On September, 29, Chef Bryan Voltaggio will host his first Virginia No Kid Hungry Dinner presented by Citi, an exclusive multi-course event to benefit No Kid Hungry‘s work to end childhood hunger in America. The dinner will feature nationally renowned guest chefs Michael Voltaggio (Ink), and Jeff Mahin (Chef/Partner Stella Barra Pizzeria, Summer House Santa Monica, M Street Kitchen, and Do-Rite Donuts) from California along with Spike Gjerde (Woodberry Kitchen, Parts & Labor, Artifact Coffee, Grand Cru, and Woodberry Pantry), Travis Croxton (Rappahannock), and Cassidee Dabney (Blackberry Farm) from Maryland, Virginia and Tennessee all united for a cause: making sure all children in this country have the healthy food they need, every day.

Dorothy McAuliffe, No Kid Hungry Virginia Campaign Chair, is confirmed as a special guest. Through the No Kid Hungry Virginia Campaign it is our goal to convene the collective power of schools, the executive office, foundation, corporate, and community partnerships to end childhood hunger in the Commonwealth by the end of 2017.

The dinner will be preceded by a cocktail reception and will feature a live auction in which guests can bid on a variety of luxury culinary and travel items. All proceeds from the event support No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger across the country and right here in Virginia.

Event details:

Where: Vanish Farmhouse Brewery at Black Hops Farm

When: Thursday, September 29, 2016 | 6:30pm- Cocktails | 7:30pm- Seated six course dinner

Tickets: Individual ticket- $350 | Chef’s Table- $1,500 | Table sponsorships available

Every Kid, Healthy Food, Every Day

One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including more than one in six kids in Virginia.

Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. Already, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 460 million additional meals.

Chef Voltaggio has hosted five No Kid Hungry dinners in his home state of Virginia. In 2015, his Frederick No Kid Hungry Dinner raised enough to help feed children in need more than 820,000 healthy meals.

The Virginia No Kid Hungry dinner is supported by national presenting sponsor Citi and local No Kid Hungry Champion sponsor Syzygy Events.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please contact Samantha DeNafo at sdenafo@strength.org or 202-478-6572.

Shoppers are invited to their nearest Bloomingdale’s location on Saturday, October 8th to kick off Bloomingdale’s October Pink campaign with a morning yoga class by Corepower Yoga. A reservation fee of $10 will benefit The Marisa Acocella Marchetto Foundation and The Carey Foundation which support survivors and their families with cancer-related costs such as transportation, child care, and treatment. Attendees will receive a branded pink yoga mat and goodie bag of beauty samples and healthy treats. To reserve a mat, visit bloomingdalesyoga.eventbrite.com.

This is the 12 th year that Bloomingdale’s continues its commitment to breast cancer awareness and treatment during the month of October. This year the retailer will continue to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, the Marisa Acocella Marchetto Foundation, and The Carey Foundation by inviting its loyal shoppers to join in the fight with exclusive merchandise and exciting events that help to raise awareness and funds for a cure, in stores nationwide and on bloomingdales.com.

When: Saturday October 8th

Check-in: 8:30 AM

Class: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Where: Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase

5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner

8100 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

The Insane Inflatable 5K, a dynamic fun run series made up of inflatable obstacles and taking place in over 115 cities across the United States, is coming to Washington D.C. on October 15^th, it was announced today by Stuart Kaul, Director of Events,Insane Inflatable 5K.

The Insane Inflatable 5K is designed to be accessible to everybody – from competitive runners looking for a different type of challenge, to weekend warriors looking for the next great obstacle run, and even those armchair athletes looking to try something fun and new. The course is approximately 3.1 miles long and incorporates 11+ extreme inflatable obstacles throughout the unique terrain of the Prince William County Fair.

The 11+ obstacles combine imagination, creativity, and most importantly a large dose of fun, coupled with a touch of insanity. The signature inflatables (including six new obstacles added for 2016!) range in size and complexity, including “Mad House,” where runners climb, weave, and maneuver their way through this intricate and challenging new inflatable, “Jump Around,” a fan favorite and the largest inflatable of its kind with more than 70 feet of bounce pad, and “Finish Line,” the most awe-inspiring inflatable of the event where participants dodge wrecking balls, make their way past the tipsy towers, climb the rope ladder, and slide their way to victory.

Beyond the obstacles and the race, the Insane Inflatable 5k will also have a “Midway” where participants can enjoy games, food, beverages, merchandise, and swag from local vendors and sponsors.

Runners 21 and older can enjoy refreshing, cold craft beer from the Traveler Beer Company at the official Insane Inflatable 5k Beer Garden and kick back on inflatable couches with friends, family, and fellow bouncers. There will be plenty of varieties to sample, like Traveler Grapefruit Shandy, as well as seasonal offerings like Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy or Jack-O Traveler Pumpkin Shandy.

Additionally, the event will give back to the community, designating a portion of the proceeds from the race to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement. The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with over 6,000 events worldwide. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, providing free information and critical services for people with cancer, and supporting education and prevention programs.  

The Washington D.C. event, taking place at the Prince William County Fair on Saturday, October 15^th, will kick off at approximately 8:30 a.m. with the first wave, and additional waves will run concurrently until noon or 1:00 p.m.

“The Insane Inflatable 5k is the fastest-growing and largest obstacle run in the country, and 2016 is going to be Insane Inflatable 5K’s biggest, best, and bounciest year yet,” said Mr. Kaul. “We’ve listened to the feedback from our fans and updated our inflatable obstacles with crazy new designs. We’re taking the obstacle world to a whole new level with this insanity! Not only will there be new obstacles, but the Insane Inflatable 5K is excited to offer over 40 new locations and over 120 locations throughout the country in 2016.”

Registration fees, which include an event T-shirt and medal upon completion, range from $49 for advance registration to $75 for day of event registration. Children are welcome to participate, with a minimum height requirement of 42”.

For more information about the Insane Inflatable 5K and to register, visit www.insaneinflatable5k.com.

The Colon Cancer Alliance will host the 6th Annual Blue Hope Bash to raise awareness about colon cancer on Thursday, October 20, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, in Washington, D.C.  In January, the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, the creator of this event, and the Colon Cancer Alliance merged to create the nation’s largest colon cancer nonprofit. This union helps accelerate a joint mission focused on increasing screening, and supporting patients and survivors of this disease. This year’s celebration will focus on the non-profit’s new vision around patient support, prevention and research, while elevating awareness and the importance of talking about colorectal cancer.  

This evening of hope, inspiration and celebration will feature a welcome reception, notable VIP’s, dinner, live and silent auctions, and the chance to win a new 2017 Mercedes Benz CLA.   

Through the Blue Hope Bash, the Colon Cancer Alliance aims to raise $750,000 to provide critical funds to support their mission, programs, and the 1.5 million individuals the organization helps each year.

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Colon Cancer Alliance – 6th Annual Blue Hope Bash
Presented by:  Colon Cancer Alliance
When: October 20, 2016
Where:  Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Time:  5:30-10:00 PM (6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 8:00 p.m. Dinner & Program)

Website: www.ccalliance.org/bluehopebash

Social: @ccalliance #bluehopebash

Event Tickets:  Range from $350-$1,000.  Sponsorship opportunities also available.
Attire:  ‘Something Blue’ Cocktail Attire

Nightmare On The Waterfront With The Madison Of DC

When:

Thursday, October 27 at 6 PM – 10 PM

What: 

The Madison is excited to host our first “Nightmare On The Waterfront” party on Thursday, October 27, from 6pm-10pm at Orange Anchor Dock Bar (3050 K Street). Best costume wins a $50 Orange Anchor gift card and bragging rights!

Enjoy $8 Orange Crushes and $3 orange Jell-O shots! 10% of bar proceeds from the night will go to directly to our 2016 charity, Dreams For Kids DC.