Friday, May 27, 2011

Sounds and Stories: Music Through a Child's Mind

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

(301) 262-9032


Sounds and Stories: Music Through a Child’s Mind, featuring Caribbean steel drums, jazz, hip hop, and storytelling. The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra will be joined by world-class guest musical artists Etienne Charles, Christylez Bacon, Jacques Schwarz-Bart and Orlando Cotto at the Cultural Academy for Excellence’s 15th anniversary concert. Saturday, June 11, 4:00 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park. Tickets at claricesmithcenter.umd.edu: $15-child; $30-adult; $50-VIP. www.cafeyouth.org or 301-262-9032.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

TAFA Student Summit 2011

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2011 and SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2011

2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Event Website

TAFA Student Summit is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for middle- high school and college students to become an effective voice for animals! Learn new strategies to take your advocacy to the next level and converge with like-minded people from around the country. This day-long conference will take place Sunday, July 17, with the option to attend Lobby Day the next day, at the Wardman Marriott in DC.

For as little as $25 student attendees have the opportunity to engage with HSUS campaigns staff and experts, learn how to effectively lobby, create a successful campaign, and lead grassroots activism. Students will have access to the exhibit hall to interact with a wide range of animal organizations. Free giveaways, campaign materials, and a veg lunch will also be provided.

This year members of The HSUS Student Advisory Board will be attending and leading sessions to share their activism in their schools and communities. Attendees will have opportunities to brainstorm ideas and get valuable feedback from peers and professionals.

To get a feel for what it’s like, read about last year’s conference and check out the agenda, then join the fun and register today! For questions, email Janice Krish at jkrish@humanesociety.org.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Georgetown University Children's Medical Center Diabetes Gala

SATURAY, JUNE 4, 2011
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20057

(202) 342-2400

Georgetown University Children's Medical Center hosts the Diabetes Gala, in an effort to raise diabetes awareness. Guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner prepared by local chefs, music, and a live auction featuring vacations, sports memorabilia and restaurants.

Tickets $15 - $40.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

9th Annual Art & Soul Charity Benefit Auction

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011

Silver Spring Civic Center
One Veteran Plaza
Silver Spring, MD

(301) 365-4480


Join Honorary Chair Barbara Harrison of NBC4 and the National Center for Children and Families for an evening of fine art, unique items in our signature "Gifts from the Soul" silent auction, wine, and an elegant tasting of hors de'oeuvres from local 5-star restaurants. This year, we're presenting two programs: the Inaugural Youth Fair, "Gifted, Artistic and Under 21", as well as the Masters Art Auction, "Masterful and Gifted". With entertainment, food "tastings", unique art in a variety of mediums, and some of our region's most dedicated partners, it's sure to bring the community together all to benefit the multiple programs providing services to NCCF clients. Sponsorship opportunities available. Look forward to seeing you there!