Washington DC Charitiy Walks

Friday, September 19, 2008

Washington DC Charitiy Walks

Georgetown - September 20, 2008. This 5K or 1K Walk along the historic C & O Canal will begin at the Shops at Georgetown Park, Washington, DC. Over 500 walkers are expected to attend this non-competitive event that focuses on increasing awareness about kidney disease, those at risk and the need for organ donation. The event is free and open to the public, although individual participants and teams are encouraged to raise money for National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, which is especially important considering the Washington, DC metropolitan area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the United States. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Tyler Bowers Email: tbowers@kidneywdc.org. Phone: (202) 244-7900
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Washington, DC - Sunday, September 28, 2008. This 4 mile, no fee, non-competitive walk with family activities aims to raise funds for those with kidney disease, awareness for those at risk, and hope for those affected by kidney disease. The walk will begin and end at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Potomac River as you follow the scenic route along the C&O Canal Path. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment from Mix 107.3. A walk route of one mile is available for those who would like a shorter stroll. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk begins at 8 a.m. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Time: 7:30 Check-in beginsPlace: Washington Harbour, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Crime Report

These listings are taken from the Washington Post, Weekly Section. We have reprinted them here to make you aware of trends in areas you might frequent. Use caution and good judgment when you are out and about.

Northwest, DC

R Street

9 a.m. March 1 to 3 p.m. March 3. A man allegedly sexually assaulted a female in a residence.

Connecticut Avenue, 1200 block

3 to 3:05 a.m. April 2. A man approached a female from behind and demanded a cellphone. When she turned, he snatched her cellphone and purse and fled.

Connecticut Avenue, 2600 block

6:15 to 6:20 p.m. April 3. Several males picked up a bucket containing a musician's tips. The musician saw one take cash from the bucket, which was then returned to the musician. When the musician confronted them, he was assaulted. The males fled.

Prospect Street, 3000 block

4:45 to 4:50 p.m. April 5. A male grabbed propertyy from a female at a restaurant and fled.

Q Street, 1700 block

2:11 a.m. April 5. A male pedestrian was robbed by a male at gunpoint.

Wisconsin Aveneu, 2300 block

4:30 to 5 p.m. April 5. Property was stolen from a female's handbag at a grocery store.

14th and P Streets

3 to 3:02 a.m. April 3. Two pedestrians were crossing a street when a male approached from behind and knocked a cellphone from a female pedestrian's hand. He picked it up and fled.

Connecticut Avenue, 1700 block

6:30 to 6:35 a.m. April 5. A bookstore was entered by throwing a rock through a front glass door. Money was taken from a cash register, and the store was ransacked.

Woodley Road, 2600 block

4:30 to 4:31 p.m. April 2. A man knocked on a door of a hotel room and forcibly entered the room when a female opened the door. He showed a knife and sexually assaulted her, then fled.

Capital Connection

Friday, September 19, 2008