If You Bleed Burgundy And Gold...

There's a new book you'll want to know about called The Redskins Encyclopedia written by local writer, Michael Richman. He covers 75 years of Skins' history-from the beginning in 1937 when a sportswriter actually said the team "captured the fancy" of fans to today's team led by coach Joe Gibbs. Check out www.redskinshistorian.com for more information.

If You're Ready For A Relationship That Feels Right...

Amy Schoen can help. As a life coach, she brings her matrimonial and managerial experience into her business, Heartmind Connection Coaching, and into her book Get It Right This Time: How to Find and Keep Your Ideal Romantic Relationship. Matrimony isn't always the goal. "Basically, I want people to move from struggle into ease," she explains. But when her clients do get married? Then, Amy says, "I'm thrilled!" Find out more at www.GetItRightThisTime.com

If You're Looking For A Unique Place For Sunday Brunch...

Try the National Museum of Women in the Arts at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. Starting in December, this museum is serving brunch on the first Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The $25 fee includes breakfast, music and docent-led tours. For reservations at this Washington landmark, call 202-628-1068. Visit www.nmwa.org for more information about the museum.

If You'd Enjoy A Classic Tale With A Twist...

Arena Stage holds your ticket. The world premiere of Christmas Carol 1941 takes Charles Dickens' beloved story and puts it in our own D.C., after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Check out www.arenastage.org for more information.

If You're An Artist...

Now is the time to submit images of your artwork for the City of Rockville's Glenview Mansion Art Gallery 2009 exhibits. The gallery is open to all artists living and working in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. For more information, contact Julie Farrell at 240-314-8682.

If You'd Like To Help Immigrants...

Consider teaching English through the Literacy Council of Montgomery County. This nonprofit organization provides tutoring to 800 to 1,000 students, but there's a constant need for teachers. Call 301-610-0030 or go to www.literacycouncilmcmd.org to find out details.

If You'd Like To Be Inspired...

Read Women Who Light the Dark by photojournalist Paola Gianturco, published by powerHouse Books at 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. She writes about 23 women's groups from all over the world that tackle tough issues-domestic violence, poverty, illiteracy, disease, etc.-without material resources. Instead, they work with determination, creativity and imagination. Paola is donating 100 percent of her profits to Global Fund for Women. Visit www.womenwholightthedark.com or www.powerHouseBooks.com for more information.

If You're Looking For A Game For Girlfriends...

Check out "What's a DAME to Do? Created by two sisters who wanted a game that wasn't for kids, couples or keg parties, it turns our dilemmas into fun. You just got the worst haircut of your life. What do you do? Get out the scissors? Think, this, too, will pass? Have a good cry? Or declare cocktail hour?! For more information on this board game, visit www.gamesfordames.com

If You Love Landscape Paintings...

The J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) exhibit at the National Gallery of Art is a must. This retrospective of the English painter, known as one of the greatest landscape painters in the history of art, is on display until January 6. Approximately 140 works, divided almost evenly between oils and works on paper, include seascapes, historical events and mythology. Visit the National Gallery of Art at 401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., or check online at www.nga.gov