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2012 Nonprofits Celebrate the Honor

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By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator

What does it mean to be “one of the best” small nonprofits in Greater Washington? The 2012-13 class of Catalogue nonprofits got their first taste of that honor at the Catalogue’s Best Practices Workshop and Celebration last Wednesday. The workshop marked the beginning of the Catalogue’s 10th Anniversary celebration this fall. Over 140 representatives from 83 different nonprofits joined together to congratulate each other and learn more about how to make the most of the Catalogue honor.

The evening was marked by many highlights, starting with a spirited introduction by Catalogue Board Chair Don Neal. As Community Partnerships Coordinator for the Catalogue, I had the privilege of co-hosting a portion of the workshop with Catalogue President and Editor Barbara Harman. Together, we introduced the new Nonprofit Portal website — the home base for all Catalogue nonprofits online.

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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: Coming Up

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What’s coming up at Catalogue nonprofits? Glad you asked!

Anacostia Watershed Society (Lakewood Road, College Park, MD) — Cancelled

Join AWS, the Eyes of Paint Branch, and the DC Chapter of Surfrider for this annual cleanup on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Complete info right this way.

Our Daily Bread (field at 10515 School Street, Fairfax City, VA)

Take part in “Complete the Circle Event and FoodRaiser,” a meaningful and fun event to help needy families throughout the Fairfax County area, on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. You can register right here.

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

This new series will begin with one hour of gentle yoga and create a safe, comfortable place for group members to share concerns and feelings, starting on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Learn more this way.

Volunteer Fairfax (8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA)

On Thursday, this all-day conference, “Fairfax County Roundup: Whole Community Collaboration for Disaster,” will bring together the players that serve our community’s needs. Contact Matt Lyttle, Emergency Response Program Manager, at (703) 246-3553 with questions.

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!

Around Town: October 5-8

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What’s coming up at your local nonprofts? Check out Catalogue Happenings and find out!

Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Day Care Center (Washington Navy Yard, 1411 Parsons Avenue SE)

Best of luck for the 36th Anniversary Benefit Gala, “,” on Friday at 6:00 PM! All proceeds will provide therapeutic and supportive services to frail older persons in Washington, DC.

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (Lubber Run Park, N. Columbus Street & 2nd Street N, Arlington, VA)

On Saturday at 10:00 AM, volunteers should meet at the amphitheater (just below the parking lot) and will help collect seeds and acorns of native tree species to be sent to the state nursery. More info right this way.

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (Hallowood Retreat and Conference Center, 7300 Banner Road, Comus, MD)

Best wishes to those attending the October Residential Cancer Retreat this coming week (starting Monday), which provides an opportunity for transformative healing on the physical, mental, and emotional levels.

Also: coming up on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, Anacostia Watershed Society will be building and installing bird houses at our native meadow along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River.

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.

Getting Connected with the Catalogue

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By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator

Nonprofit collaboration is a hot-button term these days. With a network of over 300 of the best small nonprofits in greater Washington, Catalogue nonprofits are in great position to learn from and collaborate with each other.

This past Monday night, the Catalogue offered the first of many opportunities for Catalogue nonprofits to come together in a casual and informal setting at the Catalogue September Happy Hour. The happy hour event brought together nonprofit staff and other Catalogue supporters to meet each other, connect, network, and begin strengthening relationships among the community. Catalogue staff, including President Barbara Harman, was on hand to meet and greet the 80+ event attendees.

The new Catalogue happy hour series follows on the heels of Catalogue’s “From the Field” project, in which Catalogue staff Marie LeBlanc and Sherika Brooks spend time on the ground with at least two nonprofits a month. These two nonprofit outreach initiatives are a response to many nonprofits’ expressed desire to connect with other nonprofits in the network, as well as Catalogue staff. We’ve heard over and again that many nonprofits — especially the smaller ones — struggle with similar issues, and that great benefit can come from simply sharing these struggles (and successes) with others who can relate. The Catalogue is privileged to offer the opportunity for small nonprofit leaders to do just that — whether over a glass of wine or cup of coffee. We look forward to continuing this series of nonprofit networking events into next year!

Thank you to all who attended this week’s happy hour — we hope to see you at the next one! Have suggestions for future events for the Catalogue network? Miss out this time and want to hear about our next event? Leave us a comment and let us know.

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.

From the Field: Clean Water Rally

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By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator

Swim, Drink, Fish — Clean Water!

This was the rallying cry at the Rally for Clean Water, held last Saturday, September 15, at the Georgetown Waterfront. The Rally celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a piece of landmark legislation passed in 1972 that protects and regulates standards for America’s waterways. The event was co-sponsored by Catalogue’s Potomac Riverkeeper, as well as Waterkeeper Alliance, Blue Legacy, Waterkeepers Chesapeake and Earthjustice. Hundreds of community members joined the celebration for the morning paddle, speaker series, and river clean up. We (Marie and Sherika) spent the morning at the Rally, both enjoying the beauty of the Potomac River during the paddle and volunteering during the speaking portion of the rally.

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Around Town: September 15-16

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Welcome to almost-fall, Greater Washington! And here is what’s coming up at your local nonprofits this weekend …

Accokeek Foundation (National Colonial Farm, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD)

On Saturday at noon, join in the monthly kitchen table conversation about the epicurean delights of colonial Marylanders; learn how our tastes and the food itself have changed over 300 years. More information right here!

Potomac Riverkeeper (Georgetown Waterfront Park, K st & Wisconsin Avenue NW)

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act at the Georgetown Waterfront Park on Saturday morning and afternoon; all are invited to participate in a morning paddle out on the Potomac, followed by a series of clean water advocate speakers.

See the full schedule here.

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA)

Collect and tally trash for this annual event held in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup and Clean Virginia Waterways Day on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Barcroft Park. Groups and families are welcome; call 703-228-6406 to register today.

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

This weekend and next, Matthew Vaky (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.

Also: Very best wishes to THEARC on their AfterDark@THEARC gala this Saturday!

Looking ahead to next week, be sure to check out Successful Women Entrepreneurs in Washington at The Women’s Center on Monday at 6:00 PM and Financial Literacy New Volunteer Orientation is coming up on Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Our Daily Bread in Fairfax.