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Save the Date: The 20th annual Staff Picnic is October 3

The Smithsonian Community Committee is pleased to announce the 20th annual Staff Picnic on the Mall. SI staff, fellows, interns, contractors and volunteers are invited to join in the festivities. This popular event includes free food, entertainment, stories, research presentations and other exciting activities!

Smithsonian staff at last’ year’s picnic. Maybe.

Reserve your place!

Advance reservations for meal tickets are required. This helps us ensure that we have enough food for all who are planning to attend. This year, we are asking everyone that plans to attend to make their own reservation online by Tuesday, September 20.

When

Tuesday, October 3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where

Arts and Industries Building, Quad Building, Hirshhorn Terrace, and other Smithsonian spaces on the south side of the National Mall.

Food

Lunch will be provided from Mission Barbeque. Vegetarian options will be available from a different caterer. Complete menus will be posted on the Smithsonian Community Committee’s Picnic website prior to the event.

Entertainment and Activities (Partial List)

Enjoy musical performances from colleagues and others with Smithsonian roots.
Compete in the 3rd annual Smithsonian-wide Cornhole Tournament or drop by for some pickup-games. Details to follow.
Get your flu shot.
See what’s new from the Congress of Scholars.
Visit a selection of your favorite Smithsonian Affinity groups.
Take a free Yoga class with the SHAPE Committee.

We are seeking additional activities from Smithsonian units to be a part of this fun, community-focused event! Past programming has included garden talks, telescope observations, and a lotus flower-making activity. If you would like to showcase something representative of your unit, please contact Ren Cooper at cooperr@si.edu with details.