FUNDRAISERS
The Brewer’s Ball is Back
The Annual Brewer’s Ball is back for it’s 8th running year. A craft beer & food tasting festival to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Brewer’s Ball is an all-inclusive occasion to sample handcrafted microbrews from more than two dozen of the region’s best microbreweries and brewpubs as well as some of the highest rated DC-area restaurants. This year’s event will feature live entertainment by The Congress and a silent auction featuring domestic and international trips, one of a kind experiences, memorabilia, gift certificates to local events, sporting events, restaurants and more.
Savor Wine and Chocolate to Benefit the MS Society
Few combinations are as decadently delicious as wine and chocolate, or as good for your heart. If you need to justify indulging in this wicked combination, you can absolve your guilt by attending this year’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting Benefitting the National MS Society. The tasty event will be held February 12, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro at the Westin Hotel in Reston. Proceeds also go to support the Determined Soles Team participate in the Challenge Walk for the National Capital Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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.
Samuel Beckett’s One Year Anniversary Party
You’re invited to get down Irish style as Samuel Beckett’s celebrates one year since opening their bold red doors in Shirlington Village. When asked why this particular location, owner Mark Kirwan responded in true Irish-form stating “No other Irish had claimed land here yet — there was a void and we needed to fill it.” And fill it they did, and will! On Sunday, January 8th, the party starts rocking at 7 PM with live music by Small Town and complimentary bites to nosh on as you delve into another Magners Irish Cider or the perfect pint of Guinness (this girl would know). As if that wasn’t tempting enough, Beckett’s will be raffling off a $1200 travel voucher for Ireland from Isle Inn Tours…
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party to Celebrate Washington Ballet’s Alice
The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party celebrates the upcoming premiere of The Washington Ballet’s Alice (in Wonderland). The event is the 11th annual Jete Society Dance Party, which has become one of the most popular young professionals events in Washington.
SOME 9th Annual Junior Gala
So Others Might Eat (SOME) is gearing up for its 9th Annual Junior Gala this February. Each year the gala is held to continue SOME’s mission of raising awareness and funds for its Griffin House. The Griffin House was opened in 2005 to provide safe housing for those in DC’s homeless community with 170 apartments, rooms and efficiencies.
Ward 7 and Friends Neighborhood Holiday Party
Where else in the city can you find an indoor ice skating rink, huge houses on a hill, the Shrimp Boat, an infamous river, SE & NE streets AND a Fresh Express Market? Only in Ward 7, where city meets the suburbs providing the best of both worlds. Come out and meet the diverse group of folks who live there as they party for a purpose this season and support East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (ERFSC).
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.
District Innovation: A Showcase of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in DC
The DC Social Innovation Project aims to tackle pressing social issues in Washington DC by identifying and investing in creative new ideas and ventures that target such problems. Their Bright Idea Project gathers proposals for such ventures with a promise to award two winning ideas with a shared package of $50,000 worth of funds, services and resources. On November 29th you’re invited to meet and greet the four lucky finalist and learn about their bright ideas at Local 16.
Baby It’s Cold Outside, Holiday Benefit at The Gibson
Have you been out to The Gibson yet? DC’s speak-easy style cocktail lounge and 826DC is hosting the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Holiday Benefit. Come enjoy an evening of DJ Huang spinning some great tracks, and craft cocktails by some of our cities premier mixologists. Tickets will be sold in advance for $60 or $75 at the door. Your tickets include beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail.
Oyster Tasting at BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
Black’s Restaurant Group is on a mission… and a roll. Hosting a slew of events to advocate for the support of children with diabetes throughout the year, chef/owners Barbara and Jeff Black intend to raise $200,000 to build a new state of the art kitchen as part of a $5 million expansion of the Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex at Children’s National Medical Center.
USA for UNHCR #BlueKey Tweetup
USA for UNHCR is hosting their second annual #BlueKey tweetup at Ceiba Restaurant to benefit Refugees worldwide. The Blue Key campaign’s goal is to get a minimum of 6,000 people in the US to order their own Blue Keys by December 31, 2011. You can help them reach this goal and show your support by attending the tweetup and helping to spread awareness. The BlueKey symbol was selected to depict the idea of the safe and secure home that the UN Refugee Agency strives to achieve for the 43.7 million refugees that find themselves displaced from their homes due to war, conflict, or prosecution.
