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SUMMARY:4th Annual Summer Soirée: Peace\, Love & Nourish
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual So What Else Summer Soiree is an exclusive evening of dinner\, drinks and entertainment to benefit the So What Else Food Rescue Bank. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, May 16\nTime: 6:30pm-10:3opm\nLocation: Potomac\, Maryland (Exact location provided upon registration)\nTicket Price: $300/ticket\nRSVP by: May 2\n\nThis year’s theme is Peace\, Love & Nourish. The dress code is elevated hippie. \n100% of proceeds will go toward food recovery and distribution efforts in the Greater Baltimore-Washington region. \nHow To Get Involved\nTo purchase tickets to the event or for information on sponsorships\, please visit the event landing page here.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/4th-annual-summer-soiree-peace-love-nourish/
LOCATION:Potomac\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:Cards for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Cards for a Cause – Charity Poker Tournament\nJoin us for Cards for a Cause\, an exciting charity poker tournament where every hand played helps support So What Else and Nourish Now in their mission to fight food insecurity and serve local communities. Hosted by the Progress Club & MGM National Harbor! \n\nTest your poker skills in a lively\, competitive tournament.\nEnjoy a night of fun\, camaraderie\, and giving back.\nEvery buy-in makes an impact—helping provide food and essential resources to those in need.\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a great night out\, come go all in for a cause that matters! \n📅 Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n⏰ 5:45PM Registration + Dinner & Drinks | 7PM Cards Dealt \n📍 Progress Club – 1610 E. Jefferson St. Rockville\, MD 20852 \n$100 Buy-In (pre-tournament)|$125 at the door | $50 Social Fee (Dinner & Drinks only; non-player) \nWinner receives Free entry into MGM Poker Tournament plus overnight stay and $200 Restaurant Voucher! \nRegister now
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/cards-for-a-cause-2026/
LOCATION:1610 E. Jefferson St. Rockville\, MD 20852\, 1610 E Jefferson St\,\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event,Sponsor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
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SUMMARY:Pearl & Rose x TGIF Pickleball Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual Pickleball Palooza — a feel-good day on the courts for midlife women ages 45–65 who are looking for laughter\, connection\, and a fun way to spend the day with other amazing women. \nThis year’s event is proudly partnered with Pearl & Rose and Teach Give Inspire Fridays (TGIF) and all proceeds of this event benefits So What Else! \nWhether you’re brand new to the game or ready to rally\, expect laughter\, connection\, encouragement\, and the kind of energy that makes you want to stay long after the last point is played. No matter your level of pickleball prowess\, there is something for everyone at Pickleball Palooza. \nEvent Schedule\n\n10:00–11:30 AM – Morning Clinics (Newbie & Beginner)\n12:00–12:30 PM – Tournament Check-In\n12:30 PM\n\nWelcome remarks from David Silbert of So What Else?\nGroup warm-up led by Amy Peters of Shape of Strength\n\n\n1:00 PM – Let the games begin (Advanced Beginner and Intermediate+)\nBy 4:00 PM – Tournament wraps up\n(Feel free to stay\, cheer\, and socialize!)\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/pearl-rose-x-tgif-pickleball-palooza/
LOCATION:Dill Dinkers\, 4942 Boiling Brook Pkwy\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20260121T213628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T215006Z
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SUMMARY:Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Kendra Gives Back event!\nThursday\, February 12th | 4:30pm–6:30pm \nKendra Scott Tysons Corner Center(2nd floor\, next to the Bloomingdale’s wing) \n20% of all sales will go directly back to So What Else \nCan’t make it in store?\nShop online & use code GIVEBACK-LAXIW at checkout or place a phone order at 703-248-7013. \nMust mention So What ElseGiveback code valid all day 2/12–2/14
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/kendra-scott-gives-back-event/
LOCATION:Kendra Scott – Tysons Corner Center\, 8093U Tysons Corner Center\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20260121T212836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T215103Z
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SUMMARY:Bonefish Grill Give Back Night
DESCRIPTION:Dine at the Gaithersburg Bonefish Grill location on January 29\, 2026 and show this flyer for 10% of net sales from the event to be donated to So What Else!
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/bonefish-grill-give-back-night/
LOCATION:Bonefish Grill\, 82 Market Street\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20251007T203539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152748Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Give Back Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Give Back with So What Else this Thanksgiving to help us feed 30\,000 people!\nEvery year So What Else hosts a week long of giving to ensure families receive food for Thanksgiving. This year our events will run from Thursday\, November 20 through Wednesday\, November 26. Our Wyaconda Food Pantry will have extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nWe need your help to: \n\nDrop off Thanksgiving food donations at our food pantry\nMake a donation to So What Else to help us support our community\nVolunteer with us to help us organize and provide Thanksgiving meals to families\n\nFor more information and if you’d like to contribute to our goal of raising $480\,000 to support 30\,000 families this year\, click HERE. 
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/thanksgiving-give-back-week-2025/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donation Drive,Fundraising event,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20250318T231953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T190813Z
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SUMMARY:Annual So What Else Charity Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Annual So What Else Gala\nCome support So What Else and everyone it serves at our Annual Gala!\nSWE has continued to rise to the challenges faced by underserved communities in the local area.\nOur dedicated team has persevered in running high-quality youth development programs\, and fighting food insecurity.\nPlease join us in celebrating the crucial work we do.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet all of the details here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/annual-so-what-else-charity-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Lakewood Country Club\, 13901 Glen Mill Rd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20250318T231824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145910Z
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SUMMARY:Annual So What Else Golf & Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and plan to join us on October 27th for a fun day of friendly competition\, delicious food\, and more at the SWE & Mamma Lucia’s 9th Annual Golf & Pickleball Tournament! \nOctober 27th\, 2025  \n\nGolf Tournament Schedule:\n8 AM – 9AM Registration\n9AM Shotgun Start\n9AM – 3PM Golf Tournament\n2PM – 4PM Reception \nPickleball Tournament Schedule:\n9:00–10:00 AM: Breakfast and Welcome\n10:00 AM–12:30 PM: Round Robin and Tournament Play\n12:30 PM: Sausages on the Turn- stay and enjoy lunch with us!\nEveryone is also welcome to join us afterward for the Golf Reception. \n\nGet all of the details here!
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/annual-so-what-else-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Norbeck Country Club\, 1720 Cashell Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20251002T185755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T190248Z
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SUMMARY:RECN Autumn Fest Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Real Estate & Construction Network for their annual Autumn Fest Happy Hour on October 15th benefiting So What Else. \nCome out and network at Waredaca Brewing Company for a good cause! \nSuggested Donation: $20 \nThere will also be a Silent Auction at the event\, so come ready to bid! \nRegister for this event here.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/recn-autumn-fest-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Waredaca Brewing Company\, 4017 Damascus Rd\, Laytonsville\, MD\, 20882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20240729T225958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T210617Z
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SUMMARY:Turkey Giveaway 2024
DESCRIPTION:Give Back this Thanksgiving to help us feed 10\,000 people!\nEvery year So What Else hosts a week long of giving to ensure families receive food for Thanksgiving. We start collecting turkeys 2-3 weeks prior to Tuesday\, November 23. This year our events will run from November 23-27\, 2024. Our Wyaconda pantry will have extended hours starting at 8:30AM until 7PM. \n\nWe need your HELP to gather essential food and/or consider volunteering for the day. If you are interested in donating or volunteering please email: volunteer@sowhatelse.org \n\nFor more information and if you’d like to contribute to our goal of raising $20\,000 to support 10\,000 families this year click here.  Any donation will be appreciated! 
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/turkey-giveaway-2024/
LOCATION:4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD 20852\, 4924 Wyaconda Rd\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20240212T203100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Annual So What Else Gala
DESCRIPTION:Come support So What Else and everyone it serves at our Annual Gala! \nSWE has continued to rise to the challenges faced by underserved communities in the local area. Our dedicated team has persevered in running high-quality youth development programs\, and fighting food insecurity. Please join us in celebrating the crucial work we do. \n  \nBuy your ticket here.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/annual-so-what-else-gala/
LOCATION:Lakewood Country Club\, 13901 Glen Mill Rd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20240212T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T191329Z
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SUMMARY:So What Else & Mamma Lucia Annual Golf and Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Play golf for a good cause!\nMark your calendar to “play it forward” by taking part in the 8th Annual SWE/Mamma Lucia Golf and Pickleball Tournament at Norbeck Country Club on October 28\, 2024.\nThere will breakfast\, lunch\, and prizes for all who participate. Thanks to our wonderful 2023 sponsors and players\, the tournament raised nearly $80\,000 last year.  With the ever increasing need for food security and accessible youth programming\, we are counting on meeting – and beating – that target again. \nThis year we will be simultaneously hosting our second pickle ball tournament! Beginner and Intermediate teams available. \n  \nSign up here!
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/so-what-else-mamma-lucia-8th-annual-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Norbeck Country Club\, 1720 Cashell Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T001021
CREATED:20240722T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T191117Z
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SUMMARY:MoCo CARES Charity Race
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for registering for our 3rd annual charity race!  We are excited to host this event and to interact with local community members and businesses.  This race has grown from being a small community event (previously called LaunchCARES Charity Race) to a county-wide effort of uniting Companies Who CARE. \nWe are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2024 race – – – SO WHAT ELSE and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)!  Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in and around the DMV.  Let’s show them our support.  Your participation/donation is tax deductible. \nAfter the races are over we will work together on a service project to pack non-perishable food boxes for Thanksgiving.  SO WHAT ELSE distributes thousands of meals for Thanksgiving.  We will jumpstart their efforts this year by packing the non-perishables into boxes.  Students participating in this will receive SSL hours for their time of service.
URL:https://sowhatelse.org/event/moco-cares-charity-race/
LOCATION:7503 Muncaster Mill Road Gaithersburg\, MD US 20877\, 7503 Muncaster Mill Road\, Gaithersburg\, Maryland\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising event
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