Bing and I had a nice walk on Q Street across the Dumbarton Bridge (also known as the Bison Bridge) through Georgetown this morning. This is also the last original carriage bridge in the city--if you walk below the bridge you can see the beautiful details, which include Indian heads.
Featured Local Events:
Music: Patrick Bismuth and La Tempesta Thursday, October 9, 2008 7:30 PM Location: La Maison FrançaiseThis renowned French baroque ensemble is celebrated for its bold and enthusiastic interpretations.
Walking Tour: Return to the Philippines Friday, October 10, 2008 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: World War II MemorialIn the spring of 1942, General Douglas MacArthur made a promise to the Philippine people: “I shall return.” Many American military personnel that were left behind had to survive the infamous Bataan Death March. What was their story and how many survived?
Workshop for Kids: Making a Viewing Stone Display in a Tray Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon Location: U.S. National ArboretumThis workshop will be taught by Jim Greaves, a stone collector and master of viewing stone display. Participants will learn about stone appreciation and create their own display to take home.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location: Hillwood Estate, Museum & GardensParticipate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony guided by the Chado Urasenke DC Association. Or take advantage of the Sunday opening to relax and enjoy the fall foliage, which is breathtaking this time of year.
more information can be found at the Cultural Tourism DC website:
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar.htm
Taste of Georgetown
(M & Wisconsin Avenue, NW)
Saturday, October 11th, 11 am – 4 pm
The annual Taste of Georgetown showcases the spectacular cuisine of thirty of Washington, D.C.’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and featuring nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and the jazz talents of Blues Alley.As the fifteenth annual celebration of food, wine, and music, the Taste of Georgetown has become the premier food and wine festival of D.C.
All proceeds benefit the Georgetown Ministry Center’s Service to support the homeless.
http://tasteofgeorgetown.com/
HUD to Offer $50 million in Housing Counseling Grants
As part of an ongoing program to help families prepare for homeownership, HUD will offer housing counseling grants to assist families in becoming first-time homeowners and remaining homeowners after their purchase. HUD-approved counseling agencies not only provide homeownership counseling, but also offer financial literacy training to renters and homeless individuals and families. "These critical counseling grants not only help to put people into homes, but they help to keep them there as well," said Preston. "Housing counseling organizations will continue to help families make more informed choices before they purchase a home and counsel families facing foreclosure. Now, more than ever, it is critical that Americans better understand how to manage their money, navigate the homebuying process, and securing their financial future." Counseling agencies will use $4 million to help assist senior citizens seeking reverse mortgages or Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM).
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm
DC Dog Parks
http://www.doggeek.com/Dog%20Parks/Washington%20DC.shtml
Historic Neighorhoods in DC
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/homepage2549/index.htm
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