Cook School Community Meeting – Wednesday, Oct 13 6pm

See this message from Angie Rodgers: YouthBuild Public Charter School and Latin American Youth Center will host a community meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 6 pm – 7 pm, about the planned redevelopment of the J. F. Cook School (30 – 44 P Street NW).  The currently abandoned school is planned to be redeveloped … More Cook School Community Meeting – Wednesday, Oct 13 6pm

Local Food Block Party “District Flavor” – SUN on 7th ST

Roadside Organics and the Hip Hop Caucus join forces with DC’s premier chefs and hip hop artists to host a Local Food Block Party. Get a free ticket here: http://localfoodblockparty.eventbrite.com/ The free event is part of 350.org’s Global Work Party and will feature seasonal food cooked by several of DC’s best chefs — Marou Ouattara … More Local Food Block Party “District Flavor” – SUN on 7th ST

New Vacant Property Rules Now In Effect

Via: http://dcist.com/2010/10/new_vacant_property_rules_now_in_ef.php If you missed it, the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has updated its regulations regarding vacant buildings inside the city. As of October 1, there are two new tax brackets for properties which are classified as vacant and/or blighted — the former will be charged $5 per $100 of assessed value, … More New Vacant Property Rules Now In Effect

Rustik Tavern Grand Opening on Thursday, Oct 14

See this message from North Capitol Main Street: Join us as we celebrate! North Capitol Main Street is coordinating a Grand Opening event at just opened Rustik Tavern on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Our small business and main street champions – Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. & At-Large … More Rustik Tavern Grand Opening on Thursday, Oct 14

SOME October Newsletter

SOME E-Newsletter October 7, 2010 In this Issue: 1) Commemorating SOME’s 40th Anniversary 2) This Month in SOME’s History 3) 5th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Community Breakfast and Health Fair at SOME 4) Construction Underway on SOME’s Affordable Housing Scattered Site Project 5) Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon 6) Save the Date for … More SOME October Newsletter

Saturday ScienceFest

This Saturday October 9, 2010 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, Howard University NOAA Center for Atmospheric Science, Howard University Department of Chemistry, Community Academy Public Carter School (CAPCS) and Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. (BACA), are jointly hosting a 2010 ScienceFest at the facility of one of the host; CAPCS, 1st and P Streets, … More Saturday ScienceFest