Kids Washington, D.C. - June 15, 2009

Give It Away Now

BabyLove DC's Baby Gear and Clothing Drive

Palazzo pants (no, really, they’re sooo flattering) and a busted ten-speed (honestly, who needs brakes?) top the list of things you’ve tried to unload on people in the past.

Give it up and give someone something she really needs.

Starting June 20, the new nonprofit BabyLove DC will be collecting gently used items (maternity and newborn to age 6) for its inaugural gear and clothing drive. The goods will be distributed to local families in need.

On the horizon for this crew are diaper and crib drives, plus showers for moms-to-be. But for now, they’re looking for the bassinet, bottle warmer, and box of blankets that’s been collecting dust in your crawl space.

They’ll take almost anything kid related off your hands.

Now that’s love, baby.

Drop off donations Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the new Glover Park and Burleith Farmers Market, Wisconsin Avenue, at 34th Street NW. For more information, go to babylovedc.org.

SAIL
Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake Father’s Day
What: Look for treasure aboard a cruise on the Chesapeake. Fathers and grandfathers ride free.
Why: He’ll always be the captain of your ship.
When: Sun., 9:30 & 11 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3:30 & 5 p.m.
Where: 311 Third St., Annapolis. For reservations, call 410-263-0002.

HEAR
Concert in the Park
What: Take a picnic, listen to music from Melodime, and get in on special activities for Father’s Day.
Why: This park visit’s for him.
When: Sun., 5 p.m.
Where: Rose Park, 26th & P Sts. NW.

SEE
Outcasts United
What: The whole fam can meet author Warren St. John, watch soccer troupe Futboleros, and hear Afropunk big band Chopteeth, to benefit the Fugees Family youth program.
Why: Dad can kick it.
When: Sat., 1-3 p.m.
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, at 9th St. (202-265-0930). Tickets online at 930.com.