Events: Celebrate summer with GGWash at Solace Brewing Company

EventsBy Jacy Heidorn (Former Engagement Fellow) June 20, 2023

GGWash supporters at a happy hour in Montgomery County by Kate Jentoft-Herr used with permission.

The solstice is this weekend which means summer is officially here! Join GGWash at Solace in Navy Yard for a happy hour with the water views you need to start your summer off right. This is a casual and friendly meet-up meant to create a space for you to meet like-minded people who share our vision of a sustainably-designed region with abundant and affordable housing and where it is safe and easy to travel without a car. Learn more and RSVP here.

Tuesday, June 20:

Tune into a webinar about the past and future of Juneteenth in Montgomery County: Montgomery History, Washington Revels, and Glen Echo Park Partnership for the Arts Five are hosting a virtual panel with local leaders. They will discuss their efforts to preserve and promote African American history in Montgomery County through film, agriculture, community, and the arts. They will talk about what motivated them to begin doing what they do and how Juneteenth being nationally recognized has affected their work. There will also be a special performance you won’t want to miss! Learn more and RSVP here.

Saturday, June 24:

Learn how gardens and gardening help foster a sense of community: Gardens have been around for centuries, and their significance has not waivered. They not only play an important role in our lives today, but were essential to the lives of our ancestors too. Derek Thomas will facilitate conversation on how gardens have shaped your life and the most important lesson that has come from it. Then, everyone will perform maintenance on the summer garden, harvest the last of the spring vegetables, and plant new seeds for a leafy vegetable harvest that will occur later this summer. The event is also accessible by Zoom if you cannot attend in person. Learn more and RSVP here.

Sunday, June 25:

Join a family-friendly pride ride: This Sunday Hill Family Biking is partnering with DC Queer Bikes for their annual Pride Ride. The ride is taking place in Anacostia this time around and begins with the newly finished North Carolina Ave bike lanes before continuing to the C St cycle track and then along the Anacostia River Trail. The ride ends by heading up 15th St to Capital Candy Jar to get some ice cream! This community event is family-friendly and open to riders of all sexualities, genders, and ages. Learn more and RSVP here.

Connect with like-minded civic engagers at the June Ward 1.5 meet-up: Are you looking to connect with other like-minded people interested and active in civic engagement? People who believe neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities are for people and not cars? If so, then join GGWash at Grand Duchess this Sunday. Conversation will cover any updates attendees have on important neighborhood issues to watch out for and what ways you can get engaged throughout the next month. Although these conversations will focus mainly on Wards 1 and 2, anyone interested in civic engagement should feel free to attend. This event is organized and planned by GGWash volunteers. Learn more and RSVP here.

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