WED 2 4:30 P.M. Game Club. Children ages 6-12 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.
FR I 4 6-7:30 P.M. End of Summer Ice Cream Social at the Duck Pond.
SAT 5 9 A.M.-2 P.M. Community Wide Yard Sale-Christ United Methodist Church, 900- 4th St. SW. Bring your own tables and chairs. Space payable in advance $15. Sponsored by the Mission Committee-for further information please contact Sharon at 202 360-0484.
SAT 5 12Noon-4 P.M. Backpack-Back to School Give way. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center in partnershjp with Office of Returning Affairs.
SAT 5 1-2 P.M. YOGA NIDRA at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I Street, SW. Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation, including a focus on setting your intention. 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.
SAT 5 2 P.M. Movie Madness. Children & families are invited to join us to watch a family-friendly film together. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 6 2 P.M. Weekend LEGO Club. 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.
WED 9 4:30 P.M. Create Club. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us for arts & crafts activities. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 12 3P.M. Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children and families are invited to bring their favorite stuffed toy and join us for stories, activities, and a movie. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library
SUN 13 2:30 P.M. P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Dog Visit. Children ages 4-12 are invited to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
WED 16 12:00 Noon Luncheon Meeting. SWWF AARP Chapter #4751. Monthly Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Program : Promoting Library Programs and Services for the Southwest 50 Plus community; Speaker: Karen Quash, Branch Manager, Southwest Library. Current AARP members and prospective members are welcome. Costs: $5.00 for lunch. River Park Mutual Homes’ Community Room, 1311 Delaware Avenue SW. For further information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901.
WED 16 2 P.M. LEGO Club. 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.
WED 23 4:30 P.M. Garden Club. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us for hands-on fun in the library’s outdoor garden. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
THURS 24 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. 1D MPD building, 101 M Street, SW.
THURS 24 6:30 P.M. Thursday Evening Meditation Lecture: Meditation for Peace and Well Being with David Newcomb. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
THURS 24 7:30 P.M. Thursday Evening Book Discussion: “Society of the Spectacle” literary book club will discuss Henry Miller’s novel “Tropic of Cancer.” Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 26 9 A.M.-5P.M. St. Augustine’s End of Summer Fair on the Waterfront.
Emphasizing a family-friendly fair, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church’s annual event. The fair goes on, rain or shine, at the Gangplank Marina Park, 600 Water St., SW, as part of the southwest neighborhood weekend activities. As in past years, congregation members will sell fried fish sandwiches and cole slaw, hot dogs, caramel apples, fruit kabobs, water and soda. And, its popular Bake Sale will offer homemade pies and cakes by the slice, cookies, cupcakes, and brownies. The End of Summer fair will include free children’s face painting. Exhibitors will be present to sell jewelry, scarves, afghans, and other creative wares. The fair will raise funds for the congregation’s community outreach services. “We welcome our southwest neighbors and others to join us and enjoy the delicious food, face painting, the exhibitors and festivities on Saturday,” added Rev. Martha Clark, St. Augustine’s Pastor. For further information about the fair, contact Noreen Mansfield, nmansfield2@gmail.com, or 757-773-5149.
SAT 26 1 P.M. Southwest Book Discussion. Copies of this month’s selection, “Overdressed: the Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion” by Elizabeth Cline are available for checkout at the information desk Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 27 6-7:30 P.M. Cupcakes in the Duck Pond Park, Ice Cream served by MPD. Many area participants, Friends of Duck Pond, Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall, Thelma Jones Breast Cancer, Amidon PTA, YATF, SWNA, King Greenleaf Recreation, Riverside Baptist Church, Christ United Methodist, St. Augustine Episcopal Church, PAWS, SW Gardens
WED 30 4:30-5:30 P.M. Children’s Book Club. Children are invited to join us to discuss a book together. Please call or stop by the Children’ts Room to find out the latest pick. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
ADULT YOGA & TEEN, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE. Mats available. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall
Community Center, South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
AYA COMMUNITY MARKET, 10 A.M.-2 P.M., Saturdays, through November 21st. 425 M Street (across from Waterfront Metro). Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, eggs and assortment of other food products.
BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME 10:30 A.M., Mondays. 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.
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.
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 A.M.-12 Noon, Tuesdays, SW Neighborhood Library, 724-4752.
Sept 1 DC Public Library website
Sept 8 Email Basics
Sept. 15 Microsoft Word
Sept. 22 Microsoft Excel
Sept. 29 Microsoft Powerpoint
COMPUTER TIME, 4-7 P.M., Monday-Friday. Open computer use. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall
Community Center, South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
DIGITAL DROP-IN, 6:30-7:30 P.M. Tuesdays. Smartphone, laptop, and eReader users are welcome to stop by and have staff help them troubleshoot, as well as give step-by-step instructions on how to download free books, music, and movies from DC Public Library’s website. SW Neighborhood Library, 724-4752.
DRAWING: BASIC 101, 6 P.M. Tuesdays P.M. Ages 12-up. “For those who think they can’t draw, but can.” Supplies provided. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center. South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
FAMILY FILMS OUTSIDE SCREENING, 7 P.M. Fridays, Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center. South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground. Bring your lawn chairs, blanket and favorite snacks. Check FACEBOOK for more information.
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 SEEKERS PROGRAM, 1-6 P.M., Thursdays. By Appointment. 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. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St SW.
KNITTY GRITTY COMMITTEE, 7:30-8:30 P.M. Come join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to knit, swap tips, and get to know your fellow neighbors. Staff will be available to teach basic skills such as casting on yarn, and the purl and knit stitches. Please bring your own needles & yarn. Children under 12 yrs of age must be accompanied by adult. SW Neighborhood Library.
KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, 10:30 A.M.-Noon, Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, Feel free to visit us and to see uur communications and leadership program at work. SW Neighborhood Library.
LITTLE FARM STAND-CSA Program & Farmstand, Saturdays. 12-2:00 P.M. Offering Seasonal Produce May-November at the Duck Pond on 6th & I Sts SW. www.LittleFarmStand.com
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 S.E.
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.
RESUME and COMPUTER ASSISTANCE, 1-3:00 P.M., Wednesdays, SW Neighborhood Library.
SEATED YOGA TWICE A WEEK at Westminster Presbyterian, 400 I St, SW. MONDAY from 11:00 am – 12 noon and WEDNESDAY from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 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.
SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT AARP CHAPTER #4751. Monthly Luncheon meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Monthly Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. River Park Mutual Homes 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.
SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, Alcoholics Anonymous group, 7 P.M. Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center, South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
SPANISH 101, 4-7 P.M., Monday-Friday. Self-paced online program. Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center, South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
SW FREEWAY, NA, 7-8 P.M., Narcotics Anonymous group, Wednesdays, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, including Wii, 7-8:15 P.M., Thursdays, Ages 13-18. SW Neighborhood Library.
WALK FOR WELLNESS, 11 A.M. -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.
YOGA FOR TEENS and ADULTS, 7-8:00 P.M. Tuesdays, All levels welcome. Presented by Yoga Activists All fitness levels welcome for this free yoga program, with Yoga Activist instructor Mary Koehler. Mats are provided, or you can bring your own. SW Neighborhood Library.
ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Tuesdays & Thursdays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthwork at Randall Community Center, South Capitol & I (eye) Sts SW. Entrance door near playground.
ZUMBA for Adults 7:30 P.M.-8:30P.M., Wednesdays- A high energy and intense aerobic class. SW Neighborhood Library.