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ALL EVENTS

Explore this list of events -- open houses, galas, informational evenings, volunteer opportunities -- to find what interests you. Click the name of the event and then use our "share" utility to let your friends know what's happening.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Summer Work at the Wild Plant Nursery   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
Watering and weeding.   more event info >

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Monday, August 02, 2010

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Friday, August 06, 2010

Paint for Bonobos      

Bonobo Conservation Initiative
Let’s fire up the fun! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to support bonobos and make a one-of-a-kind keepsake! Here’s how it works: Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio where you choose an unfinished piece of pottery, paint it, leave it for firing and glazing   more event info >


Saturday, August 07, 2010

Columbia Heights Walking Tour      

Coalition for Smarter Growth
Join us for a walking conversation in Columbia Heights, a key example of D.C.'s strategy for transit-oriented revitalization. The city-led revitalization effort for the neighborhood, which was severely damaged by riots following Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, includes 1.2 million square   more event info >

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Sunday, August 08, 2010

Summer Work at the Wild Plant Nursery   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
Watering and weeding.   more event info >

Bug Walk      

Potomac Conservancy
Volunteer naturalist Deborah Landau will lead the group on a walking journey along the C&O Canal to discover the creepy crawlies that everyone loves and can find in their own backyard and along the Potomac River. This is a great event for kids.   more event info >

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >

Voices of the River: River Stories      

Potomac Conservancy
Eco-historian Hayden Mathews will give an interactive talk that will weave regional history, natural history, and geology to interpret the forces and events that shaped both the Potomac River and the people that have lived on its banks for the past 12,000 years.   more event info >


Monday, August 09, 2010

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Thursday, August 12, 2010

Brighter Futures Tour      

Doorways for Women and Families
The Brighter Futures Tour illustrates the mission and services of Doorways, as well as showcasees the Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home. During each tour, guests learn about the specialized services Doorways provides to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and family homelessness. You   more event info >


Saturday, August 14, 2010

Invasives Control at the Native Arboretum   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
As part of the Greater DC Cares Servathon, we are hosting a large number of volunteers to help us remove invasives in the park. Please dress appropriately to work outdoors (warm, durable clothing and close toed shoes.) Bring work gloves if you have them, and a bottle of drinking water.   more event info >

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Sunday, August 15, 2010

Summer Work at the Wild Plant Nursery   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
Watering and weeding.   more event info >

If You Give a Pig a Pancake      

Adventure Theatre
If You Give a Pig a Pancake follows a little girl who is hostess to a challenging piglet, whose never-ending wishes lead them from the kitchen table to the bathtub to the backyard. Who has the patience to host such a piglet. Saturdays at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm   more event info >


Saturday, August 21, 2010

Invasives Control at the Native Arboretum   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
As part of the Greater DC Cares Servathon, we are hosting a large number of volunteers to help us remove invasives in the park. Please dress appropriately to work outdoors (warm, durable clothing and close toed shoes). Bring work gloves if you have them, and a bottle of drinking water.   more event info >


Sunday, August 22, 2010

Summer Work at the Wild Plant Nursery   Volunteer Opportunity    

Earth Sangha
Watering and weeding.   more event info >


Thursday, August 26, 2010

Brighter Futures Tour      

Doorways for Women and Families
The Brighter Futures Tour illustrates the mission and services of Doorways, as well as showcasees the Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home. During each tour, guests learn about the specialized services Doorways provides to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and family homelessness. You   more event info >


Friday, August 27, 2010

Bringing Down the House Fundraiser   Volunteer Opportunity    

The Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center
Center Fundraiser- featuring actor and singer Kevin McIllvaine, impersonator Joyce Hill, and The AJQ Pluis 1 Band. There will be dancing and live entertainment.   more event info >


Tuesday, September 07, 2010

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop      

Lydia's House
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop consist of 5 learning modules that cover Budget and Credit; Loans and Lenders; Shopping for a Home and The Role of the Realtor; What Happens at Closing; and Post Purchase Tips and Caring for Your Home.   more event info >


Thursday, September 09, 2010

Brighter Futures Tour      

Doorways for Women and Families
The Brighter Futures Tour illustrates the mission and services of Doorways, as well as showcasees the Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home. During each tour, guests learn about the specialized services Doorways provides to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and family homelessness. You   more event info >


Saturday, September 18, 2010

Annual Gala      

ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Annual dinner event. Speaker: Dr. Geeta Patel.   more event info >


Friday, September 24, 2010

7th Annual Mercy Health Clinic Golf Classic      

Mercy Health Clinic
The Golf Classic is MHC's most important friend and fundraiser. Last year, over 90 golfers participated in the tournament, which generated over $118,000. Over the past six years, the tournament has generated more than $625,000 in support for the Clinic.   more event info >


Monday, October 04, 2010

Larry Brown Memorial Golf Classic   Volunteer Opportunity    

Work, Achievement, Values & Education (WAVE)
13th Annual WAVE Education Golf Classic is held each fall to support WAVE's work with school dropouts and youth at risk. Beginning in 2010, the Golf Classic will be named in memory of WAVE's long-time president and youth activist Larry Brown.   more event info >


Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Golf Tournament      

Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services
Chairty Golf Tournament   more event info >


Friday, October 08, 2010

34th Anniversary Recognition Gala Fundraiser      

The Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center
An evening of Dining and Dancing.   more event info >


Saturday, October 09, 2010

Volunteer Training   Volunteer Opportunity    

ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Offered four times a year. Must attend if interested in being an advocate - that is helping clients directly.   more event info >


Sunday, October 10, 2010

BSF 38th Annual School Fair      

The Black Student Fund
Largest and oldest independent school fair in region. Over 50 independent schools (including boarding schools) present with admissions, testing, and financial aid information   more event info >


Friday, October 15, 2010

The 22nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards Benefit Auction   Volunteer Opportunity    

The Helen Hayes Awards
Participants bid on exclusive trips, treasures, and services during live and silent auctions at a black tie dinner. All funds raised are in support of the education and service programs of the Helen Hayes Awards, which are provided free of charge to the Washington community.   more event info >


Saturday, October 16, 2010

Arlington Free Clinic Benefit Gala   Volunteer Opportunity    

Arlington Free Clinic
The Arlington Free Clinic Benefit Gala is a black tie dinner dance, with a silent auction and raffle. The event is held at the Ritz Carlton, Tyson's Corner, VA. The event raises much needed funds for the Clinic's medical services for the uninsured.   more event info >


Friday, October 22, 2010

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Co Performance      

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love," and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess.   more event info >


Saturday, October 23, 2010

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Co Performance      

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love," and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess.   more event info >


Sunday, October 24, 2010

The World's Largest Indoor Picnic   Volunteer Opportunity    

A Wider Circle
Come to the the World’s Largest Indoor Picnic! You will find activities for the whole family. Children can choose from three giant Wii screens, a Moonbounce, miniature golf, arts & crafts, and even get their faces painted! Adults can work on their golf swings or participate in a longest drive   more event info >

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Co Performance      

Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love", and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess.   more event info >


Saturday, December 11, 2010

Volunteer Training   Volunteer Opportunity    

ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Offered four times a year. Must attend if interested in being an advocate - that is helping clients directly.   more event info >


Tuesday, March 15, 2011

2011 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital   Volunteer Opportunity    

Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
At the beginning of a new decade in a young century, the escalating threats to our environment are tempered by the emergence of creative solutions. We hope that you will join us this March 15-27th, 2011 at the Environmental Film Festival to gain fresh insights, through the power of film, into the problems   more event info >