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“Books from Birth, a free book each month from birth until five.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

This is pretty great – from DC Public Library:

“Even at an early age, reading to young children is the best thing you can do to put them on a path to success. Your kids pick up new words, have fun while they learn, and develop skills they will need later in school.

DC Public Library wants to make reading with your child fun and easy. That’s why the Library is launching Books from Birth, a program that mails all enrolled kids in D.C. a free book each month from birth until they turn five.

Parents. You must register for this program in order to receive free books for your child. REGISTER HERE.

Registration is now open to parents and caregivers. Books from Birth will officially launch in early February with an announcement from Mayor Bowser and the DC Council. More details on the program will be released at that time.

For more details about the Books From Birth program, please see our Frequently Asked Questions. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us.“

“Bolivian brandy-topped Scorpion Bowls, Pisco-filled fruits and shaved ice cocktails” coming this Monday at The Royal

By Prince Of Petworth

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501 Florida Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Winter may just have begun, but The Royal is transforming LeDroit Park into a tropical oasis for the latest edition of its monthly industry night series, on Monday, January 11 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. One special night devoted to South American Tiki cocktails. Royal Knights: “Kon Tiki” edition will feature the exotic creations of guest bartender Lukas B. Smith ranging from Bolivian brandy-topped Scorpion Bowls, Pisco-filled fruits and shaved ice cocktails, plus island flicks on the projector and other tropical surprises.

Inspired by Kon Tiki, the famous 1947 expedition which took Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl from South America to the Polynesian islands, The Royal will showcase lesser-known South American spirits in classic and original Polynesian-themed cocktails. Spirits such as Rujero Singani, a Bolivian brandy, Avua and Boca Loca cachacas, El Dorado and Ministry of Rum Collection rums imported from Guyana and more will be highlighted in cocktails throughout the evening. (more…)

Absolutely Awesome: Jerry Seinfeld and President Obama in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

By Prince Of Petworth

Hop in a 1963 baby blue Corvette with Jerry Seinfeld & President Obama as we take you behind the scenes in the latest episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Posted by The White House on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

and the episode:

Brand new season! We open with President Obama. I ask the tough questions: underwear, nachos, and thermostats.

Posted by Jerry Seinfeld on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

God Damn It This is Great – Post It Note Fun

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photos via Washington Performing Arts

“Dear PoPville,

We had a bit of fun with our windows in the office after our holiday party at 2000 L St NW. We’ve had a lot of love (and more specifically, facebook “like” symbols out of Post-Its) from the neighboring office buildings.

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Sometimes when you work in the pretty dull downtown DC, you need something to liven it up!”

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Not the same Mikva I was thinking of but very, very cool!

By Prince Of Petworth

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For non tribe members – a mikva is also “a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism”. So I was dying to know what the challenge was about…

Turns out it’s another type of immersion – from Mikva Challenge DC:

“Modeled after the successful civic engagement programming developed for youth in Chicago, Mikva Challenge DC provides opportunities for young people in DC to engage in action civics and community problem solving, and seeks to increase youth voice in local decision making processes.”

Very, very cool indeed!!

The Library – Not Just for Books Anymore

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The DC Public Library has released a new video highlighting their artistic and cultural programs – including concerts, the maker-space and even dance parties – as part of their #LoveDCPLGive campaign. The music featured is by local band, Puff Pieces.

The video showcases many of the fun and interesting events they have put on this year in effort to become a central part of D.C.’s burgeoning art scene. DCPL has something to offer everyone in the community ranging from babies who attend story time to artists who perform at live shows to seniors looking to acquire computer skills. With the video the library hopes to encourage District residents to give back to the city and their city’s library by making a contribution to DCPL, which they can do here.”

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