What a weird week DC! Between the Pope and lots of people telecommuting, it looks like a great weekend to get out and meet some great local nonprofits!

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Joy of Motion @ Barracks Row Festival

Joy of Motion Dance Center
Enjoy the fall day at Barrack’s Row Festival on 8th Street SE. Free performances, arts workshops, demonstrations, and more! JOMDC will share a tent with neighborhood arts organizations, including Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW). Come say hello!

When: Sat Sep 26 2015 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Where: 8th St SE & F St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Fee? no
Contact: Rachel Pearl, (202) 813-9505

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Bring More Balance with Feldenkrais Method

Joy of Motion Dance Center
Enjoy some gentle movement experiments that will provide you with key tools to reestablish and maintain your balance whenever life tries to trip you up!

When: Sun Sep 27 2015 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Where: JOMDC Friendship Heights, 5207 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Fee? yes $25-30
Contact: Rachel Pearl, (202) 813-9505
For more information: click here

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

APAH Affordable Housing Month Open House

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) welcomes the community to learn more about affordable housing during open houses held in celebration of Affordable Housing Month in September. Learn about and discuss topics such as: what is affordable housing? Who lives in affordable housing? Why is it important? How is it financed?

When: Wed Sep 30 2015 (08:00 AM – 08:45 AM)
Where: Buchanan Gardens Community Room, 926 S Buchanan Street, Arlington, VA 22204
Fee? no
Contact: Emily Simmonds, (703) 276-7444 ext 109
For more information: click here

Open Arms Housing 4th Annual Fundraiser “Transforming Buildings, Transforming Lives”?

Open Arms Housing
Open Arms Housing will be hosting its 4th Annual Fundraiser “Transforming Buildings, Transforming Lives” on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the National Associations of Realtors. Guided by the Open Arms Housing mission to provide permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable of DC’s homeless women, this year’s event promises to be memorable. Enjoy spectacular views of Washington, DC, fabulous music by DC’s own SynchroniCity and tasty fare provided by Noodles & Co. We are excited to host keynote speaker, Dr. Sam Tsemberis, CEO of Pathways to Housing. Don’t forget to get your tickets now as space is limited and this experience is one you don’t want to miss. Tickets are $100 person/$150 for two. Follow this link to purchase tickets http://bit.ly/W5naqQ.?

When: Wed Sep 30 2015 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Where: National Association of Realtors, 500 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
Fee? yes $100 for 1 ticket / 2 for $150,
Contact: Erica, (202) 470-3634
For more information: click here

With all kids back in school and people returning from final summer vacations, it feels like the Washington region is back in full swing! Let Catalogue charities help ease the transition with some great events this next week and learn about their amazing impact.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

LAMB’s RiverSmart Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School We will celebrate the completion of the RiverSmart project at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB). The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 10:00 am, and will be followed by various opportunities to plant flowers and vegetables, paint picnic tables, and pick-up trash from the NPS field next door.

When: Sat Sep 12 2015 (10:00 AM) Where: LAMB PCS, 1375 Missouri Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011 Fee? no Contact: Anna Marie Yombo, (202) 726-6200

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Carnival of Chocolates

The Dwelling Place Come one, come all and enjoy chocolate tastings, games, live music and story time with The Dwelling Place!

When: Sun Sep 13 2015 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Where: Rockville Town Center, 30 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 Fee? no Contact: The Dwelling Place, (240) 813-1603 For more information: click here

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Arlington Thrive’s Bingo Happy Hour for Young Professionals

Arlington Thrive (formerly AMEN: Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs) Join Arlington Thrive’s Young Professionals Group for its Bingo Happy Hour at Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill. Attendance is free and so is the first bingo card! All are welcome to come and enjoy food and drink specials, test their bingo skill (and hopefully win some great prizes), network with other area young professionals, and learn about an organization working to prevent homelessness in Arlington County.

When: Tue Sep 15 2015 (5:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Where: Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill, 2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Fee? no Contact: Arlington THRIVE, (703) 558-0035 For more information: click here

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Outside the Line

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Creative expression is often used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy. Join us for Outside the Lines where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Or, if you wish to work on a seperate creative endeavor you are free to do so. Out extensive collection of supplies is available for all.

When: Wed Sep 16 2015 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM) Where: 1632 U St. NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20009 Fee? no Contact: Kiersten Gallagher,