Sewall Belmont House & Museum, 144 Constitution Ave NE
Enjoy an open bar reception and speed-networking sessions with Washington leaders such as:
Maralee Schwartz, National Political Editor, The Washington Post
Sarah Brewer, Senior Evaluation Officer, US State Department
Liz Chadderdon, President, The Chadderdon Group
Jessica Grounds, President, Women Under Forty PAC
Stephenie Foster, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Legacy
Admission: $35 Membership to the National Woman's Party, which includes free or reduced admission to events throughout the year
RSVP to rsvp@sewallbelmont.org and purchase a membership online at http://sewallbelmont.org
*People of all genders are welcome*
Young Professionals Host Committee:
Devon Barnhart, Chair of the Women’s Congressional Staff Association
Alayna Buckner, Chair of Women’s Information Network
Elisabeth Crum, President of DC NOW
Shannon Lynberg, Founder of Holla Back DC!
Erica Parkhurst, President, Young Women's National Conference/Mrs. DC International 2010
Jenifer Rajkumar, Fellow, National Women’s Law Center
Liz Wing, Executive Director of No Limits
Location:
Downtown DC
Description:
Learn how to prevent and avoid harassment, attack, and abuse…How to stop a threatening situation with words…Moves to use against common attacks.
* For all women and teen girls age 16 and up
* Tuesdays, Jan. 26 - March 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
* Downtown DC (Gallery Place: Red, Yellow, and Green lines)
* Cost: $239. If you register on or before Jan. 5, you get $40 off ($199). Sign up with a friend or family member and get $10 off each.
* To register or for more information, go here: http://www.defendyourself.org/www.defendyourself.orgywca10.shtml
Time:
18:30-20:30
Location:
St Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St NW
Description:
DC Jobs with Justice's Grassroots Education Project has put together a packed year of trainings designed to help strengthen organizing, sharpen our toolbox and build power in the District.
Join us this month for our kick off:
Grassroots Fundraising Part II
Jan 26th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
St Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St NW
*Engaging your grassroots in fundraising.
*Casestudies: successful fundraising campaigns.
*Making a fundraising plan.
*Learn about concrete tools for grassroots fundraising.
In order to offset the costs of the program, a donation of $10 is requested, no one will be turned away. You can donate at https://secure.ga6.org/08/DCdonate.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
In solidarity,
Ruth
Time:
09:30-12:00
Description:
ESL Classes with Childcare
English Class
Childcare is provided.
Registration January 27 (Wednesday) and
January 29 (Friday), 2010
9:30 AM – 12:00 NOON
Students must register in person. A placement test will be given.
Childcare will be provided.
Space is limited.
Winter Class February 3 – May 5, 2010
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
There are nine levels of classes, from beginning to advanced. Childcare is provided during class.
Where Christ Church
118 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Cost $60 for adult ESL
$20 for childcare
Information 703-548-7707 or www.nneducation.org
New Neighbors Education Center
www.nneducation.org
Time:
21:00
Location:
Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009
Description:
Since October 1998, Mothertongue has encouraged women in the Washington, DC area to share their voices. Mothertongue is a community-based, all-volunteer run organization that works to create a safe space where all women may speak freely and powerfully and have their creative and artistic voices heard. Through monthly women's spoken word events and writing/performance workshops, Mothertongue encourages women to use their voices, art, talents, and skills to build just and inclusive communities. Every month, the proceeds from each event are donated to community-based nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in the DC area.
MotherTongue
Time:
09:30-12:00
Description:
ESL Classes with Childcare
English Class
Childcare is provided.
Registration January 27 (Wednesday) and
January 29 (Friday), 2010
9:30 AM – 12:00 NOON
Students must register in person. A placement test will be given.
Childcare will be provided.
Space is limited.
Winter Class February 3 – May 5, 2010
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
There are nine levels of classes, from beginning to advanced. Childcare is provided during class.
Where Christ Church
118 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Cost $60 for adult ESL
$20 for childcare
Information 703-548-7707 or www.nneducation.org
New Neighbors Education Center
www.nneducation.org
Time:
13:00-15:00
Location:
Politics & Prose
Description:
January 30, 2010 - 1:00pm
End: January 30, 2010 - 2:00pm
Robert Lehrman The Political Speechwriter's Companion: A Guide for Writers and Speakers
Location:
Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20008
Time:
14:00-17:00
Location:
Comet Ping Pong/ 5037 Connecticut Ave NW DC
Description:
Comet Ping Pong is hosting a showcase of young female supported and fronted bands! 100% of your $5 cover will directly benefit GR!DC. All ages welcome.
Featuring: Power Pirate, PhotoSynthesizers, Sweet Interference, The Other Delights, Gina Nguyen
GR!DC mission statement:
With a base in music education, Girls Rock! DC aims to create a supportive, inclusive and creative space for girls to develop their self-confidence, build community, stand up and rock out!
January 31st
Benefit for Capturing Fire: National Queer Slam and Summit
Featuring Tara Hardy & Tristan Silverman
with "Brothertongue" (Gay Male Poets of DC)
$10 suggested donation
Doors open at 7:30 PM, Show starts at 8:00 PM
@ The Rabbit Room
Studio of Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Thom Flynn, DJ Natty Boom, and Danielle Evennou
52 O St, NW #100
Washington, DC
For more information, e-mail Capturingfire@gmail.com or call Natalie E. Illum at 202.518.8410
Directions: www.ostreetstudios.org
Tristan Silverman is trained as a documentary filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist, business owner, educator, and activist poet Tristan Silverman has become one of the top lecturers, teaching artists and performance poets for subjects ranging from gender, class and the social-political implications of branding identity.
Tara Hardy, a working class queer femme poet who founded Bent, a writing institute for LGBTIQ
people in Seattle, WA, holds an MFA from Vermont College. Her work focuses on class, race, sexuality, gender identity, and interpersonal violence.
Please checkout our BIO page for info about this project
got questions? Email: info (at) dcfeministcal (dot) com
