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Frugal Living Events Today

Join in-person Frugal Living events happening right now

Small-Space Gardening Workshop ๐Ÿชด
Small-Space Gardening Workshop ๐Ÿชด
Come attend this free event! Learn techniques and varieties suitable for growing in small spaces and containers. The first part of the workshop will be indoors; the rest will be hands-on in The EGG, HOHโ€™s learning garden next door. In this free workshop, learn how to grow your own herbs and vegetables, even if you live in an apartment with a patio or balcony. Beginners and experts are equally welcome. Please sign up below and start learning how to grow your own green oasis! ยกGratis! En este Taller bilingรผe de Jardinerรญa en Espacios Pequeรฑos. Aprende a cultivar las hierbas y las verduras en espacios limitados, incluso si vives en un apartamento con balcรณn o patio. Aprenderemos de las tรฉcnicas para cultivar en contenedores, y tambiรฉn las variedades de matas que se nos darรกn alimentos en nuestro propio hogar. PARA PRINCIPIANTES Y JARDINEROS EXPERTOS IGUAL ยกTODOS SON BIENVENIDOS! Porfis Inscrรญbete aquรญ abajo y empezar a cultivar su propio oasis verde! [SIgn up Gardening workshop](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FADA923A5F8C61-63011305-smallspace)
Potluck Dinner and Singalong
Potluck Dinner and Singalong
Walk for Children - Save Soil Walkathon in Washington, DC
Walk for Children - Save Soil Walkathon in Washington, DC
This April, in celebration of Earth Day ๐ŸŒ, join the **Save Soil Walkathon โ€“ Walk for Children** across cities in North America. Join us in supporting the Save Soil movement and help raise awareness about the importance of healthy soil for our future. Together, we can make a difference for our planet and generations to come. In Washington, DC, 1000s are expected to come together for a 3K walk ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ on April 18th at the Washington Monument to raise awareness about soil health and protect our planet for future generations. Register: [savesoil.org/walkathon](savesoil.org/walkathon) Be part of this movementโ€”letโ€™s take a step for the Earth and our children. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ If your organization would like to support this initiative or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [washingtondc@ishausa.org](mailto:washingtondc@ishausa.org)
Wine, Food and NO Music@ Rockland's Farm Winery (Poolesville)
Wine, Food and NO Music@ Rockland's Farm Winery (Poolesville)
They have a 4.7 rating and food trucks (until 7 pm), and they make special Pizza this Saturday. Wine is currently available **by the bottle, glass, 3-wine flight, and guided 5-wine tasting. A guided 5-wine tasting costs $22 per person, and it is a seated experience in their tasting room. They do not take reservations.** * **[Rotating food vendors](https://www.rocklandsfarmmd.com/events/calendar)** on-site year-round every Saturday 12-7 pm. Local snacks and charcuterie also available in their tasting room. It's not too far to drive home on the back roads so take it slow going home or get a designated driver (carpool) or take Uber/Lyft. Good news: There's plenty of seating at tables so no need to bring any. Bad news: they do not allow Bocce or other lawn games or music. Drink responsibly (whatever that means! LOL). All aboard mates!
Brunch with a view
Brunch with a view
Come join us for brunch with a view of the Potomac
Carrie Welling - Bold voice. Radiant soul.
Carrie Welling - Bold voice. Radiant soul.
Cooking for Peace, Caring for the Planet - An Earth Day Celebration!
Cooking for Peace, Caring for the Planet - An Earth Day Celebration!
Every meal is a chance to care for the Earth. Come learn and taste with us! Celebrate Earth Day with a special edition of **Cooking for Peace** and discover how the food we choose can nurture both our inner world and the Earth we share. In this interactive workshop, weโ€™ll explore how plant-based cooking supports not only our physical health, but also our mental clarity, spiritual well-being, and the health of the planet. Together weโ€™ll present and taste simple, delicious recipes while reflecting on the deeper impact of our food choices on animals, ecosystems, and future generations. Youโ€™ll also learn how conscious cooking and mindful eating can become everyday practices that help reduce our environmental footprint while bringing more peace, balance, and gratitude into our lives. Join us for an inspiring Earth Day experience that brings together **food, awareness, and care for the planet**, one meal at a time. This workshop includes a discussion and vegan food tasting. Saturday, April 18th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Held at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Maryland, 9525 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. **Free Event - Donations Appreciated. Registration required at [https://shorturl.at/a7UT3](https://shorturl.at/a7UT3)**

Frugal Living Events This Week

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TOUR DAY at Eastern Village Cohousing!
TOUR DAY at Eastern Village Cohousing!
Learn about life in Cohousing at Eastern Village on our TOUR DAY Sunday April 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We'll provide an introduction to Eastern Village, a green co-housing community in the Downtown Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. Members will discuss life in our community and do a Q&A. You will then tour our communityโ€™s extensive common facilities, including award-winning eco-features and several of our condo units. Please join the tour promptly by 10:45 AM for a 11:00 AM start. Light refreshments will be served PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS TOUR AT THE WASHINGTON DC AREA COHOUSING MEETUP. [https://www.meetup.com/washington-dc-area-cohousing/events/313688333/](https://www.meetup.com/washington-dc-area-cohousing/events/313688333/) If you are interested in living at Eastern Village, Montgomery Countyโ€™s only cohousing community, we strongly encourage you to observe at least one of our monthly community meetings and attend one or more of our social activities. That way you will be able to see if cohousing and Eastern Village, in particular, is right for you. Eastern Village is just 4 blocks from the Silver Spring Metro station on the Red Line. Parking is available behind the building in the Montgomery County Kennett Street Garage (no payment needed on Sunday) or on the street. Eastern Village Cohousing 7981 Eastern Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910
The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band and the Monthly Jam Session
The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band and the Monthly Jam Session
[The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band](http://www.ccjazzband.com/) opens and closes the music, with a Jam Session at the end of each set. All are welcome to sit in or just sit back and enjoy! [The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band](http://www.ccjazzband.com/) was formed in 2003 to present the sounds of traditional jazz to Washington DC audiences. A seven-piece group, they play New Orleans style, Chicago style, small-group swing, and mainstream. CCJB members include Dave Robinson, leader/cornet/trumpet, Brian Priebe on trombone, Gary Gregg on clarinet/sax, Dan Hall on bass, Jeff Reynolds on guitar/banjo, Brian Alpert on drums. Visit the band's [website](http://www.ccjazzband.com/) for additional information. The PRJC Monthly Jam Session is held at [Alfio's La Trattoria](https://alfios.com/) in Chevy Chase. There is plenty or room for you and your friends. We could fit 100 people in there. That said, we do recommend, if you want a table for your group, arrive early. We will get you in, but can't promise seating groups together if the space has filled up. [Alfio's](https://alfios.com/) has free valet parking (tips are appreciated). Street parking is free but unobtainable. There is a full [menu](https://alfios.com/dinner.shtml) and bar. Admission: Non-Jammers (PRJC members $10, non-members $15), Youth & Jammers (Free). If you play, you don't pay! Cash, checks or PayPal at the door, or [in advance on Eventbrite.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prjc-monthly-trad-jazz-jam-featuring-the-conservatory-classic-jazz-band-tickets-1983893813802?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) We welcome suggestions for possible event venues anywhere in the DMV. Our requirements include space for at least 70 people, plenty of parking, and a conveniently accessible location; near Metro is a plus.
In-Person Singles Event for Neurodivergent Adults
In-Person Singles Event for Neurodivergent Adults
Looking forward to seeing you! Please know that you don't have a reserved spot until you register at [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-for-autistic-adults-tickets-1982622638683?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawP1rHJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe09Q_4uRXeVchWzuAfDhgFlwnANLaOOKGr1stjbTaw5QD9gQXLos5IOBPUQs_aem_XUyVMTIlkYCPy8pVfz533Q) and purchase your ticket. Limited tickets available. Join us for a supportive, structured Speed Dating event for autistic adults (ages 25 to 40) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00pm in Bethesda, MD (address provided after registration). This facilitated event is designed for heterosexual pairings and offers a welcoming, low-pressure environment to meet potential partners. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is $35 on our website and free for our **[Constellations](https://www.harringtonmatchmaking.com/constellations-membership)** members.
Financial Literacy Workshop
Financial Literacy Workshop
Come learn how money really works. Weโ€™ll cover how to grow it, protect it, get out of debt, and use smart retirement and infinite banking strategies to build long-term security.
Brunch at La Madeleine
Brunch at La Madeleine
The Alexandria Brunch Club is a long running brunch event. We're a friendly bunch of people of different backgrounds, who enjoy a nice morning brunch and fun conversations. As has been the tradition, La Madeleine's in Old Town Alexandria is our place for brunching on a Sunday of every month. I find that a Sunday brunch is nice way to socialize and to just get myself out of the house. Afterward, Old Town, the Potomac and the myriad of parks are nice places for strolling after breakfast. BEST PARKING IN OLD TOWN Courthouse Square Parking lot 111 S Pitt St - Same side as La Madeliene, Two Doors Down Usually $1/hour Weekends and after 5pm, Weekdays For any questions and such feel free to message me. I am the main organizer. My best to all! Phil Matera
Yoga Nidra meditation and gong bath
Yoga Nidra meditation and gong bath
Wealth Workshop
Wealth Workshop
Serving our community by teaching financial literacy is paramount towards long term success. You will learn three main concepts towards building generational wealth. The five engines of revenu that will forever impact your. Lastly, be introduced a path to entrepreneurship that can transform your life and exceed expectations beyond your imagination Come and acquire this free education and walk out with a new drive! Dress code: Business Casual

Frugal Living Events Near You

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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar
๐Ÿ’ƒ Live Salsa Band Saturday 4/18! ๐Ÿ’ƒ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
๐Ÿ’ƒ Live Salsa Band Saturday 4/18! ๐Ÿ’ƒ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐: ๐€๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฒ๐š! . ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ– ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ€“ ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฆ . ๐ŸŸฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue ๐ŸŸฃ Dancing All Night Long! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง 8:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง! 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐! 9:30 pm โ€“ 1:00 am . โœ… Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ (๐„๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’/๐Ÿ’ @ ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฉ๐ฆ!) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐€๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐จ๐ซ . โœ… ๐๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! โœ… ๐๐จ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐! โœ… Always Other People to Dance With! โœ… Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . โœ… BYOB โœ… 18+ . โœ… ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com ๐Ž๐ซ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐๐: ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ” . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) .
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Womenโ€™s Columbus Bogleheadsยฎ Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. Weโ€™re a local chapter of **Bogleheadsยฎ**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn โ€” at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Letโ€™s build confidence and knowledge **together**!
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Kodiaks Rugby Match
Kodiaks Rugby Match
FYI Worthington Precycle Day
FYI Worthington Precycle Day