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Local Elementary Schoolers Celebrate a Poetry Collection
Washington, DC – May 22, 2023 – Third and fourth-grade students from Savoy Elementary School are releasing a stunning poetry collection called Looking Into the Sky, and would love to celebrate it with the community!
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826DC’s Storybook Soiree
Mark your calendars and get your tickets! We’re throwing our first-ever gala, 826DC’s Storybook Soiree, at the Planet Word Museum on Thursday, May 18th, from 6 PM to 8 PM.
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All About Paddlestar Galactica IX
Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is BACK! The beloved offbeat tournament returns on March 25th, 12:30 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.
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826DC’s Half-Half-Half-Half-Half Marathon
No matter where you are on June 5th, 826DC’s Half-Half-Half-Half-Half Marathon will be the greatest and shortest (0.826 miles, to be exact) virtual race in town.
826DC Homecoming
826DC is celebrating TEN YEARS of serving young writers in this community! Join us on October 1st for this virtual Homecoming bash to help sustain this vital work and support DC students in the years to come.
Paddlestar Galactica VIII
Calling all DC bookworms, ping-pong players of all skill levels, friends new and old, and anyone interested in supporting young writers! 826DC wants you at Paddlestar Galactica.
Fireside Cocktails on 12/5
Join 826DC for a holiday happy hour of fireside imagination, music, and drinks!
Join us for Paddlestar Galactica!
Paddlestar Galactica, the bracket-style ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s writing programs for local students, is back for year SEVEN! Register ASAP to secure your team’s spot in this unique event. Wait, how does this work?
Fireside Cocktails
Join 826DC on December 7 at 2 Birds 1 Stone for an evening of festive drinks and live bluegrass music in support of DC young authors! See full details and ticket information here.
Third Annual Trivia for Cheaters
On September 20, join Washington’s best and brightest at the Microsoft Innovation and Policy Center for our third annual trivia night to benefit 826DC. Previous hosts have included news personalities Chris Cillizza and Kenneth Vogel. This