Sports & Recreation

Boffi-Maxalto create Albero di Natale, Italian for Christmas tree, at this year’s Georgetown Jingle

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013, 9:06am

Boffi-Maxalto create Albero di Natale, Italian for Christmas tree, at this year’s Georgetown Jingle

Julia Walter of Boffi and Brian Fell of Maxalto designed an Italian-themed tree that includes a Tuscany Villa getaway and gift certificates from local Italian restaurants and beauty salon.

Spectacular holiday trees and décor are now on display in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel in anticipation of the 8th Annual Georgetown Jingle held this Sunday, December 15th. The event benefits pediatric programs at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Submitted by DC Rollergirls, DC Rollergirls

Monday, November 18th, 2013, 1:48pm

23 Nov! The DC Rollergirls are hosting another action packed nail-biter...make that two!

BOUT 1 (4pm): Majority Whips vs. DC DemonCats

BOUT 2 (5:45pm): Scare Force One vs. Cherry Blossom Bombshells

Tickets are just $15 for adults age 12 and up! For children age 6-11, tickets are only $6. Future rollerbabies under age 6 are FREE! Military tickets are $12.

Get your tickets here or at the door. http://www.ticketmaster.com/DC-Rollergirls-tickets/artist/82763

DC Rollergirls

http://www.dcrollergirls.com/

DC Armory

2001 East Capitol St SE

Washington, DC 20003

(202) 547-9077

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Submitted by Gautam Chowdhry, Community Blogger

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 1:07pm

Keep Your Social Life Active and Fun This Winter with DC Bocce

Don't hibernate this winter. You can keep your social life active this winter by playing in DC's home grown bocce ball league. Bocce is an easy, fun, and social game to play. The league welcomes newcomers as well as experienced players. There are indoor leagues during the winter time, so you can keep active and keep warm at the same time.

You can choose from the following neighborhoods:

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Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 9:45am

John Wall Visits Elementary Students In D.C.

WASHINGTON (WUSA) – Washington Wizards guard, John Wall, will be visit Simon Elementary School located at 401 Mississippi Ave in S.E., D.C. on Thursday. Wall will take part in a before-school activity program that aims to enhance academic performance and the overall health of kids with over 200 students named BOKS.

BOKS is a national non-profit organization backed by the Reebok Foundation and supported by many Reebok athletes. The program is currently in more than 160 schools around the country and aims to be in hundreds more come January 2013

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Submitted by Jackie Diaz, Web Producer

Monday, September 10th, 2012, 1:04pm

The DC all-female roller derby league will open it's season at the DC Armory on Saturday, Sept. 22nd.

The league’s four teams -- the Cherry Blossom Bombshells, DC DemonCats, Majority Whips and defending champion Scare Force One -- will bring their tough skating action when they compete against each other during the regular season.

“You can’t beat the overall fan experience at Rollergirls’ bouts. There is energy, excitement, and serious competition as well,” Erik A. Moses, managing director of Events DC’s Sports and Entertainment Division said in a press release. “Whether you are a veteran fan or newcomer to roller derby, you don’t want to miss the great action and electric environment this season.”

The season will end with the league championship on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

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