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Register here for a community cleanup of Soapstone Valley Park. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead heading to the Soapstone section of Rock Creek Park off of Windom Pl NW (near the intersection of Windom Pl NW and Connecticut Ave NW). The location is a very short walk from the Van Ness Metro Station on […]
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The University of the District of Columbia presents its annual holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. community. The UDC Chorale directed by Richard Odom, starts the evening with a program of choral music followed by the gospel sounds of The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie. The UDC Jazz Ensemble directed by Allyn Johnson closes the […]
Celebrate Sviatki, the festive winter season, in traditional Russian style at Hillwood. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/russian-winter-festival
Drop into Soapstone Market for Yoga and Wine -- $20 for a class and a glass. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/130954600916263/
Special meeting on liquor licenses for Soapstone Market (renewal) and Winovisor (new). Find the agenda and other info at anc3f.com.
A community meeting on the proposed development at 3101 Albemarle Street is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. It's to be held at the Van Ness Main Street office at 4340 Connecticut Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to send RSVPs to ANC 3F Commissioner Naomi Rutenberg, at [email protected]. If there's a great deal of […]
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 goods such as jewelry and accessories, paper goods, home, art and food. http://vannessmainstreet.org/pop-up-shop Makers Include: aclure annechandra.com Annie Grace Campbell- Fiber Artist Aromabyanette Art by […]
Forest Hills of DC will host a consumer protection workshop designed for seniors, focusing on fraud, scams and other safety considerations. The program will feature guest speaker: Mr. Phil Ziperman, Director of the Office of Consumer Protection (part of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia).
Live music from 7 to 10 p.m. 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 P: 202-537 1040
Bring your Christmas tree to the Murch @ UDC service road (the paved asphalt access on Van Ness between the Murch campus and the stairs entrance to the UDC parking garage) from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Bartlett Tree Experts will be on hand pro bono with their “chipper” to […]
You are cordially invited to Peirce Mill for a cider tasting on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 4:00 pm (hot cider and local hard cider) with delicious, home-made cakes. Besides the libations, we will have author Garrett Peck speak about all things alcoholic, including the controversial days of Prohibition in the nation’s capital. Tickets are […]
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.
A community meeting on the Murch modernization will be held on Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30 PM in the Murch Bubble @ UDC (3373 Van Ness Street). Meeting will discuss construction progress, furniture selection, updated site design and the next steps to opening Murch this summer.
Monday, January 15th is the MLK Day of Service, and Rock Creek Conservancy is hosting several cleanups – including four at trails and tributaries right in our neighborhood. Learn more at https://www.foresthillsconnection.com/news/rock-creek-mlk-day-of-service/