We’ve got a HUGE batch of events coming up this week, all over the DC Metro region, available for friends and families! Summer is quickly flying by so take advantage of some of these great outings and support our local nonprofits!
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Recreational Fishing Day
Anacostia Watershed Society
Please join Anacostia Watershed Society, University of Maryland College Park, and Anacostia Community Museum for a day of recreational fishing! We will provide fishing rods and bait on a first-come, first-served basis (bring your own if you prefer). Each participant will receive a gift card valued at $10 for providing us with your catch (per DC fishing regulations)! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please register so you can be notified if inclement weather cancels the event.
When: Sat Jul 26 2014 (08:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: We are looking for 5 – 10 volunteers to help with event logistics (e.g., help with participant registration for those who provide caught fish, direct and check on participants, take GPS coordinates, distribute supplies and gift cards, assist with proper labeling and storage of fish samples). If you would like to help, please let us know in either the ‘Please share reasons for participating’ section or the ‘How did you hear about AWS’ section when you register and we will contact you with more details.
Contact: Lori Baranoff, (301) 699-6204 ext 107
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Women Build
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD, Inc.
Interested in volunteering on our Maple Hill construction site to support Women Build Register below –there are only 20 slots available and they will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. This event is to support our Women Build efforts to partially sponsor a home in the Maple Hill community. We are suggesting a donation of $50 per person which will go directly toward the project. You can either send a check prior to the build day to 9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or place your donation online at: https://share.habitat.org/maple-hill-women-build. Feel free to use our fundraising page to raise extra funds to support this amazing cause! Women Build is a national program, which is not about excluding men; but rather empowering women in our local communities. Starting in January 2014, and continuing through the completion of the Maple Hill project, women from the community will commit to fundraise for the partial sponsorship of a town home in the development.This is a great opportunity to network with other like-minded women in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties while transforming the lives of deserving families.
When: Sat Jul 26 2014 (08:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Where: 9000 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Fee? yes $50 suggested donation to support the build
Volunteer Info: Please remember that ALL volunteers must wear hard-soled boots or shoes, such as hiking boots. Shoes with lug soles are required due to site conditions. Gym shoes, open-toed shoes, sandals and high heels are not permitted. You will be sent home if you do not have proper shoes. No exceptions can be made. Your safety is paramount. Please wear long pants made of sturdy material, such as JEANS. Leggings, yoga pants and pants that do not cover your ankles are not acceptable. You will be sent home if you do not wear proper pants. No exceptions can be made. Your safety is paramount. Please remember to bring your lunch. We will break for lunch at 11:30, and we ask that you are prepared to eat your lunch on site. In the event of inclement weather, please call the construction hotline at 301-910-6597 for information regarding build day status. The hotline will be updated by 7am. All volunteers are REQUIRED to use the appropriate safety equipment as instructed by Habitat’s construction staff and Crew Leaders (including, but not limited to hard hats and safety goggles) and wear closed toed shoes. HFH-MC will provide this equipment but you may bring your own if you prefer. All volunteers must be at least 18 to be on the construction site. Creating an account within this system allows us to decrease paperwork and keep electronic files of your waiver acceptance.
Contact: Caitlin Barr, (301) 990-0014 ext 18
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Distribution Day
DC Diaper Bank
Our distribution days are one of the most exciting and important days at DC Diaper Bank. This is the day we distribute more than 50,000 diapers to over 18 amazing organizations across the DC Metro area. Come join us as we help these great organization fill their trucks with much needed diapers for the families that they serve.
When: Sat Jul 26 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: DC Diaper Bank Warehouse 8858 Monard Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Sorting and packing diapers; helping with other inventory
Contact: Corinne Cannon, (202) 656-8503
Urban Imagination, Art Installation
City Blossoms
Join City Blossoms for the unveiling of our beautiful new mural at Marion Street Garden! Seven talented local artists have contributed to this magnificent mural and we are more than excited to unveil it. Artists featured include: Aniekan Udofia Cita Sadeli ‘Chelove’ Danamarie Hosler Graham Boyle Luis Peralta Michael Kirby Rose Jaffe Light refreshments and snacks will be provided for guests. We hope you come out to enjoy both the mural and the beautiful Marion St. Garden!
When: Sat Jul 26 2014 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Where: Marion St Garden, 1519 Marion St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? no
Contact: Sarah, (443) 854-1669
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Summer Voices at THEARC
Split This Rock
Join the DC Youth Slam Team this Saturday and share your story! DCYST is hosting an open mic for all ages…and the best part is that it’s FREE!
When: Sat Jul 26 2014 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Where: THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Fee? no
Contact: Split This Rock, (202) 787-5210
For more information: click here
Sunday, July 27, 2014
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: Sun Jul 27 2014 (09:00 AM – 12:00 NOON)
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
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Pool Chaperone w/ Horton’s Kids
Horton’s Kids
Sunny and warm days mean our weekly Sunday field trips to the pool are back! We need a big group of volunteers in July to swim with the kids and help us keep them safe in the water!
When: Sun Jul 27 2014 (12:00 NOON – 3:30 PM)
Where: Francis Pool, 2500 N St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Volunteers are needed to help chaperone our trips to the pool where you’ll swim with the kids, eat lunch and play out of the water. Schedule below: 12:00 pm: Meet at the top of the Capitol South Metro escalators for a ride on the HK bus to pick up the kids and drive to the pool. You can alternatively meet us at the pool. 12:45 pm: The HK bus arrives at the pool. Volunteers swim with the kids and help keep them safe. 2:30 pm: The kids eat lunch and play at the park next to the pool. 3:30 pm: The bus takes the kids home and drops off the volunteers back at Cap South.
Contact: Alexa, (202) 544-5033
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Horror Classics: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Joe’s Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus
Joe’s hosts a series of cool thrillers 7:30 pm on Mondays in July that show incredible photographer, intense acting, and real theatrics before the digital era. Renew your interest in these classic or discover them for the first time! This series is curated by Vernon Sears. Ticket price covers Sears’ introduction to each film and lead of a short discussion after each film. BYOP (Bring your own Popcorn!) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941). Look into the soul of an upright man to see the darkness within. Dr. Jekyll leads to his own folly when he separates his evil side from his own good in the form of Hyde to live the indulgent life from which he, as Dr. Jekyll, has refrained. In the dual role of Jekyl and Hyde, Spencer Tracy turns in an excellent performance equaled with the performance of Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner, well directed by Victor Fleming.
When: Mon Jul 28 2014 (7:30 PM)
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier, MD 20912
Fee? yes $5 admission
Contact: Joe’s Movement Emporium, (301) 699-1819
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Family Friendly Warehouse Volunteering
DC Diaper Bank
Come help us in the warehouse! Volunteering is family friendly and all are welcome whether it’s for one hour or four. We’ll be sorting and packing diapers and even little hands can help with that (or just play in the play area!). Our Volunteer Dates are a great way to starting talking about giving back and community in a very tangible way that kids can relate to well.
When: Tue Jul 29 2014 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: DC Diaper Bank Warehouse 8858 Monard Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Sorting and packing diapers; helping with other inventory
Contact: Heather Foley, (202) 656-8503
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
One Hour, One World Tour
Ayuda
If you would like to get a first person introduction to Ayuda’s work and learn how you could get involved, please join us for one of our frequent One Hour, One World tours. Please sign up for a time and feel free to bring friends. (Tours are conducted in English)
When: Wed Jul 30 2014 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Where: Ayuda DC office, 6925B Willow Street NW, Washington, DC 20012
Fee? no
Contact: Sarah Block, (202) 387-4848 ext 143
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Patience, Bunthorne’s Bride’ at CHAW
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
This loving production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Patience, Bunthorne’s Bride” is under the direction of Lise Bruneau (Stage) and Barbara Schelstrate (Music) and Jill Strachan (Producer). Cast members hail from the CHAW community, glbt arts community, and the community-at-large. This summer’s production continues the tradition of the slightly-twisted versions of previous Gilbert & Sullivan offerings at CHAW over the past twelve years including “HMS Pinafore,” “Iolanthe,” “The Mikado,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” a sampler of songs from 8 operettas, and “The Gondoliers.” The show will run for 8 performances July 31st – August 2 and August 7-9.
When: Thu Jul 31 2014 (7:30 PM)
Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Fee? yes $20
Contact: CHAW, (202) 547-6839
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