Explore this list of events -- open houses, galas, informational evenings, volunteer opportunities -- to find what interests you. Click the name of the event and then use our "share" utility to let your friends know what's happening.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Doorways for Women and Families
The Brighter Futures Tour illustrates the mission and services of Doorways, as well as showcasees the Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home. During each tour, guests learn about the specialized services Doorways provides to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and family homelessness. You more event info > also will hear inspirational storiesfrom Doorways clients who have overcome adversity to build safe and successful futures for themselves and their families. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
When: Thu Sep 9 2010 (6:30 AM - 7:30 PM)
Where: Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home, 3127 N. 7th Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Fee? no
Contact: Heather O'Malley, (703) 522-8858 ext 22
For more information: click here
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Alexandria Seaport Foundation
Volunteers and staff build a project boat at the Seaport Center every Tuesday evening. more event info >
When: Tue Sep 14 2010 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: Seaport Center, 0 Thompson Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Build a boat.
Contact: Holly Hunsberger, (703) 549-7078
Saturday, September 18, 2010
ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Annual dinner event. Speaker: Dr. Geeta Patel. more event info >
When: Sat Sep 18 2010 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Fee? yes $75 per person
Contact: Priya Kulkarni, (703) 628-4540
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Alexandria Seaport Foundation
Volunteers and staff build a project boat at the Seaport Center every Tuesday evening. more event info >
When: Tue Sep 21 2010 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: Seaport Center, 0 Thompson Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Build a boat.
Contact: Holly Hunsberger, (703) 549-7078
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
Rally your team and create a successful fundraising climate for staff at all levels of your organization. Attend the upcoming Nonprofit Development Conference Series session to learn how experts in the field have created an atmosphere that encourages staff to cultivate and tee up relationships with potential more event info > donors. Our featured speakers and panelists will share how they have broadened staff perspectives beyond their functional roles, developed advocates through greater levels of transparency, and collaborated across teams to advance the mission of the organization. Panelists include Kerrie Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Reston Interfaith; Maria Gomez, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mary’s Center; Mark Bergel, Founder and Executive Director, A Wider Circle; and Ed Spitzberg, Executive Director, Sitar Center. Marshall Ginn, Founder and Managing Director, Capital Development Strategies LLC, is our guest speaker, and Beth Brummel, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts our host for another high-quality and affordable training program.
This session's Executive Director's forum on The Art of the Ask will be led by the popular Dick Walker. It will focus on the executive director's role in providing the resources necessary to fund the organization’s mission. The presentation includes an examination of the ED’s role in establishing a “culture” of philanthropy at the organization.
When: Thu Sep 23 2010 (8:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Where: Booz Allen Hamilton Newman Auditorium, 8283 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22102
Fee? yes $25; is also being streamed live via the web
Contact: Kathy Jankowski, (301) 349-0722
For more information: click here
Friday, September 24, 2010
Mercy Health Clinic
The Golf Classic is MHC's most important friend and fundraiser. Last year, over 90 golfers participated in the tournament, which generated over $118,000. Over the past six years, the tournament has generated more than $625,000 in support for the Clinic. more event info >
When: Fri Sep 24 2010 (10:00 AM)
Where: 7-1 Metropolitan Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20885
Fee? yes $300 for individual golfers and $1,200 for foursomes
Contact: Karissa Feiton, (240) 773-0334
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Washington Bach Consort
Johann David Heinichen, Magnificat in A Major
Francesco Maria Veracini, Ouverture No. 6 in B-Flat
Jan Dismas Zelenka, Te Deum in D, ZWV 145
Johann Sebastian Bach, Missa in B Minor
Was the Mass in B Minor Bach's nod to posterity or a sublime meditation on his personal faith? He never heard the more event info > Mass performed in its entirety, yet he returned to the work again and again during the last twenty years of his life. Our Season opens with a program centered around the nucleus of what was to become the Mass in B minor, a work Bach hoped would garner him an official title and a position of leadership in the Court of King Augustus III at Dresden. We include music by Bach's rivals and colleagues from the flourishing musical traditions and opulent musical resources of this major artistic center.
When: Sun Oct 3 2010 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $10 for students 18 and under, $23 - $65
Volunteer Info: Usher, sell tickets, sell items at Bach Boutique.
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Monday, October 04, 2010
Work, Achievement, Values & Education (WAVE)
13th Annual WAVE Education Golf Classic is held each fall to support WAVE's work with school dropouts and youth at risk. Beginning in 2010, the Golf Classic will be named in memory of WAVE's long-time president and youth activist Larry Brown. more event info >
When: Mon Oct 4 2010 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Where: TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD TBD
Fee? yes sponsorships range from $200 to $25,000; one playing spot is $500
Volunteer Info: Registration, event logistics, set up, manage silent auction.
Contact: Deborah Stine, (314) 910-3104
For more information: click here
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 24: Ein ungefärbt Gemüte
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C Major, BWV 564
Organ Soloist: J. Reilly Lewis
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular Noontime Cantata Series is more event info > located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue Oct 5 2010 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services
Chairty Golf Tournament more event info >
When: Wed Oct 6 2010 (1:00 PM)
Where: 8305 Richmond Highway, #17B, Woodbridge, VA 22309
Fee? yes
Contact: Karen Jupiter, (703) 768-9404 ext 15
Friday, October 08, 2010
The Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center
An evening of Dining and Dancing. more event info >
When: Fri Oct 8 2010 (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Where: Naval District Washington Confernce Center- Washington Navy Yard, 1454 Parsons Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20374
Fee? yes $75 per person
Contact: Thomye Cave, (202) 347-7527
Saturday, October 09, 2010
ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Offered four times a year. Must attend if interested in being an advocate - that is helping clients directly. more event info >
When: Sat Oct 9 2010 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Where: Montgomery County Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville, MD 20850
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Learn about the responsibilities of being an advocate. Learn about current laws affecting domestic violence victims, getting familiar with various programs offered by county and other social services organizations for DV victims.
Contact: Shaila Kelkar, (202) 683-2019
For more information: click here
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Black Student Fund
Largest and oldest independent school fair in region.
Over 50 independent schools (including boarding schools) present with admissions, testing, and financial aid information more event info >
When: Sun Oct 10 2010 (12:00 NOON - 3:00 PM)
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW, Washington, DC 20020
Fee? no
Contact: Jeanie Collins Carr, Executive Director, (202) 387-1414
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
ACT for Alexandria hosts a lively gathering of nonprofit, board, and community leaders to discuss innovations in philanthropy and strategies for building the capacity of nonprofit organizations. Jean Case, CEO of the social media savvy Case Foundation, will keynote. Kathy Jankowski from the Catalogue more event info > for Philanthropy: Greater Washington will appear on the Telling Your Organization's Story breakout panel. Other breakout sessions include Fundraising: Everybody Can Play a Role, and Community Building & Citizen Engagement-ACTion Alexandria.
When: Wed Oct 13 2010 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Where: First Baptist Church Meeting Center, 2932 King St., Alexandria, VA 2010
Fee? no
Contact: Brandi N. Yee, (703) 739-7778
For more information: click here
Friday, October 15, 2010
The Helen Hayes Awards
Participants bid on exclusive trips, treasures, and services during live and silent auctions at a black tie dinner. All funds raised are in support of the education and service programs of the Helen Hayes Awards, which are provided free of charge to the Washington community. more event info >
When: Fri Oct 15 2010 (6:30 PM)
Where: The Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Fee? yes $250 per person
Volunteer Info: A wide variety of jobs, including, but not limited to office assistance, event management, proofreading, and leadership roles.
Contact: Linda Levy Grossman, (202) 337-4572
For more information: click here
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Carpenter's Shelter
Buy a ticket for $5 to enjoy great deals and sales at Macy's on October 16, 2010. 100% of ticket sales go directly to Carpenter's Shelter. more event info >
When: Sat Oct 16 2010 (8:00 AM)
Where: Any Macy's store in the DC Metro area, n/a, n/a, n/a n/a
Fee? yes $5 a ticket to enjoy Macy's sales all day long
Contact: Maureen Ford, (703) 548-7500 ext 226
Arlington Free Clinic
The Arlington Free Clinic Benefit Gala is a black tie dinner dance, with a silent auction and raffle. The event is held at the Ritz Carlton, Tyson's Corner, VA. The event raises much needed funds for the Clinic's medical services for the uninsured. more event info >
When: Sat Oct 16 2010 (6:00 PM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT)
Where: Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA 22102
Fee? yes
Volunteer Info: We have two committees who work on this event. The Gala committee plans and executes the event and the Special Gifts Committee raises funds for the event by soliciting table sponsorships.
Contact: Pia Clark, (703) 979-1425 ext 143
Friday, October 22, 2010
Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love," and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. more event info >
When: Fri Oct 22 2010 (8:00 PM)
Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Fee? yes $22.00 general; $17 for artists, members, seniors, students and teachers; $8 for children
Contact: Dance Place, (202) 269-1600
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love," and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. more event info >
When: Sat Oct 23 2010 (8:00 PM)
Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Fee? yes $22 general; $17 for artists, members, seniors, students, and teachers; $8 for children
Contact: Dance Place, (202) 269-1600
Sunday, October 24, 2010
A Wider Circle
Come to the the World’s Largest Indoor Picnic! You will find activities for the whole family. Children can choose from three giant Wii screens, a Moonbounce, miniature golf, arts & crafts, and even get their faces painted! Adults can work on their golf swings or participate in a longest drive more event info > contest at one of the two driving cages. Music, a silent auction, and great food will also be part of the fun.
When: Sun Oct 24 2010 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: Juila Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Fee? yes $25 in advance for adults; $35 at the door; kids 16 and under are free!
Volunteer Info: Volunteers would help with registration, set-up and clean-up, and children activities.
Contact: Jacquleyn Sable, (301) 608-3504
Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company
Full evening performance featuring formal premiere of new work "Charlie Chan and the Mystery of Love", and recent work, "Island". Choreography by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. more event info >
When: Sun Oct 24 2010 (7:00 PM)
Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Fee? yes $22.00 general; $17 for artists, members, seniors, students and teachers; $8 for children
Contact: Dance Place, (202) 269-1600
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 162: Ach, ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe
Prelude & Fugue in D Major, BWV 532
Organ Soloist: Victoria Shields
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular Noontime more event info > Cantata Series is located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue Nov 2 2010 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
Monday, November 08, 2010
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
Please join us for celebration and networking at this inspiring annual event that launches the 2010 Giving Season. More than 600 attendees will include the staff and boards of the new Catalogue's nonprofits; alumni organizations; and friends and supporters. Ted Leonsis will keynote a program filled with more event info > performances, videos, and stories of strong organizations having an impact on our community.
When: Mon Nov 8 2010 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Where: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? no RSVP's required; event sponsorship opportunities also available.
Volunteer Info: Volunteers needed to help register attendees.
Contact: Nancy Swartz, (202) 549-6369
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
This year, CFP-DC is co-convening the celebration of philanthropy in our region. More than 600 senior business executives, philanthropists, professional fundraisers, volunteers, and the media will gather to recognize the power of giving back. Congratulations to the following outstanding leaders, who more event info > will be honored at the event:
Outstanding Philanthropist: Dr. Jaylee Montague Mead and the late Gilbert Mead;
Outstanding Diversity Leader: Frankie Blackburn, IMPACT Silver Spring;
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer: Rosemary Tran Lauer, Devotion to Children; Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Pam King Sams, CFRE, Children’s Hospital Foundation; Outstanding Corporate Partner: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP ; and Outstanding Foundation Partner: Consumer Health Foundation.
When: Thu Nov 18 2010 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Hilton Washington, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fee? yes $75 AFP-DC members; $100 non-members
Contact: Erin Murphy, (703) 519-8488
For more information: click here
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Carpenter's Shelter
Join thousands of people and register your family and friends to walk with you at the 23rd Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon, Saturday, November 20, 2010. New this year, you can register as a family, a group, as a virtual walker, or create a team. And you can make an additional donation in the name more event info > of your pet! Join us in our mission to end and prevent homelessness through raising awareness about homelessness and raising critical funds to support our programs.
When: Sat Nov 20 2010 (9:00 AM)
Where: National Mall Between 4th and 7th streets Washington DC 20024
Fee? yes $25 adults,; $15 for youth
Volunteer Info: Volunteers would register and walk to support Carpenter's Shelter.
Contact: Maureen Ford, (703) 548-7500 ext 226
For more information: click here
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 155: Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange
Canonic Variations on “Vom Himmel hoch”, BWV 769
Organ Soloist: Jeremy Filsell
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular more event info > Noontime Cantata Series is located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue Dec 7 2010 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no FREE!!!
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
Saturday, December 11, 2010
ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association)
Offered four times a year. Must attend if interested in being an advocate - that is helping clients directly. more event info >
When: Sat Dec 11 2010 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Where: Montgomery County Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street Rockville, MD 20850
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: Learn about the responsibilities of being an advocate. Learn about current laws affecting domestic violence victims, getting familiar with various programs offered by county and other social services organizations for DV victims.
Contact: Shaila Kelkar, (202) 683-2019
For more information: click here
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Washington Bach Consort
For the holidays, the renowned Consort Chorus and continuo group embrace the extraordinary variety of styles and textures inherent in the music of the Baroque period, not only in Europe but also in Latin America and Mexico. Among the outstanding composers represented are Giovanni Gabrieli, Vasily Titov more event info >, Juan Perez Bocanegra, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Hieronymous Praetorius, Melchior Vulpius and Geronimo Gonzalez. Throughout this fascinating exploration, we are guided and uplifted by the inimitable finesse and stylistic versatility of our superb singers and instrumentalists.
When: Sun Dec 19 2010 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $10 for students 18 and under, $23 - $65
Volunteer Info: Usher, sell tickets, sell items at Bach Boutique.
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 182: Himmelskönig, sei willkommen
Prelude & Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552
Organ Soloist: Todd Fickley
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular Noontime Cantata Series more event info > is located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue Mar 1 2011 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
At the beginning of a new decade in a young century, the escalating threats to our environment are tempered by the emergence of creative solutions. We hope that you will join us this March 15-27th, 2011 at the Environmental Film Festival to gain fresh insights, through the power of film, into the problems more event info > and the progress being made to protect life on our planet.
When: Tue Mar 15 2011 (12:00 NOON - 12:00 MIDNIGHT)
Where: 56 venues throughout the Washington, DC area, Addresses vary, Washington, DC 20007
Fee? no
Volunteer Info: The Environmental Film Festival relies on the help of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are sought for the 2011 festival to assist at and evaluate festival screenings. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of each film and must volunteer for a minimum of FIVE programs. At least three EFF staff members and volunteers attend each film screening to hand out printed programs, track attendance, and fill out evaluation forms.
Contact: Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, (202) 342-2564
For more information: click here
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Washington Bach Consort
Concerto in C Major for 2 Harpsichords, BWV 1061
Excerpts from the Six Schubler Chorales and the Leipzig Eighteen Chorale Preludes
...and more
J. Reilly Lewis and Scott Dettra join forces for an afternoon of virtuoso music performed on harpsichord and National Presbyterian Church's magnificent more event info > pipe organ. Bach was the consummate keyboard artist and this program highlights many of the different genres of great works he penned for solo harpsichord, two harpsichords and, of course, the instrument on which Bach's preeminence as both a composer and performer was indisputable, the pipe organ, the "King of Instruments."
When: Sun Mar 27 2011 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $10 for students 18 and under, $23 - $65
Volunteer Info: Usher, sell tickets, sell items at Bach Boutique.
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 22: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe
Toccata & Fugue in F Major, BWV 540
Organ Soloist: Carol Feather Martin
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular Noontime Cantata Series more event info > is located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue Apr 5 2011 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Washington Bach Consort
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069
Motet: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
Easter Oratorio: Kommt, eilet und laufet, BWV 249
Celebrate the first day of May and the finale of the Season with themes of rebirth and renewal, drawing more event info > from four distinct areas of Bach's incomparable creative genius. Setting the stage is Bach's exuberant three-movement organ work which truly pulls out all the stops! The Orchestral Suite No. 4 gives our splendid instrumental ensemble a chance to strut their stuff in the festive overture and the successive dance movements. Closing the first half is the most famous, and one of the most demanding, of all of Bach's motets. The first time Mozart heard Singet dem Herrn he was completely overwhelmed by the extraordinary contrapuntal dexterity and grand choral effect of this joyful work for double choir. The concert concludes with the grand Easter Oratorio which showcases soloists, chorus, and orchestra in classic Bachian grandiloquence.
When: Sun May 1 2011 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee? yes $10 for students 18 and under, $23 - $65
Volunteer Info: Usher, sell tickets, sell items at Bach Boutique.
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2121
For more information: click here
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Washington Bach Consort
BWV 31: Die Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret
Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582
Organ Soloist: Scott Dettra
The fifty-minute concerts include a brief introduction by Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and an organ prelude and fugue featuring area keyboard artists. This popular Noontime Cantata Series more event info > is located at 13th & G Streets NW, Washington, DC, just across the street from the Metro Center metro stop.
When: Tue May 3 2011 (12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM)
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Fee? no
Contact: Janet Mullany, (202) 429-2
For more information: click here
