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Sunday, August 01, 2010
The Nations Gun Show (Sports & Recreation)
Location: Dulles Expo Center
Jubileefest (Music/Concert)
Time: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Houston, DE
ABOUT JUBILEE FESTOUR VISIONJubilee began as a vision to see 1 million believers gather by candlelight to worship and pray for our land. .OUR STRATEGIC LOCATIONBeing strategically located in the very center of Delaware, we are just 2 hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington, and just 3½ hours from New York City, West Virginia and Virginia Beach.OUR GOALOur goal is to exalt the name of Jesus and pray for our great land in a decent and orderly fashion that the secular media cannot ignore. To be a testimony to our leaders that America is still a Christian nation.On July 29th – August 1st, 2010, an outdoor Christian festival called “Jubilee” will attract a large crowd of people to Sam Yoder’s Farm in the center of Delaware. It will be widely regarded as one of the greatest and most pivotal moments in American Christianity.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Bethesda FRESHFARM Market (Farmers Market)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle
The Bethesda FRESHFARM Market will open on Saturday, June 19! The Bethesda Urban Partnership has partnered with FRESHFARMS Markets this year to produce the annual market that will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan and cheeses.The Bethesda FRESHMFARM Market will be held on Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues. Markets are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm, and they will take place rain or shine. The Bethesda Farmers Market will begin on June 19 and continue through October 30, 2010.
Gospel Splash Fun & Games (Church/Community)
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Calvary Temple Church
Saturday, August 7, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Calvary Temple Church will host its Second Annual Gospel Splash event for kids and by kids. Free admission. Free refreshments. Activities will include Bible games, water activities, skits, live children’s music, crafts, and prizes. Bring your own swim suits, towels, and water toys. Concurrent event on church grounds: Car & Motorcycle Show. Event address and contact: 50214 Triple Seven Road / Sterling, VA 20165 / 703-430-7307 / events@swordofthespirit.org
Car & Motorcycle Show (Church/Community)
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Calvary Temple Church
Saturday, August 7, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Finish The Race Ministries will sponsor a Car & Motorcycle Show. Free admission. Free refreshments. Free registration. All styles and classes of cars will be shown, and regional car clubs are welcome. Activities include raffles and awards (sponsor, participant, and people’s choice). Concurrent event on church grounds: Gospel Splash Fun & Games. Event address and contact: 50214 Triple Seven Road / Sterling, VA 20165 / 703-430-7307 /events@swordofthespirit.org
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Bug Walk (birding, nature)
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: River Center at Lock 8
Volunteer naturalist Deborah Landau will lead the group on a walking journey along the C&O Canal to discover the creepy crawlies that everyone loves and can find in their own backyard and along the Potomac River. This is a great event for kids.
Voices of the River: River Stories (Education)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: River Center at Lock 8
Eco-historian Hayden Mathews will give an interactive talk which will weave regional history, natural history, and geology to interpret the forces and events that shaped both the Potomac River and the people that have lived on its banks for the past 12,000 years.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Washington DC Job Fair (Job Fair)
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Verizon Center, 601 F St NW
Meet face-to-face with top employers at the DCHires Job Fair! Attendance is free for job seekers! Register at www.DCHires.com and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from our two local career experts. See you at the job fair!Tuesday, August 1011:00 AM to 2:00 PMVerizon Center601 F St NWWashington DCPrice: FREEPhone: (877) 561-5627Age Suitability: 18 and up
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Bethesda FRESHFARM Market (Farmers Market)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle
The Bethesda FRESHFARM Market will open on Saturday, June 19! The Bethesda Urban Partnership has partnered with FRESHFARMS Markets this year to produce the annual market that will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan and cheeses.The Bethesda FRESHMFARM Market will be held on Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues. Markets are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm, and they will take place rain or shine. The Bethesda Farmers Market will begin on June 19 and continue through October 30, 2010.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Bethesda FRESHFARM Market (Farmers Market)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle
The Bethesda FRESHFARM Market will open on Saturday, June 19! The Bethesda Urban Partnership has partnered with FRESHFARMS Markets this year to produce the annual market that will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan and cheeses.The Bethesda FRESHMFARM Market will be held on Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues. Markets are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm, and they will take place rain or shine. The Bethesda Farmers Market will begin on June 19 and continue through October 30, 2010.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Canoe Clean Up (Community/Volunteer)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Minnie’s Island, River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Avenue, Cabin John, MD
Protect our waterways by picking up trash from a canoe! Following the cleanup, we’ll enjoy a picnic on Minnie’s Island. You bring a lunch and we provide dessert. Contact tricarico@potomac.org to register by August 20, and let us know if you need a canoe. Admission is FREE!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Volunteers Needed - Phoenix Rising Meal Program (Community/Volunteer)
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA
Volunteers Needed - Phoenix Rising Meal Program. Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, is part of a group of churches that serves a nutritious bagged meal to homeless people living in the woods, their vehicles, and in motels along the Route One corridor between North Kings Highway and the Fairfax County Parkway in Alexandria. All ages can help prepare and assemble the bag lunches and assist in delivery. We prepare the meals Thurs Aug 26 6:30 pm, and deliver the bags Fri Aug 27 5:30 pm. Contact us at 703 971-5151 or admin@franconiaumc.org. Website: http://www.franconiaumc.org. We're at the corner of Beulah and Franconia, next to Franconia Elementary School, on Fairfax Connector buses 231, 232, and 310.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Volunteers Needed - Phoenix Rising Meal Program (Community/Volunteer)
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA
Volunteers Needed - Phoenix Rising Meal Program. Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, is part of a group of churches that serves a nutritious bagged meal to homeless people living in the woods, their vehicles, and in motels along the Route One corridor between North Kings Highway and the Fairfax County Parkway in Alexandria. All ages can help prepare and assemble the bag lunches and assist in delivery. We prepare the meals Thurs Aug 26 6:30 pm, and deliver the bags Fri Aug 27 5:30 pm. Contact us at 703 971-5151 or admin@franconiaumc.org. Website: http://www.franconiaumc.org. We're at the corner of Beulah and Franconia, next to Franconia Elementary School, on Fairfax Connector buses 231, 232, and 310.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Bethesda FRESHFARM Market (Farmers Market)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle
The Bethesda FRESHFARM Market will open on Saturday, June 19! The Bethesda Urban Partnership has partnered with FRESHFARMS Markets this year to produce the annual market that will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan and cheeses.The Bethesda FRESHMFARM Market will be held on Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues. Markets are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm, and they will take place rain or shine. The Bethesda Farmers Market will begin on June 19 and continue through October 30, 2010.
2nd Annual Family Community Day (Kids & Family)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church of Sterling(Sterling, Virginia)
The First Baptist Church of Sterling (FBCS), led by Bishop Leslie Patterson, Jr., is hosting its Second Annual Family Community Day on August 28, 2010 from 11am – 5pm. This FREE event will be a fun filled day of games, rides, music, fellowship, and food for all! For more information please call 703-430-3322 or check our website.
Canoeing 101 (Sports & Recreation)
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Riley’s Lock, Poolesville, MD, in the C&O National Historical Park
Have a great day on the waters of the beautiful Potomac River while learning the basics of canoeing. Outfitter Byron Bradley will give you a hands-on learning experience with some basic canoe skills needed to navigate the river. This event is at Riley’s Lock, Poolesville, MD, in the C&O National Historical Park. RSVP to tricarico@potomac.org by August 26. Bring your own canoe or reserve one when you register. Admission is $10, or $5 for children under 10.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Montgomery County, MD Republican PArty - 8th Annual Grand Old Party Picnic (GOP)
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Smokey Glen Farm; 16407 Riffleford Rd; Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Come out and be a part of this historic election year! Meet Republican candidates and share your views on government. Mix and Mingle with local Republicans. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun. Get involved in your local Republican club!
Voices of the River: Scenes from the River (Arts and Music)
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Dr., Cabin John, MD
Come to an art exhibit at the lockhouse, featuring the work of local artists Joanne Miller and Adnan Alsaffar. Enjoy Joanne Miller’s photographs of the Potomac (and beyond), and the vivid colors of Adnan Alsaffar’s paintings.
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