The District’s First Feet in the Street Celebration!

The streets in Fort Dupont Park, including Fort Davis Drive and Fort Dupont Drive, will be closed to motor vehicles from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Residents and visitors are invited to come put their Feet in the Street and run, walk, bike, skate, and play along this 1.6 mile long corridor. Bring a picnic lunch and … More The District’s First Feet in the Street Celebration!

DC YRS’ new lawn service in Ward 5

This from Scott in Bloomingddale: See this Ward 5 news items from the 8/20/2009 Washington Post District Extra. Juvenile Justice Agency Starts Free Lawn-Service Program Thursday, August 20, 2009 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081901663.html] Elderly residents of Ward 5 in the District will get their lawns cut once a month free through a program created by the city’s juvenile … More DC YRS’ new lawn service in Ward 5

Two great gardens break ground this week in Shaw

From Martin in Shaw: The Scott Montgomery ES edible/educational student garden broke ground this morning with the help of several community residents, school staff and the Mayor’s Youth Conservation Corps crew. A pumpkin patch will be prepped this week set for a fall harvest. http://www.ccca-online.org/node/77 CityBlossoms(.org) will begin their project on Marion Street on Thursday, … More Two great gardens break ground this week in Shaw

Extreme Home Makeover in DC

MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release – Event Date: August 13th, 2009 BURCH BUILDERS GROUP, G&M CONTRACTING andEXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION HOST KICK-OFF RALLY FOR VOLUNTEERS WHAT: On Thursday, August 13th, a kick-off rally will be held for volunteers participating or wanting to participate in the ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition build in the Washington Metropolitan area. Two … More Extreme Home Makeover in DC