As we begin the month of December, we pause to remember the victims of San Bernardino, California. We pray for those that lost their lives, the injured, and their families and friends.
I want to share a few events taking place throughout the month of December. I hope you can join some of them. As more public events are announced, I will keep the calendar updated, please check: http://www.dc51.us/events for updates.
Also, please remember to sign on-line petition supporting DC Statehood by clicking here. There is a citywide effort to collect over 1 million signatures. The on-line version is the easiest way to help with this effort. Petition forms can also be downloaded here: http://www.dc51.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1millionsigfordcstatehood.pdf. Any completed forms can be turned in to the office of DC Councilmember Vincent Orange at the Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 107, Washington DC 20004).
Please be safe, and may God bless everyone.
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, C-09
Washington DC 20004
202-727-9110 (Office)
Public Events Bulletin
Event: MLK Peace Walk and Parade Committee Meeting
Date: December 5th 10:00am
Location: R.I.S.E. Conference Center (St. Elizabeth’s East)
2730 Martin Luther King Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20031
This planning meeting is open to individuals looking to participate on the committee for the 2016 MLK Jr. Peace walk and Parade. If you cannot make meetings, but want to keep informed of this citywide event, please visit website below.
Contact: http://www.mlkholidaydc.org/
Event: DC for Democracy Holiday Party
Date: December 6th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: 502 T Street NW Washington, D.C.
Whether you are a longtime active member or a curious newcomer, join DC for Democracy at our annual holiday party! This is also our time to raise funds to support our work in 2016, and we already have plans to roll out some exciting new activities early in the upcoming year (suggested donation of $20).
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/925066060919924/
Event: DC Latino Caucus Holiday Party
Date: December 9th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Rumba Cafe
2443 18th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20008
Please join the DC Latino Caucus for a Holiday party at Rumba Café in Adams Morgan.
Event: EdFest
Date: December 12th 12:00pm
Location: DC Amory
2001 East Capitol Street SE Washington, D.C. 20003
My School DC is excited to bring you EdFEST, DC’s only citywide public school fair! Come and explore the city’s many public school options (PK3-12) for your child. Representatives from more than 180 DC public (DCPS) and DC public charter schools will showcase their programs.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/1650579681850661/
Event: DC Statehood Thank You Holiday Party
Date: December 12th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Home of Franklin Garcia
2218 Newton Street NE
Washington DC 20018
Please join the DC Statehood Congressional Delegation for a holiday celebration. RSVP to 202-727-9110 or via email to deneysha.richard@dc.gov
Event: Tiempo De Dar (Time to Give)
Date: December 13th 12:00pm
Location: Montgomery Blair High School
51 University Blvd. Silver Spring, MD, 20901
Tiempo De Dar is preparing for it’s 21st annual event of gift giving to the community. The goal is to provide over 3,000 kids ages 0-13 a toy valued at $10 or more. There will also be singing, dancing, and lots of fun.
Contact: Louisa Meruvia, lmeruvia@gmail.com
Event: Ward 4 Democrats December Monthly Membership Meeting
Date: December 15th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Emery Recreation Center
5701 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, D.C.
Join the Ward 4 Democrats for thier official monthly meeting. Light refreshments will be served at the beginning of the meeting.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1SzUFJz
Event: Ward 8 Kwanzaa Community Celebration
Date: December 19th 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: RISE Demonstration Center
2730 Martin Luther King Ave SE Washington, D.C.
Join Ward 8 for a Kwanzaa Celebration and Potluck! Be sure to bring a great dish to share with the community.
Contact: charleswilsonDC@gmail.com
Event: ULMA Second Annual Holiday Gathering
Date: December 19th 8:00pm-12:00am
Location: College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
3501 University Blvd. E. Hyattsville, MD, 20901
Please join the Union Multicultural Latino-Americana and Community Platform Coalition for an evening of Holiday festivities. Cocktail attire, contribution is $40. Please RSVP by December 13th.
Contact: cpc@communityplatformcoalition.org
Event: Annual Ward 4 Holiday Party and New Coat Drive
Date: December 19th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: St. John’s College High School
2607 Military Road NW Washington, D.C.
Help Ward 4 celebrate the Holiday season by joining the fun and donating a new coat for a Ward 4 student! (Size 4T-18) A desert table with spectacular treats will also be available.
Contact: Jbailey@dccouncil.us
There are many Holiday parties occurring throughout the week, here are a few tips for employers hosting holiday parties (much applies for personal parties too!). Special thanks to Attorney Paul Samakow for providing these tips:
1. Advise employees to be responsible. Include a statement on the party invitation and/or circulate a written reminder to all concerned on the responsibilities to drink only in moderation and to avoid driving after drinking.
2. Emphasize to management that they must lead by example.
3. Hold the party at an offsite location. If problems do arise, it is better that they occur away from the business premises. Depending on the state, the liability will generally be on the restaurant rather than on the company. However, it is not unusual for an employer to be named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit if an intoxicated employee leaves any company-sponsored event and injures himself or herself or another person as a result.
4. Do not pay for alcoholic drinks. Guests will drink less if they have to pay for the drinks themselves.
5. If you feel you must furnish alcoholic beverages, consider a drink voucher system to limit the number of drinks served. Or, serve alcohol for only a short period.
6. Consider hiring a professional bartender. Most bartenders are trained to recognize signs of intoxication and will limit consumption by partygoers.
7. Offer non-alcoholic beverages and always serve food. It is proven that food can help counter the effects of alcohol.
8. Do not serve alcohol to minors.
9. Stop serving liquor toward the end of the evening and switch to coffee, tea and soft drinks.
10. Arrange alternative transportation. Anticipate the need for alternative transportation for all employees and guests and make special transportation arrangements in advance of the party. Encourage all employees and guests to make use of the alternative transportation if they consume any alcohol.
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