Meetings and Events | Mount Vernon Group of the Sierra Club

Meetings and Events

Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM)
Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 pm
Join the Group's elected leadership at these meetings where we direct and plan Group actions and activities. All Mount Vernon Group members are welcome to attend. For more information, including meeting location and agenda, and to RSVP, please contact Mary Kadera, Chair, at 703-684-2004 or by email at marykadera@gmail.com.
True Cost of Food - Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
Saturday, November 21, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Once again we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with the turkeys and other residents and friends of Poplar Springs Farm Animal Sanctuary. Have you ever met a turkey? They are smart, friendly and each has a distinct personality! Children especially welcome. Event includes a tour of the farm, entertainment and a potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 6. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16. For recipe ideas see: www.vegcooking.com and www.sierraclub.org/sustainable_consumption/recipes/. The Sanctuary is located in Poolesville, Maryland; for directions, please see: http://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/directions.html.

Annual Executive Committee Planning Retreat
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join the Group's elected leadership at these meetings where we direct and plan Group actions and activities. All Mount Vernon Group members are welcome to attend. For more information, including meeting location and agenda, and to RSVP, please contact Mary Kadera, Chair, at 703-684-2004 or by email at marykadera@gmail.com.
Mount Vernon Group Happy Hour
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
When all that remains of the holidays are your credit card bill, a tight pair of pants and a stack of family photos, don't fret! Join in some January fun by meeting up with other local Sierrans at Carpool, a bar and billiard spot in Arlington (4000 Fairfax Drive; for directions, see http://www.gocarpool.com). We'll enjoy tasty eats, free drinks, and festive conversation. Hope to see you there!