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Defensive Skills & Setting Camp
**RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm)
**Defensive Skills & Setting Camp**
This camp is designed for **adult volleyball players (ages 20 & above)** looking to improve their defensive & setting skills. Ideal for **all skill levels**, this camp offers an opportunity to receive skill instruction from George Washington's coaching staff. Defense & Setting Skills Camp is designed to develop well-rounded back-row defenders and setters by blending high-level defensive training with position-specific setting work. This session allows defenders to sharpen their floor skills while providing setters with focused, individualized technical training.
**What to Expect:**
Players will work on defensive techniques including platform control, reading hitters, movement patterns, & ball tracking in fast-paced, game-like drills. Back-row defenders will also learn how to set out-of-system to expand their skill set & decision-making. Setters will receive high-level 1v1 technical training while also spending time working on their own defense & blocking, helping them become more complete, well-rounded players on the court. We will spend the first hour & a half on skill instruction & the last 30 minutes playing competitive 6v6. 6v6 play will be recorded & distributed to participants so you can track your progress!
**Camp Schedule:**
šļø *Tuesday, May 26th*
* 6:45 PM ā Doors Open, Check-in begins at the Charles E. Smith Center
* 7:00 PM ā Camp Begins
* 9:00 PM ā Camp Ends
**Important Info:**
* **You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm)
* This camp is for **adults only** ā you must be **above the age of 20 or have exhausted your NCAA eligibility.**
* You will enter the Charles E. Smith Center at the **Ticket Office Entrance**, located on 22nd St.
* **Please do not arrive early; basketball will be finishing up their practice at this time & we cannot accommodate your arrival earlier.**
* Payment is due at the time of signup.
* If you have questions, please contact us at katiereifertvolleyballcamps@gmail.com
* *By registering, you agree that we may use your photo for marketing.*
We canāt wait to see you there!
Volunteer Night @ The Warehouse
Come volunteer with us refurbishing donated bicycles so that they can be used again by the community! This event is open to both new and existing volunteers. No mechanical experience is necessary.
Note: The warehouse location is in the alley behind 1502 Mt Vernon Ave. Enter through the gray door next to a roll-down garage door. If you drive to the location, be sure to park in the street, not in the alleys or parking lots surrounding the warehouse. And wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty with bicycle grease!
Please be aware that volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to accompany them to their first volunteer experience and sign a liability waiver, while volunteers under 16 need a parent or guardian to accompany them at all times while volunteering with VƩlocity.
Ā· Moon Manor Ā· byĀ BangĀ BangĀ &Ā Granat ā¼āÆonlineĀ event
Jimmy is in the early stages of Alzheimerās disease. He makes a controversial decision: rather than accept the inevitable prolonged period of deterioration that comes with the condition, he requests assisted suicide. Itās legal where he lives, and he receives approval. He plans a grand party on the day heās chosen to leave this world, calling it a FUN-eral to which he invites friends and neighbors. Jimmyās a peculiar fellow with peculiar friends, and the celebration combines chaos and compassion. The subject may offend or disturb some viewers, but those who stay through the end will discover that thereās more to this story than meets the eye.
ā Title ā *Moon Manor*
ā Director ā Machete Bang Bang, Erin Granat
ā Cast ā Whitmer Thomas, Debra Wilson, Richard Riehle
ā Unrated, suitable for teens and adults
ā Ā©2022 \| 1h 43m \| Biography\, Comedy\, Drama
ā Watch it free with ads on Fawesome:
https://fawesome.tv/movies/10659795/moon-manor
ā Watch it free with ads on Tubi:
https://tubitv.com/movies/100027597/moon-manor
ā Available free without ads to Amazon Prime subscribers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.c6146347-b976-437e-bb42-e56da3c444e1
ā Available free without ads to Hoopla subscribers:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/14853655
ā Available free without ads to Kanopy subscribers (details below):
https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/12113450
ā Kanopy streaming service is available free to holders of DC library cards. DC libraries will issue cards to residents of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and other nearby areas. Visit any branch to obtain your card. Kanopy is also provided free to Loudoun County library card holders who live, work, or study in Loudoun County.
ā As with most of our online features, you can watch this one whenever you like. Members who watch at the scheduled time may enjoy exchanging comments with other members on this page. If you post a comment before the show, please avoid spoilers. Comments posted after the show may contain any content, but Oddball Cinema encourages members to always avoid spoilers unless thereās some particularly important details you need to mention.
ā Many of the movies on our online events from as far back as March 2020 are still available for viewing. However, titles sometimes move from one streaming service to another. If you find that the links on an old event no longer work, you can search for the current providers of any title here: https://justwatch.com
Road Cycling from Wakefield Park
Welcome to the 2026 road cycling season.
Lots of paces from top racers to those just starting an exercise program. Several clubs will likely join together with One Love Cycling, including Korvelo (Korean Road Cycling Club), Viet Velo, Whole Wheel Velo Club.
Sign up if you'd like, or simply show up.
If you need the route GPS file, go to [ridewithgps.com](http://ridewithgps.com/) and search for Wakefield Route, which will show both the Southern part (16 miles) and the optional Western part (makes the ride total 25 miles.) Here is a link:
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44789824](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44789824)
Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond
[Profs and Pints DC](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **āArtemis II and Beyond,ā** on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonianās National Air and Space Museum.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/dc-artemis-ii-and-beyond](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/dc-artemis-ii-and-beyond) .]
NASAās recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
Gain an understanding of how Artemis II fits in both past and planned lunar missions with historian Michael Neufeld, who was lead curator of the Smithsonianās Destination Moon exhibit. He has taught at Johns Hopkins, Colgate, and other universities, and is the author or editor of nine books dealing with the history of technology.
Heāll start by looking at the aftermath of the Apollo program of a half century ago and why it ended only four years after its first lunar mission. Heāll consider why no lasting lunar programs emerged from major announcements by two presidents, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, that astronauts would be going back to the Moon and on to Mars.
His vividly illustrated lecture will then explore how Artemis is a product of a human spaceflight program that has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Weāll look at how collaboration with Europe, Canada and Japan became integral to the shuttle and International Space Station programs, and how the rise of new commercial space companies such as SpaceX has enabled NASA to buy both space services and space craft.
Both international and commercial partners are involved in the latest Moon efforts, with SpaceX and Blue Origin expected to supply the landers to take astronauts down to a planned base on the Moonās South Pole. How soon will any of this happen? Probably not as quickly as NASA says, but the specter of a Chinese landing on the Moon by 2030 is one obvious reason to keep things moving along.
Weāll look at the sustainability of the Artemis space program for at least the next decade or so. Youāll emerge from the talk with no doubt that exciting days are ahead for space fans. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: The Artemis II mission launch (NASA photo).
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Brunch @ River Club (CASH ONLY, See Important Details)
River Club was established by the co-founders of Residents Cafe and Bar in Dupont Circle, Farid Azouri and David Nammour. River Club invites you to embark on a captivating adventure through the vibrant flavors of Lebanon, Italy and Spain.
See brunch menu details [here](https://www.riverclubdc.com/menus/#brunch-menu). Starters priced at $14 and brunch entrees ranging from $24-$45.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* **CASH only.**
* **Only sign up if you can commit.**
* **Do not sign up if you are a maybe.**
* **Do not sign up if you were a no show or canceled at the last minute in 2026 for one of my events.**
* If your plans change, update your RSVP even if you are in the Waitlist.
* Individuals that don't show or cancel in the last 24 hours will not be able to join future events organized by me in 2026.
* Four days before the event, I will ask everyone in the Going list to confirm they are attending. I will ask everyone to confirm by the end of the day. Individuals that do not respond/confirm will be removed from the list and I will ask who in the Waitlist would like to join.
* Please, respect these simple instructions.
* The organizer reserves the right to change, cancel, and/or manage the event as they see fit.
Looking forward to seeing you at River Club!
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Outdoor Movie Night: National Treasure
Join us for a [free outdoor screening](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinomatic-2026-adventure-awaits-tickets-1986442144929?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) of National Treasure at Alethia Tanner Park, hosted by the NoMA BID. The movie starts at sunset (probably around 8pm).
Bring a chair or blanket and some snacks, or grab a bite from one of the food trucks or many nearby restaurants. The closest Metro stop is NoMA. I'll post how to find us on the day of the event.
INHERENT RISK AND LIABILITY: Organizers carefully plan events and check public sources for weather and safety. Common sense dictates that conditions may change and there is inherent risk associated with attendance. Organizers do not accept any liability for accidents/injuries or any other incidences that may occur in connection with the activities published herein or on linked sites.
Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid (In-Person) Certification Course
Hands-on learn how to save life & limb, when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster zone, travel or rural area far from hospital, or natural area miles from an access point, during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance arrival. Come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving skill and confidence, and 2-year SOLO certification. Counts as WFR Recertification, too. No prerequisites.
YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM \***Spaces are limited. REGISTER: www.solowfa.com or 434.326.4697**
Can't make these dates? Check out more course locations and dates on our website.
WHO: Open to the general public, adults & teens with solid attention spans. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.
WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point ... accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience - a most powerful learning tool - during scenarios comprise \~50% of class.
TIMING: This is a 2-day class, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am -7pm each day.
Fee: $295 (Earlybird)
Northern Virginia Small Business Networking
If you're ready to grow your business through meaningful relationships and high-quality referrals, this event series is for you!
We're a community of local small business professionals committed to building prosperity through authentic connection and collaboration.
Join us for **genuine, no-pressure networking**āno fees, no pitches, no nonsense. Just good people, good conversations, and a few refreshments to keep things relaxed. Stay for a few minutes or the whole timeāwhatever works for you.
**This event is completely free to attend**, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
We canāt wait to connect with you!
ONLINE LIVE- Are you Brighter than a 6th grader? Trivia
**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13390#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13390#tix)**
Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.
(\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending.
ABOUT:
Do you know more than 6th Graders! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live interactive trivia game (Categories will be History, English/literature, Geography, Science, Math, Potpori).
HOW IT WORKS:
You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet.
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants.
At game time, your host will read off Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event.
We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM:
After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT.
RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event.
**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13390#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13390#tix)**
Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.
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