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Bring your Christmas tree to Murch Elementary School (36th Street, close to Davenport by the cafeteria loading dock) from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Branches Tree Experts will be on hand with their “chipper” to dispose of your holiday tree in an eco-friendly fashion. A $10-$15 donation is requested, all of which […]
Support Van Ness Main Street's work to support local businesses by bidding on items donated by many local businesses and neighbors. The online auction begins at noon June 15th and ends at noon June 25th. Details: http://vannessmainstreet.org/news/vnms-online-silent-auction
A benefit for Friendship Place usually performed in the spring at the French Embassy is coming to you live in the comfort of your own home. Listen to seven talented […]
The Avalon Theatre hosts its annual benefit as a live Zoom Q&A on cinematic sound design with Making Waves director Midge Costin and Bob Mondello, film critic for NPR’s All Things Considered. Learn more at https://www.theavalon.org/2020benefit/
Rock Creek Conservancy's 2020 Gala will be held outdoors on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park. Join the conservancy for a socially-distant soiree with cocktails, live music, and a silent auction, or take your Gala to Go from curbside, contactless pickup. Find more information and buy tickets here.
Buy Christmas trees and other greens, Hanukkah candles, and firewood at the Alice Deal Community Association's annual Greens Sale. Sign up to volunteer here.
Emerging singer-songwriter Molly Murphy will perform seasonal holiday tunes as well as songs from her newly released EP. The purchase of tickets to this event helps Van Ness Main Street […]
In exchange for a recommended donation of $10-$15, the Murch Home School Association (HSA) will take your tree and Branches Tree Experts will recycle it into mulch.
Preview Hillwood's special exhibition The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky, explore the magic of Hillwood, and bid on choice items in the online auction. Learn more and buy tickets at […]
Have fun and raise money for Murch Elementary at the Fall Fair! Games and Prizes • The Famous Used Book Sale • Snacks • Potomac Pizza • Ice Cream • Arts & Crafts • Ridiculously Fun Oversized Activities • Mini Putt-Putt • Photo Booth Information: https://murchschool.org/hsa/fall-fair-2021/
Experience autumn in the evening at Hillwood. Members will enjoy a reception of light hors d'oeuvres and libations, and see the current exhibitions on view. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/fall-garden-party
Donations from Alice Deal Middle School's food drive will go to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Learn more at https://www.alicedealmiddleschool.org/calendar
Hosted by the District of Columbia School of Law Foundation, this hybrid event will honor the Ogletree Champions of Justice awardees. Learn more at https://law.udc.edu/gala/
Don't wait for the DC government to pick up your Christmas tree. Bring it to Murch Elementary for mulching by Nova Arborist for a recommended donation of $10-$15. Proceeds benefit […]
Hillwood hosts a Valentine's celebration to preview the special exhibition The Luxury of Clay: Porcelain Past and Present — with an open bar, food and silent auction. Learn more and buy tickets at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/through-fire