Fun Fundraiser at DC Brau
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eer and babies are two of life’s greatest joys. On May 6 from 1 to 4 p.m., come out for the debut episode of 650,000 Hours—a new Web series on the real-life heroes who make America great. Author and host Ken Budd will combine the two with a Beer and Babies Diaper Donation Party to benefit the DC Diaper Bank, one of the area’s most impressive charities. The goal of the event is to break the diaper bank’s oneday donation record and raise money for families in need. The party will feature fun for kids, games for adults, food trucks, live music, brewery tours, raffles, and—best of all—beer. With the price of admission, attendees will receive raffle tickets for gifts from companies such as Mellow Mushroom, Paradise Springs Winery and Republic Restoratives distillery, as well as signed books from local authors and much more. Since 2010, the diaper bank has distributed more than 4.5 million diapers to families in need. Diapers are expensive, and in Washington, D.C., 44 percent of children under the age of 3 live in low-income families. The DC Diaper Bank’s amazing founder, Corinne Cannon, has been honored for her work on CNN, NPR, The Steve Harvey Show, and as one of L’Oréal’s 2014 “Women of Worth.” The new Web series 650,000 Hours is based on a simple premise: The average human life lasts 650,000 hours. How will you spend yours? To answer that, the series will spotlight the daring and daunting work of passionate Americans who are transforming communities and changing lives. Tickets: $45 in advance ($25 of which is tax-deductible), $55 at the door, and includes food, one beer and raffle tickets. Location: DC Brau, 3178-B Bladensburg Rd. NE, Washington, D.C. To buy tickets and learn more, visit BeerAndBabies.Eventbrite.com.
Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp
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ancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp is a fun, five-day program that empowers children to tune into their inner worlds. Humans are made up of mind, body and spirit, yet in our society, children’s minds and bodies are nurtured, and their spirits are often neglected. This summer camp, designed for children ages 5 to 10, assists children to connect to their spirit—that wonderful essence that makes each child a unique, beautiful individual. The camp will be offered daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 10 to 14, in Arlington. The curriculum includes mindfulness, yoga, the Law of Attraction, an attitude of gratitude, working with chakras, auras, affirmations, shamanic journeying, power animals and many other topics. Every module is introduced using crafts, games, songs and stories. This empowering program has been known to change family dynamics in a profound way. Children learn how to regulate their moods and develop the necessary tools to become responsible for meeting their own needs. Prior to Spirit Camp, if a child is in a bad mood, he might be in that bad mood, spinning his wheels and creating a disruptive environment for those around him. After Spirit Camp, when this same child is in a bad mood, he has the tools necessary to regulate his emotions and shift them back into a more peaceful, happier place. Other benefits of attending this camp include smoother bedtimes and better ability to deal with death, dying and illness, as well as having effective tools for dealing with anxieties, worries and fears. Spirit Campers have a fun-filled week while learning important self-nurturing techniques that will set them up for success as they grow. Cost: $325 (with sibling discount available). Location: Universalist Unitarian Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. For more information, email Eva@DancingJaguar Inspirations.com or visit DancingJaguarInspirations.com. See ad, page 38. natural awakenings
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