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Monday, April 29, 2013

Blog Roundup: Ceasefire Concert, Protect the Planet, and Plan a Picnic

Patch brings a unique perspective to everyday news written by users like you. Read what some of our Local Voices bloggers had to say this week.

  Ceasefire Concert 4/28; Gun Safety Forum 5/6; +more Celebrate the passing of state gun control legislation with local Jewish youth artists.  The concert will take place at the Takoma Park Community Center on the corner of Maple Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue. With Guest Speaker, Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin. Maryland Lawmakers Inspire National Effort to Protect the Planet and Animals For over 40 years, Earth Day—celebrated on April 22—has been inspiring people to take steps to help the environment. Did you know that perhaps the single most important action each of us can take to protect the planet is simply to choose meat-free foods?  Partners in Preservation: Historical Characters, Free Preservation Pops at Farragut Friday Come …

Jeff Grolig

5:18 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013

Can I bring my gun with my conceal carry permit to your event Mr Raskin? You are in my opinion, a horrible public servant. I may just make it my new purpose in life to unseat you. I look forward to meeting you May 6th. Dont worry, I will be sure not to bring any weapons with me....just a smile and a hand shake is allI need from you. I will be sure to ask any questions during your waste of time …   more ›

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

White House Easter Egg Roll 2013 Lottery Opens Feb. 21

The lottery for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll, in its 135th year, opens Feb. 21.

The ticket raffle for the wildly popular White House Easter Egg Roll starts Feb. 21. An online lottery system will distribute thousands of tickets for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll. The event is open to children ages 13 and younger and their families. This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on April 1 on the South Lawn of the White House. The lottery is open at 10 a.m. on Feb. 21. Signing up for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll lottery is free. The deadline for lottery entries is at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25. Lottery results will be available on March 1. You will need to create a free account at recreation.gov to be able to enter the lottery when it opens. More information about the event is available at www.whitehouse.…

Sunday, March 18, 2012

User Photo Gallery: Spring Blooms

Patch wants to see your pictures of spring.

With the weather in the mid-70s all week, the trees and flowers are blossoming early. So upload pictures of your early blooms, favorite cherry blossom or even your herb garden to our photo gallery here.

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