{"id":186588,"date":"2024-12-02T13:58:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=186588"},"modified":"2025-02-18T10:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:18:34","slug":"dine-to-donate-at-texas-roadhouse-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/vadc\/wizardsnight","title":{"rendered":"Best Buddies at the Wizards!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;186589&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Wednesday, March 5, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><br \/>\nCapital One Arena &#8211; Wizards<br \/>\n601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, US<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><br \/>\n$25.66<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an unforgettable night of basketball and friendship as the Washington Wizards take on the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, March 5th, at Capital One Arena. This special event will shine a spotlight on the Best Buddies community, celebrating inclusion in a big way!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a Best Buddies participant, family member, friend, or simply a basketball fan, this is the perfect opportunity to come together and be part of something meaningful. Wear your Best Buddies gear, bring your energy, and help us fill the arena with support and excitement!<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the night, Best Buddies will be recognized in a variety of fun ways!<\/p>\n<p>Tip-off is at 7:00 PM, and tickets are available now. 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