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100-yard Kids’ Dash is a great way to encourage children to be active and healthy. Just one block long, the Kids’ Dash route is on Pennsylvania Ave. NW, starting at 12th St. and finishing at 13th St. It will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and participants will dash in waves, based on their age group. Kids’ Dash participants will receive a t-shirt, a Kids’ Dash bib and finisher’s medal. Children between the ages of 3-10 are eligible to participate. Parents will not be allowed to “dash” with their child (unless under special circumstances). Registration deadline is Sept. 10. childrensnational.donordrive. com
Buds Storytime at Hill Center Buds is a tree-focused storytime aimed toward an audience of toddlers and preschoolers (18 mos.4 yrs.). The storytime features five tree and environment-focused books interspersed with songs and a craft project. Each family will leave with a list of seasonally appropriate “scavenger hunt items” to track down while exploring Hill Center’s grounds on their own after the Buds program has concluded. The program is free. Sept. 5, 10-10:45 a.m. at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org
Rainbow Rock Band Kids’ Music at Ebenezers On Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m., get ready for all the excitement and fun that you get at a Kate Moran Band show, shrunk down to size for your little dudes. The Rainbow Lady, Princess Fiddlesticks, Captain Toe Tappin, and Guitarmony Gus will entertain with a combination of classic and original children’s tunes.
Always on hand, inside the box of fun, tambourines, shakers and more for children to join in the fun, and if they are feeling like completing their rock star appearance, temporary Rainbow tattoos are available from Pattycake Patty or Miss Rockin Rox Anna. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door for everyone 1 year and older. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com
9:00 a.m. sharp - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16 Saturday, November 8 Tuesday, November 18 Friday, December 5 Saturday, January 10 Thursday, January 15 Application Deadline -- Jan. 16, 2015
Rosedale Library Mustaches You to Get a Library Card
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740 Tel: 301.441.2100 www.friendscommunityschool.org
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Starting Sept. 8, children ages birth to 12 who sign up for their first card on Rosedale’s special “MUSTACHE MONDAYS,” can opt to take a silly, mustachioed photo with their new card and favorite library book. Signed consent and ID from an accompanying adult is needed to obtain the library card and to take photo. Remember that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Rosedale Neighborhood Library, 1701 Gales St. NE. 202-727-5012. dclibrary.org/rosedale
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Maury ES Yard Sale Maury will hold its annual yard sale on Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school, 1250 Constitution Ave. NE. Sale items will include clothes, toys, house-wares, and more. Donations can be dropped off at the school during the week prior to the event. This is a great opportunity for everyone to clear their closets and score bargains while supporting a neighborhood school.
Botanic Garden Junior Botanist Festival On Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain or shine), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., help celebrate the wonders of being a Junior Bota-
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