AIS Events

Ongoing Events 2010 

AIS Meetings 1st Wed. of every month: Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1 – The Church of St. Clement Episcopal, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA

Baltimore American Indian Center Cultural Classes--Tuesdays and Thursdays, Baltimore American Indian Center, 113 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD, www.baic.org

 Monthly Events 2010

Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr   May   Jun   Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct   Nov   Dec

January 2010

• Jan 1, 2010 – AIS MEMBERSHIP DUES/SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS ARE DUE. (Membership form on page 7) $20 Family Membership/$15 Individual Membership/$17 newsletter subscription only. Memberships include 1 newsletter subscription. Send to: American Indian Society of Washington DC, PO Box 6431, Falls Church, VA 22040-6431

Jan 9 – 10th Annual Morning Star Celebration (Benefit Powwow for St. Labre Indian School, Ashland Montana) John Carroll School, 703 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD  21014. Doors open at 10 AM. Grand entry 1 PM. Suggested donation: $4 per adult/$2 per child. Info: Gary Scholl 410-838-8333 ext. 2002 or glsjcs@yahoo.com.

February 2010

February 28 – Basketball 3 Point Shooting Competition and Social, Lincoln Center, Rockville, MD. Registration and set-up 9AM-6 PM, competition begins at 10 AM. Potluck social immediately following competition. Contact Steve Hill @ senecapaint@hotmail.com for information. Click here to read the flyer.   

March 2010

• March 1-3 – NCAI Executive Council Winter Session, The Westin, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC  www.ncai.org 
• March 12 – Tanya Tagaq, Inuit Throat-Singer Concert, National Geographic Headquarters in 1600 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 7:30 PM
• NG Member: $20     General Public: $25
• For more event information and to buy tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/concerts/2010/03/12/tanya-tagaq/
• March 13 – Lawilowan American Indian Festival 10 AM - 8 PM, (New location) Shippensburg University, Student Recreation Center, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA  17257. Admission $5.00 per person (under 10 and elders 65 and older free admission). All proceeds donated to American Diabetes Assoc. All vendors and drummers by invitation only. Free parking. Noni Many Hawks Nickerson, 82 Clugston Rd., Newville, PA 17241. Phone 717-771-1075 or manyhawks@comcast.net, www.lawilowan.com           

March 27-28 – Indian Pines Cleanup,

• March 26-28 – Potomac Native American Flute Festival, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Route 50 & George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA. Registration/fee schedule/event schedule/Info: www.potomacflutefestival.org

April 2010

April 4 – AIS Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck, Indian Pines, Ruther Glen, VA. Please bring a potluck dish and a dozen colored, hard boiled eggs for the hunt. Potluck begins around noon.

April 24 – 5K Run/Walk Charity Fundraiser, The Piscataway Conoy Tribe The proceeds of which will fund youth, cultural, language, and other
programs sponsored by the tribe. The event takes place on Saturday,
April 24, 2010. To register, please visit
http://www.piscataway5k.com/run.html. Questions about the event can be
directed to piscatawayconoy@gmail.com.

May 2010 

May 1 – American Indian Pow Wow--A Celebration of Life for All People, 11 AM-6 PM, Mt. Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA  23462. Contact Debbie Vick: 757-385-2990, dvick@vgov.com

May 9 – AIS Mother's Day Powwow, Indian Pines, Ruther Glen, VA. Dedication of the new dance arena and Veteran's Wall created by Jay Hill. All dancers, veterans and active military are invited to attend this special dedication ceremony. Grand entry at noon. Co-ed Volleyball Tournament – All Welcome – Raffles, Native Food, Crafts, and Refreshments available. Vendors Welcome – No charge. Arrival and Setup: Saturday, May 8. Potluck Dinner Saturday Night. No pets or alcohol allowed. No gate entry fees will be charged. For more information, please contact senecapaint@hotmail.com. Location: Indian Pines: From I-95 take  Exit 104  go East on Rt. 207. Turn right on Ruther Glen Rd. Turn right on Reservation Lane (just past 25473 Ruther Glen Rd.) Mothers Day Flier

May 15-16 – 3rd Annual Healing Horse Spirit Powwow, Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1003 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, MD  21771. Special guest performance by Ron Warren. All proceeds benefit HorseNet Rescue www.hnhr.org

May 15-16 – Monacan Indian Nation 18th Annual Powwow, Route 30, 6 miles west of Rt. 29, Elon, VA. For more information www.monacannation.com or phone (434) 946-0389.

May 29-30 – Memorial Day Weekend, Grave Decorating at Carlisle Indian
School Cemetery (PA) on Saturday, May 29, and at Indian Pines, National,
Quantico National, Arlington National and Congressional Cemeteries, on
Monday, May 31.  Contact Mitchell Bush at 804-241-5462 for info/where &
when to meet.

June 2010

June 4 – NCORE  CONFERENCE POW-WOW (National Conference On Race & Ethnicity), 7:30 – 10:00 pm, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor , MD, Potomac Ballroom A. Presented by the Southwest Center for Human Relations Department
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Master of Ceremony - Dennis W. Zotigh
Arena Director - Lance Kelly
Head Man Dancer –Aaron Hedgepeth
Head Lady Dancer - Mary Milam
Color Guard - VEVITA Color Guard
Host Drum - Black Bear Singers

All Dancers and Drum groups are welcome
http://www.ncore.ou.edu/
http://www.ncore.ou.edu/2010/specialevents6.html

Jun 5-6 – The Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians 28th Annual Festival and Pow Wow, American Indian Cultural Center, 16816 Country Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601.  Info: 240-432-7878, Natalie@piscatawayindians.org or www.piscatawayindians.org. 

June 19 – 14th Annual Mattaponi Powwow, Mattaponi Indian Reservation,1270 Mattaponi Reservation Circle, West Point, VA  23181  Info: 804-769-8783 (Mark Custlow, powwow coordinator) www.virginia.org

         June 20-23 – NCAI Mid-year Conference, Rapid City, SD  www.ncai.org  

June 26-27 – 10 Annual Shenandoah Valley Powwow, Mt. Jackson, VA, sponsored by the Silver Phoenix Indian Trading Post. Directions: Take Interstate 81 to exit 269, (Shenandoah Caverns Exit). Turn west off the exit, then right into the first driveway. Contact: The Silver Phoenix 540-477-9616. 

June 26 – 6th Annual Eve Hill-Karen Collins No Tap” Classic
9:00 pm, After the Shenandoah Valley PowWow*
EVERYONE WELCOME! Details below or see the Bowling Flyer.

Men’s and Ladies’ “No-Tap” Tournament
Discounted bowling for children

Mountain View Lanes
150 E Reservoir Rd
Woodstock, VA 22664-1502
(540) 459-5400

Directions to the bowling alley:
From the PowWow take 81 North to Exit 283 “Woodstock”
Turn Right at Reservoir Road, VA-42
Go over the RR tracks – Lanes on the Right

Trophies and Cash Prizes for the Winners!
Strike Ball Prizes throughout the Evening!

July 2010    

July 4 – AIS Potluck Picnic, Indian Pines, Ruther Glen, VA, 1PM Bring your favorite dish to share and join the social.

July 10 – WINS Annual Social Powwow, American University's Main Campus, 12 - 6 PM. Grand Entry at 1 PM, Community Potluck at 6 PM Come on out and enjoy the day with The Red Blanket Singers. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Jack Soto at (202) 895-4879

We are still looking for vendors, and if you would like to have an
information booth at the Powwow, please contact our office at (202)
885-5934.

July 17-18 – Baltimore American Indian Center 36th Annual Powwow, Timonium State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD  21093. For more info: www.baic.org or phone (410) 675-3535.  

July 24-25 – Howard County Pow Wow, MD. Contact Barry Richardson, 252-257-5383 or 252-532-0821, email: now-cdcbarry@coastalnet.com, website: http://www.myspace.com/powwow4life.com

August 2010 

August 7-8 – 25th Annual AIITCO Powwow, Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD  20678.  For more info: www.aiitco.com or email: Aiitco@aol.com.  

August 14 – American Indian Society, 44th Anniversary and Annual Picnic, Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA, 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. Potluck meal and Presentation of AIS Princesses, Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Club Member Award. Activities include volleyball, boating/canoeing, hiking trails, and horseshoes. 2010 Picnic Flier for the flier.

Aug 21-22 – Nansemond Pow Wow, Lone Star Lakes Lodge (on Pembroke Lane), 1 Bob House Parkway (park), Suffolk, VA.  Info/directions:
http://www.nansemond.org / The Nansemond Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 5400.
Suffolk, VA 23435

September 2010  

September 1 – AIS of Washington, Fall School Supplies Donation Drive Listed below are some of the supplies needed by our grade school (possibly junior high) students: (Pens, Pencils, Backpacks, Notebooks, Folders, Paper, Spiral notebooks, Color pencils, Crayons, Boxes of tissue, Mechanical pencils, Glue, Glue sticks, Index cards, Construction paper, Rulers, Pencil sharpeners, Erasers, Dictionaries/Thesaurus, Writing tablets, Cheap calculators, Stickers, Highlighters, Markers, Etc). Right now is the time to buy/stock pile as items can be found at many stores at a reduced price.

Drop-off sites: AIS Monthly Meeting (September 1st, 2010), St. Clements Episcopal Church, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. or the Pentagon, drop off supplies at (BF849D), or my home 14027 Lestric Lane, Dale City, Virginia  22193. It’s okay to leave on my porch if needed.

Donated items will be broken down and distributed at the AIS Monthly Meeting (September 1^st, 2010). All donations are welcome! Thank you in advance for your support. AIS School Supplies Donations

September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend) – Appalachian Nation Cherokee 25th Annual Powwow, Rocca's Farm, 39550 Lime Kiln Road, Leesburg, VA  20175. Info: 540-645-1143

Sep 4-5-6 – 14th Annual Native American Festival, City Island,
Harrisburg, PA.  Sat-Sun 10am-10 pm, Mon 10am-6pm.  Featuring: Iroquois
Social Dancers/Aztec Fire Dancers/Jan Seiden-Flutist/etc. Info Michelle
717-589-7744, Straywolf 570-995-5177, sunrisesigns@nmax.net,
www.harrisburgevents.com.

Sep 11-12 – Nanticoke Indian Association's Annual Powwow. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE AIS FUNDRAISING TACO BOOTH. Directions: The Nanticoke Indian Powwow site is located approx. 8 miles east of Millsboro, Delaware, on DE Rt 24 (John J. Williams Hwy) east of DE Rt
113.  From DE Rt 1, take DE Rt 24 West,(John J. Williams Hwy)
approximately 12 miles to Powwow site.  Signs will be posted along route
24, both east & west. Contact: nanticok@verizon.net

September 18, 2010 — Thunder on the Bay American Indian Festival, Buckroe Beach Park, Hampton, VA. Dancers, vendors, and artists from across the United States and Canada. Educational exhibits, displays, children’s activities, and authentic foods for sale. Pre-festival concert Friday, September 17th with NAMMY-award winner Jeff Ball. Fireworks afterwards!    FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING for both days!!   For more information, call 757 726-5437. www.hampton400.com

 

September 18-19 – Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc. Powwow, Surry Parks and Recreation Center, Hwy 10 at Hwy 31, 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry, VA  23883. Info: 757-654-9301, nottowayofva@aol.com, www.nottowayindians.org.

Sep 18-19 – Muddy Run Powwow, Muddy Run Recreational Park, 172 Bethesda Church Road, Holtwood, PA.  Info: Noni Many Hawks Nickerson,
717-776-1075, ManyHawks@Comcast.net, www.lawilowan.com

September 25-26 – Chickahominy Pow-Wow/Fall Festival, Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, 8200 Lott Carey Road, Providence Forge, VA  23140. For more info: www.chickahominytribe.org, or www.virginia.org.  

October 2010 

TBA 

 November 2010

November 6-7 – Fredericksburg Pow Wow, Fredericksburg, VA. Contact Barry Richardson, phone: 252-257-5383 or 252-532-0821,                        email: now-cdcbarry@coastalnet.com,                                                          website: http://www.myspace.com/powwow4life.com

November 10 – George Mason University's 8th Annual Veterans' Powwow, 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Dewberry Hall, Johnson Cneter, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA  22030. Plenty of vendor space still available. Contact: Rashelle by email, rsimpso1@gmu.edu, Meg 703-244-5530, T Carter 703-624-6201, or Kerry kdesjard@gmu.edu.

November 12-14 – Great American Indian Expo, Richmond, VA. Contact Barry Richardson, 252-257-5383 or 252-532-0821,                                        email: now-cdcbarry@coastalnet.com, website: http://www.myspace.com/powwow4life.com

November 14-19 – NCAI 67th Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM, www.ncai.org  

December 2010 

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