October 30, 2007
Washington DC

RUN

November 2 and 9, 2007 - Got Lights!
Get free bike lights at WABA's “Got Lights?” bicycle safety and education event. WABA will give out 200 free front and rear bike light sets to help make streets safer for nighttime riders by raising awareness of the importance of being seen when cycling, especially at night.
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Where: 2nd - Suntrust Plaza at the corner of 18th St. and Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC, 9th - Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 3211 Pine St ., Washington, DC.
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.waba.org
Additional info: 202-518-0524 or waba@waba.org

November 3, 2007 - A Maryland Emancipation Day Hike
Celebrate this day with the Sierra Club by hiking the Underground Railroad Experience Trail to the Friends Meetinghouse and the Sandy Spring Slave Museum (6 mi round trip), with a subsequent visit to the Oakley Cabin, a restored slave cabin.
Time: 8:45 AM
Where: Meet at the announcement board near stone barn at Woodlawn Manor in Sandy Spring, MD at northeast corner of intersection of Norwood, Layhill, and Ednor Rds.
Cost: $2
Check it out: www.mwrop.org
Additional info: Leaders: Jane 240-586-9688 or janedc2002@yahoo.com; Paul 202-423-7913; and Mike 301-580-9387

November 10, 2007 - Manassas Battlefield Half-Day Hike
It's Veteran's Day! This 6.2 mile hike lies in the western portion of the battlefield that was the site of the Second Battle of Bull Run. The trail goes through both meadows and wooded areas, and includes a number of battlefield sites and monuments.
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Where: Manassas, VA
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members, registration deadline Nov. 7
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070 or wwo@patriot.net

November 3, 2007 - Ski Shop Happy Hour
Join Black Ski Inc for their Annual Ski Shop Happy Hour.
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM
Where: Ski Center, 4300 Fordham Road, NW, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.blackskiinc.org
Additional info: Sandra 202-635-2815 or slawson@udc.edu

November 9-11, 2007 - National Ski and Snowboard Expo
See the latest gear, bring in your old equipment to swap, participate in a free ski pass give-a-way for ski areas in VA, MD, and WV and watch Warren Miller's new snow thriller movie titled, “Playground”.
Time: 9th - 2 PM - 8 PM.; 10th - 10 AM - 8 PM; 11th - 11 AM to 5 PM
Where: Dulles Expo & Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Cost: $10
Check it out: www.nationalskiexpo.com

November 4, 2007 - Yoga-thon
Take part in 4 - 1 hour yoga sessions featuring Vinyasa, Ashtanga Basics, Sivananda, and Yoga Nidra to benefit YoKid
Time: 1 - 5 PM
Where: Little River Yoga, 6399 Little River Trnpk, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.littleriveryoga.com
Additional info: 703-475-0046, ellie@yokid.org or michelle@yokid.org

November 2, 2007 - How Well Do You Sleep? Yoga Workshop
This 2-hour workshop is known to create a profound sense of serenity and gives you knowledge to take home with you to help you sleep and live more at ease. Class includes lecture, simple yoga postures, breath work, self-enquiry, and meditation.
Time: 7 - 8:50 PM
Where: Hot Yoga DC - 3408 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 205, Washington DC
Cost: $45
Check it out: www.hotyogausa.com
Additional info: 202-HOT-YOGA

November 3, 2007 - Backbends on the Ropes
Play like puppets on the ropes! Use the ropes for support and leverage, deepening your backbends by training the body where to hold on and where to let go.
Time: 3 - 6 PM
Where: Unity Woods - Woodley Park Studio, 2639 Connecticut Ave., Suite C-102, Washington DC
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992 or uwyc@unitywoods.com

October 31, 2007 - Haunted House Walking Tour
Enjoy a walk through the city on Halloween and learn about harrowing events that transpired in some of the most famous houses in Washington.
Time: 7 PM
Where: Meets outside the Farragut West Metrorail station [17th Street exit]. Guide will be wearing a blue & green Washington Walks badge
Cost: $10, free 3 and under
Check it out: www.washingtonwalks.com
Additional info: 202-484-1565 or info@washingtonwalks.com

November 2-4, 2007 - US Sprint and Individual Orienteering Championship
This event is a must. No matter your fitness level, age or orienteering experience, you can participate in this fun weekend. Both championship and recreational activities are offered. As well as childcare for your little ones.
Time: 2nd - 10 AM - 4:30 PM, 3rd& 4th - 9 AM Start
Where: Prince William Forest, VA
Cost: Championship - $48 Adult, $30.50 Junior; Sprint - $33 Adult, $20.50 Junior (per day)
Check it out: http://qoc.nova.org/

November 3, 2007 - Great Dane Scavenger Hunt
Support the Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL) and participate in this point based Hunt filled with exciting and intriguing questions. Each team will be required to scower the city searching out clues and answering questions. Teams are comprised of 4-6 people.
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: Start Port City Java Café, 701 N. Carolina Ave, SE, Washington DC
Cost: $25 pre registration, $30 on site
Check it out: http://nova-magdrl.org
Additional info: nicole@nova-magdrl.org

Thru November 4, 2007 - Corn Maze in the Plains
Gather your friends and family for a Corn maze adventure, plus a barnyard of fun filled with giant slides, mini mazes, roll tubes, farm animals, picnic areas, and hayrides.
Time: Weekends - 10 AM - 10 PM
Where: Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA
Cost: $9, $7 12 and under, free 3 and under
Check it out: www.circleofseeds.com
Additional info: 540-456-7339 or hubknott@yahoo.com

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Events Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge

November 3, 2007 - 1st Annual Rock B*CAUSE
Support Hike For Discovery, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's new adventure fundraising program that prepares people, from beginners to seasoned hikers, to experience a natural wonder in a special way while listening to live music by Gareth Asher, Honor By August, Scott Leger and FLOREZ (with Erik Huffman from SURVIVOR: CHINA).
Time: 6-10 PM
Where: The Lodge Bar, Power Plant Live!, 10 Market Place, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $35 regular admission, $80 VIP tickets
Check it out: www.myspace.com/rockbcause
Additional info: Deidra at Rockbcause@comcast.net

November 3 - December 1, 2007 - Join Team In Training's Spring Season
Participate in an information meeting to learn more about the Team In Training program and their exciting spring events including The Wirefly National Marathon, Country Music Marathon™ & 1/2 Marathon, St. Anthony's Triathlon, Capital of Texas Triathlon and the Gulf Coast Triathlon.  As part of the Team, you'll receive expert coaching, a team to train with and you'll raise money to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient services. 
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM                       
Where: Locations throughout the DC area               
Cost: Free               
Check it out: www.teamintraining.org/ncameetings              Additional info: Lindsay at Lindsay.Luthe@lls.org  

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