Social Systems in Manakins--Jewels of the Tropical Forest
The Naturalist Center in Leesburg, VA
1:00 - 2:30
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Dr. Foster will talk about the ins and outs of mounting a research expedition to the rain forests in Southeastern Peru where she carries out her studies of bird behavior. She will also introduce you to the manakins, or jewel birds, and their lek social systems which have been likened to the discos of the 70s.
Snakes - Local & Exotic
The Naturalist Center in Loudoun County, 1 - 2:30 pm
Saturday May 24, 2008
Snakes are indeed marvels of adaptation. Dr. George Zug (Emeritus Research Zoologist and former curator of herpetology, National Museum of Natural History) offers an introduction to snake anatomy and biology with special focus on local and foreign snakes. He also comments on snake-human interactions.
Along with Carl Ernst (George Mason University), Dr. Zug recently published SNAKES: The Smithsonian Answer Book.
The third lecture in the series hosted by the Naturalist Center. The programs are free and open to the public (no children under age 10)
When Birds Collide - Birdstrike Identification at the Smithsonian The Naturalist Center in Loudoun Cty, 1 - 2:30 pm Saturday May 10, 2008
Each year civil and military aviation suffers millions of dollars in damage as a result of birdstrikes. Once the species of bird is known, airfield managers and engineers can work to prevent the occurrences. Dr. Carla Dove presents the techniques she uses at the Museum of Natural History to identify birdstrikes and also shows some of the other types of feather identifications that her division helps to solve.
The second of a series at the Naturalist Center. The programs are free and open to the public (no children under age 10).
The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department (Loudoun County, VA) will host an Open House on Saturday, May 24th from 10am, till 4pm at the firehouse.
"Gabrieli: A Venetian Coronation 1595"
Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 8:00pm
The Doge of Venice was the chief magistrate and a man of great power. No celebration was bigger than the Doge’s coronation. Giovanni Gabrieli, an organist at San Marco, composed a festival piece featuring the full arsenal of brass, strings and organ.
He added sixteen singers, and then positioned this array of musicians in as many as eight locations in San Marco.
Share in TMC’s recreation with brass, antiphonal choirs and organ.
On Saturday, May 10, 2008 there will be a seminar on "Faith and Reason" with Mary Lefkowitz, author and Professor Emerita of Classics at Wellesley College, and writer/journalist Tom Lange. Introduced and moderated by author/playwright Sophy Burnham. Reception to follow. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Reservations are REQUIRED!!!
Hope House would like to invite you to enjoy Mardi Gras on Wednesday June 4th from 6 pm to 8pm in downtown DC. Attendees will enjoy Cajun food, a cash bar, live jazz music by the Bill Harris Group, and a view of downtown from the rooftop terrace of Alston & Bird located at 950 F Street NW.
Chancellor of DC Public Schools Michelle Rhee will be recognized for her commitment to the District's children. Contributions for this event are suggested.
Proceeds from this event supports Hope House's "Father to Child Summer Camp" behind bars programs. Hope House is a local organization that works to keep fathers in prison connected to their children. Through support groups, reading programs, summer camps and more, Hope House is helping incarcerated fathers act more like dads.
"The President's Own" will celebrate its 210th anniversary with a special gala at p.m., Sunday, July 20, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with special guest conductor John Williams.
The concert is FREE, but TICKETS are REQUIRED.
The Marine Band will kick off its summer season at 8 p.m., Sunday, May 25 at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' Filene Center in Vienna, VA. The event will be followed by a fireworks display.
National Police Week is May 11-17, 2008. A series of activities will be taking place in Washington D.C., to honor the nation's fallen law enforcement officers and support the families and other survivors they left behind.
Design for Living
by Noël Coward
directed by Michael Kahn
May 12 to June 28, 2009
Lansburgh Theatre
Noel Coward continued the style of William Congreve and Oscar Wilde with this look at love, friendship and the joys and perils of fame. Filled with Coward’s trademark sparkling wit, Design for Living follows three glamorous Bohemians—Otto, Leo and Gilda—as they fall in and out of love with each other. Moving restlessly from Paris to London to New York, the three both pursue and repel each other in an ever-more-maddening love triangle. Michael Kahn directs this provocative and surprisingly moving modern comedy classic.
Housing Counseling Services presents "Money Matters: A Free Credit and Money Management Workshop." The workshop will provide information about credit reports, credit scores, how to repair and dispute credit errors, tips on saving money, and information on consumer protection. The workshop takes place on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Housing Counseling Services is hosting a Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Workshop. The workshop will address issues such as: getting repairs, existing tenant rights in DC Law, forming a tenant organization, and how to be the best tenant possible. The workshop will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm.
Housing Counseling Services presents free pre-purchase workshop for first time home buyers. Participants will receive information about the home buying process, credit, savings, and district loan programs. The workshop takes place every Thursday from 11:00am- 1:00pm. Evening workshops are also available once a month. The next evening workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Housing Counseling Service is hosting a free housing search workshop for renters. The workshop will address issues such as: looking for an apartment, determining how you can afford, resources for an apartment search, and different housing options available. The workshop will take place on Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome
Concerned with a group of gossipy and eccentric southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.
Written in the mid-1940s, Giraudoux’s classic play was considered ahead of it’s time. With great wit and poignancy, Madwoman of Chaillot addresss subjects that are still topical today, such as greed in business, political corruption, and the frauds and crimes commited in the pursuit of profit. The play is filled with eccentric characters, each with a symbolic meaning, with truth spoken from the mouths of individuals who would seem the least credible.
Hospice of Howard County will sponsor a Mother Loss Workshop on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 from 6:00-7:00PM.
This workshop is for adults who have experienced the death of a mother. They will provide the participants an opportunity to explore the meaning of their loss and to express their thoughts and feelings.
The program is free, but pre-registration is required.
Julian Wachner, conductor
Fauré's timeless Requiem is a beloved choral masterworks and unique among the great requiem masses-more compassionate than gloomy, more comforting than frightening. The Requiem is complemented by the Washington premiere of Proud Music of the Storm by American composer Carlyle Sharpe (based on a famous poem by Walt Whitman of the same name). The program opens with Brahms' Gesang der Parzen (Song of Fates), which, as with many of Brahms' choral works, expresses serenity in the face of loss and grief.
It's the 16th year for this outdoor party in Maryland.
Wine in the Woods, occurs annually at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, MD. This year the event takes place on May 17th and 18th. It is an opportunity for the community to expand their knowledge, as well as their palette, by supporting local wineries that come to showcase many undiscovered treasures.
There will be a Spring Festival at the Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park located at: 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD. The museum is operated by Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation.
The festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, 10-4pm and Sunday April 27 12-4pm. Children's old-fashioned toys and games and hand-on crafts will be available. Also, there will be a blacksmith at the forge, and the carriage museum will be open. Manor house tours will also be available for $3.
There will be fees for craft activities provided.
Have you ever wondered what happens to stolen art?
Bonnie Magness-Gardiner, manager of the Art Theft Program for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shares her experience with the FBI Art Crime Team and gives examples of cases that illustrate how art theft and fraud is uncovered, how it is investigated, and the role of experts in the process.
It's a sketching workshop.
Discover sketchbooks from the Archives of American Art, sketch in the Luce Foundation Center, or learn to draw from life in the Kogod Courtyard with botanical illustrator Alice Tangerini from the National Museum of Natural History. Some materials provided; please bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Discover the treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art; then enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this space. The Luce Foundation Center is
a study center and open storage facility that displays more than 3,300 objects from the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
SAAM I Am - Aaron Douglas Family day Events for Kids & Family
May 10, 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Celebrate artist Aaron Douglas with a family day of soul and spirit. Pamela Dell’s book, "Shaky Bones" sets the tone for an afternoon of activities reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance. A puppet show, entitled "Can You Spell Harlem?" and a performance by the Morgan State University Choir will keep you inspired while working on a community mural craft project.
This program is supported by the Diane and Norman Bernstein Foundation, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Meet in the G Street lobby; activities in the Kogod Courtyard.
View a multitude of rhododendron varieties in full bloom and ask questions of expert rhododendron growers. Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.
This event is FREE.
Ornament as Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection is a landmark exhibition that explores contemporary jewelry from a global perspective. The exhibition traces the development of artist-made jewelry and honors its craft roots while also placing the work within a larger framework of seminal movements in 20th century art. Ornament as Art showcases a broad array of national and international works made between 1963 and 2006. The exhibition includes 300 objects, including 275 pieces of jewelry and drawings, watercolors, sketchbooks and sculptural constructions by the artists.
The exhibit is running now until July 6, 2008
Cindi Strauss, curator of modern and contemporary decorative arts and design at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, organized the exhibition; Robyn Kennedy, chief of the Renwick Gallery, is coordinating curator for the exhibition in Washington.
Aaron Douglas: African American Modernist presents the first nationally touring retrospective of the work of Aaron Douglas (1899–1979), one of the foremost visual artists from the Harlem Renaissance. This exhibition brings together more than 80 rarely seen works by the artist including paintings, prints, drawings and illustrations, in addition to works by several of his contemporaries. Douglas combined angular cubist rhythms and a seductive Art Deco dynamism with traditional African and African American imagery to develop a radically new visual vocabulary. His forceful ideas and distinctive artistic forms made a lasting impact on American modernism.
The exhibit will run from May 9, 2008-August 3, 2008.
Susan Earle, curator of European and American art at the Spencer Museum of Art, organized the exhibition; Virginia Mecklenburg, senior curator at the museum, is the coordinating curator.
Color as Field: American Painting, 1950–1975 is the first ever full-scale examination of the sources, meaning and impact of the Color Field movement. Color Field painting, which emerged in the United States in the 1950s, is characterized by pouring, staining, spraying or painting thinned paint onto raw canvas to create vast chromatic expanses. These works constitute one of the crowning achievements of postwar American abstract art. The exhibition includes 39 scaled paintings by such figures as Gene Davis, Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and Jules Olitski. Color as Field presents an opportunity for viewers to comprehend the aims of these artists, view their finest works in close relation to each other and experience the visual magnetism of their pictorial handling of space and color.
Karen Wilkin, a specialist in twentieth-century modernism who has published widely on this period, is the curator of the exhibition; Joanna Marsh, The James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art at the museum, is the coordinating curator in Washington.
Color as Field: American Painting, 1950–1975 is running now through May 26, 2008
Travel back 143 years to the revelry of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural ball. This small, focused exhibition celebrates the president's second inaugural ball, held on March 6, 1865 in what is now the museum's historic home. The ball took place as Lincoln's second term began, with the Civil War in its final stages, and only six weeks before Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theater nearby. The exhibition, which relates the ball to the building and its history, features ephemera from the inaugural ball, including the invitation and menu as well as engravings illustrating the night's events and other artifacts. From pomp and politics to feasting and fights over food, this was one night destined for the history books. Charles Robertson, a specialist in American decorative arts, is the guest curator of the exhibition.
The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball Exhibition is on display now through January 18, 2010.
THE KREEGER MUSEUM JUNE CHAMBER FESTIVAL
Featuring The American Chamber Players
Miles Hoffman, Artistic Director
The Kreeger Museum is proud to present the fifth June Chamber Festival featuring Miles Hoffman and The American Chamber Players. The American Chamber Players were formed in 1985 by Miles Hoffman from a core group of artists of The Library of Congress Summer Chamber Festival. The six members of the ensemble perform repertoire ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works. Their programs feature varied instrumental combinations.
The Kreeger Museum offers a series of Saturday workshops for children ages 8-12, featuring Washington artists as instructors. The individual sessions take their inspiration from the art and architecture of the museum.
Our spring Saturday Workshops celebrate art and architecture in honor of Philip Johnson, the architect of The Kreeger Museum. The exhibition, Philip Johnson: Architecture as Art, will provide an opportunity to explore architecture through the ages, from early dwellings to the artistic creations of modern and contemporary architecture. The teaching artists leading the workshops will each examine a different aspect of our built world, as they guide students in creating their own works of art.
Listen—Explore—Make!
Ages 3-5
Stories about artists, artworks and their inspiration give the impetus for a playful exploration of the collection, leading to a creative activity for young participants in this hour-long program. A parent or caregiver must remain with the child throughout StoryTime.
MORNING Sessions are held every SECOND THURSDAY at 10:00 am
April 10, May 8 and June 12
AFTERNOON Sessions are held every THIRD TUESDAY at 2:00 pm
April 15, May 20 and June 17
Supply fee per child: $5
Adult companion: Free
INSIDE THE ARTISTS' STUDIO: Renee Butler & Joe White
From their shared studio, artists Renee Butler and Joe White create work that provides a compelling sense of place. The unusual ambiguity of perspective and the relative flatness of pastel tonal areas in Joe White’s paintings show his relation to the Washington Color School. as well the origins of his contemporary representational compositions. Renee Butler’s installations, or “Resonant Environments,” involve a combination of light, translucent fabrics and sound to surround the viewer with sensory experiences of different kinds. Her stated goal is ‘‘to dissolve the boundaries between spectator and participant, inside and outside, abstraction and reality, time and space.”
Philip Johnson: Architecture as Art will showcase the relationship between art and architecture as seen by Philip Johnson (1906-2005) in his late works. Notably, Johnson was the architect who designed The Kreeger Museum. Curated by Hilary Lewis, a longtime interpreter of Johnson's life and work, the exhibition will present visitors with the final and fascinating chapter of his long career.
The exhibition is running until July 31, 2008
24th Annual Kalorama House and Embassy Tour
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Woodrow Wilson House in the heart of Embassy Row is opening the doors to many of Washington’s Embassies and distinguished private residences for the 24th Annual Kalorama House and Embassy Tour on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of Wilson House, the program benefits the Woodrow Wilson House, Washington’s only presidential museum and a National Trust Historic Site. The tour offers a rare opportunity to actually visit sites of diplomatic entertaining and explore the many cultures represented by the accredited ambassadors from foreign countries who reside in Kalorama. Also included are several private homes of varying styles and the host site, Woodrow Wilson House.
Attendees will receive a tour program with a self-guided map detailing the architecture and history of each stop. The tour will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $30.00 per person on the day of the tour.
The popular pre-tour Brunch and lecture will also be available.
This year, The Washington Hospital Center celebrates their 50th anniversary. The Washington Hospital Center is recognized as one of the busiest hospitals in the United States – caring for more than 460,000 people annually with nationally recognized programs in heart care, trauma, cancer and the neurosciences.
Since 1958 Washington Center's medical teams has been there for the DC region and provides care daily to those in the community most in need.
“Send A Suit” Clothing Drive to Help Economically Disadvantaged Women in D.C.
FedEx Special Delivery and Dress For Success Host Third Annual Capitol Hill Suit Drive
FedEx Special Delivery and Dress for Success have joined forces for the third straight year to help economically disadvantaged women in the D.C. area enter the workforce by hosting “Send A Suit,” a professional women’s clothing drive on Capitol Hill. This drive will take place during Dress for Success’s annual “S.O.S. - Send One Suit - Week” from March 30-April 5, 2008.
FedEx Special Delivery will collect donations of gently used women’s suits, and professional attire and accessories from D.C. residents, Capitol Hill staff and members of Congress for the Dress for Success store in D.C. Since 2006, these “Send A Suit” drives have collected more than 1,000 items of clothing for Dress for Success.
FedEx Special Delivery is a nationwide program that provides transportation and logistical assistance for community and non-profit organizations. It connects FedEx team members with local groups and residents to make a positive change in communities across the United States.
Since the Special Delivery program launched in 2004, FedEx vehicles and volunteers have participated in nearly 200 events across the United States, helping worthy organizations collect and transport more than:
·1 million pounds of food
· 250,000 pieces of clothing
· 400,000 toys
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
For athletes who are "forever young," registration is now open for the 2008 Virginia Senior Games. The Games, which feature over 50 sporting events for competitors age 50 and over, will be held May 8-11 & 16-18, 2008 at various venues in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The most popular sports at the Virginia Senior Games include basketball, cycling, golf, softball, tennis, surfing, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. For a full list of events, printable registration information, and other promotional materials, visit their website www.virginiaseniorgames.org. Online registration is also available. The deadline for the registration is April 28, 2008.
The Games also feature a Health Fair, Luncheon and Shaggin' at the Beach Barbeque Social and Athlete Celebration. The Health Fair will be held at Great Neck Recreation Center, 2521 Shorehaven Road on Saturday, May 10, 9am-1pm. It is FREE and open to the public and all Senior Games Athletes. Connect with vendors who provide services to people age 50 plus. The Shaggin' at the Beach Barbeque Social and Athlete Celebration is where Athletes and their friends and families can kick off the 2008 Virginia Senior Games at Bayville Farms on Friday, May 9, 5-8:00pm. Cost is $12 per person and includes dinner, social, horseshoes, volleyball and a DJ to provide activities and entertainment.
The University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation invites you to the following events.
EXHIBIT: April 2-May 14, 2008. Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Affordable Housing--Designing an American Asset
This exhibit, curated originally for the National Building Museum in 2004 by two of the School's professors, comes home to the Kibel Gallery.
LECTURE: 2008 MRED Annual Lecture Friday May 2, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Michael Kelly, Executive Director, District of Columbia Housing Authority
Nationally known and respected for his work in managing, developing, and redeveloping affordable housing at its most demanding.
SYMPOSIUM: Saturday May 3, 2008 10:00am-4:00pm
Designing and Developing Affordable Housing for the 21st Century
This event will feature a roundtable conversation and complimentary luncheon, and discuss the latest in policy, finance and development of Work Force Housing, Senior Housing, Military Housing, and Public/Private financing partnerships-what works, what doesn't and what's next. This is event is FREE but an RSVP is REQUIRED. RSVP for the luncheon buffet at vbaker@umd.edu by April 21, 2008.
In the art of French orchestration, contrasting instrumental colors blend into a cinematic soundscape. Debussy's tender Sarabande , Fauré's descriptive Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, and Ravel's piquant Le Tombeau de Couperin are musical vignettes, and some say reflections of each composer's personality. Bizet's operatic flair fills his Symphony in C with humor and crackling rhythm.
The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College hosts a wide variety of music, dance, and theater performances, including performances by guest artists, free performances from the College's Music Department, the Saturday Morning Children's Series (designed for shorter attention spans, these performances are 50 to 60 minutes in length and are general admission seating), and the College Performing Arts Series, which features the students of Montgomery College in theatre, dance, and music performances.
Attend a housing Education Workshop Sponsored by University Legal Services (ULS) with their counseling staff.
Information regarding financing opportunities for first time home-buyers will be presented at the seminar. Experienced housing counselors will explain the homebuying process and give an overview of all current housing programs to purchase a home. ULS' housing counseling staff are here to assist client's in resolving problems which may prevent or delay purchase and to answer all questions pertaining to the home buying process.
A workshop is held every Tuesday from 10am-12pm at ULS. Also, a workshop will be held Thursday from 5:15pm to 6:45 pm. Saturday workshops are held on request by clients. Call 202.547.4747 to sign-up.
ULS is funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development
The Arthur Miller Festival:
The Arena Stage season includes a tribute to a giant of American dramatic literature – Arthur Miller. Two of his most acclaimed plays anchor the salute – A View from the Bridge and Death of a Salesman. In addition, they’ll have Monday evening readings, screenings and lectures exploring his other work. The Festival is sponsored by Susan and Steven Bralove, John and Linda Derrick, Wendy Farrow Raines, Mark and Merrill Shugoll and Dick and Katie Snowdon.
Third Annual Capital Fringe Festival
July 10 to 27, 2008
Sidney Harman Hall
The District’s third annual Fringe Festival brings 18 days teaming with creativity, excitement and independent performance. Select performances at Sidney Harman Hall. Tickets on sale June 23, 2008. For more information, visit www.dcfringe.org.
Presented by the Fellowship for the Performing Arts
April 14-May 25
Performances Thursday-Sunday
Lansburgh Theatre
Based on C. S. Lewis’ bestselling novel, The Screwtape Letters offers a look at the influence of angels and demons in individual lives. Showtimes and prices to be announced.
Discover the world of American Craft at the 26th Annual Smithsonian
Craft Show Thursday, April 10th through Sunday, April 13th at the National Building Museum on the Metro red line at Judiciary Square.
120 artists, chosen by jury, exhibit and sell their works at the Smithsonian Craft Show. See and buy basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper wearable art and wood.
Be a part of the daily Booth Chats- talk to the artists, see how they work. Proceeds from the Craft show fund grants that benefit Smithsonian Educational Outreach and Research Programs. Go to www.smithsoniancraftshow.org or call 888-832-9554 for information.
Last year over 65,000 kids-with nowhere else to go- walked through the doors at Covenant House. But over a million kids still need your help. Do something. Go to covenantouse.org and find out how you can help. Because it's not okay for kids to be homeless in America.
There are over a million kids living- and dying- on the streets of America. It's unthinkable, but true. We don't see them, because they are teens and don't look like children. But they are just as vulnerable as any child, Don't walk by, do something. Go to covenanthouse.org, and find out how you can help.
Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer-Prize winning novel The Color Purple stands to thrill sold-out crowds with music and hope. It is the story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength tho triumph over adversity, and discover her voice in the world. The Color Purple also wowed on film as fans flocked to Steven Spielberg's 1985 adaptation which starred Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Oprah Winfrey. On stage, The Color Purple is nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Don't miss your chance to see The Color Purple, an emotional musical.
Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group
The death of a spouse is a painful experience for both men and women. Hospice of Howard Country located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia, MD, 21045 sponsor a Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group.
This group allows the participants the opportunity to give and receive support and understanding while exploring the meaning and process if grief. This 6 week support group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm beginning April 30th thru June 4th, 2008. All sessions are free but pre-registration is required. For additional information and reservations please call Hospice of Howard Country at 410.730.5072
In the spring, thousands of horseshoe crabs come to Delaware Bay beaches to spawn. In order to keep track of the population of this animal, the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service conducts a horseshoe crab census in May and June. To volunteer, call 302.645.4346.
On Thursday April 10th and April 24th from 1-3 pm spend an afternoon strolling through the gardens and taking tea at the Historic House. This is an introduction to the mission and history of Green Spring Gardens one of the places for horticulture in the Washington, D.C. area. The guided tours of their demonstration gardens are followed bu a full English tea. Individuals and groups are welcome. The fee for this event is $25. Call 703.941.7987 to register.
Date: Saturday April 26, 2008
Workshop: Water Gardening in Containers
Time: 9:30-11:30am.
Have you always wanted a water garden, but thought you didn't have the space? How about planting your garden in a container? Green Spring horticulturalist Mary Frogale provides inspiration and advice on container water gardening. Afterwards plant your own container garden to take home. Plants and container included. $50. Call 703.642.5173 to register.
Extreme Gardening
This event will take place on Friday, April 18, 2008 fromThis event will take place on Friday, April 18, 2008 from1:30-3pm. Remember last year's drought and the soggy conditions the year before? Brenda Skarphol, Green Spring horticulturalist arms you with ways to combat these adverse conditions including plant selection and gardening techniques. $15
The Reston Regional Library will hold its semi-annual Used Book Sale from Friday, April 25th, through Sunday, April 27th at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, Virginia. Hardcover books will begin at $1.50, trade paperback books from $1.00 and rack paper books will be $.50. There will be thousands of books to choose from. All proceeds benefit the lobrary and its programs. For more information, visit their blog at http://restonfriends.blogspot.com
University Legal Services (ULS)is offering their services for FREE to the public.
ULS invites the public to meet with their Housing Counselors to learn about the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program, Senior Citizen Repair and Improvement Program, and the Roofing Assistance Program. These programs provide affordable financing for the repair and rehabilitation of single family residential properties. For more information or to set-up an appointment with a Housing Counselor call 202.547.4747.
The United States Army Field Band Chamber Music Series proudly announces its 2008 Spring season. Each program will feature a variety of soloists and ensembles with music ranging from Renaissance to modern to jazz. The following concerts are scheduled:
April 24, 2008 at 7pm
St Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal Church
375 Benfield Rd
Severna Park, MD, 21146
Saxophone Recital
April 27, 2008 at 4pm
St John's Episocpal Church
9120 Frederick Road
Ellicot City, MD, 21042
May 6, 2008 at 7 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
6800 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Clarinet Recital
June 15, 2008 at 3 pm
Christ Episcopal
6800 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Clarinet Recital
All concerts in the U.S. Army Field Band Chamber Music Series are FREE, and the public is cordially invited to attend. To be placed on the Chamber Music Series mailing list, call 301.677.6586 or visit www.armyfieldband.com for further information.
March 29-April 13, 2008
8:00am- 5:00 pm
Beyond the Tidal Basin: Introducing Other Great Flowering Cherry Trees
This self-guided tour of the arboretum's diverse collection of flowering cherries to discover the wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, and bloom times of this popular ornamental tree. Includes the arboretum's own flowering cherry introductions. This event is FREE.
Join Diane Rehm for "The Art of Listening" Sunday, April 27th at 10 am in the nave of the National Cathedral. This event is part of the Sunday Forum Series, a weekly program of dialogue about major issues of our time as seen from the Christian perspective. For more information, go to www.wamu.org.
The Montgomery College Foundation recently launched their largest capital campaign ever: the Montgomery College Campaign is a four-year plan that began in 2006 to raise $25 million to foster student success at Montgomery College through scholarships, faculty excellence, the improvement or construction of facilities, and the creation of innovative programs and new curricula.
As a result there are a lot of programs created for and by students open to the public. Visit the Montogomery College Arts Institute for information about upcoming programming.
The death of a spouse is a painful experience for both men and women. Hospice of Howard Country located at 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia, MD, 21045 sponsor a Young Widowed Persons/Life Partner Grief Support Group for people 50 years of age and younger which allows the participants the opportunity to give and receive support and understanding while exploring the meaning and process if grief.
This 6 week support group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm beginning April 15th thru May 20th, 2008.
All sessions are free but pre-registration is required. For additional information and reservations please call Hospice of Howard Country at 410.730.5072
Housing Counseling Services presents free pre-purchase workshop for first time home buyers. Participants will receive information about the home buying process, credit, savings and district loan programs. The workshop takes place every Thursday from 11:00am-1:00pm. Evening workshops are also available once a month. The workshops are held at Housing Counseling Services training center located at 2410 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. No reservations necessary.
Network for Good is a place where you can help nonprofit organizations doing great work throughout the greater Washington, DC region. Make a donation or find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you. Visit the website: http://www.networkforgood.org/touchdc.aspx to find volunteer information.
The Single Volunteers of DC (SVDCers) are a group of single professionals from the Metro DC area who are interested in devoting their time and energy to improving the quality of life in the communities through volunteer work.
For more information about SVDC or to volunteer visit their website at: http://www.singlevolunteers.org/dc/
DC Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable, energy efficient homes for people in need.
Currently, they are working on a 53-home development in Northeast Washington. This project will be the largest ever for the 18 year old affiliate.
DC Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers. Visit their website: http://www.dchabitat.org/ for more information about getting involved.
Hotline Volunteer: Hotline volunteers receive 50 hours of intensive small group and on-the-job training to handle crisis calls on our 24/7/365 hotlines. Weekly 3-hour commitment for 1 year required, with shifts available daytime, evenings and weekends. Application and interview required; must be 21 years old. For more information, see their website. Please apply on-line or call 703-527-6016 if you have questions.
Community Family Life Services Employment department is currently seeking volunteers to assist clients in the employment center. Tasks would include monitoring the use of computers; clearing the voice mail boxes and posting messages on the message board; posting flyers for job opportunities; providing basic assistance on cover letters and resumes; answering questions about job interviews; etc.
Celebrate one of America's greatest cultural achievements with the National Postal Museum and Smithsonian Jazz Appreciation Month. Enjoy live music while exploring jazz lyrics and musical styles. Get to know the famous faces of jazz through collage and scratch board activities.
The Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 1:00-4:00pm.
The event is FREE.
Contact the National Postal Museum for more information.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company has decided to use the Bible for their next interpretive endeavor.
The performance runs from Thursday March 13-April 12, 2008 at the Lansburgh Theatre.
To purchase tickets contact the Shakespeare Theatre Company Box Office at 202.547.1122, TTY at 202.638.3863 or Toll Free at 877.487.8849. Information is also available at HarmanCenter.org
The Smithsonian Jazz Cafe continues to showcase live jazz performances every Friday evening from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Atrium Cafe in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Tickets for each show are $12 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Dinner and drinks also are available for purchase. For more information visit smithsonianjazzcafe.org. or call (202) 633-3030.
Team Coalition is asking sports fans to remember the importance of designated drivers on game days. Designated drivers can register at www.rhir.org for a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl XLII, the 2008 Pro Bowl, a 2008 NBA Finals game, or the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.
On view in the "Bob Hope Gallery of Entertainment," this exhibition showcases engaging photographs of Hope making the presidents laugh, a personal holiday greeting from President Richard M. Nixon and scores of political jokes from his 89,000 plus page personal Joke File. The gallery also includes items from the Bob Hope collection, materials from the rich and varied collections of the library and objects borrowed from the Bob Hope Archives. On view through 2008 in the Jefferson Building, Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Contact 707-4604
On view in the Northwest Gallery and Pavilion this exhibition features items from the Jay I. Kislak Collection focusing on the early Americas from the time of the indigenous people of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean throughout the period of European contact, exploration and settlement. Features of the exhibition on display include the 1507 Waldseemuller World Map, letters from Christopher Columbus and Bishop Bartolome de Las Casas, 8 large mural paintings on the conquest of Mexico, Mayan vases and flasks, and other rare books, manuscripts historical documents, maps and are extending from 1500 B.C. throughout the early decades of the US. The collection explores the geography of the southeastern US, Caribbean, Mexico, Guatemala and portions of the rest of the Americas. On view 10 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday, beginning December 13. Contact 707-4604..
A promising youth who might be a surgeon or concert violinist is living as a street vendor and a member of a tango quartet. His dead mother is determined he live up to his promises. Love, laughter, and two potent allies hasten the inevitable.
The Wellness Community hosts a special networking group on Mondays for people with cancer and their loved ones. These groups include breast cancer, family and friends, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer groups. For a program schedule and more information, call The Wellness Community at (301) 493-5002.
Seniors living in Prince George's County are invited to take advantage of free admittance to the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex pool and fitness center. The free Seniors Days include Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon. More information is at 301.583.2400.
Deep water walking can be easier on the joints than track walking or running. Join the Glenarden/Theresa Banks Complex every Monday from 7-8 a.m. for deep water walks in the pool. The fee for Prince George's County residents is $5, non-residents pay $6. For more information, 301.772.5515.
The Alexandria/Arlington Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is looking for African-American adults who understand the culture and community of African-American children and provide them a voice in court. For more information call 703.820.9001 or visit www.scanva.org
There are hundreds of abused Hispanic children in need of advocates in local courts. The Alexandria/Arlington Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is looking for bilingual Hispanic adults that can understand the language and culture of these children. For more information call 703.820.9001 or visit www.scanva.org
Last year there were floods in all 50 states, in and outside of high risk flood areas. To learn how to protect your home and belongings from flood damage visit FloodSmart.gov or call 1.800.427.2419.
The Arlington Refugee Service is looking for volunteers to sit with refugees for one hour each week and help them create resumes. For more information, e-mail khamrin@arlingtonrefugeeservices.com.
Alley Cat Rescue in Brentwood, Maryland needs volunteers to play with cats and kittens for a few hours. The shelter has many animals in need of attention and love. Call 301.277.5595 for more information.
Girls and Boys Town offers a 24-hour crisis, resource, and referral hotline,1-800-448-3000. Trained counselors can help teens and parents with a multitude of issues 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The D.C. Rape Crisis Center's 202.333.RAPE is a free 24-hour hotline for rape survivors, their family and friends. The Crisis Center also offers companion systems to accompany survivors to hospitals, police proceedings, and courts. Self-defense classes are also offered.
The Children's Inn is a free of charge place for families to stay while their child receives newly developed therapies from the National Institute of Health. Volunteers are needed to assist in various activities, call 301-496-5672 for more information.
Alley Cat Rescue is looking for individuals to welcome kittens into their homes until they are adopted out of the program. Alley Cat Rescue covers all bills, including food and litter. For more information, call 301.277.5595.
Stand Up For Kids helps homeless and street kids through counseling and educational programs. The organization is seeking a volunteer grant researcher or writer to help them help the community. Call (800) 365.4KID for more information.
Days End Horse Farm Rescue, Inc is a non-profit volunteer based organization in Maryland that works to rescue horses from cruelty and neglect. Volunteers can participate in a variety of ways, call 301-854-5037 for more information.
The Arlington Free Clinic can provide free medical care to low-income, uninsured residents of Arlington County. Primary medical care, specialty medical care, Physical Therapy, Mental Health services, full Pharmacy services are all offered. For more information, call 703-979-1425.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Virginia is an open door shelter that provides care for homeless and suffering animals. The shelter can also provide loans to help individuals care for their pets. Visit AWLA.org for more information.
Food and Friends is looking for volunteers to help prepare food for individuals and families living with life-challenging illnesses throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Visit foodandfriends.org for more information.
Daughter for the Day is a non-profit organization looking for volunteers who can personally assist senior citizens for one day a month. For more information visit Daughterfortheday.org
Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland is looking for a storytime volunteer to read to children two hours every day. For more information, call 301.468.2504.
Children ages 5 to 12 can get involved with nature through the Mt. Rainier Nature and Recreation Center Nature Club. Membership is free, but reservations are required. Call 301.927.2163 for more information.
So Others Might Eat is in need of volunteers to work weekdays from 3:30 to 6 pm, assisting children with homeowrk and tutoring. Contact Eric Wesley at ewesley@some.org or 202.575.2490 ext. 106 for more information.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Park Rangers are looking for volunteers to help with the gardening of Prince George's County parks. For more information call the Park Ranger at 301.627.7755
So Others Might Eat in D.C. is looking for volunteers to prepare meals, serve as dentists or hygientists, and act as a career development assistant. Contact So Others Might Eat at 202.797.0701
Volunteer firefighters are needed for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. Call the membership hotline at 301.657.5557 or visit the station at Old Georgetown Rd and Battery Ln, Bethesda. www.bccrs.org.
Kidsave is a non-profit organization looking for weekend host families to build relationships with older foster children. Kidsave is also seeking partners to support their mission. For more information visit KIDSAVE.org.
Free workshops to manage your personal finances will be held the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the HCS Training Center. Questions about savings, credit, bills, and more will be answered. For more information, 202.667.7006.
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. is hosting a free workshop on the rights and responsibilities of tenants. Classes are held the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Lessons on how to get rapirs made, tenant rights, and what to do if you receive an eviction notice will be discussed. Call 202.667.7006 for more information.
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. is sponsoring "On The Move," a free housing search workshop for renters. Learn what landlords look for in a tenant and how to find a rental home. Classes are held the first Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. Call 202.667.7006 for more information
Give children guidence by becoming a mentor in the Montgomery County Public School system in 1-2 hours per week. For more information call Volunteer Services at 301.949.3551
Inspire creativity in children. Storytime followed by creative activites are offered at the Kreeger Museum in Washington, D.C. for three to five year olds. There is a 5 dollar supply fee per child. For reservations, call 202.338.3552.
The Family Services Outpatient Clinic of Gaithersburg, Maryland is reaching out to anyone who may be struggling at home or work or may have a child who is having challenges at school. Counselors are ready to help.
The Arlington County Volunteer Office is looking for fifty Volunteer Emergency Support Team volunteers willing to assist in County emergency preparedness exercises, emergency support tasks, and in volunteer management.
For those who would like to learn more about how to use the Library of Congress' collections, free Library Research Orientation will be held on selected Mondays throughout the year at the Washington, D.C. Library of Congress.
Last Chance Animal Rescue, Incorporated needs volunteers to serve as caregivers at a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center. Kids are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
The Anacostia Museum offers a family friendly tour of the Doctor George Washington Carver Nature Trail on the third Thursday of every month at 10 AM. The tour is free, but requires a reservation.
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. is looking for volunteers to become a "folger docent". Docents provide high-quality support for the library's many educational outreach programs.
Volunteers are needed to record newspapers and magazines for free telephone access by visually and physically impaired people. Volunteers are asked to read at least two hours, once a week or every other weekend.
Become a Volunteer Mentor for young people living with disabilities who want to explore the community. Volunteers accompany the youth on community outings to create meaningful and supportive relationships. Independence Now caters to Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Volunteer to bring entertainment, recreation and comfort to military men and women recuperating from their injuries at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C.
To get involved call 202 965 0693.
Nearly 60 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but less than 5 percent actually do. Blood saves dot com provides information on how and where to donate blood throughout the United States.
Over 250 people die each year in Maryland in alcohol related crashes. Don't be a statistic and drink and drive.
The Department of Parks and Recreation can help you find the perfect volunteer opporutnity. Volunteers are needed for everything from archaeological excavations to help with bowling and swimming programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
Contact: Volunteer Services Office at 301-249-7208
Volunteer to help children with disabilites who need friends. Join Easter Seals and spend a few hours per week playing, reading and spending time with a child who wants support.
The Fairfax County Public Library needs volunteers to help with the daily tasks of running a library. Join the thirty-two hundred volunteers who donated over one hundred sixty-two thousand hours last year.
The District of Columbia has launched "D.C. Alert," a system that delivers emergency alerts, notifications and other updates to your cell phone, computer or pager.
If you love children's books, and want to make a difference in the life of a child, please consider becoming a Read-Aloud Volunteer.
Green Door, an organization helping D-C residents with mental illnesses, is collecting used Metro cards. Low value cards will be combined to help Green Door members reach doctors and recovery groups.
Volunteers are needed to serve as advocates for children in the Alexandria Juvenile Court. A 40-hour training must be completed and volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment to the program.
Foster parents are needed to care for children of all ages, especially older children and young teens.
The Alliance of the Chesapeake Bay, Inc: (202) 654-7012
Montgomery County Child Welfare Services: (240) 777-1664
