V OLUME X X V I / I SSUE 8 / S EPTEMBER 2 0 1 2 WWW . CAGTOWN . ORG Understanding and Helping the Homeless in Georgetown

ave you ever wanted to know the the structure of the GMC (supported by 14 back story behind a particular churches and many individual Georgetown resi- Hhomeless person? Have you won- dents), its services (from showers and laundry dered why there are people living on the facilities to activity clubs to support classes), streets in our prosperous community? Do success stories, intractable situations, and realis- you ask yourself if it “helps” to give money tic insight into homelessness in our community. to these individuals? The CAG meeting on Thursday September 27 will feature a panel The dynamic Dr. Ronald Koshes, who has of experts who will give insight – and some been working with the homeless for nearly 20 answers—to these difficult questions. years at GMC, as well as with SOME (So Entrance to Georgetown Others May Eat) and other programs in the Gunther Stern, Executive Director of the Ministry Center city, will talk about mental illness in general Georgetown Ministry Center for 22 years, and homelessness and how they are related. His has organized our program and will open the panel dis- candid and entertaining style will convey the complexity cussion. Gunther has been at the forefront working with and drama of homelessness. the homeless for 25 years. First in developing the assis- tance program at the Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring, Legal expert Brian Stettin, Policy Director of the Treat- MD and then developing the vital Georgetown Ministry ment Advocacy Center, will explain how changing laws Center and programs for Georgetown. Gunther divides regarding people with mental illness could bring about a his time between case management, program develop- solution to one cause of homelessness. As an Assistant ment, and staff supervision and training. He is particular- New York State Attorney General, Brian conceived and ly skilled at counseling and aiding people suffering from drafted the original proposal of “Kendra’s Law,” land- mental illness or drug/substance abuse. He will describe Continued on page 3

2012 Georgetown Gala: Putting on the Glitz at Russian Embassy

he spectacular Embassy of the Russian Feder- ation — with soaring ceilings, gilt architectur- Tal details, dramatic murals, and stunning chandeliers — will be the setting for the 2012 Georgetown Gala on Friday, October 26 from 7 until 11pm. Ambassador and Mrs. Sergey Kislyak, along with Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt, Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz, Senator and Mrs. Joseph Lieberman, The Honorable Selwa Roosevelt, President John J. DeGioia, Mark Ein and Hugh Newell Jacobsen are honorary chairs for the evening. Hosted by the Citizens Asso- ciation of Georgetown, the black-tie formal — and

Russian Embassy ballroom. Continued on page 4

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President’s letter

elcome back! I hope you feedback about what is of concern to Michele’s insights have been invaluable. enjoyed your summer. I their neighbors. This has really She lives south of M Street and will be Wmade it down to Bethany opened up the channels of communi- able to represent the unique concerns but that’s about it. I love DC in the cation which is vital in keeping the of her nearby neighbors. In addition to summer. I feel like I have the city to community safe. her work on Historic Preservation, myself. Things with CAG slow down Michele has agreed to help Diane so we are able to do some advance Running the Public Safety Program Colasanto and Brooke Carnot with the planning and work on old projects. is expensive but if we all share the Membership Committee. financial responsibility at the highest Our biggest accomplishment of the level each household can afford, we The Citizens Association of George- summer is the implementation of our will be able to sustain this comprehen- town Board works closely with other security camera pilot program. In sive program. Donations to the Public neighborhood volunteers on thirteen response to serious and wide-spread Safety Program are completely tax CAG sponsored committees which community concerns about public deductible. People who have donated serve the community. These committees safety, the Citizens Association of will be listed in the October newsletter. are open to any CAG member who Georgetown broadened its Public Safe- We ask each resident of Georgetown would like to help make Georgetown a ty Program and installed security cam- to give as generously as possible so better place to live. We are actively eras throughout the residential com- that we will all be safer and more con- seeking volunteers. There is always munity. Hopefully, the presence of nected! See www.cagtown.org for more to do and we love to get a fresh these cameras will act as a deterrent to more information. perspective on the issues. The current crime and assist the Metropolitan committees are Public Safety, Beautifi- Police Department with criminal inves- cation, Alcohol Beverage Control, His- tigations. Right now we are focusing toric Preservation and Zoning, Oral on the gateways into and out of the History, Membership, Finance, Trans- community but we hope to expand the portation, Concerts in the Park, the program within the year. Georgetown Gala, Airports and Utilities, George- resident, Bill Dean, CEO of M.C. town University relations, and Trees Dean, Inc., has generously donated the for Georgetown. More information on cameras for our pilot program. His each can be found on our website company will handle the camera www.cagtown.org. If you are interested installations and maintenance. in helping with any of these please let New board member us know. These cameras are just one of the Michele Jacobson elements our association has in place to Another exciting success for the And finally, an ongoing summer keep us safe. Our private security summer is that Michele Jacobson project is the 2012 Georgetown Gala guard program employs two guards in agreed to serve on our board. A San which will be here before you know patrol cars who police our streets, Francisco native, Michele moved to it. We are “Putting on the Glitz” at escort residents home, check properties Georgetown in 2003 in response to the Russian Embassy - Friday, Octo- when residents are away, and work job demands and quickly became a ber 26. We aim to make this magical with the police to deter crime and track fan. For about 30 years she has venue even more glamorous. We have down criminal suspects. worked as an urban planner, mostly booked Big Ray and the Kool Kats to on rail transit projects and in US channel the Sinatra vibe – wear your We also organize a neighborhood coastal cities. Currently she is part of dancing shoes. There will even be block captain program which acts as a large team working for the Metro- gaming tables where you can try “crime communication central.” Our politan Washington Airports Authori- your luck and win incredible loot volunteers send notices to neighbors ty on the extension of Metrorail to (drive a Bentley for the weekend, stay about matters relevant to their block. Dulles International Airport. She is at the Four Seasons with brunch the They quickly disseminate informa- the mother of two daughters and a next day, dinner for 10 at Café tion if there has been a mugging or new grandmother. In her spare time Milano…). Be sure to save the date. burglary in the area, and, through she enjoys gardening and sculpting. Invites coming soon! email chains, report to neighbors and police on crimes or suspicious activi- As an active member of our Historic —Jennifer Altemus ties. They give the police invaluable Preservation and Zoning Committee,

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Understanding and Helping the Homeless in Georgetown continued from cover

mark legislation establishing Assisted down the hill from the intersection of place every Thursday evening in Sep- Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in New Wisconsin and M Streets) is hosting tember from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. On York. Since joining the Treatment the CAG meeting on September 27. September 27th, writer and performer Advocacy Center in 2009, Brian has The church was founded to serve the Holly Bass and her Jazz band will be been active across the U.S. in foster- laborers, craftsmen, shopkeepers, and playing. Her pieces have been pre- ing the creation of local and regional watermen of the Georgetown water- sented at the Kennedy Center, Arena Assisted Outpatient Treatment pro- front. It has a long history of sup- Stage, and the Whitney Museum. grams and reforming states’ inpatient porting outreach programs to the dis- commitment standards. enfranchised of the community, and Please join CAG and Grace providing a spiritual refuge for every- Church for the reception which will And we will hear personal one living and working in the start at 7:00 pm and then hear from accounts from several people about Georgetown area regardless of their the well-versed panel at 7:30, fol- their experience with homelessness religious affiliation. lowed by Q & A. It’s bound to be an and mental illness in their families. enlightening and helpful evening! And music too! Come early to the Grace Episcopal Church George- CAG meeting and enjoy Music on the —Betsy Cooley town, 1041Wisconsin Avenue, (just Lawn, a free performance taking A Georgetown Story from the Schedule for Music on the Lawn GeorgetownForum Listserv Music on the Lawn is a free event every Thursday evening in September from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Garden of Resident 1 (me) accidentally drops the memory card Grace Episcopal Church Georgetown, from his camera somewhere between his 32nd Street 1041 NW. home and the CVS at 22nd and M. Retraced steps the next day with no luck. I despaired of losing photos that September 6: Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers had never been downloaded or developed.

September 13:The Georgetown Chimes Resident 2 (unknown hero) picks it up, takes it home, tapes it to a piece of paper stating where found, and September 20: The Larry Brown Jazz Quartet tapes the paper (with card) to a light post near where it September 27: Holly Bass and her Jazz Band was found.

Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets, food and Resident 3 (hero # 2, Ronda Bernstein) sees it, thinks beverages; chairs will also be available. In case of in (correctly) that it might be possible to use social media to climate weather, the performance will be moved indoors. find the owner. Takes it home, reviews content looking for identifying information, and posts a description of the Please contact the Grace Church Office at contents on this listserv. Even though I'm a regular reader [email protected] or 202.333.7100 with questions. [of the GeorgetownForum], I missed it and she got no response. She looked further at the photos in the memory card, saw something that included my wife's and my first names, included the names in a second listserv posting, and was flooded with responses, including from me.

Camera and memory card are now reunited and the photos thought lost forev- er have been downloaded onto my comput- er, which I'll endeavor not to lose on the street. Thanks to everyone who helped: Ronda, Resident #2 (please identify your- self!), and those who responded to Ronda's postings. What a nice neighborhood!

—Brad Gray

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2012 Georgetown Gala: Putting on the Glitz at Russian Embassy continued from cover totally fun event — brings together The evening will honor Pamela Gala sponsors include over 350 residents, businesses, organ- and Richard deC. Hinds for their Long & Foster Georgetown; izations and government leaders to years of work promoting historic highlight CAG’s mission of historic preservation and public safety in Angelo Gordon & Co. and preservation and improving the life Georgetown. Vornado Realty Trust on behalf of the community. A short but spectacular live auc- of the Shops at Georgetown Park; Gala Co-Chairs Nancy Taylor tion will be a highlight of the evening Nancy Taylor Bubes – Bubes, Michele Evans and Patrice conducted by popular Georgetowners Washington Fine Properties; Miller and their committees have — and spirited auctioneers — Joe been planning all year for this Putting and Pat Lonardo. Auction items Georgetown University; on the Glitz evening which will include: Jamestown Properties; include Russian vodka & caviar, The Levy Group; singers in top hats, ball room A week in a seven bedroom reno- dancers, gaming tables, an elegant vated 18th century house in the M.C. Dean, Inc.; dinner, a live auction, and dancing to French town of Vence (compliments MRP Realty; of Herb and Patrice Miller); the debonair Kool Kats band. Western Development Corporation; Scavenger Hunt Dinner for thirty Beasley Real Estate; guests from cocktails to a merry Gregg Busch – romp through Georgetown searching for clues in mysterious places fol- First Savings Mortgage Corporation; lowed by dinner in a private home; EastBanc Technologies, LLC; A week in a two bedroom apart- Georgetown University Hospital; ment in the historic center of Florence PNC Bank; with a terrace with the ultimate view; Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; A one-week stay for two at world- Clyde’s Restaurant Group; renowned destination fitness resort Creel Printing – Digital Lizard; and spa, Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. Colonial Parking; EagleBank; Please contact the CAG office for The Georgetown Current; sponsorship opportunities. The Georgetown Dish; Invitations were mailed in early The Georgetowner; September and tickets are available M&T Bank; online at www.cagtown.org. and Sprinkles Cupcakes.

NEWSBYTES

Duke Ellington School of the Arts will undergo an estimated $82 million renovation and modernization project that will enhance facilities inside the historic building – and close the school for two years… A new lobster shack, Luke’s Lobsters, opened at 1211 Potomac St. (the old Philly Pizza location) offering lobster and crab rolls and the signature blue monster ice cream cookie sandwich…M&T Bank opened at 1420 Wisconsin Avenue…Longtime M Street restaurant The Guards has closed. . . . Plans for the reopening of the Latham Hotel, Citronelle, and La Madeline are still in flux… The 7-Eleven at 2617 has closed for expansion and will reopen in late September…

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Meals on Wheels

hen food preparation day through Friday volunteers deliver Call Ward Circle-Georgetown becomes difficult, Meals the meals to houses and apartments Meals on Wheels at 202-966-8111 to Won Wheels can help. For before noon. There is no delivery order meal delivery, or to join the more than thirty years, charge for the meals. wonderful volunteers who pro- Meals on Wheels has vide the transportation. Please delivered two meals every Eligibility is not limit- consider joining the volunteers if weekday to Washington ed by age or health sta- you can spare a few hours on a DC residents in homes tus or income or number week day morning: from 8:30 – west of Rock Creek Park. of weeks of delivery. 10 am volunteers get the pack- Some recipients order the ages of meals ready for delivery to Recipients pay $41.75 for both a service for a short time during an ill- each route; and from 10-11:30am cold meal and a hot meal five days a ness or a recovery period. Many con- other volunteers (a driver and a visi- week. The meals are prepared in a tinue the service throughout the year. tor) deliver the meals to clients’ homes. certified commercial kitchen. Mon-

Help Save Park: Become a Weed Warrior!

n 2010, the Dumbarton Oaks Restoring the park is a rewarding touch directly with Executive Conservancy was formed to labor of love. But it is labor. Some of Director, Ann Aldrich, at Irestore the 27-acre Dumbarton that will necessarily come from con- [email protected], or Oaks Park, once part of the 53-acre tracted services and equipment. But (202) 374-7259. Georgetown estate known as Dumb- as a “lean, mean” organization, the arton Oaks, to its original health and Conservancy hopes to achieve as • Join one of the committees. beauty. This park is a true George- much as they can through volunteer Their individual agendas range town gem: meadows, woodlands, efforts. Here is how you can help. widely to include fund-raising, wildflowers, paths and waterfalls just engineering analysis of the park, off R Street. • Become a “weed warrior!” grant-writing to seek foundation Training sessions are scheduled financial support, data base Unfortunately, Beatrix Farrand’s every two weeks. The National maintenance, and archival awe inspiring design has deteriorated Park Service provides all the nec- research on exactly what the significantly since the Park passed from essary tools and gloves. This is Park looked like in 1940 to bet- private to public hands in 1940. The NOT hard labor. They even pro- ter establish a baseline for our Conservancy, in vide cupcakes and banana bread restoration efforts. partnership with the NPS, now seeks to at break time. And it is a chance bring this historic landscape back to its to meet and talk with some very The Conservancy has a wonderful original splendor while also enhancing interesting people as you work website www.dopark.org. Check it out its modern-day utility. side-by-side. You can get in to see how you can help save the Park.

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CAG’s Concerts in the Parks celebrated its 10th anniversary season in grand style this summer with three fabulous festivals featuring live music, arts and crafts, games, and more.

May 20 Concert was Father’s Day Fete in A Red, White, and Bluegrass Pink and Green Volta Park Bonanza on July 4th Back by popular demand — All Dads were called to Volta Park Wednesday July 4th featured a Georgetown's own amazing singer on Sunday June 17 for a special Red, White, and Bluegrass Bonanza, and song writer Rebecca McCabe Fathers Day Concert organized by organized by a team of volunteers wowed the crowd with her acoustic, Leila Bremer, Renee Esfandiary including Sherry Cox, Erika Dono- country, pop rhythms. The kids were Crupi, Alison Jia, Erin Mullan, Kara hue, Jessica Heywood, Elizabeth on the stage with her again singing Sullivan, and Dorothy Williams. The Miller and Maryann Surrick. The along and having a fabulous time. Morrison Brothers Band’s cool blend Independence Day celebration began The "Pink and Green" theme of the of southern rock, country, and pop with a very patriotic parade around concert, organized by Robin Baker, filled the air as the annual Father- Rose Park led by Councilman Jack Danielle Dooley, Hannah Isles, Kath- Child dance took place, won by the Evans. Kids and parents decorated leen Jenkins, Amy Kuhnert, and Father-Daughter team of Pat and wagons, bikes, trikes, strollers and Dima Zalatimo, raised breast cancer Clare Burke. Families enjoyed sack dogs in all-American red, white, and awareness and highlighted the impor- races, t-shirt decorating contests, blue. The creative talents of George- tance of “living green.” Concert- water balloon tosses, and the tempo- towners were on display as neighbors goers planted seedlings and decorated rary-tattoo “parlor.” Winners of the entered beautifully carved watermel- t-shirts. There was information about contests received prizes donated from ons into the first-ever watermelon both the city's re-cycling program Ace Hardware, Britches, and Vine- carving contest. The By & By band and local efforts in the fight against yard Vines – all perfect gifts for Dad. performed unique urban bluegrass breast cancer. We even crowned the There were picnics galore - including music as the friendly neighborhood preppiest person in Georgetown – a very awesome one hosted by Nancy competition heated up for the East selected from among the many who Taylor Bubes. But for those who did Village versus West Village tug-o-war donned their best pink and green not pack a picnic, sponsors con- (East grown-ups won, West kids outfits. Sherman Pickey donated a tributed lots of snacks: TTR Sothe- won!). Sponsors again provided spe- gift certificate for the winner. Sprin- by’s gave out sno-cones and water cial snacks, treats, and toys for all. kles donated loads of cupcakes, Haa- bottles, Sprinkles donated cupcakes gen-Dazs gave away ice cream cones, and Haagen-Dazs scooped ice cream and the Ball or Nothing food truck cones for everyone! was on hand selling delicious gour- met meatballs.

East versus West tug of war Annabelle Sallick with her winning tea cup watermelon

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July 4th Parade around Rose Park

Nancy Taylor Bubes hosted a fabulous tailgate at the June Concert

Father-Child Dance contest champs, Pat and Claire Burke

Topher Mathews and Ken Archer Creative kudos went to Wiley, Sarah and Top finalists Eliza and Julia Winsor with their with their little ones at the Burton White in the watermelon contest four watermelon entries – including Angry Birds! Fathers Day Concert

Special thanks to the 2012 Concerts Committee: Thanks to all the generous Concerts supporters:

Jennifer Altemus Amy Kuhnert Long and Foster Georgetown Robin Baker Leslie Maysak Sprinkles Annie Lou Berman Elizabeth Miller Leila Bremer Erin Mullan Nancy Taylor Bubes and Nonie Cameron Ginny Poole Washington Fine Properties Betsy Cooley Shannon Pryor TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty Sherry Cox Kara Sullivan The Friends of Rose Park Renee Esfandiary Crupi Maryann Surrick Erika Donohue Majorie Kask The Friends of Volta Park Kelly Doolan Dorothy Williams Georgetown University Hospital Danielle Dooley Dima Zalatimo Georgetown Floorcoverings Jessica Heywood The Georgetown Current Hannah Isles Kathleen Jenkins The Georgetown Dish Alison Jia

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Welcome back to GU students!

et’s hope that the move in goes ment during this time of year before Georgetown and Burleith neighbor- smoothly and that we can matters can get out of hand. hoods in a car (each with SNAP decal count on everyone to be con- and a yellow flashing light). They L If problems do arise the following siderate neighbors. If you live near can be reached by calling the 24/7 an off campus student residence I contact numbers may help to solve Community Hotline: 202-687-8413. encourage you to introduce yourself them. 311 for trash violations, rat Anne Koester is the director of Off- and get to know the students. infestation, and other city services. Campus Student Life and her number 911 for noise violations, underage is 202-687-3199. We have been working with the drinking, vandalism, and other illegal University on them taking an active activities. The University’s SNAP (Stu- The new Georgetown Community role in the back-to-school process. dent Neighborhood Assistance Pro- Partnership created during the cam- They must educate their students on gram) Program is a service coordinat- pus plan process is also getting what constitutes a good neighbor. ed by the University to immediately underway. We hope that with all of And they must be vigilant in enforcing respond to neighbors' concerns about these coordinated efforts the commu- their Student Code of Conduct both student conduct off campus. On nity will see a significant improve- on and off campus. We have also been Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights ment in the quality of life in our working with the various DC govern- during the Fall and Spring semesters neighborhood. ment agencies responsible for trash, from 10pm-3am, Georgetown Uni- rats, crime, and housing issues. We are versity staff members, along with pri- — Jennifer Altemus encouraging them to step up enforce- vate security officers, patrol the West

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The West Heating Plant: How Selling a Monumental Building is a Monumental Process

eorgetowners driving along the Whitehurst Freeway may Ghave noticed the large “For Sale” banner penthouse of the govern- ment-owned West Heating Plant. The West Heating Plant, next to the Four Seasons hotel on 29th Street, was declared an excess property by the General Services Administration (GSA) who operated the facility.

GSA intends to sell the property at auction. Before it can do so, the agency must proceed through a multi-step process. The initial steps, National Landmark now completed, were to offer the district. The process property to other Federal agencies, leads to a Memoran- the District of Columbia, and entities dum of Agreement sheltering the homeless. As these par- (MOA) which stipu- ties declined to take title to an indus- lates and specifies the trial building chock-full of asbestos, conditions, limits, and the next and current stage involves other requirements GSA’s compliance with various that will mitigate the requirements of the National Envi- adverse impacts, and ronmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the will be imposed as part National Historic Preservation Act. of the conveyance of title to the property. GSA recently distributed for public comment a 475 page draft Environ- The GSA, ACHP, ment Assessment (EA). The EA and the District will CAG’s comments on the draft EA includes an assessment of the amount be signatory parties to the Memoran- are centered on three objectives. The and type of hazardous material con- dum of Agreement. It is likely that first is to preserve a strip of land along taminating the building and the sur- the Department of the Interior will the north edge of the property from rounding land; a lengthy exposition also be a signatory, as three separate 29th St. to the confluence of the C&O of the history of the site, reaching national park areas abut the property canal with Rock Creek as Federally- back to paleo-history; a description of or are nearby. owned land. CAG believes a 1971 law the historic significance of the build- Official consultative parties can be made this land part of the C&O Canal ing; and analyses of potential effects designated as participants in the National Historic Park. The second is on the community and traffic if the development of the MOA. The con- to preserve a strip of land along the site and building were developed for sultative parties can include other east side of the property under Federal residential or commercial use. Federal agencies with an interest in ownership as well. This strip, which GSA classifies as a riparian buffer, Comments on the draft EA were or purview over the property, adviso- ry neighborhood commissions, com- serves as a barrier helping to protect due at the end of August. With the the property from flooding of Rock end of the comment period, GSA, in munity organizations, national or regional associations with an interest Creek or the Potomac River. The third conjunction with the federal Advisory objective is to limit development in the Council on Historic Preservation in the historic use and aspects of the property. After the MOA is signed, open yard area of the site, south of the (ACHP), will begin a process that heating plant building itself. identifies the various adverse impacts GSA can complete its compliance that could result from the govern- with the remaining requirements of —Walter Groszyk ment’s selling a historic property NEPA and start the auction. CAG Historic Preservation located within the Georgetown & Zoning Committee 9 G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS / S EPTEMBER 2 0 1 2

Citizens Association of Georgetown 1365 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007 202 337-7313 Fax: 202 333-1088 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cagtown.org

Board of Directors Jennifer Altemus President Gianluca Pivato Vice President Robert Laycock Treasurer Christopher Mathews Secretary

Brooke Carnot Diane Colasanto Karen Cruse Barbara Downs Hazel Denton Brad Gray Michele Jacobson Pamla Moore Bob vom Eigen Legal Advisor Richard deC. Hinds Executive Director Betsy Cooley Program Assistant, Elizabeth Maloy Office Assistant, Beth Nielsen Standing Committees Alcoholic Beverage Control Karen Cruse & John Hopkins Beautification Committee Patrick Clawson & David Dunning Historic Preservation and Zoning Pamla Moore Membership Diane Colasanto

Public Safety & Guard Luca Pivato & Richard Hinds

Trees for Georgetown Betsy Emes

Newsletter Betsy Cooley, Editor Marjorie Kask, Graphic Designer [Please submit items and info by the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.]

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September Community Events and Calendar

Thurs. Sept. 6 Old Georgetown Board Meeting; 9am; National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, #311; visit www.cfa.gov for more information. Thurs. Sept. 6 Georgetown Fashion’s Night Out; 6-11pm; extended shopping hours and special fashion events; www.fashionsnightoutgeorgetowndc.com. Sat. Sept. 8 Georgetown Civil War House & Walking Tour; 10:30am house tour, 1pm walking tour; learn what life was like in Georgetown during the Civil War; members $8, nonmembers $10 for ONE tour; members $12, nonmembers $15 for BOTH tours; www.tudorplace.org. Tues. Sept. 11 Chamber Music by the Friday Morning Music Club; 12pm; free but pre-registering suggested; Dumbar- ton House, 2715 Q St. NW; www.dumbartonhouse.org for more information. Tues. Sept. 18 Ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the O&P Streets Restoration project at 10:00 am. Thurs. Sept. 20 Georgetown Library Book Club will discuss Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, a collection of 24 stories by Japanese author Haruki Murakami at 7:30. Free and open to public; Wisconsin Ave. and Reservoir Road. Thurs. Sept. 27 CAG Meeting: Homelessness in Georgetown; reception at 7pm, meeting at 7:30pm; Grace Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Sat. Sept. 29 Fall Harvest Tea; 1-3pm; enjoy a traditional Victorian tea service followed by a guided tour of the mansion; recommended for adults; members $25, nonmembers $30; 1644 31st St.; www.tudorplace.org to register. Mon. Oct. 1 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E) Public Meeting; 6:30pm; Heritage Room, Georgetown Visitation; agenda available at www.anc2e.com; call 338-7427 for more information.