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Saturday, November 14th
Adoption Event at The Alexander with City Dogs Rescue
Join City Dogs Rescue at The Alexander to meet some of our adoptable dogs!
When: Sat Nov 14 2015 (12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM) Add to My Calendar
Where: The Alexander, 4390 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Volunteer Info: We need drivers to bring dogs from foster homes or our daycare facility (1832 18th ST NW) and back from the event. We also need dog handlers. Dog handling preference will be given to those who can drive a foster to/from the event and stay for the duration.
Contact: Asrah Mohammed, (202) 425-2668
Bethany House of Northern Virginia International Holiday Bazaar
Bethany House is hosting an International Holiday Bazaar to benefit the women and children we serve on Saturday, November 14 from 11 am to 6 pm. Come and shop for unique gifts for the holiday season!
When: Sat Nov 14 2015 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Add to My Calendar
Where: First Baptist Church – Alexandria, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Fee? Yes $5 suggested donation at door to benefit Bethany House of Northern Virginia
Contact: Brad Womble, (703) 658-9500
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Sitar Performance Series #5: Featuring Luis Garay Percussion World with Sitar Arts Center
Sitar Arts Center Performance Series #5 Washington Performing Arts presents Luis Garay Percussion World as part of Sitar’s annual Winter Bash.
When: Sat Nov 14 2015 (12:00 NOON – 1:00 PM) Add to My Calendar
Where: Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Road NW Suite 101, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? no
Contact: Juan Garcia, (202) 797-21
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Book Festival with For Love of Children
The Book Festival is an opportunity for FLOC students and their families to celebrate the importance of reading and literacy.
When: Sat Nov 14 2015 (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) Add to My Calendar
Where: Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20068
Fee? no
Contact: Kate Brown, (202) 462-8686 ext 3613
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Sunday, November 15th
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County 5K with Girls on the Run of MoCo
Culminating 5K Fun Run for all the girls that participate in our fall season.
When: Sun Nov 15 2015 (09:00 AM) Add to My Calendar
Where: Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Volunteer Info: We have multiple volunteer opportunities in the start/finish area as well as along the course.
Contact: Caitlin Furey, (301) 881-3801 ext 104
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Purchase Pies for Charity! with City Dogs Rescue
Buy a Thanksgiving pie and help two charities at once! Friendship Hospital for Animals has generously offered to match the dollar amount of every pie that City Dogs Rescue supporters sell on behalf of the charity Food & Friends – up to $25,000! Whenever a CDR supporter uses our special link to place an order for a pie, CDR will receive free vet care in the equivalent dollar amount from Friendship Hospital! Our special pie link is: http://bit.ly/CDRPies. Purchasers can pick up their pies at 30 different location in the metro DC/MD/VA area. (Out-of-towners can also help by donating a pie to a Food & Friends client). So please order a pie through this link http://bit.ly/CDRPies, and help two great organizations with one order and get a delicious pie too!
When: Sun Nov 15 2015 (00:00 AM) Add to My Calendar
Where: 2121 Decatur Pl NW, Unit 3, Washington DC 20008
Fee? no
Contact: Asrah Mohammed, (202) 425-2668
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Tuesday, November 17
What Hope Looks Like Art Show with Hope House DC
Each year at our Father to Child Summer Camp behind bars, children and their incarcerated dads create life size murals that represent their vision of a perfect day together. This is an exhibit of these beautiful folk art pieces. Along with the great art, you can meet some of our families and enjoy delicious food from Well Dunn Catering.
When: Tue Nov 17 2015 (06:30 AM – 08:30 AM) Add to My Calendar
Where: McDermott Will & Emery, 500 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Volunteer Info: Voluneers will staff the various tables where participants can “adopt” Chirstmas gifts for Hope House kids, sign in guests, etc.
Contact: Carol Fennelly, (202) 506-2253
Thursday, November 19
Beyond the Classroom Tour with For Love of Children
Please join us ‘Beyond the Classroom’ to take a tour of our mission and to learn how you can get involved. At this event, you will hear from FLOC’s staff, board members, students, parents, and volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Thu Nov 19 2015 (08:30 AM – 09:30 AM) Add to My Calendar
Where: For Love of Children, 1763 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? no
Contact: Kate Brown, (202) 462-8686 ext 3
Jimmy Choo Shopping Event with the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Come shop at Jimmy Choo and enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. A portion of all sales during the event will benefit the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project.
When: Thu Nov 19 2015 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Add to My Calendar
Where: Jimmy Choo, 5481 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Fee? no
Contact: Nicole Curry, (240) 223-1102