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Around Town 3/28-4/3

It’s a busy weekend for Catalogue nonprofits across the region! Check out what fun events you can head to this weekend and let us know where you end up by tweeting at us or telling us about your time on Facebook!

Friday, March 28, 2014

March Three-Day Cancer Retreat

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Retreats help participants engage in richer, fuller lives by providing empowering tools and knowledge in a community of others facing a cancer diagnosis.
When: Fri Mar 28 2014 (12:00 NOON)
Where: Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? yes $650, application required
Contact: Adrienne Dern, (202) 483-8600
For more information: click here

Hexagon’s Midterm Madness!

Sarah’s Circle
Sarah’s Circle is the 2014 beneficiary for Hexagon, Washington’s only original political satirical musical comedy revue. Throughout the month of March 2014, Hexagon will be delighting audiences with its hilarious season, Midterm Madness, and will donate every penny of profit to the work of Sarah’s Circle, which provides supportive, affordable housing to very low-income senior citizens in Washington, DC. We hope you will join us for a show!
When: Fri Mar 28 2014 (8:00 PM)
Where: Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fee? yes $30 per ticket
Volunteer Info: We also need volunteers to serve in a variety of functions: front-of-house services, set builders and painters, etc. Please contact Hexagon via www.hexagon.org for more information.
Contact: Jessica Petro, (202) 332-1400 ext 11
For more information: click here

Saturday, March 29, 2014

March Three-Day Cancer Retreat

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Retreats help participants engage in richer, fuller lives by providing empowering tools and knowledge in a community of others facing a cancer diagnosis.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (09:00 AM)
Where: Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? yes $650, application required
Contact: Adrienne Dern, (202) 483-8600
For more information: click here

National Conference on Ending Poverty

A Wider Circle
Nearly 50,000,000 children and adults in this country live in poverty. They live each day without the basic need items the rest of us take for granted. No food, no bed in which to sleep, no clothes for work or school – poverty creates a different world for our neighbors. We can solve this crisis, no question about it. On Saturday, March 29, 2014, we will come together to plan how to do just that. The National Conference on Ending Poverty, presented by A Wider Circle, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Office of Community Partnerships, will focus on solutions. The conference will highlight innovative, on-the-ground approaches to ending poverty and connect attendees with concrete ways to engage. Featured speakers include: Dave Phillips, Co-Founder, Cincinnati Works Dr. Pamela Loprest, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute Jeffrey Faulkner, President, Ways to Work Tonya Jackson Smallwood, President and CEO, Family Matters of Greater Washington Scott Miller, CEO, Circles USA Aaron Bartley, Executive Director, PUSH Buffalo Cubby Graham of charity: water will also share his organization’s incredible story and groundbreaking international relief work for those in poverty. You will hear from individuals living in poverty, as well as be welcomed by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. The conference will be moderated by Washington Post columnist and CNN and MSNBC commentator, Dana Milbank.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (10:00 AM)
Where: Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fee? yes $20 regular; $10 students
Contact: Mark Bergel, (301) 608-3504
For more information: click here

Spring Workday @ Girard Children’s Community Garden

City Blossoms
It’s almost that time of year again to get the Community Green Spaces ready for Spring and a new season of Open Times. Itching to get outside? Come join us for a morning of getting hands dirty, digging, and planting.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: Girard Children’s Community Garden, playground at 15th & Girard Sts NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Get the garden ready for spring planting! Individual and group volunteers are encouraged!
Contact: City Blossoms, (443) 854-1669
For more information: click here

Wild Plant Nursery Work Day

Earth Sangha
Every Monday, and Thursday (and selected Sundays), we will be out at our Wild Plant Nursery preparing pots, sowing seeds, weeding, and all the fun things that help our nursery to function! If you are a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our “Nursery Diva” volunteers. These workdays will be dependent on weather conditions, so please check with Lisa, lbright@earthsangha.org, before heading out.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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

Nash Run Trash Trap Cleanup

Anacostia Watershed Society
Since its inception in 1989, AWS staff and volunteers have removed tons of trash from the Anacostia River each year. Our Nash Run Trash Trap cleanups have been a huge success in helping us to make progress towards our goal for a trash free Anacostia River. Located adjacent to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Northeast DC, this trash trap catches trash before it ends up in the River! But our staff can’t manage this trap alone. Volunteers are critical to our plan to collect trash and monitor this trash trap. At the event we will remove trash from the trap and sort it into 5 categories; bottles and cans, Styrofoam, plastic grocery bags, lumber, and “other”. The data collected will be used to educate the public and advocate for a better practice such as Bottle Deposit Bill.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (12:00 NOON – 3:00 PM)
Where: Intersection of Anacostia Ave NE and Douglas St NE, Washington, DC 20019
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Remove trash from the trap and sort it into categories (bottles, Styrofoam, plastic bags, etc). The task requires squatting down for a relatively long time, and may be physically demanding. It is not suitable for young children or the elderly. Registration is required. Please register at least 2 days prior to the event dates you chose to volunteer in order to receive additional information regarding proper clothing, etc. This event may be canceled suddenly due to high flow rain events effecting Nash Run Stream.
Contact: Masaya Maeda, (301) 699-6204 ext 110
For more information: click here

2014 Generation to Generation Gala

Senior Services of Alexandria
The Generation to Generation Annual gala is a festive celebration that highlights family members in Alexandria whose dedication and passion for giving back to the community are passed down from generation to generation. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 29 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road in Alexandria, VA. For more information or to sponsor the event, please see www.seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 14.
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Fee? yes
Contact: , (703) 836-4414 ext 14

Night of 1000 Hotdogs @ ArtEnables

Art Enables
Ceramic hamburgers are so 2013! Join your fellow gourmands and art lovers for Art Enables’ Spring event – Night of 1000* Hotdogs. Music, Art, Amazing Circus Acts, and Hotdogs…lots and lots of hotdogs! Event is free but RSVP is required!
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Where: Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
Fee? no
Contact: Beth Baldwin, (202) 554-9455
For more information: click here

Hexagon’s Midterm Madness!

Sarah’s Circle
Sarah’s Circle is the 2014 beneficiary for Hexagon, Washington’s only original political satirical musical comedy revue. Throughout the month of March 2014, Hexagon will be delighting audiences with its hilarious season, Midterm Madness, and will donate every penny of profit to the work of Sarah’s Circle, which provides supportive, affordable housing to very low-income senior citizens in Washington, DC. We hope you will join us for a show!
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (8:00 PM)
Where: Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fee? yes $30 per ticket
Volunteer Info: We also need volunteers to serve in a variety of functions: front-of-house services, set builders and painters, etc. Please contact Hexagon via www.hexagon.org for more information.
Contact: Jessica Petro, (202) 332-1400 ext 11
For more information: click here

VaVaVoom!

Joe’s Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus
Joe’s Movement Emporium and DEVIATED THEATRE bring you a late night performance full of burlesque dancer, aerial arts, amazing feats and much more!
When: Sat Mar 29 2014 (10:00 PM)
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, ME 20712
Fee? yes $30 per individual
Contact: Melissa Rosenberg, (301) 699 – 1819

Sunday, March 30, 2014

March Three-Day Cancer Retreat

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Retreats help participants engage in richer, fuller lives by providing empowering tools and knowledge in a community of others facing a cancer diagnosis.
When: Sun Mar 30 2014 (09:00 AM)
Where: Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? yes $650, application required
Contact: Adrienne Dern, (202) 483-8600
For more information: click here

Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington D.C.’s Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk helps children heal faster and better. March 30th. Race starts 9:00 AM Kids Fun Run at 8:45am. 2303 Dulles Station Blvd., Herndon, VA. Family friendly Red Shoe 5K is for racers, leisure walkers and runners. Prizes, family activities and games, awards & surprises. Kids can get community service hours. Cost: Adults $40 until March 23, $45 thru race day. Kids $25. Team & Family discounts. Kids in strollers & leashed dogs free. Sign up on-line now at www.redshoe5K.org or call 202.529.8204.
When: Sun Mar 30 2014 (09:00 AM)
Where: 2303 Dulles Station Blvd., Herndon, VA 20171
Fee? yes Adults $40 until March 23, $45 thru race day. Kids $25.
Volunteer Info: Three different volunteer shifts – 1st Shift-6:00am-9:15am, 2ND Shift- 8:45am-12:00pm and All Day Shift-6:00am-12:00pm. We will need support setting up for the race, help with all of our family friendly activities and also cheering the runners on as they run by. For more information, please contact Kristen Claus at kristen@rmhcdc.org or (202) 529-8204.
Contact: Kristen, (202) 529-8204
For more information: click here

Wild Plant Nursery Work Day

Earth Sangha
Every Monday, and Thursday (and selected Sundays), we will be out at our Wild Plant Nursery preparing pots, sowing seeds, weeding, and all the fun things that help our nursery to function! If you are a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our “Nursery Diva” volunteers. These workdays will be dependent on weather conditions, so please check with Lisa, lbright@earthsangha.org, before heading out.
When: Sun Mar 30 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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, March 31, 2014

Wild Plant Nursery Work Day

Earth Sangha
Every Monday, and Thursday (and selected Sundays), we will be out at our Wild Plant Nursery preparing pots, sowing seeds, weeding, and all the fun things that help our nursery to function! If you are a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our “Nursery Diva” volunteers. These workdays will be dependent on weather conditions, so please check with Lisa, lbright@earthsangha.org, before heading out.
When: Mon Mar 31 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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

Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Dine for CASA at Franklin’s

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George’s County
Dine and shop at Franklin’s Brewery & General Store on April 1, 2014, bring your receipt to the hostess and 20% will go back to support Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George’s County!
When: Tue Apr 1 2014 (09:00 AM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT)
Where: Franklin’s Brewery and General Store, 5123 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Fee? yes Cost of your meal and drinks
Contact: Penny Gerber, (301) 209-0491
For more information: click here

Washington Bach Consort presents the FREE Noontime Cantata Series

Washington Bach Consort
Cantata: Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin, BWV 144 Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat Major (“St. Anne”), BWV 552 Organ Soloist: Neil Weston A Washington DC tradition described by the Washingtonian as a “hidden gem,” the Noontime Cantata Series at Church of the Epiphany in downtown DC provides respite from the busy workday and the stress of city life. Each fifty minute concert consists of a cantata and an organ piece introduced by J. Reilly Lewis and performed by orchestra, chorus and soloists.
When: Tue Apr 1 2014 (12:00 NOON)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

4th Annual Allies in Change Awards Luncheon

District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)
DASH’s Allies in Change Awards recognize community partners who have made a difference in the lives of women and children facing homelessness due to domestic violence. Mistress of Ceremonies Erika Gonzalez, Reporter/Anchor, NBC News Channel 4 Special Guest Yvette Cade Hear her story of survival and courageous efforts to escape from abuse. Ms. Cade was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show and has focused her survival on speaking out against domestic violence in communities around the country.
When: Wed Apr 2 2014 (12:00 NOON – 1:30 PM)
Where: Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? yes $150 Standard Ticket; $75 Nonprofit Ticket; Sponsorships Available!
Contact: Meghan McDonough, (202) 462-3274 ext 101

Thursday, April 03, 2014

Wild Plant Nursery Work Day

Earth Sangha
Every Monday, and Thursday (and selected Sundays), we will be out at our Wild Plant Nursery preparing pots, sowing seeds, weeding, and all the fun things that help our nursery to function! If you are a natural gardener or botanically curious, please join and become one of our “Nursery Diva” volunteers. These workdays will be dependent on weather conditions, so please check with Lisa, lbright@earthsangha.org, before heading out.
When: Thu Apr 3 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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

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