President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
LAYC has proposed 20 units of residential housing for 47 18-to-24 year-olds to be co-located with a Youth Build Public Charter School campus at the former JF Cook Elementary School, 30 P Street, NW. The purpose of this site visit to tour a similar housing facility currently operated by LAYC. When: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 … More Site Visit to LAYC Residential Housing
This will be an exciting agenda. Council Member Thomas presented at our September meeting. This evening, the Republican and the Independent candidates will address our community. Remember, get out and vote Tuesday, November 2nd.Monday, November 1, 2010
Dear Neighbors, the next Bates Area Civic Association meeting will be Monday, November 1, 2010 at Mt. Sinai Church (3rd and Q ST NW). During this meeting, we will hear from North Capitol Main Street about some of the economic incentives and other programs currently available to promote economic development in our area. As we … More Bates Area Civic Association Upcoming Meeting
By Tim Craigand Mike DeBonis, Washington Post Staff Writers Thursday, October 14, 2010; 10:03 PM District Republicans are accusing D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. (D-Ward 5) of raising money for a “slush fund” that he depicts as a nonprofit group even though it is not registered with the IRS and is not in good … More GOP accuses CM Thomas of ‘fake’ nonprofit
Washington, DC-Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr., in partnership with the Diamond Dream Foundation and the Senators Little League of Ward 5, will be sponsoring a baseball clinic for DC youth ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 12 noon to 3 pm, at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. Event … More Free Youth Baseball Clinic on Saturday, October 16, 2010
Upcoming Community Events Thursday, October 14 Join us as we celebrate! North Capitol Main Street is coordinating a Grand Opening event at just opened Rustik Tavern on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Our small business and main street champions – Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. & At-Large Councilmember Kwame … More WOW Look All That is Happening in Our Neighborhood….
This Saturday October 9, 2010 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, Howard University NOAA Center for Atmospheric Science, Howard University Department of Chemistry, Community Academy Public Carter School (CAPCS) and Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. (BACA), are jointly hosting a 2010 ScienceFest at the facility of one of the host; CAPCS, 1st and P Streets, … More Saturday ScienceFest
Hanover Civic Association is having a community yard sale on Saturday, October 30 from 10am – 4pm. The Yard Sale will be hosted at CAPS Charter School on P ST and First ST NW. If you would like to participate and have a table at the yard sale, please contact Joyce Paul at (202) 462-4908.
Open Arms Housing The Dunbar will be celebrating a one year anniversary in the neighborhood and all are invited to celebrate. Come join Open House celebrate their anniversary at a Birthday Party Celebration followed by a historic walk through our neighborhood. Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 4pm – 7pm at the Dunbar at 57 O … More Historic Neighborhood Walk and Celebration
Democratic Mayoral Nominee, Vincent Gray and Ward 5 Council Member Harry Thomas hosted a ward 5 Town Hall meeting at CAPS Charter School on First and P ST NW on Tuesday, October 05, 2010. The meeting, scheduled to start at 6:30 pm finally started around 7: 15 pm. After the usual campaign pep rally … More Mayoral Candidate Gray Hosts Town Hall Meeting
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