Neighborhood Socials on Wednesdays & Sundays
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If you're looking to meet neighbors, then getting out to the local Socials is a great way to do it.
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A day in Petworth: photos from the Farmer's Market & Powell Spring Carnival
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Starting with the Powell Spring Carnival and moving to the Petworth Farmers Market, it was a busy day in Petworth, one where the weather seemed to hold out just long enough to enjoy it. Here are photos from both events.
Read MoreSign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is rapidly approaching on June 4th, and it's looking like it's going to be a really fun day. Beyond the cool vendors, beyond the tasty food and beyond the phenom music performances, you can also enjoy the Cutest Dog contest, a neighborhood Fun Run and a free 3 on 3 basketball game (with scholarships to the winners!).
Read MoreMy thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig
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The 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig was, if I do say so myself, a great community party and a great time spent with really interesting people. Overall more than 120 people showed up to meet neighbors and fellow readers, enjoy great food compliments of the Pitch Tavern and grab some tasty cake. I'm thankful for everyone who came to the party and who reads Petworth News!
Read MorePowell Spring Carnival is May 14 -- everyone is invited!
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The Parents group at Powell Elementary, "Parents Organized for the Power of Powell" (or POPPS for short) is having it's 2nd Annual Spring Carnival, and they're inviting the entire community to come out and have fun on Saturday, May 14th from 10am - 3pm at the football field at Roosevelt High School. Food, fun, a raffle and more.
Read MorePetworth Community Farmer's Market opens Saturday, May 7th
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It's time to get your fresh on! The Petworth Community Farmer's Market launches its 2016 season this Saturday, May 7th at 9am!
The Petworth Community Market will run from 9am -1pm each Saturday, May through November. They have been busy during the off-season recruiting new vendors and planning fun activities and are excited about the variety of awesome vendors, music, and activities they have to offer, both returning and new.
Read MoreGet ready for Spring Fling -- the day's schedule for Saturday, May 7th
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This Saturday, from 12pm to 5pm, the Friends of the Old Soldiers Home and the Armed Forces Retirement Home will be hosting their 4th Annual Spring Fling. Music, dancing, kids events, food and beer -- sounds great! Here's the day's schedule...
Read MoreFood, drinks, neighborhood photo gallery & interesting people - the Petworth News Shindig is Saturday, May 7th!
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The Petworth News Shindig is next Saturday, May 7th from 6-9pm at the Pitch Tavern (4015 Georgia Avenue NW)! Come meet a couple of DC Councilmembers, along with a few candidates for Ward 4 and At-Large council, and more than 130 other friends and neighbors from around the Petworth area.
RSVP so I can get a solid headcount -- snag your free tickets on Eventbrite >
Read MoreGet an awesome perk when you support the Celebrate Petworth Indiegogo campaign!
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival June 4th on the 800 block of Upshur St NW is quickly approaching. While they're seeking the majority of funding from area businesses and sponsors, they've launched an Indiegogo campaign to help local crowdfund support for the Festival, and they're offering some great perks.
Read MoreSpring Fling at the AFRH is the fun way to start the outdoor season in Petworth
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For the past four years, Friends of the Old Soldiers' Home, a volunteer group that sponsors activities at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (Upshur & Rock Creek Church Rd), has put on the Spring Fling, an outdoor festival complete with great food, beer and drinks, music, a nature walk, games and more.
Read MoreBloomBars "Art of Adornment" Spring Craft Fair on May 1st
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BloomBars in Columbia Heights is hosting an "Art of Adornment Spring Craft Fair" on May 1st from 1-5 pm. Featuring a mix of artists and creators offering different items like pottery and jewelry, kids accessories and bags and wallets. BloomBars focuses on supporting local talent, especially locally made and hand-made products. Read more to learn about the vendors.
Read MorePetworth Library gets your kids ready for a summer of reading with Library-Con
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The "Library Con" at the Petworth Library is a semi-annual event held to promote summer-time reading programs for kids at the Library. With programs on Legos, Star Wars, anime, science and even face painting, it sounds like a great way to introduce reading to kids (or keep existing readers enthusiastic). Read more for details...
Read MoreLemonade Social starts again in Southwest Petworth
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The Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social is Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30pm until dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St. If you haven't been before, this is a great way to hang out with your neighbors in a casual, relaxed setting. It's very family friendly -- kids, elderly and pets welcome.
Read MoreSilent auction and kickoff fundraiser for the Petworth Community Farmers Market
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We get a Petworth Community Farmers Market on 9th Street NW from May through November due to the hard work of a bunch of crazy volunteers who spend their time making sure the market gets its permits, get vendors and gets open on time. You can help make that happen at their fundraiser on April 25th at Chez Billy (3815 Georgia Ave NW).
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Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.