News from June, 2009

The DC Chapter is delighted to assist in hosting this historic conference.
Be sure to stop by the DC Information Booth located near the SLA Registration area in the Washington Convention Center. We have the "Official Visitors Guide" which is packed with information you want and need. Major areas cover Museums, Theatres, Restaurants, Shopping, Hotels, Special Events and Maps. There will be a special Restaurant Concierge located near our booth to assist in making reservations.

In the Guide you will find Special emphasis on the Lincoln Centennial, the Green Scene of parks and gardens, and Summer Spotlight which features Festivals, Concerts and Other Celebrations. Other items we'll provide include METRO Pocket Maps, other maps of DC, Special brochures of the National Mall as well as the SLA 2009 Conference Pin. Special Drawings held each day, so be sure to deposit your business card for great prizes. Drawings daily Sat-Tues at 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday 11:45 a.m. We promise the prizes will be easily portable!

Use this hospitality wiki developed by many DC/SLA Chapter members to learn specific things about the DC Neighborhoods, interesting things to do with kids - Toddlers to Teens using the "Our Kids" web site (many coupons for savings listed there!). Our Volunteers have been working on this page for more than a year....it is a real gold mine!

The DC Chapter Volunteers will be available to answer questions, make suggestions and generally welcome you to DC. DC Information Booth: Saturday - Tuesday staffed from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Looking forward to seeing you in DC!! Greta D. Ober, 2009 DC Chapter President

There are a number of upcoming festivals in the area on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. If you are in DC for SLA's annual conference a few days early, you may want to mark your calendar for one or more of the following activities:

• Duke Ellington Jazz Festival on the Mall (PDF flyer) celebrating the music of New Orleans, the festival will feature TWO FREE all-day and all-star jazz celebrations and a very special, free sunset concert on the grounds of the National Mall on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2009
• Garden Fest (WORD flyer) in the Smithsonian's Enid A. Haupt Garden on Saturday, June 13, 2009. This event is also FREE!

For additional options on places to visit while in the DC area, please see the following wiki pages for more options:

• Washington, DC's Visitor Guide: 100 Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do in DC
• Cultural Events including Theatre, Music
• Museums, Tours, & Attractions including Fun Things for Kids
• Off-the-Beaten Path & Day Trips Outside the Beltway

Did you bring the kids along? Kids Restaurant Week offers a great opportunity to feed the kids and have a great meal yourself. From 5 to 7 p.m., the restaurants will offer a three-course, fixed-price meal for both kids and adults. Adults (and children over 12) pay $29; kids 11 and younger pay their age.

Join the SLA-DC Young Professionals Group for an informal Happy Hour on Weds. June 17th!
Stop by after the SLA Closing Reception or after work if you aren't lucky enough to be attending SLA that day!  We'll be right in the Convention Center complex.

Date: Wednesday June 17th, Time: 5:00pm

Place:  Old Dominion Brewhouse, 1219 9th St. NW, Metro: Mt Vernon Square/Convention Center

RSVP and/or questions to cwidowski@gmail.com

CITY VIEWS WITHOUT TICKETS

OLD POST OFFICE PAVILLION 12 and Pennsylvannia Ave NW 9-5 Mon-Friday/check for Saturdays
Take elevator to open bell tower for great view of city; OPP is the next tallest structure next to the other buildings where you can get views but need tickets or or not as convenient to access (Washington Monument (Capitol, National Cathedral)

Kennedy Center great for night views especially on top tier; Catch free program every evening at 6PM