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© Bill Crandall

Gas station at Georgia and Kansas Ave. [Click to view larger]

Library 70th anniversary

[from Carol H.]

Petworth Library is celebrating its 70th anniversary this Saturday (1/31) at 11:30am with cake and punch. The party will follow the children’s story hour. Please come, show your support, meet the new librarian (Robin Imperial) and sign up for the relaunched Friends of the Library support group.

MLK service day

[from Denaise S.]

I had the privilege of joining Councilmember Muriel Bowser, community organizers, friends, family and neighbors at Petworth’s Raymond Recreation Center in recognition of the Martin Luther King Holiday and President Obama’s call for service on Monday, January 19, 2009.

 

There was the neighbor who spotted work crews from his window and carried over brooms, dust pans and shovels. The sweet visitor from North Carolina joined by her host - who came upon the crew while walking his dog - that carefully removed poison ivy while leaving the honeysuckle untouched for springtime delights. And my sister and niece, in from Towson Md., happy to do their part.

 

It was a cold, wonderful day!

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photos by Slingshot

Biz and arts listings

Are you an artist living in Petworth, or do you have a Petworth-based business? Grab your free listing in the Petworth News sidebar links! Email your info for consideration, make sure to include a link to your site.

DC Kaleidoscope

DC Kaleidoscope is a nice city blog with coverage including Petworth and Park View (where the blogger resides). Here's the link to the Petworth-related posts.

St Gabriel bells - followup

[from Janice M.]

In early January, I responded on this blog to Steve’s suggestion that we hold a meeting with Father Mateo regarding the bells. Steve answered that Father Mateo was away attending his father’s funeral. Steve has Father returned to the parish? When do you think we can schedule the meeting? This morning, Saturday, January 24, the bells once again are ringing more frequently and for longer periods of time. It would be helpful to get this issue resolved. Your help is appreciated.

Fresh Off the Roast

New Petworth Coffee House Official!

The Prince of Petworth blog has the latest about the Fresh Off the Roast slated to open in the coming months in the 3900 block of Georgia Avenue, across from the Wendy's.

Saturday Night Lights

 © Bill Crandall

Well, for whatever reason, the Big Lights were back in my block last night. I think a lot of people question their effectiveness, to say the least. So, with tongue firmly in cheek, I thought I would start off the Top Ten Reasons to Love the Big-Ass Lights. Feel free to chime in:

10. Lets baddies know they can run but they can't hide from the long arm of Johnny Law. Or, at least that they'll need to run an extra half block.

9. Reassures guests to your party that Petworth is just dandy.

8. That steady, grinding humming noise isn't your harddrive after all.

Domku inauguration hours

[from Kera C.]

Domku will operate on Saturday hours for breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, Jan 20 from 10am-3pm. We will close from 3pm-6pm and begin dinner service at 6pm.

NY Times article 1/13

Chefs Settle Down in ‘the Real D.C.’

In Petworth, Columbia Heights, the U Street district and even the dicier parts of North Capitol Hill, a little restaurant revival is under way. Washington neighborhoods that for years were considered too dangerous or too poor for a viable sit-down restaurant are suddenly entertaining quite a few.

Some places, like Ms. Clark’s ode to Southern food in Petworth and the pan-Latin Rumberos in Columbia Heights, reflect the flavor of their neighborhoods. Others could open just about anywhere, but they all are part of a renewed excitement among the segment of this city that doesn’t wash in and out with each new administration.

full article

ANC 4C January meeting

[from Joseph Martin, ANC 4C09 Commissioner]

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C will hold its first public meeting of the new Commission on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 6:30-8:45pm at 801 Shepherd St NW in the community room.

Please join us to meet the new Commissioners. Six of the ten Commissioners will be serving for the first time. Link to a list of the new Commission from the dc.gov website.

The draft agenda includes the election of officers, other organizational matters (parking task force, new website, etc.) and a community comment period. MPD and Fire/Emergency Medical Services are always listed on the agenda to present any updates. Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser and/or her staff are at every ANC 4C meeting to provide updates and take questions.

ANC 4C maintains an office and has a part-time staffer, Deborah Parker, at 801 Shepherd St NW. The ANC 4C office number (voice mail) is 202-723-6670. 

Library events

© Bill Crandall

[from Tony Ross, Librarian, Petworth Neighborhood Library]

This is the first in what will be regular announcements of the programs going on at the Petworth Neighborhood Library. If you've been to the library in the last several months, you'll have noticed a lot of new faces, as most of us are new to either the library system or Petworth. We're trying to increase the number of programs we're offering, so if there is some kind of regular programming you'd like to see at the library, please let us know. And if you have any questions about any of the events below, please email me or call the library at 202-541-6300.

Monday, January 12

4:30 to 6:00p - Create Your Own Magazine (ages 10-18)

Tuesday, January 13

10:00am to 12:00pm - English Conversation Circle (adults seeking to improve their English)

10:30am to 11:00am - Storytime for Babies (ages 0-2)

11:00am to 11:30am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 2-4)

12:30pm to 2:30pm - Afternoon Movie: "Witness for the Prosecution"

3:30pm to 5:00pm - Create Your Own Magazine (ages 10-18)

Wednesday, January 14

10:30am to 11:00am - Early Storytime for Toddlers (ages 2-4)

11:00am to 11:30am - Late Storytime for Toddlers (ages 2-4)

6:00pm to 8:30pm - Petworth Library Friends Group meeting (all welcome)

Thursday, January 15

10:00am to 12:00pm - English Conversation Circle (adults seeking to improve their English)

10:30am to 11:00am - Storytime for Pre-K (ages 3-5)

Saturday, January 17

11:00am to 11:45am - Family Storytime (all ages)

Wednesday, January 21

7:00pm to 8:30pm - Petworth Library Book Club Discussion of "Coffee: A Dark History"

Your Urban Kitchen

[from Jean B.]

A friend and Brightwood resident, Nashwa Beach, has started a new business for busy people who want to enjoy home cooked food without the hassle of shopping, prepping, cooking and cleaning. Your Urban Kitchen prepares and delivers the freshest and highest quality dinners right to your door.

For more information on Your Urban Kitchen go to www.yoururbankitchen.com. Take a look at this month's menu and give it a try! She delivers anywhere in NW DC.

Daycare alley parking

[from Mark K.]

Several neighbors who live in the 500 block of Varnum Street, NW are tired of inconsiderate and downright mean people who park in our alley to take their kids to the day care at the United Methodist Church on Grant Circle. Today one of the people who was trying to race through the alley after dropping off her children got hostile to the point of threatening with my neighbor.

We've tried to talk to folks at the daycare without success and have called the police to ticket them when that didn't work. It is not only a frustrating situation but a violation of public safety. I am hoping people from the Church or daycare see this posting and are willing to work with us to solve the problem together.

Moroni & Brothers review

Petworth Pizzeria Fills a Void Tastefully

Post Weekend section, 1/2/09

From the Editor

Midnight (1939 film)

Here's to new beginnings! All the best in 2009 to my Petworth neighbors. A lot of exciting things will start to come to fruition this year, especially along Georgia Avenue. Stay tuned and stay in touch...

Bill.