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By KAT LUCEROCurrent Staff Writer

Over the next several months, the D.C. Water and Sewer Authori-ty will analyze a wide range of issues — from water quality to park operations — that will be affected by a proposed Potomac River tun-nel project to control sewage over-flows. The agency, also known as DC Water, is seeking public input through Aug. 31 on areas of focus for the project’s environmental impact statement, a study that’s required for the project to move forward. At a community presenta-tion last Thursday, DC Water offi-cials showed off revisions to the

Georgetown plan that include a smaller tunnel than in the current proposal. The study area stretches along the Potomac River from George-

town University past Haines Point to the Blue Plains Advanced Waste-water Treatment Plant — the areas that would be affected under vari-ous alternatives. DC Water’s revised proposal would avoid placing a tunnel beneath the Georgetown waterfront, relying instead on a combination of “green infrastruc-ture” and sewer separation projects to avoid overflows in that area. In all, the study is looking at nine “combined sewer overflows” — the pipe openings where sewage spills into the waterway. They stretch along riverfront parkland from Foxhall Road south to the Lincoln Memorial. The proposed tunnel is one por-

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By KATIE PEARCECurrent Staff Writer

An $82 million renovation of the acclaimed Duke Ellington School of the Arts is now set to launch, after various partners signed off on a community agreement last week.

The agreement includes a vast reduction of uses for a rooftop “Skyview Terrace” that designers originally envisioned as an outdoor performance space with room for 800. In response to various com-munity concerns, the revised con-cept allows for mainly classroom uses and an approximately 45-per-son capacity.

Friday’s signing event, which drew Mayor Vincent Gray and other city officials, was a final step to allow the massive project to pro-ceed. By fall 2016, the now-vacant arts school at 3500 R St. will be approximately 107,000 square feet larger, with a new 850-seat theater and an underground parking lot, among other new features and per-formance spaces.

“We have been able to work to find what I think is an extraordinary solution,” Mayor Gray said of the community agreement, which he likened to the campus plan setting terms for the growth of Georgetown University.

The Ellington agreement lays out various restrictions for the new outdoor rooftop terrace, prohibiting its use for rentals, fundraising, per-formances, assemblies or recep-tions. One rooftop element, a

Agreement clears way for Ellington School project

Brian Kapur/The CurrentThe D.C. Office of African Affairs’ fifth annual Africa Festival took place Sunday at Woodrow Wilson Plaza. Entertainment included Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter Wayna.

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■ Modernization: Plans for ‘Skyview Terrace’ scaled back

By KAT LUCEROCurrent Staff Writer

For several years, the D.C. Department of the Environment had been putting homeowners on a wait-ing list to receive city funds for installing solar panels.

But the agency elected to replace the old program with a new set of incentives effective Aug. 11, this time covered by utility companies that pay into a fund in lieu of meet-ing solar energy requirements them-selves.

The problem: The $700,000 in this new fund couldn’t cover hun-dreds of previously wait-listed homeowners along with new appli-cants, so the Environment Depart-ment elected to offer it only for new solar installations — eliminating the waitlist.

In response to the resulting out-cry, the agency last week pledged to postpone the scheduled launch of the new program and create a 13-mem-ber committee to “form solutions on the issues that were raised,” deputy director Taresa Lawrence told The Current.

Agency delays overhaul of solar rebates

By CHRIS KAINCurrent Staff Writer

More students in D.C. Public Schools are proficient in reading and math than at any other time since the current D.C. Comprehensive Assess-ment System exams were introduced in 2006, D.C. officials announced last week. But even as officials hailed mod-est improvements in this spring’s DC CAS standardized test scores, the gains were not enough to draw

the fanfare of last year’s growth, which had elicited remarks from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. And critics pointed to stag-nant scores for at-risk and economi-cally disadvantaged students since mayoral control and new teacher evaluation policies took hold in 2007 and 2008. Overall, the citywide results — comprising the D.C. Public Schools system and the District’s public charter schools — showed an increase in proficiency from 2013 of 1.4 percentage points in math and 0.4 percentage points in reading. This year, 54.5 percent of D.C. stu-

DC CAS results show modest improvements■ Test scores: Some area schools see dramatic gains

Brian Kapur/The CurrentMayor Vincent Gray participated in Friday’s signing ceremony.

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Wednesday, Aug. 6 D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Nor-ton will host a round-table discus-sion on postal service in the Dis-trict. Speakers will include D.C. postmaster Gerald Roane and rep-resentatives from the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

Thursday, Aug. 7 The D.C. Democratic State Committee will hold its annual meeting, which will include elec-tions to elect officers and fill vacancies for alternate national committeewoman and at-large committeeman. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.■ The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a pre-con-struction meeting regarding the Guy Mason playground. The agen-da will include discussion of final design changes and logistics of construction, which is tentatively scheduled to start Aug. 11. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW.

Saturday, Aug. 16 The Greater Washington Urban League and AmeriHealth D.C. will host their second annual Back to School Health and Wellness Festi-val. The event will include chil-dren’s activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, fitness dances, financial literacy training and workshops for first-time home-buyers. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the league’s headquarters, 2901 14th St. NW.

The week ahead

By GRAHAM VYSECurrent Staff Writer

Dupont Circle advisory neigh-borhood commissioner Leo Dwyer is set to appear in D.C. Superior Court later this month after a late-night altercation with a homeless man on July 28 — making him the second Northwest commissioner to be accused of assault this summer. Dwyer is charged with attacking the man just before 3 a.m. at the corner of 17th and Corcoran streets. (The commissioner lives a few blocks away in the 1500 block of 17th Street.) Dwyer allegedly sprayed household cleaning product at the man, threw the personal belongings of other homeless people into the street and yelled a racial slur. The man was subsequently treated for skin irritation by the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. According to a court affidavit,

Dwyer admitted to police that he sprayed the cleaning product and threw the items, saying the area had a foul stench as a result of its home-less population. Asked if he used a racial slur during the episode, he said, “I don’t think so.” Dwyer’s lawyer Randy Evan McDonald told The Current that he and his client have no comment at this time. The neighborhood com-missioner is scheduled to appear in Superior Court Aug. 25 after plead-ing not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge at an initial court hearing last week. Since last week, the allegations against Dwyer have appeared in citywide news reports. Many of his colleagues on the neighborhood commission said they were shocked by the charges. Chair Will Stephens described the situation as “unprecedented” and said the commission might consider

Dupont official faces charge after late-night altercation By GRAHAM VYSE

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Of all the at-large candidates for D.C. Council this year, Libertarian nominee Frederick Steiner may have the pithiest explanation of why he’s running. “Really, I got tired of ranting in bars and decided I’d better do something,” the Fort Totten resident told The Current in an interview this week. Steiner is a technology consultant who has lived in the region for a decade, and he’s been frustrated by what he sees as the lack of transparency and abundance of red tape coming out of the Wilson Building. As a Libertarian, he believes the District ulti-mately should eliminate most of its govern-ment rules and public services, and he was particu-larly put off by recent efforts to regulate the city’s food trucks. He also opposed recently proposed restrictions on the emerging “sharing economy,” including ride-sharing services like Uber that compete with tradi-tional taxicabs. “I laugh at the vested interests that are trying to preserve their monopolies on such services,” Steiner said. Now the small government advocate is one of

D.C. voters’ many choices for the two at-large seats up for election in November, including the position left open when Council member David Catania decided to run for mayor rather than another council term. Together with his party’s own mayoral hopeful Bruce Majors and its would-be congressional dele-gate Sara Panfil, Steiner is part of the first crop of

general election candidates to run since the D.C. Libertarians earned “major party” status with the Board of Elections in 2012. He faces tough odds in a city where just a few hundred voters are registered Libertar-ian, but victory doesn’t appear to be his top priority.

“I would rather be true to myself than compromise and win,” Steiner said. “I’m doing what I’m doing for the future of the

party.” Asked to flesh out his Libertarian views, Steiner said he would seek to abolish the Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs, which he sees as violating the separation of church and state. He would “continue the attempt to privatize the school system,” support-ing school vouchers in addition to charter schools. To help the poor, he said he would turn to private charity: “If you look at spending, I would suspect that those

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Charter schools sue over equal funding A group of charter schools is suing the D.C. government to pro-vide equal funds to charter schools and traditional public schools. D.C. law requires the govern-ment to fund students, rather than schools, with the allocated dollars following the student to whichever facility he or she attends. But the plaintiffs hold that traditional public schools actually receive an average of $1,600 to $2,600 more per stu-dent than charter schools. The discrepancy comes via extra dollars — on top of per-student funds — dedicated partly to facili-ties and maintenance, which city officials contend is legal.

The plaintiffs, the D.C. Associa-tion of Chartered Public Schools, Eagle Academy Public Charter School and Washington Latin Pub-lic Charter School, say their legal action is a “last resort.” “It does not seek damages for past underfunding, which totals more than $770 million just since fiscal year 2008,” they say in a statement. “Instead, it asks the court to enjoin the D.C. government from continuing to flout the equal fund-ing law.”

Summer Restaurant Week set to begin Over 200 restaurants in the area will offer three-course lunches for $20.14 and dinners for $35.14 Aug.

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Methodist Home now features new name The Methodist Home of DC, an assisted living facility at 4901 Con-necticut Ave., has a new name: For-est Hills of DC. CEO Sandy Douglass said the 125-year-old organization changed the name to “better reflect” its com-

munity. The facility welcomes “res-idents and families of all faiths as well as those with no religious affil-iations” and “people from all walks of life regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, disability, sexual orientation or identity,” she said in a news release. Forest Hills of DC offers 57 licensed assisted living apartments on Connecticut Avenue as well as a specialized memory care facility — Forest Side — at 2701 Military Road. It also provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a licensed skilled nursing facility.

MPD expands litter enforcement program Metropolitan Police Department officers are now authorized to issue $75 tickets to any pedestrian observed littering, and they will do so beginning Sept. 1, providing warnings until then, according to a department news release. The effort began as a pilot pro-gram in the department’s 4th and 6th districts, where officers are already issuing tickets. Pedestrians who receive the tickets must pro-vide their name and address; failure to do so can lead to arrest and an additional fine of $100 to $250. Fines that are not paid will dou-ble. Officers will still issue $100 tickets to drivers and passengers who litter, according to the release.

Library seeks local authors for festival Local authors are eligible to apply to take part in the DC Author Festival, a daylong event on Oct. 18 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library featuring talks, workshops and a book sale. The deadline for applying to sell books or fill one of 32 author talk slots is Aug. 14. For details, visit

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Main streets groups to expand art event An arts festival presented by Shaw Main Streets for the past few years will expand this fall to four other neighborhoods as well. The Congress Heights, Dupont Circle, H Street NE and North Cap-itol Street main streets groups will join Shaw in presenting this year’s “Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC.” Each neighborhood will present its own mix of free artistic program-ming for the Sept. 27 event, which will run from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. A full list of programming will be available at artallnightdc.com by early September.

BID installs public art around Georgetown The Georgetown Business Improvement District recently launched two public space initia-tives, distributing 50 blue and gray chairs throughout the neighbor-hood’s commercial areas, and kick-ing off a project to decorate con-struction barricades at 3000 M St. The “Bistro Chair” pilot project aims to provide opportunities for pedestrian respite and assess the reaction. Visitors are encouraged to share their experience by tagging Instagram and Twitter photos with the “#GeorgetownDC” printed on every seat. The chairs have proved so popular that the BID will add to the collection in the coming months, according to a release. Meanwhile, the “Georgetown Gongoozlers” mural project — referring to “an idler who stares at length at activity on a canal” — will install a series of art pieces over the main entrance of the shuttered Latham Hotel, all celebrating the C&O Canal. Each mural will ulti-mately be auctioned off to support construction of a new canal boat and related activities — goals of “Georgetown 2028,” the business group’s 15-year action plan.

Correction In the July 30 issue, the headline “ANC opposes American City side-walk cafe” did not accurately reflect the Chevy Chase advisory neigh-borhood commission’s stance on the American City Diner’s applica-tion for an outdoor sidewalk cafe. The commission objected to the proposed design and sought modifi-cations, but its resolution also com-mended the establishment for its willingness to modify the design to accommodate concerns about ade-quate handicapped access and pedestrian space on the sidewalk at Connecticut Avenue and Morrison Street. As stated in the article, a revised application is expected. The Current regrets the error. As a matter of policy, The Cur-rent corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the manag-ing editor at 202-567-2011.

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By BRADY HOLTCurrent Staff Writer

A divided Historic Preservation Review Board approved a Blagden Alley apartment project last Thursday that includes a controver-sial pedestrian walkway connecting two new buildings above the alley. But with three of seven members opposing any such bridge, the board compromised on a 4-3 vote to OK an unenclosed walkway as opposed to the glass-enclosed connector that developers sought. Phone messages left for the SB-Urban firm were not returned. SB-Urban’s plans for 917 M St. and 1212

9th St. — two largely vacant lots backing onto the Shaw alley — include about 124 “micro” apartment units in two four-story buildings, along with common amenity space shared by the tenants and a small retail component on the alley. The company is also pursuing similar concepts in Dupont Circle’s Patterson Man-sion and Georgetown’s Latham Hotel, which SB-Urban’s Michael Balaban referred to at last week’s hearing as “tailored responses to urban infill settings.” In all three projects, the Bethesda-based firm envisions tiny furnished apartment units whose tenants will be young professionals new to D.C. who have few possessions and won’t drive. SB-Urban chooses walkable locations

with good access to transit and car-sharing in lieu of providing parking. Although such a scheme sometimes makes neighbors wary, project representatives said the Shaw commu-nity has been enthusiastic about the Blagden Alley proposal. “One [advisory neighborhood commis-sioner] said to me, ‘You guys are the first ones to come to us understanding what we want and what we need,’” said Anne Adams, architec-tural historian for SB-Urban. Despite community support, though, the project faced skepticism from the Historic Preservation Office, which provides recom-mendations to the appointed preservation board. Project reviewer Brendan Meyer

encouraged the board to oppose the applica-tion and seek major revisions, such as elimi-nating the connection between the new build-ings, reducing glass on the facades, and remov-ing plans to widen two alley sections to improve pedestrian safety and accommodate a sidewalk cafe. “The pedestrian walkway, piazza-like alley dimensions, and over use of glazing … com-bine to effectively, and incompatibly, change the scale of this part of the historic district,” Meyer wrote in his report. “Rather than two buildings inserted comfortably amongst the historic buildings of the district, their literal and figurative connection aggregates to take

Preservation board backs Blagden Alley ‘micro’ units with design revisions

By GRAHAM VYSECurrent Staff Writer

D.C.’s much-discussed demographic changes are front and center in a recent report from the Urban Insti-tute, with a decade of census data now providing a closer look at the city’s transformation. Written by Peter Tatian and Serena Lei, “Washington, D.C.: Our Changing City,” documents the District’s declining black population. But it also show how the city’s overall population began to grow in 2000, driven by an increase in white, Latino and Asian residents. By the end of the next decade, “Roughly 50,000 more whites, 9,700 more Latinos, and 7,900 more Asians called the city their home,” according to the study. The overall increase in the city’s population has largely been fueled by growing Northwest neighbor-hoods, in addition to significant growth in Ward 6. Ward 2 had the biggest gains over the past decade, adding a whopping 13,000 residents, and Ward 3 had the third highest, with 3,500 new people. In terms of racial and ethnic divisions, the study shows that new white residents have almost uniformly avoided neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Asians have flocked to Northwest, where the Latino population also has grown significantly in spots includ-ing Petworth, Brightwood and Takoma. Tatian reviewed these and other findings during a June 26 presentation to the Ward 3 Democrats. But as he

took questions from the older crowd at the meeting, the hottest topic of discussion appeared to be the growth of young millennials — the 37,000 new residents between the ages of 18 and 34. “You go across the city and they’re everywhere,” one woman said. “It seems like all of our policies are geared towards them. We’ve got to have bike lanes. They’ve all got to walk to the Metro. We’re building micro-units because that’s the only thing they can afford.” The woman said she wondered what policies the District is pursuing to retain these young people as they get older. At-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds, another speaker at the meeting, said reforming the school system would be key to retaining millennials. She said she understands the fear that focusing on young people could come into conflict with policies for seniors, but added, “I must tell you, we are benefiting as a community from these younger citizens of D.C.” Tatian told the crowd that the growth of millennials likely would continue for decades to come, leading Bonds to wonder aloud whether it’s inappropriate for her policy focus to be on residents under 18 — a group that has significantly declined. But Tatian complicated the conversation by saying that the past decade had seen an increase of children in a few Northwest neighborhoods, including Foxhall, Amer-ican University Park, Van Ness and Chevy Chase: “There could be another wave of kids coming through the system, if those kids stay as they get older,” he said.

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PSA 201

Theft from auto■ 5840-5899 block, Chevy Chase Parkway; 6:30 p.m. July 30.

PSA 202

Assault with a dangerous weapon■ 4404-4499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6 p.m. July 31.

Theft■ 4404-4499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:35 p.m. July 28.■ 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 11:26 a.m. July 29.■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:08 p.m. July 29.■ 4350-4399 block, 39th St.; 9:52 p.m. July 29.■ 4350-4399 block, 39th St.; 10:29 p.m. July 29.■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:53 p.m. July 30.■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:46 p.m. July 30.■ 4500-4599 block, 40th St.; 6:21 p.m. July 30.■ 3700-3799 block, Veazey St.; 6:39 p.m. July 30.■ 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 7:10 p.m. July 30.■ 4000-4099 block, Albemarle St.; 3:23 p.m. July 31.■ 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 3:45 p.m. July 31.■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 11:18 a.m. Aug. 2.

Theft from auto■ 4220-4299 block, Military Road; 2:15 p.m. July 30.■ 4500-4599 block, Fessen-den St.; 5:44 p.m. Aug. 1.

PSA 203

Robbery■ 5000-5099 block, Connecti-cut Ave.; 12:55 p.m. July 31.

Burglary■ 4300-4449 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:20 p.m. July 29.■ 2900-2999 block, Van Ness St.; 7:57 p.m. July 29.

Theft■ 4326-4399 block, Reno Road; 8 p.m. Aug. 2.

Theft from auto■ 4700-4714 block, 32nd St.; 8:14 a.m. July 30.■ 32nd and Brandywine streets; 8:16 a.m. July 30.■ 3200-3299 block, Davenport St.; 9:21 a.m. July 30.■ 30th and Davenport streets; 11:20 a.m. July 30.■ 3200-3399 block, Albemarle St.; 3:02 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 2900-2999 block, Tilden St.; 9:05 a.m. Aug. 2.

■ 3200-3299 block, Davenport St.; 4:49 p.m. Aug. 2.

PSA 204

Robbery■ 2700-2798 block, Connecti-cut Ave.; 10:58 p.m. July 29 (with gun).

Assault with a dangerous weapon■ 2301-2499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:22 a.m. Aug. 3.

Burglary■ 3800-3899 block, Calvert St.; 8:26 a.m. Aug. 1.■ 2301-2499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; noon Aug. 3.

Theft■ 2200-2399 block, Tunlaw Road; 12:05 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 4000-4299 block, Cathedral Ave.; 1:29 p.m. Aug. 1.

PSA 401

Robbery■ 6700-6799 block, 4th St.; 10:45 a.m. July 29.■ 7400-7499 block, 16th St.; 9 p.m. Aug. 2.

Assault with a dangerous weapon■ 1600-1699 block, Roxanna Road; 2:50 p.m. Aug. 3.

Burglary■ 6600-6699 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:25 a.m. July 28.

Motor vehicle theft■ 300-399 block, Aspen St.; 8:30 a.m. July 31.■ 800-898 block, Juniper St.; 1:26 p.m. Aug. 3.

Theft■ 7000-7099 block, Blair Road; 10:23 p.m. July 28.■ 7400-7599 block, Georgia Ave.; 5 a.m. July 30.■ 6803-6811 block, Laurel St.; 2:50 p.m. Aug. 3.

Theft from auto■ 6600-6699 block, Luzon Ave.; 11:48 a.m. July 28.■ 7300-7399 block, Blair Road; 11:39 p.m. July 28.■ 1400-1499 block, Roxanna Road; 6:40 a.m. July 29.■ 1400-1405 block, Northgate Road; 7:03 a.m. July 29.■ 1620-1699 block, Primrose Road; 8 a.m. July 30.■ 6600-6699 block, 14th St.; 8:34 a.m. July 30.■ 8000-8099 block, 14th St.; 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2.■ 7922-7999 block, Eastern Ave.; 11:30 a.m. Aug. 2.■ 7400-7499 block, 9th St.; 12:04 p.m. Aug. 2.■ 500-599 block, Butternut St.; 2:30 a.m. Aug. 3.■ 800-899 block, Whittier Place; 5:24 p.m. Aug. 3.

PSA 402

Burglary■ 1306-1399 block, Fort Ste-vens Drive; 12:01 a.m. July 29.■ 6100-6199 block, 7th Place; 2:43 p.m. July 30.■ 6500-6599 block, 14th St.; 9:56 p.m. Aug. 1.

Motor vehicle theft■ 6414-6499 block, 9th St.; 10:05 a.m. July 31.■ 6100-6199 block, 16th St.; 8 p.m. July 31.■ 16th and Rittenhouse streets; 10 a.m. Aug. 1.■ 1400-1499 block, Fort Stevens Drive; 7:50 a.m. Aug. 2.

Theft■ 5800-5899 block, 7th St.; 1:10 p.m. July 29.■ 700-799 block, Somerset Place; 1:18 p.m. July 29.■ 300-399 block, Van Buren St.; 7:07 p.m. July 31.■ 6100-6199 block, 16th St.; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 300-399 block, Van Buren St.; 4:32 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 5910-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:26 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 300-399 block, Van Buren St.; 1:14 p.m. Aug. 2.■ 500-699 block, Somerset Place; 2 p.m. Aug. 2.■ 5910-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:24 p.m. Aug. 3.

Theft from auto■ 900-999 block, Sheridan St.; 7:38 a.m. July 28.■ 6500-6599 block, Piney Branch Road; 11 a.m. July 28.■ 6300-6399 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:51 p.m. July 29.■ 6300-6399 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:08 p.m. July 31.

PSA 403

Robbery■ Kennedy and 9th streets; 3 p.m. Aug. 3.

Assault with a dangerous weapon■ 800-899 block, Longfellow St.; 2:51 p.m. Aug. 3 (with knife).

Burglary■ 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:03 a.m. July 30.

Motor vehicle theft■ 5400-5499 block, 13th St.; 8:55 a.m. July 31.■ 1400-1499 block, Ingraham St.; 4 p.m. July 31.■ 5817-5912 block, 14th St.; 7:58 p.m. July 31.

Theft■ 5401-5499 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:33 a.m. July 31.■ 800-899 block, Marietta Place; 10:50 a.m. July 31.■ Hamilton Street and Georgia Avenue; 4:16 p.m. July 31.■ 5300-5399 block, Georgia

Ave.; 6 p.m. Aug. 3.

Theft from auto■ 1200-1299 block, Longfel-low St.; 7:53 a.m. July 30.■ 1300-1349 block, Longfel-low St.; 11:22 a.m. July 30.■ 200-299 block, Hamilton St.; 7 a.m. July 31.■ 1100-1199 block, Jefferson St.; 3 a.m. Aug. 3.■ 5500-5599 block, Colorado Ave.; 12:18 p.m. Aug. 3.■ 1300-1399 block, Hamilton St.; 2 p.m. Aug. 3.

PSA 404

Robbery■ 4000-4099 block, 13th St.; 9:54 p.m. July 30.

Burglary■ 4200-4299 block, 16th St.; 10:10 a.m. July 30.■ 4500-4599 block, 13th St.; 7 p.m. Aug. 1.■ 1600-1699 block, Allison St.; 10:33 p.m. Aug. 2.

Motor vehicle theft■ 1300-1329 block, Allison St.; 5:53 a.m. Aug. 1.

Theft■ 1200-1299 block, Crittenden St.; 9:05 p.m. July 28.■ 4200-4499 block, 13th St.; 7:30 a.m. July 30.■ 900-998 block, Randolph St.; 9:20 a.m. July 30.■ 3900-3999 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:45 p.m. July 30.

Theft from auto■ 4000-4099 block, Arkansas Ave.; 8:44 a.m. July 29.■ 4300-4399 block, Iowa Ave.; 5:05 p.m. July 30.■ 1300-1399 block, Taylor St.; 5 p.m. July 31.■ 3700-3769 block, 10th St.; 7:33 p.m. Aug. 3.

PSA 407

Robbery■ 200-299 block, Varnum St.; 6:52 p.m. July 28.■ 5000-5099 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 8:02 p.m. July 29.■ 200-299 block, Gallatin St.; 2:08 p.m. July 31.■ 200-299 block, Upshur St.; 7:50 p.m. Aug. 2.

Burglary■ 400-499 block, Delafield Place; 5:16 p.m. July 29.

Motor vehicle theft■ 4300-4399 block, 2nd St.; 10:39 a.m. July 28.■ 4800-4816 block, 8th St.; 11:28 p.m. July 30.■ Taylor and 7th streets; 4:54 p.m. Aug. 2.

Theft from auto■ 500-699 block, Quincy St.; 1:50 p.m. July 31.■ 400-499 block, Quincy St.; 7:45 a.m. Aug. 1.

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where something like this is likely to happen.” Several commissioners noted their group’s efforts to help provide services to the homeless population in Dupont. For example, earlier this year, the commission was key to securing two $20,000 grants for Charlie’s Place and Sasha Bruce Youthwork, respectively, as part of a community amenities package. “I think we have a pretty strong track record,” commis-sioner Noah Smith said.

Asked how Dwyer’s constituents should react if their commissioner sticks to his plan to seek re-election this fall, Smith said it was too early to tell. “I think voters should be careful to pass judgment before the justice system has passed judgment,” Smith said. In the other advisory neighborhood com-mission assault incident, Wesley Heights com-missioner Kent Slowinski was accused of repeatedly punching American University’s

community relations director after a June meeting. Slowinski told The Washington Post that Andrew Huff had struck him first. Police were called, but no charges were filed. The university responded, however, by banning Slowinski from its campus and refus-ing to attend meetings where he was present. Their dispute stemmed from Slowinski’s long-standing concern about soil contamination at the campus.

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Mixed results Last week’s test score release was a mixed bag: some success stories, some disappointments, and a big picture that’s essentially mediocre. Overall, the percentage of city students testing at the proficient level in math increased by 1.4 points, while the reading percent increased by 0.4 points. That’s better than a decrease, but not much. School officials are touting some accomplishments: Charter officials note that their students, as a whole, are still performing better than pupils at tradi-tional public schools. D.C. Public Schools officials say that for the first time ever, more than half of their students tested at the proficiency level in math. And the school system also points to major gains since the mayoral takeover in 2007 — an increase of 22.6 percentage points in math and 13.0 in read-ing. Ken Archer of Greater Greater Education argues that 2009 might be a better comparison year, since the resulting school closures didn’t begin until 2008 and the new IMPACT teacher evaluation system went into effect in 2009. And in many categories — black, Hispanic, low-income, English lan-guage learner and special education — scores have barely increased, or decreased, since that year. All told, it’s clear there’s nothing much to cheer. At the same time, we remain cognizant that test scores are but one measure of student achieve-ment, and certainly an imperfect one. We hope all who assess teachers and schools based on this data will consider the larger picture. Nevertheless, having data is useful, and we think more can be done with the yields of these eight years of DC CAS scores. The school system will shift to a new assessment next year, so now is the perfect time for further analysis, ideally provided pro bono by students studying education at one of our local universities. Scrutiny of the rises and falls since 2007 could reveal some areas that require increased focus and help direct efforts going forward.

Return the contribution There’s no evidence thus far in the tangled story of mismanagement at the Park Southern apartment complex in Southeast that mayoral hopeful Muriel Bowser has committed any wrong. Opponent David Catania says she has; he claims that Ms. Bowser tried to interfere with a city takeover of the ailing property to protect a major politi-cal supporter who has a stake in its management. Ms. Bowser responded that she was following her usual process when she called a private meeting between city housing officials and board members of the nonprofit that man-aged Park Southern. The issue came into public consciousness last month thanks to Washing-ton Post reporting on the deplorable conditions — flooding, mold, rodents and more — at the 360-unit complex on the southern edge of D.C., where the management has defaulted on a city-backed mortgage and some rent payments and security deposits are missing. The Post also reported a politi-cal twist: The president of Park Southern’s board, which residents have sued, shifted her substantive political alliance from Mayor Vincent Gray to Ms. Bowser right before the primary election that the latter won. The Gray administration then seized control of the property, and Ms. Bowser arranged the private meeting between officials and board leaders. Mr. Catania called foul. It’s appropriate that Ms. Bowser has asked the city inspector general to examine the case. But we think she should also disconnect from the blighted players, returning $20,000 in campaign contributions from Phinis Jones, a former Park Southern manager who has been under questioning regarding $300,000 in unaccounted-for rent payments. We have never had cause to question the integrity of Ms. Bowser, who has represented Ward 4 on the D.C. Council since 2007. And Mr. Jones’ con-tribution alone doesn’t show wrongdoing. But it doesn’t smell great, and nei-ther do his organizing efforts for her campaign. Particularly given the recent corruption unveiled in the D.C. government, Council member Bowser should do everything she can to present a clean, transparent slate. Continuing to associate with — or benefit from — one of the people involved in this travesty doesn’t help. The issue of Mr. Jones’ support — which came primarily via eight com-panies he controls or is financially involved in — also underscores the value of a recently passed campaign finance law. The measure, not yet in effect, closed the “LLC loophole,” which has allowed people who formed limited liability corporations to exceed limitations on individual donors. Had Mr. Jones been prohibited from contributing so much money, there would be lit-tle question of whether he was receiving political support in return.

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Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. With all the news about the planned reloca-tion of the FBI headquarters to the ’burbs,

some of us were getting excited. We already were imagining sipping lattes or din-ing al fresco at the expected spectacular commercial and residential redevelopment of the old, bulky headquarters at 9th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Well, hold on. The Brutalism dead zone will be with us a while longer. It’ll be at least a couple of years before the FBI even moves out, and longer still before any commercial redevelopment of the site occurs. The federal General Services Administration will spend the next 18 months or so doing legally required environmental assessments of the three potential sites in the suburbs (in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., and Springfield, Va.) and more time picking a developer to design and build the new headquarters with all of its security needs. At some point the FBI will move out of its J. Edgar Hoover headquarters, and then serious moves to redevelop the downtown site will begin. That timetable is pretty long even if nobody attempts to declare the FBI’s current site historic. That could be very time-consuming. Is it historic? Construction on the downtown site began in 1967 and was completed in 1974 at a cost of about $130 million. The building was officially named for longtime FBI director Hoover, who died in 1972. Various stories about the spare building note that originally it was planned to have commercial stores and other amenities, but the FBI wanted a secure headquarters, and American commerce apparently was considered too dangerous to tolerate. After the attacks of 9/11, the FBI became even more isolated. It canceled what had been very popu-lar public tours, especially for high school classes. Officials apparently never appreciated that the nation’s premier law enforcement agency ought to be able to reliably secure its own headquarters enough for the public to see it.■ Historic, really? The Hoover Building routinely leads or makes any top 10 lists of ugly buildings in Washington. But sentiment can change. The best example of that is what is popularly known as the Old Executive Office Building just to the west of the White House. Its official name is the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The building was completed in 1888, and its

French Second Empire style of architecture was almost immediately unpopular, with various calls until the 1950s for it to be remodeled or replaced. According to an official White House account, even former President Harry S. Truman in 1958 urged that the building be saved, saying it deserved to remain as “the greatest monstrosity in America.” We’ll see if the “ugly” FBI headquarters gets any sort of reprieve.

■ D.C. happy to see FBI go? District gov-ernment leaders are practically falling all over themselves pro-claiming that it’s not a bad thing the FBI will

be moving to the suburbs. Rather than focusing on the loss of 11,000 city jobs, leaders are salivating over the likely commercial redevelopment we men-tioned at the top of column. City officials also are glad the FBI didn’t snare the old Walter Reed site. The city anxiously wants to redevelop part of Walter Reed with housing and commercial projects. The FBI would have created another dead zone, a hyper-security compound that wouldn’t embrace any American free enterprise. But officials in fact would have liked for the FBI to have been part of the city somewhere, maybe in the faltering Homeland Security complex at the old St. Elizabeths Hospital site in Southeast Washington. So the District is not so much delighted the FBI is leaving town but, more likely, resigned.■ Finally, the mayor’s race. This week is the dead-line for independent candidates to file petitions to make it on the Nov. 4 ballot. It’s a big deal for inde-pendent David Catania as well as Carol Schwartz, a former council member who jumped into the race late. Catania particularly has been keeping up a steady stream of campaign meet-and-greets and taking polit-ical shots at Democratic nominee Muriel Bowser. Bowser declared after her April 1 primary victory that she would not debate any candidates until they formally qualify for the Nov. 4 ballot. Her campaign has said there’s no reason to help give her opponents chances to boost their own campaigns. Catania has said he’ll debate Bowser anywhere, anytime, an expected tactic by someone who is seen as trailing the front-runner. But whatever your politics, the petition vetting process will take nearly another month, and then there won’t be any excuse for any candidate to not appear before the public that will choose the next city leader. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a politi-cal reporter for News 4.

Bye-bye FBI? … not yet!

TOM SHERWOOD’S notebook

hagler would bring history of advocacy I was surprised to read the one-liner The Current wrote about the Rev. Graylan Hagler’s role as an advocate in the July 30 article “At-large race attracts slew of independent candidates,” when The Current wrote two paragraphs about Elissa Silverman, including a mention of her work to help pass D.C.’s minimum wage and paid sick leave bills. The Current also went into depth about Silver-man’s advocacy background and said nothing about Rev. Hagler beyond identifying him as the pastor of Plymouth Congregation-al United Church of Christ. Rev. Hagler served as national

president of Ministers for Racial, Social and Economic Justice of the United Church of Christ. He also served on the national board of Witness for Peace and on the administrative board of United for Peace and Justice. He helped to found the Neighborhood Assis-tance Corp., the nation’s largest nonprofit mortgage and neighbor-hood stabilization organization. This group has helped hundreds of thousands of families purchase a home and avoid foreclosure. Rev. Hagler’s work locally has included fighting to rid the city of payday lenders, keeping Congress from imposing the death penalty on the city, working to keep school vouchers out of the city, raising the minimum wage, and seeking to make D.C. neighbor-hoods a safe place to live. He stood up against Exxon after it acquired property at North Capitol

Street and Riggs Road NE with plans to build a super gas station. Rev. Hagler rallied the communi-ty, which sought to build housing on the site. Thanks to his efforts, there is now subsidized senior housing on the land for 69 resi-dents at affordable rents. Rev. Hagler pledges to push for more affordable housing and the implementation of strategies to keep residents in the city. He also intends to fight to ensure that the D.C. government and the affiliat-ed network of services aggressive-ly and proactively protect elderly D.C. residents from neglect, abuse and financial exploitation. He also pledges to battle the “pay to play” culture that continues to grip the Wilson Building.

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The commission does not plan to meet in August. The next regu-lar meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org.

ANC 3/4GChevy Chase

At the commission’s July 28 meeting: ■ commissioner Randy Speck reported that the 5333 Connecticut Neighborhood Coalition, a group of Chevy Chase residents opposing the Calvin Cafritz Enterprises residen-tial development at 5333 Connecti-cut Ave., has filed an appeal in its Board of Zoning Adjustment case with the D.C. Court of Appeals. The board had ruled against the neigh-bors, who argued that the city erred in granting permits for the project. ■ commissioner Rebecca Maydak reported that the commission’s light-ing task force is working with the D.C. Department of General Servic-es with regards to the planned play-ground renovation at Lafayette Park.■ commissioners voted 6-0, with Jim McCarthy absent, to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment appli-cation for a side addition at 3801 Jocelyn St., facing 38th Street — a bump-out in the kitchen.■ commissioners voted 6-0, with Gary Thompson abstaining and Jim McCarthy voting by proxy, to object to American City Diner’s public space application for outdoor seating at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Morrison Street. The commis-sioners called for modifications to the proposal to avoid constricting pedestrian traffic and handicapped access, and their resolution com-mended the establishment for its willingness to do so.■ commissioners voted 5-0, with Gary Thompson abstaining, to send Thompson to the D.C. Department of Transportation’s “moveDC” meetings in September to testify on behalf of the commission, address-ing concerns with plans to designate Military Road as a possible “High Frequency Local and Regional Bus Corridor.” ■ commissioners took no action on the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sac-rament’s proposal to add three way-faring signs at its parking lot on 3863 Chevy Chase Parkway. Commis-sioner David Engel said he’ll reach out to the church inviting representa-tives to present their plans at the September meeting. ■ commissioner Gary Thompson reported that the refurbishing project for Oregon Avenue between Military Road and Western Avenue is ramp-ing up again after a seven-year lull. ■ commissioners postponed delib-erations on the grant review policies to the September meeting. The commission will not meet in August. The next regular meet-

ing will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Chevy Chase Com-munity Center, Connecticut Ave-nue and McKinley Street NW. For details, call 202-363-5803 or email chevychaseanc3@verizon.net.

ANC 4AColonial VillageShepherd ParkCrestwood

The commission does not plan to meet in August. The next regu-lar meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tues-

day, Sept. 2, at the Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 13th and Van Buren streets NW. For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org.

ANC 4CPetworth/16th Street Heights

The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kan-sas Ave. NW. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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In Your Neighborhood

Chevy Chase Citizens Association We are fortunate to have a high-quality and diverse group of busi-nesses serving our neighborhood on the Connecticut Avenue corridor. Several dozen of them provide financial support and other services to our association, and we encourage area residents to patronize them. Business members have provided food for our general public meet-ings, which are held seven or eight months a year. PNC Bank helps sponsor periodic document-shredding events for the public. And on Chevy Chase D.C. Day, which this year will be on Saturday, Sept. 13, members provide gifts for a raffle, help with goodie bags for a scaven-ger hunt, and donate ice cream, hot dogs, water, a moon bounce and clowns. Through their membership dues and grants from our advisory neighborhood commission, we were able to beautify the commons area between the Chevy Chase Community Center and the Chevy Chase Library with a butterfly garden and a vegetable garden. We also main-tain tree boxes on Connecticut Avenue and provide park benches so residents and visitors can sit and enjoy the beautiful area. There are three categories of annual membership: silver at $50, gold at $100 and platinum at $150. We are pleased to report that the plati-num category is our most popular, and that we have four new mem-bers: Macon Bistro & Larder, Arco Iris Somos (a Spanish immersion program), Real Property Management Washington and the Royal Law Office. We would welcome other businesses to join our list of supporters. Business members do not need to be located physically in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. For a full list of members and an application to join, visit our website, chevychasecitizens.org, and click on “Business Corner.” Individual members can also find information on joining us there. Individual dues are only $15 per year, and members receive a monthly newsletter.

— Ted Gest

Shepherd Park Citizens Association Mark your calendars now for the Aug. 23 Beautification Day at local public schools. Come out, help put on those final touches for the Aug. 25 school openings, touch base with administrators, and see changes that have occurred over the summer. At Shepherd Elementary School, interior renovations are on sched-ule. Principal Jamie Miles said all classrooms, hallways and bathrooms have been modernized, and most have increased in size. The former office suite will now be two pre-K classrooms. The new pre-K-3 class will be in one of these transformations. Ms. Beverly Johnson moves back from her stint as a primary teacher to cover this new class. The redone office suite will occupy the old library space with designated spots for some other personnel. The main entrance will be moved to 14th Street. The entry’s new look will be completed, along with other exterior renovations, next summer. Several new staff members are being welcomed: Jeff Langrock (physical education), Rudy Gonzalez (music), Angelica Akers and Kim Nelson (teacher assistants) and Joseph Lyons (maintenance). For now, office personnel are at the Takoma Education Center. The Lowell School’s renovation and expansion of its Parkside Building is almost complete. Staff members look forward to a 21st-century setting and enhanced curriculum offerings for the middle school, including its own library and tech center, a black box theater and tech space, a science and engineering fabrication lab, a band room and an arts suite. The early-childhood students will have a new natural-design playground with water play features, a trike track, tree stump climbers and raised garden beds. Debbie Gibbs, head of school, reports that the school is proud of its “green” features, especially in the work just done. The Shepherd Park Citizens Association thanks these two schools for helping us with various events throughout the past year.

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After leading Visitation to an unshared Independent School League softball championship last season, rising senior pitcher Alee Burke has spent her summer adding more pitches to her repertoire and catching college interest. “This past season with Visitation I had about six pitches, and now I am working on my eighth,” Burke wrote in an email. “To be a successful pitcher, you have to be able to keep batters off-balance which is what I am trying to do. I also made it a point to work on my fielding.” Burke has had the opportunity several times this summer to play in front of scouts at a pivotal recruit-ment time between her junior and senior years. “This summer I focused on get-ting as much exposure as possible,” she wrote. “My team did about four college showcases this season. Aside from that I’ve done five individual camps and endless college visits.” The extra exposure has bolstered her college options, with several

schools showing interest in the Visi-tation pitcher. Burke hopes to play in Ohio, the state she grew up in, and major in either elementary or physi-cal education. “The recruiting process has been going very well for me,” said Burke. “I am looking more into D II and D III level schools because I really like the smaller school aspect.” Before the last school year, Burke transferred to Visitation from Thom-as Johnson High School in Freder-ick, Md. She also switched to the Western Howard County Fever for travel ball. “My first year with the Fever was great,” she wrote. “I have never been a part of a travel team who bonds and gets along so well.” Last weekend, the Fever played in the Amateur Softball Association 18U Class A Eastern Nationals. When pool play opened on Thurs-day, Burke got some infield work at third base and came up with several big plays at the plate. The Fever faced a 5-2 deficit to the Thunder-birds in the sixth inning, but the team dug out of the hole. Burke was the tying run when The Fever knotted

the game at five. The team eventu-ally won 6-5 in extra innings, and later that day knocked off the Loud-oun Storm to advance to the elimina-tion round. “The comeback on Thursday, being our first game of Nationals, was a really exciting way to start,” Burke wrote. “I think it was a really big confidence boost for us because they were a very talented team, and it proved that we could compete.” Burke wrapped up her summer schedule with the Fever on Saturday by pitching well in a 3-2 win. The Fever then lost an elimination game later that day to end its summer run. With her summer commitment over, Burke is now looking forward to pushing Visitation toward a D.C. State Athletic Association title, the only accolade that eluded the Cubs last year. “At Visitation this year we just have to focus and bond like we did this past year,” she wrote. “We have a very strong core group of girls returning this year which helps, and hopefully we get a couple incoming freshmen to help boost our team like last year.”

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By BRIAN KAPURCurrent Staff Writer

Kara Lawson accomplished everything a player in the WNBA hopes for during her first 11 seasons — winning a championship, mak-ing the all-star team and helping Team USA win a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olym-pics. But the Alexandria native hadn’t gotten to represent the D.C. area since high school, when she played at Sidwell as a freshman before finishing up at West Springfield High School in Virginia. (Afterward she went on to star at the University of Tennessee.) In March, a three-team trade among the Connecticut Sun, Atlanta Dream and Washing-ton Mystics moved Lawson from Connecticut to her hometown squad. “I was surprised, to be honest,” said Law-son. “I didn’t think that I would ever come here to play at home.” “A lot of times when you get traded to a new team you have a lot of uncertainty — you don’t know the city, the coach or the system,” she continued. “I didn’t really have any of those fears. I know my way around every-where and all the good spots to eat.” Coming home also gives Lawson a chance to reconnect with her friends and family and be there for milestones. “You miss weddings — especially with the WNBA playing in the summers — my friends having kids,” she said. “There are so many life moments that you aren’t able to be a part of. It’s great to go around town and every place I go to, I see somebody I know. I will be at Chi-

potle and they will say, ‘Hey!’” The guard began her career as the No. 5 pick in the 2003 WNBA draft, with the Detroit Shock trading her to the Sacramento Monarchs on draft night. She later signed with the Con-necticut Sun after the Monarchs organization folded following the 2009 season. In her 12th season, Lawson has offered the Mystics a spark off the bench while helping the team make a playoff push. The former Sidwell student is averaging 22 minutes, 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while seeing action in 25 games. Lawson has also brought unique insight to

the team. Since 2004, the Mystics guard has also worked as an ESPN women’s basketball analyst. She emerged as a regular contributor to the network’s women’s college basketball coverage and is one of the go-to voices for analysis during the NCAA tournament. Lawson also became the first woman to call a nationally televised NBA contest in 2007. Her offseason role has given her a leg up on the competition, since she’s constantly watching players at the college level before they move on to the pros. “I feel like it has really helped me over my

career,” said Lawson. “There are so many good young players coming into our league, and sometimes the vets haven’t seen the rook-ies play until they play against them.” Lawson’s extensive playing experience and ESPN background have given her instant cred-ibility with her new teammates in D.C., allow-ing her to take a leadership role. “If you want to have currency in the locker room, you have to be a consistent practice player — you have to be productive on the court,” said Lawson. “It’s hard to lead and give players advice when you’re sitting on the end of the bench and not playing. You have to pro-duce. There are little tips you can enlighten the younger players with.” The Mystics rookies have followed Law-son from the start of the season. “It’s amaz-ing,” said Mystics first-round pick Stefanie Dolson, the No. 6 overall pick. “She has already given me some advice on the league. It’s an honor to play with her.” Going into last night’s game against the New York Liberty, the Mystics held the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference — the top four teams will make the playoffs — with just five games left to go. The Mystics aim to return after dropping a tough three-game series to the Atlanta Dream in the first round last year. “We have certainly had our ups and downs,” said Lawson. “But this league is about playing well at the end of the season. Year after year you see a team that maybe doesn’t have the best record, but finds a way in the last few weeks to get something going and make a run. We hope to be that type of team that can get going, make the playoffs and keep advancing.”

Happy homecoming: Lawson bolsters Mystics

Brian Kapur/The CurrentFormer Sidwell student Kara Lawson, who was traded to the Mystics in March, has provided Washington with leadership and a spark off the bench this season.

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Brian Kapur/The CurrentRising Visitation senior pitcher Alee Burke spent her summer playing for the Western Howard County Fever travel softball team. The Cubs slinger was able to add two more pitches to her arsenal with her work and also perform in front of college scouts. The rising senior hopes to play at the college level in her home state of Ohio.

❝We hope to be that type of team that can get going, make the playoffs and keep advancing.❞

— Mystics guard Kara Lawson

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tion of the DC Clean Rivers Project that aims to avoid the flow of untreated sewage into the Potomac River, Rock Creek and the Anacos-tia River. Under a 2005 federal agreement, the District must improve its water quality, in part by reducing the sewage that spills into the rivers when runoff from heavy rain overwhelms the system. The Georgetown tunnel would store excess sewage in the after-math of major storms until DC Water is able to treat it and dis-charge it into the Potomac. The capacity would range between 21 million to 58 million gallons, depending on the final configura-tion. Under the current plan, the entire $2.6 billion DC Clean Rivers Project is expected to be complete by 2025, with construction in Georgetown slated to begin in 2021. DC Water is currently working on a modified proposal for green infrastructure that would extend the completion date to 2032. For the Potomac tunnel, this option would involve incorporating $30 million worth of alternative methods of capturing rainwater — such as rain gardens, permeable pavement and cisterns — to reduce the amount of water that enters the sewer system. Water agency consultant John Wiser said at the presentation that such features would be installed in western areas of Georgetown, which have fewer combined sewer overflow systems than do neighbor-hoods to the east. To improve the situation in the latter drainage area, where most of the flow comes from, the revised plan dedicates $10 million to separating portions of this combined sewer system, shifting stormwater to separate pipes from sewage. These additions reduce the need for tunnel storage, thereby “sub-stantially” reducing the length of the Potomac tunnel, said Wiser.

This shortened tunnel would avoid the Georgetown Waterfront Park, potentially running instead from the mouth of Rock Creek east to the National Mall. Bob vom Eigen of Friends of the Georgetown Waterfront Park told The Current that his organization supports the revised proposal. “It would eliminate the disruptive effects [that would occur] if the tun-nel were extended to the Key Bridge,” he said. Vom Eigen also mentioned that the waterfront park group and the Citizens Association of George-town plan on serving as “consulting parties” throughout the planning process. Regardless of the final scheme, construction of the tunnel or alter-native infrastructure would impact National Park Service areas where the overflows occur — the C&O Canal, Rock Creek Park and the National Mall, according to a Park Service representative. When asked about the agency’s concerns, the representative said it’s early in the process but that the Park Service will look into the pos-sibility of permanent infrastructure touching the parks. “We could be a pain, but [DC Water officials] listen to us,” he said. “The Capital Crescent Trail in particular would be significantly impacted if not totally closed dur-ing construction,” said Kevin Brandt, the Park Service superin-tendent for the C&O Canal. “Once it’s completed, that’s more of an unknown.” In a separate interview, Rod Mackler of the C&O Canal Asso-ciation said the organization is not planning to be a consulting group. Instead, the nonprofit will “just be monitoring” the development. DC Water is aiming to release the environmental impact state-ment’s first draft next spring and a final document by the following winter. To submit comments on the project, visit parkplanning.nps.gov/PotomacRiverTunnel.

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over this corner of Blagden Alley.” Blagden Alley was developed in the 19th century, with working-class homes tucked away behind the more elaborate row houses fronting 9th and M. While this was a common practice at the time, most D.C. alley communities were lost over the years; Blagden was designated a historic district in 1990 to prevent further loss of its buildings. Meyer and board members were generally supportive of the size and shape of the proposed new build-ings, one of which would also incor-porate a historic one-story structure now used by Rent-A-Wreck. That building was converted in the 1920s into a garage by removing the sec-ond floor of several adjacent homes and connecting them. Part of a new M Street building would sit atop this

structure. In addition to the general support, some members said they also had no objections to the walkway, swayed by Adams’ examples of other con-nections between buildings in D.C. and around the world. “I was very skeptical of the bridge while reading the staff report, but I think the applicant makes the case for some leeway on that,” said board member Andrew Aurbach. Added Maria Casarella: “I think it’s a delightful and very thoughtful proposal.” Others were less enthusiastic. “If this were another alley where the alley is strictly utility, ... where it’s not a neighborhood alley from a historical standpoint, then I would be OK with traversing across the alley,” said Joseph Taylor. Taylor said he would support the project as long as the bridge was

eliminated. SB-Urban’s Balaban said that’s not possible, because the concept of small units requires con-venient access to the shared amenity space from both of the planned buildings. “I see how it ties the project together, but I see it as an intrusion into the alley,” Taylor said. The board’s 4-3 vote to grant concept approval to the project includes a number of conditions, including a redesigned walkway that is smaller and unenclosed, a “less commercial” appearance for some windows, and detail fixes to some materials and lighting, among oth-ers. Most board members supported the general scale, shape and design of the proposed building, along with the wider alley sections. The board expects to review the amended design on its consent cal-endar at a future meeting.

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charities actually touch more people with greater effect than District dollars do.” Like many non-Democratic candidates, Steiner said he believes it’s bad for democracy when one party dominates political discourse, arguing that District resi-dents should have diverse options at the polls. “If you have no choice, your vote doesn’t really matter, does it?” he said. The presence of Steiner’s name on the ballot certainly

gives voters an alternative choice in November, but that doesn’t mean they’ll see much of him on the campaign trail. Steiner is planning to spend no more than $500 on his bid for office, and he’s anticipating only one cam-paign event: a big, boozy outdoor party the week before the election where he and other Libertarians will rally the faithful. Steiner said he hopes to hold the gathering near Duffy’s Irish Pub on Vermont Avenue, where he’s a big fan of the house chicken wings. This article is the second in a series exploring key policy objectives of at-large D.C. Council candidates.

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Spotlight on Community LivingDistrict of columbia office on aging news

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Serving D.C. residents who are age 18+ with a disability or age 60+ and their caregivers Vol 2, No 10

government of the District of columbia — vincent c. gray, mayor

in this issue of the Spotlight on Community Living, i would like to pro-file mr. shelton roseboro, one of the District’s most amazing citizens who has benefited from the District of columbia of-fice on aging’s programs and services. in ad-dition to telling you a little about mr. roseboro, i would like to increase the public’s awareness, includ-ing employers, about the benefits of hiring older adults.

shelton roseboro is 58 years of age and spent 15 years working at the library of congress (loc) as a microphotographer. in his position, he was responsible for photo-graphing every piece of the library’s collection. you can imagine that with 15 years of experience, mr. roseboro became an expert in his job. as a microphotographer, he was a highly effective, depend-able employee who per-formed his daily tasks with

pride. in fact, the loc honored mr. roseboro with two incentive awards: one

for quality and one for quantity. for the quality award, he was recognized for producing 22,000 exposures in ap-proximately four to five weeks with only two re-makes. yes, you heard it correct! he only made two mistakes out

of a 22,000 item produc-tion. that is remarkable! for the quantity award, he produced 3,200 images in one day and the standard for production was 1,750. this is very impressive, as well!

as the saying goes, “all good things come to an end.” because of the tech-nology age, the loc went from microphotography to digitizing all of its collec-tion. subsequently, this led to a reduction in force and mr. roseboro being released from employment with the federal govern-ment.

for the next 14 years, mr. roseboro was not in a ca-

reer position, but instead, he took various jobs just to pay his bills. he worked jobs in security, retail, and transportation, which were totally different from his work with the library of congress.

fortunately, mr. rose-boro connected with the office on aging in 2013 and i referred him to our older workers em-ployment and training Program. after a short intake process, we put him in touch with our sister agency, the office of the chief technology officer (octo), under the leader-ship of mr. rob mancini. at that time, octo was piloting an older workers employment program and was in search of potential candidates who wanted to return to work. the job duties consisted of manag-ing the front desk, greet-ing customers, scheduling the use of their conference rooms, and addressing facility issues. in essence, these employees were to become the liaisons be-tween the internal stake-holders, octo, and its external customers.

although mr. rose-

boro was excited about a fresh job opportunity, he was a bit reluctant to join octo because he was intimidated about using technology. however, he knew that this was his chance to return to gov-ernment work and to be an asset to his employer. today, mr. roseboro has been with octo for ap-proximately 18 months and is thoroughly enjoying his job. in a recent conversa-tion with mr. roseboro, i learned that he has be-come very comfortable with using technology as he has started his own blog and website and is now us-ing facebook and twitter.

it is very amazing to see how mr. roseboro has grown professionally and personally in the last 18 months. this is not only a win for him, but also for the government as he is giving the government his talent and strong work ethic. older workers, like mr. roseboro, are a huge asset for their employ-ers. Job search training systems, inc. revealed that workers 55 years

of age and older have a higher motivation rate as compared to individu-als 18 to 29 years of age. moreover, older workers have longer work histories and performance pat-terns, which are useful for employers to check into their backgrounds. hav-ing had more years in the work world, older work-ers are more experienced with problem-solving and decision-making and have other transferrable skill sets that are very beneficial to employers.

if you are a senior and are looking for employ-ment, you may be able to relate to mr. roseboro’s ex-perience. i encourage you to connect with the office on aging’s older workers employment and training Program (owetP) at 202-724-5626. if you are an employer seeking talented, experienced professionals, i urge you to connect with owetP, as well. we have a number of older citizens seeking employment and i am confident that they can be an awesome addition to your team! ~

Executive Director’s MessageJohn M. Thompson, Ph.D., FAAMA, D.C. Office on Aging

congratulations to ms. senior D.c. toni Jackson, the ward four resident competed for the title and the opportunity to represent the District of columbia at the ms. senior america Pageant in atlantic city, nJ. Pictured left to right billye Jean Dent armstrong; annie cayaban wilderman, ms. congeniality; vernelle cousins hamit, first runner-up, best evening gown; ms. senior D.c. toni Jackson, best salesperson; billie laverne smith, first runner-up, best talent; nancy a. berry, ms. senior D.c. 2013; Janice c. rice. escorts left to right, Dr. Johnathan Johnson, Jess gatchalean, marcus shea taylor, anthony matthews, Jimmy gross and James thompson. the ms. senior D.c. Pageant is presented by the D.c. seniors cameo club, the D.c. office on aging and the office on aging senior service network. ~

The 2014 Ms. senior D.C. PageanT has CrowneD a winner!

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Spotlight on Community living

Spotlight on Community Living is published by the External Affairs and Communications unit of the D.C. Office on Aging.

Advertising contained in the Current is not endorsed by the D.C. Office on Aging or by the publisher. The D.C.Office on Aging is responsible for developing and carrying

out a comprehensive and coordinated system of health, nutrition, education, employment, training, and social services for the District’s elderly population, who are 60 years of age and older. The Office on Aging also administers the Aging and

Disability Resource Center, a one-stop shop resource center, designed to assist seniors, persons with disabilities 18 years of age and older and family caregivers

navigate the long-term services and supports system.

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In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code Section §§2-1401.01 et seq.,(Act), the D.C. Office on Aging does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race,

color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation,

genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act.

In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.

Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Community EvEnts CalEndar

AuguSt EvEntS3rd • noon to 6 p.m.the fifth annual D.c. african festival will take place at the ronald rea-gan building and international trade center, woodrow wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania ave. nw. enjoy music, food, entertainment, storytelling, art a parade of flags and more. african attire is encouraged.

4th • 10 to 11:30 a.m.iona senior service’s early-stage mem-ory loss support group meets the first thursday of each month. the group is for individuals diagnosed with early-stage memory loss and their family and friends. the fee is $15 per session. limited scholarships are available. call 202-895-9448 for a screening interview and to register. iona is located at 4125 albemarle st. nw

5th • 5 to 8 p.m.celebrate national night out at the citywide kickoff at h.D. woodson high school, 540 55th st. ne . to learn more, visit http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/national-night-out or call 202-727-9099.

9th • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Join in the activities at the medstar family choice family fun Day at shep-herd Park (intersection of martin luther King avenue and malcom X avenue, se). for more information, contact alice thompson at 202-535-1321.

12th • 2 to 4 p.m.learn about promising developments that can enhance well-being and ongo-ing enjoyment of life as you age. at an iona senior services program led by geriatrician e. gordon margolin, review

the issues of diet, exercise, medical and mental care, and emotional/attitudinal adjustments that are said to keep life “worthwhile” and discuss the issues of applying the best current knowledge to these endeavors. the free session will be held at 4125 albemarle st., nw.

13th • 11:30 a.m.a presentation about financial abuse will be presented by the u.s. attorney’s office at the Kibar nutrition site, 1519 islamic way (4th street) nw. for more information contact vivian grayton at (202) 529-8701.

14th • 11:30 a.m.the Delta towers nutrition site will hold a town hall meeting at 1400 florida ave. ne. for more information contact vivian grayton at (202) 529-8701.

16th • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.the hattie holmes senior wellness cen-ter will hold its annual family & friends Day/open house. the center is located at 324 Kennedy st. nw. call 202-291-6170 for more information.

16th • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Join in the broccoli city fest, a festival that celebrates healthy living, at the st. elizabeth’s east gateway Pavilion, 1100 alabama ave. se. for more informa-tion, contact alice thompson at 202-535-1321.

16th • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.a health fair will be held at the nige-rian embassy, 3519 international court. for more information, contact alice thompson at 202-535-1321.

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1attend a community meeting. During the month of august, there will be a series of community meetings across the city. it’s your chance

to give input and feedback on the draft age-friendly Dc strategic Plan.

DatE: Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.LoCatioN: Department of consumer and regulatory affairs 1100 4th street, room e200

DatE: Wednesday, August 20, 6 - 8 p.m.LoCatioN: savoy elementary school 2400 shannon Place se, gymnasium

DatE: Tuesday, August 26, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.LoCatioN: John a. wilson building 1350 Pennsylvania ave nw, room g-9

2 volunteer to walk your neighborhood. neighborhood ambassadors – residents familiar with their single member District (smD) –

are needed to guide volunteers completing the neighborhood surveys. sign up today by registering at www.surveymonkey.com/s/agefriendlydc walk0914 or call gail Kohn, age-friendly Dc coordinator, at 202-727-2736.

before The age-frienDly DC sTraTegiC Plan is finalizeD in sePTeMber, geT involveD!

are you interested in volunteering to be a part of D.c. office on aging’s intergenerational Program? Do you have what it takes to make an impact?

Dcoa is currently seeking seniors interested in volunteering to build relationships with, mentor, and guide the District’s youngest learners in District of columbia Public schools’ (DcPs) early childhood classrooms. for more information on volunteering, please contact us at 202-724-5622 or send us an e-mail at Dcoa@dc.gov. ~

DCoa is seeking volunTeers for iTs inTergeneraTional PrograM

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton held her Senior Legislative Day at Dunbar Senior High School. Nearly 200 seniors were present and received a tour of the new building and legislative updates. Com-missioners on Aging Na-thaniel Wilson, Jacqueline C. Arguelles, Chairperson Romaine Thomas and Vice Chairperson Ron Swanda are pictured here with Congress-woman Eleanor Holmes Norton and DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson.

19th • 11 a.m.learn about rodent control at a presentation by the Dept. of health at the Petersburg senior nutrition site, 3298 ft. lincoln Dr. ne. for more information contact vivian grayton at (202) 529-8701.

21st • 10 a.m.train to be a Dcoa ambassador. ambassador’s help the office on aging reach more residents with programs and services. if you are interested in making a difference in the community, call to register at 202-724-5622 or visit our website for more information, www.dcoa.dc.gov.

Come to the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Friends Day. The center is located at 2900 Newton St. NE. For more information contact Vivian Grayton at (202) 529-8701.

the office of tax and revenue has just completed the 2014 tax sale, which started July 14. home-owners who received a notice of tax sale—or who are not sure whether their home was included in the tax sale—should seek as-sistance immediately. the District provides a six-month grace period to homeowners after the tax sale. by acting now, residents can save their property and avoid addition-al legal fees and expenses which may come due after six months. for assistance, contact legal counsel for the elderly’s hotline at 202-434-2120. ~

Fresh from a major facelift, a 1920s row house in Petworth is now one of the most sus-

tainably built residences in the Dis-

trict.This “green” home is on track to

reach LEED Platinum status, the highest level of energy-efficient design certification. The city cur-rently has three single-family homes at this level, according to Tanya Topolewski of True Turtle, a builder who specializes in green residences. Her company built two of them.

Located at 311 Varnum St., this row house with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths is on the market for $789,900.

For this Petworth property, Topolewski’s team used a wide range of environmentally friendly features. The project included installation of green appliances and utility systems, as well as the use of sustainable and reused materials in almost every nook and cranny.

Filtered fresh air is constantly delivered to every room thanks to an Energy Recovery Ventilator, and

draft-free construction techniques retain quality air inside the home.

To top things off, the dwelling is wired for solar panels. Once a new owner installs this renewable ener-gy technology, the home is expect-ed to become a “net-zero energy building,” which the U.S. Depart-ment of Energy defines as a struc-ture that “produces as much energy as it uses over the course of a year.”

Outside, a mix of native plant-ings typical of the Chesapeake Bay watershed provide low-maintenance greenery that will sustain itself through scorching D.C. summers. There are also perennials and a dog-wood tree. A covered porch is set against a brick facade, spruced up with soft blue hues.

The entrance opens to a sun-washed living room, which seam-lessly flows north to the kitchen. Stainless steel Energy Star appli-ances, rare chocolate-hued bamboo countertops and espresso-stained wooden cabinets complete the trendy look. An 11-foot-long island seats five people.

Toward the rear is the dining room, which was once a sleeping porch, added — along with the sec-tion above it — in the 1970s. Wide windows and a side door lead out to an elevated deck and spacious rear

yard. Along a side hall-

way is a study area with shelves and coun-tertops matching the adjacent kitchen. There’s also a rear powder room and more closet space.

While most of the interior has undergone major upgrades, the house still has a vin-tage flavor. It’s most notable on the second floor, where the reno-vation kept the origi-nal layout and refurbished the doors, transom windows, handles and moldings.

In tip-top shape, the shared bath has plenty of original features, from the wall sink and towel rods to the wall tiles and claw foot tub. The black and white floor tiles are new, but they’re still in keeping with the bathroom’s vintage style.

A new skylight now brightens the hallway, and as a nod to modern convenience, there’s also a laundry closet stacked with more energy-saving appliances.

Two of the home’s four bed-rooms look over Varnum Street, while the master suite takes over

the rear of this level. A private hall-way leads to a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The bedroom sits above the dining room and offers wide views of the backyard. It has the original exposed brick and reclaimed oak floors.

Down in the basement is a wide area that could serve as a recreation room. A kitchenette and more stor-age spaces are also here. The fourth bedroom and third full bath are toward the back, next to another point of access to the yard.

By next year, the enclosed rear yard will be lush with goldenrods,

black-eyed Susans, blue flag irises and creeping phlox, among other landscaping. Raised planters are already sprouting some vegetables, tomatoes and strawberries.

There are also two parking pads adjacent to the alley.

This row house at 311 Varnum St. with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths is listed for $789,900. An open house will be held Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Tanya Topolewski at 202-550-3671, tmt@trueturtle.com or visit petworthgreenhome.com.

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Petworth renovation qualifies for highest LEED certification

Photos courtesy of True TurtleThis four-bedroom Petworth row house is priced at $789,900.

ON THE MARKET kaT lucero

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

European LuxuryBethesda, MD. New classic elegance in Greenwich Forest. Superb culinary center & designer appointments. 5 BRs, 4 BAs. Attached 2 car garage. $2,495,000

Eric Murtagh 301-652-8971

Feast Your EyesBethesda, MD. Breathtaking tree top views! 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs on 3 masterful levels. Grand proportions & designer �nishes throughout. $1,895,000

Marina Krapiva 301-792-5681

Stately EleganceChevy Chase, MD. Totally renovated & expanded 1913 classic. 5 BRs, 5.5 BAs. Front porch charm, modern amenities. Fin. LL. Patio, pkg for 3 cars. $1,625,000Laura McCa�rey 301-641-4456

Stairway to HeavenKent. Sears Bungalow remodeled w/European £air. Open £r plan. Gorgeous MBR w/cathedral ceiling & en suite bath. Light �lled LL w/BR & BA. Lovely deck & deep yard. $1,075,000Nancy & David Hammond 202-262-5374

Space – Inside & OutPetworth. Spacious 4 level updated townhouse. 5 BRs, 3 BAs plus den. Large front & rear yards. Monument views, just blks to Metro & shopping. $769,000

Dina Paxenos 202-256-1624Lee Goldstein 202-744-8060

Sweeping ViewsEckington. Light �lled corner 2 BR, 2.5 BA condo. Open £r plan. Library nook, balcony. Roof top deck, gym & community garden! $489,900Craig McCullough 202-650-7781

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dents were deemed proficient in math and 49.9 percent in reading — up from 30.9 percent and 36.1 per-cent, respectively, in 2007 and 40.6 percent and 43.8 percent in 2008. In a news release, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Hender-son said she was proud to see con-tinuation of an “upward trajectory.” She also alluded to results showing the highest 10th-grade growth in six years — 4.1 percentage points in math and reading. “I’m especially pleased that we’ve shown significant growth in our high schools,” she said. “How-ever, I’m somewhat disappointed that we weren’t able to demonstrate greater growth this year. … We are on the right track and now we just need to accelerate our progress.”

But Ken Archer wrote in the Greater Greater Education blog that test scores haven’t improved for at-risk student groups, declaring that the achievement gap is widening based on scores for black, Hispanic, low income, English language learn-er and special education students since 2009. “Is DCPS really ‘on an upward trajectory’?” he wrote. “If DC’s edu-cation system is slowly growing but not for those groups where public education is most likely to make or break success in life, it is not doing its job.” This year’s test scores show that Northwest’s Wilson and Coolidge were among six high schools to improve in both math and reading. Wilson rose 8.78 points in math, to 68.86 percent; and 9.21 in reading, to 70.53. Coolidge saw increases of

6.06 in math, to 33.33; and 1.42 in reading, to 36.67. The latest results brought Wilson to an overall index score of 72.75, while Coolidge scored 42.86. D.C. officials noted that Coolidge was among nine of the school system’s 40 lowest-perform-ing schools to post rising scores in both math and reading. The city’s top two high schools, Benjamin Banneker Academic and School Without Walls, saw modest reductions in their overall index scores, but they remained the highest in the District — 101.93 and 101.43, respectively. The schools’ math and reading proficiency levels dropped slightly, with the exception of Ban-neker’s reading score. Among its school-level high-lights, a D.C. Public Schools news release noted that Ward 3’s Mann Elementary and Ward 2’s Ross Ele-

mentary this year “crossed the 90 percent proficiency mark in both reading and math.” Results pub-lished by the District show that sev-eral other schools — Eaton, Janney, Key, Lafayette, Murch and Stoddert elementaries and Deal Middle — had proficiency levels exceeding 80 percent in both categories. Ross was celebrated for a 13.3-point rise in math that brought its proficiency level to 92.0 percent and placed it among 11 D.C. Public Schools campuses to make double-digit gains in math. The list also included Raymond Education Cam-pus (15.28-point increase, to 56.76), School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens (11.02, to 57.75), Truesdell Education Campus (13.98, to 67.0) and Whittier Education Campus (13.32, 53.89). Hearst Elementary, with a 9.48-point improvement (to 76.47), fell just short of the double-digit mark. Just four D.C. public schools made similarly large gains in read-ing, with Seaton Elementary (16.55, to 50.62) and Cardozo Education Campus (10.24, to 29.96) on the list. Among elementary and middle schools west of Rock Creek Park,

most saw fairly modest fluctuations from 2013. Quite often, campuses rose in one category but dropped in the other — Deal, for instance, dropped 0.28 in math (to 88.08) and rose 1.15 in reading (to 83.91). Its southern counterpart, Hardy Middle, was an exception with increases in both math (4.8 points, to 71.55) and reading (2.76 points, to 65.23). For the District’s growing charter school sector, students continued to exceed the citywide average, scoring 59.6 percent in math and 53.4 in reading. For D.C. Public Schools, the figures are 51.1 in math — the first time the figure has exceeded 50 percent, according to city officials — and 47.7 in reading. A news release from the D.C. Charter School Board highlighted 10 campuses with overall growth exceeding 6.8 percentage points, a list that included the Lamond cam-pus of Hope Community (up 17.5 points) and the Shaw campus of Center City (up 11.6 points). The Washington Latin high school saw a 1.3-point rise in math, to 70.15; and a 14.36-point drop in reading, to 62.69. Meanwhile, the Washington Latin middle school had declines of 1.03 and 1.16 in the respective categories but posted pro-ficiency levels at 77.07 and 78.73 — figures that placed its test scores seventh among charter schools. BASIS DC, set to enter its third academic year, rose in both catego-ries — a 4.26-point growth in math, to 81.28; and a 3.27-point rise in reading, to 84.58. Its overall profi-ciency figure of 82.9 percent ranked it fourth among charter schools, according to the charter board’s release. This marks the final year for the D.C. Comprehensive Assessment System. Next year will mark the debut of a new exam — known as PARCC, for Partnership for Assess-ment of Readiness for College and Careers — that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards in place in the District since the 2011-12 school year. The switch will mean new profi-ciency standards and complicate sta-tistical comparisons with prior years.

1,560-square-foot deck located right above the school’s new theater, will be limited instead to “classroom-size teaching activities” for up to 45 students and three teachers.

Hours of use for the outdoor deck will align roughly with the school-day schedule, with audible sound prohibited beyond Elling-ton’s property line. The partners to the com-munity agreement will be able to decide case-by-case on activities beyond classroom uses.

The changes come in response to commu-nity concerns about noise, crowds and eve-ning use of the Skyview Terrace, under its more dramatic original design. But rather than scrapping the entire rooftop concept, planners chose to decrease the amount of usable space on the deck, in the process expanding green

roof elements to a total of 21,686 square feet.Overall, “the scale is unchanged,” said

Brian Hanlon, director of the D.C. Depart-ment of General Services, which oversees city buildings. The new design “modified the usable footprint with more green roof and less walkable areas,” he said in an interview after the signing.

Aside from Hanlon and Mayor Gray, sig-natories on Friday included Ellington board president Charles Barber, school founder and arts patron Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and repre-sentatives of several homeowner and com-munity groups, such as the Georgetown advi-sory neighborhood commission.

Barber said the agreement is “not about structure, it’s about a relationship” between the school and the Georgetown/Burleith com-munity.

Neighborhood commissioner Ed Solomon described that relationship as “very close … it’s like family.”

The first steps of Ellington’s renovation have already begun, with stabilization work started on the building’s interior and a con-struction fence built around the school’s perimeter. Next up will be demolition work and abatement of hazardous materials, accord-ing to Darrell Pressley, spokesperson for the Department of General Services.

For this school year, displaced Ellington students will occupy two closed school build-ings in the Columbia Heights/U Street area: the former Meyer Elementary and Garnet-Patterson Middle School. They also have a new head of school for the first time in nine years. John Payne, the former director of stu-dent affairs at Ellington, replaces former head

Rory Pullens.The renovation will allow for a projected

10 percent growth for the 541-student magnet school, according to the Department of Gen-eral Services. The agency is undertaking the renovation along with a joint venture of cox graae + spack architects and Lance Bailey & Associates.

According to Pressley, one final project approval is “pending” from the Mayor’s Agent for Historic Preservation. Officials at Friday’s ceremony said the community agree-ment was the last detail holding up that approval.

Ellington has occupied the Classical Revival building at 35th and R streets in Bur-leith since 1974. The school building, origi-nally Western High School, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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Classes■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will

host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12 per class. Vajrayogini Bud-dhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257.

■ The Georgetown Library will present its “Take an Om Break” yoga series. 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov.

Concerts■ The summertime Harbour Nights

concert series will feature the band Hand Painted Swinger. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007.

■ The all-star blues and dance group Phil Wiggins and Friends will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact ensemble will present “Celebrating Freedom.” 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-767-5658.

■ The U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011.

■ The Dawn Drapes, the Genuine and Stranger in the Alps will perform. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures■ A pre-purchase orientation session

for prospective homebuyers will feature

information on financial assistance pro-grams offered by city agencies. 6 p.m. Free. Housing Counseling Services Inc., 2410 17th St. NW. 202-667-7006.

■ The H&B Book Club will discuss “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” by Daniel Okrent. 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 221, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ Historians Douglas Brinkley and Luke Nichter will discuss their book “The Nixon Tapes.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Anti-trafficking expert Matt Friedman and his son Brandon will discuss their fam-ily’s new action-based campaign “Breaking the Links,” designed to raise young peo-ple’s awareness about the crime of human trafficking and other forms of modern-day slavery. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Friends Meeting of Washington, D.C., 2111 Florida Ave. NW. artworksforfreedom.org.

Films■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor

movie series will feature the 1986 film “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise. 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen.

■ The Jane Austen Outdoor Film Series will feature Joe Wright’s 2005 movie “Pride & Prejudice,” starring Keira Knightley, Mat-thew Macfadyen and Brenda Blethyn. 8:30 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

■ The Avalon Docs series will feature Joe Berlinger’s 2014 film “Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger,” about an infamous gangster who terrorized Boston for years. 8 p.m. $8.50 to $11.50.

Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000.

Special event■ The Black Student Fund and the

Georgia Avenue Business Improvement District & Development Corporation will host a display of photographs and web-sites by participants in their summer youth employment program. 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd

Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100.

Sporting event■ The Washington Nationals will play

the New York Mets. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $90. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Thursday at 12:35 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 7

Art event■ Arts on the Block and the Urban

Alliance will host a reception with music and art-making activities to highlight their monthlong creative workshop for teens, “Pour Your ART Out.” 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St. NW. artsontheblock.com.

Benefit■ The DC Metro Chapter of the Twelve

Days of Christmas Inc. will present its annual summer soiree “Cocktails@Sunset” to raise funds to purchase back-to-school supplies for needy families. 6 to 10 p.m. $35. Baby Wale, 1124 9th St. NW. 12dayssummer.eventbrite.com.

Classes and workshops■ “Dig In! Herb Potluck Palooza” will

feature tips on how to grow fresh herbs on a kitchen windowsill, how to cook with home-grown herbs and how to compost food scraps. Participants are asked to bring an herbaceous dish to share. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hamilton Recreation Center, 1340 Hamil-ton St. NW. 202-741-8716.

■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-ture a Zumba class. 7 p.m. Free. Park View Recreation Center, 693 Otis Place NW. 202-340-8779.

Concerts■ The “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza”

series will feature Valerie Simpson per-forming R&B and Motown favorites. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Woodwind Quintet will present a community concert. 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-767-5658.

■ Justin Trawick and the Common Good will perform Americana, bluegrass and folk music as part of the Sounds of Summer concert series. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. National Garden Lawn Terrace, U.S. Botan-ic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ Indian multi-instrumentalist, compos-er and arranger Charanjit Singh will pres-ent a concert of raga to a disco beat, fea-turing several variations on Indian classical music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Ken-nedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ “Art on 8th,” presented by Dance Place and Monroe Street Market, will fea-ture the Duende Quartet performing smooth Latin jazz. 6:30 p.m. Free. Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 8th and Monroe streets NE. 202-269-1600.

■ Jazz on Jackson Place will feature tenor saxophonist and composer Eric Wyatt. 6:30 p.m. $30. Decatur House, 748

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■ The U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, 15th Street and Inde-pendence Avenue SW. 202-433-4011.

■ The “Sunsets With a Soundtrack” concert series will feature the U.S. Army Concert Band and Chorus performing music about the American flag by Johnny Cash, John Philip Sousa and others. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. usarmyband.com. The concert will repeat Friday at 8 p.m.

■ Musician Mike Peters will perform the Alarm’s album “Declaration” in full as part of a 30th anniversary tour. 8:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures■ U.S. Botanic Garden science educa-

tion volunteer Todd Brethauer will discuss “A Grain of Wisdom: Botany, Evolution and the History of Cereal Crops.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conserva-tory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ Scholar Sonia Lee will discuss “Diag-nosing Difference: Psychiatrists, Psycholo-gists and the Medicalization of Racial Poli-tics in Postwar America.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-0213.

■ StreetWise Partners will present an informational session on its free career development and mentoring program, including eligibility requirements and the application process. 1 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7252.

■ Tripp Onnen, a Society of the Cincin-nati genealogist, will discuss his work reconstructing family lines extending back to the Revolutionary War. 6 p.m. Free. Soci-ety of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.

■ The Mystery Book Group will discuss “The Devil’s Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century” by Harold Schechter. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176.

■ Susan Frank, associate curator for research at the Phillips Collection, will dis-cuss “From Ryder to Rothko, the Quest for the Best American Art.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 207, Martin Luther King Jr. Memori-al Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ Don Hirsch, a former designer on HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” will discuss “Home Makeover Magic.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $25 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jef-ferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ Barnard College psychology professor Alexandra Horowitz will discuss her book “On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Dr. Neal Barnard, founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsi-ble Medicine, will discuss “Healthy Approaches to Weight Control, Reversing Diabetes, and the Best of Health.” 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wis-consin Ave. NW. 202-727-1449.

■ A support group for job seekers will host a breakout session for participants to network and strategize. 7 p.m. Free; reser-

vations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. megan.mcnitt@dc.gov.

Films■ Kristen Powers will present her docu-

mentary “Twitch,” about the life of an indi-vidual going through genetic testing for Huntington’s Disease, a neurological brain disorder that destroys the victim’s ability to walk, talk, think and reason and eventually leads to death. 3 to 4 p.m. Free; reserva-tions suggested. Q?rius Theater, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. mnh.si.edu/calendar.asp. The event will repeat Friday at noon and Saturday at 3 p.m.

■ A “Summer Movie Singalong” series will offer a chance to help save China from the invading Huns. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1449.

■ The Inter-American Development Bank will present the U.S. premiere of Patricia Pérez’s 2014 documentary “Find-ing Gastón: Can a Cook Change a Country With His Food?” The event will include introductory remarks by Pérez. 6:30 p.m. Free. Enrique V. Iglesias Auditorium, Inter-American Development Bank, 1330 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-1410.

■ Goethe-Institut will host the D.C. pre-miere of “Hope,” about cyclist Maria Park-er’s 2013 Race Across America. Proceeds will benefit brain cancer research through 3000 Miles to a Cure. 7 and 8:15 p.m. $35 to $100. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. dchopescreening.splashthat.com.

■ “Canal Park Thursday Movies: It’s a Whole New Ballgame” will feature David Anspaugh’s 1993 film “Rudy.” Sundown. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.

■ “City Paper Summer Cinema” will feature the 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Sundown. Free. Garden, Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org.

■ Beasley Real Estate’s Summer Movie Series will fea-ture Jason Moore’s 2012 film “Pitch Per-fect.” Sundown. Free. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1514 15th St. NW. beasleyre.com.

Performances■ The Theatre Lab’s Musical Theatre

Institute for Teens will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Evita,” about the rise and fall of Eva Perón. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Theatre Lab, 733 8th St. NW. 202-824-0449. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Binge 2014” festival will feature “Remote Possibilities,” “Ugh Presents: The Impro-vised Housewives of DC” and “Mad Men Improv” followed by an improv jam. 8 p.m. $12 to $30. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. The festival will continue Friday and Saturday with per-formances by various ensembles at 8 and 10 p.m.

Reading■ A monthly poetry reading will feature

Pamela Murray Winters and Nancy Naomi Carlson, followed by an open mic event. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

Special event■ “American Bounty” — this month’s

“Phillips After 5” program — will feature

gallery talks about American art and food, a digital food-based scavenger hunt for prizes, and a chance to sample classic American cuisine through a movable feast of food trucks. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events.

tours■ Area teens will lead a theatrical tour

that brings the National Portrait Gallery’s collection to life through an original, stu-dent-written play. Noon and 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The event will contin-ue Friday at noon and 2 p.m.

■ A horticulturist will lead a tour and discussion of some of the vegetables and flowers in the National Museum of Ameri-can History’s re-creation on a World War II-era victory garden. 1 p.m. Free. Meet at the welcome desk near the Constitution Avenue entrance, National Museum of

American History, 14th Street and Consti-tution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. The tour will repeat Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.

■ “Forged in Fire: Cathedral Ironwork” will explore the use of wrought iron in the Washington National Cathedral, ranging from fantastic creatures to stunning flowers. 3 p.m. $16 to $20. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org.

Friday, Aug. 8

Book signing■ Francois De Paul Biloa, Mbassi, will

sign copies of his book “Leadership for the 21st Century: The Secrets and Seven Keys to Success of Paul Biya.” 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Soho Tea & Coffee, 2150 P St. NW.

Class■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-

ture a yoga class. 7 a.m. Free. Chevy

Chase Recreation Center, 41st and Livings-ton streets NW. 202-340-8779.

Concerts■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Blue 82

Brass Quintet will perform 20-minute sets. 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Free. National Air and Space Museum, 6th Street and Independence Avenue SW.

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“The General Public,” a group show of works in various media focusing on the human form, will open today at gallery plan b and continue through Aug. 24. An opening reception will take place tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 1530 14th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednes-day through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1

to 5 p.m. 202-234-2711.■ “Adam Hagar: Between Fact and Fiction,” featuring sculptures that Hagar made by disassembling and reassembling mechanical objects in unusual ways, will open Friday at Flashpoint gallery with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Sept. 6. Located at 916 G St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-315-1305.■ “Mars Up Close,” showcasing the latest images taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover as well as full-scale models of the family of rovers sent to Mars, opened yesterday at the National geographic Museum and will continue through Nov. 30. Located at 1145 17th St. NW, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Though there is usually an admission to the museum, this exhibit is free. 202-857-7588.■ The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities recently opened an exhibit at gallery at 200 i, the first public gallery operated by the District government. On view through Sept. 1, the show features works by artists competing for a grant through the commission’s fiscal year 2015 Artist Fellowship Program. District artists may be awarded up to $10,000 in unrestricted support. Each artist has submitted a piece that represents his or her body of work and perspective. Located at 200 I St. SE, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-724-5613.■ “Hot Glass in the City,” highlighting glass art by 23 members

of the National Capital Art Glass Guild, opened recently at Foundry gallery and will remain on view through Aug. 31. The guild’s members include more than 100 glass artists in the U.S. and Canada. Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednes-day through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-463-0203.■ President Abraham Lincoln’s own slippers recently went on display in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage, where they will remain on view through Nov. 30. Located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home at Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street NW, the center is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-829-0436, ext. 31231.■ The National Portrait gallery recently began accepting entries for its triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, whose finalists will be featured in a 2016 exhibit. The winner will receive $25,000 and the opportunity for a separate com-mission for the gallery’s collection. For details, visit npg.si.edu.

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■ Origem will perform Brazilian jazz. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Con-stitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ Cuban/Venezuelan pianist, compos-er and arranger César Orozco, Venezuelan bassist Rodner Padilla and Venezuelan percussionist Francisco Vielma will perform jazz fused with the music of their home countries. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ “Art on 8th,” presented by Dance Place and Monroe Street Market, will fea-ture the DC Casineros performing Cuban salsa. 6:30 p.m. Free. Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 8th and Monroe streets NE. 202-269-1600.

■ The Friday Night Concert Series will feature Back to Zero performing party cov-ers. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.

■ The Washington Post Going Out Guide will sponsor Reggae Night, featuring Junior Marvin’s Force One, Ruth-Ann Brown, Ras Lidj and Deep Band. 7:30 p.m.

Free. Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 16th Street and Colorado Avenue NW. 202-426-0486.

■ Pianist Mark Damisch will perform works by Bartók, Beethoven and Schubert. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW. markdamisch.eventbrite.com.

■ Steve Lauri of the Hollies will perform in celebration of the release of his solo album “Curfew.” 9 p.m. $25 to $30. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures■ Historians Douglas Brinkley and Luke

Nichter will discuss their book “The Nixon Tapes.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

■ In honor of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Bladensburg and the British march of the nation’s capital, Anderson House curator Emily Schulz will discuss a presentation sword awarded by the City of Washington in September 1814 to Joshua Barney, commander of the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla. 12:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massa-chusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.

Films■ “The Union Market Drive-In” will fea-

ture the 2006 film “Casino Royale,” star-

ring Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Lot opens at 6 p.m.; gates close and previews begin at 8:15 p.m.; film begins at 8:30 p.m. Free admission. Union Market, 305 5th St. NE. dcdrivein.com.

■ The 19th annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival will feature Lee Kung-lok’s 2014 movie “3D Naked Ambition.” 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000.

Performances■ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform.

7 p.m. $75 to $150. Concert Hall, Kenne-dy Center. 202-467-4600. The perfor-mance will repeat Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

■ The Theatre Lab’s Summer Acting Institute for Teens and Theater J will pres-ent Naomi Iizuka’s “Anon(ymous),” a retell-ing of Homer’s “The Odyssey” as the jour-ney of a young refugee from a war-torn country who is searching for his mother in America. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Communi-ty Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-824-0449.

■ GALA Hispanic Theatre’s Paso Nuevo and Summer Intensive Youth Program will present “Gifted Promises,” an evening of original work by young artists. 8 p.m. Free. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174.

■ The Mid Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists will present “Noli Me Tange-re,” a Filipino opera by Felipe De Leon about forbidden love, betrayal and revenge during the era of Spanish colonization. 8 p.m. $60 to $150. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The per-formance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.

■ The 11th Hour Poetry Slam will fea-ture two high-intensity, competitive rounds hosted by 2Deep the Poetess. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

Special event■ The Library of Congress will present

“Pedaling Through History: A Look at Cycling Collections Across the Library of Congress,” a special display about the his-tory, technology and sociology of the bicy-cle. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-7450.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Children’s programs■ “Saturday Morning at the National”

will present Bright Star Theatre’s produc-tion of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about summer’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m.

■ Local singer-songwriter Nila Kay will host “Fierce! A Girls’ Songwriting Work-shop” (for ages 11 through 13). 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. $25. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. NW. 202-547-6839.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about distant galaxies, nebulas and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m.

Classes and workshops■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-

ture a yoga class. 7 a.m. Free. Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th St. NW. 202-340-8779.

■ “Just Add Water and Shake” will fea-ture a low-impact aquatic exercise known as the Zumba Pool Party. 8 a.m. $30; res-ervations required. Vida Fitness, 1612 U

St. NW. vidafitness.com.■ The D.C. Small Business Develop-

ment Center will host a seminar on how to develop a business plan. 10 a.m. Free; res-ervations required. Room 219, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dcsbdc.org.

■ Horticulturist and fruit grower Guy K. Ames will lead a workshop on “Fruits and Berries From City Lots,” about the chal-lenges and opportunities of commercial urban fruit production. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Gar-den, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. The workshop will repeat Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

■ The Glover Park Village will present a weekly “Tai Chi for Beginners” class led by Geri Grey. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. events@gloverparkvillage.org.

■ The Georgetown Library will present its “Take an Om Break” yoga series. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov.

■ Bahman Aryana of Rondezvous Tango will lead a class on the Argentine Tango. 2:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

Concerts■ The U.S. Marine Band’s Saxophone

Quartet and Brass Quintet will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The Fort Dupont Park summer con-cert series will feature the Jazz Ambassa-dors of the U.S. Army Field Band. 7 p.m. Free. Fort Dupont Park, 3600 F St. SE. 202-426-7723.

■ On the Bus, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform. 9 p.m. $10 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

■ The Potomac Bombs will perform a mix of bluegrass, Americana and roots music. 9:30 p.m. Free. Vinyl Lounge, Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Demonstrations■ “Run of the Mill” will offer a chance

to see D.C.’s only surviving gristmill in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070.

■ “Reptiles Alive!” will feature snake secrets, lizard stories and turtle tales. 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

Discussions and lectures■ The West End Interim Library will

host a discussion on macro photography. 10 a.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-727-8707.

■ Architect Mira Locher will discuss “Architecture 101: Traditional Japanese Architecture.” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

■ Karin Tanabe will discuss her novel “The Price of Inheritance.” 6 p.m. Free. Pol-itics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Art historian Jennifer Henel will dis-cuss “Digital Dutch: The Evolution of NGA Online Editions’ ‘Dutch Paintings of the Seventeenth Century.” 1:15 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gal-lery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Ave-nue NW. 202-737-4215. The lecture will repeat Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Friday, AuguSt 8■ Discussion: Anthony Doerr will discuss his novel “All the Light We Cannot See.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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will feature Jeff Bachman, professorial lec-turer in human rights at American Universi-ty; Nadia Kamoona, Iraqi-American student at the University of Virginia and an intern for World Beyond War; Vincent J. Intondi, associate professor at Montgomery Col-lege and director of research at the Nucle-ar Studies Institute at American University; Andy Shallal, Iraqi-American artist, activist and entrepreneur; and David Swanson, author and director of World Beyond War. 6 to 8 p.m. $15 donation suggested. Cul-len Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227.

Festivals■ The Beach Party Family Festival will

feature steel drum music from local band Oasis Island Sounds, summer crafts and games, and hula instruction. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ “Splash Yards,” an outdoor water fes-tival for adults, will feature live music, lawn games, a tiki bar, a water battle, a giant inflatable water slide, and two pools with individual motorboats and people-size hamster balls. 2 to 6 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. theyardsdc.com.

■ The New Vintage Jazz & Wine Festi-val — presented by Art Whino, the Petworth Jazz Project, the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation and Capital Bop — will feature music, 15 world-class wines and live paint-ing stations where artists will create large-scale pieces for a silent auction. 2 to 10 p.m. $20 to $70. Half Street Fairgrounds, 1299 Half St. SE. newvintagejazzfest.com.

Film■ “From Vault to Screen: Canyon Cine-

ma 16 mm” will feature films by American avant-garde director Stan Brakhage, including “Reflections on Black,” “Moth-light,” Made Manifest” and “I … Dream-ing.” 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Performances■ Dance Place will present the “New

Releases Choreographers Showcase 2014.” 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The per-formance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m.

■ Busboys and Poets will present “Nine on the Ninth,” a poetry night hosted by Derrick Weston Brown. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

tours and walks■ A Civil War-themed tour of Tudor

Place will focus on the lives of the predom-inantly Southern-sympathizing Peter family, which opened a boarding house for Union officers and their families during the war, at 10:30 a.m.; and a walking tour of Georgetown will point out the final resting place of three renowned Civil War spies, a Union hospital, the residences of military leaders and a neighborhood of enslaved and free African-Americans, at 1 p.m. $8 to $10 for one tour; $12 to $15 for both. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

■ An artist will lead a morning tour of the Arts in Foggy Bottom biennial outdoor exhibition “Sculpted: Histories Revealed,” featuring 16 site-specific contemporary sculptures by 15 artists. 11 a.m. Free. Meet at New Hampshire Avenue and I Street NW. artsinfoggybottom.com.

■ Washington Walks will present a

walking tour of Woodley Park and the Washington National Cathedral. 11 a.m. $15. Meet outside the Woodley Park-Zoo-Adams Morgan Metro station. washingtonwalks.com.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Class■ The Georgetown Library will present

its “Take an Om Break” yoga series. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov.

Concerts■ The “Music With the Angels” series

will feature flutist Yana Histova and guitar-ist Cristian Perez. 3 p.m. Free. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. 202-462-6734.

■ The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-527-9522.

Discussion■ The National Museum of Natural His-

tory and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will present “The Extreme Life of the Sea,” a visual presen-tation, discus-sion and book signing with marine biolo-gist Stephen Palumbi (shown) and writer Anthony Palumbi. 3 to 5 p.m. $8. Q?rius Theater, National Museum of Natural His-tory, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030.

Films■ The 19th annual Made in Hong Kong

Film Festival will feature Wong Ching Po’s 2014 kung fu movie “Once Upon a Time in Shang-hai.” A post-screening video Q&A will fea-ture star Philip Ng. 2 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000.

■ “Broadcast Culture” will feature Nico-las Philibert’s 2013 film “La Maison de la radio.” 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Performance■ The National Building Museum and

Washington Performing Arts will present the troupe Step Afrika! performing with area students. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

Special event■ The National Museum of Women in

the Arts will present “Half-Price Summer Sundays.” Noon to 5 p.m. $4 to $5; free for ages 18 and younger. National Muse-um of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370.

Monday, Aug. 11

Classes■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-

ture a Zumba class. 7 a.m. Free. Harrison

Recreation Center, 1330 V St. NW. 202-340-8779.

■ Yoga District instructor Smita Kumar will lead a weekly class. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698.

■ The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080.

■ The Georgetown Library will host a skills-building workshop for job seekers on “Developing Your Self-Marketing Plan.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. megan.mcnitt@dc.gov.

Concerts■ The New Orleans band Cardinal Sons

will perform a mix of indie rock, folk and pop. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Ken-nedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The U.S. Navy Concert Band will per-form. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. navyband.navy.mil.

Discussions and lectures■ The group 40Plus of Greater Wash-

ington will present a talk by Heidi Shierholz on “The State of the Job Market in 2014.” 9:45 a.m. to noon. Free. Suite T-2, 1718 P St. NW. 202-387-1582.

■ Umi Vaughn will discuss his books “Rebel Dance, Renegade Stance: Timba Music and Black Identity in Cuba” and “Carlos Aldama’s Life in Bata: Cuba, Dias-pora, and the Drum.” The event will include a drum demonstration. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

■ The West End Interim Library will present several TED Talks on “Being Human.” 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-727-8707.

■ Biodiversity specialist Bob Szaro will discuss “Panama: Crossroads of the World.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ Marc Dunkelman will discuss his book “The Vanishing Neighbor: The Trans-formation of American Community.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Michael Kaiser, who will step down as president of the Kennedy Center at the end of the month to lead the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, will discuss his

career in the arts in conversation with WAMU’s Rebecca Sheir. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

Films■ The Chevy Chase Library will host the

“Marvelous Movie Mondays” series. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

■ The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will present its “Books on Film” series. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ The “Audrey: Her Life in Film” series will feature William Wyler’s 1961 film “The Children’s Hour,” starring Audrey Hepburn

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Rorschach theatre will present Qui Nguyen’s “She Kills Monsters” Aug. 15 through Sept. 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. It’s the 1990s in suburban Ohio,

and Tilly deals with the stress of high school life by creating an elaborate Dungeons & Dragons module where she plays out her fears and fantasies in a world she controls. When Tilly dies unexpectedly, her older sister sees no choice but to run the gauntlet of this mysterious world, battling and befriending the strange and fantastic monsters created by her sister.

Tickets cost $20 to $30, except for pay-what-you-can previews Aug. 15 through 17. The Atlas Performing Arts Center is located at 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993; rorschachtheatre.com.■ The District’s new 4615 theater Company will present “Bat Boy: The Musical” Aug. 15 through 17 at Georgetown Day School’s MacArthur Boulevard campus. Inspired by a tabloid story, the horror-comedy show tells the tale of Edgar, a half-boy, half-bat found in a cave in West Virginia. A kind woman and her daughter try to raise Edgar as a human, but the woman’s husband and other townspeople refuse to accept him — setting off a bloody chain of events, and revealing dark secrets in the

process. The staging will transform an orchestra room into an intimate, “campfire-style” theater space. Tickets cost $14. Georgetown Day’s Lower/Middle School campus is located at 4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 4615theaterco.com.

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and Shirley MacLaine. 6:30 p.m. Free; tick-ets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Penn-sylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372.

■ The Screen on the Green festival will feature Norman Jewison’s 1984 drama “A Soldier’s Story.” 8 p.m. Free. National Mall between 7th and 12th streets. friendsofscreenonthegreen.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Children’s program■ Blue Sky Puppet Theater will present

an interactive puppet show incorporating science, technology, engineering and math (for ages 5 through 12). 2 p.m. Free. Ten-ley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1449.

Classes■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-

ture a Zumba class. 7 a.m. Free. Volta Park, 1555 34th St. NW. 202-340-8779.

■ Yoga teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288.

■ The Georgetown Library will present

its “Take an Om Break” yoga series. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov.

■ The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080.

Concerts■ “Music on the Mall” will feature

vocalist Tolulope Yeboah. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. tinyurl.com/MusicOnTheMall.

■ The Tuesday Concert Series will fea-ture the Sundance Trio from Utah perform-ing music for solo wind instruments. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635.

■ The winner of the 2014 International Young Artist Piano Competition will present a recital. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The U.S. Navy Band will perform as part of the “Concert on the Avenue” series. 7:30 p.m. Free. U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil.

■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants ensemble will present “How Can I Keep From Singing.” 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. 202-767-5658.

■ The U.S. Navy Band’s Commodores ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue NW. navyband.navy.mil.

■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Demonstration■ “Reptiles Alive!” will feature snake

secrets, lizard stories and turtle tales. 1:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

Discussions and lectures■ The Chevy Chase Library’s monthly

History Book Club will meet. 1 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

■ Iona Senior Services’ summer semi-nar series “Live Well in D.C.” will feature Dr. E. Gordon Margolin discussing health and wellness issues such as diet, exercise, medical and mental care, and emotional-attitudinal adjustments. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448.

■ Scott Ruby, associate curator of Rus-sian and Eastern European art at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, will discuss “Holy Icons of Medieval Russia: Reawaken-ing to a Spiritual Past.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ The Palisades Book Club will discuss “Citizens of London” by Lynne Olson. 7 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139.

Films■ The National Gallery of Art will pres-

ent Dutch filmmaker Chris Teerink’s 2013 film “Sol LeWitt,” about the late American conceptual artist. 1 p.m. Free. West Build-ing Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The film will be shown again Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.

■ The Georgetown Library’s weekly August film series, “I Do,” will focus on wedding-themed selections. 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will present its weekly Pop Movies series. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

■ The Palisades Library will present a “Family Movie Singalong” featuring an icy-cold hit movie musical. 6 p.m. Free. Pali-sades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139.

■ The Italian Cultural Institute will pres-ent Pupi Avati’s 2010 film “Una sconfinata giovinezza (Second Childhood).” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it.

■ “Kazablan-Tu B’Av Romantic Comedy Night” will feature Menahem Golan’s 1973 film “Kazablan.” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $12.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org.

Performances■ SpeakeasyDC will present its month-

ly show, “Crimes & Misdemeanors: Stories about breaking or enforcing laws & moral codes.” 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. speakeasydc.com.

■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature performances by Madeline and Breaker Breaker. 9 p.m.

By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com.

Special event■ Museum of the American Cocktail

co-founder Philip Greene will present a dis-cussion of presidential and political cock-tails while attendees sample several White House favorites. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $50 to $60. Mitsitam Cafe, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Inde-pendence Avenue SW. 202-633-3030.

tour■ A guided garden tour will trace the

history and horticulture of centuries-old trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and English boxwood. 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. $10; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Classes and workshops■ Certified graphologist Marilyn Maze

will lead a workshop on the basics of handwriting analysis in conjunction with a special viewing of the National Archives’ “Making Their Mark” exhibit. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Boeing Learning Center, National Archives Build-ing, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. education@nara.gov.

■ “7 & 7 — Fitness in the Park” will fea-ture a yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Volta Park, 1555 34th St. NW. 202-340-8779.

Concerts■ The Harbour

Nights series will pres-ent pop acoustic sing-er-songwriter Stephen Heller. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007.

■ The U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011.

■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monu-ment Grounds, 15th Street and Indepen-dence Avenue SW. 202-767-5658.

Discussions and lectures■ Karen L. Daly, executive director of

the Dumbarton House, will discuss “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812,” about the first lady’s flight from the White House and

her stop at the Georgetown mansion as British troops advanced on the nation’s capital. 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

■ A launch event for the Genesis Generation Challenge, Michael Bloomberg’s competition for young adult social entrepreneurs, will discuss the application process and explain what judges are looking for in quality submissions. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required by Aug. 8. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

■ Author Kat Brockway will share sto-ries and photographs outlining the rich 200-year history of Baltimore’s deaf com-munity. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-10, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-559-5368.

■ Michael Patrick Hearn, the leading authority on “The Wizard of Oz,” will dis-cuss “75 Years on the Yellow Brick Road: Things You Likely Never Knew About ‘The Wizard of Oz.’” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. Warner Bros. Theater, National Muse-um of American History, Constitution Ave-nue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-3030.

■ Internal medicine physician John Whyte will discuss “How to Live to Be 100.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ Stephen L. Carter will discuss his novel “Back Channel.” 7 p.m. Free. Poli-tics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Fashion show■ Maryann Priddy of Taylor Marie Fash-

ions will present a gala runway show fea-turing fashions for seniors, modeled by residents of Friendship Terrace. 11 a.m. Free. Seabury at Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Place NW. 202-244-7400.

Films■ A summer singalong series will fea-

ture a movie musical about a princess with an icy touch who has to learn to let it go. 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1291.

■ The International Spy Museum and the Alliance Française de Washington will present “OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies.” 6:30 p.m. $8 to $10. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798.

■ The Lions of Czech Film series will feature Agnieszka Holland’s epic drama “Burning Bush.” 6:45 p.m. $8.50 to $11.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecti-cut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000.

■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor movie series will feature the 1993 film “The Sandlot.” 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen.

Performance■ Synetic Theater’s summer campers

will present an original adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” using mime, pantomime, acrobatics, song and dance. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Sporting event■ The Washington Mystics will play the

Chicago Sky. 11:30 a.m. $15 to $300. Ver-izon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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Tuesday, AuguSt 12■ Discussion: Jack Livings, a two-time Pushcart Prize winner, will discuss his book “The Dog: Stories” in conversation with Adam Kushner. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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The old rebate program had on-and-off funding availability, but wait-listed residents said they expected they’d only need to be patient to receive the reimburse-ments of up to $2,000, depending on the cost of the solar panels they had installed. With no direct updates about that arrangement, which expired last September, the residents felt burned when they found out they were excluded from the city’s new “EnergySmart DC Solar Initiative.”

“It really comes across as unfair treatment to people who have dem-onstrated the behavior that the city wants for its citizens,” said Petworth resident Damiana Astudillo, who signed up last summer and installed her panels this past January. Her home was 284 out of 603 on the old waitlist.

Officials at the environment agency got an earful of complaints from frustrated homeowners who packed last Wednesday’s meeting for solar stakeholders, resulting in the decision to postpone the launch.

Jacques Kapuscinski, a Forest Hills resident who organized a bulk solar panel purchase in Ward 3 last year, said the meeting was construc-tive.

“It’s encouraging that DDOE was receptive to taking input from a broader group,” Kapuscinski said in an interview. He said he hopes the new committee will “provide input to [the department] to come up with a process that is fair and transpar-ent.”

Larry Martin, a local energy expert, explained that the old D.C. rebate, which started in 2009, had been granting money to people in order of its waitlist. Derived from the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund, the program’s enabling legislation expired in 2012. With D.C. Council approval, it continued into the fol-lowing year, carrying the wait-listed applicants with it.

“It’s been like this for years,” said Martin, who was wait-listed four years ago and later received “a very generous grant.”

The new initiative is part of the District’s five-year energy plan called “EnergySmart DC.” For the next fiscal year, $700,000 is allocat-ed for two solar rebate programs. “Solar Advantage” will provide resi-dential applicants with a rebate of $1,000 to $2,000 after they’ve installed their system, while “Solar Advantage Plus” will pay all or part of the upfront costs for low-income homeowners to install the panels.

The money comes from the Renewable Energy Development Fund, a new reserve financed by the alternative compliance payments from energy suppliers who don’t meet the city’s solar requirements.

At the July 30 meeting, the Envi-ronment Department’s Lance Loncke explained that the new ini-tiative’s $700,000 is simply not enough to cover both everyone on the old waitlist and others interested in solar panels. Therefore, the agen-

cy planned to include only people who installed technology after the start date of the new rebates, as well as offer the discounts on a “first-come, first-served basis.”

Wait-listed homeowners have also expressed frustration with com-munication on the issue. Like many people, Astudillo learned about the new arrangement through a July 25 letter addressed to solar stakeholders from agency deputy director Law-rence.

In the letter, the Environment Department wrote that there had been “misleading information pro-vided to residents by some solar installers, in which promises may have been made on behalf” of the District. It also stated that the agency had “provided notice” to people on the website and the public that the old rebate’s end date was Sept. 30, 2013.

Lawrence also said in an inter-view that when people signed up for the old rebate, they received an auto-matic response with a caveat that the District was not committing to pro-vide funds.

But many people, like Kapuscin-ski and Astudillo, said they never received any notification of the changes. Others were also confused by the agency’s waitlist document, which was marked for its last update on Oct. 30, 2013; people were also able to access the waitlist online after the program’s end date. Astudi-llo also said that back in April a department representative told her that the program was going to be reinstated.

Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who chairs the Commit-tee on Transportation and the Envi-ronment, said she wants the environ-ment agency and the D.C. Public Service Commission to audit the alternative compliance payments used to fund the new rebate.

Cheh said before setting up that fund, officials estimated the total fees would be $8 million, a stark dif-ference from the actual $700,000 collected for this new initiative. “I’m just very skeptical,” she said. “This gap between what was expected actually created the problem.”

But even if the lower amount is all that’s available, Cheh is optimis-tic that the city can find a solution. “I think we should try to meet those expectations if we can,” she said.

The D.C. rebate is one of several financial incentives that can add up to thousands of dollars in savings for people adopting solar panel technol-ogy. The federal government also offers a 30 percent tax credit off the total cost of a household’s system, while Solar Renewable Energy Credits (or “SRECs”) work as a cost-saving voucher. And net meter-ing provides credit to households for the energy they produce each month.

The federal tax credit and the SRECs provide the most savings, according to Anya Schoolman of DC SUN, an umbrella group of neighborhood solar panel co-opera-tives. The D.C. rebate is “icing on the cake,” she said.

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