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Calendar of Events

YPK has a busy calendar with events usually happening once or twice a week. Events fall into one of three categories: Religion/Education, Social/Sports, and Social Action.

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April 2008

FRIDAY NIGHT SHUL HOP & DINNER
DATE: Friday April 4, 2008
TIME: 6:15 PM
PLACE: Arlington, VA
RSVP: Dan at religious@jewishfriends.org by Friday, May 12

Come out with YPK for a lovely Friday evening Shabbat service at Etz Hayim synagogue. Etz Hayim is a Conservative synagogue on Rte. 50 in Arlington , VA, with a relaxing atmosphere and friendly membership. After the service, a venue for dinner will be chosen by YPK shul hop participants.


GENERAL MEETING & OFFICER NOMINATIONS
DATE: Sunday April 6, 2008
TIME: 12:00 PM
PLACE: Private residence in northern Virginia
RSVP: Dan at president@jewishfriends.org by Friday April 4

You're invited to come to our general meeting on April 6. We'll nominate officers for the next term; voting will be at our next meeting. We'll also discuss recent and upcoming events. Let your voice be heard and come take part in shaping YPK!

URBAN HIKE AROUND THE NATIONAL MALL
DATE: Sunday April 13th, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM
PLACE: Meet at Smithsonian Metro Station, Mall exit
COST: FREE!
RSVP: Dan at social@jewishfriends.org, by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 11

Come out with your YPK friends for a hike and picnic on the National Mall. We'll be walking along the National Mall, seeing the sights, including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the Washington Monument, and enjoying a picnic afterwards. Bring comfortable shoes, lunch, water, and a sense of adventure!

PASSOVER POTLUCK SEDER
DATE: Saturday April 26th, 2008
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: Private residence in Arlington, VA (metro accessible)
RSVP: To Joel at religious@jewishfriends.org
COST: Bring a dish to share

Come enjoy a Passover Seder with YPK on Saturday, April 26. Whether you're a Seder pro or a first-timer, this one will be interesting and fun! Who knows, you might even get lucky and win the Afikomen prize. The dinner will be a dairy/parve Passover meal. Due to space restrictions, only a limited number of RSVPs can be accepted, so respond early! Then let us know what favorite Passover dish you’d like to bring to the Potluck Seder. Also, please let us know if you can volunteer to help with pre-Seder setup or post-Seder cleanup. Chag Pesach Sameach! (Happy Passover!)

POST-PASSOVER PIZZA PARTY
DATE: Tuesday April 29th, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Uno's Bethesda (7272 Wisconsin Ave., about 1 block from the Bethesda Metro station)
COST: Pay as you go for food and drink
RSVP: to Susan at social@jewishfriends.org no later than midnight on Monday the 28th-- so we can save you a seat!

Now that the Seders have come and gone, join friends new and old for YPK's 5th Annual Post Passover Pizza Party! Help us celebrate the end of Passover by remembering all the deliciousness that bread has to offer in a matzah-free atmosphere. Metro-accessible and parking nearby. More details to come with your RSVP!

May 2008

HAPPY HOUR WITH BIKE AND BRUNCH!
DATE: Wednesday May 7th, 2008
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Piola, 1550 Wilson Blvd. (3 blocks from Rosslyn Metro)
COST: Pay as you go for drinks and food. Some appetizers will be provided, courtesy of YPK and Bike and Brunch
RSVP: David at social@jewishfriends.org

Come join YPK and Bike and Brunch for this awesome happy hour! C'mon out, enjoy some food and drink, and learn about B&B's June 6-8 trip to the beach (see their brochure at www.bikeandbrunch.com) and YPK's upcoming events. Enjoy $3 bottles of Stella Artois, Peroni, and Pilsner Urquell, $4 glasses of wine, and $5 strawberry and raspberry caipiroskas (think caipirinhas with vodka). Some appetizers will be provided to our guests, courtesy of YPK and Bike and Brunch.


SHUL HOP TO BETH EL
DATE: Friday May 16th, 2008
RSVP: religious@jewishfriends.org


DINNER & MINI-GOLF
DATE: Saturday May 17th, 2008
RSVP: social@jewishfriends.org


ICE SKATING
DATE: Monday May 26th, 2008
RSVP: social@jewishfriends.org

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March 2008

YPK TRIVIA NIGHT AT FADO
DATE: Monday March 3rd, 2008
TIME: 7:30 (Try to get there a little bit earlier)
PLACE: Fado, 808 7th St., NW near the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station
COST: Pay as you go for drinks and/or food.
RSVP: Jaime and Barbara at social@jewishfriends.org by Sunday March 2nd

Are you a know-it-all when it comes to global politics? Pop-culture aficionado? You get amped up when you hear discussions on bromine or astatine? Sports Junkie? Or just looking for a good time with old/new acquaintances? Well we're looking for you! Come join us for Trivia Night at Fado in D.C. We will be representin' YPK and showing off our trivia, as well as our drinking skills (beer, water, whatever). It's gonna be a fun time! Drink specials include $3.50 Harp and Bass. We'll see you there!

PURIM PARTY
DATE: Saturday March 8, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Private residence in Bethesda, MD
COST: Free for members. $5 non-members or $3 if you come in a costume!
RSVP: Jill at social@jewishfriends.org by Friday, March 7

Come one, come all to our annual Purim Party! We're looking forward to another great time with costumes, the always-entertaining Purim Spiel, and of course, hamentashen. We'll be putting on the annual YPK Purim Spiel and giving prizes for the best costume, so come dressed to impress! Last year's favorites included Harry Potter, a queen bee, and an, um, alternative Haman. Admission is waived if you are joining YPK as a new member ($18 single or $30 couple). Purim is one of the biggest parties on the Jewish calendar- come on by, see old friends and meet some new ones!

PREPARE LIFE-SAVING TREATMENTS FOR CHILDREN
DATE: Sunday March 9, 2008
TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PLACE: Alexandria, VA
RSVP: Jennie at socialaction@jewishfriends.org by Friday, March 7

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a simple, cheap, and effective treatment for diarrhea-related dehydration, the leading cause of death for children in Third World countries. Between 1980 and 2000, ORT decreased the number of children under five dying of diarrhea from 4.6 million worldwide to 1.8 million -- a 60% reduction. This is a fun and incredibly easy activity that will make a real difference. The packets we prepare will ultimately be distributed by UNICEF to children in over 60 developing countries.

MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT
DATE: Sunday March 23, 2008
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Private residence in Rockville, MD (Metro-accessible)
COST: Free
RSVP: David at social@jewishfriends.org

Come join YPK for pizza with friends old and new. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a recent movie on DVD (we’ll pick from a few that will be on hand). There is no charge for this event.

MARCH MADNESS WITH YPK!
DATE: Thursday March 27th, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Velocity Five Bar in Falls Church, VA
COST: Pay for your own food and/or drinks
RSVP: to Jay at social@jewishfriends.org by Wednesday, March 26th

Join YPK to cheer your favorite basketball team to victory! We'll be enjoying the Sweet 16 games on the bar's 50 flat-screen TVs. Even if you're not a huge basketball fan, stop by for some fun socializing. Enjoy good food, great company, and some (hopefully) great games with YPK! Velocity Five is about 3/4 of a mile from the Dunn Loring metro station. With your RSVP, please let us know if you will need a ride from the metro.

February 2008

YPK SUPER BOWL PARTY
DATE: Sunday, February 3, 2008
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: Private residence in Alexandria, VA. Metro: Rides available
from Huntington station.
COST: $8 to cover pizza and snacks
RSVP: Jeremy at social@jewishfriends.org by Friday, February 1

Whether it's for the football game or the ads, come watch the Super Bowl with your YPK friends! We'll have pizza, snacks, and soft drinks. The New England Patriots and New York Giants kick off at 6:20 PM.


HAVDALAH POTLUCK
DATE: Saturday, February 9, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Private residence in Rockville, MD
COST: Bring a dish to share
RSVP: David at religious@jewishfriends.org by Thursday, February 7

Come celebrate the beauty of Havdalah and join friends new and old at the YPK Havdalah Potluck! Please bring a vegetarian/dairy parve dish to share (no meat). Dinner will be followed by a short Havdalah service. Email David at religious@jewishfriends.org to RSVP. With your e-mail, please include the dish you plan to bring (we need main dishes, side dishes, and desserts) and if you will need a ride from the Shady Grove metro station.


HAPPY HOUR
DATE: Wednesday February 13th, 2008
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: La Tasca, near Clarendon Metro
COST: Pay as you go for drinks and/or food
RSVP: Dan at social@jewishfriends.org by Tuesday February 12

Come out after work for a happy hour with YPK. We'll sip some sangria, munch some Spanish tapas, and have a great time at La Tasca in Arlington, VA. La Tasca is a great place to unwind after work. See you there!

THIRD FRIDAY SERVICES & SOCIALIZING
DATE: Friday February 15th, 2008
TIME: 8:15 p.m. for services
RSVP: religious@jewishfriends.org

Come and enjoy the beauty of Shabbat with your YPK friends. Just look for us in the main sanctuary (we're usually seated in the back left). We'll all meet up at the Oneg for some sweets and socializing after services. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people or catch up with old friends in a relaxed atmosphere. If you are new to the group and you would like us to look for you at services, please contact us at religious@jewishfriends.org.

YPK SUPPER CLUB
DATE: Thursday February 21st, 2008
TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: Rock Bottom, 7900 Norfolk Ave., near Bethesda Metro
COST: Pay as you go for drinks and/or food
RSVP: Joel at social@jewishfriends.org by Wednesday February 20

Join YPK for February Supper Club! Enjoy a fun, winter evening with your YPK friends in Bethesda. Rock Bottom has award-winning beer, and a wide variety of meal options for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. It has also been described by locals as the place to see and be seen. See you there!