Monday, March 30, 2015

$1 million condos planned for 4th, P & New Jersey Ave NW

Click on the link to read all of Shilpi Malinowski's Washington Post "Where We Live" article.

$1 million condos proposed for D.C.’s Truxton Circle

 March 30 at 9:00 AM


Truxton Circle, nestled between booming Bloomingdale and Shaw in Northwest Washington, has been slower to change than its neighbors.
The modest rowhouses, smaller than Bloomingdale’s Victorians, change hands quietly, with an occasional gut renovation. The 13 social service agencies packed into the small neighborhood attract a sizable population of homeless and needy citizens to the sidewalks during the day.
According to Trulia, the median sale price year-to-date for Truxton Circle is $645,000, marking a 14 percent increase since 2014.
Now, one development firm may significantly boost the upper level of the neighborhood’s price range with $1 million condos.
Ditto Residential is gathering final approvals to construct a four-unit condo building at the corner of 4th and P streets NW and New Jersey Avenue. Ditto is building two four-story houses and dividing each into two 2,200-square-foot units. Two of the units will have two bedrooms plus a den while the other two will have three bedrooms.
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Sunday, March 29, 2015

a shout-out to Bloomingdale neighbor Leroy Joseph for lawn care services, tree trimming, trash hauling, etc.

See this 03-29-2015 message from a U Street NW resident:

                                                       
A shout out to our neighbor, leroy joseph,  for lawn care services, tree trimming, trash hauling etc.. 
Leroy lives on first street and is a local caretaker for the cemetery on north capital.  He is looking to help neighbors with their lawn, trash or tree trimming.  He can be reached at (202) 294 then 6607.

Ellen Boomer's Bloomingdale Buzz: Bloomingdale's (unofficial) mayor, Cookies on North Capitol, and The People's Pub

I am a bit tardy in posting this MidCityDC Bloomingdale Buzz column from Ellen Boomer.



Click on the link to read the entire post.

Bloomingdale Buzz

Bloomingdales (Unofficial) Mayor

Cookies on North Capitol

The Peoples Pub



street level of 1703 North Capitol Street NE for rent

See this tweet about a commercial property space on North Capitol Street NE up for lease:

COMMERCIAL LISTING: 1703 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE, #1, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Is the perfect office space for a small...

Samsara House 2023: "Interested in experiencing Shamanism?" -- Wednesday, 04-01-2015

Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:39:26 -0400
Subject: Interested in experiencing Shamanism?
From: wakeup@samsarahouse.org
                         
Have you always wanted to experience Shamanism?  
         
Do you look out for any chance to go on another Shamanic Journey?
  
This Wednesday night from 7PM-10:00PM is your opportunity to experience another mind-blowing evening of adventure and self-transformation at Samsara House 2023!
       
Friend and Shaman Alex Kugler is visiting us again from his sacred grounds out West to deliver another unforgettable evening of ceremony and deep connectedness with All that is. 
                            
Don's miss it !

Intro to the Shamanic Path :
A Celebration of the Circle as the Self

with Alex Kugler
at Samsara House 2023

Wednesday April 1st - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
(RSVP Required)

On visit from California, Shamanic Practitioner Alex Kugler returns to Samsara House 2023 to offer another mind blowing evening of exciting adventure!

About this Event: 

Are you tired of being controlled by your fear of the unknown?
Are you hungry to find your own source of wisdom and guidance?
Are you desiring more community and support on your path?
  Join us for this 3 hour workshop where we will gather in sacred community to deepen our connection with Self, other and the natural world. You will learn the art of the Shamanic Journey where you will meet and interact with your personal Spirit Guides and Teachers. We will also be making music together and have ample time to speak your heart and be heard by the Circle. With the aid of the drum, deep listening, limpias (energetic clearings) and other Shamanic tools you will reconnect with your Spirit Family and experience the power of our human birthright - direct communication with Spirit.
This workshop will include music, silliness and profound depth. It is appropriate for ages above 12 and all levels of shamanic understanding. Come share and be held in this sacred space.

Suggested donation
- $25
(RSVP Required)
 
Items to bring:
  • Journal and pen
  • Sacred item (stone or ritual object)
  • Rattle & Drum (if you have them)
  • Water bottle
  • Eye cover (not necessary)

     
Alex with be available for private healing sessions on:

Tuesday March 31st
Wednesday April 1st
Thursday April 2nd

 
Please contact him via email (alexanderkugler@gmail.com) or phone (917.755.3304)

I’m Alex Kugler, co-founder of One Fire Wellness (http://facebook.com/OneFireWellness).
I call myself a shamanic practitioner, studying and sharing the healing arts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. I currently live in the San Francisco bay area where I hold regular ceremony in honor of Mother Earth, Mother Moon and all the unseen beings conspiring for our success.  Having walked through many life trials, spiritual communities, and professional identities, I find myself having landed home, with my shamanic family.  To help integrate all that is opened up within us during ceremony I work one-on-one with people in person and also via Skype.  These sessions are completely custom tailored to your individual needs.  I look forward to being in sacred space with you.  Aho… to all my relations. 
 (RSVP Required)
 

Location
Hosted by Samsara House 2023
36 R Street NW
Washington DC 20001Contact: 202-505-0735
  
Parking: 2hr Street parking on R Street NW, Best to park on Quincy or S Street NW.  Taking Metro is advised.
Metro: NoMa New York Ave Red line stop or Shaw green line for a short walk, or get off at Chinatown and take the P6 to Randolph Rd Stop or the 80 to Lincoln and R Street NE Stop (both stops 1 block from R Street NW).

Website: www.samsarahouse.orgTwitter: @samsarahouseFacebook: facebook.com/samsarahouseAdd Google Event Calendar/E-mail: wakeup@samsarahouse.org


Shift Happens at Samsara House 2023
www.samsarahouse.org

Friends of McMillan Park and marijuana seed share

See this tweet:


Friends of McMillan
@McMillanPark
Volunteering at
@DCMJ2014 #SeedShare w/ @CaroleLewisDC@Jotalabarca50, &@hyoungblood1 ow.ly/i/a8xD0ow.ly/i/a8xDm
6:40 PM - 28 Mar 2015


Saturday, March 28, 2015

Basque Bar at 300 Florida Avenue NW on the agenda of the next Bates meeting



300 Florida Avenue NW

First, click on the link below to see the agenda of the Monday, 04-06-2015, Bates Area Civic Association:



Note that one of the meeting agenda items is:
  • Sam and Rachel Fitz, Basque Bar LLC – Restaurant at 300 Florida Ave NW
A little Googling provides this post at the ParkLifeDC blog (click on the link below to read the entire ParkLifeDC post):

The Young & Hungry column in the Washington City Paper (which abhors the name Washington but uses it anyway) revealed today that Sam Fitz, beverage director at Pizzeria Paradiso, will soon depart after only a few months on the job.
Jessica Sidman reported: “Beer aficionado Sam Fitz is leaving his position as bar manager of Pizzeria Paradiso over the next month to open his own place with his sister Rachel Fitz. He’s not revealing a lot of the details at this time, but the business will be in D.C. and take inspiration from a cider-focused trip he took to the French and Spanish Basque country last February. He’s registered an LLC for Basque Bar.”
...

So maybe you should attend the next Bates meeting to see what's up with the potential future Basque Bar at 300 Florida Avenue NW by Sam & Rachel Fitz!

I think that this might be Sam Fitz.

Easter week services at St. George's Episcopal Church

Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:23:30 -0700
From: Gregory Evans
Subject: St. George's Easter Services
                          
Please find attached in .jpeg format this years schedule for St. George's Easter week services. 
  
Yours in faith and community, 
  
Gregory H. Evans, Vestry member
Public Relations and Information/Outreach
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church: 202-387-6421



Easter Week at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

See this message from St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 1908 T Street NW:


           
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
Bloomingdale’s Catholic Church since 1901 invites you to join us in Celebrating the Easter Season.
          
Palm Sunday, Sunday March 29, 2015
10:00AM Blessing of the Palms 
(Sharing our faith outdoor on N. Capitol St. and Rhode Island Ave.)
  
10:30AM Mass 
(Only one Mass Held on Palm Sunday with Living Word Gospel Choir)
     
Holy Thursday, Thursday April 2, 2015
7:30PM Mass and Washing of Feet
(All are invited to have their feet washed during this mass 
followed by neighborhood prayer walk and a special time of adoration)
Good Friday, Friday April 3, 2015
12:00 Noon Neighborhood Stations of the Cross
(Walking through the community to remember and share his journey)
  
7:30PM Passion of the Lord
(Living Word Gospel Choir)
Easter Vigil, Saturday April 4, 2015
Easter Vigil Mass
(Beautiful Candle Light Ceremony and welcoming of new members)
Easter Sunday, Sunday April 5, 2015
9:00AM Mass 
(Pipe Organ and Traditional Choir Mass)
   
12:00 Noon Mass
(Gospel Choir Mass)
Please check us out on the web at: www.stmartinsdc.org and www.facebook.com/stmartinsdc.
    
Peace, 
Fr. Mike Kelley


tonight at the Washington Firehouse Restaurant: #PlayItCool with A Drink With Friends

Stop by for another #PlayItCool event at the Washington Firehouse Restaurant:
                        

Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale scheduled for 03/28/2015


125 T St NW #1 is priced at $425,000. and will be open Sunday 1-4pm

The featured property shown above, located at 125 T St NW #1 and will be open Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.  The listing is represented by Michael Makris with McEnearney Associates, Inc.  You can find more information in the link below.

The list of open houses scheduled for Sunday in and around Bloomingdale can be seen here.  The same info can be seen in a map format here.



*Agents, to have your open houses included in this weekly post, please have them tagged in MRIS by 10am on Friday.  If you don't see your open house in the links, feel free to add in the comments.  Also, if you would like your open to be featured with a picture for this post, please e-mail suzanne at 10 square team dot com by 10am on Friday before the open.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Cafe Los Suenos Roasting Co. Community Book Swap -- Sunday, 04-12-2015

See these message from Elizabeth and Carlos of Cafe Los Suenos, which operates out of Showtime Lounge on Saturday and Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.

                                                                                               

Zoning Case 14-11 update (pop-ups in R-4 neighborhoods)

Zoning Case 14-11 update

Thursday, the DC Office of Planning submitted comments in Case 14-11. All of the exhibits in the case can be searched here:
    
             
There will be another hearing on the case next week- it is on the Zoning Commission agenda for Monday evening, 03-30-2015. 

http://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Content/Schedule/SearchResults.aspx?aptKey=6763
                   
If you haven't seen WUSA9 Bruce Johnson's report about pop ups, you should watch it. The same developer owns at least three houses in Bloomingdale,
                                     

"Man, white people love bitching about PopUps"

I have been asked to specifically post this tweet:
 
9:25 PM - 26 Mar 2015 ·

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Black Bloomingdale asks: "What's this Anti-#PopUp Movement in #BloomingdaleDC all about?"

Here are some pop-up tweets (that include the #BloomingdaleDC Twitter hashtag):

Some tweets about pop-ups from today:

I guess it was inevitable that it would happen on W Street. Awful.
                                               
. W St Nw Popup is Awful. Something needs to be done. If is legal, Dc Zoning is a joke.
           
Welcome to the future! MT : in ruining neighborhood. , Zoning is Joke if 42WStNw is Legal.
                                         
Man, white people love bitching about PopUps.
                         
What's this Anti- Movement in all about? ?
in are ruining the neighborhood. , Zoning is a Sad Joke if 42WStNw is Legal.




Huge popup/back at 42 W st. So much for watching sunsets in