Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
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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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are also open every Friday through Sunday during the season from 10am-4pm. The mill offers free family activities on the second and fourth Saturdays, from 11 […]
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!