Events

Oct 10, 2010 Aban's 5th Annual Community Wellness Fair Join Aban Institute and Associates, Inc. for their Annual Community Wellness Fair at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion.
Oct 2, 2010 DC Family Education Expo The Multicultural Community Service, in partnership with area organizations and government agencies, will hold its 3rd annual, DC Family Education Expo at the University of the District of Columbia.
Oct 1, 2010 Adoption Options Please visit www.kaylasvillage.org to learn more about this future event or call 202-608-1266.
Sep 28, 2010 Discovering Our Communities: Researching "Place" in the District of Columbia (Part 2) Join historian Matthew Gilmore for a workshop on the use of public records, maps, and deeds located in local archival resources to discover the history of your neighborhood.
Sep 26, 2010 Crocheting Bright Geechie Colores Mary Gaskins, with over 50 years of experience, offers basic instruction in crocheting. Participants will learn about the bright colors used among the Gullah people and about the basic chain stitch, which will be used to create a multi-colored headband.
Sep 22, 2010 Create jewely Inspired by the Gullah Culture Artist and teacher Deidre Bell will conduct a beginner's workshop on creating beautiful and vibrant jewelry to wear. This jewelry is inspired by nature and the engaging culture found in the coastal lowlands of the Gullah region.
Sep 19, 2010 Chavez Ravine (24 min Film) Chavez Ravine tells the bittersweet story of how an American community in Los Angeles was displaced and became the site of the new Dodger Stadium. In 1949, photographer Don Normark documented Chavez Ravine, a closely-knit Mexican American village on a hill overlooking the city. He stayed for a year and took hundreds of photographs, never realizing that he was capturing the last images of a place about to disappear. Normark's haunting images reclaim and celebrate a lost village from a simpler time and provide rich context.
Sep 18, 2010 Making Bling! Art instructor, author, and jewelry designer Kathleen Manning of Bedazzled, leads this workshop where participants will create five basic designs for earrings using chandelier parts, chains, wire, spacer bars, and beads. Cost is $75 and space is limited.
Sep 15, 2010 Celebrating Hispanic Entrepreneurship The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce networking event to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Hispanic business community. RSVP to attend at 202-728-0352.
Sep 14, 2010 Discovering Our Communities: Researching "Place" in the District of Columbia (Part 1) Join historian Mathew Gilmore for a workshop on the use of public records, maps, and deeds located in local archival resources to discover the history of your neighborhood.
Sep 12, 2010 Gullah Tales Storyteller and actor Dylan Pritchett will enchant children and adults alike with a delightful afternoon of interactive Gullah tales from the South Carolina Low Country.
Sep 11, 2010 The Gullah Islamic Connection Amir n. Muhammad, co-founder and president of America's Islamic Heritage Museum, offers information on the Islamic influence among African Americans living in the Gullah region of the southeastern United States. The discussion will include the history, culture, and foods of this remarkable people.
Sep 10, 2010 Special Needs Advocacy: Make a Difference for Children's Future Training for participants to learn what advocacy means and the importance of advocating for children.
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