Thursday, June 4, 2009

this week in River East



Ward 8 Farmers Market Returns: this and every Saturday through November 21, come out to purchase fresh produce, herbs and plants provided by local farmers.
Where:
Old Congress Heights School parking lot, at MLK and Alabama Avenues, SE
When:
Saturdays from 9AM - 2PM
For more information, call 202-561-8204 or email ward8fm@gmail.com. Photo clip courtesy of Flickr user Fedoramentok

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16th Annual Hillcrest Garden Tour: take a tour around the yards of cape cods and colonials in Hillcrest, one of River East's best-kept secrets.
Where:
Departing from 2516 34th Street SE (corner of 34th & Camden)
When:
Saturday, June 6th at 11AM
Cost:
$10 (before June 6) or $15 (day of)
for more info and to reserve a spot, email gardentour@HillcrestDC.com or call Maurice Perry at 202-581-4022. For last years Post article on Hillcrest, Click Here

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Flaunt Fashion Runway Show: this special photography exhibition from Heather Goss of Ten Miles Square and Rachel Cothran of Project Beltway showcases emerging local talent in photography and fashion design.
Where:
Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd SE
When:
Saturday, June 6th at 8:30PM
Cost:
$10
call the Honfleur to pre-purchase tickets at 202-580-5972

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Historic Anacostia Block Association: learn the latest, including a word from Casey Trees on tree care and future plantings.
Where:
Anacostia UPO, 1800 Good Hope Road SE
When:
Thursday, June 11 at 7PM
All these events and meetings should be pretty great, so hope to see you around town!

1 comment:

Brandon said...

Love that first picture--at first glance I thought it was a British castle.