New to Town in Washington, DC

New to Town in Washington, DC

 
Dear Miss A,
I moved to DC a few weeks ago from the West Coast to begin a new — and great — job. I found a roommate, I found an apartment, and I found a job I really love. But now I’m stuck: how do I meet people (outside of my work in politics) and [...]

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Love & Relationships
Join the Courage for Kids Volunteer Team for Hands on DC’s Annual Work-a-thon

Join the Courage for Kids Volunteer Team for Hands on DC’s Annual Work-a-thon

I wanted my readers to know that on Saturday, May 15, 2010, Hands on DC, a completely volunteer-run organization, will hold the 2010 Work-a-thon, an annual volunteer tradition where over 2,000 people join together to improve the physical learning environment in DC public schools.
I have volunteered in their Work-a-thon in the past, and serve on their [...]

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Charity
Courage for Kids Host Toy & Book Drive for Dr. Bear’s Closet at Children’s Hospital

Courage for Kids Host Toy & Book Drive for Dr. Bear’s Closet at Children’s Hospital

When I was in Second Grade, my father and I were in a very serious car accident. I was hospitalized for six weeks with a broken femur, severe concussion, broken nose, laceration to my upper lip. Due to my concussion, I went from being in the Talented and Gifted program and making 100’s to having [...]

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Charity
Courage for Kids Invites You to a Benefit for Children’s Hospital at SimplySoles

Courage for Kids Invites You to a Benefit for Children’s Hospital at SimplySoles

 
 
 
 
On Saturday, December 5th from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m., SimplySoles.com will host a toy drive for Dr. Bear®’s Closet at Children’s Hospital. Fashionistas and the charitable-set will bring new toys, games, and books to fill Dr. Bear®’s Closet, which ensures that every patient has a gift for holidays, birthdays and most importantly, a little something [...]

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Charity
Blogger Summer Social at Public This Sunday!

Blogger Summer Social at Public This Sunday!

 
You may remember Nicole Siobal and Eric Lund from A Dare To Be Fashionably Courageous, the swimwear fashion show Nicole and I produced a few weeks ago to benefit my Courage for Kids charity. Well, she and Eric are planning another fun event, and I’ll be there with my my fellow bloggers at Public this Sunday, September [...]

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Charity