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Painting Pet Portraits with Alexandra Schmeling
08/07/2024 to 08/07/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE , Washington, DC 20003Learn how to create a watercolor pet portrait from start to finish- from selecting a good reference photo to drawing the outline to painting with watercolor. Alexandra Schmeling will teach the “ink and wash” method of painting. It starts with an outline of the portrait in pen and is completed with washes of watercolor paint. No experience is necessary! You’ll receive all of the necessary materials. Plus, you can keep a watercolor palette and brush to continue practicing! You will leave with a completed watercolor pet portrait and the knowledge to keep painting pets! https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/painting-pet-portraits-with-alexandra-schmeling/2024-08-07/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
Long Lunch: Pizza + Flatbreads Workshop with Chef Mark Haskell
08/09/2024 to 08/09/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003We all know it, we all love it, but do we actually know the right way to make it? Step away from the frozen pizza and kick off your weekend with fresh food! Join us for a long lunch of proper dough making and different styles of pizza including: Napoli traditional, Philly style red, and french onion pissaladière. Learn at Hill Center, then do a proper pizza night at home! Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/long-lunch-pizza-flatbreads-workshop-with-chef-mark-haskell-2/
KLM Community Day & Health Fair
08/10/2024 to 08/10/2024
505 Largo Road, Largo, MD 20774The Kettering Recreation Council, KLM Boys & Girls Club, The Maryland Park & Planning Commission, and B&K Productions invite you to join us for the 20th Annual KLM Family Community Day & Health Fair. Cost: Free. **Activities and Services Include:** - Free Health Assessment Testing- EKG Screenings for Youths (Ages 12-26) - Memory, Dental, Hearing, Vision, and Blood Pressure Screenings - HIV Screenings - Fitness and Yoga Demonstrations - Healthy Eating Sessions - Over 40 Health Care Organizations - Children’s Events (Clown, Face Painting, Giant Slide, Moon Bounce, Pony Rides) - 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments - Fashion Show and Talent Showcase with Live Performers - Over 40 Arts, Craft, and Food Vendors- Free Backpacks & School Supply Giveaways- Sports Skills Clinics. This event is a wonderful opportunity for community members to come together and enjoy a day full of fun, health, and wellness activities. For More Information Contact: Bruce Odams, Phone: (240) 486-7559, Email: bruceodams@hotmail.com, Register Online: http://www.klmfair.com
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
08/13/2024 to 08/13/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection, care, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables, while you chop along side or simply take notes. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-18/
Blueprint for Financial Success
08/13/2024 to 08/13/2024
Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853Want to learn how to build a strong financial foundation? During our free seminar at Aspen Hill Library, we will explore the basics of building financial security, including managing debt, growing savings, and safeguarding against risk and unexpected events. All participants will receive a complimentary workbook. Register by phone, 240-773-9410, or online at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/11331802
Managing Lewy Body Dementia
08/14/2024 to 08/14/2024
3955 Pender Drive suite 100, Fairfax VA, VA 22152Lewy body dementia (LBD) is likely the most common type of dementia you have not heard about. It is the second most common cause of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease (AD), but varies greatly from AD in many ways. The management of LBD is complex, and is best addressed by a team of medical and Allied health professionals. Join us to learn what makes LBD so unique, misunderstood, and challenging to diagnose and treat. This class will be held both virtually and in-person in Fairfax. Please select your attendance type when you register. The in-person session will be held in the Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030. Virtual attendees will receive Zoom information prior to the class. This program is a part of our monthly Care Partner Training series. All sessions are FREE, and held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Sign up here: https://insightmemory.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1509&
