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Events Team plans programming with focus on fall
Although the National Press Club is closed for events for what Club team leaders and staff members hope is a short period, the Events Team is continuing to work toward building programming for when the crisis subsides. “We had some really fun events lined up but we are rescheduling them for later,” said Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, co-chair of the Events Team. “As a profession, we are accustomed to adversity so we see it as an opportunity to regroup and focus on the future. The upside is that we are looking at having a packed fall season.” Russell-Sluchansky added: “No less important, we want…
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Signature brownies can spread delight
You are tucked within four walls and keeping six feet away from the closest of friends. But take heart, hopeful signs abound. The forsythia is an impossible yellow. The peach tree is in bloom, and daffodils are waking up the garden. Create a similar pleasure with signature brownies. Some loved ones might need a little treat momentarily to make everything right. Chocolate can do that. I've shared below the world’s easiest and best brownie recipe. Most ingredients should be in your pantry. If not, four ounces of chocolate are easily accessible -- even gas stations sell big bars. This recipe…
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Help Club share your stories of distancing, virus coverage
National Press Club operations in our physical facility may be suspended, but our community is always open. During this period of social distancing, we want to hear from you, our members. Connect with us on our social platforms and let us know how you’re doing. Tag us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using @PressClubDC. How are you coping with isolation? Has your organization instituted a work from home policy? Are you on the front lines covering the virus for your news operation? Send a tweet, post a photo to Instagram, share a post on Facebook, let us know how you’re spending your days…
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Friedheim Library offers online office hours by email, Slack
The Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library will be open for digital office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting March 17. National Press Club members who want help finding an expert source, searching Lexis Nexis, or just want some virtual company, can join our Library Slack channel for the fastest response. Send your name and email address to [email protected], and we’ll help you get set up in Slack. You can also email requests for resources to [email protected]. The library is overseen by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff, which is working…
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St. Patrick's Day buffet canceled
The St. Patrick's Day buffet scheduled for March 17 in the Reliable Source has been canceled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was made to adhere to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for social distancing.
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American Legion Post's March 25 meeting with head of Eisenhower Commission postponed
The National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 has postponed its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at noon in the McClendon Room due to coronavirus health concerns. The scheduled guest speaker was retired Air Force Brigadier General Carl Reddel, executive director of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission. Reddel will be invited to speak when the meeting is rescheduled. All Club members are invited to the speaker portion of Post 20 meetings. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is scheduled to be dedicated in Washington on Friday, May 8, V-E Day. Eisenhower was the 234th U.S…
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Club fitness center adds socially connected, immersive indoor bike
The National Press Club fitness center is excited to announce a new addition to the Peloton bike. It is said to be the most socially connected and immersive indoor bike out there, offering unlimited access to studio cycling classes whenever your schedule allows. Ride to daily live cycling classes streamed directly from Pelotin's New York City studio, or choose from 10,000+ on-demand workouts ranging in difficulty, length, and theme. You can even track your progress with in-depth metrics and race other riders on a real-time leaderboard. And with a diverse team of world-class instructors…
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Message from the National Press Club on COVID-19
Dear members of the National Press Club, Over the last several weeks, the leadership of the National Press Club has been closely monitoring the spread of this novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The safety and security of our members, guests and staff has been and will always be our top priority. As such, we will continue to follow official CDC guidelines, and take every precaution to keep your Club safe and open as this situation develops. We have dramatically increased the frequency of our sanitation efforts within the Club, and have deployed automated hand sanitizers throughout the 13th and…
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Green beer, of course -- Reliable Source St. Paddy's drink menu
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. So, of course, the beer is green. But, wait, there's more at the National Press Club's annual wearin' o' the green festivities in the Reliable Source Pub on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 5:30 for food, beverage and music by popular guitarist Mat Palombo at 6:30 p.m. . The bar will be set up with regular favorites plus this special drink menu: Bailey Irish Floats $10 (made with vanilla ice cream, Guinness beer, Baileys Irish Cream and chocolate syrup. Irish Coffee $8 Green beer $6 A special buffet menu is also on tap and can be reviewed by clicking…
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Indie authors to hear how to turn a manuscript into a book, March 12
Katherine Pickett, owner of POP Editorial Services, will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the independent authors group of National Press Club members on Thursday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the McClendon Room. Authors who have published via the independent route (sometimes called self-publishing) are invited to attend. Contact Ed Barks at [email protected] for your invitation. The group also extends a special invitation to Club members who may be in the process of writing a book and want to learn more about the benefits of indie authorship. Pickett's topic will be "How…
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