Month: July 2010

The Perry Center is looking for Volunteers to Mentor Clients in Financial Literacy Workshop

July 12, 2010

The workshop is run by Chevy Chase Bank and is called “Effective Wealth Building Workshop”, Finance 101 but specifically talking about budgeting.  It is open to anyone. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in mentoring an individual participating in the workshops. The mentor would connect with the client in person or on the … More The Perry Center is looking for Volunteers to Mentor Clients in Financial Literacy Workshop

Pepco Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

July 7, 2010

Heat Continues to Push Electricity Use Higher WASHINGTON – Pepco today requested the public to conserve electricity. The call for conservation was prompted by the intense heat wave. The request is being made throughout Pepco’s service territory. Demand for electricity is expected to increase as the excessive heat and humidity continue. The electric utility asks … More Pepco Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

Call for Artists: North Capitol Main Street’s Art + Music Walk on Saturday, 8-7-2010

July 7, 2010

Artists Needed for Art Market This year’s Art + Music Walk in Bloomingdale will include an Artist market. We will provide the tables and chairs, all you need to bring is your locally produced masterpieces! Last year’s popular event attracted nearly 400 people from all over the DC metro area, and this year we are … More Call for Artists: North Capitol Main Street’s Art + Music Walk on Saturday, 8-7-2010

Wal-Mart in negotiations to open D.C. store

July 5, 2010

Wal-Mart in negotiations to open D.C. store http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/02/AR2010070204912_pf.html By Jonathan O’Connell Monday, July 5, 2010; 4 Fresh off a deal with the City of Chicago that will allow Wal-Mart Stores to open more than a dozen locations there, the mega-retailer is closing in on an agreement to open its first store in D.C. Wal-Mart is … More Wal-Mart in negotiations to open D.C. store

Metropolitan Police, Bates Area Civic Assoc. & Hanover Civic Assoc.

July 4, 2010

Community Partnership and Neighborhood Walk     Wednesday July 14th 7:00 PM   Florida Avenue and First ST Park Followed by a Walk Around The Neighborhood Enjoy some refreshments   Meet the Men and Women of MPD that protect our us and our neighborhood   Meet other neighbors   Walk a short beat with our … More Metropolitan Police, Bates Area Civic Assoc. & Hanover Civic Assoc.