It is spring party time! Join us for a reception to honor the opening of the latest installment of the Olive Lounge patio poster series. All are welcome, so feel free to bring guests to see the posters, meet ARTery members, and enjoy a fun get together.
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Crossroads Community Food Fair
Come taste the world at the second annual Crossroads Community Food Fair!
Join us on Sunday, May 19, 2024, for a day of delicious hyper-local food and community fun as the talented foodpreneurs of the TPSS Community Kitchen pop up along Laurel Avenue. Enjoy an incredible variety of sweet and savory eats and drinks from 15+ food businesses based in Takoma Park, including empanadas, Detroit-style pizza, burritos, tacos, pupusas, Vietnamese noodles and bánh mì, mac-n-cheese, nut butters and healthy nut snacks, mushroom jerky and soufflés, herb-infused teas, locally roasted Guatemalan coffee, sea-moss infused waters, baked goods and vegan treats, artisanal chocolate and cotton candy, and ice cream sammies. And meet the makers!
Seekers Church Art Gallery show reception
Seekers Church is pleased to host a show by Cynthia Farrell Johnson, a local BIPOC artist featuring both secular and faith images in joyful living colors in paintings and prints.
Amano Sip & Shop
Join us for sweet treats & bubbly – after hours! We’ll have special gifts, our monthly sale special, & surprises that you won’t want to miss!
The Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair outside the Farmers Market
We are so excited to continue our Alternative Gift Fair season outside of the Farmers Market during the fabulous Pajamarama!
With an Alternative Gift, holiday “shopping” means donating to nonprofits in the name of your loved ones. Alternative Gifts are gifts of donation that fill a direct and tangible need, such as a week’s worth of fresh, local veggies for a local family, or a classroom set of books for readers at the DC Jail.
Meet with some of the representatives from our 14 wonderful local charities and learn about the meaningful work they do in the community and in the world. Volunteers will be available to assist with alternative gift purchases.
Can’t make the event? No problem! Online sales will be available from 11/19/23-1/3/24 at aggw.org.
Give gifts of donation this holiday season and make a real impact locally and globally!
25th Annual Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair
Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington is thrilled to announce that the Alternative Gift Fair will be returning to the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (310 Tulip Avenue) on December 2nd, 2023 from 12-4PM for our 25th Anniversary!
In our 24 years of operating, we have raised over $500,000 for local, direct service charities, creating meaningful change in our community and around the globe.
At this in-person holiday festival you can celebrate with family and friends as you listen to live music from our local musicians, purchase a delicious treat from our scrumptious bake-sale, play to win your favorite Downtown Takoma Shoppes raffle item or receive a free 15 minute seated massage!
Throughout the afternoon, you will be able to speak with the volunteers of our 14 participating small nonprofits and learn interesting details about the work they do in the world. With an Alternative Gift, holiday “shopping” means donating to nonprofits in the name of your loved ones. Alternative Gifts are gifts of donation that fill a direct and tangible need, such as a week’s worth of fresh, local veggies for a local family, or a classroom set of books for readers at the DC Jail.
Can’t make the Alternative Gift Fair? No problem! You can shop the fair online at aggw.org from 11/19/23-1/3/24.
Give gifts of donation this holiday season and make a real impact locally and globally!
The Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair outside the Farmers Market
Make a difference this holiday season with Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington and the 25th Annual Alternative Gift Fair! Volunteers will be just outside the Farmer’s Market at the corner of Laurel and Carroll Aves to talk about all things Alternative gift Fair.
With an Alternative Gift, holiday “shopping” means donating to nonprofits in the name of your loved ones. Alternative Gifts are gifts of donation that fill a direct and tangible need, such as a week’s worth of fresh, local veggies for a local family, or a classroom set of books for readers at the DC Jail.
Meet with some of the representatives from our 14 wonderful local charities and learn about the meaningful work they do in the community and in the world. Volunteers will be available to assist with alternative gift purchases.
Can’t make the event? No problem! Online sales will be available from 11/19/23-1/3/24 at aggw.org.
Give thanks this holiday season with a gift of donation from the heart!
The Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair Kickoff
We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of our 25th annual Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair season! We are celebrating our Silver Anniversary and the annual opening of our website!
Volunteers will be just outside the Farmer’s Market to talk about all things Alternative Gift Fair.
With an Alternative Gift, holiday “shopping” means donating to nonprofits in the name of your loved ones. Alternative Gifts are gifts of donation that fill a direct and tangible need, such as a week’s worth of fresh, local veggies for a local family, or a classroom set of books for readers at the DC Jail.
Meet with some of the representatives from our 14 wonderful local charities and learn about the meaningful work they do in the community and in the world. Volunteers will be available to assist with alternative gift purchases.
Can’t make the event? No problem! Online sales will be available from 11/19/23-1/3/24 at aggw.org.
Give thanks this holiday season with a gift of donation from the heart!
2023 Dance On Creative Aging Festival
An in-person and online festival celebrating aging with dance, creativity, and connection, brought to you by Dance Exchange. Join us for performances, movement classes, creative workshops, and a panel discussion—experienced in community with older adults, artists, caregivers, and leaders in creative aging.
Learn more and register: https://www.danceexchange.org/dance-on-festival
2nd Annual Crossroads Community Food Fair
Come taste the world at the second annual Crossroads Community Food Fair!
Join us on Sunday, May 21, 2023, for a day of delicious hyper-local food and community fun as the talented foodpreneurs of the TPSS Community Kitchen pop up along Laurel Avenue. Enjoy an incredible variety of sweet and savory eats and drinks from 15+ food businesses based in Takoma Park, including empanadas, Detroit-style pizza, burritos, tacos, pupusas, Vietnamese noodles and bánh mì, mac-n-cheese, nut butters and healthy nut snacks, mushroom jerky and soufflés, herb-infused teas, locally roasted Guatemalan coffee, sea-moss infused waters, baked goods and vegan treats, artisanal chocolate and cotton candy, and ice cream sammies. And meet the makers!
Takoma ARTery Meet&Greet
Takoma ARTery and Olive Lounge, will host a social gathering on Saturday, April 1, 2023, to kick off the Spring ’23 season and celebrate ART in Takoma Park! This event will be a great opportunity to meet and mingle with local artists and learn more about the Takoma ARTery. Free to artists and the public.
If you are an artist, there will be an opportunity to sign up and become an ARTery member. If you are an art collector or enthusiast, this will be the perfect event to meet with and support local artists.
Those who wish to RSVP their attendance can use the Event Website link to do so.
Kindness Day 2023: In Honor of Tommy Raskin
Kindness Day 2023 is a chance for all of us to spread kindness in Tommy’s hometown in celebration of his birthday on January 30. Join us as businesses, nonprofits, churches, and other groups provide activities and collect items to support local charities. All activities are free and open to the public. Those wishing to contribute to Kindness Day 2023 financially can make a donation to the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for Humans and Animals at https://tommyraskinfund.org/