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Club tennis players to volley Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
Club tennis players will meet for indoor play this Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., at the tennis courts of Georgetown University. All levels are welcome. If you can, bring some tennis balls. For more information and to participate, please send an email by noon, Thursday, 27 Feb.to [email protected].
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Chief Minister of Gibraltar Joseph Bossano
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REVISED: Reliable Source events in March
Wednesday March 5th -- NPC Flicks - 7 p.m. showing House of Cards -- Truman Lounge Thursday, March 13th -- Pub Quiz - 7 p.m. -- Truman Lounge Monday, March 17th -- St. Patrick's Night Irish Buffet and celebration with music starting 5:30 p.m. -- Reliable Source
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THIS JUST IN! National Press Club wants to honor your best 2013 breaking news reporting
The breaking news award in the National Press Club journalism contest recognizes excellence in breaking news reporting with a competition for print/online. Another breaking news award is offered for broadcasters, mentioned in an earlier story. Entries will be judged for quality of reporting, speed and innovation. Particular attention will be given to reporting in the first 24 hours and the use of a variety of formats to reach news consumers. SCOTUSblog won the print/online Breaking News Award last year for its coverage of the Supreme Court's healthcare ruling. The entries should have no more…
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Observe 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act with Freedom Riders Thursday, March 20
Experience the incredible true story of Freedom Rider Joan Trumpauer Mulholland's courage to help change the world and see why The National Civil Rights Museum declared, "This film belongs alongside those of other freedom rights champions." Join Mulholland, civil rights activist Dorie Ladner, Freedom Rider Reginald Green and writer/director Loki Mulholland for a screening of the documentary "An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland” followed by a panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 in the National Press Club conference rooms. The event will mark the…
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On-camera skill training March 15
National Press Club member and veteran television reporter Andrea McCarren will teach on-camera skills in a two-hour workshop on Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the NPC Broadcast Center. This is a great opportunity for journalists and communicators to learn or improve their on-camera skills in an intensive 2-hour hands-on workshop. Through “mock interviews,” you’ll learn: · How to craft and deliver meaningful sound bites for taped and live interviews · How to be more comfortable and confident on camera · What to wear and what not to wear for your television appearances ·…
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If it's the last Wednesday, it's Lobster Night at the Fourth Estate
The National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant is hosting Lobster Night, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30-8:30pm, the last Wednesday of the month. Crustaceans are plentiful and will be swathed in butter to awaken your taste buds like a warm spring breeze (remember those?). Members pay $25; Non-members $30 for a steamed 1 ¼ pound Maine Lobster with coleslaw (or salad) and choice of French fries or oven crisped new potatoes. The regular Fourth Estate menu will be available for non-lobster lovers. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster; phone: 202-662-7638. A very…
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A few tickets remain for Monday luncheon speech by Chairman of House Armed Services
Tickets are running out for the National Press Club's luncheon with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Calif., Monday, Feb. 24. at 12:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. McKeon will deliver the speech he says President Obama won't give about the administration's plans for Afghanistan. The chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, which provides authorization for and oversight of the Defense Department and its nearly $500 billion budget, is considered one of Congress' most influential positions. McKeon has been critical of Obama in recent weeks about his lack of…
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Last chance to reserve for Saturday's family event with Irish storyteller
Don't miss Irish author and engaging storyteller Lara O’Brien, who will read from her children’s book, “Chesca and the Spirit of Grace,” and tell tales of Ireland's most famous Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley at an event for the whole family at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the National Press Club. The event is appropriate for children ages 6 to 12. To reserve your ticket or purchase a book, click here. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. Tickets are $5 for NPC members, $10 for non-members. Children are admitted free with a paying adult. The fee is waived for members who…
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Member benefit: Free Club guest passes for members
Did you know that every year National Press Club members receive two complimentary 10-day guest passes? They are perfect to give to your colleagues who are interested in joining the Club or to visiting family and friends. All you need to do is email [email protected], and provide the name of your guest, the start date for the guest card and your membership number. Once you have used your two complimentary guest cards, you can purchase additional guest passes for $10 each. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
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