This week, instead of getting to know a BACA business, I stopped by a BACA community organization, one that has a distinct niche at the intersection of art and technology. In fact, there’s only about 30 of these organizations in the country, and one is located right here at 1418 North Capitol St. NW. FabLab … More G2K a BACA Business (Sort of): FabLab DC
Interested in forming a BACA Parents/Kids group? It seems we have quite a baby boom in the neighborhood these days! Many of us are already members of the Bloomingdale Kids List, but it would be great to get to know more parents in our neighborhood. If you are a parent of a young child in … More BACA Parents Group
Hi all! This is my first post here, so to cover some brief “About Me’s” – I have lived here for a little less than 3 years, moving in right after undergrad at the University of Maryland. I live on the 100 block of Q Street and have probably been seen at some point by … More What Do YOU Want to Read?
The D. C. Federation of Civic Associations, Inc. awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from D.C. Public Schools. The awards are named in honor of Mrs. Reba M. Diggs, former Chair of the Federation’s Scholarship Committee. Last year the Federation awarded $16,500 in financial assistance to DCPS high school seniors. Attached is the … More Scholarship Opportunity
You are invited to attend the notimeforcrimeFlyer This meeting is held to discuss preparing youth to stay safe and avoid criminal behaviors, especially during summer vacation. The Metropolitan Police Department will engage youth in an energizing panel discussion followed by breakout workshops topics design by youth for youth. Workshops Design by Youth for Youth For … More 6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting
DPR Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275 Summer Camp Office: (202) 671-0372 Washington, DC – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces that Summer Camp registration will open for DC residents on February 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM. Registration will be open to non-residents on March 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM. Registration can be … More DPR Summer Camp Registration Opens Wednesday, February 23rd
Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT February 23, 2011 Free Youth Baseball Clinic With Former Baseball Greats on Saturday, February 26, 2011 Washington, DC —In partnership with the Diamond Dream Foundation and the Ward 5 Senators Little League, Councilmember Thomas is hosting a free baseball … More Free Youth Baseball Clinic With Former Baseball Greats
DPR is Making History in February DPR celebrates Black History Month, Valentines Day, and winter sports this month DPR Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 288-7275 DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 Washington, DC – This February, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is filled with opportunities for fun! Review the list of highlighted events … More DPR Programs
Please see this opinion piece by ANC 5c01 Commissioner-elect Bradley Thomas: As an observer of local and national politics for over a quarter of a century, I’ve come to appreciate the significance of a three word phrase that I’ve heard repeated by many pundits and political analysts far wiser than I. That phrase is: “Follow … More Follow the Money: A perspective on the LAYC proposal
See this note from Mike, 1st Street NW resident: Please see attached a copy of the two documents from Monday’s BACA meeting that were passed out. The first is an overall vision document based on data from by the Urban Land Institute, the JF Cook reuse meetings from a few years ago, and some of … More Original JF Cook Vision Planning and Documents
Bates Area Civic Association 