Street Sense’s Third Annual Silent Auction

Movin’ On Up

Street Sense’s Third Annual

Silent Auction & Reception

October 2, 2008, 7pm

Josephine Butler Park Center,

2437 Fifteenth Street, NW

Tickets start at $25 a piece for access to the auction, endless appetizers, beer and wine, and great fun with Street Sense vendors, board and staff.

For more info or to buy tickets, visit http://www.streetsense.org/auction2008.jsp

Eighth Annual National Book Festival

just passing this on:

Library of Congress Adds New Authors to Eighth Annual National Book Festival; Free Podcasts Invite Nationwide Participation in Celebration of Reading

The Library of Congress has added new famed authors to the award-wining lineup for the 2008 National Book Festival. Free downloadable podcasts, available on iTunes and the Library's Web site, as well as other interactive features, bring the magic of the National Book Festival to booklovers nationwide.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 13, 2008 -- The Library of Congress has added several new authors to the award-winning lineup for the 2008 National Book Festival, which will be held on the National Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27.

Among the some 70 celebrated authors who will be participating in this year's event are early-childhood experts Ellen Birnbaum and Nancy Schulman, Michael Dobbs -- award-winning foreign correspondent for The Washington Post -- New York Times best-selling author Julie Morgenstern, and veteran journalist Cathy Scott.

There have also been several additions to the popular Poetry pavilion, including Michael Lind, Molly Peacock, Jill Allyn Rosser and the recently announced new Poet Laureate, Kay Ryan.

The introduction of new downloadable author podcasts, which are available free of charge through the Library's Web site or on iTunes, makes it possible for booklovers around the country to participate in the event. Interviews capturing their latest works and inspiration are available with Warren Brown, Joseph Bruchac, Sharon M. Draper, Arthur Frommer and Pauline Frommer, Jan Brett, Jon Scieszka, R.L. Stine and Kay Ryan. More podcasts with festival authors, illustrators and poets will be uploaded in the coming weeks.

Other interactive features include event Webcasts, which will be made available this year and have been archived from previous festivals. The Library also will soon launch an updated version of the Young Readers' Online Toolkit to bring the festival into libraries, schools and homes across the country.

You can find out more about this year's National Book Festival, interactive features, and the full list of participating authors, illustrators and poets by visiting www.loc.gov/bookfest.

Don't forget to download and display the 2008 National Book Festival Poster in your home, school, local library and community (right click image to save to your desktop or print).

Event at 87Florida tonight and Saturday!

Haven't been to 87Florida yet? You have a chance to check it out this weekend.

Here is my post from the Prince of Petworth blog.

the weather report that matters

Umbrella?

a post about houses sales

buildingdc.com writes about LeDroit Park ( defined rather broadly...)

apparently sales have been good.

burger places popping up everywhere these days

ReNewShaw relays word that Fatburger will be opening a place on Florida Avenue. I guess its THIS place.

WPA + Warehouse theatre , but apparently not AOM

some other blogs have written about the FLUX proposal

DCist
and Prince of Petworth
and on DC MUD

A number of people have asked how to help. when meetings are scheduled for FLUX to talk with neighbors, please go to those meetings. I'll post about them here. If you know of a meeting and i've not yet posted, please comment about it.

thanks.

Please support this proposal for an Arts Space along the North Capitol Corridor.

here is a proposal that i fully support for the reutilization of Cook Elementary at 30 P street NW.
(kinda like my hope for Swampoodle Art's, a couple years back)
please provide input, if you have any.


A collaborative arts center located at J.F. Cooke Elementary School

DESCRIPTION
FLUX is a collaborative arts center partnering the visual and performing arts, arts
administration, community arts programming, artist studio space, and a design workshop
under one roof. The mission of the FLUX partners, the Washington Project for the Arts,
The Warehouse Theater & Gallery, and Artomatic, is to create a synergetic hub for the
arts that meets the needs of area artists, designers, performers, residents and arts
administrators by creating a multi-purpose flexible venue which is deeply used to further
the mission of the individual partners and provide unique, exciting and culturally rich
community benefits.

PARTNERS
The Washington Project for the Arts, founded in 1975, has a rich 31-year history as an
artist member organization, with over 1200 members, and a provider of engaging, highprofile,
well-attended arts programming in the DC metropolitan region. The WPA has
implemented and supported programs that include exhibitions, panel discussions,
printed catalogues, a digital artfile, ArtFile Online and a comprehensive artist directory
that benefits local residents.
The Warehouse Theater & Gallery is Washington’s leading alternative art space.
Currently located in three historic buildings on 7th Street NW, the Warehouse presents
independent and experimental theater, music, art, film, dance and happenings
Artomatic began in 1999 when three hundred and fifty artists cleaned, lit, painted and
colonized the Manhattan Laundry building for a 6 week art show. Over 50,000 visitors
attended the most recent Artomatic 2008, held in the NoMa area of downtown
Washington.

OVERVIEW
Given the substantial lack of studio, gallery, performance and arts administration office
space, this facility could potentially fill critical needs in the city’s arts-space continuum.
The property requires little alterations to be repurposed for artist studios, exhibit space,
classrooms, performance and rehearsal space, office space, and the required
administrative, storage and other support space. FLUX will be developed and managed in
a collaborative model with complimentary partners whose use of the space would
provide a dynamic and synergetic presence in the community and create affordable
workspace and venues appropriate to house artist studios, galleries, theatre space, a
community arts workshop space, a design workshop and arts administration offices.
Professional artists require particular physical characteristics – high ceilings, natural
light and ventilation. The lack of an industrial base, compounded by the limited
development envelope, has always made finding affordable studio space a particular
challenge for District artist residents.

IMPACT
Creating FLUX addresses three critical needs facing the artists of the District of
Columbia: 1) viable, affordable work/studio space; 2) effective facility management of a
visual arts center and community facility; and 3) professional yet nurturing arts
environments that encourage innovation and the creative process. FLUX will adapt the
space to provide low-cost studio, exhibit, design, and theatre and support space to
District artists and visual arts organizations, allowing their focus to remain on the
artistic process and community service.

FLUX SPACE USAGE
• Cultural Experiences Monthly open studios will invite area residents to engage
artists, purchase their work, and engage in community arts programming.
Residents will also have the opportunity to attend gallery openings, rotating
exhibitions and artist talks. The gallery and theatre will host events featuring well
known local artists, performances, art workshops, discussion groups and artist
salons.
• Performing Arts A regular program of theatre performances will be planned,
along with music and spoken word events, workshops and special theatrical
events, affording area residents the opportunity to access high quality theatre in
their neighborhood.
• Festivals/Markets The land surrounding the building would be used for weekly
artist’s markets, outdoor sculpture and other outdoor community events.
• Arts Education and Salons The Washington Project for the Arts and Artomatic
will hold regular workshops and classes covering best practices for professional
artists and will also engage outside speakers to lecture to the local arts
community. Regular salons for WPA member and studio artists will take place in
the workshop, along with classes led by artists for area teens interested in careers
in arts and design.
• Arts and Design Administration Office space for Artomatic and a separate
design workshop for resident designers, the fastest growing component of artists
living in DC, provides a hub for individual and area culture groups to work
together in creating and designing websites, print materials, theatre sets,
exhibitions, and other special events, both internally at FLUX, and for outside
clients where there is high demand for design services.
• Community Meetings FLUX will be an accessible space for community residents.
The classrooms, gallery and conference room will be available for ANC and
community meetings, plus other civic associations or neighborhood groups.

CONFIGURATION OF USES
Space allocation of the 43,500 feet would be as follows:
􀂉 1st floor: Box office, Theatre manager, Warehouse office space, Design
Workshop and rehearsal, set storage space, community workshop space,
cafe
􀂉 2nd floor: Artist Studios, and studio manager office space
􀂉 3rd floor: Large gallery in former library, artist studio space, kitchen,
workshop, community space, WPA Office, Artomatic Office space
􀂉 The parking lot and adjacent area could be used for festivals, artist
markets, weekend outdoor events and outdoor sculpture space.
Washington Project for the Arts, The Warehouse Theater & Gallery, and Artomatic
propose to manage and use J.F. Cook Elementary School at 30 P Street, NW as a
collaborative visual, performing arts, design, and arts administration center that serves
multiple constituencies and attracts a broad audience. This use incorporates a variety of
culture and community needs which could create a neighborhood asset and a prominent
regional destination. The reuse of the property as a visual and performing arts center,
arts administration offices, and a design workshop will allow it to provide a haven for
some of our city’s hardest working residents – our artists – and a cultural haven for area
residents and their families.

MORE INFO
Paul Ruppert - pwr@warehousetheater.com
Adam Griffiths – agriffiths@wpadc.org

video about 7th street gardens

7th street gardens

eckington place on DC Cab.

I hadn't watch DC Cab since... well.. the first time it was HBO i think.
I watched it recently and was pleased to see Eckington Place in one shot. All the trains stored in the CSX/ fairfield development lot. Pre XM radio. pretty cool seeing places as a snapshot in time. Especially a time i wasnt around.


i know of the mars attacks house on first street nw



any other neighborhood film locations you know of?

fairfield residential

we posted about fairfield then posted about its death.

but now it seems like its a go.

i'm not quite sure where to find the right info
here?
other stuff here

and thanks to a comment i found this page

i know theres been a lot of discussion on the eckington yahoo group about this too.

washington times mentions bloomingdale

Residents see bar as threat to calm
Fear return of crimes, drugs


At a recent community meeting, Mrs. Holliday expressed the thoughts of many older Bloomingdale residents.

"It's too fragile, this level of peacefulness and calm and cleanliness," she said. "We've had that less than six months and to bring in a major thing like that and the drug dealers are right back."


here is the article


Are you afraid of a tavern?
Do you see it as a threat?

food stuffs.

i added a link to our list of dining options to the sidebar. if you've got more, or have amendments to whats list, shout it out.

Windows Cafe is upping the Game

some kitchen rearranging has happened. heres a sample of some of their new offerings:

1. California mixed greens, shaved organic fiesta fennel, oranges, pinenuts, artichoke and balsamic vinaigrette. $8.95.

2. Pesto Canadian fresh salmon over saffron couscous. $11.95

3. Roasted Portobello, roasted red peppers, chevre, artichoke omelette with potato hash. $8.95.

4. Capalleni Angel Hair pasta with chipotle clam sauce. $8.95.

5. Grilled chicken breast topped with pepperoni, mozarella on a rosemary focaccia. $8.95.

Soups $2.95:

roasted red pepper & tomato
cream of potato

farmers market on sunday

message from the market peoples:


Hi BFM fans!:

What do we have this week:

Gorgeous weather! No excuses not to come to market, right?

The Lost River Trio playing Appalachian roots music. They were a big hit a few weeks ago. (And the kids loved them, too)

Cooking Demo at 7th Street Garden.

Heirloom and hybrid red tomatoes, beans, squash, eggplant, peaches, apples, melons and sweet grapes, salad greens, stir- fry greens, pasture-raised pork and lamb , Fall squash.

Apples Apples Apples: That's right, we will have more than 40 varieties of new and antique apples at the market over the next two months. Not all at once, but as they ripen throughout the Fall, Reid's Orchard brings you a wide range of apple varieties every week.

Check out NanBon's NEW stand! It is fabulous. (Really)

Lamb Shank Sale at New Asbury


RECIPE TIPS : Peppers: Roast them on the grill or in the oven, stick them in a bowl, cover with a plate and let the steam loosen the skins. Then peel away the charred papery outer skin and you've got the makings of a fall feast. Whip fresh goat cheese with slivered basil and spoon that into the peeled peppers. Or do as they do in Italy's Piedmont region, and stuff them with a quick mousse made by puréeing good canned tuna and olive oil and stirring in some capers. Or simply toss them with minced garlic, olive oil and sherry vinegar. (thanks, Russ Parsons)

Or just slice peeled peppers into long strips and drizzle olive oil, add some thinly sliced garlic and plate. They make a beautiful appetizer just like that or served on toasted bread rubbed with garlic. Peeled peppers freeze beautifully. I like to puree garlicky pepper strips. They make a great dip by themselves, a pasta sauce or even a pepper soup. Puree peppers and Keswick feta and olive oil and you have a traditional Yemeni dip. (Tip: When I make a sauce or dip, I add a hot pepper to the puree to offset the sweet pepper )

You can make stuffed peppers. Vegetarian-- stuffed with rice and sauteed onions, and soaked raisins and toasted pine nuts if like a mix of sweet and savoury. Meat eaters should stuff them with browned ground sausage from Truckpath or New Asbury and onions and rice. Then braise them for several hours over low heat in a covered casserole in several cups of water mixed with olive oil and lemon juice from several lemons Add several chopped tomatoes. The liquid will cook down eventually to a syrupy sauce and the peppers will become very tender. Or cook them in a 250 degree oven for several hours. Spoon over that lemony syrup before you serve.

NEW at Nanbon: Pear nut bread, apple bread pudding, zucchini bread, and peach cobbler.

REID: lots of eating and cooking apples, Snow Giant white peaches, Encore yellow peaches, a few nectarines, a few raspberries and blackberries, delicious table grapes, Reid's own salsas and preserves, cider, and lots of pesticide-free heirloom tomatoes. Caitlin planted a lot of unusual varieties of heirlooms this year. Try them!

New Asbury: Lamb on Sale! Now that the weather has cooled a bit, it is time to turn on the oven and bake some long cooking lamb shanks. Bill and Joan are offering a 10% off Shanks special, probably with some samples for your to taste as well.

Truck Patch: Jade, purple and yellow green beans, cucumbers, mixed peppers, mesclun, arugula, baby chard, purslane, red and white potatoes, cantaloups, lots of heirloom tomatoes, and from the pastured pork side of the farm: all fresh loins, spare ribs, roasts, bacon, slab bacon, fresh bacon, sausages. applewurst.

Truck Patch' pastured pork shoulders were the star of the Kriston's Texas -style smoked pig roast last week. Now you can cook one yourself. (Ask Kriston about his spice rub and marinade.)

Garner: Bernard's CORN BOIL was terrific last week and there will be corn for another 2-3 weeks to cook up your own!

Also at Garner: tomatoes, cucumbers, green and wax beans, okra, white and purple and lavender eggplants zucchini, melons, peppers of all colors spilling out of those bright green bushels plus a few FALL favorites: sweet potatoes, acorn, butternut, Japanese, spaghetti and carnival winter squash. ...and RECYCLABLE SHOPPING BAGS. Help us get rid of plastic shopping bags at the market.

Large Potted Mums ! There are lots of buds on these beauties and Bernard tells me that they should last for SIX weeks.

7th Street Garden is back! Tomatoes, herbs, eggplant, peppers, and greens. Erin will be there and she is doing a cooking demo at their stand. Be sure to stop by!

Breadline: I have been toasting up the sourdough loaf all week. It makes the best toast. Yum. But there are lots of baguettes and rolls and whole grain and whole wheat and focaccia and....sweets.

See you Sunday,

Robin, Ted, Ben, Jess
--
Robin Shuster
Markets & More
14& U Farmers Market
Bloomingdale Farmers Market

email: marketsandmore@gmail.com (sign up for our weekly market email!)


The 14&U Farmers Market:
Day: Every Saturday May 10- November 22nd,
Time: 9am - 1pm
Place: On the sidewalk of the Reeves Plaza, at the NW corner of 14th and U Streets NW.



The Bloomingdale Farmers Market:
Date: Every Sunday May 18th- November 23rd,
Time:10am - 2pm
Place: In front of the Big Bear Cafe on First and R Streets NW.


We Welcome WIC and Senior GET FRESH checks at both markets.

pricey condo

check out this kickin renovation job

heres a list of open houses this weekend.

walking tour of NoMa Sunday, September 21

NoMa BID, Cultural Tourism DC Host

Walking Tour of NoMa, Sunday, September 21

“From the Beatles to XM Radio: The Evolution of NoMa” is the subject of Cultural Tourism DC’s free neighborhood walking tour of the NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 21 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Led by Dana Chieco and Merrit Drucker of the NoMa Business Improvement District, the tour will meet at 131 M Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. just across M Street from the New York Avenue Metro station.

NoMa, the up-and-coming neighborhood just north of Union Station, is home to landmarks such as the Washington Coliseum (now called Uline Arena), site of the Beatles first U.S. concert in 1967. The New York Avenue Metro station opened in 2004, igniting the pace of development in NoMa. With lead anchors like XM Radio; the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and NPR, a new mixed-use neighborhood is taking shape. Other tour highlights include a former coal yard, the historic C&P Telephone Company warehouse (future home of NPR), St. Aloysius Church and Gonzaga High School, the former Woodies warehouse, and remnants of the old Swampoodle neighborhood including the Emily Beale estate and Tiber Creek. Participants also will receive learn about current and planned redevelopment.

About the NoMa BID: NoMa is an emerging mixed-use neighborhood north of the U.S. Capitol and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Private developers have invested over $1 billion in 2007–2008 alone, with plans to develop more than 20 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, and retail space in the 35-block area covered by the NoMa BID over the next 10 years. For more information about the BID, including an interactive development map, see the BID Web site at www.nomabid.org.

About WalkingTown DC: Cultural Tourism DC presents WalkingTown, DC Fall Edition (Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21), a weekend of free neighborhood walking tours (and a few bike tours) across the city. Follow professional guides and community leaders as they share historic anecdotes, point out architectural gems, and discuss current issues. Discover both established and emerging Washington neighborhoods from Capitol Riverfront; H Street, NE; and Anacostia, in addition to better known spots like Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Embassy Row. For a full calendar of events, visit www.culturaltourismdc.org.

NW corner of florida and north cap.

the old gas station lot has been fenced off and there was work going on today. is stuff moving forward with this?

Learn about the florida avenue market this saturday

From Frozen Tropics


Another chance to catch our semi-regular tour of the Florida/Capital City Market-
Explore Florida Market/Capital City Market
Saturday 9 - 11 am
Meet outside New York Avenue Metro station (Florida Avenue exit)
End at Litteri’s Italian Deli, 517 Morse Street, NE
The Florida Market is the city’s major wholesale food distribution center. The tour will stop at restaurants and vendors, including the DC Farmers Market building, and address development issues such as increased demand for urban living. Led by Richard Layman and presented by Citizens Planning Coalition, Frozen Tropics weblog, and Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space weblog.

You can also meet us at 8am at Young's for Korean/Salvadorian food.

Civic Association meeting discussing Baraki

IMGoph has it covered HERE

shots last night?

one from the mailbag:



Hi there,

Just wondering if you heard any reports or follow up police action on shots my wife and I heard fired last night (Tues Sept 16) between 9 and 10pm. We live on the 100 block of Rhode Island NW and had our windows open while watching TV.

For some reason I noticed an odd sounding high pitched motorized bike of some sort driving by, and then what sounded like a half block away toward 2nd St we both heard very distinctly, "pop, pop, pop, pop". It was four evenly spaced pops, definitely gun fire. The bike sound may have been a coincidence, but it sticks out in my mind. After a few minutes a single patrol car came cruising onto T St. NW and drove around for a bit, put it's searchlight on, and tried to find out what was going on, but from what we could see, the officer didn't find anything. In fear of him driving away, we called 911 to report the gun shots so any other calls would be collaborated and we were told there were several calls in the area reporting gun fire.

Shortly thereafter, the cruiser hit the lights and sirens and zoomed east on Rhode Island. That was the last of any action we saw or heard.

Just wondering what others saw or heard or if there was anything mixed into last night's police reports that would match up to this incident.

Thanks


anyone know anything?

whatever you call it, i'll be calling it the Swanky Safeway

looks at this photoset of the new city vista safeway @ 5th and k, right on the P6 line.

a blurb on dcmetrocentric

DC Metrocentric asked me a coupla questions about Bloomingdale and posted about it here

Les Petits Chanteurs

Last sundays festivities covered HERE


there are some pictures of the event on the Bloomingdale Photo Pool

tonight, a fast tracked emergency vote for Cook School

Other community based and focused arts organizations have applied for the use of the Cook School. We've got lots of charters schools and regular old schools nearby, but no arts facilities. Cook could potentially become an arts outreach facility that can touch all segments of our neighborhood and city.




heres the info on the meetings tonight:
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Catholic University Pryzbyla Center
off McCormick Road, NE (behind the Columbus School of Law)
7:05 – 9:00 p.m.

MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

ANC5C citizens are invited to bring suggestions and recommendation for community improvement to the meeting. However, please observe simply courtesies at all times -- wait to be recognized before speaking and do not speak over others or while others have the floor. Please limit your comments to ONE MINUTE so to give others a chance for expression. Members of the community will be recognized to speak in turn following the Commissioners. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain public order during the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Part I: Community Concerns and Reports ------ 7:05 p.m.

1) Call to Order …………………………………………….… Commissioner Bonds
2) Roll Call …………………………………………………... Commissioner Daneker
3) Approval of the July 2008 Meeting Minutes ….………… Commissioner Salatti
4) Acknowledgement of Community and Guests ………….. Commissioners Day and Holloway
5) Treasurer’s Report ………………………….….……….… Commissioner DeFoe
6) PSA and MPD5CAC Update …………………..…………… Robert Brannum, 5D-CAC President
7) Community Comments .………….…………. Moderated by Commissioners Grant and Daneker
8) Remarks from the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.
9) Comments by Alice Thompson, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services

Part II: Outstanding Business ------- 7:30 p.m.

Commission Vote on PUD Request for St. Paul’s Housing Development (5C09)
Progress Reports on Outstanding Grants ……………………… Commissioner Day
Project Reports, Vote on WiFi Network Proposal (5c03) and New Proposals for Consideration
Part III: New Business ------- 8:00 p.m.
Emergency Vote Request: KIPP Public Charter School Proposed for Cook School Site (5C02)
Emergency Vote Request: PUD Extension for 4th and Rhode Island NE Project
5C08)
ANC 5C Single-Member District Projects and Meeting Announcements --
Metropolitan Bike Trail Construction (5C03)
Youth Mentoring (5C05 and 5C09)
Operation Crackdown (5C05)
Traffic Studies (5C04 and 5C11)
Residential Property Emergency Identification Project (5C01)
Resolutions: Commemorative, Administrative, Programs and Issues

Part V: Committee of the Whole Executive Session -------- 8:50 p.m.

This portion of the meeting is reserved for COMMISSION ACTION ONLY, therefore audience comments will not be entertained. The audience is asked to hold their comments and share them with their Single Member District Representative at the conclusion of the meeting. Thanks again for your cooperation.

1) Pay Bills ………………………………………………………….. Commissioners Day and DeFoe
2) Items for October 2008 Meeting Agenda
Abdo Project CUA South Campus Project (5C10)
Update on Construction of City Charter School at former Armstrong Trades School (5C02)
Update on McMillian Project Planning (5C07)

Meeting Adjourns ……….. 9:00 p.m.

Bloomingdale Artist nominated for Craftiest Bastard of the Year

Bloomingdale resident Rania Hassan* has been nominated by the City Paper Staff for the Craftiest Bastard of the Year, for the annual Crafty Bastards art and craft festival.

You may cast your vote on-line or at the event!



Crafty Bastards!
Sept 28 :: Sunday, 10-5pm
Marie Reed Learning Center
Adams Morgan :: DC




* yeah, she's also my wife. : )

another blog concerning bloomingdale

Living in The Chocolate City

photos from sunday?

anyone have any photos from the choir and pig roast yesterday?
post 'em HERE

Important meeting tonight

On the agenda for the Bloomingdale Civic Association

- the nomination of candidates for the Civic Association's upcoming election of officers, and

- an Association resolution about the liquor license application for the proposed tavern at 84-86 T St, NW. Under discussion will be the proposed hours of operation, parking, trash disposal, and the noise that may accompany operation of this business. We will issue an invitation to the owners to address the community on behalf of their business.


Neighbors with any other business to bring before the Civic Association should contact us at bloomingdaleca @ gmail.com to ask for a place on our agenda.

The meeting will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church, located at 160 U St, NW. It will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

sunday! famers, pig eaters, signers and partyers unite!

i'll be over at adams morgan day on sunday ( Arts on Belmont) , but theres a bunch of stuff going on here in bloomingdale at first and r nw.

the farmers.
10 AM- 2 PM. please go and support our farmers market, and then go support Timor and Windows to round out your cupboard needs.


the smoked pig eaters
come eat smoked pig.

the signers
Les Petits Chanteurs, a singing and musical group from Haiti will be performing.

If you missed it last year ( which i did), go this year ( which i can't, for the same reason again.... can you guys do this a different weekend next year?) you apparently missed a really wonderful event.

the partyers.
Big Bear Cafe is celebrating its anniversary by throwing a party. 7- midnight. come out and thank Lana and Stu for all the energy, good food, awesome art shows and poetry readings and caffeine and smoked pig that they've brought to the neighborhood. oh.. they have cool big bear t shirts for sale too ; )

go check it out.

****************************************************************
I can't find the info for the times of the pig eating and song listening, so if you know, please post it. i'll add it in later, i've been a bit pressed for time this ..uh.. month.. but i really wanted to get this posted. seems like if you go by between 10 am and midnight, they're will be something going on.




( hey also, arts on foot is this friday and saturday... come by!)

food delivery options for bloomingdale

There was an ongoing discussion on a neighborhood listserve about places that deliver to bloomingdale.

a neighbor went through all the emails and compiled a list. This list is a work in progress and i'll continue to edit and add links as i can. i'll post a link to this list in the margin, so it doesnt get buried.
If there are more, please leave a comment and i will add them.



FOOD DELIVERY/TAKEOUT in BLOOMINGDALE

Indian

Mehak
Chinatown
408.9292
M-Th 11 am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-10:30pm, Su 12pm-10pm

Thai
Sala Thai
1301 U St
462.1333
M-Th 11:30am-10:30 pm, F 10:30-11pm,
Sa 12pm-11pm, Su 12pm-10:30pm

Thai Chili
(Chinatown)
393.2905,
M-F 11am-3pm, 5-10pm;
Sa-Su 5-10pm

Thai Xing
(in LeDroit Park, 515 Florida Ave, delivery & take-out only)
332.4322,

Thai Tanic
588.1795
Daily: 11:30am-9:45pm

Kanlaya!
740 6th street nw
393.0088

Sushi
Sushi Go Round & Tapas
(Chinatown)
393.2825 M-F 11am-3pm, 5-10pm;
Sa-Su 5-10pm

Chinese

WokNRoll
604 H St NW
347-4656
www.wokandrolldc.com
(http://www.wokandrolldc.com/)
M-Th 10:30am-10:30pm Fr-Sa 10:30am- 1:00am,
Su 12pm-10:30pm




Great Wall Schezuan House
1527 14th St NW
797.8888
M-Th 11am-10pm, Fr-Sa
11am-10:30pm
Sun 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Pizza

Pizza Boli's
(Pizza, Pasta, Subs)
462.3100
Su-Th
10:30-1am, Fr-Sa 10:30-3:30 am

Today’s Pizza
3928 12th St NE
529-2900
M-Th
12am-1am, Fr-Sa 11am-2:30am, Su 11am-12am


Domino’s
232-8400
Su-Th 11:00am-1:00am, Fr-Sa 11:00am-2:00am

Papa John’s
313 H ST, NW
986.2222
10am-1am

Manny & Olga’s
1841 14th St
387-1214
Su-Th 10:30 am-2am, Fri-Sa 10:30 am-3am

Baffetto Pizza
2005 18th St NW
483-3333

Su-Th 11am-1am, Fr-Sa 11am-3:30am
(Pie varieties include the arrabiata with spicy red pepper sauce, mushrooms
and olives, chicken pesto with grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes and olives
and a simple margarita. Diners can choose from four different sauces and can
opt for the thin crust variety; AND great Subs)

Moroni and Brothers
4811 Georgia Avenue NW
829-2090
http://moroniandbrothers.com/

M-Thu 7am -11:30pm, Fri-Sa 7am-12am, Su 11am-10pm

Taqueria
Tacos Pepitos
(Colum. Heights)
232.7121
M-Th 8am-10pm; F-Sa
8am-11pm; Su 8am-10pm

Chix
2019 11th street nw
234.2449


Local non-Delivery

Luciana Cafe (carryout only)
North Capitol & P NW
234.7040

Yeung Fong Carryout

1701 N Capitol St NE

(202) 832-3869

Eastern Carryout

1532 N Capitol St NW

(202) 745-5816

Chinese: Full Yum (carryout only)
North Capitol & P NE
832.0637,
M-Th10:30am-1am, Fr-Sa 10:30 am- 2am, Su 12pm-12am

Big Bear Cafe

1700 First st nw

Washington, DC

(202) 470-5543

Pound Coffee

200 Florida Ave NE

Washington, DC

(202) 408-5282

Hot Trout Grill
8 Florida Ave. NW

recently closed for health code violations, so... well.. just so you know.

Jam Doung Style

1726 N Capitol St NW

(202) 483-2445 ...
(website seems to be down)

Dunkin' Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Washington, DC

(202) 332-6444


Windows Cafe
website
101 Rhode Island Ave NW
(202) 462-6585

B & J North Carolina BBQ
238 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
202-387-3000





RESTAURANT DELIVERY SERVICES

http://delivery.com
www.seamlessweb.com


PLEASE NOTE: Restaurant times may not reflect delivery times.

"newcomers" in harlem

i thought this article from the new york times was an interesting read:

In an Evolving Harlem, Newcomers Try to Fit In



In the past few years, the “Village of Harlem,” as older residents still call it, has become a 21st-century laboratory for integration. Class and money and race are at the center of the changes in the neighborhood. Lured by stately century-old brownstones and relatively modest rents, new faces are moving in and making older residents feel that they are being pushed out. There have been protests, and anger directed as much at the idea of the newcomers as at them personally.

another quote from the article

What is occurring in Harlem is part of a wider trend across the nation reshaping poorer black enclaves like the Fillmore District in San Francisco, Bronzeville in Chicago and Columbia Heights in Washington. Harlem, because of its status as a symbol of black success and independence, has been among those most closely watched.

Don't look down on a man...

Don't look down on a man...
Originally uploaded by Suse_dc

unless you gonna pick him up.


This photo was submitted to the Bloomingdale Photo Pool
http://www.flickr.com/groups/bloomingdale/pool/

bloomingdale house in citypapers Buyer's Market

here

pig smoking/ smokers needed

saw this message recently:

We need to borrow your Meat Smoker.

On Saturday, September 13th we will be having a massive Pig Smoking at the Big Bear Cafe, and we need all the smokers we can pull together.

So far we have 2 smokers on hand, two promised by "friends of the Bear", and Ted McGinn has supplied his plans for the fire pit.

If you know of where to get a smoker we could definitely use it.

-Stu

2nd Annual Haitian Invasion/ housing needed.

See this request from Bloomingdale resident Teal:

I am working with Stu Davenport to prepare for the 2nd Annual Haitian Invasion.

Les Petits Chanteurs Choir will be passing through our community from Saturday, Sept 13th -- Tuesday, Sept 16th. The group is not quite as big as last year. This year we will have around 36 children ages 6 years to 18 years old accompanied by their chaperones.

Again this year, we need to find housing for everyone. I would like to put a request out on the list serve to ask for volunteers to help with housing for these kids while they are here. We need to find a place for everyone to sleep for the 3 nights that they are visiting our community. During the day, the group has planned activities to attend to. Hosts will be expected to drop the kids off at designated places/times early each morning and then pick them up again at the end of each day.

If anyone has room to accommodate any of our visitors, please contact me at: teal_d @ yahoo.com or 703- 855- 7296.

Blackberries

Blackberries
Originally uploaded by MC MasterChef

photo submitted to the bloomingdale photo pool on flickr.

check it out. share images of the neighborhood.

back of houses, bloomingdale.

IMG_0005
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

farmers market tomorrow

Good morning BFM fans,

Ted says: Another great weekend is coming up and you will find new items and great deals at the BFM......Reid will have the first grapes of the season together with fresh pressed apple cider and heirloom tomato juice. Stop by early, grab a melon, some croissants and free- range breakfast sausage,plus a bottle of heirloom Tomato juice then head home to make a great brunch featuring heirloom bloody mary's.


Reid: Grapes! Grapes. Grapes. Caitlin is growing wine and eating grapes. Plus Satsuma and Duarte sweet plums, raspberries, blackberries, pesticide-free heirloom tomatoes, white and yellow peaches, yellow nectarines, and great eating and cooking apples. NEW NEW NEW: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Spreads: 1) Marsala Wine/ Sweet Onion, 2) Spicy 3) Basic House. More of their seriously peachy Peach Juice, some Heirloom Tomato Juice, and the first Apple Cider of the season. Many people say it is the best cider in the region. Try it yourself and decide.



Truck Patch Farms: Tomato Sale: Quarts of sauce, canning, gazpacho, cooking tomatoes: $3.50 a quart (about 2 pounds in a quart so about 1.75 a pound.). Use them for sauce, canning, gazpacho, cooking. I bake a bunch of them regularly on a hotel or cookie with olive oil, garlic, thyme and salt, and roast them for 5 or 6 hours at 250 degrees. Then I used half as a sauce and throw half in a freezer bag for a gray winter day.. Green beans, peppers, cucumbers, squash and squash blossoms, Sugar Baby and Crimson Treats watermelons. herbs.

I grilled some of their pork chops (rubbed with Indian spices and salt for dinner Wednesday night.) Just let them sit with the spices for at least hour before you cook them. Raves at the table. And if you pre-salt them and let them sit overnight, they cook up even juicier! (The salt acts like a brine and makes the chops really juicy).

Hungry for salads? Brian is growing tiny heads of romaine and other lettuces. Great with their arugula.

And pork, pork, pork, of course.

Did you see the WP article on baby squash/ flower fritters for breakfast: here is how to do it.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/20/AR2008082001032.html


Garner: Bernard asked us to tell you that he picks his cantaloups RIPE so they should be eaten on Sunday or Monday. Don't wait three or four days or they will be overripe.

Tomatoes, White sweet corn,cherry tomatoes, green beans, white superior potatoes,s eggplants, peppers, okra, squash, baby lima beans (boil and eat like edamame) , RIPE cantaloup for Eating NOW, watermelons, cukes.

Those mild-flavored, yellow pattypan squashes look funny but they are made for stuffing (or you can slice them for the grill). Just slice off the top for a lid, hollow them out and stuff them with ssauteed chopped veggies or cheese or a mix of sauteed meat and rice and veg...

http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/products/vegetables/pattypan/

Tip:
* To know if the squash is cooked, poke it with a knife as you would do with a potato. Its tender flesh can be scooped out with a spoon.
* It appears in numerous dishes in the islands.
* Prepare pattypans like stuffed peppers. Bake for 20 minutes covered with aluminum foil.
* Sauté thinly sliced pattypans, seasoned as you would a sauté of chanterelle mushrooms.
* They go well with highly-flavored accompaniments: stuffings with ginger, vinegar, sweet and sour soups.

Recipes

Prepare like stuffed peppers.
If you decide to stuff the pattypans, cut off the lids; hollow out the inside with a spoon; heat some butter and oil in a skillet until foamy, add onion and cook gently until translucent; add meat and spices; cook for 3 minutes longer; blend in some bread crumbs; stuff the pattypans and place them in a baking dish into which you've poured 1/2" of water.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350° F, covered with aluminum foil. They can be served on their own, or with a tomato or white sauce, depending on the ingredients of the stuffing.
At the end of the cooking time, you can remove the lids and gratiné the pattypans by laying a piece of brie cheese over the stuffing.
Stuffing for a one-dish meal
Squash flesh, mushrooms, chicken breast and shallots, diced and sautéed; add cream, mint, parsley, salt and pepper and bake for at least 30 minutes in a 350° F oven.
OR
Stuff with a knob of butter or a mixture of ground meat( beef, pork or lamb), tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic and ginger.

NanBon: lots more peach and berry cobblers.

7th Street Garden is back with eggplants, herbs, plants, greens and some surprises.

Breadline continues to have those great squares of onion focaccia, baguettes, muffins, cookies and loaves of multi-grain, whole wheat and French Country breads. (Let them know if they are running out of your favorite breads before you can buy them.)

See you Sunday

Robin, Ted, Ben, Jess


--
Robin Shuster
Markets & More
14& U Farmers Market
Bloomingdale Farmers Market

email: marketsandmore@gmail.com (sign up for our weekly market email!)
The 14&U Farmers Market:
Day: Every Saturday May 10- November 22nd,
Time: 9am - 1pm
Place: On the sidewalk of the Reeves Plaza, at the NW corner of 14th and U Streets NW.



The Bloomingdale Farmers Market:
Date: Every Sunday May 18th- November 23rd,
Time:10am - 2pm
Place: In front of the Big Bear Cafe on First and R Streets NW.

We Welcome WIC and Senior GET FRESH checks at both markets.

2020 Martini

2020 martini

what's going on?

anyone know anything?

52 O street on NPR

look here

lost kitten

a kitten has been found in Truxton Circle on 4th street between R and Q NW.
To claim the kitty, email Lindsay at lreopelle AT mac.com

Post Offices

I got to the post office a lot. at least twice a week. My wife and i both sell stuff online via commissions requests and etsy.com.

It is rare that i go to the LeDroit Park Post Office.

For one, the hours suck.
8:30-01:00PM
2:00-05:00PM
monday through friday.
is this still 1975?

also, its dangerous to get to.
walking across florida and rhode island avenue during those hour is taking your life in your hands.
driving to the post office, you must enter by going east on florida. turning into the lot on florida while cars are closing in on you at 50 mph is not my idea of civilization. exiting is equally tricky.

Nor is entering the post office fortification. The bullet proof glass decontamination chamber feels cold war/ crack war era.

I went yesterday. no one was in line, i had two packages. it took 45 minutes.
apparently a guy there turned off the computers while the clerk was in the middle of scanning my packages in.
while the computer was blank, but my packages were on the other side of checkpoint charlie, mainly stood by laughing and talking about their job benefits.

That was maybe the fifth time i've been to that post office in the five years its been my closest post office. i hope i remember to never go there again. in fact, i quite hope that it closes allowing that whole clusterfuck on an intersection to develop into something less wastelandlike.

i would like to point out that the next two closest post offices to me, Brentwood and Union Station are the to BEST post offices in the city, staffed by friendly and very professional clerks.

At least once a month i am moved to compliment them. Brentwood is generally quicker and easier since there is a parking lot, but the hours at Union Station and the ease of public transportation are terrific.

no berlin wall at either, to boot.

Neighbors of Seaton Place have a website

and a commercial.

Le Droit Park Community mural

look at this post from the dccah

car break in last night

i received an email asking me to post this:
------------

My name is ( name withheld) and last night my car was broken into. It would have happened between 10PM when I went to sleep and 445AM when I went out to the car. The front passenger window was busted, my radio was stolen and my car was trashed. I don't think they took anything else and I filed a police report but I was wondering if anyone saw anything last night. I am sure someone would have called the police but just in case I thought I would ask around. I don't care so much about the radio but (this may sound cheesy) I think if we show that we notice these things and attempt to report the criminals then they will leave our neighborhood alone. My car was parked in front of 227 S street (near the BP end). I live on Florida but park behind the house. I am sorry if this is rambling but I am just a bit shaken and upset. I hope this helps but with something so minor I doubt it will. If anyone tries to sell an alpine radio CDA-9853 to any of the local shops then don't buy it or get their info and report it.

Thanks so much
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

howard theatre

here is a post about the renovation of the howard theatre

pizza pizza pizza

seems there are now three potential pizza places in the hood.

Martini2020
Baraki
and theres a rumor of a third one in the works at 2nd & elm NW.

anyone have any details?


on the subject of food, has anyone been to Hot Trout on Florida @ North Cap.?

Soul Day Spa

Apparently Soul Day Spa has been undergoing some renovations and has new signage.
anyone ever been there? what did you think?

The Bloomingdale Public Safety Initiative Neighborhood Walk.

Neighborhood Walk – Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 7:30

The Bloomingdale Public Safety Initiative

Invites You to Be a Part of Our Next Neighborhood Walk.

We had some great guests just our walk last Friday. So who knows who will join us this week! But we certainly hope you will come out and walk a few blocks with fellow neighbors who want to make Bloomingdale a better.

So please join with your neighbors, MPD, and DC Governmentt Staff and walk the streets of Bloomingdale! A strong, diverse community presence announces that this neighborhood does not tolerate crime, drugs, violence, and prostitution! But that’s not all our presence can do: we also encourage a caring community where neighbors look out for neighbors and who appreciate what everyone brings to the community table.


WEDNESDAY, August 13th

meet at the corner of 1st and V Streets, NW

7:30 P.M.

We can do it! See you there!


John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Recording Secretary, ANC 5C
(202) 986-2592
jsalatti @ earthlink.net
Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"

empty lot at q and florida

this image is facing south
look at this:
DHCD Seeks Offers For Development Of District-Owned Lots
[http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/dhcd/section/2/release/14484]

(Washington, DC) – The Department of Housing and Community Development officially released today a Solicitation of Offers for the development of several District-owned lots (site clusters).

The Department is seeking offers for the development of single and multifamily units, including affordable housing units, to be built on site clusters in the following four locations:

Site Cluster #1: W Street, SE;
Site Cluster#2: Kramer Street, NE; and
Site Cluster#3: Q Street and Florida Avenue, NW.

The Solicitation of Offers package, including application materials (in CD format), is available for pickup at Department of Housing and Community Development, Property Acquisition and Disposition Division, 801 North Capitol Street, NE, first floor receptionist desk.

The deadline for submission of offers is 3 pm on Wednesday, September 17.

LeDroit Park Mural "This is How We Live"

LeDroit Park Mural "This is How We Live"

CALLING ALL CHILDREN!!!

Did you know that LeDroit Park is getting its own mural?

The DC Commission of Arts and Humanities has selected an Artist to create an ORIGINAL mural for the wall at the intersection of 3rd & Elm Streets NW (next to the entrance to the Gage-Eckington School).

The design will include ART by the children of LeDroit Park!!

What: Art by Children for inclusion in the LeDroit Park Mural!

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 1:30 to 5:00

Where: 400 Block of U Street NW (the event will be held during the annual U Street "pot-luck" Block Party)

Artist materials will be available for children to create original "ART" that may be selected to be in the final mural design! The mural's Artist and representatives from the DC Commission of Arts will be on hand to show-off the design & to answer questions about the project.

COME OUT AND JOIN US!!
Questions? Email Andrea at feniak-buchanan@ att.net

about the potential tavern...

interesting comments over HERE about the potential tavern on first@ t

Its an interesting discussion.

the prince visits timor

wonder what kind of google hits that title will get....
anyway, The Prince of Petworth visits Timor Bodega.

but you guys already knew about that place and shop there, right?

Neighborhood Walk – TODAY Friday, August 8, 2008

Neighborhood Walk – TODAY Friday, August 8, 2008

The Bloomingdale Public Safety Initiative

Invites You to Be a Part of Our Next Neighborhood Walk.

Word must getting out that these Bloomingdale walks are the thing to do! Because, in addition to our wonderful group of neighbors, we may also be joined by Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.; Alice Thompson of the Mayor’s office; Debbie Smith, a former Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner serving ANC 5C; Robert Brannum, Chair of the 5D Citizens Advisory Council; and visitors from other neighborhoods.

So please join with your neighbors, MPD, and DC Gov ' t Staff and walk the streets of Bloomingdale! A strong, diverse community presence announces that this neighborhood does not tolerate crime, drugs, violence, and prostitution! But that’s not all our presence can do: we also encourage a caring community where neighbors look out for neighbors and who appreciate what everyone brings to the community table.


FRIDAY, August 8th

meet at the corner of 1st and V Streets, NW

6:30 P.M.


We can do it! See you there!


John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Recording Secretary, ANC 5C
(202) 986-2592
jsalatti @ earthlink.net
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"

baraki and yoga

thought i'd post a link to Veranda, considering this

and oh.. it seems like there may be a yoga place across the street.



first street is gonna be kickin it, huh?

watha t daniel library on rhode island avenue

check out the post here about the recently unveiled design.

this building

for lease
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

anything going on here yet?

bloomingdaledc has a new look

please go check it out HERE

especially the resource section

not Hellers but Baraki

Imgoph has the details of the future tavern at this spot


heres the message from the anc:
Dear Neighbors in Bloomingdale:

The Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration has issued a “Notice of Public Hearing” for Monday, 29 September 2008 on a application for a license under the DC Alcohol Beverage Control Act for applicant/licensee: Baraki, LLC, operating under the trade name Baraki, license class – Retailer’s “C” Tavern, 84-85 T Street, NW. The licensee contact information is Dimitri P. Mallios, 202-625-7700. The nature of the operation is a local tavern featuring standard American fare with occasional DJ, occupancy load is 99. The planned hours of operation and hours of sale, service and consumption of alcohol beverages are Sunday-Thursday, 11am-2am, Friday and Saturday, 11am-3am; hours of entertainment will be Sunday – Thursday 9pm-2am, Friday and Saturday 9pm-3am. The hours for a sidewalk café with 24 seats will be Monday-Sunday 11am-12am.

Persons and ANC Commissions wishing to comment must file on or before Monday, 15 September 2008

free foldable shopping cart

its this style.


interested?
email me.

commenting.

when commenting, please be mindful of respecting others, even if you disagree.

stolen scooter

the scooter had a big 'i love obama' sticker on the back! its a small scooter/back tire/antique look....it was heard that suspect may ride it around the new cigar bar....if you see it call Luciana 5042516124

a cullinary challenge from In Shaw

look here

big bear mentioned in the post

Post article

"A beautiful coffee ought to be savored," she said.

this sentence made me smile:

Labermeier's attention to the intricacies of producing near-perfect coffee is shared by a small but growing number of chefs, including, most recently, Washington's José Andrés.

thats pretty freakin hot.

dc one cards

here is a link to information about the dc one card

The DC One Card is a consolidated credential designed to give adults and children access to DC government facilities and programs. Eventually, the DC One Card will also become a student ID and an access card for all DC government buildings and programs. For the participants in the Summer Youth Program (SYP), the new card will include a bonus--immediate WMATA SmartTrip® capability to help them travel to and from their summer jobs.

LeDroit Park & Bloomingdale HERITAGE TRAIL!

Make Some History!

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED

TO HELP CREATE A

LeDroit Park & Bloomingdale

HERITAGE TRAIL!

Would you like to help bring a Heritage Trail to LeDroit Park and Bloomingdale? Do you have photos and memories to share?

Then plan to join your neighbors, representatives from Cultural Tourism DC and the Joint LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale Heritage Trail Working Group to learn more about the city’s Neighborhood Heritage Trails Program!

WEDNESDAY, July 23

7:00 PM

160 U Street NW

St. George’s Episcopal Church

The Washington, DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails showcases Washington’s diverse neighborhoods for residents and visitors alike. A self-guided walking trail will be marked with poster-sized signs with text and pictures that tells our neighborhoods’ stories. A trail typically takes 90 minutes to walk, and begins and ends at a Metro station.

Please help us discover the most interesting historic events that happened here,

and the fascinating people who lived, played, and worked here.

Longtime residents, newcomers, and former residents are all encouraged and welcome to attend.

You can see Neighborhood Heritage Trails in Greater U St, Downtown, Southwest, Barracks Row, Shaw, Adams Morgan, Tenleytown, and Mount Pleasant. Trails are underway in Brightwood, Deanwood, Columbia Heights, Anacostia, Georgia Ave/Pleasant Plains and others.

Contact Cassandra Costley at 703-605-4089 or sandysan55@hotmail.com for more information on the LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale Heritage Trail effort. To learn more about the Neighborhood Heritage Trails Program, please call Jane Levey at Cultural Tourism DC: 202-626-1137.

Washington, DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails are developed by neighborhood working groups and the nonprofit Cultural Tourism DC with funding by the District Department of Transportation the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration

Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting

Bloomingdale Civic Association

July 21 Meeting Agenda

Call to Order

Special Guests:

DCRA's Eric Rogers to Provide an Update on Problem Housing

Committee Reports

Correspondence Report

Financial Report

Beautification Committee

Leadership & Mediation Committee

2008 House Tour Committee

Unfinished Business

Serita Sanders to Provide an Update on Flooding Issues in Bloomingdale

Serita Sanders to Provide an Update on the Gage-Eckington School Action

Bloomingdale Wireless Initiative – ANC Stuart Davenport

New Business

Announcements

Adjournment

The meeting will be held at St. Georges Episcopal Church, located at 160 U St NW.

It will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

public movie night -first and florida

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Family Movie Night Season Coming to Florida Avenue Park

The District’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) brings "Fun Family Films Under The Stars,” to south Bloomingdale at Florida Avenue Park at 1st and Florida Avenue across from the great Big Bear Café. This movie festival offers residents of all ages and families of all sizes the opportunity to enjoy viewing free, family-oriented films in DPR’s outdoor settings. As in previous years, viewers are invited to bring their own snacks, chairs and blankets.

Movies will be shown from 8:45 pm to 11 pm.

At select locations throughout the summer, community members who arrive early enough for each screening will have the opportunity to place a vote between two movies that may be shown that evening. For example, one night, those attending the Columbia Heights Recreation Center screening were asked to choose between the 2005 comedy “Are We There Yet?” starring Nia Long and Ice Cube or the 2006 drama “Akeelah and the Bee” with Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer. The movie which receives the most votes will be shown.

So come on out this Sunday evening at 8:45 pm to Florida Avenue Park !

And come out next Thursday, the 24th when Family Movie Night comes to the Harry Thomas Rec Center on Lincoln Road NE.

John

John T. Salatti

Commissioner, ANC 5C04

Recording Secretary, ANC 5C

(202) 986-2592

jsalatti @ earthlink.net

"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"

weedfest bloomingdale!

Dear Friends of Crispus Attucks Park,

Join us for a WEEDFEST THIS Saturday in Crispus Attucks Park. Your neighbors will be out in the Memory Garden, with backup from a professional landscaping team, with the goal of GETTING RID OF ALL THE WEEDS IN THE MEMORY GARDEN! Just imagine the transformation. Or better yet come see it for yourself and help make it happen.

It's going to be hot this weekend, so we're starting early -- 8:30am, and will probably go until at least Noon. We'll also make sure we have ways to stay cool, including cold drinks and maybe a makeshift misting station. And if we're still working at noon we can even order lunch.

Thanks,

- John

John Corea, President | Crispus Attucks Development Corporation

jacorea @ gmail. com | www.crispusattuckspark.org

Public Safety Meeting

Ward 5 Councilmember
Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.
Invites You to the
Public Safety Meeting
with PSA 501 Residents

Councilmember Thomas is personally chairing the PSA 501 meeting so that he can hear directly from you regarding your public
safety concerns, as well as share with you key information he recently received from a MPD briefing for council members.

WHO: Ward 5 Councilmember Thomas
WHAT: Public Safety Meeting with PSA 501 Residents

WHEN: 7 pm, Wednesday, July 16, 2008
WHERE: Harry Thomas, Sr. Recreation Center
1743 Lincoln Road, NE
2nd Floor Meeting Room

next ANC 5C

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Edgewood Senior Building-Crawford Hall
7:05 – 9:00 p.m. 635 Edgewood Terrace, NE (enter from parking lot )


MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

ANC5C citizens are invited to bring suggestions and recommendation for community improvement to the meeting. However, please observe simply courtesies at all times -- wait to be recognized before speaking and do not speak over others or while others have the floor. Please limit your comments to ONE MINUTE so to give others a chance for expression. Members of the community will be recognized following the Commissioners. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain public order during the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Part I: Community Concerns and Reports ------ 7:05 p.m.

1) Call to Order …………………………………………………………… Commissioner Bonds
2) Roll Call …………………………………………….………………….. Commissioner Daneker
3) Approval of the June 2008 Meeting Minutes ….……………….….. Commissioner Salatti
4) Acknowledgement of Community Leaders and Guests ………….. Commissioner Phillips
5) Treasurer’s Report …………………………………………………… Commissioner DeFoe
6) MPD Update …………………………………………………………... PSA 501 Officers
7) Community Concerns ……………………………………… Moderated by Commissioner Grant
8) Remarks from the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.
9) Comments by Alice Thompson, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services

Part II: Outstanding Business ------- 7:35 p.m.

Progress Reports on Outstanding Grants …………………………………… Commissioner Day
Delinquent Progress Reports: Harriet Tubman Memorial, Bloomingdale Community Mediation, and Eckington Newsletter
Action Item: Vote on – Young Men of Distinction Grant Request ……… Commissioner Hammond
New Grant Request: The Bridge HiFi Network

Update on St. Paul’s Housing Development (requires PUD from Zoning Commission) … Jack Lester, EYA
…………………………………………………………….. Introduction by Commissioner Grant

Part III: New Business ------- 8:15 p.m.

Resolutions …………………………………. Commissioners Bonds, Farmer Allen, and Daneker

Note: The Commissioners will ask questions first followed by the audience.

Part IV: Information of Interest ------------- 8:30 p.m.

Single-Member District Project Notes and Issues ……………. Firehouse conversion, EOM
Neighborhood Walks, Public Safety Walks, DDOT Beautification Grants, SMD Meetings, etc.

Part V: Committee of the Whole Executive Session -------- 8:50 p.m.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for COMMISSION ACTION ONLY, and therefore audience comments will not be entertained. The audience is asked to hold their comments and share them with their Single Member District Representative at the conclusion of the meeting. Thanks again for your cooperation.

1) Pay Bills ………………………………………………………….. Commissioners Day and DeFoe
2) Items for September 2008 Meeting Agenda ……………………………………………


Meeting Adjourned ……….. 9:00 p.m.


Commission 5C will not meet during August, but resumes monthly meetings on September 16, 2008