Holiday card drive for veterans - an easy way to say thank you

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Holiday card drive for veterans - an easy way to say thank you

Its that time of year again! We are collecting handmade holiday cards for the residents of the Old Soldiers Home / Armed Forces Retirement home here in Petworth. If you know an adult, office, child, daycare, or school that would be interested in making holiday cards to bring some joy to these individuals who have spent years or a lifetime in service to all of us, please spread the word and help us hand out a card to every retired soldier we can this holiday season. 

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A community gathering for "peaceful reflection" at Lincoln's Cottage tonight

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A community gathering for "peaceful reflection" at Lincoln's Cottage tonight

Lincoln's Cottage reached out this morning to say they're hosting a "peaceful reflection" for the community as a way of coming together.

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Get rid of your old paint cans for free (and keep the planet a little cleaner)

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Get rid of your old paint cans for free (and keep the planet a little cleaner)

Petworth is home to many renovated houses, and likely, many half-used cans of paint collecting dust in basements or sheds. Regulations prevent homeowners and contractors from disposing of the paint via regular trash collection. But, thanks to DC’s Paint Stewardship Law, getting rid of that old paint just got much easier.     

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Photos from the Sherman Circle Halloween parade & party

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Photos from the Sherman Circle Halloween parade & party

There were so many Halloween block parties and events this weekend that I decided to pick only one to shoot photos. My family and I went to the Sherman Circle Halloween parade and it was crowded! Hundreds of people attended, including about 10 different Supermen and women. Here's a photo set:

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Gumbo Records celebrates one year with gumbo cookoff this week

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Gumbo Records celebrates one year with gumbo cookoff this week

Gumbo Records and the Gumbo Lounge opened up last year to sell antiques, collectibles and old records at 205 Upshur St NW. They're celebrating their one year anniversary with a gumbo cook-off on Wednesday, October 26th from 7:30pm - 10pm and you're invited. Better yet, bring a gumbo dish and win a prize or two!

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Local Halloween events and block parties

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Local Halloween events and block parties

It's Halloween time -- now updated! 

Besides going door to door looking for porch lights turned on to find the people giving out candy, there's a number of block parties and other events happening to keep everyone entertained, spooked and safe. 

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Aw man, Petworth Jazz Project cancelled due to rain

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Aw man, Petworth Jazz Project cancelled due to rain

And once again, rain is the party-pooper and the Petworth Jazz Project is cancelled for tonight, Saturday, October 8th.

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Petworth Jazz Project on Saturday, Oct 8th - go away rain!

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Petworth Jazz Project on Saturday, Oct 8th - go away rain!

It's time for a redo for the rained out July Petworth Jazz Project, with the final show of the season this Saturday, October 8th at the Petworth Park, 8th & Taylor Streets NW. 

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Fall Fun Fest at the Old Soldier's Home this Sunday

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Fall Fun Fest at the Old Soldier's Home this Sunday

Join the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s (Old Soldier's Home) resident veterans to celebrate autumn with the Fall Fun Fest on Sunday, October 4th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

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Get your laughs well done... Slash Run hosts a comedy night on Tuesdays

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Get your laughs well done... Slash Run hosts a comedy night on Tuesdays

Slash Run, the hardcore and delicious burger restaurant at 201 Upshur St NW is going to start hosting a new comedy show on Tuesday evenings featuring "Crooked Comedy DC."

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Learn about lead in DC drinking water at Green Neighbors meeting Oct 3

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Learn about lead in DC drinking water at Green Neighbors meeting Oct 3

Green Neighbors, a volunteer community group focused on environmental issues, is holding a community meeting (in conjunction with the Sierra Club) to discuss lead in the DC water system. The meeting is set for October 3rd at the Petworth Library from 6:30pm - 8pm. You can learn more about the issue and impact of lead in drinking water, and what you can do to make positive changes for yourself and the city.

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Photo gallery from Petworth Jazz Project, September 2016

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Photo gallery from Petworth Jazz Project, September 2016

With great weather, a large crowd and good music and dance, the September Petworth Jazz Project on September 24th was another excellent event.

See the full gallery.

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A fashion follow-up: Petworth had their finger on the pulse

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A fashion follow-up: Petworth had their finger on the pulse

At the August Petworth Jazz Project, contributing writer Lois Cooper interviewed residents (and a Canadian) about their fall fashion predictions. After spending time at the New York Fashion Week supporting a DC designer, she has this follow-up.

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Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday at 8th & Taylor

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Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday at 8th & Taylor

The best recurring outdoor jazz series in DC is on again this Saturday, September 24th at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW). This Petworth Jazz Project once again features the amazing music of Mark Meadows, the dance of Petworth Dance Project, kids' music by Baba Ras D, food by Chik's Chik'n Food Truck and pre-show, in-between and post-show music by DJ Unknown (Richard Patterson).

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