New Sidewalk Cafe in Our Neighborhood – 1514 N. Capitol St NW

Notice of Public Hearing for New Side Walk Café at 1514 North Capitol Street Uncle Chips Cookies Café and Desserts should be opening in our neighborhood (next to the barber shop on N. Capitol and Bates) before the end of the year. You may visit their website at http://www.unclechips.com/about-us.html. The opening was delayed due to … More New Sidewalk Cafe in Our Neighborhood – 1514 N. Capitol St NW

ANC Meeting, Tuesday, November 15th

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:00pm -9:00pm  Alpha House (Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha) 2405 First Street NW Notice/Preliminary Agenda 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 … More ANC Meeting, Tuesday, November 15th

SUNdeVICH on 9th Street Voted Best Sandwich in D.C.

The results are in from last week’s completely unscientific National Sandwich Day poll. The question we asked was, “Who makes the best sandwiches in the D.C. area?” Well, it was a total landslide: After 2,162 votes, the runaway winner was SUNdeVICH…at 35 percent! Taylor Gourmet was the runner-up with 18 percent, while the Italian Store … More SUNdeVICH on 9th Street Voted Best Sandwich in D.C.

ANC5C01 REPORT TO THE BATES AREA CIVIC ASSOCIATION-November 7, 2011

The following is a recap of recent activities in Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5C generally, and in our Single Member District (SMD) ANC5C01: ANC 5C OCTOBER 2011 MEETINGS The last two public meetings of ANC5C were held on October 4, 2011, at the Community Academy Public Charter School, and October 18, 2011, at the Bennett … More ANC5C01 REPORT TO THE BATES AREA CIVIC ASSOCIATION-November 7, 2011

Civic Association Meeting, Monday, November 7th at 7p

Monday, November 7, 2011 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt.SinaiChurch, 1615 3rd St NW Entrance at the Corner of 3rd and Q ST NW (not main entrance)  7:00 PM I.          Meeting Called to Order                                             Geovani Bonilla, President  II.         Review of Last Meeting Minutes                                David Hall, Recording Secretary  III.                Treasurer Report                                                        Margaret Stevens  Special Guests           7:15pm … More Civic Association Meeting, Monday, November 7th at 7p

HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding Slated For Sat., Nov. 5

HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding Slated For Sat., Nov. 5 DC residents may bring these items to Ft. Totten between 8 am and 3 pm.  The DC Department of Public Works announced today that the November drop-off for household hazardous waste, e-cycling and personal document shredding will be Saturday, November 5, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, between … More HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding Slated For Sat., Nov. 5

Walmart at 1st & H St NW to be built to LEED standards

You may not like Walmart moving into the neighborhood, but at least the new-construction building just south of the Bates area will be built to LEED standards. You can read the full story from the Washington Business Journal: Walmart will build to LEED in D.C. Washington Business Journal by Michael Neibauer, Staff Reporter Date: Wednesday, … More Walmart at 1st & H St NW to be built to LEED standards

Events Rescheduled to Sunday (Oct 30)

A few events in the neighborhood have been rescheduled due to today’s snow. LeDroit Park Oktoberfest, Sunday, in the park, from 11-5. Common Good City Farm Harvest Festival https://garden.locker10.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=423 Join the Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association for “Halloween CuteFest: Puppies on Parade” being held on Saturday, October 30, starting at 3:30. Bring your costumed pooch … More Events Rescheduled to Sunday (Oct 30)

DPW News Release-SNOW

TODAY’S DRY RUN FOR DC’S SNOW TEAM PREPARES STAFF FOR SATURDAY’S POSSIBLE SNOW EVENT (Washington, DC) The DC Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) conducted its “Dry Run” today, giving heavy and light plow truck drivers and other equipment operators the opportunity to practice their skills before the first snowfall, which … More DPW News Release-SNOW

Walk with Angels Thursday at 8pm

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Ayala Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:19 PM To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [MPD-5D] Neighborhood walk with the Guardian Angels To the First and O Street, NW Community, On October 20 at 8 pm, members from the community walked with the Guardian Angels.  I would like to thank G Bonilla;  Glen, … More Walk with Angels Thursday at 8pm