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TRANSITPIER On Oct. 12, The Wharf finally opens along the Washington Channel in Southwest Washington, DC. Image credit: Illustration courtesy of The Wharf LETTER FROM THE SWNA PRESIDENT Page 2 Jitney Departure

Dockmaster IT’S HERE:Building Wharf KIRWAN’STorch IRISH PUB THE WHARF OPENS Page 3 BY: SHANNON VAUGHN fter more than a decade The 60-foot-wide Wharf Street of starts and stops, The promenade will separate the Wharf finally arrives. On Oct. 12, the Southwest Washington Channel from the waterfront will begin a new era bringing the capital’s most anticipated nation’sA waterfront on par with other “ THE ANTHEM IS MORE THAN great waterfront cities. venture in decades. As professor Robert Lewis says, “Wash- THE FOO FIGHTERS ington has comparatively little residential, to take the Water Taxi from Transit Pier On the Maine Avenue side of the mile- Page 3 commercial, or cultural structures occu- to Nationals Park, National Harbor, Old long venture, Capital Bikeshare will add pying its shorelines. A few developments, Town Alexandria, or Georgetown. There two new docks open at 9th St. SW and such as the Watergate complex and Ken- is also a free Wharf Jitney from the Recre- near the Fish Market, joining the cur- nedy Center, have river views and prox- ation Pier to ride across to East Potomac rent dock near Arena Stage/Gangplank imity but without river connectivity.” The Park. Marina. ” Wharf has both proximity and river con- GALLERY REOPENING District Pier, The Wharf’s largest pier The Southwest Shuttle will offer nectivity. The 60-foot-wide Wharf Street is a dramatic gathering place and back- free rides to L’Enfant Plaza Metro/VRE promenade will separate the Washington Page 4 drop to festivals. Market Pier is for direct station (7th St. and Maryland Ave. SW), Channel from the capital’s most antici- waterside access for boaters and visitors the National Mall (7th St. at Indepen- pated venture in decades. to the Market Square and the Munici- dence Ave. SW), and L’Enfant Plaza/Inter- PROPOSED CHANGES TRANSIT pal Fish Market. Besides the Water Taxi, national Spy Museum (10th St. SW). TO SW BUS LINES Transit Pier is a bustling launch pad that The Wharf will be served from the will also have a number of things to do, GREEN SPACE water’s edge for patrons coming or going. Page 6 from live concerts to ice skating in the The Wharf is home to 10 acres of parks Public docking will allow guests arriving winter. Patrons will be able to rent kayaks and open green spaces as well as four by water to tie up and visit the many shops and paddleboards from the public-access distinct piers for recreation and transpor- along the promenade. For those look- COMMUNITY CALENDAR Recreation Pier (or bring your own), and ing to escape by water, they will be able take them directly onto the water. See “Wharf,” page 5 Page 14

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Published by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc. (SWNA) — a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational corporation. Page 2 The Southwester October 2017 A Letter from the President of SWNA BY: BRUCE LEVINE, SWNA PRESIDENT Joe Paul Donna Purchase (incumbent) s we prepare to enter into a new chapter in the history Nicole Renard of our Southwest neighborhood with the opening of The Andrew Roszak Wharf on Oct. 12, I am pleased to announce to you the A Lisa Taylor new Board of Directors of the Southwest Neighborhood Assem- I will continue in the position of president for the next year, bly (SWNA). Our organizational mission is to work to enhance after which the board will elect someone to serve a two-year the quality of life of all Southwest residents and I think we are stint. Another individual who was elected will not be able to now particularly well-positioned to do that. serve and so we will be electing another board member soon. We announced earlier this year that we would transition to Jacqueline Walker Even as our new board organizes and undertakes strategic a new organizational structure by which a sitting board would [email protected] planning, look for continued and enhanced communications identify and vote on candidates to fill vacancies, and this year, online and via The Southwester—yes, this newspaper is pub- we had the simultaneous task of reducing the size of our board to lished by SWNA—to build community in Southwest, to keep our seven members. The result of our recruitment process is that the citizenry well informed, and to make sure our dynamic quadrant WE KNOW OUR STUFF. following Southwest residents have been voted onto the SWNA remains the uniquely desirable location that it is today. Which helps when board and will be installed in October: we’re insuring yours.

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BY: THE SOUTHWESTER STAFF Merriweather Post Pavilion—have cre- Please Join us. Send your tax-deductible contribution to: ated something the United States has not Friends of Southwest DC he most anticipated opening at seen. That’s because Hurwitz has been 389 O Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024 The Wharf come Oct. 12 might not “looking for a mid-size music location for Or donate by credit card using www.FriendsofSWDC.org/donate be any of the dozens of restau- T over 10 years” and finally found it. The rants and shops, but instead the building Anthem is a music hall the fans and the We will provide an acknowledgment for your tax records. underneath The Channel apartments. It performers will both love no matter their is a building that “has the illusion of a location. For further information, visit our website at www.FriendsofSWDC.org stadium, but the intimacy of a nightclub,” The “Super Excellent Seats” on the or contact: Coralie Farlee, President, 202-554-4407, according to Foo Fighters frontman Dave second and third balconies are canted [email protected] Grohl. The idea that the three-story con- perfectly to align with the stage. That cert hall that has capacity for 2,500 to means that no two seats are the same 6,000 people seems unheard of, because Applications for grants may be submitted at any time; thanks to computer-aided design and the it is. see our website for details. same sound team as 9:30 Club and Mer- The I.M.P. team of Seth Hurwitz and riweather. That small detail on the seats Rich Heinecke—yes, the same guys Friends of Southwest DC is 501(c)(3) organization. is surprisingly thanks to Monty Hoffman, behind 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, and We support The Southwester through our advertising See “Anthem,” page 4 Page 4 The Southwester October 2017 Freer/Sackler Gallery Reopens: an Interview with Curator Carol Huh BY: SHEILA WICKOUSKI 20th centuries to art from growth. One of the joys is What are some of the public events ancient China, the objects also spending time with planned at the opening weekend? s the Freer Gallery of Art and the on display all reflect his extraordinary objects, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery prepare belief in the transcen- and the rich history of We will have a wide array of events. A for their joint reopening, we talked dent, universal language peoples, ideas, and plac- Special highlights are: with one of our neighbors, Carol Huh. of beauty. es they embody. One of From 6 p.m. to midnight on Oct. Carol was the first curator of contempo- Similarly, the Sackler the challenges has been 14: “Disruption: Video Art from Asia,” a rary art at the galleries, which are devoted features four exhibitions access to our collections. screening of provocative works by Shah- to Asian art. In the last 10 years, she has that span across Asia and As a preeminent zia Sikander, Ahmad Ghossein, Sun Xun, been involved with many exhibitions at across centuries, so we’re research institution with Moon Kyungwon, and Tuan Andrew the Sackler and now is part of a team that really excited to have such a world-renowned col- Nguyen in the Freer’s Meyer auditorium. is readying for the reopening, which will a wide-ranging display of lection, we also often get Also planned is a return of the ground- take place on Oct. 14-15. beautiful, timeless objects requests from scholars, breaking “Culturunners RV,” which has been touring the U.S. with artists from What can visitors now expect from the and stories in both galler- artists, and other mem- ies. bers of the public to view Saudi Arabia. There will also be a major Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler objects. Access has been projection mapping event on the façade of Gallery? What is it like to be a cura- extremely limited since the Freer (Mall side). On Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. I will be in conver- The Freer has been closed for ren- tor at the Sackler? What the Freer has been closed sation with internationally acclaimed art- ovation since January 2016 in order to Carol Huh and staff busy preparing have been some of the ist Subodh Gupta, whose installation “Ter- return the museum’s interior to its original over a dozen exhibitions challenges for you as cura- minal” will be on view in the next install- 1923 design and also upgrade the climate for the grand reopening. ment of the Sackler contemporary series. control and security systems and install tor in the renovation process? South and Southeast Asian Art Curator new technologies that enhance the visi- As with any renovation, available work What are some of the things for visitors to Debra Diamond will also be in conver- tor experience. The closure has given our space shrinks. During the Freer closure, look out for that you think are most special sation with filmmaker Stanley Staniski, curatorial team the unique opportunity to staff had to be moved into the Sackler and in the Sackler Gallery reopening ? who produced a film in the “Encounter- reinterpret our collections and re-imagine spaces for public programs were reduced. We are opening four exhibitions at ing a Buddha” exhibition that explores the the galleries so we can continue to engage All of this made us cozy office mates in once—with objects from Egypt, China, cycles and practices of contemporary Sri the public through relevant, thematically the Sackler! Nevertheless, everyone has Korea, Southeast Asia, Tibet, and India, Lankan Buddhists. Finally, Tommy Wide arranged displays. worked very hard and been very support- among others, and dating from 2008 will be in conversation with members of Charles Freer believed that beauty ive of each other. B.C.E. to 2010 C.E. There will be much the Silk Road Ensemble. transcended any specific time or place, As a curator, I am surrounded by to see and think about! The exhibitions On both Saturday and Sunday, in addi- so even though the collection ranges from experts in their fields and nourished daily will have immersive elements—an entire tion to all the Sackler has to offer, visi- American art in the late 19th and early in an environment that fosters intellectual Tibetan shrine, a video installation of a tors will be able to visit the incredible, day in the life of a Sri Lankan stupa, and thought-provoking thematic galleries in a walk through a gleaming landscape by a the Freer, and curators will host casual St. Dominic Catholic Church contemporary Indian artist. gallery talks that will take place through-

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concrete—a theme throughout the venue. Weekday Why I Became Catholic ANTHEM Looking up in the entrance hall you see Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 Continued from p. 3 The Story of Fr. Carleton Jones, O.P., Prior, four glass square windows that are actu- (8:00 a.m. only on a Federal Holiday) St. Dominic Priory ally the floor of the infinity pool of The Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 6:45pm ~ Adoration & Confession (Church) founder and CEO of PN Hoffman, half of Channel above. (Don’t worry, bathing 7:25pm ~ Fr. Carleton's Story (Parish Meeting Room) the Hoffman-Madison development team suits are required.) Speaking of the neigh- Weekend Join the St. Dominic Cenacle (a group of discipleship for adults at St. Dominic Church) on this special behind the $2.5 billion Wharf project. bors upstairs, the concert hall is built with Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil evening as Fr. Carleton shares his faith story. What would seemingly be a less-than- advanced soundproofing and air gaps to Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. perfect pairing, Hoffman and Hurwitz are mitigate against sound vibrations. Heritage Day — Sunday, October 15 anything but. The yin to Hurwitz’s yang, Holydays 10:30 a.m. — Solemn Mass in honor of the 98th As you enter, you naturally flow to anniversary of the Consecration of the Church. the polished Hoffman is credited with the left toward the stage. Although a 5:00 p.m. Vigil A reception follows Mass in the Parish Meeting Room. rejecting the DC government’s recom- 6,000-person venue might sound big, The

8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 5:00 p.m. mendation of an art gallery and instead Anthem impressively feels intimate. For A Story of Faith, Resilience, wanted a music hall. The gruff, straight- neighborhood comparison, it feels most The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Perseverance Tuesday, October 24 forward Hurwitz was the ideal match for like Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage and Monday—Friday: 11:55 a.m. The Story of General Nadja West one simple reason: Both men have mas- a theater in the round format. Even from Saturday: 4:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. ~ Adoration & Confession (Church) tered the customer experience. It also the back of the house, you still feel like Sunday: After the 10:30 a.m. Mass. 7:25 p.m. ~ General West’s Story (Parish Meeting Rm) Join the St. Dominic Cenacle this night with our helps that both men are self-made. part of the show. The sight lines can- Whereas other music promoters have Eucharistic Adoration and special guest General Nadja West. General West is not be beat from the main floor up to the first female Africa-American three-start general in been bought out, Hurwitz has thrived the third-level balcony’s General Admis- Holy Hour US Army history, the highest ranking woman ever to while staying local. The I.M.P. team is graduate from West Point, and a wife and mother of sion standing areas. Seven large bars are Thursdays: 4:45 p.m. two. She was recently featured on CNN’s series of the most iconic music promoter in metro spread throughout (bathrooms, too) to

important woman in Washington, D.C. DC area. In 2013, Rolling Stone maga- hopefully keep lines short. Large, open Young Adult Group zine named 9:30 Club, which opened in staircases and generous standing room Thursdays: 7 p.m.—Adoration; Consider St. Dominic Church 1980, the best music venue in the United for your Catholic Wedding! should ensure space from your fellow 7:40 p.m.—Talk/Discussion Call for more information. States. That’s not by mistake, but instead concertgoer. by instincts, diligence, and detail in order The rest of the numbers at The Wharf St. Dominic Church is a Christ‐centered, Roman Catholic, and Dominican parish for the people of to deliver the best customer experience. might sound astounding (three million Southwest, DC and beyond. Our mission is to preach the Gospel and make disciples, From the second you walk in you are glorify God through the Eucharist and the other Sacraments, build up the communion of the Church, square feet over 24 acres along a one-mile and serve others through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. met with an over-the-top experience. The stretch), but The Anthem’s sell-out capac- large space has an industrial feel blend- 630 E Street, SW • (202) 554-7863 • [email protected] ity of 6,000 will not. www.stdominicchurch.org • 1 block from L’Enfant Plaza Metro ing dark wood, black metal, and gray October 2017 The Southwester Page 5

accommodations along the channel. The WHARF first Canopy by Hilton in North America Continued from p. 1 is designed as a part of the Southwest The Anthem is set neighborhood, with local design, food, tation. Seventh Street Park is a lush and and drink. The rooms are decorated with energetic green space for relaxation and to become the a DC and nautical theme. No two Canopy outdoor workouts featuring walking trails, by Hiltons are designed the same. benches, and stand-up desks. Waterfront Hyatt House is an extended-stay hotel Park, a 3.5-acre park right at the edge of No. 1 venue in reminding guests of home with services the Wharf with rows of willow trees, shady “ and amenities such as full kitchens and trellises, and room for bocce is dedicated America. flat-panel, high-definition TVs, a fitness to DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes center, a market, and laundry facilities. Norton. Banneker Park, beginning a $4 And the largest hotel, The Wharf Inter- the call sign “WC” given to captains enter- ry, gifts, home décor, and fair trade goods million renovation, sits just north of Mar- Continental, will showcase a unique ing the Washington Channel. Sitting atop from countries around the world. Ligne ket Square and connects The Wharf to the blend of high-end wares in a contem- the Canopy by Hilton, the views promise Roset will offer high-end furniture, home L’Enfant Plaza promenade. porary style and sustainable design. The to be amazing. accessories, and lighting with assistance hotel features two upscale restaurants and The Brighton will be sure to be a hit from professional interior designers.” RESTAURANTS & BARS a rooftop pool bar and grill with Potomac as it sits along the promenade inviting For everything from linens and table- First things first, our two favorite River views. patrons in for fun and drinks as it opens ware to furniture and accessories for the Southwest Waterfront staples, Jenny’s at directly in front of The Anthem. home, Patrick’s Fine Linens & Home The Wharf (on the Southwest waterfront FINAL THOUGHTS Mixed in to keep you going will be cof- Décor joins The Wharf. And for your since 1981) and Cantina Marina, will As we said in our editorial piece in the fee and ice cream shops, ensuring that walls, local artist Martha Spak opens her remain for the time being (until closing July issue of The Southwester, we call on the fun does not stop. Velo Café will open latest Martha Spak Gallery. and reopening with Phase 2 of The Wharf our fellow neighbors to embrace the com- inside District Hardware and Bike, offer- Helping make sure you never have in 2021). Fret not, Cantina Bambina will ing changes with the spirit that South- ing locally sourced coffee, pastries, sand- to leave are Blink Optical, CVS Health, be open along Transit Pier in case you west has always had: an inclusive neigh- wiches, and beer. and local, family-owned dry cleaning and need a quick bite to eat before you shuffle borhood for all. Let this renewal along The capital’s first Blue Bottle Coffee laundry shop The Press. Nautical store off to The Anthem for a concert or hop on the waterfront serve as our invitation to will open to high acclaim. The premium Anchor will serve both the Southwest live- a water taxi. new visitors to learn what we have always coffee shop ensures “all coffee served on aboard community at Gangplank Marina New restaurants to the neighborhood known—Southwest is the best neighbor- the premises is no more than 48 hours out as well as the sea-faring guests docking will span the world and the seas. Kaliwa hood in the nation’s capital. of the roaster.” along the water’s edge. will add a second Asian restaurant, while And as much as we recommend keep- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will com- Florentijn will be the first Belgian restau- ing The Southwester on hand at all times pete with district favorites Dolcezza HOTELS rant. Competing for best mussels along to ensure you do not get lost, The Wharf Gelato, offering espresso and gelato in And for when the family comes to visit, the water will be La Vie, a coastal cuisine has developed a free app you can down- their Argentinean-inspired setting, while three hotels will be ready to offer nice restaurant. Joining them will be Hank’s load from your preferred app store. District Doughnut will offer round, tasty Oyster Bar and Rappahannock Oyster goodness. Lastly, don’t forget to stop by Company for all the bivalves you can Harper Macaw chocolate-makers for handle. local, premium chocolate, or its next-door From the same team behind South- neighbor, Momofuku’s Milk Bar. west’s Station 4 comes Italian restaurant Lupo Marino. And Stefanelli’s Italian MUSIC Market is a three-story spot offering Have you heard of the Foo Fighters? various spaces and dining and shopping Well, as Dave Grohl, the front man of the options, opening this spring. United States’s biggest rock band said, Master chef Fabio Trabocchi opens his The Anthem “is set to become the No. 1 Spanish-themed restaurant Del Mar. And venue in America. It has the illusion of a in keeping with the Mediterranean theme, stadium, but the intimacy of a nightclub. French restaurant Requin is a partnership It’s perfect.” The band opens the venue between Top Chef’s Jennifer Carroll and on Oct. 12. restaurateur Mike Isabella. Not to be outdone, the waterfront will Speaking of top chefs, Kwame Onwua- have music on both ends of the mile-long chi will open Kith/Kin at the InterCon- strip. Opening up across from each other tinental Hotel, a refined, family-style, along Water St. SW are Pearl Street Ware- Afro-Caribbean inspired affair. And house and Union Stage. The small-scale finally, a long-awaited Mexican restau- music venues will feature music for all rant will open along the waterfront, with types. Union Stage will feature rock con- acclaimed chef Roberto Santibañez open- certs, acoustic performances, children’s ing Mi Vida, which is sure to be the life of concerts, private events, and community many Southwesters. gatherings, while Pearl Street Warehouse But you don’t only have to eat sitting will be an intimate music venue featuring down. Fast-casual American restaurants live music seven nights a week, including will join the mix with Taylor Gourmet rock, blues, roots, bluegrass, and country. and Shake Shack both opening shops along Maine Ave. SW. SHOPS And it won’t just be about the food. The To balance out all those calories, The Wharf will bring a number of bars, coffee Wharf will offer a number of options to shops, and music venues to the neighbor- take care of your mind and body. Pam- hood. per yourself at Bella Moda Salon & Spa, Mark Kirwan opens Kirwan’s Irish Blush Med Skincare, and L’occitane Spa. Pub with the entire restaurant’s hand- Or take care of your mind at DC favor- made décor shipped in (and even con- ite Politics and Prose Bookstore’s new structed by carpenters) from Ireland. (See 2,300-square-foot store (including a spe- our full write up later in this issue.) cial for Southwest residents; see the arti- Award-winning sommelier and artisan cle in this issue). And for a mix of both, cocktail-maker Todd Thrasher brings his Yoga Factory will offer Bikram hot yoga, latest venture Potomac Distilling, with BUTI, Vinyasa, HIIT, and restorative yoga. an in-house rum distillery and two-story There will also be a number of bou- tavern. tique stores to help you update your home Whiskey Charlie, The Wharf’s first and your closet with the opening of A rooftop bar and lounge got its name from Beautiful Closet, offering clothing, jewel- Page 6 The Southwester October 2017

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MetroBus released proposed changes to the 52, 53, 54, and 74 bus lines, which would extend lines into Southwest and Buzzard Point. Amidon-Bowen Thanks a Community Partner ids need the opportunity to NSCP to give back to the community, Dar- excel, and it’s up to people Conte said, “Kids need to be the winners, “Klike us to help give them the it’s just as simple as that. We’re so happy opportunity to get their foot through the to have had an impact.” door,” said Bruce DarConte, president and “Amidon-Bowen Elementary School is founder of Near Southeast Community so grateful for NSCP’s generous support Partners (NSCP), an organization whose and thanks them for their dedicated ser- mission is creating a vibrant riverfront vice to the school,” said Amidon-Bow- community. NSCP is the organization en Principal TaMikka Sykes. Although behind the Adopt a School partnership the formal partnership expires this year, with Amidon-Bowen Elementary School NSCP will remain an active partner of from 2014 through 2017. the school. NSCP will continue to be Since 2014, NSCP has helped Amidon- the Adopt a School partner for Jefferson Bowen open a science, technology, engi- Middle School Academy in the 2017-2018 neering, and math lab, purchased a new school year. electronic school marque with CSX Miti- gation Fund, supported teacher appre- ciation events including the popular Feed the Feeder series, helped provide all stu- dents with backpacks, and established a Bruce DarConte, NSCP president and founder, relationship with the Washington Nation- along with Martin Welles, NSCP treasurer, giv- als to get free tickets for Amidon-Bowen ing away bookbags. families. When asked what motivates

Amidon-Bowen Welcomes New Spanish Teacher Amidon-Bowen has welcomed a new Spanish teacher, Leonimel Martelo. Mr. Martelo is from Colombia and moved to Washington, DC, to “make a great contribution to children’s education by motivating them to learn a foreign language.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in teaching with a focus on language and literature from a renowned university in Colombia. He has 14 years of experience in teaching both English and Spanish. One of his teaching goals is to incorporate the school’s philosophy of learning and academic objectives into les- sons while allowing for creativity and flexibility. When asked about his new position at Amidon-Bowen, Mr. Martelo said, “I am proud to be at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School because the school’s goal is to prepare children to become great human beings. Southwest not only has a new teacher, but also a person who is willing to engage in the community.” HMW DW Kickoff Southwestern Ad: Single-page 10˝w x 13.25˝h | 4C with .125 Bleed October 2017 The Southwester Page 7

momentswhere DC meets for special Join us for a full calendar of free events during our opening year—and stay tuned for more festivities and celebrations to be announced soon.

2017 2018 OCT 12–15 Kickoff Celebration Weekend JAN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Broomball & Brews APR 7 Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival OCT 21 Pumpkin Palooza JAN 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Curling & Cocktails APR 14 Oyster Derby JAN 6 Fruit Cake Festival APR 28 Odyssey Relay Race, NOV 4 Thanks for Giving JAN 27 Ice Skating Spectacle 10th Anniversary

DEC 1 Light Up The Wharf FEB 10 Chocolate Mayhem MAY 5 Running of the Chihuahuas DEC 2 The District’s Holiday FEB 13 Mardi Gras Boat Parade MAY 11 Bike to Work Day FEB 23–25 Fire & Ice Festival DEC 9 Ghosts of Christmas Past MAY 12 Wharf Flower Show MAY 26 Blessing of the Fleet DEC 13 First Night of Hanukkah MAR 17 Raging Leprechauns DEC 16 Nog Fest MAR 23 Bunny Hop DEC 23 Waterfront Caroling MAR 24 Daffodil Festival

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The Wharf development team is led by PN Hoffman and Madison Marquette. When complete, The Wharf will feature approximately three million square feet of new residential, office, hotel, retail, cultural, and public spaces including waterfront parks, promenades, piers, and docks. The Wharf is within four blocks of the L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Metrorail stops. Capital Bikeshare is conveniently located throughout the neighborhood. Dates, times, and events subject to change.

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Your Guide to The Wharf’s Kickoff Celebration Weekend

Thursday, October 12, 2017 Saturday, October 14, 2017 10:55am Ceremony Prelude at District Square 10:00am Yoga Class by Yoga Factory at District Pier Waterside Games at Transit Pier 11:00am Wharf Grand Opening Public Ceremony at District Pier Temporary Tattoos at Transit Pier Eastern High School Second Line Band DC Dragon Boat Club at Recreation Pier Children’s Chorus of Washington Duke Ellington School of the Arts 10:30am The Great Zucchini at Transit Pier 12:00pm Ceremony Finale Fireworks 12:00pm Jimi Smooth & HitTime at District Pier Waterside Games at Transit Pier Reptiles Alive at 7th Street Park 1:00pm Children’s Chorus of Washington Concert at District Pier 1:00pm Art Wheels at The Wharf Acro Yoga Paddle Boards at Recreation Pier Michael Rossman at District Square Art Wheels at The Wharf 2:00pm Aztec Sun at Transit Pier 2:00pm Kevin Pedini at Sutton Square 3:00pm Culture Shock Break Dance Performance at District Pier Oh He Dead at Transit Pier 4:00pm Michael Rossman at District Square 3:00pm Tattoo Fun at Transit Pier Art Wheels at The Wharf 4:00pm Emma G at Sutton Square Cecily at Sutton Square Art Wheels at The Wharf 5:00pm Sticks + Bars Youth Marimba Ensemble at Transit Pier 5:00pm HEADLINER CONCERT 6:00pm HEADLINER CONCERT The Bacon Brothers at District Pier White Ford Bronco on District Pier 6:30pm Sunset Fireworks Concert Finale 8:00pm Wil Gravatt Band on Transit Pier 7:00pm String Queens at Sutton Square S’mores at The Wharf Fire Pit

8:00pm Fire Performers and LED Hula Hoopers on Floating Stage Throughout the day: strolling entertainers and local artists Throughout the day: strolling entertainers and local artists Sunday, October 15, 2017 Friday, October 13, 2017 9:00am YALA Fitness Class at District Pier 10:00am Yoga Class by Yoga Factory at Recreation Pier 10:00am Rocknoceros Kids’ Band Waterside Games at Transit Pier 12:00pm The U.S. Army Band Downrange at District Pier 12:00pm The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC at District Pier 1:00pm Laissez Foure at Sutton Square 1:00pm Austin Ellis at Sutton Square Kite Flying at Recreation Pier Art Wheels at The Wharf Art Wheels at The Wharf 2:00pm Wil Gravatt at Transit Pier 2:00pm Wharf Art Exhibition at 7th Street Park where DC meets for a once-in-a-lifetime La Unica at Transit Pier 3:00pm Batalá Washington at District Pier 3:00pm Kayak Excursions at Recreation Pier 4:00pm Tom Lagana at Sutton Square 3:30pm Amy Andrews at Sutton Square 5:00pm Pebble to Pearl at Transit Pier Balloon Animal Mayhem at 7th Street Park 4:00pm Blessing of The Wharf at District Pier 6:00pm HEADLINER CONCERT 5:00pm HEADLINER CONCERT Go Go Gadjet at District Pier Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University at District Pier 7:00pm Art Wheels at The Wharf 6:30pm Sunset Fireworks Concert Finale

8:00pm Silent Disco at Transit Pier Throughout the day: strolling entertainers and local artists Sage Violin and Guitar Duo at Sutton Square S’mores at The Wharf Fire Pit event 8:30pm Glow in the Dark Juggling at District Pier Throughout the day: strolling entertainers and local artists *Entertainment performances and times are subject to change. Kickoff Celebration Download the District Wharf App, Begins October 12–15, 2017 coming in October. WHARFDC.COM

All kickoff activities and waterfront live music are FREE and produced by Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, developers of The Wharf. The Wharf development team Join us to celebrate this historic occasion with live music, is led by PN Hoffman and Madison Marquette. When complete, The Wharf will feature approximately three million square feet of new residential, office, hotel, retail, cultural, and public spaces including waterfront parks, promenades, piers, and docks. The Wharf is within four blocks of the L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront great food, iconic shops, waterfront fun, and fireworks. Metrorail stops. Capital Bikeshare is conveniently located throughout the neighborhood.

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Your Guide to The Wharf’s Kickoff Celebration Weekend

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800 Maine Marinas Residences Retail Shops & Services American Psychiatric Association Gangplank Marina 525 Water A Beautiful Closet Cornerstone Government Affairs Market Docks The Channel Anchor on board with West Marine Pro Lumark Technologies Gangplank Marina Maritime Recreation Bella Moda Salon & Spa MakeOffices Incanto Boathouse Blink Optical Van Scoyoc Associates VIO Care Free Boat Club Blush Med Skincare 1000 Maine* DC Sail Restaurants, Pubs, CVS Health Capital Guidance & Eateries d/Eleven Municipal Fish Market Fish & Richardson Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream DC Row Madison Marquette Captain White Seafood City Blue Bottle Coffee* District Hardware and Bike SK Law Jesse Taylor Seafood The Brighton Harper Macaw Socially Determined King Ribs Bar-B-Q* Cantina Bambina Ligne Roset WGL Energy Saltwater Seafood Cantina Marina L’occitane Spa Southwest Soda Pop Shop* Cordial Craft Wine, Beer & Spirits Martha Spak Gallery 760 Maine Avenue Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi Patrick’s Fine Linens Hoffman-Madison Waterfront* Music & Entertainment & Home Décor Venues District Doughnut* PN Hoffman & Associates* Dolcezza Politics and Prose Bookstore The Anthem District Wharf Community Florentijn The Press Association Pearl Street Warehouse Hank’s Oyster Bar Yoga Factory Union Stage Jenny’s Church Seasonal Activities Parking Kaliwa by Cathal Armstrong St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church Finn’s Mini Golf* District Wharf Parking Garage Kirwan’s Irish Pub Waterside Games Entertainment Cruises Parkmobile Kith/Kin by Kwame Onwuachi Wharf Floating Stage Capital Elite La Vie Wharf Ice Rink National Elite Parks Lupo Marino Odyssey DC 7th Street Park Mi Vida Transportation Services Waterfront Park Potomac Riverboat Company Potomac Distilling Company* Capital Bikeshare Spirit of Mount Vernon Rappahannock Oyster Company* Piers SW Neighborhood Shuttle Spirit of Washington Requin by Mike Isabella Wharf Ferry to East Potomac Park District Pier Shake Shack Hotels Market Pier Nick Stefanelli’s Italian Market Water Taxi Canopy by Hilton Recreation Pier and Restaurant* Potomac Riverboat Company Hyatt House Transit Pier Taylor Gourmet Water Taxi InterContinental Hotel Velo Café at District Hardware Yacht Club Whiskey Charlie Capital Yacht Club

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Last Chance to Tour DC’s Floating Homes Before Wharf Grand Opening

BY: MARGARET L. JOHNSON dents on its docks. Those docks now show quite a bit outhwest DC is gearing up of wear and tear, and the Wharf has for the grand opening of the already begun a much-needed facelift Wharf, and one community and redesign of Gangplank Marina. The of Southwesters will be dra- first of the marina’s new docks opened matically transformed by the last year, giving residents a taste of the new development. On Saturday, Oct. 7, S “world class” marina in their future. the live-aboard residents of Gangplank Many are excited for the new facilities Marina will open their doors for the tour on the water, and for the vibrant tableau of floating homes—the last chance for of restaurants and businesses soon to visitors to experience this community in open on land. Though for some, the transition before it’s changed forever by excitement is tempered with a touch of the massive Wharf redevelopment, said bittersweet nostalgia for days gone by. to be the largest such project currently The Oct. 7 tour is a chance to cel- in the United States. ebrate the current and past live-aboard Gangplank Marina is home to the life, and to welcome the bright future eastern United States’s largest commu- of the Wharf era. Visitors will have a nity of “live-aboards”—people and fam- chance to peek inside about 23 boats ilies who make their homes on-board and barges, and see the unique and boats and barges. The Gangplank com- quirky spaces of life afloat. The homes munity dates back many decades, how- are as singular as the people who live ever the Southwest waterfront had long aboard them. Step aboard a 34-foot been the site of boat homes, as far back houseboat that’s home to its owner and as its origins as a working waterfront two dogs. Check out a 55-foot trawler in the District’s early days. Over the inhabited by a couple and their two years, the live-aboard community has small children. See the painstaking res- continually evolved, and been home toration work two empty nesters have to all types of Washingtonians. Drawn been doing themselves on a beauti- by the allure of the water, the close-knit ful 60-foot cruiser, including a musi- community, or the uniquely affordable cal salon that often hosts neighbors for location, many have called Gangplank singing and play-along evenings. No home. From the famous (or infamous) two floating homes are the same! residents such as scandalous senators, The Southwest DC Waterfront Boat- to the everyday families just making a Home Tour will take place between 10 life on the water, throughout its history the marina has seen all stripes of resi- See “Boat Tour,” page 15 Page 12 The Southwester October 2017 District Residents Can Now Purchase Michael The Hair Artist 631 G Street SW, Lower Level a DC Flag Flown Over the (State) Washington, DC 20024 (202) 484-5495 Capitol Building! [email protected] BY: CHARLES ALLEN, WARD 6 COUNCILMEMBER ast week, I was able to hang a new Specializing In: Salon Hours DC flag on my front porch. Don’t • Hair Weaves Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-6pm L worry, as a councilmember, I had • Cuts Wed (Senior Day) 9am-2pm one already. But now, I was proudly hang- ing a DC flag that had flown on the John • Color Sat 7am-1pm A. Wilson Building’s flagpole earlier this • Relaxer year. • Perms I was proud to help shepherd through legislation to create the Commemorative • Highlights DC Flag Program to give residents the • Hair Care chance to purchase a flag that has flown at their capitol building last year. And now, the program is up and running! To me, this was an important step to take in the ongoing push for DC to be rec- tificate for the day it was flown as well as ognized as the 51st state. This is a service information on the history of our flag. You common across other states and I wanted can have it flown to honor someone spe- to see us acting the part. cial or request a specific day that might The program is administered through Christ United Methodist Church be special to your family or your own DC the Council’s Office of the Secretary and In the Nation’s Capital • 900 4th Street SW story. now accepts online payment with a credit Rev. Monica Raines, Pastor To learn more or order your own flag, card. You can choose a 3x5- or 4x6-sized visit: http://dccouncil.us/pages/com- flag and your order comes with a cer- Join Us! memorative-dc-flag-program1 Service Times: Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 AM Adult Sunday School - 9:00 AM Youth Sunday School – 4th Sun 9:00 AM Greenleaf Scholars Tuesday Bible Study - 12 Noon Thursday Bible Study - 6:30PM

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Donja Wilkinson Aigne Sanders To’ren Pride

BY: DENA WALKER the Mentors in Medicine To’ren Pride, who St. Augustine’s he following program, which exposes graduated from Bishop Greenleaf Gar- youth in under-served Denis J. O’Connell High T dens Extension schools and communities School in Arlington, Va., residents began their to opportunities in the was a star football play- Episcopal Church first year of college in this health care profession. er in addition to being August. Aigne Sanders gradu- a member of the track “A Spiritual Presence Donja Wilkinson ated with honors from team. Pride is currently Sunday graduated from Dun- Friendship Collegiate attending Hampton Uni- Worship on DC’s Southwest Waterfront” bar Senior High School, Academy. She is currently versity in Virginia, where Service of Holy where she competed on attending Central State he competes on the Communion Saturday, Oct. 7 3:30 pm - her school’s track and University in Wilberforce, football team as a wide 9:30 a.m. field team. She is current- Oh., with plans to study receiver. Pride is study- 555 Water St., SW Blessing of the Animals ly attending Georgia State psychology, with a goal ing business manage- Sunday School Bring your furry family member for a rite of blessing University with plans to of becoming a social ment, and believes that 9:30 a.m. study pre-dentistry to worker. Sanders actively his education is a priority followed by an outdoor reception with treats for pets become an orthodontist. participated in academic that will lead to greater “Embracing and their human caretakers! Wilkinson excelled in enrichment programs opportunities on and off our diversity her advanced placement that provided her the the football field. Pride’s we are classes and extracur- knowledge and skills to aspirations to play profes- searchers for St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church ricular activities at Dun- Justice, be awarded numerous sionally in the National bar, where she shined as Truth The Rev. Martha Clark, Rector scholarships to attend Football League are not a motivational speaker and Beauty ... 202-554-3222 college. Her field of study far from his mind, howev- aware of for her peers. Her aspi- is demonstrative of her er he understands that a and www.staugustinesdc.org rations to become an calm and nurturing per- solid education will allow responding orthodontist were fur- sonality. She plans to use him to pursue any goal he to community [email protected] ther enhanced when she her talents to enrich the imagines. need.” @StAugustinesDC was selected to attend lives of those in need. October 2017 The Southwester Page 13

FreerSackler.si.edu

Reopening festival

October 14, 5 pm–12 am and October 15, 11 am–5 pm

The Freer|Sackler reopening festival is coproduced by Smithsonian Folklife Festival and sponsored in part by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Southwest Business Improvement District, and Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Page 14 The Southwester October 2017 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Documentary - Through the intimate stories of four breast applications, renewals, enforcement, and other issues. To be The docks at Diamond Teague Park (across from the baseball OCTOBER cancer patients and their surgeons, The Good Breast explores added to e-mail list for agenda & notifications contact: Coralie stadium). MON 2, 7 P.M. In the Arena (an occasional series of events the cultural and emotional roots of the loss of the breast. 7pm Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mind- GAME CLUB, 4:00 P.M. Fridays. Children ages 6-12 are presented at SW Library in partnership with Arena Stage). This showing of the film followed by discussion. Snacks and bever- spring.com. MPD 1st District Headquarters, 101 M Street SW. invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years session features a community discussion of Arthur Miller’s play ages served. Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Price. Copies of the script available at information desk. SW SAT 28, 9-1 P.M. SOUTHWEST Farmers Market is hosting a old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. SAT 14, 3 P.M., Choraleers Anniversary Concert. “Southeast Family Fall Festival; Kids can dress in costumes. There will be Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW, 202-724-4752 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 4298, 5:30-7 P.M. Wednesdays , Seniors” Community Choir, directed by Shirli Hughes, will games, candy/prizes, face-painting, and animal balloons. This begins its 11th year at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Our TUES 3, 6:30 P.M. COLOR ME PEACE, Adult Coloring Club, perform spirituals and hymns. Free to the public. Westminster event is Free and will take place during the farmers market. Lot multi-aged troop has girls from kindergarten to high school. SW Library. Presbyterian Church. at 4th & M Sts. SW. Some of the activities we do are arts and crafts, camping, tea WED 4, 4:30 P.M LEGO Club. Children ages 4-12 are invited to MON 16, 7 P.M. - ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 SAT 28, 1-3 P.M.. hinking About Jazz. The Jazz Baroness-Pan- party, business 101, step show, career exploration, badges at design, create, and build structures with LEGO bricks. Children 4th Street SW, second floor. nonica Rothschild. Join us for documentary footage on Baroness the beach, movies, ice cream socials and so much more. If you under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. Kathleen Annie Pannonica de Koenigswarter, a British-born are interested please call Monica at 202.468.9620 or Audrea TUE 17, 5-9PM Amidon-Bowen Elementary School fundraiser jazz patron, writer and enthusiast of bebop music. Light lunch Hennis, 202.744.9170. WED 4, 6:30 P.M., Aspiring Writers Circle. SW Library. at Flippin’ Pizza (next to Mandarin Oriental). Up to 50% of all served and door prizes provided. Westminster Presbyterian proceeds will go to our local elementary school. HAND DANCING, 12:30 - 3:30 P.M., Saturdays with Mr. FRI 6, 6:30 P.M. GAME NIGHT, 1st Friday of every month. St. Church. Zeke. All ages welcome. King Greenleaf Rec Center. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. 202-554-3222. WED 18, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. The Southwest Waterfront AARP SAT 28, 3 P.M., Halloween Party. Children ages 6-12 are Chapter and the District of Columbia Office on Aging will spon- JAZZ NIGHT IN SW, 6 - 9 P.M., Fridays, Westminster Pres- SAT 7, 10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, invited to join us for Halloween stories & crafts! Children under sor the Chapter’s 6th Annual Community Health, Wellness and byterian Church. Various Jazz musicians and singers featured Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. interview? Ignite your career? Feel free to visit us and see our Resource at River Park Mutual Homes’ South Common Room, each Friday. $5. Food for sale. Schedule at www.westminsterdc. communications and leadership program at work. SW Library, 1311 Delaware Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. A BOX SAT 28, 1 P.M. Southwest Book Discussion. Copies of this org/jazz.html LUNCH will be provided to attendees. More information, contact month’s title, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi are basement, 900 Wesley Place, SW, 202-724-4752. KEYS TO FREEDOM NA Group, Tuesdays 12-1 P.M., St. [email protected] or 202-554-090 available at the information desk. SW Library. SAT 7, 1-2:30 P.M. Yoga Nidra— Meditate, Chant, Breathe, Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 555 Water St. SW. WED 18, 1:30 P.M., Fiction Lovers Book Club. SW Library. and Relax deeply with Yoga Nidra. Move toward healing your WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT, Mind, Body and Spirit. Bring a mat and light covering. Invite WED 18, 4:30 P.M. Wii Club. Children ages 6-12 are invited 6:30 - 7:30 P.M., every first and third Monday. Christ United your family and friends. $10 donation suggested. Westminster to join us to play Wii games. Children under 9 years old must be Arty Afternoon, Mondays 4:30 P.M. Join us in the Methodist Church, 900 4th St SW. Presbyterian Church, 400 “I” St SW. accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. Children’s Room for fun arts and crafts. For children ages 4-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW LEGO Club, Tuesdays, 4:30 P.M. Children ages 4-12 are SAT 7, 3:00 P.M. Wii Club. Children ages 4-12 are invited to WED 18, 6:00 P.M. A tribute to Activist and Comedian Dick Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW, 202-724-4752. Note: The library will invited to design, create, and build structures with LEGO bricks. play Wii games. Children under 9 years old must be accompa- Gregory and Entrepreneur and Author Rosemary Reed Miller be closed Monday the 9th for Columbus Day. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. nied by a caregiver. SW Library. during the TDJ Breast Cancer Fund Breast Cancer Awareness Southwest Library, 202-724-4752. Baby/Toddler Story Time, Mondays, 10:30 A.M. Join SAT 7, 3:30-5:30 P.M. Blessing of the Animals, Presented by Month Celebration. Family members and friends of these two us for fun songs, finger plays, baby bounces and rhymes as MAKER CAMP. Wednesdays, 4:30 P.M. Ages 6-12 are Pawtricity™ and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, in honor of giants will be invited. Dr. E. Faye Williams has been invited to we work together to develop early literacy skills. Designed for invited to join us for hands-on, creative workshops from 4:30 to the early October Feast Day of St. Assisi, patron saint of animals give a tribute on her long-time friend Dick Gregory. Please join children ages birth to 2 years and their caregivers. SW Library. 5:30 p.m. No registration necessary. Children under 9 years old and the environment. Bring your furry family member for a rite us at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Note: The library will be closed Monday the 9th. must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. of blessing followed by an outdoor reception with treats for pets FRI 20, 3:30 P.M., Wesley Place Cinema: Family Matinee, MARKET SW 4-10 P.M., 2nd and 4th Fridays at The and their human caretakers! St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. SW Library. BLUES MONDAYS, 6 - 9 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church. Various Blues musicians and singers featured each LotSW, 4th and M Streets, SW. D.C.’s first night market is now SAT 7, 8-10 P.M. October Spiritual Sanctuary led by Rev. Ruth SAT 21, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. 2017 Mini Festival of the Arts of Monday. $5. Food for sale. 400 “I” (eye) Street SW, 202-484- in its third year and recently expanded from a monthly sea- Hamilton—meditation, readings, reflection, journaling, recre- Racial Awareness & Healing: The festival intends to help people 7700. Schedule as www.westminsterdc.org/blues.html sonal event to twice a month, every second and fourth Friday, ation—all adults welcome. Westminster Presbyterian Church. of goodwill reflect on the reality of racism in our society. Activi- through October 20th. A complete list of food and beverage BOOK CLUB, 7 P.M. every second Thursday at River SUN 8, 2:30 P.M. P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Dog Visit. ties include: workshops, plenary forums and live music. Free to providers, exhibitors and entertainment can be found at http:// Park. Book to read: TBA. Contact Gale Dunn Kaufmann 202- Children ages 4-12 are invited to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog. the Public. Lunch provided. Please RSVP: racialawareness2017. marketswdc.com. evenbrite.com Westminster Presbyterian Church. 484-8432 or Email [email protected]. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. NARFE, the National Association of Retired Federal Employ- SW Library. SAT 21, 10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, Color Club, Mondays, 7:00 P.M. Children and their families ees meet the fourth Thursday of the month from September are invited to join us for Color Club. We’ll have special coloring TUES 10, 1:30 P.M. Literary Book Group, Copies of “My Bril- Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job through May from 1:15 until 2:30 in the library. Hope to see you sheets and supplies available. Children under 9 years old must liant Friend” by Elena Ferrante are available at information desk. interview? Ignite your career? Feel free to visit us and see our there. SW Library. communications and leadership program at work. SW Library, be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. Note: The library will SW Library. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, Wednesday 7-8 P.M. West- basement, 202-724-4752. be closed Monday, October 9th. TUES 10, 7:30 P.M. Learn about Southwest’s new civic minster Presbyterian Church. SAT 21, 2 P.M. The Friends of the SW Library will host COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 9 - 11 A.M. Every 3rd Saturday, project to support our seniors who wish to age in place rather PAJAMA STORY TIME, Thursdays, 6 P.M. Join us for an members of the Syphax Family who created a movie about their Rear entrance of Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St. SW, than relocate from the community. This fun, interactive event evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not family history. Craig Syphax and his cousin Steve Hammond will across from SW Library. $5.00 donation. is free and open to the public; refreshments will be offered. required. These evening programs are designed to delight play their 30-minute documentary and then respond to audi- Harbour Square Community Room, 500 N Street SW. www. DC DRAGON BOAT CLUB. 8:30 A.M., Saturdays. Interested children of all ages. Children under 9 years old must be accom- ence questions. SW Library. dcwaterfrontvillage.org or call 202-656-1834. in meeting new people, getting into shape, and enjoying the panied by a caregiver. SW Library. great outdoors? Come to the Wharf at the Southwest Waterfront WED 11, 4:30 P.M. Create Club. Children ages 6-12 are SAT 21, 3 P.M., Fall Crafts. Children ages 6-12 are invited to and join a free paddling session with the DC Dragon Boat Club. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, Wednesdays, 10:30 A.M. invited to join us for arts & crafts activities. Children under 9 create crafts of the fall variety. Children under 9 years old must Dragon boat is the fastest growing water sport in the world; it is Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays as we continue years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. a great workout that can be enjoyed by paddlers of all ages and to strengthen early literacy skills while enjoying stories together. THURS 12, 11 A.M. and on The Wharf opens. Full day’s SUN 22, 1-2:30 P.M. Drum Circle for Peace and CommUnity experience levels. Beginners are welcome! The first three prac- An easy craft activity follows story time each week. Designed for listed activities at: https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming- with Katy Gaughan. Family friendly, all ages welcome, no expe- tices are free! Sign up at www.dcdragonboat.org/ Questions? children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. SW Library. rience necessary. Drums provided or bring your own. Free-will events/2017-10-12-kickoff-celebration/ Email [email protected]. SEATED YOGA TWICE A WEEK at Westminster Presbyterian, donations accepted. Westminster Presbyterian Church. FRI 13, 8-9:30 A.M. Councilmember Charles Allen’s sched- DIGITAL DROP-IN, 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Tuesdays. Help using MONDAYS from 11:00 A.M. - 12 noon and WEDNESDAYS from uled office hours. Fall Office Hours Schedule Check in with me WED 25, 4:30 P.M. Build-It Studio. Children aged 6-12 are library services on your digital device (tablet, smartphone, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Pamela Wilson guides a gentle series of move- and my staff to talk through neighborhood issues or concerns at invited to join us in creative, hands-on fun building structures reader). SW Library. ments designed to free the joints and ease the mind. This is part our next Office Hours. Waterfront Safeway. using everyday materials. Children under 9 years old must be of Westminster’s Wellness program. 400 I Street SW. accompanied by a caregiver. SW Library. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC, 1 - 4 P.M. Wednesdays. SAT 14, 1:30 P.M., Wesley Place Cinema: Feature Film, (may Westminster Presbyterian Church. SOUTHWEST DC Community Farmers Market. Every include adult subject matter). SW Library. THURS 26, 4:30 P.M. Children’s Book Club. Children ages Saturday, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. through November 18th. Find a mix 8-12 are invited to join us to discuss a book together. Please DPR YOUTH FOOTBALL SKILL TRAINING CAMP- ages of produce, prepared and specialty foods, community groups SAT 14 , 3:00 P.M., Popsicle Crafts. Children ages 6-12 are call or stop by the Children’s Room to find out the latest pick. 6-10; Tues. Wed and Fridays 5 - 7:30 P.M., Saturdays 9 – 11 and entertainers participating each week. The market continues invited to design, create, and build their own popsicle stick Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. A.M., King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW. every Saturday at The LotSW, 4th and M Streets, SW. creations. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by SW Library. FRIDAY NIGHT FISHING, 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Free event a caregiver. SW Library. THURS 26, 6:45 P.M. ABC Committee, ANC6D. Alcohol license for kids and families, and fisher-folks young and old! Where: SAT 14, 7-9 P.M., Faith & Film presents The Good Breast. See “Calendar” page 15

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The Southwest Waterfront and Navy Yard Preliminary Design Released are the newest areas of Washington to enjoy the benefits of a senior village:

for New Southwest Library Staff, volunteers, and vendors referred by your BY ANDREW ROSZAK, SWNA BOARD MEMBER neighbors to help residents 62 years of age and older who wish to remain in their homes to do so with n the summer of 2018, the current Southwest Neighborhood Library dignity and in the most cost-effective manner possible: will close and an interim library will be erected until the new library is I completed in early 2020. n Telephone check-ins n Day trips The overall square footage of the new library will be similar in n n size, however public use space will increase dramatically from 66% Social and Transportation to to 81%. The current design calls for the new library to be two stories educational events medical appointments with a solar panel roof and parking on the east side of the building. n Grocery, bank, and n Basic handyman help Some interesting design elements are being considered; a community favor- post office shuttle ite is a front porch that will overlook the playground on the north side of the building. The same architect that worked on Arena Stage has been hired for this project and the developers have promised a lot of wood and glass, similar to Arena Stage. OCTOBER EVENTS The full presentation is on the DC Southwest library page. Additional Monday, October 9 information about the project (including a link to sign up for information) is Home Barbering Service, 9am-12pm available at: https://www.dclibrary.org/newsouthwestlibrary. Columbus Day luncheon, Dolce Vita Restaurant, Fairfax, 11:30am $9.99 3-Course Dinner Deliveries from Dolce Vita Restaurant, 6pm Tuesday, October 10 Public Meeting: Introduction to Waterfront Village, Harbour Square, 7:30pm BOAT TOUR get a discounted ticket price of $20 (the Thursday, October 12 usual ticket price is $25). Proceeds from Sunset Cruise to Welcome The Wharf, Gangplank Marina, 5:30pm Continued from p. 11 the tour go to organizations doing great work in Southwest: Recipients of funds Saturday, October 14 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 (rain raised from the tour will go to Friends of Village Information Tent at SW Community Market, 9am-1pm or shine), and will feature 23 or more the Southwest Library, Amidon-Bowen Tuesday, October 17 Elementary School PTA, St. Augustine’s floating homes at Gangplank Marina, 600 Wellness Seminar: “Home Organization,” St. Augustine’s Church, 10am Water St. SW. Tickets and more infor- neighborhood initiatives, DC Sail’s local mation are available at www.dchouse- youth programs, and Potomac Riverkeep- Wellness Seminar: “The Return of the House Call,” boat.org. The live-aboards especially er’s work keeping the waterways clean. St. Augustine’s Church, 1pm enjoy welcoming their Southwest neigh- See you on Oct. 7! Village Night with Hal Linden in “The Price”, Arena Stage, 7:30pm bors, so residents of the 20024 zip code Thursday, October 19 All-Committees Meeting, Tiber Island Community Room, 10am Friday, October 20 CALENDAR donations welcomed. For more information, call the instructor, Mum’s the Word - Gingko Gardens Shopping & Lunch Pamela Wilson, 202-746-6654 or email: wilsonpj108@verizon. on Barracks Row, 12pm Continued from p. 14 net. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 555 Water Street, SW. Tuesday, October 24 YOGA FOR ADULTS and TEENS by Yoga Activists, 6:30 SOUTHWEST RENEWAL Group, Mondays 7:30 P.M. P.M. Tuesdays. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat or use a DC Design House Tour, Potomac, 9:15am and Thursdays, 7:00 P.M. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, library provided mat. SW Library. Thursdays 555 Water St. SW. YOGA IN THE WATER: ALL-LEVELS CLASS Tuesdays and Navy Yard Shopping and Errands Shuttle THE SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT AARP CHAPTER Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:30 am and Sundays from 12:30 - 1:30 For more information and to RSVP: #4751, Monthly luncheon meetings are held every third pm with Pamela Wilson at Waterside Fitness and Swim Club, www.dcwaterfrontvillage.org/calendar or call 202-656-1834 Wednesday at 12:00 noon. For further information, contact 901 6th Street, SW. Try another approach to Yoga! $10 for class/ Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbert- day pass. For more information, call Waterside Fitness and Swim [email protected] or 202-554-0901. Club, 202-488-3701. Learn where you can attend a Village public meeting or support its work as a volunteer or donor* SW FREEWAY, NA, 7 - 8 P.M., Wednesdays, Westminster YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, 5:30 - 7 P.M., Wednes- by calling 202-656-1834 or visiting our website: Presbyterian Church, 400 “I” (Eye) Street SW. days, Michelle Edmonds, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation www.dcwaterfrontvillage.org WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, 7-9 P.M. Center. First and Third Wednesday each month. Buy, trade and sell ZUMBA, 7:30 P.M. Mondays, Instructor Roshaunda Jenkins stamps. Refreshments. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 will lead this one-hour fitness and dance workout — all fitness * Waterfront Village receives neither District nor Federal public funds. We are a 4th St. SW. levels welcome. The class is free and no registration is required. local, neighborhood 501(c)(3) organization wholly self-supported by membership ALL-LEVELS YOGA CLASS every Wednesday from 8- Dance your way to fitness! No Class on October 9th (Columbus dues and donations. Waterfront Village is a member of the national Village to 9:00 A.M. Bring a mat if you have one. No set charge; Day) SW Library. Village network and operates under the auspices of the District Office on Aging. Page 16 The Southwester October 2017