September and April are favorite baseball months for fans. April brings a new season with anticipation of a new team’s potential blossoming along with the cherry tree buds. In September, fans get a peek at next year’s rookies and enjoy the end of summer and beginning of fall weather. So, […]
St. Dominic’s welcomes new pastor
The local Catholic community at St. Dominic Church welcomes their new pastor, Father George Schommer who comes to St. Dominic’s from Saint Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio where he served as an associate pastor for several years. Fr. Schommer is a native of Detroit, Mich. and is the eldest […]
Seminar on homosexuality and the Bible to be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church D.C., an open and inclusive congregation located at 400 I St., SW, will present a seminar titled “The Scrolls Revealed! Homosexuality and the Bible: An In-depth Study.” The seminar will be held at the church on Oct. 8, with registration starting at 9:30 a.m., and the seminar […]
DC Sail has busy summer
It’s been a busy month at DC Sail which extends its thanks to everyone for their ongoing participation and support of the community sailing program. DC Sail launched a new Schooner Camp, participated in the Floating Homes Tour and wrapped up the “Kids Set Sail” season. Wednesday Social Sails have […]
Spirits run high at Amidon Bowen Elementary School’s August 22 Opening Day
Students and parents filled Amidon-Bowen on August 22 to begin the 2011-2012 school year. Currently nearly 300 students are enrolled in the school, compared to last year’s enrollment of 265. In fact there is a waiting list for students in the pre-school and pre-kindergarten classes. Members of the community including […]
Nationals plan exciting month of festivities for September
Now that the Washington Nationals are in the final month of the 2011 season, the team has planned a variety of events and activities to thank fans and season ticket holders for their unwavering support all season long. The Nationals will also distribute a variety of surprise giveaways – including […]
ANC 6D: Highlights from the monthly meeting
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D monthly meeting on Monday, July 11 attracted a few hundred residents with news of the Stage 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Southwest Waterfront. Highlights from the meeting include an announcement by Kael Anderson, President of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) of the […]