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Denise Stanley Honored as Ward 7 Woman of Excellence
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Kenilworth Courts Resident Council President Denise Stanley was honored at the 2016 Ward 7 Women of Excellence Awards on March 31. Stanley, the president of Kenilworth Courts Resident Council for over 10 years, has been a resident of the community for over 40. She’s made her mark running programs focus on seniors and children including a back-to-school backpack giveaway, a summer meals program, a Mother’s Day luncheon and a Christmas toy giveaway.
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serve the history of your community. They are accepting applications for the DC Community Heritage Project (DCCHP) grant, a unique opportunity to document Washington’s landmarks, neighborhoods and culture. The maximum grant award has been increased to $2500 this year. To apply, visit grantapplication.wdchumanities.org; proposals are due May 8. Attend a DCCHP grants workshop before applying. There is a Grants/Oral History Best Practices Workshop at Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW on Monday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and another at TenleyFriendship Neighborhood Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW on Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
DOEE Needs Citizen Scientists The Department of Energy & Environment’s Fisheries and Wildlife Division is monitoring the population of eastern cottontail rabbits and eastern chipmunks in the District. Become a Citizen Scientist by recording rabbit and chipmunk sightings and sharing them with their biologists. Help protect and conserve rabbits and chipmunks in the city. For more informa-
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tion on the program and how to become a volunteer, contact Lindsay Rohrbaugh at citizen. science@dc.gov.
District DMV Late Wednesdays All District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles locations now open an hour later every Wednesday. The change in hours will improve customer service by allowing the agency to provide consistent training and accurate communication to all employees. On Wednesdays, the Service Centers, Adjudication Services, and the Brentwood Road Test and CDL Office will open at 9:15 a.m. During the spring/summer hours that start on the first Tuesday in June, the Inspection Station will open at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays. The Fall/Winter hours begin on the first Tuesday in September, and the Inspection Station will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Pepco Provides Free Trees Pepco has announced that it will provide 1,350 free trees to residential customers in the District of Columbia through the Energy-Saving Trees program. It’s the sixth year of the partnership that helps customers conserve energy and reduce household electric bills through strategic tree planting. Since 2011, Pepco customers will have received more than 13,000 free trees thanks to the partnership between Pepco and the Arbor Day Foundation. Pepco residential customers can request up to two free trees by visiting arborday.org/pepco, or by calling 1-855-670-2771. The 18 to 36 inch trees that will be delivered directly to customers include Eastern Redbud, Crepe Myrtle, River Birch, Red Maple, Northern Red Oak and are in small containers that allow for the growth of a better root system.
For the Record: Changing Exhibition Opens The Historical Society of Washington, DC’s annual juried competition and exhibition, “For the Record: Changing DC,” opens April 14 in the Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. The opening reception on Thursday, April 14, 6 to 8 p.m., is free and open to the public. This is the second year of this annual program created to preserve scenes of the District’s cityscape. Pre-registration is requested at dchistory.org/ events/record-changing-d-c/. The artwork is available for purchase through an online auction. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s mission. The auction will close at the organization’s 122nd anniversary celebration on May 26. The exhibit will remain open until Saturday July 16, 4 p.m. For additional information and auction details, visit dchistory.org.
Quilting Workshop In the spirit of the Twelve Years exhibition, members of the esteemed quilting consortium, Daughters of Dorcus and Sons will demonstrate making a quilt block inspired by the 1970s DC Washington Color School of art on Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Art from the Washington Color School was distinguished by its generous application of color and bold, geometric shapes. Kits will be provided and will contain pre-cut and marked fabric squares, hand-needles and thread. Participants are encouraged to bring their own BSK (Basic Sewing Kit). Please note: This is not a beginner’s workshop. Participants should have basic sewing or quilting knowledge and experience. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.
Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Hop! On Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., catch the Anacostia Community Museum shuttle and