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Emily Giffin Book Signing at Urban Chic July 30th

July 10, 2012

(Photo by: Deborah Feingold) Emily Giffin

The popular American author Emily Giffin will be signing her new book, Where We Belong on Monday, July 30th from noon till 2:00 pm at Urban Chic in Georgetown. Enjoy afternoon tea and a chance to meet the New York Times bestselling author.

Emily Giffin also wrote Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, Love the One You're With, and Heart of the Matter. Something Borrowed was made into a movie in 2011 featuring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinski.

Any book purchaser can take 20% off on all Urban Chic merchandise that day, and the first 10 shoppers making a $100+ purchase will receive a custom-designed Emily Giffin print by artist Inslee Haynes.

For more information, contact Katie Nannes: katherine@urbanchiconline.com

Urban Chic is located at 1626 Wisconsin Avenue.

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A Georgetown 4th of July

June 28, 2012

(Photo by: Betsy Cooley) Before the parade

As Citizens Association of Georgetown president, Jennifer Altemus says, "When you find yourself humming the National Anthem keep in mind that the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key, was a Georgetowner. The eponymous bridge crosses into Georgetown at about the location of Scott's home. Unfortunately the house was dismantled in 1947 as part of construction for the Whitehurst Freeway. Now all that remains is a small park but it is an awesome place to watch the fireworks."

(Photo by: Betsy Cooley) Daniel Dooley with children and decorated bike

Before the evening festivities begin, head over to Rose Park for Georgetown’s 4^th of July Parade and the final concert of this year’s Citizens Association of Georgetown Concerts in the Parks season.

(Photo by: Betsy Cooley) East vs West Tug of War

The celebration starts at the basketball courts at 4:00 pm where you can decorate your wagon, tricycle, bicycle, stroller, pooch, kids, grandkids, and friends for this patriotic extravaganza!

There will be a prize for the 4^th-iest decorations, so don’t hold back. More means more… The parade will circle the park at about 4:30 pm and end up near the stage for By & By’s urban bluegrass performance.

(Photo by: Betsy Cooley) More pie eating contest

Concerts chair, Elizabeth Miller, along with Erika Donohue, Maryann Surrick, Jessica Heywood, and Sherry Cox have tons of activities planned. Join your neighbors for the annual East Village versus West Village Tug-O-War (bragging rights are at stake!) and test your teamwork in a three-legged race. Show off your inner Rodin in our first-ever watermelon carving contest (sort of like pumpkins – but not). Entries should be prepared at home and will be voted on during the concert!

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Georgetown Tasted

June 3, 2012

(Photo by: Judith Beermann) Fun for the whole family

Perfect weather, an enormous crowd and fabulous food. Just another Saturday in Georgetown ... and the 19th annual Taste of Georgetown. Delicious fare from over 30 local restaurants, wine and jazz, and all to benefit the Georgetown Ministry Center.

The lines were long but worth the wait. Want to make Sea Catch's Baja Shrimp Ceviche or Baked & Wired's Carrot Cake? These and other recipes are found here.

Find out how you can help support the community efforts of Georgetown Ministry Center by visiting their website.