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The nation's largest student movement against hunger, the Food Recovery Network, is hosting its second annual National Food Recovery Dialogue (NFRD) on November 4-5, 2017 at the University of the District of Columbia. The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is a sponsor. NFRD convenes hundreds of student, nonprofit, business, and policy […]
Singing Capital Chorus presents "A Cappella Magic" at its annual Harvest of Harmony concerts on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Join the Singing Capital Capital Chorus and terrific featured artists, the Da Capo and Knock Out quartets, as we weave “MAGIC” with close harmony stylings of some of your favorite tunes in our annual Harvest of […]
Check facebook.com/ForestHillsPlayground for weather updates. It's the Forest Hills party of the year! For decades, Friends of Forest Hills Playground has hosted a Halloween bash. This year's Spooktacular includes a story corner, face painting, balloon artist, a Halloween songs dance party, bake sale and costume parade. 100% of bake sale proceeds and donations support playground […]
If you have not had a chance to see the film Rosenwald by our neighbor Avivia Kempner, who has a knack for crafting illuminating and award winning documentaries, you can see it right in the neighborhood at the UDC Law School on November 7. Following the film, a panel Q & A starts at 6 […]
In 1820, water was not considered safe to drink, so everyone consumed hard cider or beer to quench their thirst. Hard cider was made at the Peirce Estate when Rock Creek valley was lined with fruit trees, and apples were processed at the nearby distillery, caddy-corner to Peirce Mill. Today, artisanal cider is making a […]
This meeting of the Ward 3 Democrats will include a Community Dialogue with Councilman Jack Evans on his new role as National Committeeman, as Chair of the Metro Board and […]
Pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson presents a session of conversation and performance featuring DC's swingin' drummer, bandleader and UDC Jazz Studies Alumnus, Howard "Kingphish" Franklin, Jr. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/?utm_source=FREE+JAZZAlive+Events+-FALL+2017&utm_campaign=FALL+2015+JAZZAlive+Events
Meeting at Rock Creek Nature Center, 6:30 to 8 pm, to discuss the National Park Service’s latest concepts for updating and changing the Nature Center, the stables and the wooded […]
Join DGS and DPR for a presentation and discussion of the concept plans for the Hearst Park and pool project. The meeting will be held in the Hearst Elementary gym. […]
Tickets: Student/child/Wilson Teachers and Staff – $5 all performances | Adult – $15 ($10 for the Saturday matinee) Tickets may be purchased at the door, cash and personal checks only. You can also email [email protected] to reserve tickets in advance. Include your full name, the date and time of the performances you wish to attend […]
The University of the District of Columbia Latino/a Law Students Association present a conference that will provide a space for the discussion of policy issues and the articulation of community responses to Puerto Rico's economic and humanitarian crises. Learn more at http://www.law.udc.edu/event/Summit?link_id=0&can_id=9916944bd8c44183db00fea502a01402
Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park, in the field just south of the intersection of Military […]
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Tenleytown Library twice each month. Free to all comers - and the organizers bring supplies so people new to the craft can try it out. More information at maryknit.com and read more about the Upper Northwest Knitters here.
Vocalist and jazz studies major LaMarione Shepard presents her Junior Recital followed by a Thanksgiving celebration featuring the Small Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/?utm_source=FREE+JAZZAlive+Events+-FALL+2017&utm_campaign=FALL+2015+JAZZAlive+Events
Van Ness Main Street's Holiday Pop Up Shop returns for the 2017 season, bigger and better than ever. Spanning FOUR weekends, it features a rotating assortment of DC makers selling […]