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For Sale? For Redevelopment? Inside: Four apartment properties n A Spooky Time have been put on the market See more photos, page 6. By Kael Anderson association already exists, they must provide a (Photo by Saadia Athias) statement of interest within 30 days of notice. our large multi-family apartment proper- If there is no corporation, the tenants have 45 ties in Near Southwest/Southeast have days to organize and submit their statement of F been put on the market. This potentially interest to the D.C. Department of Housing transformative development has raised a num- and Community Development (DHCD). There ber of concerns from residents and neighbors. are a number of requirements to incorporating Property transfers can lead to displacement of a tenants association, including the requirement residents, higher rents, and new buildings on that it represent at least 40% of the tenants. former open spaces. If a tenants association is successfully orga- st The owners of the Onyx on First (1100 1 nized, the TOPA process generally results in a Street SE) – a 266-unit high-rise property, the negotiated agreement between the residents in Jefferson at Capitol Yards (70 I Street SE) – a the association and an ultimate buyer. Tenants 448-unit high-rise, Channel Square (325 P can settle for upgrades to the common areas of Street SW) – a 223-unit complex consisting of a the property and/or waived rent payments. Ten- n Halloween tower and garden apartments, and Capitol Park ants have the right to sell or assign their rights Regatta Towers (301 G Street ) – a 290-unit tower noti- to yet another third party-buyer. In exchange fied their tenants that their buildings are for sale. for these rights, the new developer converts the See story and photos, page 7. property into a condominium or a cooperative, (Photo by John Kircher) Basics of the Transfer Process sometimes with financial incentives accruing to The particular circumstances of the proper- the tenants in the association. In some cases, ties vary, but all are subject to the DC Tenant as Urban Turf has reported, TOPA-negotiated Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). Under settlements can bring hundreds of thousands TOPA, a landlord must provide tenants with of dollars to each resident. (“Logan Circle Resi- Family Support Collaborative an offer of sale—via notice and certified mail. dents Sitting on a Gold Mine”). This can be done before or after the landlord has If an association is successfully formed and Comes to Southwest signed a contract with a third-party buyer. The approved by DHCD, the association has 120 offer must include certain information, includ- days to negotiate a sales contract, and then an By Sharon Crytzer ing the asking price, a building floor plan, and additional 120 days from that date to secure E/BFSC’s Support Centers and Satellite he Edgewood/Brookland Family Sup- an itemized list of monthly operating expenses. financing and go to settlement. Offices currently are located in Ward 5 and port Collaborative (E/BFSC) is now For properties with five or more units, only The tenant association has the right to speak Ward 6. officially providing neighborhood- a valid, incorporated tenant association has and negotiate on behalf of all the tenants. Ten- T the right to take advantage of the law. If an Main Office, Ward 6 based services to families in SW as well as all See “Sale,” page 9 200 K St. NW Suite 1 & 3 of Ward 5 and Ward 6. E/BFSC currently has a Washington, DC 20001 satellite office in St. Augustine’s Church and is 202-832-9400; 202-216-9263 (fax) in the process of opening another site in SW as the church will be temporarily closed as part of “Women of Promise” Edgewood Terrace Family Support the revitalization of the SW waterfront. Below is Program, Ward 5 a brief overview of E/BFSC and our services and 611 Edgewood St. NE Suite 106 programs. Please look for additional information Seeks Volunteer Ambassadors Washington, DC 20017 and updates to the residents of SW regarding our By Thelma D. Jones that it would just go away on its own. But it 202-832-9400; 202-529-1099 (fax) services and programs in future editions of The wasn’t, and it didn’t. Her aunt had a mastec- Satellite Program at Browne Educational Southwester. outhwest resident Carla D. Williams tomy and survived for two years before suc- Campus, Ward 5 believes that it was an experience in her Who is the Edgewood/Brookland Family cumbing to breast cancer. 850 26th St. NE S own family that unconsciously became Today, Williams hopes Women of Prom- Support Collaborative? Washington, DC 20002 the impetus for “Women of Promise,” an ise, a program funded by the Susan G. 202-832-9400; 202-388-6405 (fax) E/BFSC is one of five neighborhood-based ambassador program to get more women Komen Race for the Cure and based in collaboratives in the District of Columbia, which screened for breast cancer. the Howard University Cancer Center, will Satellite Program at St. Augustine’s Not long ago, an aunt had detected a lump Episcopal Church, Ward 6 make up the city-wide Healthy Families, Thriv- change such behavior, behavior that she noted ing Communities Collaborative. E/BFSC has in her breast but didn’t do anything about it 600 M St. SW is still prevalent among too many African- been in existence since 1996 when a partnership or even tell family members. “We still to this Americans in the Washington area. Washington, DC 20024 consisting of residents and neighborhood based day don’t know why she didn’t go to a doctor 202-863-2101; 202-863-2106 (fax) Women of Promise seeks 200 women organizations received a planning grant from the when she saw the lump,” said Williams, PhD, to act as ambassadors to talk with women DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA). a clinical psychologist and assistant professor To get more information about E/ across the District, but particularly in the E/BFSC opened its first Family Support Center of Medicine at Howard University College of historically underserved communities, about BFSC’s programs and services: Visit our in Brookland Manor housing complex, located Medicine and Howard University Hospital. website (www.ebfsc.org) or call E/BFSC’s the importance of early screening and mam- in Ward 5, in 1997 and began formally serving Williams pondered that perhaps, being mograms. The ambassadors will stress the Main Office: 202-832-9400 or stop by one families. unable to face the possibility of cancer, her of our neighborhood support centers. aunt had hoped it was something else and See “Ambassadors,” page 9 See “Collaborative,” page 7 Page 2 The Southwester December 2012

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Force (SWNA-YATF) will host T eign Policy Association (FPA) under the “Great The Southwest DC group will meet on its Computer for Kids Graduation on Decisions” title. Wednesdays from January to June, from 7-9 Saturday, December 8, at 2 pm at King The topics are selected to educate us on to pm to cover the 8 topics developed by the FPA. Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N the relationship of the United States with the Topics and dates for 2013 are: Future of the Street, SW. world. Discussions are lively, friendly, nonparti- Euro Jan 23; Egypt 2/13; NATO 3/6; Myanmar Qwawi Hakeem Graham, Executive san, stimulating and genuinely fun. No member and Southeast Asia 3/27; Intervention 4/17; Care IT Technician with the Food and of the “Great Decisions” group is an expert, but Iran 5/8; China in Africa 5/29; Threat Assess- Drug Administration (FDA) will be the all read the material in advance and are open- ment 6/19. guest speaker. Since early adulthood, he minded and enthusiastic. The material typically The Southwest group meets in a conve- has been a tinkerer of electronic devices consists of about 10 pages of reading, with sev- nient location (townhouse in River Park Mutual which has been an inspiration for his eral references which may also be presented and Homes, Inc. near 4th & O). Contact Coralie work in the technology field for the past discussed. We may also invite a knowledgeable Farlee, 202-554-4407, [email protected] for ten years. Graham will talk about grow- resource person. further information, to order the 8-topic study ing up in Newark, New Jersey and how At the conclusion of each session, we cast guide ($20.00) and to reserve a space for 2013. his childhood choices, family and com- ballots expressing our views on the topic. These munity support enabled him to choose Qwawi Hakeem Graham wisely, pursue an education and become successful in the technology field. College in New Jersey with an A.S. in Com- Presently he is one of three staff mem- puterized Accounting and with certifications Nurse & Educator Wins Prestigious bers with FDA’s Executive Care who works such as MCP and A+ in various Microsoft directly with FDA’s commissioner and exec- courses that have shaped his career in the Public Health Award utives to ensure that their technology needs information technology industry, Graham are fulfilled. While working with such a is poised to share his life story and how his By The Southwester Staff Quality Alliance. As a Senior demanding group of people requires keep- passion for computers has enabled him to Policy Fellow at the American ing up with cutting edge technology and enjoy a successful career. r. Rita Munley Galla- Nurses Association from 1993 relaying information in a timely and accu- Graham coaches Amateur Athletic gher is the American to 2010, her portfolio included, rate manner so that it is easily understood, Union (AAU) Basketball and presently lives D Public Health Asso- among other foci, the Nursing Graham indicated that his work is “both in Takoma Park with his wife, Clynthia ciation (APHA), Public Health Quality Initiative that predated challenging and rewarding”. Graham, Wards 6 and 8 Department of Nursing Section, 2012 win- the seminal IOM report. Prior to entering the technology field, Parks and Recreation Manager, and stepson ner of the prestigious Ruth B. Dr. Gallagher’s work was Graham worked in the finance industry Armon. Freeman Award. The award instrumental in the develop- for ten years with Fortune 500 companies was given on October 30 in ment of ANA’s Nursing Care such as Chase Manhattan (now JP Morgan n Thelma D. Jones is a veteran writer for San Francisco, CA during the Performance Measures Project Chase), Electronic Data Systems and more The Southwester and the newly-appoint- American Public Health Asso- and the development of the locally CoStar, a commercial information ed chairperson of SWNA-YATF. ciation’s 140thAnnual Meeting. National Database of Nursing company. A graduate of Dover Business Each year the APHA honors Dr. Rita Munley Gallagher Quality Indicators. an individual who has had a She remains a consultant distinguished career in public health administra- and advisor for ANA and has recently been tion, education, policy, practice and research, as named an at-large member of the Nursing did Dr. Freeman. Advisory Council to The Joint Commission. The Ruth B. Freeman served as nursing services From The She has also worked tirelessly for the American administrator for the American National Red Public Health Association, and the PHN Section Southwester Cross and was appointed professor at the Johns Southwester Staff as Chair, Co-Chair twice, Local Arrangements Circulation 12,000 Around Thanksgiving it is something of a Hopkins University School of Hygiene and co-chair, and Development Committee member Public Health in 1962. She received the Flor- Send submissions and questions to The South- tradition – whether around the table at Thanks- of the PHN Section. 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A patrols with emphasis on (a) the 1300/1400 blocks of Half St. resident of Potomac Place reported the theft of a spare tire from SW; a follow-up meeting with the owner of Friendly’s Market was October 18, 2012, 7-8:30 P.M., Potomac Place, 800 4th St. her Jeep in off-street “terrace” parking. Sgt. Architzel suggested discussed; (b) 300 O St. SW based on recurring complaints about SW. that the management of all condo, co-op and rental property in marijuana uses and sales; and (3) vicinity of 4th and N St. SW; a Participants: Sgt. Michael Architzel (substituting for Lt. SW should issue recurring reminders to residents about not leav- rock was thrown through a townhouse window in the 500 block Nicholas Gallucci) and Officer Vogel, PSA 105; Sgt. Woodland ing property in parked vehicles. of N St. SW (evening of 10/15/12) and other related vandalism. (PSA 102 – in training); Naomi Monk and Irv Gamza, PSA 105 2. Sgt. Architzel discussed strategies for avoiding home burglar- Sgt. Architzel also said that ticketing is being done for illegal left meeting coordinators/facilitators and John McGrath, recorder; ies such as (a) don’t leave boxes from recent purchases (e.g., large turns at 4th and M St. SW, but scofflaw behavior at this location Carolyn Smith, 1D Outreach; Carolyn Crank, Office of US Attor- screen TVs) in plain sight; (b) get to know your neighbors and ask is steady. ney; ANC Commissioners Ron McBee (6D03) and Roger Moffat them to watch your property when on extended vacation. Also, 5. Carolyn Smith announced the Annual Halloween Haunted (6D05); and Officer Chasten, Public Housing Police. A total of 25 the use of bars on rear windows of homes and the use of alarms House at 1D Headquarters, 101 M St. SW (October 30-31, persons were in attendance. whether at home or away is prudent. 2012). Carolyn Crank discussed a conference on crews and gangs 1. Sgt. Architzel reviewed the crime statistics for PSA 105 year- 3. Neighbors in the vicinity of 6th/7th/G St., SW have observed in DC (Gov’t Printing Office, 11/11/12). to-date through September 30, 2012 compared to 2011. Violent adolescent children on bicycles removing package deliveries (UPS/ crime continues to trend downward. Property crime remains a Fed Ex) from homes or from the rear of delivery trucks. These n Next Meetings: November 15, 2012. 7-8:30 P.M., Harbour problem, notably burglary (+29.4%, 44 versus 34) and theft from thefts occurred during school hours. Sgt. Architzel promised to Square Co-Op, 500 N St. SW. No meeting for December auto (+88.5%, 98 versus 52). Sgt. Architzel reported two recent discuss this emerging problem with local school resource officers. 2012 due to proximity to the holidays. January 17, 2013, arrests involving theft from auto which the police believe should 4. Sgt. Architzel stressed that PSA 105 has increased street 7-8:30 P.M., Town Square Towers, 700 7th St. SW. reduce this kind of theft. Discussion followed about incidents of Aviation Careers Presented at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School By Meg Brinckman

rmed with model airplane kits, VFR navigational charts, air traffic control A maps and hands on activities designed to show the general overview of aviation careers, US Department of Transportation (DOT) Men- tors presented an exciting experience to Amidon- Bowen 4th and 5th graders. Lift, gravity, drag, wing, fuselage, nose and tail – terms that help the students understand how an airplane flies – were introduced and the role each contributes to making an airplane fly explained. The practical application of these concepts came home when the students made Amidon-Bowen students get hands-on experience their own model airplane and experienced the and career advice from aviation experts. (Photos effect of lift and drag on the shape of an airplane by Meg Brinckman) wing. The students were then asked to consider a scavenger hunt to show how pilots have to maps and GPS digital maps and shown how this divisions is much like moving players through a the differences in traveling in an airplane and in find their way to their destination. They have to is similar to GPS in automobiles. “zone” defense in a basketball or football game. a car on the ground. Could a pilot use a street know the height of mountains, the names of big The last exercise provided students with a As the plane moves through the sky the control- map? Many years ago pilots would fly close to bodies of water such as lakes and rivers and the map of the United States divided by air traffic lers pass on the responsibility to the controllers the ground to literally use street signs and read location of airports and their runways to safely control areas. They learned that at every hour for the new air space. the signs on buildings to figure out what town get to where they are going and safely land. Aero- there are about 5000 airplanes in the sky over Students got to see how this works using an they were over. nautical charts help them in all these ways. The the US. The way air traffic controllers move all air traffic simulator that enabled them to make VFR sectional charts were used to conduct students were shown the comparison of paper these airplanes in and out of the various airspace decisions and “line up” two planes safely with proper spacing, and maintain “on time” arrival when their flight paths intersect in the air space. Secretary Ray LaHood, a passionate advocate Happy Hour Specials 4-7 pm of mentoring, launched the US DOT Youth Employee STEM (YES) Mentoring Program in September 2011. It is designed for students in Kindergarten through high school to encour- age students to pursue education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and become aware of the opportunities to apply these skills in transportation-related careers. The YES Mentoring Program provides DOT employees with an opportunity to mentor students of various ages, offer an introduction to transportation in our nation and provide career exploration in a fun, interactive way. Under the YES Mentoring Program, DOT employees will be permitted to use an average of 2 hours per week of administrative leave on a volunteer basis to mentor students on STEM-related activities. Examples of activities in this program could include helping with STEM programs at local schools, organizing or judging a science fair, coaching a student engineering team, partici- pating in career day activities and conducting transportation demonstrations. The program will bring monthly sessions to Amidon-Bowen featuring transportation career opportunities. Brunch with bottomless Mimosas n Meg Brinckman is a longtime contributor to Every Saturday and Sunday, The Southwester on education issues. Free Wi-Fi 11 AM to 3 PM! $25.00 December 2012 The Southwester Page 5

Parade of Lighted Boats

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 5:30 to 8pm 7th Street Landing – 7th and Water Streets

Join us for a magical evening showcasing lighted vessels sailing theWashington Channel and special outdoor festivities as we celebrate 20 years of holiday lights on the Southwest Waterfront

The 20th Anniversary of the Parade of Lighted Boats is a FREE event co-produced by the Washington Waterfront Association and The Wharf I Hoffman-Madison Waterfront through the generosity of Cantina Marina, Capital Yacht Club, Channel Inn, Entertainment Cruises, Gangplank Marina, Gangplank Slipholders Association, Jazz Night in Southwest, Jenny’s, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Old Dominion Boat Club, Phillip’s Flagship Restaurant and the Port of Washington Yacht Club. For more information visit www.wharfdc.com or call 202-688-3590.

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A Spooky Time Photos by Saadia Athias The Metropolitan Police Department 1st District was finally able to showcase a fantastic Hal- Community Calendar loween Haunted House production on Nov. 1 and 2 after being postponed due to hurricane Sandy. There were so many mazes and props which came alive, such as crazy lunatics, evil doctors, live View our on-line calendar at www.swdc.org/calendar. mummies, dead patients, monsters and goblins, just waiting to scare you senseless. Officer Farris of the MPD 1st District organized the extravaganza. Assistant Commander Diane Groomes stopped DECEMBER cians and singers featured each Friday. $5. Food for sale. by to enjoy the event. The KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATER- SAT 1, 4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra at FRONT, Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth < 2.5 inches > Westminster “Jazz” Church, 400 I Street S.W. Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation, with the Street S.W., every first and third Monday from 6:30 p.m.- opportunity to set your intention. No experience in Yoga 7:30 p.m. or meditation necessary. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information call 2032-746-6654 or email: wil- WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS, Westminster [email protected]. Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street S.W., 4 p.m. Seated Yoga and Healing Sessions (Pamela Wilson and Riva THURS 6, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Councilman Tommy Wine). 5 p.m. Tai Chi (Manifest Ra). 5:30 p.m. Laughter th Wells office hours, Channel Inn café, 7 & Water Street S.W. Yoga (Claire Trivedi). 6:45 p.m. Sampoorna Yoga (Alex SAT 8, 10:30 A.M. Family Storytime, SW Library, 900 Rosen). 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous SW Free-Way Meeting Wesley Pl. S.W. WEDNESDAY EVENING CHESS, 6:30pm-8:30pm, MON 10, 7 P.M.-10 P.M . ANC6D Monthly Public SW Library, 900 Wesley Place S.W. Meeting, 1100 4th St. S.W., DCRA Hearing , Room on 2nd floor POLICE SERVICE AREA 106, Community meeting , TUES 11, SW ArtsFest board of directors public meeting, every Last Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Senior Citizen Com- 6-8 p.m., ANC/SWNA conference room, 1101 Fourth St. munity Room 900 5th Street S.E. Jacqueline Walker SW, room W120 PRE SCHOOL STORYTIME, Tuesdays and Thursdays, [email protected] SAT 29, 1 P.M . Kitchen Table Book Discussion, SW 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., SW Library, 900 Wesley Place S.W. Library, 900 Wesley Pl. S.W. Copies of December selection ‘A Widow of the South’ by Robert Hicks are available for SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, Alcoholics Anony- WE KNOW OUR STUFF. checkout at the library. mous group, Mondays, 8:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Church, WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY 600 M Street S.W., (202) 554-3222 Which helps when

< 6 7 / 8 i n c h e s > AARP-SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT CHAPTER SOUTHWEST SEWING GROUP, Mondays, 9:30 we’re insuring yours. 4751, Third Wednesday of each month. River Park Mutual a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Church, 600 M Street S.W., Homes community room, 1311 Delaware Ave., S.W. For Contact Mary Henderson at (301) 336-9058. Open to all further information, contact Chapter President Evelyn interested in working on their own sewing projects and/ Great coverage, rates and Dorsey, [email protected] or 202-488-9685. or machine sewing skills. Mondays, except June, July and insurance advice from Nationwide®. August. BLUES MONDAYS, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street S.W., Various Blue musi- SW FREEWAY, NA, Narcotics Anonymous group, cians and singers featured each Monday. $5. Food for sale. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian COMPUTER CLASSES, Thursday 10 a.m.-12 Church, 400 I Street S.W. noon, SW Library, 900 Wesley Pl. S.W. THURS 6 Introduction to Personal WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, 7 Computers p.m.-9 p.m. First and Third Wednesday each month. THURS 13 Internet Basics JACQUELINE A WALKER AGENCY THURS 20 D.C. Public Library Website Buy, trade and sell stamps Refreshments, 420 8th St. SE THURS 27 No class scheduled auctions and programs. Christ United Methodist Church, rd 900 Fourth Street S.W. 202-291-6229 Washington, DC 20003 THURS JAN 3 Email Basics (202) 548-5240 HAND DANCING CLASSES, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, ZUMBA GOLD, 11 a.m.-noon. Fridays, Low-impact Saturdays, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Classes by Markus Smith of exercise/dance class for seniors, at King Greenleaf Recre- Swing Anatomy Dance. $10/class for adults, $5/class for ation Center, 201 N St S.W. FREE DC Cancer Consortium is a 501(c)(3) charitable children 8-17. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth ©2006 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated S.W., Community room off Wesley Place, S.W. organization registered in the District of Columbia, the Companies. Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Home office: n Please submit calendar items by the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Columbus, Ohio 43215-2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are federally registered service Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Not available JAZZ NIGHT IN SW, Fridays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Westminster 13th day of the preceding month to in all states. by law. Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street S.W., Various Jazz musi- [email protected]. December 2012 The Southwester Page 7 Youth Grants Funds Still Available By Thelma Jones for Kids Program, targeting Southwest youth ages 9-12. pplications for Youth Grants are still Groups seeking financial aid from YATF available from the Southwest Neigh- can submit requests to SWNA-YATF, P.O. Box A borhood Assembly’s Youth Activities 70131, Washington, DC 20024-0131. Task Force (SWNA-YATF). The user-friendly As a part of the Southwest Neighborhood application can be picked up at the Southwest Assembly, YATF has been supporting youth Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place, SW. programs in this neighborhood since 1982, Typical grants to schools, churches, recre- using funds from an annual mail solicitation to ation centers, etc. have ranged between $200 former and current SW residents, among oth- and $800 for requests such as sports uniforms ers, and funds from local grants. For questions and equipment, field trips, registration fees, regarding the grant application or YATF in books and refreshments. In addition to helping general, please contact Thelma D. Jones, Chair, other groups fund youth programs in South- YATF at [email protected] or call west, YATF conducts programs with its own (202) 488-3746. volunteers such as Computer-for-Kids, Safe Sitter, Photography and Arts and Crafts Classes. n Thelma Jones is chair of the Southwest Neigh- YATF has recently partnered with the National borhood Assembly (SWNA) Youth Activities task Congress of Black Women to pilot the College “Team Jailbird” (Ryan Lane and Karen Grefe) won one of the Halloween Regatta races. . (Photo by Tom force and veteran writer for The Southwester. Apter)

DC Sail’s Halloween Regatta COLLABORATIVE n Sharon Crytzer is Deputy Director of the From p. 1 Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collab- orative. In 2011, E/BFSC expanded its geographic Just Beats Frankenstorm target area and now provides services to all By DC Sail communities in Ward 5 and Ward 6. More specifically, E/BFSC began providing family he Wash- preservation and supportive services to Ward 6 ington families as part of the Healthy Families Thriving T Chan- Communities Collaboratives city-wide effort. nel section of the Potomac River was What services does E/BFSC provide? crowded on Octo- n E/BFSC’s Family Preservation and Sup- ber 27 with Flying port Services represent a broad range of services CAR WASH Scots and FJs rac- aimed at families who are in need of commu- ON CAPITOL HILL ing in DC Sail’s nity services and support. Services include, but Splash! was selected by respondents Halloween Regat- are not limited to: case management, housing as the best car wash in the area. ta. That Saturday * services and support, parent education and The most technologically advanced, computer-driven, saw generally light support, fatherhood services and community brushless car wash around. and shifty condi- referrals. tions with sunny n E/BFSC’s Workforce Development Pro- Brushless: Full service means skies just two days gram is designed to assist families and individu- a fast, thorough and customized wash before Hurricane als in Ward 5 and 6 to become more self-suf- inside and out. Sandy blew in at ficient by increasing education attainment and Washington’s 30-38 knots, gust- “Team Viking” (Nancy Salzberg, Anne Klieve and Charles Ballowe) placed third removing social barriers to secure employment. only source of Complete Car ed to 52 knots, in the Best Costume Contest. (Photo by DC Sail) All programs provide educational and employ- SPLASH! Rain-X Treatment!! and dropped five ment readiness opportunities, job placement and inches of rain at the Southwest DC Waterfront. post-employment retention. Professional Lane/Karen Grefe took the two 14-boat FJ Detailing: Recondition your car Chris McGraw, Deepak Bellani and Agnes n round-robins. E/BFSC’s Capacity Building Pro- inside and out with a complete or a Berkere won in the nine-boat Flying Scot fleet, The post-race party saw “Sailor Trash” (Pat- grams are designed to develop and expand 30-minute express detail. and Will Summers/Megan Murray and Ryan rick and Laurin Rottman and Jaclyn Sum- programs and support for families and children Splash! is on Your Way mers), “Elliot & ET” (Brian at the neighborhood level. Through collabora- 6 blocks south of the Capitol. Monday - Saturday tive efforts, transformation and positive change Entrance is next to McDonald’s on McNally, DC Sail’s Director “I” St. at S. Capitol & “I” Sts., SE 8:00am - 5:15pm of Sailing) and “Team Viking” for communities, families and children can Sunday & Federal Holidays (Nancy Salzberg, Anne Klieve occur. Programs include, but are not limited to: 10:00am- 4:00pm and Charles Ballowe) place community outreach, child abuse and neglect 54-SPLASH first, second and third in the prevention, resident and community trainings (202-547-7527) www.splashcarwash.com Cash, Visa & Mastercard Accepted Best Costumes Contest. and community networking meetings. Like its mid-summer Cantina Cup, the Hallow- een Regatta is a fundraiser for DC Sail’s educational pro- Keep Your Teeth Healthy For Life! grams. The organization oper- ates DC’s only schooner, the 40-passenger American Spirit, NEW PATIENT OFFER $89 in addition to 20 Flying Scots • A complete Exam, including necessary X-Rays and FJs for its students and members. • A Personal Consultation DC Sail serves 540 • A Professional Cleaning* members and 360 Wash- *unless gum disease is present ington youngsters from the In our office we believe the most important thing we can help soon-to-be-renovated South- our patients do is keep their teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. west Waterfront. Jim Mul- Let us provide you with gentle care in a friendly, professional doon of Donnybrook fame environment. Please take advantage of our special welcome offer. is its chairman. For more Call now for an appointment information visit DC Sail online at www.dcsail.org or Khoi Q. Tran, D.M.D. call 202-547-1250. 700 7th St. SW Brian McNally portrays characters from the movie, “E.T.” (Photos by (202) 554-4000 Washington, DC 20024 Near L'enfant Metro John Kircher) Page 8 The Southwester December 2012 Young Marines Mark Veterans Appreciation Week Southwest Real Estate Update By Andy Richardson bugle call, it will be up to us to ensure By Jason Martin to their legacy. All Young Marines take ow! October proved to be a very strong market for 20024 zip code. The average sold ll year long members of the great pride in that.” price is up 86.42% over October 2011 (keep in mind this is not an annual stat but rather Young Marines celebrate Amer- Kessler says the Young Marines units a snap shot of the trend from the same month previous year). Markets can be tracked A ica’s veterans, annually reaching receive positive feedback from veterans’ W and SW is really trending in a positive direction. (The information below is deemed reliable but not more than 30,000 men and women organizations year after year but espe- guaranteed.) who have served in the armed forces. In cially during and after Veterans Appre- recognition of Veterans Day, the Young ciation Week. Marines set aside an entire week – Nov. The Young Marines is a national October October % 3-12, 2012 – as its 12th annual “Veter- non-profit 501(c)(3) youth education 2012 2011 Change ans Appreciation Week.” and service program for boys and girls, “The purpose of this special week is age eight through the completion of Sold Dollar Volume $5,264,000 $2,017,000 160.98% to challenge the Young Marines youth high school. The Young Marines pro- membership to honor our nation’s vet- motes the mental, moral and physical Avg Sold Price $376,000 $201,700 86.42% erans,” said Michael Kessler, national development of its members. The pro- executive director of the Young Marines, gram focuses on teaching the values of “and to demonstrate their sincere appre- leadership, teamwork and self-discipline Median Sold Price $330,000 $182,000 81.59% ciation for the veterans’ service to Amer- so its members can live and promote a ica.” healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Through the actions of 300 Young Since the Young Marines’ humble Units Sold 14 10 40.00% Marines units nationwide, veterans are beginnings in 1959 with one unit and honored in a variety of creative ways. a handful of boys, the organization has Avg Days on Market 39 61 -36.07% Units sent thank you cards to hospital- grown to over 300 units with 10,000 ized veterans, cleaned up a disabled vet- youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 46 eran’s yard, visited veterans in hospitals states, the District of Columbia, Ger- Avg List Price for Solds $379,814 $196,490 93.30% and planned a community-wide social many, Japan and affiliates in a host of event with guidance from the Young other countries. Avg Sale Price to Original 98% 101.30% -2.94% Marines’ adult volunteers. For information about Young List Price Ratio “While drug demand reduction edu- Marines units in Southwest and South- cation is the primary goal of the Young east D.C., visit www.YoungMarines. Marines,” Kessler said, “close behind com. n Jason Martin is a real estate professional & resident of Southwest. He may be contacted by phone at (202) is the commitment to honor veterans. 641-0299 or by e-mail at [email protected]. When the last of our World War II and n Andy Richardson is vice president of Korean Veterans have heard the final Ginny Richardson Public Relations.

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an application with DHCD in August but it’s SALE being challenged by the owner, Los Angeles- Notes on the Nats: From p. 1 based Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund. If the tenants who do not join the tenant association are ants are unsuccessful, the pending $82.5 million On the Cusp of Something Greater not able to participate in any of the benefits. In sale to Chicago based Equity Residential could By Zev Feder the case of a conversion to a condominium or proceed. The association president reports that cooperative, tenants who moved within 60 days, tenants are worried the transfer to Equity could rior to the start of 2012, and prior to the Nationals adding Gio Gonzalez and are disabled, or are over 65 years are exempt. result in increased rental rates and decreased services and amenities. In the meantime, the P Edwin Jackson to their pitching rotation, it was the generally accepted opinion that the association is exploring other options including Nats were a year or so from seriously challeng- Impacts of the Process converting the units to for-sale condominiums. ing the National League East’s perennial lead- It can be very challenging for tenants to Channel Square and Capitol Park Towers, ers: Philadelphia and Atlanta. But then came Cy th exercise their rights of determination, requir- both built in the middle of the 20 century have Young Finalist starting pitcher Mr. Gonzalez. ing tremendous unity and energy from a strong long been diverse and affordable rental commu- And then came National League Rookie of the tenants association. When tenants come from nities. The former complex is under rent control Year Bryce Harper. diverse backgrounds and low-to-middle income and the latter has accommodated many Housing National League Manager of the Year Davey levels, they’re invariably less able to understand Choice Section 8 voucher recipients. Channel Johnson built a pitching staff that was superb, the impact of various choices. Fortunately there Square Tenants Association President Carolyn and a lineup that hit 194 home runs. The infield are some resources, like the DC Office of Chief Mitchell noted that Channel Square recently defensively and offensively was as good as any. Tenant Advocate. Also, the District has created became majority white after a number of modi- The bench was consistently strong, contributing, a Housing Production Trust Fund to bridge the fications by the owner, including the subdivision again, both at bat and with the glove. The team won 98 regular season games and left fans of the gap for lenders who work with tenants, although of many of the larger units. Braves tomahawk-chopping in the wind; Philly the fund isn’t always adequately funded. Channel Square’s tenant association just filed Phans crying in their beer and acting stunned Notably, the TOPA law places a significant papers to DHCD to exercise their right to instead of dumb; Mets fans Waiting for Godot; burden on property owners who must wait for purchase. Although an association already was and Marlins fans disgusted, but not as disgusted the legally-mandated process to transpire and in existence, the bylaws needed to be tightened as they would soon be, betrayed by their owner Jordan Zimmermann (Photo courtesy of the Wash- respond to the financial proposals of tenant asso- and the tenant participation rate increased. The again breaking up the team in another salary ington Nationals) ciations. Indeed the TOPA law has been cited as association is looking forward to meeting with dump. a reason for the high cost of apartments in DC. developers and financial partners. But lacking a Now, prior to the start of 2013, the National boggling. Several years ago DC formed a Housing successful arrangement, EYP’s $35 million bid League East-winning Washington Nationals are Strategy Task force to determine how best to could proceed. well-positioned to accomplish something great- From The Wishing Well for 2013: preserve affordable housing. While some of the Capitol Park Towers tenants are fac- er. And look for General Manager Mike Rizzo to Bryce Harper is real. I am pinching myself. attempt to do just that. The key is the starting recommendations were implemented the future ing perhaps the most complicated process. A Henry Rodriguez controls his wicked fastball pitching rotation. of TOPA remains unclear, as Urban Turf recently reconstituted tenants association, New Capital and slider. I discussed in February of 2012 in my Notes reported. (“The Uncertain Future of TOPA”) Park Towers Tenants Association was recently Danny Espinosa becomes a contact-hitting on the Nats column the significance of having All-Star. Regardless, any legislative changes won’t impact founded. The association is also working to a pitching staff with three Aces: Stephen Stras- the properties currently for sale. resolve a pre-existing lawsuit that must also be Michael Morse is healthy, happy, and hits 40 burg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann. home runs distributed all over the stadium. settled before the transfer is finalized. Recently Ross Detwiler has shown potential to join that Ryan Zimmerman is Ryan Zimmerman. the tenants completed a vote in favor of a pro- elite trio, and could certainly make an amazing Circumstances Vary Ian Desmond really hits like that. Pinching posal from developer Jair Lynch. The basic term Number 4 or 5 in the rotation. If Rizzo can pick again. The Jefferson and Onyx are both properties sheet includes a number of funding and develop- up another starter of the caliber of the above Jayson Werth hits leadoff and keeps working less than five years old and did not yet have ment agreements. As of press time, however it’s four, the team would, on paper, have one of the the count and the opposing pitcher’s frustration. preexisting tenants associations. At the Jefferson, unclear if this $34 million dollar offer will stand best rotations in the history of the game. Adam LaRoche returns and repeats. the tenants’ initial filing was challenged by JPI, due to several uncertainties. UIP is poised to be Even without such a free-agent acquisition, Steve Lombardozzi plays a lot, wherever and this team will be really good. John Lannan or the current property owner. A revised applica- the fallback developer. whenever. More of Roger Bernadina and Tyler tion is being developed to meet the criteria for Edwin Jackson, if they stay with the Nationals, Moore, as well. are adequate and sometimes excellent pitch- incorporating an association n Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Kael Anderson is President of the Southwest ers. And there are others with the potential to The Onyx on First Tenants Association filed Neighborhood Assembly Zimmermann, Ross Detwiler and Whoever It complete the rotation in-house, such as Craig is. Wow. Stammen, Christian Garcia or Ryan Perry, all Bryce Harper is real. One more pinch. relievers in 2012. But the possibility of an off-season pickup n Zev Feder is a long-time Southwest resident of another Number 1 or 2 type pitcher that with a life-long passion for baseball as a player, would create a Starting Rotation From Hell for stage of breast cancer compared to white women. coach and, above all, fan. opposing team lineups over 162 games is mind- AMBASSADORS Catching it sooner will help women have a better From p. 1 outcome and a better chance of survival,” Wil- American Cancer Society guidelines for women liams said. over 40 to have mammograms annually. In terms of the impact, the program is The program will be seeking, particularly, expected to produce a sustainable, self-propagat- Harper-Simon & Associates women ages 20-74 that haven’t been screened ing resource to provide socially, culturally and DC and Maryland Mobile Notary Public in the past two years. The ambassadors will be linguistically tailored information to women. trained and equipped with actionable infor- The educational content is intended to reduce Website: www.harper-simon associates.org mation on breast cancer risk factors, screen- confusion about recommendation and promote ing recommendations, and local resources. For taking action to get routine breast cancer screen- Email: [email protected] example, women who earn up to 250 percent ings. of the poverty level ($44,700 for a household of The next two trainings for Women of Prom- 202-554-0573 or 301-928-1180 four) can have a free mammogram at participat- ise are scheduled for Saturday, December 8, ing hospitals. Additionally, free and low cost 2012 and Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 8:30 mammography programs are available during am to 12:30 at Howard University Cancer the Rosemary Williams Mammoday program at Center. To apply for Women of Promise or the Howard University Cancer Center. to get more information about the program, Saini Air-Conditioning, Inc. After identifying the targeted population, call 202-806-5721 or email twanna.spurgeon@ Heating • Air-Conditioning • Refrigeration the ambassadors will follow up to make sure the howard.edu. Sales • Repairs • Installation women have mammograms. “The goal of the two-year program is to reach over 2,800 women n Thelma D. Jones is a breast cancer survivor, Since 1976 Licensed • Insured • Bonded • www.sainiac.com within a two-year period,” Williams said. “Early community breast care navigator for Smith Serving Entire Metropolitan Area • Over 30 Years Experience detection is the key when it comes to breast can- Center for Healing and the Arts and a certi- cer. Unfortunately, in the District, black women fied breast health educator for the American 202-554-5528 | Cell: 202-270-5528 are more likely to present at a more advanced Cancer Society. Page 10 The Southwester December 2012 Local Author Plans Book Signing By The Southwester Staff, with thanks to Eric Hughes

C resident Eric Hughes is a regular at the Channel Inn’s Pier 7 Restaurant, D dining there most Friday nights and Saturday mornings. But on Sunday, December 2, Mr. Hughes will be in the Channel Inn’s Engine Room from 2 – 5 p.m. for a different reason: to hold a signing of his novel Our Time – Another Bond (Xlibris, 2011). The book – Mr. Hughes’ second, but his first novel – is a provocative and exciting work which gives readers a glimpse into the turbulent 1960s. It tells the tale of Paul Hodge and Irene Dudash, whose interracial adolescent love affair defies the social norms of the 1960s’ American society, as they face adversity during a time of great social change. The story fuses friendship, music, love, family, commitment, civil rights and other themes into a captivating story. Michael Carson of the Midwest Book Review- calls Our Time – Another Bond “a thoughtful and choice read, very much recommended.” This is not Mr. Hughes’ first foray into the Eric Hughes written word. A former cryptographer at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- Department of State who provided communi- sion. Drawing on these experiences he wrote his cations support at the 1974 Yalta Conference first book, The Third Burden – My True Story of attended by President Richard Nixon, Secretary Defeating Discrimination in the Workplace (Wen- of State Henry Kissinger, and Soviet Premier dibrand, 2002), in which he offers strategies Leonid Brezhnev, he was denied career advance- for winning workplace discrimination cases in Breast Cancer Awareness ment because of racial discrimination. court. After a successful suit, he moved to the Thelma D. Jones of Southwest, pictured with Vice President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden, attends The book signing will be held on Sunday, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- a reception commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Vice President’s resi- December 2, 2012 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the tion at the Department of Commerce, where dence on October 24. (White House photo) Channel Inn Hotel (Engine Room), 650 Water he also faced discriminatory treatment that was St. SW, Washington, DC. eventually recognized and overturned by the

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Published by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc.Circulation (SWNA) — 12,000 a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational corporation. Resources Coming to FREE Submissions are accepted and posted at Southwest Schools; Waterfront Developers Press on Despite ‘No’ Vote from ANC Register Now Parties agree to continue negotiating throughout summer zoning approval process By Meg Brinckman By Glenn Favreau midon-Bowen Principal Izabela Mill- thesouthwester.com on an ongoing basis. seamless process for the Hoffman- er and Principal Natalie Gordon of Madison Waterfront team toward a the Jefferson Academy, which leads A first quarter 2013 construction start to the prestigious International Baccalaureate A was not in the cards at the June Advisory Program, have been working hard to bring Neighborhood Commission (ANC) meeting. resources to area public schools. The ANC voted to oppose the Planned Unit Amidon-Bowen has sustained 10 percent or Development (PUD) submitted by the South- greater cuts in its D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) west Waterfront developers for the first phase of budget for two years running, while Jefferson, their billion-dollar project. with the institution of the sixth-grade Academy, ANC 6D representatives cited a host of has basically stayed at the same funding level. Advertise your business or event: unresolved issues, including a glaring lack of The Community Benefits Coordinating feedback from the Deputy Mayor’s office and Council and the Southwest Neighborhood the District Department of Transportation. Assembly have lent their voices to emphasize Information from these last two District enti- the importance of local educational institutions ties is needed to clarify and resolve two pressing for Southwest students. [email protected] issues in the community, namely the fate of Several public and private organizations have the live-aboard boaters at Gangplank Marina announced grants and initiatives to support the and the future plan for buses, a longstanding schools. These projects will enhance the ability neighborhood annoyance. Monty Hoffman (right), Elinor Bacon (center) and Bob Rubenkonig (left) of Hoffman-Madison try While citing the overwhelming positive out a lumber sample for use on The Wharf as seating. negotiations with the development team, ANC Continued on Page 8 6D chair Andy Litsky proposed the opposition sion did not have the proper time to review all of the information submitted to them by the resolution. Litsky also noted that the commis- To comply with District law, the developer developers before the June 11 meeting. must present a PUD to the Zoning Commis-

See “Waterfront,” page 8 Jefferson Academy: Off to a Great Start By Eve Brooks and Ruth Hamilton, Community Benefits Coordinating Council Middle School students next year, as well as the efferson Academy was buzzing with activity continued success of both schools. the morning of Saturday, June 9. Twenty-five This fall the Academy is expected to grow Jstudents, faculty and parents were cheerfully to meet its target of 195 students, with a long- The Southwester: devoting their full day at Book-A-Palooza, cata- term goal of more than 450 students in grades loguing books found in the basement to be used six, seven and eight. By 2015, after a three- in classroom libraries next school year. year accreditation process is complete, Jefferson At the Academy’s first awards assembly, sixth- Academy will be an International Baccalaureate grader Ajani Young, gave a short speech that (IB) school, and serve as a feeder to the Eastern demonstrated maturity, concepts and vocabu- High School IB Program. lary worthy of a high school valedictorian. The Specially trained faculty will be involved in Tiber Island Declared Historic Landmark positivity and enthusiasm of Principal Natalie curriculum development this fall and, by spring News for you, from you Gordon and the easy comfort of the students in 2013, will be teaching the first IB classes. IB By Kael Anderson and Cecille Chen this welcoming environment tell the visitor that standards will include the addition of electives in this school is a productive and engaged place of art, instrumental music, physical education and he D.C. Historic Preservation Review See related story on page 6 learning. Chinese language. Board voted on May 24 to approve The new Jefferson Academy is one of two The Academy is the third principal post for T Tiber Island’s application for historic currently operating in the Jefferson building, Jef- Gordon, chosen by a collaboration of parents designation. Designed by Keyes, Lethbridge and Con- ferson Middle School being the second. Accord- and D.C. Public School (DCPS) officials to don, Tiber Island was completed in 1965 and As a historic landmark, Tiber Island is now ing to plans, the Academy is adding one grade found the new school at Jefferson. Her previous includes four eight-story towers in a pinwheel included in the District of Columbia Inven- level each year and the Middle School is closing assignments were in charter schools, a particu- configuration centered around an open plaza, tory of Historic Sites. The Board further rec- a grade each year. larly good preparation for starting a new school. and 85 townhouses nestled among lush court- ommended that Tiber Island’s nomination be Jefferson Middle School Principal Patricia Gordon has enjoyed the challenge of learning yards designed by the pioneer landscape archi- forwarded to the National Register of Historic Pride proudly graduated her last eighth-grade the DCPS system, and has been pleased by the tect Eric Paepcke. Places with a recommendation for listing at the class at a wonderful ceremony at Eastern High many resources, larger facility, more rooms, national level of significance. In what was a glowing recommendation of School. In accord with the phase-out plan, books and partnerships available. the nomination, the review board’s staff con- The nomination was sponsored by the South- Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced that, “This has been a fun year,” she said. “We cluded, “Tiber Island is a significant property west Neighborhood Assembly and supported by for 2012-13, the full Jefferson building will be have a very strong school culture, as the kids for its historical, architectural, and social con- Tiber Island Condominium, Tiber Island Coop- under the leadership of Gordon and two assis- ‘get’ that they are at Jefferson Academy to learn. tributions to…the District of Columbia and the erative, and the D.C. Preservation League. tant principals, Widelene Desarmes and Patrick Our truancy rate and referral rates are very low.” www.thesouthwester.com Rottman. This experienced leadership team will She attributes the positive school culture See “Tiber Island,” page 10 ensure strong attention to the final cohort of in part to the excellent three-day Summer

See “Academy,” page 10 Page 12 The Southwester December 2012 Free Randall Day at Corcoran December 8 Pullman Porter Blues at Arena Stage By David Sobelsohn By Sheila Wickouski Tuesday, December 4, from n 2007, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and 6:00-8:00 p.m. More informa- limb aboard the Pan- tion at busboysandpoets.com/ Monument Realty proposed to redevelop the ama Limited, bound former Randall Junior High School at 65 I St. events/info/bread-roses. I from Chicago to The piano Bar at Arena SW. I chaired an ANC team that, as part of a deal C New Orleans and rollick to Stage is open on December for ANC support, negotiated (among other com- the beat of Midwest blues as munity benefits) an annual day of free admission 19, for show tunes with host E. Faye Butler leads a cast Joshua Morgan. for all ANC 6D residents to the Corcoran’s museum singing a dozen classic blues at 500 17th St. NW (admission usually costs $10). tunes along with a live band. n Sheila Wickouski is a When TR SW – a partnership of Telesis Corp. and Inspired by her grandfa- the Rubell Family – took over the Randall project, freelance arts and culture jour- ther’s tales of working on the nalist and longtime resident of we maintained the agreement to have an annual free postal trains as well as her first Randall Neighbor Day at the Corcoran. Southwest who has contributed train ride as a young girl, play- work on history, theater, music, This year, on Saturday, December 8, as part of wright Cheryl West has re- Randall Neighbor Day 2012, anyone who can prove E. Faye Butler as Sister Juba, with Lamar Lofton as Shorty, in Pullman and the arts to area publi- created the story of the Pull- Porter Blues at Seattle Repertory Theatre, which comes to Arena Stage at cations for more than twenty he or she lives in zip codes 20024 or 20003 can visit, man porters, one of the first for free, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. the Mead Center for American Theater November 23, 2012-January 6, years. occupations opened to freed 2013. (Photo by Chris Bennion) NW. On Saturdays the museum is open from 10 blacks after the Civil War. a.m. to 5 p.m. Pullman Porter Blues is a the boxing ring that night. This year, Randall Neighbor Day takes place story about a family of three generations of Want to go? during a number of exciting exhibitions. These porters who battle it out the night of June SPECIAL EVENTS include “American Bronzes,” with works from WHAT: Cheryl L. West’s Pullman Porter 22, 1937, the same night as the historic Joe In conjunction with the show, a local the late 19th and early 20th centuries; “Selec- Blues (World premiere co-production Louis/James Braddock championship bout. event focuses on the history beyond the tions from the Collection of Historic American In his Autobiography, Langston Hughes with Seattle Seattle Repertory Theatre) Art,” remarkable paintings from colonial times workers when cast members from Pullman described that night as one in which “No Porter Blues, local historians and com- WHERE: Kreeger Theater through 1980; “Modern and Contemporary Art one else in the United States has ever had munity organizers for Bread & Roses, a WHEN: Nov. 23, 2012 to January 6, Since 1945,” a new permanent installation; “White such an effect on Negro emotions – or on Road,” photos by Ivan Sigal from his recent travels monthly Busboys and Poets labor series, 2013 mine. I marched and cheered and yelled delve into the monumental history of the through the provinces of Central Asia; and “This Is TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Call and cried, too.” Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters – the Not a Photo,” work from the Corcoran’s inaugural 202-554-9066 (General) or 202-488- Hardships and heartaches, and with a first African-American union established in class of New Media Photojournalism. 3300 (Sales) or check online at www. hope for a better future – this is the stuff America – and its lasting effect on transpor- See you at the Corcoran December 8! arenastage.org from which heroes are made. The unnamed tation labor unions today. Event at Busboys porters and passengers on that train are part SOUTHWEST NIGHT: December 26 n and Poets 5th and K Street location on David Sobelsohn was an ANC Commissioner of history, just as “The Brown Bomber” in at 12:00 from 2005-11 and is one of the organizers of SW ArtsFest.

Jenny’s Restaurant will be closed again this year for Thanksgiving week from Thurs., Nov. 22 and reopening Wed., Nov 28.

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