If you missed the MMMF Arts and Crafts Fair at the Bank then check out the Washington Crafts Show at the Washington Convention Center on November 7th, 8th and 9th to find exclusive and unique holiday gifts. For more information go to
The Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore has a Chrysanthemum show that runs from November 8th to 30th showcases over 30 types of mums in a many different colors. The event is free. For more information call 410-396-0008 or go to
November 11th is Veterans Day. It is a great time to visit the war memorials and monuments in DC. Some special events scheduled on this day are, wreath laying ceremonies at various memorials, community concert at Mount Vernon, ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington Cemetery etc. Enjoy some of these memorable tributes to war veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve their country. For more information go to or check the National Park Service November calendar.
National Family Volunteer Day is on November 17th, it is an annual service day that is always held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It is a day designed to encourage families to do public service and help local communities. For more information on how you can help go to
Never seen a Thanksgiving Parade? Then kick off the holiday season with the Baltimore Thanksgiving Parade that goes down Pratt Street through the Inner Harbor on November 17, 2007, 11 a.m. Keep your eyes peeled for marching bands, bugle corps, clowns and floats. If you can’t make it on November 17th then try to catch Santa Claus with all the performers, antique cars, and balloons at the Reston Holiday Parade on November 28th. The Parade starts at 11.00 am and culminates with Santa lighting the holiday tree at 6.00 pm at the Reston Town Center. For more info go to
Want a new look at the Star-Spangled Banner then head to the National Museum of American History that will re-open after massive renovation on the 21st of November. The other highlight will be a chance to see the White House copy of the Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. For more information call Smithsonian Information at 202-633-1000, 202-633-5285 (TTY).
Do you want to do your little to help the homeless people in the Washington Metropolitan area? Then, join the “Help the Homeless Walk” on the National Mall on November 22nd 2008. The walk aims to raise awareness and funds for the Washington, DC area organizations that are working to prevent and end homelessness. Pre-registration begins at 7:00 am on the front law of the Dept of Agriculture, between 12th and 14th streets NW. The walk begins at 9:00 am, is about 3.1 miles long and goes around the Tidal Basin. For more information go to www.helpthehomelessdc.org
