NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 08 ............Go See Do

10 ............East of the River Calendar

16 ............The Bulletin Board

20 ............The District Beat • by Martin Austermuhle

22 ............The Numbers • by Ed Lazere

24 ............H St. Playhouse Moves • by Annette Nielsen

26 ............Jail Leads to the Law • by Amanda Wilson

27 ............ANC 7A Report • by Mariessa Terrell

28 ............Marshall Heights Job Readiness • by Stephen Lilenthal

EAST WASHINGTON LIFE 30 ............EOTR Steelband • by Michelle Phipps-Evans

32 ............History Comes to Life • by Monica Z. Utsey

KIDS & FAMILY 34 ............Kids and Family Notebook • by Kathleen Donner

38 ............Camp Invention Expanding in DC • by Virginia Avniel Spatz

HOMES & GARDENS 39 ............Changing Hands • compiled by Don Denton

40 ............The Classifieds

42 ............E on DC • by E. Ethelbert Miller

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ON THE COVER: Children’s History Theater Group History came alive last month as W.E.B. DuBois, Carter G. Woodson, Frances Ellen Harper and Septima Clark graced the stage of St. Stephen’s church in Northwest during the performance of the play “The War in the Classroom.” Nabila Abdul-Malik portrayed Sister Clara Muhammad. See story page 32

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Havre de GraceSeafood FestivalFrom August 10-12, Havre de Grace, Md wel-comes seafood lovers with over 30 vendors serving more than 175 seafood delicacies. This historic town located “where the Chesapeake Bay begins” puts on this annual event that has been named on of the 10 best food festivals in the country. Other things-to-do are visit an arts and crafts market with 120 vendors with locally made products, 24 hours of live entertainment, a classic car show and the general fun of a fes-tival on the water. Havre de Grace is about 75 miles from DC; take Route 95 north. 410-939-1525. HdGSeafoodFestival.org

Richard Diebenkorn:The Ocean Park Series atthe CorcoranA pivotal figure in the history of modern painting, Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993) was an innovator whose work inspired legions of artists and greatly advanced the lexicon of abstraction. The Corcoran is the only East Coast venue for Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series, the first major museum exhi-bition to focus on the artist’s most celebrated body of work. The exhibition features more than 80 works, including large-scale paintings, smaller paintings made on cigar box lids, mixed-media drawings on paper, monotypes, and prints. On view at the Corco-ran Gallery of Art from June 30-Sept 23. 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org

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Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park #38, 1971. Oil on canvas, 100 1/8 x 81 inches. The Phillips Collection, Gift of Gifford and Joann Phillips. ©The Richard Diebenkorn Foundation. image courtesy The Richard Diebenkorn Foundation.

Crowds line-up at a popular crab shack. Photo: Heppner imaging

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Maloof Skate Park at RFK StadiumThe Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium is an outdoor venue for skateboard lovers of all ages and skills. Located in Park-ing Lot 3 adjacent to RFK Stadium, this new 15,000 square foot facility is open daily for public use from dawn to dusk and is only closed during inclement weather. Use of the park is free as is parking. Designed by Pro Skater Geoff Row-ley and California Skateparks, the Maloof Skate Park is the first major skate park in DC. Inspired by Freedom Plaza and the architecture along Pennsylvania Ave., the skate park in-cludes replicas of the Golden Rail and Freedom Plaza Ledg-es. Located by DC’s Metro Center rail station, the Golden Rail has been made world famous by local skate boarders. 202-608-1100. dcsportsent.com

A Celebration of Gaming at LabyrinthFrom August 5-12, join Labyrinth Games & Puzzles for a week-long Celebration of Gaming. On Sunday, August 5, the week will start with a super-bargain sale of used and donated games and puzzles for all ages. It will continue throughout the week with their an-nual store-wide sale. On Thursday, August 9, they will celebrate the store owner Kathleen Donahue’s birthday with Party Game Night! Award-winning game designer Dave Chalker will play Get Bit and friends from local North Star Games will join everyone to play their award-winning Wits & Wagers. There will be door prizes and cake! The Celebration will culminate in a weekend-long celebration of board games and tabletop role-playing on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, featuring game designers from all over the east coast. Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-544-1059. labyrinthgameshop.com

Summer Music in the CourtyardGallery OonH ConcertsGallery OonH continues its Summer Music in the Courtyard Se-ries on Saturdays, 5:30-10:30 p.m., through September 2, with performances by the John Stone Reggae Band; Sir Allen and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers; and Wheelie and Tia Nina. The gallery and adjacent courtyard, at 1354 H Street, NE, provide an indoor/outdoor space where art, music, and minds intersect for cultural experiences appealing to a broad range of ages and interests. Presentations will include pop-up markets for food and retail while continuing to feature gallery exhibits from the private collection of the owners Mary Ellen Vehlow and Steve Hessler. “We see this as an opportunity to infuse the local community with an energy beyond the bars and night life of H Street,” explains Vehlow. galleryoonh.com

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SPECiAl EvENTS2012 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednes-days, Aug. 15, 22, and 29. 7 PM with pre-cere-mony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. The 2012 Twilight Tattoo season has been extended and will run through the entire summer. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hour-long sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uni-forms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the fu-ture. Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. usarmyband.com

Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Friday evenings through Aug. 31. Guests admitted starting at 7 PM. Guests should be seated by 8 PM. Program begins at 8:45 PM. The Eve-ning Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de

Corps of the United States Marines. The story of the ceremony reflects the story of Marines around the world. The ceremony begins with a concert by the United States Marine Band. Free. It is wise to have reservations that can be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Marine Bar-racks (front gate), Eighth and I Streets SE. 202-433-4073. mbw.usmc.mil

Free Summer Saturdays at the Corcoran. This summer, through Labor Day weekend, en-joy special exhibitions and programming free of charge in addition to Gallery tours, select workshops, demonstrations, and performances for all ages. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org

SuMMER MuSiCFort Dupont Summer Concerts. Saturdays, Aug. 11 and 18. The National Park Service

offers six Rhythm and Blues performances in July and August as part of Fort Dupont Park’s “Summer Theatre” concert series. The con-certs’ are sponsored solely by the National Park Service and free to the public. On Aug. 11 at 7:30 PM, it is DC’s Legends ‘n Soul Night, Al Johnson & His A Team, Peaches & Herb, Skip Mahony & the Casuals and HALO. On Aug. 18 at 8 PM, see KLYMAXX featuring Bernadette Cooper and B’ela Dona. There is a Jr. Ranger tent offering programs for children and gen-eral information about Fort Dupont Park. nps.gov/fodu

1812 Overture on the Mall. Aug. 14, 8 PM. US Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and the 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presi-dential Salute Battery. Sylvan (open air) The-ater on the Washington Monument grounds (southeast corner). usarmyband.com

South on South Capitol Southern Rock Con-cert Series. Aug. 24; 11:30 AM, Bands all

day, mechanical bull, picnic tables. Half and M Streets SE at the Navy Yard Metro. fair-groundsdc.com

Evenings at Zuppa Fresca. Third Thursdays, 6-8 PM; Aug. 16, Jimi Smooth & the Hittime (Motown), Sept. 20, Levi Stephens (Funk/Blues). 250 K St. NE. nomabid.org

Yards Park Friday Evening Concert Series. Through Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30 PM. Spend your Friday evenings on the river, relaxing on the terraced lawn steps with family and friends and listening to live music from the Yards Park’s boardwalk stage. Friday evening con-certs will feature a wide range of live musi-cal performances including jazz, salsa, reggae, and more. capitolriverfront.org

Military Band Concerts at the US Capitol. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in summer (weather permitting). 8 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band;

Anacostia River Paddle NightWednesdays through Sept. 12, 5-7:30 PM. Come out and join them for a relaxing evening of paddling on the Anacostia River. There’s no fee. Just bring yourself and be ready to have a good time! They’ll have staff, canoes, and kayaks there for anyone who would like to paddle on the river. These events are hosted by the Anacostia Watershed Society and the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association. Meet at the Anacostia Community Boathouse,

1900 M St. SE. RSVP at 301-699-6204. anacostiaws.org

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Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. Free. West Terrace US Capitol Building.

US Marine Band Concerts at the Sylvan Theater. Thursdays in summer (weather permitting), 8 PM. You are welcome to bring folding chairs, blankets and re-freshments to the concert. Free. 15th St. and Independence Ave. SW (on Washing-ton Monument grounds). 202-433-5717. mbw.usmc.mil

National Shrine Summer Organ Recital Series. Sundays in Aug., 6 PM. Free. Free will offering accepted. All welcome. 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nation-alshrine.com

Navy Memorial Concerts on the Av-enue. Tuesdays, through Aug. 28, 8 PM. Come out to the US Navy Memorial for an evening of relaxing music by the United States Navy Band and its special-ty groups. Free. US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-737-2300. navyband.navy.mil

Air Force Band Concerts. Wednesdays in summer. 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arling-ton, Va. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and pa-triotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org

Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays in summer (rain or shine), 5-8 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top art-ists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202- 289-3360. nga.gov

MuSiC AND THEATERFollow the Drinking Gourd. Aug. 11 and 25, 10:30 AM. Join performance artist Kwelismith, as freedom fighter Harriett Tubman, and take a trip on the Underground Railroad to freedom by following the celestial drinking gourd. Go back in time to 1854 and learn how Tubman’s faith in God and her knowledge of land, water, stars, plants and animals contributed to her success on the dangerous journey from Cam-bridge, Maryland, to St. Catherine’s Canada. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacos-tia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. ana-costia.si.edu

Fort Dupont Summer Concerts. Saturdays, Aug. 11 and 18. The National Park Service offers 6 Rhythm and Blues performances in July and Aug.ust as part of Fort Dupont Park’s “Summer Theatre” concert series. The concerts’ are sponsored solely by the National Park Service and free to the public. On Aug. 11 at 7:30 PM, it is DC’s Legends ‘n Soul Night, Al

Johnson & his A Team, Peaches & Herb, Skip Mahony & the Casuals and HALO. On Aug. 18 at 8 PM, see KLYMAXX featuring Bernadette Cooper and B’ela Dona. There is a Jr. Ranger tent offering programs for children and gen-eral information about Fort Dupont Park. nps.gov/fodu

His Chosen Diamond-A Domestic Violence Story. Aug. 11, 3 PM. Dan Didier Productions, Inc. presents “His Chosen Diamond,” a rivet-ing, suspenseful, and powerful stage play that executes a message against domestic vio-lence. $25. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org

Women Breaking Salsa Boundaries. Aug. 25, 2-4 PM. Host Jim Byers of WPFW 89.3FM’s “Latin Flavor” as guest Eileen Torres and oth-ers discuss breaking the glass-ceiling facing female musicians and percussionists in the male-dominated world of Salsa. The band “All-Star Female Descarga” will perform Salsa music in the second hour. This program re-ceived Federal support from the Latino Initia-tives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center, as well as an individual Artist Grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Space is Limited. For more infor-

mation, call 202-633-4866 or 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

EXHiBiTiONSThe Gallery at Vivid Solutions-Inside Out-side by Gabriela Bulisova. Through Sept. 28. This project offers the first-person accounts and insights of formerly incarcerated men on the process of reentry. It casts light on their plight in the hope that we will do more to help these men succeed in becoming produc-tive members of society and caring family members. The Gallery at Vivid Solutions, 2208 MLK Ave. SE. 202-365-8392. vividsolutionsdc.com

Sixth Annual East of the River Exhibition. Through Sept. 8. This exhibition showcases the work of artists with connections to com-munities east of the Anacostia River. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 PM and Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-365-8392. honfleur-gallery.com

Double Take-The Surreal Art of Russ Mc-

Intosh. Through Aug. 31. Russ McIntosh’s unique digital photography exhibition. Center for Green Urbanism, Tubman-Mahan Gallery, 3938 Benning Rd. NE. 202-506-3867. center-forgreenurbanism.org

DeanwoodxDesign: Designing Life Through the Arts. Through Aug. 31. DeanwoodxDesign is a creative place-making project sponsored by ArtPlace and the DC Office of Planning (OP). ArtPlace, a new private-public collabo-ration, is an initiative of eleven of America’s top foundations working in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and sev-en federal agencies, ArtPlace’s aim is to drive revitalization across the country by putting the arts at the center of economic develop-ment. Each project supported by ArtPlace has been selected for developing a new model of helping towns and cities thrive by strategi-cally integrating artists and arts organiza-tions into key local efforts in transportation, housing, community development, job cre-ation, and more. Center for Green Urbanism, Tubman-Mahan Gallery. 3938 Benning Rd. NE. 202-506-3867. centerforgreenurbanism.org

Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in the District of Columbia. On view indefinite-

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He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine at THEARCAug. 19, 3 PM. Promise Productions presents “He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine,” a heartfelt play that exposes the challenges and struggles of blended families. What happens when a son and his stepfather refuse to get along and the mother/wife is in the middle? Will the family ever survive? This is a story you don’t want to miss! $25.

THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org

“He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine” Photo: Courtesy of THEARC

ly. From Reconstruction to the second half of the 20th century, baseball, the great American pastime, was played in Washington, DC, on segregated fields. “Separate and Unequaled” looks at the phenomenal popularity and com-munity draw of this sport when played by African Americans. Featured are such personalities as Josh Gibson and “Buck” Leonard, star players of the Negro Leagues most celebrated team, the Washington Homestead Grays. The show also highlights community teams that gave rise to the various amateur, collegiate and semi-pro black baseball teams and leagues. For special viewing hours and tours, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

TOuRS, TAlKS AND ClASSESKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Tours. Weekends in Aug. 9 AM and 11 AM. Awaken your senses and sense of discovery with a ranger led tour of the ponds and wetland area that borders them. Find out who was out during the night eating water lilies and which plants are in bloom. 9 AM tour is best for night blooming water lilies. 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. 202-426-6905. nps.gov/keaq

Public Art East of the River. Aug. 12, 10 AM-12:30 PM. Some of the most exciting public art in the District of Columbia is on view east of the Ana-costia River. The artworks make bold statements and reflect the diversity and craftsmanship of artists through mosaics, paint, and a variety of sculp-tural materials. Meet at the museum no later than 1:50 PM to join them on this exciting tour as they travel to select sites and view art by Martha Jackson-Jarvis, Roderick Turner, Uzikee Nelson, and others. Mixed-media artist Deidra Bell will serve as your guide. For regis-tration, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

Discovering Community-Behind the Scenes at the Anacostia Community Museum. Aug. 17, 24 and 31, 10 AM. Join the Collections staff for a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the hold-ings used in expanding the museum’s role as a “community museum.” The tour will explore art that provides daily inspiration, observe some of the mu-seum’s ongoing preservation projects, and possibly preview some of the ob-jects being assembled for future exhi-bitions. Participants must meet at the museum’s staff entrance no later than 9:55 AM Space is limited. Call 202-633-4844 for more information and to make reservations. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

The Ties That Binds at Anacostia Community Museum. Aug. 19, 2 PM.

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Join them for an inspiring story of how a grandmother’s creative guidance led to the development a uniquely imaginative idea. Beautifully handcrafted of high quality fab-rics, Velma Crawford’s aprons are fun, fancy and functional. At a very young age Velma sat at her grandmother’s feet learning how to cut out quilting blocks. In addition to being a professional clothing consultant, she now spends much of her time crafting uniquely designed aprons that fit any occasion. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu

The Rise of Fashion in WDC. Aug. 21, 7 PM. Fashion attorney and blogger Mariessa Terrell, founder of the Fashion Law and Policy Center and YooHooDarling.com leads a discussion on the rise of DC fashion. This session includes a fashion show featuring Fashion Row House fashion design fellows moderated by selected east of the river designers. Come and see what DC Fashion looks like in 2013. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Mu-seum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

Kim Johnson’s Story of the Pan. Aug. 26, 2 PM. The steel pan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, which celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from Great Britain this year. Kim Johnson, leading re-searcher of steel band history, presents valu-able research in “The Illustrated Story of Pan.” Featured are oral testimonies and pictures of the pan from its beginnings to the present. Links to the African drum and the “African aural aesthetic,” to tamboo-bamboo and the older Carnival tradition of beating bits of metal for percussion, are presented in words and images. Johnson will discuss this unique musical heritage and sign copies of the book that tells its story. A demonstration of pan music will also be featured. This program is co-sponsored by Caribbeana Communications Incorporated. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

A Watershed Study. Sept. 5, 10:30 AM. What is a Watershed and how does your backyard fit into it? In this first educational workshop of a series, you will learn about the Anacos-tia River, its tributaries and the land within its boundaries. Using maps, photos and other artifacts our journey into the place we call home begins. For more information and reser-vations, call 202-633-4866 or 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

A Self-Reliant People: Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail. Discover, or see with new eyes, this traditionally African American enclave in Far Northeast when you follow “A Self-Reliant People: Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail.” Fif-teen poster-sized street signs combine story-telling with historic photographs and maps to transport you back to the days before Dean-wood was Deanwood. To pick up the trail go to Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. and Division Ave. NE. Walk one block south to Foote Street, at the edge of Marvin Gaye Park. The 90-min-ute, self-guided tour will bring you along Nan-nie Helen Burroughs Avenue, up 49th St. and along Sheriff Rd. back to Minnesota Ave. and the Metro station. Walk the trail at your own pace and take time to enjoy this small town in the city. Don’t forget to pick up a free trail

guide from businesses along the way. 202-661-7581. www.culturaltourismdc.org

MARKETSWard 8 Farmers Market. Saturdays, through Thanksgiving, 9 AM-2 PM. Fresh Fruit, vegeta-bles, bread and meat. Market now will double the value of your SNAP, EBT, WIC or senior food vouchers for produce. THEARC, 1901 Mis-sissippi Ave. SE. ward8farmersmarket.com

Ward 8 Farmers’ Market at St. E’s. Saturdays through Oct. 27, 10 AM-2 PM. Chapel East Gate, 2800 MLK Ave, SE. 202-841-0394. ward-8farmersmarket.com

H Street FRESHFARM Market at New Loca-tion. Saturdays, 9 AM-noon. 1300 H St. NE. The market is a producers-only outdoor mar-ket offering fruit, vegetables, meats, baked goods, cheese, flowers and more for sale. freshfarmmarket.org

NOMA Farmers Market. Wednesdays, through Oct . 31, 3-7 PM. 1200 First St., NE. nomabid.org

Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays, through Dec. 20, 3-7 PM. North end of Eighth Street, between D and E Streets NW. fresh-farmmarket.org

By the White House FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays, through Oct. 25, 11 AM-2:30 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org

Mount Vernon Triangle Market. Sundays, 10 AM-4 PM. Initiating its second season, the market is situated in Mt. Vernon Triangle, at the corner of 5th and Eye Streets NW just north of Chinatown. The market will feature a diverse mix of art, crafts, imports, antiques, collectibles and furniture. The market will also highlight local prepared foods such as hand-made chocolates and breads; and beverages, such as organic juices, teas and coffee. The food truck, Curbside Cupcakes and Bita Dio-mande, of Sarafina will also be at the market. Also find handmade jewelry, vintage and con-temporary clothing and accessories. mount-vernontriangle.org

9th and U Flea Market. Saturdays and Sun-days, 9 AM-5 PM. 9th and U Streets NW.

Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays year round (rain or shine), 9 AM-1 PM. The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London named the market one of the top farmers’ markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal products. 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. freshfarm-market.org

14th and U Farmers Market. Saturdays. 9 AM-1 PM, until Thanksgiving. Producers-only market. 14th and U Streets NW, in front of the Reeves Building. marketsandmore.net

Mi Tierra (Latino) Market at Unity Park. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (weather per-mitting). 9 AM-7 PM. Unity Park at Champlain

and Euclid Streets and Columbia Rd. NW. Mi Tierra market has 18 approved vendors that sell foods and crafts from their native coun-tries in the heart of Adams Morgan.

Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8 AM- 4 PM. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale! Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs are an example of the available items. 1819 35th St. NW. 202-775-3532. or georgetown-fleamarket.com

Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM-7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM-5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM-5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM-6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually op-erated “old world” market. On weekends the market area comes alive with farmers bringing in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, art-ists, a flea market and street musicians. 200 block of 7th St. SE. 202-698-5253. eastern-market-dc.com

SPORTS, DANCE ANDPHySiCAl FiTNESSPublic Skating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Saturdays and Sundays in August, 2-3:30 PM. Dress for warmth and safety. Clothes should be easy to move in, and pants must not fall be-low the heel of the skate (sweatpants or leg-gings are a good choice). Everyone needs to wear gloves or mittens, and one pair of thin, long socks or tights that fit snugly (no ankle socks). A helmet or knit hat is strongly recom-mended (loaner helmets are available). $5. $4 for kids and seniors. $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. NE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org

Dr George Washington Carver and the Na-ture Trail. Aug. 15, 10:30 AM. Learn about Dr. George Washington Carver and how the mu-seum’s nature trail uses Kwanzaa principles to explain the benefits of natural recycling, the insect community, medicinal plants, and other outdoor offerings. The museum’s trail walk is co-sponsored by the George Washington Carver Outdoor School, Inc. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Mu-seum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

Nats Baseball. Aug. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30 and 31; Sept. 1. $10, up. Nationals Park. 202-675-6287. washington.nationals.mlb.com

National’s Ballpark Tours. Wednesday-Sun-day (non-game days), 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. On day of night-time home games, tours at 10:30 AM. Take the Nationals Park Ballpark Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at Nationals Park. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes you will visit the PNC Diamond Club, the Lexus Presidents Club, the Stars & Stripes Club, luxury suites, the Shirley Povich Media Center, Nationals dugout and Nationals club-house. Throw a pitch in the Nationals bullpen. $12-$15. All proceeds from Nationals Park Tours will be donated to the Nationals Dream Foundation. washington.nationals.mlb.com

DC United Soccer Home Match. Aug. 19, 5 PM, vs. Philadelphia Union; Aug. 22, 7:30 PM, vs. Chicago Fire; Aug. 29, 8 PM, vs New York Red Bulls. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202-587-5000. dcunited.com

Washington Mystics Basketball. Aug. 19 and 24. $17, up. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. wnba.com

Waterfront Workouts at the Wharf. Satur-days, 9-11 AM. Yala Fitness at 9 AM and Flow Yoga at 10 AM. 7th Street Landing at 7th and Water Streets SW. wharfdc.com

Pick-up Field Hockey on the Mall. Every Monday at 6 PM. Meets at the fields in front of the Smithsonian Metro stop for males and fe-males who have a passion for field hockey. No experience necessary. Bring water, shinguards, mouthguard, cleats, a field hockey stick, and either a reversible jersey or a light and dark shirt - no grays please. Free.

Rock Creek Park Trail Rides. On Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. and Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays through Aug., take a one-hour guided horseback ride through Rock Creek Park. Weekend rides are at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays and 11 AM and 12:30 PM on Sundays. Weekday rides are at 6 PM. No prior experience is necessary but riders must be under 200 lbs. except for one horse that can carry up to 225 lbs. Reserve your ride well in advance at rockcreekhorsecenter.com or call 202-362-0117. $40. Rock Creek Horse Center, 5100 Glover Road, 1/2 block south of Military Road, NW. Watch for signs.

Adult Dance Classes. Starting Aug. 27. Tues-days, 7-8:30 PM, Jazz; Wednesdays, 7-8:15 PM, Ballet; Saturdays, 9-10 AM, Zumba. The Washington Ballet @ THEARC offers three adult classes this year. Classes are $12 each or you may purchase a $100 class card for 12 classes. Classes are only $5 for Ward 8 resi-dents. The class card for Ward 8 residents is $50. (Valid ID required.) THEARC, 1901 Mis-sissippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org

Free Yoga Classes at Anacostia Neighbor-hood Library. Every Thursday, 7-8 PM. Yoga is a great way to relax, unwind and get grounded. Even if you’ve never done yoga be-fore – this class is for you. Open to people of all abilities, ages and body types. All you need to bring is yourself, comfortable cloth-ing and an open mind. Judgment free zone: having a great time is encouraged! Register in person at Anacostia Neighborhood Library or call 202-715-7707. 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/anacostia

Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate sunrise to sunset. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free. One-hour free skate “rental” has started but sizes and supplies are limited. During summer months, open daily. Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacostia River and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and then into the park. 202-472-3873.

Free public tennis courts in Wards 7 and 8. Fort Davis Community Center, 1400 41st St. SE; Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver St. SE; Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center, 4300 Anacostia Ave. NE; Randle Highlands

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Tennis Courts, 31st St. and Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Martin Luther King, Jr Ave. and Joliet St. SW; Con-gress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama Ave. and Randle Pl.SE; Fort Stanton Commu-nity Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are avail-able on a first-come, first-served basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov

Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. Open daily; Monday through Saturday, 9 AM-9 PM; Sunday, 9 AM-6 PM. Four indoor courts. Six outdoor courts. Summer hourly fees at $6 to $10 for adults. Kids 17 and under play for free. 701 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-645-6242. dpr.dc.gov

Anacostia Pool. 1800 Anacostia Dr. SE. 202-724-1441. dpr.dc.gov

Barry Farms Pool. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE 202-645-5040. dpr.dc.gov

Benning Park Pool. Southern Ave. and Fable St.SE. 202-645-5044. dpr.dc.gov

Douglass Pool. Frederick Douglass Ct. and Stanton Ter. SE. 202-645-5045. dpr.dc.gov

Fort Dupont Pool. Ridge Rd. and Burns St. SE. 202-645-5046. dpr.dc.gov

Fort Stanton Pool. 1800 Erie St. SE. 202-678-1798. dpr.dc.gov

Kelly Miller Pool. 4900 Brooks St. NE. 202-724-5056. dpr.dc.gov

Oxon Run Pool. Fourth St. and Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-645-5042. dpr.dc.gov

NOTE: All outdoor pools are open weekends, noon-6 PM. Weekday hours are 1-8 PM. Every pool is closed one day a week for cleaning and maintenance. All pools are free for DC residents. Have picture ID.

CiviC liFECongresswoman Norton’s Annual Job Fair. Aug. 23, 10 AM-3 PM. Professional develop-ment workshops, 10-11 AM. Over 80 employ-ers will be represented. Washington Conven-tion Center. norton.house.gov

Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM-6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton.house.gov

Councilmember Alexander’s Constituent Services Office. Open weekdays, 10 AM-6 PM. 2524 Penn. Ave. SE. 202-581-1560.

Councilmember Barry’s Constituent Ser-vices Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM. 2100 MLK Ave, SE, #307. 202-698-2185.

Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting. Last Tuesday, noon-2 PM. Anacostia Mu-seum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900.

Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memo-rial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capi-tolviewcivicassoc.org

Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7-9 PM. UPO-Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600.

Anacostia High School School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday. 6 PM. Anacos-tia High School, 16th and R Streets SE.

Deanwood Citizens Association General Body Meeting. Fourth Monday, except Aug. and Dec., 6:30 PM. 1350 49th St. NE.

Deanwood Citizens Association General Body Meeting. Fourth Monday, except Aug. and Dec., 6:30 PM. 1350 49th St. NE.

Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meet-ing. Third Tuesday. 6:30-8:30 PM. Ke-nilworth Elementary School (auditorium), 1300 44th St. NE. Greg Rhett jrhett3009@aol.com or 202-388-1532.

Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tues-day, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE.

ANC 7A. Second Tuesday, 7:30 PM. Benning-Stoddard Rec. Center, 100 Stoddard Pl. SE. 202-727-1000. 7A@anc.dc.gov. anc7a.org

ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Ep-worth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE (Branch Ave. and S St. SE). 202-584-3400. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b.us

ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. 202-398-5100. anc7c@verizon.net

ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Sixth District Police Station, 100 42nd St. NE. 202-398-5258. 7D06@anc.dc.gov

ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7-8:30 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 202-582-6360. 7E@anc.dc.gov

ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. Anacostia UPO Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-889-6600. anc8adc.org

ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Sts. SE. 202-610-1818. anc8b.org

ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 6:30 PM. 2907 MLK Jr. Ave. SE. 202-388-2244.

ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. 202 561-0774

ANC 8E. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. SE Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-561-6616. 8e02@anc.dc.gov

Note: Many regular monthly community meetings to not happen in August. l

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