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Greater DC Cares
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Uncategorized
1725 I St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20006
(202) 777-4440
For those that are new to DC and are looking for a way to contribute to the community and to meet...
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For those that are new to DC and are looking for a way to contribute to the community and to meet other other people new to DC, I would recommend joining Greater DC Cares. It's a nonprofit that organized community events around the area like neighborhood cleanings, work in soup kitchens, kids hospitals, etc, for evenings and weekends. It's also a good way to meet other young people. They send out an email every week for the upcoming events, and you simply respond when you're interested in participating.
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I’ve been here with a friend who has a memberhip a couple times to play racquetball. I think this...
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I’ve been here with a friend who has a memberhip a couple times to play racquetball. I think this place has the best courts for racquetball in the city. All their facilities are very well kept and clean. This is a very modern facility. If I lived near here then I would consider getting a membership.
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Bangkok Bistro
Category:
Restaurants
3251 Prospect St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20007
(202) 337-2424
The Bangkok Bistro is a beautiful restaurant with wonderful atmosphere. The staff is very friendly...
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The Bangkok Bistro is a beautiful restaurant with wonderful atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and professional. The food is absolutely wonderful. I've been coming here for years and always order something new and delicious. They offer wonderful specials and sidewalk dining is available in the warm months. The Bangkok Bistro is moderately priced and well worth the trip.
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Library of Congress
Category:
Federal Government
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20001
(202) 707-0412
While you do have to be registered with the Library to go into the reading room, the tour guide...
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While you do have to be registered with the Library to go into the reading room, the tour guide will show you around the atrium area and point out interesting aspects of the building and reading room. The guides were very informative and explained artistic touches, and architectural meaning that I would never have even noticed. What looks like an overly ornate area, has real meaning all around that I would never have seen. I was so surprised that we had a treasure like this building in the US, and even more so that I didn't know anything about it! I had expected to be going to see piles of books. (yawn) but no, the architectural tour was entertaining and great! Also. the bookstore is great, you'll want to buy everything!
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The National Shrine is a must-see for Roman Catholics visiting Washington, DC. In addition to the...
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The National Shrine is a must-see for Roman Catholics visiting Washington, DC. In addition to the enormous upper church and lower crypt church, there are dozens of small chapels, each dedicated to various nations. Architecture is beautiful, especially the tiled mosaics and stained glass of the upper church. Also not to be missed are the marble saint sculptures outside the crypt church on the lower level and the chapel of Ireland in the rear of the upper level.
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Fire Fly Restaurant
Category:
Fire Department
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20036
(202) 861-1310
Hidden just outside DuPont circle beyond businesses is Firefly. The decor of this restaurant...
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Hidden just outside DuPont circle beyond businesses is Firefly. The decor of this restaurant makes it seem like you might be underneath a tree surrounded by fireflies at night. The service when I went for lunch was a bit slow to start as they had just opened for lunch, but picked up and was very helpful. The choices were original and reasonably priced for lunch. We were able to enjoy a healthy, delicious lunch in time to get back for the afternoon hours.
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I needed my driveway paved because the asphalt was starting to break apart. American Concrete...
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I needed my driveway paved because the asphalt was starting to break apart. American Concrete Pavement Association was recommended to me by a friend. They provided me with a quote the next day and were able to do the job while I was at work. It was nice not having to worry about having to take time off of work to meet with them. When I arrived home my driveway looked as good as new.
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Electric Power Supply
Category:
Societies & Foundation Associations
1401 New York Ave NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20005
(202) 628-8200
I have personal experience with this company - their work is based on a concept of honesty and...
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I have personal experience with this company - their work is based on a concept of honesty and fair prices. Simply put, they do a WAY better job than their competitors. They will give you an estimate that is VERY close to what the actual cost ends up to be. No overestimating/overcharging here! This is because of their postive, up-front attitude in dealing with their customers.
A minority-owned business, they are located in NE, and recently opened up a new office off of Rhode Island Avenue, so as to be easily accessible to all of the DC Metro area. They do both residential and commercial electrical wiring - I got them to up the 'amp load' in my home and thier work was perfect.
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I can't think of a single person who doesn't like attending shows held by the National Symphony...
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I can't think of a single person who doesn't like attending shows held by the National Symphony Orchestra. My father has been taking me to see them since I was a little girl, and I've always loved them.
I love going to the shows with guest musicians, since it makes it seem like a different group each time. I highly recommend NSO to everyone!
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Aarp
Category:
Societies & Foundation Associations
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia 20001
(202) 434-2000
For around $12.50 a year you can become a member of AARP. You will receive a membership card,...
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For around $12.50 a year you can become a member of AARP. You will receive a membership card, member magazine, the Bulletin newsletter, free and low-cost publications, discounts to pharmacy, insurance, and investments. You will enjoy using your membership card for discounts to hotels, motels, and car rentals. There are also some entertainment, amusement parks, and zoos that will give you discounts when they see your AARP card. You will get a list of these businesses so you will know where you can use your card. You will also receive a Member Benefits Guide to AARP membership. There are many travel products to take advantage of, such as car rentals, airlines, cruises, and resorts. There are so many benefits to being a member of AARP that I haven't even began to take advantage of all their services. Go to www.aarp.org for more information, or write to them at their Membership Center in Lakewood, CA 90712, on 3200 E. Carson Street. Their National Headquarters in located in Washington, DC 20049, on 601 E. Street, NW . When you become of age, you will automatically start receiving mail about AARP. They are worth joining. They keep you up-to-date on political issues, like the new Medical Plan D for Medicare. The AARP Magazine has a lot of useful ads and articles appropriate to 50 year olds and up. You know, the baby boomers!
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