Sending this out in honor of our Ethiopian neighbors. A cultural Event of historical magnitude will take place this Friday September 25, 2009 at the Washington Nationals Stadium to celebrate the Ethiopian Community in the DC Metro area. A Family Friendly Event – Let your children take part in positive cultural activates. Give your American … More Friday is Ethiopian Heritage Appreciation Day
Neighbors: Last night, I emailed complaints about several vacant properties that have become nuisances (310, 312 P St and 1500 First St). I received a reply the next day stating that a follow-up will be done in 7 days. I encourage you to report any properties like these. Let’s send the message that we will … More Vacant Properties … Please Report!
Hey Neighbors! We are planning a beautification event on October 24 (a formal announcement is forthcoming!) that will include a street cleaning as well as tree box enhancements. Would anyone be interested in being a block leader?? Specifically, a block leader would help to oversee activities on October 24, help identify tree boxes to be … More Block Leaders Needed!
This in from Mary Ann: On Saturday, October 3, 1 pm, the Rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church will conduct a ‘Blessing of the Animals’. Residents are > invited to bring their pets to this event. St. George’s is located at the corner of 2nd and U Streets, NW.
Check it out and Join here: Facebook | Bates Area Civic Association. I’m not sure what to use it for. But it can be a way to get to know more neighbors!
See this message from Bates Area resident Isabelle Mack [which i copied from the Bloomingdale email list] : An Afternoon of Jazz & Fellowship Featuring: The Bill Haymon Flute Collective Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission: $20 (includes buffet lunch) Location: The Family Life Center Heritage Hall 1510 – 9th … More Jazz & Fellowship at Shiloh
Thanks to Councilman Thomas for spending a couple of hours with us at the BACA meeting. My recap of the meeting follows: Recap the BACA meeting on September 14, 2009 (Unofficial) Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas visited the BACA meeting tonight and spoke for anhour and a half on a number of issues. They are … More Recap of BACA Meeting, Sept 14, 2009
And before the Common Good picnic: Hello all—Please come out Friday evening to support the efforts of Howard University students’ Do You Care? Campaign. Mr. Howard University, Melech Thomas, is organizing this march to declare Howard University and its surrounding community free from violence and gang activity. The March details and the Campaign information is … More Anti-gun Violence March
This is just a few blocks away.!
From Commissioner Anita Bonds Please find ANC 5C meeting notice attached and listed below. ______________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, September 29, 2009 All Nations Church 7:00pm -9:00pm Rhode Island at North Capitol Street, NE AGENDA ANC 5C September 2009 Community Meeting ANC5C participants are invited to bring suggestions and recommendations for community improvement to the meeting. However, please … More ANC5C Meeting Notice, Sept 29
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