USDA Employee Services & Recreation Association

Kadai Restaurant Soft Opening!
2019-12-09 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Ag-Promenade, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
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Kadai Indian Restaurant is finally opening! Join us on Monday, December 9th at 11:30am for the Soft Opening celebration. There will be FREE samples of food, while supplies last.

Kadai Restaurant Grand Opening!
2019-12-10 11:30 - 15:00 | Ag-Promenade, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
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Kadai Indian Restaurant is FINALLY opening! Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 10th at 11:30am in the Ag-Promenade.

Vendor - Leafguard
2020-01-09 08:30 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Our partners at LeafGuard will be vending on site in the South Building Cafeteria for the following dates in January:
Thursday, Jan 9th
Thursday, Jan 16th
Thursday, Jan 23rd
Stop by between 8:30am and 1:30pm to see a demo on how their gutter system works and get more information!

Vendor - Kitchen Saver
2020-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Our partners at Kitchen Saver will be on site vending in the South Building Cafeteria on Tuesday, January 14th. Stop by between 10:00am and 2:00pm for information on how to remodel your kitchen!

Vendor - PNC Bank
2020-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Our partners at PNC Bank will be on site vending in the South Building Cafeteria on Tuesday, January 14th. Stop by to learn about all of their banking and financial services.

Princeton Review Online GRE Session
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | MD, United States
Join ESRA and The Princeton Review for this FREE Online GRE Strategy Session!
Wednesday, January 29th at Noon
Click the Link to Register: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings?id=453387&z=20250

Waterford Retirement Seminar in Riverdale
2020-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | APHIS Riverdale Building, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD, 20737, United States
Riverdale Employees: Join ESRA and Waterford Wealth Management for this free seminar on “Navigating Your Retirement”. The event is in the Riverdale Conference Rooms C&D on Wednesday, February 5th at Noon. Please see the flyer for more details. To RSVP please email: DavidVoorhees@waterfordwealthmanagement.com

Retirement Simulation Workshop
2020-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
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Join us for this FREE Retirement Simulation Workshop on Thursday, February 13th at 11:00am in the South Building Cafeteria (Room 3). Lunch is provided at the end of the session to those that RSVP: support@ifind.education

NAFV Financial Wellness Workshop - APHIS
2020-02-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2020-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians presents a series of financial wellness workshops to APHIS and FSIS employees in DC. The workshops are presented by Prudential. The topics include:
• Saving & Budgeting
• Investment Principles
• Retirement Planning Strategies
• Asset Distribution Planning Strategies
• Insurance Planning Strategies
• Health Care Planning Strategies
• Estate Planning Strategies
4-Part Financial Wellness Series
Tuesdays: February 18th, 25th, March 3rd, & 17th, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Cafe Conference Room 3
To Sign Up: Email: Pathways@prudential.com or 844-592-8993

Vendor - Sandy Spring Bank
2020-02-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Mortgage banker James Johnson from Sandy Spring Bank will be on site in the South Building Cafeteria on the following dates:
February: 20th
March: 12th, 19th
April 9th, 23rd
For more information, visit his site: https://www.sandyspringbank.com/meet-our-team/james-johnson

Vendor - Leafguard
2020-02-25 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-03-31 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-09 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-14 08:30 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Tired of cleaning out your gutters? Need new gutters on your home? Check out our partners at LeafGuard! They will be on site with information and a live demonstration in the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC) on the following dates:
February: 25th
March: 12th, 19th, 31st
April: 9th, 14th, 23rd

Vendor - Turning Point Financial
2020-02-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-03 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Stop by to visit our newest vendor: Turning Point Financial and learn about how they can help you with your finances! They will be set up in the South Building Cafeteria on the following dates:
February: 27th
March: 3rd, 17th
For more information, visit their website at: https://www.tpfinancial.com/

First Command Financial Seminar
2020-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Join ESRA and First Command Financial for a Financial Planning Workshop titled “The Power of Strategic Retirement Planning, Part One.” The event is on Wednesday, March 4th at Noon in Room 3 of the South Building Cafeteria. Light refreshments are provided, so please RSVP to usdaesra@gmail.com
First Command Seminar _ March 4

Vendor - Holiday Inn
2020-03-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Visit the Holiday Inn Alexandria at Carlyle in the South Building Cafeteria on March 5th & March 31st! Stop by to see what deals they have for your in-town guests, work conference, or just for you!

Waterford Wealth Management Seminar
2020-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Join ESRA and Waterford Wealth Management for this FREE Seminar titled: “Navigating Your Retirement.” The event is on Thursday, March 12th at Noon in Room 3 of the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC). Please RSVP to RSVP@WaterfordWealthManagement.com

Spring Vendor Fair - Postponed
2020-03-18 10:00 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
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***Postponed. Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 5th

Join ESRA for the Spring Vendor Fair on Wednesday, March 18th in the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC). The event is from 10:00am to 1:30pm and is open to all employees and contractors. Stop by for free popcorn, raffle prizes, federal employee discounts, give-a-ways and a free gift, while supplies last.
Free popcorn is sponsored by Oakcrest Towers Apartments!
Other participating vendors include: Sprint, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Luray Caverns, Leafguard, Holiday Inn, Verizon Fios, Kitchen Saver, T-Mobile, Prince William Home Improvement, Turning Point Financial, AgFed Credit Union, MLM Home Improvement, Luther Sales/Vacation Wiser, Sandy Spring Bank and MORE!

Oakcrest Towers Apartments Open House
2020-03-21 09:30 - 17:00 | MD, United States
Stop by the March Open House at Oakcrest Towers Apartments on Saturday, March 21st!
2100 Brooks Drive. Forestville, MD 20747

Riverdale Spring Vendor Fair
2020-04-16 10:00 - 13:30 | APHIS Riverdale Building, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD, 20737, United States
Attention APHIS & FSIS Employees in Riverdale, MD! We are hosting our Spring Vendor Fair at your location on Thursday, April 16th from 10:00am to 1:30pm in the Conference Rooms. Stop by for a FREE gift, Raffle Prizes and Discounts to great products and services. All employees are welcome.
Participating Vendors so far include: Sprint, Verizon Fios, AgFed Credit Union, Leafguard, Holiday Inn, Kitchen Saver, Sandy Spring Bank, MLM Home Improvement, and more!

Virtual Technology Expo
2020-07-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 14. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603

Virtual Financial Workshop: Managing the Unexpected
2020-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | MD, United States
Turning Point Financial presents this FREE Virtual Workshop for USDA Employees!
Topic: Managing the Unexpected
Dates: July 14th, 16th & 21st at NOON
Please RSVP to Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Technology Expo - MD
2020-07-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 15. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603
