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tor, District Department of Transportation, 55 M St. SE., Seventh Floor, Washington, D.C. 20003. Comments may also be filed electronically to publicspace.policy@dc.gov. Copies of the proposed rule-making are available, at cost, by writing to the above address, and are also available electronically, at no cost, at ddot.dc.gov. Electronic submission is preferred.
DC Walk for the Animals On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League presents the DC Walk for the Animals and Pet-aPalooza featuring Barktoberfest. The DC Walk for the Animals is a one mile walk around the Capitol Riverfront area to raise money to benefit WHSWARL and the 60,000 animals they serve each year. Entry fee is $35 for walkers, $20 for those under 21, and includes a t-shirt and gift bag. Enjoy vendor booths, dog contests, prizes, music, pet adoptions and kids’ entertainment. The location for this oneof-a-kind event is the SE Capitol Riverfront at the corner of M and First Streets SE. Get tickets at dclovesdcanimals.org.
Sing with Washington Encore Chorale The Encore Chorale, the nation’s largest choral for older adults, is open for the fall season of singing starting in September for 15 weeks at the First Congressional UCC, 944 G St. NW. Encore singers improve their voices and meet new friends. Enjoy a new adventure singing challenging music in four parts in preparation to join other Encore Chorales from the Baltimore/Washington area for exciting free community concerts. There are no auditions and singers may sit to rehearse and perform. Registration is at encorecreativity.org.
Donate to Community Forklift Donated building materials are the cornerstone of Community Forklift. Donations can qualify for a tax deduction. They disposal costs, keep
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items out of the landfill and support the community. Community Forklift accepts most new and salvaged building and landscaping materials, appliances and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. They also accept furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis. Visit communityforklift.org/donate/donate-materials/donation-guidelines for details. Community Forklift is at 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. CommunityForklift.org.
IRS Phone Scam A telephone scam is targeting District residents. Impersonating Internal Revenue Service officials, con artists demand immediate payment under threat of arrest. The Office of the Attorney General reminds District residents that the IRS and other government entities do not call about unpaid taxes, threaten legal action or demand payment without first sending a notice in the mail. For more information, refer to the FAQ section below or visit oag. dc.gov/ConsumerProtection.
DMV Fall/Winter Hours Begin September 6th The hours of operation for DC Department of Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Station changed on Sept. 6. District residents will be able to get their vehicles inspected on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Child car seat inspections and installations will be available on Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment online. Details on how to do so are available at dmv.dc.gov/ service/vehicle-inspections. Note: an appointment is not necessary to have your vehicle inspected. All other DC DMV locations will be open normal hours. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com.