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Local Alumni Chapter Events
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5-8:30 p.m.
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Miami University
Miami-Boston University Happy Hour at Jazz in the Garden
Join the alumni of Miami and Boston University for a Happy Hour at Jazz in the Garden at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 9 at National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
Enjoy the music of jazz and R&B vocalist Daysahead while catching up with your Miami friends and mingling with Boston University alums. Light snacks will be provided, and drinks are available for purchase at the Pavilion Cafe.
Please look for the group's Miami blankets and signs as we plan to reserve a space for our group under the trees to either the left or the right of the Pavilion Cafe (TBD night of the event).
The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, located at the intersection of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW in Washington D.C., directly across from the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives. There is limited street parking available. The nearest Metro stops are Smithsonian and L'Enfant Plaza on the Orange and Blue Lines and Archives/Navy Memorial on the Yellow and Green Lines.
Questions: Please contact Vanessa Schutz at vanessa.schutz@gmail.com
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12:00 PM
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Ohio University
Ohio Cornhole Tournament
Come play in the 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament!
The event will be jointly hosted by the Ohio, Ohio State and Xavier Chapters.
NCAA style elimination bracket - 64 teams
*Grand Prize* - A Brand New Customizable Cornhole Set
Where: OHIO Drive (probable location)
West Potomac Park
near the Main entrance to the FDR Memorial
Cost: $20 per team (2-4 players)
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact: Robert Walter at oubobcat33@hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
Payment options:
1. Pay through Paypal online, www.paypal.com
Send payment through Paypal to nationscapitalchapter@hotmail.com
* Make sure to include the Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person on your team in the message section.
2. Or Mail a check made out to “Nation’s Capital Chapter” to the address below:
Ohio Cornhole Tournament
c/o Robert Walter
1704 S. Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204
* Make sure to include the Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person on your team in the message section.
http://ohiou.org
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4:30-8 p.m.
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Miami University
Ohio Society's 2nd Annual "Back to Your Roots" Summer Picnic
Join us in celebrating the Ohio Society's 100th year with Ohio food (like Skyline Chili and Buckeyes), beverages and games (like cornhole). Enter the raffle for a chance to win Ohio State football tickets and more.
The picnic is free for Ohio Society members, or $10 per individual/$17 per family for non-members. Please RSVP at www.ohiosociety.org by July 11th. Click on Event Registration to purchase a ticket or register for membership.
Where: Montrose Park in Georgetown (3099 R Street NW)
Questions: Please contact Amy Beranek at amyberanek@gmail.com
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11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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University of Pittsburgh
Volunteer - So Others Might Eat
Where: 60 O Street, NW, Washington, DC
Description: Pitt Club members volunteer on the Third Saturday of every month at So Others Might Eat (SOME).
SOME exists to help the poor and destitute of Washington, providing direct services of which includes approximately 1,200 free meals per week.
Be there between 11:15 and 11:25 AM. We begin serving at 11:30 AM.
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8 am
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University of Wisconsin
Run with the Badgers!
Run with the Badgers - National Press Club 5K - Saturday, July 17th starting at 8:00 am
We are forming a DC Badgers team for this great 5K run through the city. Post race enjoy a full pancake breakfast with your fellow Badgers.
To join the team please email Peggy Sue at peggysue.mcnulty@gmail.com and go to http://www.press.org/5k/ to officially sign-up.
Team Name: DC Badgers
We could win a prize if we have the largest team so sign up today!!
http://www.press.org/5k/
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10:30am
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University of California, Berkeley
Charity Bike Ride with Cal Redskins Player Lorenzo Alexander
CHARITY BIKE RIDE WITH CAL REDSKINS PLAYER LORENZO ALEXANDER
Sunday, May 18th 10:30am
Reston Town Center Pavilion - Reston, VA
"Get up, Gear Up and Give a little of you to make a world of difference in the lives of the less-fortunate! Join me to celebrate National Make A Difference To Children Month and help ensure a brighter future for hundreds of local, underserved youth and abandoned children in Africa." Lorenzo Alexander, Washington Redskin
Ride to Provide is the first-ever charity bike event hosted by Washinton Redskins, Lorenzo Alexander and Kedric Golston. Lorenzo, Kedric, Redskin teammates and media personalities, will be joining hundreds of children and adults on the W&OD Railroad Regional Park Trail for a 10-35 mile scenic bike ride.
Joining the ride are HONORARY CHAIRS -
KELLI JOHNSON of COMCAST SPORTSNET and
MIKE WISE of WJFK 106.7 The FAN & The Washington Post
The bike ride is a fun and challenging event that lets both children, parents and the recreational cyclist raise money for Lorenzo's ACES Foundation and hundreds of orphaned babies, poverty-stricken women and children in Africa. There are three different distances to ride: 10 mile ride, 20 mile ride and 35 mile ride.
Meet and mingle with Redskin players and our media personalities, including Chris Russell of 106.7 The Fan, during the post-ride celebration where you'll enjoy music, food and chances to win spectacular prizes and autographed items from Redskin players and sponsors.
All Riders will receive a raffle ticket and have the opportunity to purchase more for spectacular prizes including a live sit in with the Sports Junkies, Live Nation Tickets, hotel packages, t-shirts, gift cards, and many more fantastic prizes! There will also be an autograph session with some of the Redskin players!
For details, see below or go to http://www.ridetoprovide.org
http://www.ridetoprovide.org
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University of Wisconsin
DC United Alumni Night
DC United Alumni Night - Sunday, July 18
Join the DC Badgers for DC United's official Alumni Night on Sunday, July 18th! Come early for great a great tailgate, then join us as we watch the DC United take on the LA Galaxy.
Tickets will include your seat at the game and food and drink at the tailgate. We need to sell 25 tickets to reserve our tailgate spot, so please contact Elizabeth Stinebaugh at elizabethstinebaugh@gmail.com to RSVP.
Keep checking the website as we'll be posting more details!
http://www.uwalumni.com/home/chaptersandaffiliates/Affiliates/washdc/washdc_homepage.aspx
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4:30p
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University of California, Berkeley
Tour of the National Portrati Gallery w/ Former Director Marc Pachter
CAL ALUMNI TOUR OF THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
with Former Gallery Director MARC PACHTER '64
Tuesday, June 20th - 4:30pm
National Portrait Gallery - F Street Lobby
8th & F Streets NW - near Gallery Place Metro
You are invited to a special event!
A visit to the National Portrait Gallery with former Director Marc Pachter '64 !!
Join fellow DC Cal Alums for a special guided tour of the National Portrait Gallery with former Director Marc Pachter '64. Mr. Pachter headed the NPG from 2000 to 2007.
Mr. Pachter's achievements included raising $30 million to ensure that Gilbert Stuart's "Lansdowne" portrait of George Washington remains on permanent display, the creation of the first national portrait competition, the establishment of an awards program to honor service and portrayal of the presidency, and the reinstallation of the NPG through the restoration of its magnificent National Historic Landmark building.
RSVP required - see below or email Sylvia at sylviacabus@gmail.com for details.
See you there!
http://my.berkeley.edu/site/Clubs?club_id=1159&sid=10871&pg=event
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10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Miami University
Miami Alumni Vineyard Tour!
Miamians are going wine tasting... cheers to that!
Join Miami alumni on a vineyard tour of Sunset Hills Vineyard in Purcellville, VA and Bluemont Vineyard in Bluemont, VA on Saturday, July 24.
Cost is $50/person, which includes transportation to and from the vineyards, wine tasting at both locations and snacks and beverages on the ride. All guests will be responsible for their own lunch. Both vineyards offer food options, and Sunset Hills allows outside food/packed lunches to be consumed on their premises.
Reston Limousine will be providing the transportation, and there are 30 spots available for the tour, booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up and drop off location TBD, but will most likely be near the Rosslyn Metro stop.
To reserve your spot, please e-mail Vanessa at vanessa.schutz@gmail.com and mail a check made out to Miami University Alumni Association to the following address:
Vanessa Schutz
1730 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Your spot will not be officially reserved until payment is received.
For more info on the vineyards, please visit the following links:
Sunset Hills Vineyard- http://www.sunsethillsvineyard.com
Bluemont Vineyard- http://www.bluemontvineyard.com
Wine will be available for purchase at the vineyards.
Hope to share a glass of wine with you!
Pick up and drop off location TBD.
Questions: Please contact Vanessa Schutz at vanessa.schutz@gmail.com
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