New Year, New Goals!

Around the Town DC will host a four-week journaling workshop each Tuesday from January 20 until February 10. Each session will include time for individual writing, guided prompts and group reflection. More information can be found at:

https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/new-year-new-reflections-a-4-week-journaling-workshop/

Orangetheory in Tenleytown is hosting a kickoff event on January 24 for their eight-week 2026 Transformation Challenge!

This free kickoff class will take place from 9 am to 1 pm and includes snacks, body scans, and a chance to meet others with similar goals. Register online with Orangetheory Fitness in Tenleytown.

JTR Jujutsu International is offering a Women’s Personal Safety and Self Defense program!

The program consists of a three-hour class designed with stretching, cardio and striking details for moderate to high intensity. Taught by experienced instructors, the class requires no prior experience and will even feature simulations of what to do in common threat scenarios.

Sign up links are now available for each of the two dates offered:

February 8th: 11 am to 2 pm

March 15th: 11 am to 2 pm

Get ready for snow! Resources in DC

With snow forecasted this weekend, Mayor Bowser has issued a State of Emergency. It is important to know what resources are available to everyone prepping for the cold weather throughout DC.

DC’s Department of Public Works has a website that includes city resources, guides and contact information including snow closures and weather alerts, preparation, and safety tips. Learn more at: snow.dc.gov.

For a list of shelters and warming centers visit: cold.dc.gov

For updated bus schedules download WMATA’s app at: MetroPulse App

For information about current power outages visit: Pepco Outage Map

Citizens who are 65 and older or have a disability are encouraged to apply for the Sidewalk Shoveling Exemption Program. This program exempts approved residents from clearing snow within the first eight hours of a winter storm, and is good for two seasons. Learn more at: https://shovelexemption.dpw.dc.gov/

Yeti Hunt Wrap Up

This year’s Yeti Hunt featured many of Tenleytown’s small businesses including Coffee Nature, PetMac, Verified Wines, Print Space, Minsky’s, The Tile Shop, Middle C Music, Saku Saku Flakerie, and Shinwa Izakaya. Participants had to find a location in each business and take their picture there to earn points. Our winners found all of the locations and earned Tenleybucks that they can use in the Tenleytown corridor!

Returning Favorites!

Name That Tune and Trivia Night return to local restaurants in February!

@ Masala Art

Every first Tuesday of the month, “Name that Tune” will continue to be held at Masala Art from 8 to 10pm. Earn points with a team of four people by guessing song titles and artists as fast as you can!

Masala Art also offers a lunch buffet every Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for $16.95 including vegetarian and meat options.

@ Guapos

Every second Thursday of the month, Guapos hosts trivia night beginning at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by Tenleytown Main Street, Guapos, and Orangetheory Fitness, this pub-style competition is free to play and winners receive a prize of $25 Tenleybucks which can be redeemed at local businesses. Music round players also have the chance to win free classes with Orangetheory in Tenleytown!

Movie Nights @ Tenley-Friendship Library

Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity or just an escape from the winter weather, movie nights at the Tenley-Friendship Library are the perfect choice. This month’s showing will be The Lion King on February 5. More information can be found on the DC Public Library website.

Tenleytown Main Street is an accredited Main Street program funded

in part by DC’s DSLBD. Contact us at info@tenleytownmainstreet.org.