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Covering Forest Hills, Van Ness, North Cleveland Park and Wakefield
Nearly five years after the project's grand opening celebration, we're taking you on a tour with experts who can show us the progress made in restoring Broad Branch Stream, and what still needs to be done. Who: Forest Hills Connection, District Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE), Rock Creek Conservancy Where: The tour begins […]
This hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their D.C. house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/washingtoniana-17493119633
The Austrian Cultural Forum hosts Levine Music's Honors Program students as they perform a recital filled with chamber music. Learn more at http://acfdc.org/events-2019/levine
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are […]
Tour the Green Roof at UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), and hear about sustainable agriculture from the Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Sandy Farber Bandier; and about green roof design from David Bell, of BELL Architects. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/udc-green-roof-tours-tickets-59243371519
Bring your own yoga mat and join CorePower Yoga for a free, all-level 60-minute yoga class at Hillwood. The class is free, but advance reservations are required. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/corepower-yoga-hillwood-0
Come see the world through the embassies of our global neighbors. Participants experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 50 embassies participated in 2018. The embassies that will host open houses during Around the World Tour 2019 include: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, […]
The Community Council periodically reviews significant decisions of WAMU 88.5 and advises station management on whether they are meeting the needs of the region. Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public with time for public comment. The dates of the 2020 meetings are scheduled for February 12, May 6, September 9 and […]
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here's the list of participating embassies. Five are in the Forest Hills/Van Ness area: Austria: 3524 International Court Czech Republic: 3900 Spring of Freedom Street - just off Tilden by Pierce Mill Hungary: 3910 Shoemaker Street - just off Tilden across from Pierce Mill Netherlands: 4200 […]
Free Light Energy Sessions Open House Reception June 2, Sunday, 1pm-3pm Centers for Spiritual Development (Sukyo Mahikari) 4479 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC Free pizza and refreshments. Experience the difference the light can make for you! RSVP: Call (202) 328 5903 ask for Kathy or email [email protected].
July 6, 9 p.m. Summer Triangle; First quarter moon and Jupiter rising Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone […]
Free Light Energy Sessions – Open House Reception Saturday, August 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Centers for Spiritual Development (Sukyo Mahikari) 4479 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC Free pizza and refreshments. Experience the difference the light can make for you! RSVP: Call (202) 328 5903 ask for Kathy or email [email protected].
August 10, 8:30 p.m.: Jupiter and Saturn high; Andromeda rising Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the […]
Neighbor David Cohen's bird photos are on display at the Glen Echo Labor Day Art Show. The show begins with a public opening reception on Friday, August 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom lobby, and includes light refreshments. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, the hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m. […]
UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) hosts an evening presentation with Thomas Woltz FASLA, CLARB, owner and principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW). Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridging-disciplines-landscape-architecture-at-the-intersection-tickets-69761132425