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Van Ness Main Street 4340 Connecticut Avenue, WashingtonTURNING THE PAGE // CARPE LIBRUM BOOK SALE. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/303529838404641
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TURNING THE PAGE // CARPE LIBRUM BOOK SALE. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/303529838404641
Peirce Mill's milling demonstrations are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday through October. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php.
Calvert Woodley hosts a virtual cooking and pairing demonstration by winemaker Luca Paschina at Barboursville Vineyards. He'll prepare a four-course meal that will pair with three award-winning wines from the estate. Learn more at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/topics/4-21-22-Barboursville-Cooking-with-Luca-g5438495fk?mc_cid=7755bf1b2a&mc_eid=33a2d9f6e3
Forest Hills neighbor and master gardener Kathy Sykes hosts a hands-on planting demonstration outdoors in front of Politics & Prose, introducing planting techniques of native seeds, bulbs, bare roots and seedlings. Learn more at https://www.politics-prose.com/class/online-class-and-in-person-demonstration-creating-pollinator-garden-one-plot-time-2273
Deal Student entrepreneurs will offer baked goods, fresh juices, handmade artwork, jewelry, custom 3-D printing, slime, eco-friendly products and more on the front lawn of Deal. This event will be held in conjunction with several other events at Deal on April 23 including the Flower Market, Mulch Sale, student performances and more!
To help us celebrate Forest Hills Connection's tenth anniversary, Steve Saari, who led the Broad Branch Stream daylighting project for the DC Department of Energy and the Environment, will lead us on a tour of the site. The project was one of FHC's news subjects, and is an ongoing obsession... er... interest. We’ll meet just […]
Comet Ping Pong has generously offered its tented back parking lot space and is providing free pizza for the party-goers. There will also be a cash bar. Please register here. Because there is limited space under the tent, registration is required. We encourage you to do so ASAP!
Visit the Linnean and Broad Branch Streams with Marlene Berlin to eavesdrop on some of her favorite springtime creatures: the frogs. We’ll meet at Fessenden Street and Broad Branch Terrace […]
Allyn Johnson and the UDC JAZZtet, featuring the powerful saxophonist Bruce Williams, pay tribute to Howard “Kingfish” Franklin, Jr. — drummer, bandleader, educator and UDC Jazz Studies graduate. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
Join UDC's quarterly Community-Campus Task Force Meeting virtually at https://universityofdc.webex.com/universityofdc/j.php?MTID=m16c9b998be4b7552e2e251db77a44a76 Meeting number: 2630 274 8709 Password: 2tMryXJtX67 Or join by video system Dial [email protected] You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Or join by phone +1-415-655-0003 United States Toll Access code: 263 027 48709
As part of the Carnegie Institution for Science, Earth and Planets Laboratory's Neighborhood Lecture Series, speaker Dr. Peter Gao will present the virtual lecture "Hot Jupiters, Super Puffs, and Lava Planets, Oh My!" Learn more at https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/news/neighborhood-lecture-series.
The UDC Van Ness Farmers Market, in front of the UDC Student Center, offers fresh and local food. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Learn more at https://www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/center-for-sustainable-development-and-resilience/udc-farmers-market/
Learn this year's Spirit of Van Ness award winner, see the unveiling of the VNMS 2021 Annual Report, hear about the success of last year's events and the exciting things […]
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and more from New Morning Farm and other neighboring farms and orchards. Learn more at https://www.newmorningfarm.net/markets.