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Friday, October 18, 2013
2013 Fall Gala: “Dreaming of Possibilities: A Night Celebrating Five Talents’ Micro-Entrepreneurs”
Five Talents International
You’re invited to Five Talents’ 2013 Fall Gala celebrating our microsavings and microcredit programs across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6:30pm on October 18 at a private country club in Bethesda, Maryland. Dinner will be served at 8:00pm.
When: Friday, October 18, 2013 (6:30 PM)
Where: A Private Country Club in Bethesda, MD, 8500 River Rd Bethesda, MD 20817
Fee?: yes $175
Contact: Jennifer Ruff, (703) 242-6016
For more information: click here
Sunday, October 20, 2013
6th Annual Potomac River Jam
Potomac Conservancy
Join Potomac Conservancy for the 6th annual Potomac River Jam–an afternoon full of celebration of the natural beauty, culture, and history of the Potomac River and C&O Canal. All afternoon, the melodies of local musicians will fill the air with songs from a variety of musical genres. Canoe trips will be offered, and kids will enjoy face painting, games, and crafts. Exciting items from local businesses, such as REI, will be raffled off as well. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a free event open to all ages.
When: Sunday, October 20, 2013 (12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM)
Where: River Center at Lock 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John, MD 20818
Fee?: no
Contact: Shannon O’Neil, (301) 608-1188 ext 205
Wild Plant Nursery Work Day
We will replant young seedlings into individual pots. Student volunteers are welcome for our weekend Nursery field work!
When: Sun Oct 20 2013 (09:00 AM – 12:00 NOON)
Where: Wild Plant Nursery, (See website for directions or search Google Maps for Wild Plant Nursery., Springfield, VA 22150
Fee? no
Contact: Lisa Bright, (703) 764-4830
For more information: click here
Monday, October 21, 2013
You’re Invited to Coffee Talk with Jubilee Jobs
Jubilee Jobs
Last year, Jubilee Jobs helped 1,000 people obtain employment. Want to know how we do it? Want to help us place 1,000 more people in jobs this year? Then join us on October 21st at The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Rd NW at 8:30 am. We need your help to assist the unemployed in the community. Come and hear applicant testimonials, meet our Executive Director Terry Flood, learn more about our volunteer opportunities, and join others who want to make a real difference and help others in the community. Please call ahead of time at (202) 667-8970 so we know to look for you.
When: Mon Oct 21 2013 (08:30 AM)
Where: The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? no
Contact: Sheila Robinson, (202) 667-8970
Wild Plant Nursery Work Day?
Earth Sangha
Every Monday and Thursday are our nursery’s volunteer work days. If you’re a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our Nursery Diva volunteers. Work at the nursery is usual some combination of weeding, transplanting seedlings, and watering. Thursdays will most likely be seed collection excursions with regular volunteers. Our schedule is varied and flexible, so please email Lisa (lbright@earthsangha.org) first if you intend on joining us on these days.
When: Mon Oct 21 2013 (09:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: The Wild Plant Nursery, See website for directions or search Google Maps for Wild Plant Nursery., Springfield, VA 22150
Fee? no
Contact: Lisa Bright, (703) 764-4830
For more information: click here
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Facing Challenging Circumstance: An Evening of Film & Conversation
Joseph’s House
Join us for an exploration of the human spirit in the face of challenging circumstances with poet filmmaker Nic Askew, creator of Soul Biographies. Join us for an evening of film and conversation to support Joseph’s House’s care of the homeless and dying. The evening will include a screening of Nic’s new short film about Joseph’s House, “On the Edge of Life and Death,” and two other short films, one about the onset of dementia and the other about the death of one’s child. Nic will take us through the making of each film and its relevance to every human life, and will engage in a conversation with Joseph’s House Executive Director Patty Wudel and members of the audience. Tickets at: https://josephshousefilm.eventbrite.com/
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Where: Arent Fox, 1717 K Street, NW, Second Floor Auditoriium, Washington, DC 20009
Fee?: yes $25 and $50
Contact: Scott Sanders, (202) 328-9161 ext 2
Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation
Literacy Council of Montgomery County
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County will hold an information session for volunteers interested in helping adults learn to read, write or speak English. Tutors work one-on-one or with small groups. No foreign language skills are necessary. Tutors meet with students in libraries or community centers at mutually convenient times. Registration is required. Call 301-610-0030 or e-mail info@literacycouncilmcmd.org.
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Fee?: no
Volunteer Info: Information session for potential volunteers.
Contact: Maggie Bruno, (301) 610-0030 ext 208
For more information: click here
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation
Literacy Council of Montgomery County
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County will hold an information session for volunteers interested in helping adults learn to read, write or speak English. Tutors work one-on-one or with small groups. No foreign language skills are necessary. Tutors meet with students in libraries or community centers at mutually convenient times. Registration is required. Call 301-610-0030 or e-mail info@literacycouncilmcmd.org.
When: Thursday, October 24, 2013 (10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON)
Where: Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Fee?: no
Volunteer Info: Information session for potential volunteers.
Contact: Maggie Bruno, (301) 610-0030 ext 208
For more information: click here
Wild Plant Nursery Work Day?
Earth Sangha
Every Monday and Thursday are our nursery’s volunteer work days. If you’re a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our Nursery Diva volunteers. Work at the nursery is usual some combination of weeding, transplanting seedlings, and watering. Thursdays will most likely be seed collection excursions with regular volunteers. Our schedule is varied and flexible, so please email Lisa (lbright@earthsangha.org) first if you intend on joining us on these days.
When: Thu Oct 24 2013 (09:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: The Wild Plant Nursery, See website for directions or search Google Maps for Wild Plant Nursery., Springfield, VA 22150
Fee?no
Contact: Lisa Bright, (703) 764-4830
For more information: click here