We are in the final stretch of October (can you believe it?)! See what these great nonprofits are doing to help October go out with a bang!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

DC SCORES Fall Frenzy

DC SCORES
The Fall Frenzy is a day-long celebration of our fall season that includes a round-robin soccer tournament and other various outdoor activities. Our students, along with hundreds of parents and community partners, come out to see their children play in soccer games; get their faces painted; run relay-races; practice their shooting accuracy; and a lot more.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 (08:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Where: Trinity University, 125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Fee?: no
Volunteer Info: Volunteer roles include setup/breakdown, registration, referees, arts & crafts leaders, facepainters, lunch servers, and field monitors.
Contact: Jessica Rosen, (202) 393-6999 ext 311
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Bulb Bash with City Blossoms

City Blossoms
Come and celebrate another fantastic season of beauty, food, and community! Join us for the final celebration and help plant over 1,000 bulbs in and around one of our Community Green Spaces. We will have a bulb plant-a-thon, free herb harvest, and community potluck.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: Marion Street Intergenerational Garden, 1521 Marion Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee?: no
Contact: City Blossoms, (443) 854-1669
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The Artistry of Cellist Zuill Bailey

National Philharmonic
Zuill Bailey, cello Navah Perlman, piano Cellist Zuill Bailey’s not-to-be-missed recital features the cello works of Schumann, an incomparable 19th-century master who defined Romanticism. Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry, as well as his engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought-after cellists today.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 (3:30 PM)
Where: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Fee?: yes $28-$48 (Kids Free)
Contact: Deborah Birnbaum, (301) 581-5100
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Romantic Sentiments

National Philharmonic
Zuill Bailey, cello Piotr Gajewski, conductor Immerse yourself in Brahms’s turbulent Tragic Overture, full of dark tension, followed by Schumann’s romantic and lyrical Cello Concerto performed by the celebrated cellist Zuill Bailey. Finally, enjoy Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, a work the composer struggled to write, as he felt under the shadow of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. Yet Brahms’s masterpiece features distinctive, rich music of extraordinary intensity. Brahms Tragic Overture Schumann Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 1
When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 (8:00 PM)
Where: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Fee?: yes $28-$84 (Kids Free)
Contact: Deborah Birnbaum, (301) 581-5100
For more information: click here

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Invasive Species Removal with Alan Ford

Earth Sangha
The president of VNPS Potowmack Chapter, Alan Ford, will be leading regular invasive control field work days at Marie Butler Leven Preserve.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2013 (09:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Where: Marie Butler Leven Preserve, 1501 Kirby Road, McLean VA 22101
Fee?: no
Volunteer Info: Removing invasive species such as Porcelainberry, Mile-a-minute, Winter Creeper, Wineberry, and Japanese Stiltgrass
Contact: Alan Ford, (703) 764-4830
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City Kids Wilderness Project: Friends & Family Hike

City Kids Wilderness Project
Please join City Kids Wilderness Project for a 2 1/2 mile hike at Sugarloaf Mountain! Meet at the Potomac Overlook Parking Lot for the start of our hike. Please feel free to bring family and friends. We follow our hike with some refreshments at the picnic area.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2013 (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Where: Sugarloaf Mountain, 7901 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Fee?: no
Contact: Ryan Lauer, (202) 525-4930

Romantic Sentiments

National Philharmonic
Zuill Bailey, cello Piotr Gajewski, conductor Immerse yourself in Brahms’s turbulent Tragic Overture, full of dark tension, followed by Schumann’s romantic and lyrical Cello Concerto performed by the celebrated cellist Zuill Bailey. Finally, enjoy Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, a work the composer struggled to write, as he felt under the shadow of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. Yet Brahms’s masterpiece features distinctive, rich music of extraordinary intensity. Brahms Tragic Overture Schumann Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 1
When: Sunday, October 27, 2013 (3:00 PM)
Where: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Fee?: yes $28-$84 (Kids Free)
Contact: Deborah Birnbaum, (301) 581-5100
For more information:?click here

Monday, October 28, 2013

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: Monday, October 28, 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
Volunteer Info: 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.
Contact: Lisa Bright, (703) 764-4830
For more information: click here

MobileMed 45th Anniversary and Annual Meeting

Join us as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary! Reception begins at 6:30 pm and program with guest speaker and community awards is from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
When: Monday, October 28, 2013 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Suburban Hospital Auditorium, 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Fee?: no
Contact: , (301) 841-0825
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Fall Legal Volunteer Training

Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
The core of the Legal Clinic’s work is the representation of individual low- and no-income clients through a network of over 200 volunteer attorneys and legal assistants. Volunteers obtain clients at one of six intake sites run by WLCH at meal programs, health clinics, and day programs throughout the District. Our intake sessions last for one hour and, on average, about 3-5 clients attend each intake. If clients present legal issues that meet our case selection guidelines, then the intake volunteer acts as the primary legal representative for those clients. WLCH staff attorneys provide advice and guidance on all volunteer cases. Attendance is required for all new volunteers. Attorneys must be authorized to practice law in the District of Columbia: attorneys must be a current member of the D.C. Bar or have begun the process for waiving in admission; attorneys employed by the Federal Government must be a member in good standing in the highest court of any state. Paralegals may volunteer only in partnership with and under the direct supervision of an attorney authorized to practice in D.C.
When: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 (11:45 AM – 4:00 PM)
Where: Jones Day, 51 Louisiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee?: no
Contact: Kaitlyn Uhl, (202) 328-1263
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Thursday, October 31, 2013

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: Thursday, October 31, 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
Volunteer Info: 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.
Contact: Lisa Bright, (703) 764-4830
For more information: click here