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Wonderade Punch List · From the archive
Washington, DC Weekend
Oct 10 to Oct 11
A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.
Washington had a cloudy, mostly dry Saturday at 69, then Sunday brought 2.17 inches of rain and a high of 67. The weekend held a free Peruvian music show at the National Theatre, a family art tour, a Latino Heritage Festival at Glen Echo, Wizards preseason basketball and storytimes.
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What the weather did
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Saturday
69° / 54°
Cloudy, 0.03 in of rain.
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Sunday
67° / 60°
Rain, 2.17 in of rain.
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The weather rule that weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday picks |
 10 am |
The National Theatre's Saturday Morning Live featured Rompe Cajón, a free program on the African roots of Peruvian culture with traditional music, dance and Peruvian tap dancing.
National Theatre · FREE! · Indoors
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 1:15 pm |
The National Museum of the American Indian ran a family tour of Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, then water-inspired art in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center.
National Museum of the American Indian · Free, first come, first served · Indoors
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 4 to 5:30 pm |
Glen Echo Park's Latino Heritage Festival explored quinceañera traditions through fashion, dance, family activities and music, ending with a Community Quince Celebration.
Glen Echo Park · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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 Evening |
The Wizards played the Pistons in a preseason game at Capital One Arena.
Capital One Arena · Tickets start at $20 · Indoors
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Also Saturday: "Eye Spy" Halloween Trains ran on the Cabin John and Wheaton miniature trains in Montgomery Parks. ($9 · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Saturday: Disney on Ice: Spotlight Magic! brought Mickey and his friends to EagleBank Arena for a star-studded gala on ice, with three Saturday shows. ($29+ · Indoors)
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Sunday picks |
2.17 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.
 10 to 11 am |
Planet Word's Sunday Storytime had D.C. Public Library children's librarians leading songs and read alouds for ages 2 to 6 and their grownups.
Planet Word · Free; register in advance · Indoors
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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum held Big Moments, Little Stories, a storytime with sensory play.
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Barnes & Noble Georgetown held a Children's Story Time.
Barnes & Noble · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Sunday: "Eye Spy" Halloween Trains also ran Sunday at Cabin John and Wheaton Parks. ($9 · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Disney on Ice: Spotlight Magic! continued Sunday at EagleBank Arena with three more shows. ($29+ · Indoors)
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Dinner, sorted · Giant Food
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 26 g protein per $
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Sheet Pan Chicken Night came from Giant Food, where chicken breast tenderloins gave the most protein for the money in that week's ads, about 26 g protein per $. With russet potatoes and a salad, it was a warm one-pan dinner for a soggy Sunday. |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins |
$3.99/lb. |
| Giant Russet Potatoes |
$3.99 |
| Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad |
$2.99 |
Ad prices good through Thursday, Oct 15.
How to cook it: Chicken tenderloins and chunks of russet potato could roast together on one sheet pan, with the salad served on the side.
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Runner-up dinner · Giant Food
Burger Night
Burger Night also came from Giant Food, where 80% lean ground beef was a strong protein buy, about 20 g protein per $. Burgers with avocado and a salad blend made a dinner kids could build themselves. 80% Lean Ground Beef ($3.99/lb., about 20 g protein per $), Mango or Hass Avocado ($0.69), Dole Salad Blend, Taste of Inspirations Angel Sweet Tomatoes or Mini Cucumbers (2 for $6.00).
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The weekend bonus
That week's ad had a Whole Foods Market Pumpkin Turmeric Sourdough loaf, and slicing it for toast or a little snack board could double as a kitchen project for kids.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Lucerne Cage Free Eggs 18-ct. Large, Grade AA Safeway · about 46 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant Food · about 23 g protein per $ |
$3.99/lb. |
| USDA Choice Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil Safeway · about 17 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| Signature SELECT 80% Lean Ground Beef Mega Pack 6-lbs. or more Safeway · about 16 g protein per $ |
$4.99/lb |
From the ads that ran Oct 7 to Oct 15. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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