Extra, Extra - Ticket will go on sale APRIL 9th @ 10am at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or online at MountVernon.org. Saturday evening tickets go fast! This semi-annual fête makes for an absolutely enchanted evening. As you enter at dusk, the lantern lit path takes you past huge open pastures to a breathtaking view of the Potomac River. Guests enjoy live jazz music, an evening tour of George Washington's home and tastings from over 16 local award winning Virginia vineyards.
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If you still have shopping to do, a party to attend, or just need a little break before the holidays you could probably use a safe place for your children to go for a few hours. Fortunately, there are plenty of local venues hosting special holiday Parents Night Out programs this weekend and throughout the season. Whether you have a toddler that loves tumbling or a tween that just wants to hang out, there is sure to be a local program that fits the bill. For listings by date check DC Metro Mom's Parent's Night Out Calendar and for listings by location check our Childcare Guide. Most programs require pre-registration, so act soon!
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The Highlights 2011 State of the Kid (SOK) survey asked kids from across the country about their experiences and concerns related to bullying, their parents and gender roles. The results of the survey were shared and discussed at a special event at the National Press Club in Washington last week. "Our hope is that adding kids' voices to the conversation on these topics will enrich and deepen the dialogue, and help all of us who work to make children's lives better," said Christine French Cully, editor in chief of Highlights magazine.
...Join the stars of Nickelodeon, "Lets Move", and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition at the Worldwide Day of Play this Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Ellipse on the National Mall. Joined by 50 partner organizations, this is Nickelodeon's largest event ever! Kids can enjoy an entire day of physical activities, sports, and games with their favorite Nickelodeon stars including characters and casts from Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, Big Time Rush, iCarly, Supah Ninjas, Victorius, and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures!
Back by popular demand, leading women’s organization Success in the City is gearing up to host the 2nd Annual “Cups Full of Hope” event – a Bra Art Exhibition and auction fundraiser supporting young women with breast cancer. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 5, from 6-8PM at the Greater Reston Arts Center located in Reston Town Center. The unique art event brings together survivors, supporters, benefactors, local celebrities and friends of young women living with breast cancer for a celebration. Over 150 people attended last year’s event, with over 100 bra designs submitted from the across the DC Metro area. Each bra is available for sale via a silent auction in which proceeds benefit local breast cancer non-profit the Tigerlily Foundation. This year’s Honorary Chair will be Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. House of Representatives, D-FL and Chair of the Democratic National Committee who is a breast cancer survivor. The public is encouraged to create and submit their own unique bra designs for the event. The fee to submit a bra entry is $25. All bra entries must be a new, padded, 36C bra with underwire & straps fully extended as a design base. Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2011. Additional information is available at www.successinthecity.org.
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