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June Kids and Family Notebook

by: Susan Braun Johnson

3rd Annual Capitol Hill 4th of July is Around the Corner

The parade, sponsored once again by the Capitol Hill Cluster and Rob Bergman will be held on July 4 th on 8 th Street. Anyone with classic cars, dog walking groups, scout troops, local bands, etc. are all strongly encouraged to participate, donned in red, white and blue, of course! Anyone may march, but you must register your groups for MPD. Please email citymom92@yahoo.com to register. Lots of free goodies will be on hand. Don’t miss it. If you can volunteer to help in any way, would like to be a sponsor, or need more info, please contact Gina Arlotto at 546-2291, citymom92@yahoo.com.

The New Marion Park Playground Equipment is On Its Way

According to Frank Young, Facility Manager of National Capital Parks-East, the new equipment was ordered a month ago and should be arriving soon. Yippee, right? Well, there is one caveat. They are presently waiting for the installation of the equipment to be awarded. Until that award is given, a precise construction schedule cannot be determined. However, Mr. Young is hoping things will move quickly and the new gear can be installed sometime in late June. He has also been made aware of problems with the existing equipment, and is working with his maintenance staff to rectify the damages as soon as possible. Mr. Young notes there is a personnel shortage at the moment. If you would like to contact him directly with any questions or concerns about the playgrounds, he can be reached at: 202-690-5183 or Frank_Young@nps.gov.

Two Rivers Public Charter School Raises $40,000 at Art Fundraiser

Two Rivers Public Charter School held its first annual art fundraiser “Framing The Future” on April 30, 2005 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Raising over $40,000, the event honored Senator Mary Landrieu for her support of quality education in the District. Forty-six artists donated 118 items including paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, art glass, jewelry and textile works. In addition, students from the Pre-K to 3 rd grade classes submitted works of art that were auctioned off. The evening began with a Jazz performance followed by Class Act, a group of Two Rivers Teachers, Kelly Mancini Becker, Tami Johnson and Guye Turner, who sang musical theater favorites accompanied by Two Rivers Parent Jana Leslie-Miller and the Lutherplace Band. Sally Martin performed a live cabaret show featuring selections from “Paris on the Potomac”. Jessica Wodatch, principal of Two Rivers said, “This evening celebrates and honors the importance of art in our lives and our schools. Many of us remember a magical moment in our childhood where we discovered what we could achieve through painting, drumming, dancing and acting. At Two Rivers, we strive to weave this magic throughout the school every day.” For more information on the school call 202/546-4471 or log on to www.tworiverspcs.org.

The Hill Havurah Tot Shabbat Meets Second Saturdays

Tot Shabbat, a new child-oriented Sabbath Service that features lots of singing, prayers, a Torah procession, a story, another Torah procession, more singing and then grape juice and challah, happens once a month. It is organized by the Hill Havurah and all are welcome. The gathering is geared towards children ages 0-8 and their parents. The Tot Shabbat will meet at a different location every second Saturday of the month. Jewish education for children and Sunday school for preschoolers, as well as many adult activities are also offered. Check www.hillhavurah.org or email Jill Stein for more info at jill.stein@mac.com.

Shakespeare Free for All

A Midsummer Night's Dream is this year's featured play. Free tickets (up to four per person) are distributed for each day's performance only at three locations: The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Tue-Fri only beginning at 8:30am; The Shakespeare Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Tue-Sun beginning at 12n; and the Carter Barron box office, 16th Street NW and Colorado Avenue NW, Tue-Sun beginning at 12n. Concession stands inside the amphitheater open at 5:30pm, or you may bring a blanket and a picnic. The National Park Service does not permit alcoholic beverages, metal cans, glass bottles, hard sided coolers or picnic baskets, pets, folding chairs, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, or scooters within the amphitheater gates. For security, all bags are inspected at the gate. Performances are canceled in the event of lightning, steady downpour, or if conditions make the stage unsafe for the actors. Through-6/5/05. 7:30pm. The Carter Barron is in Rock Creek Park.

Spring Bazaar at Maury Elementary June 4 th

Maury Elementary, located at 1250 Constitution Ave NE, will hold their Spring Bazaar from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 4 th. The event will feature fun-filled games, food, music, a moon-bounce and prizes. Items sold will include household goods, arts and crafts, clothing, furniture etc. If you are interested in selling items, vendor space is available. The cost is $15 for a space and $10 if you need a table. For vendor space, please contact Ms. VanNessa Duckett at the school. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact George Blackmon, President of the Maury PTSA at 202-488-5400 ext. 465 or email gblackmon@hewfcu.com. Or contact Sonja Walti at 543 4315 or sw29@georgetown.edu . Admission is free. Tickets will be sold for food and games.

Kids' Extravalooza - June 5 th

The Kids' Extravalooza serves as an annual fundraising event for the National Children's Museum. Designed by kids and for kids, the event celebrates all things fun and kid-friendly and is for children of all ages. This year's gala features a live performance by Grammy-nominated recording artist Kelly Clarkson, interactive activities, a skateboard giveaway, virtual reality games, dancing, karaoke, and more; as well as music, food, and fun for the whole family. The event is held at the Ronald Reagan Building , 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue , NW.4pm-8pm. Adults $50; Children (3-17) $25; Children (2 & under) Free . Contact Kimberly at 202-772-0431 or kimberly.lane@fightforchildren.com for tickets or to learn about sponsorship opportunities. For more information visit www.ncm.museum

Adult, Child and Infant CPR to Be Offered at NE Library

A Breath of Life will be holding several classes in CPR and First Aid on July 23, August 13, & August 27 at the Northeast Library located at 330 7 th Street, NE. Adult, Child and Infant CPR & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a 6-hour course for $48. This class brings together all the elements of CPR & AED. According to their site, after this course you will know how to handle any situation in which a person stops breathing, is choking, or goes into cardiac arrest; no matter the age of the person you will be prepared. A Breath of Life's phone # is 703-497-9465, or email them at safety@abreathoflife.com for more specifics. The website link is www.abreathoflife.com.

Father’s Day Activities:

Make Dad a Cool Concrete Paperweight at the Building Museum - June 4 th. Create a building-shaped paperweight using fast-setting concrete and decorate it with glass marbles and beads. 12:30pm-3:30pm . $5 per project Ages:5 and up. The National Building Museum is at 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Metro: Shaw/Chinatown.
Stories in Art: I Love My Daddy at the National Gallery of Art-June 19 th. Celebrate Father's Day with this story about a papa bear and his cub. After the story, participants create a work of art to take home. No registration is required, but space is limited; meet at the West Building Rotunda. Ages: 4-8; 11:30am & 1pm ; Free.
Daddy & Me Yoga -June 19 th. This workshop is designed especially for dads and their kids to share the joy of yoga, giving dads the opportunity to have a special hour with their kids, have some fun, and do some yoga. They'll be doing yoga poses, interactive partner poses, playing yoga games, and of course, relaxing. No yoga experience is necessary. Ages: 5-10. 10-11am at Budding Yogis, 5615 39th Street, NW , Friendship Heights area. $18 couple, $12 each additional participant. Email: info@buddingyogis.com; http://www.buddingyogis.com

Trains at the National Postal Museum

On June 25 th celebrate Railway Mail at the National Postal Museum. View model railways on display by local railroad clubs. Stop by the Railway Mail Service Library information table. Families can also listen to Mailing May, the story of a little girl who was sent by Railway Mail; take a railway mail sorting challenge; create a train stamp collection; and more. 12noon-4pm, Free The National Postal Museum is next to Union Station.

The Northeast Library Needs Saturday Story-time Readers

The Story-time for kids 5 and under, is held at the NE Library, Saturdays at about 10:00 am . Readers need no previous experience. June 4, 11, 18 and 25 are presently still in need of a reader. Bring a book or two, and if you are so inclined, bring a musical instrument, or an art project too. And enjoy. For more info or to volunteer, email: Stephanie Giesecke: at Stephanie@ naicu.edu. The NE Library is at 7th and MD Ave, NE.

Spanish Immersion Program At Tyler Elementary Next Fall

Children ages 3 & 4 will have the opportunity to participate in a Spanish Immersion Program which will feature half day in Spanish and half day in English. A native Spanish instructor, found with the help of the Spanish embassy has been hired. This is a special program being introduced by the principal, Michelle Pierre, with full support from DCPS, the Spanish Embassy and the Director of International Programs for DCPS. As a public school, Tyler has an in-boundary population that it has to serve, and so families who live in-boundary get first priority, but the remaining spaces will be filled by an out-of-boundary lottery. For more info contact Ms. Pierre at 698-3577 or email her: michelle.pierre@k12.dc.us . Tyler Elementary is located at 10 th and G street SE.

Tiny Fingers to offer Baby Sign Language Classes on Capitol Hill

Tiny Fingers provides sign language classes, books and videos for babies, toddlers & their parents. If anyone is interested in attending a new baby sign language class on the Hill, they can contact: Eileen Ladino at classes@tinyfingers.com. Web site info: http://www.tinyfingers.com. All classes are taught by a professionally trained teacher who is fluent in American Sign Language. Classes are also given elsewhere.

Summer Session of Music Together Classes Begins On June 30 th

Music Together, a music and movement approach to early childhood music development for infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten children and their parents and caregivers will be offering another session at St. Marks Episcopal Church, (as well as other locales.) on Thursdays and Fridays from June 30-August 26 th. G eneral r egistration begins W ednesday , June 1, 2005. Tuition Fees: $125 for first child, $90 for each additional child in household. Infants 9 months and younger pay no fee when attending with a registered sibling. Children participating in nanny-shares must register separately . Tuition fee includes a beautifully illustrated songbook, parent education materials, a CD and cassette tape of music used in class. Each semester you will receive a new collection of songs. All classes meet seven times and are 45 minutes. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 118 3rd Street, S.E. For more information, contact the Little Steps Music office at 703-536-4706 or director@littlestepsmusic.com.

Call for Artists, Merchants and Sponsors For LAMB Summer Fiesta

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB PCS) invites artists, merchants and sponsors to participate in its first annual summer fiesta: "Raising the Roof: Preserving the Past, Building the Future." The event will be an evening of auctions and entertainment in support of the LAMB PCS community, to be held Sat. Jun 18, from 6 - 9 pm at the Latin-American Youth Center on 1419 Columbia Road, NW. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase, restore and renovate the Military Rd. School, site of LAMB’s permanent home. Artists and merchants can participate by donating works of art, merchandise, services or gift certificates to the event’s auction. Artists and merchants who donate to the auction are invited to display additional works of art or merchandise for sale, space permitting. Interested parties can contact Elizabeth MacGregor at 202.722.4033 or 202.360.1297 or via email at macgrege@hotmail.com. Donation are also welcome and can be sent to the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School, 1725 Michigan Ave. NE.

Impromptu Soccer on the Hill For the Little Ones Under 6

On Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM families with kids’ under age 6 meet at Providence Park . After the initial warm-up session, in which kids run a lap and do some warm-up exercises in a circle, everyone breaks up into their assigned groups. Children are grouped by age and experience. New children are then added to groups with missing players. There is always room for an additional player. Have fun.

Flap Your Wings at A Live Butterfly Show

Surround yourself with flying butterflies amidst a colorful garden of tropical flowering nectar plants. Learn about the butterfly life cycle and observe exotic tropical butterflies from Costa Rica in addition to native Maryland species at the Brookside Gardens. The exhibit is ongoing to September. 10am-4pm. Cost is: Adults $4.50, Children ages 3-12 $3.50. The Brookside Gardens is located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD • Phone: 301.962.1400.

The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington Holds New Classes

The Breastfeeding Center will be holding monthly seminars on weaning and breastfeeding toddlers. The class is for breastfeeding mothers with babies 1 year or older. They are held the first Friday of the month -next class is June 3 rd - at 11:30am-1:00pm. The cost is free, but donations to Breastfeeding Outreach are welcome. The Center is located at 2141 K St. NW-lobby level. Register by email-- BCGW@aol.com or call: 202- 293-5182. The Breastfeeding Center also offers lactation consultations in home, office, or by phone; a variety of classes and infant massage for expectant and new parents. They also carry breast-pumps, nursing bras, and breastfeeding supplies in their boutique open M-F 8:30am-5pm and Sat. 10pm-4pm.

Moveable Feast Walking Tours

On June 4 or 18 th go on a ‘snack-a-thon’ through downtown DC and beyond. This feast is "to go" only; they won't stop at any sit down restaurants. In fact, they won't sit down at all. It's munching, sipping, and walking as you listen to Washington history, culinary and otherwise. Ginger scones, "bubble tea", shrimp crackers, half-smokes, and cupcakes are a few of the items on the snacking smorgasbord that celebrates the "locally grown" in Washington. Walks are given rain or shine. Please note: This walk lasts three hours; cost of snacks not included in walk fee. Also, the Metro will be used so bring a fare card. Meet outside Archives-Navy Memorial Station. The tour leaves at 1:30. Reservations are not required. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The tour is run by Washington Walks, 202-484-1565; info@washingtonwalks.com .

What is Stroller Strides?

Stroller Strides are exercise classes consisting of power walking and body toning exercises using your stroller and your baby. In 50 minutes, Stroller Strides aims to give you “a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility.” Whether you're a beginner or an expert exerciser, Stroller Strides can provide you with your ideal workout. Stroller Strides lets you work out with your baby! They m eet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the intersection of 1st Street NE at Constitution Avenue NE, in the grassy area on the grounds of the Capitol. For more info log on to www.strollerstrides.com or to register, contact Ciri Raynor craynor@strollerstrides.net ; 1-888-224-6288.


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June Kids and Family Notebook

by: Susan Braun Johnson
3rd Annual Capitol Hill 4th of July is Around the Corner The parade, sponsored once again by the Capitol Hill Cluster and Rob Bergman will be held on July 4 th on 8 th Street. Anyone with classic cars, dog walking groups, scout troops, local bands, etc. are all strongly encouraged to participate, donned in red, white and blue, of course! Anyone may march, but you must register your groups for MPD. Please email citymom92@yahoo.com to register. Lots of free goodies will be on hand. Don’t miss it. If you can volunteer to help in any way, would like to be a sponsor, or need more info, please contact Gina Arlotto at 546-2291, citymom92@yahoo.com. The New Marion Park Playground Equipment is On Its Way According to Frank Young, Facility Manager of National Capital Parks-East, the new equipment was ordered a month ago and should be arriving soon. Yippee, right? Well, there is one caveat. They are presently waiting for the installation of the equipment to be awarded. Until that award is given, a precise construction schedule cannot be determined. However, Mr. Young is hoping things will move quickly and the new gear can be installed sometime in late June. He has also been made aware of problems with the existing equipment, and is working with his maintenance staff to rectify the damages as soon as possible. Mr. Young notes there is a personnel shortage at the moment. If you would like to contact him directly with any questions or concerns about the playgrounds, he can be reached at: 202-690-5183 or Frank_Young@nps.gov. Two Rivers Public Charter School Raises $40,000 at Art Fundraiser Two Rivers Public Charter School held its first annual art fundraiser “Framing The Future” on April 30, 2005 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Raising over $40,000, the event honored Senator Mary Landrieu for her support of quality education in the District. Forty-six artists donated 118 items including paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, art glass, jewelry and textile works. In addition, students from the Pre-K to 3 rd grade classes submitted works of art that were auctioned off. The evening began with a Jazz performance followed by Class Act, a group of Two Rivers Teachers, Kelly Mancini Becker, Tami Johnson and Guye Turner, who sang musical theater favorites accompanied by Two Rivers Parent Jana Leslie-Miller and the Lutherplace Band. Sally Martin performed a live cabaret show featuring selections from “Paris on the Potomac”. Jessica Wodatch, principal of Two Rivers said, “This evening celebrates and honors the importance of art in our lives and our schools. Many of us remember a magical moment in our childhood where we discovered what we could achieve through painting, drumming, dancing and acting. At Two Rivers, we strive to weave this magic throughout the school every day.” For more information on the school call 202/546-4471 or log on to www.tworiverspcs.org. The Hill Havurah Tot Shabbat Meets Second Saturdays Tot Shabbat, a new child-oriented Sabbath Service that features lots of singing, prayers, a Torah procession, a story, another Torah procession, more singing and then grape juice and challah, happens once a month. It is organized by the Hill Havurah and all are welcome. The gathering is geared towards children ages 0-8 and their parents. The Tot Shabbat will meet at a different location every second Saturday of the month. Jewish education for children and Sunday school for preschoolers, as well as many adult activities are also offered. Check www.hillhavurah.org or email Jill Stein for more info at jill.stein@mac.com. Shakespeare Free for All A Midsummer Night's Dream is this year's featured play. Free tickets (up to four per person) are distributed for each day's performance only at three locations: The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. NW, Tue-Fri only beginning at 8:30am; The Shakespeare Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Tue-Sun beginning at 12n; and the Carter Barron box office, 16th Street NW and Colorado Avenue NW, Tue-Sun beginning at 12n. Concession stands inside the amphitheater open at 5:30pm, or you may bring a blanket and a picnic. The National Park Service does not permit alcoholic beverages, metal cans, glass bottles, hard sided coolers or picnic baskets, pets, folding chairs, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, or scooters within the amphitheater gates. For security, all bags are inspected at the gate. Performances are canceled in the event of lightning, steady downpour, or if conditions make the stage unsafe for the actors. Through-6/5/05. 7:30pm. The Carter Barron is in Rock Creek Park. Spring Bazaar at Maury Elementary June 4 th Maury Elementary, located at 1250 Constitution Ave NE, will hold their Spring Bazaar from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 4 th. The event will feature fun-filled games, food, music, a moon-bounce and prizes. Items sold will include household goods, arts and crafts, clothing, furniture etc. If you are interested in selling items, vendor space is available. The cost is $15 for a space and $10 if you need a table. For vendor space, please contact Ms. VanNessa Duckett at the school. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact George Blackmon, President of the Maury PTSA at 202-488-5400 ext. 465 or email gblackmon@hewfcu.com. Or contact Sonja Walti at 543 4315 or sw29@georgetown.edu . Admission is free. Tickets will be sold for food and games. Kids' Extravalooza - June 5 th The Kids' Extravalooza serves as an annual fundraising event for the National Children's Museum. Designed by kids and for kids, the event celebrates all things fun and kid-friendly and is for children of all ages. This year's gala features a live performance by Grammy-nominated recording artist Kelly Clarkson, interactive activities, a skateboard giveaway, virtual reality games, dancing, karaoke, and more; as well as music, food, and fun for the whole family. The event is held at the Ronald Reagan Building , 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue , NW.4pm-8pm. Adults $50; Children (3-17) $25; Children (2 & under) Free . Contact Kimberly at 202-772-0431 or kimberly.lane@fightforchildren.com for tickets or to learn about sponsorship opportunities. For more information visit www.ncm.museum Adult, Child and Infant CPR to Be Offered at NE Library A Breath of Life will be holding several classes in CPR and First Aid on July 23, August 13, & August 27 at the Northeast Library located at 330 7 th Street, NE. Adult, Child and Infant CPR & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a 6-hour course for $48. This class brings together all the elements of CPR & AED. According to their site, after this course you will know how to handle any situation in which a person stops breathing, is choking, or goes into cardiac arrest; no matter the age of the person you will be prepared. A Breath of Life's phone # is 703-497-9465, or email them at safety@abreathoflife.com for more specifics. The website link is www.abreathoflife.com. Father’s Day Activities: Make Dad a Cool Concrete Paperweight at the Building Museum - June 4 th. Create a building-shaped paperweight using fast-setting concrete and decorate it with glass marbles and beads. 12:30pm-3:30pm . $5 per project Ages:5 and up. The National Building Museum is at 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Metro: Shaw/Chinatown. Stories in Art: I Love My Daddy at the National Gallery of Art-June 19 th. Celebrate Father's Day with this story about a papa bear and his cub. After the story, participants create a work of art to take home. No registration is required, but space is limited; meet at the West Building Rotunda. Ages: 4-8; 11:30am & 1pm ; Free. Daddy & Me Yoga -June 19 th. This workshop is designed especially for dads and their kids to share the joy of yoga, giving dads the opportunity to have a special hour with their kids, have some fun, and do some yoga. They'll be doing yoga poses, interactive partner poses, playing yoga games, and of course, relaxing. No yoga experience is necessary. Ages: 5-10. 10-11am at Budding Yogis, 5615 39th Street, NW , Friendship Heights area. $18 couple, $12 each additional participant. Email: info@buddingyogis.com; http://www.buddingyogis.com Trains at the National Postal Museum On June 25 th celebrate Railway Mail at the National Postal Museum. View model railways on display by local railroad clubs. Stop by the Railway Mail Service Library information table. Families can also listen to Mailing May, the story of a little girl who was sent by Railway Mail; take a railway mail sorting challenge; create a train stamp collection; and more. 12noon-4pm, Free The National Postal Museum is next to Union Station. The Northeast Library Needs Saturday Story-time Readers The Story-time for kids 5 and under, is held at the NE Library, Saturdays at about 10:00 am . Readers need no previous experience. June 4, 11, 18 and 25 are presently still in need of a reader. Bring a book or two, and if you are so inclined, bring a musical instrument, or an art project too. And enjoy. For more info or to volunteer, email: Stephanie Giesecke: at Stephanie@ naicu.edu. The NE Library is at 7th and MD Ave, NE. Spanish Immersion Program At Tyler Elementary Next Fall Children ages 3 & 4 will have the opportunity to participate in a Spanish Immersion Program which will feature half day in Spanish and half day in English. A native Spanish instructor, found with the help of the Spanish embassy has been hired. This is a special program being introduced by the principal, Michelle Pierre, with full support from DCPS, the Spanish Embassy and the Director of International Programs for DCPS. As a public school, Tyler has an in-boundary population that it has to serve, and so families who live in-boundary get first priority, but the remaining spaces will be filled by an out-of-boundary lottery. For more info contact Ms. Pierre at 698-3577 or email her: michelle.pierre@k12.dc.us . Tyler Elementary is located at 10 th and G street SE. Tiny Fingers to offer Baby Sign Language Classes on Capitol Hill Tiny Fingers provides sign language classes, books and videos for babies, toddlers & their parents. If anyone is interested in attending a new baby sign language class on the Hill, they can contact: Eileen Ladino at classes@tinyfingers.com. Web site info: http://www.tinyfingers.com. All classes are taught by a professionally trained teacher who is fluent in American Sign Language. Classes are also given elsewhere. Summer Session of Music Together Classes Begins On June 30 th Music Together, a music and movement approach to early childhood music development for infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten children and their parents and caregivers will be offering another session at St. Marks Episcopal Church, (as well as other locales.) on Thursdays and Fridays from June 30-August 26 th. G eneral r egistration begins W ednesday , June 1, 2005. Tuition Fees: $125 for first child, $90 for each additional child in household. Infants 9 months and younger pay no fee when attending with a registered sibling. Children participating in nanny-shares must register separately . Tuition fee includes a beautifully illustrated songbook, parent education materials, a CD and cassette tape of music used in class. Each semester you will receive a new collection of songs. All classes meet seven times and are 45 minutes. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 118 3rd Street, S.E. For more information, contact the Little Steps Music office at 703-536-4706 or director@littlestepsmusic.com. Call for Artists, Merchants and Sponsors For LAMB Summer Fiesta The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB PCS) invites artists, merchants and sponsors to participate in its first annual summer fiesta: "Raising the Roof: Preserving the Past, Building the Future." The event will be an evening of auctions and entertainment in support of the LAMB PCS community, to be held Sat. Jun 18, from 6 - 9 pm at the Latin-American Youth Center on 1419 Columbia Road, NW. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase, restore and renovate the Military Rd. School, site of LAMB’s permanent home. Artists and merchants can participate by donating works of art, merchandise, services or gift certificates to the event’s auction. Artists and merchants who donate to the auction are invited to display additional works of art or merchandise for sale, space permitting. Interested parties can contact Elizabeth MacGregor at 202.722.4033 or 202.360.1297 or via email at macgrege@hotmail.com. Donation are also welcome and can be sent to the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School, 1725 Michigan Ave. NE. Impromptu Soccer on the Hill For the Little Ones Under 6 On Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM families with kids’ under age 6 meet at Providence Park . After the initial warm-up session, in which kids run a lap and do some warm-up exercises in a circle, everyone breaks up into their assigned groups. Children are grouped by age and experience. New children are then added to groups with missing players. There is always room for an additional player. Have fun. Flap Your Wings at A Live Butterfly Show Surround yourself with flying butterflies amidst a colorful garden of tropical flowering nectar plants. Learn about the butterfly life cycle and observe exotic tropical butterflies from Costa Rica in addition to native Maryland species at the Brookside Gardens. The exhibit is ongoing to September. 10am-4pm. Cost is: Adults $4.50, Children ages 3-12 $3.50. The Brookside Gardens is located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD • Phone: 301.962.1400. The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington Holds New Classes The Breastfeeding Center will be holding monthly seminars on weaning and breastfeeding toddlers. The class is for breastfeeding mothers with babies 1 year or older. They are held the first Friday of the month -next class is June 3 rd - at 11:30am-1:00pm. The cost is free, but donations to Breastfeeding Outreach are welcome. The Center is located at 2141 K St. NW-lobby level. Register by email-- BCGW@aol.com or call: 202- 293-5182. The Breastfeeding Center also offers lactation consultations in home, office, or by phone; a variety of classes and infant massage for expectant and new parents. They also carry breast-pumps, nursing bras, and breastfeeding supplies in their boutique open M-F 8:30am-5pm and Sat. 10pm-4pm. Moveable Feast Walking Tours On June 4 or 18 th go on a ‘snack-a-thon’ through downtown DC and beyond. This feast is "to go" only; they won't stop at any sit down restaurants. In fact, they won't sit down at all. It's munching, sipping, and walking as you listen to Washington history, culinary and otherwise. Ginger scones, "bubble tea", shrimp crackers, half-smokes, and cupcakes are a few of the items on the snacking smorgasbord that celebrates the "locally grown" in Washington. Walks are given rain or shine. Please note: This walk lasts three hours; cost of snacks not included in walk fee. Also, the Metro will be used so bring a fare card. Meet outside Archives-Navy Memorial Station. The tour leaves at 1:30. Reservations are not required. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The tour is run by Washington Walks, 202-484-1565; info@washingtonwalks.com . What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides are exercise classes consisting of power walking and body toning exercises using your stroller and your baby. In 50 minutes, Stroller Strides aims to give you “a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility.” Whether you're a beginner or an expert exerciser, Stroller Strides can provide you with your ideal workout. Stroller Strides lets you work out with your baby! They m eet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the intersection of 1st Street NE at Constitution Avenue NE, in the grassy area on the grounds of the Capitol. For more info log on to www.strollerstrides.com or to register, contact Ciri Raynor craynor@strollerstrides.net ; 1-888-224-6288.