Geovani, BACA President, had this to say on the MPD list serv. See below his thoughtful response to the value of neighborhood safety walks. To join safety walks in our area, email Geovani or meet on the corner of 1st and P St NW at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All active neighborhood participation is … More What’s the value of neighborhood safety walks
38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON D.C. HISTORICAL STUDIES NOVEMBER 4-5, 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 Submit your proposal(s) now for the D.C. Historical Studies Conference for individual papers/presentations and panels. In addition to papers, you are encouraged to submit new films, walking tours, author talks, and workshops of practical advice on research and … More Call for Papers: DC Historical Studies Conference
Hey neighbors. I have a couch I’m replacing and am willing to give this one away. See the add on Craigslist. Happy to save it for a neighbor but let me know ASAP! Thanks, Caryn email me here. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/fuo/2311945671.html (furniture – by owner)
From ANC Commissioner Thomas: For those who don’t know the significance of the holiday, April 16th was the date in 1862 that President Lincoln signed an executive order effectively ending slavery in the City of Washington (the District of Columbia, as a legal entity, didn’t actually exist until 1871). That action predates the more well … More Schedule for D.C. Emanicipation Day celebration
APRIL 4, 2011 The following is a recap of activities in Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5C generally, and our Single Member District (SMD) ANC5C01 in particular, since March 7, 2011: ANC 5C MARCH MEETING The last meeting of the ANC took place on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Summit at St. Martins. All eleven … More ANC5C01 April 2011 Report to BACA
BACA is saddened to hear of the sad news that neighbor Marian Carrick died yesterday at Providence Hospital. Ms. Carrick was a long-time resident of the area from age 8 until her passing. It is our understanding that at the time of her death Ms. Carrick was over 90. Ms. Carrick was an educator and … More Bates St resident Marian Carrick passes away
BACA is saddened to hear of the death of neighbor Darnell Latimore, who died suddenly in his sleep this morning. Darnell was the chief breadwinner of his family and worked as a bus driver for D.C. Public Schools. Those who knew him say he was always a cheerful and friendly person who watched out for … More P St resident Darnell Latimore passes away
At neighborhood meetings there are constant complaints about loitering and other issues with liquor sotres int the neighborhood. Most of these stores signed agreements with the community prior to getting their liquor licenses. In these they agreed to work with the community on specific issues should they arise. For example, Sunset and Johnson Liquor Store, … More Voluntary agreements w liquor stores
Since Ward 5 is too small, I doubt the BACA area will be moved, but who knows? I snagged this post from the Shaw list serv. The website application allowing everyone to redistrict themselves is very cool. Check it it out: On Friday, the Census Bureau released its detailed population estimates for the District of … More Redistricting game begins
MARCH 7, 2011 The last month has been a very active one in Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5C generally and our Single Member District (SMD) ANC5C01 in particular. ANC 5C FEBRUARY MEETING The last meeting of the ANC took place on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Summit at St. Martins. All 12 commissioners of … More ANC5c01 report to BACA
Bates Area Civic Association 