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INOVA Blood Services Join INOVA Blood Services, Saturday July 24 for the Washington Capitals Blood Drive and the Inova Blood Donor Services Block Party , between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Dulles Donor Center in Sterling near the Dulles Town Center Mall. 45745 Nokes Boulevard Free food, music, games and giveaways! Theres even a personal appearance from Washington Caps defenseman John Carlson in the afternoon! And, anyone who completes the screening process will receive a John Carlson limited edition bobble head and jersey t-shirt!!! |
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Let's Move Together Let's Move Together towards improved human rights! The Arthritis Foundation has joined efforts with the Human Rights Art Festival to help build awareness regarding human rights and justice issues related to people with disabilities. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the country. There are 46 million adults, including 300,000 children, with arthritis who deserve the same rights and dignity as others through the elimination of disability discrimination. To promote the new Let's Move Together movement the Arthritis Foundation will show an arthritis-related film and speaker series; host a Show Us Your Moves video contest (dancing encouraged!); provide arts and craft activities for kids; display and sell art developed by adults and children with arthritis to raise funds for its upcoming Arthritis Walk; provide sample evidence-based arthritis exercise instruction; and more! Visit www.letsmovetogether.org. |
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Animal Welfare League The mission of the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County Maryland is a no-kill shelter in Gaithersburg, MD. Their goal is to save the lives of cats and kittens, to find them loving, forever homes and to have them spay/neutered. All of their cats and kittens are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. They need your help in the form of direct financial donations and by volunteering your time. Their organization is strong and full of highly dedicated volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, professions and abilities. For more information visit www.awlmc.org |
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Office Paper Systems Office Paper Systems wants to help you protect your identity and your environment. Office Paper Systems free drop off shredding services offer you a simple, secure way to protect your personal information while helping ensure a greener tomorrow. For hours and location information, visit OPSUS.com |
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Pepsi Every Pepsi Refreshes the World Could a Soda really change the World? You tell us. What do you care about? Pepsi isnt just for quenching thirst. It can plant trees in parks. Build homes in New Orleans. Even teach kids how to rock out. Thats because Pepsis funding ideas that move the world forward. Vote for your favorite ideas at refresheverything.com. |
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Strides for Success The Junior League of Northern Virginia is committed to preparing children for success. Through their programs, they help children achieve their full potential as they work to remove barriers to academic success, promote a love of learning and foster self-esteem. To enhance and expand these programs they are hosting the 5th annual Strides for Success 5K Race and 1K Fun Run on April 25th at Fairfax Corner. Visit www.jlnv.org/stridesforsuccess for more information and to register. |
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SOME: Empty Bowl Dinners Join SOME (So Others Might Eat) at one their upcoming Empty Bowls suppers, meaningful evenings of food and friendship that promote hunger awareness. Enjoy a soup supper and take home a beautiful hand-crafted bowl that will serve as a reminder of those whose bowls are empty. For more information visit www.some.org or call 202.797.8806. |
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Neediest Kids MIX 107.3 is a proud supporter of Neediest Kids an organization dedicated to helping Washington area students get the basics they need to attend class and be ready to learn. Neediest Kids works with eight area school systems to help provide the funds and resources to make sure students in need have new clothes, school supplies, eye exams, medical or dental care, transportation and more. You can help Neediest Kids meet these needs by participating in their on-line auction for some great items including one of a kind sports packages and great getaways! Click here and start bidding! |
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Are you ready for an emergency? Would you know whats happened, where to go and what to do? Its simple and easy to get prepared for an emergency, and now is the time. September is National Preparedness Month, so take time this season to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared. Capitalert is a collection of free, emergency alert systems provided by the local governments in the National Capital Region. Anyone can sign to get emergency alerts and information via cell phone and email. Its also possible to customize the alerts you receive, choosing to get notifications about everything from severe weather and traffic to major events like natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Each alert is delivered in short text messages, though email alerts often include fuller details about the emergency including what to do and where to go next. Signing up for these emergency alerts is a quick and easy way to make sure you and your family have fast, reliable information to both manage day-to-day activities and protect yourselves during a major emergency. Know how to protect yourself and your family during emergencies with instant, mobile alerts from Capitalert. Sign up for free at http://www.capitalert.gov |
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Operation Second Chance 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, were helping heroes move on. |
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