On January 1, DC put into action the nation’s first 5 cent fee on disposable carryout bags—with 3 - 4 cents from each bag going toward clean up efforts on the Anacostia River, once one of America’s most polluted (and most forgotten) waterways. So how is the new fee working? And what makes the Anacostia so special? Join the DC Green Connection and friends on March 27th for a double feature event: Short Films and After Party! If you can't make the films, just join us for the party after! Click on the green links below for more info.......

2:30-3:30 Environmental Film Festival shorts
We've selected two short films featuring the Anacostia River and DC residents’ relationship to it, as part of the ongoing DC Environmental Film Festival which runs March 16-28. Enjoy VIP Seating for DC Green Connection guests at the Carnegie Institute for Science Auditorium (1530 P St., NW, Dupont/Logan Circle)

Not a Distant Beast: Explores one lifelong DC resident’s relationship with this river—which made him a water sportsman and river steward. (10 min.)

River of Hope: Welcome to Our City, Mr. President: Spotlights the positive transformation of formerly committed youth seeking to reclaim their lives and the river. (25 min)

4:00-6:00 Happy Hour/Discussion at Logan Tavern
Next we'll stroll around the block to the Logan Tavern where we'll enjoy CHEAP happy hour specials ($3, $4, $5 drinks!) and lively discussion with local experts to learn more about the DC bag tax and actions YOU can take to help clean up the Anacostia! Meet likeminded Washingtonians and special guests from the District Department of Environment (DDOE), Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) and the DC Trash Runners. You'll also hear what makes the Logan Tavern and its Eat Well DC partners so green friendly.

Tickets: $7 DCGC Members, $10 Non-Members *Cash/Check Only. Proceeds go to support local area efforts to green DC!
Register: www.meetup.com/The-DC-Green-Connection
Special: First 25 guests to arrive will get to take home a free reusable bag, courtesy of DDOE.