Archive: Benefits and Events
Md. Yard Sale and Fun Day
A family fun day and yard sale will be held in Columbia, Md., to benefit victims of hurricane Katrina. On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, Maryland-based Duratek will hold a family fun day and yard sale at its corporate headquarters at...
By Laura Cochran | September 23, 2005; 10:44 AM ET | Comments: (2)
'Band Together' to Raise Money
Band Together will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church in Kensington, Maryland at 4 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. Cris Williamson, Lox and Vodka, Chicago-based Cynthia Lin, and The Hickories...
By Laura Cochran | September 21, 2005; 11:02 AM ET | Comments: (2)
Personal Training for Katrina
One To One Fitness Center in McLean will offer free 45-minute personal training sessions in exchange for donations of $75 or more on Sunday, Sept. 25. Donations must be made to the American Red Cross or Catholic Charities. All fitness...
By Laura Cochran | September 21, 2005; 10:29 AM ET | Email a Comment
A Place to Give
Many people seeking to give items for hurricane victims have run into pleas for cash-only donations. Annapolis Cares continues to provide an opportunity for you to donate your tangible goods. The group will extend its daily disaster-relief collection -- from...
By Amanda Zamora | September 16, 2005; 06:28 PM ET | Comments: (3)
'Heart as Big as Texas' Event
The Austin Grill in Silver Spring is hosting a "Heart as Big as Texas" concert to benefit Red Cross hurricane relief efforts on Sunday, Sept. 18. Musical talent includes Jon Kaplan, Tondy D, Tim Metz, Chris Patterson, The Making, Mike...
By Amanda Zamora | September 16, 2005; 06:07 PM ET | Comments: (1)
Pitching In for Displaced Pets
Kim Guarino of Reston-based Hinge will be collecting donations for animals displaced by Hurricane Katrina at the Second Annual Doggie Happy Hour at the Hunter Woods Picnic Pavilion in Reston on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Proceeds benefit the Hurricane Katrina Emergency...
By Amanda Zamora | September 16, 2005; 05:50 PM ET | Email a Comment
County Relief Roundup
Many of Thursday's Extras offered insight into what Washington area residents are doing to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. MARYLAND Anne Arundel firefighters traveled to Houston's Astrodome to deliver goods as part of an effort coordinated by Annapolis Cares,...
By Amanda Zamora | September 15, 2005; 03:29 PM ET | Comments: (2)
Alexandria 5k Run/Walk
A Gulf Coast Relief 5k Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9 a.m., at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Registration is $25. Forms are available at Pacers Running store and online at...
By Laura Cochran | September 15, 2005; 11:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Cornucopia Uses Power of Music
Over 60 independent artists will join together between Sept. 14 and Sept. 18 at various D.C. venues to raise donations for Katrina victims during the annual Cornucopia festival. Cornucopia began as a festival to "share, celebrate and rejoice in the...
By Laura Cochran | September 13, 2005; 03:05 PM ET | Email a Comment
Car Wash Profits for Katrina Relief
Twice a year, the residents of two Rockville shelters for homeless men hold car washes and use the profits toward the very basic needs of the residents. However, this week the residents of the Jefferson House and Chase Partnership shelters...
By Michael Corones | September 10, 2005; 10:44 AM ET | Email a Comment
Pony Rides, Face Painting and Bake Sale
The Equilibrium Horse Center at 1685 Underwood Rd. in Gambrills, Md., is hosting a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The event, organized by Archbishop...
By Michael Corones | September 9, 2005; 05:14 PM ET | Email a Comment
Donate at the Maryland Seafood Festival
The Salvation Army and radio station 1430 WNAV, both of Annapolis, will collect donations at the Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park Friday, Sept. 9, Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. The Salvation Army will be operating"Kettles...
By Michael Corones | September 9, 2005; 05:09 PM ET | Email a Comment
Jefferson House and Chase Partnership Car Wash
Residents of the Jefferson House and Chase Partnership shelters will donate a portion of the profits from their fall car wash to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, to the victims of the storm. The car wash will be held...
By Laura Cochran | September 9, 2005; 05:08 PM ET | Comments: (1)
Moose Lodge Hosts Benefit Barbecue
The Silver Spring Moose Lodge will host a hurricane relief effort this weekend at the Silver Spring Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 658. The weekend barbecue is free and donations are requested. It begins Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m....
By Laura Cochran | September 9, 2005; 05:01 PM ET | Comments: (2)
Soccer Tourneys, Music
Radio Sol, CARECEN, (Central American Resource Center of Washington DC), the Liga de Futbol Soccer Centroamericana de Virginia (the Central American Soccer League of Virginia), and the Embassy of Honduras will have a day of soccer tournaments and music Sunday,...
By Laura Cochran | September 9, 2005; 04:55 PM ET | Comments: (1)
Call to Patriotism Fundraiser
The City of Bowie will host a benefit on Sunday, Sept. 11, to raise funds for Katrina ravaged areas. It will be held at the Robert V. Setera Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. Entertainment for the evening includes...
By Laura Cochran | September 9, 2005; 09:24 AM ET | Email a Comment
Care Packs for Child Victims
A Bethesda family has spearheaded an effort to gather 1,000 backpacks for children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The "Project Backpack" group is asking people to donate packs filled with school supplies, toys, snacks and other items. Backpacks will be accepted...
By Amanda Zamora | September 4, 2005; 05:24 PM ET | Comments: (5)
Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Montgomery County will be collecting donations for Red Cross hurricane relief efforts Saturday, Sept. 10, at its second annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival. New Orleans native and jazz musician Wynton Marsalis will be headlining the free event, which kicks off...
By Amanda Zamora | September 4, 2005; 04:33 PM ET | Comments: (1)
Maryland Responds
In addition to volunteers from across Maryland who have already sprung into action, Prince George's County is encouraging residents to donate time and money to the relief effort. In Montgomery County, the Olney Theater Center is donating all proceeds from...
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 01:44 PM ET | Email a Comment
Virginia Pitches In
The Potomac Nationals will be donating 50 percent of ticket sales from this weekend's series against Winston-Salem to the Red Cross. Details: 7:05 p.m. Saturday, 6:35 p.m. Sunday, 1:35 p.m. Monday; Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, Va. Virginia state employees can contribute...
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 12:15 PM ET | Comments: (2)
Action in the District
Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization of chefs, restaurateurs and other industry professionals fighting hunger, is turning their annual Conference of Leaders in Washington, D.C., into a hurricane relief benefit. Local chef Jeff Tunks of Acadania will be among 40...
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 12:11 PM ET | Comments: (1)
Gulf Coast States Rally
The state societies from four of the hardest-hit states -- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida -- are hosting a fundraiser next Wednesday in the District. They're asking for a minimum of $20 and proceeds will go toward the Red Cross....
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 10:16 AM ET | Email a Comment
Donations by NASCAR Fans
The International Speedway Corporation's Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama has spearheaded an effort to raise funds for hurricane victims, with six race tracks collecting funds over the next few weeks. The Richmond International Raceway will be collecting donations for the Red...
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 09:54 AM ET | Email a Comment
Gulf Coast Relief Run
The folks at Pacers running store in Old Town Alexandria have organized a 5K run to benefit hurricane victims. So far, organizers say they have secured participation of political strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin, the Post's Tony Kornheiser and...
By Amanda Zamora | September 2, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
