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Sprint into the summer months this June at the Inaugural Washington D.C. Triathlon. On June 20th, runners will gather in West Potomac Park for a USAT-sanctioned race along a scenic and historical background. They will be running through DC’s monuments and into Pennsylvania Avenue, where the race will end and months of endless practice will finally pay off. Runners will be challenged with Sprint and Olympic distance courses including a .8k swim, a 20k bike, and a 6.7k run. It is an opportunity for many to get in their best shape, to accomplish a goal, and, ultimately, it is a great way to kick off summer. Registration opened on February 1st for interested runners. Get in shape this summer, run a triathlon.–MONICA STERN-MORALES
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 DC Food & Wine
Join us for the 9th annual DC Food and Wine Tasting honoring PhRMA CEO Billy Tauzin at Morton's Steakhouse, 1050 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 30036 on Wednesday February 24, 2010. The chefs will provide appetizer-sized samples of the restaurant's specialties, while select wineries will offer a variety of wines and spirits to complement the chefs' choices. This event will include a live and silent auction with all proceeds to benefit tuberous sclerosis complex research. Reserve your ticket today for one of Washington, D.C.'s premier food events by contacting Tim Rogers at tim@capallies.com
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 Women on the Move Luncheon
The MS Women on the Move Luncheon is a leadership initiative designed to join women together in the movement towards a cure for multiple sclerosis. The year-round initiative culminates in a powerful luncheon on April 29th from noon until 2 p.m. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. with attendees who come to learn more about MS and give from the heart to honor and support friends, family members, and colleagues who live with MS. Past featured speakers have included actress Teri Garr, Rain Pryor, and author Jacquelyn Mitchard. Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Go to MSandYOU.org/WOTM or contact Luncheon@MSandYOU.org
 GoodTrueBeautiful
Best-selling author, advocate and creator of the foreverlily fragrance, Beth Nonte Russell and her brand GoodTrueBeautiful will celebrate the launch of the foreverlily fragrance in Washington D.C at Après Peau. The highly-anticipated launch of foreverlily at the acclaimed boutique will be honored on Wednesday, February 10. A portion of the signature foreverlily fragrance proceeds from the sale of foreverlily is donated to The Golden Phoenix Foundation, an organization – also founded by Russell – that aims to end child abandonment worldwide and supports existing research projects and initiatives. Inspired by Beth Nonte Russell’s “Forever Lily,” an account of her unexpected adoption of a baby girl from China, the fragrance is meant to aid the wearer in opening the heart and reaching for the highest within them. The book, currently being adapted into a screenplay, has taken off with the Hollywood it-girls and the fragrance is beloved by celebrities including Jessica Alba and Dana Delaney. Visit goodtruebeautifulinc.com for more information
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May Bernhardt, Designer and Owner of Mayflowers Floral Studios, helps to customize arrangements alongside her creative team, using fresh flowers, turning them into artistic, beautiful creations. Whether it is a special occasion, gift, or event , Mayflowers can create the perfect floral arrangement for you.
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Book Launch and Signing for Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation
 February 9
W Hotel Rooftop
6:30 – 9 p.m.
With the hope of inspiring women and girls across the country to become leaders in their communities and professions, and maybe even run for office one day, Lifetime Networks, VOICE Publishing and Capitol File Magazine are hosting a book launch party in Washington, DC for Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation. The party coincides with the official, nationwide release on February 2, 2010. 100% of Lifetime’s proceeds from the book will be donated to The White House Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to advance a richly diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions. For more information on the book and how to purchase, please visit everywomansvoice.com
American Heart Association Heart Ball
February 27
Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner
The Greater Washington Region Heart Ball is an elegant, black-tie celebration of life bringing together more than 500 of the region’s most prominent corporate, philanthropists, healthcare and community leaders for an inspirational evening of dinner, dancing, live entertainment and live and silent auctions. Survivors of heart disease and stroke will be honored as well as Military doctors who help save our service men and women’s lives. The Heart Ball truly is the premier social event that salutes American Heart Association’s impact on the Greater Washington Region. For more information visit dcheartball.com.
Leukemia Ball for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
 March 27
Washington Convention Center
6:30 p.m.
Win a Mercedes-Benz for $100! Purchase your 2010 Leukemia Ball raffle ticket today and enter to win either the Grand Prize (Winner's Choice of an E 350 Sedan or Coupe) or the First Prize (GLK 350 4Matic). Only 6,000 tickets printed! Call 703-399-2900 or visit leukemiaball.org/raffle.htm to purchase. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Winner will be chosen on March 27, but winner need not be present to win.
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