Bloomingdale Clean-Up tomorrow needs a grill ASAP !

See this 4/8/2011 message from Teri Janine Quinn, President, Bloomingdale Civic Association:

We're planning to have a cookout following the Bloomingdale Clean Up day event but we cannot find a grill. Can you post something on the blog asking if anyone has a grill we can use tomorrow afternoon? If so, neighbors can post their contact information in the comments or respond directly to the Beautfication Committee Chair, Dennis Anderson andersod33 @ gmail.com.

Saturday morning, 04/09/2011 update: Dennis Anderson reports that a grill has been located. So no need to respond at this point. Thanks everyone.

agenda for this Monday's Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting

See this message from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Teri Janine Quinn:

Neighbors,

In light of the two recent fires in our neighborhood in about as many months, our treasurer, Michael Fine, had a great idea of asking our local fire department to attend the civic association meeting to discuss fire safety. Michael also suggested that we find someone to provide advice regarding what kind insurance coverage homeowners and renters should have to protect themselves and their belongings in the event of a fire. While we expect to have someone from the fire department in attendance, we have not had any luck securing an insurance expert. Please email me (terijanine @ gmail.com) if you (or someone you know) is qualified and available to provide this type of guidance at our meeting this Monday. We are not looking for a sales pitch, but rather a few tips on things we should look for in our policies to make sure we have the appropriate coverage. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you at the meeting.

Best regards,

Teri Janine Quinn
President, Bloomingdale Civic Association


Bloomingdale Civic Association Meeting Agenda

Monday March 21, 2011 at 7p.m.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 160 U Street, NW

I. Presentation from At-Large Councilman Sekou Biddle

II. Introduction of Fifth District Commander Andrew “Andy” Solberg

III. BCA Committee Reports (Beautification, Block Captains, Membership Drive)

IV. ANC/Bloomingdale Grant – Update

V. Fire Safety Presentation (DC Fire Department)

VI. Update on Rustik Tavern’s Application for a Permit for Use of Patio Space

VII. Capitol Food Mart Liquor License Transfer Application Presentation

VIII. Updates from Bloomingdale Representatives

A. Executive Office of the Mayor
B. Office of Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr.
C. ANC Bloomingdale Commissioners

IX. Community Announcements

A. March 26, 2011 – National Marathon Race
B. April 9, 2011 – Bloomingdale Clean Up Day
C. May 21, 2011 – Bloomingdale Yard Sale & Family Fun Event in Crispus Attucks Park

The next Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting will be Monday, April 18, 2011.

Teri Janine provides Bloomingdale clean-up details

What are you doing tomorrow? How about helping to clean up Bloomingdale?

See this message from Bloomingdale resident Teri Janine, coordinator of the Saturday, 4-17-2010, Bloomingdale neighborhood clean-up:

REMINDER: The Bloomingdale Clean Up Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 17, 2010! Meet us in the park across the street from Big Bear Cafe at 9:45 am. Don`t miss our presentations on gardening and tree box maintenance featuring the garden expert for our local FOX affiliate, WTTG, Derek Thomas, and our own Ward 5 Arborist, Shawn Walker!

Also, today is the last day to take advantage of the special Bloomingdale discount at Garden District. You`ll need to bring in your flyer (let me know if you need me to email you one) and proof of Bloomingdale residency (whatever you have - license, checkbook address, utility bill, etc.) today between 4-8pm. (They may close at 7 if there`s rain this evening - but I`m not certain about that).

A very special thanks goes out to ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti for, among many other things, securing a large contingency of Howard University student volunteers --we`re expecting at least 25 Howard volunteers!!! As if that weren`t enough, Commissioner Salatti also secured a second group of Howard University students, the Howard Steppers, who plan to provide entertainment while the organizers allocate supplies and assign volunteers to work areas. With so many volunteers, for planning purposes, it would be a HUGE help if you could let me know TODAY what projects need to be tackled on your block or anywhere else in the neighborhood, terijanine@gmail.com or 214-908-1913. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to volunteer.

Also, a very special thanks goes out to ANC 5C03 Commissioner Stu Davenport and the crew at Big Bear Cafe, who will be providing free coffee for volunteers!

There will be a special trash pick up for the event. All trash needs to be at a designated trash collection site (1st & Randolph, NW; 1st & Rhode Island Avenue , NW or 1st & W, NW) by 1:45 pm. There will be something at each of the locations to indicate which corner we plan to use (a banner, a person and/or bright yellow trash bags). No bulk trash will be picked up. Trash should be in yellow DPW trash bags or regular trash bags, except that wood and tree limbs must be cut into four foot lengths, no wider than 6`` in diameter weighing no more than 60 lbs. each.

The free mulch/compost mix will be on the concrete slab in Crispus Attucks Park.

We will also have a limited supply of cleaning supplies and plants to distribute.

See you tomorrow!

Teri Janine