Things to Do: Rooftop Party for Charity

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 6:00PM - 8:00 PM, join the American Heart Association’s PULSE for an evening of fun and philanthropy on the exclusive Donovan House rooftop. If you're not familiar with PULSE, it's for young professionals who are interested in raising money for the AHA. 

For a nominal donation of $35 you are entitled to an open bar and delicious Asian cuisine from ZENTEN’s which is located at Donovan House.  The chef is famed Top Chef Masters finalist, Susur Lee. Space is limited! The donations will directly benefit the AHA of Greater Washington.  Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased online in advance. Purchase tickets by clicking here.

Donovan House
1155 14th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-1200 www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/dc/donovan-house

Things to Do: Tennis, Dinner & Tasting (Mon 7/12)

Practically every day I receive emails about the goings on in DC.  I came across an interesting event which seems to be a little different from my usual so I figured I would share. 

Bisnow, the official media partner of the Washington Kastles (DC's Professional Tennis Team), will be presenting the networking event below on Monday, July 12, 2010 beginning at 5:00PM.

OUR FIRST SCHMOOZA - TENNIS
$100 value for $49!

• A close-to-the-action chairback seat (normally $50) to watch former #1 Martina Hingis and other fun matches of the Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis.
• A pre-tennis, tented Schmoozarama with dinner food from Againn, liquor from SVEDKA, and beer from Starr Hill.
• Fun business networking.
• A visit from coach Murphy Jensen and 2010 Kastles players who will pose for pics.

Monday, July 12, 2010
Schmooze and Booze 5:15PM - 7:00PM
Tennis 7:00PM

LocationCityCenter DC, 11th & H St. NW
(Across the street from the Grand Hyatt on H Street)

To purchase tickets, click here.

Socially Savvy: Please Help S.O.M.E.

So Others Might Eat, better known simply by the acronym S.O.M.E., is an amazing organization that provides food to those who are hungry in the Washington, DC community.  In addition to providing meals, they also offer employment training programs, drug treatment and mental health services as well as providing affordable housing to those in need.

Another major initiative of SOME is providing assistance to the elderly. I know all about this because I volunteer with their monthly meal delivery program to seniors.  The deliveries are done the third Saturday of eat month and the focus area is the SE quadrant of Washington, DC. They are always looking for volunteers to assist with the deliveries and other programs targeted to seniors.  It's such a rewarding experience and I look forward to doing it each month.  

Currently, they are in need of donations of wall units and air conditioners to be given to those seniors who are suffers in the heat due to the extreme summer temperatures.  To find out more about this project, please click here.

My final plug...
SOME is participating in the Sears Chef Challenge for a chance to win $5,000. Please visit: www.searschefchallenge.com to vote for Chef Pam Oldes of DC. 

To learn more about SOME, please visit their website www.some.org.

Savvy Deals: What's the Deal DC

Happy Friday! On my mission to find the best deals in DC, a friend sent me the link for yet another website that let's you know about great deals on restaurants and things to do in DC. It's called called What's the Deal and is somewhat similar to the others that I posted Groupon, Living Social, DC Girls in the Know but it's just for DC and they list several deals (instead of just one) that last longer than just for one day.

Some of the current deals they have listed are below:

$25 for $50 worth of food/drink at Ping Pong Dim Sum
$15 for $30 worth of food and drink at il Canale
$5 for Salsa Lessons at the Salsa Room

It only takes 30 seconds to sign up.  Have a great weekend!
Sign up for What's the Deal, click here.

Save The Date: emPower Happy Hour

I'm a HUGE fan of Happy Hour fundraisers!  Whoever came up with the idea of getting young professionals together during happy hour to raise money for worthy charities was a great person and they deserve to be commended. 

As young professionals, we may not have the $300-$500 that it costs to attend various charity balls in and around the city, but most people can spare a $10 donation or purchase a drink or two to support a local charity in need.I've posted the information for one such event below and will continue to post information about fundraising happy hours as I hear about them.


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Start your month off right by networking for a good cause!

On the first Thursday of every month, emPower magazine is hosting an emPower HAPPY HOUR at Tabaq Bistro to further our mission, which is to not only discuss social issues but also challenge our readers to take action.


August Non-Profit Recipient: Sasha Bruce Youthwork


Admission is Free


Date: THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Time: 5-8 PM


Each month, you have the opportunity to support a different non-profit organization in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Attendees can give in two ways:
• By drinking (10 percent of the beverage proceeds will go the the non-profit)
• By bringing non-monetary donations (depending on the needs of the organization)

View the entire invitation

Things to Do: Golden Triangle Summer Concerts

A colleague recently turned me on to the Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series.  The concerts are held every Thursday through July at Farragut Square Park located in downtown Washington, DC from 5:30-7:30.  And of course the best part of it is it's FREE.  It's a great place to go with friends, someone you're dating or a significant other.  Bring a picnic and a blanket, then sit back to enjoy the sights and sounds!


There are three more concerts remaining in the Golden Triangle Summer Concert Series.  The music ranges from salsa to jazz.  As an incentive to get more people to come, each week you can register to win a VIP Picnic Package.  The package includes soft drinks, sandwiches, and cookies compliments of Firehook Bakery, along with picnic blankets, coolers, and VIP tickets to the DC Improv Comedy Club, to register to win click here.  

In addition to the Concert Series, from July 1 – August 14, over 25 restaurants in DC’s Golden Triangle neighborhood are offering deals on food and drink after 5:00PM.  Select parking garages are also offering $5 flat rate parking after 5PM until midnight on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. To view a listing of participating restaurants and parking garages, click here.
Below are the upcoming shows for July:
July 8 – Sin Miedo (salsa)
July 15 – Crowded Streets (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)
July 22– Kelly Bell Band