We wanted to share some events and activities that list members might be interested in. Have a great weekend -- and week beyond, too. If you know of an event that should be in next week's column, email us at events @ fastmail.us.
Bill Adler and Peggy Robin
Publishers, All Life Is Local
Cleveland Park Listserv
www.cleveland-park.com
Friday, March 29 from 10 AM - 4 PM, The Society of the
Cincinnati celebrates the 108th anniversary of its Anderson House home, with
birthday cake, guided tours of the house, and extended museum hours. Free.
Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW. www.societyofthecincinnati.org/events/public
Saturday, March 30 at 11 AM, The Tregaron Conservancy
hosts its second annual Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the historic Tregaron
Estate, 3029 Klingle Road. Gather on the Twin Oaks meadow to start the hunt for
more than 1,000 colorful plastic eggs. Free.
Saturday, March 30 at 11 AM, Cherry Blossom Tree Walk,
presented by Casey Trees and Washington Walks. See and learn about the
varieties of Japanese cherry trees in the District. Tickets $15 - $20 at www.zerve.com/WashWalks/Casey.
Locations shown when you reserve your tickets. Also held on April 6.
Saturday, March 30 from 12 noon to 2 PM, Cats and kittens
adoption event. Come to PetMAC DC to meet wonderful cats and kittens available
for adoption, 4220 Fessenden Street NW.
Saturday, March 30 from 1 - 2 PM, "Chat with Cheh." Ward
3 Councilmember Mary Cheh invites you to stop by Pete?s-a-Pizza and share your
thoughts, ask questions, or just say ?hello.? Pete's is located at 4940
Wisconsin Avenue N.W., at the corner of Wisconsin and Fessenden Street.
Saturday, March 30, 10 AM - 1:30 PM and 1 PM - 4:30
PM, House History Day, sponsored by the
Humanities Council, the DC Public Library, the Kiplinger Library at the
Historical Society of Washington, DC, and the DC Historic Preservation Office.
Participants will learn how to research the history of their own home or any
other historical property. Choose the morning or afternoon workshop at the
Washingtoniana Division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G
St. NW. Free, but registration is required. To attend please sign up at http://househistoryworkshops.eventbrite.com/.
Tuesday, April 2, 7PM - 9PM, Toilet Paper Roll Art for
Adults. You collected toilet paper rolls for your kids for their art projects
for years. Now it?s time for you to have some fun making things with toilet
paper rolls. In this adults-only class you?ll learn how to craft toilet paper
rolls into such things as Representative John Boehner, drones, and a copy of the
Springfield Interchange. Location: Not your kids? kindergarten, because this is
the weekly fake event.
Wednesday, April 3 at 6 PM, Humanitini Discussion: The
Washington Redskins - Are you offended, or do you defend it? A recent
Smithsonian symposium and a flurry of Washington Post articles have reignited
the debate over the Washington Redskins historic name and logo. Is it tradition
or is it racism? No matter which point of view you support, join in on the
discussion by engaging a panel of experts as we discuss the issue at this
lively and enlightening mixer. Held at 876 Cafe, 4221-B Connecticut Avenue NW.
The chat starts around 6:30, but come early to grab a seat, a drink, and some
appetizers (10% of the evening's proceeds go to support the Humanities
Council.) Register at http://humanitini2013spring1.eventbrite.com/
.
Tuesday, April 2 at 4 PM: Project Brick, undirected play
with LEGO building blocks. For all ages. At the Cleveland Park Library,
Connecticut Avenue & Macomb Street NW. For more info see http://www.dclibrary.org/node/33437
.
Friday, April 5 from 7 - 11 PM, Join the DC Preservation
League as we celebrate historic preservation in the District of Columbia at the
Bricks & Mortar Ball, Arch Square, 803 7th Street, NW. Open bar, live
music, dancing, fun! Reserve your tickets: http://www.dcpreservation.org/event/bricks-mortar-ball/
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