Upcoming Ward 8 Meetings
Every Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Free Zumba Classes
The Professional Building
2101 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
Lower Level
Washington, D.C. 20020
Support Our Parks
Follow the Oxon Run Park project
on Facebook at:http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oxon-Run-Trail/125390034221194
May 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 @ 10:30 am
Ward 8 Environmental Council
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor
Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Green Roofs at the United States Coast
Guard on West Campus of St. E’s
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Ward 8 Arts & Culture Committee
1922 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: DC Arts and Humanities Funding
Opportunities ~ This Committee’s mission is to ensure that art and culture are
embraced throughout the Ward.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ferebee Hope Rec Center’s 1st Annual Family,
Friends and Community Annual BBQ & Pool Party
Ferebee Hope Recreation
Center
3999-8th Street,
S.E.
Washington, D.C.
June 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Core Health & Wellness Center Grand Opening
2516 Sheridan Road, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
4th Annual DC Housing Expo ~ The Key to One
City
Washington Convention
Center
Washington, D.C.
The goal of the event is to bring together all of the
District’s housing resources, particularly those related to renters’ rights,
housing counseling, homeownership, home improvement, home energy efficiency,
foreclosure and financial literacy. This will be accomplished through workshops
and an exhibit hall. DHCD will also provide residents with free credit
reports, credit counseling and housing counseling.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Public Meeting on Winkle Doodle Branch Bridge Study
United Medical Center
1310 Southern Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20032
Purpose: Review existing conditions, outline
study plan, capture public input and examine ways to: 1) improve
pedestrian safety and accessibility, 2) enhance neighborhood aesthetics and
identity, 3) increase lighting and visibility, 3) reduce vehicular traffic
speeds, 4) improve conditions within the Winkle Doodle Channel.
Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Children’s Environmental Health Forum
United Planning Organization
2907 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20032
TOPIC: Lead, Asthma, Mold and Cleaning
Alternatives and Solutions for Home Use. Lunch Provided. To register
please call (202) 471-4829 or go towww.childrensnational.org/macche
Monday, June 11, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Ward 8 Parks Committee Meeting
Oxon Run Park
13th &
Mississippi Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Presentations on Upcoming Events in Ward 8
Parks
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Brownbag Lunch Training ~ Featuring DCRA’s Zoning Division
1104-4th Street,
S.W. (Waterfront Metro)
4th Floor
Conference Room (E-4302)
Washington, D.C. 20024
Email confirmation of your attendance to: Cecilia.arce@dc.gov
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Ward 8 Transportation Task Force
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor
Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: South Capitol Interchange
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 10:00 am
Ward 8 Workforce Development Council
DC Department of Employment
Services
4058 Minnesota Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 11:30 am
William Lockridge Library Grand Opening
115 Atlantic Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C.
Friday, June 15, 2012 @ 10:30 am
Ward 8 Health Council
Anacostia Health Center
1500 Galen Street, S.E. (on
the side of the Frederick Douglass Home)
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Services Available at New Anacostia Health Center
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Senior Nature Walk and Tai Chi
Oxon Run Park
13th &
Mississippi Avenue, S.E.
Amphitheatre
Washington, D.C. 20020
Join us as Ward 8 Residents Walk and Move in Harmony in the
Park
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @ 6:00 pm (NEW)
Ward 8 Education Community Meeting with Trayon White
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor
Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Ward 8 Education Agenda ~ No More School
Closures in Ward 8
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 6:00 pm (NEW)
Special Community Meeting with Trayon White on New
Legislation for DCPS Students
Location to be Announced
TOPIC:Chairman Kwame Brown Speaks About New Legislation
Requirements for All DC Public School High School Students
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 10:30 am
Ward 8 Environmental Council
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor Conference
Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Anacostia River Restoration
Friday, June 29, 2012 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ward 8 Health Summit
United Medical Center
1310 Southern Avenue, S.E.
Auditorium
Washington, D.C. 20020
TOPIC: Stress & Its Impact on Health
Disparities
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