The Week Ahead…Pickle Ball Update & Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…Pickle Ball Update & Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 21, 2026

Sunday morning, contractors continued painting the Pickleball courts on the 100 block of Virginia Avenue under the freeway next to Garfield Park. 

They should be finished by Monday morning.  The paint will need to cure for 48 hours before anyone can play on the courts.  Pickleball court planners stress that it’s very important that no one plays on the courts until they are dry, most likely Wednesday evening.

Over at 301 North Carolina Avenue, SE, the steel framework of Brent School rises.  In accordance with the results of a referendum of students, teachers and parents, CM Charles Allen introduced legislation last year to rename the school after Gardner Bishop, who lead the fight to integrate DC public schools.  The bill is working its way through the DC City Council.  DCPS expects to reopen the school in August of 2027.  Photo credit:  Bob Gellman.

Saturday, Stanton Park Celebrated America 250 with an unveiling of the restored Nathanael Greene statue.  The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed, after a parade through the park.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

Members of the audience helped an NPS ranger unveil the statue, assisted by CM Charles Allen at left in the background.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

Left to right, Superintendent, National Capital Parks-East, National Park Service, Serena Bellew; Ellen Levinson, Lisa Hudson, Daniel Cross, Konstantina Trivisa, Monica Plisch, CM Charles Allen, ANC6C Commissioner Jay Adelstein.  Photo credit:  Jay Adelstein.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 22

ANC6A Community Outreach Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the Draft Agenda:

Introductions and Icebreakers

Round Robin – Community Updates

Presentations

• h3 Project, Ami Angell, Founder and Director of Outreach
• H Street Heal Team, Anwar Saleem, Executive Director, H Street

Main Street

Community Discussion

ANC7D Community Outreach and Grants Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Agenda:  TBA

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Tuesday, June 23

ANC6A Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Agenda:  TBA

Wednesday, June 24

ANC7D Transportation and Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Agenda:  TBA

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

The physical location of the meeting will be in the North Hall of Eastern Market.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  TBA

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner Would Also Like You to Know About:

Tuesday, June 23 – Congressional Cemetery’s Inaugural Day of Giving

On June 23rd, from 7:00am to 7:00pm, HCC staff and board members will be stationed at the cemetery’s front gate with one goal: to inspire 250 donations of $50 in support of our mission. Stop by for coffee, tea, donuts, and dog treats, and receive a custom Day of Giving sticker as a thank-you for your donation.

The cemetery has always been built on community contributions; whether of time or private donations. Over the past 50 years, members of the community have ensured that this space remains protected, accessible, and vibrant through your support of the APHCC.

For more, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/hcc-day-of-giving/

Donate on line here:   https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hccinauguraldayofgiving/

Thursday, June 25 – Live! At the Library (LOC) – Our History in the Headlines: America’s Story in Newspapers

5:00pm – 8:00pm

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, a selection of historic newspapers will be on display at Live! At the Library. Materials on display demonstrate the way news was presented to the public throughout our nation’s founding. Learn more.  https://bit.ly/4eUp5sS

Thursday, June 25 – Live! At the Library(LOC) — Fashion at the Library — Sole Power: Sneaker Culture and the American Story.

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Presented in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, this conversation and collections display, featuring Guest speakers D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Designer, PLC Detroit footwear design academy and Sean Williams, Co-Founder, SOLEcial Studies sneaker education program, celebrates sneaker culture and its role in the story of the American fashion industry. Learn more.  https://bit.ly/4eArCqC