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Covid Alert: We will start having classes again at Canal Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, and mask are a must! We'll practice from a safe distance from each other; and progress from there. "DC Kali" is an official training group for FCS Kali. Our curriculum includes knifes, swords, stick-fighting, striking, and grappling; but we place a special emphasis on edged weapons. Please come out and learn some Kali. Our aim is to train hard, learn some sound defense strategies, and make friends along the way. Although FCS Kali is a combat-oriented systems that involves edged weapons, we provide a safe environment for learning w/o sacrificing realism in our training. We teach in small semi-private groups, allowing each individual student to progress as quickly as he or she can absorb the info being taught. Hope to see you all there. Mosi K. Jack, Esq. Training Group Instructor · FCS Manong (under Tuhon Ray Dionaldo) http://www.fcskali.com/ ) FCS Kali: Founded by Tuhon Ray Dionaldo,Filipino Combat Systems is an organization dedicated the preservation and promotion of all Filipino Martial Arts. Filipino Combat Systems(FCS) is an organization/system with members from around the world. FCS is based onTuhon Ray Dionaldo's over 35 years of practicing various FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) styles. He's combine elements of each, into one system that's efficient, fast, concise, and logical. FCS members have extremely diverse backgrounds, and Martial Arts systems. We’ve all come together because of our love of the Filipino Martial Arts, and our unwillingness to become involved in the politics that has so often stifled our growth. Please pick one of the following class and fee combos: Drop-In Fee: $25/per class (after 1st free Saturday class) Monthly fees: $80/month (Wednesday park classes included for free), or Quarterly fees: $210/every 3 months (which comes to $70/month; includes the Wednesday park classes), or Wednesday Park only: $50/month • Credit cards and Paypal are preferred method of payment (online payments via Square are available at: https://squareup.com/market/dc-kali ) • One free trial class is permitted (but must rsvp ahead of class) • Equipment: if you have training knives, rattan sticks, training swords, and/or mma gloves bring them. If not, we may have a few extra. Training Videos http://www.fcskaliphilippines.com/fcs-curriculum-videos.html http://www.bloodnbonesgear.com/id5.html

AI meetup, come share your projects and learn from industry professionals over casual conversation and potentially a drink

“An unspoken rule, a basement, and a whole lot of chaos.” David Fincher, 1999 – drama, psychological thriller Come experience Fight Club with fellow fans who definitely won’t talk about it afterward. No soap-making required. I’ll be in the lounge about an hour before showtime, and we can meet back there after the screening to discuss. Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City: Theater 6, row 7, seat 9 Tickets and more info available [here](https://drafthouse.com/dc-metro-area/show/fight-club-4k-remaster?srsltid=AfmBOoroE8eryDhHxBYVef3BfQmevDEbOf2gEcZNYPqkTI_iXlGk0x0l&cinemaId=1102&sessionId=57042&date=2026-04-22)

**Explore a daily spiritual practice for more joy, wisdom, and peace** **Explore a daily spiritual practice for more joy, wisdom, and peace** **Join the Spiritual Discussion and explore how to:** * **Open the door to higher awareness and miracles in your life.** * **Experience yourself as Soul—an eternal, spiritual being.** * **Gain insight through dreams, intuition, and quiet contemplation.** * * **Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm** * **FREE EVENT VIA ZOOM** * * **🔗[ONLINE SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83717909160?pwd=4z00SOFYWKhdIKzfl02SCZiTGSLwei.1)** **Meeting ID: 837 1790 9160** **Passcode: 790616** **📞Dial in: (301) 715-8592** * **Questions?** **Call or text: (301) 439-2120; Email: [[MEC@eckankarmaryland.org](mailto:MEC@eckankarmaryland.org)]** **Presented by the Maryland & D.C. Satsang Societies Inc., Chartered Affiliates of ECKANKAR.** **Copyright © 2026 ECKANKAR. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, PO Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000 U.S.A.**

**For some of our Northern Virginia riders our cycling family from District Cycling Collective & Zephyrus Bikes LLC present Wednesday Night Rydes!!** **This weekly ride will be led by our own Jeff Walden, owner of Zephyrus bikes. We will be Meeting in the parking lot of the Giant Foods at 5pm and rolling at 5:30 pm.

This will be a no drop ride, but is NOT a ride for beginners. Steady pace and climbs in spots.** **Riders should be comfortable with group and street riding . The pace for this ride will be a minimum of 18 mph. There is a considerable amount of climbing. All riders will be riding at their own risk, there will be NO SAG.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36205543**

Drinking Liberally has become a community of ideas. We will continue to have Political Trivia, but we are transitioning into becoming a location where Howard County can come and receive info about nonprofits that help our county, discussions on wealth inequality, and how can we help our community.

If you’ve already learned the basics of volleyball and want to keep improving your skills while having fun, this event is for you! **How to find us:** Park in the South Bluemont Parking Area and walk toward the south end of the lot. Near the end, you’ll see a bridge on your left—cross it. We’ll be on the field to the left of the picnic pavilion. **Skill Level:** Advanced Beginner (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details). **Reminders** 1. Attendance: We’ve noticed that the waitlist is growing, so please make sure your name is on the Going list if you plan to play. Our number of nets is limited so this helps avoid too many rotations. If your name is on the list but you don’t show up, it will count as an absence according to Smiley Social rules. Please update your RSVP at least 12 hours in advance if your plans change. 2. Injuries: Play safely and be mindful of others on the court. Respect positions and avoid risky moves that could lead to injury. If you’re not sure the ball is yours, call it before going for it to avoid collisions. 3. Game Rules: Let’s follow the basic volleyball rules, especially the three-touch rule so we can play properly and improve as a team! **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Liability Waiver ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco) 3. [Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/)

🇺🇸 Honor the Fallen – Community Manion WOD at Marine Corps Memorial Join us on April 25 at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) for a powerful community event honoring our nation’s fallen heroes. This is more than a workout—it’s a chance to come together, reflect, and take action in remembrance. The Travis Manion Foundation WOD is an all-abilities, family-friendly fitness event open to veterans, first responders, families, and members of the community. *** ### 💪 The Workout (All Levels Welcome) * 400 meter run (or walk) * 29 squats (weighted or air squats) * Repeat for 20 minutes 👉 Go at your own pace. Modify as needed. No experience required. *** ### 🎯 Why We Do It The workout honors 1st Lt. Travis Manion and all those who gave their lives in service to our country. We don’t just remember—we live out the spirit of: **“If Not Me, Then Who?”** *** ### 📍 Event Details **Location:** Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA **Date:** April 25, 2026 **Time:** [Insert your start time] *** ### 💲 Registration Required This is a registered event through the Travis Manion Foundation. 👉 Please sign up here: [https://www.travismanion.org/events/manion-wod/2026-travis-manion-foundation-national-capital-wod](https://www.travismanion.org/events/manion-wod/2026-travis-manion-foundation-national-capital-wod) (Registration supports the mission of honoring the fallen and empowering veterans and families.) *** ### ⚠️ Important Notes * Open to **all ages and fitness levels** * Bring water (no hydration stations on site) * Wear comfortable workout gear * You can participate at your own pace *** 🎥 Watch the Event Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/6nMjGXo5txQ?si=vCQpacKoc63mXmMm *** ### 🤝 Who Should Come * Veterans & active duty * First responders * Fitness enthusiasts * Families & kids * Anyone who wants to be part of something meaningful *** ### Final Word You don’t have to be a high-level athlete. You just have to show up. Come sweat. Come remember. Come be part of something bigger than yourself.

Let's enjoy an afternoon of exceptional live music with the United States Marine Band Jazz Orchestra! The Marine Jazz Orchestra will perform alongside celebrated artist Michael Feinstein, showcasing songs from Hollywood and the Broadway stage. We’ll meet at the lobby at 3:30 to grab good seats and mingle before the show starts. Afterward, anyone interested can stick around for a casual hangout. **RSVP:** The concert is FREE BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. You may get up to two free tickets online and in person at the Ticket Office. Here's the link to get your tickets online: [https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/michael-feinstein-marine-jazz-orchestra/](https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/michael-feinstein-marine-jazz-orchestra/) Tickets are valid until 3:45pm, at which time all tickets become null and void and any remaining seats will be filled with persons in the stand-by queue. **Parking** : Park in Metro garage and take the sky bridge over to the Music Center. No parking fee on weekends.

**Discover a hidden gem at the heart of DC!** Glover Archbold Park runs parallel to the better-known Rock Creek Park, stretching from Tenleytown to the C&O Canal in Georgetown. As you scramble over rocks and navigate rushing streams, you’ll forget that you’re right in the middle of the city. We’ll be hiking around 5 miles out and back, with a stop midway at the C&O Canal for a bite to eat. This hike is part of a series focused on exploring transit-accessible green spaces in the DMV. Date: Sunday, April 26 Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm Meeting Point: Tenleytown-AU Metro, south entrance What to Bring: Hiking boots or sneakers with good grip, water, snacks and/or lunch This trip is led by Rosie Berman under the supervision of Potomac Chapter hiking leader Peg Barratt Please register for the activity in advance, using the AMC outdoors connector website, https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX00000168Gr2AI/act00020396

Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! ♠️😃♠️ Spades at Nando's Peri Peri in Downtown Silver Spring!!! Join us for Last Saturday Spades in Silver Spring! The fun starts at 6pm! All skill levels are welcome. RSVP today. Check out The DMV Spades Meetup Group https://meetu.ps/c/8qv5/1SV52/d on Meetup Parking is available in Wayne Ave Garage. Silver Spring Metro Station nearby. Event posted in multiple groups. So expect a nice crowd. Come hang out with us and have a great time! We hope to see you there! God bless. 😊❤️🙏🏾

Gents! We’ve got a friendly lined up against the Renegades, and you know what that means—good rugby, good people, and a proper social after. We’ll be taking the pitch at the legendary Wallenberg Field in Washington, D.C., so come ready to run, hit, and have some fun. Boots on at NOON Kickoff at 1:00 PM EST Social TBD

Covid Alert: We will start having classes again at Canal Park on Wednesdays and the dojo on Saturdays. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, and a mask are a must! We'll practice from a safe distance from each other; and progress from there. On Saturdays, class is limited to the first 5 persons to rsvp (until further notice) "DC Kali" is an official training group for FCS Kali. Our curriculum includes knifes, swords, stick-fighting, striking, and grappling; but we place a special emphasis on edged weapons. Please come out and learn some Kali. Our aim is to train hard, learn some sound defense strategies, and make friends along the way. Although FCS Kali is a combat-oriented systems that involves edged weapons, we provide a safe environment for learning w/o sacrificing realism in our training. We teach in small semi-private groups, allowing each individual student to progress as quickly as he or she can absorb the info being taught. Hope to see you all there. Mosi K. Jack, Esq. Training Group Instructor · FCS Manong (under Tuhon Ray Dionaldo) http://www.fcskali.com/ ) Filipino Combat Systems is an organization dedicated the preservation and promotion of all Filipino Martial Arts. Filipino Combat Systems(FCS) is an organization/system with members from around the world. FCS is based on Tuhon Ray Dionaldo's over 35 years of practicing various FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) styles. He's combine elements of each, into one system that's efficient, fast, concise, and logical. FCS members have extremely diverse backgrounds, and Martial Arts systems. We’ve all come together because of our love of the Filipino Martial Arts, and our unwillingness to become involved in the politics that has so often stifled our growth. Please pick one of the following class and fee combos: Drop-In Fee: $25/per class (after 1st free Saturday class) Monthly fees: $80/month (Wednesday park classes included for free), or Quarterly fees: $210/every 3 months (which comes to $70/month; includes the Wednesday park classes), or Wednesday Park only: $50/month • Cash and Paypal are preferred method of payment (online payments via Square are available at: https://squareup.com/market/dc-kali ) • One free trial class is permitted (but must rsvp ahead of class) • Equipment: if you have training knives, rattan sticks, training swords, and/or mma gloves bring them. If not, we may have a few extra. Training Videos http://www.fcskaliphilippines.com/fcs-curriculum-videos.html http://www.bloodnbonesgear.com/id5.html

Join the Haymarket Quilters Unlimited. Enjoy socializing with fellow quilters and crafters on the first Wednesday of every month. Feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on!

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. This program is supported by library volunteers and requires a basic working knowledge of English. Registration required. Registration is required. RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for the program. [To register and see more details, visit our events calendar. ](https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?start=today&end=2023-2-28&term=english)

Learn Kali at OSMA in Herndon, VA: a beginner-friendly Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) class that builds coordination, timing, and confidence. 🔥 Experience FMA training through **partner drills**, **movement flow**, and **practical self-defense applications**. In this session you’ll: * Train classic **FMA weapon systems** such as **rattan sticks**, **training knives**, and **empty-hand applications** of Kali and Arnis. * Develop **coordination**, **timing**, **range awareness** and **reflexes** through **practical drills** drawn from Filipino Martial Arts traditions. * Improve your **conditioning**, **speed**, and **agility**: FMA’s weapon-based flow patterns and hand-to-hand transitions push both **mind** and **body**. Join a supportive community of martial arts enthusiasts in [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) \-\- whether you're new to weapons training or experienced\, this class is designed to **challenge** and **reward**. This class is **open to all levels** and emphasizes **safety**, **precision**, and **continuous learning**. Whether you’re looking to explore **Filipino Martial Arts** (FMA) for **[self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense)**, **coordination training**, **weapons fluency**, or simply finding a **unique**, **dynamic workout** in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) -- *this is your class*. 👉 Come build real **skills**, boost **conditioning**, and ***train with great people*** \-\- j**oin us today and explore the flow and discipline of [Filipino Martial Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_martial_arts)!** The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, **payable on-site**. We are located in **Suite #130** — let us know when you arrive and we’ll take care of the rest.