Many talented artists and craftspeople call Tenleytown home, and this December the community has two opportunities to showcase and purchase their work. The Tenley WinterFest Winter Market is December 6, followed by the HeArts for Humanity arts fair on December 12.
Read moreThe Woodrow Wilson High School Theater Arts program has taken on the ambitious Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods for its fall production, and anecdotal reviews from opening weekend indicate that the show is a smash hit.
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Tenleytown welcomes November with a host of exciting events – from architectural exploration to symphonic masterpieces there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget to check out the AU Farmers Market, which is open just three more weeks before closing up shop until spring. Here’s what you can find around town this week:
Read moreToday you have not one, but two, opportunities to enjoy a tasty meal and support athletic programs at our local high school. Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza will contribute 25 percent of your food purchase to the Wilson High School Athletic Boosters today. Just let your server know that you are a Wilson supporter when you dine in at the
Read moreToday students across the District head back to school for the first day of the 2014-2015 school year. More than 3,600 kids will be attending Janney Elementary, Alice Deal Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School right here in Tenleytown. As you travel through the neighborhood – especially if you are driving – keep an eye out for children walking
Read moreHelp D.C. public schools get ready for the new school year. Join the thousands of volunteers who will lend a hand to clean and freshen more than 100 schools as part of the 2014 DC Public Schools Beautification Day. Since 2005, the annual Beautification Day has brought together District residents to improve schools through landscaping, painting, classroom organization, and trash
Read moreHundreds of Wilson High School students, faculty, community members and local leaders joined together this morning in an overwhelming display of love, tolerance, and respect. The demonstration was a counter to a protest organized by the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church. The notorious hate group targeted Wilson High School in response to the school’s second annual pride celebration in support of
Read moreThe anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church has targeted Wilson High School, planning to picket the school on Monday, June 9 in response to its 2nd Annual LGBTQ Pride Day. Westboro thrives on generating media attention. Let’s thwart them by shifting the focus with a large-scale, peaceful demonstration of support for Wilson and the LGBTQ community. Tenleytown is a wonderful, open, diverse community. Make that the story the media tells on Monday.
Read moreVisit Chipotle in Tenleytown on Tuesday, June 3 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and half of the proceeds from your purchase will go to benefit the championship Wilson High School Track Teams. Both the boys and girls indoor and outdoor track teams won District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) titles this year. The girls indoor track team just won the 2014
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After commemorating the sacrifices the men and women of the armed forces have made for this country, Tenleytown continues to be reflective this week, focused on mindfulness, family, and art. Join the community for these events: CANCELED On Wednesday, May 28, the Citizens Advisory Council for the 2nd Police District (CAC 2D) will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the 2nd District Station
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