Please add these upcoming events to your calendar. Be sure to take special note of the Prayer Vigil for Emanuel AME Church occurring TONIGHTJune 19th, 2015 at 7:00pm; Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims. Click here for more information.
Congratulation to the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) for a very successful Gala. Also, congratulations to Foundation Angie on taking 1st Place in the non-profit category float contest at the Capital Pride Parade on June 13th, 2015, and I thank them for allowing us to participate with them! Finally, despite the rain, D.C. Flag Day was a major success (check out photos below)!
Don’t forget to also check out our new website at http://www.dc51.us as well as our official office brochure by clicking here. Looking forward to seeing you at these events!
To see photos of events, please visit:
DC Flag Day: http://dcireporter.com/dc-flag-day-2015/
GWHCC Gala: http://dcireporter.com/gwhcc-39th-annual-awards-gala/
Capital Pride Parade: http://dcireporter.com/capital-pride-parade-2015/
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
202-727-9110 (Office)
202-460-3046 (Cell)
Public Events Bulletin
Event: Juneteenth Inter-Faith Prayer Vigil for Emanuel AME Church
Date: Friday, June 19th 7:00pm
Location: The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
1925 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Join supporters of all faiths during a Juneteenth prayer vigil to honor the victims of the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC.
Contact: nbufdc@gmail.com
Event: Ward 8 Democrats General Business Statehood Meeting
Date: Saturday, June 20th 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Matthews Memorial Baptist Church (Russell Hall)
2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20032
The Ward 8 Democrats will be hosting the General Business Meeting to support local elected officials in their journey toward Statehood.
Contact: Natalie Williams; Nataliewilliams9427@gmail.com
Event: “That Word” Staged Reading
Date: Sunday, June 21st 6:00pm
Location: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center-St. Elizabeth’s East
2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20032
Local playwright CeLillianne Green will be hosting a staged reading of her book, “That Word”. Event is free and open to the public.
Contact: www.CeLillianneGreen.com
Event: 11TH Lorraine H. Whitlock Memorial Scholarship and Recognition Dinner and Dance
Date: Thursday, June 25th 6:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Kellogg Conference Center-Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20002
Join Ward 7 Democrats as they celebrate the life of Lorraine H. Whitlock. This event will benefit graduates of Ward 7 pursue their education as well as honor two Ward 7 Democrats who have made a difference in the community. Tickets prices are: $55 (single) $550 (table of 10) Contact: Ed Potillo (202)-390-7452
Event: National Association of Hispanic Journalists DC presents: ‘Noche de Periodistas’
Date:Saturday, June 27th 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Private (Must RSVP to receive location)
Join the DC Chapter of NAHJ to mingle with Washington, D.C.’s top journalists at the home of Ray Suarez from Al Jazeera. Delicious fajitas will be served and a live auction will also take place. Tickets are $50 full price and $25 if you bring a side dish. Tickets must be purchased by 6/24.
Event: Exposure Group Awards
Date: Saturday, June 27th 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: National Geographic Dining Hall
1145 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036
The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association will be hosting it’s 8th anual awards dinner honoring photographers of color who have made significant contributions to the field of photography.
Contact: Bonita Bing (202)-462-9099 for sponsorship pricing and questions.
Event: Seventh Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show
Date: Saturday, June 27th 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Free and open to the public. Something for everyone: Renters, Homeowners, Landlords, Potential Homeowners! Visit DHCD’s website at www.dhcd.dc.gov, to get additional information and a list of workshops. Free event and session registration on Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/1PZ2ANT.
Event: D.C. Democratic State Committee Summer Reception
Date: Wednesday, July 1st6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: The Swift Petworth
3828 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20011
Come celebrate a year of balanced budget, continous growing population and outstanding service delivery in all of the District’s Wards at the Summer Reception! Two new Democratic Councilmembers will also give an official D.C. Democratic Party greeting.
Tickets are as follows:
Business/Organization Sponsor: $1000; Individual Sponsor: $250
Local Party Official: $100; General Admission: $50
Contact: Don Isaac Jr. (202)-316-9795 Email: donisaacjr@gmail.com
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