Posts Tagged ‘Paul Wharton’
Posted by ryan / Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
The Capital Area Food Bank’s Eighth Annual Blue Jeans Ball is on April 10 at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Wardman Park Marriot Hotel in NW DC, everyone is encouraged to “come as they are” to this fundraiser. There’s no need to get dressed up for this event, so pull out your favorite pair of jeans and have yourself a good ole time.
Over forty of the area’s finest chefs will be preparing their specialty dishes, and the music group Elastic Waistband is scheduled to perform. Dozens of unique products and experiences can be bid on in the the silent auction. Some of the bigger ticket items will be saved for the live one.
Special guest appearances include First Lady Michelle Obama and Mayor Vincent Gray. News Anchor Jennifer Donelan is the Mistress of Ceremony and TV personality Paul Wharton is an Honorary Ambassador Against Hunger.
The underlying reason for all this is to raise awareness of the prevalence of hunger throughout the metropolitan area. It’s one thing to know about the problem, but it’s quite another to do something about it. The CAFB has been the solution for over three decades now, but they need our continuous help and financial support in order to do so.
Tickets were $150, but have recently sold out unfortunately. The good news is that each ticket sold could potentially feed a family of four for two weeks, or one hundred fifty people in one day! Plan ahead to attend next year. Sounds like it’d be worth it!
-Ryan Robertson
(image: CAFB)
Sales to Help You Swallow Tax Day
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! As you’re well aware, today is Tax Day. Whether you’re among the refund-receiving set or the sad-to-be-sending-it-to-Uncle-Sam set, I say you deserve a little something for filing on time. So, here’s a little heads-up on some super sales that could act as much more than a little pat on the back.
If you don’t mind heading into the District on a weekday:
Point those stilettos to Wink (3109 M St. NW) and “Strut Into Spring.” Fashion writer Makeda Saggau-Sackey & TV personality Paul Wharton will be on hand to help the fab boutique celebrate its fifth anniversary with a fashion show, some bubbly and treats, and a special 2o percent discount on in-store purchases! Drop by between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
If you prefer to stay on the suburban side of things:
The Limited could provide just the type of sales support you seek; through Sunday, April 26th, in stores and online, receive $30 off a $100 purchase or $20 off a $60 purchase.
Plus, serenity is right around the corner thanks to this week being Spa Week – nice timing, right? If wanting to get on the soothing spa action, click here to register at spaweek.com and see which businesses are participating in Virginia — there are nearly 30! (Speaking of spas, I can’t stop thinking about all of the soothing, absolutely glorious scents I sniffed at Vienna’s fantastic Valerianne yesterday, not to mention the softest towels I’ve ever touched — bamboo — for creating a spa-like atmosphere at home. More on that remarkable store later.)
Then again, if you prefer to keep it to the PC or laptop:
Don’t miss the last day to receive 20 percent off with code “CityShopGirl” at shoptheshoebox.com, fabulous new web partner to National Jean Company and home to shoes from a bevy of fantastic designers including Kate Spade, DVF and Marc Jacobs! Thanks again, cityshopgirl.com!
Of course, if you’re a Stuart Weitzman fan, you’ll also want to click here to save up to 65 percent on SW shoes at zappos.com!
Clubbebe members will also want to point their browser to bebe.com where they’ll receive 20 percent off all sale items today through Monday, April 20, with code “TAXBREAK” at checkout.
For those last-minute filers who find themselves particularly stressed, perhaps a little Bath & Body Works Stress Relief Aromatherapy could help cool those jets. And, good news: today only, aromatherapy items are just $8 at bathandbodyworks.com.
