Whatever you were planning on doing this Saturday morning, I have a better plan for you: Go help beautify Sherwood Recreation Center‘s grounds, 640 10th Street NE. If you show up with your best game face –and a willingness to keep this beautiful community space looking spiffy– you will be treated to lunch, donated by […]
We all appreciate the beauty of the Architect of the Capitol’s landscaping. It’s a locals’ pleasure to walk around the grounds with their perfectly manicured lawns and carefully pruned trees that mostly conform to Frederick Law Olmsted’s original plan –except for the odd flowering tree here and there. But one of the most stunning displays […]
Volunteering comes in many shapes and forms, but in Capitol Hill, there are so many opportunities that you are bound to find one that fits your interests. About week ago on April 30, the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital held its annual Volunteer Fair for nonprofits active in Capitol Hill. Some 40 nonprofits […]
This upcoming Sunday, May 15, two races are taking place. Their success makes the future brighter for kids and strengthens bodies and minds. One of the events is in its 37th year, and one is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Both events need your help! The Capitol Hill Classic, in its 37th year, […]
H Street’s newest eatery, Pow Pow, opens its doors tomorrow at 1253 H Street NE! We got to stop by this week for a peek inside their new digs and to get a taste of some of their offerings. Let’s just say that when someone offers you an egg roll “the size of your arm,” […]