ELP Date Raffle & Fundraiser
Dates with six eligible singles will be raffled along with restaurant gift certificates and more!
Don’t need a date? We also will be raffling off a couples’ package!
The small cover charge supports ELP, the Emerging Leaders Program,
A ten-week course that pairs Latino students with young professional
Latino mentors in order to help them prepare for college.
Where:
Café Citron
VIP Room (on the 3rd floor)
1343 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
When:
Thursday, Sept. 16th 6pm-9pm
Cost:
$10 suggested donation
Come and enjoy Raffle Prizes and Drink and Food specials!
Drink Specials!
Cafe Citron will be donating $1
.00 to ELP from each of the following drinks:
$4.00 Budweiser and Bud Light
$8.00 Sangria
Please RSVP to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108673115857663
Can't Attend? Help ELP and click Donate on the right side bar.
- Eneida Alcalde
- Nancy Castillo
- Karen Coca
- Pablo Feliciano
- Anna Nuñez
- Natasha Quiroga
- Gabriel Rojas
- Vanessa Rodriguez
- Juan Sempertegui
- Regal Cinemas
- DC Metro Food Tours
- Gala Hispanic Theatre . Tickets to "El Caballero de Olmedo"
- Mandu
- Sabores
Inti Restaurant
Los Tios Grill
- Anna Nuñez
Anna Nuñez
Anna Nuñez is a native of Midland, Texas and misses Mexican food the most since moving to D.C. eight years ago. She is also an attorney and holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. Anna has served as a mentor and program coordinator for ELP in the past. She spends much of her time with family who also live in the DC area. She plays volleyball in Virginia and plays tennis as much as possible.
What is your ideal second date?
An El Vez concert
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
You look like my second wife- And I’ve only been married once!
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
The (Tex) Mexican drink I would be is the 'Sweet Texas Heat'.
- 2 ounces jalapeño-infused Republic Silver Tequila
- 3 jalapeños (for tequila and garnish)
- 1/3 kiwi, peeled
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 ounce ginger syrup (such as the Ginger People)
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce 7UP
- Salvador Sarmiento
Salvador Sarmiento
Salvador Sarmiento is from Santa Ana, California. He practices Human Rights Advocacy and holds a law degree from UCD Law. He is into Music, folk, ska, cumbia, etc...
What is your ideal second date?
Mexico City
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
Hey, whats ur name. Do you come to these ELP events very often???
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
I'd be una barbacoa, prepared oh so slowly and underground...
- James Ellis
James Ellis
Hometown: Miami, FL, US. Treasury, NYU, Princeton
Hobbies: Travel.
What is your ideal second date?
Go to the beach
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
Bond. James Bond.
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
I don't always drink beer, but when I do I prefer Dos Equis.
- Kristian Larissa De Meo
Kristian Larissa De Meo
- Operations for a foreign development non profit
- BS in advertising from Radford University
- Painting, Snowboarding, Traveling, Quality time with family and friends, Bloody Mary's on a Sunday
What is your ideal second date?
Go carting!!
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
Haha, I was impressed when someone came up to me at the bar and asked "Are you alone?". I felt like I was in an old black and white movie.
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
I would be sizzling fajitas. A bit firey at first but give it a minute and you'll find a multifaceted blend of depth and taste.
- Nori Takezawa
Noritaka Takezawa
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Correspondent, Washington College of Law, LLM.
Hobbies include Cooking, Martial Arts,Hiking
What is your ideal second date?
If you are a food lover, We will go to the DC's best Japanese restaurant where i know very well the chef
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
Hey baby, I’ll take you so high that you’ll have to call me a Zen master.
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
Ceviche: Because I love fresh seafood and Coriander
- Francesca Falcon
Francesca Falcon
Fairfax VA, student.
What is your ideal second date?
Dinner by candlelight
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
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In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
Cuervo Margarita on the rocks with salt- sweet and a little sour at the same time.
- Kristi Radzieta
Kristi Radzieta
Hometown: Alexandria, VA. Penn State University.
Hobbies:Tennis, jogging, watching hockey and American Football and volunteering.
What is your ideal second date?
Live professional sporting event.
What is the best pickup line you have used or heard?
I really like your jersey.
In honor of Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16th, what Mexican food or drink would you be and why?
Sangria! It’s refreshing and light, you can relax with drinking it on an afternoon or have a wild night out if you add 151 to it! Who doesn’t like it?
