Neighbors, I write to remind you of the following important events that will be taking place in our community over the next 21 days: Meet the Candidates Forum: On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the Coalition for Voter Empowerment (C.O.V.E.) will be sponsoring a series of interviews over the next several weeks with various candidates who … More Reminders: Meet the Candidates Series and Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale

Saint George’s Church (2nd and U Streets, NW, Washington, DC) “FREE TO BE ME” 2010 Evening Summer Camp JKJLJ Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Games, Bible Study, Snacks Monday, August 16th through Friday, August 20st This annual event is free for children and teens ages 5-16 5:00p to 8:00p REGISTRATION MANDATORY by 4:30p Monday, August … More Evening kids’ camp at St. George’s

Neighbor Sylvia on this block as taken up the cause of getting permit parking on 3rd St. She circulated a petition and got a majority of residents to sign. She informed me today that the measure has been approved and they tell her signs will go up in a few weeks. She says that she … More Permit Parking 1500 block of 3rd St

Neighbors, I request that you all support this park’s construction, which will include a dog park, a playground, benches and gardens. They’ve already raised the school that was there and Marion Barry’s actions will leave a big empty hole. Here’s the letter I sent to CM Barry. Thanks, Caryn 3rd St. Begin forwarded message: From: … More Please don’t block the Gage-Eckington park construction

BACA has decided to have a Neighborhood Yard Sale on two consecutive Saturdays: August 7, and 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If your household is interested in participating, you can send an email to Jim Berry with your contact information. We’re trying to get a sense of how many households are going … More NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE in August – Join in!

If you have been in Home Depot on Rhode Island Ave in the last couple of months, you may have noticed as I have that the customer services has infinitely improved. Someone talked with me for a half an hour today discussing a ceiling fan I needed to purchase and considering with me all the … More Warm fuzzies for Home Depot

From a Bates St. neighbor: My neighbors across the street found a black lab puppy – he is may be 6 months old, 30 – 40 pounds, very friendly, was wandering around very thirsty and hungry. If you know someone who migt be looking for him, please pass this along – he is at 210 … More Lost a black lab puppy??

Please be aware that it seems like the group of 5 or so young men are back into mugging and snatching in our area. Today, there was a snatching at 1500 N Capitol ST and on the 13th a robbery with force and violence at First and O ST NW. Usually, these young men attack … More Safety Alert

Dear Neighbors, On September 13, 2010, the BACA will conduct an election for the Offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Association. In addition, four (4) At-large representatives will be elected to the Executive Committee at that time. Persons who are eligible to be nominated for any of these offices must be … More September BACA Elections