via Byte Back. I saw this on the Brookland list: Free computer classes for low-income youth. Byte Back in the Brookland neighborhood provides affordable, hands-on computer training. This work enables economically disadvantaged adults to acquire marketable skills — and thus, jobs. They have a whole bunch of different classes, including HTML, which I would like … More Free computer classes in Brookland
Via: The Brookland Blog. Looks like this neighborhood yardsale is a big deal. Would anyone like to go next Monday before or after flower power events?
These aren’t my concerns but they are the concerns of metro residents, according to a new study. See here: MWCOG.org – Press Release. Study also found that: The region’s residents are connected and engaged. Seventy percent of residents said they felt a strong connection to the region, while 77 percent rated the region as an … More Metro residents most worried about traffic?
My friend works for Cultural Tourism DC, who plans Passport DC every year. It’s pretty awesome. via A Guide to the Passport DC Embassy Open House – washingtonpost.com: One of the wonderful things about Washington is that it is full of embassies. On Saturday, more than 25 of them will open their doors to the … More Passport DC Embassy Open House, Saturday
My new roommate says there’s a sign now at the entrance of Dunbar High School Track that says it’s open to the public for use after 4.30 pm till dusk! Anybody get notified about the shift in policy?
Bloomingdale list is reporting a guy going door to door, saying he’s with the church down the street. It’s a scam. No reports yet in Truxton Circle/BACA area yet, but know that it’s around and call police if you get a similar knock knock.
Big Bear Cafe, LLC wins Mayor’s Environmental Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Restaurant! via DDOE: Case Study: Big Bear Cafe, LLC.
This Saturday, May 2, the Primal Judo club will be offering a live demonstration of judo techniques and a beginner’s lesson for anyone who would like to join in the fun. The demo/class will be held from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Primal Fitness Gym at 219 M St. NW. Primal Fitness was recently … More Local Judo Demonstration, Trial Class- Saturday May 2
A D.C. fund created to improve the city’s neglected neighborhoods is being divided among several agencies and funneled to big-budget nonprofits such as the Kennedy Center in Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s new proposed spending plan. via Awarding of Neighborhood Funds to Large Nonprofits Draws Criticism – washingtonpost.com. Also see: NIF Money Becomes Council Earmarks – … More Funds for neighborhoods given nonprofits instead
WPGC and the International Spy Museum are pleased to introduce: Community Night at the Spy Museum! Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5-9pm FREE Admission for the DC Metropolitan community Experience the Museum’s permanent exhibit. Join us the last Wednesday of every month. RSVP today at http://www.wpgc.com, click on events to register or call Kelly Martin at 202-654-0942! … More Tonight, Community Night at Spy Museum
Bates Area Civic Association 