celebrate Christmas at St. George's Episcopal Church -- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

See this 12-24-2018 message from St. George's Episcopal Church, 2nd and U Street NW:

Seasons Greetings from the Bloomingdale Civic Association

Here you go:

full moon over Bloomingdale

See this tweet:

Full moon in #BloomingdaleDC pic.twitter.com/K0FX3IShEj

— tommyalanson (@tommyalanson) December 23, 2018

fundraising effort for the Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden in LeDroit Park

A good opportunity to repost this message from 12-05-2018:

From: Joshua Mathews
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 2:37 PM
Subject: Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden

Scott,

A group of us in the neighborhood are working a fundraising effort for the Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden in LeDroit Park on the outskirts of Common Good City Farm.  

Attached are some reference materials to further illustrate what we are attempting to finalize.  Can I trouble you to share in your next distribution?  

Thank you for your time and attention to this. 

Respectfully,

Josh Mathews 

DC Theatre Scene: "Programs created in Tricia McCauley's honor keep her memory alive"

Click on the link to read the entire DC Theatre Scene article about Bloomingdale resident Tricia McCauley:

Programs created in Tricia McCauley’s honor keep her memory alive

December 21, 2018 by Lorraine Treanor   

This holiday season is a time of celebration. It celebrates the possibility of hope, it celebrates redemption, it celebrates generosity of spirit, it celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.

For many in our area, there is a sadness and a poignancy to the season as well. It was two years ago this Christmas that Tricia McCauley — actor, herbalist, yoga devotee and instructor, and unquenchable bright spirit — was brutally murdered.

The light she shared glows brightly with programs inspired by her passions and dedicated to her.

…

public herb garden to be named after Tricia McCauley at the LeDroit Park Community Garden

See these tweets:

It’s been 2 years since Tricia McCauley was murdered on Christmas. She was a beloved actress, yoga instructor and herbalist. Her friends have now released plans for a public herb garden in her name. It will be located in the LeDroit Park Community Garden and open to all. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/FhaXxTyhh5

— Liz Palka (@lizpalka) December 21, 2018

McCauley was involved in the LeDroit Park Community Garden and @CmmnGoodCtyFarm where she established the herbalism program. The garden and city farm are collaborating on the public herb garden project and currently raising money for it. Construction planned for spring. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/1BAV1K8Zit

— Liz Palka (@lizpalka) December 21, 2018

Programs created in Tricia McCauley's honor keep her memory alive #yoga #bhivenectar #bhivelabs #bhivechat #bhive https://t.co/0I71Z52svg

— Yoga Bee (@YogaFan3) December 22, 2018

decking over North Capitol Street 2nd community open forum -- Saturday, 01-12-2019

Subject: Join Us For The Decking Over Of North Capitol Street - 2nd Community Open Forum - Sat. Jan. 12th

Who: The Bloomingdale Civic Association’s (BCA) Bloomingdale Village Square (BVS) Committee would like to invite you to the second Community Open Forum concerning the Decking Over of North Capitol Project. With an introduction by BCA President Teri Janine Quinn, the Forum will again be moderated by Thaddeus Thaler (BCA's BVS Government And Community Outreach Director), with contributions from BVS's Co-Chairs Dr. Bertha Holliday and Zach Sherif, and BVS board member Paul Cerruti.

What: Building off of the successful first Forum on November 3, 2018, we will have updated information from ZGF Architects who, through a pro-bono services agreement with the Bloomingdale Civic Association, has graciously been dedicating time to help visualize the project to ultimately assist the community with its pitch to stakeholders. Bloomingdale resident and ZGF architect Chris Somma will again join us, and will bring along new material that he has put together since the last meeting:

1. An overall map of the entire corridor (satellite image), highlighting the particular area that we are looking into the for the Overdeck. Existing areas of interest will be highlighted and there will be an opportunity for attendees of the Forum to use stickers to tell us something about the neighborhood, e.g., areas needed for improvement (open space, safety, access, infrastructure etc). Attendees can also use the opportunity to express where we think there can be other opportunities.
2. Images of what DDOT standard furniture currently is – something the public can expect as the possible furniture solutions that the District would be willing to maintain.
3. Map of the full context of the area we are looking at (V St. through Seaton Pl.) – an opportunity for attendees to express what we are hoping to see in terms of programming in the space (e.g., pavilion for live music). The size of the Overdeck and possible opportunities for extension will be shown. 
4. Images of the existing site.
5. Precedent images (signifying program opportunities, aesthetics, context).  

The Forum will allow for more community input to guide the work of ZGF Architects moving forward with their work on visuals and deliverables on the exciting initiative to deck over North Capitol Street from V Street to Seaton Place with a pedestrian and bike friendly green way bridging once again the neighborhoods of Bloomingdale and Eckington.

When: Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

Where: St. Martin's Catholic Church in the Pioneer Room at 7 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Entrance is on T Street NW, down some steps through the basement double doors.

For Whom: This event is open to all residents of Bloomingdale, Eckington, Edgewood, NOMA, Stronghold, and Truxton Circle. 

get a gift card from Boundary Stone

See this Boundary Stone tweet:

There is still time before Christmas to get a Boundary Stone gift card for your favorite person!

Grab yours here: https://t.co/LX8x4Vnz29

— Boundary Stone (@BoundaryStoneDC) December 23, 2018

Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale scheduled for Saturday 12/22 and Sunday 12/23/2018

1927 North Capitol St NE #1 is priced at $824,900.

The featured open house is a newly renovated duplex condo in Eckington. The agent representing the seller is Peter Principe with Keller Williams Capital Properties. See the links below for more details and open house times.

SATURDAY 12/22/2018 Open House list and map

SUNDAY 12/23/2018 Open House list and map

*Agents, to have your open houses included in this weekly post, please have them tagged in Bright MLS 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 compass dot com by 10am on Friday before the open.

photographer Joe Juma's mini-shoots at Crispus Attucks Park rescheduled to tomorrow, Sunday, 12-23-2018

See this updated NextDoor post:

bottomless brunch Saturday and Sunday at Boundary Stone

See this tweet:

We are serving #BottomlessBrunch Saturday & Sunday! pic.twitter.com/fAJVt8jQQW

— Boundary Stone (@BoundaryStoneDC) December 21, 2018

amateur photographer doing free photos at Crispus Attucks Park -- Saturday, 12-22-2018

See this post from NextDoor:

Washingtonian Readers' Favorte Restaurants in 2018 includes Red Hen

Click on the link to read the Washingtonian article:

Common Good City Farm seeking a Resident Herbalist

See this 12-20-2018 message:

We’re looking for a Resident Herbalist! Share the word and apply by Monday, January 14, 2019. For more info and to apply, visit https://t.co/166fNhp8Aw #shawDC #BloomingdaleDC #ledroitparkDC #gardenDC #herbalism pic.twitter.com/NPfV4osZlX

— CommonGoodCityFarm (@CmmnGoodCtyFarm) December 21, 2018

Ward 5 Report: News from the last Council legislative meeting

From: Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2018 10:11 AM
Subject: Ward 5 Report: News from the last Council Legislative Meeting

View this email in your browser Neighbors, On Tuesday, the Council held its final Legislative Meeting of Council Period 22 and it may have been one of the busiest council periods in recent years. My colleagues and I worked diligently to pass legislation that will make our city more equitable, healthy, and environmentally friendly. Tuesday's agenda was brimming with complex and critical measures, but I’ll highlight three: “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018,” “The East End Equity Act,” and the “Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act.” Equity The “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018” will legalize sports betting in the District. I authored a significant amendment that will require this new industry to open the doors of opportunity to our minority- and women-owned local businesses. I am also proud to have shaped the law to ensure that a major portion of the revenues generated from sports betting will be dedicated to fund the NEAR Act’s public health-based violence prevention strategies. Health Earlier this year we rolled up our sleeves to fight for health care access and keeping Providence Hospital open. On Tuesday, I was again fighting alongside hospital workers working to ensure equitable access to health care across all of DC, as I advocated successfully to pass the “East End Equity Act.” The bill includes an amendment that I co-introduced which will ensure that Howard University’s College of Medicine has an academic affiliation agreement to satisfy its accreditation standards and allow Howard to continue building upon its legacy of producing top African American health care professionals to serve the District and the global community. Environment With the entire community fighting together, not only were we able to advance toward resolving the long-standing environmental justice issue that is the W Street Trash Transfer Station, we achieved even more to improve the District's air, water, and environment. As the Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development, I worked with stakeholders to champion and pass the “CleanEnergy DC Omnibus Amendment Act.” With the passage of the bill, we set forth the most aggressive renewable energy portfolio standards in the country. The bill mandates that the District use 100% renewable energy by 2032. Many believe this bill will be a model for our region and the nation. For more details on each of these bill see below. In Service, Kenyan In this issue of the Ward 5 Report: Legislative Update Kenyan in the Community Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners Legislative Update Councilmember McDuffie talks to Howard University Medical students before Tuesday's legislative meeting. Watch Councilmember McDuffie's remarks on the East End Equity Act here. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act passed incorporating Councilmember McDuffie's amendment to ensure this new industry includes a robust program to include women- and minority-owned small local businesses. As Chair of Committee of Business and Economic Development, Councilmember McDuffie crafted the amendment to incentivize firms already in the industry, largely located outside the District, to partner with CBEs and SBEs. It also establishes the Sports Wagering Small Business Development Program which will facilitate training and capacity building programs and requires the District of Columbia Auditor to evaluate the performance of the sports wagering platform. The legislation already included a provision championed by Councilmember McDuffie to require that half of the proceeds be reinvested in the public safety of our communities in the form of violence interruption and trauma-informed public safety initiatives. Councilmember McDuffie, author of the District's innovative public safety legislation, the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results (NEAR) Act, has a long record of supporting a public health approach to preventing violent crime. With the passage of the legislation, Councilmember McDuffie said: “This new industry offers the opportunity to be intentional about who operates and ultimately profits from sports wagering in the District. I am proud to have authored this amendment that will create opportunities for our minority- and women-owned small businesses. Despite progress, the District of Columbia still has a staggering wealth gap between white residents and residents of color. It is my hope that, with this amendment, the sports wagering industry will move us closer to closing that gap.” The Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act places the District of Columbia as a national leader in the fight against climate change by supporting increased investment in solar energy, higher energy efficiency standards for DC’s office buildings, and expansion of the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund, of which a percentage must be used to benefit low-income residents, including energy bill assistance, energy efficiency, and weatherization. McDuffie's committee added provisions to support workforce development and created the Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program, which would prepare Certified Business Enterprises, including women- and minority-owned businesses, with the tools to compete for and win contracts in renewable energy. With passage of this legislation, Councilmember McDuffie said: “I am proud that the District of Columbia is leading the nation on environmental justice and will have 100% renewable energy by 2032. I want to thank Councilmember Cheh and her committee, as well as the community of advocates, for their work on this legislation which sets aggressive benchmarks for energy efficiency, balanced with increased benefits for low-income residents, investments in workforce development, and stringent CBE requirements..” Kenyan in the Community Thank you to the hundreds of neighbors who attended last night's Ward 5 Holiday Party. It was another great event which garnered over a truck load of toys for needy children in our community. We thank the Women's Wing organization for faciliating the toy drive. Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners Below are the winners of their respective elections for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.  will serve a two-year term starting January 2, 2019. Commissioners-elect who have not served as ANC previously are indicated with a *. To this class as well as retiring Commissioners who will not be back: thank you for your service to our community. Check which Single Member District you live in here.