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🎶 Let the Music Dance!, June 14
MaryO is in this Orchestra! The Washington Balalaika Orchestra presents an enchanting program of music performed by our own musicians on balalaika, bayan, domra, flute, oboe and clarinet. And for the first time, we are pleased to present medley of Ukrainian folk songs on the bandura, the national instrument of Ukraine.
✅ AA Open Meeting, Wednesday at 6 pm
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC's Library. At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the "meeting before the meeting". Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced […]
🎼 A Celebration of Bach, June 7
In addition to the wonderful talents of Pender’s own musicians, we are delighted to welcome special guest artists Veronica Jackson, Heidi Jacobs, and Sean Wittmer. Together, they will bring the beauty, depth, and brilliance of Bach’s music to life in a rich and meaningful program.
🎶 Slavic Festival Concert July 11
MaryO is in this Orchestra! The Balalaika and Domra Association of America (BDAA) presents our annual Slavic Festival Concert, which brings together musicians from around the world to perform Slavic folk music, including Eastern European, Romani, and Klezmer musical traditions. The performance is an extravaganza, featuring virtuoso guest artists with a 60-piece folk orchestra, all […]
🧶 Caring Hands, June 13 at 10 am
We’re delighted to revive our Prayer Shawl / Baby Blanket / Care Bag ministry as an in-person gathering once again! We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Pender UMC Library. This is a relaxed, welcoming time to knit, crochet, talk, and share as we work together. Our handmade […]
🍪 DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, November 14
Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee roasters, chocolate makers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the DMV region will gather in Northern Virginia for the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival.
😥Video from Memorial Service for MaryO's Mom
Mary Alice Tibbetts Kelly lived a long life marked by curiosity, perseverance, creativity, and quiet courage. She survived much, learned constantly, lived on her own terms and cherished her independence. Her legacy lives on through music played, stories written, puzzles solved, journeys taken, and the family who knew her strength and grace firsthand. Mary’s Memorial […]
🇺🇸 Memorial Day
Thanks, Grandpa… You weren’t American, but you fought valiantly for the cause overseas. I never met my grandfather. He had died in Peshawar, India, fighting for the Black Watch during World War l. Peshawar was on the northern frontier of British India, near the Khyber Pass.
🕺 National Tap Dance Day!
National Tap Dance Day falls on May 25 every year and is a celebration of tap dancing as an American art form. The idea of National Tap Dance Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8, 2004. The […]
🧻 Don’t Forget Your Towel Today!
Each year, May 25 is Towel Day. Do you know why? Towel Day is celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans. On this day, fans carry a towel with them, as described in Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, to demonstrate their appreciation for […]

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