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Saturday, February 04, 2012
Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs
Join a Three Month Training Program to prepare for the
Parkway Classic Ten Miler and 5K on April 22, 2012.
Both Experienced and Beginner Runners are Welcome
Training runs will take place Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. from February 4, 2012 through April 14, 2012. Participants will also be asked more event info > to raise money for Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs, Inc. (AMEN) to help our neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. For information about AMEN, see www.emergencyneeds.org.
When: Sat Feb 4 2012 (09:00 AM)
Where: 5-mile marker on the W&OD bike trail adjacent to Benjamin Banneker Park soccer field, near East Falls Church Metro, N 16th Street and Sycamore Street off Roosevelt Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Volunteer Info: Join a Three Month Training Program to prepare for the Parkway Classic Ten Miler and 5K on April 22, 2012.
Contact: Denny Pinch, (703) 997-3245
For more information: click here
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sat Feb 4 2012 (11:00 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sat Feb 4 2012 (2:00 PM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sat Feb 4 2012 (4:30 PM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Potomac Conservancy
Join Potomac Conservancy at our River Center on the Potomac River in Cabin John, MD! We'll be meeting at 10 am to clean up the lockhouse area and the nearby towpath. This cleanup is open to all ages, and we'll provide all the necessary supplies - just wear clothes that can get dirty!Typical activities more event info > include picking up trash, pruning vegetation, or repairing the towpath and trails.
For more information, contact Anne Sundermann at sundermann@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 ext. 208, or see our website at http://www.potomac.org. We hope to see you there!
When: Sun Feb 5 2012 (10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON)
Where: River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John, MD 20818
Volunteer Info: Pick up trash, clean signs, maintain paths
Contact: Anne Sundermann, (301) 608-1188 ext 208
For more information: click here
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sun Feb 5 2012 (11:00 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sun Feb 5 2012 (2:00 PM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Tue Feb 7 2012 (10:30 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Wed Feb 8 2012 (10:30 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Thu Feb 9 2012 (10:30 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Friday, February 10, 2012
DC Jazz Festival
The DC Jazz Festival and THEARC Theater present a master class with renowned jazz vocalist Rene Marie. For music students and music appreciation students, this 60-minute session will explore the significant contribution of jazz vocalists in American history and culture.
Unmistakably honest and unpretentious more event info > while transforming audiences worldwide, René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged by her performances. Following in the footsteps of legendary jazz singers including Abby Lincoln, Dianne Reeves and Sarah Vaughan, René Marie is one of the most popular jazz vocalists on the scene today.
When: Fri Feb 10 2012 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Where: THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Volunteer Info: Help distribute and collect surveys to the students and teachers.
Contact: Anu Thapa, (202) 457-7628
For more information: click here
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Fri Feb 10 2012 (10:30 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
The annual major fundraiser of the season to benefit the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and its educational outreach programs. Features a silent auction (using BidPal) and dinner followed by a pops concert performed by the orchestra, live, onstage in the ballroom. End your evening with a delectable dessert more event info > and champagne bar.
When: Fri Feb 10 2012 (8:00 PM)
Where: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
Volunteer Info: Assist with the silent auction and BidPal; registration; pre-event volunteers needed to procure silent auction items.
Contact: Ann Morrison, Director of Development, (703) 563-1990
For more information: click here
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sat Feb 11 2012 (11:00 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sat Feb 11 2012 (2:00 PM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sun Feb 12 2012 (11:00 AM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Adventure Theatre
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner more event info > city with a day of adventures-Based on the Caldecott Award Winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Book by Helen Hayes-Winner David Emerson Toney. Music and Lyrics by Darius Smith. Directed by Jessica Burgess. Good for All Ages
When: Sun Feb 12 2012 (2:00 PM)
Where: Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Volunteer Info: Adventure Theatre seeks volunteers to serve as house managers. Responsibilities include: opening the house for the audience, taking tickets, and being of general assistance to patrons. Customer service skills and an excellent ability to deal with the public required. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Camilla Morrison, Box Office Manager, at cmorrison@adventuretheatre.org.
Contact: Adventure Theatre Box Office, (301) 634-2270
Monday, February 13, 2012
Young Playwrights' Theater
This event is a New Writers Now! staged reading. New Writers Now! is a creative forum for students, artists and community members. This series of staged readings features professional actors performing plays fresh from the classroom, followed by a community discussion about the plays with the playwrights more event info >. Young writers discover the value of sharing their work and recognize that the community is invested in the stories they tell.
When: Mon Feb 13 2012 (7:00 PM)
Where: GALA HIspanic Theatre, 3333 14th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Contact: Alison, (202) 3879173-3879173
Friday, February 17, 2012
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Does humanity have an expiration date? Six hungry city-dwellers scramble for sustenance in this provocative vaudeville of American enterprise and ingenuity at the dawn of the Obama age. But while they’re busy cooking up schemes for love and success, the beasts of agribusiness are closing in! Sarah more event info > Marshall stars as Big Hog, the ultimate capitalist underdog, along with Danny Escobar, Naomi Jacobson, and an award-winning Washington cast.
Showing February 13 - March 11, 2012.
Full schedule here: http://Woollymammoth.net/performances/show_civilization.php
Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC):
Monday, February 13th at 8PM
When: Fri Feb 17 2012 (8:00 PM)
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Volunteer Info: Volunteer ushers are always welcome. Please see the volunteer section of our profile for more details.
Contact: Box Office Representative, (202) 393-3939
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Make a stand against pollution that clogs our waterways, poisons our wildlife and distracts from the natural beauty of the Anacostia! Believe it or not, if you drop a piece of trash anywhere in the Anacostia Watershed (even if it’s miles from the shore), it will eventually end up in the Anacostia more event info > River. Help us by picking up harmful trash before it reaches the river!
When: Sat Feb 18 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Magruder Park, 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Volunteer Info: Cleaning up trash at Magruder Park
Contact: Maddie Koenig, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Much like a colander strains out pasta from a pot of water, our trash trap separates and traps the solid trash from heading further downstream. This trash trap was specially designed by our water quality specialist to prevent the spread of trash without injuring or harming wildlife like fish from moving more event info > freely about the river. (This project is great for a small group of volunteers)
Location: Around the intersection of Anacostia Ave. NE and Douglas St. NE. This site is about an 8 minute walk from the Deanwood Metro station on the Orange Line.*Please click for map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200535682372657058875.00047daf056810ec5cb2f&msa=0
*RSVP Required. Please contact: Masaya Maeda at mmaeda@anacostiaws.org or call him at 301-699-6204 x110. Dress for field activities.
When: Sat Feb 25 2012 (12:00 NOON - 3:00 PM)
Where: Near Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE Washinton, DC, DC 20019
Volunteer Info: Cleaning up trash from Nash Run!
Contact: Masaya Maeda, (301) 699-6204 ext 110
For more information: click here
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Potomac Conservancy
Join Potomac Conservancy for our monthly cleanup day at Fletcher's Cove! We'll be meeting at 10 AM to clean up the lockhouse area and the nearby towpath. This cleanup is open to all ages, and we'll provide all the necessary supplies -- just wear clothes that can get dirty! Typical activities include more event info > picking up trash, pruning vegetation, or repairing the towpath and trails.
For more information, contact Anne Sundermann at sundermann@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 ext. 208, or see our website at http://www.potomac.org. We hope to see you there!
When: Sun Feb 26 2012 (10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON)
Where: Boathouse at Fletcher's Cove, 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC, DC 20007
Volunteer Info: Pick up trash, clean signs, maintain paths
Contact: Anne Sundermann, (301) 608-1188 ext 208
For more information: click here
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
La Forza del Destino (Verdi)
Symphony No. 5 in E minor (Tchaikovsky)
Light Cavalry Overture (von Suppe)
Symphony # 8, mvt. 1 (Schubert)
Hungarian Dances #1 & #7 (Brahm)
more event info >
When: Sun Feb 26 2012 (3:00 PM)
Where: Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street NE, Vienna, VA 22180
Volunteer Info: Hand out concert programs, sell tickets and merchandise
Contact: Michelle Wallace, (703) 642-8054
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Higher Achievement
This inspiring event features 12 middle school Scholars from across the Washington, DC region performing their original, winning love poems in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Scholars will perform at the Kennedy Center in front of more than 350 supporters, friends and family members. more event info >
When: Wed Feb 29 2012 (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Where: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Family Theatre, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
Volunteer Info: Love Poetry Performance Practice Coach: Higher Achievement celebrates every February with its annual Love Poetry Performance, an event not to be missed! It requires use of literary devices, creativity, courage, and practice on the part of our scholars. They need adult coaches with whom to work one-on-one to refine their poems and perfect their performances. It will culminate in a Practice Poetry Performance (Coaches are invited to share poetry as well!).
Date/Time: February 18th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Higher Achievement DC Metro, 317 8th Street, NE
Number of Volunteers Needed: 6-8
Contact: Cara Leidy, (202) 375-7709
Saturday, March 03, 2012
The Ellington Fund
The Performance of Legends Series is a benefit concert. more event info >
When: Sat Mar 3 2012 (7:30 PM - 00:00 AM)
Where: The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566-0002
Volunteer Info: Volunteers would act as greeters at the Kennedy Center prior to the event.
Contact: Grace Hong, (202) 333-1235
For more information: click here
Sunday, March 04, 2012
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
In the Bleak Midwinter - Gustav Holst, arranged: John Leavitt
La Donna e Mobile – Verdi
The Shell Adagio for Strings, Op. 17 - Nimrod Borenstein
Amadeus! Themes from Symphony 25 – Mozart, arranged: Jamin Hoffman
more event info >
When: Sun Mar 4 2012 (3:00 PM)
Where: Kenmore Performing Arts Center, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204
Volunteer Info: Hand out concert programs, sell tickets and merchandise
Contact: Michelle Wallace, (703) 642-8054
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Help to control dangerous storm water runoff from reaching the river by preparing this site for planting native plants and flowers along the side of the river. These meadows work much like a kidney, filtering out harmful waste from the Anacostia River. (This project is great for a small group of volunteers more event info >)
When: Sat Mar 10 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Magruder Park, 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Volunteer Info: Remove invasive species, pick up trash, install goose fencing to protect native plants.
Contact: Maddie Koenig , (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Everybody Wins! DC
Our salute to youth literacy and its enormous influence on our society’s future will celebrate our children, mentors, community leaders and corporate partners through a remarkable evening of celebrity readings, award presentations and auctions. This annual fundraiser is a cornerstone in the financial more event info > framework that has made Everybody Wins! DC the largest children’s literacy and mentoring program in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER: David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group
- EMCEE: CNN’s Brianna Keilar
- Students are scheduled to perform
- Corporate Leadership Awards presented by Senator Tom Harkin
- The Minnon Friedman Award, Mentor of the Year
When: Tue Mar 13 2012 (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: The Capital Hilton, 16 & K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Volunteer Info: Assist with registration and a silent auction, serve as greeters and more.
Contact: Roopa Purohit, (202) 216-9467 ext 204
For more information: click here
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
Looking for practical ways to green your lifestyle? Please join us for Arlington's first Green Living Expo! The expo will feature businesses and organizations with products and services focusing on energy conservation, solid waste reduction, eco-friendly transportation, green home remodeling, sustainable more event info > landscaping, and healthy homes. The event will also include seminars, a raffle, and children’s activities.
Easily accesible via Ballston Metro.
When: Sat Mar 17 2012 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Where: Washington Lee High School, 1301 N. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Volunteer Info: We are looking for volunteers now to help with publicity, organizing children's programs, soliciting green living and food vendors, and planning a reception for elected officials.
On March 17th, we are looking for volunteers to help with setup and breakdown, and helping run the events throughout the Expo.
Contact: Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, (703) 228-6406
For more information: click here
Anacostia Watershed Society
Come join us to prepare this site for wetland planting! We will be removing invasive species and picking up trash. This site prep will allow us to prepare the site to plant all 900 of our trees at ANA-11.
Please contact Heather Bailey at hbailey@anacostiaws.org or (301)699-6204 x109 to sign up!
more event info >
When: Sat Mar 17 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Removing invasive species and picking up trash.
Contact: Maddie Koenig, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Mautner Project
Mautner Project's Gala Over The Rainbow is an evening of celebration at the beautiful Omni Shoreham Hotel, toasting 22 years of support and community.
Join us as we honor Betty DeGeneres and Judy Dlugacz, founder of Olivia Cruises, with additional honorees to be announced.
The Mautner Project more event info > Gala is one of the most anticipated events on the LGBT community calendar and is Washington’s Premier Women’s Event. The Gala is Mautner Project's largest fundraising event of the year, providing the funds needed to continue our work in the community.
When: Sat Mar 17 2012 (5:00 PM)
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Volunteer Info: Registration, auction support, ballroom support, greet attendees, pass out gift bags. Assistance prior to event also encouraged.
Contact: Jeanie Adkins, (202) 332-5536 ext 311
For more information: click here
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Help to control dangerous storm water runoff from reaching the river by preparing this site for planting native plants and flowers along the side of the river. These meadows work much like a kidney, filtering out harmful waste from the Anacostia River. (This project is great for a small group of volunteers more event info >)
When: Thu Mar 22 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Magruder Park, 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Volunteer Info: Remove invasive species, pick up trash, install goose fencing to protect native plants.
Contact: Maddie Koenig , (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Reading: A Family Affair is a family literacy day put on by the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV). This FREE, five-hour event brings books alive through a variety of venues:
* SEE a Book (on stage performances by puppeteers and musicians)
* HEAR a Book (storytellers)
* BECOME a Book more event info >(audience participation)
* READ & WRITE a Book (reading/writing activities; book giveaways)
* CLICK a Book (guided computer activities)
In addition to participating in these events, each child in attendance receives a free book to take home.
Not only does RAFA provide an opportunity to introduce kids and their parents to the literacy activities available throughout the community, it has become a way for LCNV to get the word out to potential volunteers, adults who need LCNV services, and businesses and individuals looking for a great mission to support.
When: Sat Mar 24 2012 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Where: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
Volunteer Info: There are lots of ways volunteers can help – from making decorations and setting up for the event to soliciting in-kind donations and dropping off publicity flyers to assisting performers, monitoring the halls and book rooms, directing traffic, and checking in families to cleaning up after the event.
Contact: Mary Tack, (703) 237-0866
For more information: click here
Anacostia Watershed Society
In addition to providing fresh air, a place for birds to perch, and natural beauty, trees and plants in the Anacostia Watershed serve another valuable purpose. During heavy rains, the Anacostia is often overwhelmed with sediment and pollution runoff that washes into the river. Trees and native plants more event info > work as a barrier to the river by sucking up this water and protecting the water quality of the river. Come roll up your sleeves and help us to restore the health and natural beauty of the watershed!
Please contact Heather Bailey at hbailey@anacostiaws.org or (301)699-6204X116 to sign up!
When: Sat Mar 24 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Planting Trees!
Contact: Maddie Koenig, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC
Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington D.C.
Join RMHC of Greater Washington DC for its Red Shoe 5K Run & Walk.
Proceeds help children heal faster and better. The Red Shoe 5K is for racers, leisure walkers and runners. Racers awarded cash prizes more event info > (IPICO timing system.) Scenic fast, flat course. Special Kids Fun Run. Prizes and surprises. Kids get community service hours. Team & Family discounts. Kids in strollers and dogs free. Sign up on-line now and help in the fight for children’s health.
When: Sun Mar 25 2012 (09:00 AM)
Where: 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA 20171
Volunteer Info: 2 shifts 6:30AM to 9:00AM & 8A:00M to 11:00AM. Water and food stations, set up, registration, greeters/parking directors, floaters, and making sure our guests have fun. Volunteers get the much-coveted dri-fit 5k shirt for free and snacks and beverages are provided throughout the day. Sign up now at http://bit.ly/t9NF0y.
Contact: Ashley Petersen, (703) 698-7080 ext 220
For more information: click here
Washington Bach Consort
Johann Sebastian Bach, Die Kunst der Fugue, BWV 1080
Bach's great exposition and meditation on the fugue, created at the end of his life, is considered his last will and testament, or, in Christopher Wolff's words, "the attainment of an ultimate goal, the 'be-all and end-all' of an extraordinarily more event info > strong willed artistic personality." Glenn Gould said of the work, "There's never been anything more beautiful in all of music." The Art of the Fugue was not written for any specific instrumentation. Although it can be performed on solo keyboard, in this rare performance of the complete work we'll hear it in different ensemble groupings including string ensemble, harpsichord and organ.
When: Sun Mar 25 2012 (3:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20009
Volunteer Info: Usher, Sell Tickets, Work at "Bach Boutique"
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Come join us and help install goose fencing to protect our newly planted native plants! Without installing this fencing, native wetland plants often don't stand a chance to hungry geese! These wetland plants function much like a kidneys, filtering out harmful waste from the Anacostia! more event info >
When: Thu Apr 5 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Installing goose fencing to protect native wetland plants.
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Friday, April 06, 2012
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
When aliens abduct a large drag queen and drop her in a teeny Garden of Eden, will she have enough room to fall from grace? International cabaret sensation Joey Arias and Obie Award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist team up for an eye-popping musical tour, from Genesis to risqué universes beyond imagination more event info >. www.ariaswithatwist.com
Showing April 4 - May 6, 2012.
http://Woollymammoth.net/performances/show_arias.php
Post-Show Discussions:
Wednesday, April 11th following the 8pm performance
•Sunday, April 15th following the 7pm performance
•Thursday, April 19th following the 8pm performance
When: Fri Apr 6 2012 (8:00 PM)
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Volunteer Info: Volunteer ushers are always welcome. Please see the volunteer section on our profile for more details.
Contact: Box Office Representative, (202) 393-3
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
In addition to providing fresh air, a place for birds to perch, and natural beauty, trees and plants in the Anacostia Watershed serve another valuable purpose. During heavy rains, the Anacostia is often overwhelmed with sediment and pollution runoff that washes into the river. Trees and native plants more event info > work as a barrier to the river by sucking up this water and protecting the water quality of the river. Come roll up your sleeves and help us to restore the health and natural beauty of the watershed!
When: Sat Apr 7 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Planting trees
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
In addition to providing fresh air, a place for birds to perch, and natural beauty, trees and plants in the Anacostia Watershed serve another valuable purpose. During heavy rains, the Anacostia is often overwhelmed with sediment and pollution runoff that washes into the river. Trees and native plants more event info > work as a barrier to the river by sucking up this water and protecting the water quality of the river. Come roll up your sleeves and help us to restore the health and natural beauty of the watershed!
When: Sat Apr 14 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Planting trees
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Monday, April 23, 2012
Young Playwrights' Theater
The New Play Festival is an annual celebration of bold new voices.
Each year Young Playwrights’ Theater honors plays from a diverse group of YPT students in a production that celebrates the playwright’s craft. Professional actors, dramaturges and directors collaborate with student writers more event info > to create an evening of dynamic theater. YPT is proud to honor the bold, gritty and bright new voices of young writers.
When: Mon Apr 23 2012 (7:30 PM)
Where: GALA HIspanic Theatre, 3333 14th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Contact: Alison, (202) 387-9173
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
The second annual Fairfax CASA Run for the Children 10K Race & 3K Run/Walk will be held in historic Fairfax City, starting and ending at the Fairfax Courthouse complex on Chain Bridge Road. The 10K starts at 8:30 AM and the 3K starts at 8:45 AM. This is a great venue with a new USAFT certified course more event info > and ample free parking. Prizes, food, and entertainment, make this a must-run event! For further information, call the Race Hotline at (301) 871-0400.
When: Sat Apr 28 2012 (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Where: Fairfax County Courthouse, 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Volunteer Info: Course Marshals; Water Tables; Packet Pick-up; Bag-check; Set-up; Tear-down
Contact: Christina Halstead, (703) 273-3526 ext 15
For more information: click here
Anacostia Watershed Society
In addition to providing fresh air, a place for birds to perch, and natural beauty, trees and plants in the Anacostia Watershed serve another valuable purpose. During heavy rains, the Anacostia is often overwhelmed with sediment and pollution runoff that washes into the river. Trees and native plants more event info > work as a barrier to the river by sucking up this water and protecting the water quality of the river. Come roll up your sleeves and help us to restore the health and natural beauty of the watershed!
When: Sat Apr 28 2012 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Planting trees
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Potomac Riverkeeper
The Waterkeeper Alliance SPLASH Event Series, presented nationally by Toyota in partnership with national founding sponsor, Keen, is an event that engages local citizens and clean-water enthusiasts in water-based activities like swimming, paddling, or boating.
Please mark your calendars for April more event info > 28th when Potomac Riverkeeper will be hosting the final event of the SPLASH series.
When: Sat Apr 28 2012 (11:00 AM)
Where: Gangplank Marina, Gangplank Marina Waterfront, Washington, DC 20005
Volunteer Info: To volunteer to help make this a great event on the river, send an email to volunteer@potomacriverkeeper.org
Contact: Whit Overstreet, (202) 222-0732
For more information: click here
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Washington Bach Consort
Johann Sebastian Bach, Brandenburg Concerto IV in G Major, BWV 1049
Missa Brevis in G Minor, BWV 235
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11
A glorious afternoon of music by Bach combines the sacred and the secular, from a Brandenburg Concerto with the flavor of a witty more event info > Parisian salon to some of his most profound and complex sacred works, showcasing the brilliant musicians and singers of the Consort. We'll hear one of the so-called Lutheran masses, the often overlooked smaller siblings of the great B Minor Mass, the spectacular Ascension Oratorio, and the justly nicknamed "Great" Prelude and Fugue in A Minor performed by J. Reilly Lewis on National Presbyterian Church's magnificent Skinner pipe organ.
When: Sun Apr 29 2012 (3:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20009
Volunteer Info: Usher, Sell Tickets, Work at "Bach Boutique"
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Help to control dangerous storm water runoff from reaching the river by planting native plants and flowers along the side of the river. These meadows work much like a kidney, filtering out harmful waste from the Anacostia River. more event info >
When: Sat May 5 2012 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where: Magruder Park, 3901 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Volunteer Info: Planting wetland seeds.
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Higher Achievement
This memorable event celebrates 8th grader Scholars’ graduation from the program and honors special Higher Achievement partners. Scholars share reflections on their time in Higher Achievement in front of an audience of 300 supporters, friends, family, and community stakeholders. more event info >
When: Thu May 10 2012 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Where: TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD TBD
Volunteer Info: Come out to support Higher Achievement staff and scholars as they prepare for our graduation and award ceremony! Duties may include helping with decorations, stuffing gift bags for graduates, and practicing speeches one on one with scholars speakers.
Date/Time: May 5th, 10am-12pm
Location: Higher Achievement Office, 317 8th Street, NE
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8-10
Contact: Cara Leidy, (202) 375-7709
Sunday, May 13, 2012
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
Violet’s Tango - Doug Spata
Meditation - Jack Jarrett
Concerto in E Major for Solo Violin and Orchestra, BWV – J.S. Bach
Hoedown from Rodeo - Copland
Egmont Overture Beethoven
more event info >
When: Sun May 13 2012 (3:00 PM)
Where: Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Volunteer Info: Hand out concert programs, sell tickets and merchandise
Contact: Michelle Wallace, (703) 642-8054
Monday, May 21, 2012
Neediest Kids
Golf Tournament more event info >
When: Mon May 21 2012 (08:30 AM)
Where: Trump National Golf Club, 20391 Lowes Island Sterling, VA 20165
Volunteer Info: Registration, auction, etc
Contact: Jill Hertzler, (703) 377-1517
For more information: click here
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Housing Unlimited Inc
An annual event to celebrate Housing Unlimited's accomplishments and to hear first-hand how the organization has made a difference in the lives of our tenants. more event info >
When: Tue May 22 2012 (6:00 PM)
Where: Bethesda Hyatt Hotel, Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Volunteer Info: Help recruit sponsors and participants for this event. Also assist in logistics during the event
Contact: Marjorie Goldman, (301) 758-8888
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Gandhi Brigade
JustUs Youth Media Festival for Change is an all day celebration of youth voice. Young people submit a variety of created media, including video, photography, and graphic design, to a jury. Best work is shown at the festival. In addition the festival includes a 4-hour PSA contest, a performance stage more event info >, and several creative social justice workshops.
When: Sat May 26 2012 (01:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Where: Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Volunteer Info: Set up and Clean up
Contact: Ashley Simmons, (301) 588-1399
For more information: click here
Friday, June 01, 2012
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Armageddon has hit, and all that remains is our nostalgia for a lost pop culture. In Anne Washburn’s riveting vision of post-apocalyptic America, survivors invent a new entertainment industry from the ashes of the old. With music by Obie Award-winner Michael Friedman, their enterprise gives redemptive more event info > new meaning to the pop hits and cartoon icons we can't live without.
Commissioned by The Civilians. Developed in partnership with The Civilians, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Playwrights Horizons.
Showing May 28 - July 1, 2012.
http://Woollymammoth.net/performances/show_mr_burns.php
Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC): Monday, May 28th & Tuesday, May 29th, 8 PM
When: Fri Jun 1 2012 (8:00 PM)
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Volunteer Info: Volunteer ushers are always welcome. Please see the volunteer section on our profile for more details.
Contact: Box Office Representative, (202) 393-39
Saturday, June 02, 2012
Anacostia Watershed Society
Help to control dangerous storm water runoff from reaching the river by planting native plants and flowers along the side of the river. These meadows work much like a kidney, filtering out harmful waste from the Anacostia River. more event info >
When: Sat Jun 2 2012 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Volunteer Info: Planting wetland plants.
Contact: Heather Bailey, (301) 699-6204 ext 109
For more information: click here
Monday, June 11, 2012
Young Playwrights' Theater
Daring new work written and performed by YPT's student theater ensemble. more event info >
When: Mon Jun 11 2012 (7:00 PM)
Where: GALA HIspanic Theatre, 3333 14th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Contact: Alison, (202) 387-9173
Friday, July 27, 2012
Higher Achievement
This unique event brings all 500 Higher Achievement scholars from the DC region together for a day of friendly academic and physical competition. Olympics of the Mind is an exciting conclusion to Summer Academy that has drawn attention from local corporations and media outlets for years. more event info >
When: Fri Jul 27 2012 (09:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Where: TBD; Alexandria, VA, TBD, Alexandria, VA TBD
Volunteer Info: Scholars, summer teachers, staff, and volunteers come together to participate in Higher Achievement’s Olympics of the Mind. Various volunteer opportunities are available at Olympics of the Mind, including:
leading scholar competitions in classrooms, escorting scholar groups through activity schedule,
help serving lunch, set up and clean up crew, etc.
Date/Time: July 28 (preparation day) and July 29 (actual event); both 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: TBD; school in Alexandria, VA
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5-10 on the preparation day; 20-30 during the event itself.
Contact: Cara Leidy, (202) 375-7709
