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Social Sips & Bites — Trivia Night Invite!
Social Sips & Bites Friends -
We’re putting together two trivia teams for an upcoming night of brainpower, laughs, and friendly competition. Each team will have 7 players, so spots are limited.
If you’d like to join one of the teams, RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend. We want to lock in committed players so we can go in strong!
Come for the fun, stay for the challenge-let’s show everyone how SSB does trivia!
Networking Online
Join Team Network’s Vienna Venture Network Captains Mark Sweeney, Laurel Corridon and John Partridge for online networking on Zoom. Meeting ID: 301-370-5351. Passcode: 010192
RESTAURANT WEEK(s) Jan. 19th to Feb. 1st
Winter just got a lot more delicious. ❄️🍝 Celebrate DC Winter Restaurant Week at Divino, extended January 19–February 1, with a three-course dinner for $40. Cozy flavors, Italian favorites, and the perfect excuse to order that extra glass of wine. See you at the table. DINNER MENU $40 =ANTIPASTI= POLPETTE meatballs, San Marzano tomatoes DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano CAESAR SALAD Earth - Eats romaine, Grana Padano, anchovies, pangrattato BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP crispy prosciutto, sage foam, pine nuts =ENTREES= LINGUINE pomodoro or broccolini pesto TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE San Marzano tomatoes DOP, beef, peperoncino GRILLED SALMON zucchini, red pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes BAROLO BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS creamy polenta, oyster mushroom, demi-glaze DOLCI MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO chocolate, cream, strawberries CLASSCI TIRAMISÚ
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 new volunteers and existing volunteers. No mechanical experience is necessary.
Note: The warehouse location is in the alley behind 1502. 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!
Volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to accompany them to their first volunteer experience and sign a liability waiver. Volunteers under 16 need a parent or guardian to accompany them at all times while volunteering with Vélocity.
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation).
Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.
January 2026 Startup Founders Dinner
Come connect with fellow Startup founders over complimentary appetizers and great conversation at our monthly Startup Grind DC Founders Dinner.
Quick heads-up: Your ticket gets you into the event and covers appetizers. Entrées and drinks will be on individual tabs.
We’re also looking for sponsors who want to support the DC founder community. Whether that’s hosting us, covering food, or contributing financially, sponsors get the chance to connect directly with founders, get shoutouts in our promotions, speak at events, and reach our 10,000+ Pre-seed to Series A founders across the DMV.
Agenda
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Hosted By
Mia Orantes, Chapter Director
I'm a dynamic speaker, angel investor, serial entrepreneur, the host of the celebrated Founders Only podcast, and the CEO & founder of the award-winning agency that automates online growth and profitability engines, Creative Analytics.
As a lifelong entrepreneur, I am devoted to serving founders by showing them the road map for rapid online growth and helping them navigate that journey.
A native Washingtonian, I hold several designations, including a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, an MBA & MS in Information Technology with a concentration in Project Management, and an in-progress certificate in Digital Transformation & AI from Cornell University.
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Partner
Creative Analytics (https://creativeanalyticsdc.com/)
Creative Analytics is a B2B growth marketing agency that leverages data-driven strategies and creative design to optimize digital performance and boost conversions for innovative brands. Specializing in SaaS, tech, and professional services, their services include conversion rate optimization, HubSpot implementation, content marketing, and web development. The agency combines deep expertise in CRO and product messaging with automation, helping clients scale faster with less time and effort.
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Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-washington-dc-presents-january-2026-startup-founders-dinner/.
Kiwanis Lunch Meeting
Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
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DC Winter RW '26 - Upscale Italian at TOSCA (Metro Center)
\*\*\*\* **Volunteers Needed!** Give back to the group by hosting your own smaller events (dinners, happy hours, brunches, lunches. etc). Join our Event Host program \*\*\*\*
→ **NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS**, if you have questions about the group, RSVPs, or the overall dining event process, visit our FAQs (*ugh Meetup, we'll need to rebuild these*) and our No-Show Policy (for this event, by 12pm on Event Day).
→ **RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is Friday 10a, 1/23**. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)
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**Winter Restaurant Week [RW] is back in DC!**:
Learn more about DC's Restaurant Week ([http://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek/](http://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek/))
* Officially runs Jan 19 - 25 [some places will extend the deal beyond these dates]
* 3-course fixed-price dinner special for $40 / $55 / $65 price tiers [not including drinks, and our required 30% tax / tip]
→ For this RW event TOSCA will be at the $65 tier, so **the minimum cost for the deal is $85** [drinks, wine/beer, and any extras items are additional and still factors our 30% tax/tip]
→ **By attending the event, each member agrees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu, and agree this $ minimum**. CASH PREFERRED PLEASE!
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**SPECIAL RULE for RSVPing to ANY RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT**:
Lol, rule waived for this Restaurant Week period. ;)
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One of my favorite **Restaurant Week returns** in years. After not participating since 2019, **Tosca is back for DC Winter Restaurant Week 2026**, and this is a big deal.
Prior to stepping away, Tosca was widely considered one of the **best Restaurant Week values in the city**, largely because they offered access to most of the regular menu rather than a heavily restricted RW subset. It’s genuinely nice to see them re-participate starting with this Winter 2026 run.
**FOOD**: Tosca is an upscale Northern Italian restaurant known for clean, composed dishes, house-made pastas, and well-executed seasonal proteins. Prior to 2019, Tosca earned a strong reputation during Restaurant Week because they treated it as a true showcase, often allowing diners to order from **most of the core menu**, with only a small number of premium items carrying upcharges. That approach consistently delivered strong value and positive feedback.
**Vegetarian & Gluten Free note:**
* Tosca does not typically list fixed vegetarian entrées for Restaurant Week. Instead, the kitchen **curates vegetarian dishes daily using seasonal ingredients**.
* Vegetarian selections may vary night to night, but the restaurant has committed to offering vegetarian options throughout Restaurant Week and has historically handled this thoughtfully.
* Gluten-free pastas are available upon request.
For **Winter 2026**, Tosca is returning at the **top Restaurant Week pricing tier**, with a base RW dinner price of **$65**. Expect a small number of optional premium upcharges, often items like **beef tenderloin or veal**, which many diners have historically found reasonable relative to normal menu pricing.
→ View Tosca’s menus: [https://www.toscadc.com/menu](https://www.toscadc.com/menu?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Only a couple of items have upcharges. **All must opt into the RW menu and priceponts**
**SPACE**: Polished, contemporary, and unmistakably upscale. Tosca’s dining room feels refined and professional rather than casual. **Service leans formal**, with a traditional fine-dining pace and attentiveness. Business casual works, but many guests will be dressed more formally, especially during Restaurant Week evenings. This is a good choice if you enjoy a more classic, composed dining experience.
→ Visit the restaurant site: [https://www.toscadc.com/](https://www.toscadc.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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==> Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (see the FAQs for more details).
==> Limited to 6 slots
See you there!
JoeN
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**CLOSEST METRO**:
* **Metro Center [Red, Blue, Orange, Silver]**. Exit Metro Center toward **12th Street NW / F Street NW**. Once you come up the escalator/stairs, you will be on **F Street NW**. Walk **east on F Street NW** for **about 2 blocks** (toward 12th Street). When you reach the corner of **F Street & 12th Street NW**, you’ll see 1112 F Street.
* For directions using the Metro, try using the Plan a Trip feature at the WMATA website ([click on your preferred Metro station](https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/index.cfm) then at the Station page level click "Plan a Trip".
**PARKING**: No valet parking is offered. TOSCA offers **free validated parking for dinner patrons after 5 pm at the District Center Parking Garage** (West Side, in the building 555 12th St. NW) (look for One Parking) on 11th St. NW between E and F St., requiring guests to bring their parking ticket for validation.
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1. Limited to **6** slots.
2. I**f you RSVP "YES" please make sure you can definitely make it**. With 5,800+ members and limited seating, we cannot afford no-shows. It's unfair to the other members who would like to attend and also to the organizers who have to explain to the restaurant why the reserved # of guests didn't show (can damage our reputation and ability to do larger reservations in the future). No-Show / Late Cancel rules apply (see our Discussion area on the website).
3. **Join the WAIT-LIST of you don't get an initial spot**! Use the Waitlist option. Also, check back regularly as attendees have been known to cancel up to Noon the day of the event. We may use emails during the week to confirm continued interest, so check!
4. **Billing (add 30% tax/tip to your bill)**. Remember, include the required 30% for tip / tax in addition to the food / beverages you order as defined in our FAQs.
5. **NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS**, if you have questions about the group, RSVPs, or the overall dining event process, visit our FAQs ([http://diningout.meetup.com/149/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1650845](http://diningout.meetup.com/149/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1650845)) and our No-Show Policy ([http://tinyurl.com/5byotq](http://tinyurl.com/5byotq)).
Happy Hour at Capital Grille (Fairfax)
Looking for a classy spot with budget-friendly bites and drinks?
Join Social Sips & Bites for an upscale happy hour with unbeatable deals!
Menu Highlights:
$10 Margaritas
$8 Wines
Appetizers from $9–$17, including their signature steak
This will be a small and fun group.
Indian Woodblock
**$60/2\.5\-hour Class \| Class Limit: 5**
Hamiltonian Artists
Second Floor, Studio 2
[Registration Link ](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://trishaart.com/classes/p/drop-in-classes&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw07rgL9h-rFd3JRP7l9BSDN)
In this introductory course, students will learn the history of Indian woodblock before using the technique for themselves to create a printed piece of fabric from start to finish. I will demonstrate the process before allowing students the opportunity to ask questions and practice. Various examples of patterns and motifs will be shared with the group that they can emulate for their own projects. We will provide a handkerchief for the final project, but students are encouraged to bring their own light-weight cotton objects to use instead.
The Scarlet Soirée: 2026 Year Reimagined - DC Red Lounge Social [Premium]
Scarlet represents confidence, bold beginnings, passion, and momentum. With how stressful 2025 was, Capital City Social is here to kick off the year with a relaxed and elevated cocktail social.
**🎟️ PLEASE RSVP BELOW** **🎟️**
[RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-scarlet-soiree-2026-dc-new-year-new-me-party-tickets-1979636123937?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga=2.7630386.1460985929.1768193736-751487616.1695260490)
Whether your new to the area, looking to meet new people, or just looking for something beyond a typical bar outing we got you (and we will be in red).
**WHAT TO EXPECT:**
* Private access to the Red Room, 18th Street Lounge and bar
* Complimentary sweets corner - red cupcakes, candies and more!
* 2026 Vision Board - what will be your new year goal?
* Interactive icebreakers with plenty of couch seating to relax and mingle
* Prizes and giveaways!
* **For those looking for more energy:** A live DJ will start spinning later in the night.
Looking for a little more energy? A live DJ will start spinning later in the night.
**FOLLOW US**
Follow us on IG [@capitalcitysocial](http://%5Bhttps//www.instagram.com/capitalcitysocial/%5D(https://www.instagram.com/capitalcitysocial/) "\[https://www.instagram.com/capitalcitysocial/\](https://www.instagram.com/capitalcitysocial/)") for exclusive events, reels, promos and more!
**DRESS CODE:**
**Red Attire Encouraged** – scarlet, crimson, burgundy, or wine. Whether it be a shirt, an accessory or a all red ensemble just make it intentional (we want to signify intention this year right?)
**WHERE TO FIND US:**
We have the bottom floor opened up for us at 18th Street Lounge. This is the red room (Note: the venue is opening up early for our group)
Restaurant Week: Dinner @ Imperfecto (CASH ONLY)
Winter Restaurant Week 2026 is around the corner!
Let's get together to enjoy dinner at [Imperfecto](https://www.sevenreasonsgroup.com/imperfecto), a Michelin star restaurant. The restaurant is inspired by the intersection between Mediterranean and Latin American cultures, and sustained in Enrique Limardo's bold culinary approach.
Imperfecto has not posted the RW menu on their website yet, but you can take a look at their [various menus](https://www.sevenreasonsgroup.com/imperfecto) to get an idea of the type of dishes they serve.
Restaurant Week Dinner is $65 + tax + 20% gratuity = $85. This does NOT include drinks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* **CASH only.**
* **Sign up only if you can commit. Do not sign up if you are a maybe.**
* 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.
* Three 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.
* The organizer reserves the right to change, cancel, and/or manage the event as they see fit.
Looking forward to seeing you at Imperfecto!
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Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: "The 5AM Club" by Robin Sharma
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
*The 5AM Club* by Robin Sharma explores how waking up early and following a structured morning routine can dramatically improve productivity, mindset, and overall life mastery. Through a blend of storytelling and practical frameworks, it teaches high performers how to build discipline, focus, and long-term success by owning the first hour of the day.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
Freestyle 400 + Smashburgers!
**400**: Amazingly, this is our 400th event! A big, big, big thank you to all the members who have made the Hilliard Wine Club a great place to meet friends and drink wine. Thank you.
**Smashburgers**: We'll close the doors at Alive614 a little early this evening to take a short trip to Wilson's, a new restaurant/bar that replaced Yabo's. I'm going for the smash burgers, but if that's not in your culinary wheelhouse they have a fairly generous menu featuring "Smash burgers, wings, Tex‑Mex", etc. : https://wilsonshilliard.com/menu/ .
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Wine Tasting - Newcomers Night
This is "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events.
**OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome.
**Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (*Cash or Venmo only please*). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything.
**Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples as always. And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since you’re going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine.
**Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Freestyle + Games
**Games**: Bring your favorite game to play with others or join in with a game that someone else brought. Board games. Card games. Please, no axe throwing games or other blood sports. It's not that I'm opposed to such things, it's just that clean up could be a mess and my First Aid certification is long expired.
(POST here in the comments what game you are bringing. Let us know what you're good at and what you want to play...)
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
CMG Gives Back - February: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
\* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos.
\* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos.
\* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA
\* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all 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. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible 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.
THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides 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.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Join Us for Brunch at Portia’s Cafe! 🌿
**Join Us for Brunch at Portia’s Cafe!** 🌿
Come meet fellow vegan friends and enjoy a delicious brunch with the Columbus Vegan Meetup! We’ll be gathering at **[The Cozy](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/12hqnx2x0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj9lPzVmI6SAxXs48kDHS9NMbgQqdYPegYIAQgFEAI)** (located right next door to Portia’s Cafe) to sample a 100% vegan and gluten-free menu featuring savory wraps, breakfast favorites, hearty soups, and decadent desserts.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a community that shares your values while supporting a local, family-owned staple in our city.
* **When:** Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM
* **Where:** the Cozy (next to Portia’s Cafe)
* **Address:** 4428 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
We can’t wait to see you there!












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