Bates Area Civic Association

On Monday, October 24, 2011, ABRA held a public hearing pertaining to Full Yum’s application for a Type A liquor license (full service liquor store). The Bates Area Civic Association, Hanover Civic Association, Eckington Civic Association, 5C ANC, and individual neighbors had filed protests. During the hearing, Kyle Thomas represented the individual protests, Margaret Steven … More Full Yum’s Liquor Store License Application Denied

Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church, 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 Preliminary BACA November 7 Meeting Agenda

Okay, here is another WAMU 88.5 BACA blog post. WAMU 88.5 radio`s Metro Connection: Door to Door program reported on the 52 O Street Studios last week. Here is the brief text from the WAMU.org website: Coming Together To Make Art: 52 O Street October 21, 2011 52 O Street Studios has been providing creative … More WAMU profiles the 52 O Street Studios

$140 million dollars will begin to transform our community over the next twenty four months. These projects will help transform four key corners of our neighborhood. $2.4 Million in parks and recreation. During his time as Chair of the Parks and Recreations Committee, Council Member Thomas was able to allocate $1.4 million for the Florida … More $140 Million in Redevelopment Projects Have Started in Our Community

Free Training To DC Youth Ages 16-21 Years Old – space is limited, please register now!!! Please share this information with your clients. Thank you. CitiWide Computer and Nursing Assistant Program in partnership with Department of Employment Services (DOES) is offering DC Youth Ages 16-21 Free Paid Training and Internship Program as follows: Basic Educational … More Free Training for DC Youths

We are excited. So far, there are 12 members of the Bates Area Civic Association attending the 5th District’s Police Citizen’s Advisory Council Recognition Dinner. During this annual event, we recognize the men and women of the 5th District Police Department and honor their contributions to our neighborhoods and safety. The event takes place on … More Neighborhood Shows Strong Support at the 5th District CAC Recogntion Dinner

Mayor’s One City Community Service AwardThe Mayor’s One City Community Service Awards are intended to recognize, reward and encourage activities that make or have a significant impact on meeting the needs of District of Columbia communities. Individual nominees must be District residents and must have volunteered in the District within the past year. The selection … More Mayor’s One City Community Service Award

Ward 5 resident Eric Jones posted this brief message at the Ward 5 list: On WAMU’s most recent Door to Door they actually covered Truxton Circle (in the southwestern part of Ward 5) which many folks now call the Bates/Truxton area. You can find it at http://www.wamu.org on the right hand side of the page. … More WAMU Door to Door program mentions Truxton Circle

The DC Historic Preservation Office sent out the message below regarding its next Historic Preservation Review Board agenda. Note that the landmark designations for both the Slater and Langston Schools are on the agenda. From: DC Government Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 4:59 PM Subject: Historic Preservation Review Board Agenda and Consent Calendar for October … More Slater & Langston School landmark designation hearing