This seems really awesome. If only I were under 21… Click here to receive future mailings from: Washington Savoyards Washington Savoyards announces its tuition-free OPERA/BROADWAY BOOT CAMP a program of Emerging Art & Artists What: TUITION-FREE Opera/Broadway Boot Camp and Audition Workshops Who: aspiring artists, high school and young adult (college and post college) who … More Tuition-free Opera/Broadway Boot Camp

Shaw Main Streets, the commercial revitalization and historic preservation organization serving central Shaw’s 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors, will hold its sixth annual community forum on major development projects on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Room 102B (enter from L … More Shaw Main Streets Annual Development Forum — Wednesday, 09/30/2009

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing 12-year-old juvenile female. Joy Taplet was reportedly last seen on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at approximately 5:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of Brentwood Parkway, NE. At this time Joy has failed to return home. Joy is described as a … More Missing Child Alert

Saturday, September 26, 2009 11 am to 3 pm The Brenda Strong Nixon Community Complex 45 P Street, NW (between North Capitol and 1st Streets) COME OUT AND ENJOY!!

Less than a year after doubling D.C.’s vacant property tax rate, the D.C. Council terminated the vacant rate altogether on Tuesday and created a new rate to target owners of blighted or nuisance property. Read the WashBiz Journal article here.

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

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