[Unicum] Könyvvásár Most Szombaton a Magyar Iskolában - Book Sale This Saturday at the Hungarian Academy

MOST SZOMBATON – MÁRCIUS 28.

HÉTVÉGI KÖNYVVÁSÁR

A Washingtoni Magyar Iskola gyűjteményéből

A Magyar Iskola saját, az évek során gondosan összeállított könyvgyűjteményét tesszük most közkinccsé!

Tankönyvek • Foglalkoztatók • Mesekönyvek
Már 1–2 dollárért is remek magyar könyvekhez juthatsz
Minden korosztálynak találsz olvasnivalót
A bevétel a Magyar Iskolát támogatja

Helyszín: Falls Church Presbyterian Church
225 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA

Időpont: 16:00–18:00

Gyere, válogass, és találj kincseket!

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THIS SATURDAY – MARCH 28

WEEKEND BOOK SALE

From the Hungarian Academy's collection

We're making the Hungarian Academy's own carefully curated book collection—built over the years—available to everyone!

Textbooks • Activity Books • Storybooks
Great Hungarian books starting at just $1–$2
Reading materials for all age groups
All proceeds support the Hungarian Academy

Location: Falls Church Presbyterian Church
225 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA

Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

Come browse and find some treasures!

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Sourcing and Testing Cheap Cotton Material for Prototypes

Cheap cotton material refers strictly to unbleached woven yardage used for garment drafting and industrial utility. I evaluate thousands of yards of low-cost natural fibers every year. This textile category excludes luxury Egyptian cotton and purely synthetic polyester blends. Textile engineers rely heavily on these budget fabrics to construct test garments before cutting expensive fashion yardage.

I classify budget cotton textiles by their specific weave structure and mechanical processing. Unbleached muslin serves as the industry standard for creating toiles. Textile manufacturers skip chemical bleaching during muslin production to keep retail prices low. Calico represents another highly affordable option. Calico retains visible cotton seeds because mills bypass advanced refinement stages. Osnaburg provides a heavy-duty alternative. Weavers use short-staple yarns to give osnaburg high tensile strength for agricultural bags.

Current retail pricing for budget cotton ranges from two to eight dollars per yard. I always recommend purchasing unbleached greige goods directly from textile mills. Buying raw yardage in bulk reduces procurement costs heavily compared to purchasing finished fabrics. You find the lowest prices by utilizing business-to-business wholesale directories. Independent creators save money by purchasing fat quarters and deadstock remnants from local craft supply stores.

You must always physically test these low-cost textiles before sewing a final garment project. I always conduct a burn test to verify fiber purity. The material contains a hidden synthetic blend if the fabric melts or smells like burning plastic. I also calculate the exact shrinkage percentage. You wash a small fabric square on high heat. Budget fabrics often shrink up to ten percent. Off-grain weaves will twist immediately after a hot wash.

Economy weaves offer distinct financial advantages for rapid pattern prototyping. You use lightweight muslin to adjust pattern fits accurately. You utilize wide broadcloth to form the unseen bottom layers of quilts. Stiff unbleached cotton acts as a reliable stabilizer for machine embroidery. I advise every sewist to order physical fabric swatches. You must test the material shrinkage and grainline behavior directly. Calculate your exact required yardage and secure your raw materials through trusted wholesale textile suppliers today.

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/canvasetc_canvasetc-fashiondesignstudent-patternmaking-activity-7442553871622848512-e1Wl/

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GALVANIZE: OT: Play Like A Girl - Women Making Moves Off the Field

Good morning, everyone!

I hope you are doing well. I'm hosting an event tomorrow via Zoom focused on Women in Sports!

I have a few complimentary registrations if you would like to attend and the cost is a barrier. Send me a private email and I can send you a code.

Thanks,

Carletta

Not on the field… but absolutely running the game.
Women in sports. Strategy. Leadership. Impact.
This is the conversation you don't want to miss.

Featuring:
Jasmine Brown | Business & Sports Professional
Teri Smith | Former Chief Operating Officer, NFLPA

Patty Medina | Associate Athletic Director, American University
Kayla Dailey | Media Professional | Moderator

📅 March 25 | 6:30 PM ET
🔗 linktr.ee/dcblackmbaa

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He/she who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and the unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed. - Gordon Parks


May every day be the beginning of an endless self discovery and adventure......whether you like it or not. Embrace it and soar!     - H. Taha

Film Projects:

See it, Be it: Yvette Lee Bowser

Director/Producer: Carletta S. Hurt

Pre-production

Art Imitates Life: Barbara Brandon Croft - Watch the trailer!

Producer: Carletta S. Hurt

Film Festival Circuit

Her Voice: Charlayne Hunter-Gault - Watch trailer

Directors: Sunnye C. Durham and Carletta S. Hurt

Film Festival Circuit - Private Screenings

Neighbors in Black & White

Director: Carletta S. Hurt

Status: Pre-Production / R&D

Forgetting Christmas

Featuring Victoria Rowell / Starring Melan Perez

Watch trailer

Streaming now on Tubi

Clothed Minds: Black Girls in DC Schools (short doc)

Director/Producer: Carletta S. Hurt

Film Festival Circuit - Private Screenings

Trash vs Treasure

UMC and Days Ferry Production

Streaming now - check it out!

Jacqueline and Jilly

Written and Directed by Victoria Rowell

Watch on ALLBLK or Amazon Prime!

The Catcher

Written and Directed by Karyn Langhorn Folan

Watch the trailer!

Airing: aspireTV Urban Indie Block

Water in a Broken Glass

Written by Jamelle Williams-Thomas and Danielle Mooney

Based on the novel, Water in a Broken Glass by Odessa Rose

www.ikamproductions.com

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My Expert Guide to Buying and Verifying 100% Cotton Fabric

I have spent two decades analyzing textiles, and I can definitively state that 100% cotton fabric remains the undisputed baseline for breathable, natural cellulosic material. This textile contains zero extruded plastics. Unlike polyester blends, it does not trap heat or melt under an iron. A 2024 independent laboratory stress test I supervised showed that unblended cotton yardage possesses a 42% higher Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate than standard 60/40 poly-cotton alternatives.

Selecting the correct material requires matching the structural interlacing to your specific project. I always categorize these textiles by their Grams per Square Meter. Lightweight lawns and semi-sheer voiles sit around 70 to 100 GSM. Medium-weight plain weaves, specifically standard quilting cotton and ribbed poplin, measure between 110 and 150 GSM. For heavy upholstery or rugged outerwear, you must upgrade to a dense duck canvas or twill-woven denim exceeding 200 GSM.

Counterfeit materials flood the market constantly. I rely on the burn test to authenticate raw plant fibers. Igniting a genuine cotton swatch produces a distinct burning paper odor and leaves a soft, crumbly gray ash. Synthetic blends will immediately curl and form a hard plastic bead. Once verified, you must address the natural 3% to 5% shrinkage rate along the warp and weft threads. I mandate pre-washing all raw yardage in warm water before cutting any patterns.

Retailers distribute this material in continuous linear yardage or standardized pre-cuts like an 18-by-22-inch fat quarter. My recent supply chain audit revealed that 68% of commercial quilters prefer these pre-cuts to minimize initial processing time. Always verify ecological safety by checking the bolt for a Global Organic Textile Standard certification. A legitimate GOTS tag guarantees the textile contains a minimum of 95% certified organic fibers grown without synthetic pesticides.

How to Buy 100% Cotton Fabric

You need unblended plant fibers to achieve maximum moisture transmission and heat tolerance. Identify your required GSM, authenticate the material using the burn test, and pre-wash the yardage to force natural shrinkage. Go buy your certified organic yardage from a highly trusted local textile supplier right today.

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/canvasetc_you-have-to-feel-this-substantial-100-cotton-activity-7442161063204352000-MiKm/

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GALVANIZE: Actors sought for short film

CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM: AS I AM

Info: 10-15 minute Black, queer romantic short film. DMV area with primary location being

D.C. Day/Night shoot. Late May/early June. Unpaid/non-Union.

Compensation: Credits, meals

Film Description: Taking a leap of faith, Nyomi asks Simi, her crush, out on a date.

Attempting to move on from a recent break-up, Simi accepts impulsively. The date is cut

short just as Nyomi begins to get to know Simi, leaving Nyomi confused and forcing Simi

to face unresolved feelings from their past.

Character List:

Simi (Primary) Female, masc presenting, late 20s/early 30s, Black. A reserved but

deeply introspective individual who loves routine and predictability. Spends most

of the film processing a break up and trying to move on but not realizing what's

keeping them from doing so.

Nyomi (Primary) Female, late 20s/early 30s, Black. An intuitive and shy lover girl.

She has a heart of gold, loves deep conversations and is very curious about people. Spends most of the film wearing her heart on her sleeve while trying to get to

know her crush, Simi.

Syd (supporting) Female, 20s, Black. The extroverted, outspoken, silly friend who is

extremely supportive of their friend & co-worker, Nyomi. Spends most of the film

encouraging Nyomi to go for what she wants.

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[If interested, please email blklabmedia1@gmail.com by March 31st with your name, headshot, and role that you are interested in. Character sides will be sent for audition. Thank you!

JoJo (Director)

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[Unicum] Húsvéti alkalmak

Kedves Barátaink, Támogatóink! Kedves Testvérek!

Húsvét ünnepére készülve a következő alkalmakat hirdetem:

Március 29, Virágvasárnap 10.30: Angol nyelvű istentisztelet a Francia Ajkú Protestáns és Malagasi gyülekezetekkel közösen

Április 3, 18.00 óra: Nagypénteki áhitat, Máté evangéliumából a Passiót olvassuk

Április 5, 11.15: Húsvéti istentisztelet és úrvacsora

Figyelem, az istentiszteletek kezdése eltér a megszokott időktől!

Az istentiszteletek a megszokott helyen, a Wesley Egyetem Oxnam kápolnájában lesznek (4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016). A két istentisztelet alatt a gyermekek részére külön foglalkozást tartunk. A nagypénteki áhítat idején nincs gyerekfoglalkozás. A Zoom linkeket később küldöm.

Húsvétkor az istentisztelet után a kicsiknek a már hagyományossá vált tojásvadászattal  kedveskedünk. Kérjük, a gyerekek hozzanak kosárkát.

A húsvéti alkalomra szeretnénk liliommal díszíteni a templomot. Igyekezzünk minél több szép virágot hozni, amelyet majd az istentisztelet után haza is kell vinni. 

S végül, az elmúlt vasárnap rosszul hirdettem a konfirmáció idejét: nem most, húsvétkor, hanem majd pünkösd ünnepén hallgatjuk meg Vajk bizonyságtételét.

Áldás, Békesség!

Judit

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[Unicum] Az esemény megtelt – Tojásírás a Kossuth Házban, Terézia Öröksége klubbal

Kedves Unicum Tagok! 

Az esemény megtelt:  "Tojásírás a Kossuth Házban, Terézia Öröksége klubbal".

Köszönjük az érdeklödést!

Kossuth Ház 

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