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May 22, 2011

Washington, DC

Edible Urban Garden Tour

Friday, July 15^th from 3-8PM

GET YOUR GROW ON with DC’s first Edible Urban Garden Tour hosted by Loulies.com, Friday, July 15^th from 3-8PM.

Explore city spaces and residential gardens that will open their doors and gates for the public to see what growing good food in our own backyards, front yards, rooftops, and empty lots is all about.  It’s a chance to ask questions, learn from and hear what inspires some of DC’s best gardeners.

The tour will start at the beautiful, plant-filled garden shop named Old City Green and stretch through the revitalized neighborhoods of Shaw, Bloomingdale and Ledroit Park.  Plus, see for yourself and learn more about Common Good City Farm the community garden that Prince Charles recently toured as part of his inspiring Future of Food visit to DC.  A map of tour locations will be distributed on the day of the event at Old City Green. The tour is self-guided and will cover several miles so a bike or a car is recommended.

By organizing this tour, we hope to support the “grow your own” movement and create a community event designed to be a resource for so many local residents interested in finding ways to grow their own food.  For questions, please send an email to Bettina@loulies.com.

Tickets: To purchase tickets for this event, visit www.loulies.com.  Tickets are $20 each, with a portion of the proceeds to support Eat Local First DC.

Loulies.com – real kitchens, real food

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Suzanne Simon and Bettina Stern post advice and inspiration for cooking in your home kitchen at Loulies.com. They strongly encourage their readers to eat in-season and locally and they try to teach people how to shop and what to cook. Visit their site or sign-up with them for upcoming posts on in-season cooking and eating.

Come join the run/walk on November 20th to benefit the Hydrocephalus Association.

The registration fee is $25.00 which includes the long sleeve t-shirt.  Registrants can fundraise and it is very easy to do by sending friends and family a letter with  a link to the web site so that they  can join your team or make a donation.

The registration on the web site has a box that you can check for Girls on the Run Participant – ages 8-13. Participants that have raised over $50.00 will receive the water bottle along with their T-shirt when they pick up their packet the day before the race.

http://walk4hydro.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=467205

Girls On The Run D.C. is happy to announce some exciting news today! Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius will join Girls On The Run DC for their annual spring 5k on June 5, 2011.
 
This news comes on the heels of the announcement of special guests Molly Barker, Founder of Girls On The Run, Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; Robin Schepper, Director of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, and many other highly sought after guests!
 
Join Girls On The Run DC on June 5th at American University for the New Balance Girls on the Run – DC 5k and help cheer on the girls who make this exciting program a success. Pre-race family festival activities and the Health Fair begins at 8:45am, with the race kicking off at 10am.  
 
Looking to lace up your running shoes prior to the New Balance Girls on the Run – DC 5k race on June 5th?  Join Girls On The Run and the Lululemon Run Club for a “fun run” THIS Sunday at 9am! The 3 mile route takes runners from Georgetown along the water to the Lincoln Memorial and back. This is an exciting way for supporters of Girls On The Run to meet some of the girls who are part of this program.
 
After the event, Girls On The Run DC will have a table out side of the Georgetown Lululemon store where volunteers will hand out racecards and “Baked and Wired Cupcakes”.
 
Hope you can join us this weekend!

On Saturday, May 7th, Girls on the Run DC was out in the community.  The day began with Yoga on the Mall hosted by 85 Broads followed  by a 5k race and volunteer registration drive at Pacers.  Here are some pictures from yoga event:

Yoga on the Mall ~ A Benefit for GOTR-DC hosted by 85 Broads

5k Race And Volunteer Registration Event at Pacers

A special thanks to Georgetown Cupcakes for the custom GOTR-DC logos!

Media Contact:  Rebecca Mark; rebeccamark@gmail.com

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Girls On The Run, Washington D.C today announced the tentative schedule of events leading up to their bi-annual 5k race set to take place on June 5th. Girls On The Run D.C. (“GOTR-DC”) is an after-school program designed for girls currently enrolled in the 3rd-8th grades. The carefully designed 24-lesson program consists of teaching healthy lifestyle habits through group-sessions and running exercises. The end of each session is marked by a non-chipped 5k race.

The spring 5k race is the most widely attended event of the Girls on The Run D.C. season, with this year’s race expected to draw upwards of 2,000 attendees and participants.

“We believe that allowing our friends and neighbors to participate is a vital part of the learning process for our girls,” said Elizabeth Hammond-Chambers, Executive Director of the Washington D.C chapter. “This is why we have decided to open our race to the public, and welcome our friends and neighbors to join in the celebration Washington’s young women.”

“Through volunteering their time, encouraging the girls in their lives to join us next season, or running in our 5k race, all of our neighbors can play a vital role in making our program a success,” said Hammond-Chambers.

Girls On The Run is a 501c3 non-profit whose program is supported by donations. Proceeds from the sale of the race bibs go towards providing scholarships to girls interested in enrolling in the program. Race bibs cost $20 until June 4th and will cost $25 on the day of the race.

“For our neighbors who are unable to run in the 5k, we encourage them to volunteer on the day of the race, or join us at one of our several upcoming events.” Hammond-Chambers continued, “We seek to engage members of our community at all levels, and we welcome any assistance they may be inclined to give.”

Calendar of events:
May 7: “Yoga On The Mall” GOTR-DC in conjunction with 85 Broads Washington, DC will be hosting an outdoor Yoga on the Mall event on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 9am adjacent to the Washington Monument at the Sylvan Stage area. This event is open to the public and is free for all yoga enthusiasts. Donations are accepted. Following “Yoga On The Mall”, join us at Pacers in Logan Circle from 11-2pm. We will provide a Georgetown Cupcake to everyone who signs up to volunteer or run in the June 5k!

May 15: “Family Fun Run” Join GOTR-DC for a 3 mile Family Fun Run starting at Lululemon, Georgetown, on Saturday, May 15, 2011 at 9am. Enjoy a Baked and Wired cupcake giveaway and promotional pre-race events following the run.

May 22: “Capitol Hill Event” Stay tuned for details!

June 5: “Annual Spring 5k race” Join GOTR-DC on June 5th at American University for our annual spring 5k. Pre-race activities begin at 8:45am, with the race kicking off at 10am.  Special guests include: Shellie Pfhol, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; Robin Schepper, Director of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign; Kaya Henderson, DC Schools Chancellor; Mary Cheh and Harry Thomas, Council members of Wards 3 and 5.

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Girls on the Run DC is accepting applications for the Fall 2011 season.  All applications are due by June 1st.  To complete an application, visit http://gotrdc.org/our-program/start-a-new-team/

Take a minute to read our lastest news bulletin: http://cp.gotrnewsletters.com/t/r-73B819D331FF6F07

Thanks Tracy Endo for the incredible article “Come join Girls on the Run in their biggest season yet!”  Click here to read it: http://www.examiner.com/triathlon-in-washington-dc/come-join-girls-on-the-run-their-biggest-season-yet-1

From 11-2 pm, Girls on the Run-DC will host a Georgetown Cupcake giveaway at the Pacers Logan Circle store. A Georgetown cupcake will be given to anyone who signs up to run the Girls on the Run-DC race or signs up to volunteer.

Members of the 85 Broads Washington, DC Chapter host an outdoor yoga event on the National Mall to celebrate and benefit the Girls on the Run DC inspirational after-school running program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11, 2011) – The powerful women’s network of the 85 Broads Washington, DC Chapter will be hosting an outdoor Yoga on the Mall event to benefit Girls on the Run DC on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 9am adjacent to the Washington Monument at the Sylvan Stage area. This event is open to the public and is free for all yoga enthusiasts. No registration or sign-up is required. Donations will be accepted which will directly benefit the Girls on the Run – DC scholarship program which affords underprivileged girls the opportunity to participate each season. Donations to Girls on the Run can be made online through the Girls on the Run website at www.gotrdc.org or on the day of the event.

Girls on the Run of Washington, D.C. (GOTR-DC) has collaborated with 85 Broads DC for this event to celebrate the empowering dynamic of both organizations. As a group of diverse women leaders who work in finance, business, academia, government, media, and a wide range of other industries, 85 Broads DC is hosting this event to support the mission of the Girls on the Run program which empowers young girls, ages 8-14, for a lifetime for self-respect and healthy living.

Yoga on the Mall will be a way for these two organizations to come together and celebrate the strengths of girls and women. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend. This event will begin at 9am and will last approximately one hour. Participants should plan to bring their own yoga mat. The yoga practice session will be led by a local yoga teacher and will accommodate all levels.

In addition to fundraising for GOTR-DC scholarships, this event also serves to promote the upcoming Girls on the Run – DC 5K.  On June 5, 2011, GOTR-DC will host their Spring 5K Run/Celebration, the culmination of a 12-week program currently under way at public, public charter, parochial and independent schools as well as community sites throughout D.C.  The 5K event is open to the public and will be held at American University and starts at 10:00 am EST with pre-race activities starting at 8:45 am EST. Registration for the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K is now available at http://www.gotrdc.org.

About Girls on the Run of Washington, D.C.Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, character development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade.  Our mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Girls on the Run – DC is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, founded in 1996, by Molly Barker, a visionary, Ironman triathlete. Today, there are nearly 170 locations across the U.S. & Canada, with new locations added each year.  Girls on the Run® combines training for a 5k (3.1 miles) event with healthy living education. We use exercise, positive reinforcement, and encouraging role models to help girls discover the confidence they need in the critical pre-teen years and beyond. For more information about GOTR-DC, please visit http://www.gotrdc.org.

About 85 Broads of Washington, D.C.85 Broads is a global network of 25,000 trailblazing women who are inspired, empowered, and connected. The “founding members” of 85 Broads were women who worked for Goldman Sachs at 85 Broad Street, the investment banking firm’s former NYC headquarters.  Over the past decade, 85 Broads expanded its membership to include women who are alumnae and students of the world’s leading colleges, universities, and graduate schools worldwide.  Our members are located in more than 90 countries around the world and work for thousands of for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations. For more information about 85 Broads and the Washington, DC Chapter, please visit http://www.85broads.com/