National Press Club Owls plan Spring Hoot featuring Mark Russell, Friday, April 19, 6 p.m.

The National Press Club Owls are planning their Spring Hoot featuring Mark Russell for Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

The event, which opens with a cash bar followed by the traditional Owls roast beef sit-down dinner is open to all members and costs $35 per person. Make reservations by calling 202-662-7501 or by e-mail at reservations@press org.

Russell is a famed topical humorist, satirist and a Washington institution.

The Owls also will welcome new Silver Owls members of the Press Club (25 years of membership), Golden Owls (50 years) and a brand-new category for the seriously senior members: Platinum Owls, who have 60 years of continuous membership.