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GWUMC NewsANNOUNCEMENT: Seventh Annual Foggy Bottom/West End Block Party Oct. 18, 2009posted: October 8, 2009, 3:54 PM SEVENTH ANNUAL FOGGY BOTTOM/WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY - OCT. 18, 2009 WHAT: Foggy Bottom/West End residents and business community members are invited to the seventh annual Neighborhood Block Party. Bring family and friends to enjoy live music, food from area restaurants and information booths representing local businesses, institutions and organizations. This year’s celebration will include a health tent that will provide free health information/screenings courtesy of the GW Hospital, the GW Medical Faculty Associates, the GW Medical Center, the Cheney Cardiovascular Institute, the GW Cancer Institute and many others. Screening tests and information include: sun damage screening; stroke screening; lung function testing; vision testing; nutritional assessments; cancer information including breast, colon and prostate cancer information and oral cancer screening; and blood pressure screening and automated external defibrillator demonstrations.
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009; 1 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Eye Street Mall, NW
Eye Street between 23rd and 24thstreets, NW, Washington D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station (Blue and Orange lines)
ENTERTAINMENT & VENDORS: More than 100 Foggy Bottom/West End businesses and civic organizations will participate, including:
BACKGROUND:
The Block Party is organized by FRIENDS, a community group started at the request of local residents to promote positive dialogue between GW and its neighbors. FRIENDS facilitates mutual understanding through open public meetings held the first Tuesday of each month. The group is dedicated to building stronger, positive relationships through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
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