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Friends of the Northeast Library Annual Book Sale
Friends of the Northeast Library will hold their annual spring book sale on May 19 at the library. The sale, which will take place inside and outside also if the weather is nice, raises money for programs at the library and to support the librarians. Most books will sell for just $1, with many paperbacks going for 25 cents. The sale will start at 9:30 a.m. for members of FONEL and at 10:30 a.m. for everyone else. It will run until 2 p.m. You can come early and join FONEL on the spot for $5. For more information, please email vsmorris@ gmail.com. Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7th St. NE. 202-6983320. dclibrary.org/northeast
National Capital Bank Capitol Hill Classic 10K
Join thousands of runners, kids, and their parents on Sunday, May 20 for the 33rd running of the race. The Classic consists of three races: a 10K, which begins at 8:30 a.m.; a 3K, which begins at 10:30 a.m.; and a kids’ fun run, which begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes around Stanton Park.
The Capitol Hill Classic 10K. Photo: Courtesy of Capitol Hill Classic 30 H HillRag | May 2012
All races begin and end at the Peabody School, on Stanton Park at 5th and C Sts. NE. All proceeds benefit the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a neighborhood DC public school serving more than 1000 DC children ages 3-8 on three neighborhood campuses. For registration, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and more information, visit capitolhillclassic.com. The 10K Capitol Hill Classic is Washington’s longest-running 10K and the only race run entirely through historic Capitol Hill. This year, a new, more level course takes runners from the vibrant H St. corridor to the US Capitol and then to RFK Stadium. The 10K and 3K are both fast, USATFcertified courses with ChronoTrack timing, mile splits, and water stations.
Capitol Hill Group Ministry Looking for Board Members
CHGM is seeking to expand and diversify its board of directors. Board members will have an opportunity to help shape the future of this agency that serves homeless and at-risk neighbors each year. CHGM engages neighbors, congregations and organizations in our community in celebrating our shared commitment to social justice. They empower and provide hope for families and individuals who are homeless or in crisis that they may lead healthy, fulfilling and productive lives. The board meets every other month in the evening, and holds a morning teleconference on the off months. A planning retreat is also held
Friends of the Northeast Library Annual Book Sale. Photo: Vincent Morris
each year. If interested in learning more about CHGM or just getting involved, contact Executive Director Barfonce Baldwin at Baldwin.chgm.net. 202544-6186. chgm.net
information about this work or the 11th Street Bridge Project, contact DDOT Project Manager Ravindra Ganvir at 202-359-6948; visit ddot. dc.gov/11thStreetBridge.
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church “It’s History” Sidewalk Sale
Third Annual Tour de DCPL
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St. SE, is holding the “It’s History” Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 12 (rain or shine), 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the Chapel on the west side of the church, May 7-11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Donations of household goods, seasonal decorations, clothing and accessories, children’s toys, sports equipment, furniture, office equipment and supplies, books, music and electronics are welcome. For more information or questions about donations to the sidewalk sale, send your inquiry to activitieschpc@gmail.com or contact the church at 202-547-8676.
Off-Peak Lane Closures Possible on 11th Street Bridges
DDOT may close lanes during off peak travel times on the 11th Street bridges, related ramps, and portions of the Southeast/Southwest Freeway, I-295/DC 295 and local streets through Friday, June 29 for the 11th Street Bridge Project construction activities. For more
The Tour de DCPL is a librarythemed bicycle ride of DC, stopping at five DC Public Libraries. Bicycleriding library staff and volunteers organize the ride each year as a way to promote environmentally friendly transportation and explore how DC’s neighborhood libraries connect with their communities. This year’s ride is on Saturday, May 19 and begins at the Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. Arrive at 9:00 a.m. for registration, snacks, library card sign up, and more. The ride will start at about 9:30 a.m. The route is to begin at Southwest Neighborhood Library; stop at Anacostia Neighborhood Library; stop at Francis Gregory Interim Library and ride by site of the new library: Designed by “starchitect” David Adjaye; stop at Benning Neighborhood Library and end at Southeast Neighborhood Library. Register in advance at bit.ly/ JvKdlY. bikedcpl@gmail.com
CHRS Preservation Cafe
Robert Pohl, neighbor and professional tour guide, will relate sala-