DC Candidates Forum & Other Upcoming Events
DC Chairman & At-Large Candidates Forum
Please join us this Friday, May 20 from 6 PM to 8 PM for the DC Chairman & At-Large Candidates Forum on the environment. The forum is an opportunity for us to ask candidates questions about the biggest environmental injustices facing communities east of the Anacostia river, including safety, lead, litter, poverty, and health disparities.
Sam Ford, reporter for ABC7 and WJLA, will be moderating the event.
Date & Time: Friday, May 20 from 6 PM to 8 PM
Webinar Info
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88398614011?pwd=UEwzaXRvdnlBMjBHMTNFeWxySSs4dz09
Webinar ID: 883 9861 4011
Passcode: 524262
One tap mobile: US: +13017158592,,88398614011# or +16465588656,,88398614011#
About the Forum
The forum is an opportunity for candidates for Chairman and the at-large seat on the Council of the District of Columbia to talk about their positions on the environment, among other topics. While the Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative does not endorse any specific candidates, we believe that it is important for city leaders to discuss their plans and priorities for achieving a clean Anacostia River, vibrant parks, and equitable community. Candidates from all parties were invited to participate and sent survey questions developed by DC Appleseed and the APACC Policy Work Group.
View survey questions and candidate responses here.
Audience members will have opportunities to ask questions as well. You can also submit questions in advance by email or on Twitter.
Apply Now: Diverse City Fund’s Spring Grant Round Application
Applications for the Diverse City Fund’s Spring Grant are due May 22, 2022. The Spring Grant Round is offering $5,000 for organizations/projects and up to $15,000 for coalitions.
Before you apply
REVIEW Diverse City Fund’s revised What We Fund page to make sure your group is eligible and your work/project aligns with funding priorities.
ATTEND an Info Session. Info sessions for the Spring Grant, in English and Spanish, will be held at the following times with members of the DC Fund Board and Grantmaking Team.
Click here to register for the LAST info session tonight at 6:30 PM.
The Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
For the third year in a row, Mayor Bowser will be a part of the Anacostia Coordinating Council’s May meeting for a community conversation of past, present, and future initiatives. Make it your business to join the conversation on May 31st at 11:30 AM via zoom.
Date & Time: May 31 at 11:30 AM
Link: https://anacostiadc.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9630b49630de13eb9b6dba090&id=cce9aa80e9&e=57b8aba3f7
Get your skates on!
Join the Friends of Anacostia Park, the Anacostia Parks & Collaborative, LinkUP DC, and the National Park Service for music, recreations, and kinship at DC’s most storied skating venue.
Dates & Time: Saturday June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, and Oct 29 from 4 PM to 10 PM
Location: Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion (1500 Anacostia Drive, 20020)
Community Respite & Fishing at Anacostia Park
Beginning Saturday June 4 at 9AM, join the Friends of Anacostia Park for a weekly respite and fishing along the Anacostia River with Friends Corps Manager and Ward 8 resident, Bruce Holmes.
Dates & Time: Saturday June 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 9 AM
Location: Anacostia Park Boat Dock (1500 Anacostia Drive, 20020)
Mindful Trash Cleanups at Anacostia Park
Join the Friends of Anacostia Park Corps every third Saturday starting in June to help beautify this national treasure and community resource along the Anacostia River.
Dates & Time: Every month on the third Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Location: Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion (1500 Anacostia Drive, 20020)