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Join our French Conversation Club for intermediate to advanced speakers and keep your language skills lively and engaging! From April 20 to June 22, meet us every Monday from 5:30PM–6:30 PM for relaxed, friendly conversations in French. Participants will explore a variety of everyday topics—from culture and travel to current events—while building confidence and fluency in a supportive group setting. This is a free program, but registration is required. Please visit <a href="https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16282427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16282427</a> to register. Come practice, connect, and enjoy speaking French with others! Contact for more information: 202 834-3557.

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French Conversation Club- refresh your French language skills for free 

Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters

On April 18th the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a party celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday at its downtown headquarters near the White House, offer a new exhibit at the DAR Museum, and hold an evening concert saluting women veterans that will feature the iconic Patti LaBelle at DAR Constitution Hall.
Open to the public and free, the birthday bash from 10am-12:30pm will be great for families and anyone wanting to learn more about America’s history. It will include cupcakes, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to see the new DAR Museum exhibit, Revolution in Their Words. Party guests can also tour the 20+ period rooms in the building.
At the 7pm concert by Patti LaBelle, the work of the <a href="https://womensmemorial.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Military Women’s Memorial</a> will be spotlighted and proceeds from the concert will support DAR’s grant program for organizations serving homeless and indigent women veterans, <a href="https://www.dar.org/outreach/patriotism/military-support-service-veterans" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vivian's Outreach to Women (VOW)</a>. <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150063899F827968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets are available through Ticketmaster</a>. More information about the entire <a href="https://www.dar.org/discover/media-center/news-releases/nation-prepares-celebrate-its-250th-anniversary-daughters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">April 18th epic celebration at www.DAR.org</a>. All events at the DAR Building, 1776 D Street NW Washington, D.C. 20006.

Local Event: America 250 Birthday Party and Patti LaBelle Concert

America 250 Birthday Party and Patti LaBelle...

On April 18th the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a party celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday at its...

America 250 Birthday Party and Patti LaBelle Concert

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Join us for afternoon tea and a brief history lesson about the American Revolution. Beginning April 18th, 1775, with the battles of Lexington and Concord, the program will provide context about the taxation on tea and just why the Colonists were upset with the status quo over 250 years ago. Following the tea service, participants will be able to explore “Founding Fortunes,” a special exhibit for the America 250 celebration.

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Direct from the Tony Award-winning revival of “Company,” <a href="https://www.thenickrod.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nicholas Rodriguez</a> (Arena Stage’s “Oklahoma!” and “Carousel”) celebrates Stephen Sondheim with “Sincerely, Sondheim”—a nod to both the lyrical and musical genius of the late composer and his reputation for prolific letter writing. This performance is suitable for ages 13+. Tickets are on sale now!

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Direct from the Tony Award-winning revival of “Company,” Nicholas Rodriguez (Arena Stage’s “Oklahoma!” and “Carousel”)...

One of Old Town’s most beloved traditions, the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week Tour, ushers in the spring season on April 18 with a walking tour of five historic homes and gardens in Alexandria’s southeast quadrant.Now in its 97th year, the tour is managed by two local garden clubs, Hunting Creek Garden Club and the Garden Club of Alexandria, which alternate responsibility for organizing the event.Tickets also include access to two Garden Club of Virginia restoration projects: George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Green Spring Gardens.Proceeds from the tour go towards the Garden Club of Virginia’s commitment to preserving historic public gardens and landscapes.
This year’s tour highlights five historic properties owned by residents dedicated to preserving each home.Each offers a glimpse into Alexandria’s storied past, revealing the fascinating histories of its occupants. 
The tour will be open to the public on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing some of Alexandria’s finest historic residences, carefully preserved and thoughtfully updated while remaining true to the era in which they were built.“We are grateful to each homeowner for graciously opening their homes so tourgoers have the opportunity to experience the history, architecture, interiors, and gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries,” tour chairs, Betsy Regnell and Maureen Bates, said.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://<a href="https://www.gcvirginia.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gcvirginia.org</a>&nbsp;for $55 each.Advance tickets are available for $55 at the Alexandria Visitor’s Center, 221 King Street, and $65 on tour day.Complimentary refreshments will be available at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 228 South Pitt Street, from 11:30 to 2 p.m. 
A highlight of the tour is Hunting Creek Garden Club’s popular Spring Marketplace Boutique at the Atheneum, located at 201 Prince Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features an array of vendors, including two beautiful new coffee table books by local authors showcasing the history and preservation of our city’s finest historic homes, Georgetown Paperie stationary and personalized gifts, Heidi Wynne sumptuous cashmere, jewelry designer Janet Gregg handcrafted, semi-precious, classic-meets-modern, slightly coastal and floral aesthetic, Katherine Jones handmade necklaces, KT Bonacci hand-painted art, Alexandria’s Meg Carter Designs beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, Scamps Toffee, Virginia Donelson Art portraits, and much more.
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Local Event: Old Town Alexandria’s Annual Spring Home and Garden Tour Showcases Historic Homes with Storied Pasts

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Old Town Alexandria’s Annual Spring Home and...

One of Old Town’s most beloved traditions, the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week Tour, ushers in the spring season...

Old Town Alexandria’s Annual Spring Home and Garden Tour Showcases Historic Homes with Storied Pasts

Discover the ins-and-outs of the architectural details of the historic house. From the original 1795 portion to the 1870 kitchen addition, there have been several significant structural changes over the 200+ year history of this house. Climbing stairs will be involved.

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Architecture of Tudor Place

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc" rel="nofollow noopener">Profs and Pints Northern Virginia</a> presents: “Goddess of Spring and the Underworld,”
 an introduction to the Greek goddess Persephone in her many 
incarnations, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State 
University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the 
Fantastic.
Join Brittany Warman, who has earned a huge following among Profs and
 Pints fans by delivering fantastic talks on folklore, myths, legends, 
and fantasy, for the perfect event for the season: a look at the spring 
goddess Persephone and the many ways in which she has inspired the human
 imagination.
The story of Hades and Persephone is one of the most famous—and most 
retold—episodes in Greek mythology. Persephone’s abduction, her 
interlude in the Underworld, and her partial return to the world above 
have inspired statues and webcomics, ancient cults and contemporary 
poetry. Thousands of years after her tale was first told, we’re still 
fascinated by this goddess.
Brittany will discuss how Persephone’s appeal lies in her liminality 
in being caught between two very different worlds and lives. She 
represents spring, renewal, and rebirth because Earth blooms with her 
return, but she’s also the Queen of the Underworld. From a 21st-century 
perspective, she’s basically a goth girl adorned with a flower crown.
We’ll also look at Persephone’s mythic roots, including their 
connections to the Eleusinian Mysteries. And then we’ll dive into some 
of the ways that Persephone has been revised and retold in recent years,
 from the Tony award-winning musical Hadestown to the webcomic Lore Olympus to memes and fairy tales and fashion.
After all, why be just one thing when you can be the queen of both 
spring and darkness? (<a href="https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-persephone" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Advance tickets</a>: $13.50 plus sales tax and 
processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is 
for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: From “Proserpine” (Persephone) painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1882. (Birmingham Museums Trust / Wikimedia Commons.)

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Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “Goddess of Spring and the Underworld,”
 an introduction to the Greek goddess...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc" rel="nofollow noopener">Profs and Pints DC</a> presents: “Facing Fascism,”
 on the history, hallmarks, and lingering power of a deadly ideology, 
with Kevin Matthews, professor of history at George Mason University and
 teacher of courses on early 20th century European history.
Few political movements have aroused as much anger and fear as 
fascism. But despite its legacy of violence, persecution, and genocide, 
fascism continues to hold a strange attraction to many.
Join historian Kevin Matthews for an in-depth look at an ideology 
that brought death to millions in Europe and yet continues to deeply 
influence our politics and culture.
Dr. Matthews will start by discussing how the ideology of fascism 
arose in the aftermath of the First World War and took hold in Europe in
 the 1920s and 1930s.&nbsp;
To give you a better grasp of what exactly fascism is, he’ll discuss 
its central themes: Anti-democracy. Extreme nationalism and 
anti-communism. The use, or threat, of violence in politics. Rejection 
of established values such as scientific objectivity. Denial of equal 
rights, especially for women. The assertion of power where a power 
vacuum exists.
We’ll examine the rise and fall of two notorious fascist dictators, 
Adolf Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy. For a time it was
 believed that fascism died in the ashes of the Second World War, but it
 clearly didn’t, and we’ll look at where it remains a political force 
today.
Finally, we’ll examine how fascism continues to permeate popular 
culture in ways that trivialize it, popping up in music from punk to 
Madonna, with its latent eroticism making it the subject of films such 
as The Night Porter. Having been called “the most 
self-consciously visual of all political forms,” it enlisted fashion 
leaders to produce uniforms and continues today to inspire a look known 
as “Nazi chic.”
Dr. Matthews previously has given fantastic Profs and Pints talks on 
Ireland’s fight for independence and on World War II German submarine 
attacks off our coasts. He’s sure to leave you with a much better 
understanding of fascism and a recognition that is has hardly gone away.
 (<a href="https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/dc-facing-fascism" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Advance tickets</a>: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Doors: 
$17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 
minutes later.)
Image: Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler during Mussolini's 1940 visit in Munich (photographer unknown / public domain).

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Profs & Pints DC: Facing Fascism

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ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of supporting the U.S. military and diplomatic community through language training and testing. Founded in April 1986 as Inlingua Foreign Language Center, a 6-classroom language school, ICA expanded under the leadership of Deidre Doyle, an entrepreneur with a background in organizational management who joined the company the same year. As a military spouse, she had developed a deep understanding of military organizations and culture, helping shape ICA into a trusted provider of language training and testing for military professionals. Doyle became a partner in 1993 and sole owner in 2009, when she changed the name to ICA Language Services. Today, ICA operates a 60+ classroom schoolhouse in Rosslyn and has delivered nearly five million hours of language instruction and more than 30,000 language assessments across 120+ languages. ICA also provides training on military bases throughout the US and abroad. The company is now led by President and CEO Lexie Casey, Doyle’s daughter, who joined ICA in 2009 after a decade in government contracting. Casey became a partner in 2014 and assumed day-to-day leadership in 2015, when Doyle transitioned to Chair of the Board. ICA has employed more than 1,300 individuals from 131 countries, often providing a first job in the United States for language professionals. Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, ICA provides proficiency- and performance-based language training and testing services supporting diplomacy, security, and global engagement. For more information, visit www.icalanguages.com.

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Conflict Resolution Support for Families and Organizations

Rogers Resolution Services

Hi, I'm Shelby! I’m a local mediator who helps neighbors resolve family, relationship, and workplace conflicts in a calm, structured way. Through my small business, Rogers Resolution Services, I offer mediation and conflict-resolution support tailored to your unique needs and help guide people through difficult conversations. I work primarily with co-parents, partners, relatives, roommates, and teams who need help talking through decisions, routines, boundaries, or recurring disagreements. I also support workplaces and community groups facing communication challenges or breakdowns. My role is neutral. I don’t give legal advice or take sides. I facilitate conversations, de-escalate tense situations, and help people reach practical and maintainable agreements they can feel comfortable with. Services include: • Family, community, and workplace mediation • Co-parenting communication planning • Conflict coaching (one-on-one support) • Group and organizational facilitation • Workplace and team communication support Please feel free to reach out if you or a neighbor need help with repairing communication, setting boundaries, and/or creating a healthier dynamic at home or at work. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to helping you!

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R2 Advisors

R2 Advisors PC (simply R2 Advisors) is a Tysons, VA–based CPA and strategic advisory firm helping forward-thinking businesses and nonprofit leaders achieve financial clarity, confidence, and growth. Led by experienced CPAs and CFO-level advisors, R2 Advisors provides integrated financial leadership—combining accounting, fractional CFO services, tax strategy, and risk management—to align every financial decision with your mission and long-term strategy. At R2 Advisors (r2.cpa), we believe in Reality × Reflection = Clarity: translating complex financial realities into insight-driven strategies. Our integrated approach bridges data, technology, and human expertise to deliver dynamic outcomes—from smarter reporting and tax efficiency to stronger governance and sustainable growth. Recognized for our client-centered, innovative approach, R2 Advisors PC partners with CEOs, CFOs, and nonprofit executives across the Washington D.C. Metro Area and nationwide. Whether you need a fractional finance team, outsourced accounting, or strategic tax planning, R2 Advisors delivers big-firm capability with boutique-firm care. 👉 Learn more at r2.cpa R2 Advisors PC – Integrated Approach. Dynamic Outcomes.

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