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	1		Guided Nature Kayaking on the Potomac & picnic dinner at our Georgetown dock [7/26]
	2		SOLD OUT! Secrets of Greek and Roman Mythology: A Private Tour of the National Gallery of Art [7/27]
	3		Tennis Lessons with Practice Time: All skill levels welcome! [7/27]
	4		Languages of the World: French, Spanish, German, and Italian language discussion [7/30]
	5		Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River [7/31]
	6		Rooftop Sunday Barbecue Brunch at the Embassy Row Hilton (Pool access included!) [8/3]
	7		Embassy of Saudi Arabia Dinner Reception and Cultural Presentation [8/8]
	8		Sailing Lessons on the Potomac River: No prior experience necessary! [8/9]
	9		Waterfall Hiking trip to Great Falls Park, Maryland [8/10]
	10		Two to Tango: An Evening in Buenos Aires - Argentine Tango Lessons and Latin dance party [8/14]
	11		Sunset and Moonlight kayaking on the Potomac & picnic at our Georgetown dock [8/17]
	12		French Embassy Friday Night Dance Soiree and Lessons: Learn to dance the Tango and Merengue [8/29]
	13		Rock Creek Park Summer Hike [9/6]
	14		Fencing Lessons Including Equipment Rentals [9/13]
	15		Indian cooking class with lunch and dessert at Georgetown [9/14]
	16		Lebanese Taverna Hands-on Cooking class with reception and Dinner with Wine [9/16]
	17		Embassy of Poland Dinner Reception and Piano Concert [9/25]
	18		Fifth Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts [10/25]

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Saturday, July 26, 2008. Guided Nature Kayaking on the Potomac & picnic dinner at our Georgetown dock. You are cordially invited to join us for a memorable afternoon of kayaking on the Potomac Potomac River. Watching the monuments at a distance while discovering birds, turtles and other wildlife along the banks of the river is a wonderful way to unwind and enjoy your weekend. Please reserve your tickets early, as kayaking sessions sell out well in advance! Click here for tickets. See photos from a previous kayaking session. Sunday, July 27, 2008. Tennis Lessons with Practice Time: All skill levels welcome!. Join us for an afternoon of tennis lessons to meet and socialize with other ICDC members who love to play tennis. Racquet rentals are available. This is a great opportunity to improve your game and meet other ICDC members with whom you can practice. Beginners are welcome! Click here for tickets. See photos from past tennis session. Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Languages of the World: French, Spanish, German, and Italian language discussion. Our Languages of the World series is on one of our most popular events. We have been offering this event to our multilingual members for more than 4 years and it is a great opportunity to practice a foreign language! This month in addition to French and Spanish, we will have German language discussion tables. Click here for tickets and information. See photos from a previous language discussion event. Thursday, July 31, 2008. Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River. Our last Potomac River cruise sold out and we have organized another cruise by popular demand! End your weekend with a relaxing cruise on the Potomac River to meet other ICDC members and make new friends from around the world. Catered light food from Lebanese Taverna will be served during the cruise including: hommos, couscous pilaf, tabouleh salad, beef shashawarma, Lebanes salad, and assorted Baklava! Join us for margaritas, light food, and good company as we embark on a 2-hour cruise from the Georgetown waterfront. Please click here to reserve your tickets. Sunday, August 03, 2008. Rooftop Sunday Barbecue Brunch at the Embassy Row Hilton (Pool access included!). Join us at rooftop of the Embassy of Row Hilton for a memorable summer experience amidst Washington's magnificent monuments. Join us Sunday afternoon for a sumptuous barbecue brunch by the pool. Enjoy summertime with your ICDC friends as you lounge in our spacious deck by the pool for an afternoon of socializing Tickets are only $35 for a limited time and include a sumptuous barbecue brunch and pool access. Friday, August 08, 2008. Embassy of Saudi Arabia Dinner Reception and Cultural Presentation. We cordially request the pleasure of your company at a very special dinner reception at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. We invite you to an evening of Saudi Arabian culture and cuisine along with the opportunity to meet the embassy staff as well as other ICDC members with an interest in international cultures. Please click here for tickets and event details. See photos from our previous reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Saturday, August 09, 2008. Sailing Lessons on the Potomac River: No prior experience necessary!. Learn how to sail with us on the Potomac River. In just one day, you will learn all the basics of navigating a sail boat while experiencing magnificent views of the Washington DC skyline from the Potomac River. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other ICDC members who love the outdoors and sailing. All prior sailing lessons have sold out well in advance. Click here for tickets and information. Sunday, August 10, 2008. Waterfall Hiking trip to Great Falls Park, Maryland. Great falls is a hidden gem of a National Park located just minutes from DC where the Potomac plunges seventy-six feet through a deep gorge creating a series of scenic waterfalls. We will hike and enjoy a relaxing picnic before heading back to town. Click here for tickets. See photos from a previous Great Falls hike. Thursday, August 14, 2008. Two to Tango: An Evening in Buenos Aires - Argentine Tango Lessons and Latin dance party. Join us for our Argentine tango lesson followed by tango and Latin dance party at PASHA NIGHTCLUB, a chic and ultramodern nightclub conveniently located just a couple of blocks from Du Pont Circle. Start your evening with a Tango lesson and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and good company. The night continues with dancing to tango and Latin music. You are welcome to come by yourself. No dance partner is needed, as we will rotate partners during the lesson. Click here for tickets and information. See photos from our previous dance party. Sunday, August 17, 2008. Sunset and Moonlight kayaking on the Potomac & picnic at our Georgetown dock. We have timed one of our popular sunset kayaking sessions at Georgetown to coincide with a full moon to make the experience even more spectacular. After the sunset, watch a full moon rise above the sky to illuminate the Potomac River and the monuments. Click here for tickets. See photos from our previous kayaking session. Friday, August 29, 2008. French Embassy Friday Night Dance Soiree and Lessons: Learn to dance the Tango and Merengue. Got plans for Friday night? Start your weekend with a dance soiree at the Embassy of France. Just in time for our Fifth Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball, we have combined our popular dance lessons at the Embassy of France with a night of ballroom dancing following the dance lessons. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn to dance and practice dancing while meeting other ICDC members. Let us show you how to dance the tango, one of the most elegant and romantic ballroom dances followed by merengue one of the most popular and exciting Latin dances! This is also a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice dancing in time for our Masquerade Ball and Anniversary Gala at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Saturday October 25. The dance lessons will be followed by time to dance and meet ICDC members. Tickets for the dance soiree are only $25! Click here for tickets and information. Saturday, September 06, 2008. Rock Creek Park Summer Hike. For Washingtonians who love outdoors, Rock Creek Park offers numerous trails that help escape the urban life. Join us for a relaxing hiking trip to Rock Creek Park to discover one of Washington’s hidden treasures and an oasis of nature. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts as we hike a trail that offers a glimpse of different streams as well as hill top views of Rock Creek Park! Click here for tickets. Saturday, September 13, 2008. Fencing Lessons Including Equipment Rentals. Join us for an exciting lesson on swordsmanship and chivalry. The lesson will cover the basics of fencing in a relaxed, fun, and SAFE setting. All equipment will be provided. After the lesson, practice your fencing skills with other attendees. All prior fencing lessons sold out well in advance of the event date. Please reserve your tickets early.  Click here for tickets. See photos from previous fencing lesson. Sunday, September 14, 2008. Indian cooking class with lunch and dessert at Georgetown. We had such a great time at our last Indian cooking class, we have scheduled another one by popular demand. Please join your ICDC friends for an Indian cooking class followed by lunch at one of the most celebrated Indian restaurants in town. Learn about exotic spices and discover how you can prepare an Indian meal at your own home. Following the cooking class, enjoy an Indian lunch while enjoying the company of other attendees. Please click here for tickets and details. See photos from a previous Indian cooking class. Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Lebanese Taverna Hands-on Cooking class with reception and Dinner with Wine. Please join us for our hands-on cooking class at Lebanese Taverna complete with a brief reception at the beginning and dinner with wine after the lesson. Would you like to recreate your favorite Lebanese Taverna dish at home? Whether you are a recreational chef or a beginner, join in on the fun and learn from the Chef at Lebanese Taverna! Please click here for tickets and information. Thursday, September 25, 2008. Embassy of Poland Dinner Reception and Piano Concert. We cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an evening of music, culture, art, and cuisine at the Embassy of Poland. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to discover Poland through all your senses. The evening begins with a short presentation about Poland. Afterwards sit back and relax to a delightful piano concert performed by child prodigy Jeffrey Ly featuring the works Chopin. After the piano recital you will be invited to feast on a buffet of traditional Polish delicacies prepared by the embassy chef along with wine and Polish spirits served at the open bar. Space is limited; Please reserve your tickets online. Saturday, October 25, 2008. Fifth Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. We cordially request the pleasure of your company at out Fifth Anniversary Gala and Black-Tie Masquerade Ball at the Grand Ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The evening featuring dancing to 2 live bands, lavish dinner with open bar, extravagant desserts, and dancing is the social event of the season for internationally minded professionals. This is also a great opportunity for a private viewing of the museum’s permanent art collection, experience the elegant atmosphere of a formal Ball, as well as meet international professionals and members of the diplomatic community. Please reserve your tickets now -- discounted tickets available for a limited time. Read testimonials by previous attendees and see photos from previous galas: 2007 Midsummer Night's Ball | 2007 Viennese Ball | 2006 Masquerade Ball and Anniversary Gala | 2006 Viennese Ball| 2005 Spring Viennese Ball | 2005 Masquerade Ball and Anniversary Gala | 2005 Fall Viennese Ball.