Petworth Jazz Project kicks off new season this Saturday, May 27th
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As if a birthday present to yours truly, the Petworth Jazz Project kicks off its 2017 summer season on Saturday, May 27 at 6pm.
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Round up your purchase at Annie's Hardware to support Powell
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Annie’s Ace Hardware (1240 Upshur Street NW) is offering a fundraiser to support Powell Elementary School on Saturday, May 20th, the same day as the Powell Spring Carnival. For every purchase you make at Annie's, you'll have the option of "rounding up" your sale and giving the additional change to support the elementary school.
Read MorePowell Spring Carnival is this Saturday, tons of fun, food and raffle!
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The Powell Elementary Spring Carnival is Saturday, May 20th from 10am - 3pm on the Roosevelt High School football field. This is the third year for the Carnival, and it promises to be even bigger with more events and fun for the entire Petworth neighborhood, kids and adults alike!
Farmer's Market at 14th & Kennedy opens Saturday, May 13
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The 14th and Kennedy Street Farmer's Market starts its season this Saturday, May 13th. (5501 Colorado Avenue NW).
Read MoreDDOT meeting Tuesday to discuss Rock Creek Church traffic
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There is a community meeting with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Tuesday evening, May 9th, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 801 Shepherd Street NW. DDOT will present a variety of proposed measures for traffic calming on Rock Creek Church Road.
Read MoreSome really awesome items up for auction to support Powell Elementary
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Get ready to place your bids! Powell Bilingual Elementary School’s online auction is up and running to support the teachers, students and upcoming Spring Carnival on May 20th. There are roughly 80 items to bid on — everything from gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, theater tickets, and parties and activities for kids and adults. Not to mention Disney World park passes and a chance for you and your friends to share a meal with Powell alumnus Diane Rehm.
Read MoreThings to do this weekend in Petworth
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Yowza, the nice weather comes and so does a weekend full of activities. Here's a rundown of what you can do this weekend (hint, there's Stormtroopers involved!):
Read MoreUpcoming MPD Police Service Area meetings
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MPD holds community meetings per Police Service Area (PSA), some are monthly, others are quarterly. Either way, they're a great opportunity to meet the PSA lieutenant and leadership responsible for your area, hear about crime stats, ask questions or make requests. Here are three upcoming meetings for PSAs 404, 405 and 407.
Read MoreA $100 giveaway to celebrate 100 newsletters
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On Sunday, May 14th, Petworth News will send out its 100th weekly update newsletter, marking two years of weekly emails with the best and most important articles published that week. To celebrate, we're giving a way a $100 gift certificate to Himitsu to one lucky reader!
Read MoreMay's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!
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The next "First Friday" arts event is set for this Friday, May 5th from 6-8pm on Upshur Street. This event brings musicians, artists and more to retail and restaurants along Upshur Street, helping to support both the arts and our local businesses. This week, the Petworth Arts Collaborative has partnered with "Georgia Avenue Thrive" to be able to bring even more ART and community engagement.
Read MoreThe 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th
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Last month saw the kick-off of a new social gathering called the "People of Petworth." The new social is the idea of three residents who want to create a more "social" social by meeting up at a bar. It's a good way to try out new restaurants/bars and hang out with your neighbors. Everyone is invited to attend.
Read MoreA silent auction fundraiser for the Petworth Community Market's 2017 season
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The Petworth Community Market will kick off its eighth season on Saturday, May 6.
This year’s market will feature 20 vendors offering produce, meat, cheese, prepared foods and everything in between. The market takes place on 9th Street between Taylor and Upshur Streets. (Remember, there is no parking on this street from 7am – 1:30pm on Saturdays throughout the season).
They have a Kick-Off Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Monday, May 1, 6:30-9:30pm, at Ten Tigers Parlour. If you’d like you attend and support the market, you can get tickets online via EventBrite.
Read MoreSW Petworth Lemonade Social kicks off the season on Wednesday, April 26th
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The Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social will take place this Wednesday, April 26th from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St.
Read MoreSherman Circle clean up on Sunday, April 30th
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ANC 4D Commissioner Amy Hemingway posted about an upcoming clean up effort for Sherman Circle. This is a great opportunity to help keep the popular local park looking ship-shape -- and then you can enjoy the Sherman Circle Social later that day.
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