Read The November Southwester Online

• Remembering Charles (CW) Hargrave - Pg 1
• Student Interview With New Amidon-Bowen Principal - Pg1
• Virtual Tutoring Program Seeks Volunteers - Pg 2
• Theater Alliance Takes Up Residence in SW - Pg 8
• Book Review Pg 9
• Kid's Corner - SW Calendar and More!

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WATERFRONT VILLAGE

The Waterfront Village offers a variety of supportive services, with the ulitimate goal of supporting older adults who chose to age in place in their own homes. Information and referral services are available to all members. Transportation, technology support, and handyman support is available to full members only.

Check out the November 2024 events

Exercise, Music, Tech Support and more

https://dcwaterfront.helpfulvillage.com/events/index_list

Click on Councilman Allen's website for updates on: Public Safety | Cannabis Enforcement Panel | New Legislation | Expanding EV Charging | Circulator | Washington Gas | WMATA Funding | ERAP | DPR Updates | Leaf Collection | Walk & Roll | Winter Metro Closures | Time to vote | Holiday City Services | Bathroom Access | Free Events | Neighborhood Office Hours

Check out the lastest news from Councilman Allen

Leaf Collection Season is Coming!

Collection began on October 28^th, 2024 for DPW-serviced households. Once collections begin, visit https://dpw.dc.gov/leaf to track leaf collection weekly. 



November SWNA Community Meeting at Arena Stage

November 18th Climate Ready DC - Community Stakeholder Meeting

Patrons who reside or work in Southwest DC 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 DC 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 SW Nights: Friday, November 1, at 7 p.m.; Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, November 26, at 12 p.m.; Friday, December 13, at 8 p.m.

For more information, visit: https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/savings-programs/

Theater Alliance Comes to SW

Theater Alliance is a very cool pop-up theater performance venue and launching this season with a straight-from-NYC regional premiere production of a thrilling play, COVENANT which is receiving rave reviews. COVENANT is a bluesy, spine-chilling exploration of faith, fear, and the power of myth. It performs 5 shows/week -Thurs - Sunday . It was scheduled to close on Nov. 3, but has been extended to November 10th! Use this link to get your tickets. Theater Alliance always offers Radical Neighboring tickets for any ticket price you choose, so please share widely with your networks so that everyone can join us with no cost barrier. 

for more information, visit: https://theateralliance.com/

Meet The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) at the SW Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9am-1pm

Local produce, herbs, pasture meats, eggs, cheese, fresh breads, cut flowers and plants, local coffee, hot prepared food and more!

The Market accepts SNAP (Food Stamps) and WIC Farmers Market Program/ Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program and offers The Produce Plus Program.

http://marketswdc.com/

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Southwest Neighborhood Assembly

P.O. Box 70131

Washington, DC 20024

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