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SUMMARY:Party on the Pier 2024 Gala
DESCRIPTION:Gala Tickets are Sold Out\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 14\, 2024 | 6:00 PM | District Pier at the Wharf101 District Square SW\, Washington\, DC 20024\n\n\n\nJoin us for this year’s Annual Gala: Party on the Pier at the DC Wharf on September 14! Enjoy a night of drinking\, dining\, and dancing to live music\, all while reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. This outdoor event under the stars\, with a large tent ready in case of rain\, promises an unforgettable evening by the water in beautiful Washington D.C. Bring your friends and savor great food\, lively music\, and the vibrant atmosphere! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS BELOW!\n\n\n\nContact Development Associate\, Ashley Flores at ashley@prknetwork.org with questions regarding tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships ARE Available \n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor by completing the Sponsorship Commitment Form\, and mail to Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, 3070 M St\, NW\, Washington DC 20007. Email Development Officer\, Carlie Smith at carlie@prknetwork.org with questions regarding sponsorships. \n\n\n\nView Sponsorship Benefits and Commitment Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 2024 Gala Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nRIVER ALL-STAR \n\n\n\n\nRandy and Cathy Benn\n\n\n\nSally Davidson\n\n\n\nFrank and Lisa Filipy\n\n\n\nAnn E. O’Neil\n\n\n\nRick and Phoebe Peterson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRIVER CHAMPION \n\n\n\n\nAmazon\n\n\n\nSouth County Environmental Justice Coalition\n\n\n\nWhite House Farm Foundation with support from Plein Family Charitable Trust\n\n\n\nRiver Protector\n\n\n\nMark Betts and Shelley Slade\n\n\n\nPeter Bross\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCJ and Kerryann Gross\n\n\n\nJessie Harris and Woody Cunningham\n\n\n\nEthan and Jude Landis\n\n\n\nJane and Jay Lewis\n\n\n\nAdmiral J. Paul and Dianne Reason\n\n\n\nPeggy Strand\n\n\n\nKatherine Ward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRIVER DEFENDER \n\n\n\n\nValerie Amerkhail\n\n\n\nElaine Bernstein\n\n\n\nLaura Carpenter and Lucas Henneman\n\n\n\nCIBC\n\n\n\nJohn C. Cruden\n\n\n\nDave and Janet Hunke\n\n\n\nGary Knipling\n\n\n\nNick Kuttner and Mysia Pallas\n\n\n\nEvan Miller and Nancy Hedin\n\n\n\nDaniel and Teresa Murrin\n\n\n\nUnited Airlines\n\n\n\nXylem\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRIVER GUARDIAN \n\n\n\n\nCarol Ackerman\n\n\n\nThad and Renee Bench\n\n\n\nDeborah A. Bombard\n\n\n\nFrank Cihlar\n\n\n\nKeith Cole and Deborah Lowham\n\n\n\nRoger Dower and Elizabeth Anne Altmann\n\n\n\nEarth and Water Law\, LLC\n\n\n\nDr. Marc H. Gorelick and\n\n\n\nDr. Lynn E. Broaddus\n\n\n\nTim and Bree Hill\n\n\n\nSusan Kemnitzer\n\n\n\nSon and Richard McBride\n\n\n\nPotomac Boat Club\n\n\n\nLois Schiffer\n\n\n\nGreg Singleton\n\n\n\nSustainable Waterfronts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRIVER STEWARD \n\n\n\n\nAnonymous\n\n\n\nJan Augustine\n\n\n\nDoug Barker and Sam Kilpatrick\n\n\n\nDoug and Amy Bergner\n\n\n\nDavid and Anne Cottingham\n\n\n\nKevin and Susan Coyle\n\n\n\nHolly Davis and Kay Hanna\n\n\n\nSydney and Patrick Dennin\n\n\n\nFrank and Denise Dertzbaugh\n\n\n\nBob Dreher\n\n\n\nKathie Edwards\n\n\n\nJay Eiche and Tanya Harvey\n\n\n\nJ. Charles Fox\n\n\n\nAvi Garbow\n\n\n\nVicki Judson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Levine and Mary Ellen Levine\n\n\n\nWarner Moore\n\n\n\nMJ Morrow\n\n\n\nOrca Intelligence\n\n\n\nGreg and Erin Parrilli\n\n\n\nCary Ridder\n\n\n\nJoe and Kellie Schruhl\n\n\n\nMichael Shapiro and Julie Rosenberg\n\n\n\nChuck Sheehan and Caroline Ratcliffe\n\n\n\nNancy and Simon Sidamon-Eristoff\n\n\n\nTruist\n\n\n\nAnne Ulrich and Ron Azuna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Our ‘Party on the Pier’ Website for the Most Up-to-Date Event Information\n\n\n\nThe work of Potomac Riverkeeper Network has never been more timely\, relevant\, or critical. Together\, we can work to protect the right to clean water for six million people. Your generous and continued support helps to ensure that the Potomac Watershed is swimmable\, fishable\, and drinkable.
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/party-on-the-pier-2024-gala/
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SUMMARY:RiverPalooza: Upper Potomac Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Paddle trips on the Potomac River\, a few miles downriver from Harpers Ferry\, are a perfect getaway and only one hour from DC and Baltimore beltways. Launch from Brunswick Campground in Brunswick\, Maryland\, just 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry\, WV. \n\n\n\nThis 5.5 mile section of the Potomac River has been described in National Park literature as\, “one of the most beautiful stretches of navigable waterways in the mid-Atlantic.” Visit sand and gravel beaches\, wade or go for a swim\, and explore the Catoctin Creek tributary as water levels permit. \n\n\n\nEnjoy watching the eagles soar above and spotting the many other birds that call this area home.  All ages will enjoy exploring on this Potomac River paddling trip. \n\n\n\nRiver islands with shell\, rock\, or sandy beaches are available for stopping and relaxing.  Beach your kayaks or canoes on Eagle Island or elsewhere to wade in the water\, relax\, and enjoy refreshments as you bask in the sun or shade.  Native American fish traps are a treasure resting on the bottom of the Potomac River and can be seen from aerial photos.   Bring your fishing pole for small mouth bass and catfish found on this kayaking rental near Harpers Ferry in Brunswick\, Maryland.   \n\n\n\nAs a bonus\, the meet-up location is at the Brunswick Family Campground! This is a great opportunity to relax on the grounds after our paddle. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! \n\n\n\n\nrEGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\nTRIP Details\n\n\n\nLead Riverkeeper: Brent Walls – 443-480-8970 or brent@potomacriverkeeper.org \n\n\n\nArrival Location: \n\n\n\nBrunswick Family Campground301-834-9950 40 Canal RoadBrunswick\, MD 21716 \n\n\n\nArrival & Check-in Time: 11:30amShuttle to Put-In: 12 noonPaddle Level: BeginnerMinimum age requirement: 12 years old & 90 lbs. \n\n\n\nPricing: \n\n\n\n\nKayak: $100\n\n\n\nBYOB: $75 (Canoe or Kayak)\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with each registration: \n\n\n\n\nQualified Instructors\n\n\n\nSingle Rental Kayak/ Canoe\n\n\n\nPaddles\n\n\n\nPaddle insurance\n\n\n\nPersonal flotation device for the day (with rental)\n\n\n\nPRKN Clean Water Act 50th anniversary commemorative t-shirt\n\n\n\none -year PRKN membership to support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper and clean water\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register\n\n\n\nA waiver must be signed online (in advance) for you to be registered:\n\n\n\n\nOutfitter waiver – Participant Rental waiver (print and bring in person)\n\n\n\n\nAlso to do in advance:\n\n\n\n\nRead Paddle Rules\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\n\n\nWear proper footwear. NO FLIP-FLOPS. Old gym shoes\, sandals with a strap\, and water shoes work great\n\n\n\nSunscreen\, hat\, and rain gear\n\n\n\nSnacks and drinking water (no glass bottles)\n\n\n\nChange of clothes\n\n\n\nDry Bag or Waterproof Container (if you bring a phone or a non-waterproof camera\, you need a way to protect it)\n\n\n\n\nTag us in your paddle trips on  \n\n\n\n\n\n#RiverPalooza2024
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/upper-potomac-paddle/
CATEGORIES:Riverpalooza 2024
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SUMMARY:World River's Day Boat Parade and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Parade begins at Buoy #2 outside of Barca in Old Town Alexandria and ends at Transit Pier at The Wharf\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 22nd\, 2024 at 12:00 PMAfter-party @ 3:00 PM – Location TBA \n\n\n\n$50 Boat Registration Fee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister your boat to join the parade\, fundraise as a crew member or teammate on your favorite vessel\, or donate directly to Potomac Riverkeeper Network as an independent fundraiser and join us for an afterparty. Gather donations from your friends and family in honor of our World Rivers Day Boat Parade to support Potomac Riverkeeper Network’s critical work protecting the public’s right to a cleaner and safer river for all. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today and secure your place in the parade!\n\n\n\n\nWorld Rivers Day is an annual celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers\, strives to increase public awareness\, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats\, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead. Boaters and river enthusiasts from marinas and communities throughout the Potomac watershed will come together to make a bold statement on behalf of the Nation’s river.
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/world-rivers-day-boat-parade-and-fundraiser/
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