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Sunday, 2 March 2014

[dcab-l] Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events

Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)

Monday
March
3, 2014 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday
March
6, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Sunday March
9, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Sunday March
9, 2014
6:00-9:00 PM

Sterling Club Acoustic Music Jam

Neighbor's Restaurant and Pub http://www.neighborsrestaurantva.com/

262 D Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

Second Sunday of every month.

Sterling Golf Club Jam - MOVED for WINTER

Open jam, and all players and guests are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's a great chance to play with some of NoVA's best. Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!

For info contact: Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698 djohnson@roiwebsites.com

Thursday
March
13, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Friday-Sunday March 14-16, 2014
Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival
Crown Plaza Wilmington North
630 Naamans Rd. Claymont DE 302-792-2700
Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, Blue Mafia, Sons of Bluegrass, Lonesome Will Mullins & The Virginia Playboys, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change. Two stages, 30 bands. Vendors, workshops (including one by your favorite bass player), lots of jamming. Not to be missed!
Info: http://www.wilmingtonwintergrass.org/ or 302-730-4065.

Sunday
March
16, 2014
1:00-4:00 PM

Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months, In the Country Store in Winter months
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101

Monday
March
17, 2014 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday
March
20, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Sunday March
23, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Thursday March 27, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Monday March 31, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM

NO DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam - fifth Monday

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month. Fifth Mondays have been discontinued.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday April 3, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00 PM
2nd Annual Bluegrass Fundraiser for Hollywood Rescue Squad
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
Leonardtown, MD
Info: http://www.californiaramblers.com/.

Sunday April 6, 2014 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later

Dupont Bluegrass Jam
The Mansion on O St
2020 O Street N.W., Washington DC
First Sunday of every month.
The Mansion has kindly offered 50% off breakfast, brunch or tea.
Free, but please consider making a donation.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
More info, and to sign up for the newsletter:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7

Sunday
April 6, 2014
1:00-4:00 PM

Monday April 7, 2014 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday April 10, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Sunday April 13, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Sunday April 13, 2014
6:00-9:00 PM

Sterling Club Acoustic Music Jam

Neighbor's Restaurant and Pub http://www.neighborsrestaurantva.com/

262 D Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

Second Sunday of every month.

Sterling Golf Club Jam - MOVED for WINTER

Open jam, and all players and guests are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's a great chance to play with some of NoVA's best. Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!

For info contact: Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698 djohnson@roiwebsites.com

Thursday April 17, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Sunday
April 20, 2014
1:00-4:00 PM

Monday April 21, 2014 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday April 24, 2014 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)

Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Thursday-Saturday April 24-26, 2014

Arcadia Spring Bluegrass Festival

Fireman's Activity Grounds

Upperco, MD

James King Band, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Flatt Lonesome, Big Country Bluegrass, Remington Ryde, more.

Information: http://www.arcadiavfc.org/content/bluegrass/ or Bluegrass@arcadiavfc.org

Sunday April 27, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Saturday May 10, 2014 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds

17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20174

Sierra Hull, Bud's Collective, and many more hot musicians and acts. Band contests, individual picking contests, raffles, a barn dance.

Information: http://www.bluegrassloudoun.com/

Note: this newsletter is not for individual band performances, but for jams, festivals, and other events of general interest. To add a listing, email me at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Note: in the case of regularly scheduled jams or events, please contact the organizer to be sure that the event will be going on as scheduled.

Note: you can learn about more open jams at http://www.dcbu.org/jams.htm. You can learn about more events at http://www.dcbu.org/calendar.htm. You can learn about more festivals at http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/festivals.htm.

You are on this list because you expressed an interest in bluegrass events in the DC area. I do not endorse spam. To get off this mailing list, send an email to barb@barbdiederich.com .

--Barb

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Saturday, 1 March 2014

[YEP-DC] [Job Opportunity] PCSB, Executive Team Coordinator

Position: Executive Team Coordinator

Department: Human Capital and Strategic Initiatives

Location: Washington, DC

About DC Public Charter School Board

The DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) is a leading national voice in the charter school movement. It is an independent agency fostering the growth of outstanding charter schools. PCSB is setting a national model for creating quality public school options through its rigorous review of new charter applications and effective oversight of charter school performance that is leading the transformation of public education in Washington, DC. PCSB oversees 60 public charter schools on 109 campuses serving nearly 37,000 students living in every ward of the city. Learn more at dcpcsb.org

Job Summary

The Executive Team Coordinator will provide critical planning, executing, and administrative support to PCSB's Executive Director and other members of the Executive Team. Primary work streams will include, but are not limited to, calendar management, travel and reimbursements, internal and external communication, and board meeting communication and support. The Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for the Executive Team and PCSB's seven-member Board, as well as support and coordinate between executive departments to fulfill the strategic goals of PCSB. This role reports to the Director, Human Capital and Strategic Initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Providing administrative and logistical support for Executive Team members and Board members including: scheduling and preparing for meetings and conference calls, arranging/planning travel, site visits, school and community events, processing professional development, drafting, revising, sending out and managing correspondence, data entry, and processing expense reports, professional memberships and subscriptions renewals for Executive Team members and Board members.

· Managing calendars, phone/voicemail, correspondence (email and mail) and schedules for the Executive Director and Director of Communications, meeting weekly to establish appointment priorities; supporting other leaders of the Executive Team as necessary.

· Preparing and coordinating Board-to-Board meetings, and recurring meetings such as Committee of the Whole, Board Media Call and PCSB Board meetings. Serve as backup administrator for monthly Board Book.

Creating documents and binders each month for the recurring Board Media Call; recording the actions taken at each board meeting for the PCSB annual report.
Processing RFP advertisements, public hearing notices and Board policies opened for public comment to the DC Register and local newspapers as required.

· Scheduling interviews and preparing documents for Executive team members for employee recruitment and selection; managing the organization calendar and activities including staff meetings, celebrations, and retreats, including making arrangements, tracking staff professional development.

· Actively supporting and/or facilitating Executive Team projects as necessary, including preparing materials, agendas, and minutes for meetings involving Executive Team members and organizing larger meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Qualifications

· Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail; strength in juggling multiple projects and people concurrently and independently;

· Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make smart, timely decisions about how to prioritize and complete tasks;

· Strong attention to follow-through, consistently meeting deadlines

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form;

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, sometimes during extended hours on evenings and weekends;

· Genuine excitement for using efficiency and support of others to increase the results for a larger unit or team of people; extraordinary customer service skills;

· Ability to think creatively and strategically, strong problem-solver with excellent judgment;

· Self-starter with a positive "can do" attitude,

Ability to work independently and with others with a spirit of flexibility;

· Familiarity with managing confidential information and ability to exercise discretion required;

· Sense of humor and ability to handle pressure.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree is required

· At least three years of previous work experience preferred

· High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Proficiency with web-based tools (Google suite, Doodle, LiveBinder), demonstrated ability to learn new software

Compensation 

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

To Apply

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit your resume and cover letter in one document to pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org and include "Executive Team Coordinator" in the subject line.

All applications or inquiries about the position should be directed to: pcsbjobs@dcpcsb.org.

The DC Public Charter School Board is an equal opportunity employer. No third-party or telephone inquiries please.

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[YEP-DC] Lumina Foundation Policy Intern Summer '14 (In Washington DC)

Lumina Foundation seeks a paid, graduate-level intern with higher education and state/federal policy familiarity for the summer 2014 semester. The intern will assist with research, analysis, project, and writing support to Lumina’s Washington DC based staff, specifically on Lumina’s strategies to advance federal policy for increased attainment, and create new models of student financial support.

Lumina is an independent, private foundation committed to increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality, college-level learning. Our mission is defined by a specific goal: to increase the proportion of Americans with high-quality college degrees, certificates and credentials to 60 percent by 2025. Lumina’s outcomes-based approach focuses on helping to design and build an accessible, responsive and accountable higher education system while fostering a national sense of urgency to achieve this goal, known as Goal 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate will be required to provide support and assistance on the delivery of specific projects across the DC based staff. This will involve minimal administrative support; liaising with a wide variety of people and organizations, undertaking background research and literature reviews; writing, proofing and editing of important deliverables; and the organization of events.

- Work with Strategy Directors and Associate to conduct federal policy and student financial support outreach

- Conduct research on policy issues, and help staff in the development of relevant deliverables;

- Assist Policy Associate with the tracking, collecting and monitoring of databases relevant to strategy work;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

- Strong communication (written and oral) & analytical skills

- Ability to work independently

- Digital & technical literacy

- Ability to collaborate and willingness to work with a team

- Familiarity with federal policy environment

- Familiarity with higher education policy, especially barriers to completion for 21st Century students (students of color, low income students, first generation students, adults, veterans, etc.)

- Familiarity with barriers, policy issues, and effective practice related to student financial support, with an emphasis on state and federal financial aid models

DURATION & SCHEDULE:

12-15 weeks

May 28—September 9 (dates open to negotiation)

Minimum 30 hrs/week, 40 hrs/week preferred

Flexibility negotiated with supervisor (additional hours per week may also be negotiated)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit a cover letter and current resume to luminaintern@luminafoundation.org. Include your name and “Policy Intern” in the subject line. Application deadline is March 21, 2014. *Note: Lumina does not pay for relocation fees. Lumina does offer a competitive hourly wage. Compensation will be determined based upon experience.

David A. Croom

Policy Associate

Lumina Foundation