I have some very hard news to share. My mom passed away last month after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. My family and I are devastated. She was kind and adventurous and loving and feisty and she was always my biggest cheerleader. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who has reached out and held us in their prayers over these last few months. It has meant more to me than I can put into words.
For much of October, I'll be walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This was a trip my mom and I took together three years ago and I'm looking forward to being back on “the Way” and its patterns of walking, feasting and resting. I'll still have my phone if anything urgent comes up, but otherwise I'm looking forward to catching up with all of you properly once I'm back.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy October in DC! It is one of the best months to be in the area. Gold across the trees, cooler mornings, that first real reason to grab a jacket on the way out the door. October also means Halloween, which turns into a real neighborhood event, with trick-or-treating drawing crowds and spectacular house decorations that always delight me.
As always, if you, or someone you know, is thinking about buying or selling in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, please send them my way. I'm always grateful for your trust and your referrals, and I'm happy to be a resource however I can.
Warmly,
Hannah
October 3, 2-6PM Oktoberfest at The Wharf: Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash The Wharf's free Oktoberfest kickoff — dirndls and lederhosen encouraged, Sam Adams Octoberfest flowing at every restaurant, and the main event: the 14th annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash on District Pier, benefiting Rural Dog Rescue. Free to watch; dachshunds race for a fee.
October 8, 6-9PM National Gallery Nights: Monster Mash The East Building's after-hours series marks its 10th anniversary season with a Halloween-themed evening — costumes, live music, artmaking, and pop-up talks scattered through the galleries. Free, but lottery registration is required (opens the Monday before, closes that Thursday at noon); a few passes go first-come-first-served at 5:30PM.
October 10, 5-7PM Dead Man's Run Historic Congressional Cemetery's annual fall 5K fundraiser — the course starts inside the cemetery before spilling onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky, costume-filled evening run. Prizes for best individual and team costume; $40 to register (dogs and strollers welcome).
October 11 Clifton Day The 58th annual festival in the historic Fairfax County town of Clifton — some 150 artisans, antique dealers, and vendors, live music, pony rides, a beer and wine garden, and a Civil War reenactment. It's also the one day a year VRE runs a special train straight into town, free ride in, from any stop between Manassas and Rolling Road. A little outside the DC line, but a genuine local-institution day-trip pick.
October 16-18, 6-8:30PM Boo at the Zoo The National Zoo's after-hours Halloween tradition — trick-or-treating through the grounds, a new pumpkin patch photo op, kids' dance party, and special evening access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center, and Reptile Discovery Center. $35, member early entry at 5PM.
October 25 Marine Corps Marathon "The People's Marathon" runs its 51st edition through Arlington and DC, passing the National Mall and finishing near the Iwo Jima Memorial — one of the largest marathons in the country and a genuine only-in-DC civic spectacle, whether you're running or just cheering from the sidelines.
WHY I WORK BY REFERRAL
Relationships are more important than transactions, so thank you for trusting me with your real estate needs. I would be honored to extend the same dedicated service I provide to my clients to your friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Thanks for connecting us via email or by sharing my website.
