local news tweets about yesterday's shooting activity in the Bates/Hanover area

Some local news tweets about yesterday's crime activity in the Bates/Hanover area:

More Gunfire Near Scene of Fatal Shooting in NW DC https://t.co/rO4Fv2Ob7I

— Bloomingdame (@bloomingdame) May 30, 2017

DC Police posted near where a father was killed Sat., & close to where shots were fired Mon. in NW. We're live at 6a pic.twitter.com/46S74bcvI2

— Justin Finch (@JustinNBC4) May 30, 2017

Shots fired in neighborhood, days after shooting that left 1 dead & 7 injured: https://t.co/VcNOAvVm9P pic.twitter.com/nGytbUsdHH

— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) May 30, 2017

crime walk this afternoon in the Bates/Hanover communities

From the Facebook page of the Bates Area Civic Association:

Kyle Thomas

8 hrs

Hello neighbors,
                                     
As one step toward addressing the area's recent crime challenges, we are partnering with the Mayor's Office, MPD, and civic leaders for a safety walk tomorrow afternoon. All residents of the area are welcome and encouraged to join the walk tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, as described below. I hope to see you out there.

The (Ward 5 MOCRS) Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Service in conjunction with community leaders will be conducting a Public Safety Walk, tomorrow--Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 starting at 3:30PM in the Bates Area/Hanover Communities.

We are asking residents of both neighborhoods to join us on this public safety walk. We will be engaging residents and passing out important public safety information.
The walk will begin promptly at 3:30PM in front of Dunbar SHS and will end at the unit b/o Q Street NW. Attached you will find the full route summary.
Members of the 5th District Police Department will be joining us on this walk as well as neighborhood ANC's and Civic Association Members. We are asking you to spread the word to your neighbors as we work diligently to make your neighborhood a Safer and Strong DC.
Lastly, on June 5th, 2017 at 7PM please come out to the Bates Area Civic Association monthly meeting. Police Chief Peter Newsham will be present to address the community. The location of the meeting is (Mt. Sinai Baptist Church) 1615 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC.

See this related post over at the Bates blog.

this afternoon near the Q Street NW shooting scene: 20 shots fired, no one struck, two arrested, crime walk on Tuesday

See this tweet:

Police say 20 shots fired. No one struck. Crime walk planned for Tue. 3:30p starting Hanover Pl per ANC Brad Thomas https://t.co/rffkAq1hYk

— Jackie Bensen (@jackiebensen) May 29, 2017

See this message from MPD:

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 10:31 PM To: Listserv (mpd-5D@yahoogroups.com)
Subject: [MPD-5D] Sounds of Gunshots 1400 North Capitol St NW

Fifth District Community, 5D had a call for service for multiple gun shots in the rear of 1400 Block North Capitol St NW this afternoon.  In light of recent shooting over the weekend, the 5^th District had deployed additional units to that area. The area was quickly saturated with the 5D units along with the MPD Gun Recovery unit. 2 arrests were made and multiple weapons were recovered. No injuries were reported.  

PSA	501
CCN	CCN 17090670
RPT DATE	May 29, 2017 5:07 PM
OFFENSE	CPWL-Sounds of Gun Shots-Destruction of Proper
LOCATION:	1400 North Capitol St NW (Rear of)

Lieutenant Daren Jones

Metropolitan Police Department

Fifth District Sector 3
(202)359-8519 MPD Cell
(202)698-0150 Station
(202)698-0268 Office

volunteers needed for Taste of North Capitol

From: Aisha Bond [mailto:ed@northcapitoldc.com]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 5:09 PM
Subject: Volunteers needed for Taste of North Capitol.

Gain free entry and unlimited tastes by volunteering for the Taste of North Capitol. Volunteers need for Wednesday prep 9am-8pm and Thursday 9am-10:30pm. Jobs include stuffing goody bags, set up, serving and general help. Please email you name and availability to volunteers@northcapitoldc.com.
                                                                                                   
And the rest of you...GET YOUR TICKETS and meet us there!

Asha Bond, Esq.
Executive Director
North Capitol Main Street Org.
202-409-6485
www.northcapitoldc.com

Amazon locker available at the 7-11 at 1315 2nd Street NE

From a neighbor:

Good news! An Amazon box has been added to a nearest location. If you are tired of your Amazon deliveries getting stolen, this may be a great option. 

The Amazon locker is located at:

1315 2nd St NE, at 7-Eleven, Washington DC 20002-3487

Here is a description from Amazon:

Amazon Locker provides you with a self-service delivery location to pick up and return your Amazon.com packages. Lockers are currently available in a variety of locations throughout the U.S.

Instead of delivering a package to your home or business address, you can select an Amazon Lockerlocation and pick up your package at a time that's convenient for you. Once your package is delivered to the Amazon Locker, you'll receive an e-mail notification with a unique pickup code that includes the address and opening times for your selected Locker location.

When you arrive to collect your package, enter your pickup code or scan the barcode using the barcode scanner and follow the instructions on the screen. 

All packages delivered to Amazon Locker locations must be picked up within three days. If you're not able to collect your package within this timeframe, the package will be returned to us for a refund. 

If you have feedback about your experience with Amazon Locker, you can submit it through the Amazon Locker Customer Survey.

Memorial Day 2017

red bricks from the 1890's for sale

I’m finally done with major construction and have roughly 1200 bricks left over.  I know some people are rebuilding their houses with the exposed brick look, so I’ll be selling my stash.  Could you please post this?

Thanks!

  

FOR SALE

Red bricks from the 1890’s for sale.  The whole lot of ca.1200, or partial ok, too.  Very good condition and cleaned thoroughly.

Contact Snorre Wik at snorrewik@mac.com for photos, or see photos here:

who's open today and who's not

See this assortment of Memorial Day tweets from neighborhood businesses:

Happy Memorial Day! We R open pic.twitter.com/eisW2F1kSn

— Sunset Wine & Spirit (@sunset_wine) May 29, 2017

We will open today at 9:30 am - Happy Memorial Day!

— sylvancafe (@sylvancafe) May 29, 2017

We're open for brunch today. Join us starting at 10:30am. https://t.co/mHsh8HO8AZ

— Boundary Stone (@BoundaryStoneDC) May 29, 2017

We're taking a rest tomorrow. Thank you to all who served to defend our country. Enjoy family… https://t.co/Xcu4sG268b

— CRISPKITCHENBAR (@CRISPKITCHENBAR) May 29, 2017

Hey smokehouse family due to Memorial Day we are closed Monday an Tuesday but will reopen on Wednesday at our regular time

— DCity Smokehouse (@DCitySmokehouse) May 28, 2017

MPD alert: Robbery Snatch on the 300 block of R Street NW at 00:21 hours

From: AlertDC [mailto:noreply@everbridge.net] Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 1:36 AM Subject: Crime Alert 5th District (PSA 501-508)

This is an important message from the District of Columbia AlertDC system.

Alert: Robbery Snatch at 0021 hrs in the 300 block of R Street NW. Lookout for a B/M, 6'0" tall, light complexion. wearing a light colored shirt and dark pants.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20170309236
Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC
Sent by MPD CAD # 11053

MPD: shooting on the 200 block of W Street NW

See this tweet:

SHOOTING/200 BLOCK OF W ST NW/NO LOOKOUT/5269 pic.twitter.com/CHwGGjqEGy

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) May 29, 2017

package theft video from the unit block of S Street NW

This evening we came home to open packages on our doorstep.  Attached is video footage of the offender in action at 5 pm on 5/28/2017.  Could you please distribute?
            

DCity Smokehouse closed on Monday, Memorial Day, and Tuesday

See this tweet:

Hey smokehouse family due to Memorial Day we are closed Monday an Tuesday but will reopen on Wednesday at our regular time

— DCity Smokehouse (@DCitySmokehouse) May 28, 2017

revisiting 20 Channing Street NW with its mid-backyard new construction three-story house with roofdeck...

See this tweet and the images:

That's a three story house with roof deck you can see going up in the backyard. Original house will get a third floor, too. #bloomingdaledc pic.twitter.com/mWFZVkAnBN

— Bloomingdame (@bloomingdame) May 28, 2017

a week from today: St. Martin's Catholic Church 2017 Pentecost concert

See this concert announcement: 

St. Martin's 2017 Pentecost Concert 

Including: Traditional, Gospel and African Choirs with Special Guest Liturgical Dance Troupe! 
              

When: Sunday, June 4th 5:00pm

Where: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
1908 North Capitol Street, NW
(located on the corner of North Capitol Street and T Street NW)
(http://www.stmartinsdc.org/)  

With Fellowship and light refreshments to follow

Adult Donation: $10.00
                                                      
Children are free!

For Directions and/or discount Tickets call 202-232-1144

a week from today: Common Good City Farm Herbalism Workshop with Antler Alchemy

From Common Good City Farm's current set of workshops:

Herbalism Workshops
Come learn how to use herbs medicinally at one of our upcoming workshop!
Register for our herbalism series with Antler Alchemy here.
Register to make herbal tinctures on Wed, June 7 here.
Register to make Herbal Infused Oils, Salves, and Creams on Wed, July 12 here.
                          

man yelling from the front porch on Flagler Place NW

More from NextDoor Bloomingdale this morning:

From: Nextdoor Bloomingdale [mailto:reply@rs.email.nextdoor.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 6:35 AM
Subject: Seriously, the yelling.

Bloomingdale The man on Flagler. 6am today. Non-stop yelling off his porch. Getting REALY tired of this. What to do? Call 311? I feel like my options are empty but if he continues to wake me up at 6am every day (it's Sunday for Pete' sake), I'm going to go yell at him myself. Confrontation is NOT my thing, never has been. Any suggestions? Can't take it anymore.

               

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two cars on Bryant Street NW broken into overnight

From NextDoor Bloomingdale:

Cars broken into

Two cars were broken into about two hours ago (2am) on Bryant Street. One car's rear driver side window was smashed, the other's passenger side window smashed. Although one car had an alarm, it didn't go off. Two guys were involved (one breaking in, one lookout) and they got away. I have reported this information to the police. First guy – Top: Dark shirt, Bottom: Dark pants, Race: Black, Sex: Male He was running and going through belongings at the same time dropping things along the way. The second guy – Hair: Long dreads, Top: Dark/Black top, Bottom: Tan, Build: Tall (between 5'9" and 6'0) and Slim, Race: Black, Sex: Male A couple of weeks ago, our car and another car were broken into but nothing of much value was taken besides a tire iron and umbrella. Lesson: Keep bags and other things that look like they may hold valuables out of sight.

a week from today: DC Water’s End-of-Construction Celebration for Bloomingdale & LeDroit Park

From: Hadiah Jordan <Hadiah.Jordan@dcwater.com>
Date: May 24, 2017 4:16 PM
Subject: DC Water’s End of Construction Celebration for Bloomingdale & LeDroit Park

     

Good afternoon!

  

Join us on Saturday, June 3, 2017, to celebrate the completion of major DC Water construction projects in the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods!

·         Bryant Street Pumping Station Discharge Piping Replacement Project: replaced vital infrastructure for the heart of the District’s water distribution system

·         First Street Tunnel Project: reduces flooding in the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods

·         Small Diameter Water Main Replacement Project: improves water quality and system reliability, increases water pressure, and maintains adequate flows in Bloomingdale.

Enjoy family fun activities, food, and exhibits to commemorate this milestone. Please share this invitation with your social networks.     

DC Water will host the celebration at the Crispus Attucks Park, 23 U Street NW, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.            

Rain or shine event; free admission for all ages; ADA and stroller accessible.

Crispus Attucks Park is located in the alley complex between the unit blocks of U Street and V Street NW. Access the park through the alley entrances on the north side of U Street NW and the south side of V Street NW.

Hadiah

Hadiah S. Jordan, Public Outreach Coordinator | DC Clean Rivers Project | DC Water | Hadiah.Jordan@dcwater.com

5000 Overlook Avenue, SW | Washington, DC 20032 | t (202) 787-4717 | f (202) 787-4476
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one week from today: Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church's resume and interview skills workshop

See this 05-05-2017 message:

Could you please post the attached flyer in the next editions of the community emails and on the neighborhood blog? 

Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church cordially invites the community to a resume and interview skills workshop on: 

When: Saturday June 3, 2017 What – Interview and Resume Workshops 

Where: Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church 1712 North Capitol St NW

bottomless two-hour mimosas and bloodies for only $14 every weekend at Boundary Stone

See this tweet: 

#brunch @BoundaryStoneDC style!!!! Bottomless 2 hour mimosas and bloodies for only $14 every weekend! pic.twitter.com/jyvQzRLqyA

— HungryLobbyist.com (@HungryLobbyist) May 27, 2017