OAA Informaton and Events 6.17.2011
District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 06/17/2011 12:00 PM EDTMayor’s Office on African Affairs
List Serv
June 17, 2011
AT-A-GLANCE:
You Should Know:
- Calling all DC Area African Bloggers! OAA is looking for you
- OAA seeks volunteers for the 2nd Annual DC Africa Festival
You Should Go:
- Developing African Immigrant and Refugees (AIR) Health Advocates for President's Obama Healthcare Reform: as it relates to Medicare, Medicaid and HIV for the African Community
- OAA Invites Community Leaders and CBOs to a Brown Bag Discussion About Grants and Funding!
- Financial Management Seminar: An inside look into the Commercial lending process
- HIV Awareness Day and The African Family Health And Wellness Fair
- Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
- 2nd Annual DC Africa Festival: “One City, Many Voices: Showcasing Africa’s Cultural and Economic contributions to the District of Columbia”
You Should Know:
To submit your event or job announcements, please send it to Oaa@dc.gov by 2:00 PM Thursday!
Calling all DC Area African Bloggers! OAA is looking for you!
A new feature of this year’s Africa Festival will be the African Blogger Exhibition: OAA will wants to showcase the active African blogosphere in the area. In OAA’s “Blogger Village,” bloggers will be able to showcase Africa-related blog topics, promote their blogs, and network with one another. If you are a blogger and are interested in participating in this event, please send your contact information as well as a link to your blog to OAA@dc.gov.
OAA seeks volunteers for the 2nd Annual D.C. Africa Festival!
The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (OAA) is hosting the 2nd Annual D.C. Africa Festival. Following the success of last year’s event, we are pleased once again to showcase and highlight African culture and communities in the District of Columbia. The event will be held on July 16, 2011 at Takoma Recreation Center (4th & Whittier/Van Buren) from 12-6pm. This festival will be free and open to the public.
This year our theme will be “One City, Many Voices: showcasing Africa’s cultural and economic contributions to the District of Columbia.” This year, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs will kick off a new initiative: We Count! : A survey of African-owned business, organizations and residents of the District of Columbia. The information we collect will be used to improve our overall community outreach efforts and to heighten our presence in the District.
OAA also invites those who are interested in volunteering for the event to send your name, phone number, and email address to OAA@dc.gov. Please send your email with the subject line: DC AFRICA FEST 2011 VOLUNTEER.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray launches ‘One City Summer fun Something for Everyone’ Initiative
Comprehensive Program Partners D.C. Agencies, Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations to Provide Safe, Wholesome and Healthful Summer Fun for All Ages
Summer vacation is just around the corner for thousands of D.C. youth, and Mayor Vincent C. Gray today launched a comprehensive program, “One City Summer Fun...Something for Everyone,” to provide safe, wholesome, fun activities for the summer. The program is a major initiative of his safe communities agenda. “This summer, our residents will have a full spectrum of stimulating activities, events and programs,” Mayor Gray said. “They can engage in fun, athletics, creativity, reading, learning, exploration, healthy living, volunteerism, and employment opportunities.”
“One City Summer Fun … Something for Everyone” is a wide-ranging and expanded citywide partnership among District government agencies, community and faith-based organizations and private-sector groups. An integrated approach to a safe and creative summer season, this initiative provides something of interest for everyone in every ward across the city. The work in pulling together this program is the outcome and product of an extensive interaction between more than 30 District government agencies. The program was coordinated by the One City Summer Fun Task Force, led by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Paul Quander and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Beatriz “BB” Otero.
COMPONENTS OF THE INTEGRATED SUMMER PROGRAM
The One City Summer Fun program has eight major areas of emphasis:
Swim This Summer: The District has 17 outdoor public pools, eight indoor pools, five children’s pools and nine spray parks. The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers residents of all ages and abilities a variety of high-quality aquatic programming and facilities across the District. Among the programming planned for DPR pools is an event scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, in which thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™” (WLSL).
DPR’s Wilson Aquatic center, Deanwood Aquatic Center, and Upshur Outdoor Pool are official host locations for the 2011 WLSL record-setting event.
Play This Summer: Quality urban recreation and leisure activities will be offered this summer for D.C. residents and visitors. Among them are sports leagues, athletic contests and classes, therapeutic recreation, aquatic ventures, environmental education, summer camps, outdoor adventures, youth development and senior-citizen activities. DPR is offering hundreds of summer camps, including youth camps, teen career camps and partnership camps. Programs include movie nights, a skate mobile, fun wagon, hand dancing, computer classes and a senior picnic.
Read and Learn This Summer: Enrich your learning through reading this summer and attending various summer educational programs offered by the D.C. Public Schools, the University of the District of Columbia, the Community College of D.C. and other institutions. The D.C. Public Library system will offer two age-based programs around the theme of exploring the world: “One World, Many Stories” (ages 2 - 12) and “You Are Here” (ages 12 – 19).
Create This Summer: This summer, the District is featuring exciting music, dance, theater and visual-arts programs for residents. For daily updates on concerts, performances and exhibitions, visit the website -- www.arts202.com – set up by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Upcoming events include:
• The “Dance D.C. Festival: – July 22-24
• The D.C. Jazz Festival – Now until June 13
• A hip-hop theatre festival – July 11-16
Be Healthy This Summer: The D.C. Department of Health encourages residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through its Live Well DC! campaign, which aims to encourage those who live, work and play in the District to live longer, more productive lives by following 10 healthy living tips. For more information, visit the Department of Health’s website at doh.dc.gov.
Eligible children will enjoy nutritious free summer meals this summer at various sites throughout the city.
Work This Summer: Productive employment is the one of the best ways young people can realize their aspirations, improve their living conditions and actively participate in society. This year, the District’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will provide District youth ages 14 to 21 with an enriching and constructive “learn and earn” summer work experience. This year, approximately 12,000 youngsters will participate.
Volunteer This Summer: The District government is asking residents to make a difference this summer by connecting to various opportunities to give back to the community. There are tons of volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit Serve DC, the Mayor’s Office on Community Service, at www.serve.dc.gov.
Be Safe This Summer: Planning a safe and positive summer the first priority of Mayor Gray’s summer programming. The Metropolitan Police Department, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), the D.C. National Guard, the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, the D.C. Superior Court and other public-safety organizations and related service providers are all offering summer programming geared toward keeping youths safe.
ONE CITY SUMMER PARTNERSHIPS
Unlike past years’ summer emphasis, One City Summer Fun has included community and faith-based organization programs, and private sector businesses as part of the partnership team. The District’s summer programs are being supported by good neighbors committed to investing in the city – such as Walmart, which is providing support for meal programs, learning opportunities and jobs throughout the summer to youth across D.C.
HOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUMMER PROGRAM
To learn about “One City Summer Fun…Something for Everyone,” visit www.onecitysummer.dc.gov. This site is a one-stop-shopping center for summer activities. It is:
- A central hub to connect citizens to agency web sites where they can get more information about specific programs.
- Easy to navigate, because activities are categorized by emphasis area.
- Easy to search for summer activities in your neighborhood because it includes a map application that helps citizens search for programs by program name, location, or date.
- Helpful because it contains a form that makes it easy for citizens to volunteer for programs that are important to them.
For additional information, you may also contact 311 or send a message to onecitysummer@dc.gov. Residents may also get information at the D.C. Public Libraries, recreation centers, and police stations as well as at some District government agencies.
You Should Go:
Sunday, June 19, 2011
What: Developing African Immigrant and Refugees (AIR) Health Advocates for President's Obama Healthcare Reform: as it relates to Medicare, Medicaid and HIV for the African Community
Info: The Cameroon American Council as part of its National African Immigrants and Refugees Health Advocate (AIR Health) program is delighted to do a FREE Presentation in FRENCH titled. This presentation will take place at The Togo-Solidarity Association Annual Convention and BBQ. BBQ and AIR Health Presentation is Free and Open to the public
When: 12:00 noon to 6PM Convention and BBQ (1:30PM to 2PM-AIR Health Presentation)
Where: 16th Street and Colorado , at Park 9A
Washington, DC 20011
Info: Togo Solidarity -Elizabeth: 301 2757529, Martin: 202 413 9632
Cameroon American Council sylviebello.dc@gmail.com 202 641 0273 www.cameroonamericancouncil.wordpress.com
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What: OAA Invites Community Leaders and CBOs to a Brown Bag Discussion About Grants and Funding Opportunities!
Info: The Mayor's Office on African Affairs (OAA) and the Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS) invites community leaders and community based organizations for discussion on various topics:
- identifying and securing local and federal funding sources and opportunities
- utilizing District resources including OPGS and the Grant Information Resource Center (GIRC)
- forming partnerships with other community based organizations in order to increase grant eligibility
Where: Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS)
300 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Time: 12 -2 pm
RSVP to OAA@dc.gov by Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Contact: (202) 727-5634
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What: Financial Management Seminar: An inside look into the Commercial lending process
Info: What are the factors bank lenders consider when analyzing a commercial loan request?
Learn how to prepare a loan application, including required financial statements and business and operational plans. This session is for both start-ups and existing business owners who are planning to approach a bank for commercial loan financing. Other topics will include credit scores and various types of collateral. Handouts should include SBA or bank personal financial statements and a PowerPoint on cash flow projections and the 5Cs.
Time: 9:00 – 10:30am
Where: 506 9th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20004
Reservation: to mlindsey@dcchamber.org or call 202-624-0607 for more information.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
What: HIV Awareness Day and The African Family Health And Wellness Fair
Info:
• African Youth & Wellness Dialogue: Talk about the issues and get REAL ANSWERS!!
• How to stay Healthy & live longer. Get the Facts on: HIV& STD/STI Prevention, Mental Wellness, Prostate Cancer
• Becoming an African Immigrant & Refugee (AIR) Health Advocate on President Obama's Healthcare Reform as it relates to Medicare, Medicaid and HIV/AIDS for Africans in the USA***
• Diabetes & Nutrition in the African Community- Get the Facts on: Healthy Eating, Exercise, Cardiovascular Health
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
When: Montgomery College - Takoma Park Campus
7600 Takoma Avenue (Science North Building Room 100)
Takoma Park, MD 20914
Contact: OMHRC: Phone: (301) 251-1997 ACRC 301 922 1262
Cameroon American Council- CEO: Sylvie Bello Phone: 202 641 0273 sylviebello.dc@gmail.com
Call or email Sylvie Bello for volunteer opportunities!!
Admission: FREE and OPEN to the public. Light African delicacies will be served.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
What: 2nd Annual DC Africa Festival
Info: This year our theme will be “One City, Many Voices: Showcasing Africa’s Cultural and Economic contributions to the District of Columbia.” The event will feature: A Parade of Flags, A Bead-Making Craft Section, A Flag Making Station, Face Painting Station, Live Art Canvass, Entertainment, Embassy Showings, An African Bloggers Exhibition, A Fashion Presentation, African Storytelling, Drum Jam Session, Art Vendors and Food Vendors. This year’s festival will promote the positive legacy of the African community by highlighting: talent, social and networking media, social entrepreneurism as a tool for the betterment of Africans in the Diaspora and Africa’s capability to compete in the global market. Additionally, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs will kick off a new initiative: We Count! : A demographic survey of African-owned businesses, organizations and residents of the District of Columbia. This event is free of charge and open to the public.
Where: Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
When: 12 pm- 6pm
For Info about Vending, Volunteer, and Entertainment Opportunities email: OAA@dc.gov