[from Kera Carpenter]
Join us at Domku Cafe on Thursday, June 1, 6-9pm for the opening of an exhibit of paintings by local artists Kevin Hayden (he did the faux painting in Domku's back room) and Liaa Walter. The exhibit will feature contemporary oil paintings by Hayden and Walter's multi-media wall hangings.
[from ANC4C Chair Joe Martin]
David Ventura, owner of El Torogoz, called me to say the restaurant is now permitted to serve alcoholic beverages at their outdoor cafe. Now we'll be able to enjoy the full range of food and beverages outside as inside. Outdoor table service operates from 11am to 11:30pm, seven days a week. (The bar inside the restaurant is legally allowed to continue serving until 1:30am - for two hours after the kitchen closes.)
The thought of sharing having a marguerita with friends of a steamy, summer night right here in our own neighborhood sounds wonderful...
El Torogoz, a Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant, is located at 4231 9th St NW between Upshur and Varnum.
Take a minute to vote for your favorite ideas for improving DC:
www.solvingdcproblems.org/vote
I voted for bike-sharing, more beat cops, and an anti-litter initiative. Voting ends on June 2nd and the winners get money, a chance to present their ideas to the mayoral candidates, and possible implementation by the city.
Just added to In the Media:
Interesting NY Times article. Not about Petworth, but about keeping the web free and the future ability (or lack of?) to have small independent sites like Petworth News. There is a very real threat looming.
I also posted a related button link (to savetheinternet.com) at the bottom of the left sidebar.
For those who didn't go away this weekend, feel free to drop by the Grant Circle Potluck on Sunday evening at 7pm. Kera Carpenter is letting us use the Domku space (which will be closed). Strictly BYO-everything - bring a dish or yes you can and should bring alcohol.
LastCall is a new (beta) service that lets you receive info such as metro train times, weather, movies, and restaurant reservations via text message. The number is 202-299-7949. For example, SMS the word weather to that number, you'll get the forecast as a reply message. Or metro petworth to get the upcoming train times in either direction. Music to get tonight's concert listings etc.
The only charge is your cellphone provider's cost per text message (in some cases, like concerts, it will take more than one return SMS). Here's the recent DCist posting about it.
[from Jennifer Godette via the ANC4C09 listserv]
I helped start two neighborhood youth projects and am always looking for assistance to keep them going. Both projects focus on children at Parkview Elementary, which is a few blocks south of the Ward 4 border on Warder St between Newton and Otis. Though I live in Ward 4, this is the closest school to my house (even though it's in Ward 1). I got involved with the school by approaching the school social worker/counselor, and asking how I could help. Details about both projects are below. If you're interested in learning more about these initiatives feel free to contact me.
-- United Neighborhood Coalition / Parkview Essay Competition: The United Neighborhood Coalition is a community organization that works to improve quality of life in North Park View and South Petworth. Three years ago we launched an essay competition with Parkview Elementary. Essay topics focus on neighborhood issues such as "Who is someone you admire in your neighborhood" and "What would you do to improve your neighborhood." We host a school assembly and reception to award the top three essay writers in each grade with gift cards to stores like Best Buy or Borders Books ranging from $25-$100. We work to find grants to fund the competition. We are always looking for assistance to evaluate the essays and pick the winners. The competition occurs each fall. Last year more than 50 students participated in the competition.
-- Park View Junior Girl Scout Troop: A neighbor and I started a Girl Scout troop about 3 years ago. The troop has 12 members ranging in age from 10-12 years old. We meet once a week on Tuesdays at Parkview Recreation Center during the school year (which is why I rarely attend our ANC meetings). We also meet occasionally on Saturdays for field trips. We always welcome assistance at the meetings and fieldtrips.
-- Other ideas: Younger girls and even boys have tried to attend our Girl Scout troop meetings which are geared for girls aged 10-12. If anyone is interested in starting a Brownie Girl Scout Troop (for 1st-3rd grade girls) or a boy scout troop -- or a troop at another school -- I can share guidance on how I got started. I can also share info on the essay competition if you'd like to do something similar at another school.
Jennifer Godette
700 blk Rock Creek Church Rd
email
[from Kera Carpenter]
For all of you who have been frustrated by the difficulty of getting a cab in Petworth - there is good news. Pleasant Cab Co. recently set up shop on Upshur Street in the Oromo Center, just two doors down from Domku. Their main number is 202-722-0100. There is usually someone in the office to take calls up until about 8:00-8:30pm. If you call after that time and no one answers, you can call the owner's cell phone number, which is 202-669-2448, but please try the main office number first.
[from Councilmember Jim Graham]
Drop off your dry cleaning. Buy a magazine. Many of us do these things on our way to work. You may soon be able to do them right inside the Georgia Avenue station.
The Metro board has voted to start a pilot program with retail shops in 12 stations. At my suggestion, Georgia Avenue/Petworth is one of the four stations in the District selected for this trial run. The store there will be in the mezzanine, outside the fare gates.
Since food and tobacco aren't allowed in the system, they won't be sold in the shops.
Metro is now working to find vendors. I will give you details as soon as I know more.
[from Councilmember Jim Graham]
If you came to our hearing about the Central Union Mission, many thanks. If you weren't able to make it, you can watch the hearing on DC Cable 13 at the following times:
Friday 7:55pm
Saturday 7:54am, 2:35pm, 8:41pm
Sunday 5:14am, 3:47pm
The video will be available online shortly. I will keep you posted.
[from James Rayford]
Come out and meet new neighbors and some old. Bring your gloves, rakes, and bright smiles. Let's make this the start of making the 400 blk of Delafield Place the best block in Petworth. Our friends at DPW will provide trash bags and information on how help keep our neighborhood clean. We will meet in front of 443 and spring into action. If there are any questions please call me at 202-882-0242. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning.
Saturday, May 20, 9am-noon
Thanks, James
[from Elizabeth Greathouse]
Yoga House Studio hosts live Kirtan on Saturday night [5/20] at 8pm with the Temple Bhajan Band of Los Angeles. $15 or suggested donation, none turned away.
[from Leslie Patykewich]
This Sunday you can find great bargains on furniture, bike, lamps, linens and other household items, clothes, books, baby playpen, toys/sports equipment, and much more!
Sunday, May 21 from 9am-3pm (NO early birds)
312 Shepherd Street, NW (between Rock Creek Church and Illinois Ave)
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
[from Chris Holben]
Here is a grant that neighborhood groups can apply to for funding of projects within DC right of way:
For Release:
I am pleased to report that the application for FY 2007 Enhancement Funding is now online. Applications will be accepted from now through July 31, 2006. This year, applicants will have the option of filing their applications electronically.In each of the past few years, DDOT has seen an increase in applications. We would like to continue this trend to expand the quality and reach of the Program. Please forward this information to any community members you think may be interested including list serves, community and civic associations, and especially ANCs. It is important we get the word out.
Here is the link.
Colleen Hawkinson, DDOT
[from Joe Martin]
I am increasingly hearing from Petworth and nearby residents who may want to buy or rent in one of the new buildings slated for Georgia Avenue. The best bet is to contact the companies that will be developing the various parcels. Those companies are:
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
http://www.neighborhooddevelopment.com/
202-722-6003
Developing the empty lot on Georgia at Taylor and also "The Lofts at Brightwood" at Georgia and Missouri.
JOHN C. FORMANT
John C. Formant Real Estate
http://www.johncformant.com/frames/contact/window.htm
202-544-3900
Mr. Formant will be creating a condo building at Georgia and Upshur, where the Shell gas station currently sits. He will also be developing smaller buildings to house condo units on 8th Street NW north of Upshur (several homes formerly owned by Rock Creek Baptist). Mr. Formant is also interested in neighbors' suggestions for businesses we might want to see in his Georgia Avenue building.
DONATELLI AND KLEIN
Contact Larry Clark of the Donatelli and Klein regarding the development to be constructed over the Georgia/Petworth Metro station. This development will be the first to emerge. Groundbreaking will occur sometime soon, I hope.
http://www.dkdevelopment.com/
Tel. 301-654-0700
JAIR LYNCH COMPANY
The Jair Lynch Company plans to build very affordable APARTMENTS in a building to go up near 3910-3912 Georgia Avenue NW near Randolph.
http://www.jairlynch.com/new/index.htm
I hope this information is helpful. I have been hearing from a lot of people who are already Petworth residents interested in these developments. My understanding is that people from nearby zipcodes (20010, 20011) will be given priority on lists of prospective buyers and tenants at each of the new developments.
Joe Martin
ANC 4C Chair / 4C09 Commissioner
[from Terri Carter]
The next meeting of the Upper NW Community Group will be this Wednesday, May 17th at 7:30pm. The featured speaker will be DC mayoral candidate Marie Johns. Meetings are held at Rudolph ES at 2nd & Ingraham, NW.
Please join us, we are seeking new members to assist long-time residents in community work and efforts.
Hope to see you there!
Terri Carter
Recording Secretary
[from Renee Bowser]
ANC 4D monthly meeting
Tuesday May 16
7:00pm-9:00pm
4th District Police Station
6001 Georgia Avenue NW
ANC 4D's May 16th public meeting will feature Rudolph ES Principal Carol Barbour and Rudolph PTA President Gwen Graves. Ms. Barbour will discuss proposed changes in pre-K, Head Start, and Before & After Care programs. We will also have a representative from Washington Hospital Center to speak about the Center's outreach programs. The meeting begins at 7pm; the speakers begin at 7:40pm.
[from Joe Martin]
4C08 Commissioner Timothy Jones will be hosting a public meeting with Matt Morrin of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation (NCRC) to discuss the Request For Proposal meeting for a parcel of land on the 3800 block of Georgia Avenue NW, the east side, next to the Latney's Funeral Home (across the street from the Petworth Safeway).
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 15th at 7:00pm at the ROC North in the community room.
The meeting is primarily for Timothy Jones' constituents, one of his routine Single Member District meetings. While the proposed development site is in SMD 4C08, many area residents beyond those borders are obviously interested in development projects on Georgia Avenue. And since the meeting is open to the public, feel free to come and share your views.
The parcel of land is relatively small. This is the first stage in discussing putting the parcel up for development proposals.
(click to enlarge)
Click here for a few more photos from today's protest against Central Union Mission's proposed move to 3510 Georgia Avenue. The Washington Post was there as well by the way.
According to flyers that were handed out, Councilmember Jim Graham is holding a meeting next week for those concerned about this issue:
Thursday, May 18th, 6:30pm
Park View ES, 3560 Warder Street
DCRA will explain the required permits for a new shelter, and residents will each be allowed three-minute comments. Call 202-724-8198 to sign up to speak.
Resident Adam Wasch had a gathering nearby at Temperance Hall, for those not necessarily against the shelter. His flyer said concerns about property values, crime, etc. were "legitimate" yet urged residents to "have an open mind and to work with the Mission to address concerns, not to block a much-needed service for our city's needy."
Email Adam for more information about his effort.
[from Becky Miskell]
The Petworth Library will host an exhibit on the history of Wardman rowhouses in May. The exhibit, "CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF WARDMAN ROWHOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS", is sponsored by the DC Preservation League and is funded in part by the Humanities Council of Washington, DC. It will be on display at the Petworth Library from May 15th through July 15th.
The Petworth Branch Library is located at 4200 Kansas Avenue, NW. Please consider stopping by!
Anthony Porter
Branch Librarian, Petworth Library
Becky Miskell
Friends of the Petworth Library
[from Carol Herwig]
Dr. William Wilhoyte, the Assistant Superintendent for Clark Elementary School has scheduled a meeting at the school (4501 7th St) on Tuesday, May 16 at 7pm regarding concerns and issues at Clark. The principal, Barbara McElwain, is expected to attend as well.
This meeting was called in response to a letter Shanel Anthony, Carol Herwig, Melanie Marshall and Patricia Froehle sent to the DCPS about the external conditions at Clark - garbage, trash, illegal dumping, flooding, broken concrete in the preschool playlot. Getting into the school to make sure it offers the best education and programs is the next step.
This meeting is a result of some negotiations for a time acceptable to all. So a good turnout is important. This is a chance for us to have a voice in Clark’s future - and to make sure it isn’t one of the schools to be shut down for lack of enrollment in the next few years.
Carol
[from Andrew McGilvray]
Georgia-Petworth Farmer’s Market In Limbo
Note the contact e-mail -- [email protected] -- for anyone interested in restarting the market.
[from Mike Payette]
I just received word of a protest to be held at 3510 Georgia Avenue on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00pm. If you're against the plans to build a mens' shelter on Georgia Avenue then please come, and tell your neighbors.
Mike
Councilmember Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) joined Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) in applauding the Council's action today in passing $4 million in funding for four economic development projects on Georgia Avenue in Wards 4 and 1.
The projects, funded through the District's Great Streets Initiative, include a sit-down restaurant coming to Georgia and Missouri Avenues, a neighborhood retail and residential project planned for Georgia Avenue and Piney Branch Road, a redevelopment project at Georgia Avenue and Lamont Street, and a mixed-use development coming to Georgia Avenue and Otis Place.
"This funding will help our progress on Georgia Avenue," said Graham. "We welcome this support." Councilmember Fenty stated, "These projects approved for funding today continue the revitalization of Georgia Avenue. They are a part of the dramatic and exciting rebirth of the avenue for retail, dining, and housing, including affordable housing."
Fenty and Graham led the support for these projects through the Council during today's Fiscal Year 2007 budget consideration.
[from Kera Carpenter]
Acoustic soul at Domku this Wednesday 5/10.
Singer-songwriter and all-round musician LEA makes her Domku debut.
Check out her website www.thisislea.com to learn more about this local performer.
Domku Bar & Cafe
821 Upshur Street, NW
202-722-7475
8:00pm-11:00pm
..and also check out Domku's spring/summer menu additions!
[from Joe Martin]
ANC 4C Monthly Meeting
Tuesday May 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm
ROC-North, 801 Shepherd St
Among other things, we will discuss Kera Carpenter's plan to apply for permits to allow outside table service at Domku (821 Upshur). We may have some follow-up discussion about outdoor table service at El Torogoz (9th Street NW between Upshur and Varnum).
Our neighbor from Upshur Street, Carol Herwig, will be returning to ask about a grant for placing banners on a small section of New Hampshire Avenue NW immediately below Grant Circle.
The Metropolitan Police has been invited to send a representative to discuss recent gunfire in our area.
Commissioner Shanel Anthony will update residents of plans for the development by John Formant to be located at Georgia & Upshur where the Shell gas station now sits.
In the future I plan to publish a schedule with the time for different segments for those not interested in committing to two, full hours to attending but may be more interested in one of two agenda items.
I am open to your suggestions. Thanks.
[from Heather Schneider]
Interesting article about potentially opening shops inside Metro stations and Petworth metro being part of the pilot program.
[from Heather Schneider]
REMINDER: First group run is tomorrow (Monday) morning at 6:30am.
I won't be able to join the group, but if I can I'll stop by to say hi on my way to work.
1st RUN: Monday, May 8th
LOCATION: Georgia & Taylor
TIME: 6:30am
Have a great run!
[from Toby Hall]
3800 block of 10th Street
[from Adrian Fenty's online newsletter]
DDOT has announced that it will adjust the signals and signage in the area of North Capitol Street, Allison Street, and Hawaii Avenue NE in order to improve traffic flow. A left turn signal will be installed at Allison, and barriers will be installed at the Allison/Hawaii intersection to prevent vehicles from making illegal left turns.
Merrit Drucker is the former Ward 4 Neighborhood Services Coordinator, now DC's Clean City Coordinator. He passed along this info about the city's Adopt-a-Block program for anyone interested in getting neighbors together to nurture their corner of Petworth.
[from Janisha Richardson via the Georgia Avenue listserv]
Please join us for a informational meeting on Central Union Mission.
Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm
Capitol City Pavilion, 3401 Georgia Ave
Representatives from Central Union Mission have been invited. Meeting sponsored by ANC 1A08, ANC 1A09 and Luray/Warder Civic Association.
Commissioner Janisha Richardson
Treasurer, Single Member District 1A08
202-246-1707
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