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SUMMARY:Petworth Spring Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 23 from 10am-12pm Petworth Get Wise is hosting a community health fair at Petworth Rec Center (801 Taylor St NW). They’ll offer COVID vaccines\, free COVID rapid tests\, HIV screening\, breast cancer information\, blood pressure screening\, a martial arts class at 11am\, and a yoga class at 12:30pm (bring your own mat)! They’ll also have plenty of community partners there\, so it’s bound to be a great event!
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/petworth-spring-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:Petworth Rec Center\, 801 Taylor Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,event,neighborhood activities
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Celebration & Egg Roll at the Parks at Walter Reed
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 23 from 10am-12pm the Parks at Walter Reed will host their spring celebration on the Great Lawn. Watch out for the Easter bunny\, enjoy fresh donuts\, hunt for eggs (bring your baskets)\, and get moving with games\, relay races\, yoga\, and more! All are welcome to this free event\, but remember to RSVP so they have enough supplies and eggs. There will also be a community yoga class at 9am on the Arts Plaza next to the dog park (6310 Cameron Drive NW). Please register for the free class. See you there!
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/spring-celebration-egg-roll-at-the-parks-at-walter-reed/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:event,festival,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20220314T204326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T204326Z
UID:3740-1648724400-1648746000@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Ward 4 Neighborhood Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:We have set up a Ward 4 neighborhood blood drive from 11 AM to 5 PM on March 31 at Shepherd Park Christian Church\, 7900 Eastern Avenue NW  Registration instructions are below. Each donor will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. \n\nEveryone age 16 and older is encouraged to join!\n\nThe Red Cross is facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade and Black donors are especially needed. Sickle Cell Anemia sufferers require regular transfusions\, and Black donors have the highest chance of providing blood with the most compatible antigens. You can read more about this critical need here:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-types/diversity/african-american-blood-donors.html\n\nThat said\, we want everyone to give. Right now there are just 38 slots\, so sign up soon! If we have high demand\, Red Cross can set up additional stations.\n\n\nTo sign up\, follow this link to the Red Cross registration page:\n\n\n\n\nWe have set up a Ward 4 neighborhood blood drive from 11 AM to 5 PM on March 31 at Shepherd Park Christian Church\, 7900 Eastern Avenue NW  Registration instructions are below. Each donor will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. \n\nEveryone age 16 and older is encouraged to join!\n\nThe Red Cross is facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade and Black donors are especially needed. Sickle Cell Anemia sufferers require regular transfusions\, and Black donors have the highest chance of providing blood with the most compatible antigens. You can read more about this critical need here:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-types/diversity/african-american-blood-donors.html\n\nThat said\, we want everyone to give. Right now there are just 38 slots\, so sign up soon! If we have high demand\, Red Cross can set up additional stations.\n\n\nTo sign up\, follow this link to the Red Cross registration page:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&ed=03%2F31%2F2022&order=DATE&range=5&sd=03%2F31%2F2022&zipSponsor=20012\n\nOnce you select a time slot\, you’ll be directed to create a Red Cross account with your name\, email address\, zip code\, and date of birth (you need to be at least 16 to donate).\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll need to be in good health with no fever and weigh more than 110 pounds. Other eligibility details are linked at the bottom of the Red Cross site (international travelers should read the list carefully). Note that the PowerRed donations take longer and require increased weight to support the double donation.\n\nYou can read more about the blood supply crisis at RedCrossBlood.org.\n\nLet’s show the Red Cross how Ward 4 comes together in a crisis!\n\nYours in service\,\nDonalee E. Wood\nLocust Rd\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 31\, 2022\nTime: 11am-5pm\n\nLocation: Shepherd Park Christian Church at Eastern Ave and 12th St NW. The site has off-street parking and is fully accessible.\n\n\nOnce you select a time slot\, you’ll be directed to create a Red Cross account with your name\, email address\, zip code\, and date of birth (you need to be at least 16 to donate).\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll need to be in good health with no fever and weigh more than 110 pounds. Other eligibility details are linked at the bottom of the Red Cross site (international travelers should read the list carefully). Note that the PowerRed donations take longer and require increased weight to support the double donation.\n\nYou can read more about the blood supply crisis at RedCrossBlood.org.\n\nLet’s show the Red Cross how Ward 4 comes together in a crisis!\n\nYours in service\,\nDonalee E. Wood\nLocust Rd\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 31\, 2022\nTime: 11am-5pm\n\nLocation: Shepherd Park Christian Church at Eastern Ave and 12th St NW. The site has off-street parking and is fully accessible.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/ward-4-neighborhood-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Sheppard Park Christian Church\, 7900 Eastern Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20012\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T150000
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SUMMARY:The Parks Main Street Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Parks Main Street (TPMS) Saturday March 26\, 2022\, from 1 pm to 3 pm for a Community Clean Up! \nVolunteer with your neighbors and make new friends while beautifying our community. \nWe will pick up litter in surrounding Riggs Park neighborhoods near Hellbender Brewery\, Culture Coffee Too\, Troka Insurance\, Chick-fil-A\, Food & Friends and Metro Station. \nMeet in front of Culture Coffee Too (300 Riggs Road NE) to check-in and pick up your trash pickers\, bag holders (while supplies last)\, and trash bags. Bring your own gloves. Volunteers cleaning Hellbender Hill dress appropriately \nThe first 30 VOLUNTEERS who register on EventBrite and check-in the day of the clean up will receive a free coffee from Culture Coffee Too\, a free pint from Hellbender Brewery and a mystery gift to show appreciation for volunteers! Registration and Check-in required. \nMeet up at Hellbender Brewery (5788 2nd Street NE) after clean up. \nFor information contact info@theparksmainstreet.org.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/the-parks-main-street-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:Culture Coffee Too\, 300 Riggs Road NE\, Washinton\, DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Cleanup,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T130000
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UID:3720-1648292400-1648299600@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Kite Flying & Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the National Cherry Blossom Foundation\, the Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting you to fly a kite right in your neighborhood. \nDPR Park Ambassadors will host kite decorating and provide FREE KITES! (While supplies last. One kite per resident.) \nKite kits available at: \n\n\n\n\nTakoma Rec Center—300 Van Buren St\, NW\nBanneker Rec Center—2500 Georgia Ave\, NW\nTurkey Thicket Rec Center—1100 Michigan Ave\, NE
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/kite-flying-cherry-blossoms/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T150000
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UID:3716-1647946800-1647961200@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Arts and Crafts (Seniors)—Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
DESCRIPTION:Click below to reserve a ticket to this event. Adults must reserve their own tickets and can purchase up to 4 additional tickets for children. Follow the process all the way through to your receipt\, your receipt is your ticket to the event.\nHow does your garden grow? Are you seeking a social connection and well-being through nature? If you’re starting with a pot and soil or are deeply rooted with vegetation\, we’re here to provide garden guidance then wellness walk through our parks with a wholistic approach. Get actively involved with the Senior Services Division this week as we learn and grow. \nThis event is for ages 55+
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/arts-and-crafts-seniors-riggs-lasalle-recreation-center/
LOCATION:Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center\, 501 Riggs Road NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20220319T114253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T114253Z
UID:3927-1647856800-1647871200@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation Workshop for Ward 4 Residents
DESCRIPTION:The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will be hosting a free hands-on workshop for DC residents to learn how to grow mushrooms or start a low-tech urban mushroom farm! It’ll take place at the Twin Oaks Community Garden at 14th and Taylor Streets NW. Sign-up to attend.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/mushroom-cultivation-workshop-for-ward-4-residents/
LOCATION:Twin Oaks Community Garden\, 14th and Taylor Streets\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:community gardening,education,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20220314T205109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T210922Z
UID:3742-1647507600-1647518400@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Faith Mobile Market
DESCRIPTION:Faith UCC and First Congregational UCC are hosting a Mobile Market on March 17th starting at 9 AM to Noon or before if food is gone.\n\nDrive up\, open trunk and food will be place in truck. Walk-up and get a ‘grab and go’ bag. Masks are required by all!\n\nSee the attached flyer for more information.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/faith-mobile-market/
LOCATION:Faith United Church of Christ\, 4900 10th Street\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220316
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UID:3737-1647302400-1647388799@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:Shared Roots Program Coordinator Applications Are Due!
DESCRIPTION:Connect with food and gardening in your community\nJOIN SHARED ROOTS \nShared Roots encourages District residents to grow food by connecting them to new food-growing opportunities while caring for and building community in the garden. \nThere are two ways to participate in Shared Roots: \n\nA Site Coordinator provides access for community members to garden\, grow\, or maintain a garden site.\nA Member is a District resident interested in growing food and caring for a garden site.\n\nBecome a Site Coordinator \nThe site coordinator application is now open! The deadline to apply is March 15\, 2022. \nAPPLY TODAY! \nSite Coordinators provide access for community members to garden\, grow\, or maintain one of these types of spaces*: \n\nA school garden that needs summer maintenance and willing to share harvests\nA community garden plot that you would like help maintaining due to mobility issues\nA gardening space in your home yard that is available for others to grow food\n\nWhy should I participate? \nSchool staff \n\nGardening outdoors can be done safely when health guidance is followed.\nProvide access to nutrient-dense fresh food to DC residents.\nEnsure that the school garden is ready for students on the first day of school.\nEngage with community members who will help with garden maintenance\, and bring their own experiences\, backgrounds\, and skills that add richness and a sense of place.\n\nCommunity garden members \n\nThis program can only be used by community gardeners with mobility issues who are struggling to keep up their garden plots.\nHelp community gardeners with mobility issues by providing community members to assist with their plots in exchange for sharing the harvest and garden knowledge.\n\nDistrict residents \n\nThis program is for homeowners who have yard space with plenty of sun and access to water but don’t have the time to garden themselves.\nThis program will match homeowners with community members nearby looking for garden spaces\, to create and maintain a home garden while sharing the harvest.\n\nWhat are the requirements? \n\nAttend a mandatory training webinar online\nSelect members based on site capacity and needs\nFollow all relevant Mayor’s Orders and health guidance posted on: coronavirus.dc.gov\nCreate a member/site coordinator agreement (template provided) and sign a District government waiver\nOrient members to the site and offer consistent access to the site\, water\, and tools\nMaintain an open line of communication with participants\nPractice 100 percent organic gardening methods\nFOR SCHOOLS ONLY: Obtain a letter of support from a member of the school’s leadership team that has the authority to support this program and ensure each participant is vetted through the school’s volunteer process.\n\nPlease do not hesitate to reach out to osse.nutritionprogram@dc.gov with questions. \nBecome a Member \nThe application for members will become available in April. If you would like to be contacted when the application becomes available\, please email osse.nutritionprogram@dc.gov.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/shared-roots-program-coordinator-applications-are-due/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:education,farmers market,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20210928T130113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T130113Z
UID:3277-1634464800-1634479200@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:The Farm Fresh Market
DESCRIPTION:The FRESHFARM Market features more vendors\, longer hours\, and four more weeks this year! The market will run each Sunday\, August 1 to October 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Please bring your bags for shopping\, and feel free to picnic in the grassy areas around the market. The new playground is open. The market accepts and matches WIC\, SNAP and SFMNP benefits.  \nDates: Sundays\, August 1 to October 17 (12 weeks)\nTime: 10 am to 2 pm \nLocation: The FRESHFARM market is located inside the Georgia Avenue gate just north of Main Drive (adjacent to the Flower Building). Enter at a new pedestrian gate by the Flower Building\, off Georgia Avenue. Or\, take an immediate right when you enter at the Butternut Street gate. \nHow to Get There: Parking is limited on the site\, so walking or biking is recommended. Some street parking is available inside The Parks gate\, and street parking is also available along Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/the-farm-fresh-market-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:farmers market,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20210928T125850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T130142Z
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SUMMARY:The Farm Fresh Market
DESCRIPTION:The FRESHFARM Market features more vendors\, longer hours\, and four more weeks this year! The market will run each Sunday\, August 1 to October 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Please bring your bags for shopping\, and feel free to picnic in the grassy areas around the market. The new playground is open. The market accepts and matches WIC\, SNAP and SFMNP benefits.  \nDates: Sundays\, August 1 to October 17 (12 weeks)\nTime: 10 am to 2 pm \nLocation: The FRESHFARM market is located inside the Georgia Avenue gate just north of Main Drive (adjacent to the Flower Building). Enter at a new pedestrian gate by the Flower Building\, off Georgia Avenue. Or\, take an immediate right when you enter at the Butternut Street gate. \nHow to Get There: Parking is limited on the site\, so walking or biking is recommended. Some street parking is available inside The Parks gate\, and street parking is also available along Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/the-farm-fresh-market/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:farmers market,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110120
CREATED:20210928T125607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T130228Z
UID:3273-1633255200-1633269600@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:The FRESHFARM Market
DESCRIPTION:The FRESHFARM Market features more vendors\, longer hours\, and four more weeks this year! The market will run each Sunday\, August 1 to October 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Please bring your bags for shopping\, and feel free to picnic in the grassy areas around the market. The new playground is open. The market accepts and matches WIC\, SNAP and SFMNP benefits.  \nDates: Sundays\, August 1 to October 17 (12 weeks)\nTime: 10 am to 2 pm \nLocation: The FRESHFARM market is located inside the Georgia Avenue gate just north of Main Drive (adjacent to the Flower Building). Enter at a new pedestrian gate by the Flower Building\, off Georgia Avenue. Or\, take an immediate right when you enter at the Butternut Street gate. \nHow to Get There: Parking is limited on the site\, so walking or biking is recommended. Some street parking is available inside The Parks gate\, and street parking is also available along Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/the-freshfarm-market/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:farmers market,neighborhood activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T150000
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CREATED:20210924T123544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T124512Z
UID:3261-1633168800-1633186800@lrcadc.org
SUMMARY:DC Open Streets
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Bowser and DDOT are hosting the second Open Streets Event in the District of Columbia\, on Georgia Ave between Missouri Ave and Barry Pl NW on October 2nd from 10 AM to 3 PM.\nFeature healthy activities suitable for all ages and abilities. The concept helps inspire people to think differently about their streets by encouraging physical activity\, creating recreational opportunities\, and fostering community building and education.\nParking will not be allowed on Georgia Avenue NW from Barry Place NW to Missouri Avenue NW from 11:59 PM\, Friday\, October 1\, 2021 through 5:00PM\, Saturday\, October 2\, 2021.
URL:https://lrcadc.org/events/dc-open-streets/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:event,neighborhood activities
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