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WINTER 2020
President’s Letter Preserving the best of Queen Village as we move into QVNA’s 50th year of serving the community.
Out and About Two new and distinctly different art galleries, a moving story from Jeweler’s Row, gamekeepers who play on 2nd Street, and a starstudded O Brother, Where Art Thou? music tribute at Old Swedes’.
QVNA Spotlight Meet our volunteer 2019 board of directors, new appointees, our grants committee members, the cofounders of a Halloween tradition, and other well-deserved shout-outs.
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Meet the woman behind The Queen Villager Instagram account and find out why she finds our neighborhood so easy to love.
QVNA at 50 Discover why city hall provoked an uprising of neighbors, uniting Queen Village and activating QVNA.
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South Street Beat With so many stores to choose from for holiday gifts, we sought expert advice from a 15-year-old resident on gifts that grandparents will be delighted to give. We also spotlight ways to give back this season.
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30 20 Wreathed in the spirit of the holidays is Garland of Letters’ sculptured sentry, Sultan.
Photo by Alec Meltzer Queen Village Quarterly Crier \\ winter 2020
Feature: Celebrating All Winter with Loved Ones Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, savory poems, a spirited cocktail, or flowers in good taste, we’ve got recommendations close to home.
Feature: Unmasked In Real Life
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School Bell In our School Bell column, a past principal of Meredith raises health and safety issues for students and staff in our schools and introduces a new mobile app.
The Commons LOVE YOUR PARK leaves six pocket parks cleaner and gathers more than 50 volunteers having fun— and our canopy grows by 11.
It Takes a Village Friends of Weccacoe champion the winning amenity, why kids sought autographs, and volunteers who love our parks and trees.
How It Works Thinking about hosting with Airbnb? It’s not as easy—or as legal—as you may think. Find out how to keep your holiday tree fresh and green and your family safe, and what to do with it afterwards.
QV Life Can’t-miss dates and ways to engage this winter.
