African American Adventure & Sports Group-Wash. DC

Goombay Ugly Sweater Glow Party
Saturday, December 27th • 5 PM – 10 PM
The Consortium at 201 • 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC

Get ready to kick off the holiday season Goombay-style! Join the entire Goombay family, friends, and fans for our annual Ugly Sweater Glow Party—a festive night packed with good music, good people, and glowing holiday vibes.

$25 EARLY BIRD TICKETS | $35 TICKETS AT THE DOOR
$150 TABLE OF 4 | $225 TABLE OF 6
*FREE PARKING DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET
*CASH BAR | FOOD SOLD | TABLES & BOTTLE SERVICE AVAILBLE

Purchase Tickets HERE OR Go to www.Goombay.net

Come in your ugliest, brightest, or most creative holiday sweater and get ready for an evening of dancing, laughter, games, and unforgettable memories. The lights will be low, the glow gear will be bright, and the energy will be high as we celebrate another amazing year together.
Whether you’re a longtime Goombay member or brand new to the crew, this is the one event that brings everyone under one roof for pure holiday fun.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE & BAR SERVICE CALL/TEXT BUTCH AT (202)210-1957

• Join Team Goombay: Create/confirm your PlungeMD account and select our team when registering.
• Set a Goal: Aim high—company matches and small donations add up fast.
• Share Your Page: Post your link and a quick “why I plunge” note to boost donations.
  Join our team at the link below
  https://support.somd.org/team/773759

## Why we plunge

Every dollar we raise fuels year-round sports and leadership programs for more than 25,000 Special Olympics Maryland athletes and Unified® teammates. Participants typically commit a fundraising minimum (historically $100+) to earn their spot—100% worth it for the impact we make.

## Goombay game plan

• Meet-Up Window: We’ll share our team tent location, arrival time, and group photo time once the site map & wave assignments drop.
• Post-Plunge: Warm-up at the team tent; hot drinks, high-fives, and photos.

## Registration & fundraising

• Join Team Goombay: Create/confirm your PlungeMD account and select our team when registering.
• Set a Goal: Aim high—company matches and small donations add up fast.
• Share Your Page: Post your link and a quick “why I plunge” note to boost donations.
  REGISTER HERE: https://support.somd.org/team/773759

## What to bring

• Swim gear & costume layers (fun is encouraged, safety first)
• Old sneakers or water shoes (no bare feet)
• Towel + dry, warm change of clothes (hat, gloves, thick socks)
• Trash bag for wet items; ID for check-in
• Hand warmers/blanket for the post-plunge warm-up

## Parking & entry notes

Plunge Saturday typically requires pre-purchased parking at Sandy Point; details and passes are released by organizers ahead of time—plan to secure yours early. We’ll send exact instructions as soon as they’re published for 2026.

## Health & safety

• If you’re feeling unwell, skip the plunge and cheer—your fundraising still counts!

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT BUTCH AT (202)210-1957

The Goombay Carry & Conceal Training Class for DC, VA & MD (including the MD HQL) & Permit Renewal for DC & MD - JANUARY 2026

CLASS DATES:
Saturday, January 3rd | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, January 4th | 10:00am - 7:00pm (all participants most fire at the range)
* Range Qualification will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8:00pm on Sunday, January 4th

LOCATION:
MD SMALL ARMS RANGE (MSAR),
9801 Fallard Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Classroom on 2nd floor.
* Please report to the 2nd Floor Classroom by 9:40am each day to check in. If you are late, you will not be allowed in. PLEASE BE ON TIME!

* A short break for lunch will happen each day

COST:
Full Carry & Conceal Permit (16 hours): $375 per student
* This fee includes training certificates for DC, MD & VA CCP, the Maryland HQL, ear and eye protection, range fees, gun rental and ammunition and targets.
** You may place a deposit of $200 to hold your spot. All balances are due by Wednesday, Dec. 31st. If your balance is not paid by the due date, your deposit will be forfeited and registration canceled.

MD & DC Renewal Certification (8 hours): $175 per student
* This fee includes certificate training for the DC & MD Carry & Conceal Permit Renewal. Participants must also qualify on the range with their concealed carry pistol and 50 rounds of ammunition. They must also bring their own ear and eye protection.

** You may place a deposit of $75 to hold your spot. All balances are due by Monday, March 18th. If your balance is not paid by the due date, your deposit will be forfeited.

REGISTER AT WWW.GOOMBAY.NET

NOTE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD HOLDERS CAN NOT APPLY FOR A CARRY & CONCEAL PERMIT

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STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS: Students must report on time as they are required by regulations to attend all of the hours. ASTC will provide each student with a 38 Special Revolver and the ammunition for their range qualification. The firearm provided will be the choice of ASTC as we cannot fulfil requests for specific makes, models and calibers. Those that complete the class and qualify on the range will receive DC, MD & VA training completion forms. Maryland residents will also receive their training certificate to apply for their HQL (Handgun Qualification License). Separate applications must be submitted by the students to any or all of these jurisdictions where they are seeking CCP's. Each jurisdiction has it's own procedures for applying for concealed carry permits.
** An outside company will be at the range to offer services for students that need finger printing. This is an additional fee that can be paid at the range. It is highly suggested that you secure your finger prints during the class in order to process your paper work immediately after the class.

Information about VA CCP's is available at: https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/ Information about DC CCP's is available at: https://mpdc.dc.gov/ Information about MD CCP's is available at: http://www.mdsp.org/If a student does not own a firearm, ASTC will provide one and the ammunition for their range qualification. The firearm provided will be the choice of ASTC as we cannot fulfil requests for specific makes, models and calibers.

To communicate with the group and to ask realtime questions, join our Black Firearms GroupMe at the link below
https://groupme.com/join_group/62156225/yqdAx8z5

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Butch at (202)210-1957.