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Night Hike and Campfire – Nocturnal Wildlife May 18, 2024 from 08:00 PM to 09:30 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by potomacoverlook: Join our Naturalists after the sun goes down and the moon goes up as we explore our park and learn about nocturnal wildlife. Learn what makes these creatures so adapted to nightlife and meet a few of them up close! Program will conclude with a campfire. • $10 per participant for ages 7 and up. Any attendee over 7 (to include adults) is considered a participant. • Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Class may have indoor components. • Meet at the nature center. • ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PREREGISTER.
The Role of Faith Communities in Repairing the Breach May 21, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Adas Israel Congregation 2850 Quebec St NW, — by admin: This event will focus on the context of faith (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), its intersection with social justice and the call to repair and restore. Join faith leaders in exploring the role of religion in social justice today and what it could be in the future.
Spring Floral Bouquet May 22, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — Kentlands Mansion, — by admin: Join us for an immersive experience as our expert florists guide you through the art of crafting stunning bouquets with the exquisite peony flower. Learn the intricacies of color coordination and arrangement techniques, ensuring you leave not only with a gorgeous bouquet but also with the skills to recreate these floral masterpieces at home. Unleash your inner florist and indulge in the enchanting world of peonies with Rolling Ridge Floral Design and the Kentlands Mansion. All materials provided.
TikTok Says I Have ADHD…But Do I? - A Free ADHD Awareness Workshop May 22, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Online - Zoom, — by RyanNicholson: Zoom Event Date and Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Attendees will gain insights into the key indicators of ADHD and what to consider when contemplating an assessment.
Forest Bathing: A Mindful Walk with Nature May 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin: Experience forest bathing, also known as forest therapy, to connect more deeply with nature, release stress, and enjoy spring in the park! Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a way to immerse your senses in the natural world. Slow down, relax, and join certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a guided slow wander with simple sensory and mindful activities.
Memorial Day Camp at My Gym Potomac May 27, 2024 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM — My Gym Potomac, — by admin: Monday, May 27th 1-4pm
Family Day: Delicious Deli Jun 02, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM — Capital Jewish Museum, — by admin: Join us for a morning of creating, learning, and crafting to celebrate the Jewish Deli, family style. Read with children’s book authors Pamela Ehrenberg, Erica Perl, and Alan Silberberg, braid challah with Paula Shoyer, and take action on food insecurity with MAZON. Enjoy specialty crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt to guide even the littlest learners through the Museum. Please note that registration for this event does not include tickets to the special exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli. You can enjoy these activities on their own or reserve your tickets to the exhibition on our website. Presented in partnership with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and PJ Library.
Undesigning the Redline: Legal and Policy Issues Impacting Change Jun 04, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Temple Micah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave., NW, — by admin: How do we get more houses in areas of opportunity? What policy solutions are being employed in the DC metro region to this end? What lessons can DC learn from the experience of neighboring jurisdictions? A panel of local leaders involved in change in DC/MD/VA explores these issues, led by facilitator Jenny Schuetz, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution.
Course Correction: The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Ongoing Fair Housing Transformation from Opponent to Ardent Advocate Jun 06, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM — Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, — by admin: Using the phenomenal artifacts from NAR’s rich archive, this presentation is targeted to real estate professionals and charts the National Association of REALTORS® fair housing evolution.
Black Broad Branch Story Jun 13, 2024 from 06:00 AM to 07:30 AM — Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, — by admin: Explore the stories of two Black families along Broad Branch Road NW, who were forced to leave the land and homes they owned in order to make way for the newly developing all-white neighborhood of Chevy Chase DC The Black Broad Branch Project was established to document this history, and to advance the vision for repair put forth by the descendants of these families today. The presentation will highlight themes of eminent domain, steering, relocation and resilience.
Camp Overlook 2024 - Pirates of the Potomac Camp from Jun 24, 2024 09:00 AM to Jun 28, 2024 04:00 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin: Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Ages 11-13 Avast ye, scallywags! Take part in this brand-new offering as we "set sail" along the Potomac River. We'll explore our park, learn about our watershed and water's role in everything around us, and visit different locations along the Potomac and engage in water exploration with kayaking, stream hiking, netting, and more! Camp contains field trips to other parks.
WIN: Envisioning Thriving Communities Today, and Looking Ahead Jun 25, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, — by admin: How is racial and economic displacement shaping the Ward 3 we live in today? What might it look like for Ward 3 to shift that exclusionary trajectory? This panel will explore creating a positive vision of the future for Ward 3–one that will compete with negative narratives, and highlight a potential path for creating change.
Camp Overlook 2024 - Junior Gardeners from Jul 01, 2024 08:30 AM to Jul 03, 2024 12:30 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin
Mapping Segregation in DC: Racial Covenants in Northwest and Southeast Jul 02, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM — Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, — by admin: Learn about a project begun in 2014 to document the former extent of racially restricted housing in DC along with other historic mechanisms of segregation and racialized displacement. Covenants laid the basis for demographic patterns reinforced by exclusionary zoning, redlining, and unequal investment. They helped make residential segregation the norm.
Camp Overlook 2024 - Survival Skills Camp from Jul 15, 2024 08:30 AM to Jul 19, 2024 12:30 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin: Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Ages 10-12 Are you a survivalist? Learn how to make a campfire, plan your next camping trip, go hiking, and more in this camp!
Camp Overlook 2024 - JR Naturalist Half Day Camp III from Jul 22, 2024 12:00 PM to Jul 26, 2024 04:00 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin: Junior Naturalists will participate in a variety of camp activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, stream exploration, nature hikes, live animal presentations, bug hunts, and more!
Camp Overlook 2024 - Animals 101 Camp from Jul 29, 2024 08:30 AM to Aug 02, 2024 03:30 PM — Potomac Overlook Regional Park, — by admin: Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 2, 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Ages 13-15 Calling all animal enthusiasts, this is the camp for you! Want to learn more about our local wildlife? Or work with reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey up close? Campers will participate in a variety of activities including animal feeding, handling, IDing, and more. Camp contains field trips to other parks.