Please unleash me--let me GO!!

Bing has been enjoying frequent trips to the newly opened off leash dog park! A nice place for our four legged friends and owners to socialize too! In the photo is Bing and his neighbor Juno enjoying the dog park.

Located on 11th Street, just south of R Street in the Shaw/Logan area!

Follow this link for more information and photos:

http://dcist.com/2008/11/04/shaw_recreation_field_dog_park_fini.php

another Washington Post article on the new Shaw Dog Park-- 11/20/08

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/19/AR2008111901420.html

Featured Events


Music: IFC's 29th Annual Interfaith Concert Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:30 PM Location: Washington National CathedralThe Interfaith Concert is the annual "Celebration of the Sacred in Song, Dance, and Chant" Interfaith Conference on Metropolitan Washington. For more than 29 years, this concert has been inspired by the musical talents of international artists.

Performance - Surati: Classical and Folk Indian Dance from New Jersey Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM Location: The Library of CongressSurati, inc. is a performing arts company and school for Indian music and dance, based in New Jersey. Surati’s group of professional dancers and musicians perform a multitude of Indian Classical and traditional folk styles on stage.

Early American Beverage Tasting Series: Chocolate and Wine Tasting Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Dumbarton House MuseumJoin Master Chocolatier Eric Johnson along with Boxwood Winery during this program that will expand your wine-tasting experience and appreciation while discovering the similarities and differences of the pairings of wine and chocolate.

Family Theater: Chem Mystery Friday, November 21, 2008 - Saturday, November 22, 2008 Location: The Katzen Arts Center at American UniversityThree students shun each other because they assume they are too different to be friends. One loves science, one loves storytelling, and the last loves sports. When they find themselves threatened by a bully, they put their differences aside to save themselves.

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Presents For Paws-Washington Animal Rescue League
Presents for Paws, now in its eighth year, is a holiday drive through which the League collects pet food, treats, new toys, dog sweaters, cat scratching pads, and beds for cats and dogs. In late December, we distribute these gifts to people whose animals need them. This year, with the downturn in the economy, the list of people who need our help is longer than it has ever been. Gifts can be brought to the League's shelter between November 24 and December 23. Or they can be dropped off at a number of different locations in the area.

Contact Information email: warl@warl.org phone: 202-726-2556 web: http://www.warl.org/

Volunteer at Washington Animal Rescue League!!

http://www.warl.org/howhelp/volunteer.php

Airedales, Bison & Bulldogs..Oh My!!!

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.

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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