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The Second City’s Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire
# The Second City’s Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire
[FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE](https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/events/123726)
Need something better than old reruns of a Christmas Story? Want to see some real nutcrackers this holiday season?! Dash on through the snow (even though we don't get any anymore) to The Second City’s Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire...Your classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and Mariah Carey on infinite repeat will be severely lampooned in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and ,of course, a heaping slice of our world-famous improv comedy. Warm your heart with the most “wonderful” show of the year.
*This show contains adult content.*
7:00pm & 8:30pm Shows - Admission is 21 and Over Unless Accompanied By a Parent
9:30pm Shows - 21 and Older Only, no exceptions
[Arlington Drafthouse FAQ-CLICK HERE](https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/pages/faq)
All Sales Are Final-Refunds Are Not Available
\* For groups of 8 or more that purchased tickets separately, please add a note in the comment section or a name under group code so we can seat everyone together. We will seat everyone together but section will be released 10 minutes before show time
\* Your ticket confirmation email will act as your ticket at the box office when you check in
\* Show your ticket after the show to receive a special discount at [Pike Cornerstone](http://www.pikecornerstone.com/) across the street!!
Zumba with Buks
Join us for a high-energy Zumba Dance Fitness Party with Buks! We'll be grooving to the sounds of African and Latin music while getting our bodies moving and hearts pumping. This event is perfect for anyone looking to have fun, meet new friends, and break a sweat on the dance floor.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our Zumba-inspired classes cater to all levels. Expect a vibrant mix of Afrobeat, salsa, and more, guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you feeling energized. Come dance, laugh, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Let's move and groove together with Move with Buks!
⭐ Reboot Hour — Holiday Detox Edition
**Feel Good. Do Good. De-Stress From the Holidays.**
The holidays are amazing… and *a lot*.
So come unwind, reboot, and hang out with good people who get it.
Join us for **Reboot Hour**, a chill end of the month Tuesday meetup where you can:
🎮 **Play pinball or shoot pool**
🍺 **Grab a drink**
💬 **Meet awesome people in tech & startups**
🔄 **Donate the old devices you just replaced**
…all in one stop.
**Got new gadgets this season?**
Bring your old phones, tablets, or laptops — we’ll **professionally data wipe** everything and pass them on to someone who truly needs them.
**Come stressed, leave refreshed.**
**Come with old tech, leave with new connections.**
**Come for fun, leave feeling good because you did good.**
***
## ⭐ What to Expect
✔ Relaxed, post-holiday vibes
✔ Pinball, pool, and casual networking
✔ Founders, builders & tech-minded people
✔ Zero pressure — drop in anytime
✔ A simple, meaningful way to help close the digital divide
***
## ⭐ What to Bring
Any old tech sitting around after the holidays:
– Phones
– Tablets
– Laptops
– Smart home gadgets
– Headphones or accessories
– Gaming Consoles
(Everything is **professionally data wiped** to industry standards.)
***
**Reboot your week. Reboot a life.**
**Play a game, have a drink, and make an impact.**
Avatar or Mystery Booster 2 Draft at Franklin Hall
Weekly Draft night in NW.
We currently meet up at Franklin Hall near 14th and Florida. U Street Metro is the closest stop.
I'll have packs but feel free to bring packs if you have them. Entry is $17 (you can bring Play Booster packs to lower the cost by $3.50).
If it is a special set, it will be more.
Zumba Fitness Party with Buks!
Join us for a high-energy Zumba Dance Fitness Party with Buks! We'll be grooving to the sounds of African and Latin music while getting our bodies moving and hearts pumping. This event is perfect for anyone looking to have fun, meet new friends, and break a sweat on the dance floor.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our Zumba-inspired classes cater to all levels. Expect a vibrant mix of Afrobeat, salsa, and more, guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you feeling energized. Come dance, laugh, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Let's move and groove together with Move with Buks!
Trivia at Lost Dog Cafe
**Description:** Join us for trivia at Lost Dog Cafe in McLean, Virginia located at 1690 Anderson Rd every Tuesday evening in October. Trivia begins at 7pm, but please consider joining earlier, around 6:30, since seating’s first-come-first-served. Speaking of seating, per Lost Dog’s regulations, a team needs to have at least five members in order to participate in trivia. So please make sure you RSVP so we can secure a spot to play in trivia. The nearest metro is McLean.
**Donation:** Neurodivergent District strives to compensate Neurodivergent District members that volunteer to host our events. Please consider a donation to @katewoodwardcm for hosting. Please specify "donation to trivia host" in the description of your payment.
Questions? Text 202-930-2881.
Ping-pong Tuesday 5:45pm (Not for beginner) @ Walter Reed Recreation Center
This event is NOT for beginners please.
If you can't make it, please try to sign out at least 5 hours before the event starts. Thank you!
Cinema and Movies Events This Week
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· Some Like It Hot · by Billy Wilder ☼ online event
Two men witness a mob massacre, and the mob knows who and where they are. The men are musicians, and to hide from the bad guys they adopt female disguises and join an all-woman band. They do their best to fit in and maintain the deception, but sharing living quarters with the likes of Marilyn Monroe tends to make them lose their focus. A curious bit of trivia: upon its original release, Kansas banned the film from being shown in the state with the explanation that cross-dressing was “too disturbing for Kansans.”
■ Title — *Some Like It Hot*
■ Director — Billy Wilder
■ Cast — Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon
■ Rating — Approved, suitable for general audiences even in Kansas
■ ©1959 \| 2h 1m \| Comedy\, Music\, Romance
■ Watch free with ads on Fawesome:
[https://fawesome.tv/movies/10695823/some-like-it-hot](https://fawesome.tv/movies/10695823/some-like-it-hot)
■ Watch free with ads on Tubi:
[https://tubitv.com/movies/300511/some-like-it-hot](https://tubitv.com/movies/300511/some-like-it-hot)
■ Available free without ads to Kanopy subscribers (details below):
[https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/11553316](https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/11553316)
■ Available free without ads to Amazon Prime members: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.4ea9f73a-b3d6-b795-4afa-8d1c2dc2e806](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.4ea9f73a-b3d6-b795-4afa-8d1c2dc2e806)
■ 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.
■ 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 there’s some particularly important details you need to mention.
■ 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
· The Aeronauts · by Tom Harper @ Duncan Library
Oddball Cinema is pleased to begin a series of Oddball Adventures at James Duncan Library: movies that take the viewer into strange and unexpected places, some real, some imaginary. With a few liberties taken by the writers for dramatic effect, our first feature is based on actual events. In 1862 a young scientist (who would establish the field of meteorology) ascends in a balloon to study the upper atmosphere. Although his pilot on the historic flight was a man, in this feature the pilot is a woman based largely on a professional French balloonist of the era. As the two of them soar to an altitude never before attained, they face unexpected hazards and must resort to heroic measures to survive. The actual flight takes a little more than an hour, and once it begins, it is presented in real time.
■ Title — *The Aeronauts*
■ Director — Tom Harper
■ Cast — Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel
■ Rating — PG-13
■ ©2019 \| 1h 40m \| Action\, Adventure\, Comedy\, Drama\, Romance
We Bury the Dead
Daisy Ridley searches for her missing husband after a military op goes wrong, and the dead don't stay buried...
Zak Hilditch, 2024 - horror, thriller
Tickets and more info at [AMC](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/we-bury-the-dead-80724/showtimes?date=2026-01-02). Will be at Atlas about an hour before showtime! Sitting in F9.
Film Discussion: House of Dynamite
Just saw the House of Dynamite directed by Kathryn Bigelow! She also directed Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty. It is a political thriller going over a nuclear arms scenario. Curious to see what others feels about it!
Please watch it on Netflix on your own and come ready to discuss!
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_house_of_dynamite
New VIRAL Bollywood REEL + Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK
DOSTON TGIF' -- Quick NOTE :: Entrepreneurs scroll down for IMP INFO ( Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK ) \~ // ALSO This INSTA' reel has gone VIRAL -- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSEOIoajGh7/ \~
// Also 19 days to go -- TIX are sellling out like HOT SAMOSAS -- https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com \~ Only BOLLYWOOD 2026 NYE Event for 21+ in DC/DMV (and ONLY Event with 6 Hours of NONSTOP Bollywood Entertainment) -- Get the last few discounted TIX NOW \~
// https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzCqgNL9vg23JBu4vB3KcI - love how our dedicated DMV SouthAsian Events whatsApp group is growing and thriving (430+ members) \~
\* THIS 2026 BOLLYWOOD NYE Event is a MultiMEETUP Groups Event (shared with 34 meetup groups) \*
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NOW for all the Entrepreneurs in DMV -- Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK
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\*\* NYE @ Globally Known Mainstream Venue "" HARD ROCK DC "" \*\* ---
Come join us as a Co-Presenter or a SPONSOR for our upcoming HISTORICAL SIGNATURE Event 'Official' Bollywood 2026 NYE @ DC's #1 Upscale Venue "HARD ROCK CAFE" (A Global Franchise // 2 Levels - HUGE CAPACITY // https://www.hardrockcafe.com/ ) . Weeks of aggressive promotions on all Social Media Platforms.
For your Business / Service / Product / Venture / Event / Restaurant / Website etc.
Associate your NAME or BRAND with ""HARD ROCK" ( A Global Mainstream Company )
YOU WILL GET RESULTS.
https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com
https://cafe.hardrock.com/washington-dc/event-calendar.aspx?date=12/31/2025&display=event&eventid=2465160
For 10+ years we have been organizing the Biggest South Asian / Bollywood Theme Events in the Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) .
Here's a Washington POST article on our Promotional Efforts and Events ::
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/spirit-of-bollywood-blossoms-in-dc-area/2011/07/07/gIQAU0GsGI_story.html <3
NOW We are organizing the Biggest Bollywood 2026 NYE in Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) on Wednesday, December 31 - 2025 @ HARD ROCK CAFE DC
( https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/washington-dc/ -- 2 levels )
Reach out and LET's MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER ::
https://www.instagram.com/official_dc_bollywood_events/
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
Get the last few DISCOUNTED $25 tix NOW ::
https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com
https://events.sulekha.com/p/Manan
One of the videos from our previous BOLLYWOOD NYE Events in DC ::
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8_yzjdKsw
For all the SouthAsian Events in the Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) --- Follow us on ...
https://www.instagram.com/official_dc_bollywood_events/
( 92,500 + Followers )
Join our dedicated' -- Official DMV SouthAsian Events WhatsApp Group (430+ Members) ::
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzCqgNL9vg23JBu4vB3KcI
See you all on December 31 \~
Get the last few DISCOUNTED $25 tix NOW ::
\- https://BollywoodNYE\.EventCombo\.com
\- https://events\.sulekha\.com/p/Manan
Regards,
Manan Singh KATOHORA'
...
..
.
New VIRAL Bollywood REEL + Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK g
DOSTON TGIF' -- Quick NOTE :: Entrepreneurs scroll down for IMP INFO ( Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK ) \~ // ALSO This INSTA' reel has gone VIRAL -- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSEOIoajGh7/ \~
// Also 11 days to go -- TIX are sellling out like HOT SAMOSAS -- https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com \~ Only BOLLYWOOD 2026 NYE Event for 21+ in DC/DMV (and ONLY Event with 6 Hours of NONSTOP Bollywood Entertainment) -- Get the last few discounted TIX NOW \~
// https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzCqgNL9vg23JBu4vB3KcI - love how our dedicated DMV SouthAsian Events whatsApp group is growing and thriving (430+ members) \~
\* THIS 2026 BOLLYWOOD NYE Event is a MultiMEETUP Groups Event (shared with 34 meetup groups) \*
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
NOW for all the Entrepreneurs in DMV -- Associate your NAME or BRAND with HARD ROCK
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
\*\* NYE @ Globally Known Mainstream Venue "" HARD ROCK DC "" \*\* ---
Come join us as a Co-Presenter or a SPONSOR for our upcoming HISTORICAL SIGNATURE Event 'Official' Bollywood 2026 NYE @ DC's #1 Upscale Venue "HARD ROCK CAFE" (A Global Franchise // 2 Levels - HUGE CAPACITY // https://www.hardrockcafe.com/ ) . Weeks of aggressive promotions on all Social Media Platforms.
For your Business / Service / Product / Venture / Event / Restaurant / Website etc.
Associate your NAME or BRAND with ""HARD ROCK" ( A Global Mainstream Company )
YOU WILL GET RESULTS.
https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com
https://cafe.hardrock.com/washington-dc/event-calendar.aspx?date=12/31/2025&display=event&eventid=2465160
For 10+ years we have been organizing the Biggest South Asian / Bollywood Theme Events in the Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) .
Here's a Washington POST article on our Promotional Efforts and Events ::
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/spirit-of-bollywood-blossoms-in-dc-area/2011/07/07/gIQAU0GsGI_story.html <3
NOW We are organizing the Biggest Bollywood 2026 NYE in Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) on Wednesday, December 31 - 2025 @ HARD ROCK CAFE DC
( https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/washington-dc/ -- 2 levels )
Reach out and LET's MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER ::
https://www.instagram.com/official_dc_bollywood_events/
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
Get the last few $25 tix NOW ::
https://BollywoodNYE.EventCombo.com
https://events.sulekha.com/p/Manan
One of the videos from our previous BOLLYWOOD NYE Events in DC ::
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8_yzjdKsw
For all the SouthAsian Events in the Washington DC Metro Area (DMV) --- Follow us on ...
https://www.instagram.com/official_dc_bollywood_events/
( 92,500 + Followers )
Join our dedicated' -- Official DMV SouthAsian Events WhatsApp Group (430+ Members) ::
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzCqgNL9vg23JBu4vB3KcI
See you all on December 31 \~
Get the last few $25 tix NOW ::
\- https://BollywoodNYE\.EventCombo\.com
\- https://events\.sulekha\.com/p/Manan
Regards,
Manan Singh KATOHORA'
...
..
.
Cinema and Movies Events Near You
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2026 Kick-Off: SONG SUNG BLUE or ANACONDA at Lennox Phoenix Theater!
Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event:
SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o
ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw
PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Oscar Watch International: THE SECRET AGENT at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this year’s Golden Globes, it became Brazil’s first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazil’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its “compelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aesthetic” make it “impossible to look away!” Critics say The Secret Agent is “one of the few standout movies of the year” and the Chicago Tribune calls it a “masterpiece of a film” and “the best film of the year!”
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! With this being a limited release film, we’ll tentatively plan to see it at the Gateway, but location may change based on where it is showing and the showtimes available. Once details are confirmed, advance ticket is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtime, location and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.
Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Fun Friday: IS THIS THING ON at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us for a top-reviewed comedy-drama and the latest from director Bradley Cooper, IS THIS THING ON! The film is based on a true story follows a middle-aged man in a struggling marriage who seeks in purpose as a stand-up comedian. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: As their marriage quietly unravels, a faces middle age and an impending divorce. He seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while trying to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether or not love can take a new form. The film is directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born, Maestro) and stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Sean Hayes and Bradley Cooper.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc)
BUZZ: The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it “another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.” Following its world premiere at the NYFF, critics called it “a warm and hilarious comedy-drama” and “one of the most memorable and heartfelt films you’ll see all year!”
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show beings. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Possible post-show get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
CMG Gives Back: Food Distribution at CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY!
Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers.
PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve.
LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
• Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file.
• Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file.
• Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY
• Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion
THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need.
PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Pickleball.
CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS
COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available.
I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them.
Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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