Kindness Day 2023 is a chance for all of us to spread kindness in Tommy’s hometown in celebration of his birthday on January 30. Join us as businesses, nonprofits, churches, and other groups provide activities and collect items to support local charities. All activities are free and open to the public. Those wishing to contribute to Kindness Day 2023 financially can make a donation to the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for Humans and Animals at https://tommyraskinfund.org/
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The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows
Improbable Comedy is returning to Busboys and Poets in Takoma just before the holidays with another show on November 30th.
Join us to celebrate the holiday season at the MOTHER of All Comedy shows! Our performers will be sharing their hilarious jokes about holiday rituals, consensual capitalism, and family drama. Carmiya Weinraub is hosting the show with a talented all-womxn line-up that features Demi Chang, Rich Ev, Katie McKelvie, and Miss Chocolate.
Live and in-person at Busboys and Poets on November 30th at 7:30 p.m.!
Get your ticket now, before it’s too late!
Tickets are $15 until Wednesday, November 23.
Old Town Holiday Brass
A brass and reed ensemble featuring young musicians from House of Musical Traditions and Lowell School playing holiday classics outdoors under the Gazebo on Carroll Ave. Directed by local music instructor, Brian Weber.
Carpe Diem! Community Sing!
Come sing together in community with wonderful song leaders! Fun for all ages!
Jam Session at the Coop
Jam Session at the Coop, is STM’s annual fundraiser in support of over 1000 food insecure families in Montgomery County.
Tickets are $35/person and include 2 beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks from the Main Street Pearl), live music donated by Groovalicious https://groovalicious.net/ and Flo Anito https://floanito.com/, food, and more. Payment can be made via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jam-session-at-the-coop-tickets-419035194547?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail , our website; paypal [email protected]; venmo @thesmallthingsmatter.
We are looking for sponsorship from individuals, families, groups, and businesses. Please contact us if you are interested at [email protected]. All sponsors will be recognized on social media, website, flyers, radio, etc.
Sponsor levels:
bronze $50-$99
silver $100-$499
gold $500-$999
platinum: $1000-$5000
Contact Roxanne/ Small Things Matter202-669-8550
email: [email protected]
Crossroads Fall Fundraiser at Olive Lounge
Stop by the Olive Lounge anytime between 11:30am-10pm on Thursday, September 22, in support of Crossroads Community Food Network. Enjoy a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Mediterranean favorites, like za’atar flatbread and the best mezze platter for miles. Plus there’s a Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm!
Crossroads’ board and staff members will be on hand to chat about the organization’s work, which includes Crossroads Farmers Market, the TPSS Community Kitchen, and healthy eating education at schools, gardens, and other community sites throughout Takoma Park. Ten percent of all sales will go toward increasing healthy food access and economic opportunity in our community. See you there!
Can’t make it? Donate to Crossroads today to ensure we can continue to provide Fresh Checks matching dollars to eligible shoppers through the end of the farmers market season.
Donate now: bit.ly/DonatetoCrossroads
Thank you!
Carpe Diem Community Sing
All are invited to gather for a community sing as we celebrate the Summer Solstice, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Juneteenth, Pride Month, Father’s Day and more! With a surprise line-up of artists!
From 5:30-6:30pm, bring your own picnic!
From 6:30-8:00pm, we will sing!
Welcoming all ages. Please exercise COVID precautions.
Donations are welcome and appreciated!
Willow Street Yoga Summer Celebration
Come join us for free yoga throughout the day, food, dancing, music and fun! Events will take place in our studios and outside on the patio (weather permitting). There will be FREE and FUN activities for folks of all ages including chair massages, Family Yoga from 945 – 1030, Let Your Yoga Dance from 1045 – 1130, Qi Gong from 1115 – 12, Partner Yoga from 1145 – 1245 and Gentle Yoga from 1230 – 115. Plus all our regularly scheduled classes that day are FREE! Please see our website (www.willowstreetyoga.com) for more information!