Expo to highlight energy savings

Free home energy audits, information on energy grant programs and demonstrations of green energy sources are among the highlights of the 14th annual Energy Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW.

The free event, sponsored by the D.C. Department of the Environment and the Office of the People's Counsel, focuses on ways people can make their homes more energy efficient. Exhibitors include U.S. and D.C. agencies, nonprofit environmental groups and providers of solar energy, efficient windows and green insulation.

For information, call 202-727-3071.

Fashion show for charity

Fashion designers and "Project Runway" stars Korto Momolu, Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman, Zulema Griffin and Jerell Scott will showcase their creations during the Cinderella Foundation's annual Fashion With a Purpose fundraiser.

The event, which includes a charity auction and benefits the Greenbelt-based foundation, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1331 Maryland Ave. SW.

Tickets are $125 for general admission and can be purchased at http://fashionwithapurpose.eventbrite.com. For details, call 301-345-1990.

Cancer-prevention cooking class

The Cancer Project, which espouses that a low-fat vegetarian diet is the key to preventing cancer, is having a cooking class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday at 5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 300. The class is free, but a $15 donation is suggested.

The national group, affiliated with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, consists of doctors, researchers and nutritionists involved in cancer prevention education. To register, go to http://www.cancerproject.org/classes. For information, call 202-527-7301.

City to build riverfront office

The D.C. Department of Real Estate Services announced a deal Friday with Stonebridge Carras to build a green-certified office at 225 Virginia Ave. SE in the Capitol Riverfront area over two years.

The 350,000-square-foot building will house the Child and Family Services Agency, Office of Chief Technology Officer and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. A public art gallery will showcase the commission's art collection on the ground floor.

The city estimates the agencies' relocation will save about $9 million annually and more than $60 million over the life of the 20-year arrangement.

"Redevelopment plans for 225 Virginia Avenue will add value to the surrounding neighborhoods, while also providing facilities upgrades to three District agencies," Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) said in a statement. "We look forward to increased agency effectiveness and economic development as a result of this project."