UP NEXT: WARD 8 MEETINGS + EVENTS


Southeast Ministry GED PreparationClasses held Monday – Thursday for nine week sessions. Contact Diane Harris at (202) 562-2636 ordharris@southeastministry.org
Southeast Ministry ~ 3111 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E. WDC 20032
Upcoming Sessions
January 7, 2013 – March 8, 2013
March 18, 2013 – May 17, 2013 
Upcoming DC Council HearingsTo be announced
DC Innovation Strategy
Please see the attached report on DC Innovation Strategy.
November 2012 
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 @ 6:00 pmDC Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library
115 Atlantic Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20032
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 @ 6:00 pmOxon Run Pool Play Space Community Meeting
Southeast Tennis & Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20032
The District’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Department of General Services (DGS) are excited to inform you that Oxon Run Pool playground has been designated for renovations as part of DPR’s Play DC Initiative.




Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmContractors Awareness Event for Ballou High School
Frank W. Ballou Senior High School
4th & Trenton Streets, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20032
To register please contact Sasha Raab, HESS Coordinator of Trade Contractor Relations by email Ballou@hessedu.com or call (240) 599-4708. 
December 2012 
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:30 pmCM Muriel Bowser Public Oversight Roundtable on Public Safety on Metrobus in Ward 8
Angels of Hope Ministries
2441 Elvans Road, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
If you wish to testify, please contact Judah Gluckman, Legislative Counsel to the Committee on Government Operations on (202) 724-8025 or jgluckman@dccouncil.us.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pmDDOT Mega Projects CBE/DBE Outreach (Discussion of 2012-2015 Architectural, Engineering and Construction Opportunities)
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
2616 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
Fellowship Hall
Washington, D.C. 20020
This session is intended to provide CBE and DBE consultants and contractors with the information and access to resources needed to expand their businesses.  For further information, please contact Endrea Frazier at efrazier@legiondesign.com.  
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 10:30 amWard 8 Technology Council
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020 
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 @ 1:00 pmWard 8 Parks Committee
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020 
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 @ 6:00 pmWard 8 Transportation Task Force
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
Agenda:  Ward 8 Trails, Commuter Ferry, Changes to W Bus Route 
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 @ 10:30 amWard 8 Environmental Council
CM Barry’s SE Office
2100 MLK Jr. Avenue, S.E.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Washington, D.C. 20020
Guest Speaker:  Donal Barron of DC Water, Clean Rivers Project


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