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Around Town: January 25-27

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See what’s coming up at Catalogue’s nonprofits …

Constellation Theatre Company (at Source, 1835 14th Street NW)

Zorro, the masked avenger, is born when quiet, bookish Diego must find a way to fight corruption and injustice. Catch a performance of Zorro on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center (Original Pancake House, 7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA)

Come warm up with coffee and pancakes on Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and “dine for dollars” in support of the Children’s Center.

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (Kelsey Apartments, 3322 14th Street NW)

Volunteer to assemble and deliver free grocery bags to over 250 low-income seniors in Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Adams Morgan on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Sign up here!

Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC)

Stephanie Miracle’s choreography investigates the intersections between physical realities and supernatural landscapes; come by on Saturday at 8:00 PM or Sunday at 4:00 PM.

Joy of Motion Dance Center (Jack Guidone Theater @ JOMDC Friendship Heights, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW)

Percussive Dance Project, part of JOMDC’s annual choreography showcase series, introduces innovative works in rhythm tap, step and more. Nab tickets for Saturday at 8:00 PM.

Coming up: Bartending 4 Change will serve it up for Women Thrive Worldwide at Stoney’s Upstairs Bar this coming Thursday at 6:00 PM.

Around Town: January 19-21

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Dance, volunteer, and swashbuckle with Catalogue nonprofits …

Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC)

An integral part of the DC dance community for over 20 years, KanKouran presents their annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM. Tickets right this way.

Constellation Theatre Company (at Source, 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC)

Zorro, the masked avenger, is born when quiet, bookish Diego must find a way to fight corruption and injustice. Catch a “pay what you can” preview of Zorro on Friday at 8:30 PM.

Rock Creek Conservancy (Multiple locations in DC)

On Saturday morning, save Rock Creek Park trees in Normanstone Park in front of the British Embassy or at Soapstone Valley park trail head on Albemarle Street NW. Learn more right here.

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

Assemble and deliver grocery bags to low-income seniors in the North Capitol and Shaw neighborhoods on Saturday at 10:00 AM. You can sign up online right here.

Coming Up: “Look at Literacy” with Literacy Council of Montgomery County on Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Rockville Library.

Coming Up: January 11-17

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At your local Catalogue nonprofit …

Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC)

Deep Vision Dance Company & withhart.dance.projects come together for an evening of modern dance ranging from the weighted to the humorous on Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 4:00 PM. Tickets right this way!

Literacy Council of Montgomery County (Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD)

Attend an Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation for volunteers interested in helping adults learn to read, write, or speak English on Monday from 10:30 AM to noon. Learn more right here.

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

Washington Post environmental writer Juliet Eilperin will speak on “The Outlook for the Environment in the Second Obama Administration” at a members’ meeting on Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. RSVP here.

Constellation Theatre Company (Source, 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC)

On Thursday at 8:30 PM, catch a Pay-What-You-Can Preview of Zorro — the masked avenger, who is born when quiet, bookish Diego must find a way to fight corruption and injustice. More info over here.

Around Town: December 15-16

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Have a good mid-December weekend, Greater Washington! And consider spending some time with a local nonprofit:

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (at Kelsey Apartments, 3322 14th Street NW)

On Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, volunteers will help assemble and deliver grocery bags to low-income seniors in Columbia Heights; cars are not required, but are certainly helpful. Learn more here.

Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE)

Usher in the holiday season with Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 4:00 PM. Gather family and friends and join Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater, and special guests.

Joy of Motion Dance Center (5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC)

Don’t miss the fall Studio to Stage Performance Class Showcase, featuring choreography by Joy Of Motion’s talented faculty, on Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:00 PM. Tickets this way!

The Child and Family Network Centers (at The Morrison House, 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA) *To Be Rescheduled.

Come to the Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria for Tea with Santa, as well as children’s activities and photos, and suppor the Child and Family Network Centers at the same time.

DC Youth Orchestra Program (at Eastern High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Capitol Street NE)

DC Youth Orchestra Program’s top two orchestras — the Youth Orchestra and Junior Orchestra — perform holiday favorites, including selections from the “Nutcracker Suite” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Learn more right here.

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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Inspiration to Action

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By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator

On Monday night, the Catalogue celebrated its 10th anniversary (or birthday, as many like to call it). Surrounded by a crowd of nearly 600 friends, family, nonprofits, supporters, and other advocates of the Catalogue initiative, we celebrated the work of the 325 nonprofits that are part of the Catalogue community.

Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, and participated. From the Catalogue Ambassadors, who mixed and mingled with the reception crowd, to the nonprofits who choreographed incredible performances for the stage, to the community supporters who offered their voices in testimonials throughout the performance, we appreciate your support of our work.

To the Catalogue guests and supporters who attended our benefit dinner following those performances, we thank you for your continued commitment to the Catalogue’s movement — and hope that you?ll continue making our dreams a reality for many years to come. We are particularly grateful for the continued support of the Harman Family Foundation and Jane Harman for going above and beyond to inspire others to become a part of our cause.

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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