Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Covering Forest Hills, Van Ness, North Cleveland Park and Wakefield
Come see the world through the embassies of our global neighbors. Participants experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from different countries. More than 50 embassies participated in 2018. The embassies that will host open houses during Around the World Tour 2019 include: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, […]
The Avalon’s spring benefit — a night of food, film and conversation — will explore the hidden history of women working in film with special guest Alicia Malone. Learn more […]
Share your views and experiences related to finding solutions for fair housing issues in the District at a community meeting co-sponsored by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, […]
Presentation and discussion on the status of the renovations to Hearst Park, including the construction of the first outdoor public pool in Ward 3. Learn more at https://dgs.dc.gov/event/hearst-park-community-meeting-may-7th-2019
Calvert Woodley will host 10 breweries from DC, Maryland and Virginia -- including Union Craft Brewing, 3 Stars Brewing and many more -- who will be showcasing their flagship offerings […]
The Community Council periodically reviews significant decisions of WAMU 88.5 and advises station management on whether they are meeting the needs of the region. Meetings are held quarterly and are […]
The EU Embassy Run is an annual fun run held in conjunction with the EU Embassies' Open House event on May 11th, 2019. The run starts at Gold's Gym in Van Ness, DC with a visit to Austria, Slovakia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For more details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-to-next-race-and-runinout-2019-eu-embassy-run-tickets-55363094506
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this family-friendly event as we remove invasive plant species from the "mini-oasis" in the western section of Melvin C Hazen Park. For information and to register: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=27502851 June 1st invasives cleanup: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=27510172
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here's the list of participating embassies. Five are in the Forest Hills/Van Ness area: Austria: 3524 International Court Czech Republic: 3900 Spring of Freedom Street - just off Tilden by Pierce Mill Hungary: 3910 Shoemaker Street - just off Tilden across from Pierce Mill Netherlands: 4200 […]
A concert, part of the Levine Presents: Women's Voices series. Learn more at http://levinemusic.org/performance/events-calendar/event/1702
Rock Creek Conservancy is joining the DC Department of Energy and Environment and the University of the District of Columbia to host a Public Meeting on the Draft Phase III […]
Make a small "Ina Garten" style centerpiece with floral designer Patricia Berland and receive a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets are $30 & seating is limited. Purchase here: flowersvn.eventbrite.com
The Washington Opera Society presents a production of Aida at the Egyptian embassy. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=0E6DD7EB-B809-1FD6-FC7FD79EA5C277BA
Rock Creek Conservancy will train Weed Warriors to host their own invasive removal events throughout Rock Creek Park. Learn more and register at https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=27261837
Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for this family-friendly event as we remove invasive plant species from the "mini-oasis" in the western section of Melvin C Hazen Park. For information and to register: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events#event=27510172