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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 20003

Janet 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 22180

Friday, 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 22152

The Woman's Club of Springfield is hosting an Annual Spring Faire on Saturday May 11, 2024. 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 20007

In 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/

Free Concert: Musical Journey Around the Globe

05/13/2024 to 05/13/2024

Macy’s Home Store / 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817

Summer is just around the corner! Join Washington Metro Oasis to kick off the new term with a bang! Join Seth Kibel and Friends for a whirlwind tour of music from Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. This musical journey will set your toes tapping and your spirits flying! The event is free, but registration is required. Register directly through AARP via this link or call AARP at 877-926-8300 to register: https://events.aarp.org/event/09b9edf2-6359-4ec2-a9d0-d0c3d650e446/summary. The Oasis Summer 2024 catalog will be available in early April. You’ll find the full schedule of Washington Metro Oasis classes on our website, https://washington-metro.oasisnet.org OR you can call us at 240-800-3745 to request a printed catalog.

Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James

05/14/2024 to 05/14/2024

921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003, Washington, DC 20003

Learning 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! https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-8/