The Real Estate section of the Thursday, September 24, 2009 Washington Examiner paper profiles Truxton Circle! Several residents are quoted in this article. Bloomingdale’s Big Bear Cafe is mentioned! Note from Caryn: Dean Smith, the writer of this article contacted me – as the BACA blog moderator – and I urged neighbors to communicate with … More “Truxton Circle” profiled in Examiner Real Estate section
Saturday, September 26, 2009 11 am to 3 pm The Brenda Strong Nixon Community Complex 45 P Street, NW (between North Capitol and 1st Streets) COME OUT AND ENJOY!!
Less than a year after doubling D.C.’s vacant property tax rate, the D.C. Council terminated the vacant rate altogether on Tuesday and created a new rate to target owners of blighted or nuisance property. Read the WashBiz Journal article here.
Neighbors, Pete has done a tremendous amount of work for the upcoming clean-up on Oct 24. (Pete says formal announcement is coming.) He is requesting city support as well as applying for grants. We want to beautify treebox, get neighbors to sponsor them, get funds to paint lightposts and eventually get some hanging flowers on … More Treebox extravaganza – don’t leave yours out
Sending this out in honor of our Ethiopian neighbors. A cultural Event of historical magnitude will take place this Friday September 25, 2009 at the Washington Nationals Stadium to celebrate the Ethiopian Community in the DC Metro area. A Family Friendly Event – Let your children take part in positive cultural activates. Give your American … More Friday is Ethiopian Heritage Appreciation Day
This in from Mary Ann: On Saturday, October 3, 1 pm, the Rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church will conduct a ‘Blessing of the Animals’. Residents are > invited to bring their pets to this event. St. George’s is located at the corner of 2nd and U Streets, NW.
Check it out and Join here: Facebook | Bates Area Civic Association. I’m not sure what to use it for. But it can be a way to get to know more neighbors!
See this message from Bates Area resident Isabelle Mack [which i copied from the Bloomingdale email list] : An Afternoon of Jazz & Fellowship Featuring: The Bill Haymon Flute Collective Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $20 (includes buffet lunch) Location: The Family Life Center Heritage Hall 1510 – 9th … More Jazz & Fellowship at Shiloh
Thanks to Councilman Thomas for spending a couple of hours with us at the BACA meeting. My recap of the meeting follows: Recap the BACA meeting on September 14, 2009 (Unofficial) Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas visited the BACA meeting tonight and spoke for anhour and a half on a number of issues. They are … More Recap of BACA Meeting, Sept 14, 2009
And before the Common Good picnic: Hello all—Please come out Friday evening to support the efforts of Howard University students’ Do You Care? Campaign. Mr. Howard University, Melech Thomas, is organizing this march to declare Howard University and its surrounding community free from violence and gang activity. The March details and the Campaign information is … More Anti-gun Violence March
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