Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Covering Forest Hills, Van Ness, North Cleveland Park and Wakefield
The next Ward 3 Democratic Committee Meeting will feature a "Community Dialogue on The Status of our Schools and their Future" with Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, Ward 3 School Board member Ruth Wattenberg, and Mary Levy, an Independent Educational Policy and Finance Analyst. Opportunities to become involved in mid-term election activities in DC, in […]
Join the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for the next community meeting regarding Hearst Park and pool on Tuesday, October 2. The meeting will be held at 6:30pm at Hearst Elementary School in the gym. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the general contractor for […]
Saul Lilienstein returns to Levine to present an 8-part series on the music, people, and lore of the iconic city or Vienna. Session 1: The Congress of Vienna: Beethoven and […]
A special exhibition at Hillwood unveils new discoveries relating to its own collection of Fabergé imperial Easter eggs and other famed works. This lecture series will offer interest and insight into the storied firm. The Firm of Fabergé: Business, Clients, and Collectors - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood’s chief curator, will explore […]
Calvert Woodley will host a "Staff Selections" wine tasting at UDC. Buy tickets at learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calvert-woodleys-2018-fall-catalog-staff-selections-tasting-tickets-49736587472
In partnership with the National Committee on U.S. – China Relations, the Whittle School & Studios (opening at at 4000 Connecticut Avenue in Fall 2019) will host a Town Hall […]
ADVANTAGES OF ACCESSORY APARTMENTS & HOW TO ADD ONE Thursday, October 11 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW Ward3Vision and the Coalition for Smarter Growth […]
Levine's monthly jazz and blues jams are a great opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to experience jazz from the inside. In a fun and structured environment facilitated […]
Learn how to create an elegant hand-tied bouquet of fall blooms from the floral and event décor designer at Hillwood. Register and learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/hand-tied-bouquets
Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a special celebration and stewardship activity in Broad Branch, the site of our 2017 restoration effort to introduce more native plant species to the area. […]
Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. A blacksmith, carpenter, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out […]
The Murch Elementary Fall Fair is part carnival, part fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Murch Home and School Association. Saturday, October 13 from 12–4 Rain Date: Saturday, October 20 More info: https://murchschool.org/hsa/fall-fair/ Games and activities include: Double Shot basketball game, musical chairs (with cake prize!) the famous used book sale, hair coloring and body art […]
Celebrate our canine friends at Van Ness Main Street's 2nd annual Barks & Brews fest. Enjoy unlimited unlimited craft beer, giveaways for your dog, live music and local food trucks. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets include access to the event and complimentary beverages for its duration. All proceeds benefit Van […]
The Ward 3 - Wilson Education Network presents a Candidate Forum for the Ward 3 Representative for the State Board of Education. Candidates Dora Currea and Ruth Wattenberg have both agreed to attend. Please send an RSVP to [email protected] if you think you will attend. Learn more at https://www.w3ednet.com/
World percussionist, composer and educator Tom Teasley presents a program describing, combining and demonstrating a variety of rhythmic concepts from different cultures on his unique “hybrid kit,” which is a drumset adaptation with instruments from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and the Middle East. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php