ADC DC Area Chapter Board Elections

The ADC DC Area Chapter (ADC-DC) Board Elections will take place next month.

Sunday, October 6 at 6 p.m. 

Arlington County Public Library’s Central Branch

1015 N Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201.

Nominations are being accepted for at least seven positions on the Board of Directors for two year terms. Submit your nomination online below or in person at the election.

All Board members must be current ADC members at the time of election and maintain current status throughout their terms. To join or renew your membership, please visit http://www.adc.org/join-adc/.

The objective of ADC-DC is to promote the purposes and policies of ADC-National. ADC-DC shall concentrate its efforts in the greater DC Area. ADC-DC shall support the human and civil rights of all peoples and oppose racism and bigotry in any form. It welcomes the participation and support of all persons of all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds.

The Board of Directors of ADC-DC constitutes the administrative body of the Chapter. It is responsible for management and operation of the Chapter, including but not limited to event organizing and promotion; fundraising; promotion of ADC-National events and mission; and overall strategic plan for the ADC-DC Chapter.

Arab Idol comes to Washington

Arab Idols Featuring Mohammad Assaf, Farah Youssef & Ziad Khoury

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is pleased to host its third annual cultural event entitled "Turaath: Celebrating Arab Culture in America." 

Lisner Auditorium

George Washington University

Washington, DC 

Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm. 

This year's event is organized by ADC's Women's Initiative and will feature the 2013 Arab Idol winners; acclaimed Palestinian vocalist Mohammad Assaf, Syrian songstress Farah Youssef, and Lebanese vocalist Ziad Khoury. 

Tickets

25th Annual Candidates’ Night Dinner

Virginia Arab American Political Forum

Arab American Democratic Caucus - Arab American Republican Caucus 25^th Annual Candidates’ Night Dinner

6:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2013

Tysons Corner Marriott Hotel

8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Invited Gubernatorial Candidates

Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Terry McAuliffe (D)

Invited Lt. Governor Candidates

Ralph Northam (D) and E.W. Jackson (R)

Invited Attorney General Candidates

Mark Herring (D) and Mark Obenshain (R)

And

Candidates for Virginia House of Delegates

Presentations of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Community Service Award

Benefactor: $2,000, Sponsor: $1,000, Table Host: $500, Individual Ticket:$50

Parking tickets will be validated free of charge inside the Ballroom upon presentation of dinner ticket

Buy your ticket online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7796642969

This event sells out every year.  Please act early!  You can make your sponsorship checks to: NDPAC

For sponsorships and ticket sales information, please contact Amr Mounib at 202.256.8008 amrfoto@gmail.com  

 

Palestinian Nakba: 65 Years Later

Commemorating 65 Years of Palestinian Dispossession

Sunday, May, 19 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arlington Central Library Auditorium
1015 N Quincy Street 
Arlington, VA 22201
Map


Program to include:

• Reception
• Film and Discussion
• Nakba Survivors' Testimonials
• Nakba Photo Exhibit
• Cultural Show

This event is free and will be live streamed as part of the ADC Arabesque Lecture Series 

Co-sponsored by: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC); U.S. Palestinian Community Network- DC Chapter; Code Pink Women for Peace; Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice; Sabeel DC Metro; U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation; Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace; Jewish Voice for Peace - DC Chapter; ADC DC Area Chapter
For more information, please send an email to organizing@adc.org

Parking is available at the library.

The 9th Annual Arab American Service Day - Saturday, May 11

Arab American Service Day is a national day where thousands of Arab Americans join together to create positive change in their communities under the motto “Serving Communities, Connecting People.” While the service projects in each city are unique, the event is a true testimony that Arab Americans are giving back and joining together to serve their neighborhoods. 

This year, the AAI, the ADC and the NAAP-DC are partnering to organize two volunteer projects: one at The Farm on the Walker-Jones Education Campus in Washington, DC and another at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Alexandria, VA.

DC Project: The Urban Farm is a one acre plot that serves kids, adults, and neighbors of Walker-Jones Education Campus. It consists of several gardens, an orchard, and beehive which are used by students for science class and provides produce to local communities and organizations such as DC Central Kitchen.  Volunteers will help with plant seedlings, weeding, digging holes, etc.  It’s a great way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather while getting involved in the community.

Participants of all ages are welcome and can sign up for a two-hour shift from either 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:00-2:00pm. The Farm is located half a block from the Walter-Jones School at 1125 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 and is easily accessible by bus or the Metro. Sign up here! Have questions about this project? Contact Jennine Vari atjvari@aaiusa.org or Marielle Costanza at mcostanza@adc.org.

VA Project: The ReStore takes donations of new, used, and surplus building supplies, appliances, and other home improvement items for resale at 50-90% below retail prices. The proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia. Volunteers work with ReStore staff collecting and receiving donated materials, pricing and stocking items, cleaning and organizing the store, assisting customers, and running the cash register.

Volunteers are needed from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Alexandria, VA at 7770-G Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306(behind Gold’s Gym), approximately 3 miles south of Route 495 on Route 1. Volunteers must be over the age of 12 and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Also, children ages 12-17 need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Sign up here! Please direct questions about ReStore to Fatima Ahmed at fatima.ahmed1@gmail.com.