: Library of Congress

Traditional Capitol Homes!

1100

E St, NE

This SPECTACULAR Home is not just an updated RESTORATION of a large, corner porchfront home; 1100 E NE is a treasure trove of period detail accented by carefully chosen renovations in the baths, kitchen and Lower Level. Possessing a wonderful curb appeal w/ beautiful landscaping, and a four car parking area, 2 in heated garage; inside the stone and stainless social island kitchen has a walk=in pantry and fireplace, and an island big enough to be a continent! The arched windows are Pella, the floors are original, pocket doors, stairs and doors are restored. 3 Large bedrooms, a premiere suite with bath and walk-in closet, another as twin offices, and a bright corner guest room. The front porch boasts a fan, while the rear porch opens to the patio w/ installed gas grill. The lower level is a legal one bedroom unit, with laundry and all the trimmings. The location is near Maryland Ave, and H St, both with METRO. A labor of love looking for new appreciative suitors! $2.3M

534 Oklahoma Ave, NE Coming Soon!

A great starter home, this 3 lvl home has a new kitchen, renovated baths, newly painted and floors refinished, with all new appliances and four new mini-split AC units. There are 2 bedrooms and a bath up, and a finished basement. In the rear, there is a large sunroom, glass sided with a small yard and parking. Near parks and streetcar. $600K