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
A mentoring relationship is a powerful one, and if both parties clearly define their goals, tangible success can be achieved.
Hosted by Living Vicky and Pivot Point Communications, this unique and interactive workshop is designed for leaders and future leaders alike. After all, women with mentors are more likely to achieve higher paying roles with more responsibilities, and become mentors in turn.
What: Mentoring Success Workshop
Where: The Agency 950 – 950 N Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314
When: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: $25, includes appetizers and drinks
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/
Forget Cinco de Mayo. Thursday the 21st is officially Margarita Day in Washington, DC, this month as 18 mixologists from across the DMV shake, squeeze and salt their way to the top of the pack during Washington City Paper’s 3rd Annual Margarita Wars (#MargaritaWarsWCP). This year’s battle, sponsored by El Jimador Tequila, the Yards and Bud Light Lime Ritas, will take place near the riverfront at Yards Park.
What: 3rd Annual Margarita Wars
Where: Yards Park – 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC
When: Thursday, May 21st starting at 6:30pm
Tickets: $25 per person (21+ only)
Includes unlimited margarita tastings. Food is available for purchase.
Participants: El Centro DF Chaplin’s Del Campo
Masa 14 Graffiato Agua 301
El Chucho Chuy’s Tex-Mex Guajillo
Art & Soul Brine (Jo-Jo Valenzuela) El Camino
Jack Rose El Rey CoCo Sala
The Gibson Mate Lounge Highline RxR
Judging: Guests will be empowered to vote for their favorite in a winner-takes-all battle for ‘rita supremacy.
A percentage of all event sales will be donated directly to the ballet on behalf of the Capella.
The Jete Society of The Washington Ballet invites you to join us on May 27 for an evening of rooftop cocktails and hor d’oeuvres at the Capella in Georgetown. Come on out to mingle with Washington Ballet dancers and fellow Jete Society members as we toast another successful season of performances, including ALICE in Wonderland, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Canal and Potomac.
Registration will be required for entry.
Please RSVP at http://madhatterscocktailparty.splashthat.com/ to purchase your ticket (includes red wine, white wine, and hors d’oeuvres).
On Thursday, May 28, seven top DC chefs will gather at Stanton & Green, Capitol Hill’s newest restaurant, for the return of Chefs Behind Bars, a cocktail event to benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. From 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Washingtonians can enjoy signature drinks concocted by the city’s most renowned culinary talent, all while helping No Kid Hungry make sure all kids have the healthy food they need, every day.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015
Location: Stanton & Greene, 319 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $45 in advance; $50 at the door
Throughout the evening, chefs Kyle Bailey (Birch & Barley), Hamilton Johnson (Vidalia), Adrian Salazar (Mango Tree), Louis Goral (Rural Society), Doron Petersan (FareWell and Sticky Fingers Eats & Sweets), Russell Jones (Jack Rose) and Mariah Tysz (Juniper at The Fairmont Washington, D.C.), will mix their favorite libations in support of No Kid Hungry. In addition to one-of-a-kind cocktails, guests will enjoy small bites from Stanton & Greene.
The Chefs Behind Bars happy hour will be hosted by DC’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry volunteer committee, hot off the heels of the April 2015 tasting benefit that raised more than $230,000 to help feed children in need more than two million healthy meals.
All Chefs Behind Bars guests will receive first access to tickets for next year’s DC’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry (coming April 2016) with a special discount code. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation events support No Kid Hungry thanks to generous support from national presenting sponsors Citi and Sysco®, national media sponsor Food Network and national sponsor OpenTable.
Every Kid, Healthy Food, Every Day
One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including nearly 31,000 kids in DC. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and have healthy meals in the summer. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 345 million healthy meals.
Tickets to the Chefs Behind Bars event can be purchased at join.nokidhungry.org/ChefsBehindBars
Attire: Startup Chic
Join W Washington DC in support of our troops with an evening of patriotic burlesque
Featuring the ever-talented:
with master of ceremonies Matthew Holtzclaw
Thursday, May 28th
Shows at 8 PM and 10:00 PM
Doors open at 7:30
$15 standing room tickets
$100 for tables with a maximum of four guests
Get your tickets today: wdcburlesque.eventbrite.com
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W Washington DC
515 15th Street NW
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mission Complete supporting our veterans with reintegration and employment in partnership with Metal Health America
Service members, show your current military ID at the door and receive a complimentary brew
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In Good Health will be hosted by local running blogger, Dorothy Beal of MilePosts, who was named Fitness Magazine’s Best Run Blogger in the country. Taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM – 3 PM on the Market Common Clarendon Loop, the event will highlight the various healthy living offerings that are available within Market Common Clarendon, and feature free fitness classes by lululemon and Washington Sports Club every hour so don’t forget to bring your mat and a special CrossFit Kids class from Potomac/Patriot CrossFit beginning at 11:30 a.m. In addition, there will be healthy food samplings by Williams-Sonoma and ZAIKA, a rock wall, and live entertainment for the community to enjoy all benefitting Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Market Common Clarendon Presents: In Good Health
The Loop at Market Common Clarendon
Saturday, May 30, 2015
11 AM – 3 PM
2700 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201
Free Fitness Class Schedule (bring your own mat):
11:30 AM – Yoga with lululemon
11:30 AM – CrossFit Kids with Potomac/Patriot CrossFit
12:30 PM – Zumba with Washington Sports Club
1:30 PM – Yoga with lululemon
2:30 PM – Kickboxing with Washington Sports Club
Dust off the costume, shine up the bike and get ready for another epic and bewildering day as Tour de Fat kicks off the 2015 season in Washington, D.C. New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat arrives in Yards Park on Saturday, May 30. The daylong event is free, yet all donations and proceeds from beer and merchandise sales go to Washington, D.C.-area non-profits.
“Maybe you already bike all over town, or you’re a weekend warrior, or just a little bike curious,” said Matt Kowal, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat Impresario. “If so, this is for you. It’s a summer stew of sorts where we all come together, let our alter egos shine with no inhibitions. You’ll find dancing, contests, bike swapping, music making and a tiny tent where anything can happen. It’s one carnival you’ll actually regret missing.”
In D.C., some of the eclectic entertainment includes Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Charles Bradley, yo-yo performers and vaudeville acts. Brewing education, a bicycle revival, rideable art bikes, a “Thousand Person Dance Contest” to win a New Belgium cruiser bike, and even a fashion show are in the mix. In addition, Tour de Fat’s Le Tigre Grande variety tent and Sputnik mobile stage up the ante, adding more entertainment options from past years.
Everyone 21 and older can sample new and classic favorites from New Belgium, including the brewery’s flagship brew, Fat Tire, New Belgium’s latest year-round offering, Slow Ride Session IPA, and selections from the acclaimed Lips of Faith series.
As for the fundraising, the entire 2014 season raised more than $625,000, with the Washington, D.C. stop bringing in $57,047. This year, all funds raised in Washington, D.C. will go to Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Black Women Bike DC, Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling, Phoenix Bikes and Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE).
Car-for-Bike Swap
Every year, New Belgium gets one brave role model to step on stage to trade in his or her car keys for a bike, pledging to live car-free for one year. Each swapper is awarded a stipend to buy his or her own commuter bike. Car-for-Bike swappers are chosen after submitting an application describing why they are ready to give up their vehicle for the gift of two wheels. We’d love to hear from interested swappers. Apply at –NewBelgium.com/Events/Tour-de-
Tour de Fat – Washington, D.C. Details
Date:
Saturday, May 30
Location:
Yards Park
Main Stage:
11:40 a.m. — Fashion! (Best Costumes of the Tour de Fat)
12:00 p.m. — Lips Lounge Tapping: La Folie, Oatmeal IPA, Cocoa Mole
12:10 p.m. — Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
1:00 p.m. — Lips Lounge Tapping: Pear Ginger Beer
1:10 p.m. — The Slow Ride Races
2:00 p.m. — Lips Lounge Tapping: Carnie Whiskey Barrel Love
2:10 p.m. — 1,000 Person Dance Contest – Winner receives a New Belgium Cruiser!
2:40 p.m. — Car for Bike Trade
3:00 p.m. — Lips Lounge Tapping: Transatlantique Kriek
4:00 p.m. — Charles Bradley
5:00 p.m. — Finale
Stage Stage:
12:20 p.m. and 3:10 p.m.
Superfriends Variety Hour: Death Defying Comedy, Chain Saws, and Bananas
Le Tigre Circus Tent:
11:15 a.m. – Marnie Sams Muffin Show (Kids Show)
11:50 a.m. – The Other One
12:20 p.m. – Fire Leopard
1:10 p.m. – The Kroup
2:05 p.m. – Yo-Yo Time Machine
2:40 p.m. – Honeymoon Cabaret
3:30 p.m. – The Other One
4:20 p.m. – Etiquette School
Benefiting:
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Black Women Bike DC
Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts
Phoenix Bikes
Price:
Admission – FREE!
Donations for non-profits are accepted
Beer – $5
Pre-Registration
You can pre-register and donate to receive a limited edition Tour de Fat license plate, bike light or sunglasses at http://bit.ly/1zIuyeP.
If you book a bike via this link https://missdcsc.
