On Thursday, April 23rd, diners across the Washington metro region will stand up against HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses by sitting down at restaurants participating in this year’s Dining Out for Life® fundraiser (www.foodandfriends.org/dol).
Now in its 19th year in Washington, DC, Food & Friends enlists the benevolence of area eateries – from Hyattsville to Shirlington, from Dupont Circle to Georgetown – in support of children and adults facing life-challenging illnesses who benefit from the organization’s nutrition services. More than 90 area restaurants have pledged to contribute 25% to 100% of that day’s proceeds to directly benefit Food & Friends’ programs and clients in the National Capital Region.
“Diners can easily make a huge impact on the lives of so many in need in our community simply by going out to dinner on April 23rd,” says Food & Friends’ Executive Director Craig Shniderman. “Funds raised by big events during the year like Dining Out for Life® make it possible for us to serve thousands of meals each day to those living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS, cancer and other debilitating illnesses.”
Founded in 1988, Food & Friends is the only organization providing specialized meals, nutrition counseling and friendship to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illness within a 5,346 square mile service area. The nonprofit’s staff of professional chefs and registered dietitians designs meals that meet the special dietary needs of persons living with a broad range of illnesses. Since its inception, Food & Friends has provided more than 18 million meals to more 26,000 individuals, and has helped family members, friends, and loved ones provide care and support. Food & Friends fulfills its mission through a partnership with 10,000 volunteers and a dedicated staff of 52. Their confidential services are free of charge to individuals and families living throughout Washington, DC, and 14 counties of Maryland and Virginia.
Last year, Dining Out for Life®, raised more than $200,000. In 2015, Food & Friends is thrilled to have more than 90 restaurants on board, including those that are donating their entire evening’s proceeds to Food & Friends – Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant (100%), Annie’s Paramount Steak House (100%) and Ristorante Tosca (100%).
Please visitwww.foodandfriends.org/dol for a complete listing of participating restaurants.
DC wine institution Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar will transform into a wine-centric movie theater showing the critically acclaimed documentary Somm on Monday, May 4 at 6pm.Accompanied by a panel of DC wine experts, DC’s original wine bar will invite guests to its cozy Sonoma Avenue Lounge for a full movie theater experience, with a wine flight tasting and an unlimited popcorn bar featuring fun house made varieties, like Classic Butter, Ranch, Dill Pickle-Spiced and Truffle, for $30 a person.
As Somm follows four sommelier hopefuls on their journey to compete against the best in the business and pass the test to become Masters, Sonoma will be hosting its own local wine tasting competition. Sonoma Beverage Director and sommelier Woong Chang will be joined by sommeliers Elli Benchimol ofRange and Andrew Stover of Oya and Sei to conduct a guided wine tasting with guests-and then compete against one another in a blind wine tasting, just as is done in the film.
In addition to the fun popcorn bar, guests can also select from Chef de Cuisine James Marroquin’s a la carte menu house made movie snacks, like Popcorn-Marshmallow clusters, Old Bay-Spiced Candied Nuts, Soft Pretzel Twists with mustard or bacon peanut butter, and Crispy Chickpeaswith coriander & cumin.
Space is limited and tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite For more information, please visit www.sonomadc.com or call 202.544.8088.
Who: Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar
Sonoma Chef de Cuisine James Marroquin
Sonoma Beverage Director Woong Chang
Range Sommelier Elli Benchimol
Oya and Sei Sommelier Andrew Stover
Twenty-three single-passenger electric vehicles built by high school students from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia will compete in the 2015 Washington DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (EV Grand Prix) at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Fairgrounds on Saturday May 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The District Department of the Environment (DDOE) and Pepco are co-sponsors of this year’s event, which is organized by Global EEE (Education, Energy, and Environment). DDOE is hosting the competition in Washington, DC in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) and the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). Local high school competitors include Dunbar, Friendship Collegiate Academy, Friendship Tech Prep Academy, McKinley Tech, Phelps, Roosevelt, School Without Walls, Sidwell Friends School, and Wilson in the District along with Wheaton, Clarksburg, Sandy Spring Friends, and High Point high schools in suburban Maryland. Hereford High School, Chesapeake High School, and Perry Hall from Baltimore County will be in the race, as will schools from Virginia.
This innovative, hands-on educational program teaches students to apply engineering, science, mathematics, and strategy as they construct and race their battery-powered electric cars. EV Grand Prix cars are specifically designed and must meet stringent safety regulations. The single-person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high-efficiency vehicles are coming to test their mettle in an hour-long race, on a challenging formula-style race course, using only energy stored in their batteries.
“We are thrilled to host the third annual DC EV Grand Prix,” said District Department of the Environment Director, Tommy Wells. “This program exposes students to energy conservation and technology and provides important educational and training opportunities. The DC EV Grand Prix engages our youth in the innovation economy, preparing them for the future by providing a green pathway to the middle class.”
“We are proud to support the District’s students in this regional competition that requires skill and creativity—attributes essential to their success in Saturday’s race and in the future,” said Ted Trabue, DCSEU Managing Director.
“As students are making informed decisions about higher education and future opportunities, it’s important that we support the efforts of the local schools and families we serve,” said Donna Cooper, Pepco Region President. “These young engineers and scientists will use the competition to test and refine their creations, and the results of their experiments will help determine future applications of renewable energy. We appreciate the opportunity to give back to the communities we serve.”
“This high school competition is in its third year, and we are already beginning to see the positive impact it is having on local students in their career decisions and college placements,” said Dr. Nabih Bedewi, Managing Director of Global EEE and the competition director. “We are pleased to partner with DDOE, DCSEU, USDOE, and Pepco this year and look forward to a successful and exciting race at RFK Stadium.”
For more information on the 2015 Washington DC EV Grand Prix, visit http://ddoe.dc.gov/event/dc-electric-vehicle-grand-prix-2015
Gourmet Symphony Presents The Saloon Concert Series: Woodworking 101
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | 6-8 pm
Beuchert’s Saloon (623 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Join Gourmet Symphony al fresco at Beuchert’s Saloon‘s garden patio to explore the mastercraft of woodworking and its influence on music, whiskey production, and open-flame culinary arts. Hear how woods from specific forests can shape the tonalities of instruments – from the bass to the marimba; learn from Jeff Wells, veteran of DC’s craft beverage scene, how American whiskey producer Michter’s chooses its barrels when aging its bourbons; and taste the best fare of the season grilled up by Chef Andrew Markert.
Your ticket includes tastings of 3 exclusive spirits paired with 4-5 custom small plates and live chamber music performances.Tickets are $35 per person and available for purchase via Eventbrite: bit.ly/1EQdF0A.
On Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL wide receiver Pierre Garçon will host the Third Annual All-White Clothing Charity Event benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) at the Millennium Building (1909 K St. NW). The rooftop event will team up Washington football players, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington notables.
As part of Garçon’s continued involvement in supporting at risk youth, his partnership with BGCGW seeks to create a stronger generation of future leaders across the nation. Last year, Garçon’s charity event raised $100,000 for BGCGW.
“I’m dedicated to the organization and helping boys and girls of all backgrounds become responsible adults,” Garçon said. “Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington helped get me where I am today, so now’s my time to give back.”
High profile attendees from the first and second annual events include Washington Wizard John Wall, former DC Mayor Vincent Gray, hip hop legend Biz Markie and over 20 Redskins, among them RG3, Ryan Kerrigan, Alfred Morris, Kirk Cousins, Trent Williams, Brandon Meriweather, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kai Forbath, Colt McCoy and Niles Paul.
Attendees this year will have access to meet and mingle with over half of Garçon’s confirmed teammates and enjoy complimentary drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a live performance by a surprise musical guest.
With the help of top sponsors The Tower Companies, Paisano’s, Burger 7, Brett Johnson Collection, Garçon intends to raise more funds for the BGCGW and their mission. Tickets are $250 and can be purchased at: http://www.bgcgw.org/
Event Details:
Who: Pierre Garçon, Garçon’s teammates; BGCGW supporters
What: All-White clothing theme charity event benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
When: Thursday, June 4 from 7-10 p.m. ET
Where: The Millennium Building, 1909 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Why: To bring awareness to the BGCGW’s mission and programs while enjoying a night of fundraising and networking.
Tickets: Tickets ($250) can be purchased at: http://www.bgcgw.org/
Three-Time NFL Pro Bowler, DeSean Jackson of the Washington Redskins and the DeSean Jackson Foundation are proud to present the 1st AnnualDeSean Jackson Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament. DeSean will be joined by teammates and celebrity friends for 18 holes of golf, dinner and more.
WHAT: Proceeds from the event will go directly to the anti-bullying program, Playworks and Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at Johns Hopkins. The event will include 18 holes of Golf, Cocktail Reception, Live Entertainment, Silent Auction and Dinner.
Tickets available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/desean-jackson-foundation-celebrity-golf-tournament-tickets-16062313813
WHERE: Lansdowne Resort
44050 Woodridge Pkwy
Leesburg, VA 20176
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2015
11:30am Registration
1:00pm Shotgun Start
6:00pm Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
6:30pm Dinner & Live Entertainment
industree’s popular event, Hail to the V, returns on June 16th from 5:00pm – 8:30PM at The Wonder Bread Factory, located below street level at 641 S Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001. Hail to the V will celebrate a handful of D.C.’s most fearless, accomplished and unstoppable females in the food & beverage industry. The evening will feature networking with snacks provided by Caviar DC, followed by candid panel discussions focused on what it takes to be a successful woman in a male-dominated industry. The winner of industree’s annual V Award will also be announced live at the event, honoring the one woman who has stood out this past year by thinking outside the box and innovating/inspired her peers, both male and female!
This evening will be hosted by “Femme-cee” Eun Yang of NBC4, and panelists include:
Hilda Staples, Bryan Voltaggio Restaurants
Aggie Chin, Capella Washington, DC Georgetown
Allison Cooke, CORE DC
Meshelle Armstrong, EatGoodFood Group
Caroline Blundell, Ripple
Christine Kim, TICO
Joey Hernandez, Tim Ma Restaurant Group
Sarah Tune, Davis Wright Trimane
Ris Lacoste, RIS
The evening will also showcase additional bites provided by female food-entrepreneurs such as Whisked!, Soupergirl, Ice Cream Jubilee and a brand new Pinot Grigio created by Drew Barrymore for the Jackson Family Fine Wines.
Tickets are available at http://theindustreegroup.
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Looking for an Elite Youth Baseball Camp this summer that teaches the kids of tomorrow and gives back to the community, then look no further. Join Presenting Sponsor DARCARS, Chandler Baseball, D.C Elite Baseball as the campus of Georgetown University comes alive with a chance to attend a charity camp headlined by Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos and Pitcher Craig Stammen. Appearances by former Nationals pitcher Mike O’Connor, Georgetown Baseball Head Coach Pete Wilk, and other first class athletes from the Washington Sports Community on the Multi-sport field at Georgetown University for the 4th Annual Washington Celebrity Baseball Camp, June 20, 2015, to benefit Dreams for Kids D.C. Other athletes will be announced as they are confirmed…
WHAT: Current Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos and Pitcher Craig Stammen will lead this youth camp for kids ages 5-15 and will feature a special guest appearance by former Nationals pitcher Mike O’Connor and other current and former players. Children with disabilities from the Washington area will also have the chance for instruction from some of the best in the game – thanks to our generous sponsors. Special prizes and awards will be presented throughout the camp. Limited spots remain for the general public to attend this charity camp to benefit Dreams for Kids DC at $149. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-celebrity-baseball-camptm-presented-by-darcars-featuring-wilson-ramos-special-guests-tickets-16645306560
Campers will train in a one day camp at this state of the art field used by the same star players at Georgetown University, Simulated games and batting cages will give kids an opportunity to learn how to become the next elite player of the game.
WHO: Wilson Ramos, Craig Stammen, Mike O’Connor, Pete Wilk,
Matt Williams, Erika Monroe Williams
WHERE: Multisport Field Georgetown University 3700 O St. NW Washington. D.C 20007
WHEN: Saturday June 20th. (lunch provided)
9 a.m. – 1pm
