This UPO events calendar is courtersy of the United Planning Organization's Office of Organizational Development and Assessment, Vanessa Rawls, director, vrawls@upo.org and the Asset Development Division, Sheila Strain Clark, director, sclark@upo.org .
The Calendar is maintained by O. Xavier Hixon, head, Planning and Research Division,
(202) 238-4615, oxhixon@upo.org ; LaTorey D. Webb, community planner,
(202) 238-4740, Lwebb@upo.org ; Shirley Price, manager, Community Engagement Unit, (202) 438-7170- (cell), 610-5825, sprice@upo.org; and Ayana Howard, coordinator, Community Engagement Unit, (202) 231-7946, ahoward@upo.org .

UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

JULY/AUGUST

2. Property Managers & Owners Workshop
THE MONTH OF JULY:
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Where: TheARC - 1901 Mississippi Ave.
* Lunch will be provided*

3. Ward 8 Democrats Meeting Candidate Forum: Delegate to Congress, At- Large, Shadow Senator, Democratic State Committee Candidates

When: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 12 - 2pm
Where: Washington Highlands Library - 115 Atlantic

St., SW

4. Anacostia Park Community Outreach
When: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Where: Anacostia Community Park (next to the pool)

5. ACC Silver Anniversary
When: Saturday, July 26 2008
Time: 8pm
Where: St. Philips Episcopal Church - The Sunburst

Room
Cost: $25/per person (include dinner buffet) - Philip Pannell at 889-4900 or acc01@aol.com

6. Ward 8 Democrats Meeting Candidate Forum: Ward 8 Council Candidates
When: August 16, 2008
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Where: The Washington Highlands Library - 115

Event: Southwest Unity Day
When: July 19, 2008
Time: 9am-8pm
Where: 201 N Street SW (Greenleaf Community Center and Sports Field)
Looking for Committee Members: Activities, Entertainment, Finance, Food, Fundraising, Logistics, Seniors, Transportation, and Volunteers
Contact: Mr. Paul Taylor at (202) 340-4917 or email SWCommunityForum@yahoo.com
For additional information on the above listed Calendar events, or to have an item included, contact LaTorey D. Webb, Community Planner, UPO Office of Planning and Research – (202) 238-4740 – E-Mail: Lwebb@upo.org
UPO Senior Life Center Events:

Contact Lisa Bryant, Program Director, (202) 583-8650
E-Mail: Lbryant@upo.org

July

Rock Creek Park Candy Cane Lane - July 11, 2008

Tudor Place - July 15, 2008

Red Lobster Outing - July 18, 2008

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Event: From the League of United Latin American Citizens -Washington, DC Youth-Collegiate Federal Career Forum* Exploration of Government Careers

When: Friday, July 11, 2008

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Where: The Hilton Washington Hotel -1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009

Take the Red Line Metro to Dupont Circle Station and take the North / Q St.
Exit, Walk four blocks north on Connecticut Ave. to the hotel.

LULAC is hosting this free fun-filled daylong event to showcase the career
opportunities available to middle, high school, college and university
students in the Federal government.

Learn about careers in Aviation and Aeronautics, Forensic Science, Engineer,
Science and Robotics, Intelligence, Defense and National Security etc.
Discover the cure for colds and allergies; protect our environment as a
forest ranger, and learn the secret of longevity through food and exercise.

Uncover the “right stuff,” about your résumé, employment, computer links,
student programs, scholarships and internships.

Don’t miss the opportunity to identify and start your future in a fun filled
day that includes lunch and a visit tour to the Exhibition Hall. It’s an
event you will never forget!

*Lunch is included with registration. For more information please visit our
website
http://www.lulac.org/events/convention/collegiate08.html
or contact Emma Moreno, LULAC, Director of Federal Relations at
emoreno@lulac.org or via Fax (202) 833-6135.

To download copy of the flyer and registration form please visit:
http://www.dclearns.org/calendar/LULACFTIYouth3pagesPacket.pdf

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

National Council of La Raza
2008 Annual Conference
July 12-15, 2008
San Diego, CA
www.nclr.org

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
2008 Annual Conference & Tradeshow
July 20-23, 2008
Renaissance Nashville Hotel & Nashville Convention Center
Nashville, TN
www.n4a.org

2008 Annual Community Action Partnership Convention
August 26-29, 2008
Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois

http://www.communityactionpartnership.com/events/chicago08/chicago.pdf

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Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Adoptive/Foster Parent Orientation

The fourth Thursday of every month
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW
11th Floor, Room 1117
Washington, DC 20001

All individuals interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents must attend orientation. Meetings are held regularly (with additional sessions scheduled as needed) at the following times:

Second Saturday of every month
10 am - 12 pm

Fourth Thursday of every month
6 - 8 pm

The meeting place is subject to change so if you plan to attend please contact (202) 671-LOVE so that we can provide you with the correct meeting location.

Sponsor: DC Child and Family Services Agency

For more information about becoming an adoptive/foster parent visit our website

Contact:

Recruitment Line

cfsa@dc.gov

(202) 671-5683

Directions:
Metro to Judiciary Square (Red Line).

7. Title of Event: Southwest Unity Day

When: July 19, 2008

Time: 9am-8pm

Where: 201 N Street SW (Greenleaf Community Center and Sports Field)

Looking for Committee Members: Activities, Entertainment, Finance, Food, Fundraising, Logistics, Seniors, Transportation, and Volunteers

Contact: Mr. Paul Taylor at (202) 340-4917 or email SWCommunityForum@yahoo.com

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From the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

Reminder:  Camp Forget Me Not 2008

Wendt Center for Loss and Healing is currently preparing for its tenth
season of providing a bereavement camp opportunity to children and teens,
aged 6-16 years old who have experienced a death related loss.

Camp Forget Me Not 2008 will be held August 1-3, 2008.

Wendt Center is currently accepting applications for Campers and Volunteers.

Information and Applications are available on our website,
www.wendtcenter. org.

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Asthma training: Saturday, May 31 @10:00- 12:00 UPO Board Room
Contact Theresa M. Shivers for Asthma training at 238-4680  

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For additional information on the above listed Calendar events, or to have an item included, contact LaTorey D. Webb, Community Planner, UPO Office of Organizational
Development and Assessment – (202) 238-4740 – E-Mail: Lwebb@upo.org

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