FYIDC | SOCIALCALENDAR
OCTOBER
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MORRISKUDALLAWARDSDINNER
Join chairmen Michael J. Fox, Morton
Kondracke, and Diane Rehm at this year’s
Parkinson’s Action Network dinner in celebration of the Parkinson’s community and
the advancements being made to eradicate the
disease. Ronald Reagan Building; 6 p.m.; black-tie;
$300; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Christopher Vance, 202-638-4101 x 108, [email protected].
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SPANISHCATHOLIC
CENTERGALA
This year’s “Humility. Service.
Love.”-themed event includes cocktails, dinner
and dancing in support of the Catholic Charities
Spanish Catholic Center. Catholic Charities’
president and CEO will speak alongside gala
chairmen Laura and William Kappaz during
the evening. Ronald Reagan Building; 6:30 p.m.;
black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact
Carmen Joya, 202-772-4334, Carmen.Joya@
CatholicCharitiesDC.org.
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HUMANRIGHTSCAMPAIGN
NATIONALDINNER
This sold-out evening in support of LGBT
equality marks the Human Rights Campaign’s
19th national dinner and auction. Walter E.
Washington Convention Center; 6 p.m.; black-tie
optional; $400; sponsorships start at $3,000; contact www.hrcnationaldinner.org.
Aimee Garcia and Emily Rios at the 2014
Noche de Gala dinner (photo by Tony Powell)
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PEN/FAULKNERCELEBRATION
Listen to readings from noted authors
including Elliot Ackerman, Molly Antopol, and Susan Coll during this celebratory
evening, which supports PEN/Faulkner programs. A buffet-style dinner with food prepared by local chefs will follow the readings.
Folger Shakespeare Library; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail
attire; $500; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact
Elizabeth Gutting, 202-898-9063, egutting@
penfaulkner.org.
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NOCHEDEGALADINNER
Join hosts Jimmy Smits, Merel
Julia, and Esai Morales, among
others, for an evening celebrating Latinos in
the media, telecommunications and entertainment industries at this year’s National Hispanic
Foundation Gala. Renaissance Mayflower Hotel;
6:30 p.m.; black-tie; sponsorships start at $5,000;
contact [email protected], www.hispanicarts.org.
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ANGELSINADOPTION
Emcees Korie and Willie Robinson of
“Duck Dynasty” will be the highlight of
this inspiring evening; the event will honor
individuals, couples, and organizations that are
instrumental in supporting children in need of
adoption. Ronald Reagan Building; 6:30 p.m.;
cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000;
contact Allison Coble, 202-544-8500, allison@
ccainstitute.org.
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INOVASUMMITANDGALA
Pulitzer Prize winner Dr.
Siddhartha Mukherjee will
be just one of the many influential speakers
at this year’s INOVA Summit. Join Northern
Virginia’s most respected leaders for two days
of connections and ideas, and spend Saturday
night at the spectacular auction and dinner.
Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; reception and auction 6 p.m., dinner and awards 8 p.m.; black-tie;
$1,000; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact
Kara Burke, 703-289-2077, Kara.Burke@
inova.org.
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NIGHTNOUVEAU
This year’s “Game of
Thrones”-themed event will
include an open bar, food tastings, and a spe-
cial appearance from DJ Kristian Nairn. Halcyon House; 8 p.m.; “Game of Thrones”-inspired or
cocktail attire; $200; sponsorships start at $1,000;
contact David Corson, [email protected].
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MERIDIANBALL
Dessert, dancing, and conversation at the Meridian
House serve as the perfect culmination to an
evening. that includes an ambassador-hosted
dinner or one at the Meridian’s White-Myer
House. Meridian House; 7 p.m.; black-tie or military equivalent; $450-$650; sponsorships start at
$5,000; contact Olivia Dorieux, 202-939-5892,
[email protected].
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NATIONAL ITALIANAMERICAN
FOUNDATION TH
ANNIVERSARY
This year’s NIAF gala is part of a three day
celebration and will celebrate the heritage of
both Italians and Italian Americans. Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel; 5:30 p.m.; black-tie; $400;
sponsorships start at $1,500; contact Jerry Jones,
202-939-3102, [email protected].
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IMAGINATION
STAGEGALA
You’ll enjoy an original show
and amazing auction at this year’s gala, which
supports programs that encourage creativity for children around the world. Imagination
Stage; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $300; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Emily Wilson,
301-280-1626, [email protected].
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HOPEAND
PROGESSGALA
The evening will benefit
Sibley Memorial Hospital and proceeds may
surpass the $910,000 donated last year. Four
Seasons Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Kristen Pruski,
202-537-4257, [email protected].
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BESTBUDDIES
FRIENDSHIPWALK
Join participants from all over the country who will be walking for equal opportunities for the mentally challenged. The Washington
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