Taste of the Nation Discounted Tickets on Sale

by KimFromTheK

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Why not get that special someone tickets to Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation?

The event will take place on Monday April 12, 2010 right in our neighborhood at the National Building Museum and will feature over 60 of the DC area's top restaurants, wine bars, and mixologists.

For a limited time (until December 31), you can save 10% off VIP tickets (normally $125) and General Admission (normally $85). Just visit here and follow the instructions for the DC event and enter JINGLE in the promotional code field.

National Law Enforcement Memorial

As part of National Police Week the National Law Enforcement Memorial is adorned with wreaths, flowers, and pictures to tribute federal, state and local law enforcers killed in the line of duty.

2009 National Police Week

Be aware that 2009 National Police Week runs from Monday May 10th to Saturday May 16th (schedule of events).

National Police Week, which occurs each year during the week in which May 15 falls, recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

While a noble and worthy event, from a Downtown resident perspective the event has a history of issues. A significant number of out of town police officers behave like they are on spring break and, ironically, above the law. Among other things, be prepared for drag racing, illegal parking in various forms (alleys, in no parking zones, or motorcycles on sidewalks), public urination, and other anti-social behavior.