FITNESS
MyBootcamp Quincy Park Summer Shed
Coming from a MyBootcamp alum you already know I love it! Starting THIS Monday MyBootcamp will rock it out at Quincy Park in Arlington (Ballston Metro) Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. You get 10 sessions for $100. Yeah, that means you get an hour of MyBootcamp training with your peers for $10 — there’s no topping that. Get your ass in shape for Memorial Day celebs and join me for five weeks of fitness with Billy Heron of MyBootcamp.
The Clean Water Network’s Earth Day Celebration
It’s hard to imagine what DC would look like if the city were not surrounded by water. There would be no sparking views of the Potomac from monuments, no canals to walk along in Georgetown, no falls to dip your toes in on the Billy Goat Trail and no hope of continued restoration and revitalization along the Anacostia.
So come celebrate the natural resource that makes our city so enjoyable with the Clean Water Network at the coalition’s Earth Day Celebration. The event, which will also commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, one of our nation’s landmark environmental laws, will take place on Sunday, April 22 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 1st and Potomac Avenue, SE.
Bikes and Booze – Living Life in the Fast Lane
Next month, the Crystal City Business Improvement District is bringing gears and beers to Arlington with its inaugural Crystal City Diamond Derby.
On March 10, the parking garage at 18th and Crystal Drive will transform into an urban cycling arena, complete with a lounge (including an open bar and a big screen displaying the on-course action), spectator viewing areas, street art, live music and of course, cycling courses.
Super Bowl, Super Good Times
Get ready for kick off – The 2012 Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 5th, and we’ve got you covered for the best places to sit back and watch the New England Patriots face off with the New York Giants!
While sitting on my over-stuffed comfy couch with a six-pack of cheap beer and a bag of chips sounds like a great Super Bowl Sunday to me, I can’t help but realize that I do that for EVERY Super Bowl. This year, try spicing it up a bit, and check out one of these fun D.C. events, all themed around the biggest game of the year!
Revolve Cycle Offers Complimentary Community Class
Hurry! Run! No…bike that is, over to Revolve this Sunday to welcome Grant Hill on his first class at their new cycle studio in Clarendon. On this rare occasion Revolve will be offering the class free of charge, giving you a chance to check out what they’ve got and get a taste of Grant (yes, that amazing man who helped me shed 25 lbs last year, same one!)
5th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip
Looking for something super cool to do this winter? How about jumping into Lake Anne in the dead of winter for the 5th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip?? The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip is an annual event in which participants ‘chicken dip’ into the icy waters of Lake Anne with spectators cheering on, in support of Camp Sunshine. Brave souls come out in droves, dressed in fun costumes designed more for show than warmth.
Rockville Ice Rink Grand Opening with Olympian Kimmie Meissner
On Wednesday, December 28th the Grand Opening of Rockville Town Square’s newest addition — a 7,200 square foot ice skating rink — will make public the largest outdoor ice skating rink between DC and Baltimore.
Colonials Men’s Basketball Young Professionals Night
With the George Washington Colonials at 4-1 with new coach Mike Lonergan, now’s the time to get in on the game! They’re calling all young professionals to get over to the Smith Center in Foggy Bottom this Wednesday, December 7th to capture the game against Loyola. Bring your business card or mention the Young Professionals discount at the Smith Center Box Office on the day of the game and receive a ticket at the discounted price of $6 per person. Put your best smiles on, this game’s going to be televised on MASN.
Fuse Pilates Making Moves for Movember!
In celebration of Movember, a month-long prostate cancer movement in which men grow mustaches to raise awareness to help fight prostate cancer, Fuse Pilates has specially scheduled two classes to encourage physical activity and promote the cause.
Blondes vs. Brunettes Powderpuff Fundraiser Tackles Alzheimer’s
Get your head in the game and help the girls of the The 7th Annual “Blondes vs. Brunettes” Powderpuff Fundraiser drive to their goal of raising $125,000 for Alzheimer’s Association this year!
National Race to End Women’s Cancer
Every where you turn there’s an event, blog post, or tweet about breast cancer — rightly so, it is October and the month for awareness on this horrific disease. While we’re on the subject of cancer it’s fitting to advise you that DC actually has the highest ovarian cancer mortality rate in the nation. Women in my family have been affected by both forms so I am cautious to ensure I follow the guidelines for early detection if warranted. And so should you. [There's a race for that! Read on....]
Support WWPR and Thrive DC With Help the Homeless Mini Walk
They might spend their days pitching reporters, creating communications plans and sending tweets but on weekends, these PR pros give back to their community. Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) plans to continue their tradition of helping others by sponsoring Fannie Mae’s 2011 Help the Homeless Mini Walk for their pro bono client, Thrive DC.
