From: John Hughes <friendsofsoldiers@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Subject: July 4 Soldiers Home
To: John Hughes <friendsofsoldiers@gmail.com>
Friends of the Soldiers’ Home in cooperation with the Armed Forces Retirement Home is pleased to announce THE LOCAL FOOD VENDORS and other activities for:
The Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington D.C.
Offering delectable treats from the Tender Rib, Stix, Reba's Funnel Cakes, and, for a return engagement from our successful July 4 last year, Captain Cookie, Lemon Grass Truck and Los Verracos! (see below for vendor details)
The Tender Rib
Ribs, chops, BBQ chicken offered with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese www.thetenderrib.com
Lemongrass
We've taken two main ingredients, grilled lemongrass chicken and slow roasted pork, and offered it up four ways: banh mi, tacos, vermicelli noodles and salad. Round it off with bubble tea! http://www.lemongrasstruck.com/
Captain Cookie and the Milk Man
A mobile bakery with fresh-baked cookies, local milk & ice cream, and made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwiches! http://www.captaincookiedc.com/
Stix
Top quality chicken breast, New York strip, colossal shrimp, handcrafted marinades from the freshest ingredients, clean oils, fresh herbs http://www.eatstixnow.com/
Los Verracos
In 2009, some friends in New Jersey/New York came together over a mutual admiration and respect of pork and all of its wonders. They decided they wanted to find a way to share this passion with friends and family. Los Verracos Supper Club was bornReba's Funnel Cakes
Featuring funnel cakes with toppings of your choice -- how about fresh strawberries, or maybe chocolate and honey whip cream, and many other treats http://foodtruckfiesta.com/rebas-funnel-cake-food-truck/
Friends of the Soldiers Home is grateful for staff and veterans of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for making this opportunity available to the community. We are grateful for your service.
A July 4thCelebration
Thursday, July 4, 2013
4 pm to 9:30 pm
The Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington D.C.
(Entrance: Randolph Street, NW at Rock Creek Church Road)
Watch the fireworks at the National Mall
from one of the best vantage points in Washington, DC streaming music from the show from the Mall!
Trout Unlimited is the nation’s foremost organization for restoring fisheries. Catch-and-release fishing is from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Poles and bait provided.
DC Bike House and Capital Bikeshare will help you decorate your bike, trike, stroller, scooter or skateboard. Decorations provided. Our 4th of July Bike Parade of one hour begins at 7 p.m. and will by the Scott Building so Soldiers Home residents unable to come down the hill to participate will be able to see the decorated bikes!Make Lincoln hats with Lincoln's Cottage at 4 p.m. and take a cottage tour at 4 p.m. half-price for adults. Pre-register online at lincolncottage.org, second tour will be added with sufficient demand.
Harambee with Baba Ras D is an engaging musical Early Childhood Education experience promoting peace. Don’t miss it at 4:30 pm!
He's Back from 2012 -- Home resident and veteranBilly White, The Music Man, starting at 5:30 p.m. will spin the best music you will want to hear on any Fourth of July!
Glow sticks, glow necklaces, t-shirts and water also available -- sales of these items and the $5 parking charge benefit the sponsor of the this community event, Friends of the Soldiers Home.Also:Explore a Fire Engine with the DC Fire Department (http://www.dcfd.com)
Take a souvenir photo with Demetrius G (http://www.dglimophoto.com)
5:00 pm – Water Balloon Toss
6:30 pm – Tug of War
Carry in your own food and drink if you prefer not to buy from vendors; walk or bike in; take the H8 bus or Metro. The festival is a short walk from the Georgia-Petworth station.
More on the Food Vendors:
He's Back from 2012 -- Home resident and veteranBilly White, The Music Man, starting at 5:30 p.m. will spin the best music you will want to hear on any Fourth of July!
Glow sticks, glow necklaces, t-shirts and water also available -- sales of these items and the $5 parking charge benefit the sponsor of the this community event, Friends of the Soldiers Home.Also:Explore a Fire Engine with the DC Fire Department (http://www.dcfd.com)
Take a souvenir photo with Demetrius G (http://www.dglimophoto.com)
5:00 pm – Water Balloon Toss
5:30 pm – Wheelbarrow races
6:00 pm – Three-legged races
6:30 pm – Tug of War
7:30 pm – Kickball game (After the bike parade)
8:00 pm – Other lawn games: Bocci, Croquet, Bean Bag Toss
Carry in your own food and drink if you prefer not to buy from vendors; walk or bike in; take the H8 bus or Metro. The festival is a short walk from the Georgia-Petworth station.
More on the Food Vendors:
The Tender Rib
Ribs, chops, BBQ chicken offered with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese www.thetenderrib.com
Lemongrass
We've taken two main ingredients, grilled lemongrass chicken and slow roasted pork, and offered it up four ways: banh mi, tacos, vermicelli noodles and salad. Round it off with bubble tea! http://www.lemongrasstruck.com/
Captain Cookie and the Milk Man
A mobile bakery with fresh-baked cookies, local milk & ice cream, and made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwiches! http://www.captaincookiedc.com/
Stix
Top quality chicken breast, New York strip, colossal shrimp, handcrafted marinades from the freshest ingredients, clean oils, fresh herbs http://www.eatstixnow.com/
Los Verracos
In 2009, some friends in New Jersey/New York came together over a mutual admiration and respect of pork and all of its wonders. They decided they wanted to find a way to share this passion with friends and family. Los Verracos Supper Club was bornReba's Funnel Cakes
Featuring funnel cakes with toppings of your choice -- how about fresh strawberries, or maybe chocolate and honey whip cream, and many other treats http://foodtruckfiesta.com/rebas-funnel-cake-food-truck/
Friends of the Soldiers Home is grateful for staff and veterans of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for making this opportunity available to the community. We are grateful for your service.
Mission: Friends of the Soldiers Home is a non-profit organization serving to strengthen the bond between the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington and the surrounding community. Through service, education and engagement, Friends of the Soldiers Home connects citizens and veterans in a relationship that recognizes the sacrifice of military service and enhances quality of life for veteran and citizen alike.
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