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Around Town: December 8-9

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Loop a local nonprofit into your weekend plans …

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (Metropolitan Comm. Church, 474 Ridge Street NW)

Volunteer in pairs or groups to visit isolated, low-income seniors in their homes. Meet up at 10:00 AM on Saturday for a brief orientation before the visits begin.

Joseph’s House (1730 Lanier Place NW)

Take a one-hour “walk-and-talk” breakfast tour of Joseph’s House, which offers compassionate end-of-life care for homeless individuals with AIDS and cancer, on Saturday at 10:30 AM.

Computer CORE (3846 King Street, Alexandria, VA)

In this 4-hour workshop on Saturday at noon, students will learn the capabilities of , plus try their hand at being a business user and building basic applications.

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Around Town: December 1-3

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Good morning! We’re looking forward to seeing you this coming Monday at Inspiration to Action. We’ve also got some great events coming up this weekend at our nonprofits …

Pueblo a Pueblo (at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD)

Shop for the holidays and support a good cause at the Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; and be sure to visit Pueblo a Pueblo!

Computer CORE (3846 King Street, Alexandria, VA)

On Saturday at 1:30 PM, “Customer Focus: Changing How You Do Things!” will cover first impressions, timely responses, active listening and more. Call (703) 931-7346 to learn more.

Washington Bach Consort (at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC)

On Saturday at 5:00 PM, enjoy “Great Glad Tidings,” an all-Bach program of cantatas composed for Advent and the Christmas season; nab tickets right here.

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Around Town: November 16-18

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Have a good weekend, Greater Washington! And check out what’s happening at our nonprofits …

Educational Theatre Company (McKinley Elementary, 1030 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA)

ETCs Main Stage Residency Program, with McKinley Elementary School, presents Robin Hood — an original musical production created and performed by children in grades 2-5 — on Friday & Saturday.

Anacostia Watershed Society (Malcolm X Avenue & 2nd Street SE)

Volunteers will work to restore the natural splendor of one of DC’s most neglected wooded areas on Saturday at 9:00 AM; gloves, bags, and lunch will be provided. RSVP right here.

Horizons Greater Washington (Politics and Prose, 5051 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Stop by and choose a book for you or your child, or select from one of the Wish List Books for the Horizons program, this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. At the register, remember to mention Horizons and Politics and Prose will donate 20% of the the proceeds.

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (Metropolitan Community Church, 474 Ridge Street NW)

On Saturday at 10:00 AM, deliver Thanksgiving baskets to over 250 low-income seniors in the North Capitol and Shaw neighborhoods with the We Are Family team. Sign up here!

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Around Town: November 9-11

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Many great, nonprofit places to go this weekend! Check it out …

FotoDC (Central Hub: 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW)

The annual FotoWeek Festival begins this Friday and continues through the 18th; expect to see the very best in art, photography, and photojournalism! You can see the list of locations right here and sign up at the Volunteer Hub this way.

Educational Theatre Company (1030 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA)

Parents, students and volunteers come together for Community Build Day on Saturday at 9:30 AM to build sets, costumes and props in preparation for the upcoming production. Learn more here.

Anacostia Watershed Society (Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD)

On Saturday at 10:00 AM, plant trees along the Anacostia River; bring a friend and be prepared to have fun. You can RSVP right here.
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Around Town: November 2-5

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Busy weekend at Catalogue nonprofits! Check out what’s coming up …

Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE)

SpeakeasyDC presents “The Story Showdown: A Storytelling Game Show” this Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Audience members have the opportunity to be contestants row and win coveted prizes! Tickets this way.

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (1632 U Street NW) – postponed

This one-day retreat for caregivers will explore stress management and self-care with yoga, nutrition and creativity, and the sharing of personal experience. Email darien@smithcenter.org for information about future dates.

Anacostia Watershed Society (Bladensburg Waterfront Park) – event full

Plant trees at the confluence of the Northeast and Northwest branches of the Anacostia River this Saturday at 10:00 AM; all tools and supplies needed will be provided, so just bring a friend and be prepared to have fun. Sign up here.

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Around Town: October 26-28

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What are your plans for the weekend? We have some great ideas at Catalogue nonprofits …

Anacostia Watershed Society (38th Street, Hyattsville, MD) — Event Full

Build and install bird houses at the native meadow along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River on Friday at 10:00 AM. Complete information right this way!

Audubon Naturalist Society (Woodend Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD)

On Friday at 6:00 PM, join ANS members for the annual meeting, featuring Patterson Clark, author and illustrator of the “Urban Jungle” column in The Washington Post. RSVP details and program schedule right here.

District of Columbia Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW, Washington DC)

Plenty happening at DCAC this weekend! A second edition of The Happy Buddha Brings Peace and Laughter is onstage on Friday & Saturday at 10:00 PM and Theatre Du Jour’s Nightmerica returns Friday through Sunday at 7:30 PM. Schedule right here.

Volunteer Fairfax (Numerous locations)

The 18th annual VolunteerFest Day of Service is coming up this Saturday. You can choose a project (perhaps with a Catalogue nonprofit) and sign up right here. So many great options!

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (1632 U Street NW Washington, DC)

On Saturday at 10:00 AM, join two culinary and nutrition experts and learn how to incorporate nourishing foods for healing and prevention of cancer; most of the workshop will be dedicated to hands-on cooking. Sign up here.

Around Town: October 12-15

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Have a good weekend, Greater Washington! And consider spending a day with a local nonprofit …

District of Columbia Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW, Washington, DC)

Over 40 area artists in two spaces create “Signals,” DCAC’s new exhibition; JW Mahoney (DC curator and artist) aims to prove that there long has been a distinct “school” of DC art. Opening reception is today at 7:00 PM.

Anacostia Watershed Society (Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD) — Event Full

On Friday at 10:00 AM, build and install bird houses at our native meadow along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River; all tools and supplies needed will be provided. More information this way!

Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States (600 Water Street SW, Washington, DC)

Tour the Potomac aboard the historic Sequoia Presidential Yacht. ANS Naturalists will highlight efforts to clean the river — and the work that still needs to be done. Event is filling fast; RSVP information is here.

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (1662 U Street NW, Washington, DC)

Join in a therapeutic practice to align breath, movement, and awareness to restore balance and health at “Qigong: Going Within” on Monday at 8:00 AM. Learn more right here.

Also: the Acumen Solutions 4th Annual Race for a Cause is coming up this weekend. Race proceeds will be distributed to ten great nonprofits (eight of which are in the Catalogue network). Consider signing up today!

Sound of Music

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… I go to the hills
When my heart is lonely
I know I will hear
What I’ve heard before
My heart will be blessed,
With the sound of music
And I’ll sing once more.

— “The Sound of Music” by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II;
made famous by Julie Andrews, who was born today in 1935

In the singing spirit now? Learn more about the great orchestras and musical nonprofits in Catalogue’s network this morning.

Around Town: September 29 – October 2

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Have a good Friday, Greater Washington! And check out what’s coming up at our nonprofits …

Hospice Caring (at Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD)

On Saturday at 6:00 PM, gather to support and celebrate Hospice Caring at the Annual Gala, with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and auctions. Much more information right here.

District of Columbia Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW)

At DCAC, “Microscapes” (capturing “the humbling and fascinating flux of the universe”) is open until October 7; and this Sunday at 5:00 PM, you can join in an artist talk, curated by Amanda Jiron-Murphy.

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (at Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Avenue SW)

At the 15th Annual Fall Brunch, coming up this Sunday at 11:00 AM, SMYAL e will honor Maryland First Lady Katie O’Malley with the Outstanding Community Ally Award. Learn more about tickets right this way!

Washington Bach Consort (at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street NW)

Be sure to catch this week’s free Noontime Cantata Series on Tuesday at noon (of course); each 50-minute concert consists of a cantata and an organ piece performed by orchestra, chorus and soloists.

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (1632 U Street NW)

Join the YACS (Young Adult Cancer Survivors) for a cooking demonstration with seasonal dishes that take full advantage of fall’s produce on Tuesday at 7:00 PM; learn more this way.

Around Town: September 21-23

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Have a great first weekend of fall 2012, Greater Washington!

District of Columbia Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW)

On Friday and Saturday, Matthew Vaky (a veteran of Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theatre) creates a hilarious and startling examination of US policy towards enemy combatants; call 202 462-7834 for reservations and learn more right here.

Anacostia Watershed Society (University of Maryland, UMD, College Park, MD & 38th Street, Hyattsville, MD ) — EVENTS FULL

Volunteers and staff will be installing a rain garden at Woods Hall at the University of Maryland this Saturday at 9:00 AM and removing trash and debris from the Northwest Branch at 10:00 AM. Keep up with future AWS events right here!

Washington Bach Consort (National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW)

At the start of their 35th season, WBC will explore music commissioned for state occasions, including Handel’s anthem for the coronation of George II in 1727, in “Kings and Commoners” on Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets right here!

And coming up next Tuesday, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts will provide a free “Sleep & Relaxation: Body and Breath” workshop, which will also serve as the Young Adult Cancer Survivors meet-up for this month. Learn more here.