We are excited to offer $10,000 grants for projects modeled after our successful Soul of the City program for a second straight year! Soul of the City is the Humanities Council’s youth program that teaches leadership through the humanities disciplines. Participants use the city as both classroom and laboratory as they learn about DC’s local, … More Soul of the City Grants for Youth Programs

Help Us Document and Preserve DC’s Unique History and Heritage The DC Community Heritage Project Grant awards up to $2500 for projects that explore Washington’s local history and historic preservation. Past projects have included neighborhood walking tours, oral histories, documentary films, online exhibits, digital archives, and many more! You don’t need to be an expert … More Grants Available for Local History Projects and Youth Programs

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:07:10 -0700 From: webmaster@perryschool.org Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Perry School Center Accepting Registrations for Free Spring After School Program Contact: Quinta Martin Perry School Community Services Center info@perryschool.org (202) 312-7140 PERRY SCHOOL CENTER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR FREE SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2014) – Perry School … More Perry School Center, 128 M St NW, accepting registrations for free Spring after school program

See this Email from the DC Historic Preservation Office: From: bruce.yarnall@dc.gov To: HistoricWashington@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:27:16 -0400 Subject: [HistoricWashington] Raze applications received by HPO Raze permit applications recently submitted to the Historic Preservation Office for an administrative clearance are filed on the HPO website at the following abbreviated URL: http://tinyurl.com/3erfa7y under “Related … More raze permit for 1428, 1430 North Capitol Street NW

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:43:05 -0400 Subject: UPCOMING EVENTS/WORKSHOPS @ FAB LAB DC: RYAN MCKIBBIN From: kleinpd@gmail.com UPCOMING EVENTS/WORKSHOPS @ FAB LAB DC MEET THE MAKER: AN EVENING WITH RYAN MCKIBBIN 4/4/14 @ 7pm Free. Registration required. Click here for more info. TWO-DAY INTRO to RHINO® WORKSHOP with RYAN MCKIBBIN 4/5/14 – 4/6/14 10AM … More upcoming events/workshops at Fab Lab DC, 1418 North Capitol St NW

Reminder of the Special Joint Meetings of the Bates and Hanover Civic Associations and ANC Commissioner to discuss the McMillan Community Benefits Agreement and Mid City East Small Area Plan draft recommendations. Please review the attached Mid City East Draft Recommendations to expedite the discussion. Meeting: Tuesday, March 25 at 6:15 pm, New York Avenue … More Small Area Plan for Discussion at Tuesday Special Meeting

Tuesday, March 25, 2014  6:15pm  New York Avenue Playground Recreation Center 100 N St NW (Corner of N and First ST) This a special joint meeting for the Single Member District, Bates Area Civic Association and Hanover Civic Association residents to solicit community input in the McMillan Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). As part of any … More Special ANC 5EO5 Single Member District Bates and Hanover Civic Associations

In Celebration of Earth Day 2014 Bates Area Civic Association is Hosting Neighborhood Beautification, Planting and Clean Up Day   Saturday, April 19 9:30am – 12pm Volunteers Needed to Organize the event Coordinate DPW compost and tool delivery Organize clean up Coordinate purchasing of plants to distribute Handle plants and supplies distribution  Please contact Geovani … More IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2014

Northeast Boundary Tunnel Construction Brings Lane Closures to Rhode Island Avenue Beginning March 24 (Washington, DC) – DC Water is performing construction activities on Rhode Island Avenue, NW as part of the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) portion of the Clean Rivers Project. Beginning Monday, March 24, 2014 through Friday, March 28, 2014, weather permitting, there will … More Traffic Advisory

Neighbors, volunteers are needed to assist in coordinating the 2014 Series for Movies at the Park. Volunteers will: make movie selections, assist MPD with equipment set up, coordinate purchasing and availability of refreshments,  and solicit sponsors. If you interested in volunteering, please email Geovani Bonilla at gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com Come for a fun family night and enjoy … More 2014 Movies at the Park