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 Labor Day Labor Day in the United States is a federal holiday, which is annually held on the first Monday of September.  It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations' strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events.Labor Day Weekend Events 2014 in the Washington, DC AreaThe Washington, DC area has some great events going on this Labor Day Weekend. Here are some suggestions with some [...]

The 14th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., more than 100 authors, illustrators and poets will make presentations in pavilions dedicated to Children, Teens, Picture Books, Contemporary Life, Culinary Arts, Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Poetry & Prose, Science and Special Programs.Evening ProgrammingSpecial evening activities begin at 6 p.m. with a Poetry Slam, a Graphic Novels Super Session and a Great Books to Great Movies [...]

Our six terrific Nurse Aide students have successfully completed their externship at Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center. We greatly appreciate Ms. Uyanga, our instructor, and each student who has done such a great job. Good luck on your next step!

Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to the Columbia College. We are excited that you are joining our Dental Lab Technology program! During the program you will begin to build a network of resources that will help you to start as a dental lab technician journey on the right path. Good luck everyone!

Hello, all Columbia College Students! Ready to have fun for summer vacation? Below are the great ideas for the best summer vacation near Washington D.C. area. Please have an enjoyable & safe summer vacation, and we can't wait to see your bright smile again! 1. Visit the SmithsonianVisit Website 2. Tour the National Monuments & Memorials 3. Tour the Three Houses of Government 4. Take a walk through GeorgetownVisit Website 5. Walk, bike, or kayak along the C&O CanalVisit Website 6. See a show or concert at the Kennedy CenterVisit Website 7. Attend a concert at Wolftrap Farm ParkVisit Website 8. [...]

ESL students will go on a field trip to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on July 3rd, 2014. The Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between the Smithsonian museums. At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will find many exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions-both old and new. The goal of the Festival is to strengthen and preserve these traditions by presenting them on the National Mall. Tradition-bearers and the public can connect with and learn from one another and , in a respectful way, begin to understand cultural differences and similarities. For more information, please [...]