🌟 Save the Date: Team DC’s 2026 Night of Champions Gala!

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Night of Champions Gala will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at a new venue - the Georgetown Marriott on 22nd St. NW. Our annual gala gives us an evening of celebrating community leaders and the next generation of LGBTQ+ student-athletes. Join us for an inspiring evening of cocktails, dinner, and awards — all in support of Team DC’s Scholarship Program.

Don’t miss this elegant night of celebration, community, and pride — it’s the highlight of Team DC’s year!

P.S. Scholarship applications are open. If you know any teachers, coaches, or others who work with high schools in the DC area, make sure they know about our scholarship program and have them encourage students to apply - [Learn more here]

The Washington Capitals have scheduled a Pride Night for January 17, 2026 vs. the Florida Panthers.

We are proud to be working with the Wizards on planning for the Night OUT at the Wizards on March 19, 2026.

We are working on details for the night and look forward to another great Night OUT with the Wizards. Use the link above and share on your platforms, emails, newsletters, etc. Tickets are available in these sections and price points:

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Nationals Park transforms into a fun-filled winter wonderland featuring tubing, curling, and train rides, plus an adults-only Après Chalet by Fireball.

Come on out on December 11 for Pride Night, featuring an exciting lineup of local LGBTQ+ performers on the wonderfest field. Gather your crew and join us this season at Nationals Park!

Registration about to open! If you’ve ever considered joining Stonewall Billiards, registration opens December 8 for the next season that runs from January through June! Learn more by signing up to receive emails about registration. https://stonewallbilliards.leagueapps.com/pages/joinus

ASGRA’s monthly horseback ride for September will be Sunday, December 7 at 10 AM. The horseback ride takes place at Piscataway Trails, LLC in Clinton, MD (see map). The ride is an hour long. All horse, tack and some basic instructions are provided. Experienced and novice riders are welcome.

 Horseback Ride costs are:

—$45 for non-members

—$40 for members

 To RSVP or for more information, contact ASGRA President, Patrick Hunter at [email protected].

Every first Thursday of the month, DC Lambda Squares (DCLS) hold 30-min introductory dances for anyone interested in square dancing. No appointment or registration is needed, anyone can simply show up, learn how to dance for free, or just socialize. Free snacks and beverage are always provided by the club.

November 7-10, our club hosted an annual square dance weekend called "Harvest Festival Hoedown" in Harrisburg, PA. About 140 new and experienced square dancers from around the country and Canada attended the event. It was the 29th year of the club hosting the event.  

Since August, we have hosted a weekly beginner square dance class. The class introduces newcomers to square dancing and to members in the DC metro area. Class fees are less than $10 per 90-minute class, and financial aid provided by the club is available. Graduates of the class will also receive free DCLS annual membership for 2026 and discounted rates to future events as first-time attendees.

And we dance every Thursday from 7-9pm at the National City Christian Church.

Till next time,

TEAM DC