FLOWER POWER 2009
April 28, 2009
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Month: April 2009
Come and get your compost
April 28, 2009
There is free compost for the taking, courtesy of DC Dept of Public Works, at the corner of 1st and P (by CAPCS/Armstrong School). If you want to improve your soil, or get planters and window boxes ready for summer plantings, go ahead and grab some before it disappears. And remember that Flower Power is … More Come and get your compost
Measles Exposures in DC
April 27, 2009
People who were at any of following locations on the dates listed and during the specified time may have been exposed to measles. If you think you have been exposed and have questions, concerns or symptoms, please call the DC Department of Health. · DC Residents: 311 · Non-DC residents: (202) 737-4404 Locations and Times: … More Measles Exposures in DC
Swine Flu and You
April 27, 2009
There’s been no reports of swine flue in DC that I know if, but just for your awareness: via CDC – Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu): Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been … More Swine Flu and You
Homicide in Bloomingdale
April 27, 2009
I absolutely hate to report this: Police: Multiple People Shot in NW posted 04/26/09 7:06 pm WASHINGTON – Sources tell ABC 7/NewsChannel 8 that a multiple shooting in NW has left one person dead and three more injured. Officers confirm a gunman entered a home at 67 Bryant Street near North Capitol Street NW and … More Homicide in Bloomingdale
Perry Center party
April 27, 2009
One of our 4th St neighbors Ilyssa is on the Board at the Perry School Community Services Center. They do a lot of great work for the kids in our community. She asked me to let you know of this party being thrown as a fundraiser. Sounds fun. I’d love to take a tour of … More Perry Center party
Gage-Eckington School Re-use
April 26, 2009
via Ledroit Park Civic Asnn web site: Weekly meetings have been held throughout the community over the last month to encourage brainstorming of park features. The District and its landscape architects, Lee + Papa and Associates, have drafted three concepts incorporating park features that the residents have requested (see on the web site). Demolition of … More Gage-Eckington School Re-use
Free animal vaccination in Shaw today
April 25, 2009
This Saturday the DC Department of Health will be providing a Free Animal Vaccination Clinic for dogs & cats (in a carrier box) at Shaw Dog Park (April 25th, 1:00 pm – 4:00) with a purchase of DC dog license. Shaw Dog Park is located in the 1600 block of 11th St. NW. You can … More Free animal vaccination in Shaw today
Free Seeds from America The Beautiful Fund
April 24, 2009
From Geovani: This is the organization that received a $1,800 grant for seeds and plants. They are right up the street and want to partner with us for Flower Power. We can make this available on the blog. Operation Green Plant Free Seeds! Since 1980 the Operation Green Plant Program has provided free seeds to: … More Free Seeds from America The Beautiful Fund
Background on recalled BACA grant
April 23, 2009
In response to BACA Grant Recalled: Perhaps needless to say, I am aware of the article that recently appeared in the North Capitol Heartbeat regarding the BACA’s decision not to use the grant that we received from ANC 5C in 2007. Hence, I take this opportunity to provide some additional background information on the grant and … More Background on recalled BACA grant
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