Thursday, October 27, 2011

PAST: Highlights Post with more Free events WED, April 11th - DC's Emerging Ecodistricts, Making PG County more Walkable and Green, Short Docs about Water Issues, Doggie Adoption and Trivia Night

Some more free events for Wednesday, April 11th

Shades of Green: Washington’s Emerging Ecodistricts
Wednesday, April 11th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Free, RSVP Requested

"Ecodistricts are popping up throughout the National Capital Region, but each takes a different approach to sustainability. Join this casual spring gathering to hear from those planning the region’s future showcases of sustainability. Presentations will feature inspiring innovations in finance, governance, policy, and design that are helping turn these initiatives into reality. Featured projects include Arlington’s Community Energy Plan, DowntownDC ecoDistrict, NCPC’s Southwest Ecodistrict, UDC Sustainability Initiative, and Walter Reed Site Sustainability Plan."


National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th St, NW, Suite 500
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter


Screening of Short Documentaries on Water Issues in Africa & Bangladesh
Wednesday, April 11th
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Free


Meridian Hill Pictures and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting present a selection of new short documentaries on the topic of water and sanitation in Nigeria, Ghana and Bangladesh produced through an innovative collaborative reporting project. Join two Pulitzer Center grantees — Nigerian journalist Ameto Akpe and award-winning news documentary producer Stephen Sapienza — as they present their short pieces and lead a discussion on their coverage in West Africa.


Politics and Prose Bookstore
Modern Times Coffeehouse, lower level
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Metro: Van Ness and walk up the hill a bit or wait for the L2 bus that runs along Conn Ave


SmartAss! Trivia and Dog Adoption Event
Wednesday, April 11th
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Free, 21+ RSVP Requested, not required
click image to view larger

Please join City Dogs Rescue for a fun night of SmartAss Trivia! downstairs (2 games at 8:00 and 9:00 PM) and adoption event upstairs.

Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St, NW
Metro: U St


"Creating Walkable Places, Complete & Green Streets in Prince George's"
Wednesday, April 11th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free, RSVP Required

"Over the last few years, Prince George’s County has increased its attention to better walking and bicycling environments, and building green streets. The county still has a long way to go, but plans and projects for complete and green streets are moving forward, with some results on the ground. What will it take for Prince George’s to offer more communities safe and convenient walking and bicycling? When will all Metro stations have safe and easy walk and bike access? How will green street designs become an everyday practice? Learn from leaders in the field how Prince George’s can increase residents’ choices to walk and bicycle for more of their daily needs, and enjoy complete and green streets that foster vibrant businesses and public spaces."

7900 Harkins Road - Lanham, MD
Metro: New Carrolton, less than a half a mile walk (map) from the metro, about ten minutes or less.

No comments:

Post a Comment