Update: Last night (Mar 12) Commissioner Bonds showed us a matrix of repairs in ANC 5c01 and 5c02 that she intends to submit to this master list. She also sought input for other projects. I will try to get and post this matrix here. In the meantime reply below or email the commissioner directly if … More ANC5c making a list of infrastucture needs
Some of you have seen me or my girlfriend Ama out front in the garden on 3rd Street NW. We’re by no means professionals, but I’ve let myself become obsessed and in the process have learned quite a bit. This season will be our first season growing at something close to capacity for our little … More Growing food in Shaw
I recently talked about both the Shaw and the Main Streets Initiative here. And as if Rhode Island Ave felt left out I got this notice for a meeting about the Rhode Island Great Streets Initiative for a “community meeting” TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Washington Center for Aging Services 2601 18th … More Rhode Island is a “Great Street”
This post at the Renew Shaw blog talks about the annual contest that Shaw Main Streets hosts yearly for Best New Shaw Business of the Year. The Shaw Main Streets web site is here, but I’m not sure if it has been updated recently. There’s a pretty impressive list of new establishments this year: A1 … More Shaw & North Cap Main Streets
Pete from Bates Street has fabulously organized a neighborhood cleanup from 10-12 pm on Saturday FEB 28, 2009. He has asked Helping Hands to deliver supplies to 3rd and Bates. Pete said he would purchase some cases of water for participants. Block captains for this event: Caryn 1500 block of 3rd St. NW Jenn/Pete for … More Feb 28 Neighborhood Cleanup
Welcome to the NEW Bates Area Civic Association blog. In an attempt to connect with our neighbors and be as transparent and welcoming to all residents of ANC 5C01, we have started this blog. We would like to welcome residents to make guest postings to this blog (contact the administrators listed on the ABOUT page … More Welcome to the new BACA blog
Bates Area Civic Association 