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Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service invite you to join a virtual discussion of race and history in Washington, DC. Join local experts to explore the history of Melvin C. Hazen as a window into the complex legacy of past leaders and an opportunity to learn about lesser-known figures in these histories. More […]
The current site of the Heurich House Museum was once an antebellum teaching school for Black women and girls, and that school was a predecessor of UDC. Kimberly Bender, the executive director of Heurich House, will be sharing her research on Myrtilla Miner’s school. Join UDC’s Office of Alumni Affairs for Ms. Miner’s 206th birthday […]
Kids in grade 3-8 explore the natural world in Urban Adventure Squad's small group programs. All children and UAS staff are required to wear masks for the entire program, and to remain physically distanced from other children and UAS staff. Dropoff and pickup will be across the street from Peirce Mill, near the Rock Creek […]
Levine presents a virtual evening of eclectic music that crosses cultural and musical boundaries and fuses modern technology with traditional folk instrumentation from around the world. Featuring Manny Arciniega, percussion, Cristian Perez, guitar, Chao Tian, Chinese dulcimer, Yana Nikol, flute, Juan Cayampoma, Andean wind instruments, Ben Rhikhoff, bass, Munit Mesfin, vocalist. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/levine-presents-global-voices-a-celebration-of-immigrant-voices-in-the-dmv/
The new Chevy Chase Main Street is hosting a launch event via Zoom. The webinar will be open to the public and include information on how to engage with the CCMS, its ongoing programing, remarks from Council member Mary Cheh, and will conclude with a short concert from the Friday Morning Music Club. To register, […]
The UDC David A. Clarke School of Law presents The 28th Annual Joseph L. Rauh Jr. Lecture featuring Attorney General of the District of Columbia Karl Racine. Register at https://universityofdc.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=universityofdc&service=6&rnd=0.8385794890034217&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversityofdc.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000486d85fb66ab28edf226075be6ca1c0b2ef10674aa8b7a8f4ace5cdf16ae2c2d5%26siteurl%3Duniversityofdc%26confViewID%3D186701833069180578%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAS_-TG7TNQmGGrbzf2fpQe0bdZy3olDKbKdkBrWgrIPWw2%26
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS) will host a public meeting to introduce the Rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge project. DDOT will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1 through 4 from M Street in Georgetown […]
This easy DIY community clean-up is perfect for all ages. Van Ness Main Street will be stationed outside of its office at 4340 Connecticut Ave, giving out plastic bags for trash and paper bags for recycled materials. They'll have suggested routes along Connecticut Avenue, from Van Ness Street to Nebraska Avenue, depending on the number […]
Learn more about this virtual event at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/levine-students-celebrate-the-romantic-period/
Help Van Ness Main Street bring some color to the corridor and the small businesses along Connecticut. The community is invited to help plant seeds that will become colorful wildflowers, perennials, annuals and milkweed to attract pollinating Monarchs, bees, and birds. Dress in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring […]
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host two virtual public meetings to present an overview of the Connecticut Avenue NW Reversible Lane Safety and Operations Study including the latest technical analysis and preliminary concept designs. The virtual meetings will be held on at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 and at 7 p.m. […]
The Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup is happening on the weekends of April 3 and 10. Rock Creek Conservancy and the Alice Ferguson Foundation encourage us to signup for a group cleanup in the Rock Creek watershed, or register for an individual cleanup on a street, park or tributary of your choosing. If registering for a […]