Ward 5 Technology Meeting hosted by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer

We are hosting a community meeting on behalf of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer around the Connect.DC program on Tuesday at the Trinidad Recreation Center. We would appreciate your help spreading the word and welcome you to attend as well.

Connect.DC created the Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) to increase Internet access and use by residents, businesses and community institutions in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in the District of Columbia. The first phase of CCI began by focusing on neighborhood clusters--“digital footprints”--in Ward 7 and 8 and we are planning to expand the initiative to other neighborhoods over the next year.

We are inviting residents and community leaders to share their thoughts about how they currently use technology and provide feedback on ways to get more people in their neighborhoods to use it. This community conversation will also give participants an opportunity to ask the Connect.DC team questions about current programs and join our efforts to bring tech training and access to all DC residents.

WHEN

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

WHERE

Trinidad Recreation Center-1310 Childress Street NE, Washington, DC

RSVP

 http://ward5tech.eventbrite.com.

RIA Fall Fest Kickoff Event Fall Outdoor Movie Night Announced: Nightmare Before Christmas

WHO IS INVITED: Everyone! 

WHERE: On the Met Branch Trail near the Rhode Island Ave NE Pedestrian Bridge and RIA Shopping Center entrance to the trail

WHEN: Friday, September 30th when the sun sets (about 6:45 pm)

WHY:  Kicking off RIA Fall Fest the Friends of Edgewood and the MBT 5K are excited to bring the "Nightmare Before Christmas" to the Edgewood community so that all of our neighbors can get in the Halloween spirit and snuggle up with a blanket on a crisp fall night under the stars to watch one of Tim Burton's most acclaimed films.  We hope to see you there.  Please contact Marley Rave, marley.rave@gmail.com with questions.

Neighborhood cleanup TOMORROW

Hi neighbors, you're invited to join a truly constructive community volunteer project! 

We're building sturdy, attractive benches for the pocket park at 2nd and Channing Streets NE, along Lincoln road. These are cool planter benches, with built-in flower beds to enliven this triangle park with seasonal color while giving folks a place to enjoy the green space. (The built-in planters will also protect the plants from accidental mowing. 😉)

Meet in front of Edgewood Rec Center (300 Evarts St. NE) tomorrow morning at 10:30 -- same place and time as our monthly cleanups. Then volunteers will do a mini neighborhood cleanup along the short walk to the pocket park, which we've been beautifying.

We'd love your help with assembling the benches in the pocket park or cleaning up litter from the surrounding blocks. Gloves, bags, and refreshments provided.

We've purchased all necessary materials (your contributions at work!), and have the proper tools (thanks Michael!) DPR is accepting the benches as a donation for community benefit. If you have questions, just ask organizer sally.hobaugh@gmail.com. 

Hope to see ya tomorrow, and happy Labor Day!

Friends of Edgewood Rec. Center, 501c3 

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

Office of the Clean City Adopt-a-Block Partners, & DPRCommunity Garden Park Partners

www.friendsofedgewoodrec.org

Join us tomorrow!

That's right -- the monthly Edgewoodcleanup is tomorrow, August 6, @ 10:30 AM. Meet by Edgewood Rec. Center -- 3rd and Evarts St. NE. Nice weather to help our beloved area look nice.

Gloves and bags are provided. Free refreshments and cook-out for volunteers 11:45ish, including Michael's soon-to-be famous chicken wings! Friends of Edgewood sponsors this easy volunteer activity -- the first Saturday of every month. Come meet friendly neighbors, clear litter from sidewalks, and chat about local news and events.

If you can't make it, tidying outside your house helps everyone too. If you have questions, just ask cleanup founder and ANC 5E10 Commissioner sally.hobaugh@gmail.com.

Friends of Edgewood Rec. Center, a 501c3 nonprofit 

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

Office of the Clean City Adopt-a-Block Partners, & DC DPR Community Garden Park Partners

www.friendsofedgewoodrec.org

Free movie nights starting next week! Also cleanup is this Saturday

Dear movie night voters and Friends of Edgewood,

THANKS MUCH to you, and the other 98 community members who nominated, voted on, and selected the four selections being featured at this year's Edgewood Outdoor Movie Series!

WHO:  EVERYONE is invited! Bring your blanket or chairs. Co-sponsored by Friends of Edgewood and Met Branch Trail 5K
WHERE:  On the Met Branch Trail by the Rhode Island Ave NE Pedestrian Bridge and "Big Lots" shopping center 
WHEN:  At dusk (8:30ish) every Thursday in July 
WHAT:
Thursday, July 7:                 Back to the Future 
Thursday, July 14:               Lean On Me 
Thursday, July 21:               Inside Out 
Thursday, July 28:               Cool Runnings 

(Rain dates: August 4 and 11)

Just like last year, short films about other DC nonprofits' good work will precede each family-friendly feature presentation. Movies will be shown with closed-captioning so no one misses anything. We're excited!

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Also, please get involved by joining this month's neighborhood cleanup: this Saturday, July 2, @ 10:30-11:30 AM. Meet by Edgewood Rec. Center: 3rd and Evarts St. NE.

Gloves and bags are provided. Free cook-out for volunteers afterward. Friends of Edgewood sponsors this easy volunteer activity -- the first Saturday of every month. Come meet friendly neighbors, clear litter from our sidewalks, and chat about local news and fun upcoming events.

If you can't make it, tidying outside your house helps everyone too! If you have questions, just ask cleanup founder sally.hobaugh@gmail.com.

Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center, Inc., 501(c)(3) 

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

DC DPR Community Garden Park Partners, and Office of the Clean City Adopt-a-Block Partners

www.friendsofedgewoodrec.org

Reminder!! Edgewood Neighborhood Cleanup TOMORROW

Thanks much to all the donors who helpfully contributed during yesterday's Do More 24 Day of Giving, raising over $160 to benefit community beautification and free, family-friendly events! Thanks also to everyone who came out to Boundary Stone last month for a good cause. 👏

Join this month's neighborhood cleanup: TOMORROW, Sat. June 4, @ 10:30-11:30 AM. Meet by Edgewood Rec. Center: 3rd and Evarts St. NE.

Gloves and bags are provided. Free cook-out for volunteers afterward, weather permitting. Friends of Edgewood sponsors this easy volunteer activity -- the first Saturday of every month. Come meet friendly neighbors, clear litter from our sidewalks, and chat about local news and fun upcoming events.

If you can't make it, tidying outside your house helps everyone too! If you have questions, just ask cleanup founder sally.hobaugh@gmail.com.

See you around,​

Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center, Inc., 501(c)(3) 

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

DC Office of the Clean City Adopt-a-Block Partners

www.friendsofedgewoodrec.org

Cleanup tomorrow, & happy hour save the date

April showers bring... May showers?! At least dry weather returns this weekend.

Join this month's neighborhood cleanup: TOMORROW, Sat. May 7, @ 10:30-11:30 AM. Meet by Edgewood Rec. Center: 3rd and Evarts St. NE. 

Gloves and bags are provided. Just show up, say hi, and walk around a few blocks. Friends of Edgewood sponsors this easy volunteer activity -- the first Saturday of every month, regardless of weather. Come meet friendly neighbors, clear litter from our sidewalks, and chat about local news and fun upcoming events.

Helping only takes an hour, but if you can't swing that, tidying outside your house helps everyone too! If you have questions, just ask cleanup founder Commissioner sally.hobaugh@gmail.com. 

P.S. -- save the date for a fun wing-errific happy hour friendraiser at Boundary Stone on Wednesday, May 18th. All events are public, and everyone's invited. See you around!

Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center, Inc., 501(c)(3) 

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

DC Office of the Clean City Adopt-a-Block Partners

www.friendsofedgewoodrec.org