Fundraiser

For those that like the ponies. Anyone ever gone to the Gold Cup races before?

“Come enjoy the 86th running of the world famous Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race, Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. The Virginia Gold Cup is a grand spring tradition as well as a fixture on the social calendar. Run in Fauquier County since 1922 and attended by over 50,000 spectators, this race is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Race day features six hurdle and timber horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and over 30 vendor booths for shopping.

Ticket sales benefit the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Great Meadow’s open space for community access.”

From an email:

This Saturday, May 7, 2011

Includes:
– Private charter from District 2 Bar & Grille to the races and back
– Fully catered tent
– Open bar
– Hat contest, raffle prizes, charity auction, race bets and much much more!

All-inclusive Package:
Men – $110
Women – $90

The bus will depart at approximately 10AM and space is limited. In addition to a private bus charter to the event, there will also be refreshments and light snacks on board the buses, and admission to the races, as well as our private tent.

Tickets can be purchased here.

The Washington DC Gaels, is an amateur sports club whose objective is to promote Irish sport and culture in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The Gaels have both Ladies’ and Men’s Gaelic football teams as well as hurling and camogie teams which compete nationally and internationally throughout the summer months, aiming to qualify for the North American Championships.

Dear PoP,

Several of my neighbors in Columbia Heights have put together an event next Tuesday to support the American Red Cross’s Disaster Relief for Japan, and we’re hoping you could help us spread the word?

With the help of Lou’s City Bar, we are holding a fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross’s efforts to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to this region. We’ve all seen pictures and continued news coverage of the devastating effects the earthquake and tsunami have had there, and are hoping our neighbors in the area can join us to support this effort. A suggested donation of $20 will get you a free buffet, drink ticket and bar specials from 6-9pm. Of course, pay-what-you-can donations are also welcome!

WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
6:00PM – 9:00PM
WHERE: Lou’s City Bar
1400 Irving Street NW

826DC is a great after school tutoring/literature (and more) program located in the Columbia Heights Plaza.

From an email:

826DC Benefit with Tereu Tereu, The Caribbean & Carol Bui
Doors Open:
Saturday, March 26, 2011 – 8:00pm
Ticket Price:
$8.00

Positive Force presents a benefit for 826DC with

Tereu Tereu (www.myspace.com/tereutereu)
The Caribbean (www.myspace.com/thecaribbean)
Carol Bui (www.myspace.com/carolbui)

$8. Doors are at 7:30, Music at 8.

826DC is a nonprofit organization in Columbia Heights dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
They provide drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. More info, please go to: www.826dc.org

Of course if you have a lot of change in your pocket you can hang with James Franco:

From an email:

On March 11th, a 9.0 earthquake triggered a 30-foot tsunami that damaged several nuclear reactors in northeastern Japan, causing the country’s worst crisis since World War II. A local DC Chef’ s Club has joined forces to support and raise money for the urgent need of disaster relief in Japan. Starting Friday March 18, 2011, a series of donations will be auctioned off on eBay by more than 20 local businesses. Earlier this week Chef Kaz Okochi, who was born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, reached out to the DC Chef’ s Club for help and the response was overwhelming. Chefs will auction off brunch, dinners, tastings, classes, and even hotel stays on eBay. The auctions will last for one to two weeks and they will continue to accept additional donations. Winning bids will be donated to The American Red Cross.

The first online auction to start the series will be KAZ Sushi Bistro, offering a tasting menu for 2 people including KAZ private brand sake or beer. The bidding will start at $50 here on ebay.

Photo by PoPville flickr user fromcaliw/love

“Dear PoP,

I am working with a team from Notre Dame Mission Volunteers-Americorps. We are starting a community garden at the Community of Hope Apartments in Southeast Washington. I was wondering if anyone would have any materials that could be donated to our cause: extra dirt, lumber, garden tools, seeds, pallets, etc. We would be happy to arrange a pick up and to provide additional information about our project. We will also be needing volunteers to help build beds, plant, and maintain the garden, as well as educate residents of the apartments about healthy living and garden care.”

Please email [email protected] if you are able to donate any materials.