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Mixology Lab Featuring Cocktail Ace Britt Fox
07/28/2024 to 07/28/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003Join Mixologist Britt Fox to learn the basics of concocting cocktails! This two hour class will cover the basics of cocktail ingredients, tools, and techniques: including recipes and hands-on direction for making three classic cocktails. You’ll leave with the know-how to more effortlessly host your next party. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mixology-lab-featuring-cocktail-ace-britt-fox/
Vamosse Bus 20TH Anniversary “THANK YOU” Celebration
07/30/2024 to 07/30/2024
7401 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20816Vamoose Bus, the popular bus service between the DC metro area and New York City, proudly announces its 20th-anniversary celebration. Beginning July 25 through July 30, Vamoose will celebrate this milestone with gifts, raffles, and “retro rates,” featuring one-way fares of $25 on regular coach service and $50 on the upscale Gold Bus service (blackout dates will apply). The celebration will conclude with an “appreciation event” on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Vamoose Bus Downtown Bethesda bus stop at 7401 Waverly Street, between East-West Highway and Montgomery Avenue. The event will feature refreshments, home-style rugelach, soft drinks, and various giveaway trips. Highlights include a drawing for complimentary round trips to New York as well as recognizing its community partners from Montgomery County and the DC metropolitan area. “Our clients are our family,” said Sam Bluzenstein, founder and president of Vamoose Bus. Vamoose Bus invites everyone to join the celebration and thanks its loyal clients and partners for their continued support. Contact: Fred Lastres, fred@vamoosebus.com
AGING MATTERS Podcast
07/30/2024 to 07/30/2024
2118 21st Road North, Arlington, VA 22201Scams targeting older adults are on the rise. In 2022. over 88,000 complaints of fraud were reported resulting in $3.1 billion in losses from people age 60+. Older adults are often the target for financial scams, usually due to scammers’ beliefs about their wealth, generous nature, and social isolation. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Nicholas Profitt, Community Liaison Officer, VA Office of the Attorney General, oag.state.va.us, and Trudy Marotta, AARP Community Ambassador and Fraud Watch Network Speaker, www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud, about scams, fraud and identity theft that scammers use to target older adults, how to avoid being a victim, and resources to protect older consumers. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, July 30 on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-matters/id1526204286, Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0HvZeXmoVAmtXmbQwBJVvM, RedCircle, https://redcircle.com/show/89c0483f-e683-4667-8550-8fc560f85e1b, and Mixcloud – https://mixcloud.com/AgingMatters/. To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.
NOISES OFF
08/01/2024 to 09/01/2024
1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC 20036Called “the funniest farce ever written,” NOISES OFF presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called NOTHING’S ON. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Keegan’s acclaimed 2010 production of NOISES OFF played to sold-out houses — and finally returns in 2024 by popular demand! Performance Days & Times: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Select Mondays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Event link: https://keegantheatre.com/portfolio/noises-off/
Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food with Chef Mark Haskell
08/02/2024 to 08/02/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003It’s pretty hard to not fall in love with Portuguese food, especially its seafood. Portugal has incredibly diverse influences from its contacts and exploration of Africa, Brazil, the North Atlantic, Europe & Asia. In this workshop, join other food lovers to learn more about Portugal and its diverse food scene. Eat, drink and be merry! https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-portuguese-street-food-w-mark-haskell-2/
Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration and Resource Fair 2024
08/03/2024 to 08/03/2024
2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902This event honors the English, Spanish, French, and Creole Caribbean cultures, providing a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Our featured countries include the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Don't miss out on this enriching cultural experience for the whole family as we celebrate August as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Maryland! RSVP: https://cahcrf.cacce-gwan.org
