District residents may see changes at their neighborhood library over the next few years. The DC Public Library released its new “Know Your Neighborhood” five-year strategic plan that aims to increase usage by customizing services at the city’s 26 locations. Overall, the vision for the plan is for each neighborhood library to offer programs, services, […]
Southwest Library Book Sale: June 24-25
Friends of the Southwest Library will host a book sale on June 24-25. The sale will be held on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and June 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 900 Wesley Place SW. Most items are $1 or less! Sale proceeds support events and supplies for the Southwest […]
Harvest Time in SW Community Garden!
June is harvest time in the SW Community Garden! Throughout the month we’ll be harvesting garlic, lettuce, blackberries, and a variety of herbs. The blackberries are purposely located along our food fence so that any passersby can grab a couple without actually coming into the garden. Remember, the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice! […]
Westminster, SWNA, Amidon-Bowen Partner to Bring Inspirational Story and STEM to SW
On Saturday, May 13, more than 100 people attended a Hidden Figures movie night at Westminster Presbyterian Church, an event sponsored by three Southwest organizations—Westminster Church Faith & Film Ministries, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly Education and Scholarship Task Force (SWNA ESTF), and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. Featuring the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures and a discussion led by Dr. Talitha […]
In Their Own Words: Preserving Public Space In Southwest
Photo caption: Coy McKinney, second from left, and Pamela Daley, second from right, pictured here in SW Gardens. Editor’s Note: Do you want to have your voice heard? Do you feel your opinions are going unnoticed? Do you have an answer to a problem in the neighborhood? This series, called In Their Own Words, includes op-eds […]
New Wednesday Programs in Capitol Riverfront: Kids in Canal & Bard in the Park
The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District celebrates summer every day with an exciting weekly lineup of free outdoor events in Canal Park and Yards Park. Newly added to the weekly schedule are Kids in Canal and Bard in the Park. Both series will take place on Wednesdays at Canal Park. Kids in Canal is a […]
Amidon-Bowen PTA Highlights of the 2016-17 School Year
It has been a busy year for the Amidon-Bowen PTA. We’ve been able to accomplish a lot thanks to the hard work of a number of parents and community members. Some highlights include: Holding a fundraiser that raised $4,000 by allowing people to use the school parking lot for the Inauguration and Women’s March on […]