Looking to mix things up this week? From a networking holiday party to volunteering to wrap gifts for sick children, here's a roundup of options to help you get social around town.
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Eat, Drink & Be Merry - A Savvy Holiday Party
First, the Savvy Business Network is holding its Eat, Drink & Be Merry - A Savvy Holiday Party on Thursday at Chima Steakhouse. The event is a chance for participants to network and enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks. Swag bags are available for the first 50 attendees. There will also be vendors at the event if you'd like to do some shopping.
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Chima Steakhouse, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, #100
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to RSVP
Gift Wrapping to Support Toy Drive – Hospitalized Military Children in Walter Reed
The charitable organization America's Adopt a Soldier is holding a holiday gift wrapping event on Saturday at Barnes & Noble to support a drive to donate new toys to sick and hospitalized children at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Participants can sign up for select sessions and must be 15 years old to register.
When: Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 7851 L Tysons Corner Center
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Linux+DevOps Course Intro Event
The Ziyotek School is launching the Linux+DevOps Course on Saturday. The free course will inform interested students about the program.
The Ziyotek School explains the course as "more than 300 hours of in-depth training and learning from experienced instructors. By the end of the program, our students are Red Hat Certified and have practiced in a real work environment and worked on real world projects."
When: Saturday, December 15, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Ziyotek School, 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 300
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
