THE VILLAGE
Fall Makers Market Returns to Dumbarton House BY STE VE HOLTON On Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. some of the area’s finest vendors will converge upon the historic grounds of Georgetown’s renowned Dumbarton House Museum located at 2715 Q St. NW to attend the Fall Makers Market. What’s old will be new at the market. Items from D.C.’s pioneer vendors of the early 1800s will be featured alongside the vendors of today who will be showcasing a wide variety of their own products such as coffee, tea, candles, home goods, jewelry, and art. The Dumbarton House began the seasonal vendors market in the fall of 2019 and continued the event the following fall and spring of 2021. This Saturday will mark their fourth Fall Makers Market. The market will display historical handmade items parallel to current vendors showcasing their own crafts. Silver, brick, and books are just a few of the items of yesteryear to be put on display. The market will be held outdoors and spaced throughout the grounds
for consumers to enjoy the garden scenery and beautiful fall day with social distancing. The event continues to gain traction with turnouts of 300 to 500 people. Promoting and supporting local vendors and businesses, it has received positive feedback from the community. “Craftsmanship is the heart of American style and culture,” Carol Cadou, executive director of Dumbarton House Museum, said. “Historic trades like glassmaking, printing, and metalworking, are just as relevant today and programs like our Makers Market provide the opportunity to celebrate modern Artisans.” Tickets for the Fall Makers Market are available with a pay-what-you-wish donation which will include admission into the Dumbarton House Museum. For a list of vendors and a way to register for the event visit dumbartonhouse.org. Attendees should enter through the main gates of the property. Covid-safe masks are encouraged outdoors and required indoors to visit the museum.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friends of Book Hill Park board members: Melissa Anderson, Virginia Poole, Richard Dunn, Frank Randolph, Julia Diaz-Asper, Lee Childs. (Not pictured: Adam Shirvinski, Al Russell, Terry Bell and Laura Nelson.) Georgetowner photo.
Friends of Book Hill Park Needs Your Help BY R OBE RT DEVA NEY The last two years have been challenging for everyone, and the Friends of Book Hill Park is no exception. Due to the pandemic, FBHP could not host its fundraiser. In late 2020, as funds began to run low, members Ginny Poole and Lee Childs spearheaded an effort to begin maintenance of the park themselves. “Living on the same block, I did my best to keep an eye on the park,” said board president and co-founder Julia Diaz-Asper. “I think we all quickly felt that we would never be able to keep Book Hill in a state that neighbors have come to enjoy.” Thanks to the generosity of the Georgetown Garden Club and frequent donor and neighbor Gale Arnold, Friends of Book Hill Park raised enough funds to rehire its landscaper. The group
is thankful for Mayor Bowser’s administration for its help cutting the grass. However, with city services stretched thin and the unknown timeline before it can host a fundraiser, the Friends group is reaching out to all who know and love the park to consider contributing to its maintenance fund. The board urgently needs funds to make repairs, paint the trident fence, remove the leaves, maintain the landscaping and replace the roses. Friends of Book Hill Park is a non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible and may be made out to Friends of Book Hill Park, 3219 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. You may donate online by visiting www.bookhillparkdc.com and clicking donate at the bottom of the page.
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3133 Dumbarton St. NW.
Next Virtual Public Meeting via Zoom: Meeting agenda and access info posted at anc2e.com.
DUMBARTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: STAINED GLASS HISTORY TOURS
THROUGH NOVEMBER 17 GEORGETOWN CELEBRATES THE ARTS
On Book Hill (Wisconsin Ave from Volta Pl. to Reservoir Rd.) This outdoor exhibit hosted by Washington Print Foundation consists of “kekemono” pole banners and ground installations with print work from 40 local artists. Ballots are provided to vote on your favorites. For more information, go to washingtonprintmakers.com/ georgetown-celebrates-the-arts.
NOVEMBER 18
COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS (CFA): MEETING 401 F St. NW, Suite 312, Washington, D.C. 20001.
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION, ANC2E
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 GEORGETOWN BID: GEORGETOWN GLOW: SUMMER EDITION
Experience the magic of light at Glow in Georgetown, the region’s only curated outdoor public light art experience. Set against the historic backdrop of Washington’s oldest neighborhood. For information go to georgetowndc.com/ event/georgetown-glow/.
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OLD GEORGETOWN BOARD (OGB) 401 F St. NW, Suite 312 Washington, D.C. 20001.
GMG, INC.
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