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Capitol Hill Pastor Presents Stay In School Award to Graduating High School Seniors
The Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White, pastor of Brown Memorial A.M.E. Church at 130 14th St. NE, presented the 2009 Dr. Henry Y. White, Shining Bright Light, Stay in School Award to two graduating high school seniors, Alan Christopher Elder Jr. of Fort Washington, Md., and Georges-Philippe Apeletate Hetherington of Silver Spring, Md. The award honors students for staying the course and graduating from high school. Elder and Hetherington each received a $100 cash award and a framed award certificate at the Annual Children’s Day Observance held at Brown Memorial A.M.E. Church on June 14.
Elder, a life-long member of Brown, is a 2009 graduate of Gonzaga College High School. He will attend Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Hetherington, a member of Brown since the age of 2, is a 2009 graduate of Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Md., and was the class valedictorian. He will attend Howard University. Because of his concern for students to stay in school and graduate from high school, White established this annual award. White has served as the Pastor of Brown Memorial A.M.E. Church on Capitol Hill for the past 16 years.
Capitol Hill’s Seventh Annual Fourth of July Parade and Family Picnic
The Capitol Hill Community Fourth of July Parade returns for a seventh year. This year’s parade stars the Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps and many Capitol Hill families. The parade begins at 10 a.m. (participants must line up at 9 a.m.) at Eighth and I streets SE, heads north on Eighth Street, left on D Street and ends at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza where everyone is invited to attend the Fourth of July Family Festival. This year’s picnic features cakes and crafts handmade by members of the community. Proceeds from the picnic will benefit the DC Public Schools Arts Education Fund, established by Naval Lodge Number 4. The Naval Lodge will also be selling hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks for $1 each. There’ll be a moon bounce for the kids, a craft show, and a Celebrity Cake Auction featuring baked goods made by Capitol Hill celebrities like Rob Bergman, Michelle Rhee and Barbara Wells.
Sponsored in part by Naval Lodge No. 4, the Capitol Hill Cluster School, Rob Bergman, Barracks Row, Eastern Market, Tiber Creek Associates of Capitol Hill, and members of the entire Capitol Hill Neighborhood Community. To sign up as a participant or volunteer, or for more information, call Sharon Boesen at 202-230-4588. www.tiberdc.com/4thofjuly.
Kids Are Cooking at Hill’s Kitchen
If your child aspires to be a Top Chef one day, then you’ll want to register him or her in this month’s cooking classes for kids at Hill’s Kitchen led by Chef Brock Kuhlman. In the “Cookie Monsters!” class, offered July 9 and 14, kids will learn two simple cookie recipes, practice both dropped and rolled cookies, and – the best part – eat what they bake. During the “Snack Time” class, July 10 and 16, kids will learn how to make a summer fruit salad, quesadillas with fresh salsa, ants on a log (celery and peanut butter) and no-bake cookies. All classes take place from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and are $40. The classes are designed for kids aged 7 to 11. Chef Brock spent three years teaching young kids and has a good sense of how to keep the classroom fun and relevant. 713 D St. SE. Call 202-543-1997, www.hillskitchen.com.
Growing Green Gardening Festival
Washington Youth Garden and City Blossoms are teaming up to host a children’s gardening event with fun outdoor and garden-related activities, July 11, 1-5 p.m., at the US National Arboretum. Children will learn how to start their own garden, prepare homegrown recipes, make friends with worms and bees, create garden-inspired art for decoration and gifts, and participate in many more get-down-and-dirty, hands-on experiences. The festival will also offer music and light food. $5/children; $10/adults. Proceeds benefit programming at Washington Youth Garden and City Blossoms. 3501 New York Ave. NE. 202-245-2709, www.washingtonyouthgarden.org.
Boogie Babes at SOVA
Grab your little one and boogie on down to SOVA Espresso to see Mr. Don and Mr. Skip this month. The Boogie Babes show schedule for July is as follows: Mr. Don, July 6, 10:30 a.m., and Mr. Skip, July 20, 10:30 a.m. SOVA Espresso is located at 1359 H St. NE. All shows are $5/child (cash only). Check website for updates: www.boogiebabes.com.
Kids Day at the Corner
On July 18, the Corner Store will host a Kids Day, offering a piñata decorating workshop from 2-4 p.m. with Thalia Wiggins and a kids concert with Liz DeRoche at 5 p.m. who will perform songs from her popular CD, “The Singing Lizard.” For more information about Liz DeRoche, visit www.thesinginglizard.com. The workshop is $10/decorating child; no charge for assisting parents. The family can take home the decorated piñata after the fun. The concert is free. This event is best suited for children ages 10 and under. 900 South Carolina Ave. SE. 202-544-5807, cornerstorearts.org.
Sunset Serenades at the Zoo
The National Zoo once again will hold “Sunset Serenades,” the free summer concert series, on Thursday evenings in July from 6-8 p.m., at the zoo’s Lion/Tiger Hill. The following bands are scheduled to perform: July 9, GHZ [Gigahertz] Band (psychadelic blues); July 16, The Steve Scott Project, with (master percussionist/drummer Leroy Greer); July 23, Soul in Motion (dance and drum group from West Africa). Concertgoers are welcome to pack a picnic for the concert or buy refreshments at the zoo’s Mane Restaurant. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4800, nationalzoo.si.edu.
Show at the 9:30 Club … for Kids!
Take your child to their first 9:30 Club show on July 19, when the Great Zucchini and Rocknoceros perform together, starting at 2:30 p.m. The show, best suited for children ages 2-8, opens with the Great Zucchini’s famous comedy routine and magic show followed by the wildly popular musical trio Rocknoceros, who will perform songs off their latest CD, “PINK!” For more information about the Great Zucchini, visit www.thegreatzucchini.com; Rocknoceros can be found online at www.rocknoceros.com. Tickets for the show are $15. The 9:30 Club is located at 815 V St. NW. 800-955-5566, www.930.com.
SOTH Tennis Program
Sports on the Hill is offering a tennis program for children ages 4-6 and 7-8 this summer at Payne Elementary School (15th and C street SE). Eric Legg, a Capitol Hill resident and United States Professional Tennis Association certified teaching pro, will lead the program on Saturdays in July (except July 4) and Aug. 1 and 8. “Little Shots Tennis” for ages 4-6 takes place 9-9:45 a.m. and aims to familiarize children with the game of tennis through activities ($50). The “Futures Tennis” program for ages 7-8 takes place 10-11 a.m. and teaches the basic fundamentals of the game ($60). Register at www.sportsonthehill.com. Direct all questions to Larry Kaufer at 202-543-4582 or lakaufer@yahoo.com.
SPORTS CAMPS
Challenger Sports: British Soccer Camp
Soccer on the Hill has teamed up with Challenger Sports to host the weeklong British Soccer camp during the weeks of July 20-24 and July 27-31 at Tyler Elementary School (1001 G St. SE).
Sessions are available as follows: ages 4-5, 9-10:30 a.m. or 10:30-noon, $75; ages 6-16, 9-noon 1-4 p.m., $110; ages 8-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $170. Each camper will receive a free camp t-shirt, soccer ball, player evaluation and end-of-camp gift. Sign up at www.challengersports.com or contact camp coordinator Gary Hodgson at 410-644-1515 or by e-mail ghodgson@challengersports.com.
HoopEd Basketball Camps
HoopEd, a professional youth basketball camp operator in DC, is holding a co-ed camp for ages 6-14, Aug. 3-7, at Kendall Elementary School gym at Gallaudet University. The camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and is $195. Register at www.sportsonthehill.com. Direct all questions to Larry Kaufer at 202-543-4582 or lakaufer@yahoo.com.
Summer Kicks
Whitney Minnis and a staff featuring former professional, international and collegiate players will offer two one-week sessions of soccer camp, Aug. 3-7 & 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (aftercare at $5/player/day available to 5:30 p.m.) at Jefferson Middle School, 801 H St. SW. These camps are for ages 7-16. $195/week, sibling discount available. Half-day camps for $105/week. Register at www.dccamps.com. Direct all questions to Whitney Minnis at 202-547-1202 ext. 708.
Lacrosse Camp
Malcolm Lester, director of Sticks Lacrosse and the Sports on the Hill lacrosse commissioner, will be running a lacrosse camp at Kingsman Field (13th and D streets NE) Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon, for boys and girls ages 5-11. No experience necessary. $150. Sign up at www.stickslacrosse.com or contact Coach Lester at 202-537-5703 or mlester@stickslacrosse.com.
ARTS CAMPS
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Jr. Arts Adventure Camp for children ages 3-5 (child must turn 5 on or after June 2, 2009) offers classes in drama and literature, art and architecture, and music and movement designed to introduce basic artistic elements to campers through creative play. Sessions run 2-5 p.m. This month’s schedule is: A Storyteller’s Safari, July 20-24, and Whale of a Tale, July 27-31. $185/week.
Arts Adventure Camp for children ages 5-13 (child must have turned 5 on or before June 1, 2009) offers classes in visual art, ceramics, music and movement and recreation that explore the cultural and artistic traditions of Mexico, Appalachia and Southern India. Sessions run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with morning care and aftercare available. Afternoon specialty camps also available. Session II, July 6-17, Mexico; Session III, July 20-31, Appalachia; Session IV, Aug. 3-14, Southern India. $485 per session. 545 Seventh St. SE. 202-547-6839, www.chaw.org.
Summer Camps and Classes at the Atlas
Adventure Theatre’s Musical Theatre Workshop runs Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for ages 6-13. Campers will create their own characters and dialogue while learning Broadway musical theater technique, voice, movement and acting to create an original theatrical piece. $400.
Pre-School Adventures in Theatre for children ages 3-5 runs Saturdays, July 11-Aug. 15, from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. This class is an introduction to theater filled with imaginative journeys, theater games, improvisation and more. $140. 1333 H St. NE. Register at www.atlasarts.org or by calling 202-399-7993.
Summer Schedule at The Family Room
Monday: Kindermusik Imagine That! 3:30-4:15. Eight-week session begins July 6. Tuesday: Music for Infants noon- 12:30 p.m.; Spanish Story Time (free with admission) 2:30-2:45; French for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s 3:30-4:15; Spanish for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s 4:30-5:15. Wednesday: Music for 1’s and 2’s, 10-10:30; Kindermusik Sign & Sing 11-11:45, five-week Session B starts July 22; Activity Time (free with admission) 2-2:15. Thursday: French Story Time (free with admission) 2-2:15. Friday: Music for 1’s and 2’s 11-11:30; Activity Time (free with admission) 2-2:15. 411 Eighth St. SE, second floor. 202-640-1865, www.thefamilyroomdc.com.
Movie Nights at The Family Room
Friday night is movie night at The Family Room – show time is at 6:30 p.m. Call or visit the website for this month’s movie offerings. Parents can either watch the movie with their child or take advantage of The Family Room’s babysitting services offered on movie night and head out on the town for a few hours. Movies are free with price of admission. Cost for dinner (popcorn, dinner, & drinks): $5/child (advance and at the door); $10/adult, advance purchase members; $12/adult, advance purchase non-members; $12/adult, at the door members; $14/adult, at the door non-members. Babysitting runs from 5-8 p.m. and is $35 for first child age 2 and older; $10 for each additional child. 411 Eighth St. SE, second floor. 202-640-1865, www.thefamilyroomdc.com.
Norton Asking DC Students to Apply for House Fall Page Program
DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will name a DC student to serve as a congressional page in the 2009 Fall Page Program, which starts Aug. 30, and is accepting applications through July 6. The DC page will enroll for one semester in the page school while working on the Hill and receiving a stipend. Qualified applicants must be at least 16 years of age prior to the start of the program, a junior in high school, a US citizen, and must have a 3.0 grade point average in core subjects. Applications are available on Norton’s website at www.norton.house.gov.
DC Neighborhood Library Schedule
Northeast Library. “Daniel Barash – The Shadow Puppet Workshop,” June 29, 1:30 p.m., children ages 4-8 are invited to learn the art of shadow puppetry and watch a puppet show depicted through stories from the summer reading list, available at the library or online. Story time for children up to 4 years, Tue and Thu, 11:15 a.m. 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-3320, www.dclibrary.org.
Southeast Library. “Daniel Barash – The Shadow Puppet Workshop,” June 29, 10:30 a.m., children ages 4-8 are invited to learn the art of shadow puppetry and watch a puppet show depicted through stories from the summer reading list, available at the library or online. Picture book time for ages 3-5, Mondays, 11 a.m. Preschool story time for ages 3-5, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Infant/toddler story time for ages 3 and under, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Teen night for ages 12-19, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 403 Seventh St. SE. 202-698-3377, www.dclibrary.org.
Southwest Library. Story time fun with the librarian for children ages 3 months to 5 years, Tue and Thu, 10:30 a.m. Preschool story time for ages 2-5, Tue and Thu, 11:15 a.m. Story time for ages 5-12, Tue, Wed and Thu, 4 p.m. Activities for school-aged children, Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Computer tutorials for young adults, Thursdays, 10 a.m. 900 Wesley Place SW. 202-724-4752, www.dclibrary.org.
Discovery Theater Shows for July
“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” July 1-2. In this performance, a cast of marionettes tells the tale of Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter who discovers the enchanted cave of the Forty Thieves.
“Rainforest Summer with Reptiles Alive,” July 7-10. Meet jungle animals – including a boa constrictor, iguana, tegu, turtle and more – from each level of the forest and learn their stories of survival.
“Soul in Motion,” July 14-17. A troupe of dancers and theater artists share the richness of African-American culture through drums and dance.
“Lesole South Africa,” July 21-22. Lesole’s dance project brings tribal dances of the Zulu homelands, including Gumboot and Panstula, to Discovery Theater.
“Merengue Madness,” July 23-24. This dance party will have kids doing the salsa, cha cha, cumbia and more.
“Look Out! It’s D’s Magic Show!” July 28-31. Master Magician “Mr. Dave” Thomen’s magic show combines comedy, magic, audience participation, illusions choreographed to music and the appearance of Donatello the rabbit.
All shows take place at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., with an additional show July 14 at 1 p.m., at the Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. Tickets are $4/resident members (adults and children); $5/general admission child; $6/general admission adult. 202-633-8700, discoverytheater.com.
2009 Junior Achievement Essay Competition
Know any high school students who could use $20,000? Then encourage them to enter this year’s Junior Achievement Essay Competition, open to students in grades nine to 12, from Aug. 17-Oct. 1. The competition will challenge students to write a 1,000 to 1,500-word essay on the topic, “How can Greater Washington companies responsibly and effectively deal with the economic crisis facing the United States?” Participants will be able to submit their entries online at www.myJA.org/students/essay1/. The first-place winner will receive $20,000, be recognized at the Washington Business Hall of Fame on Dec. 1, and will have his or her essay published in the February 2009 issue of Washingtonian. Nine runner-up winners will each receive a $10,000 award and be recognized at the Washington Business Hall of Fame. For more information about the competition, visit www.myJA.org.
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