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Thompson Creek Window Company Wins 2010 SmartCEO Circle of Excellence Award for Customer Service: Thompson Creek announced today its President, Rick Wuest, has received a Baltimore SmartCEO 2010 Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes 10 Greater Baltimore CEOs who have demonstrated specific leadership attributes that have made them uniquely successful in the business community. [click here for full press release]
The chopper was designed specifically to represent the TAPS mission – caring for families of our fallen servicemembers. These families need ongoing emotional help, hope and healing in light of their unique sacrifice, and TAPS is here to provide comfort 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of their relationship to the deceased, or the circumstances of the death. Each donation will directly support the families of fallen military heroes by helping TAPS provide the best resources for these survivors. TAPS Survivor Seminars and Good Grief camps, our 24/7 survivor hotline and the TAPS peer-to-peer support network are all unique ways in which TAPS cares for these families like no other organization. Donate and Enter Here.
Operation Second Chance, in partnership with Renewal by Andersen of the Washington, DC Capital Area, supports our wounded heroes who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. Together, through the Windows of Opportunity Campaign, financial support is given to wounded service men, women and their families to help pay their rent, fix their cars, modify their homes, and even to feed their families. For more information, visit www.WindowsHelpingHeroes.org and together, we’re helping heroes move on.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
16th Caribbean American Heritage Awards (Misc)
The 16th Caribbean American Heritage Awards will take place on November 13th at the Renaissance Marriot Hotel in Washington, D.C. For more information please call 202-638-0640 or visit www.caribbeanheritageawards.com
Bethesda Painting Awards - Call for Artists (Arts and Music)
Location: Bethesda, MD
The Bethesda Painting Awards will award up to $14,000 to four selected painters. the first place winner will receive $10,000; second place, $2,000; third place, $1,000. A "young" artist whose birth date is after February 26, 1980 may also be awarded $1,000. The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District invites eligible artists to enter the Bethesda Painting Awards. The selected artwork will be on exhibit in June 2010 in downtown Bethesda, MD at the Fraser Gallery.Artists must be 18+ and permanent, full-time residents of MD, VA or D.C.All original 2-D painting will be accepted. Jury: Dr. Carolyn Carr, Mark Karnes, Erling Sjovold
Toyland (Theater)
Location: The Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen Echo Park
Bad ol' Mr. Barnaby (aka "the crooked man") is up to no good, and it's up to Mother Goose, Little Bo Peep and Tom the Piper's son to sing their way to a happy ending. This adaptation of Victor Herbert's musical fantasy includes such familiar pieces as "Toyland" and "March of the Toys,” with costume characters and near-life marionettes."Toyland" will be performed October 16+ November 20,2009 with performances Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 and 11:30am and Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am and 1:00pm. It is recommended for PreK-Grade 4 and runs 40 minutes. Tickets are $10.00 with group rates available.On Saturday, November 8, 2009, the 1:00pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. For reservations ad information call (301) 634-5380
For Love of Children (FLOC) (Volunteering)
Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 1763 Columbia Road, NW
Teach a child to dream. Become a tutor. Volunteer with For Love of Children as a one-on-one tutor with a child in reading and math. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays are available. In just 2 ½ hours a week, you can impact a child’s education. You can also refer a child to our educational programs for middle school and high school students. We provide free after-school workshops in leadership, world cultures and diversity, community service, SAT and ACT prep, career exploration, and more! To learn more or sign up, go to www.flocdc.org!
Euan Morton Cabaret (Arts and Music)
Time: 7:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: CENTERSTAGE-The Head Theater Cabaret, 700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Scottish singer/actor Euan Morton was a hit as the featured performer at this year’s CENTERSTAGE Gala. His stage credits include numerous roles in the UK and New York, including originating the role of Boy George in the musical TABOO in London’s West End (Olivier Award nomination) and then on Broadway (Tony nomination). Thursday, November 12 at 7pmFriday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at 8pmSunday, November 15 at 2pm
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