July 18 | Movie Night @ Oxon Run Park Amphitheater

Every Wednesday in July, brought to you by the Destination Congress Heights. Free event.

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A fresh (and joyful!) way to provide healthy food access east of the river

Find out how Ward 8’s newest neighbor is bridging the healthy food access gap!

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Aug 4 | The Inaugural DC Bike Fair @ The Big Chair

The very first DC fair to celebrate bikes and bike lovers! Free event!

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July 14 | Free community screening of Moana @ Martha's Table

Head over to Martha’s Table Saturday night at 5pm for a free community movie night! They are screening Moana, with popcorn!

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July 14 | Project Create Family Art Day

Two cool creative classes for all ages! All are welcome, free events.

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July 11 | Community Bingo @ Martha's Table

It’s never to early to shout “Bingo!” Games start at 11am. Free!

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This week's FREE summer programs @ Martha's Table

Our newest community resource, Martha's Table continues to launch their summer programs geared toward kids, teens, adults, seniors and families.

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July 4 | Pool parties @ Oxon Run Pool & Kenilworth Pool

Beat the heat with these free pool parties! FYI — All pools are open today!

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Your calendar of FREE Martha's Table summer events & programs is here!

Martha’s Table has the answer to what to do this summer with a full roster of free summer community events! Sign up now! Also, take a tour of their new Ward 8 headquarters!

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June 28 | FSFSC Full Collaborative Meeting @ Malcolm X Opportunity Center

Learn more about the programs and initiatives offered by the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative. This event is free!

June 23 | Martha's Table Grand Opening Celebration @ The Commons

Bring your friends and family to check out this new community resource. There will be food, music, games, programs and more!

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Today | People's Free Film Festival @ Anacostia Arts Center

Showcase of documentaries about past and present agents of social change. The feature presentation will be Passin’ It On.

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June 12 | Founations of Improv Tuesday Classes @ Anacostia Arts Center - Free!

Improv for all: whether you’re a nonprofit employee, a corporate lawyer, a software engineer or a high school English teacher, you’ve got something to gain from taking Foundations of Improv.

June 15 | People's Free Film Festival @ Anacostia Arts Center

Showcase of documentaries about past and present agents of social change. The feature presentation will be Passin’ It On.

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June 28 | FSFSC Full Collaborative Meeting @ Malcolm X Opportunity Center

Learn more about the programs and initiatives offered by the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative. This event is free!

June 9 | Project Create Family Art Day

Taught by artist and art therapist Katherine Tucker, will explore themes of comfort and care using a variety of textured fabrics and materials to create beautiful "softness projects." Free class!

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