JUNE

SUN 1              8:30 A.M. Final Bread for Life breakfast program, and 11:30 A.M. Water Street Garden Closing Ceremony on the west waterfront side of the church. A small outdoor reception will follow . St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 600 M Street SW.

MON 2            7-8:30 P.M. PAWS of Southwest. The monthly meeting is open to the public in the downstairs community room of the SW Neighborhood Library. Also find us PAWS of Southwest on Facebook.

TUES 3 & 17    4:30-5:30 P.M. GAME GROUP. Children from 5-12 years of age are invited to play a wide selection of games. SW Neighborhood Library.

THURS 5         8-9:30 A.M. Councilmember Tommy Wells Southwest Community Office Hours will be held at Starbucks in the Safeway, 1100 4th Street SW.

SAT 7              10:30 A.M. Family Story Time. Stories, songs and activities promotion fire prevention and fire safety. Special Guest: DC Firefighters will visit to discuss fire safety and fire engines. SW Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place SW.

SAT 7              10 A.M.-3 P.M. Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle’s Family Bazaar & Yard Sale. All are welcome. 60 Eye Street SW, 202-479-2851.

SAT 7              4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation with a focus on healing body, mind and spirit. No experience in yoga or meditation necessary. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information call 202-746-6654 or email: wilsonpj108@verizon.net Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 M Street SW.

SUN 8              9:30 A.M. Final Service at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 600 M Street SW. Pentecost Sunday. Final Service in the church followed by procession into the neighborhood and ending with shared coffee hour celebration at Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) at 900 4th Street SW, to enjoy coffee hour together.

MON 9             7-10 P.M. ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 4th St. SW, DCRA Hearing Room on 2nd floor.

TUES 10           10:30 A.M. UNO, DOS, TRES con Andres! Spanish language stories for preschoolers. SW Neighborhood Library.

TUES 10           DC STREETCAR 3:30-8:30 P.M. 3rd SERIES Public Meetings for North-South Corridor Planning Study Announced, Tuesday, June 10th Presentation 4-7 PM, DCRA, 1100 4th St. SW, 2nd floor Community Room. For more information: http://www.dcstreetcar.com/projects/future-lines/northsouth/north-south-corridor-project-library/

TUES 10 & 24  4:30-5:30 P.M. CREATE CLUB. School age children 5-12 years of age are welcome to participate in a creative activity including arts and crafts. SW Neighborhood Library.

TUES 10 & Tues 24th    6-7 P.M. Free BIKE CLINIC. Bring your bicycle and learn “How to do Bike Maintenance” by Brandon of Capitol Hill Bikes. Randall Community Center, corner of South Capitol and I St. SW.

WED 11           4:00 P.M Bully Busters Workshop presented in partnership with Kaiser Permanente for ages 9-12. SW Neighborhood Library.

SAT 14             10 A.M.-12 P.M. Little Farm Stand with organic produce, baked goods, maple syrup and preserves from Loudoun County’s Red Gate Farm. Southwest Duck Pond, 6th and Eye St. www.littlefarmstand.com

SAT 14             11 A.M.-1 P.M. SECOND SATURDAY MONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD GET-TOGETHER includes special offerings by The Little Farm Stand, freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs by the Amidon-Bowen PTA parents, cooking demonstrations by local celebrity Chef Kev and more. Duck Pond, 6th & Eye St.

SUN 15            St. Augustine’s First Service in the Fellowship Hall, downstairs, rear of Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St SW. St. Augustine’s former Deacon, newly ordained Episcopal minister, the Rev. Cameron Soulis, will celebrate the Eucharist.

MON 16          5-7 P.M. Teen Health Lounge at Randall Community Center. A place where youth and young adults can engage in games, health workshops on HIV 101, health communication, condom negotiation, and much more. Additionally HIV testing will be available and anyone ages 13-24 will receive an incentive for being tested. Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.

MON 16          7:30 P.M.-8:45 P.M. Monday Evening Wellness presentation – Childhood Obesity presented by Susan Okie, MD SW Neighborhood Library.

SAT 21             11 A.M.-3 P.M. COMMUNITY YARD SALE. No Table Fee. Bring your own table with items to sell. Shop your neighbor’s tables. Bring donation of one non-perishable food item. Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.

SAT 21            2:30-5 P.M. Career Design Workshop with career coach Blair Goins. Advanced registration encouraged; call or text (202) 713-8341 or email blair@designmycareer.org SW Neighborhood Library.

SUN 22            6 P.M. Outside on 6th and M Streets SW, Deconsecration of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church building. The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC will deconsecrate the building from sacred use to secular.

TUES 24           6-9 P.M. HAPPY HOUR, meet and mingle with other Duck Pond supporters and check out the new design of tee shirts and hoodies. Cantina Marina, 600 Water Street SW.

FRI 27             6:30 P.M. Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle’s DC 360 Movie Night. Feature Film will be ‘Monumental’ starring Kirk Cameron. Admission is free. All are welcome. 60 Eye Street SW, 202-479-2851.

SAT 28            1 P.M. SOUTHWEST BOOK DISCUSSION. The June selection is ‘House of Stone’ by Anthony Shadid. Copies available for checkout at the library. SW Neighborhood Library.

SAT 28             8-11:30 P.M. VSDC African American Networking Group, Old school summer dance party. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW. $15 in Advance/$20 at the door. Purchase Tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/old-school-summer-dance-party-tickets-10975686671. Music by DJMixxed featuring music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Light vegan refreshments.

SUN 29            2 P.M. SUPERHERO PARTY, SW Neighborhood Library. 202-724-4752

WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY

ADULT RECREATION, 10-12 Noon, Saturdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center.

ADULTS/SENIORS BINGO BRUNCH, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, at King Greenleaf Recreation Center

ADULT YOGA, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE, Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW. 202-554-6973.

AFTER SCHOOL ACCESS, 3:30-5:00pm, Mondays and Fridays. Ages. 6-14, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW.

AFTER SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, 4-5 P.M., Monday –Friday, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Gary Williams, Tiletia Harris-Walker.

AYA COMMUNITY MARKET May 24-November 22, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th Street SW. For more information contact: Christopher Bradshaw, 202-800-2613. chris@dreamingoutloud.org

BABY and TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays, 3rd, 17th, and 24th. Fun songs, finger plays, and rhymes to promote early literacy development. For infants through 24 months and their caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library.

BEGINNERS Yoga (Tuesdays in June only), classes aim to introduce participants to basic yoga exercise and philosophies. At the conclusion of the four week series, student are referred to various Southwest, Navy Yard, and Capitol Hill studios for further practice. Complimentary mats provided. Donations accepted. For time email southwestduckpond@gmail.com

BINGO FOR SENIORS, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454.

BLUES MONDAYS, 6-9 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW, Various Blues musicians and singers featured each Monday. $5. Food for sale.

BOYS TO MEN, 5-6 P.M., Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Mike Wilson, Gary Williams.

Seeking CHEERLEADERS for King Greenleaf Football Team. 6:30-7:45 P.M. Ages 5-14, bring sneakers and leggings or shorts. Practices on Mon & Tues & Thurs. Walk through on Fridays. Call Kaneisha (202) 251-8646 King Greenleaf Recreation Center.

CHESS, 5:30-6:30 P.M., Wednesdays, Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW. 202-554-6973

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, downstairs, rear of Christ United Methodist Church 900 4th St SW. Children ages 3 and older are invited to join our loving and lively Sunday School where they are introduced to a loving God who welcomes and cares for all. Through biblical stories, art, music and holy play, our children are nurtured in their natural spirituality to grow as the “littlest members” of a community of faith.

COMPUTER CLASSES, 10-12 Noon, Tuesdays, SW Neighborhood Library, 724-4752.

TUES 3            PC Basics

TUES 10           Introduction to the World Wide Web

TUES 17           No class scheduled for this week

TUES 24           DC Public Library Website

TUES July 1      Introduction to Email

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, 11 A.M.-3 P.M., Every 3rd Saturday. No Table Fee. Bring donation of non-perishable food items; Bring your table and new or old items to sell. Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, Call to register 202-554-6973 or email: randallrec@sashabruce.org

COMPUTER CLASSES, 6-8 P.M., Mondays, DRP Certified Volunteer, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454.

FITNESS BOOTCAMP, 6-7 P.M., Tuesdays, Randall Community Center. 202-554-6973.

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 4298, 5:30-7:30 P.M., Wednesdays,K-12. Contact Monica Evans, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N St SW 202-645-7454.

HAND DANCING CLASSES, 12-2 P.M. Saturdays. Jitterbug and Lindy Hop classes by Markus Smith of Swing Anatomy Dance. $10/class for adults, $5/class for children 8-17. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth Street SW, Community room off Wesley Place, SW.

HAND DANCING CLASSES, with Mr. Zeke, 12:30-3:30 P.M. Saturdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW. 202-645-7454.

JAZZ NIGHT IN SW, 6-9 P.M., Fridays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW. Various Jazz musicians and singers featured each Friday. $5. Food for sale.

JOB CLUB, 12-2 P.M.Tuesdays, ages 18 and older. Contacts: Paul Taylor, Mike Wilson. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454

JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM, 1-7 P.M., Thursdays, by appointment only. Help with resumes, cover letters, applications and other aspects of the job search process. SW Neighborhood Library. Call 724-4298 or stop by to set up an appointment.

KING GREENLEAF FOOTBALL, 6-8 P.M., Ages 5-14, May 1-August 1, 2014. For information contact Coach Greg (202) 528-0656 or Coach Jimmy (202) 531-1625 or Coach Mike (202) 251-8646.

The KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT, 6:30-7:30 P.M., every first and third Monday SW Neighborhood Library.

KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, 10:30 A.M.-Noon, every 1st & 3rd Saturday, SW Neighborhood Library. Feel free to visit us and to see our communications and leadership program at work.

LITTLE FARM STAND, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Saturdays, May through December at the Southwest Duck Pond with organic produce, baked goods, maple syrup and preserves from Loudoun County’s Red Gate Farm. www.littlefarmstand.com

MACHINE PITCH, 5-6 P.M., Ages 7-8, Mondays & Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Mike Wilson.

MOVIE NIGHT, 7-8:30 P.M., Ages 14-19, Fridays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Michael Wilson 202-645-7454.

NARFE-The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 1:30-2:30 P.M., every fourth Thursday through May. SW Neighborhood Library, basement meeting room.

OPEN COMPUTER TIME, 3-7 P.M. Mondays, Randall Community Center. 202-554-6973
PAJAMA STORYTIME, 6 P.M. Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Bedtime songs and stretches for toddlers and preschoolers up to 5 years of age. SW Neighborhood Library.

POLICE SERVICE AREA 105, Community meeting, 7-8:30 P.M., every third Thursday, Location announced at previous meeting.

POLICE SERVICE AREA 106, Community meeting, 10-11 A.M., every last Saturday, Senior Citizen Community Room 900 5th Street S.E.

PRE SCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 A.M. Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. Picture books, songs and rhymes to strengthen early literacy skills. For children from 2-5 years of age and parents/caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library.

SASSY SENIORS, Monthly trips to play bingo, have parties, chat and chews, exercise and a great deal of other things. Come and sign up to participate. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker 202-645-7454.

SATURDAY WELLNESS WEEK programs: SAT 7th 12:30 P.M. Exercise Class lead by Andrew Davis of Waterside Fitness Center. 1-3 P.M. Seated Massage provided by certified massage therapist in partnership with the Potomac Massage Institute. SAT 14th 11A.M.-1P.M. Meditation led by Karin Silverman. 1-2 P.M. Yoga, 2-3 P.M. Breast Cancer Discussion with Thelma Jones. SW Neighborhood Library

SEATED YOGA, 11:00-Noon on Mondays, and Wednesdays 4-5 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church. Pamela Wilson guides a gentle series of movements designed to free the joints and ease the mind. This is part of Westminster’s Wellness program.

SENIOR CARDIO EXERCISE, 11 A.M.-Noon, Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Gary Williams.

The SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT AARP #4751 CHAPTER. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12 Noon. Meetings are every third Wednesday. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. Costs: $5 for lunch. River Park Mutual Homes’ Community Room, 1311 Delaware Ave., SW. For further information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901.

SW FREEWAY, NA, 7-8 P.M., Narcotics Anonymous group, Wednesdays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW.

TEEN CLUB, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Fridays, Ages 14-19. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, Contact Angela Venable.

TEEN GAME NIGHT, 5:30-6:30 P.M., Thursdays, Ages 13-19. Enjoy video and board games. SW Neighborhood Library.

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS, 5-7 P.M., Wednesdays, Ages 6-13, DPR Certified Volunteers. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.

TOT LOT Program, 10:30-11:45 A.M. Thursdays, Randall Community Center, South Capitol & Eye St SW. 202- 554-6973. Activity time for toddlers, ages 18 mos. to 3 years and parents/caregivers. Movement and activities that develop gross motor skills that can enhance balance, coordination, socialization, strength, self-esteem and reinforce cognitive development in a safe, nurturing and fun environment.

WALK FOR WELLNESS, 11-12 P.M., Tuesdays and Fridays, while walking to music, in the gym of King Greenleaf Recreation Center.

WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, 7-9 P.M., First and third Wednesday each month. Buy, trade and sell stamps. Refreshments, auctions and programs. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth Street SW. 202-863-0564.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS,   Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW, 4 P.M. Seated Yoga and Healing Sessions (Pamela Wilson and Riva Wine). 5:30 P.M. Laughter Yoga (Claire Trivedi). 6:45 P.M.  Sampoorna Yoga (Alex Rosen). 7 P.M. Narcotics Anonymous SWFreeway Meeting.

YOGA FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, 7-8 P.M. Every Tuesday, No class on 17th. SW Neighborhood Library.

YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, 6-7 P.M., Thursdays, Ages 6-18, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Safiyyah Aleem-Woods.

ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Thursdays, FREE, Randall Community Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW. 202-554-6973.

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