I hope you are all rested from a short holiday vacation. But before we get into another celebration (and yes we continue to celebrate, and congratulate, Virginians on their November 7th election), I must pause and comment on the empowerment of women, by coming forward and denouncing their sexual predators everywhere. Only a few days ago, on November 25th, we celebrated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is sad that as we get all these courageous women to confront their perpetrators, President Trump, who has no moral standing, after being accused by at least 16 women of sexual harassment, is now supporting child molester Roy Moore for a seat in the US Senate. There is no room for Mr. Moore in the US Congress, or in any elected office. He should withdraw his candidacy for the US Senate, and seek forgiveness and professional help.
On another note, when you have time, please take a moment and enjoy the November edition of the DCiReporter and the DC Statehood Today shows. Both are fun and entertaining, produced in-house. On the DCiReporter there is a good segment on DACA, and we revisit the historical Women’s March on Washington. On the DC Statehood Today show, you’ll see the latest on our effort to get full democracy for all citizens of Washington DC, including an interview with former DC Mayor Vincent Gray. Both Shows can be watched on DCTV or on-line on YouTube.
Below are some events in the community. I hope you take time to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. Like always, I hope to run into some of you at some of these events.
Thank you.
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, C-09
Washington DC 20004
franklin.garcia@dc.gov
202-727-9110 (Office)
www.dc51.us/calendar
Public Events Bulletin
Youth Blossom Celebration
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 @ 11-1pm
Location: Pansaari restaurant, 1603 17th Street Northwest
Youth Blossom Celebration A Community Connections and Cultivate the City Collaboration Growing Fresh Produce and Youth Leadership Please Join Us In Celebrating the Success of the Youth Blossom Urban Garden and to Congratulate the Youth on Their Accomplishments. Lunch includes items made with produce grown in our urban garden.
Contact: mlieb@ccdc1.org
Mayor Muriel Bowser Hosts John A. Wilson Building Holiday Reception
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 @ 5-6pm
Location: John A. Wilson Building - 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW - 1st Floor -
Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayor-muriel-bowser-hosts-john-a-wilson-building-holiday-reception-tickets-39528871920
Moving Toward Local Control of DC’s Criminal Justice System
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017 @ 6:30pm
Location: UDC David A. Clarke School of Law 4340 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Forum will have two panels. The first will present both the facts and the human side of the federalization of our criminal justice system. The facts of our federalization will be presented by Avis Bucahanan, Director of the Public Defender Service. Two formerly incarcerated people will share their experiences with our criminal justice system. The second panel will present the prospect of ending the federalization of parole for DC Code offenders. Louis Sawyer, chair of the Reentry Task Force will explain how this will benefit both DC Code offenders and the wider community. Johnny Barnes will discuss the role of the community in defederalizing our criminal justice system.
Contact: hart1651@verizon.net
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Bread for the Soul
Date: Friday, December 1, 2017 @ 5:30-9pm
Location: 1410 Missouri Ave NW
Bread for the Soul would like to invite you to our annual Toy and Book Party December 1, 2017 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm to help raise funds and bring Holiday Cheer to Families and Children with HIV/AIDS. We would like you to attend the program and make a few brief remarks to make this program even more special.
Contact: 202-421-8608 or email me here at mrblackhistory@yahoo.com
Caobas Foundation 4th Annual Red & Black Christmas Charity Dance & Toy Drive.
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017 @ 7:30pm-1am
Location: 1 Veterans Plaza Silver Spring, MD 20910
Caobas Foundation 4th Annual Red & Black Christmas Charity Dance & Toy Drive. This is a humanitarian labor of love to fund our Caobas FUTURO Scholarship Fund at Montgomery College (ACES Program) & celebrate Three Kings Day in the lives of 1300 "at-risk" youth in the Dominican Republic through our TOYSnHOPE Drive.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/1624419284263275/
Patricia McDougall Celebrity Photographer Holiday Brunch
Date: Sunday, December 3, 2017 @ 12-4pm
Location: Anthony Bowen Branch YMCA, 1325 W St NW
Contact: pmcdougall6@gmail.com, 571-309-7856
Anacostia Coordinating Council Christmas gift event
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @ 6:30-9pm
Location: Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl SE, Washington
This is a multi-cultural celebration of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, and the birth of the prophet Muhammed. All attendees are requested to bring unwrapped gifts for children ages 5 to 12, which will be donated to the Seventh District Metropolitan Police Department's 48th Annual Holiday Party for Youth, which will be held December 19th at 10:00 a.m. in the Panorama Room in Ward 8.
Contact: http://www.anacostiacc.org/upcoming-acc-events.html
Gertrude Stein Democratic Club Holiday Party
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @ 7-9pm
Location: Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St NW
The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club invites new and current members to its annual Holiday Party. Our special guest will be U.S. Representative Mark Takano, Democrat from California’s 41st District, who made history by becoming the first LGBT person of color to be elected to Congress. We will recognize outstanding Democrats in our community and celebrate recent political gains across the country. Light appetizers will be served. RSVP today! Suggested donation is $35 for annual GSDC membership.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/134877273837436/
2017 Holiday Fair & Children's Gift Collection: Dialogue on Diversity
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2017 @ 11-2:30pm
Location: ITC Horizon Ballroom, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
You are invited to this festive finale of Dialogue on Diversity's 2017 program cycle. A gift for a child- a book, game, craft or art set, toy, $10-$15 in value- will be your ticket of admission.
Contact: http://www.dialogueondiversity.org/register
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards
Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 @ 6-8pm
Location: Arent Fox LLP, 1717 K St NW
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is honoring America’s best and brightest high school seniors and we want you to join us for one of our 10 special, regional Youth Awards ceremonies in celebration of our 19th Annual Youth Awards program. We will be accompanied by HHF’s Youth Awards corporate sponsors, stakeholders, elected officials, community leaders, influencers, along with national and local media.
Contact: http://hispanicheritage.org/
Holiday Fiesta with Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC)
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 @ 6-8:30pm
Location: The Beacon Hotel 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW
I hope you will join us for our very special 2017 Holiday Fiesta on December 12th at 6:00pm at The Beacon Hotel. This evening, generously sponsored by Cascades Technologies, will include great food, free-flowing drinks and memorable moments with the GWHCC family. As space is limited, please register for tickets to confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience. Let's join together to say Adios! to 2017 and bring in a bright and successful 2018!
Contact: https://asoft7261.accrisoft.com/gwhcc/events/2017/12/12/chamber-events/holiday-fiesta/
Councilmember McDuffie’s Ward 5 Holiday Party
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @ 6-9pm
Location: Dock5 - 1309 5th Street NW
A tradition in Ward 5 by the Councilmember. All are invited.
Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/councilmember-mcduffies-ward-5-holiday-party-tickets-39020149317
Rep. Garcia’s Holiday Party at Vida Senior Center
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017 @ 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Vida Senior Center 1842 Calvert St NW
Join Rep. Garcia for the annual Christmas Party. We’ll be honoring some members of the community. This year we are asking that you make a donation to Vida Senior Centers to support our aging abuelitos at the center. Plenty of food and drinks at this annual tradition.
Contact: 202-727-9110
Christmas Caroling in Anacostia
Date: Sunday, December 17, 2017 @ 5-7pm
Location: Anacostia fire station 2101 14th St SE
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/229833390791290/
