Bates Area Civic Association

Yes, there will be a festival titled “Past, Present & Future – Celebration of Bloomingdale, Bates & Eckington Communities“ slated for Sunday, October 7, 2012. / First order of business — line up vendors! See the message below from Truxton Circle resident Lonna Hooks: / Vendor Application “Celebration of Three Communities – Past,Present & Future“ … More Sunday, October 7th Community Festival — Vendor Outreach

7:00pm -9:00pm 116 T Street NE The Summit at St Martins  September Meeting Schedule Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. Please limit your comments accordingly. … More 5C ANC EMERGENCY/SPECIAL MEETING

NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE September 29, 2012 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM   The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have … More National Drug Disposal (Sept 29th)

The 2012 North Capitol Main Street Art Walk is scheduled to take place Sunday, October 7, 2012. This event is being brought to our community by North Capitol Main Street in partnership with sponsors: Rustic Tavern and Boundary Stone Restaurant. We are in need of volunteers to make this event possible. We are especially in … More Volunteers for 2012 North Cap Main Street Art Walk Needed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov   ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***  Single Lane Conditions Planned for New York Avenue Between Florida Avenue and Penn Street – Saturday, September 15  (Washington, D.C.) As part of the New York Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project motorists will encounter single lane conditions on eastbound … More Single Lane Conditions Planned for New York Avenue

Contact: Officer Paul Metcalf (202) 727-4383  September 12, 2012 Traffic Advisory: Scheduled Street Closures for the 2012 H Street Festival  This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 7:00 am until approximately 9:00 pm. The following streets will be closed: H Street closed from 8th to 14th Street, NE I Street, NE south … More Scheduled Street Closures for the 2012 H Street Festival

THE QUESTION REMAINS: What do rats, street crime, traffic gridlock, reckless speeders, abandoned vehicles, boarded up buildings, unkept vacant lots,and trash all have in common? THE ANSWER: THEY’RE ALL UNWELCOME IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. ! WANT TO BEA PART OF THE SOLUTION? COME JOIN WITH COMMISSIONER SYLVIA PINKNEY, BACA PRESIDENT GEOVANI BONILLA, HACA PRESIDENTSYLVIA MATTHEWS, AND … More WANT TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION?

At Large Councilmember, Michael Brown addressed the joint Bates Area Civic Association Meeting and 5C01 Single Member District. The Councilmember provided an overview of economic development legislation, efforts to increase affordable housing in the District and addressed residents concerns. The recent flooding impacting our neighbors in Bloomingdale and the impact those floods are having on … More CM Michael Brown Addresses BACA Residents

Ms. Nancee Lyons from DPW revealed plans for a new mural to be painted at 8 Florida Ave. NW. Revive Catering is working with DPW to beautify the unit block of Florida Avenue NW. Members of the Bates Area Civic Association signed up to be part of the review panel to approve the artist concept … More Mural Scheduled to Go Up at 8 Florida Ave NW

Join the Bates Area Civic Association, 5C01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas, DDOT, Metropolitan Police, DPR, DPW, Mayor’s Office and other government agencies in a neighborhood safety walk. The objective is to identify key communicy concerns for different DC Government Agencies to address and key areas for improvement and focus. Thursday, September 20th Start at the Florida … More Join Us for Community Neighborhood Safety Walk