Wednesday, 30 September 2015

[WardFive] Events coming up: DC Statehood forum, Presidential debate, Million Man March, meet Cuban officials...

 
If you were not able to attend the DC Statehood panel hosted by Congresswoman Norton during the 45th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference, click here to view the forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyHsjqCBKk 
 
Below is a list of events taking place in October, including some to celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.  Take note of today's first debate of Maryland's 8th Congressional District race.  
 
There are several watch parties for the first Presidential Democratic debate coming up on October 13th, and for those of you that have yet to get a chance to meet some of the officials from the Cuban Embassy, note event also on October 13th hosted by the DC Latino Caucus (you can also watch Presidential debate at this event).    
 
I hope to see you at some these events. 
 
Thank you.  
 
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, C-09
Washington DC 20004 
202-727-9110 (Office)
 
Public Events Bulletin
 
Event: "Retirement Empowerment Summit"
Date: September 30th 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building (Room B-340)
Join the Latinos for a Secure Retirement for a summit to help prepare for Retirement. Representative Linda Sanchez will serve as keynote speaker.
 
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Event: First Maryland 8th District Congressional Forum
Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00pm
Location: Silver Spring Civic Center  
719 Ellsworth Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910
Join the District 8 Congressional candidates as they debate environmental issues as the aim to succeed Congressman Christopher Van Hollen. The candidates will answer environmental questions from moderators, the audience, and each other.
Contact: Darian Unger (301)-741-5634
 
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Event: Greater Washington Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Date: Thursday, October 1st 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: 800 17th Street NW
Join the GWHCC for a night of fun and networking to celebrate recieving the 2015 Chamber of the Year Award! The event will include the announcement of the participants of the Small Biz Mentorship program, The will be Hispanic food and beverages available. The event will also recognize Walter Tejada, Chairman of Arlington County Board and El Tamarindo.
 
 Event: CARECEN 34th Anniversary Celebration
Date: Thursday, October 1st 6:00pm
Location: The Willard Office Building-Rood Terrace
1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20004
Join CARECEN in celebrating 34 years of working with the Latino community in the Washington, D.C. area. The evening will include : award presentations, appetizers, and open bar, a silent auction and live music.
Contact: Sarah Hall (202)-328-9799
 
 
 
Event: 1st Thursdays Costume Karaoke Night
Date: Thursday, October 1st 6:30pm-10:30pm
Location: Solly's
1942 11TH Street NW Washington, D.C.20001
Join Progress DC and Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers for a fun 1st Thursdays happy hour to mix and mingle and karaoke!
 
  
Event: Heroes Latino Show
Date: Friday, October 2nd 8:00pm
Location: El Boquerón Restaurant
1330 E. Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850
Join the fun at the famous El Boquerón restaurant for an evening of music and performances. Tickets are $25. 
 
 
Event: Michigan Park Christian Church Health Fair
Date: Friday, October 2nd 7:00pm
          Saturday, October 3rd 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Michigan Park Christian Church
1600 Taylor Street NE Washington D.C. 20017
Join Michigan Park Christian Church for a focus on mental health on Oct. 2nd, then for the health fair on October 3rd with free screenings, medical information and exercise demos.
 
Event: Afghan Arts and Culture Festival
Date:  Sunday, October 4th 11:00am-7:00pm
Location: Gateway Park
1300 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22201
Come out to enjoy a day full of musical and dance performances, arts and crafts workshops. Kite making workshops, a youth pageant and more.
Contact: Toora Asala (703)-254-3055
 
  
Event: 38th Annual CHCI Awards Gala
Date: Thursday, October 8th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute for the signature event on the CHCI's Hispanic Heritage month roster. Award honorees include José Andrés, Sonia Gutierrez, and Anthony Munòz. President Barack Obama and the First Lady are expected to attend the event.
 
Event: One Million Man March
Date: Saturday, October 10th
Location: National Mall
624-698 Madison Drive NW Washington, D.C.
The Million Man March celebrates its 20th anniversary as men from around the country join together to effectively beat the negative worldwide view of black men.
 
 
Event: Network for Progress Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party
Date: Tuesday, October 13th 6:30pm-10:30pm
Location: 1110 Vermont Avenue, Suite 500
Join Network for Progress for a mixer and watch party for the Presidential Debate Watch Party. The theme of the event is "Yes You Can"!
  
 
Event: Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party
Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 5:00pm
Location: Harriet's Family Restaurant (Panhandle Room)
11th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004
Join a local PAC in helping support Democratic Presidential Candidate Hilary Clinton as she debates among other candidates in a Presidential debate. Guests are to send a minimum contribution of $20.16 to the PAC to help support the pro-Hilary PAC.
Contact: Sterling Henry Sterlinghenry52@gmail.com
 
  
Event: Congresswoman Norton's Hispanic Heritage Month Event
Date: Tuesday, October 13th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Carlos Rosario Public Charter School-Sonia Gutierrez Campus
514 V Street NW Washington, D.C. 20002
Join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton for an event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will include a panel of community leaders that will discuss interesting topics affecting the community.
Contact: Ana Sylvia Berrios-Vasquez (202)-408-9041
 
 
Event: A Conversation with Our New Neighbors:The  Cuban Embassy 
Date: Tuesday, October 13th 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Haydee's Restuarant
3102 Mt. Pleasant St. NW Washington D.C. 20010
Join the DC Latino Caucus for a conversation with representatives from the new Cuban Embassy in DC. A Democrati Debate watch party will follow the discussion. Tickets are $25.
 
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