Bates Area Civic Association (BACA) Meeting Monday, January 5, 2015, 7 PM Mt. Sinai Church, 3rd and Q ST NW 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM I.    Meeting Called to Order                      Geovani Bonilla, Vice-President II.    Review of Last Meeting Minutes      Christa Fields, Secretary III.  … More January 5, 2015 BACA meeting agenda

This meeting was short and sweet, with lots of new faces!  See you all next month. BACA Meeting Minutes – Monday, 11/3/14, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 3rd & Q St, NW 7:03 pm David Hall, new president – Meeting called to order, discussion of anticipated changes in how meetings etc are run will be … More BACA meeting minutes – Mon 11/3/14

Monday, October 6, 2014 – Meeting Minutes 7:05  Geovani A. Bonilla, President – Meeting Called to Order 7:05-7:13 Christa Fields, Secretary – Review of Last Meeting Minutes (detailed re prior developer presentations to compare with 3rd developer presentation tonight), update Uncle Chip’s has ABRA placards on doors now so see there for more 7:14-7:15 Kyle … More BACA meeting minutes for this month (10/6/14)

Monday, September 8, 2014 – Meeting Minutes 7:05 Meeting Called to Order, Summary of Agenda – Geovani A. Bonilla, President – (Secretary Review of Last Meeting Minutes – no August meeting) – (Treasurer’s Report – not here, he’ll update next week) 7:07-7:30 Mixed Use Development on Florida & Q – Maedwell Companies – have been … More BACA meeting minutes for last month (9/8/14)

Flower Power 2014 is almost here! GARDEN walk and RECEPTION Come enjoy nature, catch up with old friends and neighbors, and meet some new ones!  Bates Area Civic Association (BACA) invites you to beautify your yard and be a part of Flower Power, our annual neighborhood garden walk and reception.   During the WALK, you will … More Flower Power: This Saturday!

Flower Power is getting close! GARDEN walk and RECEPTION Hello, Friends and Neighbors!  Summer is coming, and it is once again time to enjoy DC’s wonderful plants, flowers, and colors.  Bates Area Civic Association (BACA) invites you to beautify your yard and be a part of Flower Power, our annual neighborhood garden walk and reception. … More Are You Ready? Save the Date – Flower Power 2014 is Saturday, June 28.

Masjid Muhammad Mosque at 1519 Islamic Way (4th Street NW) is having a celebration from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm tomorrow, June 3rd, to celebrate one year of offering halal nutritious meals, exercise activities, and community fellowship to local seniors.  Please spread the word – the program is available for all local seniors.  http://thenationsmosque.org/2014/05/28/1st-anniversary-of-kibar-halal-nutrition-site/   … More June 3rd: Kibar 1st Anniversary celebration

Held May 5, 2014, 7:00 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 3rd and Q NW 7:00 President Geovani Bonilla Called to Order, Summary of Last Meeting (primarily Community Benefits Agreement) 7:03 MPD Community Crime and Safety update by Officer Clark: crime stats mostly down, be aware while walking, will try to focus on loitering at 200 … More May 2014 BACA meeting minutes

Many of you may have noticed tree vandalism in BACA and Bloomingdale recently.  The suspect was observed in the act and was arrested yesterday; however, he was released from custody this morning and is homeless.  This link includes more info and a description from an eye witness: wearing dark clothing, with multiple layers, 5’5″ or … More Tree vandalism on 4th, 5th, and P Sts, NW