'Sip With Socialites' October Cocktail Hour to Benefit Becky's Fund

Join the ladies of SWS to raise funds and awareness for Becky's Fund

Held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the elegant Tony and Joe's Restaurant at the newly renovated Washington Harbour.

We will have a PURPLE theme as October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Special Guests:

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Her Excellency Mrs. Jacinth Henry-Martin

Miss Wyoming United States 2012 Mary David

Miss Maryland United States 2012 Lindsey Marks

America's Miss District of Columbia 2012 Sarah Hillware

Local DC celebs, scenesters, publicists, bloggers, politicos and philanthropists will be in attendance.

Tweet #sipwithsocialites #cocktailhour @EndDV

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The event chair this month is Jessica Elizabeth Tavares.

These monthly events will raise funds for the ladies of SWS per charities and causes while we raise a glass to their efforts.

$20 Minimum Donation

$20 Raffle Tickets

One Complimentary Purple Signature DV Cocktail.

10% of the Bar Drinks and Food sales will be donated to Becky's Fund.

 Venue:

Tony and Joe's Seafood Place

3000 K Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20007

Event Chair:

Jessica E. Tavares

Host Committee:

Ashley Boalch

Jamie Bowersox

Victoria Gaither

Michele Hudson

Cindy Kemper

Erin Lyons

Camelia C. Mazard

Victoria Michael

Jana Sedlakova

Tahera Zamanzada

Raffle Items:

- Dior Cosmetics gift set donated by Erin Lyons

Auction Items:

- Four (4) Washington Wizards Tickets for the 2012-13 Season courtesy of Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Paul Pitcher (Value $200)

- 3 Spray Tanning Sessions at Skinnytan LLC. with travel (Value $200)

- Four (4) Washington Wizards Tickets for the 2012-13 Season courtesy of Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Paul Pitcher (Value $200)

- Extreme Eyelash Extensions from famed Makeup Artist Rachel Grante of Arthur Christine in Vienna (Value $300)

Sponsors:

Tony and Joe's

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Arthur Christine in Vienna

About Becky's Fund:

Domestic Violence in our world has to come to a halt. We at Becky’s Fund are doing everything we possibly can to fight this issue and make many aware of its dangers to our world. See our People, Programs and Partners helping us to play our part in this worldwide issue.

The mission of Becky’s Fund is fourfold:

Foster awareness: Help people understand the elements of domestic violence through education, such as its prevalence, why battered victims cannot always leave easily, and what can be done to fight against domestic violence.

Encourage advocacy: Encourage people to care about and help put an end to domestic violence.

Promote activism: Take an active role in helping battered victims find safety through counseling, education and legal representation.

Create support: Provide support for victims of domestic violence.

About Jessica E. Tavares

Born and raised in New York City, later on moved to the DC Area. With a background of Real Estate and other business ventures. This young entrepreneur is known for her energetic, affable personality. Her continuing devotion in helping others and giving back through volunteering at local community organizations. One of her local business that is known for its effectiveness in enriching lives is her gourmet coffee franchise, GanoCafe DC.

Fact Friday: Coffee Reduces Heart Disease and Stroke

Did you know coffee helps reduce heart disease and Stroke. In recent study of about 130,000 Kaiser Permanente health plan members, people who reported drinking 1-3 cups of coffee per day were 20% less likely to be hospitalized for abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) than nondrinkers, regardless of other risk factors. -WEBMD

Drink Up! Drink Coffee For Energy And Better Health

Drink up! Don't be afraid to say 'One more Cup Please' Not only do we drink more coffee for energy, but now for better health.

Recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. Newer studies have shown that coffee may have benefits, such as protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. But it doesn't stop at that, coffee also has high content of antioxidants.

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the AARP, conducted a study beginning in 1995 and ending in 2008. Over 400,000 people participated, ranging in age from 50 to 71 years old. All were relatively healthy at the beginning of the trial, with none reporting a history of heart disease, stroke or cancer. Of that number, 50,000 passed away during the course of the trial. They found that people who drank three or more cups of coffee a day had a 10 percent chance of living longer than their coffee-abstaining peers. Coffee protected against various forms of death with the exception of cancer.

GanoCafe is not only tasteful but great for you. Our products are natural and healthy! Our mantra is "Enriched living" and by definition this means adding greater value, restoring elements lost or depleted, and increasing desirable qualities to your life and your living.

Walk This Way 2012

Eric Finn Custom Clothiers and Becky's Fund cordially invite you to 2012 Walk This Way! ~ Check out last year's event here

Come join professional athletes Capitals' John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Mathieu Perreault, Redskins' DeAngelo Hall, Lorenzo Alexander, Chris Wilson, Brandon Banks, Kedric Golston, Reed Doughty, Gary Clark, John Booty, Lavar Arrington, and many others in taking a stand against domestic violence in our community!

Co-Hosts Julie Donaldson from Comcast SportsNet and D...an Hellie from NBC4 will present a star-studded event at Kastles Stadium as male professional athletes lead on the catwalk, showing their support for the fight against domestic and dating violence. Past media coverage has included the Washington Post, Comcast, Washingtonian, NBC, CBS, Politico, and The Examiner. Hair will be styled by the fabulous Salon Daniel with make-up provided by Carl Ray and David Rios Salon.

Venue

Kastles Stadium at The Wharf 

800 Water Street, SW

Washington, DC 20024

***Tickets are on sale NOW at http://www.walkthiswayevent.com/***

General Admission - $40

VIP* - (Floor seats) - $150

VIP Box* - (4 VIP seats) - $500

VIP Table* - (8 VIP seats) - $1,000

*All VIP tickets include VIP gift bag, food/drinks and access to VIP area

~Big thanks to our 2012 Host Committee~

Joanna Alexis, Navstar, Inc.

Mary Amons, Labels for Love

Brandon Andrews, IMPACT

Vinoda Basnayake, NLA Group

Kate Bennett, Washingtonian Magazine

Angela Bevill, Fabulous Femmes of DC

Hiba Bittar, Luxxery Cosmetic Surgery

A. Scott Bolden, Managing Partner at Reed Smith

Chadleon Booker, PWC

John Booty, Jets

Chris Boutlier, Chris Boutlier, Inc.

Councilwoman Muriel Bowser

Tammy Britt, TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Allison Brooks, Queen Bee Designs

Christine Brooks-Cropper, Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce

J. Carter, Donne Bell Productions, LLC

Gary Clark, Redskins

Carla Crawford, Miss District of Columbia USA

Nichole Devolites, ConversaGroup, Reinvention of Me

Cynthia de Lorenzi, Success in the City

Julie Donaldson, Comcast SportsNet

Councilmember Jack Evans

Elizabeth Fassbender, So Much to Smile About

April Jones Firoozabadi, My DC Style

Flavius Galiber, Northrup Grumman

Angie Goff, NBC

Emilio Gonzalez, Verizon

Steve Goodman, NFLPA

Mayor Vincent Gray

Carlos Gray, DC Housing Authority

Dannia Hakki, Moki Media

John Hamilton, ItsJPH Image Consulting

Jennifer Harlow, TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Jessica Tavares, GanoCafe DC

Clay Harris, TD Bank

Congressmember Mike Honda (CA)

Paul Juergensen, Merrill Lynch

Delegate Mark Keam (VA)

Tiffany Keaton, 99.5

Tom Kellermann, Trend Micro

Cindy Kemper, SkinnyTan

David Kervin, KeyPoint Government Soultions

Guy J. Lambert, WPGC

Jamaal Lampkin, Veterans Affairs

Matt Landsberg, Eric Finn Custom Clothiers

Mike LaRosa, Wayfarer

Howard Lee, epgPR

Alexis Levine, Savvy Media

Lindsey Mask, Ladies America

Leigh Macdonald, Nice Shoes No Drama

David Moretti, EDJ Associates, Inc.

Dr. Alex Naini, Aesthetic Dental Spa

Ike Nwaneri, Keadworks

Jessica Hoy, Neu Profile

Maggie O'Neill, O'Neill Studios

Rocky Parrish, 106.7 The Fan

Mike Ponticelli, Bisnow

Rick Raines, Salon George at 4 Seasons

Carl Ray, Carl Ray

John Rorapaugh, ProFish

Alexandra Simms, Talal A. Munasifi, MD FACS

Jana Sedlakova

Aureta Thomollari, Aureta's Blog

Dominique Vu, Washington Post

Leia Warren, ICosmetic Marketing

Councilmember Tommy Wells

Anchyi Wei, Anchyi Wei Designs & Photography, ArtJamz

All Things Fashion DC

~Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible~

Rueben Bajaj with White Star Investments, Bishme Cromartie, Marti, Joe Arnold with Manhattan Construction, David Cronin with Republic National, Maggie O'Neill and O'Neill Studios, Digital Lightning, Brian Rayford with M5 Signs, Time Warner, Salon Daniel, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, Queen Bee Designs, Charm Georgetown, Melissa Vap Hats, Southwest Airlines, Melissa Lew, JetBlue Airlines, NRG, Carl Ray, Kill Cliff, GNC, Onder Yavuz with Salon George, Anchyi Wei Designs, GanoCafe, Presidential Detailing, PMG Granite and many more!

***We look forward to having you join us for 2012 Walk This Way on Thursday, October 4!***

Sip With Socialites' September Cocktail Hour to Benefit Blessed Haven Inc.

Join the ladies of SWS to raise funds and awareness for Blessed Haven Inc.

Held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 on U St. at the private and ultra swanky, the Penthouse Pool Club. Local DC celebs, scenesters, publicists, bloggers, politicos and philanthropists will be in attendance. Make sure to Tweet #sipwithsocialites #cocktailhour

The event chair this month is Jana Sedlakova. Guest of a Guest will feature and cover the evening, their DC editor, Sophie Pyle will be reporting.

These monthly events will raise funds for the ladies of SWS pet charities and causes while we raise a glass to their efforts.

RSVP at eve@sipwithsocialites.com

VENUE

Penthouse Pool Club - Penthouse Pool and Lounge

1612 U St NW

Washington DC 20009

(202) 939-2563

$20 Minimum Donation

$20 Raffle Tickets

EVENT CHAIR

Jana Sedlakova

HOST COMMITTEE

Jamie Bowersox, Victoria Gaither, Michele Hudson, Cindy Kemper, Erin Lyons, Camelia C. Mazard, Victoria Michael, Jessica E. Tavares, Tahera Zamanzada

SPECIAL GUESTS

America's Miss District of Columbia 2011 Ashley Boalch, America's Miss District of Columbia 2012 Sarah Hillware, Miss Wyoming United States 2012 Mary David

MUSIC

DJ Tom From Prague

SILENT AUCTION

- A series of 4 Velashape treatments to one area of the body (Value $1000)

- A hair cut by Daniel Bechara of Mclean's Salon Daniel with a 30 minute massage (Value $250)

- A hair cut by Simon Bechara of Mclean's Salon Daniel with a 30 minute massage (Value $250)

- 3 Spray Tanning Sessions at Skinnytan LLC. with travel (Value $200)

- Four (4) Washington Wizards Tickets for the 2012-13 Season courtesy of Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Paul Pitcher (Value $200)

- A photo session with Brandon Hunter, includes two final output with one simple touch up and one extensive (Value $200)

- DollHouse Faux Leather Jacket (as seen in Dujour Magazine) created for MACYS Winter 2012 Size Medium (Value $120)

- Event Makeup Session from famed Makeup Artist Rachel Grante of Arthur Christine in Vienna (Value $100)

- Night gown and shrug from Uplifting Nighties (Value $95)

- A framed print by photographer AJ Khetarpal

RAFFLE

- Dior Cosmetics gift set donated by Erin Lyons

- A Magnum bottle of Chandon Brut Classic donated by Erin Lyons

- $50 Gift certificate to Lincoln Restaurant by Camelia C. Mazard

- $50 Gift certificate to Pizzeria Paradiso by Walid Zeytoun

- $50 Gift certificate to Serendipity 3 donated by Rodrigo Garcia

SPONSORS

Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery 

Dollhouse Clothing

SkinnyTan LLC

Uplifting Nighties

Penthouse Pool Club

Guest of a Guest DC

GanoCafe DC

Salon Daniel

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

ABOUT BLESSED HAVES INC.

Blessed Haven, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) national nonprofit that serves as the liaison between the foster care community and society-at-large resulting in a transition from foster care into a successful and fulfilling adulthood; on equal footing with the BEST of the BEST.

Cocktail Hour with Sip With Socialites Benefitting Girl's Inc.

Join the ladies of SWS to kick-off their first monthly Happy Hour starting Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at downtown's opulent Sax Lounge to benefit Girl's Inc. WDCMA This monthly event will raise funds for their pet charities and causes while we raise a glass to their efforts. Meet Local DC celebs, scenesters, publicists, bloggers, politicos and philanthropists will be in attendance. The event chair is Camelia Mazard. Guest of a Guest will feature and cover the evening, their DC editor, Sophie Pyle will be reporting. RSVP at mkozlowski@dbmlawgroup.com

Sax Lounge

734 11th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20004

(202) 737-0101

$8 Drink Specials

$20 Minimum Donation

$20 Raffle Tickets

Music by Dimitris George

Raffle and Silent Auction Items:

- 3 Spray Tanning Sessions at Skinnytan LLC. (Value $165

- A 1 1/2 hour Consultation with an Executive/Personal Life Transformation Coach (value $200)

- Night gown and shrug from Uplifting Nighties

- Hair styling services from Arthur Christine in VA, Nantucket Salon in DC, and Oshi Salon in MD

- Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets

- Gift certificates to Lincoln Restaurant, Hudson Restaurant and Lounge, and Redline Gastrolounge

Event Chair:

Camelia C. Mazard

Host Committee:

Susan Hammann Bernstein

Victoria Gaither

Michele Hudson

Cindy Kemper

Erin Lyons

Victoria Michael

Sophie Pyle

Jana Selakova

Jessica E. Tavares

Tahera Zamanzada

 

Special Guests:

Miss DC 2011 Ashley Boalch

John Burns

D.C. Councilmember At-Large Vincent Orange

D.C. Councilmember Michael Brown

 

Sponsors:

Arthur Christine

GanoCafe DC

SkinnyTan LLC

Uplifting Nighties

About Girl's Incorporated of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (Girl's Inc. WDCMA)

Girl's Incorporated’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Girl's Inc.’s workshops and National Identity Programs address topics like Careers and Life Planning, Health and Sexuality, Leadership and Community Action, Sports and Adventure, Self-Reliance and Life Skills, and Culture + Heritage, as well as Math, Science and Technology. Girls Inc. staff are available to address topics related to girls' needs and single gender programming. Currently, Girl's Inc. WDCMA is delivering programs to middle school girls with plans to expand to other age groups.

Camelia Mazard

Camelia Mazard, a partner with the law firm Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC (“DBM“), was named one of DC‘s best lawyers for 2011 and 2012 by the Washington City Paper’s Readers’ Poll. Ms. Mazard is a partner focusing on all aspects of Antitrust and International Trade Regulation Law.

2nd Annual Wellness Expo - May 10th 2012

2nd Annual Wellness Expo
Thursday, May 10th 2012

from 5-7pm

Join us at this FREE event!

Fun & Exciting opportunities for you to learn about health, wellness,

fitness information and services in our local community.

Free Parking & Near Crystal City Metro.

Live DJ and Light Appetizers! Don't miss this event!

Crystal Square Apartments Roof Top
1515 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202

Free Parking in Garage or Street
Crystal City Metro (Blue & Yellow Line)

Ganoderma Helps Diabetics

Do have Diabetes? If so, recent studies show how extract of Ganoderma such as Supplements or Coffee; like our products GanoCafe can help control your diabetes. Isn't that Great News! Drinking coffee, tea or hot chocolate can help your Diabetes.

Studies show that Ganoderma extract helps diabetics to use insulin more efficiently, boost energy and improve blood circulation. Most people think that herbs for diabetes are useless for improving diabetes. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has its methods for improving this common disease. Ganoderma Lucidum is one of the important herbs for diabetes because it helps to reduce blood sugar level and maintain it. Remember to consult your Doctor and this herb is used to help and prevent health problems not cure it.

New Year Resolution: Getting Back On Track

It's a new year and we start setting goals, but most of us don't tackle or fully complete them all. Soon its days, months and boom a year is gone. Seems hard and difficult but if we just do little by little each day we can complete more within time.

Health is one of the top 5 categories of new year resolutions. As for us, we got it down with just a cup a day. Yes, that's right, a cup a day can change your health. Each day closer to a better health and a better you. Not only will you get the boost of sustainable energy throughout your day but a continuing habit for a better health. When aiming for a better health it's vital to choose the right foods, supplements and workouts for you. One of our four pillars is Revitalize; Feel the difference. With our products once you start, you will feel the difference. All of our products are enriched with the botanical ingredients including our wonder-herb, Ganoderma Lucidum. It has been known to help boost your immunity, fight viruses and bacteria, and improve body functions like cholesterol, blood pressure, and circulation. Because of its recognized health benefits and absence of side effects, it has attained a reputation as the ultimate herbal supplement.

So make the change for this new year and get back on track!