Congress Heights on the Rise

BREAKING NEWS: Free for all breaks out!!!!

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Suckers! Lol!

Now that I have your attention, check out all of these FREE events taking place tomorrow east of the river. Don't ever say I never gave you anything!

ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE

2020 Shannon Place SE

When you think your blog of NINE years as been lost forever...

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You have a major panic attack and realize how much you still really love it and would miss it's loss immensely. CHotR is a part of me and I really want to keep it going, despite my hectic life these days. :)

Aug 19 | Good Hope Family Community Day

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July 19 | Violence Prevention & Interruption Town Hall

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July 29 | Beer in the Garden @ THEARC Farm

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Aug 1 | Grand Opening of CSOSA @ 2101 MLK

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July 21 | Fresh Friday Film Series presents Southeast 67 @ Anacostia Arts Center

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Aug 3 | r.e.e.l. presents "A Discussion of Race, Investment & Wealth Creation East of the River

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How to be fine as f*ck tonight in Anacostia

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I have been rocking these head wraps for a minute thanks to Nubian Hueman in the Anacostia Arts Center so it is awesome that their building mate, The Den is hosting a head wrap class tonight as part of a series of workshops! I love this!

I just purchased my ticket so I suggest you get yours asap! You don't want to miss out! See you tonight and when you see me in the streets with my awesome head wrap you will know what's up!

Small Biz Workshops @ The HIVE 2.0

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Free Summer Film Series @ Gateway DC

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TODAY, 3-6PM | Anacostia Block Party

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June 20 | Learn about the $17.5M in services provided at THEARC!

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Hello Neighbors!

Did you know there is a $27 million campus right here in Ward 8 that was built for the children and adults living east of the river? Did you know that this place provides over $17.5 MILLION in services to this community every year? Did you know that membership at this place was FREE? Did you know that this place has the largest DC theater east of the Anacostia River and the largest urban farm?

Did you know that this special place was the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus AKA THEARC and that it is located at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE near Congress Heights?

Whether you knew the answers to these questions or not you should attend tomorrow night's community update meeting and get information on programs for children, teens, adults and seniors at THEARC. Many of these programs are free or low-cost. THEARC was built for you and you need to come and take advantage of it. It's not too late to sign the kids up for summer camps and adults, you should sign up for some of the great fitness classes such as pilates, barre, yoga or zumba which are offered every week! Classes are only $6 if you live in 20020 or 20032!

Tomorrow's meeting starts at 6pm and refreshments will be provided. There will also be drawings for gift cards! More reasons to attend! Please spread the word and see you tomorrow night!

The following nonprofits are located at THEARC and provide services:

Building Bridges Across the River
ArtReach at THEARC
Boys & Girls Club FBR Branch
Children's National Health System: Children's Health Project of DC
Covenant House Washington
Levine Music
The Washington School for Girls
The Washington Ballet
Trinity Washington University

And coming soon will be the David Lynch Foundation, Phillips Collection, AppleTree Institute and the Bishop Walker School for Boys!

Including some pictures from the spring community update.

The HIVE 2.0 Summer Workshop Series -- Only $10!

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Join The HIVE 2.0 on Monday June 26th at 6PM for the first workshop in our Summer Workshop Series “How Co-ops Strengthen Neighborhoods” lead by Rodney North, former Answer Man for the Equal Exchange worker-owned cooperative.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hive-20-summer-workshop-ticket….

For more info please email hugo@theDChive.com

Summer Kool Artist Kickback @ArtDrenaline

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Get ready for Artdrenaline Cafe's new day party series! We will be out on the patio serving up drinks, skewers, and providing a space for artist to create, vend, and exchange! The Summer Kool Artist Kickback begins June 24 from 12-6pm featuring sounds from @kryptksounds ! And Live music from @janessmusic ! You don't want to miss this!

RSVP at summerkool.eventbrite.com!

Art-Drenaline is located at 1231 Good Hope Rd SE inside of the Anacostia Arts Center (an ARCH Development project)

The Ward 8 Farms Market is back!

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UPDATED - All The Way Live Tuesdays @ Anacostia Arts Center

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Hey Folks --

Our friends at Anacostia Arts Center have updated the monthly concert lineup. Check it out. These concerts are free and open to the public. Don't miss them!

Free summer movies @ THEARC Theater

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June 9 | Free food market @ THEARC

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No-cost community market comes to THEARC this Friday, 3-5pm! Join us!

Martha's Table and the Capital Area Food Bank return to THEARC to host the first of five Joyful Food Markets, free food community markets. Enjoy free & fresh fruits, veggies and more! Enjoy music, activities and take a tour of THEARC Farm! Farm tours are scheduled at 3:30pm, 4:00pm and 4:30pm.

No pre-registration required, no requirements to attend the markets. Joyful Food Markets are open to the public and food is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please bring your own bags and a smile! See below for a schedule of Joyful Food Markets at THEARC and around Ward 8. Have a great day!

THEARC is located at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE. Southern Avenue metro is the closest metro stop and a bus stop is on campus.

June 17 | Ward 8 Democrats presents 'Concentrated Poverty' panel discussion

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Community Movie Nights @ We Act Radio

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June 8 | Project create workshop with artist Michele Wood

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May 27 | Memorial Cookout & Book Drive for Chance Milton

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Are litter bugs made or born?

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How does this happen? Why does this happen? Is it an issue of laziness of body, spirit or just apathy? We've experienced the symptoms but what is the cause of people who insist on littering their own community? Is this a generational issue, an economic issue or a mental issue? Thoughts?

I am including photos I took when I walked one square block in my neighborhood. While neighborhood advocates will have picked up the trash by the end of the day, a new crop of trash will appear overnight. How can we break the cycle?

Joyful Food Markets coming back to Wards 7 & 8! Free fruits, veggies & more!

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