Life is A Carnival
 At the Camp Fantastic BBQ

Life is a carnival!  Join us Tuesday, June 16th on the Bldg. 31 patio from 11:30-1:30pm as we host the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ celebration.  The afternoon will be filled with great food from High Point Farm, live music from Street Life, a duel by the Knights of Medieval Times, carnival games, and more!  While enjoying your Open Pit BBQ, make sure you take time to get a caricature portrait and play the games (ring toss, bean bag throw, etc.) for some great prizes! In between activities this year you will be able to visit with some of the R&W website sponsors at our mini-vendor fair.  Check out the programs offered by the NIHFCU, visit with the Knights of Medieval Times, and take a picture with a celebrity from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum! BBQ tickets are $9.00 and include choice of 2 sandwiches (Pulled Pork BBQ, Pulled Chicken BBQ, or a Hot Dog), side items (coleslaw and potato chips), ice cream, and a drink.  Purchase food tickets at any R&W store or onsite at the BBQ.  We will also be holding a raffle to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program.  Tickets are 2 for $5, 5 for $10 and 12 for $20.  Prizes include Wizards tickets and dinner, weekend getaway to Gettysburg, dinner for two at Outback, attraction tickets and more.  You do not need to be present to win.  Purchase your tickets at any R&W store or on site at the BBQ.  All raffle proceeds will be given to Camp Fantastic.  It costs $600 to send a child with cancer to Camp Fantastic for a week.  Help us send 10 children to camp.  Purchase raffle tickets today and make a difference in a child’s life!  Also see page 17 for information on how you can be a phantom camper.

R&W Group Night is June 25th  
 Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals

The R&W has a limited quantity of tickets to see the Washington Nationals host the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, June 25th at 7:05pm at Nationals Park.  The tickets are located in Section 234L and cost $18 (reg. $20).  Limit 4 per person.

Salutaris Presents it’s
Annual Noons in June

Salutaris, the NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees’ Forum once again recognize Gay Pride Month with their speaker series: “Noons in June: Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.”  Salutaris and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management present: Addressing Health Disparities in GLBT Populations.   Dr. Deborah Bowen, Boston University, Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Valles, University of Chicago, and Dr. Ronald D. Stall, University of Pittsburg will be the guest speakers.  This event will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 12-1pm in the Lister Hill Center, Bldg. 38A, Lister Hill Auditorium.  Additional “Noons in June” events include: Community Practitioners Health Panel on Wednesday, June 10th from 12-1pm and Legal and Political Changes Affecting the GLBT Communities on Wednesday, June 24th from 12-1pm.  Locations for both of these engagements have not been determined. For more info on Noons in June events visit http://www.recgov.com/salutaris/events/NoonsinJune.

2nd Annual "A Taste of the Caribbean"

The Caribbean Association of NIH (CANIH), and the NIH/NOAA R&W invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th on the Bldg. 31 patio from 11:30am - 2pm for the 2nd Annual “A Taste of the Caribbean” in observance of Caribbean American Heritage Month.  Popular Caribbean dishes and desserts including curry and jerk chicken, ox-tail, rice and peas, etc. will be available from local vendors.  Lunch will be $5 - $7.  So please come out and join us for a fun day filled with Caribbean music, food, and entertainment.  For more info about this event and/or joining CANIH, please contact Chris Jones at jonesch@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-9692.

34th NOAA Fish Fry

If you have never been to the NOAA Fish Fry you are really missing out!  Do you love seafood, live music, and a great atmosphere?  If so, you will want to get your ticket now!  The 34th Annual NOAA Fish Fry is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th 2009 from 6 - 9pm at the Herbert C. Hoover Main Commerce Building on 14th St. and Constitution Avenue.  The event promotes public understanding of aquaculture and sustainable marine fisheries.  The event is held in the Commerce cafeteria, courtyards, and the National Aquarium.  The menu includes a wide variety of creatively prepared fish, crab, grilled salmon, shrimp as well as side dishes, beer, wine and so much more.  Tickets for this fabulous event are $30 for adults and $10 for children (purchased in advance).  On site sale prices may be higher (if there are any tickets left).  Tickets for this event often sell out so order your tickets now!  Tickets can be purchased by phone with a credit card through the R&W at 301-496-6061. 

 

Tribute to Woodstock’s 40th Anniversary

On Thursday, August 13th the concert experience that defined an era is coming to life at Strathmore!  Top notch artists such as Eddie from Ohio, Bill Kirchen, Patty Reese, Margot  MacDonald, Naked Blue, Marcy Marxer and more will be performing the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, The Who, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and others.  The R&W has Orchestra tickets, Rows H – L, to this special occasion for $20.  To purchase these tickets please call the Activities Desk at 301-496-4600 or go to any R&W store.

Mobile Mammography Screening
At NIH Begins May 22nd   

The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will be visiting NIH for our 2009 Spring Mammography Screening.  All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate. 

The screening dates are as follows:
Neuroscience Center (Behind 6001Executive)  - June 4
Bldg. 45 (Front of Building)  - June 18
Rockledge (Visitor Parking behind RKL One)  - June 23
Bldg. 10 (Lot 10H)  -  Aug. 11

The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:45pm taking prescheduled appointments.  Reservations can be made no more than 2 months prior of screening date.  Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the films.  Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes.  Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx $350) of the screening.  To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252 and leave a message with your name and phone number.  The GWU Breast Care Center will call you back and schedule your appointment.

Who is Eligible?

Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following:

  • She is age 35 or older

  • She is not pregnant

  • She does not have breast implants                     

  • She does not have any prior history of breast problems

  • She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain

  • She has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months

Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact Kallie Wasserman at the R&W, 301-496-6061 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email wassermankt@mail.nih.gov.  Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment.  For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.

R&W Seminar Series

Real Estate Education You Can Act On - June 4th 12-1pm Rockledge II Rm. 9112 - Want to stay ahead of the Real Estate market instead of reacting to it? The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., brings action-orientated real estate information to life in this dynamic Lunch & Learn Workshop.  It is our business to stay current on the very latest and most relevant real estate trends and keep our clients updated. This Seminar Empowers You to: Identify the Right Time to Buy, Learn How to Sell Your Home Fast & For Top Dollar (it may be easier than you think), Discover New Tax Benefits available through the Stimulus Package, and Receive Important Financing Information.  We bring the most sought-after tips in the country.  We’re ranked #1 Team in Maryland, #2 Team in the Country.  Our seminars are interactive, so ask questions---and get real answers.  Plus, enter to win FREE Oriole’s Tickets behind home plate.  RSVP to Creig Northrop 410-531-0321.

Home Buying 101 - How to take Advantage of this Market – June 18th 12-1pm Bldg. 31 Rm.6C7 - Interest rates are at historic lows, the housing inventory is up, and buyers can get up to $8,000 in tax breaks!   Today's complex housing market is changing everyday.   We invite you to join Monica Sharma and Paul Harsanyi of the Arete Group for a real estate seminar focusing on how to take advantage of this market. We will concentrate on how to purchase a foreclosure or short sale, first time homebuyer and down payment assistance programs available, refi options available to homeowners, and what the new stimulus package means for you in regards to real estate. Moreover, we will discuss our incentive programs available for NIH employees providing cash back to home buyers and sellers.  RSVP to aretegroup@gmail.com.

Planning Your Retirement Paycheck – June 23rd 12-1pm Bldg. 10 2C116 - There’s never been a better time to start putting time on your side.  During this complimentary seminar we'll explore issues like everything you need to know about retirement plan distributions, financing the retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, how to provide a stream of income during retirement, how to take advantage of tax-free retirement income, how your expenses will change in retirement, and how to increase your income and reduce your taxes.  Join Brian Thoms from Ameriprise Financial on June 23rd for this free informational seminar.  Please RSVP to Lauren Jaber at lauren.s.jaber@ampf.com.  

Debt on a Diet – July 16th 12-1pm Bldg. 31 Rm. 6C7 and August 4th 12-1pm Bldg. 10 Rm. 2C116 - Finally get your personal finances in order.  Attend “Debt on a Diet,” on Thursday, July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 31, 6C7, and learn important ways to manage your money.  Sponsored by NIH Federal Credit Union, this free program will teach attendees the true cost of credit; how to implement a plan to pay off debt faster; how to formulate a budget with a “Step Down” process; and ways to implement a savings plan.  You will also learn other techniques to establish a strong financial foundation for you and your family.  Please RSVP to mcruz1@nihfcu.org.

 Sign Language Interpreters will be provided for all seminars on this page. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Kallie Wasserman 301-496-6061 or wassermankt@mail.nih.gov and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 5 days in advance.