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Friend --

I'm so excited to announce that Ward 6 Week is back after a two-year hiatus! If this is your first Ward 6 Week, it's a jam-packed week in the middle of the summer where we check out a whole bunch of fun and interesting parts of the neighborhood. There's something for everyone. All events are free, some require an RSVP with limited space, and all of them are great examples of what makes this a wonderful community to live in.

Later this week I'll be sending out an update newsletter with items on public safety, Monkeypox vaccines, schools, and plenty more. But I wanted to get this info to you asap so you can plan out next week since Ward 6 Week begins this Sunday!

Take a look at our planned list of events and RSVP at the links below: 

Sunday August 7

• Yappy Hour: We're crashing Yappy Hour at Wunder Garten! Bring your pooch if you have one, or come along if you just love being around some good doggos. (Wundergarten, 12-3pm)

Monday August 8

• Splash in the Six: We are doing a Bring Your Own Picnic and playdate at the Eastern Market Metro Park Splash Park - this is certainly a kid-friendly event and a great way to enjoy our new park! (Eastern Market Metro Park, 11am-1pm)

Tuesday August 9

• ARTECHOUSE: Visit the immersive Aṣẹ: Afro Frequencies exhibit! The ARTECHOUSE team has generously offered Ward 6 Week attendees 200 tickets. Please see instructions to register on our website (ARTECHOUSE, 10am-2pm)
  
  
• Biergarten Haus Trivia: Test your knowledge and grab a beer at one of Ward 6's best trivia nights! (Biergarten Haus, 7-9pm)

Wednesday August 10

• Beat the Streets: Join me and the MPD First District for the Beat the Streets community event with music, games for kids, food, and info for residents (Eastern Market, 1-7:30pm)
  
  
• Tunes in the Triangle: Come out to Ward 6's beautiful Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood for one of DC's best summer concert series, Tunes in the Triangle, for a concert by cellist Benjamin Gates (Milian Park, 5-6:30pm)

Thursday August 11

• Help Harvest at Hopkins: Help tend to the gardens at Hopkins Apartments, harvest crops for the Building Bridges Across the River CSA and Farmers Market, and just enjoy a little work in the garden! Kids welcome, snacks and water provided. (Hopkins Housing Complex, Bridge Park Plot, 10am-12pm)
  • If you are bringing a child, please email Kim on my team so we can prepare age-appropriate tasks. Space is limited so please RSVP. Dress prepared to get dirty and in comfortable shoes. 

Friday August 12

• Coffee at The Roost: Come have coffee with me to start your Friday and let's talk about any issue, big or small. (The Roost, 10-11:30am)
  
  
• Live, On the Hill Jazz at EMMP: It's a new Capitol Hill tradition - live jazz on Friday evenings. Join me and neighbors for a live performance in the park! (Eastern Market Metro Park, 5-6pm)
  
  
• Salsa Dancing at The Wharf: It's hard to imagine a better way to end the week than salsa dancing on a pier overlooking the Washington Channel. Drinks and food available for purchase nearby (Transit Pier at The Wharf, 7-9pm)

Saturday August 13

• Barracks Row Firehouse Tour: Tour a firehouse and meet the firefighters of Engine 18. There is limited capacity for this tour, so please RSVP and let us know if you can't make it (414 Eighth St. SE, 9:30-10:30am)
  
  
• Northeast Neighborhood Library Family Story Time: I will be the guest reader for Family Story Time at the Northeast Branch Library! Perfect for families with small kids, I'll help you bridge that gap to nap time. Story time will take place in the library garden, or in the Children's Room on the 2nd floor in case of bad weather. (Northeast Neighborhood Library, 11-11:45am)
  
  
• Southwest Community Day: While I won't make this one, I encourage you to come out for chance to mingle with neighbors and enjoy some fun, resources from a wide range of nonprofits and government leaders! (Lansburgh Park, 10am-2pm)

Next week, I definitely look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!

Charles Allen