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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/
A free monthly event that provides support for thriving on a healthy plant-based diet in the DMV area. Learn more at http://www.pcrm.org/veganthis
Rock Creek Conservancy is hosting a cleanup at the section of Melvin Hazen Park east of Connecticut Avenue on Saturday, January 20th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. More details can be found here.
Van Ness Main Street's monthly jazz series takes place a local business on the final Thursday of the month. Join VNMS and performer Nicole Saphos (string bass) at Acacia Bistro on Thursday, January 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm.
ANC 3F Commissioner David Dickinson (contact) is hosting a public meeting on Bernstein Management's plans to renovate the office and retail spaces at 4250 Connecticut (See "No apartments, no UDC dorm at 4250 Connecticut. It’ll remain office and retail space.") Meeting details here.
UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is thrilled to partner with Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) to host the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional CCL Conference, "Working Together: Healing Our Climate and Our Nation." The conference will discuss region and state specific strategies to mitigate climate change, and provide advanced training in lobbying, working […]
The Ward 3 Democrats' Task Force on Housing and Homelessness is hosting a discussion at their January meeting with panelists: - Councilmember Robert White, At Large Member of the City Council and member of the Housing Committee - Allison Ladd, Deputy Director of Department of Housing and Community Development - Kelly Sweeney McShane, Executive Director […]
A talk on the 1989 film Glory, and the movie's Euro-centric message in this story of former slaves fighting for the Union army.
Celebrate La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, in festive French fashion amidst Hillwood's spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/celebrate-la-chandeleur
The Nature Center in Rock Creek Park (5200 Glover Road) is hosting a special planetarium program on Saturdays and Sundays in February called "Under African Skies." Description: Sure we know about the stars and constellations in the northern hemisphere, but below the horizon each night in the southern hemisphere, there's a different view of space. […]
A four-part lecture series at Hillwood shares stories of luscious garden estates. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/great-homes-and-gardens-series
Composer/arranger, music historian, and music editor Jeff Sultanof talks about his new book Experiencing Big Band Jazz: A Listener's Companion at a free event in UDC's recital hall. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
Gather at Levine Music with your neighbors and fellow music lovers for a celebration of Leonard Bernstein, and afterward, a reception exclusively for Forest Hills Connection readers. Come and explore the great variety of Bernstein’s musical styles in "Levine Presents Bernstein Reimagined: Bridging the Gap," featuring improvisations on works from Candide, Mass, Chichester Psalms, and […]
Celebrate the opening of the exhibit "The Artistic Table" on Valentine’s Day at Hillwood, with food and desserts by Design Cuisine; and a silent auction. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/romance-around-table