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Bill Adler and Peggy Robin
All Life Is Local
The Cleveland Park Listserv
Friday, October 26, 7:30 PM, in the Historic Mansion at
Tregaron: Judith Tankard Lecture about "The Gardens of Ellen Biddle
Shipman." Followed by a cocktail reception. Lecture and reception in the
historic Mansion located on Washington International School's campus; entrance
at 3100 Macomb Street; proceed to top of hill. Parking on site. For more
information and to RSVP (required) go to www.tregaronconservancy.org.
Friday, October 26, World House: Voices of Change, Sounds
of Freedom, at Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, 1201 17th St., NW
Washington, DC, featuring a Performance by Blues Alley Youth Jazz Ensemble from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM, followed by
discussion with Randy Weston & Willard Jenkins, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM, and
Q&A until 7:30 PM, then a reception 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Introduction by John
Franklin,Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History
& Culture. Free. Reserve at http://worldhousefri.eventbrite.com
.
Saturday, October 27, you are invited to the Pink Project
- themed Glorious U, Attaining Your Best Mind and Body. Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority in partnership with Providence Hospital welcomes you to this free day
conference at Providence Hospital, St. Catherine's Hall entrance. Registration
and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 AM and closing with tea at 3 PM. For
complete information visit http://pinkproject2012.eventbrite.com
Saturday, October 27, 10 AM -3 PM, Suburban Nursery School's
annual Truck Touch. This year the assembly of trucks is the biggest ever for
kids (and adults) to explore and touch. Home-baked goods, refreshments, snacks,
and lunch will be available for purchase. At Suburban Nursery School, a
50-year-old non-profit, cooperative preschool at 7210 Hidden Creek Road;
Bethesda, MD 20817. $5 per person; children under 2 free. Cash only. Rain or
shine. For more information, visit www.suburbannurseryschool.org/truck-touch
Boo at the Zoo, October 26, 27, 28 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
at the National Zoo. Enjoy animal encounters and festive decorations along with
your tasty candy and delicious snack foods from more than 30 treat stations
throughout the Zoo. Tricks optional. Saturday's event is sold out; tickets for
Friday or Sunday available at http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/Boo/
Fall Used Book Sale on Friday, October 26 and Saturday,
October 27, 10 AM - 4 PM, at the Palisades Library, 4901 V Street NW (corner of
MacArthur and V). A great selection of 15,000 books (including a very well
stocked children's section) for sale at great low prices. Most books are $1
each ($10 per bag on Saturday). Additionally, there is a large selection of
bargain books, available at 25 cents each ($3 per bag both days). Questions?
Email FriendsOfPalisadesLibrary @ gmail.com
The Friends of Forest Hills Playground is hosting its
annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 AM to noon at the
Forest Hills Playground on Chesapeake Street. There will be a special performance
by the Great Zucchini, a costume parade with the children (parents are welcome
to dress up too), arts and crafts stations, face painting, and other fun
activities. We'll also have a Halloween-themed bake sale with lots of treats
for everyone to enjoy, and plenty of coffee for the grownups.
The Taste of Stokes Festival will take place from 11 AM
to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 27. The
theme is "Eat Right 365!" Look for an afternoon overflowing with
activities, attractions, games, and of course delicious, healthy food for this
year's Taste of Stokes Festival. Events include face painting, DIY candy
apples, arts and crafts, delicious free samples from local restaurants and our
own Stokes Kitchen, and cooking demonstrations. And of course there's no dress
code - if you or your scholars want to come in a costume, we welcome that as
well. Stokes school is located at 3700 Oakview Terrace, NE.
Saturday October 27 at 6 PM: The annual Ghosts and
Goblets Soiree at Historic Congressional Cemetery. Come for great food,
abundant drink, candlelight cemetery tours, and a chance to see our newly
restored 1904 Marion Kahlert monument. Tickets are $75 each and can be
purchased at the door or online at www.congressionalcemetery.org.
All proceeds go to preservation efforts at the beautiful, fascinating, and
slightly creepy historic landmark.
Sunday, October 28th, Annual Pumpkin Carving at Rosedale,
3 PM - 5 PM, at 3501 Newark, Street the pedestrian gate entrance. The Rosedale
Conservancy will provide carving tools, patterns, and plastic gloves. You bring
your pumpkins and a blanket to sit on. More info at rosedaleconservancy.org.
The Petworth Dog Walk Halloween is in its 5th year and it
will be even bigger than before, with more prizes and much more fun for dogs and
their owners. The Dog Walk is also a
family-friendly event - kids are welcome!
Starting at 7 PM on Monday, October 29, dogs and owners will walk the
red-carpet "pupway" at Anne's Hardware at 1240 Upshur Street NW and
strut their mutt to win prizes for best costume, best trick, best twins. More
info and pooch registration is here: www.petworthdogs.com/halloween2012.
Palisades Library Halloween Party is on Tuesday, October
30, from 4 PM -7 PM. This event is fun for all ages. Costume parade at 4 PM,
followed by crafts, snacks, karaoke, and much more fun! The library is at 49th
and V Streets. Map and more info at www.dclibrary.org/palisades.
If you are looking for a safe trick or treating event in
the city come to the neighborhood Halloween event on Lanier Place in Adams
Morgan. Lanier Place will be closed to
traffic between Quarry Rd and Ontario Rd, and again from Ontario Rd to the fire
station located halfway down the block. The event attracts loads of kids from all
over the city every year. And best of
all, the neighbors on the street are all prepared for it with lots of treats!
The street closure will occur on Wednesday, October 31 between 5:30 PM - 9 PM.
Tickets are now on sale for Guys and Dolls at Wilson High
School. Featuring a well known score with songs such the rollicking "Sit
Down, You're Rocking the Boat" and show stopper, "Luck be a
Lady", this musical is sure to delight all ages. Because the Wilson fall
musicals have become a school and community favorite, we encourage you to
reserve early. Performance dates and times are: Friday, November 9 at 7:30 PM;
Saturday, November 10 at 7:30; Friday, November 16 at 7:30 PM, Special Matinee
Performance, Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 PM; Saturday, November 17 at 7:30
PM. Ticket prices are: Adults $15, Students/Children $5. For ordering email wilsondramatickets@gmail.com
(wilsondramatickets @ gmail.com) and be sure to specify the type and number of
tickets you are ordering
November 1 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the National Zoo Visitors
Center, The Cocoa Tree. Join the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center as they
ponder, taste and learn all about chocolate! Scientists will talk about the
Zoo's involvement in sustainable cocoa production. The evening of decadence
includes a tasting of gourmet, fair trade chocolates. More information and
tickets ($10 - $15) at http://bit.ly/UijDDm
Saturday, November 3 at 10 AM, Community Walk for
Friendship Place, which provides services to men and women experiencing
homelessness. The walk will take place
on (rain or shine) starting at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5520 Wisconsin Avenue
in Chevy Chase, MD (just a few blocks from the Friendship Heights metro).
Complimentary continental breakfast provided between 9 AM - 10 AM. Register
online at www.bit.ly/UUjm8K ; $30 for adults, $20 for
age 25 and under. 100% of fees are donated to Friendship Place. Event-day
registration available. All participants
will receive a 2012 "Help the Homeless" t-shirt. More info at www.FriendshipPlaceDC.org.
Sunday, November 4, LUNGevity's fourth annual Breathe
Deep DC 5K walk to raise awareness and critical lung cancer research funds
takes place on the National Mall. Check-in at 9 AM at the Washington Monument
grounds at the Sylvan Theater, walk begins at 10 AM, rain or shine. More info
and registration at www.lungevity.org/dc
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