2011 Bloomingdale House Tour See this message from Bloomingdale resident Myra Dandridge. The Bloomingdale House Tour Fresh, Fierce and Fabulous! The Bloomingdale Civic Association’s Historic Preservation Committee will host its 3rd Bi-Annual House Tour On Saturday, October 15, 2011 Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Reception: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tickets: $20 in advance … More The Bloomingdale House Tour on Saturday, 10/15/2011 — Fresh, Fierce and Fabulous !

Today’s Washington Post Answer Man column by John Kelly is a retread from 2004 on the landmarked McMillan Sand Filtration site. Enjoy! John Kelly’s Answer Man: Update on water silos By — Thomas R. DeYulia Jr., Alexandria and John Kelly, Published: September 5 http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/john-kellys-answer-man-an-update-on-water-silos/2011/08/21/gIQAj6mq5J.html

Recall the news about the center of the District of Columbia, according to the results of the 2010 census, being identified as 222 Bates Street NW? See this BACA blog post from 5/17/2011 Now see this article that I spotted over at the Greater Greater Washington blog about a “German artist installing Google Maps place … More Google “A” center-city sculpture at 222 Bates St NW ?

Saw this on the Shaw listserv: The competition is on for the soon to close O St Giants’ customers. Has the Giant announced the shuttle schedule yet? CityVista Safeway goes 24hrs. http://yfrog.com/gyxwdcqxj http://yfrog.com/mgj46kj Flag this media YFrog Flag this media YFrog 11 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Reply Delete

In case anyone missed the bright red posting in front, it looks like Full Yum wants to become the 3rd liquor store between Florida and New York on North Capitol. From the abra website: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Posting Date: August 26, 2011 Petition Date: October 11, 2011 Hearing Date: October … More Full Yum Liquor Store?

Name of Event: Weatherization Interest/Volunteer Meeting Date:         August 31st, 2011 Time:         7:00-8:30pm Location:  Watha T. Daniels Library in Conference Room 2 at                    1630 7th Street, N.W.  Description:  WeatherizeDC is an organization that encourages homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient through weatherization. This process will also help homeowners save on their monthly utility … More Weatherization Interest/Volunteer Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2011 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt.SinaiChurch 3rd and Q ST NW  7:00 PM – 7:30 PM  I.        Meeting Called to Order                                             Geovani Bonilla, President  II.        Treasurer Report                                                        Margaret Stevens, Treasurer  III.      Recording Secretary Election                                   Nominations                      IV.      Committee Updates a.      Safety – review of crime statistics and PSA 501 MPD update   b.      Friends of … More BACA Monthly Meeting Monday, Sept. 12, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/27/shaws-tavern-r-i-p-we-could-not-survive-without-a-liquor-license/ Embattled Florida Avenue eatery Shaw’s Tavern is shutting its doors on Saturday. But don’t blame the hurricane. Blame the lack of hurricanes. According to a message posted on the restaurant’s Facebook’s page late Friday night: Shaw’s Tavern is closing its doors from Saturday 27th of August. We could not survive without a liquor license. … More Shaw’s Tavern, R.I.P. ‘We Could Not Survive Without A Liquor License.’

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of the Mayor Office of Communications [cid:image003.jpg@01CC642E.31E9C960] PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 26, 2011 CONTACTS: Linda Wharton Boyd 202.727.5011; linda.wharton-boyd@dc.gov<mailto:linda.wharton-boyd@dc.gov> Doxie McCoy 202.727.9691; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov<mailto:doxie.mccoy@dc.gov>; DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OPENS DOORS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE “Declaration Also Extends District’s Authority Relative … More DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OPENS DOORS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for residents on the East Coast from the Carolinas to New England, regarding the impact of Hurricane Irene, which is predicted to bring tropical storm conditions to the Washington, D.C. area. Residents are being told to expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding. OPC would like … More Consumer Advisory and Tips During This Severe Weather