free futon

See this offer from Diton:

Free futon. First come first serve.
email: ditonp@gmail.com

seeking referrals for a landscaper for low-maintenance planting, and someone to replace a rear door

See this message from a Bloomingdale resident:

Hey folks, wondering if anyone has a recommendation for two services. First, a landscaper who can do some planting (low maintenance planting) in the front of a row house in Bloomingdale. It's a small piece of land. Mostly looking for low care items that are pretty and stable for our year round climate. Second, looking to have a rear door replaced. This will also probably include some work with brick/concrete and finish work with wood.

man exposed himself yesterday afternoon

See this Wednesday, 3/30/2011 message from a Thomas Street NW resident:

``Had a disturbing experience at my house today. My mother, who is 84, is visiting. She was reading in my bay window early to mid afternoon when a man who had been hanging out on the street for a while stepped up on to my porch sat down and pulled his erect penis out of his pants and played with himself. Shortly thereafter my mother looked up and noticed this. She stood up and walked away. Has this happened to anyone?``

please RSVP if you plan to attend this Saturday's NCMS annual meeting

See this message from Truxton Circle resident and North Capitol Main Street Executive Director Lonna Hooks:

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North Capitol Main Street Annual Meeting
We welcome all NCMS dues paying members, volunteers, business owners, and residents to join us for our Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held at Rustik Tavern and we hope to see you all there. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Wednesday, March 30. You can email your RSVP to lhooks@ncmsinc.org

Where: Rustik Tavern - 84 T Street, NW
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

seeking recommendation for someone to install sod and do minimal landscaping

See this request:

I am looking for a recommendation for someone to install sod in my backyard and do some minimal landscaping, nothing extravagant or too costly.

ANC 5C01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas seeks participants for the ANC 5C Economic Development Committee

ANC 5C01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas is seeking volunteers for the ANC 5C Economic Development Committee, which he chairs. He can be contacted directly at bradley.thomas@anc.dc.gov.. Here is Bradley's blurb that he posted at the ANC 5C website:


ANC 5C ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT http://www.anc5c.biz/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Economic_Development_Committee.pdf


The Economic Development Committee of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C is seeking input from residents to help develop public policy which will encourage and monitor controlled economic development in the western neighborhoods of Ward 5. If you live in Bloomingdale, Brookland, Eckington, Edgewood, Metropolis View, Pleasant Hill, Stronghold or Truxton Circle, and you have experience or expertise in business retention and expansion, finance, marketing, neighborhood development, real estate development and reuse, small business and entrepreneurship, strategic planning, urban planning or workforce development, your community needs you. Please consider contributing your time and talent to support the work of the ANC 5C Economic Development Committee. For information on how you might contribute, contact Commissioner Bradley Thomas, at (202) 670 - 0151, or e-mail your questions or your resume to bradley.thomas@anc.dc.gov.

Message from Commissioner Silas Grant - Community Film Screening and Discussion

Do the Right Thing.

spike lee

This Friday, April 1st

Turkey Thcket Recreation Center

1100 Michigan Ave, NE

7pm

- As a follow-up to the "March for Peace" that took place on 2/12/11, Tony Lewis, Jr. and I will be hosting a viewing of the film "Do the Right Thing":

Please join us on Friday April 1, 2011 at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave, NE) at 7pm as we view the film followed by a provocative discussion about diversity in D.C.

“Do the Right Thing” is a concept that is derived from the 1989 Spike Lee film which placed a spotlight on gentrification and diversity in a big city. The District of Columbia has achieved a high level of diversity. From diversity in the areas of age and generation to diversity in the areas of culture and ethnicity, this city has truly become a “melting pot”. While we have achieved this diversity, accepting and respecting diversity is more important.

Segments of the city’s population congregate and interact based on similarities. Religion, economic class level, education and race provide platforms for those who are alike to come together. However, those same elements cause barriers for those who are considered different in these areas. “Do the Right Thing” causes a provocative conversation around diversity to take place. The goal of this event is to have all District citizens understand that we are more alike than we are different. Also, we share resources and common space and the need for coexistence with harmony is higher than ever.

The film “Do the Right Thing” was shot over 20 years ago at a time when New York City was experiencing gentrification, diversity and the ups and downs of sensitivity around these issues as well. The District of Columbia is now facing these same issues in 2011. At some point, the “elephant in the room” has to be addressed. The viewing of “Do the Right Thing” amongst a diverse crowd along with a conversation following will begin the process of accepting and respecting diversity.

It is our hope that you will be able to attend and take part in this discussion.

Thanks!

request for donations for a new Youth Residential Facility (group home) in the city

See this 03/28/2011 message from Bloomingdale resident Tonya Johnson:

Request for Monetary Help: HOPE Youth Residential Facility

Hi My names is Tonya Johnson the wife of the wonderful neighborhood Electrician Wayne Johnson. I need my neighborhood and community help. I have start a group home for young boys in the city. HOPE is a new Youth Residential Facility focused on social betterment and empowerment of our youth in the metropolitan area. HOPE is uniquely designed to serve the needs of the youth and their families with extensive counseling, referrals and training in a home setting.

HOPE Youth Residential Facility provides male youth in our community with free access to counseling, after school tutoring, mentoring and various recreational program. This access is made possible through the generous donations of community leaders like you. The residential Facility is in need.

Thank you in advance for assisting us in reaching our goal of serving our youth. For further information I can be reach at (202) 321 - 1417.

Kindest regards,

Tonya Johnson

Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale on 03/27/2011

There are open houses all over the neighborhood tomorrow! here is the list and here is the same info in a map format with directions. To see details of properties on the map, scroll over the push pins.

come out to the Ward 5 Motivation Station tomorrow morning at North Capitol & R St NW - dress warmly

See this 03/25/2011 message from Nicole Johnson, Director of Community Outreach in Ward 5 Councilmember Thomas’ office:

Calling All Community Members and Friends

Come out for a morning of fun, motivation and fellowship!

Meet other residents as we rally to encourage and motivate the runners in the 2011 National Marathon.

Ward 5 Official Motivation Station
``Ward 5 Superstars``
Saturday, March 26, 2011 ∙
7:30am – 9:30am
North Capitol Street, N.W. @ R Street, NW

Tee - Shirts,
Noise Makers, Refreshments!

Look here: DC census data demographic changes: WaPo photo gallery featuring Big Bear Cafe, Crispus Attucks Park, etc.

Thanks to Bloomingdale resident Dave Delcher for passing along this photo gallery, which features pics from Crispus Attucks Park, Big Bear Cafe, 1st Street NW and Thomas Street NW -- as well as pics of Bloomingdale residents.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/census-data-to-complete-portrait-of-hispanic-growth/2011/03/24/ABsrVyOB_gallery.html?hpid=z2#photo=1

Crispus Attucks Park: best neighborhood achievement

Lydia DePillis at Housing Complex at the Washington City Paper likes Crispus Attucks Park!

Best Neighborhood Achievement
Crispus Attucks Park
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc/peopleandplaces/2011/best-neighborhood-achievement

Crispus Attucks Court NW Having a backyard is a wonderful thing, but it`s not a privilege enjoyed by all of D.C.`s rowhouse-dwellers; many back doors open out onto alleys. Which is why the long fight to make the plot of land between U, V, North Capitol and 1st Street NW into an Edenic 1.36-acre park is such a triumph. Only 15 years ago, the area was occupied by a burned-out old building that police had fenced off and padlocked to keep drug dealers and prostitutes out.

In 1998, the city foreclosed on the land — owned by the Crispus Attucks Development Corporation — galvanizing neighbors to get the foreclosure cancelled and make it into a tax-exempt park, in exchange for allowing community access in perpetuity.

Since then, the development corporation has been working on improvements, putting in trees and landscaping. And now, walking through the right alleys will lead you into this almost-secret garden, which on a sunny summer day will be filled with locals chatting and lounging on the grass. It`s like having access to your own backyard, and everybody else`s, at the same time. —Lydia DePillis

seeking recumbent bicycle or Total Gym

See this message from a T Street NW resident:

I am looking for a recumbent bike or Total Gym giveaway or purchase.

seeking referrals for someone to fix a small drywall hole in the wall

From a U Street NW resident:

I am looking for someone to fix a small hole in the wall. It's about 4 inches wide, and the wall is your basic drywall. Any quotes & recommendations is greatly appreciated.

Bloomingdale neighborhood safety walk with the three ANC 5C commissioners - Tuesday, 03/29/2011

See this event announcement supplied by Melissa Ortiz, Bloomingdale resident and assistant to ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier

Invite you to take part in a
Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk

Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safe neighborhood!

Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc.
All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.

Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW
(Meet in front of Windows. Dress comfortably and bring a flashlight!)

In Progress Shots of EC-12.

Flickr user and neighborhood blogger Sergey took these shots of the ongoing renovation of the future EC-12 on North Capitol at Quincy NW.
 

click here and here and you can read the many entries posted on this blog about the firehouse and the starts and stops of the project for the last handful of years.

NCMS annual meeting; small business technical seminar

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a) North Capitol Main Street Annual Meeting

We welcome all NCMS dues paying members, volunteers, business owners, and residents to join us for our Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held at Rustik Tavern and we hope to see you all there.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Wednesday, March 30. You can email your RSVP to lhooks@ncmsinc.org or simply click below.

Where: Rustik Tavern - 84 T Street, NW
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Click Here to RSVP (send an Email to lhooks@ncmsinc.org)

b) Small Business Technical Seminar
Topics of Discussion:

• Inexpensive Marketing for Small Businesses
• Learn How to Utilize Ward5DCOnline & the NCMS Website
• Using Social Media to Increase Business
• Making Websites and Directory Pages Work for Your Business

This is our second small business technical seminar of the year and you won't want to miss it. The seminar is FREE to attend and it is mandatory for those of you who wish to apply for the 2011 Storefront Improvement Program.

Where: NCMS Office - 1703 Capitol Street, NE
When: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:00am - 8:30am
Seminar starts at 8:30am

North Capitol Main Street
1703 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia 20002
202-905-6039

exercise bicycle giveaway

From a Bloomingdale resident:

I am giving away a ``CyclePlus`` recumbent exercise bike and would like to offer it to those in the neighborhood first before I put it on craigslist. The machine is a self powered (no electricity needed) exercise system that combines both bike pedaling and arm movement for an all over aerobic workout. This machine is great for those who have back pain or back muscle issues due to its reclined recumbent seat that is adjustable to your own personal size. You can either run it in manual mode, or choose from many of the workouts that automatically control resistance of the pedals and army movements. Attached are some pictures of the machine in my basement. I do not have the physical dimensions, but it is a low profile machine and does not take up too much space in a room. This bike is free to the first person who is able to come by and pick it up. A truck or car will be required, and Me and my friends will be on hand to assist that person move it from our basement to the automobile.

seeking someone who has a pickup truck and does light hauling

From a Truxton Circle resident:

I wonder if you could put out a call for someone who has a pickup truck and does light hauling ! I need to find someone to pick up a washer dryer in eastern market and deliver to our Area tomorrow. This is for future work as well.

Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 03/20/2011

Lots of Open Houses for Sunday. Here is the list. Here is the same info in a map format with directions. On the map, scroll over the push pins to see details about each property.