No BACA Meeting Monday, Oct. 3rd. Please Attend the Ward 5 Redistricting Meeting Instead

There will not be a Bates Area Civic Association meeting due to the Ward 5 Redistricting Committee meeting on this date to vote on the final ANC boundaries for Ward 5 and on the number of Commissions and number of SMDs per Commission. Community members are welcome to attend and observe. Please remember, only Redistricting … More No BACA Meeting Monday, Oct. 3rd. Please Attend the Ward 5 Redistricting Meeting Instead

Boundary Stone Tavern/Pub is Ready to Serve…

I was fortunate to attend the Soft Opening of Boundary Stone as a member of the North Capitol Main Street Board. Boundary Stone is the newest restaurant in our neighborhood and scheduled to open on Wednesday, September 28th. This great new tavern/pub is on Rhode Island Avenueand First St next to Bloomingdale Spirits.  This great … More Boundary Stone Tavern/Pub is Ready to Serve…

5C01 and 5C02 SMD Meeting

Single Member District Meeting Commissioner Bradley Thomas 5C01 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney 5C02 Thursday, September 29, 2011 Community AcademyPublicCharterSchool 1400 1st Street, NW, Washington, DC20001  7:00 – 9:00pm  Call to order ………………………………………………..  7:00 pm  Welcome ……………………………………………………    7:05 pm  Presentations ………………………………………………….     7:15 pm  John F.CookElementary School Overview of RFI Process and Outcomes                       Arthur Dade Who responded or … More 5C01 and 5C02 SMD Meeting

5th Meeting of the Ward 5 Redistricting Committee

From: ward5taskforce2011@googlegroups.com [mailto:ward5taskforce2011@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ward 5 Redistricting Task Force Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 1:15 PM To: ward5taskforce2011@googlegroups.com Subject: Meeting V  Good Afternoon Ward Five Redistricting Task Force!   This email is to serve as a reminder of the upcoming meeting Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 6:30pm which will be held at a new … More 5th Meeting of the Ward 5 Redistricting Committee

Current Ward 5 Redistricting Committee Recommends Splitting our Neighborhood

The Ward 5 Redistricting Committee Task Force is meeting on Wednesday, September 21stat 6:30pm. The meeting takes place at the Israel Baptist Church at 1251 Saratoga Avenue NE, Washington, DC We are asking our neighbors to come out and observe the discussion of  the current proposal to divide our neighborhood and Single Member District (SMD) 5C01 into … More Current Ward 5 Redistricting Committee Recommends Splitting our Neighborhood

BACA Meeting, Monday, September 12th (Revised Agenda)

Monday, September 12, 2011 Meeting Agenda (Revised) 7 PM, Mt.SinaiChurch 3rd and Q ST NW  7:00 PM – 7:30 PM  I.          Meeting Called to Order                                             Geovani Bonilla, President II.                Treasurer Report                                                        Margaret Stevens, Treasurer   III.               Recording Secretary Election                                                Nominations from the floor                         IV.                 Committee Updates       Safety – review of crime statistics and PSA … More BACA Meeting, Monday, September 12th (Revised Agenda)

Weatherization Interest/Volunteer Meeting

Name of Event: Weatherization Interest/Volunteer Meeting Date:         August 31st, 2011 Time:         7:00-8:30pm Location:  Watha T. Daniels Library in Conference Room 2 at                    1630 7th Street, N.W.  Description:  WeatherizeDC is an organization that encourages homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient through weatherization. This process will also help homeowners save on their monthly utility … More Weatherization Interest/Volunteer Meeting

BACA Monthly Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt.SinaiChurch 3rd and Q ST NW  7:00 PM – 7:30 PM  I.        Meeting Called to Order                                             Geovani Bonilla, President  II.        Treasurer Report                                                        Margaret Stevens, Treasurer  III.      Recording Secretary Election                                   Nominations                      IV.      Committee Updates a.      Safety – review of crime statistics and PSA 501 MPD update   b.      Friends of … More BACA Monthly Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, 2011

Shaw’s Tavern, R.I.P. ‘We Could Not Survive Without A Liquor License.’

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/27/shaws-tavern-r-i-p-we-could-not-survive-without-a-liquor-license/ Embattled Florida Avenue eatery Shaw’s Tavern is shutting its doors on Saturday. But don’t blame the hurricane. Blame the lack of hurricanes. According to a message posted on the restaurant’s Facebook’s page late Friday night: Shaw’s Tavern is closing its doors from Saturday 27th of August. We could not survive without a liquor license. … More Shaw’s Tavern, R.I.P. ‘We Could Not Survive Without A Liquor License.’