AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly has a Self Help Office (SHO)

AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly has a Self Help Office (SHO) that provides free legal services to senior (60+) residents of the District of Columbia, at five partnering sites. In 2010, the SHO Program assisted 244 seniors by executing 1352 services, including providing: information on requesting services from the DC government, legal information, self-help guides, public benefits checkups, applications for public benefits, assistance with housing code enforcement, help drafting consumer complaint letters, referrals to social service agencies, assistance filing small claims cases, information on requests for vital records, and legal advice by telephone.  With your help, in 2011, I would like to reach even more. 

As Legal Associate for the SHO Program, I am vested in the programs continued success and the mission of Legal Counsel for the Elderly.   Please disseminate the attached flyer to your senior (60+) constituency.  Feel free to contact me, at 202- 434 -2196, if you like me to address your consistency directly about the SHO Program

Schedule for Subcommittee on Redistricting

Council of the District of Columbia

Subcommittee on Redistricting

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL BROWN

COUNCIMEMBER JACK EVANS

CO-CHAIRPERSONS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING TIMETABLE

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM

SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING WILL VOTE ON A PROPOSED REDISTRICTING PLAN (MAP) - B19-219, the "Ward Redistricting Amendment Act of 2011".

John A. Wilson Building, Room 123

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE FOR RESIDENTS TO OFFER OPINIONS

John A. Wilson Building, Council Chamber- Room 500

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Those who wish to testify should contact Carol Sadler at (202) 724-8198 or https://mail.dc.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=50a647f64dcb418cb8843327bdefbf36&URL=mailto%3acsadler%40dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation, and title of organization by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.  Witnesses should bring 20 copies of their written testimony to the hearing.  Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. The official record will close ten days following the conclusion of the hearing.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 10:00 AM

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILL HAVE A FIRST VOTE ON THE PROPOSED REDISTRICTING PLAN (MAP)

John A. Wilson Building, Council Chamber- Room 500

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 10:00 AM

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILL HAVE A FINAL VOTE ON THE PROPOSED REDISTRICTING PLAN (MAP)

John A. Wilson Building, Council Chamber- Room 500

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Wednesday, June 22-December 31, 2011

8 SEPARATE WARD REDISTRICTING COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF WARD RESIDENTS WILL BEGIN TO MEET TO PROPOSE BOUNDARIES FOR ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSON (ANC) DISTRICTS AND SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS (SMD).

*INDIVIDUAL WARD COUNCILMEMBERS WILL APPOINT MEMBERS TO THESE ANC/SMD REDISTRICTING COMMITTEES. 

DC JazzFest comes to DancePlace featuring Performance Portraits: Jazz Dancing June 10th at 8pm

Come celebrate Jazz and Dance at the Dance Place for the screening of Performance Portraits:  Jazz Dancing

Friday, June 10 at 8pm
FILM: Performance Portraits: Jazz Dancing
WHERE:  3225 8th Street Northeast, Washington DC
Tickets:  P
http://www.danceplace.org/dance-performances/dc-jazz-festival-film-performance-portraits/


A documentary by Bill Warrell features renowned choreographer Bill T. Jones and and an indepth look at the common ground between Jazz and Modern Dance.  The film profiles Julius Hemphill, Don Pullen with Garth Fagan Dance, and Fred Hersch with Bill T Jones’ Company.  Noted jazz impresario, Bill Warrell will lead a pre-film discussion on Performance Portraits followed by a post-screening Q&A.

Warrell is founder of District Curators Inc., a major presenter and producer of performing arts, cultural festivals and media arts (1978-2004). As a producer/writer/director, his credits include numerous radio specials for  NPR, WPFW,  and WBGO; and a series of poignant video documentaries including Performance Portraits and Still Singing, with Odetta and Michelle Shocked, among others. He produced the feature film, Crazy Like a Fox, directed by Richard Squires, with Roger Rees and Mary McDonnell. Warrell is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and earned an MA in Producing for Film and Video from American University’s School of Communications. Warrell is currently the primary producer on three indie feature film projects: Maker of Saints (pre-production)  and, in development, Night of Fire and Felt Tooper.

Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting on Redistricting - May 19th 2011 - 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Councilmember Thomas will hold a town hall meeting with Ward 5 residents on Thursday, May 19, 2011 (formerly scheduled to occur on June 8, 2011) on the redistricting process. Details are as follows:

What:             Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting on the Redistricting Process

When:            Thursday, May 19, 2011, 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Where:          Community Academy Public Charter School, 1400 First Street, NW (former Armstrong School at First and P Streets, NW)*

*Parking lot is accessible from First Street, NW near the intersection with P Street, NW. 

ANC 5C Meeting May 17th 2011

What:  ANC 5C Meeting
When:  Tuesday, May 17th 2011
Time:  7 - 9 PM
Where:  Beacon House, 601 Edgewood Street NE

Agenda

Part I: Opening

7:00 pm

Call to Order…

………………..………………………………….…..Commissioner Edwards, Chairman

Roll Call/Quorum

.……………………………………Commissioner Youngblood, Recording Secretary

Special Election – ANC 5C08

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Introduction of Mr. Gottlieb Simon, Election Manager

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Review of Rules of Procedure approved on 4/19/11

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Commencement of Voting

Adoption of Agenda

Review/Approval of Minutes

.………………………Commissioner Youngblood, Recording Secretary

Part II: Business Administration

Financial Report.

………..………………………..……….Commissioner Salatti, Financial Secretary

Report & Pay Bills………………………..………………..………Commissioner Ransom,

Treasurer

Recommendations of Executive Committee……Commissioner Pinkney,

Corresponding Secretary

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Table and refer Financial Control Recommendations to Finance Committee

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ANC branding required on all printed materials for reimbursement

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Time restrictions for requesting reimbursements

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Approval of 5C Special Committee on DC Statehood………………Commissioner Thomas

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Update Re: 5C Fourth (4th of July) Frolicking Fun Festival…………Commissioner Thomas

Part III: Presentations, Updates and Resolutions

7:25 pm

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2. McMillian Update/Resolution……………………………………….……….…….Envision McMillan

3. Muriel at 711 Edgewood St NE………..………………………….Mazi Mstafa, Executive Director

Community Concerns……………………………….……..………………….

“Words, Beats & Life”

4. Report for Edgewood Civic Association………………………….……..Michael Clark, President

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Adopt-A-Park @ 4th & Franklin Street NE

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5. Yu Ying Public Charter School…………………………………………….Commissioner Ransom

6. Updates Re: Strategies for Resolving Outstanding DDOT Issues…………..…..……………….

Support for Parade- June 18, 2011

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Update Re: “P” Street Speed Calming Devices……………….……Commissioner Thomas

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Crosswalk – Franklin Commons……………………….………..…..Commissioner Fournier

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7. Committee Reports/Updates…………………….

Park Place/Trinity Traffic Controls…………………………..….…..Commissioner Edwards

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8. Announcement of 5C08 Election Results………………………………….Commissioner Edwards

Meeting/Adjournment…………………..………………………………………….………………9:00 PM

Grants Committee Update

Greater Brookland Garden Club Spring Plant Sale 5/7/2011

The Greater Brookland Garden Club will be hosting a Spring Plant Sale this weekend 

When:  Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Time:  10 am -  4pm
Where:  In front of CVS, 3601 12th ST NE

Donations/potted plants from garden and vegetables from seed needed.

For more information, please visit http://www.gbgc.org/

Public viewing of the movie "Walmart-The High Cost of Low Price" 5/7/2011

The Economic Development Committee of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C Presents "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Price"

This event will host an open discussion of the pros and cons of the planned opening of four Wal-Mart Stores in the District of Columbia immediately proceeding the film.

Details
Date:  Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Location:  McKinley Technology High School, 151 T ST NE, Washington DC 20002

Doors open at 9:30AM.  Viewing begins at 10:00 am

Free Admission, but limited seating capacity

No Admission after 10:15 am
Light Snacks will be served