Free Parenting Lecture | February 2
National Presbyterian School invites members of the Stoddert community to attend a free parenting lecture by Psychologist Dr. Brad Sachs, Feb 2 at 7 p.m at NPS. Details are in the attached flier.
Northwest Little League Spring 2012 Tryouts
Northwest Little League (NWLL) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the spring 2012 baseball season. Tryouts will be held in late February. Click on the post for more info.
For Your Consideration: A Glover Park Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo is the term Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) uses for a fun, hands-on exercise using bikes and an obstacle course to teach kids the skills they need. We need to get plenty of community feedback on a proposed “Bike Rodeo” in Glover Park this coming spring. If there is sufficient interest, we plan to approach ANC3B for funding. Click through for more info, and please take the short survey so that we can bring the results to the ANC. Thank you
D.C. Residents: Know the difference between 311 and 911
Stoddert parents Mitch Wander and Brian Cohen (who is also the ANC commissioner for Glover Park and Cathedral Heights) have been working with local police to address a question that’s been raised in neighborhood discussions. This is important information for /all/ D.C. residents to have. Click through for more facts and a flyer you can post as a reminder.
Winter Classes at Stoddert Rec Center | Register Now
Winter classes will be offered at the Stoddert Recreation Center beginning Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Registration will begin on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:00 a.m. online, and at 3:00 p.m. in person.
Neighborhood News: Street Tree Planting Begins This Month
DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration will begin its annual street tree planting next week. This year, more than 3,500 new street trees will be planted in all eight D.C. wards. See the post for more about the program, and for details about becoming a “Canopy Keeper,” helping to keep new trees watered until they become well established and can thrive.
Duke Ellington’s Holiday Gift Bazaar and Art Show | Dec. 10
Duke Ellington’s 2011 Holiday Gift Bazaar is Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Do some holiday shopping, learn more about Ellington, and support the arts!
New Soccer Club in DC
A new soccer club and league, DC Youth Futbol Club (DCYFC), has been established in Washington DC. It will consist of U8, U9 and U10 Boys and Girls teams. Games will be played on turf or manicured grass fields at Northwest DC parks and schools on Sunday afternoons. There will be a Spring and Fall [...]
Supporting Older Family Members Near and Far | Sept. 21
Caregiving for older relatives, whether they live nearby or far away, can be very challenging in our fast-paced, mobile society. But innovative strategies have been developed to overcome or reduce these obstacles. Glover Park Village is pleased to present the second of a continuing series of public forums around topics that relate to aging well and building community in our neighborhood.
Free Parenting Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 22
A recommendation from Stoddert parent Jodi Ferrier Are you tired of saying the same things over and over? Find yourself giving in to your kids’ demands and/or yelling at them? Come to “Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?” – a free workshop presented by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) for parents of children age 2 ½ [...]
