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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Come out for a night of laughs and support the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland! Give A Hoot Comedy Club generously gives its proceeds to deserving nonprofits doing work in the local community. Please plan to support the important work of the oldest organization of and for blind and low vision Marylanders while enjoying an award-winning comedian at the same time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Give A Hoot Comedy Night Fundraiser! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Supporting the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Featuring Comedian Johnny Watson <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Location: 16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: August 22, 2026<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 8PM (Doors open at 7PM)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Admission is $22.50 per person including fees. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Parking is free.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Full La Mexicana Restaurant menu available in club (food and drinks not included in admission price)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To purchase your tickets, please click on the link below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.giveahootcomedy.com/shows/356245">NFBMD Night at Give A Hoot Comedy Club Tickets</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Those interested in affiliate transportation from Baltimore should contact <a href="mailto:germlish77@gmail.com">Ellen Ringlein</a>. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:deborahb14@verizon.net">Debbie Brown</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ronza Othman, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Need to meet with me? <a href="https://calendly.com/president-nfbmd/30min"><span style='color:blue'>Please use this link to schedule through Calendly</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>