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.

3^rd 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 1 ^st Annual Family, Friends and Community Annual BBQ & Pool Party

Ferebee Hope Recreation Center

3999-8^th 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

4 ^th 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 to www.childrensnational.org/macche

Monday, June 11, 2012 @ 1:00 pm

Ward 8 Parks Committee Meeting

Oxon Run Park

13^th & 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

1104-4^th Street, S.W. (Waterfront Metro)

4^th 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.

3^rd 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

13^th & 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.

3^rd 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.

3^rd 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