SUN 1 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Religious Movie Seminar, The Night of the Iguana starring Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, and Sue Lyon (1964) 125 minutes. Also showing: The Night of the Iguana: Huston’s Gamble 10 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Some people bring food to share but there is no obligation. 630 E St SW.
MON 2 6- 8 P.M. Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) will host its annual meeting at Friendship Baptist Church, 900 Delaware Ave. SW. All are invited to attend. For more information, please send an email to:fcouts@seswcbcc.org
WED 4 4:30-5:30 P.M. Game Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW, 202-724-4752.
SAT 7 1-2:30 P.M. Yoga Nidra For Self Healing. 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 Eye Street SW.
SAT 7 2 P.M. My School DC Information Session. Parents & caregivers are invited to join us for a presentation about the common application used by DC Public Schools. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 8 2:30 P.M. P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Dog Visit. Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and the opportunity to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library 202-724-4752.
SUN 8 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar, Stolen Paradise starring Leon Janney, and Doris Blaine (1940) 64 minutes. Everyone is welcome. There is no obligation but some people bring food to share.
MON 9 7 P.M. ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 4th St SW, 2nd floor meeting room. Agenda at www.anc6d.org
WED 11 4:30-5:30 P.M. Create Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us for arts & crafts activities. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
FRI 13 1 P.M. Hearts & Heroes. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a program to celebrate Black History Month. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 14 2 P.M. Love Yourself: Valentine’s Day gifts for you. Children ages 6-12 are invited to design, create and build structures with LEGO bricks. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 15 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar, Brother Orchid starring Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, and Ann Sothern (1940) 87 minutes. Also showing: Warner Night at the Movies with Trailers, Newsreel & Cartoons. Everyone is welcome.
TUES 17 6-10 P.M. Van Ness Elementary School Fundraiser. NSC Partners and Nando’s Peri Peri in Yards Park introduce the 1st annual Van Ness Elementary Fundraiser to benefit the soon to be created Van Ness PTA. 40% of each evening’s total receipts will go to the PTA! Show your support for the new school and a great community restaurant that cares. Location: Nando‘s Peri-Peri at the Yards, 300 Tingey Street SE. Other School Fundraisers to be hosted by Nando’s Peri Peri: Amidon Fundraiser on March 3rd and Jefferson on March 10th. RSVP to nscpfoundation@gmail.com
WED 18 Noon Luncheon Meeting, SWWF/AARP Chapter #4751, Program and Speaker Part 1-Remarks by Ward 6 Council Member Charles Allen on community matters impacting the Washington D.C. Senior population. Part II- Life Long Learning and Educational Opportunities for Seniors. Dr. Yvette Snowden, Dean of Prince George’s County Community College Workforce Development Division and Administrative Staff of the University of The District of Columbia College Workforce Development Division. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. River Park Mutual Home’s Community Room, 1311 Delaware Avenue SW. For further information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901. COST: $5.00 for lunch.
WED 18 4:30-5:30 P.M. Lego Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to design, create, and build structures with LEGO bricks. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 22 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar, St. Benny the Dip starring Dick Haymes, Nina Foch, and Roland Young (1951) 80 minutes. Everyone is welcome.
MON 23 1 P.M. Kids’ Oscar Party. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us for Hollywood-themed activities. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
TUES 24 7-8 P.M.AFRO/MODERN DANCE WORKSHOP presented by the Joy of Motion Dance Studio. Southwest Neighborhood Library
WED 25 4:30-5:30 P.M. Karaoke Club. Karaoke Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in karaoke singing. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
THURS 26 7 P.M., ABC Committee, ANC6D. Alcohol license applications, renewals, enforcement, and other issues. To be added to e-mail list for agenda & notifications contact: Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring.com Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 28 1 P.M. Southwest Book Discussion “From Slavery to Freedom” by John Hope Franklin. Copies of this month’s title are available for checkout at the Information Desk. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 28 2 P.M. Build-It-Studio. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us in creative, hands-on fun building structures using everyday materials. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
ADULT RECREATION, 10-12 Noon, Saturdays, Ages 18 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW., 202-645-7454.
ADULTS/SENIORS BINGO BRUNCH, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, at King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
ADULT YOGA & TEEN, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 9 “I” (Eye) St & So. Capitol St SW, 202-554-6973. Mats available. Use Eye Street entrance.
AFTERSCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, 4-5 P.M., Monday – Friday, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Gary Williams, Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454.
ARTS AND CRAFTS, 5-6pm, Tuesdays, Ages 5-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays. Join us for fun songs, finger plays, baby bounces and rhymes as we work together to develop early literacy skills. Designed for children ages birth to 2 years and their caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library.
BINGO FOR SENIORS, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, Ages 55 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454.
BLUES MONDAYS, 6-9 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church, Various Blues musicians and singers featured each Monday. $5. Food for sale. 400 Eye Street SW, 202-484-7700.
BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Wednesdays and Fridays, Ages 7-10, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact: Coach Rome. 202-645-7454
BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Mondays and 7-8 P.M. Wednesday, Ages 11-12, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact: Coach Rome. 202-645-7454
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 Personal Computing Basics
TUES 10 Introduction to the Internet
TUES 17 DC Public Library website
TUES 24 Email Basics
MARCH 3 Microsoft Word
COMPUTER CLASSES, 6-8 P.M., Mondays, DPR Certified Volunteer, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454.
GAME CLUB, 4:30-5:30 P.M, Wednesday, Jan 7th. Children from 5-12 years of age are invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
TUESDAY EVENING YOGA for Adults and Teens 7-8 P.M. Feb 3, 10, 17 and March 3 (No Yoga on Feb. 24). SW Neighborhood Library.
GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 4298, 5:30-7 P.M, Wednesdays, Ages K-12, Contact: Monica Evans, King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
HAND DANCING CLASSES, with Mr. Zeke, 12:30-3:30 P.M. Saturdays, Ages 18 & older, King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
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.
JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM, 1-7 P.M., Thursdays. By Appointment Only (final appointment time available 6 P.M.) One hour length one on one appointments offering assistance with cover letters, resumes, applications and other aspects of the job search process. Call 724-4298 to schedule an appointment. SW Neighborhood Library.
The KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT, 6:30-7:30 P.M., every first and third Monday SW Neighborhood Library.
KEEP IT LIVE WITH EXERCISE—featuring aerobics instructor Deborah Atkins, 6-6:45 P.M. Tues 17th and 24th. 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.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY 9:30-12:30 P.M. Tuesdays and Fridays is offering help in areas of Family Law, Public Benefits and more in Southwest. Free for DC residents who meet certain income guidelines. Friendship Baptist Church, 900 Delaware Ave SW. Call 202-863-9014 or Legal Aid Society 202-628-1161.
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.
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, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973. Use Eye Street entrance.
PAJAMA STORYTIME, 6 P.M., Thursdays. Put on your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and join us in the Children’s Room for a story time before heading to bed! We’ll read stories, sing songs and perform finger plays together. For children of all ages and their families. SW Neighborhood Library.
POLICE SERVICE AREA 106, Community meeting, 10-11 A.M., every Last Saturday, Senior Citizen Community Room at 900 5th Street SE.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Wednesdays. Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays as we continue to strengthen early literacy skills while enjoying stories together. An easy craft activity follows story time each week. Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their 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.
SEATED YOGA TWICE A WEEK, 11 A.M.-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.
SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, Alcoholics Anonymous group, 7PM Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW.
STEP 2 IT, 6-7 P.M., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages 18 & up. Come work up a sweat with Instructor Paul Taylor. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
SW FREEWAY, NA, 7-8 P.M., Narcotics Anonymous group, Wednesdays, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
TEEN CLUB, 7-8 P.M., Every Other Friday, Ages 14-19. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Angela Venable.
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 SW Freeway Meeting.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ZUMBA classes with Roshaunda Jenkins, 7:30P.M.-8:30 P.M. SW Neighborhood Library.
YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, Thursdays, 5:30-7 P.M., Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center Contact Safiyyah Aleem-Woods.
YOUNG MEN FUTURE LEADERS, 5-6 P.M., Wednesdays, Ages 6-12. King Greenleaf Recreation Center Contact Gary Williams.
ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Thursdays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 9 “I” (Eye) St & So. Capitol St SW, Use Eye Street entrance.
ZUMBA with Roshaundra Jenkinns, 7:30 P.M., Wednesdays. This fitness class is open to all teens and adults, from beginners to advanced. SW Neighborhood Library.