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and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Francis Gregory Library. For more information and to find other sites offering tax assistance, visit dclibrary.org/incometax.
Fort Stanton Park and Shepherd Parkway Cleanups Hamilton Tickets On-Sale in March
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The Southeast Porchfest Call for Artists
The Southeast Porchfest, on May 17, is a music festival held on front porches and lawns throughout the Penn Branch Community. They are looking for artists, host homes, vendors and sponsors. Visit porchfestdc.com.
Share Your Ward 7 Circulator Ideas with DDOT
DDOT has been going to meetings across Ward 7 asking for input from the community about where they want a new Ward 7 circulator to go. Visit dccirculator.com/tdp2020 for information of how to offer DDOT your ideas and feedback.
Free Tax Help at East of the River Libraries
Through April 15, meet with a qualified AARP tax aide to help answer your tax questions and prepare your 2019 income tax filing. Get free help on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bellevue Library; on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anacostia Library; on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Capital View Library; and on Tuesdays 20
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On the first Saturday of every month, help remove trash and invasive plants from Fort Stanton Park, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet in front of the Ft. Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. Gloves, bags, and light refreshments are provided. Wear boots, durable pants, and clothes you won’t mind getting dirty. Bring a water bottle-refills provided. Documentation of community service hours will be provided upon request. Ward 8 Woods also holds Shepherd Parkway cleanups every second Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet at 555 Newcomb St. SE. For questions, contact Nathan at 301-758-5892 or nathan@ward8woods.org.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III Discusses Memoir “A Fool’s Errand”
On Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., at Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture discusses his book ìFool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trumpî. Secretary Bunchís tale of the triumphs and challenges of bringing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to life is by turns inspiring, funny, frustrating, quixotic, bittersweet, and above all, a compelling read. Copies of the book with pre-signed bookplates will be available for purchase. Secretary Bunch will be in conversation with Prof. Dana Williams of Howard University.
Kenilworth Park Spring Volunteer Events
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens partners with the National Park Service to host special events and celebrations throughout the year. Spring clean-up volunteer events are from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturdays, March 28, April 25 and May 30. Read more and register at kenaqgardens.org/events.
