Catalogue charities have a lot to celebrate: Rock Creek Park, salsa, singers, and new supportive housing. Also a 5K and a few awards ceremonies keep you connected to our region, happy weekend!
Friday, April 24, 2015
125th Anniversary Spring Nature Walk in Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Conservancy (formerly Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment)
Join Melanie Choukas-Bradley, the author of A Year in Rock Creek Park the Wild, Wooded Heart of Washington, DC for an Earth Day/Arbor Day spring nature walk under the trees in the Boundary Bridge area of Rock Creek Park. Melanie is a naturalist who frequently leads guided walks in the park and she is intimately acquainted with the trees and wildflowers growing along Rock Creek.We will witness the fresh green foliage of the newly leafed canopy as we search for spring wildflowers and listen for the return of the musical wood thrush, D.C.’s official bird.
Location and Directions: The Boundary Bridge parking lot, Beach Drive. Take East-West Highway (Route 410) east from Connecticut Avenue (a right-hand turn if driving north on Connecticut from DC and a left-hand turn if driving south from the Beltway). Take East-West Highway to Beach Drive and turn right (south) and drive to the locked gate across Beach Drive at the District line. Park in the parking lot just before the gate or along the road if the parking lot is full. Bring: Water and snacks and/or a light lunch. Wear sunscreen and (optional) bug spray. Bring binoculars if you wish. Note: there are no restrooms at the meeting location or along the route. Trail: We will cover up to 2 miles at a slow hiking pace with some elevation change on hiking trails. Register at: http://publicevents.force.com/Public_Event_Signup_Pagecid=70170000000OJgs
When: Fri Apr 24 2015 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Where: Boundary Bridge parking lot – see above for details, Beach Drive, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? no
Contact: Rock Creek Conservancy, (301) 579-3105
For more information: click here
Salsa for Schools
Joe’s Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus
Support the Elementary schools of Mount Rainier, Maryland! And have a great time a Joe’s Movement Emporium!
When: Fri Apr 24 2015 (7:00 PM)
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Fee? yes $10-50 per ticket
Contact: Joe’s Movement Emporium, (301) 699-1819
For more information: click here
Saturday, April 25, 2015
The Race to End Poverty
A Wider Circle
Join The Race to End Poverty hosted by A Wider Circle and help children and adults throughout the area lift themselves out of poverty. The event includes a 5K run/walk 1-mile walk and a tot trot!
When: Sat Apr 25 2015 (09:00 AM)
Where: Meadowbrook Park, 7901 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Fee? yes $30 for the 5K; $20 for the 1-mile; and free for the Tot Trot
Contact: Lexie Starrett, (301) 608-3504
For more information: click here
Sunday, April 26, 2015
National Philharmonic Singers Benefit Concert
Community Ministries of Rockville
National Philharmonic Singers Benefit Concert on Saturday, April 25. Continuing their annual springtime tradition, the National Philharmonic will present a wide variety of beautiful choral music featuring traditional favorites by Brahms, paired with new music from Germany, Russia, and premieres of several new works by Washington composer and member of the chorus, Edward Rejuney. The National Philharmonic Singers is a chamber choir and one of several performing ensembles of the National Philharmonic which is in residence at the Music Center at Strathmore. As such, it promotes works suited for smaller ensembles, whether with accompaniment or A cappella. Its repertoire ranges from 15th to 21st centuries.
When: Sun Apr 26 2015 (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 107 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Fee? yes Donations to benefit Community Ministries of Rockville
Contact: Lynn Arndt, (301) 637-0705
For more information: click here
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Stewards of Children Training
Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
Participate in Stewards of Children and gain information necessary to protect children and ensure they grow up healthy and safe in DC. Stewards of Children teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for individuals concerned about the safety of children, including community members and professionals that work with youth. The training includes a discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field.
When: Thu Apr 30 2015 (09:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Where: Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee? no
Contact: Erin McGuinness, (202) 645-3522
Open Arms Housing Groundbreaking
Open Arms Housing
This event is to celebrate the ground-breaking ceremony of Open Arms Housing’s second permanent supportive housing residence, Owen House. Owen House will provide permanent housing for four homeless women with mental health issues and physical disabilities.
When: Thu Apr 30 2015 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Where: Owen House, 1256 Owen Place, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Assist VIPs.
Contact: Marilyn Kresky-Wolff, (202) 525-3467
5th Annual Allies in Change Awards Reception
District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)
DASH’s 5th Annual Allies in Change awards reception recognizes DC’s “safe housing champions”, our community partners who make a difference in the lives of DASH survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. Our Special Guest Speaker will be a DASH survivor who will share her story and courageous efforts to escape from abuse and rebuild her life and our Mistress of Ceremonies is Erika Gonzalez from NBC4. Join us on April 30th as we celebrate the volunteers, partner organizations and local businesses that make a difference at DASH!
When: Thu Apr 30 2015 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Where: Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1616 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Fee? yes $100 Tickets & Sponsorships Available
Contact: Meghan McDonough, (202) 462-3274 ext 101
For more information: click here
Celebrate City Kids!
City Kids Wilderness Project
You are cordially invited to celebrate the transformative work of City Kids Wilderness Project and the 130 youth impacted by dynamic programming each year. On Thursday, April 30th, at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, City Kids will celebrate the many accomplishments of its youth and another successful year of outdoor, hands-on, engaging activities. Please join us from 6:30pm – 8:30pm for an evening of wonderful programming, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. City Kids Wilderness Project provides enriching outdoor adventure and career exploration programming that engages youth from 6th – 12th grade, and beyond. City Kids was founded in 1996 on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for underserved and at-risk DC youth can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community.
When: Thu Apr 30 2015 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? no
Contact: April Martin, (202) 525-4930