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DROP OFF DIAPERS and WIN ‘MOMMY and ME’ CUPCAKE DECORATING CLASS at OCCASIONALLY CAKE

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:07pm

DROP OFF DIAPERS and WIN ‘MOMMY and ME’ CUPCAKE DECORATING CLASS at OCCASIONALLY CAKE

Occasionally Cake of Old Town Alexandria needs diapers as part of the Northern Virginia Family Service Diaper Drive. Customers can drop off diapers from Sat., May 4 through Mother’s Day, Sun., May 12, and be entered to win a Mommy and Me Cupcake Decorating Class, to be held on Tues., May 14 at 5 p.m. Three winners will be chosen from a raffle drawing. Call (703) 647-9638 or visit www.occasionallycake.com for more information.

The Mommy and Me Cupcake decorating will be taught by owner, Sabrina Campbell, mom of two daughters and soon-to-be son. She will discuss cupcake decorating techniques, creativity and tips for parent and child.

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Stars Shine at D.C. BET Honors Awards

Submitted by jcarterlaw on Tuesday, February 5th, 4:36 pm

The annual BET Honors with the stunning host Actress Gabrielle Union again celebrated and showcased the achievements of African Americans with their version of what can be likened to the Kennedy Center Honors.

The lineup at the Warner Theatre: Honorees Halle Berry (Service), Chaka Khan (Musical Arts), T.D. Jakes (Education), music exec Clarence Avant (Entrepreneur) and basketball player Lisa Leslie (Athletics).

Halle Berry and Alicia Keys (Courtesy of Getty Images)

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Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 11:00am

Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

The Presidential inauguration is just around the corner. Millions of people will be scrambling to see the President, the historical sites, and the food. Food plays a big role in any high-profile event, including the Presidential inauguration. As a result, many local restaurants will be making their Presidential picks for a feast fitting of the highest office in the land.

“Picking the Presidential meal is a fun and challenging task that we look forward to,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “In our pick, we wanted to incorporate a little of the President’s Hawaiian roots. We think this is a meal that the First Family would enjoy, as well as those looking for an authentic inauguration meal.”

Chef Ryan’s Presidential meal pick for the 2013 inauguration includes:

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Teaching Cents To Your Kids

Submitted by Jackie Diaz, Web Producer

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, 2:47pm

Teach your kids financial literacy!

George C. Marshall High School of Falls Church, Va. is hosting the free event with special speaker Amy Monlezun, the talent development specialist at Navy Federal Credit Union.

When:

Saturday January 5th, 2013

2:30-3:30pm

Where:

Dolley Madison Public Library

1244 Oak Ridge Avenue

McLean, VA 22101

RSVP by emailing teachingcentstoyourkids@gmail.com. Refreshments will be provided.

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WPGC's Jeannie Jones alongside Rapper T.I. collects over 600 toys for DC charities

Submitted by jcarterlaw on Monday, December 24th, 9:31 pm

Washington, D.C.- Jeannie "Kitty of the City” Jones, media personality of WPGC 95.5/Fox 5 News and Ready Set Impact, a multi-media company, hosted “Grant My Wish” holiday event with her Grant My Wish Foundation December 21st through the 23rd.

This weekend long event began on Friday and featured a 24 hour drive at the 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Starbucks along with WPGC their radio partner. Rapper T.I. made a special appearance along with US Marines to assist with the toy collection.

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M.D. Gary Small To Discuss Brain Health In Silver Spring

Submitted by Mel Tansill on Sunday, December 9th, 6:48 pm

On January 10, 2013 Dr. Gary Small, Professor of Psychiatry and Aging and Director of the UCLA Longevity Center at UCLA, will be visiting Riderwood retirement community to provide a free one-hour presentation regarding his revised paperback edition of THE ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION PROGRAM: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life.

The presentation will be held on January 10, at 1 p.m., in Riderwood’s Maryland Hall in Montgomery Station. To reserve your free ticket, please call phone number 301-572-8395. Books can be purchased with cash, check or credit card. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Riderwood is located at 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER FEATURES NUTCRACKER; DONATES TO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Sunday, November 25th, 2012, 1:27pm

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER FEATURES NUTCRACKER; DONATES TO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. will present their annual Nutcracker performances on Sat., Dec. 1 and Sun., Dec. 2 at the Northern Virginia Community College, Ernst Cultural Center at the Annandale Campus. All tickets can be purchased online, with $1 of every ticket going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of MFAC’s former dance student, Emma Jordan, who lost her battle with cancer. Nutcracker tickets can be purchased at www.metrofinearts.com.

The dance studio will also offer free Frosty Follies performances at:
Sat., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. - Reston Town Center, Reston Va.

Sat., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. – Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, Va.