Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), on right, threw a football to the crowd at ‘Jocktoberfest.’ (Washington Blade photo by Damien Salas)

The D.C. Gay Flag Football League held its “Jocktoberfest” fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 1. Special guests included Acting Under Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth, and actress Melissa Fitzgerald. (Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)