Category Archives: Youth

G2K a BACA Business (Sort of): FabLab DC

This week, instead of getting to know a BACA business, I stopped by a BACA community organization, one that has a distinct niche at the intersection of art and technology. In fact, there’s only about 30 of these organizations in … Continue reading

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BACA Parents Group

Interested in forming a BACA Parents/Kids group?  It seems we have quite a baby boom in the neighborhood these days!  Many of us are already members of the Bloomingdale Kids List, but it would be great to get to know … Continue reading

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What Do YOU Want to Read?

Hi all! This is my first post here, so to cover some brief “About Me’s” – I have lived here for a little less than 3 years, moving in right after undergrad at the University of Maryland. I live on … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunity

The D. C. Federation of Civic Associations, Inc. awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from D.C. Public Schools. The awards are named in honor of Mrs. Reba M. Diggs, former Chair of the Federation’s Scholarship Committee.  Last year … Continue reading

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6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting

You are invited to attend the notimeforcrimeFlyer This meeting is held to discuss preparing youth to stay safe and avoid criminal behaviors, especially during summer vacation. The Metropolitan Police Department will engage youth in an energizing panel discussion followed by … Continue reading

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DPR Summer Camp Registration Opens Wednesday, February 23rd

DPR Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275 Summer Camp Office: (202) 671-0372 Washington, DC – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces that Summer Camp registration will open for DC residents on February 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM.  Registration … Continue reading

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Free Youth Baseball Clinic With Former Baseball Greats

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr.         COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT February 23, 2011    Free Youth Baseball Clinic With Former Baseball Greats on Saturday, February 26, 2011    Washington, DC –In partnership with the Diamond Dream … Continue reading

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DPR Programs

DPR is Making History in February DPR celebrates Black History Month, Valentines Day, and winter sports this month DPR Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 288-7275 DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 Washington, DC – This February, the DC Department of Parks … Continue reading

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Follow the Money: A perspective on the LAYC proposal

Please see this opinion piece by ANC 5c01 Commissioner-elect Bradley Thomas: As an observer of local and national politics for over a quarter of a century, I’ve come to appreciate the significance of a three word phrase that I’ve heard … Continue reading

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Original JF Cook Vision Planning and Documents

See this note from Mike,  1st Street NW resident: Please see attached a copy of the two documents from Monday’s BACA meeting that were passed out. The first is an overall vision document based on data from by the Urban … Continue reading

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