See this message from Bloomingdale resident Jennifer McCann:
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 safer 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, August 16, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW (Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably!)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
car break-ins around 1st & R St NW recently
See this 8/11/2011 message from a resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW:
From: Commissioner Youngblood
To: Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW
Cc: D`Antonio Cecilia; Davenport Stuart
Sent: Thu, August 11, 2011 10:27:52 AM
Subject: Re: Contact at MPD; Car Burglaries Near BBC
Thank you for writing.
I`m very sorry to hear about this incident (and the developing trend).
FYI, I`ve copied our Neighborhood Watch leader, Ms. Cecilia D`Antonio, and Mr. Stuart Davenport, proprietor of the Big Bear Cafe, on this message for their situational awareness.
I`ll send you the contact details for our MPD 5D Commander and Captain ASAP. Please let me know if you would also like me to send them a message on your behalf highlighting the issue.
I`ll also get the word out on the local grapevine and also on Scott`s List unless you`ve already sent Scott a request for posting. Scott provides the optimal venue for distributing neighborhood intel.
Hang in there.
Talk to you soon,
Hugh
On Aug 11, 2011, at 19:45, Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW wrote:
Hugh,
My car was broken into for the third time in 3 months last night. All the thefts have been in a 1 block radius of Big Bear.
Two things:
1. Do you have the direct email of the 5th District Captain and Commander? I would like to send an email appealing for help with this and another police matter.
2. Can you pass the word along that we have another ring of car thieves and we need to band together and keep our eyes open!
Thank you for your help.
From: Commissioner Youngblood
To: Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW
Cc: D`Antonio Cecilia
Sent: Thu, August 11, 2011 10:27:52 AM
Subject: Re: Contact at MPD; Car Burglaries Near BBC
Thank you for writing.
I`m very sorry to hear about this incident (and the developing trend).
FYI, I`ve copied our Neighborhood Watch leader, Ms. Cecilia D`Antonio, and Mr. Stuart Davenport, proprietor of the Big Bear Cafe, on this message for their situational awareness.
I`ll send you the contact details for our MPD 5D Commander and Captain ASAP. Please let me know if you would also like me to send them a message on your behalf highlighting the issue.
I`ll also get the word out on the local grapevine and also on Scott`s List unless you`ve already sent Scott a request for posting. Scott provides the optimal venue for distributing neighborhood intel.
Hang in there.
Talk to you soon,
Hugh
On Aug 11, 2011, at 19:45, Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW wrote:
Hugh,
My car was broken into for the third time in 3 months last night. All the thefts have been in a 1 block radius of Big Bear.
Two things:
1. Do you have the direct email of the 5th District Captain and Commander? I would like to send an email appealing for help with this and another police matter.
2. Can you pass the word along that we have another ring of car thieves and we need to band together and keep our eyes open!
Thank you for your help.
police traffic operation at 3rd & Rhode Island Avenue NW
See this 08/11/2011 message from a resident of Rhode Island Avenue NW -- sent to ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti (and me).
Have you been getting complaints about the police ticketing operation that`s been going on several mornings this week and last at 3rd and Rhode Island Ave NW? In an attempt to discourage ``blocking the box,`` which is often a problem at that intersection, officers are ticketing drivers who fail to clear the intersection. But in flagging down and pulling over cars, they`re blocking entire lanes of rush-hour traffic and causing more problems than they are solving. I saw one accident this morning that appeared to have been a result of the chaos.
I complained this morning to the 3rd District commander`s office (admin Sgt Gregory), where I was referred by one of the three officers doing the ticketing.
You have been so successful at getting responses from MPD that I wanted to let you know as well.
Also cc`ing Scott Roberts so he can warn our neighbors in vehicles about the entrapment (and $100 tickets) that`s going on at 3rd and Rhode Island NW.
Have you been getting complaints about the police ticketing operation that`s been going on several mornings this week and last at 3rd and Rhode Island Ave NW? In an attempt to discourage ``blocking the box,`` which is often a problem at that intersection, officers are ticketing drivers who fail to clear the intersection. But in flagging down and pulling over cars, they`re blocking entire lanes of rush-hour traffic and causing more problems than they are solving. I saw one accident this morning that appeared to have been a result of the chaos.
I complained this morning to the 3rd District commander`s office (admin Sgt Gregory), where I was referred by one of the three officers doing the ticketing.
You have been so successful at getting responses from MPD that I wanted to let you know as well.
Also cc`ing Scott Roberts so he can warn our neighbors in vehicles about the entrapment (and $100 tickets) that`s going on at 3rd and Rhode Island NW.
Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park, havng a basketball tournament tomorrow, 08-12-2011
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Tyrone Goodwin:
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 8, 2011
We are the Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park between U and V Street, and we`re having a basketball tournament! The tournament will be held in the park at 6:30 Friday, Aug 12 . Food and drinks will be sold during the game.
The reason for the tournament is to show the police who the yard squad is.
The tournament will be a 3-on-3. Winners of the bracket will play the police. We`re also donating school supplies to World Missions for Christ, so if u have it please bring supplies for neighborhood kids.
Please come to support the Yard Squad and local kids in the community.
For more information, please call: Mr. Barkley @ 202 - 716 - 0725
See this slideshow: http://www.slideshare.net/tsgood1/basket-ball-
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 8, 2011
We are the Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park between U and V Street, and we`re having a basketball tournament! The tournament will be held in the park at 6:30 Friday, Aug 12 . Food and drinks will be sold during the game.
The reason for the tournament is to show the police who the yard squad is.
The tournament will be a 3-on-3. Winners of the bracket will play the police. We`re also donating school supplies to World Missions for Christ, so if u have it please bring supplies for neighborhood kids.
Please come to support the Yard Squad and local kids in the community.
For more information, please call: Mr. Barkley @ 202 - 716 - 0725
See this slideshow: http://www.slideshare.net/tsgood1/basket-ball-
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Lost Dog
LOST DOG!!! 6-year old male yellow lab named "Peanut" ran away on Monday morning from Bloomingdale/LeDroit area. He is wearing a blue collar. Although he was last seen heading towards Dupont, he is very fast and could be anywhere in the area. If there is any information about him, please contact Liz Schaefer at 215-510-2317.
Then and Now: NW Corner of First Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW
Then: 2006:
Then: September 2008
Now: August 2011
Then: September 2008
Now: August 2011
Thank you from North Capitol Main Street!
See this message from Pat Mitchell, President, North Capitol Main Street:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all the wonderful volunteers of NCMS, Thank You for the tremendous turn-out at the 3rd Annual 2011 NCMS Art+Music Walk.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all the wonderful volunteers of NCMS, Thank You for the tremendous turn-out at the 3rd Annual 2011 NCMS Art+Music Walk.
Each year, we learn something new about ourselves, about the event itself, about you as residents, about our businesses and about this great community of neighborhoods -- Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw. And this year is no exception.
I believe it's fair to say this year, we had the biggest turn-out ever. (at least in one place at one time) And we could not have done any of this without the support of Department of Small and Local Business Development, Pinkline Project and Rustik Tavern, and the participation of all the businesses in the North Capitol Main Street service area.
It goes without saying, the work of North Capitol Main Street is a labor of love (or at least self-interest) because all of its volunteers and board members -- Tom, Scott, Roxanne, Juli, Geovani, Sara, Diton, and Nathaniel -- are residents and business owners in the community. And so nothing is more gratifying than to see this community come together in such a positive and fun way. Were it not for the rain, I believe we'd still be partying on T Street.
And speaking of T Street NW -- a very special thank you goes out to the generous and gracious Residents of T Street NW for allowing the closure of your street for this event. We (the community) owe you a debt of gratitude. Finally, the members of the Clean Team, who altered their schedules to make sure the neighborhood was left clean, really do rock!! These guys do a tremendous job of keeping the trash off the streets and garbage removed, so please be sure to show them your appreciation whenever the spirit hits you. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Pat Mitchell
I believe it's fair to say this year, we had the biggest turn-out ever. (at least in one place at one time) And we could not have done any of this without the support of Department of Small and Local Business Development, Pinkline Project and Rustik Tavern, and the participation of all the businesses in the North Capitol Main Street service area.
It goes without saying, the work of North Capitol Main Street is a labor of love (or at least self-interest) because all of its volunteers and board members -- Tom, Scott, Roxanne, Juli, Geovani, Sara, Diton, and Nathaniel -- are residents and business owners in the community. And so nothing is more gratifying than to see this community come together in such a positive and fun way. Were it not for the rain, I believe we'd still be partying on T Street.
And speaking of T Street NW -- a very special thank you goes out to the generous and gracious Residents of T Street NW for allowing the closure of your street for this event. We (the community) owe you a debt of gratitude. Finally, the members of the Clean Team, who altered their schedules to make sure the neighborhood was left clean, really do rock!! These guys do a tremendous job of keeping the trash off the streets and garbage removed, so please be sure to show them your appreciation whenever the spirit hits you. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Pat Mitchell
Sunday, 8-7-2011 attempted theft in a Bloomingdale alley of an iPhone + your comments
This is a crosspost from the Bloomingdale list.
See the message from a Bloomingdale resident who was victim to an atttempted theft, with a brief update -- followed by a few assorted comments by neighbors.
a) First, the 8-7-2011 message from the resident.
Today (Sunday), a friend and I were going to the Big Bear Cafe and Bloomingdale Farmers Market at 10am. As it was hot and humid out, and shady in the alleys, we used the alley behind 1st St NW between Seaton Place NW and S St. NW to walk towards Big Bear. In the middle of the alley, a young African-American man (late teens/early 20s) passed us, then walked in front of us, stopped, and asked me the time as we passed him. It was 10:10am. He noticed I had my phone in my hand and then asked me if I had an iPhone. After basically ignoring him, he continued to ask me about my phone. I finally told him it was an iPhone but that it was three years old and a crappy phone (because I thought he might be trying to steal it from me). I turned and my friend and I walked out onto S St, crossed the street, and then turned towards 1st St. The man had followed us out of the alley, and when I was only about 30-40 feet from 1st St, he told me that unless I wanted to get popped, I would stop walking and drop my phone. Basically, he insinuated that he had a gun and was trying to get me to drop my phone. I think I was in disbelief that this was happening so close to a busy street with people on it that I didn`t respond to him. After several repeat threats with no response from me, he finally gave up and left down the alley behind 1st St between S St. and Seaton Place. My friend called 911 and I walked back slowly to look down the alley and now saw two guys together heading away from us.
First, I`d like to thank the police for their quick response. They responded very quickly, and both suspects were apprehended. After a positive ID from my friend an I, one of them was arrested for attempted theft and for inciting fear (for attempting to scare me by making me think he had a gun). It was a bit of an ordeal but the police made it easy and were great.
Second, in the process, I learned that there has been an outbreak of these sort of incidents. Younger people are targeting the elderly, people leaving church, and people like my friend an I walking in isolated places like alleys. This happened at 10am Sunday morning. Therefore, try to avoid walking in out of the way place, don`t carry your phone or wallet in your hand for people to see, and keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. More importantly, if something does happen, call the police. In my case, it led to an arrest.
b) Now see this 08-08-2011 update from the same resident:
Here's an update. I got a call from someone from the DA`s office today. He gave me the name of the defendant, and it turns out he lives in the neighborhood (on the 1800 block of North Capitol), and has a prior conviction for carjacking.
The defendant was supposed to appear before a judge today and the DA`s office was going to request that he be held in custody. Then, he will go before a judge again on Thursday for the judge to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial and if he will be held in custody or let out on bail.
He is being charged with Assault with the Intent to Rob, Armed. The assault charge carries a possible penalty of 2-15 yrs in prison. The armed charge carries a possible penalty of 5-30 yrs in prison. They did not find a gun on him, but will charge him for it because he made a threat to me and intimidated us into making us think he had a gun.
To be honest, when I called the police, I had no idea that this guys attempt to steal my 3+ yr old iPhone, worth probably <$50, could result in a sentence of 5-30 yrs in prison. How sad!
c) Now here are some assorted comments from neighbors:
- From a Quincy Place NW resident: "I sure hope that doesn't mean the person regrets filing a police report! I'm not sad at all, I hope all the defendant's delinquent friends hear about it and learn the appropriate lesson."
- From a Seaton Place NW household: "I'm sure they perpetrator won't get anything approaching 5 years, let alone 50. We have a "neighbor" who was arrested last year carrying a loaded pistol and -- based on our regular sightings of him -- it appears that he was not at all inconvenienced at all by any so-called sentencing guidelines."
- From a Randolph Place NW resident: "So someone is threatened and robbed in an alley of a not-very-valuable item, and he/she says "how sad" the perp, also a carjacker, could do a long time in jail for it? Really? "How sad"?! I think we should all be done with having any sympathy for these thugs. I've been threatened and had a gun waved at me (in this neighborhood) one too many times for that."
See the message from a Bloomingdale resident who was victim to an atttempted theft, with a brief update -- followed by a few assorted comments by neighbors.
a) First, the 8-7-2011 message from the resident.
Today (Sunday), a friend and I were going to the Big Bear Cafe and Bloomingdale Farmers Market at 10am. As it was hot and humid out, and shady in the alleys, we used the alley behind 1st St NW between Seaton Place NW and S St. NW to walk towards Big Bear. In the middle of the alley, a young African-American man (late teens/early 20s) passed us, then walked in front of us, stopped, and asked me the time as we passed him. It was 10:10am. He noticed I had my phone in my hand and then asked me if I had an iPhone. After basically ignoring him, he continued to ask me about my phone. I finally told him it was an iPhone but that it was three years old and a crappy phone (because I thought he might be trying to steal it from me). I turned and my friend and I walked out onto S St, crossed the street, and then turned towards 1st St. The man had followed us out of the alley, and when I was only about 30-40 feet from 1st St, he told me that unless I wanted to get popped, I would stop walking and drop my phone. Basically, he insinuated that he had a gun and was trying to get me to drop my phone. I think I was in disbelief that this was happening so close to a busy street with people on it that I didn`t respond to him. After several repeat threats with no response from me, he finally gave up and left down the alley behind 1st St between S St. and Seaton Place. My friend called 911 and I walked back slowly to look down the alley and now saw two guys together heading away from us.
First, I`d like to thank the police for their quick response. They responded very quickly, and both suspects were apprehended. After a positive ID from my friend an I, one of them was arrested for attempted theft and for inciting fear (for attempting to scare me by making me think he had a gun). It was a bit of an ordeal but the police made it easy and were great.
Second, in the process, I learned that there has been an outbreak of these sort of incidents. Younger people are targeting the elderly, people leaving church, and people like my friend an I walking in isolated places like alleys. This happened at 10am Sunday morning. Therefore, try to avoid walking in out of the way place, don`t carry your phone or wallet in your hand for people to see, and keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. More importantly, if something does happen, call the police. In my case, it led to an arrest.
b) Now see this 08-08-2011 update from the same resident:
Here's an update. I got a call from someone from the DA`s office today. He gave me the name of the defendant, and it turns out he lives in the neighborhood (on the 1800 block of North Capitol), and has a prior conviction for carjacking.
The defendant was supposed to appear before a judge today and the DA`s office was going to request that he be held in custody. Then, he will go before a judge again on Thursday for the judge to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial and if he will be held in custody or let out on bail.
He is being charged with Assault with the Intent to Rob, Armed. The assault charge carries a possible penalty of 2-15 yrs in prison. The armed charge carries a possible penalty of 5-30 yrs in prison. They did not find a gun on him, but will charge him for it because he made a threat to me and intimidated us into making us think he had a gun.
To be honest, when I called the police, I had no idea that this guys attempt to steal my 3+ yr old iPhone, worth probably <$50, could result in a sentence of 5-30 yrs in prison. How sad!
c) Now here are some assorted comments from neighbors:
- From a Quincy Place NW resident: "I sure hope that doesn't mean the person regrets filing a police report! I'm not sad at all, I hope all the defendant's delinquent friends hear about it and learn the appropriate lesson."
- From a Seaton Place NW household: "I'm sure they perpetrator won't get anything approaching 5 years, let alone 50. We have a "neighbor" who was arrested last year carrying a loaded pistol and -- based on our regular sightings of him -- it appears that he was not at all inconvenienced at all by any so-called sentencing guidelines."
- From a Randolph Place NW resident: "So someone is threatened and robbed in an alley of a not-very-valuable item, and he/she says "how sad" the perp, also a carjacker, could do a long time in jail for it? Really? "How sad"?! I think we should all be done with having any sympathy for these thugs. I've been threatened and had a gun waved at me (in this neighborhood) one too many times for that."
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Assn: Join our Dog Days of Summer event - Sunday, 08-14-2011
See this message from the Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association:
The Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA) invites you to join us for our ``Dog Days of Summer`` event on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bring your dog to cool off in our off-leash doggie kiddie pool (11AM-4PM). Having a hard time getting Fido to sit? Talk to the folks at the DC Humane Society`s ``Ask the Trainer`` booth (1PM-3PM). Looking to add to your family? Meet sweet, adoptable dogs at our adoption event (1PM-3PM)!
The Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA) invites you to join us for our ``Dog Days of Summer`` event on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bring your dog to cool off in our off-leash doggie kiddie pool (11AM-4PM). Having a hard time getting Fido to sit? Talk to the folks at the DC Humane Society`s ``Ask the Trainer`` booth (1PM-3PM). Looking to add to your family? Meet sweet, adoptable dogs at our adoption event (1PM-3PM)!
We will also have treats for the pooches from GreenPaws and Roger, our local pet groomer, will be giving out grooming tips!
If you become a member of the BLDPA on Sunday, you will be entered into a raffle for a free photo session for your pooch or a free grooming (and other great items TBD) and will be able to attend our ``Members-only`` happy hour from 5PM-7PM, where we will have all kinds of snacks and libations.
(What is the BLDPA? The BLDPA is a non-profit neighborhood organization that manages and maintains the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park. What kind of things do we do? We lock and unlock the park every day; we pick up poop within the dog park when you forget to; we enforce safety rules; and we work to build a community of dog owners within our neighborhood, among other activities.)
Please email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA)
Bldpadogs@gmail.com
Committed to building a sense of community and increasing safety in Bloomingdale & Ledroit Park by establishing and maintaining a dog play area at the Park at LeDroit.
If you become a member of the BLDPA on Sunday, you will be entered into a raffle for a free photo session for your pooch or a free grooming (and other great items TBD) and will be able to attend our ``Members-only`` happy hour from 5PM-7PM, where we will have all kinds of snacks and libations.
(What is the BLDPA? The BLDPA is a non-profit neighborhood organization that manages and maintains the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park. What kind of things do we do? We lock and unlock the park every day; we pick up poop within the dog park when you forget to; we enforce safety rules; and we work to build a community of dog owners within our neighborhood, among other activities.)
Please email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA)
Bldpadogs@gmail.com
Committed to building a sense of community and increasing safety in Bloomingdale & Ledroit Park by establishing and maintaining a dog play area at the Park at LeDroit.
Last minute addition to ``Dog Days of Summer`` event at the dog park:
The DC Dept. of Health (11am-4pm) will be joining us. They will have an ``Ask the Vet`` table, so bring your questions! They will also have information on what to do about a dog bite, how to get a DC dog license (get one from them on Sunday for $15 - with a check ONLY), why scooping poop is SO important, how to prevent rabies and other helpful information.
For more information on the ``Dog Days of Summer`` event this Sunday at the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park, email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com.
The DC Dept. of Health (11am-4pm) will be joining us. They will have an ``Ask the Vet`` table, so bring your questions! They will also have information on what to do about a dog bite, how to get a DC dog license (get one from them on Sunday for $15 - with a check ONLY), why scooping poop is SO important, how to prevent rabies and other helpful information.
For more information on the ``Dog Days of Summer`` event this Sunday at the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park, email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com.
Monday, August 08, 2011
Then and Now: NE Corner of First and Seaton NW
Then: September 29, 2006
Then: March 1, 2008
Now: August 6th,2011
Then: March 1, 2008
Now: August 6th,2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
today`s NCMS Art + Music Walk is ON -- rain or shine!
Lonna Hooks, Executive Director, North Capitol Main Street, wants to advise everyone that today's Art + Music Walk is on -- rain or shine!
There * are * indoor stops along the walk, too!
See you there!
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Diton: NCMS Art + Music Walk - grand finale featuring pig roast, craft beers, Flamenco music, pizza-eating contest
See this message from Rustik Tavern`s Diton Pashaj:
Join us this Saturday, August 6th between 12 pm and 6pm for the Third Annual Art Walk in DC`s North Capital Neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle. Featuring ``Pop-up`` art installations that will be in front lawns throughout the month of August, an Artist Village with unique crafts for sale, various venues with live music and much more, this year`s Art Walk is not to be missed. Sponsored by North Capital Main Street and the Pinkline Project, the mission is to bring the community together in an event for all ages to enjoy.
Some call it Block Party, some call it Grand Finale -- oh heck, call it whatever you want -- but we are closing the unit block of T Street NW for some lively music, a Pig Roast and craft brews. A 250 pound pig will be slowly smoked for 24 hours and served alongside roasted chicken, sausage, grilled vegetables and more in an all-inclusive buffet for $15 starting at 4pm. Great Lakes and Heavy Seas Breweries will represent with their awesome craft-brews on site with pints available for $5. A selection of red and white wines will be available for $5 a glass as well.
Come for the food and drink, stay for the entertainment. On stage there will be a lively Rumba Flamenco Band with dancer. In between sets, we`ll host a Pizza Eating Contest during which representation from Big Bear Cafe, Rustik Tavern, Boundary Stone, Solly`s Tavern and soon to open in Petworth, DC Reynolds Bar, will be in fierce competition to put down the most pizzas in our allotted time-span. Come support your local providers of food and drink as they put their skills to the test. And the best part of this, the Prince of Petworth himself will be hosting the contest wearing his ``Prince``ly attire. Oh yeah, we ordered the cape and crown. Maybe we can convince him to scarf down some pizzas as well.
If all this doesn`t sound like fun to you, we don`t know what does.
You can call this Just Another Random Day in Bloomingdale.
When: Saturday, August 6th
Art Walk 12-4 pm
Grand Finale or ``Block Party`` 4 - 6:30 pm
What: Art Walk featuring pop up art installations in lawns throughout the neighborhoods
Artist Village with unique crafts for sale
Live Music in front of Big Bear Cafe, Window`s Cafe and The Firehouse
Grand Finale in front of Rustik Tavern featuring a Pig Roast, Craft Beers, Flamenco music
...and Pizza Eating Contest
Join us this Saturday, August 6th between 12 pm and 6pm for the Third Annual Art Walk in DC`s North Capital Neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle. Featuring ``Pop-up`` art installations that will be in front lawns throughout the month of August, an Artist Village with unique crafts for sale, various venues with live music and much more, this year`s Art Walk is not to be missed. Sponsored by North Capital Main Street and the Pinkline Project, the mission is to bring the community together in an event for all ages to enjoy.
Some call it Block Party, some call it Grand Finale -- oh heck, call it whatever you want -- but we are closing the unit block of T Street NW for some lively music, a Pig Roast and craft brews. A 250 pound pig will be slowly smoked for 24 hours and served alongside roasted chicken, sausage, grilled vegetables and more in an all-inclusive buffet for $15 starting at 4pm. Great Lakes and Heavy Seas Breweries will represent with their awesome craft-brews on site with pints available for $5. A selection of red and white wines will be available for $5 a glass as well.
Come for the food and drink, stay for the entertainment. On stage there will be a lively Rumba Flamenco Band with dancer. In between sets, we`ll host a Pizza Eating Contest during which representation from Big Bear Cafe, Rustik Tavern, Boundary Stone, Solly`s Tavern and soon to open in Petworth, DC Reynolds Bar, will be in fierce competition to put down the most pizzas in our allotted time-span. Come support your local providers of food and drink as they put their skills to the test. And the best part of this, the Prince of Petworth himself will be hosting the contest wearing his ``Prince``ly attire. Oh yeah, we ordered the cape and crown. Maybe we can convince him to scarf down some pizzas as well.
If all this doesn`t sound like fun to you, we don`t know what does.
You can call this Just Another Random Day in Bloomingdale.
When: Saturday, August 6th
Art Walk 12-4 pm
Grand Finale or ``Block Party`` 4 - 6:30 pm
What: Art Walk featuring pop up art installations in lawns throughout the neighborhoods
Artist Village with unique crafts for sale
Live Music in front of Big Bear Cafe, Window`s Cafe and The Firehouse
Grand Finale in front of Rustik Tavern featuring a Pig Roast, Craft Beers, Flamenco music
...and Pizza Eating Contest
more entertainment than ever at this Saturday's NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
See this message from North Capitol Main Street President Patricia Ellis Mitchell:
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This Saturday! North Capitol Main Street 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident/Art Lover/Music Lover/Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsiest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something created by local artisans and finally, Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians and performers.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
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This Saturday! North Capitol Main Street 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident/Art Lover/Music Lover/Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsiest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something created by local artisans and finally, Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians and performers.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
Music
♫ Chelsea McBee
♫ Wytold
♫ Jabari Exum
♫ Courtney Dowe
♫ Djesben
♫ Trumpet Grrrl
Artists Village
(Featuring local artisans/vendors)
Merchant Promos
Great Food
Saturday, August 6, 2011
First Street NW -- between P and V
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
...and then there's the grand finale at Rustik Tavern starting at 4:00 - 6:00
(you will not want to miss this)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175502872519944
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
postponed: Florida Avenue Park groundbreaking
From ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:
Just received this info from the City.
Thanks,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
(202) 986-2592
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
From: Thomas, Carl D. (EOM)
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:28:01 PM
Subject: RE: Florida Ave. Park Groundbreaking Aug. 4th
Good Afternoon Ward 5,
I am saddened to announce the groundbreaking for Florida Avenue Park will be postponed. Further information will be forthcoming. I apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. Thank you.
Just received this info from the City.
Thanks,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
(202) 986-2592
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
From: Thomas, Carl D. (EOM)
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:28:01 PM
Subject: RE: Florida Ave. Park Groundbreaking Aug. 4th
Good Afternoon Ward 5,
I am saddened to announce the groundbreaking for Florida Avenue Park will be postponed. Further information will be forthcoming. I apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. Thank you.
news from North Capitol Main Street
See this message from Pat Mitchell, Bloomingdale resident and President, North Capitol Main Street:
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NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident / Art Lover / Music Lover / Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsyest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something, created by local artisans and Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
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NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident / Art Lover / Music Lover / Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsyest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something, created by local artisans and Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
Music
♫ Chelsea McBee
♫ Wytold
♫ Jabari Exum
♫ Courtney Dowe
♫ Djesben
♫ Trumpet Grrrl
Artists Village
(Featuring local artisans/vendors)
Merchant Promos
Great Food
Saturday, August 6, 2011
First Street NW-- between P and V
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
...and then there's the grand finale at Rustik Tavern starting at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
(you will not want to miss this)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175502872519944
a list of affordable housing projects in the area
Washington City Paper Housing Complex columnist Lydia DePillis has been writing about affordable housing off and on. One of her recent WCP:HC posts mentions a catalog of District affordable housing (updated 7/8/2011).
First, here is a link to Lydia's post:
How Much Affordable Housing Do We Have, Anyway?
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/01/how-much-affordable-housing-do-we-have-anyway/
I decided to run through this DC affordable housing catalog -- the "preservation catalog" --(http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf) to see what addresses were in and around Bloomingdale.
TEMPLE COURTS 33 K ST NW
TYLER HOUSE 1200 North Capitol Street, NW
EFFORTS FROM EX-CONVICTS Address: 1514 8th St. NW
SURSUM CORDA COOPERATIVE 1112 FIRST TER NW
GOLDEN RULE CENTER 21 K TER NW
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND I 1730 7TH ST NW
THE DUNBAR 57 O Street, NW
1330 7TH ST APTS (Immaculate Conception) 1330 7TH ST NW
ASBURY DWELLINGS 1616 MARION ST NW
AUGUSTA LOUISA APTS 216 NEW YORK & 1151 NEW JERSEY AVENUES NW
BATES STREET TOWNHOMES COOPERATIVE Address: 24, 52, 230 Bates St NW; 202 Q St NW
CARMEL PLAZA NORTH 200 K ST NW
FOSTER HOUSE 801 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
GIBSON PLAZA 1301 7TH ST NW
GOLDEN RULE APTS 901 NEW JERSEY AVE NW
GOLDEN RULE PLAZA 1050 NEW JERESEY AVE NW
KELLY MILLER Address: 2101-2115 4th Street NW
KELSEY GARDENS 700 Q ST NW
LEDROIT APTS 2125 4th Street NW
LINCOLN ROAD Address: 11 R STREET, NE
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND II 1711 8TH ST NW
MOUNT VERNON PLAZA APTS Address: 930 M STREET NW
MUSEUM SQUARE ONE APTS 401 K ST NW
NORTHWEST COOP NO 15 205 Q ST NW
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY YWCA 901 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW
SIBLEY PLAZA 1140 N. CAPITOL STREET, N.W.
ST JAMES MUTUAL HOME 215 O ST SW
ST. MARTIN'S APTS 650 T ST NE
SURSUM CORDA 45-99 K STREET,
WAH LUCK HOUSE 800 6TH ST NW
WILLISTON APTS 222 W ST NW
YALE STEAM LAUNDRY Address: 443 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
You can click on the http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf link to read more info about these projects.
Note that I did not include any Edgewood or Eckington addresses (except for 11 R St NE and the St. Martn’s Apartments).
FYI.
First, here is a link to Lydia's post:
How Much Affordable Housing Do We Have, Anyway?
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/01/how-much-affordable-housing-do-we-have-anyway/
I decided to run through this DC affordable housing catalog -- the "preservation catalog" --(http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf) to see what addresses were in and around Bloomingdale.
TEMPLE COURTS 33 K ST NW
TYLER HOUSE 1200 North Capitol Street, NW
EFFORTS FROM EX-CONVICTS Address: 1514 8th St. NW
SURSUM CORDA COOPERATIVE 1112 FIRST TER NW
GOLDEN RULE CENTER 21 K TER NW
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND I 1730 7TH ST NW
THE DUNBAR 57 O Street, NW
1330 7TH ST APTS (Immaculate Conception) 1330 7TH ST NW
ASBURY DWELLINGS 1616 MARION ST NW
AUGUSTA LOUISA APTS 216 NEW YORK & 1151 NEW JERSEY AVENUES NW
BATES STREET TOWNHOMES COOPERATIVE Address: 24, 52, 230 Bates St NW; 202 Q St NW
CARMEL PLAZA NORTH 200 K ST NW
FOSTER HOUSE 801 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
GIBSON PLAZA 1301 7TH ST NW
GOLDEN RULE APTS 901 NEW JERSEY AVE NW
GOLDEN RULE PLAZA 1050 NEW JERESEY AVE NW
KELLY MILLER Address: 2101-2115 4th Street NW
KELSEY GARDENS 700 Q ST NW
LEDROIT APTS 2125 4th Street NW
LINCOLN ROAD Address: 11 R STREET, NE
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND II 1711 8TH ST NW
MOUNT VERNON PLAZA APTS Address: 930 M STREET NW
MUSEUM SQUARE ONE APTS 401 K ST NW
NORTHWEST COOP NO 15 205 Q ST NW
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY YWCA 901 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW
SIBLEY PLAZA 1140 N. CAPITOL STREET, N.W.
ST JAMES MUTUAL HOME 215 O ST SW
ST. MARTIN'S APTS 650 T ST NE
SURSUM CORDA 45-99 K STREET,
WAH LUCK HOUSE 800 6TH ST NW
WILLISTON APTS 222 W ST NW
YALE STEAM LAUNDRY Address: 443 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
You can click on the http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf link to read more info about these projects.
Note that I did not include any Edgewood or Eckington addresses (except for 11 R St NE and the St. Martn’s Apartments).
FYI.
groundbreaking at Florida Avenue Park with Mayor Gray – Thursday, 08/04/2011
Posted at the BloomingdaleKids list at Yahoogroups:
Posted by: ``John T. Salatti`` john.salatti@gmail.com
Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:36 pm (PDT)
Well, parents, here is news many of you have long been waiting for!
Good Morning Ward 5,
There is exciting news for the Bates/Truxton/ Bloomingdale/ Hanover area of our Ward.
On Thursday August 4th, 2011, Mayor Gray will be on hand for the Florida Avenue Park Groundbreaking! !! The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 11:30am. The location of the groundbreaking will be at 1st and Florida Avenue, NW. Joining Mayor Gray will be Civic and Community Leaders, ANC Commissioners, Elected and Government Officials and YOU!!
See you there!
Carl Thomas
Mayor`s Office of Community Relations and Services
Ward 5 Community Liaison
202-340-7141
Carl.Thomas@dc.gov
Let me know if you have any questions!
See you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
Posted by: ``John T. Salatti`` john.salatti@gmail.com
Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:36 pm (PDT)
Well, parents, here is news many of you have long been waiting for!
Good Morning Ward 5,
There is exciting news for the Bates/Truxton/ Bloomingdale/ Hanover area of our Ward.
On Thursday August 4th, 2011, Mayor Gray will be on hand for the Florida Avenue Park Groundbreaking! !! The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 11:30am. The location of the groundbreaking will be at 1st and Florida Avenue, NW. Joining Mayor Gray will be Civic and Community Leaders, ANC Commissioners, Elected and Government Officials and YOU!!
See you there!
Carl Thomas
Mayor`s Office of Community Relations and Services
Ward 5 Community Liaison
202-340-7141
Carl.Thomas@dc.gov
Let me know if you have any questions!
See you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
emergency ANC 5C meeting -- Thursday, 8-4-2011
Posted at the Eckington list by ANC 5C Commissioner Tim Clark:
Residents,
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C, will be holding an emergency meeting on Thursday, August 4 at First New Hope Baptist Church. We will be reviewing grants, discussing the R Street bikelane and considering the ABRA application for the Firehouse, amongst other things. I encourage every resident that can to come out and participate in this meeting.
The meeting agenda is attached.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
7:00pm -9:00pm
First New Hope Baptist Church
1818 3rd Street NW
EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING
Notice & Agenda
This is to provide notice that ANC 5C will hold a Special Emergency Meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The following items will be discussed:
3rd Quarter Financial Report
o Status of Documents\Submission
Consider Emergency Funding Request –
o Stronghold Civic Association – August 6, 2011 Event
Consider Request for ABRA/Stipulated Liquor License…….Firehouse
Grant Applications -The following groups have submitted applications for consideration:
Friends of Edgewood Rec (Michael Henderson)
Amateur Kickboxing Federation ( Michelle Hamond)
Edgewood Farmers Market
Perry School
“R” Street Bike Lines………………………………………………………
CUA South Campus Tree Planting Plan……………………….……….
PRE-EXECUTIVE MEETING – Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Residents,
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C, will be holding an emergency meeting on Thursday, August 4 at First New Hope Baptist Church. We will be reviewing grants, discussing the R Street bikelane and considering the ABRA application for the Firehouse, amongst other things. I encourage every resident that can to come out and participate in this meeting.
The meeting agenda is attached.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
7:00pm -9:00pm
First New Hope Baptist Church
1818 3rd Street NW
EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING
Notice & Agenda
This is to provide notice that ANC 5C will hold a Special Emergency Meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The following items will be discussed:
3rd Quarter Financial Report
o Status of Documents\Submission
Consider Emergency Funding Request –
o Stronghold Civic Association – August 6, 2011 Event
Consider Request for ABRA/Stipulated Liquor License…….Firehouse
Grant Applications -The following groups have submitted applications for consideration:
Friends of Edgewood Rec (Michael Henderson)
Amateur Kickboxing Federation ( Michelle Hamond)
Edgewood Farmers Market
Perry School
“R” Street Bike Lines………………………………………………………
CUA South Campus Tree Planting Plan……………………….……….
PRE-EXECUTIVE MEETING – Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Robert Brannum hired on a contract with the DC Office of Veterans Affairs
Washington Post's Mike DeBonis mentions Bloomingdale resident Robert Brannum in his Thursday, 07/28/2011 column:
Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/28/2011
DeMorning DeBonis: July 28, 2011
By Mike DeBonis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/demorning-debonis-july-28-2011/2011/07/28/gIQAmGOteI_blog.html
WELCOME TO THE ADMINISTRATION — Robert Vinson Brannum, news-conference-attending, military-medal-wearing, Post-editorial-hating Ward 5 activist, has been hired on a $37,000 contract with the Office of Veterans Affairs, Suderman reports (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2011/07/27/megaphone-wielding-vince-gray-admirer-to-help-d-c-remember-911-for-37000/): ``[Gray community affairs chief Steve Glaude] says Brannum wasn`t rewarded with a city job because of his `media activities` nor solely because of Brannum`s support of the mayor`s campaign. Brannum was hired, Glaude says, because he`s been an avid advocate for veteran`s affairs ... and has the skills necessary to help the Office of Veteran`s Affairs prepare for the Sept. 11th commemoration.`` Glaude adds that ``if you know anything about Robert, he can be quite animated in his request for employment.``
Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/28/2011
DeMorning DeBonis: July 28, 2011
By Mike DeBonis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/demorning-debonis-july-28-2011/2011/07/28/gIQAmGOteI_blog.html
WELCOME TO THE ADMINISTRATION — Robert Vinson Brannum, news-conference-attending, military-medal-wearing, Post-editorial-hating Ward 5 activist, has been hired on a $37,000 contract with the Office of Veterans Affairs, Suderman reports (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2011/07/27/megaphone-wielding-vince-gray-admirer-to-help-d-c-remember-911-for-37000/): ``[Gray community affairs chief Steve Glaude] says Brannum wasn`t rewarded with a city job because of his `media activities` nor solely because of Brannum`s support of the mayor`s campaign. Brannum was hired, Glaude says, because he`s been an avid advocate for veteran`s affairs ... and has the skills necessary to help the Office of Veteran`s Affairs prepare for the Sept. 11th commemoration.`` Glaude adds that ``if you know anything about Robert, he can be quite animated in his request for employment.``
(The image above is the logo of the DC Office of Veterans Affairs.)
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