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Sunday 31 August 2014

[Unicum] Táncház

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Táncház szeptember 27.-én, szombaton délután 5 órától éjfélig.

9512 St. Andrews Way

Silver Spring, MD

PROGRAM

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GYERMEKTÁNCHÁZ:

Népi játékok, tánc, zene gyerekekenek. Hozzd a hegedüdet, furulyádat, hangszeredet, hogy együtt zenéljünk.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. TÁNCTANÍTÁS FELNÖTTEKNEK.

7:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. SZABADTÁNC.

Ajánlott adomány:

Felnöttenként: $10

Gyermekenként: $5

Az adományokat kizárólag a zenészek útiköltségének és tiszteletdíjának fedezésere fordítjuk.

Táncos cipöt, ami nem sérti fel a parkettát, hozzál!

A helyszínen ételt italt NEM fogunk árusítani. Snack-et, italt hozni, és/vagy megosztani szabad.

Találkozunk 27.-én!!!

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Táncház!

Hungarian Folk Dance Party with incredible live music on September 27^th, 2014, Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until Midnight!

9512 St. Andrews Way

Silver Spring, MD

PROGRAM

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Children Folk Games, Dancing, Singing, and Music. Bring your violin, flute or any instrument you play!!!

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. DANCE TEACHING FOR ADULTS: Learn some basic Hungarian Folk Dance steps!

7:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE.

Suggested Donations:

Adult: $10

Child: $5

Your donations will be given to the musicians to cover their travel expenses.

Note:

We WON'T sell food and drinks at the venue! You are allowed to bring food and drinks. You are also allowed to bring your favorite dish or drink to share.

Bring soft dancing shoes! Check your dancing shoes to make sure there are no heel nails or anything sharp that would damage the dance floor.

See you on September 27^th!!!

Thursday 28 August 2014

[Unicum] Hungarian Picnic

INVITATION to the HUNGARIAN PICNIC

It's party time!

Sunday September 14

3:00 pm to 6:p.m Rock Creek Park Grove 1*

Held Rain or Shine–Covered Area

Hungarian students and young professionals in the Washington,

DC Metropolitan Area cordially invite you and your friends to our

semiannual picnic. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and

music. (Bring soccer or volleyball, or parents, bring toys for the

children).

For pictures and more information see: http://picnic.hungaria.org

Your ideas and support in organizing the picnic are appreciated. If

you are interested in helping out send email to komlodi@umbc.edu;

eniko.basa@verizon.net or szokolai@yahoo.com

The picnic is free but your tax-deductible contribution is welcome, with a suggested

donation of $5.00 (less for a large family, babies, toddlers free). Pay on site in cash or

check. Make checks payable to AHEA (American Hungarian Educators Association)

and drop into the box at the picnic or send to: 4514 Willard Ave. #2210, Chevy Chase,

MD 20815.

In recent years costs for both food and reservations have increased, so we have been

running a deficit. Donations guarantee the continuance of the picnics by providing the

funds for subsequent ones.

*At the corner of Tilden and Shoemaker, down the hill from Van Ness

Metro.

Meghívó Magyar Piknik!

Szeptembber 14, vasárnap délután 3:00 -tól 6-ig

Rock Creek Park az 1.sz Piknik Hely*

Megtartva ha esik is–a hely fedett

Helyszín: Rock Creek Park, Picnic Area 1, Washington, DC*

Washingtoni magyar fiatalok szeretettel meghívnak Téged és Barátaidat

félévenkénti piknikjükre. Ételrõl, italról és zenérõl gondoskodunk. Labdákat,

gyerekeknek játékokat, hozzatok. Ötleteidet és segítségedet örömmel

várjuk a piknik szervezéséhez, ezeket küld a következõ címekre:

komlodi@umbc.edu; eniko.basa@verizon.net; vagy szokolai@yahoo.com

Képek és több információ: http://picnic.hungaria.org

A piknik ingyenes, de adóból levonható támogatásodat örömmel fogadjuk.

Ajánlott támogatás: $5/ személy, kevesebb ha többen vagytok (harom eves

alatt ingyen). Az adományok biztosítják a következõ piknik költségeit.

Csekkeket az American Hungarian Educators Association, vagy AHEA

névre kérjük kiállitani és a következõ címre küldeni: AHEA 4515 Willard

Ave #2210, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, illetve a helyszinen az admonyos

dobozba tehetitek. Elõre is köszönjük.

Az utóbbi években minusban végeztünk; a foglalás és az ételek, stb. ára

megy fel. A jövõt csak az adományok biztosítják.

*A Tilden és Shoemaker utcák keresztedõsénél, a Van Ness Metro

megállotol dombra lefé.l

______________________________________________________

Directions: Helyszín By car:

• from the Beltway go South on MD 185 (Connecticut Ave)

• proceed South, past Chevy Chase circle

• pass Albemarle Street

• make a left onto Tilden Street

• make a right at Linnean Ave (Spring of Freedom Street), the park is at the end

of the loop (next to the Hungarian Embassy).

! By metro:

take the Red Line metro to the Van Ness - UDC station- after exiting the Red

Line Van Ness - UDC station, the escalators lead up to Connecticut Avenue

! head South towards downtown on Connecticut

! pass Van Ness Street and traffic light

! at the next traffic light turn left on to Tilden Street head all the way down on

Tilden, but before you come across a little bridge and traffic light, turn right (to

your left you will see The Rock Creek Gallery and the Pierce Mill, to your right you

will find the Hungarian Embassy, the picnic area is across from it)

Map:

Lot 1 of Rock Creek park is across the street from the Hungarian Embassy. Map

at yahoo maps:

Map of Rock Creek Park: look for the BLUE "1" by Pierce

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Wednesday 27 August 2014

[Unicum] Seeking Full Time Nanny in Baltimore

We are a first generation Hungarian/Slovak American family living in Baltimore who are expecting twins this fall. Hopeful of continuing to enrich our lives and our children's lives in Eastern European heritage, we are seeking a live-in or live-out nanny arrangement with a Hungarian or Slovak-speaking caretaker. The position would be full-time during the work week (40 hours, 8:30-4:30) beginning approximately in mid January. Experience and references will be required. U.S. citizenship or paperwork allowing for work in the United States is also required.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested in the position, please be in touch with us. Recommendations on available good nannies/where to find good nannies in the area are welcome as well.

Please feel free to email us directly as jessiejess.d@gmail.com or kgvarsa@gmail.com.

Thank you very much,

Jessica and Krisztian Varsa

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Monday 25 August 2014

(Career Progress) [JOB] Communications Fellow for LOCUS Coalition

Smart Growth America seeks a Communications Fellow to support LOCUS, a national network of smart growth real estate developers and investors. The Fellow will be a core member of the LOCUS team and provide direct support to the LOCUS network of real estate developers and investors advocating for smart growth policies at the federal and regional levels.

Position Description
The ideal Communications Fellow is an excellent writer tapped in to news about national politics and smart growth development, who can create engaging content for our members, email lists and social media networks. Applicants should be dependable team players who can perform regular duties while also offering new ideas for how to make our work even better.

Responsibilities
The Communications Fellow's primary responsibilities include:

Writing and publishing original content for the LOCUS blog;
Directing social media campaigns on behalf of LOCUS;
Tracking and analyzing news about smart growth and transportation issues;
Drafting legislative summaries for network members, drafting advocacy materials on core network issues;
Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by LOCUS;
Tracking social media and web analytics;
Promoting our work to reporters and bloggers; and
Providing project-specific communications ideas and strategy.

Requirements

Strong interest in smart growth or related areas;
Excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills;
Experience using Twitter and Facebook in a professional context;
Basic understanding of HTML or experience using content management systems (preferred);
Interest in contributing to communications strategy;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a definite plus.

Compensation
This Fellowship is a paid position.

Timeframe and Location
This position is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. This position is located at Smart Growth America's offices in Washington, DC. Candidate must be able to start immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Smart Growth America. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and two short writing samples (no more than five pages) to mpierce [at] locusdevelopers [dot] org. Please include "LOCUS Communications Fellow" in the email subject line.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position is available for an immediate start. No calls please.

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/2014/07/07/now-hiring-locus-fellowship

(Career Progress) NOW HIRING: Communications Fellow for LOCUS Coalition

Responsibilities
The Communications Fellow's primary responsibilities include:

Writing and publishing original content for the LOCUS blog;
Directing social media campaigns on behalf of LOCUS;
Tracking and analyzing news about smart growth and transportation issues;
Drafting legislative summaries for network members, drafting advocacy materials on core network issues;
Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by LOCUS;
Tracking social media and web analytics;
Promoting our work to reporters and bloggers; and
Providing project-specific communications ideas and strategy.

Requirements

Strong interest in smart growth or related areas;
Excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills;
Experience using Twitter and Facebook in a professional context;
Basic understanding of HTML or experience using content management systems (preferred);
Interest in contributing to communications strategy;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a definite plus.

Compensation
This Fellowship is a paid position.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position is available for an immediate start. No calls please.

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/2014/07/07/now-hiring-locus-fellowship

Sunday 24 August 2014

[Unicum] sitter/nanny

person with a lot of passion for arts.In my free time I enjoy painting and

working

on clay sculptures. I am

seeking a part

time position as a nanny/baby sitter. I have my own car and

driver 's

license, I am also an

excellent cook if you need.I am not new to the English language, but I am a bit rusty since I have not used it in 20 years. I can write better

than I can speak.

Én egy magyar anyuka vagyok 3 felnőtt gyerekkel és egy 2,5 éves unokával.Gyerek- gondozásban , -ápolásban -nevelésben 35 éves tapasztalattal birok.

Melegszivű, megbizható joviális ember vagyok, művészi (és kézműves) múlttal. Nem régen jöttem az USA-ba, ezért az angolom kissé szegényes,de azért elboldogulok.

Saját autóm van és jogositványom.Babysitter vagy nanny állást keresek rész-időben.

Mivel édesanyámat, (aki demenciában szenvedett ) évekig ápoltam, ezért idős-gondozásban is van némi tapasztalatom. Idős nénire ,bácsira is szivesen vigyázok rész munkaidőben.

Kiváló szakács vagyok, ha egy családnak a gondozás mellett arra lenne szüksége.

Az előző alkalommal lemaradt, hogy Centerville-ben lakom. Kb 20 mérföldes körzetben vállalom az utazást.

Telefonszámom : 5713069304

Saturday 23 August 2014

[Unicum] Talk by Marianne Szegedy-Maszak

Marianne Szegedy-Maszak, award winning journalist and daughter of Alada Szegedy-Maszak, the last Ambassador of Pre-Communist Hungary will be talking about her book and family history at:

The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament

3630 Quesada St. N.W.

Washington, D.C.

St. Pius X Library, 2^nd Floor, Duffy Parish Center

Sept. 21, 2014

11:30-1:00

For more information call: 202 449 3974

She will be talking about her book, I Kiss Your Hands Many Times: Hearts, Souls, and Wars in Hungary.

Books will be available for signing.

Her family history is a fascinating tale, and the talk is very interesting. She spoke at the Library of Congress some time ago.

Friday 22 August 2014

[Unicum] care

I am a mother of three adult children and also a grandmother of a 2,5 year old. I have over 35 years of experience raising and nurturing kids.I am from central Europe and recently moved to the United States to be with my oldest son and my granddaughter.I am a warmhearted trusty person with a lot of passion for arts.In my free time I enjoy painting and work on clay sculptures. I seeking a part time position as a nanny/baby sitter. I have my own car and driver license, I am also and excellent cook if a need ever arises.I am not new to the English language, but I am bit rusty since I have not used it in 20 years. I can write better thank I can speak.

Én egy magyar anyuka vagyok 3 felnőtt gyerekkel és egy 2,5 éves unokával.Gyerek- gondozásban , -ápolásban -nevelésben 35 éves tapasztalattal birok.

Melegszivű, megbizható joviális ember vagyok, művészi (és kézműves) múlttal. Nem régen jöttem az USA-ba, ezért az angolom kissé szegényes,de azért elboldogulok.

Saját autóm van és jogositványom.Babysitter vagy nanny állást keresek rész-időben.

Mivel édesanyámat, (aki demenciában szenvedett ) évekig ápoltam, ezért idős-gondozásban is van némi tapasztalatom. Idős nénire ,bácsira is szivesen vigyázok rész munkaidőben.

Kiváló szakács vagyok, ha egy családnak a gondozás mellett arra lenne szüksége.

Telefonszámom : 5713069304

[Unicum] kiadó szobát keresek Washingtonban / looking for a room in Washington

Kedves Csoport Tagok!

Ismerős magyar hallgató keres Washingtonban kiadó szobát.

Ösztöndíjának időtartama 2014. szeptember - 2014. december közepe.

Bármilyen ötletet, elérhetőséget köszönettel fogadok.

Üdvözlettel,

Mirk Zita

Dear Group Members,

a Hungarian friend of mine - a student - is looking for a room in Washington, D.C. for the period of September 2014 until mid-December 2014.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

With kind regards,

Zita Mirk

Thursday 21 August 2014

[Unicum] Picnic

INVITATION to the HUNGARIAN PICNIC

It's party time!

Sunday September 14

3:00 pm to 6:p.m Rock Creek Park Grove 1*

Held Rain or Shine–Covered Area

Hungarian students and young professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area cordially invite you and your friends to our semiannual picnic. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and music. (Bring soccer or volleyball, or parents, bring toys for the children).

For pictures and more information see: http://picnic.hungaria.org

Your ideas and support in organizing the picnic are appreciated. If you are interested in helping out send email to komlodi@umbc.edu; eniko.basa@verizon.net or szokolai@yahoo.com

The picnic is free but your tax-deductible contribution is welcome, with a suggested donation of $5.00 (less for a large family, babies, toddlers free). Pay on site in cash or check. Make checks payable to AHEA (American Hungarian Educators Association) and drop into the box at the picnic or send to: 4514 Willard Ave. #2210, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

In recent years costs for both food and reservations have increased, so we have been running a deficit. Donations guarantee the continuance of the picnics by providing the funds for subsequent ones.

*At the corner of Tilden and Shoemaker, down the hill from Van Ness Metro.

Meghívó Magyar Piknik!

Szeptembber 14, vasárnap délután 3:00 -tól 6-ig

Rock Creek Park az 1.sz Piknik Hely*

Megtartva ha esik is–a hely fedett

Helyszín: Rock Creek Park, Picnic Area 1, Washington, DC*

Washingtoni magyar fiatalok szeretettel meghívnak Téged és Barátaidat félévenkénti piknikjükre. Ételrõl, italról és zenérõl gondoskodunk. Labdákat, gyerekeknek játékokat, hozzatok. Ötleteidet és segítségedet örömmel várjuk a piknik szervezéséhez, ezeket küld a következõ címekre: komlodi@umbc.edu; eniko.basa@verizon.net; vagy szokolai@yahoo.com

Képek és több információ: http://picnic.hungaria.org

A piknik ingyenes, de adóból levonható támogatásodat örömmel fogadjuk. Ajánlott támogatás: $5/ személy, kevesebb ha többen vagytok (harom eves alatt ingyen). Az adományok biztosítják a következõ piknik költségeit. Csekkeket az American Hungarian Educators Association, vagy AHEA névre kérjük kiállitani és a következõ címre küldeni: AHEA 4515 Willard Ave #2210, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, illetve a helyszinen az admonyos dobozba tehetitek. Elõre is köszönjük.

Az utóbbi években minusban végeztünk; a foglalás és az ételek, stb. ára megy fel. A jövőt csak az adományok biztosítják.

*A Tilden és Shoemaker utcák keresztedősénél, a Van Ness Metro megállotol dombra lefé.l

(Career Progress) #SummerCool Party on Saturday hosted by Capitol Standard!

Our friends at Capitol Standard are hosting a fun event this weekend....I plan to stop by so feel free to text me at 703-867-5070 if you come and I can try to connect you to other N4P members!

Jim

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