President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
Ok, so here’s the official APB for our 2nd “Neighborhood Walk on Florida Avenue Park” This SUNDAY JULY 10th, we are getting together again for a Neighborhood Safety Walk / Kids Playtime at FLORIDA AVE PARK!!! We will be bringing trash bags for a “clean up” to rid the area of beer cans, liquor bottles … More This Sunday: Neighborhood Walk on Florida Ave Park
Sometimes, we focus so much on the task in front of us, that we forget to be sensitive and inclusive of members in our community. Recently, a neighbor that I have known for many years informed me that the reason she and some other neighbors had not been involved in BACA activities as there seems … More Building Bridges in our Community
Dear Members and Neighbors, Sadly, the BACA Recording Secretary resigned her position due to personal circumstances. We are looking for volunteers and nominations for this position (I know I sure can use the help). The role of the Recording Secretary includes: Record meeting minutes File legal filings (DCRA reports, annual reports and tax filings) Issue … More BACA Recording Secretary Nominations Needed
Today, Council Member Thomas’ office notified me of the progress being made on the renovations of the Florida Avenue and First St. Park. The park may be under renovation as early as July through October of 2011. Some neighbors from Bloomingdale and one member of the BACA Board have expressed concerns about the park being … More Good News? About the Renovations of the Florida Avenue Park
I am curious to hear feedback regarding my email to MPD, our ANCs and the news reporter. From: Geovani A Bonilla [mailto:gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 6:13 PM To: ‘Amanda Abrams’; Sylvia Pinkney; Lonna Hooks; ‘Solberg, Andrew (MPD)’; Michael Boyd; bradley.thomas@anc.dc.gov Subject: Need for Portable Toilets for SOME Population Dear All – Today I … More Do We Need Portable Toilets for the SOME’s Population and Other Homeless in Our Area?
Dear Neighbors, I trust all of you had a safe and great 4th of July weekend. This week, there are some key meetings and hearings that have a tremendous impact on our area. Below are the key days/dates and meetings scheduled, most of which I will be attending to represent our community. Tuesday, July 5, … More Important Meetings Notices Impacting Our Community
The NoMa Farmers Market, organized by the NoMa BID and Metro Green Markets, continues today at 1200 First Street, NE, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market runs every Wednesday through October 26th, and offers locally-grown produce, baked goods, dairy and meats, as well as prepared items like sauces and salsas. Get the first … More NoMA Farmers Market
Geovani A. Bonilla will be testifying in support of Chief Cathy Lanier’s proposal to reduce the size of PSA 501 to focus only on the service area of Bloomingdale, BACA and Hanover Civic Association boundaries. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL MENDELSON, CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE on The Metropolitan Police Department’s 2011 Police … More City Council to Hear Community Testimony on Police Service Area Realignment
In Lieu of Traditional BACA meeting, On Monday, July 11th, 5th District Metropolitan Police will be conducting a Crime Watch Program Training. The training will be opened to all 5th District Police Service Areas and hosted by BACA. Objectives will be: Provide attendees with crime prevention tips and skills Provide attendees with tools to organize … More BACA to Host Crime Watch Program – Block Captain Training Program
Greetings All, Just keeping you informed. Please see the attached flier. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Intercultural Management Institute at American University invite you to a viewing and discussion of the film: Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think. This is a documentary film based on the … More Inside Islam
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