August 30, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 35
Dear Washingtonians,
Join me on Wednesday, September 12, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the District’s first-ever Maternal and Infant Health Summit. With mayors and health experts from across the nation, we will focus on a critical issue that affects women,
children, and families every day: infant and maternal
health.
Throughout the day-long summit, we'll discuss best infant and maternal health practices and begin the process of developing a
nationwide agenda for addressing the needs of all women. The challenges we face regarding maternal and infant health are neither inevitable nor intractable. By sharing our experiences, equipping mothers and stakeholders with information and
best practices, and working together on solutions that meet the needs of our communities, we can advance the health and well-being of women in
Washington, DC and beyond.
Learn more about the Maternal and Infant Health Summit at dcmaternalhealth.com and
join us on September 12 for this important conversation.
Sincerely,
 Throughout September, the Bowser Administration is celebrating DC's third annual
202Creates, a month-long showcase of the District’s diverse and vibrant
creative community.
Upcoming
Events:
Saturday, September 1: National Book Festival 2018, Chance Encounters, Anacostia Unmapped, "Summer is Served" Networking Mixer, In the Closet: An LGBT Comedy
Sunday, September 2: Syria Fest, Honey Groove Festival, National Symphony Orchestra: Labor Day Capitol Concert 2018
Monday, September 3: Mural Mondays
Find a full list of all
202Creates events at 202Creates.com.
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 This week, Mayor Bowser was joined by Events DC, the District’s convention and sports authority, to break ground on the multi-purpose recreational fields that begin the RFK Campus redevelopment plan. Construction will begin in September 2018 and the fields are expected to open for play in March 2019.
The redevelopment will transform nearly 27 acres of asphalt into three new state-of-the-art artificial turf fields with community amenities. The recreational fields are part of restoring the RFK complex as one of the District’s original sports and entertainment corridors in the city.
Learn more about the transformation HERE.
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 This weekend, join the Bowser Administration at the historic Lincoln Theatre for the 2018 Labor Day Weekend Music Festival. As part of 202Creates, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will close out the summer with a weekend of live music by local artists.
Now in its third year, the Labor Day Weekend Music Festival showcases the diversity of DC’s local music scene. By featuring artists working in different musical styles and genres, the festival is a demonstration of the depth and breadth of our local musical talent
All performances are free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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 This week’s District Minute features stories about Butterfly Park, the 2018 Ubiquitous Women's Expo, and the Mayor's Women's Equality Day celebration.
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 The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
is the leading authority on energy and environmental
issues affecting Washington, DC. DOEE works collaboratively with other
government agencies, residents, businesses, and
institutions to promote environmentally responsible behavior
that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment.
DOEE has an opening for an Environmental
Protection Specialist. This position is responsible for performing inspections at construction sites and land disturbances. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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