The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted October 14, 2024

Update on renovation of Rumsey Aquatic Center – ANC6B Commissioner Jerry Sroufe announced at last week’s ANC6B meeting that the Department of General Services has selected IStudios (Architectural & Design) and WKM/Hess (General Contractors) to modernize the Rumsey Aquatic Center.  DGS says that the first community meeting, led by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), will occur this fall and will allow the community to meet the Design/Builder and discuss the modernization process and next steps in delivering a “world-class facility.”  The dates of community meetings will be posted on this blog and on other media outlets. 

ANC6B05 Commissioner Kasie Durkit resigned Saturday, October 12 – Last Tuesday night ANC6B Commissioner Kasie Durket announced that she would be stepping down from the commission on October 12 because she is moving out of her SMD.  She expressed thanks to the commission, neighbors, CM Charles Allen’s office and staff, the mayor’s office and local reporters.  She listed projects and events she had been involved in during her term as commissioner, including the Southeast Library Interim Services, community safety walks with MPD, community clean ups and working with Guerilla Gardeners, the 10th Street alleyway restoration project, Motts Market Art Walks ad community meetings.  She singled out Commissioner Jerry Sroufe for thanks saying he had encouraged her to run: “I think this is public service of the highest order – and it has been such an honor to work you all.  I’m sad to say goodbye, but excited for the next chapter.”  Durkit had previously announced that she would not seek reelection.  At present, there is no candidate for the open seat, although it could be filled by a write-in candidate or by special election after the seat is declared vacant by the DC Board of Elections. 

ANC6C01 Commissioner Christy Kwan steps down at the end of the month – At Wednesday night’s ANC6C meeting, Commissioner Christy Kwan announced that this was her last ANC meeting and that she was stepping down as commissioner at the end of the month.  She cited family emergencies as the reason for her resignation and thanked everyone.  Kwan had previously announced that she would not seek reelection.  At present, there is no candidate for the open seat, although it could be filled by a write-in candidate or by special election after the seat is declared vacant by the DC Board of Elections. 

Ballot Drop Box at Eastern Market.

Ballot Drop Boxes are Open – Ballot Drop Boxes for filing mail in ballots opened on Friday, October 11.  The three Capitol Hill Ballot Boxes are located at Eastern Market, Northeast Library and Payne Elementary School.   Here’s a link to a map with the locations of Mail Ballot Drop Boxes, Early Voting Centers, and Election Day Voting Centers: https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=763576faa0b1470ca0559c377cf3b497    

Some key dates to keep in mind:

• Friday, October 11 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 5:  Mail ballot drop boxes are open across the city.
• Monday, October 28 – Sunday, November 3:  Early Voting.  You can now go to any Early Voting Center District-wide.  The Ward 6 EVCs are Walker-Jones MS, King-Greenleaf Recreation Center, Sherwood Recreation Center. Rosedale Recreation Center and Arthur Capper Community Center.
• Tuesday, Nov. 5: Election Day.  The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and you can go to any Vote Center in the District, including nine in Ward 6.  Mail ballots can be put in Drop Boxes until 8:00pm.  

Pennsylvania Avenue SE AT&T outlet hit by vandals.  Saturday night, vandals smashed four of the plate glass window at the AT&T outlet in 700 Penn.  The windows had double panes and only the outer safety glass windows were broken.  This follows a similar attack on the windows of Georgetown Opticians in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, in early September. 

Saturday afternoon, the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation presented HillFest – six hours of jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  Among those featured were Oya Palmer Hut, Potomac Garden Drummers, Bobby Felder & the Capital All Stars Big Band, the Capitol Hill Jazz orchestra, Eric Byrd Trio, Herb Scott Quartet, and the JOGO Project.  The event was sponsored by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.  Above is a capture of the Capitol Hill Jazz Orchestra – it’s heavy of the brass:  four saxophones, four trombones, and two trumpets. 

Saxophonist and vocalist Herb Scott (second from left) founded the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation in 2017.  For more on Scott, go here:  https://herbscottmusic.com/bio

For more on the Foundation, go here:  https://www.capitolhilljazzfoundation.org/wp/

The Week Ahead…

Highlight:  Thursday:  Zoom Panel discussion on Illegal Cannabis Shops in Ward 6 7:00pm- 8:30pm.  (See below.)

Tuesday, October 15

ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/virtual-meetings/

Agenda: 

Community Announcements (Commissioners and Audience)

Public Safety Report(PSA 103,105,106)

Community

Presentations

• Pepco – Stacks Substation Repairs, Renovations (J. Jordan)
• b. ABCA – Illegal Dispensary Activity/Enforcement in SW (S. Weniger)

Consent Agenda

Development, Planning, and Transportation

• DCHA – Follow-up to September Discussion (CM Phelps-El, CM Hamilton)
• DC Central Kitchen – New Loading Areas NOI (CM Kramer)
• DCPS – Invite for Nov. on Amidon-Bowen Swing Space (CM Pawley)
• 25 Potomac Ave. SE – PUD Modification of Consequence (C. Roddy, J. Begert)
• PSC Streateries Guidelines (CM Link)
• ANC 6D Committee Reports and Committee Appointments
• Transportation Committee Report (K. Sander)
• ABCA Committee Report (CM Link)
• Brisa – Motion to Protest (CM Kramer)
• Love 420, Medical Cannabis Retailer – Motion to Protest (CM Hamilton)
• Volo Sport & Social Club – Motion to Protest (CM Hamilton)
• Fish Shop DC – Motion to Support CA (CM Levine)

Commission Updates & Administrative Matters

Chair’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Thursday, October 17

ANC6D Alcohol and Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting.

For a link to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/abc-committee/

Agenda:  TBA

Zoom Panel discussion on Illegal Cannabis Shops in Ward 6 7:00pm- 8:30pm. 

CM Charles Allen hosts a panel discussion of DC’s new enforcement measures against illegal cannais shops featuring representatives from the city agencies involved.

The webinar will be a chance to learn about the laws applying to legal and illegal cannabis businesses, enforcement in your neighborhood, and what comes next. Register here. https://dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4i7dLRQ3Thad78mGhCYxJg#/registration

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Ongoing: – now through October 25th.

Capitol Hill Montessori School Launches First Ever On Line Auction

 “We currently have donations from more than 100 local businesses and CHML families, and more items are being added daily. Bidding is open on gift cards for a variety of restaurants, fitness classes, photography sessions, sports and theater tickets, apparel, camps, music lessons, and more. Exciting offerings include dinner for two at a Michelin starred restaurant, a weekend in the Shenandoah, an educational tour with Anacostia  Riverkeeper, sleepaway camp, and private soccer sessions. Bidders can also score gift cards for local casual dining great for families.

The auction runs through CHML’s Fall Festival on October 25th, where things will really heat up with a *live auction* for some seriously amazing prizes—think suite box tickets for Capitals games, a chance to see Cyndi Lauper, and *just in time for Christmas*… Mariah Carey tickets! We will also be hosting a silent auction featuring incredible classroom-wide projects that our students will be working on between now and the Fall Festival.”

Link to online auction:  https://new.biddingowl.com/AuctionLanding?QueryAuctionId=4297aac4-af2b-45c2-b8b8-6a9cd60302ca

Friday, October 18

Library of Congress Free Concert Series 8 p.m.:  Eddie Palmieri

Latin jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri, a multi-Grammy winner renowned for his innovative blend of jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The evening opens with a short documentary film, “Eddie Palmieri: A Revolution on Harlem River Drive,” that demonstrates how he masterfully fused Latin music with soul, funk and jazz to create a sound that was both politically charged and undeniably danceable.  There will be no pre-concert talk for this event. Reserve tickets here. https://www.loc.gov/item/event-413923/eddie-palmieri/2024-10-18 /

Sunday, October 20

Hill Center American Roots Concert Series: Kyshona – 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Quicksilver Productions Foundation is thrilled to present Kyshona Armstrong as part of the free, outdoor American Roots Music Series.

“Kyshona Armstrong has been called upon to represent for soul and gospel in roots, rock and folk lineups and to bring singer-songwriter sensibilities to R&B bills. But wherever she plants her feet, she does so with righteous conviction and a strong sense of her own voice.”-NPR Music

Shows are held RAIN or SHINE!  All attempts will be made to have the show outdoors, even in case of rain.

If the show moves inside, doors will open at 4pm.  Reserve tickets here.  https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/american-roots-concert-series-kyshona-armstrong/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form