A Message from the PAWS of SW Dog Park Group Breaking news: Dogs don’t have thumbs! They need help opening cans of dog food and turning round door handles. They also need help scooping up their poop. Dog poop is not compostable, nor is it a fertilizer (In general poop […]
Southwest Duck Pond Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration
The Neighbors of Southwest Duck Pond are pleased to announce the return of cooking demonstrations to the Park in conjunction with Little Farm Stand Saturdays. July 25th will be the inaugural outing this season and we have secured the participation of local celebrity chef Orlando Amaro of Station 4 Restaurant, Southwest’s popular dining […]
CBCC’s SW Playground Project Moves Forward With Plans to Complete by this Fall
On behalf of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council, I’m excited to provide you with an update on the SW Playground Project. In February, our ANC6D unanimously approved our LAB architect’s final design and proposed concept for infrastructure upgrades and a playground at 3rd and I Streets SW. Our […]
“Celebration of Life” for Beth A. Paulson: July 23 (6:30pm)
Southwest Community Gardens Build Day
Be sure to reserve Wednesday, July 31st on your calendar and come to Lansburgh Park to give a hand in building Southwest’s newest community garden. To be constructed on an undeveloped 4,958 square foot swath of Lansburgh Park, the new Southwest Community Gardens was selected from over 400 qualified applicants […]
St. Dominic Church Gives New Books to Amidon Students
St. Dominic Catholic Church has donated 102 new books to young readers at Amidon Elementary School. The books cover a wide range of topics, including rain forests, sports, and geology. The purpose of the program is to help families build home libraries and encourage children to read over the summer […]
Humor: Never Buy Fish from the Clearance Bin
There is an old proverb that says, “With age comes wisdom.” I’m still waiting. Perhaps I’ll wake up one morning having been whacked across the head by a cosmic two-by-four, suddenly knowing the meaning of life and the secrets of the universe. Until that happens, I merrily muddle through life […]