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President Mason will host a town hall meeting to discuss the University's "Equity Imperative" strategic plan and then share the results and the final plan. Learn more at http://www.law.udc.edu/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1079818&group=
Professor of Music Saul Lilienstein presents the lecture series "Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for All the Notes..." Learn more at https://levine.formstack.com/forms/17_18_saul
Canceled by the speaker. Details here: https://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/michael-bennett-things-make-white-people-uncomfortable-udc-theater-of-arts In Things that Make White People Uncomfortable, Michael Bennett -- a Super Bowl Champion and a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end -- writes about police violence, the role of protest in history, and his own responsibility as a role model to speak out. Bennett will be in conversation […]
Join DGS and DPR in the gymnasium at Hearst School for a presentation and updates on the Hearst Park and pool project. Project website: https://dgs.dc.gov/page/hearst-park-and-pool-improvement-project
Due to weather, Peirce Mill is postponing this event to noon on Saturday, April 14th. At the Peirce Mill orchard: Volunteers are needed to help mulch around the apple and pear trees and the paths in order to prepare our orchard for the warm weather. Shovels, rakes, and gloves provided. Bring your friends!
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 once each month on a Saturday night from April through […]
From Friends of Forest Hills Playground: We are excited to partner with our neighbors at Jake’s American Grille for this event. They are looking forward to showing off their NEW, Spring brunch menu and generously giving 20% of all proceeds to benefit the playground. If you haven’t been before, Jake’s offers FREE babysitting, complete with […]
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Recent revelations that D.C. public schools gave diplomas to students who didn’t meet graduation requirements has raised questions about whether the school system is graduating students who are prepared for the next step, whether that is college or the workforce. How do local colleges help students who might enter their classroom unprepared? And how does […]
Join Karen Spellman and Bill Brower for a discussion on the historic Capital City Jazz Festival that they produced from 1985-1988. Veteran arts and civil rights activist Karen Spellman has a history of producing events specializing in large-scaled cultural and social justice programs. Jazz historian, writer and producer Bill Brower is a longtime concert and […]
The Ward 3 Democrats present a candidate forum featuring Ed Lazere (https://www.edfordc.com/) and Chairman Phil Mendelson (http://philmendelsondc.com/). Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1728646833839504/
Celebrate the opening night of the 5th annual Levine JazzFest with a free jam session lead by Jazz Program Chair Gary Prince and members of the Levine Jazz Faculty. Instrumentalists, vocalists, and observers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come play in a friendly, coached environment. Learn more at http://www.levinemusic.org/upcoming-events-dc-nw/event/1552
Volunteer to help the Rock Creek Conservancy's total stream cleanup of Rock Creek and its tributaries, the parks connected to Rock Creek, and the neighborhoods near Rock Creek where trash originates. Learn more at http://rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events/extreme-cleanup Local cleanups include Soapstone Valley at Windom Place on Saturday, April 14 from 10-12. ANC 3F Commissioner Bill Sittig is leading this […]
The D.C. Solar Congress is a free public conference that brings together solar supporters from across D.C. to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in the District. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with helping […]
Organize and declutter! Drop off donated items for the The White Elephant Tent, the Washington Cathedral Flower Mart’s unique boutique for nearly new household items or old treasures. Items accepted: dishes, glasses, stainless, china, crystal, seasonal decorations, framed artwork, linens, jewelry and other fashion accessories, decorative pillows, pot, pans, ceramic bowls, and small appliances. Not […]