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A black tie gala in support of Hillwood's mission to share the cultural treasure that Marjorie Post left for the public's enjoyment. Begin the evening with cocktails and an exclusive […]
A Back-to-School Party/Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 7, 7 pm-10 pm at Tenley Bar and Grill for Wilson students, parents, and families to get to know one another […]
Celebrate our canine friends at the 3rd annual Barks & Brews festival! Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the event. Ticketholders receive: Unlimited craft beer from sponsor […]
Mark your calendars for one of the most fun events of the year -- the Murch Fall Fair on October 5 from 12 - 4 PM. Held on the Murch playground, the Fall Fair has something for everyone: 4 bounce houses - hair coloring & body art - dunk tank - used book sale - […]
Get ready for the 2019 Halloween Spooktacular/Fall Fest at Forest Hills Playground – 10am to noon on Saturday, November 2. Abracadabra Alex will add a touch of magic. The Spooktacular is also a Friends of Forest Hills Playground fundraiser. Proceeds from the Spooktacular bake sale go toward park events like this one and improvements like the […]
Check hearstes.org for the most up-to-date information on Hearst Elementary's 2019 e-cycling event. In past years, participants could: *Drop off your unused or broken electronics or metal objects for recycling ($20 for all TVs, $10 for computer monitors, and $10 for hard drives) *Bike Swap: Donate, swap or pick up for a donation a child […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 with neighborhood projects such as beautification, holiday lights and the purchase of PPE for local businesses. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-molly-murphy-tickets-129217283373
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 […]