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NOMINATE A WOMAN OR YOURSELF!
Empowered Women International (EWI) is selecting candidates for its Entrepreneur Fellowship for Women Program, Class of 2015. The one-year fellowship program includes:
- The Entrepreneur Training for Success Program
- Grow My Business Program
- Financial Education
- Funding for Your Business
- Business, Career and Support Services
Candidates for the fellowship are immigrant, refugee, and American-born women from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds who share a vision, passion and determination for developing a micro-enterprise.
To qualify for EWI awards scholarships low-income women entrepreneurs must attend the 3-Month Entrepreneur Training for Success.
When: Starting September 30th, 2014 until December 16th 2014
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001 OR Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
For more information call Kim Booher at 571-312-4781 or email here
Club Friday at the Potomac CRC is for kids in grades 3-6 and although there is a full staff, parents volunteer for at least one night of the 20 Fridays it is open.
This program was created 22 years ago with the intent of maintaining a safe place for kids to be on a Friday night, to enjoy games, crafts movie nights and more. Today in its 23rd year, it is still going strong. And you are invited to come and join, bring your children!
When: 20 consecutive Fridays, October through March
For a list of locations and more information please call 240-777-6960
a) Smithsonian Institution celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - You are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) with us through a series of vibrant performances, lectures, family activities and exhibitions at various museums around the Smithsonian. There are fun programs and activities for everyone! For a complete listing of Hispanic Heritage Month activities at the Smithsonian and to learn more about all of our cultural programming please click here
b) Somos Montgomery -In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Somos Montgomery features diverse accomplished Latinos living and creating a positive impact in the areas of health, science, education, politics, arts and more in Montgomery County. “Somos Montgomery” is a dynamic Spanish language magazine style show focusing on relevant issues and stories to Hispanics in Montgomery. With a vibrant format Somos Montgomery presents stories that revolve around education, business and civic participation. You can head on over here to learn more, and to watch past shows.
* The show is in Spanish with English subtitles.
The YMCA (in partnership with Montgomery College), invite everyone to come and usher in the fall with a family friendly fall festival. Activities will include:
- Pumpkin carving contests
- Food by Nando’s peri-peri
- Music, arts, crafts and face painting, and much more.
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2014
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: YMCA Silver Spring Location 9800 Hastings Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901
 When: Sunday, October 19, 2014
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Westfield Wheaton Plaza Mall parking lot (next to the metro)
Sponsored by Fund for Montgomery and organized by KID Museum, the free festival includes an international village, a global kitchen with chef demonstrations of ethnic food, a craft market, a Parade of Cultures, two performance stages of dance and music, traditional arts and fun interactive activities for the whole family.
For more information please visit here
Save the dates for The Greater Washington Immigration Film Festival (GWIFF) featuring films telling immigrant stories promoting empathy, understanding and motivation for systemic change. The film festival stimulates public awareness and involvement in the national effort for just and equitable immigration reform in the United States.
When: October 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2014
Location: Various faith communities and theaters throughout the national capital area
For more information and free ticket reservations please click here
Mark your calendar for the big night at DC's GALA Theater October 25th!
Join for appetizers, wine, and live entertainment. Then settle in for the Washington premiere screening of the film "Who Is Dayani Cristal?" (2013) by Gael Garcia Bernal, Mexican actor and activist, and Marc Silver. (Fee $25).
Do you want a job in Healthcare? Do you need help with English, Math and/or reading? If yes, then this program might be for you.
In this program, you will learn
- How to take care of patients and residents in a clinical setting,
- How to take blood pressure,
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How to use CPR when a person stops breathing ,and many more useful skills
Classes will start in early January, Monday to Friday for duration of about 3 months.
Where: Montgomery College, Cafritz Arts Building 2nd Floor WDCE 930 King Street Takoma Park, MD 20901
For more information and program requirements, please contact Kim Brown at 240-567-1409 or via email here
Do you need educational or legal help preparing for the US citizenship test and or interview? Come to an information session and discover how Montgomery College may be able to help you for free!
*The Montgomery College citizenship preparation program is for legal permanent residents who live in Maryland and are learning English as a second language
For registration dates and times please click here.
For more information, contact Izis Weill at 240-567-8839 or via email here
a) Literacy Council of Montgomery County needs volunteers (LCMC)
Volunteers needed at the Literacy Council office to answer phones, greet visitors and general office support as needed. Help is needed:
Mondays from 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30pm-4:00pm
There are also a variety of one time volunteer opportunities available.
For more information, please contact Danielle Verbiest here or via phone at 301-610-0030 ext 212.
b) Volunteer Opportunities at Community Ministries of Rockville (CMR)
The Community Ministries of Rockville seeks to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable of Montgomery County residents by providing basic services including housing, healthcare, homecare, education, and emergency assistance, with the goal of achieving and maintaining client self-sufficiency, and advocating on their behalf.
Every year hundreds of volunteers donate thousands of hours to help CMR fulfill its mission. We need your help, just a few hours a week or a month can make a difference in someone's life. Consider volunteering for one of CMR's programs!
Please contact Andrea Kempner-Wink, Director of Development and Volunteer Services at 301-637-0172 or via email here
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