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September 24, 2020 · 7:21 am

Five Things for Today: September 24, 2020

1. Something cool to keep in mind on your outdoor adventures… You can help the Virginia Department of Forestry continue producing quality seedlings and grow the forests of tomorrow by collecting and donating acorns to them this fall. Just collect acorns and nuts from the tree species listed here, store them in a paper bag, and deliver them to your local VDOF office by October 16. This guide to native trees of Virginia will help identify them.

2. Since they can’t hold their annual Boo at the Zoo this year, Friends of the National Zoo just announced they will be hosting a Boo Drive Thru instead. Pack your car full of ghouls, ghosts, princesses, and superheroes and cruise down the Zoo’s North Road. Look out for witches, vampires, Count Pandula, and other supernatural sights — and get a fun photo opportunity — before receiving treat bags stuffed with M&Ms, Twix, and more candy. It will be held October 24 & 25 from 4:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $45/members and $55/non-members per car, all in support of FONZ’s mission, and their bound to sell out fast.

3. Tomorrow, September 25, make plans to dine with the fam at The Yards. They are celebrating back-to-school and local restaurants with its newest reimagined initiative, Back to The Yards! While school looks a bit different this year, The Yards wants to help parents with dinner and school supplies for their kids. Tomorrow, families can pick up a box of fun with their receipt from dining in or picking up dinner at one of the many great restaurants at The Yards.

4. Another cool dining event starting tomorrow: The Downtown DC BID will kick off Dine Out on 8th Street, a new streatery on 8th Street NW, between H & K Streets, featuring outdoor seating from several restaurants in streets closed off to traffic. It will be open Fridays 5-10pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 12-10pm. Social distancing and masks are required, and there is a maximum of 6 people per table.

5. Humans of New York’s current #TattletalesFromTanqueray series is fantastic!

PS: Don’t forget today is the final chance for the public to pay respects to RBG at the Supreme Court — details are in this post from a couple of days ago.

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September 23, 2020 · 7:21 am

Five Things for Today: September 23, 2020

River meets woods at Turkey Run Park

1. It’s going to be another lovely day! If you’re looking for an out of the house activity with DCPS (or any other) kids who have Wednesdays off, how about a hike? We just enjoyed a nice walk in the woods at Turkey Run Park, and there are lots of other great places to hit the trail around the area — especially on weekdays, when there aren’t big crowds. And if you’re looking for more fun with little ones, Clemyjontri, the sprawling playground in McLean, is just a few minutes’ drive from Turkey Run.

2. After a three-year renovation, the Martin Luther King Jr. Library is reopening tomorrow, September 24, and there will be a week of virtual programs to celebrate! On opening day, join an Opening Ceremony at 11am., and see what other online activities are coming up here. The brick-and-mortar library will be open with limited services — read more about that here.

3. Yogis and goat lovers, plan ahead for the weekend: Congressional Cemetery is hosting No Kidding: Baby Goat Yoga at various times on Saturday and Sunday. The 45-minute gentle and informative yoga class will be taught by instructors from St. Mark’s Yoga Center, while the cutest baby goats roam and climb around participants. After the class, there will an opportunity to buy a ticket for bottle feeding or a snuggle session with your new friends. Cost for the class is $40 (which includes mimosas for yogis 21+) — sign up in advance here. PS: Be sure to check out other events going on at the Cemetery this weekend, including a Yard Sale and tours. And read more about the Capitol Hill locale here — though note that it’s closed to most visitors outside of events.

4. Brightest Young Things just published an awesome fall entertainment guide with recs for movies, shows, music, books, and more.

5. This Tiny Desk Concert broke records for most views on its first day. I hadn’t heard of the group (and my kids would probably call me a Boomer for admitting that), but it’s a fun watch and listen!

Five Things for Today: September 22, 2020

1. It’s fall, y’all! As the season officially starts today, here are some Great Places to Enjoy Autumn in the DC Area (that are not Farm Festivals). The post was originally published a couple of years ago, but there are updates to reflect any status changes due to COVID.

2. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23-24. Her casket will arrive there tomorrow at 9:30am, and a private ceremony inside will follow. The public is invited to pay respects outdoors in front of the building from 11am – 10pm both days. It’s guaranteed to draw a lot of people, so plan accordingly if you intend to go. Another tribute for those who like to seek out DC murals… there’s a new one honoring RBG at 1620 I Street NW, close to the White House and just one block from Black Lives Matter Plaza. There is also one at 15th & U Streets NW that was painted about a year go. (PS: On Friday, RBG will become the first woman in history to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol. That will not be a public event.)

3. Two more Smithsonian Museums are reopening this Friday, September 25! The National Museum of American History and the National American Indian Museum will once again welcome visitors with safety measures in place for COVID. New days/hours at both are Wednesday – Sunday, 10:30am – 5pm. Capacity will be limited, so free timed-entry passes are required — reserve them here.

4. While Halloween is sure to look a lot different this year 😱 , one tradition that can safely continue is decorating for the holiday. Michael’s currently has a great sale going on — 40% off Halloween decor. Maybe 2020 should be the year we all go all out on the Halloween decorations, both indoors and out!

5. What did you think of Ellen’s return? (I found it sincere and well done.)

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