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From 7 to 10 p.m. on June 22nd, celebrate Van Ness Main Street and raise money for its mission: support local businesses, attract new ones, and make Van Ness a more beautiful, sustainable and vibrant economic and cultural hub. “A Speakeasy Soirée” is the Main Street’s third annual fundraising event. UDC is hosting the party […]
by Jamie Butler Friendship Place is the premier housing service provider for people experiencing homelessness in our region, including Forest Hills. Using innovative, customized, and person-focused programs, Friendship Place, located in Tenleytown, empowers participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs and reconnect with friends, family and the community. Its mission is to empower […]
This Veterans Day is the 100th anniversary of the first Armistice Day, the day in 1918 when the Allies and Germany signed the armistice that ended World War I. The District is holding its own commemoration this Sunday, “at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” Barbara Bates, Forest Hills resident […]
New day, new time. Barks & Brews is back on. Van Ness Main Street’s event combines a few of our favorite things: local food and drink, and man’s best friend. Postponed due to rain, the Second Annual Barks & Brews Fest is now Sunday, October 14th from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot […]
When this crossed our inbox we thought, what a marvelous idea. A coalition of local groups is seeking to bridge the generation(s) gap by organizing playdates that children (0-6 years old, though all welcome) and senior citizens can enjoy together. The first is coming up soon: You’re Invited: Children and Seniors Play Together on Friday, […]
Calvert Woodley hosts many beer, wine and spirits tastings at its store (4339 Connecticut Avenue). It’s going to need a lot more room for this one. We’re invited to sample 30 rosés on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the UDC Student Center. Why rosé? According to CW: “Rosé has soared in […]
On Saturday, February 10th, gather at Levine Music with your neighbors and fellow music lovers for a celebration of Leonard Bernstein, and afterward, a reception exclusively for our Forest Hills Connection readers. Levine Music is a nonprofit organization offering diverse programs of music instruction, events and performances – and a neighborhood treasure. The Connection is […]
(UPDATE: You’re asked to register here for the screening. Space is limited, so sign up soon.) Forest Hills Connection is pleased to be a co-sponsor of a free screening Tuesday, November 7th of documentary filmmaker Aviva Kempner‘s Rosenwald. The story of a Jewish philanthropist and his role in building thousands of schools for African-Americans in […]
Several artists who live in and around Van Ness have united in a collective called, simply, the Van Ness Artists Collective. The group’s first art show is now under way at Soapstone Market (4465 Connecticut) through Labor Day. And Van Ness Main Street is helping to kick things off with an opening reception at the […]
Van Ness Main Street is holding its first ever annual meeting this Saturday, April 29th, and it’s inviting the community to join the celebration of its first year. From 1 to 3 p.m. at Soapstone Market, we’ll have opportunity to meet the VNMS Board of Directors and learn more about the work – past, present […]
