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• Pearl Initiative Recognizes SW History: Cover pg
• Ward 6 Mutual Aid Serves SW Families: pg 2
• New Businesses in Town: pg 4
• Young Readers: Everybody's an Actor! pg 12

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DC Council At-Large Candidate Forum

Monday, May 20th 7pm-8:30pm

https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/623106/

This event is co-hosted by the DC Democrats, the Ward 6 Democrats, DC Young Democrats, the Ward 2 Democrats, Capital Community News (the Hill Rag, East of the River News, and Midcity DC News), and the Hill Center.

Due to space constraints, we will be capping registration at 140 people, but the forum will also be live broadcast on the Hill Center's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/hillcenter.

THE BID IS ON FIRE!

Click Here to See SWBID Event Details

May 22: Out to Lunch with DC Flamenco with Miguelito

May 22: Duck Pond Music by Capital Fringe

May 30: SW Library Birthday Party

Learn more about the SWBID https://swbid.org/about/

SOUTHWEST NIGHTS AT ARENA STAGE

Arena Stage Expands SW Nights!

ARENA STAGE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR SW RESIDENTS

Patrons who reside or work in Southwest D.C. can buy discounted tickets for specially designated Southwest Night performances of each production. Tickets are $36 for musicals and $26 for non-musicals, plus fees. Proof of Southwest D.C. residency or employment for each member of the party must be presented at the time of ticket pick-up. Tickets are based on availability.

Upcoming Southwest Nights

The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

June 7th at 8:00 pm

June 8th at 8:00 pm

June 9th at 7:30 pm

June 11th at 7:30 pm

June 14th at 8:00 pm

July 11th at 8:00 pm

Use Promo Code SWNIGHTS to purchase your tickets online! 

Arena Stage also offers discounts for the following communities:

• patrons ages 30 and under à use Promo Code UNDER30
• military veterans, personnel, spouses, and families à use Promo Code HEROTIX
• first responders, including nurses, police, EMT, and firefighters à use Promo Code BADGETIX
• school employees, including teachers, paraeducators, and principals à use Promo Code APPLETIX

Learn more about Arena’s savings program at www.arenastage.org/savings-programs

The next ANC6D Business Meeting will be June 10, 2024 @7pm.

Click here to join the webinar



To join by phone (audio only) click the link below to join the webinar:

  +1301-715-8592,,87556895604# (don't forget the #)

Webinar Details will be posted prior to the meeting at: www.ANC6D.org/VirtualMeetings/



Community concerns and/or issues should be sent in writing to 6d@anc.dc.gov at least 48 hours prior to the Business Meeting.

Questions? Contact 6d@anc.dc.gov

SHAKESPEARE THEATER DISCOUNT PROGRAM

For Southwest Residents, Military and First Responders

Click Here To Visit Discount Page

Military and First Responders

10% discount on ticket prices for those in or retired from the military as well as EMS, police, and fire fighters. I.D. or proof of service must be provided to pick up tickets. Call or visit our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase.

Neighborhood Nights

The Matchbox Magic Flute, May 26, 2024

Patrons who live or work in the areas nearest STC can buy tickets discounted by up to 66% for designated Neighborhood Night performances. Proof

of neighborhood residency or employment for the purchasing member of the party must be presented at the Box Office at the time of ticket pick-up, each patron is limited to four tickets. Tickets are based on availability.

Waterfront Village offers events that promote community connectivity, healthy life styles and more. Stay fit with Village activities. Yoga, Walks, Pickleball and more!

 Click here to view the May 2024 schedule of activities.

Read Councilman Allen's Ward 6 Update

The DC Council unanimously passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s legislation to get dangerous drivers off the road in the District, in large part by adding teeth to Automated Traffic Enforcement camera violations and closing loopholes after someone is arrested for drunk driving.

Click here to read "Holding dangerous drivers accountable"

United Planning Organization is Here to Help

• Are you struggling to make your monthly rent or mortgage payment? 
• Trying to avoid foreclosure?
• Looking to fix up your current home or put a down payment on a new one?

UPO is approved as a Housing Counseling Agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

https://www.upo.org/who-we-are-2/

Have a Special Event to Celebrate?

Birthday? Anniversary? Graduation? Wedding?



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SWNA Mission:

To improve the quality of life for all residents; to open to every resident the wide cultural horizon of urban living; to help create rich and equal social, educational and economic opportunities for residents of Southwest DC; to assist in providing the opportunity for gainful employment for all; to promote development of the economic and aesthetic potential of Southwest; and preserve its diverse history. This mission shall be pursued without regard to the social, economic and racial barriers that have divided cities in the past.

SWNA is an all-volunteer non-profit organization - We depend on donations to support our community programs. Please consider a donation today1. Thank you.

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