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See, Be Seen at Fourth Estate Restaurant
Word is spreading fast in Washington media circles that the Fourth Estate Restaurant is the place to see and be seen at lunch and dinner. This week WJLA anchor Leon Harris stopped by for lunch with two colleagues. Make sure you're seen. Make reservations today at www.press.org/fourthestate or 202-662-7638.
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Lobster Night in the Fourth Estate, March 31; $25 for Members
Steamed 1 1/4-pound lobsters will be served in the Fourth Estate Restaurant on Wednesday, March 31. The price is $25 for members and their guests, $30 for non-members. The lobsters will be served with drawn butter and a choice of oven-roasted potatoes or fries and coleslaw or green salad. Diners are seated from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance to assure service, but some may be available to walk-in diners. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to reservet. The lobster night special will be offered the last Wednesday of every month for a limited time…
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Photo Tips at Photo Committee Meeting, Noon March 31
Noel St. John, NPC's photo coordinator, will speak at the Photography Committee's meeting at noon Wednesday, March 31, in the McClendon Room. St. John will talk about "Capturing the Moment: Tips for Taking Better Photos at the NPC." He will illustrate several photo techniques, such as when and how to use flash indoors, by showing a sampling of photos taken by NPC volunteer photographers. All are welcome to attend, and no reservations are required; however, seating is limited in the McClendon Room.
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Tax Guide for Journalists Available in Library
Copies of the current edition of the free Tax Guide For Journalists from CCH are available in the library. The guide provides tax help for reporters, freelance writers and photographers.
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Award-Winning Magicians at Family Night, 7:30 pm April 14
Two winners of the Magician of the Year contest hosted by the Washington D.C.-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians will be among the performers at a free magic show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in the conference rooms. Noland Montgomery has won the contest four times; Dwight Redman has won it twice. Both will be among the seven magicians participating in the family-friendly show. Admission is free, but please reserve by calling 202-662-7501. No e-mails, please.
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FOIA Panel 6 pm May 11
Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Matt Winkler and Lucy Dalglish, executive director of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will participate in a panel on the Freedom of Information Act Tuesday May 11. The reception begins at 6 p.m followed by the panel. More details on the discussion -- FOIA 2010: Prying Secrets from the Government -- will be forthcoming.
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5K Run/Walk Set for July 17
Mark your calendars for the National Press Club 5K run/walk on Saturday,July 17. Last year's race drew more than 700 participants who came out in support of the scholarships and training programs of our Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, and we're hoping to find just as much success in 2010. Please plan to run, volunteer or support this popular event. If you have questions or would like to get involved, email 5K Committee Chairwoman Jessica Brady, [email protected].
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Iranian Photojournalist Speaks at 7 pm March 30
Iranian photojournalist Hasan Sarbakshian, whose home country refused to renew his press pass, will discuss the experience and his work at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in the First Amendment Lounge. Since losing his ability to work in Iran, Sarbakshian moved to the DC area. This is the first of the Freedom of the Press Series, an event aimed at allowing international reporters speak out about their experiences trying to report in their home country. This event is free and open to the public an. If you have any questions, please contact Evan Sweetman at [email protected]
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Ambassador, Panelists Discuss Haiti Plight, 6 pm March 25
Ambassador Raymond Joseph of Haiti will be the keynote speaker at HaitiNight at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25. in the ballroom, heading a panel ofexperts who will provide an update on how the Caribbean nation is copingwith the Jan. 12 earthquake. The panelists will discuss Haiti's past, present and future. They are: Dr. Judy Kuriansky, a clinical psychologist, lecturer and speaker who is on the faculty of Columbia University Teachers College and the Beijing Health Sciences center. She willl discuss the importance of psychological treatment for victims and first responders. Sania…
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This Week in National Press Club History
March 23, 2000: Singer Dolly Parton tells of her campaign against illiteracy in her home county in the Great Smoky Mountains and dazzles the Club in a lemon yellow dress with fringed hem, and yellow heels. March 25, 1925: The Club celebrates the burning of its $5,000 mortgage, set on fire by Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon. This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History and Heritage Committee, which is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the Club’s history through displays, panel discussions and lectures, as well as interviewing members as part of the…
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