1. Group photo Originally uploaded by cnesm Ok, our February Beautiful Streets clean up happened a few weeks ago, but since I just figured out how to connect the blog to FLICKR I wanted to share this photo, and invite you all to click on the BACA Photos on the lower right corner of this … More Street Clean Up
Did anyone hear/see anything? On the Shaw listserv fr Mar 19: As reported by Commander Kucik: “There was a shooting last night that occurred in the 400 block of Q Street. The victim suffered a non-life threatening wound and was immediately driven to the hospital by friends. Initially, it took some time to locate the … More Shooting at 4th/QSt
From neighbor Mary Ann: For those who missed Jason at the A.W. E Festival here is another opportunity to hear and support your neighbor. Put Saturday, May 16 on your calendar, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Anacostia Museum Discussion and Book Signing Soul Sanctuary: Images of the African American Worship Experience Photographer and … More Neighbor highlighted at Anacostia Museum
The Humanities Council of Washington, DC has grants for neighborhood organizations to tell their neighborhood’s story. Workshops are Free. Call 202-387-8391, or RSVP at http://www.wdchumanities.org Here’s the schedule to learn about funding requirements: Tuesday April 14, 2009 Noon to 1:30PM, Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE Tuesday April 14, 2009 5:30PM to 7PM, Humanities … More Tell your neighborhood story
In the last few days, we’ve had a home theft on 1600 block of NJ Ave, a car theft near there, and an assault with a gun on 4th/NJ Ave. These are reasons to join the neighborhood safety walks. Next one is on Mar 24, 2009. They start at Mt. Sinai Church at 3rd/Q St … More PSA 501 Crime Update
Common Good City Farm, the community vegetable garden at the old Gage School, is having a “farm workday” this Saturday [March 21, 2009] from 10 am – 1 pm. We’ll be shoveling soil to prepare the farm, we may plant some seeds and paint signs. Kids welcome if accompanied by an adult. We have gloves … More Community farming event
Tomorrow is the National Marathon and it’ll be running down NCap St. The North Capital Main Streets Org is hosting a water stand at NCap and R St. and invites residents to come help. Info here.
Calling the program “Potholapalooza, DC Gov is spending the next month taking on the city’s potholes. The release says that maintenance workers filled 518 potholes on March 16 alone! Find out more and report a pothole here.
From Neighbor Ilyssa: Dates: Friday, March 20th & Friday, April 3rd. Location: In front of Perry School: 128 M Street, NW / Washington, DC 20001 Time: 11:30 until the Food Runs Out! 1 Plate -$6.25 (includes fish sandwich and two sides) 1 Fish Sandwich – $4.00 1 Side – $2.00 Sides include: Potato Salad, Mac … More Perry School Presents… Ms. Naomi’s Fish Fry!
I saw this notice about Bloomingdale Resident Tracye McQuirter who has a business called By Any Greens Necessary. Check out the website. It looks great. This made me think to mention that I get a weekly or biweekly vegetable delivery and love it! They bring it on Fridays and it is superflexible, allowing you to … More Eating healthy, local delivery
Bates Area Civic Association 