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Leadership Howard County’s Big Event
05/08/2024 to 05/08/2024
2700 Turf Valley Road , Ellicott City , MD 21042Leadership Howard County will hold its annual Big Event featuring guest speaker Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation and reentry program in the world. Boyle and two formerly gang-involved individuals will present “You’re Still on the Fastest Route: Arriving at a Community of Cherished Belonging.” Leadership Howard County’s Big Event brings together more than 400 leaders from business, government and nonprofit organizations in Howard County. Proceeds from the event support Leadership Howard County programs and scholarships. General admission tickets cost $100 through April 5 and $75 for veterans, students and nonprofits with 25 or fewer employees. Beginning April 6, all tickets cost $125. To register or learn more, visit bit.ly/2024-BigEvent or call 410-730-4474.
Wine Tasting Featuring Expert Janet Cam: Affordable and Fabulous? Trader Joe’s Has it All
05/09/2024 to 05/09/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003, washington, DC 20003Janet Cam is a Culinary Strategist and wine expert, best known as the co-founder of DC’s storied restaurant, Le Pavillon, the first nouvelle cuisine restaurant in the U.S., honored with Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for their wine list. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-best-of-traders-joes-and-why-with-tips-to-help-you-define-your-palate-preferences-featuring-wine-expert-janet-cam/
55+ WELLNESS & SAFETY EXPO
05/10/2024 to 05/10/2024
120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180Friday, May 10, 2024 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Vienna Community Center. Join Vienna Parks and Recreation for a Wellness and Safety Expo where older adults benefit from medical screenings and educational opportunities from local vendors providing a wide range of resources to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. This event provides a wonderful environment to nurture personal interests, learn something new, foster friendships and gather vital information. Over 40 vendors, goody bags, giveaways, and an on-site food vendor. Sponsored by Vienna Parks and Recreation. To learn more about this FREE event contact Kathy Blevins at 703-255-7801.
Annual Spring Faire/Craft and Vendor Show
05/11/2024 to 05/11/2024
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152The Woman's Club of Springfield is hosting an Annual Spring Faire on Saturday May 11, 2024. Proceeds benefit the Bethany House.
Annual Spring Faire/Craft and Vendor Show
05/11/2024 to 05/11/2024
8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152Annual Spring Faire Craft and Vendor Show. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Proceeds benefit the Bethany House
Cheb ou Jen, the National Dish of Senegal, with Marianne Tshihamba
05/12/2024 to 05/12/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003, Washington, DC 20007In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Thiebou Dienn (pronounced CHEB-oo jen) or Cheb, is Senegal’s national dish, whose cuisine is finally being recognized as one of the best in the world. With its rich, spicy, tomato-based rice and seafood combination, it’s like paella on steroids! Take your taste buds on a tour of Senegal and experience an authentic version of an iconic dish. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/cheb-ou-jen-the-national-dish-of-senegal-with-marianne-tshihamba/
