The event is FREE and lunch will be served.
The day begins with a resource fair, at which families can learn about bullying prevention from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and schools. Professionals will be available to meet individually with families to create family bullying prevention plans.
Kids enjoying musical instruments @ #ChuckBrown/#LangdonPark! pic.twitter.com/qkHvxZBeWL
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Twelve year-old Ward 5 resident Ahriana Merryweather wants to help other DC kids prepare for school. The supply drive is open through August 20. Details are in the video and in the blog post ? have you dropped off some school supplies at Grassroots Gourmet for Ahriana Merryweather's back-to-school supplies drive ? you have until Sunday to do so. Ask questions and request backpacks via email, brownies.bits@gmail.com.
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is partnering with John Burroughs Education Campus, a Ward 5 STEM school, to co-host the agency's fourth annual Children’s Water Drop Festival. At this free environmental education program, DC Water specialists will provide students with hands-on opportunities to learn about their water supply and environmental challenges. Each year, DC Water hosts the event to educate students on their water resources and increase awareness of the value of this vital life force.
WHAT: DC Water will offer a variety of interactive learning stations, exhibits and activities at the Children’s Water Drop Festival. Participating students will explore and learn about their watershed and ways to protect and preserve it.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
WHERE: John Burroughs Education Campus, 1820 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20018
